9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 www.ps-engineering.com PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel with Marker Beacon Receiver High-fidelity Stereo Intercom with integrated SIRIUS Satellite Radio System Installation and Operation Manual FAA-Approved TSO C50c, C35d Patented under one or more of the following; No.
Table of Contents SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................1-1 1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION...................................................
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.11 TEL CHECKOUT ..........................................................................................................................2-14 2.12 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHECKOUT ......................................................................................2-14 2.12.1 SIRIUS SIGNAL DROPOUT ....................................................................................................
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The PMA8000-SR represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunications utility. Using our patented IntelliVox® design, this unit eliminates the requirements for intercom squelch adjustments. The unit is designed for outstanding ergonomics and visually defined mode annunciation and selection.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual controls the intercom level for the pilot and copilot, while the large knob controls the passenger intercom volume. Intercom squelch is automatic. The PMA8000-SR incorporates an integrated SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver, which allows the aircraft occupants to enjoy their music A 3-light Marker Beacon receiver is integrated in the PMA8000-SR.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Audio Selector Specifications Audio selector panel input impedance: 510 Ω Input Isolation: -60 dB (min.) Speaker Muting: -60 dB (min.) Speaker Output (into 4 Ω) with no clipping 3 Watts (min.) 14 VDC: 10 Watts (min.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 1.6 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1 ea. of the following units: Model PMA8000-SR PMA8000-SR with option 1 Description Part Number PMA8000-SR Audio Panel with Marker Beacon and Stereo intercom.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual When you activate online you pay only $5.00 at www.sirius.com. If you choose to activate by phone the charge is $15. You can either call 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474) or activate online. Keep in mind that there may be additional fees when you activate, based on the following criteria: • $5 charge to reactivate a receiver that has been inactive for over six months.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System 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 PMA8000-SR-Series Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/ with internal Marker Beacon. Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post-installation problems.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.3.3 Audio Panel Mounting Rack Installation Remove the unit from the mounting tray by unscrewing the 3/32" hex-head screw that is in the center of the unit. Use caution to avoid hitting the photo-detector lens. Carefully slide the unit free of the tray. Set the unit aside in a safe location until needed.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Radiated signals can be a factor when low level microphone signals are "bundled" with current carrying power wires. Keep these cables physically separated. It is very important that you use insulated washers to isolate the ground return path from the airframe to all headphone and microphone jacks.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Connect the speaker output from the unit to the COM 2 Speaker load input on the PMA8000-SR (J1 27 WRT 28). The speaker load is 16 Ω, 3W. 2.4.6 TEL (Duplex) Function for Cell Phones This mode is designed to operate with telecommunications systems, such as the AirCell Guardian 1000.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual lighting system to work. The photocell mounted in the unit face will automatically adjust the intensity of the push-button annunciation LEDs. 2.4.10 Unswitched inputs J1, pins 31, 29 and J2 pin 15 are unswitched, unmuted inputs # 1, 3 and 4, respectively. These inputs are presented to the pilot and copilot regardless of the audio configuration, and will always mute the entertainment inputs.