Install Manual - Dallas Avionics
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1. sl MJ Brawn b 4 000 3NTNI 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure VIII DUAL HORN MTG BRACKET DRAWING CKE BRA MOUNTING REVISION DESCRIPTION E 80 UE X4 90 140 X 4 20 400 zk 1 ANNA FIGURE VIII 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved PSAMP600 MATING CONNECTOR PART S Appendix Figure IX 30 01 90 01 ON 5 ONILYN O09 Sd 90 01 ONI NOS Ov 100 z 0 00 55 ceo Qo rsS 0 03 55 DONG 0 00 55 300 09 al avd Sd SOLIANNOOD ONILVA sd 0 f ds Ors 8 4 31034 AdS DD9dNYS d N LLAI 2530 NOSIS 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved SONIX THE SOUND OF HOMELAND SECURITY Povver Sonix Inc 122 S Church St Martinsburg WV 25401 Phone 304 267 7560 Fax 304 268 8691 www powersonix com2. SONIX THE SOUND OF HOMELAND SECURITY AERO VOICE AIRBORNE LOUDHAILER SYSTEMS PSAIR12A PSAIR22A PSAIR42A Power Sonix Inc 122 S Church St Martinsburg WV 25401 USA 304 267 7560 Fax 304 268 8691 www powersonix com TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Of Aero Voice Public Address Systems Page 1 Installation Considerations Installation Quick Start amp Checklist Page 2 Standard Cable Connections Power For The Aero Voice System DC Power From Aircraft Batteries DC Power From Power Sonix 28 V Auxiliary Battery Pack Audio Controller Remote Control Unit Mounting The Amplified Speaker s Page 6 PSAIR12 PSAIR22 PSAIR42 Using The Aero Voice System Page 10 Using the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit Interfacing With Cockpit Audio Controllers Live Microphone Pre Recorded Messages Tape Digital Input Standard Sirens Custom Sirens Sounds Maintenance Routine Audio Testing Battery Maintenance 8 Charging Technical Specifications Limited 2 Year Warranty RMAs Power Sonix Support Appendix Drawings amp Illustrations Your Dealer Outfitter Info Outfitter Installation Service Contact THE SOUND OF HOMELAND SECURITY Power Sonix Factory Support RMAs Contact 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 1 Overview Of Aero Voice Public Address Systems Congratulations on your purchase of a Power Sonix public address system Your aircraft is about to be equipped with the best performing airborne speech
3. projection system in the world today No other system is as light as compact as intelligible as powerful or as economical as Power Sonix The Power Sonix A series of Loudhailer Systems was specifically developed for those who wish to recess their speakers and amplifiers inside the aircraft for a flush mount The PSAIR12A PSAIR22A AND PSAIR42A consist of a single high performance class D amplifier the PSAMP600 used to create a 300 or 600 watt system and a PSAMP1200 for 1200 watts of power The speaker kit PS SPK 300 consists of a single horn assembly with two X 150 watt speaker drivers for a total of 300 watts To gain more powerful systems they are simply paralleled to the amplifier used This configuration is in contrast to the non A series that has the amplifier contained in the speaker chassis and can be mounted internally if there is space but is often mounted outside the aircraft Installation Considerations The first thing that must be determined is where you will place the speaker array on your specific aircraft Power Sonix recommends that the system be mounted in such a way as to project sound down and away from the aircraft at an angle that is consistent with the aircrafts mission requirements At an angle of 45 degrees with the vertical the peak intensity of the sound beam will hit the ground at a distance from the aircraft that is equal to the altitude of the aircraft The distance out from the aircraft of peak intensi
4. SONIX THE SOUND OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 12 All communications eguipment manufactured by Power Sonix Inc is warranted to be free of defects in Materials or Workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from Date of Purchase by the end user Warranty does not apply to equipment not installed by a factory approved and authorized facility in accordance with Technisonic published installation instructions or which has been repaired or altered in any way as to affect performance or which has been subjected to improper installation which has been used for purposes other than intended or which has been involved in any accident fire flood immersion or subjected to any other abuse Expressly excluded from this warranty are charges relating to removal of eguipment from the aircraft or charges relating to reinstallation Power Sonix will repair or replace at Power Sonix s option any defective part found to be faulty during the Warranty Period Faulty eguipment must be returned to Power Sonix or it s authorized Warranty Depot with transportation charges prepaid Repaired or replacement equipment will be returned to the customer with freight charges collect If the failure of a part occurs within the first 30 days of service Power Sonix will return the repaired or replacement eguipment prepaid Power Sonix reserves the right to make changes in design or additions to or improvements in
