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FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Control
Introduction
The FR-8 and FR-16 are Ethernet-based remote control devices for Ashly Ethernet compatible
products with DSP capabilities, including the Ashly ne24.24M, NE two-channel amplifiers (with DSP),
NE multichannel power amplifiers (with DSP), ne8800/4800 processors, and all Pema power ampli-
fiers. The FR-8 has eight assignable faders with a master fader, and the FR-16 has 16 faders with a
master fader. Each fader can be assigned to control an input or output DSP gain function, or assigned to
control an output mixer. Fader scaling is available whereby the user can set a maximum and minimum
value for each fader. The master fader provides an overall level control for selected faders. Buttons
above each fader provide mute control with LED, can indicate signal level for that channel with user
defined LED transition points, and will indicate communication failure with the target device. Each
unit is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE), or by an external PoE injector, and has automatic IP
addressing. A clear window opening is provided above and below each fader to allow insertion of user
defined labels which are available as a document template on the Ashly website. The FR-8 and FR-16
are designed to mount to a standard four or seven-gang US electrical wall box array, can be mounted to
any flat surface using the cutout template found on page 9, or can be used as a desktop device.
When the FR remote is first connected or powered on, it attempts to communicate with all
devices it has been programmed to control, if any. Once communication with the targeted device(s)
is established, it waits to transmit any fader or switch position data to the targeted device until
a control is physically changed by the user, and then only the data for that control. This feature
prevents sudden and unexpected changes when reconnecting or re-starting the FR remote, as well as
when a new preset is recalled to the host device. When in doubt, make sure all faders are either in
the correct position or fully down before reconnecting.
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Operating Manual
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Summary of Contents for Ashly FR-8
- Page 1 NE multichannel power amplifiers (with DSP), ne8800/4800 processors, and all Pema power ampli- fiers. The FR-8 has eight assignable faders with a master fader, and the FR-16 has 16 faders with a master fader. Each fader can be assigned to control an input or output DSP gain function, or assigned to control an output mixer.
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Page 2: Network Requirements
Ethernet (PoE) switch, hub, or in-line PoE injector. Power consumption is two watts maximum. IP Address - There is no need to assign an IP address to FR-8/16 used with a network router. The router or Link Local Addressing will assign IP addresses to each product automatically. When a router is not available, most current NE products and remotes have the capability to assign their own IP address based on Link Local Addressing. -
Page 3: Mechanical Requirements
Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 2. Mechanical requirements The FR-8 and FR-16 are designed to be mounted to an electrical wall box or modular box array, to any flat surface using the provided cutout, or as a freestanding desktop controller. -
Page 4: Protea Ne Software
Project Canvas - To configure the FR-8/16, double-click its icon in the network tree, which brings up that FR-8/16’s control surface. Alternatively, drag the icon from the network tree onto the project canvas and double-click it there. 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. - Page 5 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 4.1 Software - FR Control Surface Features 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 happens in the configuration tab.
- Page 6 Every fader’s LED transition points can be individually set. LED Brightness: The overall brightness of FR-8 and FR-16 LEDs can be adjusted to one of four levels to match ambient room lighting. The factory default is for the brightest setting.
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Page 7: Other Features
4. Release the held buttons after all the buttons glow amber. Security In addition to the hardware lockout, there are multiple user/multiple levels of FR-8 and FR-16 software protection assignable within the security tab. The security data is stored within the FR remote device itself, not Protea NE Software. - Page 8 NE remote controllers the ability to target the same DSP device. For example, an Ashly neWR-5 could target the same DSP device as an FR-16, if a user wanted to add remote preset or logic control to the remote gain control offered by the FR-16. Note that in this case, both the FR remote and the neWR-5 remote could conceivably be configured to control the same gain function on the target DSP device.
- Page 9 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 7. Panel Mount Cutout Pattern Note: This template is also available as a pdf download from the Ashly website. Look in the downloads section, then under FR-8 and FR-16 Application Notes.
- Page 10 Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller 8. Function Label Template An editable document template is available on the Ashly website for making custom labels. Text, text color, and background color can be individually defined for each label and inserted behind the front panel overlay windows as shown below.
- Page 11 To clear all inactive devices from the menu tree, right click on <Ashly Networks> at the top of the menu tree and click <Clear Inactive Devices From All Groups>.
- Page 12 ASHLY AUDIO, INC. shall be obligated to only correct defects in the product itself. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. is not liable for any damage or injury, which may result from, or be incidental to, or a consequence of, such defects.