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SM69 AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Rev: 2.00 April 14, 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. 15-1925 Kirschner Road Kelowna, BC, Canada. V1Y 4N7 Telephone (250) 763-1088 Facsimile (250) 763-1089 Website: www.aem-corp.com © 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), All Rights Reserved CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY TO ANODYNE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING CORP.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual COPYRIGHT STATEMENT © 2012 Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. (AEM), All Rights Reserved This publication is the property of AEM and is protected by Canadian copyright laws. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AEM.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Prepared By: Checked By: Tony Pearson Designer Apr 14, 2012 Approved By: Tom Betzelt Product Support Manager May 28, 2012 Loen Clement Designer May 24/12 The status of this installation and operation manual is controlled by issue shown on the title page. The status of each section is controlled by revision shown in the footer of each page.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title 1.0 Description 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.5 Introduction Purpose of Equipment Design Features Specifications Electrical Specifications Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Unit Nomenclature 2.0 Installation 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.6 2.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Section 1.0 Description 1.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of product description, design features and specifications for the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller. All derivative product information shall be contained in the applicable manual supplement, which may be obtained from AEM as required. Review all notes, warnings and cautions. 1.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 1.4 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) Lighting Voltage AA12S-001 AA12S-004 27.5 Vdc @ 200 mA max. 13.5 Vdc @ 400 mA max.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Music Inputs Quantity Rated level Impedance Circuitry type 2 (left channel, right channel) 1.4 Vrms nominal (850 mVrms to 2.4 Vrms) 11 kOhm r10 % unbalanced Bi-directional Signals ICS TIE Channel Quantity: Rated level: Impedance: Circuitry type: 1 340 mVrms nominal (170 to 680 mVrms) 2 kOhm r10 % unbalanced Quantity 4 (Pilot, Copilot, 2 Passengers) Rated level >5.5 Vrms (>100 mW, RX and ICS and music) >0.
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 Rated Output Power **Exceeds DO-170 requirement 100 mW min.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 1.4.2 1.4.3 Physical Specifications Height 1.15” (29.2 mm) max. Depth 5.80” (147.3 mm) max., behind panel Width 4.95” (125.7 mm) max, behind panel Weight 1.2 lbs (0.50 kg) Mounting Dzus rail, four fasteners, 5.366” horizontal spacing, vertical spacing Faceplate Lighted panel is laser-engraved acrylic edge lit with blue-white backlighting.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of unpacking and inspection procedures, installation procedures, postinstallation checks and installation drawings for the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller. Review all notes, warnings and cautions. 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection Unpack the equipment carefully.
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. The operation of the VOX intercom can be severely degraded by the quality and type or mix of microphones used in the aircraft.
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 ). c) Check P101, pins <9>, <10>, <11> and <12> for continuity to ground when the relevant switch is closed.
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual 2.5.2 RX BAL R Right Side Adjustments RX VOL L 2.6 TX S/T MUSIC MUSIC BASS BAL R L The adjustments found on the left side of the unit are: - RX BAL R/L, which controls the RX Balance - RX VOL, which controls the RX volume level - MUSIC BASS, which controls the Music Bass level - MUSIC BAL R/L, which controls the Music balance.
R L R L MUSIC MUSIC BASS BAL MUSIC MUTE RX VOL ICS BASS RX BAL L ICS BAL R TX S/T
AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller SM69 Installation and Operation Manual Section 3.0 Operation 3.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of functional and operational procedures for the AA12S Series Compact Audio Controller. 3.2 General Information The AA12S is a compact Dzus-mounted audio controller with an integral 4-place stereo voice-activated intercom. It provides intercom capabilities for the pilot, copilot and two passengers (PAX).
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. The transceiver that is selected by the TX select switch is also automatically selected for receive.
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). Music muting occurs during any radio or intercom activity. 3.3.5 Automatic Fail-safe In the event of a power failure, automatic fail-safe operation will be activated.
