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1. 10 27 TI Airframe 11 26 Ent Ground Lug m Ai 8 28 00 5A Breaker 4i 33 VDC 9 Alternate pius ote 18 MON 2 Enable See Note 9 1 IFD P1122 3 Swap 20 14 2IFD P2122 7 STEP 13 e o Ent 2 Mute Note 8 121 PA Mute L See Note 4 FA Active 19 28 V Lights Hi 14 V Lights Hi Playback 22 I 7 t 7 Lights Lo 5 6 6 14 V Lights Hi 28V Lights 16 5 5 14 28 VoltLights Hi 7 200 890 0404 Appendix D 28 Volt lights lo 14 Volt lights lo Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAB8000BT Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix E Instructions for FAA Form 337 and continuing airworthiness 9 1 Instructions for FAA Form 337 Audio Panels One method of airworthiness approval is through an FAA Form 337 Major Repair and Alteration Airframe Power plant Propeller or Appliance In the case of the PMA8000BT you may use the following text as a guide Installed audio selector and 6 place intercom PS Engineering PMA8000BT part number 050 890 XXXX in location at station Installed per 4C43 13 2 Chapter 2 paragraph 23 Instrument Panel Mounting Installed per PS Engineering Installation Operators Manual p n 200 890 XXXX re
2. ENGINEERING 9800 Martel Road Lenoir City TN 37772 WWW ps engineering com AVIDYNE FOR USE WITH 7 Avidyne Entegra Integrated Avionics System fmm jor MR Como Nevi TEL ree c A 2 Bo T Comte Come moaie ww wwe so 2 6 PS Document P N 200 890 0404 Revision 2 March 2012 Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon Receiver High fidelity Stereo Intercom System Installation and Operation Manual FAA TSO C50c C35d EASA ETSO C50c 2C35d Patented under one or more of the following No 4 941 187 5 903 227 6 160 496 and 6 493 450 In certified aircraft warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an Authorized PS Engineering dealer PS Engineering Inc 2012 Copyright Notice Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication or any portion thereof without the expressed written permission of PS Engi neering Inc is strictly prohibited For further information contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering Inc 9800 Martel Road Lenoir City TN 37772 Phone 865 988 9800 email contact ps engineering com Table of Contents Section I GENERAL 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 222250 1 1 2 8
3. Figure 2 5 Unswitched 3 Audio Level bottom cover removed 200 890 0404 Page 2 10 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual o 2 8 Communications Antenna Installation Notes For best results while in Split Mode it is recommended that the one VHF communications antenna is lo cated on top of the aircraft while the other communications antenna is installed on the bottom Any an tenna relocation must be accomplished in accordance with AC 43 13 2A aircraft manufacturers recom mendations and FAA approved technical data WARNING It is probable that radio interference will occur in the split mode when the frequencies of the two air craft radios are adjacent and or the antennas are physically close together PS Engineering makes no expressed or implied warranties regarding the suitability of the PMA8000B in Split Mode 200 890 0404 Page 2 11 Rev 2 Mar 2012 8000 Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual PS Engineering 2 9 8000 Pin assignments c 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 200 890 0404 Function J2 Mkr Ant 1 Mkr Ant Low 2 Telephone Audio in 3 Telephone Low 4 Telephone Mic Audio 5 Telephone Mic Key 6 Mon 1 Audio In 7 Mon 1 Audio L
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5. Music 2 Music 2 Music 2 IC 2 Copilot Pilot amp Copilot Musi 1 Pilot amp Copilot Music 1 Music 1 1L 55 Pilot selection Pilot Music Distribution Standard Music Distribution Standard Music Distribution Standard All Mode ISO Mode Crew Mode Figure 3 4 Standard Music Distribution When the music is standard Music 1 will always go to the pilot and copilot positions and is never heard by the passengers Music 2 is always heard by the passengers and never heard by the pilot and copilot This mode is useful if your passengers have a different interest in entertainment or are watching a DVD but do not want to be excluded from the intercom conversations 3 11 4 Music 1 Volume In general we recommend adjusting the entertainment volume at the sources and only using this as a master gain control However the Music 1 PMA8000BT input can be adjusted from the front panel if desired by pressing the combinations of keys listed The Music 1 volume can be adjusted from the front panel 1f desired by pressing the combinations of keys listed Press Hold Function MON 1 and Vol Down MUTE for more than one second to decrease music 1 or Bluetooth volume If the buttons are held down continuously it will decrease the volume three steps per second Press Hold Function MON 1 and Vol UP SPR for more than one second to increase m
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7. OPERATION 3 1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Selector Panel Marker Beacon Receiver Intercom Systems Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000BT systems They are Communications Transceiver Selection Audio Selector Intercom Marker Beacon Receiver and spe cial functions including the Bluetooth functionality in the PMA8000BT 1 a WRI 0009 Navi Nao uj Lis IER UM Comi Come o LL EMT PUEN wur Orv amc MCORPORA TD Figure 3 1 PMA8000BT Avidyne Operating Controls Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob In the OFF or EMG position the pilot headset is connected directly to Com 1 as well as unswitched input 1 This allows communication capa bility regardless of unit condition Any time power is removed or turned OFF the audio selector will revert to fail safe mode The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions intercom and marker beacon receiver All pushbutton selections will be remembered and return to the last state when turned on 3 2 Communications Transmit XMT Selection 2 There are two pushbuttons associated with the transmitter selection The two lower buttons 2 control which transceiver is select
8. L Pass 1 LL C 42 EE Phones Lo T 90 0404 Phones Jack 24 SPLIT COM Selected 3 25 COM 2 Selected 1 IFD P1122 Pass 2 Phones Jack AO 1 See Note 6 J 2 2 P2122 me UO Pass 3 Oey 36 White Lamp Output m 1 a g 37 Blue Lamp Output i 1 IFD P1121 Cai 38 Lamp 63 Pass 4 Phones Jack 39L Sense MM Sense Output Appendix C Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix D J2 Connector Interconnect PMA8000 J2 CONNECTOR 31 A Pilot Phones Sub D 44 pin male on tray b Pilot Phones 0 Pilot PhonesJack 1 IJ Pilot Phones Lo iw 4 Copilot Phones 9 3 Copilot Phones L Copilot PhonesJack 2 7 Copilot Phones Lo i3 pe Speaker Hi _ Cockpit Speak SpeakerLlo J pit Speaker Notes ES A 1 All Power and Ground wires must be 18 gage wire Unswitched Audio 4 H i i 15 Lighting 422 AWG other wires minimum 24 AWG A E al 2 All shie
9. Mute button If the passengers are listening to the music 2 input their Karaoke Mode is activated by an external switch installed either in the panel or connected to the AUX button logic output pin on the PMA8000BT MP3 3 8 1 Music in Pilot ISO mode If desired the pilot can elect to hear Music 1 in the ISO mode While the intercom is in ISO mode push the Function Mon 1 and ICS buttons at the same time This mode will be indicated by the ICS ISO LED blinking slowly once in every 5 seconds The pilot will now hear Music 1 and it will mute in accor dance with the Mute mode as described in 3 8 3 9 Telephone Mode 9 Warning United States FCC Regulations contained in 47 CFR 22 925 contain prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne not touching the ground When any aircraft leaves the ground all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off The TEL mode serves as a full duplex interface for telephone systems such as portable cellular phones with earpiece jacks or Bluetooth connectivity PMA8000BT only When interfaced with an approved airborne telecommunications system the PMA8000B can serve as a audio control and distribution center When TEL is active the button will blink about twice as fast as the normal transmit rate
10. s guide referenced on FAA Form 337 4 Servicing None Required 5 Maintenance Instructions On Condition no special instructions 6 Troubleshooting In the event of a unit problem place the unit into off fail safe and or emergency mode This allows pilot communications using COM 1 Follow checkout instructions in the installation manual referenced on the FAA Form 337 For a specific unit fault contact the manufacturer at 865 988 9800 for special instructions 7 Removal and replacement informa Removal Using a 3 32 Allen head wrench carefully unscrew the locking tion screw located in the center of the unit While turning the wrench CCW gently pull on the EDGES of the bezel until the unit is free from the mounting tray Installation Engage the locking screw at the back Turn the locking screw CW while applying slight pressure to the edges of the bezel Do not over tighten 8 Diagrams Not applicable 9 Special Inspection Requirements Not Applicable 10 Protective Treatments Not Applicable 11 Structural Data Not Applicable 12 Special Tools None 13 Not Applicable Not Applicable 14 Recommended Overhaul Periods None 15 Airworthiness Limitations Not Applicable 16 Revision To be determined by installer 200 890 0404 Appendix E Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAB8000BT Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix RTCA 001600 Environmental Qualification Fo
11. 2 nie tte tin it o iei ien E S Edad 3402 AUDIO ADVISORY INPUT vert voe veo tue vr poet ue ei ves tue va vest ue es wes vu Eee use Er 3 10 3 MUSIC INPUT eee iere iO e tiun debate elas 311 SMART FUNCTION Keys SFK 3111 FUNCTION A ALTERNATE INTERCOM FUNCTION nennen nennen enne 3 8 3 112 FUNCTION B MONITOR 3 11 3 FUNCTION MUSIC DISTRIBUTION ZILA MUSIET VOLUME DC 3 12 BLUETOOTH INTERFACE PMA8000BT 050 890 702 3 10 3 12 17 LAST NUMBER REDIAL nni e t ee E eo E E Ei e EE ER Eee ess 3 11 3122 SPEED DIAL ororo ar 3 11 3 12 3 BLUETOOTH MUSIC enne e eene enne 3 12 3 13 INTERNAL RECORDER ERE 3 12 SNMP UU CERE 3 12 Section IV Warranty and 1 1 1 4 1 41 gt Y 4 1 42 444555555559 5 60 sissies adas desative 4 1 Appendix External PTT Hook A Appendix B 8
12. All wires must be MIL SPEC in accordance with current regulations Two and three conductor shielded wire must be used where indicated and be MIL C 27500 or equivalent specification Proper stripping shield ing and soldering technique must be used at all times It is imperative that correct wire be used Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2B for more information Failure to use correct techniques may result in improper operation electrical noise or unit failure Damage caused by improper installation will void the PS Engineering warranty 241 Electrical Noise Due to the variety and the high power of radio equipment often found in today s general aviation aircraft there is a potential for both radiated and conducted noise interference The PMA8000BT power supply is specifically designed to reduce conducted electrical noise on the aircraft power bus by at least 50dB Although this is a large amount of attenuation it may not eliminate all noise particularly if the amplitude of noise is very high There must be at least 13 8 VDC present at the connec tor J2 pins 8 amp 9 of the PMA8000BT for the power supply to work in its designed regulation Otherwise it cannot adequately attenuate power line noise Shielding can reduce or prevent radiated noise i e bea con electric gyros switching power supplies etc However installation combinations can occur where interference is possible The PMA8000BT was designed in a RFI hardened chassis
