PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-015-0000
Page 2-4
New, Oct. 2012
2.4.1.1 Music Inputs and Noise
If a music jack is installed for Music 1 or 2, we strongly recommend isolating the jack from airframe
ground, by using an insulated mounting plate.
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 Controller will provide a noise-free audio quality under all
installation conditions, particularly with older avionics.
2.4.2
Audio Controller Tray and Connector Assembly
The rack connectors mate with two 44-pin connectors in the PAC15EX. 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 #4-40 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).
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 PAC15EX Connector Pin crimping tools
2.4.3
Input Power
The PAC15EX is compatible with both 14 and 28 Volt DC systems. A three (3) Amp circuit breaker is
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
Audio Controller interface
The PAC15EX is designed to interface with standard aircraft avionics, and presents a 510
receiver im-
pedance. For best results, a twisted-shielded cable is recommended from the avionics audio source to the
Audio Controller, with the shield grounded at the Audio Controller end.
Inputs A1 and A2 can be used to control navigation receiver audio, J1 Pins 17 WRT 18 and J1 19 WRT
20, respectively.
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 Controller to the radio ground, using one
conductor of the twisted-shielded cable.
2.4.5
"Swap" Mode
When a momentary, normally open, push-button switch is 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.
2.4.6
Unswitched inputs
J1, 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 mute the entertainment inputs based on the mode. These 510 Ω inputs can be used for altimeter DH
audio, GPS waypoint audio, autopilot disconnect tones, or any other critical audio signal. Unswitched #1
