Operating Manual - NE Multi Channel Power Amplifier
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 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
a specific amplifier 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. To the right of the function but-
tons is a pocket in the mylar overlay 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. As with the WR-5, neWR-5 functions are limited
without DSP installed in the amplifier. Note: To use the neWR-5 as a remote level control, a (ne)WR-5 Remote Gain tool must
be placed in one of the DSP processing blocks of the channels(s) to be controlled. presuming that amplifier has DSP installed.
There is 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.
INA-1 Inline RS-232 Adapter - The 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 custom designed third party RS-232
controllers.
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5. PROTEA
SOFTWARE
Protea
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software offers a comprehensive suite of tools for controlling Ashly NE multichannel amplifiers as well as other
Ashly products. The standard NE multichannel amplifiers allow for ethernet control and monitoring of power functions, level,
mute, and polarity. With the DSP option installed, software control and monitoring of major audio functions can be custom
configured on a per channel basis, as well as through linked channels. More in depth discussion of software features can be
found in the Protea
software online help.
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software device menu tree and must be assigned, within its neWR-5 device window, to
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