PS Engineering PAC15 - Manual (Page 4)

PS Engineering Inc. ®
PAC15EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-015-0000 Page 1-1 Rev. 1, Jan. 2014
Section I – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The PAC15EX 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. This unit is designed specifically to be used as remote-mounted audio selec-
tor/intercom, controlled by specific integrated avionics suites for experimental aircraft.
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 PAC15EX.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering PAC15EX-
series of Audio Selector Panel/Intercom Systems. This includes the following unit:
Model Description PS Engineering
Part Number
PAC15EX Remote-mounted Audio Selector Panel with stereo intercom. 050-015-0100
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The PAC15EX is a state-of-the-art audio isolation amplifier and audio selector that contains an automatic
voice activated (VOX) intercom system and serial data control by a integrated avioncs controller, such as
an MFD. It can switch two transceivers (Com 1, Com 2) and two receivers (Nav 1, Nav 2).
There are four unswitched inputs, available for traffic or EGPWS, autopilot disconnect tones, and/or radar
altimeter warning.
Remote MFD control can select the communication transceivers for the pilot and copilot position, and
allows radio transmission. In "Split Mode" the PAC15EX 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 PAC15EX. 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™".
1.4 APPROVAL BASIS — NONE
The PAC15EX is not intended, or approved for installation on US Registered Civilian Aircraft with
normal airworthiness certificates.