5. is turned on The ten element bar graph shows the level of power SIGNAL being delivered to the speakers from RELAY the amplifier It also has one element lit when no signal is applied G METER SIG 0 5V and serves as a secondary power on indicator Remote Control Unit PSRCU PIN Function Chart 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 7 The Gain dial indicates the power or volume that the speakers are putting out For safety reasons it is best to keep the Gain in the Off position until you are ready to begin your broadcast H any feedback occurs it may be necessary to reduce the input Gain control or preferably improve the sound shielding of the microphone When a siren sound is needed a separate siren switch is pushed to activate the sound Press the switch for the sound siren wail or trill you wish to broadcast Pressing the switch while the siren is broadcasting will turn the siren OFF again Custom siren sounds can be permanently encoded onto a chip inside the Remote Control Unit for a moderate fee Each custom sound would replace one of the two standard sirens factory installed This reguires sending the PSRCU unit back to Power Sonix for modification along with a digital recording of the sound you wish to use and if applicable a decision on which of the existing sirens you want to replace Other Accessories If auxiliary power is needed Power Sonix offers a 28 volt battery with or without a
6. lixd din X NA VV SM 489 ALIHM SAI0H SE6H MA gaand ddHSY ALIHM G4LNIVd dl NOILAIADS 20 ALO OA beg eat te W V ccalvSsda V elalvsd 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure II PSAMP600 ELECTRICAL amp MECHANICAL SPECS PSAMP600 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications 24 32 Volts D C FIGURE Il 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure III PSAMP600 BASE PLATE MTG DIMENSIONS BASE PLATE DIMENSIONS I DWS NO SIZE FSCM NO 23 06 a 3 23 96 PSAMP 600 SIHINT ELSE MJG Eng by SLIDE LATCH 20 1400 EE 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure IV PSAMP1200 ELECTRICAL amp MECHANICAL SPECS PSAMP1200 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications 24 32 Volts D C FIGURE IV 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure V PSAMP 1200
7. only a few connections that have to be made to make your Power Sonix system operational All the wiring is factory installed and tested Once the speaker mounting position is determined measurements of the distance from the speakers to the power source the amplifier and to the audio controller either the cockpit audio controller or the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit are made Appropriate connectors and cables cut to length must be purchased separately to make the custom cables for your specific aircraft Please be sure you have made these measurements and placed the order for these parts in advance of the installation date 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 3 Illustration 1 depicts the PSAIR A Series system cabling configuration Each installer will make his own cables for the installation interface with power speakers and remote controls Accordingly mating connectors for the amplifiers are not provided with System you purchase A part number list for these mating connectors is given in the Appendix Fig IX Power Sonix Amplifies are input protected against reverse polarity Always apply positive voltage to Pin A of the input power connector from the 28 Volt DC power buss using a minimum of 16 gauge wire 300 Watt systems should be fused at 15 amps 600 watts at 30 amps and 1200 watt systems at 60 amps BASIC PSAIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS amp CONNECTIONS The amplifier connects to a power supply the speaker array
8. BASE PLATE MTG DIMS SE PLATE DIMENS REVISION BA DESCRIPTION copie Vs Led es OU 416 1 20 1400 SION DIMEN ANN 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved N A T AA 22 INTERCONNECT DRAWING Appendix Figure VI t q paseyo DOWN Le q Cu JUN q 4040 ch Wall AIH War v S SPON LYN a JE 537 OS L L x Ww AJ C l JOJ Og L L CHT ray 3178 AO 551 0 91 DOG OJ AJ OJ OTT El poob LO UD oly VODE HdS Sd N c N dl OL TH W331 OL SDLTIINNOT NING JMD CASE gin HILIMS NId Ge 13 ua IH img gran alyd Aa 13118 4 01 100 DIN L Oman 4304 3 11993N UNS id 90 110 31D0N34 SH SOLIANNOO SEKR DNILYI 404 Y Oe0I Sd DAG AAS dE 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Appendix Figure VII SINGLE HORN MTG BRACKET DRAWING KET kk P0 500 BRAC A 0 400 IOUNTING DESCRIPTION E Cl Ja 8 3 0
9. State Of Charge Unit We also supply a convenient AC Battery Charger to charge the 28 volt battery during routine maintenance AC Battery Charger PSACCHARGE 28V Battery with State of Charge Unit PSBAT28SCU 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 8 Maintenance Routine testing of the loudspeaker eguipment should be incorporated into the maintenance or flight ready checklist Simple troubleshooting can be conducted in the hanger Power Sonix Tech Support is always available via phone to assist in the installation and troubleshooting Any major issues with your eguipment would reguire an RMA for factory servicing Amplifier Checks When normal operation is impaired the following possibilities should be checked a Press the Press To Test PTT light to make sure power is available if using the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit PSRCU b Check the input Polarity of the DC supply Make sure sufficient voltage is available and that excessive voltage is not applied no greater than 32 volts DC c Check any cable for shorts or opens DC resistance on the drivers is approximately 2 2 ohm d Battery may not be properly connected The PTT light does not indicate until pressed e Power Switch off PTT light does not indicate until pressed f No DC power to Remote Control Unit PTT light does not indicate normally or when pressed g Make sure the signal source is not shorted or connected to any noise source h The A
