Arista Dante ARS-0202 A Series User manual

ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter
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TM
Audio Adapter .It includes
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USER MANUAL
ARS-0202-A00 ARS-0202-A11

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Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later use. Follow all
warnings and instructions on the product.
• Relative humidity: 5%~95%
• Storage temperature: -20oC to 60oC(-4F to 140F)
• Operation temperature: 0~50oC(32F to 122F)
• Unplug the unit when not in use for an extended period of time.
• Never subject the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter to extreme light,
temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. In the event that another
power cord is used, one that is different than the one provided by the
supplier, make sure that it is certified by the local and applicable national
standards.
• If the power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the manufacturer or
the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
• The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that
the socket outlet is easily accessible after installation.
• Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, and broken
plugs are extremely dangerous. They may, and can, result in an electrical
shock or fire hazard. Call an authorized service technician for any
replacements.
• Hands must be dry when plugging the power cord into an AC outlet to
prevent electrical shock. Do not damage the power cord by disassembling,
bending, pulling or exposing it to heat as it may cause a fire or electrical
shock.
• Make sure to completely insert the power plug. Insecure connections can
cause a re.
• Unplug the unit if cleaning is needed. Wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth
when the power is o󰀨.
• Consult a service technician if the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter
does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions in this
manual.
• Do not attempt to repair this product yourself. Always get a qualied service
technician to carry out adjustments or repairs.
Important: Read all the contents of this instruction manual carefully before
you rst use the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter.
Product safety precautions

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Contents
Product safety precautions ................................................................................................2
Contents...............................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Basics.........................................................................................................4
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Product Specifications...................................................................................................................5
Overview.................................................................................................................................6
Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Connections and Operation ..........................................................................11
Mounting the
Dante
TM
Audio Adapter .................................................................................................12
Connecting the Dante
TM
Audio Adapter ......................................................................................14
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................................17
Extra Controls ...............................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 Appendix .........................................................................................................19
Maintenance and Troubleshooting .............................................................................................19
Product Limited Warranty............................................................................................................21
Disposal and Recycling Information .........................................................................................25
Disclaimer and Copyright Notice................................................................................................25
Contents

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Features
• Compact design, easy to use, supports hot-plug.
• Easily and freely convert between analog audio signal and Dante
TM
digital audio signal.
• Built-in 2 input and 2 output audio channels.
• Supports Microphone audio input(for ARS-0202-A11).
• Extends audio, control, ethernet, and power over a single a󰀨ordable network cable.
• Replaces multiple analog or multi-core cables with only a network cable, cost-e󰀨ective,versatile.
• Extends uncompressed high-quality audio signal with near-zero latency.
• Audio transmission latency time and microphone audio gain level is adustable(for ARS-0202-A11).
• Transmits high quality audio safely and reliably.
• Perfectly supports Dante software, the network and audio routing can be easily expanded
and recongured with just a few mouse clicks.
• PoE support, Line powering function compliant with IEEE802.3af.
• Perfect audio quality and strong anti-interference performance.
• With rubber protection case, optional mounting bracket.
• Built-in lightning & surge protection.
Chapter 1 Basics
Arista's ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter is an end-of-network audio device, It is
a DanteTM enabled box which can convert 2 channel analog audio input signal sources into
DanteTM digital audio signal to share your audio with other users and devices on the Dante
network. and simultancely convert 2 channel DanteTM digital audio signal into analog audio
output signal to route audio from network sources to your own computer or peripherals, The
A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter allows user to easily switch between analog audio signal
and DanteTM digital audio signal. Only with a single a󰀨ordable ethernet cable to extend and
transmit high quality multi-channel audio to replace multiple analog or multi-core cables. By
just a few mouse clicks for conguration, user can fully control the DanteTM Audio Adapter
with DanteTM controller.
The DanteTM Audio Adapter(with metal bezel) can be used in harsh conditions. It comes
with lockable chassis connectors for both the audio and network connections. With optional
mounting brackets, the box can be mounted in oor boxes or in equipment racks.
The ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter provides the best solution for audio networking.
The DanteTM Audio Adapter can be widely used for broadcasting station ,conference room, data
control centers, information distribution, school lectures, corporate training and so on.
Introduction

