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SPECIAL NOTICE This product is now licensed to Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) from Northern Airborne Technology (NAT). AEM is responsible for all matters related to this product, including sales, support and repair services. Please note the transition to convert product manuals and supporting documentation is an ongoing process and is being addressed on an ‘as needed’...
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AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Prepared By: Checked By: Approved By: Tom Betzelt Tony Pearson Loen Clement Product Support Designer Designer Manager Apr 14, 2012 May 24/12 May 28, 2012 The status of this installation and operation manual is controlled by issue shown on the title page.
ICS muting is automatic during radio transmission. The unit is supplied to suit a standard AEM bi-directional ICS audio TIE line for multi-unit interface (configuration dependent). The crew and PAX are always connected except in the case of Pilot ISO mode, when the pilot is disconnected from the ICS tie line.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Power Supply Linear regulator with reverse and over voltage protection. Input voltage: 11-30 Vdc operating. 30.3 Vdc (maximum) 13.8 Vdc or 27.5 Vdc @ 600 mA (nominal, one input for both) 11.0 Vdc (minimum)
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AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Music Inputs Quantity 2 (left channel, right channel) Rated level 1.4 Vrms nominal (850 mVrms to 2.4 Vrms) Impedance 11 kOhm 10 % Circuitry type unbalanced Bi-directional Signals ICS TIE Channel...
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AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Audio Performance As per RTCA DO-170 Product Classification: 1a except where noted *Manufacturers Specification **Exceeds DO-170 requirement Rated Output Power 100 mW min. into 300 Audio frequency Response Receive 3dB down from 350 - 6000 Hz...
-20 C. to +55 C Altitude 50,000 feet Shock 6g/11ms, 20g/11ms Qualification of the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller was completed in accordance with DO-160D Env. Cat. [(A1)(D1)X]BXB[(SMB)(UF)]XXXXXXZBAXXXMXXXX Unit Nomenclature Variants of the AA12S series Compact Audio Controllers are identified as follows: AA12S-002...
- Certificate of Conformity or Release Certification 2.2.1 Warranty All Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM) products are warranted for 2 years. See the website www.aem-corp.com/warranty for complete details. Continued Airworthiness Maintenance of the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance of this product is not required.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4.2 Cautions CAUTION: The shielding and routing of the MIC and ICS TIE LINES used in the AA12S installation is very critical and poor performance of the aircraft audio system will result if these issues are not handled properly.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4.4 Post-Installation Checks 2.4.4.1 Voltage/Resistance Checks Do not attach the AA12S until the following conditions are met. Check the following: a) Check P101, pin <1> for avionics buss voltage. b) Check P101, pin <16> for continuity to ground (less than 0.5 ).
Accessories Required But Not Supplied Installation kit p/n AA12S-IKC (crimp) is required to complete the installation. The kit consists of one 44-Pin D-min Female Crimp Kit (AEM Part No. D44SL-IKC) and one 25-Pin D-min Male Crimp Kit (AEM Part No. D25PL-IKC).
SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Section 3.0 Operation Introduction Information in this section consists of functional and operational procedures for the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller. General Information The AA12S is a compact Dzus-mounted audio controller with an integral 4-place stereo voice-activated intercom.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.1.2 Transmit The TX select switch is a 4-position rotary control that provides radio selection for up to three transceivers and a PA. By selecting the desired transceiver and pressing the external TX PTT switch, the AA12S is activated for transmit operation, connecting the respective mic to the selected transceiver.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.2.1 VOX Control The VOX control is used to set the level of audio required to activate the microphones. The AA12S provides three modes of intercom operation, selected by the position of the VOX control.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.4 Entertainment Audio The AA12S accepts stereo music input from portable entertainment units, CD players or other integrated on-board systems. The stereo output delivers music to stereo, or standard monaural, general aviation headsets (installation dependent).
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