Pathway Connectivity Cognito Pro User Manual

Lighting Control Solved
Ideal for small and medium size venues
and productions
Simple, affordable, powerful
Intuitive natural-language control
Advanced show control functions
Support for external monitor
Silent, compact design
EASY TO USE TASK-
ORIENTED NAVIGATION
No command line to learn – manage images, not numbers
Cognito
Groups you create reduce programming time
Real-time visual feedback of Lights at a glance
Extensive library of over 2000 fixture definitions
Control your Lights quickly and easily with a large, well-ordered assortment of tools.
Never look at a DMX chart again
Tools categorized by Intensity, Color, Position and Shape – recall them in an instant on
Selectable Color Temperatures and Color Spaces
Powerful fanning tools give you that “big look” quickly and with ease
Apply comprehensive, simple-to-adjust effects to any attribute
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groups Lights automatically to reduce setup time
the console hardware
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Record what you see for Memory, Cue and Time-clock event playback.
Save looks to an unlimited number of memories on sliders and buttons for
on-the-fly playback
No cue number constraints – record, drag and drop them on an unlimited number of
playlists for scripted shows
Capture Groups, Colors, Positions and Shapes into custom reference libraries
Move In Black and versatile cue timing options enable nuanced show playback
Cue Actions associate powerful show control functions with any cue or external trigger
Play back your work and see it come together.
Hands on and heads up: Playback is a breeze with well-positioned controls
Repurpose your recorded cues as Chases. Change direction, fade rates or tap in a beat
to match your music
Achieve prefect cue execution every time using external or internal timecode
Schedule events to run at a specific time of day or relative to astronomical events based
on your location
Password-protected Wall Station mode lock-out function presents a set of Memories or
a Playlist for operation from the touchscreen
DMX
512 IN enables Memory “Wing” expansion from faders on a remote DMX512 console
CONTROL
RECORD
PLAY
For demonstration and training videos, visit our Pathway Connectivity YouTube Channel at
www.youtube.com/pathwayconnectivity
LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE
Cognito2 will not intimidate the less-experienced user and will not disappoint the most demanding professional.
Fully operational with or without external monitor
DMX
512 and Ethernet output including Art-Net, KiNET, E1.31 sACN and Pathport
neato
Separate Intensity, Color, Position and Shape attribute timing
Automatic Move-In-Black feature with Memories and Cues
Power-over-Ethernet operation
7" capacitive touchscreen
7U Rack-mount kit option
Multi-platform off-line editor
Continually updated library of fixture definitions available on-line
Cognito2 is available in five models: Starter, Pro512, Pro1024, Pro1536 and Pro2048. Each is priced to suit the artistic needs of:
iOS App extensions for remote control and playback
Schools
Houses of worship
Touring productions
Museums
Theme parks
Community theaters
Film and television productions
Corporate theaters
Features Starter
Output addresses 512 512 1024 1536 2048
Pathport Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Art-Net Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
1.31 sACN
ANSI E
KiNET Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
512 OUT ports
DMX
DMX512 IN port
MIDI Show Control Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
MIDI Timecode Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
232 serial / Telnet support
RS
Contact closures Not enabled 3 3 3 3
Time and astronomical scheduling Not enabled Ye s Ye s Yes Yes
Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Not enabled 1 1 1 1
Not enabled Yes Yes Yes Yes
512 Pro1024 Pro1536 Pro2048
Pro
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Accessories
90V to 240V Regulated power supply
Dust cover Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7U Rack-mount kit
Notes:
1. Universe 1 mirrored on both OUT ports. 2. Pathport gateway required for Universe III and IV output.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Protected by US Patent D707,189 and patents pending
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A pioneer in entertainment lighting, Pathway Connectivity is renowned for solid, easy-to-use equipment with comprehensive, robust features.
Our reputation for innovation and reliability is based on over twenty years commitment to enhancing the functions and interoperability of lighting systems around the world.
For demonstration and training videos, visit our Pathway Connectivity YouTube Channel at
www.youtube.com/pathwayconnectivity
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