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Operating Manual - ne24.24M Matrix Processor

10.5 neWR-5 Networked Programmable Zone Controller

The neWR-5 remote control is a networked version of the WR-5, using Ethernet instead of the Data Port to com-

municate with the ne24.24M. 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 cur-

rent 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

software device menu tree and must be assigned, within it's neWR-5 device

window, to a specic ne24.24M 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 buttons 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.

There is also 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.

10.6 RD-8C (RW-8C) Remote Level Controller

The RD-8C and RW-8C are remote level controllers which

can be used with the Ashly ne24.24M to remotely control the level of

any assigned input, output, or group of inputs or outputs. The RD-8C

is a desktop controller using an XLR data connector to connect with the

ne24.24M four pin data port, while the RW-8C is electronically the same

but mounts as a wall plate into a standard 4-gang electrical box

and uses a euroblock connector.

There are eight channel faders and one master fader on

the RD-8C, each with a level control and an on/off button with

a green LED to indicate status. Each RD-8C slide fader can be

assigned in software using the remote level control tool for one

or several inputs or outputs. Only one RD/RW-8C can be used

per ne24.24M, and no other serial communications devices,

including the WR-5, can be used when an RD-8C is connected

to the data port. Further installation details are available in the

User Reference provided with each RD-8C or RW-8C.