1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Studio Technologies Manuals
  4. Clock
  5. 5401 Dante Master Clock
  6. User manual

Studio Technologies Dante 5401 User Manual

Master clock
Hide thumbs Also See for Dante 5401:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Model 5401
Dante
Master Clock
®
User Guide
Issue 1, March 2023
This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers
M5401-00151 and later with application firmware 1.09 and later
and Dante firmware 4.4.1 (Brooklyn II v4.2.7.4) and later
Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved
studio-tech.com
50609-0323, Issue 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Dante 5401 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Studio Technologies Dante 5401

Summary of Contents for Studio Technologies Dante 5401

  • Page 1 This User Guide is applicable for serial numbers M5401-00151 and later with application firmware 1.09 and later and Dante firmware 4.4.1 (Brooklyn II v4.2.7.4) and later Copyright © 2023 by Studio Technologies, Inc., all rights reserved studio-tech.com 50609-0323, Issue 1...
  • Page 2 This page intentionally left blank.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix E–Model 5401 Default Operational Settings ..53 Appendix F–PTPv2 (IEEE -1588-2008) Characteristics ..54 ® Appendix G–Accessing the Unit when the Password is Not Known ................55 Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Model 5401 DANTE MASTER CLOCK Revision History Issue 1, March 2023: • Initial release. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 4 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AES67 will also benefit from the Model 5401’s clock roles for redundant operation. resources. Figure 1. Model 5401 Dante Master Clock front and back views Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 5...
  • Page 6 Video reference (“sync”) signals are (Dante “subscriptions”) between all Dante found in most broadcast and post-produc- devices on a network allows the reference tion facilities. The Model 5401 supports Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 6 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 7 In the Redundant mode, two inde- devices is to serve a function other than pendent Ethernet connections are made to as a master clock. Timing related features, Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Model 5401 does not contain a fan or other ed in one space (1U) of an equipment rack. noise-producing source it can be located In many cases, an external synchronization Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 8 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 9 They are labeled as PRI (primary) and SEC lowing them to serve as a timing reference. (secondary). Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 9...
  • Page 10 Switch Configuration Switched Dante and Management Redundant Dante Primary and Management Dante Secondary Pri Dante/Sec Mgmt Dante Management Figure 2. Model 5401 Ethernet Port Configuration and Operation Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 10 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 11 The wire colors in the mains source fails will the unit draw power from cord should conform to the internationally the DC source. This will occur automatically Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Dante Configuration

    Ethernet port. number of transmitter flows associated with The Model 5401’s Ethernet ports are labeled this module is 32 and, as such, typically Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 12 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 13 RJ45 jack. The management manual control of the management IP address, webpages would be accessed using the subnet mask, and gateway address values. secondary Ethernet port. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 13...
  • Page 14 These are provided for use when troubleshooting or addressing special applications. In most cas- es, the Model 5401’s default settings would be appropriate and should be utilized. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 15: Model 5401 Configuration

    Simultaneously press- ing the left and right arrow buttons will cause the screen saver mode to begin again. The Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 15...
  • Page 16 Detected Sync Input Format: This field shows the type of sync signal that has been detected on the sync input connection on the back panel. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 16 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 17 If the correct entries have been made the Configuration Menu webpage will be shown. If an incorrect user name and/or password is entered then a login failed message will be shown. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 17...
  • Page 18 Note that a choice in the Configuration Menu is called Network Information. However, the actual menu page is called Network Configuration. This reflects a programming issue but does not impact operation of the Model 5401. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 18 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 19 Dante network to be a Preferred Master clock the Model 5401’s support of related Dante and, if applicable, automatically supporting an devices. When Internal is selected the Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Dante interface uses will depend on a set- the entire application must be performed and ting in the Dante Controller application. The a common rate selected. Model 5401 includes the choice of Dante Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 20 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21 Model 5401 is 50 ohms will be applied. functioning correctly as the clock master for the Dante network. However, should the unit Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21...
  • Page 22 In most cases the problem will be resolved by ensuring that the sync input type configuration and the actual connected sync source are the same. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 22 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 23 Dante device name display. Pressing the Identify Device button will cause the associ- ated Model 5401 to flash its green backlight associated with the display five times. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 23...
  • Page 24 In EBU applications the typical nominal level applications may need the common 1000 will be –18 dBFS. Some applications may or 10000 Hz reference sine wave tones Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 24 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 25 Audio Generator page, directly below the Dante device name display. Pressing the Identify Device button will cause the associ- ated Model 5401 to flash its green backlight on the display five times. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25...
  • Page 26 169.254.x.x. The in Dante Controller is selected for Switched primary IP address can also be set to a ensure that only one of the RJ45 connections Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 26 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 27 LAN will typically “crash” the network! MAC Address: This is a display-only field that shows the Model 5401’s MAC (media Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 27...
  • Page 28 IPv4 subnet mask in dot-decimal notation be entered along with the other important (4 octets separated by dots) if the current network parameters. IP address and related network parameters Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 29 (4 octets ified as desired to meet the requirements separated by dots), the Submit button must Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 29...
  • Page 30 (These changes can be made by way of the Network Configura- tion menu choices or, for some parameters, using the front-panel display and associated buttons.) Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 30 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 31 All 95 of the printable ASCII characters can Model 5401 to its default values does not be used. These include upper and lower change the stored user name and password. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 31...
  • Page 32 Model 5401 operating parameters. In addition, functions on this page allow the Model 5401’s firmware (operating software) to be updated. Additional configuration changes can also be made. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 32 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 33 Main Firmware: Ten display-only fields assigned by Audinate and can’t be changed show information about the currently run- by Studio Technologies. It is incorporat- ning, stored in memory, and FTP-available ed into the Dante Product (.dnt) file that is Main firmware. This includes the version released by Studio Technologies specifically number and associated release date.

