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Document P/N 200-015-0000
Oct. 2012
Remote-Mounted Audio Controller with
High-fidelity Stereo Intercom
System Installation and Operation Manual
Patented under one or more of the following;
No. 4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496 and 6,493,450
For use in Experimental/LSA/Non-certified aircraft ONLY
Not intended for installation in aircraft with standard airworthiness certification
The product warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an
Authorized PS Engineering dealer.
PS Engineering, Inc. 2012 ©
Copyright Notice
Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS Engi-
neering, Inc. is strictly prohibited. For further information contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering, Inc., 9800 Martel
Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.
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- Page 1 Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS Engi- neering, Inc. is strictly prohibited. For further information contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering, Inc., 9800 Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NTERTAINMENT MUTING ..........................2-6 DJUSTMENTS ....................2-6 ICROPHONE GAIN REDUCTION ..........................2-7 EASSEMBLY ..............2-9 OMMUNICATIONS NTENNA NSTALLATION OTES 2.10 PAC15EX P ....................2-9 IN ASSIGNMENTS 2.11 ..................... 2-10 NSTALLATION HECKOUT 2.12 ........................ 2-10 NSTALLATION 2.13 ...................... 2-10 PERATIONAL HECKOUT 2.14... - Page 3 ONTROL Section IV – Warranty and Service ..........................4-1 ARRANTY ........................4-1 ACTORY ERVICE Appendix B – PAC15EX Installation Drawings ............A ........................B EMOTE OUNTING Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect A Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect A Date...
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Page 4: Section I - General Information1-1
Remote MFD control can select the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position, and allows radio transmission. In "Split Mode" the PAC15EX has the ability to allow the pilot to transmit on Com 1 while the copilot can transmit on Com 2. A fail-safe mode connects the pilot headphone and mi- crophone to COM 1 if power is removed for any reason, or if the power switch is placed in the Off (Fail- safe) position. -
Page 5: Specifications
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) Width: 6.25 in. (16.9 cm) Depth behind panel 7.15 in. (18.16 cm) WEIGHT PAC15EX Unit 1.34 lb. (0.61 kg) Rack with connectors 0.51 lb. -
Page 6: Equipment Required But Not Supplied
PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED Circuit Breaker: 1 ea; 3 amp PULL TYPE REQUIRED for PAC15EX Headphone Jacks (up to 4 Stereo, as Required) Microphone Jacks (up to 4 as Required) Headphones, 150 ... -
Page 7: Section Ii - Installation
2.3.2 Mounting Requirements The PAC15EX must be rigidly mounted to the aircraft structure, The unit may be mounted in any area where adequate clearance for the unit and associated wiring bundle exist. To prevent noise, avoid installing the unit close to high current devices or systems with high-voltage pulse type outputs, such as DME or transponders. - Page 8 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 430-200-0042 (x2) Unit & Tray 475-630-0002 (x6) Figure 2-1 Horizontal Mounting Flanges 475-630-0002 (x3) 430-200-0070 Figure 2-2 Vertical Mounting Bracket 200-015-0000 Page 2-2 New, Oct. 2012...
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Page 9: Cable Harness Wiring
There must be at least 13.8 VDC present at the connec- tor, J2 pins 8 & 9, of the PAC15EX for the power supply to work in its designed regulation. Otherwise, it cannot adequately attenuate power line noise. -
Page 10: Audio Controller Tray And Connector Assembly
Input Power The PAC15EX is compatible with both 14 and 28 Volt DC systems. A three (3) Amp circuit breaker is required for all installations. Power and ground wires should be #22 connected to J2 Pins 8 and 9. Con- nect airframe ground to J2 Pin 10 and 11 only. -
Page 11: Intercom Wiring
2.5.1 Entertainment Inputs The PAC15EX has two INDEPENDENT inputs wired into the rear connectors, in addition to the Blue- tooth® music streaming (which is presented as Music 1). Entertainment input number 1 is J2 pins 23 (left channel) and 24 (right channel), with respect to pin 25, and Entertainment number 2 is connected to 26 (left channel), 27 (right channel), with respect to 28. -
Page 12: Adjustments
2.7 Microphone gain reduction For installations in very noisy aircraft, a reduction in the intercom microphone input gain may be desir- able. The PAC15EX has two DIP switches located on the main board that can switch the inputs to a lower gain setting. -
Page 13: Reassembly
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure 2-4 DIP switches Change the settings as shown in the table below. Switch Bank Switch Noisy Cockpit Normal Cockpit Pilot Microphone Copilot Microphone Passenger 1 Microphone... - Page 14 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure #3 a. Install one long screw through the top lid, near the front edge on the power supply board side, and add then add the nylon spacers from § 2.8.
