
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller
SM19 Installation and Operation Manual
May 29, 2012 Rev: 5.00
Page 3-12
ENG-FORM: 806-0100.DOTX
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY TO ANODYNE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING CORP.
3.11.1
ICS Modes of Operation
Intercom system (ICS) audio may be implemented in three modes between users;
LIVE
(on constantly),
VOX
(voice activated), or
PTT
(active only when switched by ICS PTT switch). The ICS mode is selected
by the control (labeled
ICS
) in the middle of the top switch row. It is common to use the
LIVE
mode during
ground operations, start-up, etc. and to use
VOX
or
PTT
operatio
n if conditions are so noisy that ‘pilot
fatigue’ will result.
ICS Mode Control
The desired ICS mode is selected by the ICS mode control knob.
PTT ICS (KEYED Operation)*
ICS Mode Control set fully counter-clockwise into the switch detent.
LIVE (Hot Mic Operation)
ICS Mode Control set fully clockwise.
VOX
(Voice Activated)
ICS Mode Control set fully clockwise, then slowly rotated counter-clockwise until the intercom just
becomes ‘quiet’. This setting will vary with ambient noise conditions, a
nd the quality and number of
microphones connected in the system.
*
KEYED operation is inherent to the pilot and copilot microphone circuits only.
3.11.2
Passenger ICS Operation
Passenger ICS audio is LIVE when the controller is in the
LIVE
or
PTT
mode of ICS operation and are
VOX triggered when a VOX setting is selected.
Note that the passengers are always LIVE unless
interrupted by an in-line PTT cord, or the controller is set for VOX operation.
Passenger and copilot (observer) operations can be maximized by using PTT type cord assemblies
designed for use with AEM audio controllers.
CAUTION: Ensure that all PTT type cord assemblies have properly shielded mic and phone wiring, or
‘crosstalk’ will occur.