9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000BT Audio Selector Panel Marker Beacon Receiver Stereo Intercom System with Bluetooth™ Connectivity Pilot’s Guide and Operation Manual 202-890-0702 Rev. 8 Sept. 2014 Covered under one or more of the following Patent No. 4,941,187, 5,903,227, 6,160,496, 6,493,450 FAA-Approved: TSO C50c, C35d EASA-Approved ETSO C50c, 2C35d For units with serial number CBT1561 and above Sept.
An operational PMA8000BT simulator is available on PS Engineering website, www.ps-engineering.com/pma8000bt. PMA8000BT controls Power Switch (1) (EMG-Fail Safe Operation) The power switch controls all audio selector panel functions, intercom and marker beacon receiver. When the unit is turned off, either by pressing the volume control, or if the breaker is pulled removing power, the PMA8000BT is in Fail-Safe mode.
deselected, even if you select, and then deselect its transmitter. Unless the audio panel is in “split” mode, the PMA8000BT gives priority to the pilot’s radio Push-To-Talk (PTT). If the Monitor function is activated (Function B), the audio from this radio will be muted when the primary radio (selected for transmit) is receiving a signal. In TEL mode, the pilot is connected to the cell phone, but still hears the COM radios selected.
(a)). It is important to have the microphone element parallel to your mouth, and not twisted inside the cover. Note: For optimum microphone performance, we recommend use of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910, www.oregonaero.com ). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but will improve the overall clarity of all your communications. You should also keep the microphone out of a direct wind. Moving your head through an air stream may cause the IntelliVox® to open momentarily.
ALL: All parties will hear the aircraft radio and intercom. Crew will hear Music 1, passengers can hear Music 1 or 2. The music mutes in accordance with the muting mode selected. CRW: (Crew) Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios. The passengers have their own intercom. The music that the crew and passengers will hear is determined by the Smart Function Keys.
Select either of the com XMT buttons to exit the split mode. It is not possible to have the pilot on Com 2 and copilot on COM 1 in split mode. NO T E: Due to the nature of VHF communications signals, and the size constraints in general aviation aircraft, it is probable that there will be some bleed-over in the Split mode, particularly on adjacent frequencies. PS Engineering makes no warranty about the suitability of Split Mode in all aircraft conditions.
Quick reference PMA8000BT Operation This pull-out section covers advanced operation of the PMA8000BT. Bluetooth Connection 1. 2. Turn on the PMA8000BT. From your Bluetooth enabled device, search for other devices, and select the PMA8000BT. 3. If an access code is required, enter “0000” to connect to the PMA8000BT, unless this is changed (see FAQ #2) You can now make and receive calls with the audio directed through the audio panel, and stream music to Music input 1.
its presence and attempt to pair. Pairing will only occur when both devices agree, so you will have to accept the pairing on your device. Connection — this occurs when Bluetooth devices that have been previously paired see each other again and reestablish their communication. This can happen automatically, or by prompting the user to accept the connection again. The PMA8000BT will always look for paired devices when it is turned on, and connect with the first one that allows connection. 2.
7. What functions are available for music control? a. Every Bluetooth device has a little different capability. The table below shows functions we have determined through personal testing. Please understand that these devices can change, and even if a function has or has not worked in the past, dynamic software upgrades can change the way your device behaves without notice, and beyond our control.
Apple iPhone users may have to set their Settings, “Accessibility” selection for “Incoming Calls” and select “Headset” instead of “Default.” 11. Can I play my laptop movie audio? a. If your laptop is compatible as Bluetooth A/V source (not all are), yes. Just add the PMA8000BT as a Bluetooth device as you would a stereo speaker device.
Telephone Operation When the TEL button is active, the cellular telephone is added to the intercom loop, and who is connected to the phone depends on the intercom mode. You can answer a call by pushing the TEL button while it is ringing. Calls can be answered from the telephone handset or the audio panel. You can disconnect from either the handset or the audio panel. When a call is disconnected or dropped, the TEL button indicator will extinguish after a few moments.
Music in pilot isolate mode The pilot can elect to listen to Music 1, even in the Pilot Isolate mode. While already in the ISO mode, press and hold the ISO button until the indicator blinks. The ICS indicator will then blink every few seconds to indicate this mode is active. Music muting will follow the modes listed above. Smart Function Keys (SFK) Configuration Secondary functions give the PMA8000BT some special capabilities.
Standard Music Distribution Front Panel Jack Mus ic 1 Input Mus ic 2 Input Alternate Music Distribution Music 1 All Headsets All Crew Crew Crew ISO Copilot* All Crew & Pass Crew Crew ISO Copilot* & Pass All Crew Crew Crew ISO Copilot* Crew Crew Copilot* Crew & Pass. Crew Copilot* & Pass. Crew & Pass. Crew & Pass. Copilot*& Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass. Pass.
mit for one second, and release. The playback will start. Playback stops if the radio becomes active, but the new incoming message will not be recorded. When the radio stops, press play and you will be in the same message you had playing. To hear an earlier message, hold the COM RCV button until playback stops again, and then press again to begin playing the next earlier message. Repeat until you hear the message you wanted. Incoming new messages will stop playback, and you can then restart.
(Continued from page 6) Cellular phone When a cellular telephone is connected to this jack using an adapter cord (PS Part Number 425-006-7026), the PMA8000BT audio panel will connect the intercom to the cell phone when the “TEL” button is pressed (9). When the TEL mode is off, the telephone ringer audio will be heard if it is present on the telephone’s output (ringer may be muted by radio and intercom).
tercom audio distribution, and allows the crew to mute passengers’ intercom feed when radios are active. The “Monitor” function mutes the secondary communication radio audio when the primary radio (the one selected to transmission) is active. “Music” function controls how music is distributed in your airplane. There are two music sources available to the PMA8000BT, in addition to the Bluetooth stream.
“Music” Distribution Function The Music Function has three modes. To cycle Music distribution modes, press and hold Mute button until the annunciation starts. When “Music number one, all headsets” is selected, Music 1 (Bluetooth source, or rear connector) will be distributed to all headsets and is independent of the intercom mode switch. Therefore, even in the CREW mode, the passengers will hear Music 1, although though they will not hear the crew intercom or radios.
Mute button, and include voice annunciations of the mode selected. Mute On - music will mute with either intercom or radio - MUTE button is LED lit. Voice annunciation is "Mute on." Radio Mute - Radio will mute music, but intercom will not mute music - MUTE LED is OFF. Annunciation is "Radio mute." Intercom Mute - Radio will not mute music, intercom will mute music - MUTE LED is OFF. Annunciation is "Intercom mute.
without having to reach up to the audio panel, and is a handy way to switch to Ground Control when exiting the runway. This optional switch is usually mounted on the control yoke or a convenient place by the pilot position. Internal Recorder System The Intercom Recording System is a continuous loop recorder, (last message received will be the first heard), the recorder has 45 seconds of recording time, or up to eight messages. There are no buttons to press to start recording.
Warranty & Service 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. If the unit is being installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental aircraft, a factory-made intercom harness must be used for the warranty to be valid. PS Engineering, Inc.
