Specifications

Operation Manual   
Page 14  ATO Aviation Inc. 
6.  INSTALLATION 
6.1.  Installation EQ-Link 
The  EQ-Link  system  is  supplied  with  a  standard  aviation  cables  and 
connectors (jacks) to suit standard aviation connections. The EQ-Link system 
will  automatically  power  ON  when  the  aircraft  communications  system  is 
turned  on,  and  will  automatically  power  off  when  the  communications  is 
switched off. A permanent optional charge cable can be connected for peace 
of mind to ensure the EQ equipment is always charged. 
When  you aircraft  communications  is  switched off  the  EQ-Link and  EQ1 
Headset will automatically power OFF. 
Simply  connect  your  EQ-Link  into  where  your  normal  headset  would  be 
connected.  The  EQ-Link  is  supplied  with  Velcro  for  simple  mounting  and  a 
cable  clip  for  additional  support.  For  additional  performance  operation  when 
multiple  EQ-Link  modules  are  used  on  one  aircraft  simply  set  extra  units  to 
SLAVE mode. In this mode  all the  units will operate as one and not interfere 
with each other, their must be at lease one master in all systems. 
Slave mode can be entered by pressing and holding the STATUS button for 4 
seconds,  the  LED  lights  will  then  change  every  2  seconds  from  Master  to 
Slave  and  announce  this  in  the  headset.  When  on  the  desired  mode,  just 
release the button. 
NOTE: A  typical aircraft can  only have one master and up  to 5 slaves in  the 
single system for peak performance, in the case of more units please contact 
your supplier for additional information on your options. 
YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE………… 
  Operation Manual 
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7.  HEADSET / EQ-LINK CHARGING 
The  EQ1  Headsets  and  EQ-Link  have  the  most  advanced  battery  monitory 
and charging system of any headset system on the market today, this ensures 
that your flying will be  trouble free and you are  able to judge  the operational 
time of your headsets correctly. 
The headsets and EQ-Links are fitted with the latest NiMh low loss technology. 
These  batteries  will  lose  approximately 1%  of  their  stored  charge  per  month 
when not in use. Fully charged, the headsets will provide up to 28 hours of in 
flight use, and up to 35 hours for the EQ-Link system. 
NOTE: The  built in  charge capacity  indicator accuracy  will diminish  and not 
provide  accurate  indications  of  headsets  and  EQ-Links  that  are  stored  for 
extended  periods of  time. Simply  re-charge  the system  to bring  back to  full 
accurate capacity. 
The headsets and EQ-Link can be charged from the supplied wall charger by 
simply plugging  the connector  into  the headset socket,  this  will automatically 
power the units on and begin the charging process. This charger can charge 2 
headsets or 2  EQ-Links at  the same time.  Every minute the  headset will 
announce  the  state  of  charge  as  a  percentage  of  charge  accumulated.  This 
can also be gauged at any time by briefly pressing the ON/OFF control knob. 
From completely discharged the headsets should take approximately 8 hours 
to charge. 
The  EQ-Link  has  a  green  LED  to  show  charge  status,  this  system  will  blink 
faster as the charge gets to 100%. Full charge is when the green LED is fully 
on. When in operation the brief pressing of the button on the EQ-Link will also 
announce the charge status of the EQ-Link in the paired headset speaker. 
When the systems are fully charged they will go into a preserve mode to keep 
the batteries at a  fully charged state with no overcharging. When charging is 
complete you can  just remove  the power and  the headsets will automatically 
turn off or keep in operation for in flight use. 
The Headsets and  EQ-Link  system can  also be in-flight charged for safe 
uninterrupted operation with the optional USB charging adaptor. 
When the remaining  battery capacity falls to 20%,  (approx 5 hours flight 
duration) the headsets will announce a “Low Battery Capacity” warning every 
few minutes. 










