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SM56 AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Rev: 2.00 April 19, 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. 15-1925 Kirschner Road Kelowna, BC Canada. V1Y 4N7 Telephone (250) 763-1088 Facsimile (250) 763-1089 Website: www.aem-corp.com © 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), All Rights Reserved CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY TO ANODYNE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING CORP.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION This manual has been produced to provide information unique to the AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller. Some of this information has been published previously in the SM01 Service manual (AA90/AMS40 Series Audio Controllers).
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Prepared By: Checked By: Approved By: Tom Betzelt Product Support Manager May 28, 2012 Loen Clement Designer May 25/12 Tony Pearson Designer May 22, 2012 The status of this installation and operation manual is controlled by issue shown on the title page. The status of each section is controlled by revision shown in the footer of each page.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title 1.0 Description 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.5 Introduction Product Description Design Features Specifications Electrical Specifications Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Unit Nomenclature 2.0 Installation 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.6 2.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Section 1.0 Description 1.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of product description, design features and specifications for the AA9x Single Channel Audio Controller. All derivative product information shall be contained in the applicable manual supplement, which may be obtained from AEM as required. Review all notes, warning and cautions. 1.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual resistance and corrosion prevention. Relays are sealed, high vibration rated (50g shock), dry nitrogen filled units. 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Input Power Nominal Lighting Alert Power Input Signals Quantity 27.5 Vdc Nominal 0.50 A Max. 27.5 Vdc @ 160 mA 27.5 Vdc Nominal 150 mA Max. 13 Receive channels. 7 Mic channels 1 ICS tie channel 1 or 2 direct channels Audio level 2.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Audio Noise Level Coupling Output Regulation >50 dB down from rated output (no signal) < -40 dB < 10% distortion and <3 dB max. of rated load output power at 400% and 75% of rated load Bi-directional Signals Quantity Audio level Impedance Circuitry Type 1 ICS tie channel 0.34 Vrms for AEM ICS tie 1.8 kΏ ±10% for AEM ICS tie input Single ended Miscellaneous Annunciators Green LED will light for transmit operation 1.4.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual AA95-728 Full pilot and co-pilot support 2 Comm, 2 FM and AUX XCVR positions 5 Nav-Aids plus music input KEYED, LIVE, VOX ICS with front panel control 3-level alerting ICS Call annunciator Illuminated TX selector knob 1 Direct Audio input AA95-729 Full support for Doctor, Nurse and Attendant ICS only for 2 positions plus patient 2 Comm, 2 FM and AUX XCVR positions ADF, Doppler and music inputs.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of unpacking and inspection procedures, installation procedures, postinstallation checks and installation drawings for the AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4.2 Cautions CAUTION: Failure to follow the installation and wiring instructions provided in this manual for power and ground connections, including the rating of the circuit breaker, may lead to damage in the power input circuitry of the unit. 2.4.3 Cabling and Wiring All wire shall be selected in accordance with the original aircraft manufacturer's Maintenance Instructions or AC43.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual terminated to the MIC LO connection at the airframe connector of the PTT cordset. See Figure 1 below for details. Figure 1: PTT Cord for Use with AEM Audio Controllers (XMIT and ICS) To avoid complications in the aircraft, it is recommended that the same type of PTT cordsets be used for all headset locations in the aircraft.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4.5 Post Installation Checks 2.4.5.1 Voltage/Resistance Checks Do not attach the AA9x Series until the following conditions are met. Check the following: a) Check P101, pins <16> and <17> for +28 Vdc relative to ground. b) Check P101 pin <34> for continuity to ground (less than 0.5:). c) Check P102 pin <19> for lights buss voltage. d) Check all Mic, phone, music and key lines for shorts to ground or adjacent pins. 2.4.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Upon satisfactory completion of all performance checks, make all required log book entries, electrical load, weight and balance amendments and other documentation as required by your local regulatory agency before releasing the aircraft for service. 2.5 Adjustments and Connections The unit is shipped from the factory with all internal adjustments set to the normal test levels.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.2 Right Side Panel Adjustments A variety of different signals can be selected to trigger the internal Alert signals. The trimpots on the right side panel shown in Figure 3 are used to adjust the characteristics of the audible signals that the user will hear. Figure 3: Right Side Panel Adjustments 2.5.2.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 2.6 Accessories Required But Not Supplied Installation kit p/n AA90-IKC (crimp) (AEM Part No. D50S37SL-IKC) is required to complete the installation. The kit consists of one 50-Pin D-min Female Crimp Kit (D50SL-IKC) and one 37-Pin Dmin Female Crimp Kit (D37SL-IKC): D50SL-IKC consists of Quantity 1 50 1* 1* 1 Description D-min 50 Socket Housing MS Crimp Socket Jack Screw Set Lock Clip Set 50 Pin Connector Hood AEM Part No.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual AA95-729 AA95\729\403-0 1.00 Audio Controller Interconnect AA95\729\403-1 1.02 Audio Controller Interconnect AA95\729\403-2 1.01 Audio Controller Interconnect AA95\729\405-0 1.02 Audio Controller Connector Map AA95\729\905-0 2.00 Audio Controller Faceplate AA96\001\403-0 1.00 Audio Controller Interconnect AA96\001\403-1 1.00 Audio Controller Interconnect AA96\001\403-2 1.
