Manual

Model 5205 User Guide Issue 2, August 2017
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 7
Model 5205
Mic/Line to Dante Interface
Ethernet Data and PoE
The Model 5205 connects to an Ethernet
data network using a standard 100 Mb/s
twisted-pair Ethernet interface. The physi-
cal interconnection is made by way of a
Neutrik® etherCON RJ45 connector. While
compatible with standard RJ45 plugs,
etherCON allows a ruggedized and locking
interconnection for harsh or high-reliability
environments. An LED displays the status
of the network connection.
The Model 5205’s operating power is
provided by way of the Ethernet interface
using the 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) standard. This allows fast and ef-
ficient interconnection with the associated
data network. To support PoE power man-
agement, the Model 5205’s PoE interface
reports to the power sourcing equipment
(PSE) that it’s a class 2 (low power) device.
An LED is provided to indicate when power
is being supplied to the Model 5205. If a
PoE-enabled Ethernet port can’t be pro-
vided by the associated Ethernet switch a
low-cost PoE midspan power injector can
be utilized.
Dante Audio-over-Ethernet
Audio data is sent from the Model 5205
using the Dante Audio-over-Ethernet
media networking technology. As a Dante-
compliant device, the Model 5205’s two
transmit audio channels can be assigned
to other devices using the Dante Control-
ler software application. The bit depth is
24 and sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, and
96 kHz are supported. Two bi-color LEDs
provide an indication of the Dante connec-
tion status.
Future Capabilities and
Firmware Updating
The Model 5205 was designed so that
its capabilities and performance can be
enhanced in the future. A USB connector,
located on the unit’s back panel, allows the
application firmware (embedded software)
to be updated using a USB flash drive.
To implement the Dante interface the
Model 5205 uses Audinate’s Ultimo™ inte-
grated circuit. The firmware in this integrat-
ed circuit can be updated via the Ethernet
connection, helping to ensure that its capa
-
bilities remain up to date.
Getting Started
What’s Included
Included in the shipping carton are a
Model 5205 Interface and a printed copy
of this guide. As a device that is Power-
over-Ethernet (PoE) powered, no external
power source is provided. Should a PoE
midspan power injector be required it must
be purchased separately.
Mounting Options
There is no provision for directly mounting
one or more Model 5205 units in an equip-
ment rack. However, the overall height of
the unit was carefully selected so that it
could be placed without interference on a
single space (1U) rack shelf. The Model
5205’s enclosure width allows up to four
units to be placed side-by-side on a 1U
shelf that’s mounted in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack. Hook-and-loop (“Velcro”)
tape can be used to secure the Model
5205 units to the shelf.