Avionics Innovations, Inc
AI-8 DCU/AI-Changer 8
Installation Manual
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty Registration... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Post Installation Checkout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AI Changer 8 Installation Schematic 11902. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AI-8 DCU Installation Schematic 11900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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General Information
The purpose of this AI-8 DCU/ AI-Changer 8 Installation Manual is to provide information to
ensure proper installation and operation of this product.
This product has been tested and is “FAA-PMA” approved. It is the responsibility of those
desiring to install these items on or within a specific type or class of certified aircraft to
document and obtain approval for an acceptable installation from the Administrator.
The AI-8 DCU will need an AM/FM Antenna (not included). It is recommended that you use an
antenna with a 88-108 MHz / 550-1600 KHz range
Unpacking and Inspection of AI-8 DCU/ AI-Changer 8
Exercise extreme care when unpacking the AI-8 DCU/ AI-Changer 8 Make a visual inspection
of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If a claim for damage is to be
made, unit must be returned in the original packaging.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO FM TUNER
Frequency range 87.9 to 107.9mhz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 70dB
Stereo Separation 42 dB
RADIO AM TUNER
Frequency range 530 to 1710 Khz
Sensitivity 28 dB/µV (25 µV, S/N 20 dB)
COMPACT DISC SECTION
Frequency Response 5Hz to 20kHz
THD @ 1kHZ 0.01%
Signal/Noise ratio 105dB
Sampling Frequency 32 Times Oversampling
AUDIO SECTION
Frequency response 20 to 20kHz
Headphone level output 3.0V max
GENERAL
Power Source 12-30V DC
Ground System Negative
Dimensions (W x H x D) Head Unit 6.25” x 2” x 9.25”
Weight Head Unit 2 lbs. 4 oz
Changer 4 lbs
CURRENT DRAW - 14V Max 650ma Continuous
1.2 Amp ( CD Operation )
10ma Keep Alive (Memory)
CURRENT DRAW - 28V Max 375ma Continuous
700ma ( CD Operation )
10ma Keep Alive (Memory)
Changer 9” x 2.75” x 6.25”
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