44 Install Manual PBS250-3
44 Install Manual PBS250-3
(PBS-250)
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
3. Environmental 3
4. Mechanical 3
4.1 Selection of Mounting Location 3
4.2 Physical Dimensions 3
5. Electrical Installation 4
5.1 Power Requirements 5
5.2 Fault Protection 6
5.3 Connection to PA Amplifier 6
5.4 Optional Internal Audio Amplifier 6
5.5 Connection of the Backlighting Control 7
5.6 Connection to Heads Up Checklist 7
5.7 Summary of Electrical Connections 7
Appendix 13
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1. Introduction
Flight crews are required by FARs to provide safety briefings to their passengers
regarding such items as operation of safety belts, use of supplemental oxygen, location
and operation of emergency exits, proper positioning of seat backs and tray tables, use of
flotation devices, etc. Unfortunately, pre-takeoff and pre-landing briefings are usually
given when the flight crews’ full attention must be given to flying the aircraft. Thus, the
required passenger briefing can become a distraction.
Automatic passenger briefing systems can help reduce the distraction by playing pre-
recorded messages. Most passenger briefing systems use cassette or endless loop tapes,
which are subject to wear and breakage.
Heads Up Technologies’ systems are digital. A real human voice is digitally recorded
and stored directly in computer memory. There are no moving parts to break or wear out,
no tape heads to clean, no tapes to break or stretch.
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the installation and initial testing of the
PBS250 Passenger Briefing System. This document applies only to the PBS250.
2.2 Scope
This document is for use by avionics equipment and system installers and users. It may
be used to support initial Type or Supplemental Type Certification Programs for
installation approvals.
• Environmental
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Initial Power Up
• Warranty
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2.3 Applicable Documents
DOCUMENT/REV TITLE
Before proceeding, please check to see that the items listed in Table 1 are present in the
PBS250 package.
Table 1
Contents of PBS250 Package
Qty Description
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3. Environmental
The PBS250 computer has been designed and tested according to RTCA DO-160C.
Heads Up Technologies Document, PBS400-27, provides a listing of all environmental
test performed, including temperature, vibration, and electrical tests.
4. Mechanical
The PBS250 is a two piece system: a control head to be located in the cockpit, and a
computer unit for remote mounting. The control head (PBS250-2) can be installed in any
available standard DZUS rail space. Location in a pedestal, side console, or low on the
instrument panel is recommended. The remote computer (PBS250-1) can be located in
any convenient area. It may be mounted in any position and does not require vibration
isolation.
The PBS250 messages can be changed by downloading a new message from a CD-ROM
supplied by the manufacturer and a lap top computer. Figure 1 illustrates the attachment
of the pre-assembled cable, CON602B. When choosing the mounting location for the
PBS250-1, allow for the 3-foot maximum cable length.
The dimensions of the PBS250 are listed in Table 2. A detailed outline dimension
drawing of the unit, PBS250-10, is provided in the Appendix of this document.
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Table 2
PBS250 Physical Dimensions
5. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The following guidelines should be used when installing the cabin briefing system
electrical wiring:
a) All wiring to be installed in accordance with FAA AC-4313-1A, Chapter 11, Sect. 2
b) All wiring to be MIL-W-22759-16-22-9 unless otherwise specified.
The control head and remote computer are electrically interconnected. The remote
computer is also connected to:
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Figure 1
Illustration of Interconnecting Cables
(see PBS400-150-1 for schematics)
Table 3
PBS250 Voltage and Current Requirements
Nominal Values
Extreme Values
Min. voltage +9 VDC (< 150 msec), +12 VDC continuous (will
reduce volume)
Max. voltage +35 VDC
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5.2 FAULT PROTECTION
A 1.0 amp circuit breaker should be installed in any available circuit panel location and
wired to a 24-28 VDC bus.
Note: Failure to use the specified circuit breaker invalidates the warranty.
The audio output line of the computer should be connected to the airplane’s existing PA
audio system. An internal Triad SP-50 transformer will provide DC isolation between
the PBS250 and the aircraft PA system. The rated output voltages into a 500-ohm load
are provided in Table 4 below. See PBS400-150-1 (shown in Appendix) for pinouts.
Table 4
Pre-Amplified Audio Output Voltage
Max. Voltage +/- 10 VDC
The PBS250-1 remote computer also incorporates a 15 watt (into 8 ohms total load)
audio amplifier that may be connected to external speakers. This option must be
specified in the part number as PBS250-1-x8, where 8 represents an 8 ohm load. See
PBS400-150-1 (shown in Appendix) or Table 5 for pinouts.
Note: Failure to use the proper impedance speakers will result in permanent damage to
the audio amplifiers. Use 4-to-8 ohm total load only.
If the 8-ohm option is specified, do not connect audio output to the aircraft PA system.
The amplified audio output is not isolated by a transformer. DO NOT CONNECT
EITHER PIN TO GROUND.
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5.5 CONNECTION OF THE BACKLIGHTING CONTROL
The PBS250 backlight voltage is specified in the part number and is preset at the factory
as follows:
5V PBS250-2-x5
28V PBS250-2-x2
The PBS250 panel brightness is controlled by the level of the input from the aircraft
backlighting. See PBS400-150-1 (shown in Appendix) or Table 5 for pinouts.
The CMS-400 Checklist Computer may be connected to the PSB250 Passenger Briefing
System to automatically give passenger briefings whenever the appropriate checklist is
run. Refer to the checklist installation guide for the wiring diagram.
Table 5 provides a list of the DB-25 male connector pinouts. PBS400-150-1 is the
installation wiring diagram that is provided with the Installation Kit. That drawing can
also be found in the Appendix of this document.
