Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp Power Amplifiers
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11.4 - WR-5 Wiring
11.5 - RD-8C or RW-8C Wiring
11.4 WR-5 Programmable Button Controller
(nXp, limited nXe)
The WR-5 (
) is a programmable button remote control which mounts into a standard US electrical wall box and
is wired to the four back panel data port pins labeled "G, +18, Out, and In". Maximum wire length is 1000 ft using #24 gauge
twisted pair. A decora cover plate (not included) can be purchased at hardware stores to cover the electrical box and satisfy the
aesthetic needs of the installation. The WR-5 is phantom powered from the amplifier. Up to four different WR-5 remotes can be
wired in series and phantom powered from one amplifier, and more remotes can be added by using an Ashly RPS-18 remote power
supply or equivalent.
To avoid potential static discharge disruptions to the WR-5 or it's data signal, be sure to connect the decora
plate and WR-5 frame directly to Earth Ground at the point of installation. Do not use the data ground wire as Earth Ground.
WR-5 buttons are programmed from Protea
ne
software after the WR-5 is wired to the amplifier and assigned a unique ID number
in its WR-5 device window. Controlled functions include preset recall/scroll, mute, zone source selection, individual channel
and matrix point level control. Each button has a status LED. A clear window is provided for custom button labels.
11.5 RD-8C Serial Data Fader Control
(nXp only)
The RD-8C and RW-8C are eight channel remote slide fader
controllers which connect to the amplifier's data port pins "G,
+18, Out, and In" for assignable remote level control of ampli
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fier input, matrix mixer, or output gain stages. Maximum cable
length is 1000 ft using #24 gauge twisted pair. The RD-8C is a
desktop controller, while the RW-8C mounts as a wall plate using
a standard North American 4-gang electrical box. Both units use
Euroblock connectors for wiring.. There are eight channels and
a master, each with a fader control and an on/off button.
Note:
Only one RD-8C can be used per amplifier, and use of an RD-8C
will exclude the use of the data port for a WR-5. One or the other
remote control device may be connected, but not both.
For more
on the ashly website.