13. Amplifier 5 The SPR in the lower right section stands for speaker This switch will place all selected audio on the cockpit speaker when this switch is selected Except for the unswitched audio the speaker amplifier is not active in the Split Mode Unswitched audio the inputs dedicated to autopilot disconnect altimeter warning etc will come through the speaker regardless of the speaker button position Depending on installation important audio annunciations such as radar altimeter or autopilot disconnect will come over the speaker even if it is not selected while other unswitched but muted inputs such as GPS alerts will only be present if the SPR button is selected Consult your professional avionics installer for these important configuration details 3 5 1 1 Public Address Function To access PA function press the Mute and SPR buttons simultaneously The pilot microphone will be heard on the speaker when the pilot PTT is used The copilot can continue to use the selected com radio while the pilot will now be heard over the speaker During Public Address the Mute and SPR buttons will flash To exit PA mode push Mute and SPR again 3 6 Marker Beacon Operation 10 The Marker Beacon Receiver uses visual and audio indicators to alert you when the aircraft passes over a 75 MHz transmitter The Blue lamp labeled O is the Outer Marker lamp and has an associated 400 Hertz dash tone The lamp and tone will be keyed
14. C Music Distribution Function C allows you to configure your music to be either independent of the intercom mode or to make Music 2 dependent on the intercom mode When you press Function C you ll hear Alternate Music distribution In this case Music 2 will be active only when the intercom is in the CREW mode and only the passengers will hear it This distribu tion is similar to other brands of audio panels It allows the passengers to have their music source come on only when they are not hearing the crew Passengers Passengers Passengers Music 2 Music 1 MESE 1 Copilot Pilot amp Copilot Pilot amp Copilot Pilot selectable Music 1 Pilot Music Distribution dependent Music Distribution dependent Music Distribution dependent ALL Mode ISO Mode CREW Mode Figure 3 3 Alternate Music Distribution Press again and you will hear Standard Music Distribution In this mode Music 2 becomes active and will always be presented to the passengers on the intercom Music 1 is only available to the pilot and copi lot The intercom mode switch doesn t have any affect on the music distribution 200 890 0404 Page 3 9 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual 2 23 Passengers 2 RR Passengers 5 Passengers
15. Keys The two music inputs can be configured by the user from the front panel see section 3 10 There are three configurations available independent ICS mode dependent and single input music 1 to all sta tions If the inputs are independent Input 1 or the front jack is provided to the pilot and copilot Muting SoftMute is controlled by the front panel mute button Music 2 is provided to the passengers at all times with muting controlled by an external switch see 2 5 2 1 If the inputs are intercom mode dependent input 1 goes to the pilot copilot and all passengers when the intercom is in the ALL mode In ISO mode the copilot and passengers will hear music input 1 Music 2 is ONLY active in CREW mode and then provided only to the passengers The externally switched pas senger SoftMute control becomes active in CREW If the single source mode is activated through the function keys the front panel jack and music 1 is con nected to all intercom positions regardless of the intercom mode Crew muting is controlled by the front panel passenger muting controlled through the switch See section 3 11 for more details 200 890 0404 Page 2 8 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering url PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e 2 5 3 1 Annunciation and recorder playback The pilot and copilot can hear the Function Key annu
16. an automatic dimming of the pushbutton annunciation LEDs and marker lamps controlled by a photocell Control of the unit backlighting is through the aircraft avionics dimmer For 14 V aircraft connect J2 Pins 6 and 7 to the aircraft dimmer bus and pin 5 to ground For 28 volt systems connect pin 7 to the aircraft dimmer and pins 5 and 6 to ground If an external dimmer control is not used a constant back light illumination can be established for night time viewing Pin 6 or 7 depending on system voltage must be tied to power J2 pin 8 or 9 for the back lighting system to work The photocell mounted in the unit face will automatically adjust the intensity of the push button annunciator LEDs 2 4 8 Unswitched inputs Jl pins 31 29 and J2 pin 15 are unswitched unmuted by transmitter keying inputs 1 3 and 4 re spectively These inputs are presented to the pilot and copilot regardless of the audio configuration and will always mute the entertainment inputs These 5100 inputs can be used for altimeter DH audio GPS waypoint audio autopilot disconnect tones or any other critical audio signal Unswitched 1 is always presented to the speaker plus to the crew headphones and is available to the pilot in fail safe off mode Unswitched 3 and 4 inputs are always presented to the crew headphones and to the aircraft speaker Unswitched Hear in Hear in SPR button Gain Input Fail Safe Crew Headset Select 1 Yes Yes No 1 1
17. and has internal Elec tromagnetic Interference EMI filters on all inputs and outputs Ground loop noise occurs when there are two or more ground paths for the same signal i e airframe and ground return wire Large cyclic loads such as strobes inverters etc can inject noise signals onto the airframe that are detected by the audio system Follow the wiring diagram very carefully to help ensure a minimum of ground loop potential Use only Mil Spec shielded wires MIL C 275000 or better Under no circumstances combine a microphone and headphone wiring into the same shielded bundle Always use a 2 or 3 conductor shield wire as shown on the installation wiring diagram The shields can be daisy chained together and then connected to the ground lugs mounted on the back plate shown in Appendix B 200 890 0404 Page 2 2 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual Radiated signals can be a factor when low level microphone signals are bundled with current carrying power wires Keep these cables physically separated It is very important that you use insulated washers to isolate the ground return path from the airframe to all headphone and microphone jacks 2 4 1 1 Music Inputs and Noise PMA8000BT units utilize a differential input to help prevent noise from entering the music system This feature 1s usually transparent to the in
18. are non essential and non required and as such are only an accessory capability They don t affect the audio panel s primary function as a selector panel aircraft intercom or marker beacon receiver You can t do anything with these buttons to prevent the PMA8000B from doing its main job Looking at the front panel you ll notice that the Mon 1 Mon 2 Mute and SPR buttons have Function assignments To use these function keys B C press and hold Mon 1 and then press the desired key 2 Mute or SPR There are three special functions Function Button A is related to the front panel utility jack J and tells the audio panel to treat the jack either as music or as what we call an unswitched priority audio source Function Buttons B and C control how music is distributed in your airplane There are multiple music sources available to the PMA8000BT Music input can be streamed from a Bluetooth source input through the front Jack OR the Music 1 input at the rear connector Pins 23 and 24 J2 Music 2 is wired into the rear connector only Pins 26 and 27 J2 3 11 1 Function A Alternate Intercom Function Function A controls the distribution of aircraft radio within the intercom as well as passenger intercom muting In the standard intercom function mode aircraft radios are distributed to all when the intercom is in the ALL mode In CREW mode only the p
19. arrange for a replacement Under no circumstances attempt to install a damaged unit in an aircraft Equipment returned to PS Engineering for any other reason should be shipped in the original PS Engineering packaging or other UPS approved packaging 23 Equipment Installation Procedures 2 3 4 Cooling Requirements Forced air cooling of the PMA8000BT is not required However the units should be kept away from heat producing sources i e defrost or heater ducts dropping resistors heat producing avionics without ade quate cooling air provided 2 3 2 Mounting Requirements The PMA8000BT must be rigidly mounted to the instrument panel of the aircraft structure within view and reach of the pilot position s Installation must comply with FAA Advisory Circular AC 43 13 2B or other FAA approved aircraft technical data The unit may be mounted in any area where adequate clear ance for the unit and associated wiring bundle exist To prevent noise avoid installing the unit close to high current devices or systems with high voltage pulse type outputs such as DME or transponders Avoid running the interconnecting bundles near any high current wires 2 3 3 Audio Panel Mounting Rack Installation Remove the unit from the mounting tray by unscrewing the 3 32 hex head screw that 1s in the center of the unit Use caution to avoid hitting the photo detector lens Carefully slide the unit free of the tray Set 200 890 0404 Page 2 1 Rev 2 Mar 201
20. at a rate of two tones flashes per second when the aircraft is in the range of the Outer Marker Beacon The Amber lamp labeled M is the Middle Marker lamp and is coupled with a 1300 Hertz tone It is keyed alternately with short dot and long dash bursts at 95 combinations per minute The White lamp labeled 1 15 the Inner marker and has a 3000 Hertz dot tone The lamp and tone will be keyed at a rate of six times per second The audio from the Marker Beacon Receiver can be heard by selecting the MKR push button switch To adjust the volume level there is a service adjustment located on the top of the unit A pushbutton is used to set the receiver sensitivity and to test the indicator lamps mute the marker audio Use HI sensitivity initially This allows you to hear the outer marker beacon about a mile out Then touch the smaller MKR button to switch into Low Sensitivity mode LO sensitivity gives you a more accurate location of the Outer Marker Holding the MKR button for one second activates marker test lamp labeled T M and illuminates all three lamps simultaneously to assure the lamps internal and ex ternal are in working order TST does not activate MM autopilot sense output Releasing the button re turns to the last sensitivity Pressing the marker mode select T M for one second will also cause the marker audio to mute for that 200 890 0404 Page 3 3 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAS8000BT A
21. cause internal damage in the audio panel 2 5 2 Entertainment muting The PMA8000B system incorporates a four mode Soft Mute system This will mute the entertainment devices during ICS and or radio conversation See Section 3 8 for more information Press the Mute switch to activate the four Karaoke modes disabling crew SoftMute This allows the pilot to place the entertainment into the background while having the radios in the foreground This eliminates the constant interruption of the music while still having the radios a priority CAUTION Local oscillators and internal signals from entertainment equipment can cause undesired interference with other aircraft systems Before takeoff operate the entertainment devices to determine if there is any ad verse effect within the aircraft systems If any unusual operation is noted in flight immediately switch off the entertainment devices All additional entertainment devices must be switched off for both takeoff and landing 2 5 2 1 Entertainment 2 Mute J2 Pin 13 amp 14 Connecting J2 pin 13 to pin 14 or ground through a SPST switch places the entertainment 2 music source into the Karaoke Mode In this mode incoming music and intercom conversation will not mute the music for the passengers intercom net This allows uninterrupted music during casual conversation and at times when radio communications are of lesser importance 2 5 3 Configuring Music Input with Function
