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- Page 1 AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Document P/N 200-890-0240 July 2014...
- Page 2 AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual This document is applicable to the Avidyne AMX240 Audio Panel For technical support, please contact Avidyne using the following information. 888-723-7592 781-402-7592 techsupport@avidyne.com All materials copyrighted, including images that represent this software. Copyright 2014 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION........1 INTRODUCTION ..........................1 SCOPE..............................1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ......................1 APPROVAL BASIS..........................2 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED ......................... 4 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED................. 4 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ......................4 ....................... 4 LUG AND OMPATIBILITY Section II - INSTALLATION ........... - Page 4 UDIO YSTEM Appendix E – RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification Form ......30 Date Change November 2013 New Release of manual p/n -0240, for AMX240 November 2013 Release for publication July 2014 Correct Avidyne Part Numbers, minor cleanup 200-890-0240 Rev. 02...
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Page 5: Section I - General Information
Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the AMX240. SCOPE This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the Avidyne AMX240-series of Audio Se- lector Panel/Intercom Systems. This includes the following units: Model... -
Page 6: Approval Basis
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual A 3-light, 75 MHz Marker Beacon receiver is integrated in the AMX240. This provides the necessary Marker Bea- con lights and audio indications necessary for that portion of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach. A pushbutton labeled MKR allows the pilot to select the audio. - Page 7 AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Audio Selector Specifications Audio selector panel input impedance: 510 Input Isolation: -60 dB (min.) Speaker Muting: -60 dB (min.) Speaker Output (into 4 ) with no clipping 3 Watts (min.) 14 VDC: 10 Watts (min.) 28 VDC: ...
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Page 8: Equipment Supplied
PS Engineering PMA8000B; PS Engineering PMA8000BT; PS Engineering PMA8000B/BT/MP3 for Avidyne R9; PS Engineering PMA8000C; PS Engineering PMA5000EX. This means the AMX240 can literally be installed in one of those trays and no further action or wiring is required but some functions may be missing without adding wiring or are not supported. - Page 9 AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual functions that either don’t exist in the AMX240 or will need extra wiring if they are to be available when replacing one of the legacy audio panels that are tray compatible. This table indicates functions that may have existed in your legacy audio panel but are not available in the AMX240.
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Page 10: Section Ii - Installation
Section 1.6. If any claim is to be made, save the shipping material and contact the freight carrier. Do NOT return unit damaged in shipping to Avidyne. If the unit or accessories show any sign of external shipping dam- age, contact Avidyne to arrange for a replacement. -
Page 11: Cable Harness Wiring
It is imperative that correct wire be used. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-2B for more information. Failure to use correct techniques may result in im- proper operation, electrical noise or unit failure. Damage caused by improper installation will void the Avidyne war- ranty. -
Page 12: Power
Adding a high-performance audio control system, particularly in conjunction with high-performance active noise canceling headsets, cannot improve on older avionics that were designed for cabin-speaker use. Avidyne makes no claim that the audio panel will provide a noise-free audio quality under all installation conditions, particularly with older avionics. -
Page 13: Swap" Mode
Audio Lo 3/32" Cellular Jack This is a typical interconnect Avidyne does not guarantee compatability in all cases. Figure 2-1 Cellular telephone interface for rear connector, if an additional jack is desired The AMX240 is compatible with most Bluetooth® enabled devices for making and receiving telephone calls through the aircraft audio system. -
Page 14: Public Address Mode
(not touching the ground). When any aircraft leaves the ground, all cellular tele- phones on board that aircraft must be turned off. Avidyne Corporation. does not endorse using unapproved cellular telephone equipment in flight, and takes no re- sponsibility for the user’s action. -
Page 15: Pa Mute (J2, Pin 12)
Pin 12 of J2 is a TTL logic output that is pulled low during PTT operation. 2.4.11 Split/COM 2 select Pin 24 and Pin 25 on the J1 connector are used by the Avidyne R9 Integrated Flight Display System and should be connected per the R9 installation manual. -
Page 16: Entertainment Muting
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Us e t h e lo w l e ve l o utp u t o f a n y ad d it io na l e n te r t ai n me n t d e v ice to co n ne ct to t he a ud io p a n - el. -
Page 17: Middle Marker Sense
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual 2.6.3 Middle Marker Sense A Middle Marker Sense output signal is available from the AMX240 to certain flight control systems. This function will not operate during the test mode. This output will go to +4.5 VDC ( 1.0 VDC) when a valid Middle Marker signal is received. -
Page 18: Communications Antenna Installation Notes
Avidyne makes no expresse ssed or implied war- ranties regarding the suitability o y of the AMX240 in Split Mode. -
Page 19: Amx240 Pin Assignments
