PS Engineering PAR100EX System Installation And Operation Manual

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Audio Selector Panel with VHF Communications Transceiver and

System Installation and Operation Manual

Patented under one or more of the following;

No. 4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496 and 6,493,450

For use in Experimental/LSA/Non-certified aircraft ONLY

Not intended for installation in aircraft with standard airworthiness certification

The product 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 Martel

Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.

9800 Martel Road

Lenoir City, TN 37772

www.ps-engineering.com

Document P/N 200-760-0000

Revision 11, Feb. 2013

High-fidelity Stereo Intercom

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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 Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION........1-1 INTRODUCTION........................1-1 SCOPE ............................1-1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ....................1-1 APPROVAL BASIS — NONE....................1-2 SPECIFICATIONS........................1-2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED ......................1-3 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED ..............1-3 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ....................1-4 Section II - INSTALLATION ........2-1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................
Page 3 ........................4-1 ACTORY ERVICE Appendix A – External PTT Hook Up ..............A Appendix B – PAR100EX Installation Drawings ............B Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect ..............C Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect ..............D Date Change 3/28/2011...
Page 4: Section I - General Information
Pushbutton switches select one of the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position, and allows radio transmission. In "Split Mode" the PAR100EX has the ability to allow the pilot to transmit on Com 1 while the copilot can transmit on Com 2. A fail-safe mode connects the pilot headphone and mi- crophone to COM 1 if power is removed for any reason, or if the power switch is placed in the Off (Fail- safe) position.
Page 5: Approval Basis - None
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual APPROVAL BASIS — NONE The PAR100EX is not intended, or approved for installation on US Registered Civilian Aircraft with normal airworthiness certificates. SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) Width: 6.25 in. (16.9 cm) Depth behind panel 7.15 in.
Page 6: Equipment Supplied
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED Circuit Breaker: 1 ea; 3 amp PULL TYPE REQUIRED for PAR100EX Circuit Breaker: 1 ea; 3 amp PULL TYPE REQUIRED for transceiver power (to PAR100EX) Headphone Jacks (up to 4 Stereo, as Required) Microphone Jacks (up to 4 as Required) Headphones, 150 ...
Page 7: License Requirements
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual LICENSE REQUIREMENTS In some localities other than the United States, an Aircraft Radio Station license may be required. In the United States, you do not need a license to operate a two-way VHF radio aboard aircraft operating domes- tically.
Page 8: Section Ii - Installation
Section 1.6 (B). If any claim is to be made, save 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 Mounting Rack Installation
There must be at least 13.8 VDC present at the connec- tor, J2 pins 8 & 9, of the PAR100EX for the power supply to work in its designed regulation. Otherwise, it cannot adequately attenuate power line noise.
Page 10: Audio Panel Tray And Connector Assembly
Adding a high-performance audio control system, particularly in conjunction with high-performance ac- tive noise canceling headsets, cannot improve on older avionics that were designed for cabin-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: Communications Push-To-Talk
Interfacing the M760REM as Single, COM 1 or COM 2 The PAR100EX/ Microair M760REM can be configured to be a stand-alone COM, or as COM 1 or COM 2 in a multiple radio installation. In this case, PS Engineering recommends that the PAR100EX/M760REM be used as COM 2.
Page 12: R760Rem Antenna Connection
Installation and Operator’s Manual If the M760REM is used as COM 1, the PAR100EX can fail-safe to it, because it is divided internally as audio panel and COM control. In addition, the M760REM power supply is provided by an independent circuit breaker and power supply in the PAR100EX.
Page 13: Telephone (Duplex) Function For Bluetooth ® Capable Cell Phones
If Bluetooth connections become unreliable or do not connect, you may need to reset the PAR100EX. Turn the unit off, and hold the A1 & A2 buttons while turing the unit the unit back on. You should hear a chime to indicate a successful Bluetooth reset.
Page 14: Telephone Sidetone
Control of the unit backlighting is through the aircraft avionics dimmer. For 12-Volt aircraft, connect J2 Pins 6 and 7 to the aircraft dimmer bus, and pin 5 to ground. As shipped from PS Engineering, the PAR100EX is ONLY compatible with 12 Volt DC systems. Contact PS Engineering at 1.865.988.9800 or contact@ps-engineering.com...
Page 15: Intercom Wiring
2.7.1 Entertainment Inputs The PAR100EX has two INDEPENDENT inputs wired into the rear connectors, in addition to the Blue- tooth® music streaming (which is presented as Music 1). Entertainment input number 1 is J2 pins 23 (left channel) and 24 (right channel), with respect to pin 25, and Entertainment number 2 is connected to 26 (left channel), 27 (right channel), with respect to 28.
Page 16: Disassembly
Short screw 2.9 Conversion to 12V electrical system. As shipped from PS Engineering, the PAR100EX is configured to operate in 24 aircraft. This protects the M760REM from damage if installed in 24 volt aircraft. If operation in a 12-volt aircraft is desired, internal jumpers must be changed to allow operation of the M760REM.
