Ashly neWR-5 Remote Control User Reference
Introduction
The neWR-5 is a programmable ethernet based remote control unit for all Ashly NE (network enabled) products, including NE processors and NE power amplifiers. This remote brings control features such as preset recall/scroll, mute, zone source selection, individual channel and matrix point level control, and logic output control throughout a building wherever there is a network con- nection. All programming is done across the network using Ashly Protea NE software.
Features
The neWR-5 is designed to mount into a standard North Amer- ica electrical wall box. 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.
Connecting and powering the neWR-5 is done using standard Cat-5 ethernet cable and an IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, hub, or inline PoE injector. If PoE is unavailable, a 15- 48VDC power supply capable of at least 2 watts per neWR-5 can be hard wired to a euroblock connector on the back of the remote.
There is 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.
The neWR-5 has six programmable function buttons which can light up green, red, or amber to display status. To the right of the function buttons is a pocket in the mylar overlay for a paper function label to be inserted. The two other buttons are used to adjust func- tion parameters such as gain or preset number, and are indicated by the LED display.
Hardware Installation
The neWR-5 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
