AIRMAN8+ Table of contents | en Table of contents Record of revisions Purpose of manual Technical support Parts ordering Repairs Safety precautions Introduction Parts list and exploded view Parts list Exploded view Maintenance Recommended maintenance schedule Basic inspection 5.2.1 Physical inspection Microphone troubleshooting 5.3.1 Validate continuity from plug to PCBA...
en | Record of revisions AIRMAN8+ Record of revisions Revision No. Revision Date Change Description 06/2020 Created 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060 Customer Maintenance Manual Bosch Security Systems, LLC...
When writing, include all information concerning problems and mail to: To find the proper address and phone number for your region, please reference https:// telex.com/aviation-solutions/about-telex-aviation-headsets/contact-telex-aviation/ Parts ordering Replacement parts may be ordered from our parts department. When ordering, please include the following information: –...
The Airman 8+ is among the lightest Active Noise Reduction headsets on the market and one of only three FAA TSO C139a approved ANR headsets to utilize Telex’s proprietary battery-free system. Soft pliable ear cushions and headband pads combine with dual direction ear cup pivots to provide long flight wearing comfort.
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AIRMAN8+ Introduction | en Reference View Headband Pad Headband Pad Holder Headset Gliders Ear Cushions Boom Rotator Windscreen / Microphone Cord with Strain Relief Boom Bosch Security Systems, LLC Customer Maintenance Manual 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060...
en | Parts list and exploded view AIRMAN8+ Parts list and exploded view Parts list Item Part No. Description Model -0210 -0211 AIRMAN8P- 0909 F.01U.382.338 CARRYING CASE AIRMAN7-0900 F.01U.313.415 WINDSCREEN (2PCS) S-F01U327249 F.01U.327.249 WINDSCREEN (SINGLE) AIRMAN8P-0908 F.01U.382.336 HEAD PAD ESP-F01U360393 F.01U.383.827 AIRMAN8P-0910 F.01U.382.339...
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-0210 -0211 ESP-F01U380743 F.01U.383.834 PCBA, NON BOOM SIDE, AIRMAN 8+ ESP-F01U380742 F.01U.383.833 PCBA, BOOM SIDE, AIRMAN S-F01U342097 F.01U.342.097 LABEL, TELEX ESP-F01U384604 F.01U.383.824 CORD UNIT, XLR, 5M ESP-F01U379469 F.01U.389.975 SPEAKER ASSY, AIRMAN 8+ (including faceplate and seal) S-F01U344918 F.01U.344.918 OVER HEAD CABLE S-F01U344922 F.01U.344.922...
AIRMAN8+ Maintenance | en Maintenance The Airman 8+ headset is designed so that ANR performance and boom microphone sensitivity can be adjusted as required to meet specification requirements. These headset adjustments are made in order to alter performance. All other maintenance requires replacement of parts, fixing open wires, or removing shorted wires.
en | Maintenance AIRMAN8+ Basic inspection Basic Inspection Physical Inspection Perform Talk Test Talk Test Passed, Did Talk Test Pass? Minimal check What didn´t pass? Mic not working Speaker not working ANR not working Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Perform Talk Test Reeinstall in Aircraft Passed Did it pass?
AIRMAN8+ Maintenance | en Test When performing a talk test, things to be aware of: – Note any unusual or unexpected noises, static, and oscillations. – Note any distorted audio. – Turn ANR on and note noise reduction of fans, ambient noise etc. –...
en | Maintenance AIRMAN8+ 5.3.2 Validate mic circuitry To validate the mic PCBA, do the following: Construct a test circuit. Connect the test circuit to the microphone plug of the headset. For more information, see Connectors. Test for an audio signal. If audio signal is detected, the board is valid.
