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Model 5401A
Dante® Leader Clock
User Guide
Issue 2, July 2021
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5401A-01001 and later with Main MCU Firmware 1.04 and later
Copyright © 2021 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50701-0721, Issue 2

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  • Page 1 Dante® Leader Clock User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5401A-01001 and later with Main MCU Firmware 1.04 and later Copyright © 2021 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50701-0721, Issue 2...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix F–Model 5401A Default Configuration Values ............ 58 Appendix G–PTPv2 (IEEE® 1588-2008) Default Characteristics ........59 Appendix H–Accessing the Unit when User Name and/or Password are Not Known ..60 Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Revision History Issue 2, July 2021: • Documents support for 176.4 and 192 kHz sample rates. • Miscellaneous corrections and clarifications. Issue 1, May 2021: • Initial release. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Using Dante’s standard USB flash drive. inherent capabilities two Model 5401A units Figure 1. Model 5401A Dante Leader Clock front and back views Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5...
  • Page 6 The Model 5401A can provide excellent external source. The main timing source Leader clock performance using its tem- is divided and processed by the Model perature- stabilized internal oscillator, which Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 6 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 7 Dante device, once mount- ity. While Ultimo devices will fully support ed in an equipment rack and the required Dante audio transport, they are not well Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7...
  • Page 8 All software files and configura- er clock functionality as well as providing tion parameters are stored in non-volatile access to the Model 5401A’s management memory. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 9: Installation

    (1U) in a standard 19-inch an impedance of 75 ohms will be applied. (48.3 cm) equipment rack. Secure the unit Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 9...
  • Page 10 Ethernet Connections used by technical personnel for configuring The Model 5401A provides three Giga- and maintaining a facility or “plant.” bit Ethernet (GigE) ports for flexibility and Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 11 Model 5401A’s Dante secondary Ethernet example of how these network scenarios connection can also be used as a “loop can easily be implemented. through” port such as would be provided by Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Dante Configuration

    Refer to Appendix C of the list of the Model of AC mains power should it prove 5401A’s Dante Controller default configura- necessary. tion. Versions of Dante Controller are avail- able to support several operating systems. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 12 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 13 Tone 1 through Tone 8. Using Dante will be used to access the management Controller, the device and channel names webpages. can be revised as appropriate for a specific application. Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 13...
  • Page 14 AES67 operation. This for Redundant or Redundant+Mgmt then requires the AES67 mode to be set for separate IP addresses and related network Enabled. As previously noted in this guide, Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 15: Model 5401A Configuration

    Model 5401A’s front-panel graphics dis- ment IP address and related parameters. play and associated pushbutton switches. Refer to Appendix D for details on which parameters can be revised in this manner. Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 15...
  • Page 16 Model Model 5401A. It is not intended as a sophis- 5401A’s PTPv1 and PTPv2 servers that ticated, rigorous security system. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 16 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 17 In addition, the Dante. display will provide a text indication of this This configuration choice selects which tim- condition. ing source will be used should the Model Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 17...
  • Page 18 Main menu webpage to be If Locked (Active) is displayed this indicates saved and acted upon the Submit button that a valid signal is connected to the Model must be pressed. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19 Model 5401A and PTPv2 functionality (using multicast) the text will show (Other Device). with timing based on that derived from the Primary Leader Clock. This method may be Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Model 5401A’s sync input. field. If AES67 support is not enabled then This allows an external source of timing to Disabled will show in the primary PTPv2 Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21 Dante ware application should be used to select sample rate is connected. For example, an the desired Model 5401A sample rate. This Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21...
  • Page 22 The Model 5401A’s tone generator function quires the least logic “horsepower.” is capable of creating eight precision sine Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 22 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 23 Model 5401A’s Dante scale. In applications that comply with the primary, Dante secondary, and manage- SMPTE® audio standards the typical nominal Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 23...
  • Page 24 PRI on the Model 5401A’s back the RJ45 jacks on the back panel is con- panel. Link Down will display if a valid nected to the LAN associated with the Dante Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 24 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 25 MAC address will be displayed if an Ether- RJ45 jack the DHCP protocol will request net interface has been disabled. an IP address and related parameters. If Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
  • Page 26 When the IP address do with the IP address utilized by the prima- configuration is selected for Manual this ry and secondary Dante ports. When IP Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 27 Model 5401A’s network configuration be does not change the stored user name and selected for Switched or Redundant. And password. then an Ethernet connection to the Model Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 II module from Audinate.) This version ing six provide details about the firmware number is assigned by Studio Technologies (embedded software) that is being actively as an identifier when a file is released that utilized by the Model 5401A.