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Page 15: Communications Antenna Installation Notes
It is probable that radio interference will occur in the split mode when the frequencies of the two air- craft radios are adjacent, and/or the antennas are physically close together. PS Engineering makes no expressed or implied warranties regarding the suitability of the PAC15EX in Split Mode. 2.10 PAC15EX Pin assignments... -
Page 16: Post Installation Checkout
2.12 Unit Installation To install the PAC15EX, gently slide the unit into the mounting rack until the hold-down screw is en- gaged. While applying gentle pressure to the face of the unit, tighten the 3/32" hex-head in the center of the unit until it is secure. -
Page 17: Final Inspection
Verify that the cables are not exposed to any sharp edges or rough surfaces, and that all contact points are protected from abrasion. Return completed warranty registration application to PS Engineering, or complete online at www.ps- engineering.com. -
Page 18: Pac15Ex Audio Selector Panel And Intercom System
Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its ca- pabilities. This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PAC15EX systems. They are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, and entertainment. -
Page 19: Com Audio Selector (3)
Therefore, it may not recognize speech and clip syllables in a quiet cabin, such as in the hangar, or without the engine running. This is normal. For optimum microphone performance, PS Engineering recommends installation of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but will improve the overall clarity of all your communications. -
Page 20: Intercom Volume Control (7)
The pilot and copilot positions work with stereo or mono headsets. All passenger headsets are connected in parallel. Therefore, if a monaural headset is plugged in to a PAC15EX Stereo installation, one channel will be shorted. Although no damage to the unit will occur, passengers with stereo headsets will only hear in one ear, unless they switch to the “MONO”... -
Page 21: Music 2 Mute Control
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Mute OFF ♫ None ♫ Radio Mute Muted ♫ ICS Mute Muted ♫ The passenger’s intercom also has a SoftMute™ circuit. If the passengers hear the radio, or talk on the intercom, the music will mute. -
Page 22: Section Iv - Warranty And Service
PS Engineering, Inc. The risk of loss or damage to the product is borne by the party making the shipment, unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment. In this case, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss. -
Page 23: Appendix B - Pac15Ex Installation Drawings
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – PAC15EX Installation Drawings Ground Lug 475-440-0001 (x2) Back plate assy 475-440-0001 (x2) Screw w/washer 475-009-0001 Viewed from Back ground lug (x2) Ground Lug... -
Page 24: Remote Mounting
0.73 in 1.40 in 1.40 in 5.82 in TOP VIEW 1.40 in 0.73 in 6.93 in 7.64 in 7.56 in 5.96 in 1.34 in 475-630-0002 (x6) Figure 5-1 PAC15EX Mounting, Horizontal (Not to Scale) 200-015-0000 Appendix C New, Oct. 2012... - Page 25 430-200-0070 430-890-0040 Tray TOP VIEW 2.69 in 1.99 in 0.35 in 1.00 in 1.00 in 1.00 in 0.58 in 7.58 in 1.44 in 6.45 in Figure 5-2 PAC15EX vertical Mounting Option (not to scale) 200-015-0000 Appendix C New, Oct. 2012...
- Page 26 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect PAC15EX Connector, J1 (Sub-D 44-pin, male on tray) Com 1 Audio Hi Com 1 Audio Lo COM 1 Transceiver...
- Page 27 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect Pilot Phones (R) Pilot PhonesJack Pilot Phones (L) PAC15EX J2 CONNECTOR Pilot Phones Lo (Sub-D 44-pin male on tray)
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