Northern Airborne Technology PA110 User Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

PA110/220

High Power Audio Amplifiers

SM35

ISSUE 4.01

Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.

1925 Kirschner Road

Kelowna, BC, Canada.

V1Y 4N7

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Issued on the authority of Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.

Copyright 2004

PA110/220 High Power Audio Amplifiers

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sections of this manual have been incorporated into the latest issue.

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Table of Contents

Section Title Page

1. Description

1.1 Introduction 1-1

1.2 Product Description 1-1

1.3 Design Features 1-1

1.4 Specifications 1-1

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications 1-1

1.4.2 Physical Specifications 1-2

1.4.3 Environmental Specifications 1-2

1.5 Unit Nomenclature 1-2

2. Installation

2.1 Introduction 2-1

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection 2-1

2.2.1 Warranty 2-1

2.3 Continued Airworthiness 2-1

2.4 Installation Procedures 2-1

2.4.1 Warnings 2-1

2.4.2 Cautions 2-2

2.4.3 Cabling and Wiring 2-2

2.4.4 External Switches 2-2

2.4.5 Post Installation Checks 2-2

2.5 Accessories Required But Not Supplied 2-3

2.5.1 PA110 Installation Kit (PA110-IKS) 2-3

2.5.2 PA220 Installation Kit (PA220-IKS) 2-3

2.6 Installation Drawings 2-4

3. Operation

3.1 Introduction 3-1

3.2 General Information 3-1

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Section 1 Description

1.1 Introduction

Information in this section consists of product description, design features and specifications for the
PA110/220 High Power Audio Amplifiers. All derivative product information shall be contained in the
applicable manual supplement, which may be obtained from NAT as required.

Review all notes, warnings and cautions.

1.2 Product Description

The PA110 and PA220 High Power Audio Amplifiers are remote mounted modular amplifiers capable of
producing 110 W of output power, and can be used in conjunction with NAT’s Loudhailer/Siren systems.

Lower power systems (30 W) are usually used for sling load control and lo cal external paging in smaller
airframes, or internal rear paging in larger airframes. Higher power systems (110 W and up) are used for
law enforcement and long distance external paging applications. The PA110/220 can be chained into
multiple installations, allowing up to half a kilowatt of audio to be controlled by a single panel mounted
controller.

1.3 Design Features

Provision is made for external power switching to activate PA110 and PA220 High Power Audio
Amplifiers for increased power output.

All external interconnects, switches and relay contacts are gold plated for maximum reliability. Switches and
relays are sealed. G10-FR flame retardant circuit boards are postcoated for maximum moisture resistance
and corrosion prevention. Relays are sealed, hig h vibration rated (50g shock) and dry nitrogen fill ed.

1.4 Specifications

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications

1.4.1.1 PA110
Power +28 Vdc nominal at 5.5 A max; Idle current less than 0.1 A

Low Level Input Impedance 600 Ω ±5%
High Level Input Impedance 300 Ω ±5%
Output 100 W nominal @ 1 kHz into 10 Ω, Transformer coupled

1.4.1.2 PA220
Power +28 Vdc nominal at 10 A max; Idle current less than 0.1 A

Low Level Input Impedance 600 Ω ±5%
High Level Input Impedance 300 Ω ±5%
Output 2 x 100 W nominal @ 1 kHz into 10 Ω, Transformer coupled

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1.4.2 Physical Specifications

Height 4.10" (104.1 mm)
Depth 6.32" (160.5 mm) excluding mating connector
Width 7.90" (200.7 mm)
Mounting Bulkhead, using 4 x AN3 bolts
Weight:

PA110 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) excluding mating connector
PA220 7.75 lbs (3.52 kg) excluding mating connector

1.4.3 Environmental Specifications

Temperature -45° to +50° C (Ambient)
Altitude 25,000 ft. Maximum

1.5 Unit Nomenclature

The following list indicates the models available at the date of publication of this document. Other models
may be available.

Model Description / Distinction

PA110-015 High and low level inputs
Optional audio key input
Remote power keying
Power and level indicators
Local level adjustment
Used with AA21 and AA22 controllers.

