Specifications
PS Engineering 
PMA8000B Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System 
Installation and Operator’s Manual 
200-890-0100  Page 2-13  Rev. 13, Dec. 2009 
2.10  Post Installation Checkout   
After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connec-
tor pins 10 and 11.  Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering's war-
ranty. 
2.11  Unit Installation  
To install the PMA8000B, 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. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 
CAUTION 
Apply steady pressure to the bezel while screwing the unit into the tray to ensure even seating of the unit 
and connectors. 
WARNING 
Do not over-tighten the lock down screw while installing the unit in tray.  Internal damage will result. 
2.12  Operational Checkout 
2.12.1  Required Test Equipment  
In order to return an aircraft to service after installation of the PMA8000B, the installer must have a ccess 
to a Marker Beacon signal generator:  
a.  IFR NAV401L, NAV402AP, IFR4000 
b.  TIC T-30D, T-36C 
Equivalent test equipment is acceptable as long as the testing requirements can be met.  
2.12.2  Audio Panel Test 
NOTE 
The IntelliVox® is designed for ambient noise levels of 80 dB or above. Therefore some clipping may oc-
cur in a quiet cabin, such as without the engine running, in a hangar. This is normal. 
1.  Apply power to the aircraft and avionics.  
2.  Plug headsets into the pilot, copilot, and occupied passenger positions. 
3.  Verify  fail-safe operation  by  receiving  and  transmitting  on  com  1  from the  pilot position, with  the 
audio panel power off. The Com audio will be present in one ear cup only. 
4.  Switch on the unit by pressing the volume (VOL) knob. 
5.  Check intercom operation. 
6.  Push the Com 1 Xmt select button (lower row). 
7.  Verify that both of the Com 1 buttons light. Verify that transmit button LED (Light Emitting Diode) 
near the mic selector is not blinking. If the LED is blinking, stop testing and troubleshoot the micro-
phone PTT installation.  
8.  Verify  proper  transmit  and  receive  operation  from  the copilot position, noting that the copilot PTT 
switch  allows  proper  transmission  on  the  selected  transceiver.  Verify  that  the  Com  1  Xmt  button 
blinks when transmitting.  
9.  Verify that pushing the COM 2 button causes the button to illuminate, and the Com 2 receiver to be 
heard. Verify operation on Com 1 from the pilot position.  
10. Repeat for Com 2 
11. Press and hold the Com 1 Xmt button. While holding the Com 1 button, press the Com 2 Xmt button. 
This places the unit in “split Mode;” Verify that the pilot can transmit and receive on Com 1, while  
the copilot transmits and receives on Com 2. 
12. Verify  proper  operation  of all  receiver  sources by  selecting  them  using  the appropriate button. The 
button illuminates to show which source is in use.  










