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PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Installation And Operation Manual

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Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon Receiver
High-fidelity Stereo Intercom with Internal MP3 Player
Patented under one or more of the following;
No. 4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496 and 6,493,450
In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an
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 Ma rtel
Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.
9800 Martel Road
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Document P/N 200-890-0600
Rev. 6, October 2010
System Installation and Operation Manual
FAA- TSO C50c, C35d
EASA ETSO C50c, 2C35d
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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 Ma rtel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IDDLE ARKER ENSE ............................. 2-8 DJUSTMENTS ................... 2-10 OMMUNICATIONS NTENNA NSTALLATION OTES 2.8.1 ......................2-10 UDIO CTIVE UTPUT PMA8000B-MP3 P ......................2-11 IN ASSIGNMENTS 2.10 ......................2-12 NSTALLATION HECKOUT 2.11 ..........................2-12 NSTALLATION 2.12 ........................2-12 PERATIONAL HECKOUT 2.12.1 ....................2-12...
  • Page 3 PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.12.6 ....................2-13 UNCTION UTTON HECKOUT 2.12.7 MP3 P ....................... 2-13 LAYER HECKOUT 2.13 ........................... 2-14 INAL NSPECTION Section III OPERATION..................... 3-1 SCOPE............................... 3-1 (XMT) S (2)................... 3-1...

  • Page 4: Section I - General Information

    This is controlled through secondary functions on the front panel. A full duplex TEL mode allows the PMA8000B-MP3 to act as an audio interface between aircraft head- phone and microphones and specific aircraft approved (FAA/FCC) cellular telephone equipment, through the front mounted jack.

  • Page 5: Approval Basis

    Intercom squelch is automatic. A 3-light, 75 MHz Marker Beacon receiver is integrated in the PMA8000B-MP3. This provides the neces- sary Marker Beacon lights and audio indications necessary for that portion of an Instrument Landing Sys- tem (ILS) approach.
  • Page 6 PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Audio Selector Specifications Audio selector panel input impedance: 510  Input Isolation: -60 dB (min.) -60 dB (min.) Speaker Muting: Speaker Output (into 4 ) with no clipping 3 Watts (min.)

  • Page 7: Equipment Supplied

    Music Patch Cord, 3.5mm to 5.5mm, PS Part Number 425-006-2535 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None Note: The PMA8000B-MP3 only supports Wave (.wav), unprotected Windows Media Files (.wma) and MP3 (.mp3) file types. It does not support iTunes format files. 200-890-0600 Page 1-4...

  • Page 8: Section Ii - Installation

    Section 1.6 (B). If any claim is to be made, sa ve the shipping mate- rial and contact the freight carrier. Do NOT return units damaged in shipping to PS Engineering. If the unit or accessories show any sign of external shipping damage, contact PS Engineering to arrange for a replacement.

  • Page 9: Audio Panel Tray And Connector Assembly

    There must be at least 13.8 VDC present at the connector, J2 pins 8 & 9, of the PMA8000B-MP3 for the power supply to work in its designed regula- tion.

  • Page 10: Existing Gma340 Installation

    -speaker use. PS Engineering makes no claim that the audio panel will provide a noise -free audio quality under all in- stallation conditions, particularly with older avionics.

  • Page 11: Tel (Duplex) Function For Cell Phones

    The front panel 3/32” utility jack can be used as the interface to the Cell Phone, or a 3/32” jack can be installed somewhere on the aircraft panel. The wired interface jack is connected with the PMA8000B-MP3 as shown: A patch cord (3/32” to 3/32”) is available from PS Engineering under P/N 425-006-7026.

  • Page 12: Swap" Mode

    2.4.9 Backlighting The PMA8000B-MP3 has an automatic dimming of the pushbutton annunciation LEDs and marker lamps controlled by a photocell. Control of the unit backlighting is through the aircraft avionics dimmer For 14 V aircraft, connect J2 Pins 6 and 7 to the aircraft dimmer bus, and pin 5 to ground. For 28-volt systems, connect pin 7 to the aircraft dimmer, and pins 5 and 6 to ground.

