Open the Ashly Protea Software. The software should auto-detect the connected device on an allocated COM port. Option B: RS-232 Serial Connection

In practical terms, when you install the Protea software version 4.8, you are installing the necessary that allow a Windows PC to manage device-specific parameters like:

Go to Windows Power Options and disable "USB selective suspend setting". Software is in offline simulation mode.

Right-click the Ashly Protea software icon and select "Run as Administrator" to ensure Windows isn't blocking the serial communication protocols.

Link input or output pairs (e.g., Left and Right mains) so that adjustments made to one channel automatically mirror to the other. 3. System Requirements and Installation Software Download

While specific requirements vary by software version, Protea 4.8 generally requires:

✅ – Must use FTDI chipset (Prolific clones cause crashes). ✅ Null modem adapter/cable – Standard straight DB9 cable won’t work. ✅ Pinout if making your own: 2-RX, 3-TX, 5-GND (swap 2 & 3 for null modem).