Page 17 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Jumpers in 24V location Figure #2 200-760-0000 Page 2-10 Rev. 11, Feb. 2013...
Page 18: Adjustments
Jumpers set for 24V operation 2.10 Adjustments The PAR100EX is factory adjusted to accommodate the typical requirements for most aircraft configura- tions. There are three adjustments accessible through the top cover (see §2.8) that allow the installer to fine tune the specific functions.
Page 19: Microphone Gain Reduction
2.11 Microphone gain reduction For installations in very noisy aircraft, a reduction in the intercom microphone input gain may be desir- able. The PAR100EX has two DIP switches located on the main board that can switch the inputs to a lower gain setting.
Page 20 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual NOTE: If top cover is removed for ANY reason, you MUST replace the cover screws with the proper length, otherwise damage DIP Switches will result.
Page 21: Reassembly
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Carefully reassemble the unit. 2.12 Reassembly 3. Using the nylon spacer removed in step 2, compress the spacer so it becomes ob- long. Figure #3 a.
Page 22: Communications Antenna Installation Notes
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 6. Install qty. 1 short thread screw to the rear of the unit. 2.13 Communications Antenna Installation Notes 2.13.1 Metal Skin Aircraft For metal skin aircraft a ¼ wave whip is the easiest antenna to fit. Ensure that the antenna base and the coax shield are firmly grounded to the skin of the airframe, on the inside of the aircraft.
Page 23: Antenna Location
It is probable that radio interference will occur in the split mode when the frequencies of the two air- 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 PAR100EX in Split Mode. 2.14 M760REM Adjustments The microphone gain and sidetone are adjustable via the trim pot(s) which can be accessed via the small hole(s) in the side of the chassis.
Page 24: Installation Of Ferrite Core Suppressor
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure 2-8 Radio Output Level Adjustment 2.14.1 Installation of Ferrite Core Suppressor. The RFI suppressor must be installed on the audio/data cable as shown to prevent RFI.
Page 25: Par100Ex Pin Assignments
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.15 PAR100EX Pin assignments Function Function No Connect Pilot Phones Lo No Connect Copilot Phones Lo No Connect Copilot Phones (L) No Connect Copilot Phones (R)
Page 26: Post Installation Checkout
2.17 Unit Installation To install the PAR100EX, gently slide the unit into the mounting rack until the hold-down screw is en- gaged. While applying gentle pressure to the face of the unit, tighten the 3/32" hex-head in the center of the unit until it is secure.
Page 27: M760Rem Checkout
Verify that the cables are not exposed to any sharp edges or rough surfaces, and that all contact points are protected from abrasion. Return completed warranty registration application to PS Engineering, or complete online at www.ps- engineering.com.
Page 28: Section Iii Operation
Panel/Intercom/VHF Communication Control Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. This section is divided into sections covering the basic operating areas of the PAR100EX systems. They are Communications Transceiver Selection, Audio Selector, Intercom, VHF COM, entertainment, tele- phone, and display.
Page 29: Communications Transmit (Xmt) Selection (2)
In essence, switching the mic selector will not override prior selection of COM receiver au- dio. In normal (not split) modes, the PAR100EX 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 se- lected com transmitter.
Page 30: Vhf Transceiver Control (5)
The MKR (Marker), ADF AUX (auxiliary) and DME audio is available is interfaced through an unswitched input. 3.6 VHF Transceiver control (5) The right side of the PAR100EX is dedicated to control of the VHF communications transceiver. Fre- quency selection is always directed to the STANDBY side of the display. 3.6.1...
Page 31: Intercom Operation (8)
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 32: Mono Headsets In Stereo Installation
This process will be necessary for any phone to be used, and only one cell phone can be associated with the audio panel at a time. If the additional phones are associated with the PAR100EX at the same time, only the first phone will transfer audio to the panel.
Page 33: Telephone (Tel) Operation
The pilot and copilot will also have transmit capability on the other selected transceiver. In ISO intercom mode, when the PAR100EX 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 Com 1 or 2, and will transmit on that radio using the PTT.
Page 34: Music Muting (9)
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual NOTE: All music devices should be turned off for take off, landing, or any critical phase of flight. FAA Regulation 14 CFR 91.21 restricts the use of portable electronic devices.
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 Inc. ® PAR100EX 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 transmissions.
Page 37: Appendix B - Par100Ex Installation Drawings
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – PAR100EX 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...
Page 38 PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual M760REM Radio Installation Drawings 3.70 in 3.40 in 2.99 in .160 x .400 in 4 places 4.60 in 200-760-0000 Appendix B Rev. 11, Feb. 2013...
Page 39: Appendix C - J1 Connector Interconnect
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C – J1 Connector Interconnect PAR100EX Connector, J1 (Sub-D 44-pin, male on tray) Com 1 Audio Hi Primary Com 1 Audio Lo Communications Com 1 Mic Audio Hi...
Page 40: Appendix D - J2 Connector Interconnect
PS Engineering Inc. ® PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D – J2 Connector Interconnect PAR100EX J2 CONNECTOR Pilot Phones (R) (Sub-D 44-pin male on tray) Pilot PhonesJack Pilot Phones (L) Pilot Phones Lo...