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23. programmable configura tions this marks the next level of audio control The unit is designed for outstanding ergonomics and visually defined mode annunciation and selection Before installing and or using this product please read this manual completely This will ensure that you will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the PMA8000BT 12 SCOPE This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000B series of Audio Selector Panel Intercom Systems This includes the following units Model Description Part Number PMA8000BT Stereo Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon includes utility 050 890 0404 jack and Internal Recorder System For Avidyne Entegra Integrated Flight Display System Release 9 with Bluetooth interface for telephone and music 1 3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This audio selector panel was developed for use with the Avidyne Entegra Integrated Flight Display Sys tem Release 9 The following features are provided when the PMA8000B audio panel P N 050 890 0404 is installed e Marker beacons indications displayed on IFD as well as audio panel e Monitor buttons Mon and Mon2 when selected allow the user to monitor listen only the Standby frequencies of the and Com2 radio modules respectively e When a DME is installed in the aircraft the Mon2 button provides the ability to monitor the Morse code associated with the DME DME audio
24. 000 Installation 8 2200 4 44 Appendix C J1 Connector Interconnect 1 Appendix D J2 Connector Interconnect 4 1 1 1 0 D Appendix E Instructions for FAA Form 337 and continuing airworthiness E 91 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FAA FORM 337 AUDIO 5 tina stans sees esee sets asses esee E 9 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS AUDIO SYSTEM eee e eee eee eee eere nennen etatis E Appendix F RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification F Rev Date Change 0 7 27 2010 New Release of manual p n 0404 for PMA8000BT Avidyne 1 1 10 11 Improved grounding lug installation Appendix B 2 3 19 12 Minor corrections to 3 3 amp Appendix C 200 890 0404 Page ii Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual Section GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The PMA8000B represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunications utility Using our patented ntelliVox amp design front panel utility jack and pilot
25. 2 PS Engineering 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual the unit aside in a safe location until needed Install the tray using six clip nuts 475 630 0002 and six FHP 6 32 x screws 475 632 0012 The audio selector panel must be supported at front and rear of the mounting tray 2 3 4 Audio Panel Tray and Connector Assembly The rack connectors mate with two 44 pin connectors in the PMA8000BT The connectors are a sub miniature crimp type and require the use a hand crimp tool from table below or equiv The connectors are mounted to the tray back plate with 44 40 screws 475 440 1038 from the inside of the tray and the mounting block 431 891 0100 Ensure that proper strain relief and chafing precautions are made during wiring and installation using the cable clamp 625 001 0002 Two grounding lugs are provided which may be attached to the rear mounting plate with 2 ea 4 40 x 4 screws with captivated lock washers These provide a convenient location to connect the shield ground terminations Manufacturer Crimping Tool Positioner Extraction tool AMP 601966 1 601966 6 91067 1 Daniels AFM8 K42 M24308 1 ITT Cannon 995 0001 584 995 0001 739 91067 1 Table 2 1 Connector Pin crimping tools 2 4 Cable Harness Wiring Referring to the appropriate Appendix assemble a wiring harness as required for the installation
26. 40 1088 4 40 7 screw with lock washer 2 475 440 0001 Solder Lug 2 475 009 0001 Cable Clamp 1 625001000 6 32 4 Flathead Philips screw 6 475 632 0012 6 32ClipNut_ 6 47630000 AR N EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED Circuit Breaker 1 ea 5 amp PULL TYPE REQUIRED for PMA8000BT Speaker 4 Q Headphone Jacks Stereo as Required Microphone Jacks as Required Headphones 150 Q Stereo up to 6 as required Microphones up to 6 as required Marker Antenna 75 MHz VSWR lt 1 1 5 and appropriate for the airspeed Interconnect Wiring OPTIONAL ITEMS a Cell Phone Patch Cord 2 5mm to 2 5mm PS Part Number 425 006 7026 b Music Patch Cord 3 5mm to 5 5mm PS Part Number 425 006 2535 Phone patch cord for iPhone or Blackberry 3 5 mm 4 conductor to 2 5 mm Phone only no music 425 006 0354 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PMA8000BT 050 890 0404 only Bluetooth Radio approval e FCC ID QOQWT32AE Industry Canada ID 5123A BGTWT32AE CE EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Directives 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC 200 890 0404 Page 1 4 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e Section Il INSTALLATION 2 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 14 1 SCOPE This section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the PS Engine
27. 6 places with individual ntelliVox circuits Music Inputs 2 Independent Stereo Music Muting 2 30 dB Soft Mute when Com or intercom active Distortion lt 1 THD 38 mW into 1500 Mic Freq Response 3 dB 300 Hz 6000 Hz Music Freq Response 3 dB 10 Hz 26 kHz MARKER BEACON RECEIVER Frequency 75 MHz Crystal Controlled Sensitivity Capable of preset at factory for field application Low 1000 u Volts Hard 360 to 570 uV soft High 200 Volts Hard 130 to 200 soft Selectivity 6 dB at 10 kHz 40 dB at 120 kHz External Lamp Output 7 5 x4 VDC unloaded at maximum brightness VDC positive when active max current 125 mA MM Sense Active high 4 5 1 0VDC 1 6 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1 ea of the following units 8000 8000 Audio Panel with Marker Stereo Intercom and Blue 050 890 0404 tooth connectivity 200 890 0404 Page 1 3 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual PMA8000BT Installation Kit 250 890 0000 Description Quantity Part Number Installation rack assembly 1 430 890 0040 Rack back plate PL 430 890 0050 44 pin connector kit 2 120 891 2045 Backshell connector 2 625 025 2465 Backshell Retainer 2 431 881 0100 ele 440 X 7 16 screw w nylon patch 4 475 440 0007 440 X 3 8 screw wnylnpatch 4 475 4
28. A8000 to flight control systems This func tion will not operate during the test mode This output will go to 4 5 VDC 1 0 VDC when a valid Middle Marker signal 1s received This output is J1 pin 39 2 7 Adjustments The PMA8000BT is factory adjusted to accommodate the typical requirements for most aircraft configura tions There are three adjustments in the top cover that allow the installer to tailor the specific functions 200 890 0404 Page 2 9 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering T PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV IDYNE Installation and Operator s Manual p Shorter Screw Front MKR of unit VOL NOTE If top cover is removed for ANY reason you SPR A VOL O MUST replace the cover TEL screws with the proper VOL length otherwise damage will result Figure 2 4 PMA8000BT Adjustments top cover e Speaker Volume Turn adjustment clockwise to increase cabin speaker output e Marker Beacon Volume turn adjustment counterclockwise to increase marker beacon audio level e TEL volume turn adjustment Clockwise to increase the incoming telephone audio e ANN VOL Function Mode Annunciation Volume controls the level of the to access voice an nunciations contained in the unit Top cover must be removed Unswitched Input 3 Volume adjust from 50 to 200 of input value Bottom cover must be removed
29. Com 2 remotely With a yoke mounted normally open momentary switch the pilot can change from the current Com transceiver to the other by depressing this switch To cancel Swap Mode the pilot may either press the yoke mounted switch again or select a different Com with the XMT buttons 3 3 Audio Selector 4 Communication audio from the other radio not selected for transmit can be heard by pressing the associ ated RCV button You will always hear the audio from the selected transceiver Navigation receiver audio is selected through five momentary push button backlit switches The users can identify which receivers are selected by noting which green switch LEDs are lit Navigation aid audio push buttons are labeled Nav 1 Nav 2 and MKR Marker DME audio if present will come through when the Mon 1 button is selected When one of these buttons is pressed the mode is active and the LED will illuminate Press the switch again and it will be off and remove that receiver from the au dio output DME audio if equipped will be heard when the Mon 2 audio is selected In SPLIT mode only the pilot will hear selected navigation audio 3 4 Telephone TEL 9 The TEL mode serves as a full duplex interface and distribution for telephone systems such as AirCell or portable cellular phones with earpiece jacks Pressing the TEL button activates the telephone mode This connects the telephone to the users as follows In ALL intercom
30. In ALL intercom mode all crew and passengers will be heard on the phone when they speak All will hear selected audio Com audio is automatically heard in the headsets In CREW mode the pilot and copilot are connected to the telephone The pilot and copilot will have transmit capability on the other selected transceiver Com 1 or 2 simply by using their respective PTT switch In ISO intercom mode when the PMA8000BT is in the TEL mode the pilot position is in the Phone Booth Only the pilot will hear the telephone and only he will be heard He will also have access to Com 1 or 2 and will transmit on that radio using the PTT All selected audio is provided NOTE 200 890 0404 Page 3 6 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Because the cell phone uses an intercom circuit all stations on that circuit will lose intercom capability when the cell phone is in use Intercom conversations will still be present if the cell phone provides side tone or if the audio panel is modified for telephone sidetone PS Engineering does not guarantee compatibility with personal cellular telephones Visit www ps engineering com for a list of phones that have been tested 3 9 1 Cellular telephone sidetone As shipped from PS Engineering the PMA8000BT does NOT provide cellular telephone sidetone the user s voice fed back to the headset Som
31. Interconnect BasezGround Com udo 0 2 4 COM 3 Mic Input E Audio Lo CJ 7 3 32 Cellular Jack This is a typical interconnect PS Engineering does not guarantee compatability in all cases PMAB8000 J1 ROC Figure 2 1 Cellular telephone interface for rear connector if an additional jack is desired The PMA8000BT is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices for making and receiving tele phone calls through the aircraft audio system Visit www ps engineering com support to see a list of tested phones 2 4 10 1 Cell phone Sidetone As shipped from PS Engineering the PMA8000BT does NOT provide cellular telephone sidetone the user s voice fed back to the headset Some cell phones do not provide sidetone In PMA8000B audio pan els above serial number W04748 Telephone sidetone can be enabled by pressing the TEL and ADF but 200 890 0404 Page 2 5 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operators Manual tons for more than one second For units with serial number W04747 and below an internal modification can be made that will allow the PMA8000B to provide sidetone Contact PS Engineering for more infor mation NOTE Unauthorized use of unapproved cellular telephone devices in aircraft is subject to FCC enforcement a
