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Operating Manual - nX, nXe, and nXp 150W/75W Power Amplifiers
11.6 neWR-5 Programmable Button Controller
(nXp, limited nXe)
The neWR-5 remote control is a networked version of the WR-5, using Ethernet instead of the data port to communicate with
the amplifier. Connecting and powering the neWR-5 is done using Cat-5 Ethernet cable and an IEEE 802.3af power over Eth
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ernet (PoE) switch, hub, or in-line PoE injector. If PoE is unavailable, the Ashly RPS-18 (sold separately) provides 15-48VDC
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.
To avoid potential static discharge disruptions to the neWR-5 or its data
signal, connect the decora plate and neWR-5 frame directly to earth ground at the point of installation.
The neWR-5 appears in the Protea
ne
software device menu tree and must be assigned to the amplifier under control. The neWR-5 has
six programmable function buttons which light up green, red, or amber to display status. Further information on LED status is found
in the
neWR-5 owner's manual
. To the right of the function buttons is a clear window for a printed function label 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 lock-out Euroblock renders all buttons inactive.
11.7 FR-8 and FR-16 Networked Fader Controller
(nXp only)
The FR-8 and
FR-16 are Ethernet based remote fader control units, with the ability to assign each fader to
control one or more input or output DSP gain stages (I/O mode), or control a DSP matrix
mixer input level (Mixer Mode). Each fader's button LED can alternately be assigned as
an A/B source select for that fader. The button LED for each fader is normally used to
indicate assignable signal level/clip or mute status, but can alternately indicate A/B source
selection for that fader. The FR remotes can be wall mounted to electrical box, panel mounted, or
freestanding, and have a back panel contact closure for a control lockout switch. See further details
in the
FR-8/16 owners manual
, available on the Ashly website.
11.8 INA-1 Inline RS-232 Adapter
The nXe or nXp amplifier data port uses a proprietary
serial communications protocol which can be converted to RS-232 using the Ashly
INA-1 RS-232
Adapter
. This allows the use of third party RS-232 controllers. Note that the INA-1 uses a 5mm
Euroblock connector while the nX amplifier uses 3.5mm Euroblock connectors, thus the cable con
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nection must be made accordingly. See the wiring diagram to the right.
11.9 Ashly Remote App for Apple iOS
®
Devices
A custom and
secure touch-screen control surface for the iPad
®
, iPhone
®
. or iPod Touch
®
can
be designed and deployed using the "Ashly Remote" application, available free
on iTunes
®
or via the Ashly website. Controls, labels, and images are combined
to manage key nXp amplifier functions over a wireless network connection.
11.6 - neWR-5 Networked Programmable Remote Control
11.7- FR-8 (FR-16 Not Shown)
11.8 - RS-232 Adapter
