Manual

Model 5205 User Guide Issue 2, August 2017
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 13
Model 5205
Mic/Line to Dante Interface
cord will correctly acquire IP addresses
and be able to communicate and transport
audio.
Using the Dante Controller software ap-
plication the Model 5205’s IP address and
related network parameters can be set for
a fixed (“static”) configuration. While this is
more involved than letting DHCP or link-
local “do their thing,” if fixed addressing is
necessary then that capability is available.
But in this case it’s highly recommended
that each unit be physically marked, e.g.,
directly using a permanent marker or “con-
sole tape,” with its specific IP address. If
knowledge of a Model 5205’s IP address
has been misplaced there is no reset button
or other method to restore the unit to
a default IP setting.
In the unfortunate event that a device’s IP
address is “lost,” the Address Resolution
Protocol (ARP) networking command can
be used to “probe” devices on a network for
this information. For example, in Windows
OS the arp –a command can be used to
display a list of LAN information that in-
cludes MAC addresses and corresponding
IP addresses. The simplest means of identi-
fying an unknown IP address is to create a
“mini” LAN with a personal computer con-
nected directly to the Model 5205. Then by
using the appropriate ARP command the
required “clues” can be obtained.
For best Dante audio-over-Ethernet per
-
formance a network that supports VoIP
QoS capability is recommended. This can
typically be implemented on virtually all
contemporary managed Ethernet switches.
There are even specialized switches that
are optimized for entertainment-associated
applications. Refer to the Audinate website
(www.audinate.com) for details on optimiz
-
ing networks for Dante applications.
Application Firmware Version
Display
As part of the Model 5205’s power-up
sequence the unit’s application firmware
version number is displayed. This is useful
when working with factory personnel on
application support and troubleshooting.
The eight LEDs associated with the channel
1 level meters are used to display the major
version number with a range of 1 through 8.
The eight LEDs associated with the channel
2 level meters are used to display the
minor version number which ranges from
1 through 8. Refer to Figure 2 for a detailed
view of the LEDs and the corresponding
application firmware version numbering
scheme.
Application Firmware Update
Procedure
It’s possible that updated versions of the
application firmware (embedded software)
that is utilized by the Model 5205’s micro-
controller (MCU) integrated circuit will be
released to add features or correct issues.
Refer to the Studio Technologies website
for the latest application firmware file. The
unit has the ability to load a revised file into
the MCU’s nonvolatile memory by way of a
USB interface. The Model 5205 implements
a USB host function that directly supports
connection of a USB flash drive. The Model
5205’s MCU updates its firmware using a
file named m5205.bin.
The update process begins by preparing
a USB flash drive. The flash drive doesn’t
have to be empty (blank) but must be in
the personal-computer-standard FAT32
format. Save the new firmware file in the
root directory with a name of m5205.bin.
Studio Technologies will supply the