Page 1: ...sition to convert product manuals and supporting documentation is an ongoing process and is being addressed on an as needed basis All references to NAT product part numbers and associated images are equivalent to AEM product part numbers Contact info Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp 15 1925 Kirschner Road Kelowna B C Canada V1Y 4N7 Email support aem corp com Toll Free 1 888 763 1088 Phone 1 ...
Page 2: ...MANUAL Rev 2 00 April 14 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp 15 1925 Kirschner Road Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 4N7 Telephone 250 763 1088 Facsimile 250 763 1089 Website www aem corp com 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp AEM All Rights Reserved SM69 AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller ...
Page 3: ...ICS MANUFACTURING CORP COPYRIGHT STATEMENT 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp AEM All Rights Reserved This publication is the property of AEM and is protected by Canadian copyright laws No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of AEM ...
Page 4: ... is controlled by revision shown in the footer of each page All revisions affecting sections of this manual have been incorporated into the latest issue ISSUE REVISION RECORD Manual Issue Number Section Revision Number Revision Description Issue Date 4 01 Section 1 Rev 1 00 Section 2 Rev 1 00 Section 3 Rev 1 00 Update to current templates Nov 7 2008 AEM MANUAL REVISIONS Section Revisions Number Re...
Page 5: ... Nomenclature 1 5 2 0 Installation 2 1 Introduction 2 1 2 2 Unpacking and Inspection 2 1 2 2 1 Warranty 2 1 2 3 Continued Airworthiness 2 1 2 4 Installation Procedures 2 1 2 4 1 Warnings 2 1 2 4 2 Cautions 2 2 2 4 3 Cabling and Wiring 2 2 2 4 4 Post Installation Checks 2 3 2 5 Adjustments and Connections 2 3 2 5 1 Left Side Adjustments 2 3 2 5 2 Right Side Adjustments 2 4 2 6 Accessories Required ...
Page 6: ...eadset output Radio functions include selectable transmit capability for pilot and co pilot on 3 COM radios and a PA Receive audio selections include COM1 COM2 COM3 MKR NAV ADF and DME 1 3 Design Features All four mics have individual VOX gating Each gate may also be activated with the corresponding ICS keyline ICS muting is automatic during radio transmission The unit is supplied to suit a standa...
Page 7: ...01 27 5 Vdc 200 mA max AA12S 004 13 5 Vdc 400 mA max Note The AA12S is not designed to operate under emergency electrical system conditions for 14 Vdc operation Input Signals Microphone Quantity 4 Pilot Copilot 2 Passengers Rated level 250 mVrms nominal 125 to 500 mVrms Impedance 150 Ohm r10 Circuitry type Unbalanced TX Keyline Quantity 2 Pilot Copilot Rated level Ground activates keyline 20 mA so...
Page 8: ... Channel Quantity 1 Rated level 340 mVrms nominal 170 to 680 mVrms Impedance 2 kOhm r10 Circuitry type unbalanced Output Signals Phones Quantity 4 Pilot Copilot 2 Passengers Rated level 5 5 Vrms 100 mW RX and ICS and music 0 7 Vrms TX sidetone adjustable 1 5 Vrms nominal Pilot ISO mode 0 2 Vrms Automatic failsafe mode Impedance 300 Ohm r10 Circuitry type transformer unbalanced Mic Quantity 4 COM1 ...
Page 9: ...onse Receive d3dB down from 350 6000 Hz Intercom d3dB down from 350 3000 Hz ICS Tie d3dB down from 350 3000 Hz Music d3dB down from 300 15000 Hz Music Bass control at mid setting Distortion d 10 d3 typical 350 to 6000 Hz Input Input crosstalk 37 dB max Output crosstalk 55 dB max Mic crosstalk 200 uVrms Audio noise 60 dB max Output Regulation d3 dB variance 350 to 6000 Hz Audio Communication Loud C...
Page 10: ...uminum with conversion coating Connectors One 25 pin female D min connector with jackposts One 44 pin male high density D min connector with jackposts 1 4 3 Environmental Specifications Temperature 20q C to 55q C Altitude 50 000 feet Shock 6g 11ms 20g 11ms Qualification of the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller was completed in accordance with DO 160D Env Cat A1 D1 X BXB SMB UF XXXXXXZBAXXXMXXX...
Page 11: ...ly to the carrier involved Check that all items listed below are present before proceeding and report any shortage immediately to your supplier AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller Product Information Card Certificate of Conformity or Release Certification 2 2 1 Warranty All Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp AEM products are warranted for 2 years See the website www aem corp com warranty for...
Page 12: ... PVC insulation Teflon dielectric cable is encouraged at or above VHF frequencies or where cable runs exceed 8 feet Note that at VHF frequencies cables losses due to long cable runs and tight bends may reduce the ERP Effective Radiated Power by greater than 50 Allow 3 from the end of the shielded wiring to the shield termination to allow the connector hood to be easily installed Reference the inte...
Page 13: ...ssories required for the system b Check for correct radio audio and adjust for an acceptable level c Perform all installed functions and check the ICS and TX functions for all users Refer to Section 3 Operation for specific operational details Note Significantly different headsets may have different microphone characteristics Upon satisfactory completion of all performance checks make all required...
Page 14: ...n AEM Part No 1 D min 44 Socket Housing 20 20 044 44 Mini D Crimp Socket 20 26 703 1 Jack Screw Set 20 27 002 1 Lock Clip Set 20 27 004 1 25 Pin Connector Hood 20 29 026 D25PL IKC consists of Quantity Description AEM Part No 1 D min 25 Socket Housing 20 11 025 25 MS Crimp Pin 20 26 891 1 Jack Screw Set 20 27 002 1 Lock Clip Set 20 27 004 1 25 Pin Connector Hood 20 29 026 Use as required 2 7 Instal...
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Page 21: ...ct Switches TX Select Switch Radio functions include selectable transmit capability for pilot and copilot on 3 COM radios and a PA Receive audio selections include COM1 COM2 COM3 MKR NAV ADF and DME 3 3 Controls and Indicators 3 3 1 Radio Selection 3 3 1 1 Receive The AA12S is typically configured to select the RX audio from three transceivers and up to four additional receivers The RX Select swit...
Page 22: ...lected COM When PTT is pressed all audio except the sidetone of the selected COM and NAV inputs is removed from the headphone of the particular PTT user The sidetone of the active COM is provided from the COM radio The PA position provides PA mic audio and PA keyline to an external amplifier e g AA21 AA23 PA250 for use as either a Loudhailer or Passenger Address system A priority transmission feat...
Page 23: ...tate the control cw until the LED goes dark Continue turning the control cw until the desired voice sensitivity is set 3 3 2 2 ICS Volume Control The ICS VOL control which has a line to mark rotational position is at minimum volume when fully ccw As the knob is rotated cw the ICS volume for crew and PAX increases The ICS is muted during transmit operations 3 3 3 PILOT ISO NORM Modes Pilot Isolate ...
Page 24: ...afe In the event of a power failure automatic fail safe operation will be activated This routes the pilot s phones mic audio and mic PTT directly to the COM radio selected by the position of the TX rotary selector switch and selected audio inputs Copilot and passengers will have no ICS music or receive functions In the unlikely event of an AA12S circuit failure that results in a communication fail...