AIRMAN8+ Maintenance | en Speaker troubleshooting Speakers- Airman 8 Do the Speakers Pass the Talk Test Did failure occor in both speakers? Which Speaker Boom Side Non-Boom Side Faled? Physically inspect Physically inspect the main cable the overhead cable Physically inspect speaker wires Is the main Replace the...
en | Maintenance AIRMAN8+ 5.4.2 Measure the resistance (plug to PCBA) To measure the resistance, do the following: Using an ohmmeter, place one probe on J5. Place the other probe on J6 or J17. If measured at 300Ω ±20%, continuity is good. If measured at 600Ω, one of the speaker paths is defective.
AIRMAN8+ Maintenance | en ANR troubleshooting Troublehoot Speaker Does audio pass Does ANR pass Final Talk Test Troubleshoot Mic with no power? the Talk Test? Turn the power and ANR on Does ANR work? Adjust the ANR No ANR on the headset Adjust the ANR Does ANR work? Measure Voltage on...
en | Maintenance AIRMAN8+ 5.5.1 Measuring ANR circuit voltages and switch function Notice! This headset was designed, tested, and approved to FAA TSO C139a. The TSO requires the headset meet the minimum performance specifications as defined in RTCA DO-214a. This document and specifications listed here reference the test procedures and equipment used as defined in these standards.
AIRMAN8+ Maintenance | en Cleaning the headset and connectors Caution! Do not allow alcohol or any liquid to touch the speaker or microphone element directly. To clean the headset, do the following: Using a mild detergent with water and a soft towel, or isopropyl alcohol wipes, clean the plastic and metal headset parts.
en | Maintenance AIRMAN8+ 5.10 Replacing the windscreen The foam windscreen can be cleaned using low-pressure air to blow contaminates off the exterior. If low-pressure air does not provide effective results, the windscreen should be replaced. Caution! Do not use any liquid on the foam windscreen. To remove the windscreen, do the following: Grasp the microphone windscreen and gently pull away from the microphone.
AIRMAN8+ Disassembly | en Disassembly The following procedure describes the complete disassembly of the Airman 8+ headset. Notice! The removal process requires the following steps to be followed in the order described. Assembly is the reversal of the disassembly procedure. Please take car when disassembling to note details that may be required in the reassembly process, such as the locations of disconnected wires.
en | Disassembly AIRMAN8+ Headband pad and headband pad replacement To replace the headband pads, do the following: At one end of the headband pad holder, carefully slide the holder from the headband cover. With the new headband pad holder, slide the headband pad holder over the headband cover.
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AIRMAN8+ Disassembly | en To replace the headband pad, do the following: Grasp the edge of the headband pad. Gently pull the headband pad away from the headpad holder. Align the new headband pad with the Velcro on headpad holder. Bosch Security Systems, LLC Customer Maintenance Manual 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060...
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en | Disassembly AIRMAN8+ Firmly press the new headband pad into place. 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060 Customer Maintenance Manual Bosch Security Systems, LLC...
AIRMAN8+ Disassembly | en Remove the mic prefilter To remove the prefilter, do the following: Carefully pry the prefilter from the mic. Remove the yoke assembly from the headband assembly To remove the yoke assembly from the headband assembly, do the following: Use a fingernail to lift the bottom edge of the black plastic spacer.
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en | Disassembly AIRMAN8+ Using a T-5 screwdriver, remove three screws (as shown). Remove the house and the yoke/glider assembly. Using a T-5 screwdriver, remove two screws (as shown). Remove the PCBA. Using a soldering iron, carefully disconnect the wires from the speaker, overhead cord, boom mic assembly, and ANR mic solder terminals, as needed.
AIRMAN8+ Disassembly | en Notice! Take care to avoid touching the plastic housing with the soldering iron. Non-boom side disassembly To remove the speaker assembly and sleeve, do the following: Pushing the two retaining cams simultaneously on the speaker assembly, rotate the speaker faceplate approximately 15°...
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en | Disassembly AIRMAN8+ Remove the house and the yoke/glider assembly. Using a T-5 screwdriver, remove two screws (as shown). Remove the PCBA. Using a soldering iron, carefully disconnect the wires from the speaker and overhead cord, and ANR mic solder terminals, as needed. 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060 Customer Maintenance Manual Bosch Security Systems, LLC...
