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_________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION 1.1 Model Designation .................. 1‐1 1.2 Maintenance Concept .................. 1‐2 1.3 Factory Repair .................... 1‐2 1.4 Service Bulletins ..................... 1‐3 SECTION 2—AUDIO PANEL DESCRIPTION 2.1 Unit Features .................... 2‐1 2.1.1 Intercom System .................... 2‐1 2.1.2 Digital Voice Recorder ................... 2‐1 2.1.3 Marker Beacon Receiver ................ 2‐1 2.1.4 Smart Mute .................... 2‐1 2.1.5 MUSIC 1 and MUSIC 2 Controls .............. 2‐2 2.1.6 Fail Safe Operation .................. 2‐2 2.2 Audio Panel Controls.................. 2‐3 ...
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_________________________________________________________________ SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains repair information for the GMA 347 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Receiver. Unit description, theory of operation, troubleshooting, testing, and replacement procedures are included. Installation information is contained in the GMA 347 Installation Manual, P/N 190‐00917‐01. Operating information is contained in the GMA 347 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190‐00325‐00. 1.1 MODEL DESIGNATION GMA 347 GMA 347 Gray GMA 347H GMA 347 White LED There are four GMA 347 models, the GMA 347 (in black or grey bezel), GMA 347H (helicopter), and the GMA 347 (white LED). Each model is identified by a different part number (see Table 1‐ 1). The GMA 347 is the standard model, which is available with a black or a grey bezel. The GMA 347H (helicopter) version has the pilot and copilot control knobs on the front panel reversed from the standard GMA 347 and is available with a black bezel only. The GMA 347 white LED model has white LEDs that illuminate the keys (as opposed to the green LEDs on the standard model), and is available with a black bezel only. P/N 010‐00275‐ ‐0x ‐1x ‐2x ‐3x COLOR BLACK GREY BLACK BLACK MODEL ...
_________________________________________________________________ 1.2 MAINTENANCE CONCEPT The maintenance concept for the GMA 347 is to fault isolate down to board level and return the audio panel to operating condition. There is no component level repair. Avionics shop repair is limited to replacing the parts listed in Section 4. All repairs can be made at the bench with an appropriate replacement spare part. For information pertaining to spares stocking (suggested quantities, etc.) contact Garmin at one of the addresses listed on the inside cover. NOTE This manual is written for field shops not equipped with Garmin Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and not having access to Garmin proprietary repair documentation. Send the unit to Garmin for repair when any troubleshooting, testing, or repair falls outside the scope of this manual. 1.3 FACTORY REPAIR A "Return Merchandise Authorization" (RMA) number must be requested from Garmin before a unit is returned. Units returned without an RMA will be refused and returned at the sender's expense. Send units with assigned RMA numbers to the following address: Factory Repair: Garmin International 1200 E 151st St RMA Number:_____ Dock Door #1 Olathe, KS 66062 Credit/Exchanges: Garmin International 1200 E 151st St RMA Number: _____ Dock Door #20 Olathe, KS 66062 ...
_________________________________________________________________ 1.4 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins may be issued on product for either software or hardware changes. The Service Bulletin will indicate if the change can be made in the field or if the unit must be returned to a Garmin facility. It will also indicate in the WARRANTY INFORMATION section if the labor is reimbursable and what conditions must be met for reimbursement. The maximum limit for time reimbursement will be listed in the MANPOWER section of the Service Bulletin. The most current software version should always be installed. In some cases, conditions for reimbursement require that the unit must be under the original new product warranty. Other Service Bulletins are Non‐Reimbursable. The only exception to this situation is the case of a Software Service Bulletin. New software releases include all previous software updates for the unit. Should the unit be missing a previous software update that was required, the unit will be eligible for reimbursement for the time allotted on the last required software change, up to one hour, provided that the most current software version is installed. If more than one software is being updated (example: main and GPS) on a unit, reimbursement will be limited to up to one hour combined, despite the eligibility of reimbursement for multiple Software Service Bulletins. Upon the release of a Software Service Bulletin, the service center or distributor will have 30 days to exchange for the latest software update. Service Bulletins complied with for previous software versions after the 30 days will no longer be eligible for reimbursement. To obtain a list of all Service Bulletins issued for a unit, please visit the Dealers Only section of the Garmin website at www.garmin.com under Technical Bulletins & Advisories. A User ID and password are required. Please contact your Account Representative for lost or new ID’s and passwords. NOTE For complete information regarding aviation warranty policies and procedures, see Garmin document M02‐60069‐00. GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Page 1‐3 190‐00325‐02 ...
