Zach Gilbert
Director Customer Operations COBRA Firing Systems
Articles
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My ARM/TEST LED flashes, then the letter A followed by two numbers, what is this?
While your COBRA 18R2 controller is in the TEST position it is communicating to all firing modules that are turned on. You will see the controller display a module count in the TEST position. This...
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Can I name the script file anything other than cobra.csv?
Yes, you can name the file anything you choose up to 45 characters in length, including the file extension ".csv". If you are running firmware 5.0.2 and lower, "cobra.csv" is the required filename.
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Can I mount slats to varying surfaces?
All slats have mounting holes in each corner, in some cases on the sides, which you can use to mount the slats to varying surfaces. Our Slat Cover provides additional protection and mounting options.
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Can the Audio Box be Used to Send SMPTE or Other Time Code Formats to Other Firing Systems?
Yes, the Audio Box can be used to send SMPTE, FSK, and other audio-based time code feeds to other devices. You can import the raw time code feed file into Audacity and export in the 320k MP3 file f...
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One of My Cue LEDs on the 18M is Not Displaying Correctly, Can This be fixed?
In the event that one of the CUE LEDs on your firing module becomes defective, it will need to be replaced. You can purchase a new 18M LED, however, this does require some soldering skills to repla...
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How do I know my modules are synced to the 18R2 Controller?
After the 18R2 startup sequence is complete, the 18R2 Controller TEST LED will blink; this indicates the 18R2 is discovering modules on the network. Once the TEST LED stops blinking, the 18R2 will ...
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Can I configure the script to change to a specific channel automatically once finished?
Yes, you can specify the desired return channel in the header row of your script, and when the 18R2 finishes the script, it will return to the specific channel selected. Assign the return channel i...
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Do I need a booster to operate the Command Center?
No, you do not need the booster to operate the Command Center; while beneficial to achieve greater distances, the booster is an optional upgrade.
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Can I update my existing module to support slats?
You can upgrade your 18M by installing an 18M Slat Connector, which leaves all 18 cues on the 18M available for use; however, cues 13-18 are replaced with small mini-connectors. For the 36M and 72M...
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How do I test signal strength on my Audio Box?
To test the signal strength of your Audio Box, begin by turning on both the Audio Box and the 18R2 that it is synced to. If you need assistance with syncing, see Audio Box Power On and Synchronizat...