Ashly ne24.24M User Manual [ru]
ne24.24M
24 Bit Digital
Multiple Channel
Matrix Processor
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.
847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (585) 872-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (585) 872-0739
www.ashly.com
Operating Manual - ne24.24M Matrix Processor
Important Safety Instructions
Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the device
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. Clean only with dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
13. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Le symbole de la èche dans un triangle équilateral symbolisant la foudre est prévu pour sensibiliser l’utilisateur à la présence de tension de voltage non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil.
Elle pourrait constituer un danger de risque de décharge électrique pour les utilisateurs. Le
point d’exclamation dans le triangle équilatérale alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de consignes
qu’il doit d’abord consulter avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
1. Lisez ces instructions.
2. Conservez ces instructions.
3. Observez les avertissements.
4. Suivez ces instructions.
5. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la décharge électrique,
ne pas exposer cet appareil pour pleuvoir ou l’humidité.
6. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau.
7. Le nettoyer à l’aide d’un tissus sec.
8. Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation, installer
selon les consignes du fabricant.
9. Eloigner des sources de chaleur tel: radiateurs,
fourneaux ou autres appareils qui produisent de la
chaleur.
10. Ne pas modier ou amputer le système de la mise à
terre. Une prise avec mise à terre comprend deux lames
dont une plus large ainsi qu’une mise à terre: ne pas la
couper ou la modier. Si la prise murale n’accepte pas
la che, consulter un électricien pour qu’il remplace la
prise désuète.
11. Protéger le cordon de secteur contre tous bris ou
pincement qui pourraient l’endommager, soit à la che
murale ou à l’appareil.
12. N’employer que les accessoires recommandés par le
fabricant.
13. N’utiliser qu’avec les systèmes de xation,chariots,
trépied ou autres, approuvés par le fabricant ou vendus
avec l’appareil.
14. Débrancher l’appareil lors des orages électriques ou si
inutilisé pendant une longue période de temps.
15. Un entretient effectué par un centre de service accrédité
est exigé si l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque
façon: si il a été exposé à la pluie,, l’humidité ou s’il ne
fonctionne pas normalement ou qu’il a été échappé.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in both a commercial and residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table Of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 AC POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 FRONT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.1 RS-232 Dataport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.2 Com LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.3 Preset Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.4 Main Input Channel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.5 Main Output Channel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.6 Expansion Module LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
5 REAR PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5.1 Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5.2 Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5.3 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5.4 Logic Inputs/Preset Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5.5 Ethernet Control Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.6 0-5V Remote Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.7 RS-232 Dataport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.8 Data In/Data Out Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.9 Factory Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.10 AC Inlet and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6 EXPANSION MODULE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7 PROTEAne SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
8 AUDIO FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
8.1 Input Audio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
8.2 Output Audio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
9 OTHER SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.1 Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.2 Preset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.3 Copying Settings To Another Input Or Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.4 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.5 Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
10 REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
10.1 WR-1 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
10.2 WR-1.5 Volume Control and Preset Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10.3 WR-2 Contact Closure Preset Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10.4 WR-5 Programmable Zone Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
10.5 neWR-5 Networked Programmable Zone Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
10.6 RD-8C Remote Level Attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
10.7 FR-8 and FR-16 Networked Programmable Fader Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10.8 Ashly Remote Application for iPad® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
11 GPO LOGIC OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
12 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
13 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
14 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
15 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the Protea ne24.24M. The Protea ne24.24M Matrix Processor uses modular expansion
cards to provide up to twenty-four channels of audio matrixing and processing, along with provisions for remote control and
logic output. The base unit offers a four-input/four-output conguration. Each input and output expansion card has individual
DSP processing allowing expansion of the base unit’s total inputs or outputs four channels at a time. In addition, an eight channel general purpose logic control output expansion card is available for controlling lighting or AV equipment through the Protea
NE Software, or by recalling presets.
Expansion cards - Inputs, outputs, or a logic output card are easily installed in the eld without the need to reset
switches or reprogram the device.
Input channel processing blocks include: Mic Preamp with up to 60dB Gain, 48V Phantom Power and “Push to Talk”
switching, Input Level with Polarity, Passive potentiometer or active RD-8C Remote Level Control, Time Delay, Fifteen Band
Fully Parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Autoleveler, and Ducker.