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual 2.9 AMX240 Pin assignments Function Function Marker Antenna Pilot Phones Lo Marker Ant Lo Copilot Phones Lo TEL Audio in Copilot Phones (L) TEL Audio Lo Copilot Phones (R) TEL Mic Audio Lights lo TEL Mic Key (not used) 14/28 V Lights MON 1 Audio In 14/28 V Lights... -
Page 20: Wiring Checkout
After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connector pins 10 and 11. Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void Avidyne's warranty. 2.11 Unit Installation To install the AMX240, gently slide the unit into the mounting rack until the hold-down screw is engaged. -
Page 21: Marker Checkout
Complete documentation that may be required, such as a logbook entry, weight and balance computation and FAA Form 337. Sample text for FAA Form 337, and instructions for continuing airworthiness can be found in Appendix F. Return completed warranty registration application to Avidyne, or complete online at www.avidyne.com. 200-890-0240 Rev. 02... -
Page 22: Section Iii Operation
Section III OPERATION 3.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the Avidyne AMX240, Audio Selector Panel/Marker Bea- con Receiver/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full ad- vantage of its capabilities. -
Page 23: Split Mode
Transceiver MONitor (6) MON 1 and MON 2 buttons allows the crew to listen to the standby frequency in the Avidyne #1 or #2 R9 IFDs. Alternatively, MON1 and MON2 can be used to listen to DME and/or ADF audio. -
Page 24: Cell Phone Sidetone
AMX240 Audio Panel Inst nstallation Manual 3.4.1 Cell phone Sidetone As shipped from Avidyne, the AM MX240 provides cellular telephone sidetone (the user’s voic voice fed back to the head- set). Some cell phones provide side idetone. In AMX240 audio panels, Telephone sidetone can... -
Page 25: Intercom Volume Control (7 & 9)
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, Avidyne 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 26: Music And Music Muting (10)
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual The ISOL key selects the intercom mode. It has three states: pilot isolate, all, and crew. A. In All, all three LED segments shall be lit All Intercom mode B. In Crew, the LED segment connecting PLT and CPLT shall be lit Crew Intercom Mode C. -
Page 27: Music In Pilot Iso Mode (8)
Because the cell phone uses an intercom circuit, all stations on that circuit will lose intercom capability when the cell phone is in use. Intercom conversations will still be present if the cell phone provides sidetone, or if the audio panel is modified for telephone sidetone. Avidyne does not guarantee compatibility with personal cellular telephones. 200-890-0240 Rev. 02... -
Page 28: Cellular Telephone Sidetone
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual 3.9.1 Cellular telephone sidetone As shipped from the factory, the AMX240 provides cellular telephone sidetone (the user’s voice fed back to the headset). Some cell phones already provide sidetone. In AMX240 Telephone sidetone can be disabled by pressing the NAV 2 button for more than one second. -
Page 29: Internal Recorder And Playback
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual 3.11.1.1 Paring separate music and telephone devices It is possible to use a different music source (iPad, iPod with Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth enabled laptop, etc) and telephone. However, the music source must be paired first, before the telephone, if the telephone also has music streaming capability. -
Page 30: Appendix A - Amx240 Installation Drawings
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Appendix A – AMX240 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 Ground lug detail Rear plate detail (not to scale) 6.31in 1.28in 1.28 in... -
Page 31: Appendix B - J1 Connector Interconnect
8. Pin 39 is logic for some specific autopilots, and is not RADIO Com 2 Mic Key otherwise used. 9. MON 1 and MON 2 can be connected to the Avidyne R9 Nav 2 Audio Hi Nav 2 Audio Lo IFDs to listen to the standby frequencies. Alternately they can See note 9 be used to listen to DME and or ADF audio if installed. -
Page 32: Appendix C - J2 Connector Interconnect
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Appendix C – J2 Connector Interconnect AMX240 J2 CONNECTOR (Sub-D 44-pin male on tray) Pilot Phones (R) Pilot Phones (L) Pilot PhonesJack Pilot Phones Lo Copilot Phones (R) Copilot PhonesJack Copilot Phones (L) Copilot Phones Lo Speaker Hi Cockpit Speaker Speaker Lo... -
Page 33: Appendix D - Instructions For Faa Form 337 And Continuing Airworthiness
Appliance) In the case of the AMX240, you may use the following text as a guide. Installed audio selector and 6-place intercom, Avidyne AMX240, part number 050-890-0240 in ( location ) at station . Installed per AC43.13-2, Chapter 2, paragraph 23 (Instrument Panel Mounting). Installed per Avidyne Installa- tion Operators Manual p/n 200-890-0240, revision (), dated ( ). -
Page 34: Appendix E - Rtca Do160D Environmental Qualification Form
AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual Appendix E – RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification Form Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number: 050-890-( ) FAA TSO Number: C50c, C35d Manufacturer: PS Engineering Inc. 9800 Martel Road Lenoir City TN 37772 Conditions Section Conducted Tests Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to CAT A1 &... - Page 35 Avidyne Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773, 781-402-7400. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Avidyne reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make chang- es in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or im- provements.
- Page 36 AMX240 Audio Panel Installation Manual AVIDYNE CORPORATION 55 Old Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Telephone: 781-402-7400 www.avidyne.com...
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