1. DL manuals
  2. PS Engineering
  3. Intercom System
  4. PMA8000C
  5. Installation And Operator's Manual

PS Engineering PMA8000C Installation And Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System

Summary of PMA8000C

  • Page 1

    9800 martel road lenoir city, tn 37772 www.Ps-engineering.Com p p m m a a 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 c c document p/n 200-890-0303 revision 5, may 2015 for units with serial number cc1026 and above audio selector panel with marker beacon receiver high-fidelity stereo intercom system installation and operation ...

  • Page 2

    Table of contents section i – general information................................................................ 1-1 1.1 introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 scope...............................

  • Page 3

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page ii rev. 5, may 2015 2.12.3 m arker c heckout .................................................................................................... 2-14 2.12.4 b luetooth t elephone c ...

  • Page 4

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 1-1 rev. 5, may 2015 section i – general information 1.1 introduction the pma8000c represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunications utility. Usin...

  • Page 5

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 1-2 rev. 5, may 2015 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 co...

  • Page 6

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 1-3 rev. 5, may 2015 audio selector specifications audio selector panel input impedance: 510  input isolation: -60 db (min.) speaker muting: -60 db (min.) speaker output (into 4 ) ...

  • Page 7

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 1-4 rev. 5, may 2015 1.6 equipment supplied 1 ea. Of the following units: model description part number pma8000c pma8000c audio panel with marker, stereo intercom, and bluetooth conn...

  • Page 8

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-1 rev. 5, may 2015 section ii - installation 2.1 general information 2.1.1 scope this section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the ps engineering...

  • Page 9

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-2 rev. 5, may 2015 2.3.4 audio panel tray and connector assembly the rack connectors mate with two 44-pin connectors in the pma8000c. The connectors are a sub- miniature crimp-type...

  • Page 10

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-3 rev. 5, may 2015 radiated signals can be a factor when low level microphone signals are "bundled" with current carrying power wires. Keep these cables physically separated. It is...

  • Page 11

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-4 rev. 5, may 2015 2.4.5.1 speaker load the pma8000c contains one speaker amplifier. Some units with internal speaker amplifiers, such as the king radio kx170-series, require a res...

  • Page 12

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-5 rev. 5, may 2015 the front panel jack can be configured to act as a fifth unswitched input. When configured through the front panel function switches (see operational section), t...

  • Page 13

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-6 rev. 5, may 2015 figure 2-1 screw locations 2. Move the blue jumper located in the back corner near the sub-d connectors to the inboard two pins of j4. See figure #2-3. Public ad...

  • Page 14

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-7 rev. 5, may 2015 figure 2-2 jumper locations 4. Place the lid back on the unit, aligning holes. 5. Install and tighten qty. 4 long thread screws into the lid. 2.4.12 pa mute (j2,...

  • Page 15

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-8 rev. 5, may 2015 pma8000c (050-890-0303) has wireless connectivity to stream music from a paired bluetooth device. This stream is distributed as music 1. Refer to §3.11.3 for mor...

  • Page 16

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-9 rev. 5, may 2015 2.5.5 passenger intercom expansion (050-890-0313 only) the pma8000c (-0313) can support up to two, six-place intercom expansion units (ps part number 11636r), fo...

  • Page 17

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-10 rev. 5, may 2015 figure 2-3- pma8000c adjustments, top cover speaker volume- turn adjustment clockwise to increase cabin speaker output. Marker beacon volume, turn adjustment co...

  • Page 18

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-11 rev. 5, may 2015 2.8 communications antenna installation notes for best results while in split mode, it is recommended that the one vhf communications antenna is locat- ed on to...

  • Page 19

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-12 rev. 5, may 2015 2.9 pma8000c pin assignments j1 function j2 function 1 mkr ant 1 pilot phones lo 2 mkr ant lo 2 copilot phones lo 3 com 3 audio hi 3 copilot phones (l) 4 com 3 ...

  • Page 20

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-13 rev. 5, may 2015 2.10 wiring checkout after wiring is complete, verify power is only on pins 8 and 9 of the j2 and aircraft ground on connector pins 10 and 11. Failure to do so ...