  • Page 13: Public Address Mode

    2.4.11 Public Address Mode By pressing the Mute and SPR pushbuttons at the same time, the PMA8000B-MP3 will be placed into public address (PA) mode. In this mode, the pilot will be talking over the cockpit speaker when he presses his PTT switch.

  • Page 14: Entertainment Muting

    2.5.2 Entertainment muting The PMA8000B-MP3-system incorporates a "Soft Mute™" system. This will mute the Music 1 enter- tainment sources during conversations on the intercom, radio, or both, depending on the mute mode. Any signal appearing in the hard wired unswitched audio inputs will always mute the entertainment sources, even though the passengers may not hear the audio tone itself.

  • Page 15: Playback Button Installation

    Marker signal is received. This output is J1, pin 39. 2.7 Adjustments The PMA8000B-MP3 is factory adjusted to accommodate the typical requirements for most aircraft con- figurations. There are three adjustments in the top cover that allow the installer to tailor the specific fun c- tions.
  • Page 16 PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Shorter Screw Front of unit NOTE: If top cover is removed for ANY reason, you MUST replace the cover screws with the proper length, otherwise damage will result.

  • Page 17: Communications Antenna Installation Notes

    It is probable that radio interference will occur in the split mode when the frequencies of the two ai r- 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 PMA8000B-MP3 in Split Mode.

  • Page 18: Pma8000B-Mp3 Pin Assignments

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.9 PMA8000B-MP3 Pin assignments Function Function Mkr Ant Pilot Phones Low Mkr Ant Low Copilot Phones Low Telephone Audio in Copilot Phones (L) Telephone Low Copilot Phones (R)

  • Page 19: Post Installation Checkout

    After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connec- tor pins 10 and 11. Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering's wa r- ranty.

  • Page 20: Marker Checkout

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 13. Push the SPR button. Verify that all selected audio is heard in the cockpit speaker. Verify that the audio mutes when the mic is keyed. 14. Verify that the appropriate LED in the lower button row blinks when either push to talk is keyed.

  • Page 21: Final Inspection

    Complete documentation that may be required, such as a logbook entry, weight and ba lance 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 PS Engineering, or complete online at www.ps-engineering.com.

  • Page 22: Section Iii Operation

    This section is divided into five sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000B-MP3 sys- tems. They are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, Marker Beacon Re- ceiver, and special functions.

  • Page 23: Audio Selector (4)

    In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM receiver au- dio. In normal (not split) modes, the PMA8000B-MP3 gives priority to the pilot’s radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the copilot it transmitting, and the pilot presses his PTT, the pilot’s microphone will be heard over the selected com transmitter.

  • Page 24: Cellular Telephone Sidetone

    The pilot and copilot will also have tran smit capability on the other selected transceiver. In ISO intercom mode, when the PMA8000B-MP3 is in the TEL mode, the pilot position is in the "Phone Booth." Only the pilot will hear the telephone, and only he will be heard. He will also have access to C om 1 or 2, and will transmit on that radio using the PTT.

  • Page 25: Intercom Operation

    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 26: Intercom Modes (8)

    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 PMA8000B-MP3 Stereo installation, one channel will be shorted. Although no damage to the unit will occur, all passengers will lose one channel, unless they switch to the “MONO”...

  • Page 27: Music In Pilot Iso Mode

    In ISO intercom mode, when the PMA8000B-MP3 is in the TEL mode, the pilot position is in the "Phone Booth." Only the pilot will hear the telephone, and only he will be heard. He will also have a ccess to Com 1 or 2, and will transmit on that radio using the PTT.

