PS Engineering PDA360EX Installation Manual - Manual (Page 4)

PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAR100EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-760-0000 Page 1-1 Rev. 12, Jan. 2014
Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The PAR100EX represents another evolutionary step in cockpit audio control and intercommunications
utility. Using our patented IntelliVox® design and pilot programmable configurations, this marks the next
level of audio control. The unit is designed for outstanding ergonomics and visually defined mode annun-
ciation and selection.
Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you
will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the PAR100EX.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering PAR100EX-
series of Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems. This includes the following unit:
Model Description PS Engineering
Part Number
PAR100EX Stereo Audio Selector Panel with control for VHF Commu-
nications radio. Includes stereo intercom, with Bluetooth
Interface 050-760-0100
M760REM VHF Communications Transceiver 050-760-6476
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The PAR100EX is a state-of-the-art audio isolation amplifier and audio selector that contains an auto-
matic voice activated (VOX) intercom system and serial data control/indication for a MiroAir VHF com-
munications receiver. It can switch two transceivers (Com 1, Com 2) and two receivers (Nav 1, Nav 2).
A Bluetooth ® TELEPHONE mode allows the PAR100EX to act as an audio interface between aircraft
headphone and microphones and Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone equipment. .
Warning: Use of non-aviation approved cellular telephone equipment may be prohibited by regulation.
PS Engineering is not responsible for unauthorized airborne use of cellular telephones.
For airborne use, the PAR100EX must be interfaced with an approved system.
There are four unswitched inputs, available for traffic or EGPWS, autopilot disconnect tones, and/or radar
altimeter warning.
Pushbutton switches select one of the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position, and
allows radio transmission. In "Split Mode" the PAR100EX has the ability to allow the pilot to transmit on
Com 1 while the copilot can transmit on Com 2. A fail-safe mode connects the pilot headphone and mi-
crophone to COM 1 if power is removed for any reason, or if the power switch is placed in the Off (Fail-
safe) position. Unswitched input #1 is also provided to the pilot headphone in fail-safe
A four-station voice activated (VOX) intercom is included in the PAR100EX. This system has PS Engi-
neering’s patented IntelliVox® circuitry that eliminates manual adjustments. The intercom system incor-
porates pilot isolate, all and crew modes, two independent stereo music inputs with "SoftMute™". Inter-
com volume control is through two concentric front panel knobs and a pushbutton intercom mode switch.
The small volume knob controls the intercom level for the pilot and copilot, while the large knob controls
the passenger intercom volume. Intercom squelch is automatic.
A concentric rotary data input knob on the right side of the unit controls less essential functions and con-
figurations.