10. and to an audio controller The loudspeaker system is controlled by either the cockpit audio controller if capable or by the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit PSRCU shown to the right The mic in the cockpit headset can be used if connecting to the cockpit audio controller A separate mic is used when connecting to the Power Sonix remote control PSRCU Illustration 1 Basic System Connections 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved The REC input connection on our Remote allows prerecorded message to be played from MP3 cassette or CD players Page 4 Power Connections For The Aero Voice System The source power source MUST be 24 32 VDC i e nominal 28 V aircraft supply NOTE THESE SYSTEMS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH MORE THAN 32 VOLTS Using AIRCRAFT DC POWER As noted before connectors and cable for DC power must be ordered separately Positive on pin A Using AUXILIARY BATTERY POWER This reguires a Power Sonix 28 Volt NiCad battery pack PSBAT28 or PSBAT28SCU and Power Sonix power cable PSCBL BAT in the length appropriate for your aircraft Please consult with your dealer outfitter and maintenance crew chief to determine the power configuration that best meets your needs on your aircraft The current load of other aircraft eguipment such as cameras and searchlights which might be used simultaneously with the Loud Hailer needs to be evaluated when using aircraft DC power Please
11. contact Power Sonix Engineering Dept for any guestions regarding any installation issues 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 5 FAA Field Inspection Once installed an FAA Form 337 Field Test must be conducted to get your modification approved There is no cost from the FAA for this test After you schedule the inspection with your nearest FAA Field Office you just have to make the aircraft and a pilot available This is standard procedure and any FAA licensed maintenance or overhaul facility will take care of this for you Note Military and State and Local Government Law Enforcement agencies may not be subject to the N Classification modification reguirements of the FAA However it is always a good practice to thoroughly test the aircraft after any major modification including the addition of externally mounted loudspeakers searchlights cameras etc Using the Power Sonix Aero Voice System Operating the voice Amplifier system is relatively simple However certain technigues some of which will be gained by experience should be developed to obtain the most favorable results The system possesses the capability of high quality voice transmission over long distances and for long periods of time However effective utilization of these features depends to a great extent upon proper operating procedures To successfully project the voice over long distances it is necessary to develop a microphone technigue di
12. does not include damage caused by negligence misuse of the eguipment gunfire exposure to excessive heat or fire accidents or acts of God The warranty is void if there is unauthorized access to the amplified speaker assembly or electronic components Any repair or service required under this warranty will be authorized via an RMA if an initial telephone tech support call cannot remedy the situation in the field The Warranty Card must be filled out and submitted to Power Sonix to effect your warranty The installation service provider should record the date and place of installation on the Warranty Card The warranty period begins when the equipment is installed Return Merchandise Authorization To send equipment back for warranty or out of warranty service please call Power Sonix to obtain an Return Merchandise Authorization RMA The RMA number provided MUST BE clearly marked on the shipping label We will not accept eguipment that does not have an RMA Ship eguipment to Power Sonix Inc 122 South Church St Martinsburg WV 25401 USA RMA Telephone number for Shipper s Reference 304 267 7560 Contact Information For sales customer service or technical assistance call us at our headquarters in Martinsburg WV USA at 304 267 7560 Our Fax number is 304 267 8691 Emails for company departments are as follows Sales sales powersonix com Customer Service customerservice powersonix com Technical Support tech powersonix com
