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FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Control

Operating Manual

Introduction

The FR-8 and FR-16 are Ethernet-based remote control units for Ashly products, currently in-

cluding the ne24.24M, NE two-channel ampliﬁ ers, NE multichannel power ampliﬁ ers, ne8800/4800

DSP processors, and all Pema ampliﬁ ers. The FR-8 controls up to eight assigned channels, and the

FR-16 controls up to 16 assigned channels. Each fader can be assigned to control input/output DSP

gain tools, or control an output mixer level. The master fader provides an overall level control for all

faders, and can be disabled in software. Buttons above each fader provide mute control, and can also

be conﬁ gured to indicate signal level. Each unit is powered using IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet

(PoE), or by an external powers supply if PoE is unavailable. A clear mylar window is provided next

to each fader and switch to allow insertion of user deﬁ ned labels. The units are designed to mount to

a standard US electrical wall box , can be mounted to a ﬂ at surface with a cutout, or can be used as a

desktop device.

Read this manual to fully understand all network, mechanical, ﬁ rmware, and software require-

ments, as well as security and hardware lockout features available on the FR-8/16.

When the FR-8/16 is ﬁ rst powered on, it attempts to communicate with all devices it has been

conﬁ gured to control, which may take several seconds. Once found, the FR-8/16 will transmit the

current state of its faders and mute buttons. Subsequent changes to the faders and mute buttons will

be tracked by the assigned device. It’s a good idea to ensure that all faders are either in the correct

position or fully down when connecting a FR-8/16 to the network. This ensures that unexpected

loud signals levels won’t reach speakers when the FR-8/16 ﬁ rst announces fader positions to con-

nected devices.

ASHLY AUDIO INC.

847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (585) 872-0010

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PRELIMINARY

Summary of content (11 pages)

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FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Control Operating Manual Introduction PRELIMINARY The FR-8 and FR-16 are Ethernet-based remote control units for Ashly products, currently including the ne24.24M, NE two-channel amplifiers, NE multichannel power amplifiers, ne8800/4800 DSP processors, and all Pema amplifiers. The FR-8 controls up to eight assigned channels, and the FR-16 controls up to 16 assigned channels. Each fader can be assigned to control input/output DSP gain tools, or control an output mixer level.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller 1. Network requirements Ethernet communication with this device is made by wiring it with standard Cat-5 cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector through an Ethernet network router, switch, hub, or patch panel to a PC running Protea NE Software v5.10 or higher. Maximum cable distance is 100 meters (328 ft) from the nearest router, hub, or switch.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller 2. Mechanical requirements: The FR-8/16 can be mounted to an electrical wall box, any flat surface with a cutout, or used as a freestanding desktop controller. Adhesive rubber strips are included for desktop use. The FR-16 will mount to a modular 7-gang US electrical box, with a minimum box depth of 2.25”. The FR-8 mounts to a 4-gang electrical box.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller 3. Software Requirements Protea NE Software version 5.10 or greater is required for the FR-8/16. Load it to a PC from the included CD or from the Ashly website. 4. Firmware Requirements Ashly NE devices to be controlled by the FR8/16 have minimum firmware requirements as well. Firmware is the embedded program that runs on Ashly NE devices. Firmware updates can be flash programmed on all Ashly networked devices, and are available on the Ashly website.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller Project Canvas - To configure the FR-8/16, double-click its icon in the network tree, which brings up that FR-8/16’s control surface. Alternatively, drag the icon from the network tree onto the project canvas and doubleclick it there. Drawing elements such as lines, rectangles, text, and image files can be added to the canvas to complete a visual control screen displaying all Ashly devices under control, which is then saved as a project file.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller for individual faders will not be written to the device until clicking the “Assign” button associated with that fader. All changes made to all faders can be written to the target device in their entirety by clicking “Assign All”. Mixer Mode - In Mixer Mode, faders are assigned to the host device’s output channel mixer, with each fader corresponding to an input source for that mixer.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller 7. Other Features Front Panel Lock-Out In applications where unintended or unauthorized changes to the faders or buttons must be prevented, a key switch can be connected to the two pins on the Euroblock connector near the FR-8/16’s back panel Ethernet port. When these two pins are left unconnected, the front panel operates normally.
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Operating Manual - FR-8/16 Remote Level Controller 11. Ashly Audio Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY) (Other countries please contact your respective distributor or dealer.) For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO, INC. in accordance with the following warranty statement. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the original-date-of-purchase.