Ashly FR-8, FR-16 manual Other Features, Front Panel Lock-Out

Operating Manual - FR-8 and FR-16 Remote Level Controller

Other Features

Front Panel Lock-Out

When unintended or unauthorized control changes need to be prevented, a keyed switch or contact closure can be connected to the lockout connector. When the two lockout pins are uncon- nected, the front panel operates normally. When the lockout pins are connected closed, physical changes on the front panel are locked out and ignored by software. Note: Before unlocking the front panel, it is suggested that all faders first be placed fully down or at pre-determined marked levels to avoid excess volume. Lock-out status is indicated in software in the main control surface fader test tab window.

Factory Reset

To restore the unit to it’s default settings and erase all stored parameters, follow these steps:

1)Remove power from the FR-8/16.

2)Press and hold down buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 on the FR-8, or buttons 9, 10, 11, 12 on the FR-16.

3)Apply power, holding the buttons down for a count of four as indicated by the lighting of four red LEDs. To cancel the reset, release all buttons before the count to four is complete.

4)A successful reset is indicated when all LEDs glow amber, then the buttons can be released.

Security

In addition to the hardware lockout, there are multiple user/ multiple levels of FR-8 and FR-16 security assignable within the security tab. The security data is stored within the FR remote device itself, not Protea NE Software. Pass- words are case sensitive. Be sure to write down the password and store in a convenient place for future refer- ence. Note that device security is different than the target security, and is located next to the main control surface configuration window tab.

Firmware Update (Flash

Reprogram)

To view the current FR firmware revision, click on

the control surface Network Properties tab and look under Hardware Configuration. If a newer firmware update is available on the Ashly website, download it and run the Flash Reprogram pro- cedure found in the FR Device Options menu. If the control surface is somehow unable to com- municate with the FR device due to a corrupt internal program, run flash reprogram from the main Proteane window under Flash Programmer/Launch Flash Reprogram. This requires the FR device MAC address, found on the FR back panel (see procedure in the troubleshooting section). When the FR device is put into flash reprogram mode, the highest channel LED turns green and the Master LED turns amber. All control function is suspended until re-programming is completed

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