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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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AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual Prepared By: Checked By: Approved By: Tom Betzelt Tony Pearson Loen Clement Product Support Designer Designer Manager May 29, 2012 Jun 11/12 June 11, 2012 The status of this installation and operation manual is controlled by the revision shown on the title page.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual Section 1.0 Description Introduction This manual contains information on the AMS42 and AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controllers. Information in this section consists of purpose of equipment, features and specifications. Purpose of Equipment The AMS42 and AMS44 are dual channel audio controllers that provide central control of all aircraft audio.
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AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 1.3.1 Transmit Functions Both controllers provide equal transmit capability between left and right sides and support the use of a hand microphone. The hand mic is internally configured for left or right side operation, and is connected directly to the selected radio for use during emergency or equipment failure situations.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Input Power Typically +22 to +32 Vdc at 250 mA Lighting 160 mA at 28 Vdc ‘Carbon equivalent’ 250 mV into 150Ω min. Microphone Requirement (David Clark M1/DC, M3, M4, M7...
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 1.4.3 Environmental Specifications Temperature: -20 C. to +55 C (ambient) -55 C. to + 85 C (survival) Altitude 25,000 feet max Humidity 95% Non-condensing Shock 12 g (any axis) Conforms to DO-160B category ‘P’...
Verify that all items are present before proceeding and report any shortage immediately to your supplier. 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 AMS42 or AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance of this product is not required.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4.2 Cautions In all installations, use shielded cable exactly as shown and ground as indicated. Significant problems may result from not following these guidelines. All audio installations can be seriously degraded by incorrect wiring and shielding, and may result in abnormal cross-talk, hum and ground-loop noise.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.1 Top Panel Adjustments 2.5.1.1 Receive Selection Switches AMS42: The receive selection switches for the navaids are two banks of rocker switches accessible through the top cover. The right side of the controller responds to the switches labeled RIGHT USER RX and the left side responds to the switches labeled LEFT USER RX.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.1.2 DIR AUDIO Inputs These are coupled directly to either the Right User (P) or Left User (C) of the controller by jumpers accessible through the top cover and labeled DIR AUDIO #1 or DIR AUDIO #2.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.2.3 ICS GAIN LEVEL This factory preset pot may be covered by an adhesive disc to prevent field adjustment. Under normal operation this pot does not need to be adjusted. Any adjustment should be carried out by qualified personnel only! 2.5.2.4...
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.4 Post-Installation Checks With the controller disconnected from its mating connector, check P101 pin <17> for +28 Vdc relative to ground, and check P101 pin <34> for continuity to ground (below 0.5 ).
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual Section 3.0 Operation This section is divided to provide model-specific Operational instructions. Operation Instructions for the AMS42 can be found in Sections 3.1 to 3.6. Operation Instructions for the AMS44 can be found in Sections 3.7 to 3.12.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual AMS42 - Selection of Transmit Functions Left User (Co-pilot) Transmit Right User (Pilot) Transmit Transmit Selector Annunciator Transmit Selector Annunciator 3.3.1 Transmit Selectors The transmit selector controls are six position rotary switches, one on each side of the panel to correspond to the user on that side of the aircraft.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual AMS42 - Transceiver Receive Functions 3.4.1 Receive Selection Switches The receive audio is selected by switching any of the RX switches (white switch bats) UP to connect the indicated radio to the headphone bus. The AUX position does not have a separate RX switch and is connected to the headphone bus by rotating the TX selector to the AUX position.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.4.3 Volume Controls The controller features individual master RX and ICS VOL controls on both the left and right sides of the unit, which can be adjusted to suit the specific user's requirements.
PTT cord, or the controller is set for VOX operation. Passenger and copilot (observer) operations can be maximized by using PTT type cord assemblies designed for use with AEM audio controllers. CAUTION: Ensure that all PTT type cord assemblies have properly shielded mic and phone wiring, or ‘crosstalk’...
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual AMS42 - Mode Control The Mode Control switch is a three-position, locking toggle switch that is used to select between ISO, EMER OPER, and NORM. It is identified with a red cap.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual AMS44 - General Operation The AMS44 provides one central controller for all the aircraft audio, allowing selection of transmit and receive audio, LIVE, PTT (Keyed), or VOX intercom, interface for an additional handheld transmit microphone (hand mic), and pilot/copilot isolation/ emergency operation.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual AMS44 - Selection of Transmit Functions Left User (Co-pilot) Transmit Right User (Pilot) Transmit Transmit Selector Annunciator Transmit Selector Annunciator 3.9.1 Transmit Selectors The transmit selector controls are six position rotary switches, one on each side of the panel to correspond to the user on that side of the aircraft.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.9.1.3 TX Selector Example In the figure that follows, the positions of the rotary selector switches indicate that the left and right sides of the controller are set for transmit operation on the AUX FM transceiver.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.10.2 Transceiver Selection Examples In the figure below, the right TX selector is set for transmit and receive operation on the AUX FM. The Receive function switches are also selected so the right side can monitor COM1 and FM2 transceivers as well as NAV1 and DME navaids.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.10.3.1 RX Volume Control The RX knobs are the smaller, topmost controls of the dual concentric volume control assemblies. The RX VOL controls provide adjustment of the RX audio selected by the controller from 10% to full. As in...
PTT cord, or the controller is set for VOX operation. Passenger and copilot (observer) operations can be maximized by using PTT type cord assemblies designed for use with AEM audio controllers. CAUTION: Ensure that all PTT type cord assemblies have properly shielded mic and phone wiring, or ‘crosstalk’...
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.12 AMS44 - Mode Control Mode Control Switch The Mode Control switch is a three-position, locking toggle switch that is used to select between ISO, EMER OPER, and NORM. It is identified with a red cap.
AMS42/AMS44 Dual Channel Audio Controller SM19 Installation and Operation Manual 3.12.2 Isolation Operation The mode switch can select an ISO function, which prevents the selected user from receiving ICS audio. This is useful when passengers are interfering with critical flight operations (landing, etc.). It can be preselected at installation to isolate the left or right side.
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