13. e correct reading should be approximately 2 2 ohm When replacing a faulty driver in your installation connect the leads to the terminals at the rear Observe the color code to preserve the speaker polarity IMPORTANT RED TO 1 TERMINAL BLACK TO 2 TERMINAL 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 10 Resetting Protective Circuit The Power Sonix PSAMP600 and PSAMP1200 amplifiers are designed with self protecting circuitry to interrupt the operation whenever harmful conditions exist which might endanger the amplifier components Such a condition might be an excessive load current or an output short Once the protective circuit is activated the flow of power is stopped in the affected channel and no further operation is possible without corrective action If the trouble was due to a temporary or transitory cause operation may be resumed by simply turning the power switch OFF wait 5 seconds to allow the internal circuitry to reset then turn back to ON Summary of Care And Precautions The Power FETS of this system are subject to damage when exposed to excessive heat voltage and current for even short periods of time The design incorporates a protective circuit which disables the amplifier when safe operating currents are exceeded 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 11 Warranty Power Sonix Inc offers a Two Year Limited Warranty on all parts and assemblies against defects This warranty
14. e have provided an NAT AA 22 type cockpit controller interface drawing for Power Sonix Loudhailers in the Appendix Fig VI Our engineering dept is always available to help answer questions regarding this procedure please feel free to call to expedite your installation Instead of the cockpit headphones you can alternatively use a separate noise cancelling microphone Power Sonix part PSMIC and the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit PSRCU The RCU is required in any instance where the existing cockpit audio controller does not support a public address system In that case it is the audio controller for the PA and has its own on off switch The advantage to having the RCU in addition to a supporting cockpit audio controller is the convenience to do things guickly and easily in the air including 1 having someone without a headset speak into the system with a hand held mic 2 the ability to plug a cassette tape MP3 player CD player or DVD player with pre recorded messages sounds into the RCU which delivers the digital signal to the amplified speaker array If you intend to do these things with your existing audio controller make sure that it has the necessary wiring interconnects available and consult your eguipment user s manual The finish on the Remote Control Unit is anodized black The speaker assemblies come standard in a powder coated white or olive drab finish Installation Ouick Start Standard Cable Connections There are
15. fferent from the normal conversational manner Talk clearly and distinctly separating each word with noticeable pauses Keep the voice volume high with the top of the microphone touching the upper lip so that the speech is as close to the microphone as possible Words should be spoken with clear enunciation and a commanding voice for maximum sound projection Microphone Options And Operation Users may utilize an existing cockpit headset microphone connected to a cockpit audio controller provided that the controller has appropriate connectors to receive the cable from the Power Sonix amplified speaker assembly Alternatively users can employ the Power Sonix Shure noise cancelling microphone PSMIC by connecting it to either a mic jack on the cockpit audio controller or to the mic jack on the Power Sonix Remote Control Unit PSRCU Always hold the PSMIC against the upper lip and speak strongly in clear enunciation On the PSMIC the Gain control is adjusted clockwise from OFF If troubled with feedback it may be necessary to reduce the input Gain control or preferably improve the sound shielding of the microphone position This can be done by closing windows and eliminating a direct audio air medium back to the microphone from the speakers 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 6 Remote Control Unit The Power Sonix Remote Control Unit PSRCU can independently control all aspects of the loudspeaker system This com
16. ion and debris There are no serviceable parts inside our Class D amplifiers CAUTION Tampering with the amplifier board itself will void your warranty Specifications for the PSAMP600 and PSAMP1200 are given in the Appendix Figures II amp IV respectively Speaker Driver Maintenance No maintenance of the speaker driver is reguired Should a driver fail while under warranty please return it to Power Sonix for replacement If out of warranty please call Power Sonix to purchase a new driver Speaker Driver Replacement A loudspeaker driver may fail due to several causes 1 The coil or its terminals may short to the mounting and cause the amplifier to cut off This is apparent once the leads of the suspected driver are separated from other drivers of the speaker assembly by a continuity test from a lead to the chassis ground 2 A voice coil short not likely showing zero ohm between voice coil leads will also cause the amplifier to cut off 3 A voice coil open circuit more likely will show with an ohmmeter check between leads No sound will result when the ohmmeter is applied 4 A noisy driver results when the voice coil rubs against the magnetic gap Noise can best be localized to a single driver unit by connecting each unit singly and energizing each with the amplifier output Check each driver for a short or an open A short is evidenced by less than 1 ohm resistance and an open by any resistance over 3 ohm Th
