9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com MB10 Document P/N 200-023-0001 Rev. 9, Sept. 2013 Marker Beacon Receiver/Indicator System Installation and Operation Manual FAA-Approved TSO, C35d In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an Authorized PS Engineering dealer. PS Engineering, Inc.
Table of Contents Section I GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 SCOPE .............................................................................................................
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual Section I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the MB10. 1.2 SCOPE This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering MB10-series of Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual MARKER BEACON RECEIVER: 75 MHz Crystal Controlled Capable of: (preset at factory for field application) 1000 Volts (Hard) (360 to 570 V soft) 200 Volts (Hard) (130 to 200 V soft) Frequency: Sensitivity: Low: High: MM Sense: -6 dB at ±10 kHz -40 dB at ±120 kHz 7.5 (±4 VDC unloaded, at maximum brightness) VDC positive when active, max. current 125 mA per lamp output Active high (4.5 ± 1.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual Section II - Installation 2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon system. Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and postinstallation problems. Installation of this equipment requires special tools and knowledge. 2.1.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.4 Cable Harness Wiring Referring to the appropriate Appendix, assemble a wiring harness as required for the installation. All wires must be MIL-SPEC in accordance with current regulations. Two- and three-conductor shielded wire must be used where indicated, and be MIL-C-27500 or equivalent specification. Proper stripping, shielding and soldering technique must be used at all times. It is imperative that correct wire be used.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.4.7 Middle Marker Sense A Middle Marker Sense output signal is available from the MB10 to flight control systems. This function will not operate during the test mode. This output will go to +4.5 VDC ( 1.0 VDC) when a valid Middle Marker signal is received. This output is J1, pin 5. 2.5 Adjustments The MB10 is factory adjusted to accommodate the typical requirements for most aircraft configurations.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.7.2 Remote installation The Remote version, 050-023-0101, may be mounted on any convenient avionics shelf by securing with screws, nuts or nutplates, (not included), in accordance with AC43.13-2A, §24. 2.8 Post Installation Checkout After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pin 1 of J10 and airframe ground on J10 pin 9. Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering's warranty. 2.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section III OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering MB10, Marker Beacon system. Please read it carefully before using the MB10 so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. Figure 3-1 MB10 front panel 3.2 Power Unit power is on whenever the avionics bus is energized. 3.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section IV- Warranty and Service 4.1 Warranty In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-(or other ICAO agency) certified avionics shop and authorized PS Engineering dealer.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix A – MB10 Installation Drawings Mounting Plate Instrument Panel 4.97 in 4-40 screw x 2 6.47 in Figure 5-1 Panel Mounting view 1.28 in 0.85 in 0.43 in Ø0.166 in (3x) 0.06 in 0.95 in* * Footprint behind instrument panel 0.43 in Ø0.310 in (3x) 2.13 in 2.77 in* Figure 5-2 Hole Layout (not to scale) 200-023-0001 Appendix A Rev. 9, Sept.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual 6.98 in 3.25 in 3.25 3.75 4.95 in 0.95 in 2.28 in Figure 5-3 Remote Mounting with 430-023-0030 (x2) flanges.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B, J10 Interconnect MB10 Sub-D DB-15 Male 1A 1 Power In 9 Aircraft Ground 6 Marker Audio Hi 14 Marker Audio Lo 2 White Lamp Output Active Hi 10 White Lamp Active Low 3 Amber Lamp Output Active High 11 Amber Lamp Ground Active Low 4 Blue Lamp Output Active High 12 Blue Lamp Active Low 11-33 VDC Audio System Remote Marker Indicator 5 Note 1 Middle Marker Sense Output 13 Rem
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C- Instructions for FAA Form 337 and continuing airworthiness 7.1 Instructions for FAA Form 337 One method of airworthiness approval is through an FAA Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance) In the case of the MB10, you may use the following text as a guide.
PS Engineering MB10 Marker Beacon Receiver and Indicator System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D RTCA DO160E Environmental Qualification Form Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number: 050-023-( ) FAA TSO Number:C35d Manufacturer: PS Engineering Incorporated 9800 Martel Road Conditions Temperature and Altitude Low Temperature High Temperature In-flight Loss of Cooling Altitude Decompression Overpressure Temperature variation Humidity Shock Operational Crash Safety Vibration Explosion Waterproofness F