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Table 5
PBS250 Pinout
7 No Connection
8 No Connection
11 No Connection
20 No Connection
21 No Connection
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PBS400-150-1 for schematic.
B) Turn the PBS250 computer on by depressing the “ON” button. (see Figure 2)
C) The computer will perform a self-test while the SELF-TEST message appears on the
LED display. A successful self-test is indicated when a message title appears on the
display. Select any message (except AUTO) using the UP/DOWN arrows.
D) Press Play. After 2 second delay (to allow for possible external cabin chimes) the
message should be heard in the cabin.
Figure 2
PBS250 Control Face
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6.2 MANUAL MESSAGE TEST
The “UP” and “DOWN” arrows on the control head are used to select manual messages.
Turn the PA system on. Select the first message (normally the Takeoff Briefing), and
press PLAY. The message should be audible in the cabin. Select the other messages
one-at-a-time and listen to them in the cabin.
The volume of each message may be adjusted from 25% -to- 100% of maximum while
the PBS250 is in the calibration mode:
The message volumes should be adjusted to compensate for the ambient noise conditions
at the times the particular briefings are likely to be given.
NOTE: A message (except Turbulence) must be re-selected with the UP/DOWN arrows
before it can be repeated. This feature is designed to keep crews from accidentally
playing the same message twice.
NOTE: The “AUTO” message can only be executed by the Heads Up Checklist.
Pressing PLAY will not start the AUTO message.
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6.4 AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TEST (IF CHECKLIST PRESENT)
If a checklist system is present, the autobrief function can be tested by the following
steps:
• Turn the checklist system and PBS250 on.
• Using the UP/DOWN buttons select the AUTO message on the PBS250
display.
• Advance the checklist by pressing the “GO” or “ADV” button until the unit
announces “passenger briefing “ as a checklist item. Advance it one more
line. The passenger briefing system should play the associated message in
the cabin.
The PBS250 is equipped with built in self-diagnostic capabilities. The unit performs a
self-test on power up, and has error checking functions that are performed routinely
during normal operation. If at any time the LED displays an error message, please call
Heads Up Technologies.
Heads Up Technologies
2033 Chennault, Suite 100
Carrollton, Texas 75006
Tel. (972) 980-4890
Fax (972) 980-4843
email: service@heads-up.com
Attention: Technical Support Department
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HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES
LIMITED WARRANTY
HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. hereby warrants that it will repair or replace, at
its option, any part of the HEADS UP product with which this warranty is enclosed
which proves defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, without
charge for parts or labor, for a period of one (1) year. This warranty period
commences on the date of original purchase by the buyer other than for purposes of
resale, and this warranty applies only if such original purchase by the buyer was
made in the United States.
To obtain service under this warranty, you must return your HEADS UP product,
packaged in the original shipping container or an equivalent, to the nearest
authorized service center or the dealer from whom the product was purchased. Any
postage, insurance, shipping, and installation costs incurred in presenting your
HEADS UP product for service are your responsibility.
The original bill of sale or other satisfactory proof of the date of the original
purchase of your HEADS UP product must be made available to obtain service
under this warranty.
This warranty applies only if your HEADS UP product fails to function under
normal use and with in the manufacturer’s specifications. This warranty does not
apply if the HEADS UP label or logo, or the rating or serial number, has been
removed from your HEADS UP product, or if, in the sole opinion of HEADS UP,
your HEADS UP product has been damaged by accident, misuse, neglect, or
improper packing, shipping modification or servicing, by other than a HEADS UP
authorized service center.
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APPENDIX
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PBS400 AND PBS250
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PBS400 AND PBS250
REMARKS:
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BACKLIGHT INPUT
24
BACKLIGHT RETURN
1 PANEL LIGHTING
12 BUS 2
CONTROLLER INTERFACE
AUDIO OUTPUT HIGH SEE PAGE 2 FOR
23 TYPICAL USAGE PBS400/250-1-XX PBS400/250-2-XX
AUDIO OUTPUT LOW
10 REMOTE COMPUTER CONTROL HEAD
5
CONNECTOR P2 CONNECTOR P1
INTERFACE TO GOLD EDITION OR CMS400
9 J2 DB15 MALE DB15 MALE J1
CHECKLIST FOR AUTOBRIEF FEATURE.
22 REF DWG PBS400-9 OR PBS400-12 1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
C 5 5
C
RELAY/P.A. ENABLE OUTPUT SEE PAGE 2 FOR
4 6 6
1 AMP SINK MAX (GROUND ACTIVE) TYPICAL USAGE 7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
KEYLINE INPUT #1
19 STANDARD ACTIVE LOW 11 11
KEYLINE INPUT #2
6 12 12
KEYLINE INPUT #3 SEE PAGE 2 FOR
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KEYLINE INPUT #4, WITH TIMEOUT TYPICAL USAGE
5 14 14
KEYLINE INPUT #5, WITH TIMEOUT
17 3 4 15 15
PBS400/250-1-XX H
REMOTE COMPUTER CABIN SPEAKER
OUTPUT
J1 P1 L
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D D
C C
PBS400-1 CMS400-1
REMOTE COMPUTER CMS400 CHECKLIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
J1 P1 AUTOBRIEF DATA P1 J1
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B B
DWN DATE
J.HEADER 01/11/93 Heads Up Technologies
2611 Westgrove Ste.110
A APPROVED DATE
Carrollton, Texas 75006 A
FBO PBS400/PBS250 AUTOBRIEF INTERFACE TO CMS400
N/A VOICE CHECKLIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
USER SIZE UNIT SPEC DRAWING NO.
N/A C PBS400/PBS250 PBS400-12
A/C TYPE TAIL # SHEET NO. REV CODE FILENAME:
N/A N/A 1 0F 1 - PBS4-12.P01