17. it s products without obligation to install such additions and improvements in equipment previously manufactured This Warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of the seller SONIX Please fill out the Warranty Information Card below and return the THE SOUND OF HOMELAND SECURITY original to Power Sonix Inc 122 South Church St Martinsburg WV 25401 1819 USA Keep a copy for your records Eguipment Owner Gompany Agency Name Contact Name Address City State Prov Country Postal Code ZIP Telephone Fax Email Power Sonix Model Numbers Equipment Serial Numbers Installing Agency Outfitter Company Agency Name Contact Name Address City State Prov Country Postal Code ZIP Telephone Fax Email Aircraft Vessel Vehicle Registration Number Installation Completion Date Start of Warranty Period PS SPK 300 KIT ASSEMBLY DRAWING Appendix Figure c G REECH i 680 ES STS SI VIDIESH JADIY N gt 11528 11035 IPN 3117113389 11528 3035 M33 3117113335 HEA CET SCT NNOD 3704 Nid 2 NI XINOS 83709 SET T5 i i HID IN 1408 SEEN JIM ATAWASSY AdS V22 1dS Sd ro cul cu eo SAAT Wh DIN 404 XH1 8 1IX LIS x 3 334404 43 OT S S JS LA i ivdd 31d450 E
18. mplifier may be faulty This will reguire factory maintenance The amplifier will automatically reset when reapplying power after a fault condition due to a short is experienced Power Supply Checks The battery voltage should measure between 24 and 32 volts unloaded and 1 2 to volt lower under load Check the proper polarity Loudspeaker And Cable Checks Testing of loudspeakers and cables may to some extent be done visually All connections should be free from dirt moisture and open or shorted conditions All receptacle threads should be thoroughly engaged A continuity meter may be used to establish the state and correctness of wiring An ohmmeter touched across the loudspeaker inputs should cause an audible click sound Precautions In Maintenance To avoid serious damage to system components while undergoing troubleshooting or testing please read these warnings carefully before initiating test procedures 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 9 CAUTION Do not operate the system from an inadeguate power supply or a shop supply giving rise to high voltage transients CAUTION A grounded test probe from a AC powered meter or Scope placed across the output will short the output to ground and trigger the shutdown circuitry All test eguipment should be isolated from ground potential Amplifier Speaker Maintenance The amplifier and speaker should be kept clean and free from exposure to static charge accumulat
19. ponent is reguired if your cockpit audio controller does not have the capacity to interface with the Aero Voice system and its connecting cables Please contact Power Sonix tech powersonix com to determine the necessary wiring connections to use a specific r cockpit controller We will need a wiring Ka outeur diagram of the controller output connector and its electrical specifications to interface the two systems POWER The Remote has an audio input connector for a microphone and one for an audio recording devise such as a tape cassette recorder MP3 player CD player or DVD player These devises can deliver standardized and studio quality pre Power Sony recorded messages to the Aero Voice loudspeakers The large connector on top of the we F SONO OF HAF eur REMOTE CONTROL Remote is used to connect it to the amplified speaker array using cable PSCBL RCU Power Sonix systems are not intended to play hi fidelity music If the recorded sound is music it is advisable to operate at a reduced Gain control setting Failure to reduce the gain setting may cause excessive power to be dissipated in the speaker units and result in failure of the speaker voice coils due FUNCTION to overheating SWITCHED POWER GROUND SHIELD VOLTAGE SIGNAL gt The red Push To Test PTT power light will show that DC power is connected when depressed It is also an indicator that the system is on when the power toggle switch
20. ty is the product of the tangent of the angle times the expected height of the aircraft during broadcast Please note that there are two engineering bracket drawings for a single and dual horn in the Appendix Figs VII amp VIII These may be of some value in custom designing a recessed mount Once placement has been determined the next consideration is what will power the PA system Power can come from the DC voltage source on the aircraft or a Power Sonix 28V auxiliary battery pack Stand alone battery packs have limited power and must be recharged Consult with your dealer and maintenance chief to determine which is best for your needs A 45 angle enables the pilot and or observer to maintain visual contact with the intended audience from a safe hovering position Don t be concerned with being too far from your audience Power Sonix systems have great range If you are close you can always reduce the volume The third major consideration is interfacing the audio signal sources with the Amplifier You can use the cockpit headphone mic to deliver speech 2006 Power Sonix Inc All rights reserved Page 2 through the cockpit audio controller to the amplifier This reguires that the cockpit audio controllers have an audio output for a PA system many commercial controllers like Technisonics Garmin and NAT do See the operating manual of your controller to see how to integrate your existing eguipment with Power Sonix PA Systems W
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