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual NOTE: The intercom harness can be custom made by PS Engineering, Inc. Simply call the factory or www.ps-engineering.com to obtain a wire harness work sheet. The harness will be made to your specifications and fully functionally tested. Harness can be ordered with jacks, or without the headphone and microphone jacks installed, for easier wire routing through the aircraft.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Visible pin 1L 1R 2L 2R Shown in external loop back position. Shown in internal distribution position. 1L 1R 2L 2R Figure 2-2 Sirius Radio Output Jumpers 2.4.16.5 Entertainment distribution The PMA8000-SR has two INDEPENDENT music inputs. Entertainment input number 1 is J2 pins 23 (left channel) and 24 (right channel), with respect to pin 25, and is provided to the pilot and copilot.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 30 29 SR Output (R) SR Output (L) 24 Ent. #1 Input (R) 23 25 Ent. #1 Input (L) External #1 Input 27 Ent. #2 Input (R) 26 28 Ent. #2 Input (L) External #2 Input Alternate Music Interconnect A 3-position (on-off-on) can be used to switch entertainment completely off, if desired. External Music interconnects for Satellite Radio to drive both inputs.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual . PAV80 7 H F Alternate Music Interconnect using PAV80 to control the Satellite Radio PMA8000-SR J2 AUX Input (R) SR Output (R) AUX Input (L) SR Output (L) AUX Audio Lo 30 29 Audio Lo Shield Ground 3 C 6 Z Crew IFE Audio (R) Ent. #1 Input (R) Crew IFE Audio (L) Ent. #1 Input (L) 4 D F Pass Audio Out (R) 10 24 23 25 Audio Lo Audio Lo Shield Ground 27 26 28 Ent. #2 Input (R) Ent.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.4.19 Playback button Installation (J2, Pin 22- Option 1, ONLY) To activate the Recording System playback, a momentary push button switch is required. This switch can be located anywhere in cockpit convenient to the pilot's reach. The switch must be connected to pin 22 of J2 of the PMA8000-SR, and ground 2.5 Marker Beacon Installation 2.5.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual MKR SNS MKR VOL Area for configuration jumpers inside Figure 2-6 Top Cover Adjustments • Marker Beacon Volume, turn adjustment counterclockwise to increase marker beacon audio level. • Marker Beacon Sensitivity, Clockwise to increase the marker sensitivity. 2.
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PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.9 Post Installation Checkout After wiring is complete, verify power is ONLY on pins 8 and 9 of the J2 and airframe ground on connector pins 10 and 11. Failure to do so will cause serious internal damage and void PS Engineering's warranty. 2.9.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 13. Push the SPR button. Verify that all selected audio is heard in the cockpit speaker. Verify that the audio mutes when the mic is keyed. 14. Verify that the appropriate LED in the lower button row blinks when either push to talk is keyed. 15. Verify proper Intercom system operation in the ALL, ISO and CREW modes (see Table 3-1). 16.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.12.2 SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID number The SIRIUS Satellite Radio identification number can be played back through the annunciation. Have a pencil handy, and press “4-1-1” on the remote control. 2.13 Internal Recorder Checkout (Optional) With headset plugged into pilot’s side jacks, tune COM 1 to local frequency, such as FSS or ATC ground.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Section III OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed operating instructions for the PS Engineering PMA8000-SR, Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems. Please read it carefully before using the equipment so that you can take full advantage of its capabilities. This section is divided into four sections covering the basic operating areas of the PMA8000-SR systems.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure 3-2 PMA8000-SR Operating controls NOTE: Placing the PMA8000-SR in–TEL– The intercom mode pushbutton determines who is on the phone, and who is still on the intercom. In ISO, only the pilot is on the phone, while the copilot and passengers remain on intercom. The pilot will continue to hear all selected aircraft radios.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual hear a beep with each key press, followed by three acknowledgement beeps. This must be accomplished only once and the PMA8000-SR will “remember” that PA is activated. See section 3.4.1.2 to use the PA mode. 3.4.1.2 Public Address Function To use PA function, press the Mute (6) and SPR (5) buttons simultaneously. The COM1 and COM2 receive LEDs will blink to indicate the audio panel is in PA mode.