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WR-5e NE Product Remote Control
1. Introduction
The WR-5e is a microprocessor based remote control unit for most Ashly NE products. Com-
patible products currently include Pema amplifiers, ne8800 and ne4800 system processors, the
ne24.24M matrix processor, and all models of the NE multichannel (four or eight channel) power
amplifiers. Additional products may become available in the future. Using Protea NE software,
six function select buttons and two parameter adjust buttons are available to control a limited range
of assigned functions within their host product. Up to four WR-5e units can be daisy-chained and
phantom powered from one NE product, and even more can be added using an in-line power supply
adapter such as the Ashly RPS-18. Note: If a WR-5e is used with a NE host product, no other serial
communications devices, including the Ashly RD-8C, may be used with that product.
The WR-5e is designed
to fit into a European electrical
wall box, but functionally is
the same as the WR-5. Elec-
trical connections to the host
unit are made using a four
conductor low gauge wire
terminated with euroblock
connectors. There is also a
two pin jumper labelled "J6"
which requires the provided
female jumper to be installed
in specific situations (see sec-
tion 2). A standard decora
plate (not included) can be
purchased separately to cover
the WR-5e electrical box and
satisfy the aesthetic needs of
the installation.
Note: Avoid static shock disruptions to connected devices by mounting the WR-5e to an earth-
grounded metal wall box, or by earth-grounding a metal decora plate. This prevents any static
discharge from flowing through the data lines.
Each of six buttons on the WR-5e can be programmed through Protea NE Software to engage
one of the following functions (if available): preset recall, preset scroll, gain control, channel en-
gage/mute, zone source selection, logic output active high, logic output active low, and matrix mixer,
with a green LED next to each button to display active status. To the right of each button is a pocket
in the mylar overlay for a paper function label to be inserted. The two other buttons are used to ad-
just function parameters, indicated by the LED display.
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- Page 1 The WR-5e is a microprocessor based remote control unit for most Ashly NE products. Com- patible products currently include Pema amplifiers, ne8800 and ne4800 system processors, the ne24.24M matrix processor, and all models of the NE multichannel (four or eight channel) power amplifiers. Additional products may become available in the future. Using Protea NE software, six function select buttons and two parameter adjust buttons are available to control a limited range of assigned functions within their host product. Up to four WR-5e units can be daisy-chained and phantom powered from one NE product, and even more can be added using an in-line power supply adapter such as the Ashly RPS-18. Note: If a WR-5e is used with a NE host product, no other serial communications devices, including the Ashly RD-8C, may be used with that product. The WR-5e is designed to fit into a European electrical wall box, but functionally is the same as the WR-5. Elec- trical connections to the host unit are made using a four ...
- Page 2 Operating Manual - WR-5e Remote Control for NE Products 2. Wiring a WR-5e The WR-5 uses a four conductor phantom powered serial bus to con- nect to its host unit or to subsequent WR-5 units. Up to four WR-5 re- motes can be powered from one host unit. Ashly makes an Inline Power Booster for use in applications that re- quire more than four WR-5 remotes. Four conductor telephone wire is suitable for all wiring, as well as CAT5, but if shielded wiring is used be sure to ground the source end of the shield. Under no circumstances should shielding be left unconnected to ground, as the added line capaci- tance will degrade the data signal.
- Page 3 When more than four WR-5s are being used , an external DC power supply is re- quired. The power supply must provide at least 13VDC and no more than 35VDC. In addition, each WR-5 requires 30mA of current, (or 0.03 Amperes). To determine the minimum current rating of the power supply in mA, multiply 30 times the number of WR-5 remotes to be used (Note: 1000mA = 1A). Ashly offers an Inline Power Booster called the RPS-18 that provides 24VDC and 625mA maximum current. It has common, euroblock-style terminals for easy insertion between the host data port and WR-5 Input jack. Alternatively, it can be inserted between the J3-LINK jack of any of the first four WR-5 remotes, and the J2-INPUT jack of the next WR-5 in the chain. This latter application can be useful to overcome voltage losses, caused by long cable runs to multiple remotes. In either application, do not connect the +18V pin from the host unit’s Data connector to the exter- nal supply +18V. It is possible to use the host unit’s +18V for the first four WR-5 remotes and then supplement any remaining WR-5 remotes with the inline power booster. Always connect the exter- nal power supply ground to the host unit’s Data connector ground.