32. also listen to Entertainment 1 Passengers can continue to communicate with themselves without interrupting the Crew and may listen to entertainment as configured 3 8 Music and Music Muting 6 The 8000 has two independent music inputs at the rear connector and a front panel jack The PMA8000BT also has the ability to receive streaming music from a Bluetooth enabled device Music 1 will be heard by the pilot and copilot positions Music 1 can also be distributed to the passengers using the Function C control See 3 11 3 The front panel jack input is treated as Music 1 and the streamed music in the PMA8000BT is also Music 1 NOTE All music devices should be turned off for take off landing or any critical phase of flight FAA Regula tion 14 CFR 91 21 restricts the use of portable electronic devices 91 21 a Except as provided in paragraph b of this section no person may operate nor may any op erator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow the operation of any portable electronic device on any of the following U S registered civil aircraft b 5 Any other portable electronic device that the operator of the aircraft has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be used You can refer to Advisory Circular 91 21 1A for more information at http www faa gov The front panel Mute button has four modes and co
33. at all selected audio is heard in the cockpit speaker Verify that the audio mutes when the mic is keyed 200 890 0404 Page 2 13 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Y PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e 14 Verify that the appropriate LED in the lower button row blinks when either push to talk is keyed 15 Verify proper Intercom system operation in the ALL ISO and CREW modes see Table 3 1 16 Verify that the audio selector panel system does not adversely affect any other aircraft system by sys tematically switching the unit on and off while monitoring the other avionics and electrical equip ment on the aircraft 2 12 3 Marker Checkout 1 Connect a ramp generator at the antenna end of the marker coax With the unit under test in HI sensi tivity verify that a 160 uV modulated 95 with 1300 Hz signal will illuminate the amber M marker light and that marker audio is present in the headphones when the Marker Audio MKR push button has been depressed Select SPR for speaker to verify marker audio availability on the cabin speaker Verify that the white I and blue O lights will illuminate within 3dB of the amber lamp with 3000 HZ and 400 Hz applied respectively 2 Repeat with the unit in LOW sensitivity with 430 n Volts applied 3 Connect the marker antenna and verify proper operation 2 12 4 TEL Checkout Press the TEL button Ve
34. button associated with the selected radio transmitter for about one 1 second You can either wait for the message to finish playing before accessing the prior message or cancel the current playback and step backward To cancel the playback press and hold the COM receive playback button for two seconds 2 The next time the button is pressed for one 1 second the next earlier message will be heard The play back will stop whenever there is more incoming selected com audio and the message can be re played from the beginning by pressing the selected Com Receive button again for 1 second 200 890 0404 Page 3 12 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Section IV Warranty and Service 4 1 Warranty In order for the factory warranty to be valid the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA or other ICAO agency certified avionics shop and authorized PS Engineering dealer If the unit 1s being installed by a non certified individual in an experimental aircraft a factory made intercom harness must be used for the warranty to be valid PS Engineering Inc warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a pe riod of three 3 years from the date of sale During the first twelve 12 months of the three year war ranty period PS Engineering Inc at its option will send a replacement unit at ou
35. c tion which may include a 10 000 fine per incident FCC Regulation 47 CFR 22 925 Prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne not touching the ground When any aircraft leaves the ground all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off PS Engineering Inc does not endorse using unapproved cellular telephone equipment in flight and takes no responsibility for the user s action PS Engineering does not guarantee compatibility with personal cellular telephones For a list of phones that have been tested visit http www ps engineering com support 2 4 11 Public Address Mode By pressing the Mute and SPR pushbuttons at the same time the PMA8000BT will be placed into public address PA mode In this mode the pilot will be talking over the cockpit speaker when he presses his PTT switch Copilot will still continue on the selected COM radio When the Digital Output is enabled J2 Pin 19 will go low when in PA mode providing a logic level that can be used to incorporate a speaker switching scheme This 50 mA circuit 10Q Z can control a switch ing means such as a relay that would transfer the speaker output amplifier from the cockpit speaker to drive another cabin speaker If the PA mode is used with a microphone in proximity to an active cockpit spea
36. d not muted NOTE The front mounted utility jack is intended for portable equipment that is advisory in nature It is NOT INTENDED for use as a primary warning channel Audio of importance MUST ALWAYS be hard wired into the unswitched inputs of the audio panel 2 40 Swap Mode When a momentary normally open push button switch 1s connected between pin 20 on the J2 connector and aircraft ground the user can switch between Com 1 and 2 by depressing this switch without having to turn the mic selector switch This yoke mounted switch eliminates the need to remove your hands from the yoke to change transceivers The transfer of TX indication from Com 1 to Com 2 shows that the swap has been initiated there is no dedicated swap indicator 2 4 40 TEL Duplex Function for Cell Phones Audio streams selected by the intercom mode are provided to the Tel output and audio from Tel is pre sented to the headset This allows a telephone like audio interface The TEL mode in the PMA8000BT is compatible with many cellular telephones with hands free headset interfaces The front panel 3 32 utility jack can be used as the interface to the Cell Phone or a jack can be installed somewhere on the aircraft panel The wired interface jack is connected with the PMA8000B as shown A patch 3 32 to 3 32 is available from PS Engineering under P N 425 006 7026 Cellular Plug typical Tip Microphone out Cellular Phone Ring Speaker audio
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38. e cell phones do not provide sidetone In PMA8000BT Tele phone sidetone can be enabled by pressing the TEL and Mon 1 buttons for more than one second 3 10 Utility Jack The 2 5 millimeter 3 32 jack on the front of the PMA8000BT has three distinct functions Cell phone input Advisory audio input Music input The use of this jack is controlled by three Smart Function Keys SFK controlled from the front panel See Section 3 11 Smart Function Keys 3 10 1 Cellular phone When a cellular telephone is connected to this jack using a 2 5 mm to 2 5 mm adapter cord PS Part Number 425 006 7026 the PMA8000BT audio panel will connect the intercom to the cell phone when the TEL button is pressed 9 and behave as described in section 3 7 The telephone ringer if present will be heard unless the input is muted by other radio or intercom 3 10 2 Audio Advisory Input The front jack can be used as a priority advisory input for auxiliary systems such as a GPS terrain advisory or portable traffic watch system To prevent radio or intercom from muting this input press the Mute button 3 10 2 1 Smart Jack Function When the PMAS8000BT has a signal on music 1 input coming in from the rear connector the front panel jack automatically becomes a Priority Advi sory input and is heard in the crew headphones NOTE The front jack is no substitute for the certified installation of alerts such as the GPS waypoin
39. e unit will occur all passengers with stereo headsets will not hear one channel unless they switch to the MONO mode on their headset 3 7 3 Intercom Modes 8 The ICS pushbutton switch on the left side of the panel provides the selection of the three intercom modes The description of the intercom mode function is valid only when the unit is not in the Split mode Then the pilot and copilot intercom is controlled with the Mute button This button cycles through the intercom modes from top to bottom then bottom to top as ISO ALL Crew and Crew ALL ISO An LED shows which mode is currently active Iso The pilot is isolated from the intercom and is connected only to the aircraft radio system He will hear the aircraft radio reception and sidetone during radio transmissions Copilot will hear passengers intercom and entertainment while passengers will hear copilot intercom and entertainment Neither will hear aircraft radio receptions or pilot transmissions The pilot can hear music if desired See 83 8 1 ALL All parties will hear the aircraft radio and intercom Crew and passengers will hear selected enter tainment During any radio or intercom communications the music volume automatically decreases The music volume increases gradually back to the original level after communications have been completed CREW Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios They may
40. ed for transmit The top row of pushbuttons 3 allows selection of the receiver audio Push the lower button to select the desired COM transmitter The PMA8000B Series has an automatic selector system Audio from the selected transceiver is automati cally heard in the headsets and speaker if selected You can check this function by switching from COM 1 transmitter to Com 2 transmitter by pressing the COM 2 transmitter selector pushbutton See that the associated Com 2 receive pushbutton indicator light that is located immediately above the Com 2 trans mitter pushbutton turns green This guarantees that the pilot will always hear the audio from the trans ceiver selected for transmit The PMA8000BT remembers the receiver selection so that when switching transmitters from COM to COM 2 if COM 2 audio was previously selected COM 1 audio will continue to be heard This eliminates the pilot having to switch Com 1 audio back on after changing transmitters When switching from 1 to 2 while Com 2 was not previously selected 1 audio will be switched off In essence switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM receiver au 200 890 0404 Page 3 1 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual dio In normal not split modes the PMA8000BT gives priority to the pilot s radio Push To Talk PTT If the copilot it transmitt
41. ering PMA8000BT Audio Selector Panel Intercom with internal Marker Beacon Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post installation problems Installation of this equipment requires special tools test equipment refer to section 2 12 1 and knowledge as required by 14 CFR 65 81 b 2 1 2 Certification Requirements NOTE The PMA8000BT requires specialized knowledge and tools for an effective installation An appropriately rated Certified Aircraft Repair Station must install this equipment in accordance with applicable regula tions PS Engineering Incorporated warranty is not valid unless the equipment is installed by an author ized PS Engineering Incorporated dealer Failure to follow any of the installation instructions or installation by a non certified individual or agency will void the warranty and may result in an unairworthy installation 2 2 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Use care when unpacking the equipment Inspect the units and parts supplied for visible signs of shipping damage Examine the unit for loose or broken buttons bent knobs etc Verify the correct quantity of components supplied with the list in Section 1 6 B If any claim is to be made save the shipping mate rial and contact the freight carrier Do NOT return units damaged in shipping to PS Engineering If the unit or accessories show any sign of external shipping damage contact PS Engineering to
