PS Engineering PAC24 Installation Manual - Manual (Page 16)

PS Engineering
PAC24 Series Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-240-0010 Page 2-9 Rev. 24, Dec. 2013
minimum of ground loop potential. Use only Mil Spec shielded wires (MIL-C-275000, or better).Under no
circumstances combine a microphone and headphone wiring into the same shielded bundle. Always use a
2- or 3-conductor, shield wire as shown on the installation wiring diagram.
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.
Adding a high-performance audio control system, particularly in conjunction with high-performance ac-
tive noise canceling headsets, cannot improve on older avionics that were designed for cabin-speaker use.
PS Engineering makes no claim that the audio panel will provide a noise-free audio quality under all in-
stallation conditions, particularly with older avionics.
2.4.2 Existing KMA 24H Installation
If the installation replaces a KMA-24H (series –71), and it is properly installed and wired, no other
changes are required except for removal of the keying pin. Other options not present in the KMA24H,
such as entertainment or “Swap” may require additional wiring. Speaker Power (J3, pin 7) is not required.
NOTE:
Many installation use external switching to provide crewmember isolation. These can usually be
eliminated. See below for details.
2.4.2.1 Single KMA24H -71 Installation
If the switch, labeled Isolate/Normal/Private is installed, the Primary/Secondary headphone switch should
be maintained. However, the connection to P241, Pins 21, 24, and Y should be removed.
2.4.2.2 Dual KMA24H -71 Installation
In a dual KMA24H-71 installation, we recommend that the ISO/Normal/Private switches be removed.
These switches apply a ground to logic inside the KMA24H.
THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE AUDIO PANELS MUST BE LEFT INTACT. This includes
Pins V to V (Key Enable), 21 to 24 (Isolate /Isolate 22) and Y to Y (Private). PS Engineering uses these
lines for data bus communications between panels.
2.4.3 Power
The PAC24-Series are compatible with both 14 and 28 Volt DC systems. A three (3) Amp breaker is re-
quired. Power and ground wires must be a #18 AWG pair. Connect airframe power ground to J3 Pin 25
only. No dropping resistors are required.
2.4.4 Communications Push-to-Talk (single panel installation)
Unless the system is in split mode, only the person who presses their transmit PTT switch will be heard
over the radio. If the pilot and copilot both use the PTT, only the pilot position has access to the radio.
The pilot position will have PTT control regardless of the copilot PTT when the PAC24 is in the
OFF /E MG
mode.
2.4.4.1 Communications Push-to-Talk (Dual Panel Installation)
The PAC24 automatically senses if the other audio panel is transmitting. If communications transceivers
selected for transmit are different (Com 1 pilot, Com 3 copilot), both panels will allow simultaneous, dual
transmission (split mode). If the same radio has been selected for transmit on both audio panels, the pilot
mic will have priority, and the copilot will not transmit.
NOTE