  • Page 28: Utility Jack

    We’ve built some intelligence into the PMA8000B-MP3, too. If you have Music 1 connected to the rear pins, and there is music playing, the PMA8000B-MP3 “knows” that what you put into the front jack must be a priority. So the unit will automatically switch the jack to the priority mode.

  • Page 29: Function "A" (Alternate Intercom Mode)

    (S/N E10250 and below). There are two music sources available to the PMA8000B-MP3. Music 1 input can be either on the front jack, OR the Music 1 input at the rear connector (Pins 23 and 24 J2). Music 2 is wired into the rear con- nector, only (Pins 26 and 27, J2) 3.10.5 Function “A”...

  • Page 30: Function "C" (Music Distribution)

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual This function is useful if you are copying weather from AWOS on COM 2, but have clearance delivery tuned in on COM 1. With the monitor active, the AWOS audio will be silenced when clearance delivery starts to speak.

  • Page 31: Mp3 Music Controls

    To pause (d) MP3 play, press Shift Key (TEL) and ADF. 3.13 Music 1 & MP3 Volume (h & i) The Music 1 and the MP3 volume PMA8000B-MP3 can be adjusted from the front panel, if desired, by pressing the combinations of keys listed. 200-890-0600 Page 3-10 Rev.

  • Page 32: File Transfer

    MP3 if possible. Direct USB device transfer requires 35-40 minutes to transfer 1G of songs; Laptops typi- cally require 4-6 minutes for the same amount of data with USB 2 port. PS Engineering recommends Microsoft XP operating system or later. 1. Using the supplied 2.5 mm-to-USB cable, along with the supplied USB-to-USB adapter cord (PS Part number 425-003-1454), connect this set of cables from the PMA8000B MP3 front panel jack to a PC USB port.

  • Page 33: Transfer Using Usb Drive

    MP3 (.mp3) file types. It does not support iTunes format files. Different types of files, and different music file programs may result in variation in the volume level of the stored music. 2. PS Engineering recommends using only first quality USB Flash drives, for consistent file transfer results.

  • Page 34: Internal Recorder

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 3.15 Internal Recorder The Intercom Recording System is a digital recording system allowing automatic storage and playback of aircraft radio traffic. Operating as a continuous loop recorder, (last message received will be the first heard), the recorder has 40 seconds of recording time, or up to 8 messages.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Appendix A - External Ptt Hook Up

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix A – External PTT Hook Up Part of the installation includes the installation of PTT (Push To Talk) switches that allow the use of your aircraft radio for communications tran smissions.

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Pma 8000 Installation Drawings

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – PMA 8000 Installation Drawings 475-013-0001 Lock nut (4 ea) 44-pin connector (2 ea) 475-440-0004 (4 ea) 475-440-0007 (4 ea) Rack back plate Rack 430-890-0050...

  • Page 38: Appendix C - J1 Connector Interconnect

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect PMA8000B MP3 Connector, J1 (Sub-D 44-pin, male on tray) Co m 1 A ud io Hi Notes: Co m 1 L o Communications 1.

  • Page 39: Appendix D - J2 Connector Interconnect

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect Pilot Phones (R) PMA8000B MP3 J2 CONNECTOR Pilot PhonesJack Pilot Phones (L) (Sub-D 44-pin male on tray) Pilot Phones Lo Copi l ot Phones (R)

  • Page 40: Appendix E - Instructions For Faa Form 337 And Continuing Airworthiness

    One method of airworthiness approval is through an FAA Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Power- plant, Propeller, or Appliance) In the case of the PMA8000B-MP3, you may use the following text as a guide. Installed audio selector and 6-place intercom, PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3, part number 050-890- (XXXX) in ( location ) at station .

  • Page 41: Appendix F - Rtca Do160D Environmental Qualification Form

    PS Engineering PMA8000B-MP3 Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix F – RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification Form Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number: 050-890-( ) FAA TSO Number: C50c, C35d Manufacturer: PS Engineering Incorporated 9800 Martel Road...

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