Technisonic Industries Limited ACCESS/A A710 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ACCESS/A
A710/A711
TSO'd High Performance Airborne Audio Systems
A710
A711
Technisonic High Performance Audio Control Stations
The ACCESS/A system is based on an integrated family of modular, field configurable, panel mounted controls,
coupled with external special function units, which produce a complete airborne communications suite. This flexible
audio system architecture supports extensive transceiver support, multiple ICS busses, alerting, warning and
signaling functions, voice message storage, partitioned crews, and greatly expanded interface capabilities.
ACCESS/A is the physical layer of interconnection and interface between airborne crews and their radio systems, as
well as providing internal intercom, internal and external paging, airframe alerting, music and entertainment
functions. ACCESS/A makes multiple independent crew groups with cross-linking easy to implement for applications
like emergency medevac or forestry aircraft, and delivers high performance solutions for the complex multi-
transceiver communications found in SAR, customs, emergency services and police aircraft.
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Unlike many existing systems, ACCESS/A A710 and A711 controls are designed to be continuously expanded,
relabeled and upgraded in the field, and can be easily re-configured as the aircraft systems are changed or
improved. Up to 10 crew stations, and up to 6 crew members per crew station can be supported within a single
aircraft. Many special modes and functions such as voice alerting, voice storage, NVG compatibility and custom
panel legends can be implemented to provide a very high level of completion center customization, and the modular
construction permits easy "one-shot" solutions for unusual mission specific problems.
Support for all common aircraft headset impedances is standard, including 8, 20, 150, 300 and 600 headsets, as is
"fail-passive" emergency headset and boom microphone operation.
Carbon-equivalent, amplified dynamic and
amplified electret microphones are supported, and an optional external module can be installed for un-amplified low
impedance dynamic microphone support.
To address installation concerns and costs, ACCESS/A systems include A740 interconnect bays and modules that
reduce the labor, time and expense of configuring complex ship installations. A740 junction bays, to simplify wiring
and harness fabrication, packaged micro-speakers and user station jack & switch units are all available to solve
these problems quickly and inexpensively.
A710/A711 ACCESS/A stations support both speaker and headset based installations, and can provide internal
paging as well as interfaces to commercially available external paging systems.

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  • Page 1 SAR, customs, emergency services and police aircraft. Compare These Features Unlike many existing systems, ACCESS/A A710 and A711 controls are designed to be continuously expanded, relabeled and upgraded in the field, and can be easily re-configured as the aircraft systems are changed or improved.
  • Page 2 General Specifications Model A710/A711 Power requirements: Aircraft 28 VDC supply (-20% +15 %), 350 mA nominal load. Meets TSO transient schedule, over voltage and brownout conditions. 28 Volt lighting @ 100 mA, 5 Volt lighting @ 340 mA. Size and weight: A710 Dzus panel, (5.75”...
  • Page 3 Rev. 1.1 March, 2009 USERS: One ACCESS/A A710 or A711 station can support up to 6 headset positions in an aircraft, 2 flight crew (pilot/co-pilot) with full transmit and ICS capability, and 4 passengers with radio monitor and ICS operation.
  • Page 4 EXPANSION: ACCESS/A controls support 7 TX positions, which can be 6 radios and a PA, or 7 transceivers. Not enough? Need more inputs? Need more variable controls? The ACCESS/A architecture has special sum node connections that allow inputs and transceivers to be expanded indefinitely either using ACCESS/A system elements, or your custom external wiring.
  • Page 5 ACCESS/A AUDIO CONTROL SYSTEM MODELS: A710 & A711 Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No. 96RE189 Rev. 2.2 July 2009 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd. E., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel:(905)890-2113 Fax:(905)890-5338 www.til.ca...
  • Page 6 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 REVISIONS Revision Page Description Date Approved Sec. 1 Modified specifications according to TSO tests. DEC 97 Sec. 2 Update to comply with results of TSO tests. DEC 97 Sec. 1 Modified specifications according to results of 04 MAY 98 Pg.1-6...
  • Page 7 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 CAUTION This unit contains static sensitive devices. Wear a grounded wrist strap and work at a static-safe workstation when handling internal printed circuit boards. WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model A710 Audio Controller is under warranty for one year from date of purchase. Failed units...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 TABLE OF CONTENTS TiL DOCUMENT 96RE189 SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introduction........................1-1 Description ........................1-1 Purpose of Equipment....................1-2 Model Variations......................1-2 Technical Summary..................... 1-5 System Limitations ...................... 1-6 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General........................
  • Page 9 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 LIST OF TABLES A710 General Specifications.....................1-4 A711 General Specifications.....................1-5 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS A710 Audio Control - General View..................1-3 A711 Audio Control - General View..................1-4 2-1A A710 Outline Drawing .......................2-3 2-1B A711 Outline Drawing .......................2-4 System Installation Drawings- Pilot/Co-Pilot Wiring............2-5...
  • Page 10: General Description