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1.01 UPDATED TO CURRENT NAT STANDARDS. 2.00 RAS# 56 - AEM REBRANDING AND CORRECT SHEET 3 JUL 7/00 TAT MAR 13/12 LAC KELOWNA BC CANADA (250)-763-1088 WWW.AEM-CORP.COM Mar 13/12 Mar 14/12 AUDIO CONTROLLER REV SIZE A AA95-728 L9015 1:1 403-0 2.
KELOWNA BC CANADA (250)-763-1088 WWW.AEM-CORP.COM Mar 13/12 Mar 14/12 AUDIO CONTROLLER REV SIZE A AA95-728 L9015 1:1 403-1 2.
KELOWNA BC CANADA (250)-763-1088 WWW.AEM-CORP.COM Mar 13/12 Mar 14/12 AUDIO CONTROLLER REV SIZE A AA95-728 L9015 1:1 403-2 2.
2.00 RX-ON COM 1 COM 2 ISO / EMER TX FM1 FM2 AUX LIVE NAV1 DME ADF NAV2 MKR MUSIC RX VOL ICS VOX ICS CALL ICS VOL LAC PA AA95 NORMAL MAR 26/12 RAS#61 - CHANGED TO AEM LOGO, UPDATED HOLE SCHEDULE. KEY COM1 KELOWNA BC CANADA (250)-763-1088 WWW.AEM-CORP.COM 28-Mar-12 30 Mar 12 AUDIO CONTROLLER REV SIZE A AA95-728 L9015 1:1 905-0 2.
Confidential and Proprietary to NAT
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Confidential and Proprietary to NAT
Confidential and Proprietary to NAT
2.00 RX-ON COM 1 COM 2 FM1 FM2 AUX NORMAL ADF PA DPLR LIVE COM1 OFF PLT ICS CALL TX LAC PAT ON MUSIC AA95 ISO / EMR FEB 27/12 RAS# 53 - CHANGED TO AEM LOGO, UPDATED HOLE SCHEDULE. RX VOL ISO ICS VOX ICS VOL KEY KELOWNA BC CANADA (250)-763-1088 WWW.AEM-CORP.COM 28-Feb-12 28 Feb. 12 AUDIO CONTROLLER REV SIZE A AA95-729 L9015 1:1 905-0 2.
TX 1 AA96 -001 TX 2 TX 3 TX 4 TX 5 TOWER VOL ICS ICS TIE SPLIT VOX TX PA VOX LIVE MASTER
VHF1 0 VHF2 10 0 AA97 -402 TAC1 10 0 TAC2 10 0 TAC3 10 RX-ON VHF 1 VHF 2 TAC 1 ISO / EMR TX PA NORMAL TX TAC 2 VHF1 TAC 3 TAC 4 LIVE 0 TAC4 10 0 10 NAV1 ADF NAV2 DME RX VOL ICS VOX ICS VOL KEY
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Section 3.0 Operation 3.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of functional and operational procedures for the AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller. Note: 3.2 The AA95, AA96 and AA97 series single channel audio controllers are customized units, and may have unique operational features that are different to the options described, or are not covered in this manual.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 Controls and Indicators In all AA9x controllers, transmit and PA functions are controlled with a single rotary selector switch, or (in some configurations) with the TX/PA Select switch. The main receive volume, ICS volume and ICS VOX squelch are individually adjusted with rotary controls. The ICS operations and receive audios are selected using color-coded toggle switches.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual When the red mode switch is set to NORMAL (AA95 and AA97’s only), the passengers will hear the radio audio as selected on the controller. The passengers will not hear any radio audio when the red mode switch is in the ISO/EMR position. 3.3.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual Figure 4: ICS Switches 3.3.3.1 LIVE (Hot Mic Operation) ICS mode switch (orange switch bat) set to the up (VOX) position and the VOX squelch control set to the full counter-clockwise position. 3.3.3.2 KEYED ICS (PTT Operation) ICS toggle switch (orange switch bat) set to the down (KEY) position. In some models of AA9x audio controllers, set the VOX squelch control to the full clockwise position.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 3.4 Optional Features Some of the more common optional features can be seen on the AA95-728 (shown in Figure 4, section 3.3.3) and Figure 5 below. Figure 5: AA95-729 3.4.1 ICS ISO and/or PLT ISO Annunciators ICS ISO and/or PLT ISO annunciators indicate that the intercom connection to the other audio controllers (typically the pilot’s) has been switched off. 3.4.
AA9x Series Single Channel Audio Controller SM56 Installation and Operation Manual 3.5 Emergency Operation (AA95 and AA97 models only) When the red PILOT ISO EMR/NORMAL mode switch is set to the ISO/EMR position, the pilot is removed from the ICS bus and connected directly to the selected radios. This mode should be selected in the event of a box fault or power failure. In the ISO/EMR mode, all functions are retained by the pilot, except ICS and possibly boom mic operation.
