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Flightcell Versatile Audio
Module (VAM)
For use with Iridium 9505, 9505A, 9555 and 9575 satellite phone
cradles
Installation and Configuration Manual
Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual
MAN_IDP_001
Document version 2.1
October 2018
Introduction • 1
Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual
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- Page 1 Flightcell Versatile Audio Module (VAM) For use with Iridium 9505, 9505A, 9555 and 9575 satellite phone cradles Installation and Configuration Manual Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual MAN_IDP_001 Document version 2.1 October 2018 Introduction • 1 Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting to the aircraft ICS/audio panel ........................5 Connecting to the aircraft power supply ........................6 Connector pin outs Configuration Level adjustment ..................................8 Warranty and contact details Limited warranty for your Flightcell VAM........................9 Flightcell International contact details .......................... 9 Version history... -
Page 3: Introduction
1 Introduction The VAM is intended as a general-purpose device that can be used to interface audio devices that are not directly compatible with each other. The application for which the module was originally conceived is the connection of an aviation headset to a Flightcell Iridium Sat phone cradle; this application is used as an example later in this document and this is reflected in the terminology that is used. -
Page 4: Specification
600Ω 2.2 Housing materials The VAM end plates are die cast type 380 aluminium passivated with a chromate conversion coating to maintain electrical conductivity between mechanical components and prevent corrosion. The main extrusion is 6063 aluminium with a clear anodized finish. -
Page 5: Installing The Flightcell Vam
The way this is configured will depend on how many headsets are to have access to the VAM/Iridium cradle: • If only the pilot is to use the VAM, its MIC TO VAM HI is connected only to the pilot’s microphone line. Installing the Flightcell VAM • 5... -
Page 6: Connecting To The Aircraft Power Supply
MIC HI lines to the audio panel, in order to energize the user’s microphone when using the VAM. If mic bias is required, the biased MIC TO VAM connections must be used (refer to pin out listing in section 4 for details on biased/unbiased mic connections). -
Page 7: Connector Pin Outs
Audio output to ICS AUDIO FROM CRADLE HI Input Audio input from Iridium cradle AUDIO TO CRADLE HI Output Audio output to Iridium cradle D15 shell CHASSIS GND Chassis Connector pin outs • 7 Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual... -
Page 8: Configuration
‘MIC’ (RV1), ‘SPK’ (RV3) and ‘ST’ (RV2). The Mic pre-set adjusts the level of the mic audio being sent from the VAM to the sat phone cradle. Spk adjusts the level of the sat phone speaker audio being transmitted from the VAM to the ICS. ST adjusts the level of the sidetone audio provided by the VAM on the ICS MIC/Audio connection. -
Page 9: Warranty And Contact Details
Your VAM is warranted for two years from date of sale. This warranty covers Flightcell manufactured items only. Any ancillary items may be covered by individual manufacturer warranties. The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your VAM has been: •... -
Page 10: Version History
28 March 2011 F. Twissell FCN0173 Amended installation drawing. 14 April 2014 J. Glasgow FCN0600 Revised for updated design in new enclosure. 29 October 2018 M. Eddy QS-348 Updated website URLs. 10 • Version history Flightcell VAM Installation and Configuration Manual...
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