Sigtronics Sport 200 Installation and Operating Instructions

The Sigtronics Sport 200 is a voice actuated intercom with “transmit through
the aircraft radio capability” using your push-to-talk switch. Three controls are
provided:
Power Switch — Turns unit on and off.
Volume Control — Controls the intercom volume.
Squelch Control — Allows the setting of voice actuated (VOX) operation of the
intercom for variations in background noise levels and differences in headset
microphones.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. INTERCOM MODE Figure 1
A. Put on headset/s and position the boom mic close to the mouth, as is the
practice with a hand-held mic. Voice clarity is best when mic is at one side
of the mouth and 1/4” from the lips. II. RADIO TRANSMIT MODE — Transmitting from both pilot and co-pilot positions
B. Set audio panel to “Headphone” position, if applicable. is possible on a one-at-a-time basis. The transmitting mic disables the other mic.
C. Turn power “on” and set Volume Control to a low level. (1/4th to 1/3rd open When you are ready to talk to ATC, depress the transmit switch on your yoke and
for best signal to noise ratio). your voice is automatically transmitted via the aircraft radio. (You will hear your
D. To adjust the intercom SQuelch for voice activated operation (VOX), it is helpful own voice when transmitting via the aircraft radio side-tone return, If the radio
to have some background noise present. Turn intercom SQuelch control all does not have side-tone, then you will not hear your voice). (See SIDETONE
the way counter-clockwise. Now, without speaking, rotate the SQuelch control MODIFICATION sheet to modify the intercom to simulate side-tone).
clockwise until you hear the background noise in your headset. Next, rotate III. RADIO MONITORING — Radio monitoring is automatic. The radio monitor
it counter-clockwise a small amount and wait (approximately 1 second) until circuit is always active; even with intercom power switch “off”.
the background noise disappears. Finally, make small adjustments until
your voice triggers the unit at comfortable speaking levels. This procedure is IV. SOLO FLIGHTS — Since the intercom is not needed during solo flights, it may
necessary because the squelch is a “Fast-on, Slow-off” system. be turned off. The pilot will still hear the aircraft radio, since this circuit is always
For applications where voice activated (VOX) intercom operation is not active, and the pilot may transmit to ATC via his push-to-talk switch. (Co-pilot
desired, see PUSH-TO-INTERCOM INSTRUCTIONS. position cannot transmit when intercom is off).
Once set, the intercom stays silent until someone speaks in their headset V. BACK-UP — If a problem is suspected in the intercom, simply turn it off. You will
microphone (mic). Then it instantly turns on and relays the conversation. After still receive the aircraft radio and will be able to transmit from the pilot’s position.
about a second of no conversation, the intercom goes silent again. The hand mic may also be used, however, the intercom should be turned off
Minor readjustment of the SQuelch may be necessary if the background noise and you should unplug your boom mic from the mic jack. (Leave headphone
level changes significantly (such as from taxi to take-off power conditions). plugged in for radio reception).

CHASSIS INSTALLATION
The Sigtronics Sport 200 has been designed to mount either horizontally or AIRCRAFT
vertically in your aircraft panel. All necessary mounting hardware has been supplied PANEL ����� ���
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for a 2-way installation. (A round faceplate is also available from Sigtronics to fit a
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plugs (i.e. amplified dynamic or electret). (U93 plug compatible jacks
can be used in place of the jacks provided).................................................2 Figure 2
• Mic Jack Insulating Washers: ........................................(2) shoulder, (2) flat
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• Template: Hole size pattern for drilling aircraft panel ...................................1
• Aircraft / Intercom interface cable (4 feet long) ............................................1 ���

The location selected requires a minimum front panel area of 2-1/2” by

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selected area to make sure rear of intercom and cable will not interfere with Microphone Jack Figure 3
aircraft control components.
PANEL PREPARATION: 3. Remove two 4-40 panel screws and remove panel from Sport 200 chassis.
1. Position adhesive template on aircraft panel in selected area. 4. Insert Sport 200 from rear of aircraft panel with appropriate arrow pointing
2. Center punch each hole at cross lines. (The five holes are in straight line and upwards.
equally spaced 0.4” apart.) 5. Install panel and lightly thread nut on to ON-OFF switch. Nuts and washers on
3. Drill 1/8” pilot hole all five places. Volume and Squelch controls should fit inside the 3/8” diameter holes.
4. Enlarge holes to 1/4” and 3/8” per template. 6. Select two 4-40 screws through holes in intercom panel. Tighten ON-OFF switch
MOUNTING CHASSIS: See Figure 2. nut.
1. Remove nut from Sport 200 ON-OFF switch bushing. 7. Install knobs on Volume (VOL) and Squelch (SQ) control shafts using .050” Allen
2. Remove knobs from Volume and Squelch controls. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE wrench.
NUTS from Volume and Squelch control potentiometers. continued
 AIRCRAFT / INTERCOM INTERFACE AREA
TIP HEADPHONE AUDIO
TO AIRCRAFT POINT AIRCRAFT RADIO
POWER BUSS ( INTERCOM AIRCRAFT MIC AUDIO 12345
12 /28 VDC CENTRAL HEADPHONE
JACK RADIO MIC KEY
INTERCOM GROUND TIP
CIRCUIT POINT ) RING AIRCRAFT
BREAKER
HAND MIC
( 1 AMP )
JACK