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Page 4: Getting Started
WR-5 device and pressing F1, or by navigating through the software Help menu. The project canvas is used to visually represent and control a fixed physical sound system installation, and can display all Ashly NE processors, amplifiers, and remotes used in that system. Lines, rectangles, text, and image files can be added to create a custom virtual control screen along with the NE products and individual control objects. To see all available canvas tools, right click anywhere over open canvas. Checking <Design Mode> allows placed objects to be moved around, while unchecking <Design Mode> locks objects in place. 4. Programming the WR-5e Protea NE software is able to determine from the host product which functions are available for WR-5 control, as not all functions listed below are available on all NE products. 1) Off - No function assigned and the button’s LED remains unlit 2) Preset Recall - A single preset number is assigned to a button. When the button is pressed, the recalled preset number and the letters “PC” are alternately flashed on the WR-5 for seven sec- onds, also locking out any other WR-5 action for that time. 3) Preset Scroll Mode - A range of presets can be assigned to a button and selected by press- ing and holding the up/down buttons. Upon release of the up/down button, the displayed preset will load. The button’s LED will flash for the duration of the preset scroll operation. 4) Gain Control - Ashly NE products with Hot-Plug DSP processing must have an (ne)WR5 Remote Gain block placed in software on the channel(s) whose gain is to be under WR-5 control. - Page 5 Operating Manual - WR-5e Remote Control for NE Products Since there are many possible gain adjustment points within the various NE products, the WR-5 displayed gain level is only a relative adjustment for that WR-5. In other words, gain could be changed elsewhere in the host unit, independent from WR-5 control. The WR-5 can adjust gain from a relative 0 to 99, and an upper and lower number limit can be set in the function range section to limit the maximum and minimum reach of that control. When a gain control button is pressed, its LED flashes and the up/down buttons determine gain. If the up/down buttons remain idle for five seconds, the gain button becomes inactive until being pressed again. If a Zone Output is active for that WR-5, meaning one or more output checkboxes are selected within the Zone Setup area, the WR-5 up/down buttons and numeric display will revert (after five seconds of inactivity) from the individual button gain mode to the overall output gain adjust mode for that zone. If no output is selected for that zone, the display shows “--” as the default. 5) Channel Engage/Mute - A button can be configured to engage or mute a channel or group of channels. The button LED is on when the channel(s) are engaged on. 6) Zone Source Selection - This is used to select one or more inputs for the zone under WR-5 control. When multiple zone source select buttons are assigned uniquely different or overlapping inputs, each button will simply add to or subtract from the other’s input selections, unless the Ex- clusive Source Selection box is checked in the zone setup, in which case only the current button’s selected inputs will be used. The Disable Zone Level Control software checkbox allows input source selections to be changed from the WR-5, but not the output gain. The output gain can still be adjusted from soft- ware, but the WR-5 user is locked out from making zone output gain changes. 7) Logic Output Active High - This allows the user to toggle the Logic Output assigned pin to the button. The LED is on when the output is High.
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Page 6: Obtaining Warranty Service
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty service in the United States, please follow this procedure: 1) Return the product to ASHLY AUDIO, INC. freight prepaid, with a written statement de- scribing the defect and application that the product is used in. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. will examine the product and perform any necessary service, including replacement of defective parts, at no fur- ther cost to you. 2) Ship your product to: ASHLY AUDIO, INC. Attention: Service Department 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 2011 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA 0111 R0...