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SM09-3 ™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL REV 5.00 March 15, 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.
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™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Prepared By: Checked By: Tony Pearson Designer Mar 15, 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.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title 1.0 Description 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 Introduction Purpose of Equipment Features Stereo & Intercom Special Features Communication Functions Specifications Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications 2.0 Installation 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.5 2.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Section Title 3.0 Operation 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Section 1.0 Description 1.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of purpose of equipment, features and specifications for the AA83-100 InterMUSIC™ Stereo Intercom. 1.2 Purpose of Equipment The AA83-100 is a 4-place stereo voice-activated intercom, providing full intercom capabilities for pilot, co-pilot and two passengers (PAX).
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Input Power Linear regulator with over voltage protection. Operating Voltages: Nominal Maximum Minimum Internal supply: Input Signals Microphone Quantity: Rated level: Impedance: Circuitry type: 27.5 Vdc or 13.8 Vdc @ 550 mA max (one input for both) 30.3 Vdc 11.0 Vdc 11 Vdc 4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 Passengers).
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Output Signals Phones: Quantity: Rated level: Impedance: Circuitry type: 4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 Passengers) !5.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Miscellaneous Audio Performance t20 dB dynamic range t20 dB dynamic range t20 dB dynamic range r2.5 dB min. range at 350 Hz* r2.5 dB min. range at 350 Hz* -60 dB to –10 dB < 7 seconds t35 dB dynamic range ICS BAL control: MUS BAL control: RX BAL control: ICS BASS control: MUSIC BASS control: MUSIC MUTE control: Music attack/decay time: RX volume control: * measured at –10 dB ref: rated input level. 1.4.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 Introduction Information in this section consists of: unpacking and inspection procedures, installation procedures, post-installation checks, and installation drawings. 2.2 Unpacking and Inspection Unpack the equipment carefully. Inspect the unit visually for damage due to shipping and report all such claims immediately to the carrier involved.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3.3 Cabling and Wiring All unshielded wire should be MIL-W-22759 or equivalent. For shielded wire applications, use Tefzel MILC-27500 shielded wire with solder sleeves (for shield terminations) to make the most compact and easily terminated interconnect. Follow the wiring diagrams in Section 2.6 as required. Allow 3 inches from the end of the wire to the shield termination to allow the hood to be easily installed.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3.4.3 RX VOL To reduce the receive audio volume, rotate this potentiometer ccw, and to increase the volume, rotate it cw. 2.3.4.4 MUSIC MUTE The music mute level can be adjusted using this potentiometer. 2.3.5 Mechanical Installation The AA83-100 can be installed in a vertical or horizontal attitude directly on the instrument console, using the AA83-100-IKC Installation kit (see Section 2.5 for details).
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3.6 Post-Installation Checks If any preset requires adjustment, be sure this is carried out before the aircraft leaves, and that the unit and its mating connector are secured before departure. Make all required log book entries, electrical load, weight and balance amendments and other paperwork as required by your local regulatory agency. 2.3.6.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual f) To verify proper operation, all functions and levels should be checked in-flight. Be sure headsets are of good quality and are installed correctly. Unless the AA83 has specifically been wired for mono operation NEVER USE MONO AIRCRAFT HEADSETS in the system, as they will short out one side of the AA83 power amplifier when installed in stereo jacks.
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™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual Section 3.0 Operation 3.1 Introduction Information in this manual consists of the functional and operational procedures for the AA83-100 ™ InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom. 3.2 General Operation The AA83-100 is a 4-place stereo voice-activated intercom that provides full intercom capabilities for the pilot and copilot and two passengers (PAX).
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.4 Installation Adjustments Using individual level trimpots, an approved dealer can adjust the following audio levels during service, or at the time of installation. x Music Mute Level x RX Balance x ICS Balance x Music Bass Level x Music Balance x RX Volume Level x ICS Bass Level 3.3 Controls and Indicators Dual Control: ICS Volume (inner) VOX (outer) MODE Switch 3.3.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual KEYED ICS When the VOX control is positioned fully cw to the MAX position, the intercom will be in a keyed-only mode. VOX ICS When the VOX control is positioned between fully cw and fully ccw, the intercom is in VOX mode. To establish the VOX threshold, rotate the control ccw until the LED turns red, and then rotate the control cw until the LED goes dark.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual While in PILOT ISO mode, the pilot maintains complete control of all the radio functions of the intercom, and the pilot mic and TX keyline are directly connected to the transceiver. The copilot and passengers will be unable to monitor any transceiver activity, although they retain ful l ICS and music functions.
™ AA83-100 InterMUSIC Stereo Intercom System SM09-3 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3.8 Automatic Fail-safe In the event of a power failure, automatic fail-safe operation will be activated. This routes the pilot’s phones, mic audio, and mic PTT directly to the COM radio. Copilot and passengers will have no ICS, music, or receive functions. The pilot mic is directly connected to the transceiver mic. Mic bias is provided by the transceiver, not the AA83-100.
