Specifications

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Operating Manual - ne8800, ne4800, ne4400 DSP Processor
10.6 FR-8 and FR-16 Networked Fader Controller
The FR-8 (shown) and FR-16 (not shown) are eight and
16 channel programmable fader remote control devices which
connect to the NE processor over an Ethernet network. Each
fader can be assigned in Protea
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software to control level in
one or more channels. A pushbutton LED switch associated
with each fader shows signal level/clip for audio signals
controlled by that fader and can be assigned mute function or
A/B source select for that fader. The FR-8 and FR-16 devices
can mount to a wall box, panel cutout, or remain freestanding.
Power is from an IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
(PoE) switch, hub, or in-line PoE injector. A back panel
lockout connection is available to disable all controls using a
key switch.
The FR-8 or FR-16 appears in the Protea
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software device network tree and must be assigned to the NE processor under
control. Labels can be inserted behind the mylar overlay to properly identify custom programmed fader and button functions.
10.7 neWR-5 Networked Programmable Button Controller
The neWR-5 remote control is a networked version of the WR-
5, using Ethernet instead of the Data Port to communicate with the NE
processor. Connecting and powering the neWR-5 is done using Cat-5
Ethernet cable and an IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch,
hub, or in-line PoE injector. If PoE is unavailable, the Ashly RPS-18 (sold
separately) is a 15-48VDC power supply capable of at least 2 watts per
neWR-5 and can be hard wired to the back of the neWR-5. PoE current
draw is 38mA @48VDC and 80mA@15VDC. A decora cover plate
(not included) can be purchased at hardware stores to cover the neWR-5
electrical box and satisfy the aesthetic needs of the installation.
The neWR-5 appears in the Protea
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software device menu tree and
must be assigned to the NE processor under control. The neWR-5 has six
programmable function buttons which can light up green, red, or amber to
display status. Further information on LED status is found in the neWR-5
owner’s manual available on the Ashly website. To the right of the function
buttons is a pocket in the mylar overlay for a printed function label
(template available on website) to be inserted. The two other buttons are
used to adjust function parameters such as gain or preset number, and are
indicated by the LED display.
There is also a hard-wired Lock-Out feature on the neWR-5, where the closing of a switch wired to the lockout
Euroblock renders all buttons inactive.
10.8 Ashly Remote App for iPad
®
A custom and secure touch-screen control surface for the iPad
®
can be designed
using the <Ashly Remote> application, available free on iTunes
®
or via the Ashly website.
Controls, labels, and images are combined to manage key processor functions over a wire-
less network connection.
Ashly FR-8 Networked
Programmable Fader Controller
Ashly neWR-5Networked
Programmable Button Controller