(4) BLACK
TO
PILOT RING TIP PILOT CO-PILOT

(7) RED
HEADPHONE JACK TIP PTT SW. PTT SW.
BARREL BARREL TO TO
PILOT
(3) BLUE MIC JACK
P1
SQ ON VOL
(1) WHITE / BLACK
Sport 200
INTERCOM
J1 (6) BROWN
Sport 200 (5) WHITE
INTERCOM
(2) WHITE / RED
(10) WHITE / BLUE
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TIP THE AIRCRAFT HAND MIC JACK, IT
CO-PILOT RING TIP TO MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND
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HEADPHONE JACK CONNECTED TO THE WHITE / RED
BARREL
WIRE AS SHOWN.
BARREL
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MIC JACK 2. AIRCRAFT CHASSIS GROUND.
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Sport 200 Installation Drawing Figure 4

MOUNTING HEADPHONE AND MICROPHONE JACKS: Table 1 — * See Wiring Instructions

1. Select mounting areas. (One mic and one headphone jack for each headset). Plug
Again, make sure the jacks will not interfere with aircraft control components. Wire Color Function Connect To:
Pin #
2. Drill 3/8” diameter holes for headphone jacks and install. White / Ring Terminal of Pilot Intercom Mic
3. Drill 1/2” diameter holes for mic jacks and install with insulating washers 1 Pilot Mic Input
Black Input Jack
supplied. (See Figure 3). White / Pilot Transmit Switch (PTT) (Switch to
2 Pilot Transmit Switch Input
Red *A Ground to Transmit)
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Headphone - Radio and Radio Headphone Output and all
3 Blue *B
Connections should be made as shown in Figure 4 and indicated in Table 1 Intercom Outputs Headphone Jacks
*A. White / red (pilot push-to-talk) must correspond with white / black (pilot mic Hand Mic Jack Ground Terminal
4 Black *C Ground
input) as shown. (Point A)
*B. The blue wire from Pin 3 must be connected to the aircraft radio headphone Tip Terminal of Aircraft Mic Jack or
Transmit Relay (Key)
output- NOT the speaker output. 5 White *D Key Input of Aircraft Radio or Audio
Control Output
*C. Connect all intercom mic jack grounds to Point A as shown in Figure 4. (Use Panel
black washers supplied to insulate intercom mic jacks from aircraft chassis Ring Terminal of Aircraft Mic Jack or
ground). 6 Brown Mic Audio Output Input of Aircraft Radio
*D. Do NOT connect transmit switches to white (key) wire. or Audio Panel
*E. Red wire may be connected to either 12 (14V) or 24 (28V) power source. No 12 VDC through 24 VDC
7 Red *E Intercom Circuit Breaker
switching or adjustments are required to operate from either source. Power Input
*F. The Violet wire (J1 pin 12) is provided on the Sport 200 for an optional Push- 8 No Connection
to-intercom function. For wiring and additional instructions see the “PUSH-TO-
INTERCOM INSTRUCTIONS” section on this page. Make sure any unused 9 No Connection
wires are properly insulated and kept from shorting to any other wires or aircraft
ground. White /
10 Copilot Transmit Switch Copilot Transmit Switch (PTT)
Blue
FINAL CHECKOUT AND ADJUSTMENT White / Ring Terminal of Intercom Copilot Mic
11 Copilot Mic Input
Orange Input Jack
After the unit is installed, again check that the intercom chassis, jacks, and wiring
harness are clear of all aircraft operating controls and cause no interference with 12 Violet *F ICS PTT ICS PTT Switches
them. Check out the intercom functions by following the Operating Instructions.
It may be necessary at this time to adjust the intercom mic output to the aircraft Model: SPA-200
radios. A small, square, adjustable trimmer potentiometer is provided inside the
unit for this purpose. It is accessible through a hole in the side of the case, marked Weight: Intercom with panel and knobs (4.5 oz.)
“Mod. Adj.”, and can be adjusted with a screwdriver. In the event of over modulation Jacks and wiring harness (5.5 oz. maximum)
(garbled) or reports of weak transmissions over the aircraft radio, an appropriate Current Draw: 0.06 amps @ 28 volts
adjustment can be made. Clockwise rotation increases the output level to the
aircraft radio mic input. Counter-clockwise rotation decreases modulation level. This
adjustment sometimes needs to be made after initial installation of the intercom or
if a new radio is installed. (The output is set for unity gain at Sigtronics.)

PUSH-TO-INTERCOM INSTRUCTIONS Sigtronics Corporation

178 East Arrow Highway
Install a separate momentary switch at each headset position. Connect per Figure San Dimas, CA 91773
4. To use the push-to-intercom feature, turn the squelch control on the intercom
Phone: (909) 305-9399
fully counter-clockwise. Then to activate, press the push-to-intercom switch(s).
Alternately, to use the intercom in voice activated (VOX) mode set the intercom E-mail: info@sigtronics.com
squelch as normal. Web Site: www.sigtronics.com
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