Part #:

Model: AA12S

OEM:

AEM

Desc:

Audio Controller

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AA12S
FEATURES
  • InterVOX™ Stereo Audio Controller
  • DZUS rail mount
  • 4-Place Stereo voice activated intercom
  • Provides intercom capabilities for pilot, co-pilot & 2 passengers
  • Front panel dual purpose amber/green VOX squelch light
  • Pilot Priority Transmit
  • Pilot Isolate
  • ICS Tie Line
  • Automatic Failsafe
  • Music Volume
  • 3 Com/4 Nav Selections
  • Receive audio selections include COM1, COM2, COM3, MKR, NAV, ADF, and DME
  • Patented Mic Gating and Music Muting
  • ANF™ Active Noise Filtering
  • 11-30 VDC Input
  • Accepts stereo music inputs from either a portable entertainment unit or a CD changer and outputs through an integrated wide band stereo music processor

 

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY

Linear regulator with reverse and over-voltage protection
Input Voltage 11-30 Vdc operating range
  30.3 Vdc (max)
  13.8 Vdc or 27.5 Vdc @ 600 mA (nominal, one input for both)
  11.0 Vdc (min)
Lighting Voltage AA12S-001: 27.5 Vdc @ 200 mA max 
  AA12S-004: 13.5 Vdc @ 400 mA max
Note: The AA12S is not designed to operate under emergency electrical system conditions for 14 Vdc operation.

 

INPUT SUPPLY MICROPHONE

Quantity 4 (pilot, copilot, 2 passengers)
Rated Level 250 mVrms nominal (125 to 500 mVrms)
Impedance 150 Ohm ±10%
Circuitry Type Unbalanced

TX KEYLINE

Quantity 2 (pilot, copilot)
Rated Level Ground activates keyline ±20 mA source current

ICS KEYLINE

Quantity 2 (pilot, copilot)
Rated Level Ground activates keyline

RECEIVE AUDIO

Quantity 7 (3 COM, 4 NAV)
Rated Level 2.5 Vrms nominal (1.3 to 5.0 Vrms)
Impedance 1 kOhm ±10% (1 to 3 kOhm for sidetone)
Circuitry type Unbalanced

MUSIC INPUTS

Quantity 2 (left channel, right channel)
Rated Level 1.4 Vrms nominal (850 mVrms to 2.4 Vrms)
Impedance 11 kOhm ±10%
Circuitry type Unbalanced

 

BI-DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS ICS TIE CHANNEL

Quantity 1
Rated Level 340 mVrms nominal (170 to 680 mVrms)
Impedance 2 kOhm ±10%
Circuitry Type Unbalanced

 

OUTPUT SIGNALS PHONES

Quantity 4 (pilot, copilot, 2 passengers)
Rated Level >5.5 Vrms (>100 mW, RX, ICS and music)
  1.5 Vrms nominal (pilot ISO mode)
  >0.2 Vrms (Automatic failsafe mode)
Impedance 300 Ohm ±10%
Circuitry Type Transformer, Unbalanced

MICS

Quantity 4 (COM1, COM2, COM3 and PA)
Rated Level 250 mVrms ±10%
Impedance 150 Ohm nominal
Circuitry type Direct through line via relay

KEYLINES

Quantity 4 (COM1, COM2, COM3 and PA)
Rated Level
Circuitry Type Grounded relay contact

 

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

As per RTCA DO-170 Product Classification 1a except where noted.
*Manufacturers Spec **Exceeds DO-170 Requirement
Rated Output Power 100 mW min into 300 Ohm (each stereo channel)

 

AUDIO FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Receive ≤3dB down from 350 - 6000 Hz
Intercom ≤3dB down from 350 - 3000 Hz
ICS Tie ≤3dB down from 350 - 3000 Hz
Music ≤3dB down from 350 - 15000 Hz (music bass control at mid setting)
Distortion ≤10%, ≤3% typical (350 to 6000 Hz)

 

INPUT

Input crosstalk -37 dB max* 
Output crosstalk -55 dB max
Mic crosstalk
Audio Noise -60 dB max**
Output Regulation ≤3 dB variance (350 to 6000 Hz)
Audio Communication loud & clear
ICS Volume controls  
Music Volume controls  
Receive Input impedance 1 kOhm ±10%
Mic Input impedance 150 Ohm ±10%
Music Input impedenance 11 kOhm ±10% 
ICS Tie Line 2 kOhm ±10%

 

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions 1.15"H x 5.80"D x 4.95"W
Weight 1.2 lbs
Mounting DZUS rail, 4 fasteners, 5.366" horizontal spacing, 0.75" vertical spacing
Faceplate Lighted panel laser-engraved acrylic edge lit w/blue-white back lighting
Material/Finish Brushed aluminum with chromate conversion
Connectors 1 25-pin female D-min connector w/jackposts; 1 44-pin male high-density D-min connector w/jackposts

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature -20 to +55°C
Altitude 50,000 feet
Shock 6g/11ms, 20g/11ms
Qualification of the AA12S series compact Audio controller was completed in accordance with DO-160D Env. Cat. [(A1)(D1)X]BXB[(SMB)(UF)]XXXXXXZBAXXXMXXXX
Part Number Stereo Audio Controller Description:
AA12S-001 Standard Unit, See Description Above
AA12S-002 Same as AA12S-001 w/Faceplate changes (ADF becomes ADF/MKR, DME/MKR becomes TRFC)
AA12S-004 Same as AA12S-001 w/14 Vdc lighting
AA12S-005 Same as AA12S-004 w/Custom Faceplate (ADF becomes ADF/MKR, DME/MKR becomes TRFC)
AA12S-012 Based on AA 12S-001, 6-place intercom

 

AA12S-001
- Audio Controller
Price Condition Status
REQUEST NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
AA12S-001N
- Audio Controller, NVG Version
Price Condition Status
REQUEST NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
AA12S-002
- Audio Controller
Price Condition Status
REQUEST NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
$3,250.00 SV OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
AA12S-004
- Audio Controller
Price Condition Status
REQUEST NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
AA12S-005
- Audio Controller
Price Condition Status
REQUEST NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
AA12S-012
- Audio Controller
Price Condition Status
REQUEST SV OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME

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