AIRMAN8+ Assembly | en Assembly Boom side assembly To assemble the boom side assembly, do the following: Solder the overhead cord to the PCBA. Blue White Shield Black Solder the cable assembly to the PCBA. Thread the boom mic wires through the center hole. Using the two shorter screws, attach the PCBA to the boom mic assembly.
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en | Assembly AIRMAN8+ Solder the main cord to the PCBA Yellow No connection Drain wire + blue White No Conn. Route the speaker wires through the housing and solder to the PCBA. White Route the overhead cord and the headset cord through the corresponding grooves provided on the boom.
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AIRMAN8+ Assembly | en Notice! The side with the deep grooves goes toward the speaker. 11. Place the housing on the boom mic assembly. 12. Make sure the overhead cord is in the correct slot and the jacket is fully inside the housing.
en | Assembly AIRMAN8+ 16. Carefully wind the overhead cord around the glider. Non-boom side assembly To assemble the non-boom side assembly, do the following: Solder the overhead cord to the PCBA. Blue White Shield Black Using the two shorter screws, attach the PCBA to the cover. 1 Alignment posts for PCBA screw 2 Path for overhead cord Solder the wires to the speaker.
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AIRMAN8+ Assembly | en White Route the speaker wires through the housing and solder to the PCBA. Place yoke on the housing. Notice! Take care to verify the orientation of the yoke, because it does not rotate 360°. Place the cover on the housing. Using a T-5 screwdriver, replace the three screws (as shown) to attach the yoke and housing to the PCBA.
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en | Assembly AIRMAN8+ Position the overhead cord in the retaining clip and align the knob of the faceplate toward the bottom. Align the four tabs on the faceplate, and then rotate counterclockwise to lock. Notice! Verify all four tabs engage and retaining tabs are in the groove. 10.
AIRMAN8+ Assembly | en Attach the prefilter To attach the prefilter, do the following Carefully clip the prefilter to the mic. Replace the yoke assembly on the headband assembly To replace the yoke assembly on the headband assembly, do the following: Slide the yoke assembly onto the headband.
en | Assembly AIRMAN8+ Reinstall the headband cover To reinstall the headband cover, do the following: Take care to verify the overhead cord lays between the guides. Ensure the cover fully encloses around the headband at both sides. 2020-07 | 01 | F.01U.387.060 Customer Maintenance Manual Bosch Security Systems, LLC...
AIRMAN8+ Wiring Diagrams and Connectors | en Wiring Diagrams and Connectors Airman 8+ Series headsets are available with multiple connector styles depending on the application of use. All models utilize custom cables developed specifically for in cockpit use. All connection points implement strain and bend relief features to provide long-term durability.
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en | Wiring Diagrams and Connectors AIRMAN8+ F01U373590, AIRMAN 8+ 2PJ, HEADSET WIRING DIAGRAM. PCBA F01U380743 ITEM 20, PCBA F01U380743 ITEM 20, NON-BOOM SIDE, BOTTOM NON-BOOM SIDE, TOP SPEAKER NON-BOOM SIDE POLARITY DOT BOOM MIC WIRING DIAGRAM DETAIL USE THE SHIELD OF THE MICROPHONE CABLE AS AN ANCHOR POINT.
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AIRMAN8+ Wiring Diagrams and Connectors | en F01U373591 AIRMAN 8+ XLR HEADSET WIRING DIAGRAM. PCBA F01U380743 ITEM 20, PCBA F01U380743 ITEM 20, SPEAKER NON-BOOM SIDE, TOP NON-BOOM SIDE, BOTTOM NON-BOOM SIDE POLARITY DOT BOOM MIC WIRING DIAGRAM DETAIL USE THE SHIELD OF THE MICROPHONE CABLE AS AN ANCHOR POINT.
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