9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000B-MP3 FOR USE WITH Avidyne Entegra Integrated Avionics System R9 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.
Table of Contents Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION......
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section III OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMIT (XMT) SELECTION (2)..................
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The PMA8000B-MP3 represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunications utility. Using our patented IntelliVox® design, front panel utility jack, and pilot programmable co nfigurations, and internal MP3 player, this marks the next level of audio control.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual There are five unswitched inputs, available for traffic or EGPWS, autopilot disconnect, and/or radar a ltimeter warning, with the fifth unswitched input through a front -mounted utility jack, when configured to act as a fifth unswitched input. Pushbuttons select the receiver audio source provided to the headphones.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual WEIGHT 1.34 lb. (0.61 kg) PMA8000B-MP3 Unit 0.51 lb. (0.24 kg) Rack with connectors POWER REQUIREMENTS (Including Internal Lighting): 11 to 33 VDC Voltage: 2.5 Amp (Externally protected by a 5A pull-type Maximum Current: breaker) Audio Selector Specifications 510 Audio selector panel input impedance: -60 dB (min.) Input Isolation: -60 dB (min.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 1.6 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1 ea.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section II - INSTALLATION 2.1 2.1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION SCOPE This section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/ with internal Marker Beacon. Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post installation problems.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.3.3 Audio Panel Mounting Rack Installation Remove the unit from the mounting tray by unscrewing the 3/32" hex-head screw that is in the center of the unit. Use caution to avoid hitting the photo-detector lens. Carefully slide the unit free of the tray. Set the unit aside in a safe location until needed.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual The shields can be daisy-chained together, and then connected to the ground lugs mounted on the back plate shown in Appendix B. Radiated signals can be a factor when low level microphone signals are "bundled" with current carrying power wires. Keep these cables physically separated.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.4.5 Audio Panel interface The PMA8000B-MP3 is designed to interface with standard aircraft avionics, and presents a 510 receiver impedance. For best results, a twisted-shielded cable is recommended from the avionics audio source to the audio panel, with the shield grounded at the audio panel end.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.4.8 Backlighting The PMA8000B-MP3 has an automatic dimming of the pushbutton annunciation LEDs and marker lamps controlled by a photocell. Control of the unit backlighting is through the aircraft avionics dimmer For 14 V aircraft, connect J2 Pins 6 and 7 to the aircraft dimmer bus, and pin 5 to groun d.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Connect the Split Com Selected (J1 pin 24) to the #1 and #1 IFD P1122 and 2122, pin 38. Connect the Com 2 select (J1 pin 25) to the #1 and #1 IFD P1122 and 2122, pin 37. On J2, connect Pin 20 (SWAP) to P1122 and P2122, pin 21. If a DME is installed, connect it to Mon 1 input. Refer to Avidyne Entegra installation manual for full interface details. 2.4.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Jumper Off (no PA mode) Jumper On (PA mode enabled) Figure 2-3 Jumper Location 4. 5. Place the lid back on the unit, aligning holes. Install and tighten qty. 4 long thread screws into the lid, and one short screw on the rear. 2.4.12 PA Mute (J2, Pin 12) Pin 12 of J2 is a TTL logic output that is pulled low during PTT operation.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Use t h e l ow l evel out put of a n y a ddi t i on a l en t er t a i n m en t devi ce t o con n ect t o t h e a udi o pa n el . Ma xi m um si gn a l l evel i s 3 VAC p-p. DO NO T use a spea ker -l evel out put , t h i s wi l l ca use i n t er n a l da m a ge i n t h e a udi o pa n el . 2.5.2 Entertainment muting The PMA8000B-MP3-system incorporates a "Soft Mute™" system.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.6 Marker Beacon Installation 2.6.1 Marker Antenna Installation A marker beacon antenna, appropriate to the type and speed of the aircraft, is required (not included). Refer to aircraft and antenna manufacturer's installation instructions, as well as AC43.13 -2A (or later revision), Chapter 3, for information on proper antenna installation techniques.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual TEL volume, turn adjustment Clockwise to increase the incoming telephone audio. ANN VOL Function Mode Annunciation Volume – controls the level of the to access voice annunciations contained in the unit. (Top cover must be removed). Unswitched Input 3 Volume, adjust from 50% to 200% of input value. (Bottom cover must be removed).