  • Page 21

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-14 rev. 5, may 2015 16. Verify proper intercom system operation in the a ll , i so and c rew modes (see §3.7.3). 17. Verify that the audio selector panel system does not adversely ...

  • Page 22

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 2-15 rev. 5, may 2015 2.13 final inspection verify that the wiring is bundled away from all controls and no part of the installation interferes with air- craft control operation. Mov...

  • Page 23

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-1 rev. 5, may 2015 section iii operation 3.1 scope this section provides detailed operating instructions for the ps engineering pma8000c, audio selector panel/marker beacon receive...

  • Page 24

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-2 rev. 5, may 2015 com transmitter. 3.2.1.1 split mode the split mode can be activated at any time by pressing the com 1 and com 2 or com 3 xmt buttons at the same time. This place...

  • Page 25

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-3 rev. 5, may 2015 other selected radio audio is also heard in the headsets. If the pilot or copilot pushes the radio ptt, their mic will be transferred to the selected com radio. ...

  • Page 26

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-4 rev. 5, may 2015 more then one second. The aud indicator will come on. There is a service adjustment located on the top of the unit to adjust the marker volume level. Holding the...

  • Page 27

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-5 rev. 5, may 2015 adjust the radios and intercom volume for a comfortable listening level. Most general aviation headsets today have built-in volume controls; therefore, volume al...

  • Page 28

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-6 rev. 5, may 2015 both, depending on the “mute” mode selected. When that conversation stops, the music returns to the pre- vious level comfortably, over a second or so. The mute m...

  • Page 29

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-7 rev. 5, may 2015 button. 3.9.1.1 smart jack function when the pma8000c has a signal on music #1 input coming in from the rear connector, the front panel jack automatically become...

  • Page 30

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-8 rev. 5, may 2015 function “c” controls how music is distributed in your airplane. There are multiple music sources available to the pma8000c. Music 1 input can be streamed from a...

  • Page 31

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-9 rev. 5, may 2015 the pilot and copilot will always hear music 1 through the unit rear connector, or a source plugged into the front panel jack. This is present in all and crew in...

  • Page 32

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-10 rev. 5, may 2015 3.11 bluetooth® interface the pma8000c has a bluetooth interface. The audio panel is always “discoverable,” so you just need to search for the pma8000c from you...

  • Page 33

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 3-11 rev. 5, may 2015 in all intercom mode, all crew and passengers will be heard on the phone when they speak. All will hear selected audio. Com audio is automatically heard in the ...

  • Page 34

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 page 4-1 rev. 5, may 2015 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 a...

  • Page 35

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix a rev. 5, may 2015 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 f...

  • Page 36

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 rev. 5, may 2015 appendix b – pma8000c installation drawings j2 j1 viewed from back 15 30 44 1 16 31 15 30 44 1 16 31 ground lug 475-009-0001 (x2) screw 4-40 x 1/4" 475-440-0001 (x2) back...

  • Page 37

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix c rev. 5, may 2015 appendix c – j1 pma8000c connector interconnect com 1 audio hi com 1 mic key com 1 lo communications transceiver #1 communications transceiver #2 nav 1 audio h...

  • Page 38

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix d rev. 5, may 2015 appendix d – j2 connector interconnect 22 20 31 16 1 35 36 24 23 25 4 3 2 copilot phones (r) copilot phones (l) copilot phones lo pass. 1 mic jack pass. Mic lo...

  • Page 39

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix d rev. 5, may 2015 pma8000c with expansion (unit 050-890-0313 only) 35 36 39 expansion unit #2 11636r expansion lo expansion audio input ground lug 10 11 40 41 15 2 3 14 1 expans...

  • Page 40

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix e rev. 5, may 2015 appendix e – instructions for faa form 337 and continuing air- worthiness 9.1 instructions for faa form 337, audio panels one method of airworthiness approval ...

  • Page 41

    Ps engineering pma8000c audio selector panel and intercom system installation and operator’s manual 200-890-0303 appendix f rev. 5, may 2015 appendix f – rtca do160d environmental qualification form audio selector panel/intercom/marker beacon receiver part number: 050-890-( ) faa tso number: c50c, c...