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual For optimum microphone performance, PS Engineering recommends installation of a Microphone Muff Kit from Oregon Aero (1-800-888-6910). This will not only optimize VOX performance, but will improve the overall clarity of all your communications. Table 3-1 Mic Muff ™ Part Numbers Manufacturer Bose David Clark Lightspeed Model Dynamic Electret M87 Dynamic H10-30 H10-20, H10-40 H10-13.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual CREW: Pilot and copilot are connected on one intercom channel and have exclusive access to the aircraft radios. They may also listen to Entertainment 1. Passengers can continue to communicate with themselves without interrupting the Crew and may listen to Entertainment 2. 3.6.3.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual 3.7 Telephone Mode (9) The TEL mode serves as a full duplex interface for telephone systems such as AirCell or portable cellular phones with earpiece jacks. When interfaced with an approved airborne telecommunications system, the PMA8000-SR can serve as a audio control and distribution center. In ALL intercom mode, all crew and passengers will be heard on the phone when they speak.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Press the volume up and down (VOL UP, VOL DN) buttons to change the satellite radio volume through the audio panel. This will only adjust the SIRIUS Radio and SIRUIS Radio annunciations, nit intercom or other volume. A beep will be heard when the volume button is first pressed. The Mute button will silence the SIRIUS audio, but not the audio annunciations.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual NOTE: To turn OFF the satellite radio from the PMA8000 panel without using the remote, push the “TEL” and “SPR” buttons at the same time. If you believe that there is a malfunction in the SIRIUS Satellite Radio, turn power off, and back on to restore audio panel functions. 3.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom 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 PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix A External PTT Hook Up Part of the installation includes the installation of PTT (Push To Talk) switches that allow the use of your aircraft radio for communications transmissions. There are three possible configurations ; you must select the case that best fits your installation. NOTE: Only the person who presses their PTT switch will be heard over the radio.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – PMA 8000 Installation Drawings 425-880-3003 RF conn w/ nut lock and flat washer. 475-013-0001 Lock nut (4 ea) 44-pin connector (2 ea) 475-440-0004 (4 ea) 475-440-0007 (4 ea) Rack 430-880-0040 Rack back plate 430-880-0050 RF J2 J1 Viewed from Back 15 30 15 30 1 16 31 44 44 1 16 31 Solder Lug (mount as convenient) Rear plate detail (not to scale) 6.31 in 1.28 in 5.49 in 3.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure 6-1 PMA8000-SR Installation Drawing Caution: Apply steady pressure to the bezel while screwing the unit into the tray to ensure even seating of the unit and connectors. 2.00 in 2.38 in Antenna Coax, 20' Supplied 0.54 in Figure 6-2 SIRIUS Antenna Drawing 200-880-0000 Appendix B Rev.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C, J1 Interconnect Com 1 Audio Hi Com 1 Lo Communications Transceiver #1 Com 1 Mic Audio Hi Com 1 Mic Key Com 2 Audio Hi Communications Transceiver #2 Com 2 Mic Audio Hi See Note 4 Com 2 SPR Load Com 2 Spr Load Com 2 Spr Load Com 2 Lo Com 2 Mic Key TEL Audio Hi TEL Audio Lo Telephone TEL Mic Audio Hi Nav 1 Audio Hi VHF Nav 1 Nav 1 Audio Lo Nav 2 Audio Hi Nav 2 Audio Lo VHF Nav 2 A
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix D, J2 Connector Interconnect PMA8000 J2 CONNECTOR (Sub-D 44-pin male on tray) Pilot Phones (R) Pilot Phones (L) Pilot Phones Lo Copilot Phones (R) Copilot Phones (L) Copilot Phones Lo 44 43 15 Unswitched Input #4 Hi Unswitched Audio #4 Unswitched Audio Lo 35 36 Pass. Mic Hi Pass. 1 Mic Jack Pass. Mic Lo 37 38 Pass. Mic Hi Pass. 2 Mic Jack Pass. Mic Lo 39 40 Pass. Mic Hi Pass.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix E- Instructions for FAA Form 337 and continuing airworthiness 9.1 Instructions for FAA Form 337, Audio Panels 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 PMA8000-SR, you may use the following text as a guide.
PS Engineering PMA8000-SR Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix F RTCA DO160D Environmental Qualification Form Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/Marker Beacon Receiver Part Number: 050-880-( ) FAA TSO Number: C50c, 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 Saf