  • Page 29: Operation

    Technologies, Inc. Clicking on this link will cause the browser to open the Home web- System Reboot: The Reboot function is page of the Studio Technologies website. located on the bottom of the System menu webpage. It allows the Model 5401A to be Log Out Link;...
  • Page 30 Ethernet port depend on the network configuration as the MGMT LED will not light. It will light green selected using the Dante Controller applica- Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 31 Dante devices will perform if they are acting Ethernet connection is present on the Dante as the Leader clock. secondary Ethernet port and a link has been established. Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 It will not light if a valid source has Leader clock for the Dante primary and not been connected. Dante secondary networks, unless the unit is locked to another Leader clock. In this Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 32 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 33 Dante SEC RJ45 LEDs: LINK (Orange): Off if no Ethernet signal is connected or if a 100 Mb/s Ethernet signal is connected; lit if a GigE Ethernet signal is connected. Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 33...
  • Page 34 Switched+Mgmt then the IP address Word Clock, Video, or 10 MHz. The bottom that is displayed will be associated with a line will show the status of the sync input Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 34 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 35 Then configuration has been selected for Auto- again press the Enter button. The entry will matic this field cannot be changed and a Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 35...
  • Page 36 Model 5401A management webpage. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 36 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 37 RJ45 jack labeled PRI be useful when a fixed or static addressing on the Model 5401A’s back panel. scheme has been established. In this way, a Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 37...
  • Page 38 Auto- curred in the Brooklyn II module that sup- matic this field cannot be changed and a ports the Model 5401A’s Dante interface. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 38 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 39 Ethernet port will also disconnect and then face is implemented using a Brooklyn II reconnect. module from Audinate. This version number is assigned by Studio Technologies as an Row Four identifier when a file is released that com- bines specific Model 5401A configuration Row four contains six menu pages.

  • Page 40: Technical Notes

    The menu tionality. But the Model 5401A can’t serve pages consist of: as a general-purpose PTPv2 grandmaster 1. The Studio Technologies’ company logo clock. Limitations in Dante’s AES67 imple- graphic. mentation restricts Studio Technologies’ ability to adjust PTPv2 operating parame- 2.
  • Page 41 (fixed or static) IP address panel buttons. The front-panel menu system and related network parameters. also allows the management IP address to be displayed and, if required, revised. A Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 41...
  • Page 42 The first method uses the front-panel display and buttons to allow the management Eth- Studio Technologies will supply each firm- ernet network parameters to be viewed and ware file inside a .zip archive file. While the revised as desired. An even easier method...
  • Page 43 Any the green LED, located adjacent to the USB customization made to the Model 5401A’s receptacle, will flash on and off rapidly for a Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 43...
  • Page 44 Model 5401A’s configuration webpages without knowledge of the user name and/or password is de- tailed in Appendix H, located at the end of this guide. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 44 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    12 volts DC and AC mains present, 190 uA maximum Network Audio Technology: with 18 volts DC and AC mains present Type: Dante audio-over-IP AES67-2018 Support: yes Dante Domain Manager™ (DDM) Support: yes Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 45...
  • Page 46 Mounting: one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) Specifications and information contained in this User Guide subject to change without notice. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 46 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 47: Appendix A-Compatible Sync Input Sources

    720p/60 Hz 1080psf/23.98 Hz 1080psf/24 Hz 1080i/50 Hz 1080i/59.94 Hz 1080i/60 Hz 1080p/23.98 Hz 1080p/24 Hz 1080p/25 Hz 1080p/29.97 Hz 1080p/30 Hz 1080p/50 Hz 1080p/59.94 Hz 1080p/60 Hz Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 47...

  • Page 48: Appendix B-Network Configuration Examples

    Appendix B–Network Configuration Examples Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 48 Studio Technologies, Inc.
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  • Page 51: Appendix C-Dante Controller Network Default Configuration Values

    Network Config, Addresses: Obtain an IP Address Automatically (default) AES67 Config, AES67 Mode, Current: Disabled Leader Clock, Preferred Leader: Enabled Leader Clock, Enable Sync to External: Enabled Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 51...

  • Page 52: Appendix D-Menu Structure

    Appendix D–Menu Structure Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 52 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 53: Appendix E-Screen Captures

    Appendix E–Screen Captures Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 53...
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  • Page 58: Appendix F-Model 5401A Default Configuration Values

    Access Menu, Management Login Credentials: User Name: guest Password: guest (Note: Using the Restore Default Settings command in the System menu does not restore these items to their default configuration values.) Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 58 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 59: Appendix G-Ptpv2 (Ieee® 1588-2008) Default Characteristics

    2. These default configuration characteristics apply to both the Dante primary and Dante secondary Ethernet interfaces. Domain: 0 Priority 1: 114 Clock Class: 248 Accuracy: Unknown (0xFE) Variance: 61536 Priority 2: 112 Unique ID: 00:1D:C1:XX:XX:XX DSCP: EF (46) Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 59...

  • Page 60: Appendix H-Accessing The Unit When User Name And/Or Password Are Not Known

    You will not be able to view the previously saved password. Enter and confirm a new password. Henceforth, to access the Model 5401A’s Configuration menu will require the use of the stored user name and password. Issue 2, July 2021 Model 5401A User Guide Page 60 Studio Technologies, Inc.

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