    This publication provides operating and installation information on the Model A710 and A711, ACCESS/A Audio Control series manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited. This unit is designed to provide high performance cockpit audio control in high noise installations. The unit is plug and pin compatible with the ACCESS/A family format, to allow fleet wide compatibility with all ACCESS/A installations.
  • Page 11: Purpose Of Equipment

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT The A710 and A711 ACCESS/A Audio Controls are designed to provide centralized audio management and control within an airborne communications environment. This includes radio and transceiver selection, intercom, airframe threat alerting, and crew management. These units have been packaged to minimize size and weight characteristics and are ideally suited for helicopter installations, or any other Dzus rail panel location.
  • Page 12 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Note: shows new case design (relocated Dzus fasteners) effective mid-1997. Previous release case is identical except for this change (edge Dzus fasteners). FIGURE 1-1 A710 ACCESS/A AUDIO CONTROLLER - GENERAL VIEW Technisonic Industries ltd.
  • Page 13 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 FIGURE A711 ACCESS/A AUDIO CONTROLLER GENERAL VIEW Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1-4...
  • Page 14: Technical Summary

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 TECHNICAL SUMMARY A summary of the relevant electrical, operational, mechanical and physical characteristics of the control panels are given in Table 1-1 and 1-2, General Specifications. TABLE 1-1 A710 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL A710 - ACCESS/A Audio Controller: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Width (max.) ........................
  • Page 15 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 TABLE 1-2 A711 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL A711 - ACCESS/A Audio Controller: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Width (max.) ........................5.75 inches Height (max.) ........................2.625 inches Depth ........................... 6.07 inches Weight (including alerting).................... 3.0 lbs. (1.36 Kg) Mounting.......................Standard Dzus, 4 fasteners...
  • Page 16: System Limitations

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS A summary of the relevant system limitations is given below. 1.6.1 Power Limitations With Standard Set-up, which consists of six headsets connected, a power output of not less than 332 mW is delivered per headset (as represented by 150 ohms) provided that the Direct Alert Input is terminated in not less than 600 ohms and that nominal input voltages are applied at the applicable channel inputs.
  • Page 17 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 When in Pilot Isolation Mode, the pilot microphone for ICS operation is rendered inactive. Consequently, neither co-pilot nor passengers can receive pilot intercom transmissions while the latter is in Isolation mode. 1.6.5 Standard Settings Utilised Throughout Testing Pilot Headset Settings utilised throughout testing was for the standard 150 ohms impedance headset.
  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the A710 and A711, ACCESS/A Audio Controllers. Make certain that the unit is correctly operating in accordance with the equipment user's requirements and manufacturer’s specifications, prior to releasing the equipment for service.
  • Page 19 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 CABLE CLEARANCE: Allow at least 2.5” of additional rear clearance for mating connectors and hoods (side routing), or 3.0” (back routing). Cables should be long enough to permit the unit to be removed from the panel, and the connectors to be easily disengaged.
  • Page 20 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 FIGURE 2-1A Outline Drawing for Model A710 ACCESS/A Audio Controller Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-3...
  • Page 21 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 FIGURE 2-1B Outline Drawing for Model A711 ACCESS/A Audio Controller Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-4...
  • Page 22 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-2 PILOT/CO-PILOT WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-5...
  • Page 23 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2.3 COM1-COM4 WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-6...
  • Page 24 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-4 COM5-NAV1 WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-7...
  • Page 25 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-5 NAV2-NAV5 WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-8...
  • Page 26 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-6 NAV6-NAV8/TAPE WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-9...
  • Page 27 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-7 PASSENGER WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-10...
  • Page 28 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-8 ALTERNATE PASSENGER WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-11...
  • Page 29 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-9 POWER & ALERTING WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-12...
  • Page 30 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-10 DIRECT INPUT/SPECIAL FUNCTION WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-13...
  • Page 31 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-11 RESERVED WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-14...
  • Page 32 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Figure 2-12 SPECIAL 6-PLACE PASSENGER WIRING Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-15...
  • Page 33: Kit Contents