  • Page 34: Operation

    Home web- ing the FTP server to be changed if required. page of the Studio Technologies’ website. Password: This configurable parameter Configuration Menu Link: In the upper-...
  • Page 35 Ethernet port and a link has been will depend on the network configuration as established. selected using the Dante Controller applica- tion. The configurable choices are Switched, Redundant, and Pri Dante/Sec Mgmt. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 35...
  • Page 36 Model 5401 testing or serving in a backup role. will be providing the timing reference for all of the other Dante devices. The SYNC LED Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 36 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 37 GigE Ethernet connection has been estab- lished with that specific port. The other LED ACT (Green): Off if no data traffic; flashes to show data traffic. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 37 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 38 Link Down will be shown. cuitry. The possibilities are Locked, Unlocked, Standby, Idle, or ---. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 38 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 39 IP address can be entered along with the revision of the method that the Model 5401 other necessary network parameters. will use to obtain a management IP address Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 39...
  • Page 40 When the IP address ble-gate-array) firmware. Details regarding configuration has been selected for Automatic updating this firmware are provided in the this field cannot be changed. Technical Notes section. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 40 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 41 Ethernet connection using the Dante Updater with the primary Ethernet RJ45 jack. If the software application that’s provided as part of network configuration is selected for the Dante Controller software application. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 41...

  • Page 42: Technical Notes

    PTPv2 server functional- ously press the left and right arrow pushbut- ity. (And, to highlight to users, this is in addi- ton switches. tion to PTPv1 functionality.) Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 42 Studio Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 43 IP address will clock. Limitations in Dante’s AES67 imple- be assigned. If automatic assignment of mentation restricts Studio Technologies’ IP addresses is not desired each interface ability to adjust PTPv2 operating parameters, can be individually configured using Dante...
  • Page 44 A menu structure diagram is available in FTP server which can be automatically Appendix D. It’s also available as a sepa- accessed by way of commands contained rate document on the Studio Technologies’ in the System Information webpage. The website. Model 5401 updates its firmware using By default, the Model 5401’s management...
  • Page 45 The Model 5401 must have access to the with a .dnt extension, is available on the Internet for FTP operation with the Studio Studio Technologies’ website as well being Technologies’ FTP server to be successful. part of Audinate’s product library database.
  • Page 46 The exact process of accessing the Model 5401’s con- figuration webpages without knowledge of the user name and/or password is detailed in Appendix G. Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 46 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    75 ohms AC Mains: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 W maximum Jitter: 0.01 UI (using internal oscillation) DC: 10 to 18 V, 0.5 A max Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 47...
  • Page 48 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 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 48 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 49: 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 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 49...

  • Page 50: Appendix B-Network Configuration Examples

    Model 5401 DANTE MASTER CLOCK Appendix B–Network Configuration Examples Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 50 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 51: Appendix C-Dante Controller Network Default Settings

    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 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 51...

  • Page 52: Appendix D-Front-Panel Menu Structure

    Model 5401 DANTE MASTER CLOCK Appendix D–Front-Panel Menu Structure Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 52 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 53: Appendix E-Model 5401 Default Operational Settings

    Manual IP Address: 192.168.1.54 (Not shown in field) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP Address: 192.168.1.1 DNS IP Address: 75.75.76.76 Menu Access Menu: User Name: guest Password: guest Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 53...

  • Page 54: Appendix F-Ptpv2 (Ieee ® -1588-2008) Characteristics

    Priority 2: 112 Unique ID: 00:1D:C1:XX:XX:XX DSCP: EF (46) Preferred Leader Enabled Disabled SYNC to Ext SYNC to Ext Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Priority 1 Priority 2 Issue 1, March 2023 Model 5401 User Guide Page 54 Studio Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 55: Appendix G-Accessing The Unit When The Password Is Not Known

    8. Note that you will not be able to view the previously saved password. Use the Menu Access page should a new password need to be entered and saved. Model 5401 User Guide Issue 1, March 2023 Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 55...

Table of Contents