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Product Specications
Model Name ARS-0202-A00/ARS-0202-A11
Technical Information
Role of usage Arista 2 x 2 Channel DanteTM audio adapter
Channel 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs
Supported network speed 100/1000Mpbs Ethernet
Sampling rates 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Bit depth 16,24,32 bit
Latency Depending on the conguration on the device or
network, 1 ms(default)
Ethernet connection 100/1000Mbps Ethernet(PoE support), RJ-45 connector
Input/Output impedance Input impedance:6.6 kOhm
Output impedance <800 Ohm
Input/Output level(balanced) Input level: Max.22 dBu
Output level:Max.16 dBu
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz(+/- 0.5dB)
Dynamic range > 60 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio > 60 dB
THD + noise < 0.01%(+ 4 dBu)
Crosstalk < -80dB(20 kHz)
Interfaces and Buttons
Button 1 x Power button
LED indicators POWER, SPEED, LINK, SYNC, SYS LED x1,
PHANTOM LEDx1(ARS-0202-A11)
Knob(only for ARS-
0202-A11)
Gain up knob x 1, Gain down knob x 1, Delay knob x 1(for
adjusting transmission latency)
Connectors
ARS-0202-A00:1x DC power connector, 1 x LAN port,
2 x Line In ports, 2 x Line Out ports
ARS-0202-A11:1x DC power connector, 1 x LAN port,
2 x Mic In ports, 2 x Line Out ports
Mechanical Information
Weight 850 g
Dimension(with rubber
protection)
9.06 x 6.49 x 2.39 inch/ 230 x 165 x 61 mm (L x W x H)
Dimension(without rubber
protection)
8.50 x 5.35 x 1.73 inch/ 216 x 136 x 44 mm (L x W x H)
Power supply 12V,1A DC Power input or PoE
Power consumption 12 Watts
Operation temperature 0~50OC [32~122F]
Storage temperature -20~60OC [-4~140F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
IP/NEMA Rating Bezel meets NEMA 4/4X requirement

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Overview
ARS-0202-A00
Front View
Rear View

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ARS-0202-A00
1 2 3
5 6 7 4
8 9 10
1. System LED - Indicates the device’s system status.
Lights red: system is starting; Lights Green: system is ready.
2. SYNC LED -Indicates the audio signal data transfer status
Lights red: data transmission error; Lights Green: data is transmitting.
3. Power button - Press to power on/o󰀨 the ARS-0202-A00
4. DC Power Input connector - for
12V/1A DC power input
5. RJ-45/PoE LAN port - For network connection and power supply, connect to network device.
6. LINE IN1, LINE IN2 ports- For analog audio signal input
7. LINE OUT1, LINE OUT2 ports - Analog audio signal out to audio device(mixing console,
speaker, headphone,amplier etc.)
8. Power LED - Lights blue : the
Dante
TM
audio adapter is powered on.
9. Speed LED - Lights blue:network bandwidth is 1Gbps, O󰀨: network bandwidth is100Mbps
10. Link LED - Flashes blue : data is transmitting.
11. Rubber protection
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Front
View
Rear
View

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ARS-0202-A11
Front View
Rear View

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ARS-0202-A11
1 2 3 5 6 7
4 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15
1. Gain knobs - Gain knob for MIC IN1 and MIC IN2 audio channels,
Gain up: Turn the knob clockwise; Gain down: turn the knob anti-clockwise;
2. Delay Knob - data transmission latency knob
Latency up: turn the knob clockwise; Latency down: turn the knob anti-clockwise;
3. Latency display screen - Displays latency time
4. System LED - Indicates the device’s system status.
Lights red: system is starting; Lights Green: system is ready.
5. SYNC LED - Indicates the audio signal data transfer status.
Lights red: data transmission error; Lights Green: data is transmitting.
6. Phantom LED - Phantom power indicator for microphone
7. Power button - Press to power on/o󰀨 the ARS-0202-A11
8. Reset button - Press to reset the unit to factory default.
9. DC Power input connector -
12V/1A DC power input
10. RJ-45/PoE LAN port - For network connection and power supply, connects to network device.
11. MIC IN1/MIC IN2 connectors - For microphone audio signal input
12. LINE OUT1, LINE OUT2 ports - Analog audio signal out to audio device(mixing con-
sole, speaker, headphone,amplier etc.)
13. Power LED - Lights blue : the
Dante
TM
audio adapter is powered on.
14. Speed LED - Lights blue:network bandwidth is 1Gbps, O󰀨: network bandwidth is 100Mbps
15. Link LED - Flashes blue : data is transmitting.
16. Rubber protection
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Front
View
Rear
View

