Specifications

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RS-232 Control and Protea System Software

Protea System Software is Ashly’s custom Windows program for controlling the Protea

family of digital audio processors, as well as the VCM-88C. Using the software extends

the capabilities of the VCM-88C by allowing storage of channel and scene settings to disk.

The program interface has the look and feel of the RD-8C remote control, and can control

up to 16 devices for a total of 128 audio channels.

To use the VCM-88C with Protea Software, the Protocol DIP switches must be placed in

the Protea Software position. The RS-232 Input connector to the VCM-88C is a D-Sub 9

pin female, and connects to an unused Com port on a PC. Protea System Software allows

Com Port assignment (1-16) in its setup menu. If the only available port on a PC is a USB

port, a USB to RS-232 converter can be used. Protea System Software is available free of

charge on the Ashly website www.ashly.com.

Safety Instructions – 3

Introduction - 4

VCM-88C Controller – 5

Connectors & Cables - 5

Physical Description - 6

Installation – 7

pplications - 8

Data Connections – 9

Remote Data Control

AMX & Legacy

DC Control

RS-232

Troubleshooting – 11

Dimensions - 11

Specifications - 12

Warranty - 13