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Rev B 

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J301A-001 

Audio Controller 

Installation and Operating Manual 

Rev A 

Jupiter Avionics Corporation 

1959 Kirschner Road 

Kelowna BC 

Canada   V1Y 4N7    

Tel: +1 778 478 2232 

Toll-Free: 1 855 478 2232 

www.jupiteravionics.com

Summary of Contents for J301A-001

Page 1: ... i J301A 001 Audio Controller Installation and Operating Manual Rev A Jupiter Avionics Corporation 1959 Kirschner Road Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 4N7 Tel 1 778 478 2232 Toll Free 1 855 478 2232 www jupiteravionics com ...

Page 2: ...istribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Except as described above no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of JAC RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Rev Date Description ECR A Jun 2020 Initial release Serial number 1001 and higher 2486 Prepared DGB Checked Approv...

Page 3: ... Configuration using ProCS 8 2 5 1 Configuration Cabling Requirements 8 2 5 2 ProCS Setup 8 2 5 3 Configurable Settings 8 2 5 4 Other Configuration Features 14 2 6 Installation Kit 14 2 6 1 Recommended Crimp Tools 14 2 7 Installation Drawings 14 2 7 1 Generation of Custom Drawings 14 SECTION 3 OPERATION 15 3 1 Introduction 15 3 2 Front Panel Controls 15 1 Transceiver Switches Annunciators and Lege...

Page 4: ...rgency Operation Mode 19 3 4 1 Auto Emergency Mode 19 3 4 2 Selected Emergency Mode 19 Appendix A Installation Drawings A1 A1 Introduction A1 A2 Installation Drawings A1 Appendix B Certification Documents B1 B1 Airworthiness Approval B2 B2 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness B2 ...

Page 5: ...user headset connections and a 25 pin D Min connector which interfaces to music and extra transceivers This layout follows industry standard interconnects for single user single transmit selector audio controllers The front faceplate subassembly contains the user interface Numerous input and output levels are adjustable several audio paths are selectable using the configuration tool ProCS Product ...

Page 6: ... 1 Power supply RX HI 12 Audio signal RX HI LO 2 Audio signal on expansion connector USER ICS PTT 1 Active low discrete USER TX PTT 1 Active low discrete 1 3 2 Outputs Name Qty Type COM MIC HI 6 Audio signal COM MIC HI 2 Audio signal on expansion connector CONFIG DATA FROM J301A 1 Data signal CVR HI LO 2 Audio signal COM KEY 6 Active low discrete COM KEY 2 Active low discrete on expansion connecto...

Page 7: ...0 mVrms 10 JAC ICS Tie Line type 2 input level 1 20 Vrms 10 Interphone input level 2 80 Vrms 10 PVT Interphone input level 2 80 Vrms 10 Rated Output Level 600 OHM PHONE rated output 12 3 Vrms 10 8 OHM PHONE rated output 1 42 Vrms 10 600 OHM PHONE rated output in emergency mode or with power input 6 Vdc 2 10 Vrms 10 600 OHM PHONE rated output power with MUSIC input 6 14 Vrms 10 600 OHM PHONE rated ...

Page 8: ...s Receive Audio control variation 32 3dB ICS Audio control variation 42 3dB Input to Output Crosstalk and Bleed through Level Input to Output crosstalk 55 dB Input to Input Crosstalk Level Input to Input crosstalk 60 dB Audio Noise Level without Signal Noise level below the rated output 60 dB 1 4 1 2 Audio Performance Other CVR HI LO output circuitry type Normal differential CVR HI LO output circu...

Page 9: ... 1 4 1 5 Lights Input LIGHTS INPUT ranges 0 to 28 0 to 14 and 0 to 5 Vdc LIGHTS INPUT current 10 mA max 1 4 2 Mechanical Specifications Height 2 625 in 67 7 mm max Behind panel depth 3 42 in 86 9 mm max Faceplate width 5 75 in 146 mm max Behind panel width 4 92 in 125 mm max Weight 1 64 lb 0 74 kg max Material brushed aluminum with conversion coating Connectors 5 Main J1 One 50 pin D Sub male Dire...

Page 10: ... IS VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED JAC DEALER If the on line warranty card is not completed the product will be warranted from the date of manufacture Contact JAC for return authorization and for any questions regarding this warranty and how it applies to your unit s JAC is the final arbiter concerning warranty issues 2 4 Installation Procedures WARNING Loud noise can cause ...

Page 11: ...of this manual 2 4 6 Post Installation Checks 2 4 6 1 Voltage Resistance checks Do not attach this unit until the following conditions are met a Check P1 pin 50 for lights buss voltage b Check P1 pin 12 for 28 Vdc power c Check P1 pin 11 for continuity to ground less than 0 5 Ω d Check P2 pins 6 and 7 for continuity to ground less than 0 5 Ω when the relevant switch is closed e Check P3 pins 9 to ...

