BENDIXKing AeroPanel 100 System Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 5

BendixKing 

AeroPanel 100 Audio Selector Panel 

Installation and Operator’s Manual 

89000063-011 

Page 1-2 

Rev. 0, April 2020 

A 3-light, 75 MHz Marker Beacon receiver is integrated in the AeroPanel 100. 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 AeroPanel 100, a Bluetooth® wireless interface is available for wireless telephone and music connec-
tion.  

1.4 

APPROVAL BASIS  

FAA TSO Approval

  

The AeroPanel 100-series Audio Selector Panels are FAA approved under TSO C50c (Audio Amplifiers) 
TSO C35d (Marker Beacon Receivers) and TSO C71 (DC to DC Converters, 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 Equip-

ment

), ED12B/DO-178B, Level D (

Software Considerations for Airborne Equipment

) and ED- 18/DO-214 

(

Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Aircraft Audio Sys-

tems

).  

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 operation.  

1.5 

SPECIFICATIONS  

TSO COMPLIANCE 

Marker Beacon

FAA TSO C35d, Class A ETSO 2C35d 

Audio Selector/Intercom

FAA TSO C50c, Class 1a ETSO C50c 

USB Power Converter 

FAA-TSO C71 

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: 

RTCA/DO-214 RTCA/DO-143 RTCA/DO-160D  
RTCA/DO-178B DO-254 

ENVIRONMENTAL Qualifications

:  

A1D1CABSMXXXXXXZBABATBXXE2XXX 

Operating Temperature Range:

 

-15º C to 55ºC  

Altitude

:  

Up to 50,000 feet in an non-pressurized area  

DIMENSIONS:  

Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) Width: 6.25 in. (15.9 cm)  
Depth behind panel 7.15 in. (18.16 cm) 

WEIGHT  

AeroPanel 100 Unit 
Rack with connectors 

 
1.34 lb. (0.61 kg) 
0.51 lb. (0.24 kg) 

POWER REQUIREMENTS

 (Including Internal Lighting): 

Voltage

11 to 33 VDC  

Maximum Current

2.5 Amp (Externally protected by a 5A pull-type 
breaker) 

USB Charging Port: 

Voltage - +5VDC 
Current - 2.0A (10W Maximum) output, short circuit 
and over-current protected 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AeroPanel 100

Page 1: ...nual FAA TSO C50c C35d C71 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 BendixKing Inc 2020 Copyright Notice Any reproduction or retr...

Page 2: ...AUDIO PANEL INTERFACE 2 3 2 4 5 TRANSMIT INTERLOCK 2 3 2 4 6 BACKLIGHTING 2 3 2 4 7 UNSWITCHED INPUTS 2 3 2 4 8 SWAP BUTTON FUNCTIONS 2 4 2 4 9 TEL DUPLEX FUNCTION FOR WIRED SATELLITE OR CELL PHONES 2...

Page 3: ...PILOT ISO MODE 3 7 3 8 BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE MODE 3 7 3 8 1 BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE USERS 3 7 3 8 2 CELLULAR TELEPHONE SIDETONE 3 8 3 8 3 SCRATCHPAD MESSAGES 3 8 3 8 4 RADIO PLAYBACK 3 8 3 9 BLUETOOTH INTER...

Page 4: ...onnection Warning Use of non aviation approved cellular telephone equipment may be prohibited by FCC regulation BendixKing is not responsible for unauthorized airborne use of cellular telephones For a...

Page 5: ...Software Considerations for Airborne Equipment and ED 18 DO 214 Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Aircraft Audio Sys tems Operation is subject to the foll...

Page 6: ...D typical Microphone Impedance 150 600 Bluetooth Radio Class 3 FCC ID QOQWT32i Intercom Specifications Intercom Positions 6 places with individual IntelliVox circuits Music Inputs 2 Independent Stereo...

Page 7: ...0100 4 40 X 7 16 screw w nylon patch 4 475 440 0007 4 40 X 3 8 screw w nylon patch 4 475 440 1038 4 40 x screw with lock washer 2 475 440 0001 Solder Lug 2 475 009 0001 Nylon Cable Clamp 1 625 001 000...

Page 8: ...turn units damaged in shipping to BendixKing If the unit or accessories show any sign of external shipping damage contact BendixKing to arrange for a replacement Under no circum stances attempt to ins...

