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Congo v6.2.0 software is now available!

Congo v6.2.0 software is now available for download from the ETC website. This release includes a number of new system features as well as fixes for issues found in previous versions.

The major new feature in this release is support of RDM discovery and patch via Net3TM DMX/RDM Gateways. RDM-capable devices connected to Congo through a Net3 Gateway can be discovered by Congo, and display all of their pertinent data, such as addressing, operating mode(s), and software version. Depending on the level to which other manufacturers have developed their RDM implementation, devices may also be capable of displaying and allowing adjustment of onboard menu settings and feedback from onboard sensors, including various error states that will be displayed in Congo's feedback log. Using Congo's RDM Device List, a user can identify connected online devices, make settings alterations if needed, and patch directly to a control channel, all in one table. If available, Congo will patch using the fixture template from the library, which allows access to enhanced fixture information like calibrated color and text names for ranges. If a library match is unavailable, Congo can use RDM data to build a fixture template automatically from data provided by the fixture itself.

Additional v6.2.0 features include Sensor3TM dimmer feedback via ACN, trigger strings over UDP, support of MIDI Show Control (MSC) commands from the Net3 Show Control Gateway, and dimmer feedback from FDX dimmer racks in Europe.

In addition, we have found a problem with the USB driver supplied with Congo software versions 6.1.x. At the moment, the fix for this is to revert to an older and more stable version of the driver. This replacement driver is included in the v6.2.0 installer and will be installed automatically, however to ensure a full and proper installation of this driver, a second manual restart is required after the installation process is complete. We recommend all users update to version 6.2.0 as soon as production schedules allow.

The software, user manual supplement and release note for the Congo family of products are all available here.

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  • We recently discovered a software defect within Congo 6.2.0 that could cause data corruption in show files created in a version prior to 6.2.0 when opened in version 6.2.0. We are rapidly working on a fix for this bug, however, to protect against further spread of this defect, we have removed Congo 6.2.0 from the product pages and download sections. We hope to have a fix in the form of 6.2.1 available soon.

    In the meantime, those users who have already downloaded and installed 6.2.0, we ask that you downgrade to version 6.1.1  and install the correct USB drivers at your earliest convenience to avoid this issue.  For assistance in downgrading to Congo 6.1.1 and to obtain the correct USB driver package that was included in 6.2.0, please contact ETC Technical Services at your nearest location.

     

    For technical support in the Americas, please call 608/831-4116, or toll-free in the U.S. at 800/688-4116.

    For technical support in Europe, please call (+44) 20 8896 1000.

    For technical support in Germany, please call (+49) 8024 4700-0

    For technical support in Asia, please call (+852) 2799 1220.



    [edited by: starksk at 4:17 PM (GMT -6) on Fri, Apr 27 2012]
  • in reply to starksk

    So what if you have loaded 6.2 and already written a show with it?  Wouldn't downgrading make the show not work?

  • in reply to lidgett

    If you have written a show in 6.2, there is no real reason to downgrade to 6.1.1. It will run in 6.2.

    The problem affects show files made with 6.1.1 or earlier that are loaded into 6.2.

     

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