Output channel processing blocks consist of a Cross Point Mixer, HPF/LPF, Delay, fteen EQ Filters, Gain, Remote
Level Control, and Limiter. The cross point mixer in the output section allows you to route any input to any output at any level
and mute any input at any output without affecting the input conguration. The HPF/LPF crossover section offers Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley lters with 12, 18, 24 and 48dB octave slopes.
Matrixing allows you to route any input to any output and control individual levels once they have been assigned.
Fixed path architecture and extensive processing power per channel will reduce the amount of time it takes to set up the system.
Programming requires Ashly’s Protea NE Software on a Windows PC using a standard 10/100BASE-T ethernet connection. Note: Protea NE Software will not work over RS-232, that is used for non-ethernet systems only.
Connectors are euroblock for all audio inputs and outputs, eight Logic Inputs for preset recall, eight channels of remote
DC level control, and a data connection for Ashly’s WR-5 active remote. Ethernet uses an RJ45 connector, while RS-232 uses
a Dsub 9 female.
2. UNPACKING
As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to
ensure awless appearance. After unpacking, please inspect for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all packing
materials , as they were carefully designed to reduce to minimum the possibility of transportation damage should the unit again
require packing and shipping. In the event that damage has occurred, immediately notify your dealer so that a written claim to
cover the damages can be initiated. The right to any claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notied
promptly and if the shipping carton and packing materials are not available for inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled.
3. AC POWER REQUIREMENTS
Note: The AC power switch for model ne24.24M is on the back panel. The Protea ne24.24M uses a universal input
power supply which will accept any line voltage from 90VAC to 240VAC, 50-60Hz. A standard IEC-320 grounded AC inlet
is provided on the rear panel to accept the detachable power cord. Never remove the AC earth ground connection to the
ne24.24M. In the event of fuse failure, refer the product to a qualied service technician for fuse replacement, replacing only
with the same type and rating fuse.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED
THROUGH THE SUPPLIED POWER LINE CORD
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4. FRONT PANEL FEATURES
4.1 RS-232 Dataport
The ne24.24M has two RS-232 dataports wired in parallel, one on
the front panel and one on the back, for connecting to non-ethernet control
hardware. Protea NE Software does not work over RS-232.
4.2 Com LED
This green LED lights for a few seconds whenever there is communication activity to the unit from a host PC. It is also used to respond
to an "identify device" command from NE software.
4.3 Preset Number
This displays the current preset number (1-31). The switch can be
disabled from software. To select a new preset, press and hold the switch
until the desired preset number is displayed. When the preset button is
released, the new preset is loaded. This display is also used to indicate
rmware revision during start-up, and status during factory reset.
4.4 Main Input Channel LEDs
The ne24.24M base unit has four xed input channels. Each input
channel’s two color Sig LED indicates input signal level of -20dB (green),
or +20dB clip (red) respectively. The Sig LEDs detect signal levels after
any gain adjustments are made within the ne24.24M preamp section. The
red input mute LED becomes lit when an input channel is muted through
software or remote control.
4.5 Main Output Channel LEDs
The four xed output channels on the ne24.24M have three color
LEDs to indicate signal, limiter threshold, and clip. The green signal LED
indicates -20dB output level. The amber limiter threshold LED depends on
settings established within Protea System Software, and, assuming the limiter
is active, indicates that sufcient signal level has been reached for the limiter to
begin the process of gain reduction. Clipping occurs at +20dB and is indicated
by a red LED. The red output mute LED becomes lit when an output channel
is muted through software or remote control.
4.6 Expansion Module LEDs
The ne24.24M is expandable by adding up to 16 additional inputs or outputs. Expansion modules of four inputs or
four outputs each can be eld installed by a qualied service technician. If an expansion card slot has been lled, its respective
amber LED (EXP 1, EXP 2, etc.) is automatically lit. The LED indicators on unused expansion slots do not light.
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5. REAR PANEL FEATURES
5.1 Input Connections
Balanced input signals are connected to the ne24.24M using the included
euroblock connector. A at blade screwdriver is required to connect a stripped wire
lead to the external connector piece, which is then inserted into the rear panel Euro
Block receptacle. It is important that both (+) and (-) inputs are properly terminated
or signal loss and noise may result. In other words, if an unbalanced input signal is
used, connect the signal to the (+) input, and connect the ground wire to both the (-)
and ground connection.
5.2 Output Connections
Like the inputs, output connections are made using the included euroblock connector. All outputs are servo balanced,
and may be wired balanced or unbalanced. For unbalanced output connections, use (+) and ground and tie (-) to ground.