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PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.10 Post Installation Checkout After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connector pins 10 and 11. Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering's wa rranty. 2.11 Unit Installation To install the PMA8000B-MP3, gently slide the unit into the mounting rack until the hold -down screw is engaged.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 13. Push the SPR button. Verify that all selected audio is heard in the cockpit speaker. Verify that the audio mutes when the mic is keyed. 14. Verify that the appropriate LED in the lower button row blinks when either push to talk is keyed. 15. Verify proper Intercom system operation in the ALL, ISO and CREW modes (see Table 3-1). 16.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3Avidyne Version (-0403) Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.13 Final Inspection Verify that the wiring is bundled away from all controls and no part of the installation inte rferes with aircraft control operation. Move all controls through their full range while examining the installation to see that no mechanical interference exists.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section III OPERATION 3.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3, Audio Selector Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its cap abilities. This section is divided into five sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000B-MP3 systems.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 1 to COM 2, if COM 2 audio was previously selected, COM 1 audio will continue to be heard. This eliminates the pilot having to switch Com 1 audio back on, after changing transmitters. When switching from COM 1 to COM 2 while Com 2 was not previously selected, COM 1 audio will be switched off. In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM receiver audio.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual portable cellular phones with earpiece jacks. Pressing the TEL button activates the telephone mode. This connects the telephone to the users as follows: In ALL intercom mode, all crew and passengers will be heard on the phone when they speak. Com and other selected radio audio is also heard in the headsets.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual The audio from the Marker Beacon Receiver can be heard by selecting the "MKR" push-button switch. To adjust the volume level, there is a service adjustment located on the top of the unit. A pushbutton is used to set the receiver sensitivity and to test the indicator lamps mute the marker au dio. Use "HI" sensitivity initially. This allows you to hear the outer marker beacon about a mile out.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual The outer volume control knob controls intercom volume or the passengers. It has no effect on radio or music levels. Adjust the radios and intercom volume for a comfortable listening level. Most general aviation headsets today have built-in volume controls; therefore, volume also can be further adjusted at the individual hea dset. 3.7.2.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Mode 4 - Radio will not mute music, intercom will mute music - MUTE LED is OFF. Annunciation is "intercom mute." Intercom Radio Annunciation LED Mode 1 Muted Muted Mute on on Mode 2 ♫ ♫ Mute off off Mode 3 ♫ Muted Radio mute off Mode 4 Muted ♫ intercom mute off ♫ Music The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual NOTE Because the cell phone uses an intercom circuit, all stations on that circuit will lose intercom capabi lity when the cell phone is in use, unless the cellular phone provides it’s own sidetone. PS Engineering does not guarantee compatibility with personal cellular telephones. Visit www.ps-engineering.com for a list of phones that have been tested. 3.10 Utility Jack The 2.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual SFK annunciations are heard by the pilot and copilot positions only. SFK annunciations will be heard by the copilot, even when the audio panel is in pilot isolate mode. These annunciations will be stopped by any audio received on the com radio selected for transmit. .
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 3.10.5 Function “A” Function “A” controls the distribution of aircraft radio within the intercom, as well as passenger intercom muting. In the “Standard intercom function” mode, aircraft radios are distributed to all, when the intercom is in the ALL mode. In CREW mode, only the pilot and copilot p ositions will hear aircraft radios.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Music Distribution Mode Standard Music Distribution Alternate Music Distribution Music 1 All Headsets Music Source All Crew ISO All Crew ISO All Crew ISO Front Panel Jack Crew Crew Copilot* Crew & Pass Crew Copilot* Crew Crew Copilot* Music 1 Input Crew Crew & Pass. Crew Crew & Pass. Crew & Pass. Copilot*& Pass. ICS Mode Crew Copilot* Music 2 Input Pass. Pass. Pass.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual To skip (c) to the next song, press Shift Key (Mon 2) and MKR. To pause (d) MP3 play, press Shift Key (Mon 1) and TEL. 3.13 Music 1 & MP3 Volume (h & i) The Music 1 and the MP3 volume PMA8000B-MP3 can be adjusted from the front panel, if desired, by pressing the combinations of keys listed. Press Hold Function (Mon 1) and Vol Down (MUTE) (h) for more than one second to decrease music 1 or MP3 volume.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 3.14.2 Transfer using USB Drive For best results, the following procedure should be used for a USB device when used with the PMA8000B MP3. The USB drive should be reformatted before being used with the PMA8000B MP3 and only music files should be stored, in a single subfolder on the USB Device. 1. Connect the USB Drive to your PC 2. From “Start” select “My Computer” and select the external drive. 3.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 3.15 Internal Recorder The PMA8000B-MP3 comes equipped with an internal recorder. This digital system stores the last incoming audio from the radio you have selected for transmit. It can store as many of 8 incoming messages, and up to 52 seconds of audio. The pilot and copilot hear the playback. It is also possible to modify the unit to exclude the copilot from the playback, and annunciation playback.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section IV – Warranty and Service 4.1 Warranty In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-(or other ICAO agency) certified avionics shop and authorized PS Engineering dealer.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix A – External PTT Hook Up Part of the installation includes the installation of PTT (Push To Talk) switches that allow the use of your aircraft radio for communications tran smissions. There are three possible configurations; you must select the case that best fits your installation. NOTE: Only the person who presses their PTT switch will be heard over the radio.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – PMA 8000B MP3 Installation Drawings Ground Lug 475-440-0001 (x2) J2 J1 1 15 30 16 31 44 Back plate assy 1 15 30 475-440-0001 (x2) Screw w/washer 16 31 44 475-009-0001 ground lug (x2) Viewed from Back Ground Lug Ground lug detail Rear plate detail (not to scale) 6.31 in 1.28 in 1.28 in 0.96 in 0.36 in 0.37 in 3.87 in 5.53 in 6.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect (-0403 only) Refer to Avidyne Installation Manual for full systems interconnect 200-890-0403 Appendix D Rev. 4, Jan.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect (-0403 only) Refer to Avidyne Installation Manual for full systems interconnect. 200-890-0403 Appendix D Rev. 4, Jan.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix E – Instructions for FAA Form 337 and continuing airworthiness 9.1 Instructions for FAA Form 337, Audio Panels One method of airworthiness approval is through an FAA Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance) In the case of the PMA8000B-MP3, you may use the following text as a guide.
PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix F – RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification Form Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number: 050-890-( ) FAA TSO Number: C50c, C35d Manufacturer: PS Engineering Incorporated 9800 Martel Road Conditions Temperature and Altitude Low Temperature High Temperature In-flight Loss of Cooling Altitude Decompression Overpressure Temperature variation Humidity Shock Operational Crash