Page 9: ...nducted noise interference The AeroPanel 100 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 at...

Page 10: ...udio 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...

Page 11: ...ch 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...

Page 12: ...y audio 2 5 Intercom wiring See Appendix C and D for intercom connection configurations It is critical to the proper operation of this system to have this connector wiring made in accordance with thes...

Page 13: ...SO mode then it will stay that way until the pilot manually removes it or cycles power to the audio panel While in the ALL mode if pilot would like to add or remove music from the PILOT headset then h...

Page 14: ...s installation instructions as well as AC43 13 2B or later revision Chapter 3 for information on proper antenna installation techniques The marker beacon antenna must be mounted on the bottom of the...

Page 15: ...ise to increase marker bea con audio level Annunciation Volume ANN VOL Function Mode Annunciation Volume controls the level of the voice annunciations contained in the unit Top cover must be removed U...

Page 16: ...on Notes For best results while in Split Mode it is recommended that the one VHF communications antenna is located on top of the aircraft while the other communications antenna is installed on the bot...

Page 17: ...ap ICS Remote 21 AUX 2 Audio Control with AUX 21 Swap Lo 22 AUX 2 Audio Lo Control with AUX 22 Playback 23 AUX input Control with AUX 23 Music 1 L 24 No Connect 24 Music 1 R 25 No Connect 25 Music 1 L...

Page 18: ...w 7 Verify that both of the Com 1 buttons light Verify that transmit button LED Light Emitting Diode near the mic selector is not blinking unless the radio P T T is pressed If the LED is blinking with...

Page 19: ...orded message Momentarily press the PLAY button again to stop the play back and then momentarily press again to play prior messages This audio should appear in the pilot and copilot headsets and only...

Page 20: ...r 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 Tra...

Page 21: ...sengers 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 an...

Page 22: ...professional avionics installer for these im portant configuration details 3 4 1 Public Address Function To access PA function press and hold the SPR button for more than 1 second The SPR button will...

Page 23: ...els 70 dB and above It loves air plane 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 mi...

Page 24: ...Crew and may listen to entertainment as configured 3 6 3 1 Remote ICS Mode Control Swap Function The panel or yoke mounted optional swap switch can also act as a remote intercom mode selector A long...

Page 25: ...Radio will mute music but intercom will not mute music MUTE indicator is OFF Annunci ation is radio mute Music Intercom Radio Annunciation Indicator Mute Muted Muted Mute on Green Mute Off Mute off Of...

Page 26: ...the MUSIC button will add music to the pilot headset 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 accordan...

Page 27: ...it becomes active Only the pilot and copilot will hear the playback audio To play back the last recorded message you quickly press the PLAY You must wait for the message to stop playing before accessi...

Page 28: ...amps of current at least 10 watts to power or charge the batteries in smart phones and tablets used as Personal Electronic Devices This is NOT a data or music transfer jack 3 11 Backlighting The panel...

Page 29: ...me increases or decreases in 8 steps with an audio announcement of the volume level from 1 to 8 You will not hear any volume change this is only the audio sent to the external device Pressing NAV 2 AU...

Page 30: ...tive units are the responsibility of the purchaser All domes tic transportation charges for returning the exchange or repaired unit to the purchaser will be borne by Ben dixKing Inc The risk of loss o...

Page 31: ...AeroPanel 100 Installation Drawings J2 J1 Viewed from Back 15 30 44 1 16 31 15 30 44 1 16 31 Ground Lug Ground Lug 475 440 0001 x2 Back plate assy 475 009 0001 ground lug x2 475 440 0001 x2 Screw w wa...

Page 32: ...g 22 AWG other wires minimum 24 AW G 3 All mic and headphone jacks must be isolated from ground 4 Speaker loads may be required on some older transceivers Consult manufacturer s information There are...

Page 33: ...33 VDC See Note 4 PA Mute 18 Speaker H i Speaker Lo 44 43 Swap Switch Swap 10 11 Cockpit Speaker 1 All Power and Ground wires must be 22 gage wire Lighting 22 AWG other wires minimum 24 AWG 2 All shie...

Page 34: ...ent 202 890 revision dated is placed in the aircraft records All work accomplished listed on Work Order 8 2 Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness Audio System Sample ICA Checklist for BendixKing A...

Page 35: ...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 Cate...

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