The Model 5401 Dante Master Clock provides precise timing signals for applications that utilize the Dante® audio-over-Ethernet media networking technology. The unit implements a high-performance IEEE 1588 precision time protocol (PTP) server, compatible with the requirements of Dante and capable of simultaneously supporting the timing needs of up to hundreds of Dante-compatible devices. As expected, the Model 5401 provides the PTP v1 (IEEE® 1588-2002) compatibility that's required by Dante. In addition, the unit supports PTP v2 (IEEE 1588-2008) for AES67 applications. A word clock sync output provides a timing reference to external devices. The Model 5401 also generates up to eight sine-wave audio tones on Dante transmit (output) channels, useful during audio network installation, maintenance, and operation. A clock input connection allows the Model 5401 to synchronize with a variety of timing reference signals.
Key Features:
- Dedicated master clock for Dante audio-over-Ethernet and AES67 applications
- High-performance IEEE® 1588 PTP v1 and v2 servers
- Internal temperature-stabilized frequency reference
- Compatible with external word clock, video sync, and 10 MHz sources
- Word clock sync output
- Eight configurable audio tones signals
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces allow switched, redundant, and split Dante operation
- Web-based management and FTP software updating
- AC mains and 12 volts DC powering
- Lightweight enclosure, single rack-space (1U) mounting
