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PS Engineering PAC45 User Manual

PS Engineering PAC45
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9800 Martel Road
Lenoir City, TN 37772
www.ps-engineering.com
PAC45
Special Mission Audio Controller System with
MultiTalker and IntelliVOX®
Document P/N 200-045-0000
Rev. 7, May 2019
Audio Control System with MultiTalker Technology
High-fidelity Stereo Intercom
System Installation and Operation Manual
FAA - TSO C139a
Patented under one or more of the following;
No. 4,941,187; 5,903,227; 6,160,496 and 6,493,450, 7,391,877
PS Engineering, Inc. 2019 ©
Copyright Notice
Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS En-
gineering, Inc. is strictly prohibited. For further information, contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering, Inc., 9800
Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800, email contact@ps-engineering.com.
In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an
Authorized PS Engineering dealer.

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PS Engineering PAC45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPS Engineering
ModelPAC45
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Introduction, Scope, and Limitations

Overview of the PAC45 system, its purpose, and operational constraints.

Equipment Description and Approvals

Details of the PAC45 system components, features, and FAA TSO approval basis.

Specifications

Technical specifications including dimensions, weight, power requirements, and TSO compliance.

Equipment Supplied

Lists the components included with the PAC45 system and installation kits.

System Configurations

Describes different ways the PAC45 system can be configured with control heads.

License Requirements

Outlines licensing requirements for Bluetooth radio operation.

Installation Procedures

General Installation Information

Scope, certification requirements, and general notes for installing the PAC45 system.

Unpacking and Inspection

Guidelines for inspecting the equipment upon arrival to ensure no shipping damage.

Equipment Installation Procedures

Procedures for mounting, cooling, and connecting the PAC45 audio controller.

Cable Harness Wiring and Noise Management

Instructions for wiring harnesses, using shielded wires, and managing electrical noise.

Power Connections and Alert Power

Details on connecting power, circuit breakers, and alert power for the PAC45 system.

Audio Controller Interface and Navaid Wiring

How to interface the PAC45 with avionics, including navaid selection.

Microphone, Headset, and Transmit Interlock Setup

Installation notes for microphones, headsets, and disabling transmit interlock.

Backlighting and Unswitched Inputs

Controls for unit backlighting and configuration of unswitched audio inputs.

Cockpit Voice Recorder and Audio Alerts

Output connections for CVR and setup for the PAC45 audio alert system.

Wired Telephone/Satellite Input

Connecting wired telephone or satellite communication devices to the PAC45.

Music Input and Receive Activity Indicator

Connecting music sources and using the Receive Activity Indicator feature.

User Adjustments

Covers system adjustments, unswitched audio level, and general user settings.

Potentiometer Adjustments

Details on adjusting potentiometers for lighting, volume, and sensitivity.

Logic Switch Options

Configuration settings via logic switches for various system functions.

PAC45 Connector Pin Assignments

Detailed pinout information for PAC45 connectors P451 and P452.

Wiring Checkout and Operational Tests

Procedures for verifying wiring and conducting operational tests of the installed system.

Final Inspection and Documentation

Final checks of the installation and requirements for documentation and airworthiness.

Operation Guide

System Overview and Controls

Overview of operation, power, fail-safe, and transmit selection controls.

COM Audio Selection and MultiTalker

Selecting COM audio sources, using MultiTalker spatial audio, and adjusting audio locations.

Navaid and Telephone Operation

Selecting navaid audio sources and operating the telephone interface.

Intercom Operation and Modes

How to use the intercom, including IntelliVOX, PTT, volume, and mode selections.

Bluetooth Connectivity and Operation

Pairing, unpairing, and operating the Bluetooth wireless interface for calls and music.

Wired Telephone/Satcom Input

Connecting wired telephone or satellite phones to the PAC45.

Control Panel Operation Modes

Operation with dual and triple control heads, including intercom modes.

Alert Audio System Functions

Storing and playing custom audio alerts using the independent alert system.

Intercom Operation Block Diagrams

Visual diagrams illustrating audio distribution in various intercom configurations.

Warranty and Service

Product Warranty Information

Details the terms and conditions of the PS Engineering product warranty.

Factory Service Procedures

Instructions for obtaining factory service, including return authorization.

Installation Drawings

PAC45 Rear and Side Views

Dimensional drawings of the PAC45 unit showing rear and side profiles.

PAC45 and CTL45 Front Views

Front view drawings of the PAC45 and CTL45 control head units.

CTL45 Top View

Top view dimensional drawing of the CTL45 control head.

HUB45R Views

Dimensional drawings of the HUB45R remote hub unit.

Radio Interconnect Wiring

PAC45 Radio Connections Diagram

Wiring diagram showing connections between PAC45 and various aircraft radios.

Intercom Interconnect Wiring

Intercom Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams illustrating intercom connections for different components.

Control Head Interconnect Wiring

Control Head Interconnect Diagrams

Diagrams showing interconnect wiring between control heads and the PAC45 hub.

Unit Connector Wiring Reference

J451 Connections

Detailed pinout for the J451 connector on the PAC45 unit.

J452 Connections

Detailed pinout for the J452 connector on the PAC45 unit.

J453 Connections

Detailed pinout for the J453 connector on the PAC45 unit.

J454 Connections

Detailed pinout for the J454 connector on the PAC45 unit.

FAA Form 337 and Continuing Airworthiness

Instructions for FAA Form 337

Guidance on completing FAA Form 337 for PAC45 installation and alteration.

Continuing Airworthiness Instructions

Checklist and instructions for maintaining the PAC45 audio system airworthiness.

Environmental Qualification

PAC45 Environmental Test Data

Environmental qualification test results for the PAC45 Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Remote Hub.

CTL45 Environmental Test Data

Environmental qualification test results for the CTL45 Audio Selector Control Panel.

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