PA220-010 High and low level inputs
Optional audio key input
Remote power keying
Dual level indicators and level adjustment
Dual 110 W outputs with individual control and
fusing for full redundancy.
Mechanically interchangeable with PA110-015
(different interconnect).
Used with AA21 and AA22 controllers.

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Section 2 Installation

2.1 Introduction

Information in this section consists of unpacking and inspection procedures, installation procedure s, po st­installation checks and installation drawings for the PA110/220 High Power Audio Amplifiers.

Review all notes, warnings and cautions.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Unpack the equipment carefully and locate the warranty card. Inspect the unit visually for damage due to
shipping and report all such claims immediately to the carrier involved. Check that all items listed below
are present before proceeding and report any shortage immediately to your supplier:

- Warranty Card

- Certificate of Conformity or Release Certification

2.2.1 Warranty

All Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. products are warranted for 2 years from date of installation by an
authorized NAT dealer, to be free of defects in workmanship or performance. This warranty covers all
materials and labour, but is exclusive of any transport to deliver the defective unit to and from NAT or its
designated warranty repair center, or any labour to remove or re-install the defective unit in the aircraft.
Contact NAT for any questions regarding this warranty, its applicability to your units and/or for return
authorization. NAT is the final arbitrator concerning warranty administration. Units which have been
physically damaged, burned, immersed in water or otherwise abused beyond the scope of normal use will
not be considered for warranty. WARRANTY IS VOID UNLESS THE PRODUCT IS INSTALLED BY AN
AUTHORIZED NAT DEALER. Product for which a warranty card is not returned shall be warranted from
date of manufacture.

2.3 Continued Airworthiness

Maintenance of the PA110/220 is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance of this product is not required.

2.4 Installation Procedures

2.4.1 Warnings

WARNING:

Never ground any output line from the unit or permanent damage may result.

Use of a fully floating audio wattmeter or transformer coupled meter is

recommended. Always check ADF and compass calibration after installing

external speakers or ‘PA’ amplifiers. Significant single cycle errors may be

caused by the concentration of steel and magnetic material. Do not bundle

any lines from these units with transmitter coax lines. Do not bundle any lines

from this unit with 400 Hz synchro wiring, or AC power lines.

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2.4.2 Cautions

CAUTION:

Use shielded cable exactly as shown and ground as indicated. All audio
installations can be severely degraded by incorrect wiring and shiel ding.
Unusual buzzes, hums or other background audio are symptomatic of multiple
grounds, or noisy external systems such as blowers or pumps sharing wiring
with the audio system. Never operate any of the PA amps below their rated
impedance of 10 Ω, except as indicated for the PA110.

2.4.3 Cabling and Wiring

All wire shall be selected in accordance with the original aircraft manufacturer's Maintenance Instructions
or AC43.13-1B Change 1, Paragraphs 11-76 through 11-78. Unshielded wire types shall qualify to
MIL-W-22759 as specified in AC43.13-1B Change 1, Paragraphs 11-85, 11-86, and listed in Table 11-11.
For shielded wire applications, use Tefzel MIL-C-27500 shielded wire with solde r sleeve s (fo r shield
terminations) to make the most compact and easily terminated interconnect. Follow the connector map in
Section 2.6 as required.

Allow 3" from the end of the shielded wiring to the shield termination to allow the connector hood to be
easily installed. Reference the interconnect drawing in Section 2.6 for shield termination details. Note that
the hood is a "clamshell" hood, and is installed after the wiring is complete. Aircraft harnessing shall
permit the unit to be removed from the panel for easy access.

Maintain wire segregation and route wiring in accordance with the original aircraft manufacturers
Maintenance Instructions.

Unless otherwise noted, all wiring shall be a minimum of 22 AWG, except power and ground lines, which
shall be a minimum of 16 AWG, and speaker wires which should be at least 18 AWG. Reference the
Interconnect drawing for additional specifications. Check that the ground connection is clean and well
secured, and that it shares no path with any electrically noisy aircraft accessories such as blowers, turn
and bank instruments or similar loads. Power to this unit must be supplied from a separate circuit breaker
or fuse (fast blow), and not attached to any other circuit breaker without additional protection. Verify that
the selected circuit breaker size and wire gauge are adequate for the installation usin g the techniques
specified in AC43.13-1B Change 1, Paragraphs 11-47 through 11-51 and 11-66 through 11-69.