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 INSTALLATION KIT - CONTENTS The IN-A710 installation kit (used for both A710 & A711 units) consists of: One 50 pin female D-subminiature mating connector complete with crimp pins, V-locks and hood. (DD50S) P101 Positronics p/n SD50F00JVLX + 50ea.
  • Page 34 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 INSTALLATION - PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The pin numbers and locations for the connectors located on the rear of the A710/A711 ACCESS/A Audio Control are shown in the following tables. Mating DD50S Bottom Connector J101 DD50P...
  • Page 35 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Mating DC37S Top Connector J201 DC37P Cable Connector: (37 Pin Female) J201 Connector Pin Assignments RX Connector High Connection Notes ICS Node ICS Tie Line Between Units SUM Node Input For connection to A770...
  • Page 36 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Mating DA15P Top Connector J202 DA15S Cable Connector: (15 Pin Male) Note: this is the only male cable connector on the control J202 Connector Pin Assignments Headset Connector Connection Notes Pilot’s H/S Audio...
  • Page 37 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Mating DA15S Bottom Connector J102 DA15P Cable Connector: (15 Pin Female) J102 Connector Pin Assignments Alerting Connector High Connection Notes Play Ground externally to activate last message replay function. Reset These lines used only by the...
  • Page 38: Ptt

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 HEADPHONE INSTALLATION The A710 & A711 ACCESS/A Audio Controls are intended for use with industry standard 150/600 ohm headphones. There is also provision for connection to an 8 ohm (minimum impedance) speaker, for a supplemental cabin speaker output. The pilot’s headset (only) may also be strapped internally for a standard low impedance headset (8-20 ohms) at the same power level.
  • Page 39: Backlighting Power

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 2.11 BACKLIGHTING POWER +28VDC / +5VDC The backlighting power for the front panel of the A710 and A711 is supplied via pins 1, 2 & 3 of the 50 pin (lower) "D" connector. Unless ordered and indicated otherwise on the rear of the ACCESS/A A710, the unit is shipped with the +28VDC backlighting option.
  • Page 40: Post Installation Adjustment Locations

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 A710 Adjustment Locations 2.14 POST-INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT LOCATIONS A711 Adjustment Locations Technisonic Industries ltd. Copyright 1996, 97 BY TiL & SRC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2-23...
  • Page 41: Post Installation Adjustments