Page 12: ...A 001 it is necessary to load the Product Configuration Software ProCS onto a Windows based computer as described in the ProCS manual The cables required to configure the J301A 001 are not included with the unit Cabling option 1 Quantity Description J301A 001 1 USB A to RS232 9 Pin Cable CAB USB 0002 1 Configuration Cable JA99 001 Cabling option 2 Quantity Description J301A 001 1 USB A Male to RS2...

Page 13: ...on and Operating Manual Rev A Page 9 2 5 3 1 Front Panel Switches 2 5 3 2 Radios The Front Panel Switches window is used to specify the text for each legend The Radios window is used to define the radios for the transceivers and receivers ...

Page 14: ...te audio output RX COMP OUT can be adjusted from 0 25 to 2 5 Vrms Default 1 0 Vrms The Receive Audio Detector threshold can be adjusted from 36 to 12 dB of rated input level Default 24 dB The receive and direct audio input level of each of the eighteen RX and DIRECT AUDIO inputs can be adjusted from 1 to 10 Vrms Default 7 75 Vrms ...

Page 15: ...lect box is checked the ICS TX select position becomes the remote TX Select RMT Default not checked see section 3 2 7 The Receive Sidetone Level can be adjusted from 0 to 12 dB of the rated phone Level Default 6 dB The level of the COM8 Artificial Sidetone can be adjusted from 0 to 30 dB of the rated phone Level Default 10 dB When the COM7 Duplex box is checked the COM7 radio is set to duplex oper...

Page 16: ...ions Refer to J301A 001 Interconnect sheet 4 of 4 2 5 3 7 Audio Muting During Transmit When the Mute RX Audio check box is checked the Receive Audio is muted during transmit Default checked When the Mute ICS Audio check box is checked the ICS Audio is muted during transmit Default checked 2 5 3 8 CVR Level The level of the Cockpit Voice Recorder audio may be adjusted from 0 01 to 1 Vrms Default 50...

Page 17: ...ted from 0 to 3 Default 0 The quantity of external loads for a type 2 intercom tie line can be selected from 0 to 7 Default 0 2 5 2 11 Lighting Voltage Selection The rated input level for the lighting voltage may be selected from 5 Vdc 14 Vdc or 28Vdc Default 28 Vdc The music output level of the four Music input signals to the Phones audio can be adjusted from 40 to 0 dB of rated phone level Defau...

Page 18: ...ds CON 5300 0150 90 Machined 20 24 AWG MIL spec D Sub Crimp Socket CON 3320 2024M 3 D Sub 4 40 Hardware Jack Screws CON 5150 0440 2 0 375 Inside Diameter Hardware Tag Ring CON 5500 0375 1 0 625 Inside Diameter Hardware Tag Ring CON 5500 0625 1 1 Inside Diameter Heat Shrink Tube WIR HTSK 1000 2 3 4 Inside Diameter Black Heat Shrink Tube WIR HTSK 0750 2 6 1 Recommended Crimp Tools Standard D Sub Cri...

Page 19: ... parts The controls will be referred to by the default legend and annunciator names as shown below 1 Transceiver switches annunciators and associated legends 2 Receiver switches and associated legends 3 Music configuration input connector and legend 4 Transmit selector 5 EMER legend 6 Transmit annunciator deadfront 7 ICS RMT Control 8 Receive volume control 9 ICS volume control 10 Music and Privat...

Page 20: ...oggle switches When a switch is set to the up position towards the legend audio from the selected receiver is routed to the phones The legends are interchangeable to allow customization Default NAV1 NAV2 ADF1 ADF2 DME and MKR 3 Music Configuration Connector io This connector is also used during installation to change configuration settings CAUTION If an unapproved connector or cable is used damage...

Page 21: ... the intercom audio When configured as RMT and selected via the TX selector the remote transmit select inputs are used to select the transceiver for transmit 8 Receive Volume Control This is a rotary knob marked RX that adjusts the phones volume of the receive audio from minimum CCW to maximum CW Individual radio volume controls should be set to a nominal level and then adjusted for changing fligh...

Page 22: ...ives an incoming transmission on a transceiver or receiver that has been selected either by the white transceiver receive switches 1 or the transmit selector 4 the incoming audio will be directed to the user s phones The audio level of any incoming transmission will depend upon the level selected by the front panel RX volume control 8 It will be muted if the unit is transmitting and muting of rece...

