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Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller
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Using Protea
ne
Software
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 - Start Protea NE Software and the FR-8/16 should appear in the network
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 - To congure the FR-8/16, double-
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 les 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 le. Drawing elements
are found as icons above the canvas. To add text or image
les, right click over empty canvas. The saved project le 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 - Design Mode must be enabled to work with devices or drawing elements in
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
“Conguration” and “Fader Test”. All device targeting and programming of faders is done in the
conguration 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 conguration
window is shown on the following page,