Current Firmware: Version 56
Released: June 20, 2018
If you do not have 'FW Ver 50,' were unable to locate the version you
have, or need additional assistance, please contact customer service at
1-800-443-5542 or via email at info@paulcbuff.com.
We are happy to assist you with making sure your equipment is up-to-date.
'VERSION 56' FIRMWARE UPDATE
- Allows CSR+ and CSRB+ to remain in repeater mode when used with Cyber Commander*
- Introduces a ‘Factory Reset’ option in the Advanced configuration set up menu
- Allows the ISO and Shutter Speed settings to be set in 1/3 stop increments in the Flash Meter setup menu
- Improves communication between Cyber Commander and DigiBee flash units
*The repeater mode status that is present on the CSR+ or CSRB+ receiver
is recorded and stored in the Cyber Commander in the OPEN MEMORY
function. If the status is changed on the receiver, the Cyber Commander
will revert the status as stored in the Cyber Commander. This status is
also stored in the SAVE AS function, along with any other settings.
While there is no direct user control of the repeater status in the
Cyber Commander, Cyber Commander does recognize and can alter the
status in the receiver.
Please read all instructions before beginning this firmware update. Even
if you have updated the firmware on your Cyber Commander™ unit before,
please review the instructions for this update as some steps have
changed and there are special requirements that are specific to this
update.
How to Update Your Einstein's Firmware
DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING YOUR UPDATE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- MicroSD memory card up to 32GB
- MicroSD card reader connected to your computer
Card reader capable of accepting MicroSD cards - New batteries for your Cyber Commander™ remote
(2) premium AAA alkaline or lithium batteries (do NOT use NiMH batteries)
Dowloading the Firmware
Step 1
Step 2
Save the file “E640_V60.zip” to your hard drive, we recommend to the desktop.
Copying the Firmware to Your MicroSD Card
Step 1
Insert the MicroSD card into the card reader that is connected to your computer.
Step 2
Navigate to the MicroSD card drive, click to open and confirm your MicroSD is empty. Leave this window open.
Step 3
Navigate to the “CC_V56.zip” file that you saved to your hard drive (desktop) and click to open, unzipping if necessary.
Step 4
Install new batteries in the Cyber Commander™ remote.
Step 5
Your firmware update should now start. The Cyber Commander™ screen will go solid white and begin to flicker quickly, alternating between a fast and slow pace. The procedure should take approximately 25-30 seconds. When completed “CyberCommander FW Ver 56” will appear at the bottom of the screen, and the unit will return to the “Flash” screen.
Update the Firmware on the CyberCommander™ Unit Using the MicroSD Card
Step 1
Remove the batteries from the Cyber Commander™ remote.
Step 2
If there is a MicroSD card in your CyberCommander™ remote, remove this card by pressing in, causing the card to pop out. Set this card aside for future use.
Step 3
Take your MicroSD card with the downloaded firmware and insert it into
the Cyber Commander™ remote. The MicroSD slot is located on the left
side of the unit. Insert the MicroSD card into the slot, metal contacts
first, facing up (toward the screen). Push until the card clicks into
place.
Step 4
Your firmware update should now start. The LCD screen on the back panel of the Einstein™ unit will go solid white and begin to flicker quickly, alternating between a fast and slow pace. The procedure should take approximately 25 seconds.
Step 5
Once the flickering has stopped, remove the MicroSD card by pressing in and letting it pop up.
Power ON the flash unit. As the unit reboots, “SW-0173 Ver 55” should appear on the screen.
Step 6
With the update complete, remove the MicroSD card and reinstall the card that was previously in the remote (where you may have saved setups). All saved setups should be intact. If you wish to use the new card in place of the old card, you may do so, however, any saved setups will not be available on this card. You will either need to manually reenter the setups, or you can use our instructions to transfer the setups from one card to the next. If you opt to manually re-enter your setups, you may want to save an existing setup containing all lights and settings as “Internal1”. You can then use this as your master setup, avoiding having to open from studio and re-specify the lights.
It is very important that you use NEW batteries when you perform this update. If the batteries die during the update process, the process may fail and cause major problems with the unit, requiring you to send the unit in for service.
If you have experienced lockup issues with your Cyber Commander™ remote in the past, continue using the new card that you used to update the firmware.
CyberCommander Firmware History
A list of firmware updates with details and release dates. The firmware 'Version 56' update includes ALL PREVIOUS UPDATES that have been released.
- Optimization of battery life (decreasing power draw in sleep mode).
- MicroSDHC card compatibility and Mac card formatting capability (AFTER the update is performed)
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
- Corrects the issue of incorrect model lamp wattage displayed when
the model lamp is pushed past maximum power while attempting to track
with flash output. This only occurred when the relative flash output was
set lower than the relative model lamp power. - Corrects pixels that remain after “Internal 2” is displayed in OPEN
MEMORY or SAVE AS, as well as pixels that remain from the LOW BATT
indicator.
Corrects issues in which some MicroSD cards meeting specifications were not being read.
- Corrects an occasional error, sometimes found when the system is
used with analog lights, where some indicators would not reflect that
the model lamp was set to FULL. - Corrects issues where the Cyber Commander™ may occasionally draw excessive power when asleep.