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The diagrams below show the physical and specic dimensions of the Arista ARS-
0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter .
Physical Dimension
Model Number L(Overall length) W(Overall width) H(Overall height)
ARS-0202 A-Series(with rubber
protection) 9.06”/230.0mm 6.49”/164.7mm 2.39”/60.7mm
ARS-0202 A-Series(without rub-
ber protection) 8.50”/216.0mm 5.35”/136.0mm 1.73”/44.0mm
Top View
Side View
9.06"
230.0 mm
8.50"
216.0 mm
6.49"
164.7 mm
5.35"
136.0 mm
2.39"
60.7 mm
1.73"
44.0 mm

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This section describes the connections/connectors/settings available on the Arista
ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter .
Connectors
Connectors
Chapter 3 Connections and Operation
Connectors are located at the rear of ARS-0202-A00 Dante
TM
Audio Adapter .
Connectors are located at the rear of ARS-0202-A11 Dante
TM
Audio Adapter .

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Mounting the DanteTM Audio Adapter
Rack mounting(optional)
If multiple ARS-0202 A-series DanteTM audio adapters are used, you can place
and pile them up or mounted them onto a 19 inch standard rack. To mount them
onto a rack, you will require the mounting screws and brackets that can be
ordered from Arista.
Before mounting them onto rack, please rst remove the rubber protection
cover from the adapter box, then follow the steps shown in the diagram
below:
1. As shown in the gure below, place every two DanteTM audio adapters together,
and tighten them with mounting brackets and screws.

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2. Place the ARS-0202 A-series DanteTM audio adapter on the layer board of the
19” standard rack, align the four screw holes on the mounting bracket with the
four screw holes on the two sides of the 19” rack.
Use a screwdriver to tighten the four “#8-32UNC” size screws to rmly a󰀩x the
adapter onto the 19” rack. Make sure the unit is correctly and securely seated
onto the rack.
In order to correctly install the ARS-0202 A-series danteTM audio adapter, the
specic dimensions are indicated in the diagram below.
19.00"
482.6 mm
5.35"
136.0 mm
1.73"
44.0 mm
Screws
19"Rack
Layer board
screw holes
screw holes
screw holes
ARS-0202 A-series
DanteTM audio adapter

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Connecting the DanteTM Audio Adapter
Follow these connection diagram below to connect the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM
Audio Adapter .
1. Converting a DanteTM signal into an analog audio signal
DC Power adapter
12V 1A)
ARS-0202-A00
ARS-0202-A11
PC((DanteTM Controller setup)
Line in
RJ45/PoE
LAN cable
Audio signal input source
(DanteTM mixing console etc.)
Audio out devices
(Speaker etc.)
Line out
Line out
AC outlet
TIPS:
• If you use a router with PoE support in the audio system, then DC power supply
is not required.
• Connect the Arista ARS-0202 A-Series
DanteTM Audio Adapter
depending on
your desired application.

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For ARS-0202-A00
For ARS-0202-A11
PC((DanteTM Controller setup)
PC((DanteTM Controller setup)
Audio out devices
(Speaker etc.)
2. Converting an analog audio signal into a DanteTM signal
DC Power adapter
12V 1A)
DC Power adapter
12V 1A)
Line out
Line out
ARS-0202-A00
ARS-0202-A11
Router
AC outlet
AC outlet
Router
Audio signal input source
(Analog mixing console etc.)
Microphone
Audio out devices
(DanteTM mixing console etc.)
Audio out devices
(DanteTM mixing console etc.)
Line in
Mic in
Line in
Mic in
RJ45/PoE
LAN cable
RJ45/PoE
LAN cable

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DC Power adapter
12V 1A)
DC Power adapter
12V 1A)
ARS-0202-A00
ARS-0202-A11
Audio out devices
(Speaker etc.)
Audio out devices
(Speaker etc.)
3. Signal conversion in both directions (mixed mode)
Audio signal input source
(Analog mixing console etc.)
Router
Router
RJ45/PoE
LAN cable
RJ45/PoE
LAN cable
Audio out devices
(DanteTM mixing console etc.)
Audio out devices
(DanteTM mixing console etc.)
Line out
Line out
Line in
Mic in
Line in
Mic in
Line out
Line out
Line out
Line out
Line in
Line in
Microphone
AC outlet
AC outlet
For ARS-0202-A11
For ARS-0202-A11
PC((DanteTM Controller setup)
PC((DanteTM Controller setup)

