The Ashly Q-SYS Plugin allows control and monitoring of supported amplifiers from Q-SYS Products and Software. Examples of supported functions include: amplifier status, firmware, current preset, input & output meter, channel temperature, etc. For more information please refer to the help documentation linked below.
Ashly amplifier models supported by this plugin are:
pêma4125, pêma4250, pêma8125, pêma8250, ne4250, ne4250pe, ne8250, ne8250pe, nXe752, nXe1502, nXe4002, nXe8002, nXe1.52, nXe3.02, nXe754, nXe1504, nXe4004, nXe8004, nXe1.54, nXe3.04
Please note: this plugin is currently in beta.
If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback, please reference the help documentation below, or contact the Ashly Service Department by clicking here and select “Technical Support” before submitting.
Use this plugin to connect to and control network-enabled Ashly Amplifiers.
The plugin is compatible with Q-SYS Designer version 9.4 and above.
NOTE: Visit the Power Amps page for product information and documentation.
Prerequisites
Before you can configure the plugin, the amplifier(s) must be connected to a network and have a valid IP address in a subnet which the Q-SYS core can
communicate with.
The IP address can be obtained or configured from the Ashly amplifier using Ashly Protea NE software, see Protēa™ software suite product page.
It is recommended to configure a static IP address for the amplifier, as DHCP addresses can change.
You will also need to obtain the amplifier MAC address as well as the Username and Password of a local user with “Full Access” access level on the amplifier (default username: admin | default password: *none*).
NOTE: If you are able to connect and monitor the amplifier but are unable to change any control states from within the Plugin,
verify the user credentials and access level.
Configuration Overview
- Drag the plugin into your schematic.
- In the Plugin Properties pane, select the correct amplifier model.
- Press F5 to save your design to the Core and run it. (Or, press F6 to emulate your design.)
- In your schematic, double-click the plugin to open the component’s control panel.
- In the NETWORK CONFIG section, enter the amplifier IP Address, MAC Address, Username, and Password in their respective fields.
Properties
Name |
Type |
Default / Range |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Enum | pêma4125, pêma4250, pêma8125, pêma8250, ne4250, ne4250pe, ne8250, ne8250pe, nXe752, nXe1502, nXe4002, nXe8002, nXe1.52, nXe3.02, nXe754, nXe1504, nXe4004, nXe8004, nXe1.54, nXe3.04 |
Controls
In this Table: n represents the number of input/output channels (1-8)
Tab |
Section(s) |
Control Name |
Control Type |
Function |
Range |
| No Conditions | |||||
| Connection | Network Config | Status | Status Indicator | Network status of the amplifier. | String |
| Connection | Network Config | IP Address | Text | Enter the amplifier’s IP address. | String |
| Connection | Network Config | MAC Address | Text | Enter the amplifier’s MAC address. | String |
| Connection | Network Config | Username | Text | Enter local Username created on the amplifier. | String |
| Connection | Network Config | Password | Text | Enter local user’s Password (or leave blank, if none) created on the amplifier. | String |
| Connection | Amplifier Status | OK LED/FAULT LED | LED Indicator | Shows fault status of amplifier. | True, False |
| Connection | Amplifier Status | Power | Toggle Button | Sets on/standby power state. | True, False |
| Connection | Amplifier Status | Device Name | Text | Shows the configured name of the amplifier. | String |
| Connection | Amplifier Status | Device Type | Text | Shows the model series of the amplifier. | String |
| Connection | Amplifier Status | Device Firmware | Text | Shows the current running firmware of the amplifier. | String |
| Presets | Presets | Preset Name | Text | Shows the name of a configured preset on the amplifier. | String |
| Presets | Presets | Preset Load | Trigger Button | Loads the corresponding preset. | N/A |
| Condition: When selected model has integrated DSP | |||||
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Meter | Level Meter | Shows the current decibel level on an input channel. | -60 – 20 dBu |
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Signal | LED Indicator | Shows signal detection (above -60dBu) on an input channel. | True, False |
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Clipping | LED Indicator | Shows clipping state of a signal on an input channel. | True, False |
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Gain | Integer Knob |
Sets the gain of an input channel. Note: Changing the gain of an input channel requires that |
-50 – 12 dB |
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Mute | Toggle Button | Sets the mute state of an input channel. | True, False |
| DSP Inputs | DSP Inputs | Input 1-n Name | Text | Shows/Sets the name of an input channel. | String |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Meter | Level Meter | Shows the current decibel level on an output channel. | -60 – 20 dBu |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Signal | LED Indicator | Shows signal detection (above -60dBu) on an output channel. | True, False |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Clipping | LED Indicator | Shows clipping state of a signal on an output channel. | True, False |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Protect | LED Indicator | Shows protect state of a signal on an output channel. | True, False |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Gain | Integer Knob |
Sets the gain of an output channel. Note: Changing the gain of an output channel requires that |
-50 – 12 dB |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Mute | Toggle Button | Sets the mute state of an output channel. | True, False |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Temperature | Text | Shows the temperature of an output channel. | String |
| DSP Outputs | DSP Outputs | Output 1-n Name | Text | Shows/Sets the name of an output channel. | String |
| Condition: When selected model does not have integrated DSP | |||||
| Control | Channels | Input 1-n Meter | Level Meter | Shows the current decibel level on an input channel. | -20 – 20 dBu |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Meter | Level Meter | Shows the current decibel level (down from clip) on an output channel. | -40 – 0 dB |
| Control | Channels | Input 1-n Signal | LED Indicator | Shows signal detection (above -20dBu) on an input channel. | True, False |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Clipping | LED Indicator | Shows clipping state of a signal on an output channel. | True, False |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Protect | LED Indicator | Shows protect state of a signal on an output channel. | True, False |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Mute | Toggle Button | Sets the mute state of an output channel. | True, False |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Temperature | Text | Shows the temperature of an output channel. | String |
| Control | Channels | Output 1-n Name | Text | Shows/Sets the name of an output channel. | String |