Page 23: ...3 8 COM8 Artificial Sidetone Operation When the Transmit Selector is in the COM8 position and when the USER TX PTT is active the COM8 Artificial Sidetone Audio if enabled is routed to the USER PHN at the COM8 Artificial Sidetone level 3 4 Emergency Operation Mode Emergency mode can be selected by rotating and pulling the TX Select switch on the front panel to the EMER position or entered automatic...

Page 24: ...roller are in this Appendix as listed below Note A fully customized set of Connector Maps and Interconnects can be created using the ProCS software Refer to the ProCS manual for further information A2 Installation Drawings DOCUMENT Rev J301A 001 Connector Map A J301A 001 Interconnect A J301A 001 Mechanical Installation B J301A 001 Equipment Block Diagram A Reference Documents TOL CUST EXTR Legend ...

Page 25: ...1 MIC HI COM 6 PTT LIGHTS INPUT USER 8 OHM PHN COM 5 PTT USER 600 OHM PHN COM 4 PTT USER ICS PTT ADF 2 RX HI RX 4 600 OHM LOAD USER TX PTT SHIELD 2 CVR 2 HI 150 OHM LOAD 1 HI LEVEL MIC LO 1 5 MKR RX HI P1 INTERCOM LOAD HI LEVEL MIC HI SHIELD 1 INTERCOM AUDIO MIC SHIELD DME RX HI RX COMMON DYNAMIC MIC NAV 1 RX HI POWER INPUT DYNAMIC MIC ADF 1 RX HI POWER GROUND COM 5 RX HI USER PHN LO NAV 2 RX HI C...

Page 26: ...0 11 12 6 7 8 14 15 13 P2 KV J301A 001 Direct Audio Connector Audio Controller P2 Connector Map AUDIO SHIELD PVT INTERCOM AUDIO LO JAC ICS TIE LO DIRECT AUDIO 4 LO DIRECT AUDIO 3 LO J301A 001 Connector Map Rev A DIRECT AUDIO 2 LO DIRECT AUDIO 1 LO 2 5 SPARE PVT INTERCOM LOAD PVT INTERCOM AUDIO HI JAC ICS TIE HI DIRECT AUDIO 4 HI DIRECT AUDIO 3 HI DIRECT AUDIO 2 HI DIRECT AUDIO 1 HI JAC SRM 07 22 2...

Page 27: ...or Audio Controller P3 Connector Map COM 8 PTT RX COMPOSITE LO MUSIC RIGHT LO MUSIC LEFT LO COM 8 RX LO COM 7 RX LO COM 5 REMOTE TX SELECT COM 4 REMOTE TX SELECT COM 3 REMOTE TX SELECT J301A 001 Connector Map Rev A COM 2 REMOTE TX SELECT COM 1 REMOTE TX SELECT 3 5 COM 8 MIC HI COM 7 MIC HI COM 7 PTT RX COMPOSITE HI SPARE MUSIC RIGHT HI COM 8 REMOTE TX SELECT MUSIC LEFT HI COM 7 REMOTE TX SELECT CO...

Page 28: ...TA 2ND RING GROUND 3RD RING CONFIG AUDIO ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING PLUG FORMATS JA99 CONFIGURATION CABLE MATING PLUG NAMES UNIT SIGNAL NAMES GROUND MUSIC RIGHT CONFIG DATA FROM J301A 4 5 CONFIG DATA TO J301A MUSIC LEFT J301A 001 Connector Map Rev A J301A 001 KV MODE SELECT Audio Controller P4 Connector Map P4 Front Panel Music Configuration Connector JAC SRM 07 22 20 JAC KDV 07 22 20 ...

Page 29: ...E APPROVED PREPARED CHECKED L00N3 NCAGE CODE PART NO SHEET DOC NO MATING CONECTOR CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTOR 4 RING TERMINAL J301A 001 Connector Map Rev A KV J301A 001 5 5 Chassis Ground Connector Audio Controller P5 P5 Connector Map JAC SRM 07 22 20 JAC KDV 07 22 20 ...

Page 30: ... LOAD 600 OHM LOAD PINS ARE PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE TERMINATE AT ONLY ONE J301A AUDIO CONTROLLER FOR A301A 103 COMPATIBLE CVR OUTPUT CONFIGURE AS CVR 1 FOR A301A 105 COMPATIBLE CVR OUTPUT CONFIGURE AS CVR 2 LOCAL GROUND NOT MORE THAN 24 FROM RADIO USE ONLY ONE 600 Ohm OR 8 Ohm HEADSET DO NOT WIRE BOTH CONNECT ONLY ONE INTERCOM LOAD PER AIRCRAFT SYSTEM WHEN USED IN INSTALLATIONS THAT ARE CONFIGUR...