42. fications AIDICABSMXXXXXXZBABATBXXE2XXX Operating Temperature Range 15 C to 55 C Altitude Up to 50 000 feet in an non pressurized area DIMENSIONS Height 1 3 in 3 3 cm Width 6 25 in 16 9 cm Depth behind panel 7 15 in 18 16 cm WEIGHT PMAS000BT Unit 1 34 Ib 0 61 kg Rack with connectors 0 51 Ib 0 24 kg 200 890 0404 Page 1 2 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering ile PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual 2 POWER REQUIREMENTS Including Internal Lighting Voltage 11 to33 VDC Maximum Current 2 5 Amp Externally protected by a 5A pull type breaker Audio Selector Specifications Audio selector panel input impedance 5100 Input Isolation 60 dB min Speaker Muting 60 dB min Speaker Output into 4 with no clipping 14 VDC 3 Watts min 28 VDC 10 Watts min Receiver Inputs 9 Com 1 Com 2 TEL Nav 1 Nav 2 MON 1 MON 2 DME MKR Unswitched Inputs 5 including front jack Transmitter Selections 4 Com 1 Com 2 TEL Com1 2 Speaker Impedance 40 Headphone Impedance 150 1000 Q Headphone Output 38 mW each headset no clipping 196 THD typical Microphone Impedance 150 600 Q Bluetooth Radio PMA8000BT 0404 Class 3 FCC ID QOOWT32AE Intercom Specifications Intercom Positions
43. fixed 2 No Yes Yes 1 1 fixed 3 No Yes No Adjustable 4 No Yes No 1 1 fixed 5 Gack No Yes No 1 1 fixed Table 2 2 Unswitched input table Unswitched 2 pin 44 is unswitched is always connected to the Pilot s headphone However this unswitched audio is only presented to the aircraft speaker when the SPR push button has been selected This input would be suitable for air to ground Flitefone telephone ringer This input is not related to the cellular telephone interface The audio low for unswitched 4 J2 pin 15 should be connected to a convenient audio low However this should NOT be connected to Music Low 200 890 0404 Page 2 4 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual Unswitched 1 is presented to the pilot headphone in fail safe off mode NOTE Inputs 1 2 and 4 are fixed 1 1 and any audio level adjustments must be made at the input source Unswitched 3 has a variable adjustment control located on the bottom side of the unit This control al lows you to adjust the volume level of that unswitched input Refer to Adjustments section The front panel jack can be configured to act as a fifth unswitched input When configured through the front panel function switches see operational section the audio input to this jack will be presented to the pilot and copilot headsets an
44. formance but will improve the overall clarity of a your communications Manufacturer Model Mic Muff Part Number Bose Dynamic 90010 Electret 90015 M87 Dynamic 90020 David Clark H10 30 90010 H10 20 H10 40 90015 H10 13 4 90015 Lightspeed All 90015 Peltor 7003 90010 7004 90015 Pilot 11 20 amp 11 90 90015 Sennheiser 90015 Telex Airman 750 Echelon 90015 AIR3000 90010 Table 3 1 Mic Muff Part Numbers 3 7 2 Intercom Volume Control 7 The inner volume control knob adjusts the loudness of the intercom for the pilot and copilot It has no effect on selected radio levels music input levels or passengers volume level The outer volume control knob controls intercom volume for the passengers It has no effect on radio or music levels Adjust the radios and intercom volume for a comfortable listening level Most general aviation headsets today have built in volume controls therefore volume also can be further adjusted at the individual head set 3 7 2 1 Mono headsets in Stereo Installation The pilot and copilot positions work with stereo or mono headsets All passenger headsets are connected 200 890 0404 Page 3 4 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual in parallel Therefore if a monaural headset is plugged in to a PMA8000BT Stereo installation one channel will be shorted Although no damage to th
45. i Com 2 Lo Com 2 Mic Key t 4 Nav 2 Audio Hi Nav 2 Audio Lo D Q MON 2 Audio Hi MON 2 Audio Lo Q TEL Audio Hi TEL Audio 4 EL Mic Audio Hi switched Audio Lo 3 Y switched Audio Lo 7 Pilot Mic Audio Pilot Mic Pilot Mic Lo 8000 Connector J1 otes 1 All shields should be grounded Sub D 44 pin male on tray as shown at signal source only Other end remains floating 17 2 All Power and Ground wires must be 20 gage wire 18 Lighting 22 AWG other wires minimum 24 AWG 3 All mic and headphone jacks must be isolated from ground 7 4 Il shielded wires must be MIL 22750 or 27500 8 5 Unswitched inputs are always presented to speaker and crew headphones regardless of SPR switch or PTT 6 Pin 25 is logic low when COM 1 selected for transmit Pin 24 is logic low when SPLIT COM transmit is selected 13 7 No connection to pins 23 and 26 14 8 Pin 39 is logic for some specific autopilots and is not 15 otherwise used 30 19 20 21 E Cellular Phone Cellular Plug typical 3 Interconnect Tip Microphone out Ring Speaker audio 4 8000 Base Ground ES 3 32 Cellular Jack TEL Audio A TEL MicInput 4 TEL Audio Lo ae 5 J1 Connector 31 3 32 2 lop 44 Ty 43 29 i 33 34 35 41 Pass Phones RA 7 40 HH Pass Phones
46. ications Contact the PTT manufacturer for more details if nec essary Procedures For David Clark PTT Unscrew the round black plastic cover from the jack Connect the joined black wires to the red wire Replace the round black plastic cover Procedures for Telex PT 200 Unscrew the round black plastic cover from the jack Cut the red wire in the middle of the wire Strip both ends of the insulation Solder the two ends to the ground lug to the PTT jack Replace the round black plastic cover Procedures for Telex PT 300 Unscrew the round black plastic cover from the plug jack Remove the heat shrink material from the joined black wires Solder these two wires to the lug that has a white wire already soldered to it Replace the round black plastic cover 200 890 0404 Appendix A Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix B PMA8000 Installation Drawings 431 891 0100 Block 2 connector 2 475 440 0007 14 eal 41 20 5 pia 00 50 in ples 175 440 103 4 cul d a NN ets hh HL 1 7 M Rack hack Rack 41 90 4150 4 Nut t ew 430 890 0040 475 011 0001 Solder bus 472404400 Ground Lug J2 475 440 0001 x2 Jl Back plate assy 475 440 0001 x2 Screw w washer 475 009 0001 ground lug x2 Viewed from Back G
47. ilot and copilot positions will hear aircraft radios When Function A is toggled into Alternate Intercom Function the passengers will NOT hear aircraft radios even in the all mode They will be able to converse with the crew However when the aircraft radio 200 890 0404 Page 3 8 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAB8000BT Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual becomes active the intercom audio from the passengers is muted allowing the crew to focus on the radio The passengers will still be able to talk to each other 3 11 2 Function B Music 1 all headsets Function Button B allows you either send the music input to all intercom stations all of the time or have the normal rules apply to our music inputs When Music one all headsets is selected music 1 or the front panel utility jack will be distributed to all headsets and is independent of the intercom mode switch Therefore even in the CREW mode the passengers will hear Music 1 even though they will not hear the intercom or radios This mode allows you to use a single in flight entertainment source aboard and to send it everywhere even in crew mode The music muting will be normal and follow the selected mode of the crew or pas sengers When select Function B for the alternate function you hear Music One Distribution Crew Now music input 2 will follow the modes in Function C 3 11 3 Function
48. ing and the pilot presses his PTT the pilot s microphone will be heard over the selected com transmitter In TEL mode the pilot microphone and headphones are connected to the cell phone The pilot PTT will switch the pilot mic to the selected com transceiver and allow continued aircraft communications to con tinue See Section 3 4 TEL for more details The copilot will also be able to transmit on the other selected radio with his PTT as well 3 2 1 1 Split Mode The split mode can be activated at any time by pressing the COM 1 and CoM 2 XMT buttons at the same time This places the pilot on CoM 1 and the Copilot on COM 2 Pilot on COM 2 and Copilot on COM is not possible NOTE Due to the nature of VHF communications signals and the size constraints in general aviation aircraft it is probable that there will be some bleed over in the Split mode particularly on adjacent frequencies PS Engineering makes no warranty about the suitability of Split Mode in all aircraft conditions When the split mode is activated the intercom between the pilot and copilot is inhibited although the passengers can still talk among themselves The crew intercom can be reactivated if desired by pressing the Mute button The indicator LED in the Mute button will be green when the intercom is off muted and turn off to indicate that the intercom 1s not muted and the crew can speak to each other 3 2 1 2 Swap Mode Switch from Com 1 to
49. installed or modified external PTT switches to be used Modify external PTT as required See Appendix A 200 890 0404 Page 2 3 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e 2 4 5 Audio Panel interface The PMA8000BT is designed to interface with standard aircraft avionics and presents a 510 receiver impedance For best results a twisted shielded cable is recommended from the avionics audio source to the audio panel with the shield grounded at the audio panel end Some avionics do not provide a separate audio low and may introduce additional electrical noise into the system For best results connect the audio low from the audio panel to the radio ground using one con ductor of the twisted shielded cable 2 4 5 1 Speaker Load The PMA8000BT contains one speaker amplifier Some units with internal speaker amplifiers such as the King Radio KX170 series require a resistive load to prevent damage if their speaker amplifier is not used Connect the speaker output from the unit to the COM 2 Speaker load input on the PMA8000B J1 27 WRT 28 The speaker load is 16 Q 3W 2 4 6 Transmit Interlock Some communications transceivers use a transmit interlock system To fully utilize the Split Mode fea ture this function must be disabled Consult that manufacturer s installation manual 2 4 7 Backlighting The PMA8000BT has
50. ker feedback might result To enable the PA Digital Output located at the rear connector the internal configuration jumper J4 MUST be placed across both pins in the header This jumper is shipped as open from the factory 2 4 11 1 Public Address Output Jumper 1 Remove qty 5 Phillip head screws from the PM8000B NOTE THE SCREW IN THE REAR OF THE PANEL IS A DIFFERENT LENGTH THAN THE OTHER FOUR YOU MUST PUT THE SHORTER LENGTH SCREW BACK IN THE SAME LOCATION OR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR See Figure 1 Figure 2 2 Screw Locations 200 890 0404 Page 2 6 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering pe ages PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV IDYN Installation and Manual DR 2 Move the blue jumper located in the back corner near the sub D connectors on both pins of J4 See Figure 22 3 Jumper Off no Peano Jumper On PA mode enabled Figure 2 3 Jumper Location 4 Place lid back on the unit aligning holes 5 Install and tighten qty 4 long thread screws into the lid and one short screw on the rear 2 4 12 PA Mute J2 Pin 12 Pin 12 of J2 is a TTL logic output that is pulled low during PTT operation This output from the audio panel is sometimes used as an input to external public address system to prevent PA feedback during transmissions 2 5 Intercom wiring See Appendix C and D for intercom connection configurations It is critical to the proper operatio