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Basic Operation
• Make sure all the required cables are connected properly, and press the Power button at
the front of the unit to “ON”. The power LED indicator at the back of the unit will light blue.
• When the system is ready, the SYS LED indicator on the front panel of the unit will light
green, and when the audio system is working, the SYNC LED will light green.
Turning on the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Adapter
• Upon powering on, press the Power button again to turn o󰀨 the Dante
TM
adapter .
• If the unit is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, press the Power
button to turn o󰀨 the unit and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
To get the best microphone audio input signal, ARS-0202-A11 allows user to adjust the
gain level for MIC-IN 1 and MIC-IN 2 audio channels. Turn the GAIN knob clockwise to
increase the gain level, turn the GAIN knob anti-clockwise to decrease the gain level.
Latency is a delay that digital audio devices and applications introduce into an audio stream
to allow for the processing of audio packets.
For ARS-0202-A11, turn the DELAY knob clockwise to increase the latency time, turn the
DELAY knob anti-clockwise to decrease the latency time.
Turning o󰀨 the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Adapter
Adusting the gain level for microphone audio input
Setting the audio transmission latency time

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Extra Controls
Arista ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter can be monitored and controlled
by the DanteTM controller which allows users to congure and route audio
around Dante networks. DanteTM controller is a free software application that
enable user easily set up a DanteTM network. Within seconds of a Dante-enabled
device connecting to a network, Dante Controller will automatically discover and
display the device, allowing you to congure channels and route audio.
Follow the below steps to set up a DanteTM network for controlling.
1. Download and install the Dante Controller from Audinate website (www.
audinate.com).
2. Connect the computer to the router using a standard network cable.
3. Launch the “DanteTM Controller” software.
4. In the routing menu, click the “+ / -” symbols for the devices to congure the
audio routing.
Once set up and congured the audio routing between audio device, the audio
device will remember and save the settings, the computer and the “DanteTM
Controller” software can be disconnected from the network.
For more information about the operation on DanteTM controller, you can refer to
the instruction manual for DanteTM controller.
+/- symbos
Controlling the DanteTM adapters with the DanteTM controller

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Controlling the DanteTM adapters with the DanteTM controller
Chapter 3 Appendix
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter can help
prevent damage or downtime.
Warning! Do not operate or service the unit with its chassis open.
There are hazardous voltages inside. Service should only be performed
by qualied and authorized personnel. Make sure ARS-0202 A-Series
DanteTM Audio Adapter is powered o󰀨 and unplugged before removing the
cover or working on internal components.
• If the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter gets wet, power it off
immediately. Wait for the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter to dry
completely before powering it on again.
• Clean the unit with a soft,dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene
to clean this unit. Wipe surfaces clean after applying cleaner.
• If the unit needs service, please consult the authorized dealer through the
contact information provided on the warranty card. Faulty service may void the
warranty.

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Before requesting service for the ARS-0202 A-Series DanteTM Audio Adapter
,check the following for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on the adapter may eliminate the
problem and restore to normal operation.
No power
• Insert the power plug properly into the power outlet.
• Check if there is power at the AC outlet by plugging another device for a test.
• Check if your router is with PoE support.
No signal on the unit
• Check if all the cables are connected correctly. Physically disconnect and reconnect
the device.
• Check if your audio system is turned on.
• For software audio source, restart the audio application and play some audio in
the audio application.
No Audio on the destination device
• Check that the device is actually routed to a destination audio device.
• Check that the destination is succesfully connected to Arista adapter (as its audio input)
• Check that the destination is capable of receiving and/or playing audio.
• Check that the volume level is not adjusted to low, turn up the volume.
The audio signal is distorted
• Check if the connectors are in good condition.
• Disable any Wi-Fi network connections.
• Check that any network switches in the system are coping with their tra󰀩c.
• Faulty LAN cable, replace with a good one.
No network connection
• Check if all the connection cable on the LAN ports are connected properly.
• Check if the Router connected to LAN port work in normal.
2. Troubleshooting