2.4.4 External Switches

If the PA110 is driven directly from an AA90 controller via an amplifier, or if for any reason an AA21/22 is
not used, then a remote power switch (to disable the PA amp) may be desired.

2.4.5 Post Installation Checks

2.4.5.1 Voltage/resistance checks

Do not attach the power amplifier until the following conditions are met.

PA110
Check the following:

a) P101 pins <6>, <18> and <19> for +28 Vdc relative to ground.
b) P101 pins <4>, <5> and <17> for continuity to ground (below 0.5 Ω).
c) Speaker connections are correct for the speaker impedance, and are not shorted.

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PA220
Check the following:

a) P101 pins <6>, <24> and <25> for +28 Vdc relative to ground.
b) P101 pins <4>, <5> and <23> for continuity to ground (below 0.5 Ω).
c) Speaker connections are correct for the speaker impedance, and are not shorted.

2.4.5.2 Power On checks

a) Install the power amplifier and power up the aircraft's systems. Turn on all of the radios and other

accessories required for this system. Check that the PWR ‘on’ LED on the PA110/220 illuminates
when the power switch is up.

b) Select the rest of the audio system as required to allow connection of the pilot's mic to the ‘PA’

and key the cyclic switch for transmit. Check for correct radio operation and note what volume
settings will produce a suitable external paging level. Refer to the AA21 or AA22 Operator's
Manual for more detailed instructions.

Note: A faint audio signal heard at the speaker (even when the system is not paging) is common due to

the very high gain of this system and stray coupling in the wiring. It is not audible in flight.

Upon satisfactory completion of all performance checks, make all required log book entries, electrical
load, weight and balance amendments and other documentation as required by your local regulatory
agency before releasing the aircraft for service.

2.5 Accessories Required But Not Supplied

These units require installation kits to complete the installation.

2.5.1 PA110 Installation Kit (PA110-IKS)

Quantity Description NAT Part #

1 Connector, D-min 25 Socket Solder Cup 20-20-025
1* Jack Screw Set 20-27-002
1* Lock Clip set 20-27-004
1 25 Pin Connector Hood 20-29-026

* Use as required.

2.5.2 PA220 Installation Kit (PA220-IKS)

Quantity Description NAT Part #

1 Connector, D-min 37 Socket Solder Cup 20-20-037
1* Jack Screw Set 20-27-002
1* Lock Clip Set 20-27-004
1 37 Pin Connector Hood 20-29-038

* Use as required.

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2.6 Installation Drawings

DRAWING REV. DESCRIPTION TYPE
PA110-015

PA110\015\403-0 1.01 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Interconnect
PA110\015\403-1 1.01 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Interconnect
PA110\015\405-0 1.02 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Connector map
PA110\015\922-0 1.21 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Mech Installation

PA220-010

PA220\010\403-0 1.12 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Interconnect
PA220\010\403-1 1.00 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Interconnect
PA220\010\403-2 1.00 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Interconnect
PA220\010\405-0 1.02 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Connector map
PA220\010\922-0 1.21 Loudhailer Power Amplifier Mech Installation

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Section 3 Operation

3.1 Introduction

Information in this section consists of the functional and operational procedures for the PA110/220 High
Power Audio Amplifiers.

3.2 General Information

The PA110/220 High Power Audio Amplifiers are designed for use in high power external loud hailer
systems where high power levels are the primary requirement. Because high power (not high fidelity) is
the goal, the PA110 and PA220 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE for use as a high power cabin audio system.

The PA110/220 High Power Audio Amplifiers have no operator accessible controls. Refer to the AA21 or
AA22 Operator's Manual for more detailed information.

WARNING:

High volume settings can cause hearing damage.

Prior to operation, set any volume control to the minimum setting, and

slowly increase the volume to a suitable level.

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