_________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2 AUDIO PANEL DESCRIPTION The GMA 347 is a horizontally oriented, panel‐mounted audio control panel and marker beacon system. Microcontroller circuitry processes front panel key commands, controls annunciator operation, and processes input/output and communication information. A prominent design feature of the audio panel is MASQ™ (Master Avionics Squelch) processing. When no airplane radio activity is detected by the GMA 347, the amount of ambient background noise is reduced by MASQ™. 2.1 UNIT FEATURES 2.1.1 Intercom System The audio panel features a six‐position intercom system (ICS) with electronic cabin noise de‐ emphasis, two stereo music inputs, and combined pilot, copilot, and passenger volume controls. The intercom provides four selectable modes of isolation (All, Crew, Pilot, Copilot). A pilot‐selectable cabin speaker output can be used to listen to the selected aircraft radios or to broadcast PA announcements. The PA function is pilot selectable. 2.1.2 Digital Voice Recorder The audio panel contains a digital voice recorder with playback capability providing up to two and a half minutes of recording. The playback feature is controlled by pressing the PLAY button or a remote mounted switch. Recording is automatic when a COM signal is received. The recorder can be disabled using an external switch. 2.1.3 Marker Beacon Receiver A marker beacon receiver with dual sensitivity, audio muting, and automatic re‐arming is incorporated in the audio panel. Receiver operating voltage range is 14/28 VDC. 2.1.4 SmartMute™ The marker audio is selected initially by pressing the MKR/MUTE button. If no marker beacon signal is being received, then pressing button 2 again will deselect the marker audio. This operation is similar when selecting any other source on the GMA 347. However, if the second button press occurs when a marker beacon signal is being received, then the marker audio is muted muted but not deselected. The button’s LED will remain lit to indicate that the source is still selected. The GMA 347’s SmartMute™ function monitors the marker signal and automatically unmutes the audio when the current marker signal is no longer being received. In all cases, the marker beacon lamps operate independently of any audio selection and cannot be turned off. GMA 347 Maintenance Manual ...
_________________________________________________________________ 2.1.5 MUSIC 1 and MUSIC 2 Controls The audio panel provides two stereo auxiliary entertainment inputs; MUSIC 1 and MUSIC 2. These inputs are compatible with popular portable entertainment devices such as MP3 and CD players. The headphone outputs of these devices plug into MUSIC 1 or MUSIC 2 jacks. Only the pilot and copilot can hear MUSIC 1. MUSIC 2 is a non‐muted input heard only by the passengers. MUSIC 1 and MUSIC 2 characteristics are affected by the active intercom mode. MUSIC 1 is soft‐muted when an interruption occurs from an aircraft radio. Soft muting is the gradual return of MUSIC 1 to its original volume level. MUSIC 1 can also be configured to mute during ICS activity. MUSIC 2 is a non‐muted input. 2.1.6 Fail Safe Operation A fail‐safe circuit connects the pilot’s left headset channel and microphone directly to COM 1 in the event of power loss or interruption. Page 2‐2 GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Rev. A 190‐00325‐02 ...
_________________________________________________________________ 2.3 THEORY OF OPERATION The audio panel contains three major replaceable assemblies: • Main Board Assembly • Audio Board Assembly • Front Panel Board Assembly The three major assemblies are shown in the block diagram in Figure 2‐2. Figure 2‐2. GMA 347 Block Diagram GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Page 2‐5 190‐00325‐02 Rev. A ...
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_________________________________________________________________ Main Board Assembly The Main Board Assembly contains the Power Supplies, a CPU/FLASH/RAM bus, an FPGA which provides audio switching and mode control, a Class D switching Audio Amp, and the Marker Beacon Receiver. Audio Board Assembly The Audio Board Assembly contains all circuitry necessary to perform the audio switching and isolation functions (FPGA, comparators, switches, drivers, and amplifiers). Front Panel Board Assembly The Front Panel Board Assembly contains the panel lighting, button annunciator LEDs, and front panel button switches. Page 2‐6 GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Rev. A 190‐00325‐02 ...
_________________________________________________________________ SECTION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains basic tests which can be used to troubleshoot and confirm a defective unit. All tests are conducted with covers in place. There is no calibration or alignment of the Audio Panel. 3.1 TEST CONDITIONS 3.1.1 Test Setup Recommended Test Equipment Standard avionics shop equipment (or suitable substitutes) is used to test the unit. Test bench harnesses, test fixtures, and test panels are supplied by the field shop. Rear chassis connector pin information can aid in their fabrication (Figure 3‐1, Tables 1‐1 and 1‐2). 3.1.2 Rear Chassis Connectors Figure 3‐1 shows the J3471 (audio board) and J3472 (main board) connectors. Tables 3‐1 and 3‐2 lists their pin assignments, names, and functions. GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Page 3‐1 190‐00325‐02 Rev. A ...
