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JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual Rev. A Jupiter Avionics Corporation 1959 Kirschner Road Kelowna BC Canada V1Y 4N7 Tel: 778-478-2232 Toll-Free: 855-478-2232 www.jupiteravionics.com...
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All rights reserved Jupiter Avionics Corporation (JAC) permits a single copy of this manual to be printed or downloaded for the express use of an installing agency. Any such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice.
The JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG can be used in a standalone configuration or a star configuration to prevent the loss of the entire system due to the failure of one controller. It provides a passive emergency mode that directs the primary user (pilot) to the COM1 transceiver, NAV1 receiver and Direct Audio receiver.
JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual Inputs and Outputs Refer to the JA95-N42 connector maps for the mating connector designators and pin assignments for the input and output signals. 1.3.1 Inputs Name Type...
JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Power Input Primary nominal voltage 28 Vdc Secondary nominal voltage 14 Vdc Maximum voltage 32.2 Vdc Minimum voltage 10.2 Vdc Emergency voltage 9.0 Vdc Input current at 28 Vdc ≤...
4 Dzus fasteners Bonding ≤ 2.5 mΩ Installation kit part number INST-JA95 1.4.3 Flammability of Materials The JA95-N42 complies with the requirements of RTCA/DO-160G Sec 26.3.3 'Flammability', through equivalent flammability testing of materials and the Small Parts Exemption. Rev A Page 5...
Introduction This section contains unpacking and inspection procedures, installation information, and post-installation checks. Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the JA95-N42 is on condition only. Scheduled inspection and/or periodic maintenance of this unit is not required. Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment Unpack the equipment carefully. Check for shipping damage and report any problems to the relevant carrier. Confirm that the Authorized Release Certificate or Certificate of Conformance is included.
2.4.2 Mechanical Installation The JA95-N42 can be mounted in any attitude and location with adequate space for the front panel and sufficient clearance for the connector and wiring harness. It requires no direct cooling. 2.4.3...
Product Configuration Software ProCS™. Configuration data is sent to the JA95-N42 via the front panel connector (♫/io), using the Configuration Cables and a computer running the ProCS™ software. . For configuration requirements, see section 2.5.1. For full information on the configuration process, refer to the ProCS™...
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JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual 2.5.3.1 Front Panel Switches The Front Panel Switches window is used to specify the text for each legend. Note: If the name of a front panel switch is changed using this software, the change will be incorporated in every other section that refers to that switch name, including the connector maps, to give truly customized installation diagrams.
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JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual 2.5.3.3 Receive Levels The receive and direct audio input level of each of the eleven RX and the DIRECT AUDIO inputs can be adjusted from 1 to 10 Vrms. (Default 7.75 Vrms) The Receive Audio Detector threshold can be adjusted from -36 to -12 dB of rated input level.
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JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual 2.5.3.4 Transmit Levels The level of each of the six Transceiver MIC output signals can be adjusted from 0.01 to 1 Vrms. (Default 250 mVrms) When the Transmit Timeout check box is checked the transmit time-out...
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Audio Files The JA95-N42 has standard audio signals for the alert, and the audio files window allows this signal to be customized with other recordings during the configuration process.
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JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual 2.5.3.9 CVR Level The output levels of the Cockpit Voice Recorder audio may be adjusted as shown. 2.5.3.10 Music Levels The music output level of the four Music input signals to the Phones audio can be adjusted from -40 to 0 dB of rated phone level (Default 0 dB).
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(Default not checked) 2.5.2.14 Connector Maps This section contains connector maps and interconnects that are automatically generated to show changes that affect the installation of the JA95-N42, such as switch labels and voltages. See section 2.7.1. Rev A...
Other Configuration Features The model number, serial number and check sum of the JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG can be entered and viewed in the Comments pane of the JA95-N42 Product Information Window for future reference.
RX ISO - NVG SECTION 3 – OPERATION Introduction This section contains the operating instructions for the JA95-N42. Front Panel Controls Note: The 15 legends and two annunciators are removable and may be replaced with custom ordered parts. For the purpose of this manual the controls will be referred to by the default legend and annunciator names as shown below.
JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual Transceiver Select Switches and Legends The Transceiver Receive Switches are six white two-position toggle switches. When a switch is set to the ‘up’ position, audio from the associated transceiver is routed to the phones.
JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG Installation and Operating Manual Passenger RX Isolation Switch (PXRX/ISO) This is a yellow two-position toggle switch labeled PXRX/ISO that enables or disables the Receive Audio to the Passenger phones. When the switch is in the PXRX (up) position, the Passengers can hear audio from any selected receiver.
Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to the front panel controls shown in section 3.2. The JA95-N42 is in Normal mode when the front panel EMER / NORM switch (4) is in the NORM position and suitable electrical power is supplied to the unit.
3.3.2 Receiving When the JA95-N42 receives an incoming transmission on a transceiver or receiver that has been selected, either by the white transceiver receive switches (1) or the transmit selector (8), the incoming audio will be directed to the user’s phones.
DIRECT AUDIO will be routed to the pilot’s phones and the CVR. The pilot's microphone and transmit key are connected to the COM1 transceiver. No other function in the JA95-N42 will operate when power is lost. All indicator LEDs, legends and annunciators will be dark.
Appendix A - Installation Drawings Introduction The drawings necessary for installation and troubleshooting of the JA95-N42 Audio Controller - Passenger RX ISO - NVG are in this Appendix, as listed below. Note: A fully customized set of Connector Maps and Interconnects can be created using the ProCS™...
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CONNECTION TO AIRFRAME GROUND SHOULD BE MADE WITH 20 AWG WIRE. LENGTH NOT TO EXCEED 3 FT (0.9 M). CABLE SHIELDS AT THE JA95-N42 CONNECTOR PINS SHOULD BE TERMINATED TO AIRFRAME GROUND USING A TAG RING P/N: MS27741-5 OR EQUIVALENT.
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Jupiter Avionics Corporation Audio Controllers Legend Replacement Field-Replaceable Legends Extractor tool Jupiter Avionics Corporation (JAC) products have field-replaceable illuminated recess legends. This permits easy customization, and allows the same units to be used in multiple different configurations with only minimal changes.
The JA95-N42 Installation Manual provides detailed installation instructions and wiring diagrams (Section 2, and Appendices A and B). Power is supplied to the JA95-N42 through an existing [ ]-Amp circuit breaker that was previously used by the original audio panel. The net electrical load is unchanged.
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Refer to the JA95-N42 Maintenance Manual. 7. Removal and Replacement Information Refer to Section 2 of this manual - the JA95-N42 Installation and Operating Manual. If the unit is removed and reinstalled, a functional check of the equipment should be conducted.
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