PS Engineering PMA8000B--MP3 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 1

 

9800 Martel Road 

Lenoir City, TN 37772 

www.ps-engineering.com

 

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Document P/N 200-890-0403 

Rev. 4, Jan. 2011

 

Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon Receiver 

High-fidelity Stereo Intercom with Internal MP3 Player  

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  

 

PS Engineering, Inc. 2011 ©

 

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 [email protected]

.

 

In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an  

Authorized PS Engineering dealer.

 

 

Summary of Contents for PMA8000B--MP3

Page 1: ...ion 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 PS Engineering Inc 2011 Copyright Notice Any reproduction o...

Page 2: ...CTION FOR CELL PHONES 2 4 2 4 7 TRANSMIT INTERLOCK 2 4 2 4 8 BACKLIGHTING 2 5 2 4 9 UNSWITCHED INPUTS 2 5 2 4 10 AVIDYNE ENTEGRA SPECIAL INTERFACE 2 5 2 4 11 PUBLIC ADDRESS MODE 2 6 2 4 12 PAMUTE J2 P...

Page 3: ...0 3 12 MP3 PLAYER OPERATION 3 10 3 13 MUSIC 1 MP3 VOLUME H I 3 11 3 14 FILE TRANSFER 3 11 3 14 1 LAPTOP TRANSFER 3 11 3 14 2 TRANSFER USING USB DRIVE 3 12 3 15 INTERNAL RECORDER 3 13 3 15 1 PLAYBACK 3...

Page 4: ...tem Release 9 The following features are provided when the PMA8000B audio panel P N 050 890 0403 is installed Marker beacons indications displayed on IFD as well as audio panel Monitor buttons Mon1 an...

Page 5: ...me 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 t...

Page 6: ...front jack Transmitter Selections 4 Com 1 Com 2 TEL Com1 2 Speaker Impedance 4 Headphone Impedance 150 1000 Headphone Output 38 mW each headset no clipping 1 THD typical Microphone Impedance 150 600...

Page 7: ...ug 2 475 009 0001 Cable Clamp 1 625 001 0002 6 32 x Flat head Philips screw 6 475 632 0012 6 32 Clip Nut 6 475 630 0002 Included with PMA8000B MP3 Cable USB to 2 5 mm 4 conductor PS Part Number 425 92...

Page 8: ...acking 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 sup...

Page 9: ...ed 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...

Page 10: ...ly available Be advised the PMA8000B MP3 does not support 3 VHF Coms however The PMA8000B MP3 handles two COM transceivers and a full duplex cellu lar satellite telephone Added capabilities include In...

Page 11: ...PS Engineering under P N 425 006 7026 3 32 Cellular Jack COM3MicInput Com3Audio AudioLo Cellular Plug typical Tip Microphone out Ring Speaker audio Base Ground This is a typical interconnect PSEnginee...

Page 12: ...ew Headset SPR button Select Gain 1 Yes Yes No 1 1 fixed 2 No Yes Yes 1 1 fixed 3 No Yes No Adjustable 4 No Yes No 1 1 fixed 5 jack No Yes No 1 1 fixed Table 2 2 Unswitched input table Unswitched 2 J1...

Page 13: ...iguration jumper J4 MUST be placed across both pins in the header This jumper is shipped as open from the factory Contact PS Engineering for details on changing this configuration jumper When this dis...

Page 14: ...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 these diagrams Use 2 and 3 condu...

Page 15: ...araoke 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 r...

Page 16: ...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 PMA8000...

Page 17: ...bottom cover removed 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 whi...

Page 18: ...7 No connect 18 Nav 1 Audio Low 18 Misc Mon 1 logic output 19 Nav 2 Audio 19 PA Enable Output 20 Nav 2 Audio Low 20 Swap 21 Mon 2 Audio Hi 21 Swap Low 22 Mon 2Audio Low 22 IRS Playback 23 Auxiliary Au...

Page 19: ...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 avionics 2 Plug headsets into the pilot...

Page 20: ...The telephone function will place any person heard by the pilot on the intercom also heard on the telephone 2 12 5 Internal Recorder Checkout With headset plugged into pilot s side jacks tune COM 1 to...

Page 21: ...he 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 tha...

Page 22: ...io 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 th...

Page 23: ...mation 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 ad...

Page 24: ...lose intercom capabi lity when the cell phone is in use 3 5 Speaker Amplifier 5 The SPR in the lower right section stands for speaker This switch will place all selected audio on the cockpit speaker...

Page 25: ...gnals 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...

Page 26: ...ther will hear aircraft radio receptions or pilot tran smissions The pilot can also listen to Music 1 if desired See 3 8 1 for more information ALL All parties will hear the aircraft radio and interco...

Page 27: ...The TEL mode serves as a full duplex interface for telephone systems such as AirCell or portable cellular phones with earpiece jacks When interfaced with an approved airborne telecommunications system...

Page 28: ...affic watch system To prevent radio or intercom from muting this input press the Mute button 3 10 2 1 Smart Jack Function When the PMA8000B MP3 has a signal on music 1 input coming in from the rear co...

Page 29: ...panel you ll notice that the Mon 1 Mon 2 Mute and SPR buttons have Function assignments To use these function keys A B C press and hold F and then press the desired key A B or C There are three speci...

Page 30: ...ake 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 th...

Page 31: ...ss Pilot has Music 1 option in ISO mode Figure 3 3 Music Distribution 3 11 MP3 Music Controls Above the top row of buttons are icons that relate to the MP3 player operation Below the Shift Function le...

Page 32: ...de the unit will recognize and up load any compatible audio files wav mp3 unprotected wma from an external source through the USB cable 3 14 1 Laptop transfer Due to the transfer rate advantages we re...

Page 33: ...edict which files will be omitted To upload from a USB memory device connect the USB drive to the unit using the supplied 2 5 mm to USB cable Press and hold the Hold Function Mon 1 and Transfer Mon 2...

Page 34: ...to exclude the copilot from the playback and annunciation playback Contact PS Engineering for more de tails 3 15 1 Playback Recording is automatic To play back the message press and hold the RCV butt...

Page 35: ...s 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...

Page 36: ...ches 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 o...

Page 37: ...Back 15 30 44 1 16 31 15 30 44 1 16 31 GroundLug GroundLug 475 440 0001 x2 Backplateassy 475 009 0001 groundlug x2 475 440 0001 x2 Screww washer Groundlugdetail Rear plate detail not to scale 0 37 in...

Page 38: ...Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual 200 890 0403 Appendix D Rev 4 Jan 2011 Appendix C J1 Connector Interconnect 0403 only Refer to Avidyne Installation Manual f...

Page 39: ...Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator s Manual 200 890 0403 Appendix D Rev 4 Jan 2011 Appendix D J2 Connector Interconnect 0403 only Refer to Avidyne Installation Manual f...

Page 40: ...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 It...

Page 41: ...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 teste...

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