51. ld phone is not recognized by the 4 8000 you may simply need to re pair 3 12 1 1 Paring separate music and telephone devices It is possible to use a different music source iPad iPod with Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth enabled laptop etc and telephone However the music source must be paired first before the telephone if the telephone also has music streaming capability Otherwise the Smartphone will also take over the music streaming The PMA8000BT must be in SuperBlue mode to accept additional source To change the Bluetooth pairing scheme hold the combinations of buttons shown in the following table Mode Hold buttons at power on SimpleBlue Nav 1 and Nav 2 default SuperBlue Nav 1 amp MKR 3 12 1 2 Changing access codes If desired you can change the 4 digit code needed to pair your device Hold the button shown in the fol lowing table and turn the PMA8000BT on You will hear a tone indicating that the code was changed Hold button on power up Pairing Code 3 12 2 Last Number Redial The audio panel will redial the last number dialed from the paired telephone When there is no call in progress press the TEL button and then press and hold the MKR button for 1 second or until the tele phone connects and redials 3 12 3 Speed Dial NOTE this feature ONLY works if the paired cell phone has Speed Dial numbers stored To access the speed dial keys stored in your telephone when there 1s n
52. lds should be grounded at audio panel only vo Pass Mic Hi 35 1 ell i other end remains floating Pass Mic Lo yw 36 3 Pins 8 and 9 connected through a 5 A breaker 4 PA Mute is a TTL level logic output that is pulled CN Pass Mic Hi 37 Pess 2MicJack Pase Mielo lag low when PTT active 5 All shielded wires must be MIL 22750 or 27500 Pass 3 Mic Jack Pass Mic Hi 2 39 6 Installations require a 5 A breaker Pass 1 40 7 Music inputs are independent A Connect together to use a single source Pass 4 Mic Jack Penei 41 for both inputs For music distribution information see Section 3 6 3 2 d ass Melo 142 8 Pin 19 is switched to ground when the PA mode is activated placing pilot microphone on speaker output when PTT active f Copilot Mic Audio A 32 See Sect 2 4 11 Copilot Mic Jack A Conio ETT 33 9 MON 2 enable goes low when MON 2 button is on 9 Copilot Mic Lo a 34 10 Passengr Mute Inhibit can be connected to MON 2 Enable fo cockpit e control of music 2 mute Copilot PTT 124 11 No connection to Pin 17 29 30 y e Ent 1 Audio R 23 12 For monaural installation connect left channel only Ent 1 Input Ent 1 Audio L M Ent 1 Audio Lo M 1 05 2 t t 1e VF Ent 2 Audio R A2 23 o Ent 1 Input Ent 2 Input Ent 2 Audio L 26 25 V g J Ent 2 Audio Lo Ne 28 d AR D
53. mode all crew and passengers will be heard on the phone when they speak Com and other selected radio audio 1s also heard in the headsets If the pilot or copilot pushes the radio PTT their mic will be transferred to the selected Com radio The telephone party will not hear ATC communica tions and vice versa In CREW mode only the pilot and copilot are connected to the telephone Passengers will not hear the telephone The pilot and copilot will also have transmit capability on the other selected transceiver 200 890 0404 Page 3 2 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual In ISO intercom mode when the PMA8000BT is in the TEL mode the pilot position is in the Phone Booth Only the pilot will hear the telephone and only he will be heard He will also have access to Com 1 or 2 and will transmit on that radio using the PTT All selected audio is provided to the pilot NOTE Because the cell phone uses an intercom circuit all stations on that circuit will lose intercom capability when the cell phone is in use 3 4 1 Cell phone Sidetone As shipped from PS Engineering the PMA8000BT does NOT provide cellular telephone sidetone the user s voice fed back to the headset Some cell phones do not provide sidetone In PMA8000B audio pan els Telephone sidetone can be enabled by pressing the TEL and Mon 1 buttons for more than one second 3 5 Speaker
54. n of this system to have this connector wiring made in accordance with these diagrams Use 2 and 3 conductor MIL spec cable as shown Connect the shields at the audio panel end only and tie to the audio low inputs as shown NOTE The intercom harness can be custom made by PS Engineering Inc Simply call the factory or www ps engineering com to obtain a wire harness work sheet The harness will be made to your specifications and fully functionally tested Harness can be ordered with jack or without the intercom jacks installed for easier wire routing through the aircraft 200 890 0404 Page 2 7 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 4 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e 2 5 1 Entertainment Inputs The PMA8000BT has two INDEPENDENT music inputs PLUS a front mounted jack that is connected to Entertainment 1 Entertainment input number 1 is J2 pins 23 left channel and 24 right channel with respect to pin 25 and Entertainment number 2 is connected to 26 left channel 27 right channel with respect to 28 8000 050 890 0404 has wireless connectivity to stream music from a paired Bluetooth device This stream is distributed as Music 1 NOTE Use the low level output of any additional entertainment device to connect to the au dio panel Maximum signal level is 3 VAC p p DO NOT use a speaker level output this will
55. nciations If the customer wants to exclude IRS and function key annunciation playback from the copilot position contact PS Engineering for more informa tion 2 5 4 Playback button Installation Internal Recorder can be played back from the front panel A remote momentary normally open NO push button switch may be installed if desired to remotely activate the Recording System playback This switch can be located anywhere in cockpit convenient to the pilot s reach The switch should be connected to pin 22 of J2 of the PMA8000BT and ground When installed this button will act as in 3 13 2 6 Marker Beacon Installation 2 6 1 Marker Antenna Installation A marker beacon antenna appropriate to the type and speed of the aircraft is required not included Refer to aircraft and antenna manufacturer s installation instructions as well as AC43 13 2B or later revision Chapter 3 for information on proper antenna installation techniques The marker beacon an tenna must be mounted on the bottom of the aircraft 2 6 2 External Marker Lights For installations that require external marker beacon lights there are three outputs that can drive 12 Volt lamps only The external output lamps are driven high typically 7 0 VDC 4 0 VDC unloaded at MAX brightness when active Maximum source current per lamp is 125 mA Voltage varies with photocell dimming 2 6 3 Middle Marker Sense A Middle Marker Sense output signal is available from the PM
56. ng 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual is muted during transmit Unswitched inputs 1 3 and 4 are always presented to the aircraft speaker Unswitched input 2 will be presented to the speaker when the front panel SPR push button has been se lected Pushbutton switches select one of the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position and allows radio transmission In Split Mode the PMA8000BT has the ability to allow the pilot to transmit on Com 1 while the copilot can transmit on Com 2 A fail safe mode connects the pilot headphone and microphone to COM 1 if power is removed for any reason or if the power switch is placed in the Off Fail safe position Unswitched input 1 is also provided to the pilot headphone in fail safe A six station voice activated VOX intercom is included in the PMA8000B This system has PS Engi neering s patented ntelliVox circuitry that eliminates manual adjustments The intercom system incor porates pilot isolate all and crew modes two independent stereo music inputs with SoftMute Inter com volume control is through two concentric front panel knobs and a pushbutton intercom mode switch The small volume knob controls the intercom level for the pilot and copilot while the large knob controls the passenger intercom volume Intercom squelch 1s automatic A 3 light 75 MHz Marker Beacon receiver is integra
57. ns where the external marker outputs are connected to a Sandel 3308 Navigation Display will require additional loading resistors Refer to the Sandel installation data for more information 243 Power The PMA8000BT is compatible with both 14 and 28 Volt DC systems A five 5 Amp circuit breaker 15 required for all installations Power and ground wires should be 22 connected to J2 Pins 8 and 9 Con nect airframe ground to J2 Pin 10 and 11 only No dropping resistors are required 2 4 4 Communications Push to Talk An important part of the installation is the PTT Push To Talk switches that allow the use of your air craft communications radio for transmissions There are three typical configurations that can be used Select the case that best fits the installation Only the person who presses their PTT switch will be heard over the radio If the pilot and copilot both use the PTT the only pilot position has access to the radio The pilot position will have PTT control regardless of the mic selector switch or copilot PTT when the 8000 is in the OFF EMG mode CASE I PTT is built into both pilot and copilot yokes CASE II PTT is in pilot yoke only This configuration requires a modified external PTT switch plugged into the copilot s microphone jack See Appendix A When the copilot s PTT is pressed the intercom switches the microphone audio from pilot to copilot mic CASE IIT No built in PTT This requires two built in PTTs to be
58. ntrols the Mute function for Music 1 The SoftMute circuit will cut the music out whenever there is conversation on the radio the intercom or both depending on the Mute mode selected When that conversation stops the music returns to the previous level comfortably over a second or so The mute mode functions are controlled through sequential pushes of the Mute button and include an nunciations of the mode selected Mode 1 music will mute with either intercom or radio MUTE button is lit Voice annunciation is mute on Mode 2 Karaoke mode music will not mute except during transmissions MUTE LED is OFF An 200 890 0404 Page 3 5 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering PMAB8000BT Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual nunciation is mute off Mode 3 Radio will mute music but intercom will not mute music MUTE LED is OFF Annunciation is radio mute Mode 4 Radio will not mute music intercom will mute music MUTE LED is OFF Annunciation is intercom mute ETT The passenger s intercom also has a SoftMute circuit If the passengers hear the radio or talk on the intercom the music will mute If the audio panel is in CREW mode then the radio reception will not af fect the passenger music Passengers also have a Karaoke Mode If the passengers are listening to the music 1 input or front panel input their Karaoke Mode is controlled by the front panel
59. o call in progress press the TEL button and then press and hold the Nav 1 button Speed dial 1 or the Nav 2 button speed dial 2 for one second or until the phone activates 200 890 0404 Page 3 11 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual 3 12 4 Bluetooth music control The PMA8000BT can control some Bluetooth music devices When the music is playing press and hold the Function button TEL and push the desired music function button E MR LUI SPRO nl E Skip forward TEL and MKR NOTE Due to the variety of Bluetooth devices and capabilities PS Engineering does not guarantee that the PMA8000BT Bluetooth interface will work the same way in all devices Visit ps engineering com support for more information on tested models 3 12 5 Internal Recorder and Playback The PMA8000BT comes equipped with an internal recorder This digital system stores the last incoming audio from the radio you have selected for transmit It can store as many of 8 incoming messages and up to 60 seconds of audio The pilot and copilot hear the playback It is also possible to modify the unit to exclude the copilot from the playback and annunciation playback Contact PS Engineering for more de tails Recording is automatic To play back the last recorded message press and hold the COM Receive push
