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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller

Using Protea

Protea NE Software version 5.10 or greater is required for the FR Remotes. Load it from the

supplied CD or Ashly website to a PC running Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP, 32 & 64 bit.

Network Tree

tree in the "Ashly Remotes" folder. From the factory, it should appear with the name "FR-8 (or 16)

Fader Remote" in green. If it doesn't appear, click the "Scan For Devices" button under the network

tree. All devices continuously broadcast their availability to the software. All currently connected

and active products are highlighted in green, while products which have been formerly connected

but are currently off-line or unavailable show up in red. To clear the network tree of all unavailable

(red) items, right click the top level item (Ashly Network) and select <Clear Inactive Devices In All

Groups>.

Project Canvas

click its icon in the network tree. This will bring up the FR-

8/16's control surface. Alternatively, you can drag the icon

from the network tree onto the project canvas where it will

then appear as a shortcut. You can then double-click on this

shortcut to bring up its control surface.

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. Drawing elements

are found as icons above the canvas. To add text or image

files, right click over empty canvas. The saved project file contains all devices, settings, and drawing

elements shown on the project canvas.

Note: Once an image has been placed on the canvas, it must be manually deleted if that device

is no longer available to the software. Also note that scanning for devices does not automatically

remove images which may have been previously installed but are now off-line. To clear the canvas

of all devices and drawn elements, click <File - New>.

Design Mode

the project canvas. Right-click on canvas to enable Design Mode. This allows placed objects to be

moved around, while unchecking Design Mode locks objects in place and prevents the addition of

other objects or devices. Further help is available in Protea NE software by navigating through the

online help menu.

Main Control Surface

Within the main FR-8 or FR-16 control surface, there are two tabs at the bottom labeled

"Configuration" and "Fader Test". All device targeting and programming of faders is done in the

configuration tab. The fader test tab (not shown) is used for visual reference only by indicating

current FR fader and switch position as well as front panel lockout status. The main configuration

window is shown on the following page,

Software

- Start Protea NE Software and the FR-8/16 should appear in the network

- To configure the FR-8/16, double-

- Design Mode must be enabled to work with devices or drawing elements in