5.3 Expansion Modules
The ne24.24M base model is expandable by up to 16 additional inputs or outputs, as well as a single module card used
for eight general purpose logic outputs (GPO). Expansion modules of four inputs or four outputs each can be installed in any
expansion slot. Input expansion modules use green euroblock connectors, while output expansion modules use black connectors. Removable metal plates cover unused expansion slots on the back panel. The optional Logic Output card (GPO) is used
to drive preset controlled relays or another device’s logic control inputs. The GPO comes with a function and wiring sticker
which must be placed on the ne24.24M back panel above the Input/Output slot where the GPO option is installed. Only one
GPO can be installed in a ne24.24M.
5.4 Logic Inputs (Preset Recall)
There are no user controls on the ne24.24M, making it ideal for permanent installations where security is an issue.
There may be times, however, where real time variables require changes in system settings, such as EQ, gain, and delay settings
changing when a room size changes. For these types of changes, the ne24.24M offers the ability to recall up to eight different
presets, or switch other events such as a mic input “push to talk” using contact closures. Contact closures are nothing more than
external, user installed switches that, when closed, recall a previously dened preset which applies changes to the settings of
all inputs and outputs. The switches can be anything from a rotary switch on a control room panel, to automatic door sensors
scattered throughout a conference center, to a microphone key switch, etc. Contact closures allow for exibility while maintaining a high degree of system security.
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To use contact closure switching, up to eight presets (1-8) must rst be dened according to the needs of the installation.
To use the mic input “Push To Talk” feature, select the “Push To Talk Mic” checkbox in the Protea NE Software’s mic preamp
dialog box and assign it a logic input pin. The preset recall feature for that contact closure is then deactivated. Switches are
to be congured so that closing the switch contact triggers the preset recall event. It doesn’t matter if the switch is momentary
or latching, the only thing that triggers the event is the transition from open to closed for a given circuit. Closing a circuit will
automatically override any previously recalled presets. Up to eight switches can be used, with all switches sharing a common
ground connection. The number below the nine pin Euro Block contact closure connector equals the number of the preset which
will be recalled when that switch is closed. Always use the ne24.24M contact closure ground for contact closure switches. Do
not connect the ne24.24M contact closure ground to any other external grounds.
5.5 10/100 Ethernet Control Jack
Use this RJ-45 jack to connect directly to a computer or to a 10/100 Base-T ethernet network using Protea NE Software
for access to the comprehensive suite of device setup, audio controls, and monitoring functions.
5.6 0-5V Remote Level Control
Any of the inputs or outputs on the ne24.24M can have their levels remotely controlled through this simple DC control
port. Use the provided +5VDC and Ground (pins 9 and 10), along with a potentiometer, switched resistor network, or relay (for
muting), to return a DC voltage to the desired input or output control pin. Using Protea NE Software, each remote level control
pin can be assigned any combination of inputs or outputs to create up to eight remote control groups (see sec 11.1). The remote
level control can only attenuate the signal, it can not provide gain, so properly set up the gain structure within the ne24.24M
before using remote level control. +5V on any control pin has no attenuating effect, while 0V referenced to the connector ground
fully attenuates the signal. Do not connect the remote level control ground to any other external grounds.
5.7 RS-232 Dataport
The ne24.24M has two RS-232 dataports, wired in parallel, with one on the front panel and one on the back, for connecting to a computer for AMX, Crestron, or other third party non-ethernet controllers. Control data for the this jack uses the
RS-232 protocol, and does not support the MIDI baud rate. Supported baud rates are 9600bps and 38,400bps. Protea NE
Software will not work using RS-232, use ethernet instead.
5.8 Data In/Data Out Connection
The Data In and Out connectors are used for connecting the ne24.24M to the Ashly WR-5 programmable remote controller or the RD-8C level controller.
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5.9 Factory Reset Switch
Factory reset is used to clear all user dened preset names and control values and reset them to their original factory
settings. Factory reset to the ne24.24M is accomplished by pressing and holding a recessed switch on the back panel during
power up. The switch is found in a small hole labelled “Reset”. There is a 10 second countdown in the front panel LED display
to indicate a factory reset is about to occur. Releasing the switch or shutting off power at any time during the countdown will
stop the factory reset from occurring. At the end of the countdown, the letters “Fr” ash in the display for about 20 seconds
until factory reset is complete. In addition to resetting all presets to factory default, any password or security settings will be
lost when a factory reset is performed.