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_________________________________________________________________ View of J3471 connector from back of unit 41 42 51 52 21 22 Table 3‐1. J3471 Pin Assignments Pin Pin Name I/O 1 FAIL SAFE WARN AUDIO IN In 2 RESERVED ‐‐ 3 TEL RINGER AUDIO IN HI In 4 TEL RINGER AUDIO IN LO In 5 RESERVED ‐‐ 6 ON‐SIDE NAV AUDIO IN HI In 7 ON‐SIDE COM AUDIO IN HI In 8 ON‐SIDE COM AUDIO LO I/O 9 PILOT HEADSET AUDIO OUT LEFT Out ...
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_________________________________________________________________ Table 3‐1. J3471 Pin Assignments (Continued) Pin Pin Name I/O 38 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN 3 HI In 39 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN LO In 40 RESERVED ‐‐ 41 RESERVED ‐‐ 42 TEL AUDIO IN HI In 43 TEL AUDIO IN LO In 44 PASS 3 MIC AUDIO IN HI In 45 PASS 3 MIC AUDIO IN LO In 46 PASS 1 MIC AUDIO IN HI In 47 PASS 1 MIC AUDIO IN LO In 48 PASS HEADSET AUDIO OUT LO Out 49 COPILOT MIC AUDIO IN HI In ...
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_________________________________________________________________ View of J3472 connector from back of unit 41 42 51 52 21 22 Table 3‐2. J3472 Pin Assignments Pin Pin Name I/O 1 CONFIG MODULE GROUND ‐‐ 2 RESERVED ‐‐ 3 PROGRAM GROUND ‐‐ 4 RECORDER PLAY* In 5 PROGRAM GROUND ‐‐ 6 RS‐232 OUT 1 Out 7 RS‐232 IN 1 In 8 RESERVED ‐‐ 9 RESERVED ‐‐ ...
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_________________________________________________________________ Table 3‐2. J3472 Pin Assignments (Continued) Pin Pin Name I/O 38 RS‐232 OUT 2 Out 39 RS‐232 IN 2 In 40 CONFIG MODULE DATA I/O 41 SPEAKER AUDIO OUT LO Out 42 SPEAKER AUDIO OUT HI Out 43 RESERVED ‐‐ 44 PROGRAM GROUND ‐‐ 45 RESERVED ‐‐ 46 PROGRAM GROUND ‐‐ 47 RESERVED ‐‐ 48 RESERVED ‐‐ 49 RESERVED ‐‐ ...
_________________________________________________________________ 3.2 TEST PROCEDURES 3.2.1 Power Checks Buss Power This test will verify the Audio Panel can be powered by Buss 1 and Buss 2. Buss 1 and Buss 2 are “ored” internally by diodes. Aircraft Power Buss 1―J3472 Pins 53 and 55 Aircraft Power Buss 2―J3472 Pins 30 and 32 1. Power the Audio Panel via Aircraft Power Buss 1. 2. Verify proper operation. 3. Power the Audio Panel via Aircraft Power Buss 2. 4. Verify proper operation. Unit Current With the Audio Panel subjected to the following conditions, the unit current should not exceed the values listed in the table below. Note: current is to be measured as the total current going through both aircraft power 1 inputs (J3472 Pins 53 and 55). Audio Panel powered by Aircraft Power 1 • All annunciators active • Audio Panel in PA mode with a sufficient MIC signal applied to achieve 10W into 4Ω • Backlighting set to maximum • Middle Marker Lamp output active into a 56 Ω load • UNIT STATUS MAX AMPS AT 27.5 VOLTS MAX VOLTS AT 13.75 VOLTS OFF ...
_________________________________________________________________ LED Annunciators Verify proper operation of the LED annunciators. Marker Beacon Annunciations Verify proper operation of the Marker Beacon annunciators. Volume and Squelch Controls Turn the volume and squelch controls and verify proper operation. Photocell Cover and uncover the photocell and verify proper operation. Beep Tone When a beep tone is generated by the Audio Panel, the tone should be audible at the pilot’s headset left output (when enabled, the beep tone is output (for ~25mS) whenever a key is pressed on the keypad of the audio panel). Panel Dimming Vary the Vbus voltage and observe proper dimming operation. Note: the 14V or 28V dimming bus could be at fault. 3.2.3 Failsafe Operation Check 1. Turn the unit off by rotating the pilot intercom knob counter clockwise. 2. Check the failsafe operation by exercising the COM 1 microphone, microphone key and monitoring received COM 1 audio over the headphone’s left earpiece. 3. Turn the unit back on to continue testing. 3.2.4 Transceiver Operational Check 1. Perform a ramp test radio check by exercising the installed transceivers, microphone, microphone key and audio over the headphone. 2. Verify that communications are loud and clear and PTT operation is correct. 3.2.5 Intercom System (ICS) Check NOTE Stereo headsets are recommended if stereo jacks are installed. 1. Set the intercom to the ALL mode [Pilot ISO LEDs off]. 2.