60. o for communications transmissions There are three possible configurations you must select the case that best fits your installation NOTE Only the person who presses their PTT switch will be heard over the radio CASE I The PTT is built into the pilot and copilot yokes Simply install the plugs from the headset into the aircraft headphone jacks Then use the yoke mounted PTT to transmit No other action is required CASE II Built in PTT only on the pilot side only This configuration requires a modified external PTT switch plugged into the copilot s mic jack See De tails Below When the copilot s PTT is depressed this activates an internal relay that switches the mic audio to the aircraft radio from the pilot to the copilot Case III No built in PTT switch at all Two built in PTT must be installed or two external modified PTT switches will be required for both the pilot and copilot Modifications to the PTT are required See details below Push To Talk Modifications When received from the manufacturer an after market PTT switch opens the mic audio path to the ring connection of the PTT mic plug until the button is pressed When the PTT is between the intercom and the headset the intercom function will not work unless the PTT switch is depressed A simple modifica tion can be performed to allow proper intercom operation NOTE This mod does not alter normal opera tion Below are some examples of typical modif
61. ow 8 Com 1 Audio 9 Com 1 Audio Low 10 Com 1 Mic 11 Com 1 Mic Key 12 Com 2 Audio 13 Com 2 Audio Low 14 Com 2 Mic 15 No Connect 16 Nav 1 Audio 17 Nav 1 Audio Low 18 Nav 2 Audio 19 Nav 2 Audio Low 20 Mon 2 Audio 21 Mon 2 Audio Low 22 Auxiliary Audio Input 23 Active COM Sel 1 24 Active COM Sel 2 25 No connect 26 Com 2 Speaker Load 27 Com 2 Speaker Load 28 Unswitched Audio 3 29 Com 2 Mic Key 30 Unswitched 1 31 Unswitched 1 Low 32 Pilot Mic Audio 33 Pilot Mic PTT 34 Pilot Mic Low 35 Ext IM MKR 36 Ext OM MKR 37 Ext MM MKR 38 MM Sense 39 Pass HP L 40 Pass HP R 41 Pass HP Low 42 Unswitched 2 Low 43 Unswitched 2 Audio 44 Page 2 12 Function Pilot Phones Low Copilot Phones Low Copilot Phones L Copilot Phones R Lights Low 14 28 V Lights 14 28 V Lights Aircraft Power Aircraft Power Aircraft Ground Aircraft Ground PA Mute Mute Inhibit Mute Inhibit Low Unswitched 4 Pilot Phones L No connect No Connect PA Enable Output Swap Swap Low IRS Playback Music 1 L Music 1 R Music 1 Low Music 2 L Music 2 R Music 2 Low No Connect No Connect Pilot Phones R Copilot Mic Audio Copilot Mic PTT Copilot Mic Low Pass 1 Mic Audio Pass 1 Mic Audio Low Pass 2 Mic Audio Pass 2 Mic Audio Low Pass 3 Mic Audio Pass 3 Mic Audio Low Pass 4 Mic Audio Pass 4 Mic Audio Low Speaker Low Speaker Output Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 22 PMAS8000BT Avidyne Version 0404 Audio Selector Panel and In
62. pment tested to Category B Induced Frequency Susceptibility 19 0 Equipment tested to Category A Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 0 Equipment tested to Category T Radio Frequency Emission 21 0 Equipment tested to Category B Lightning Induced Transient 22 0 Equipment tested to Category XXE2 Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects 23 0 Category X not tested Icing 24 0 Category X not tested ESD 25 0 Category X not tested 200 890 0404 Appendix F Rev 2 Mar 2012
63. r expense if the unit should be determined to be defective after consultation with a factory technician For the remaining twenty four 24 months of the three year warranty period PS Engineering Inc at its option will send a similar replacement unit at the customers expense if the unit should be determined to be defective after consultation with an authorized PS Engineering dealer All transportation charges for returning the defective units are the responsibility of the purchaser All do mestic transportation charges for returning the exchange or repaired unit to the purchaser will be borne by PS Engineering Inc The risk of loss or damage to the product is borne by the party making the shipment unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment In this case the purchaser assumes the risk of loss This warranty is not transferable Any implied warranties expire at the expiration date of this warranty PS Engineering SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted from improper handling storage or preservation or unreasonable use or maintenance as determined by us This warranty is void if there is any attempt to dissemble this product without factory authorization This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or conseq
64. rify that the pilot headset is connected to the cellular telephone system if in stalled Verify that by using the pilot side PTT the pilot can transmit on the other selected radio Com 1 or Com 2 The telephone function will allow any person heard by the pilot on the intercom also heard on the telephone 2 12 4 1 Bluetooth Checkout 050 890 0404 only Verify that the PMA8000BT will pair with a Bluetooth device and interface with cellular phone and Music source See section 3 12 for more information 2 12 5 Internal Recorder Checkout With headset plugged into pilot s side jacks tune COM 1 to local frequency such as FSS or ATC ground Select Com 1 on mic selector switch and record several incoming radio transmissions Press the Com receiver pushbutton that corresponds to the selected radio transmitter and Hold for ap proximately one second This action will then automatically play back the last recorded message Press and HOLD the button again to stop the play back and then momentarily press again to play prior mes sages This audio should appear in the pilot and copilot headsets and only be incoming transmissions from the transceiver selected in the mic select switch Depress the audio panel or yoke mounted playback switch and verify that messages play in the order received Repeat for COM 2 The playback will be stopped by new audio on the selected com The message can be replayed from the beginning and audio received dur ing
65. rm Audio Selector Panel Intercom Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number 050 890 FAA TSO Number C50c C35d Manufacturer PS Engineering Incorporated 9800 Martel Road Lenoir City TN 37772 Conditions Section Conducted Tests Temperature and Altitude 4 0 Equipment tested to CAT A1 amp DI Low Temperature 4 5 1 55 C Survival 15 C Low Operating A1 High Temperature 4 5 2 85 C Survival 70 C High Short Time Operating In flight Loss of Cooling 4 5 4 Not Applicable no cooling required Altitude 4 6 1 50 000 unpressurized D1 Decompression 4 6 2 Not Applicable Overpressure 4 6 3 Not Applicable Temperature variation 5 2 Equipment tested to Category C Humidity 6 0 Equipment tested to Category A Shock 7 0 Equipment tested to Operational test only Operational 7 2 Equipment tested to Operational test only Crash Safety 7 3 Equipment tested to Operational test only Vibration 8 0 Equipment tested to Category M amp N Explosion 9 0 Category X not tested Waterproofness 10 0 Category X not tested Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Category X not tested Sand and Dust 12 0 Category X not tested Fungus 13 0 Category X not tested Salt Spray 14 0 Category X not tested Magnetic Effect 15 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Power input 16 0 Equipment tested to Category B Voltage Spike 17 0 Equipment tested to Category A Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18 0 Equi
66. round Lug Rear plate detail not to scale 6 311 Ground lug detail 1 28in 0 37in 3 87in 1 5 53in 6 04 in Caution Apply steady pressure to the bezel while screwing the unit into the tray to ensure even seating of the unit and connectors 200 890 0404 Rev 2 Mar 2012 See Note 5 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix C J1 Connector Interconnect 1 IFD P1144 wmo 30 11 ES 5 Fog 13 1 29 1 43 X 28 j i I AL 38 2 P2144 4 ay 30 11 x 5 Li 29 PN 28 1 I Telephone Unswitched Audio 1 a Unswitched Audio 2 4 Un VJ Unswitched Audio Z3 Un C L Pilot PTT MKR Ant 200 8 CD RG 58A U Coax Com 1 Mic Audio H O Com 2 Mic Audio HA LC Unswitched Input 1 switched Audio Lo 0X CO Unswitched Input 2 HI j Unswitched Input 3 Hi Com 1 Audio Hi Com 1 Lo 1 Com 1 Mic Key 4 Nav 1 Audio Hi 1 wr Io Nav 1 Audio Lo MON 1 Audio Hi MON 1 Audio Lo Com 2 Audio H
67. s 2 Plug headsets into the pilot copilot and occupied passenger positions 3 Verify fail safe operation by receiving and transmitting on com 1 from the pilot position with the audio panel power off The Com audio will be present in one ear cup only Switch on the unit by pressing the volume VOL knob Check intercom operation Push the Com 1 Xmt select button lower row Verify that both of the Com 1 buttons light Verify that transmit button LED Light Emitting Diode near the mic selector is not blinking If the LED is blinking stop testing and troubleshoot the micro phone PTT installation Soy oe 8 Verify proper transmit and receive operation from the copilot position noting that the copilot PTT switch allows proper transmission on the selected transceiver Verify that the Com 1 Xmt button blinks when transmitting 9 Verify that pushing the COM 2 button causes the button to illuminate and the Com 2 receiver to be heard Verify operation on Com 1 from the pilot position 10 Repeat for Com 2 11 Press and hold the Com 1 Xmt button While holding the Com 1 button press the Com 2 Xmt button This places the unit in split Mode Verify that the pilot can transmit and receive on Com 1 while the copilot transmits and receives on Com 2 12 Verify proper operation of all receiver sources by selecting them using the appropriate button The button illuminates to show which source is in use 13 Push the SPR button Verify th
68. soocsesesevvesevveceseseesesssvseseseesessesessveonee 3 1 E GUJM 3 1 3 2 COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMIT XMT SELECTION 2 e c eene eene eee enses 3 1 3 3 AUDIO SELECTOR A M 3 2 34 TELEPHONE TEL 9 3 2 3 4 1 CELL PHONE SIDETONE nte er SEN teehee es yep eese beer ve 3 3 3 5 SPEAKER AMPLIFIER 5 RRRRRRRRRR 3 3 3 6 MARKER BEACON OPERATION 10 sssccsssssssscscccssccccssscceessscssessscsescssssssssscseesssccssssscsssssscsssssscssessscsseonsees 3 3 3 7 INTERCOM OPERATION PRETENDE DE 3 4 3l JdNTELLIVOXR VOX SQUELGLR cse teete yk tete Ee err ince tir Ee Generac sosadederanoisae eher ede Fre ERREUR 3 4 3 7 2 INTERCOM VOLUME CONTROL 7 cesses eene nnn reinen e eren nien rnn eene 3 4 3 53 INTERCOM MODES 8 oit te ree re Re EI e RC RE ERR EEE Fe EI ee EL es 3 5 38 MUSIC MUTING 6 M 3 5 3 8 25 EAE 3 6 3 9 TELEPHONE C R 3 6 3 9 1 CELLULAR TELEPHONE eene nn tnnnene etse n raseda ns teen tentent 3 7 SIE c 3 10 1
69. staller however it is important that the appropriate music signal and ground connections are made directly to the dedicated music signal and ground inputs on the PMASO000B The power for IFE and audio panel should be a common bus If a music jack instead of a music source is installed for Music or 2 we recommend grounding the jack to airframe ground NOTE Adding a high performance audio control system particularly in conjunction with high performance ac tive noise canceling headsets cannot improve on older avionics that were designed for cabin speaker use PS Engineering makes no claim that the audio panel will provide a noise free audio quality under all in stallation conditions particularly with older avionics 2 4 2 Existing GMA340 Installation If the installation replaces a GMA340 no changes are necessary as long as the existing installation meets the requirements All existing functions of the GMA340 as well as all of the new capabilities afforded by PMA8000BT will become instantly available Be advised the PMA8000B does not support 3 VHF Coms however The PMA8000B handles two COM transceivers and a full duplex cellular satellite tele phone Added capabilities include IntelliVox DuTel duplex telephone improved music fidelity and Soft Mute and Karaoke muting modes improved and more flexible music distribution control internal recorder function and additional unswitched audio inputs Installatio
