9800 Martel Road Lenoir City, TN 37772 Tactical Radio Adapter Document P/N 200-002-0002 Revision 5, February 2009 Part number 12100 Installation and Operation Manual In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an Authorized PS Engineering dealer. PS Engineering, Inc. 2009 © Copyright Notice Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS Engineering, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Table of Contents 1. Section I GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 1-1 1.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 SCOPE ................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION............................................
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Section I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Radio Adapter (12100) Radio Adapter Interface is a solution for the interface requirements of general aviation avionics and non-aviation communications radios. Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. 1.2 SCOPE This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering Radio Adapter Interface unit.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS Input Power: Aircraft Radio Impedance: Weight: Dimensions: 12 or 28 VDC, Current drain: <250 mA 510 10 Oz. 1.5” h x 4.0” W x 5.50” D Including mounting flange 1.6 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED A. 1 ea. of the following units: Model Radio Adapter B. Radio Adapter (12100) Installation Kit: Part Number 425-025-0006 1.7 Description DB25 Female Quantity 1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED A. G. 1.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Section II - Installation 2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1.1 SCOPE This section provides detailed installation and interconnect instructions for the PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100)-Series Interface. Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post installation problems. Installation of this equipment requires special tools and knowledge.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual JP1 123 VR1 3.500 4.000 VR2 JP2 123 VR3 0.250 0.375 4.725 5.470 Figure 2-2-1 Mounting Diagram (not to scale) 2.3.4 Connector Assembly The unit connector is DB25 type. The unit has a male connector, with the female on the harness. 2.3.5 Physical Installation 1. The unit is mounted using the flanges, in any position. Bolt the mounting flanges to the avionics shelf or other appropriate mounting surface, in accordance with AC43.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-2A for more information. Failure to use correct techniques may result in improper operation, electrical noise or unit failure. Damage caused by improper installation will void the PS Engineering warranty. 2.4.1 Noise Due to the variety and the high power of radio equipment often found in today's general aviation aircraft, there is a potential for both radiated and conducted noise interference.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual source, which will be connected to the aircraft microphone when the transceiver is selected for transmit. Transceivers with built-in speakers also do not provide sidetone, so VR2 can be adjusted to cause sidetone to be present during transmission. The audio input to the radio adapter (pin 6 hi, pin 19 low) is transformer isolated.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual The following adjustments are available, and marked on the silkscreen: VR1 Mic Amplitude Control VR2 Sidetone Adjust VR3 Audio Output Adjust The following switch positions are available to configure the unit for specific transceiver types.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual MIC Select S1 ON if : 1-8Ω MIC 2-DIRE CT Mo ve jumper to 2 pins closest to connector to provide mic bias 3- AMPLIFIED 4-MIC GND REF 1234 MIC GAIN MIC Select S2 ON if : 1-Blank 2-150Ω MIC 1234 3- 8Ω MIC 4-150Ω MIC 1234 Mo ve jumper to pins 1 & 2 to provide more audio gain Rx Audio Output Sidetone Level Speaker Select S3 ON if : 1-Blank 2-150Ω SPKR 3- 8Ω SPKR 4-150Ω SPKR Figure 2-3 Internal Adjustments and settings MIC Gain
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Table of previously used switch combinations: Midland LMR HELP US HELP 70-1340B YOU AND OTHERS! PLEASE FAX OR MAIL OTHER SUCCESSFUL SWITCH COMBINATIONS FOR INCLUSION IN OUR DATABASE! THANK YOU Switch S1 - 1 S1 - 2 S1 – 3 S1 – 4 S2 –1 S2 – 2 S2 – 3 S2 – 4 S3 – 1 S3 – 2 S3 – 3 S3 – 4 JP1 Condition OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Icom ICF121 VHF Condition OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON Pins 1 & 2 (Mic bias
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual points are protected from abrasion. Complete log book entry, FAA Form 337, weight and balance computation and other documentation if required. Return completed warranty registration application to PS Engineering. Section III- Operation There are no operational controls in this unit. Section IV- Warranty and Service 4.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Appendix A- Installation Information and Connector Layout The Radio Adapter can be installed in any orientation in a convenient location. Mount the unit using the flanges to a permanent aircraft structure, in accordance with AC 43.13-2B, Acceptable Methods and Practices, Aircraft Alterations, Chapter 2, Radio Installations.
PS Engineering Radio Adapter (12100) Series Interface Installation Manual Appendix C -Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness The Radio Adapter (12100) is considered an “on-condition” maintenance item. It should be checked prior to each flight during normal operation. There are no additional considerations for continuing airworthiness other than the practices detailed in AC 43.131B, Chapter 11.