_________________________________________________________________ 4. Check Pilot and Copilot ICS positions for isolation and proper operation of volume and squelch controls. 3.2.6 Aircraft Receivers Check Select the audio source corresponding to each installed avionics unit and check for audio over the headsets. 3.2.7 Music System Check 1. Set the intercom to the ALL mode [Pilot ISO LED off]. 2. Connect a stereo audio source to MUSIC 1 (ensure the front panel jack is empty and the music volume knob is not set to minimum). Verify that stereo audio is heard over all headset positions when MUSIC 1 is selected as the music source and MUSIC LED is on. Pull out on the right side small knob and verify that music volume adjustment is working properly. 3. Select an audio source to COM 1 and verify that the sound is muted by active COM 1 audio when RADIO music mute is selected and by intercom audio when ICS music mute is selected. 4. Connect a stereo music source to MUSIC 2. Verify that stereo audio is heard when MUSIC 2 is selected as the music source and MUSIC LED is on. 5. Connect a stereo audio source to the front panel jack. Verify that stereo audio is heard when MUSIC 1 is selected as the music source and MUSIC LED is on. This completes basic troubleshooting. NOTE Adjustment to the volume and squelch settings can be made to the GMA 347 through access holes in the unit’s top cover. Refer to Section 2.3 of the GMA 347 ...
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_________________________________________________________________ SECTION 4 REPAIR Repair is accomplished by removing and replacing a defective board/assembly and performing a return to service test. 4.1 TOOLS Standard avionics shop tools are used to remove and replace parts. 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY See Figure 4‐1 for part locations. 4.2.1 Disassembly Remove the Audio Board: 1. Remove the four screws (1) attaching the cover (2) to the chassis (3) and remove the cover. Replace the damping pad (4) if necessary. 2. Remove the audio board center screw (5). 3. Remove the two screws (6) attaching the audio board external connector to the chassis (3). 4. Disconnect the ribbon cable (7) from the audio board (8). 5.
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_________________________________________________________________ Remove the Front Panel Sub‐Assembly: 1. Remove [by pulling forward] the volume and squelch knobs (11) from the front panel sub‐assembly (13). 2. Using a 7/16 nut driver or deep well socket remove the two nuts (not shown) attaching each control shaft to the front panel. 3. Remove four screws (12) attaching the front panel sub‐assembly (13) to the chassis. 4. Disconnect the main board interface cable (see figure 4‐1) from the front panel sub‐assembly (13) and the control shaft. 5. Remove the front panel sub‐assembly (13). Replace the two crescent spring washers (not shown) if necessary. NOTE Replace the access covers if necessary. Page 4‐2 GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Rev. A 190‐00325‐02 ...
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_________________________________________________________________ Figure 4‐1. Audio Panel Final Assembly Drawing GMA 347 Maintenance Manual Page 4‐3 190‐00325‐02 Rev. A ...
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_________________________________________________________________ 4.2.2 Reassembly Reassembly of the Audio Panel is the reverse of assembly. 4.3 SERVICE PARTS LIST The following table lists all of the parts that can be ordered from Garmin to repair the audio panel. The service part numbers listed are referenced back to Figure 4‐1. For orderable part information including availability, refer to the Garmin Aviation Distributor Service Parts Price List (P/N M02‐60014‐00) or contact Garmin directly (Section 1). Reference Number Part Number Service Part Number Part Description 13 011‐00808‐00 S11‐00808‐00 Svce, Sub‐Assy, GMA347, Blk, Front Pnl 13 011‐00808‐10 S11‐00808‐10 Svce, Sub‐Assy, GMA347 Gray, Fr Panel 13 011‐00808‐20 S11‐00808‐20 Svce, Sub‐Assy, GMA347H, Blk, Front Pnl 8 012‐00549‐00 S12‐00549‐00 Svce, PCB Assy, GMA347 Audio 9 012‐00550‐00 S12‐00550‐00 Svce, PCB Assy, GMA347 Main REF 012‐00685‐99 S12‐00685‐99 PCB Assy, FlxCkt, Common, GMAx347 ...
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