5.10 AC Inlet and Power Switch
A detachable AC power cord is used on the ne24.24M. Since the internal universal power supply works from 90 to 240
VAC 50-60Hz, the only change necessary for use with a different AC mains connection is the appropriate AC power cord. The
AC power switch is found on the back of the unit.
6. EXPANSION MODULE INSTALLATION
The Ashly ne24.24M can be ordered from the factory with expansion modules pre-installed to suit the application, or
as a 4 x 4 base unit. Should the need arise to add input or output capacity at a later time, as well as logic output function, ad-
ditional modules can be purchased and easily installed in the eld. There are a total of four expansion slots available, and each
slot accepts either an input, an output, or a logic output module (GPO). The ne24.24M as well as Protea NE Software autodetect
if a slot has been lled, and whether it is an input, output, or logic output. The software interface automatically updates to reect
the current ne24.24M expansion slot conguration. The logic output expansion module can be installed into any slot, however
only one logic output module can be installed. Please note that while eld installation is not complicated, there is a risk of ESD
(electrostatic discharge) damage to circuit board components if the board is improperly handled.
To install an additional expansion module, refer the following procedure to a qualied service technician:
1.) Remove AC power cord from back of unit and place unit on grounded work surface.
2.) Remove the seven top cover screws and remove cover. Remove expansion slot covers from back panel.
3.) Discharge any personal static by touching a grounded object. Carefully remove the new expansion card and at
cable from the ESD protective bag.
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4.) Follow the instructions in the above drawing for installing expansion modules. Ashly recommends placing input
expansion modules starting with EXP1, and placing output expansion modules starting from EXP 4 and working backwards.
This way input and output channels are continuously numbered up from channel 1.
6.) In some cases it may be necessary to remove an existing expansion card before installing a new adjacent one. Certain
motherboard atcable headers may be inaccessible with modules installed above them.
7.) Make sure all hardware is secure, then replace top cover.
For further information on expansion module assembly or proper ESD protection, please contact the Ashly service
department at 1-800-828-6308.
7. PROTEAne SOFTWARE
Load the software
Ashly Proteane software is included on a CD with each unit. Check the Ashly web site at www.ashly.com to verify
that you are installing the latest software release. Autorun will launch the application<ProteaSystemSoftwareNE> to install the
Protea software. A note about rewalls: When running Protea NE software on a PC for the rst time, Windows will prompt the
user to allow the software through any active rewalls. Allow this. Once the software is properly installed, Windows must be
congured to permanently allow a rewall exemption for Proteane software.
Connect to Ethernet
The Ethernet control connection is made using an RJ-45 terminated eight conductor cable connected directly to a
computer or indirectly over a standard 10/100M Ethernet network. Maximum cable distance for Ethernet is 100 meters from
the nearest hub or switch for copper twisted pair CAT5 cable. For more detailed information about the proper implementation
of an ethernet network, review one of the many comprehensive Ethernet networking guides available on the internet.
Identify the processor in software
Once the software is loaded to the computer and an Ethernet connection has been made to the NE processor, all Ashly
NE products installed on that network will be automatically detected and shown in the active device listing on the left side of
the Protea software startup canvas. In addition to detecting which models are currently online, any factory installed options are
also detected and the software control surface for the new NE product automatically displays available controls for the options
present. Note: In the event of multiple processors of the same model on the network, the user can nd a single physical unit by
right clicking over the unit’s name in the drop down menu or picture on the canvas, and then click <Identify>, which will ash
the Com LED on that unit’s face panel for two seconds.
The software scans for active NE devices on power-up, but the user can manually scan at any time as well with <Scan
For Devices> at the bottom of the network NE device listing. Also, all NE devices continuously broadcast their availability to
the software. All currently connected and active NE products are highlighted in green, while NE products which may be or have
been formerly installed but are currently off-line or unavailable show up in red. Individual NE products can be dragged onto
the project canvas to simulate physical rack installation groups, but editing each product can be done from either the product
list or the canvas.
Proteane software project canvas
The project canvas is used to visually represent and control a xed physical sound system installation, and can display
any networked Ashly NE processors, ampliers, and remotes used in that system. The user can also place an assortment of
isolated control objects such as level faders, single LEDs, meter bars, etc, and map them to specic product functions within
that project. Once a control object is placed, right click on it to bring up its properties. Lines, rectangles, text, even image les
can be added to create a custom virtual control screen along with the NE devices 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.
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