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 2.15 POST-INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENTS After installation, the A710 and A711 may require adjustment of some functions to compensate for airframe and equipment specific issues, and to suit user tastes. Locations of these adjustments are as shown in section 2.14, and are essentially identical for both units.
  • Page 42 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Adjustment Name Location Procedure/purpose Notes RX Mute Depth L/H Side Sets mute level of RX audio during Preset for 6dB at mid- Upper TX operations. (Sidetone) volume control. Set to other desired level, if...
  • Page 43 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 Unit modifications that can be set in the field during installation: Internal, removable jumpers may be set for the following items (DEFAULT is BOLD): Main RX Board PILOT HEADSET Impedance: 150/600 or 8/20 ohms...
  • Page 44 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRONT PANEL OPERATORS SWITCHES AND CONTROLS This section explains the operation of the A710 & A711 ACCESS/A Audio Controls, and how to use either system in a typical aircraft environment. Since the controls on the two units differ only in the extra receive monitor pots at the top of the A711, the A710 illustration is used for all of the explanations, except those specific to the A711.
  • Page 45: Intercom Keying Mode & Sensitivity Control

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.1.1 INTERCOM KEYING MODE AND SENSITIVITY CONTROL This adjustment selects how the intercom will activate. In the VOX (Voice Activated) mode, the audio produced by any of the microphones will break the squelch of the intercom and the audio will be routed through the system.
  • Page 46: Ics Or Intercom Volume Control

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.1.2 ICS or INTERCOM VOLUME CONTROL The ICS LEVEL knob controls the intercom volume level for all users. Fully clockwise is the maximum volume level and counter-clockwise the minimum. The ICS volume can be set to zero, but has the internal capability to be preset to a low minimum value, if desired.
  • Page 47: Rx Or Receive Selectors

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.1.4 RX or RECEIVE SELECTORS These 10 push-button RX SELECTOR switches allow the crew to monitor any combination of the Receivers in the airframe system, independent of the setting of the transceiver selectors. The RX SELECTORS have an alternate action, push in to activate the audio, push again to have the switch return to the out position and off.
  • Page 48: Emergency Switch Operation & Status Leds

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.1.6 EMERGENCY SWITCH OPERATION & STATUS LEDs The operation of the A710 control can be changed from NORMAL to EMERGENCY operation in two different ways. First, if DC power fails to the unit, the internal auto-emergency function is enabled, which transfers the unit to a passive emergency mode to enable critical communication to continue for the pilot.
  • Page 49: A711 Rx Monitor Level Controls

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.1.7 A711 RX MONITOR LEVEL CONTROLS The operation of the A711 control differs slightly from the A710, in that individual receive monitor controls are provided to adjust the level for each of the 7 transceivers. In addition, an optional 8 control can be used to adjust either music or speaker level.
  • Page 50: Special Signal Considerations

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 SPECIAL SIGNAL CONSIDERATIONS There are several special signals and lines related the A710 and A711, which require careful installation planning, and understanding by the flight crew. 3.2.1 DIRECT AUDIO CONNECTIONS The A710 has two different un-switched, direct audio inputs. One is routed directly to the Pilot’s headset output via a resistive pad.
  • Page 51 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.2.3 ALERTING The A710 supports the installation of an optional alerting module that can be either tone or “true voice” alerting, with spoken alert messages. The alerting voice messages function as follows: Alerting messages are activated by a ground trigger at the corresponding input pin, and play the number of times, and in the way indicated, once the alert line is triggered.
  • Page 52 ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 In normal descent, the following is the Decision Height sequence: (Decision height detected), alerts begin: • Caution, Decision Height (pause) Caution, Decision Height (alert ends) For an intercom call, the following is the call sequence: (press ICS call switch): •...
  • Page 53: Voice Storage Function

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 3.2.4 VOICE STORAGE FUNCTION If the voice alerting module is installed, it is also possible to store any audio in the system as a voice message, and play it back as required. Two external switches, RECORD and PLAYBACK are required in a convenient place, to control this function.
  • Page 54: Changing Overlay Lighting & Radio Legends

    ACCESS/A A710/A711 Installation & Operating Instructions 96RE189 CHANGING OVERLAY LIGHTING & RADIO LEGENDS The legends on the A710 and A711 front panels, and the overlay color and lighting type can all be easily changed in the field to suit special requirements. The entire lighted overlay is changed by removing three screws, as illustrated below.

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