70. t or autopilot tones These still must be hard wired into the back by your installer 3 10 3 Music Input When used as a music input the front panel jack is treated as Music 1 However thanks to the function controls it can be distributed to all users regardless of the intercom mode A patch cord is available with 2 5 mm to 3 5 mm 3 32 to 1 8 adapter cord PS Part Number 425 006 2535 3 11 Smart Function Keys SFK With Virtual Tech Support the configuration process is self directed SFK annunciations are heard by the pilot and copilot positions only SFK annunciations will be heard by the copilot even when the audio panel is in pilot isolate mode These annunciations will be stopped by any audio received on the com radio selected for transmit 200 890 0404 Page 3 7 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operators Manual Function A Function B Function C Mon 2 MUTE SPR Intercom mode Music 1 Distribution ICS Mode Dependence State 1 State 2 State 1 State 2 State 1 State 2 Alternate Standard Music 1 all Music 1 Standard Alternate intercom Intercom headsets distribution Music music function Function crew Distribution distribution Table 3 2 Smart Function Key Functions PMA8000BT Avidyne hi boi 1 TEL 2 J spre Figure 3 2 Smart Function Keys These functions
71. ted in the PMA8000B This provides the necessary Marker Beacon lights and audio indications necessary for that portion of an Instrument Landing System ILS approach A pushbutton labeled MKR allows the pilot select high or low sensitivity as well as test and mute modes In the PMA8000BT a Bluetooth wireless interface is available for wireless telephone and music connec tion 1 4 APPROVAL BASIS FAA TSO Approval The PMA8000B series Audio Selector Panels are FAA approved under TSO C50c Audio Amplifiers and TSO C35d Marker Beacon Receivers ETSO C50C and 2C53d All systems comply with relevant portions of EUROCAE RTCA MPS WG No 7 70 DO 143 and Marker Beacon Receivers ED 14C DO 160C Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment EDI2B DO 178B Level D Software Considerations for Airborne Equipment and ED 18 DO 214 Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Air craft Audio Systems Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS TSO COMPLIANCE Marker Beacon FAA TSO C354 Class ETSO 2C35d Audio Selector Intercom FAA TSO C50c Class 1a ETSO C50c APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RTCA DO 214 RTCA DO 143 RTCA DO 160D RTCA DO 178B DO 254 ENVIRONMENTAL Quali
72. tercom System AV DYNE Installation and Operator s Manual e 2 10 Wiring Checkout After wiring is complete verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connec tor pins 10 and 11 Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering s war ranty 2 11 Unit Installation To install the PMA8000BT gently slide the unit into the mounting rack until the hold down screw is en gaged While applying gentle pressure to the face of the unit tighten the 3 32 hex head in the center of the unit until it is secure DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN CAUTION Apply steady pressure to the bezel while screwing the unit into the tray to ensure even seating of the unit and connectors WARNING Do not over tighten the lock down screw while installing the unit in tray Internal damage will result 2 12 Operational Checkout 2 12 1 Required Test Equipment In order to return an aircraft to service after installation of the PMAS8000BT the installer must have ac cess to a Marker Beacon signal generator a IFR NAV401L NAV402AP IFR4000 b TIC T 30D T 36C Equivalent test equipment is acceptable as long as the testing requirements can be met 2 12 2 Audio Panel Test NOTE The IntelliVox is designed for ambient noise levels of 80 dB or above Therefore some clipping may oc cur in a quiet cabin such as without the engine running in a hangar This is normal 1 Apply power to the aircraft and avionic
73. the playback will not be stored 2 12 6 Function Button Checkout While listening to the pilot s headset press and hold the Mon 1 Function button Press the Mon 2 MUTE and SPR buttons verifying that the annunciations play back in pilot headset See operation section for information Incoming audio on selected com will stop the audio 2 13 Final Inspection Verify that the wiring is bundled away from all controls and no part of the installation interferes with air craft control operation Move all controls through their full range while examining the installation to see that no mechanical interference exists Verify that the cables are secured to the aircraft structure in accor dance with good practices with adequate strain relief Ensure that there are no kinks or sharp bends in the cables and coaxial cables Verify that the cables are not exposed to any sharp edges or rough surfaces and that all contact points are protected from abrasion Complete documentation that may be required such as a logbook entry weight and balance computation and FAA Form 337 Sample text for FAA Form 337 and instructions for continuing airworthiness can be found in Appendix F Return completed warranty registration application to PS Engineering or complete online at www ps engineering com 200 890 0404 Page 2 14 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Section
74. udio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual beacon The next beacon received will re activate the audio 3 7 Intercom Operation 3 7 1 IntelliVox amp VOX Squelch No adjustment of the Jnte liVox squelch control is necessary There is no field adjustment Through three individual signal processors the ambient noise appearing in all six microphones is constantly being sampled Non voice signals are blocked When someone speaks only their microphone circuit opens placing their voice on the intercom The system is designed to block continuous tones therefore people humming or whistling in monotone may be blocked after a few moments For consistent performance any headset microphone must be placed within 4 inch of your lips prefera bly against them ref RTCA DO 214 1 3 1 1 a NOTE It is also a good idea to keep the microphone out of a direct wind path Moving your head through a vent air stream may cause the ntelliVox amp to open momentarily This is normal The JntelliVox is designed to work with normal aircraft cabin noise levels 70 dB and above It loves airplane noise Therefore it may not recognize speech and clip syllables in a quiet cabin such as in the hangar or without the engine running This is normal For optimum microphone performance PS Engineering recommends installation of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero 1 800 888 6910 This will not only optimize VOX per
75. uential damages so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you All items repaired or replaced under this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the original war ranty period PS Engineering Inc reserves the rights to make modifications or improvements to the prod uct without obligation to perform like modifications or improvements to previously manufactured prod ucts 4 2 Factory Service The units are covered by a three year limited warranty See warranty information Call PS Engineering Inc at 865 988 9800 before you return any unit This will allow the service technician to provide any other suggestions for identifying the problem and recommend possible solutions After discussing the problem with the technician and you obtain a Return Authorization Number ship product to PS Engineering Inc Attn Service Department 9800 Martel Rd Lenoir City TN 37772 865 988 9800 FAX 865 988 6619 Email support ps engineering com Units that arrive without an RMA number or telephone number for a responsible contact will be returned un repaired PS Engineering is not responsible for items sent via US Mail 200 890 0404 Page 4 1 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering 8000 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual Appendix A External PTT Hook Up Part of the installation includes the installation of PTT Push To Talk switches that allow the use of your aircraft radi
76. usic 1 or MP3 volume If the buttons are held down continuously it will increase the volume three steps per second Note Since it 1s possible to turn the volume completely off you may need to turn the volume up if you don t hear music when you expect to It will take about 10 seconds to go from minimum to maximum volume 3 12 Bluetooth interface The PMA8000BT has a Bluetooth interface The audio panel is always discoverable so you just need to search for the PMA8000BT from your Bluetooth equipped phone or music source The default access code is 0000 if needed Once the PMA8000BT has been paired with your Bluetooth device the TEL distri bution will act as described in 3 4 You can answer a call by pushing the TEL button while it is ringing Calls can be answered from the tele phone handset or the audio panel You can disconnect from either the handset or the audio panel When a call is disconnected or dropped the TEL button indicator will extinguish after a few moments 3 12 1 Pairing and unpairing Bluetooth devices The PMA8000BT can be paired with up to eight individual devices When that number is exceeded one device will be automatically un paired to allow the new device The device eliminate will be selected at 200 890 0404 Page 3 10 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineering Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual random by the Bluetooth module Hint if your o
77. vision dated These units are FAA Approved under TSO C50c for audio amplifiers and or TSO C35d for Marker Beacon Receivers and meets appropriate environmental qualifications outlined in RTCA DO 160D as appropriate or this aircraft Interface to existing aircraft radios in accordance with installation manual and in compliance with practices listed in 4C43 13 2 Chapter 2 All wires are Mil Spec 22759 or 27500 Connection to aircraft dimmer bus is added Power is supplied to the unit through a 3A circuit breaker type and part number and total electrical load does not exceed of the electrical system capacity with the PMA8000BT Aircraft equipment list weights and balance amended Compass compensation checked A copy of the opera tion instructions contained in PS Engineering document 202 890 revision dated is placed in the aircraft records All work accomplished listed on Work Order 9 2 Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness Audio System Sample ICA Checklist for PS Engineering Audio System Section Item Information 1 Introduction Installation of audio control panel with integrated marker beacon receiver and intercommunications system 2 Description Installation as described in manufacturer s installation manual referenced on FAA Form 337 including interface with other avionics audio as required 3 Controls See installation and operator
78. will be routed to this channel Mon2 instead of the Com2 Standby e Ability to display decoded active frequency on IFD based on crew audio panel selection The PMAS8000B is a state of the art audio isolation amplifier and audio selector that contains an auto matic voice activated VOX intercom system and integral marker beacon receiver It can switch two transceivers Com 1 Com 2 two standby receivers Mon 1 Mon 2 and three receivers Nav 1 Nav 2 MKR A full duplex TEL mode allows the PMA8000B to act as an audio interface between aircraft headphone and microphones and specific aircraft approved FAA FCC cellular telephone equipment through the front mounted jack Warning Use of non aviation approved cellular telephone equipment may be prohibited by FCC regulation PS Engineering is not responsible for unauthorized airborne use of cellular telephones For airborne use the PMA8000B must be interfaced with an approved system There are five unswitched inputs available for traffic or EGPWS autopilot disconnect and or radar al timeter warning with the fifth unswitched input through a front mounted utility jack when configured to act as a fifth unswitched input Pushbuttons select the receiver audio source provided to the headphones A SPR button allows the user to listen to the receiver s selected on the cabin speaker Except for the unswitched inputs all speaker audio 200 890 0404 Page 1 1 Rev 2 Mar 2012 PS Engineeri

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