Page 31: ...C HI MIC LO COM 5 38 COM 5 RX HI 42 RX LO COM 5 KEY KEY 19 COM 6 MIC HI MIC LO COM 6 39 COM 6 RX HI 25 RX LO COM 6 KEY KEY 20 LO NAV 1 NAV 1 RX HI RX 44 LO NAV 2 NAV 2 RX HI RX 41 LO ADF 1 ADF 1 RX HI RX 43 LO ADF 2 ADF 2 RX HI RX 49 LO DME DME RX HI RX 45 LO MKR MKR RX HI RX 47 RX COMMON 13 INTERCOM AUDIO P1 SECOND J301A INTERCOM AUDIO 14 INTERCOM LOAD 15 14 INTERCOM AUDIO P1 THIRD J301A 14 JUPIT...

Page 32: ... PVT LOAD 7 SPARE 8 AUDIO SHIELDS 15 JAC ICS TIE HI P2 SECOND J301A 6 P2 THIRD J301A 6 JAC ICS TIE LO 14 14 7 7 7 7 12 JAC ICS TIE HI JAC ICS TIE LO PVT LOAD 7 PVT LOAD 7 N C N C N C 9 12 3 J3 P3 25 PIN FEMALE DMIN MATING CONNECTOR J301A 001 COM 7 MIC HI MIC LO COM 7 7 COM 7 RX HI 1 RX 14 LO COM 7 KEY KEY 6 COM 7 RX LO 2 COM 8 MIC HI MIC LO COM 8 8 COM 8 RX HI 2 RX 15 LO COM 8 KEY KEY 19 COM 8 RX ...

Page 33: ...TOR CONFIGURATION FROM ProCS APPLICATION VIA CONFIGURATION CABLE J4 CONFIG DATA TO J301A CONFIG DATA FROM J301A GROUND MODE SELECT CONFIG DATA TO J301A CONFIG DATA FROM J301A CONFIG COMMON 3RD RING TIP 1ST RING 2ND RING MODE SELECT CONFIG AUDIO CHASSIS GROUND J5 THREADED STUD 4 40 0 25 in OPTION CHASSIS GROUND 22 AWG J301A 001 JUMPER 2 24 JUMPER 1 40 A301A 105 CVR 26 16 SHIELD 48 CVR 2 OUTPUT LO C...

Page 34: ...01A 001 Mechanical Installation Rev B SLDDRW DOC NO 1 1 SHEET J301A 001 PART NO TITLE CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY TO JUPITER AVIONICS CORP APPROVED CHECKED TAT PREPARED N A N A MATERIAL FINISH NCAGE CODE L00N3 DRAWING NOT TO SCALE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES ANGLES ARE IN DEGREES TOLERANCES 1 DEC PLACE 0 1 2 DEC PLACE 0 01 3 DEC PLACE 0 005 ANGLES Audio Controller J4 2 625in M...

Page 35: ...C POWER 5 14 or 28 VDC LIGHTS COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 COM 5 COM 6 NAV 1 NAV 2 ADF 1 ADF 2 DIR 1 DIR 2 DIR 3 RX AUDIO RX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX PTT DIRECT AUDIO TIE LINE RX COMP OUT OTHER AUDIO PANEL S RECORDING DEVICE MICROPHONE PHONE CVR CVR DME JAC ICS COM 7 COM 8 MKR MUSIC LEFT MUSIC DIR 4 TX PTT ICS PTT MUSIC RIGHT PVT INTERCOM OTHER AUDIO PANEL S ANDREA MICROPHONE PHONE MUSIC SOURCE OR REMOTE TX S...

Page 36: ...only minimal changes The internal circuitry ensures that although the legends are individually illuminated the illumination is consistent and uniform throughout all legends and never needs to be balanced This means that if it is a requirement to change the labelling due to damage or for a different project there is no need for costly and time consuming illumination checks Caution Take care not to ...

Page 37: ...Rev A Page B1 J301A 001 Audio Controller Installation and Operating Manual Appendix B Certification Documents ...

Page 38: ...ded Compass compensation checked and found to conform to applicable regulations B2 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the J301A 001 Audio Controller is on condition only Refer to the J301A 001 Maintenance Manual Periodic maintenance of the J301A 001 is not required The following sample Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA provides assistance in preparing ICA for the Ju...

Page 39: ...ction 2 of this manual the J301A 001 Installation and Operating Manual If the unit is removed and reinstalled a functional check of the equipment should be conducted 8 Diagrams Refer to Appendix A of this manual the J301A 001 Installation and Operating Manual for installation drawings and interconnect examples 9 Special Inspection Requirements N A 10 Application of Protective Treatments N A 11 Dat...

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