AeroX Audio 105 Audio Controller
Flexible and Rugged
Allows digital voice file transmission over analog audio equipment
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Overview

The AeroX™Audio 105 is an audio controller that allows digital voice files to be transmitted over analog audio devices, such as ground-to-air radios. The controller also enables users to append audio messages for transmission through multiple audio inputs and outputs.

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Benefits and Features

  • Five external line return (XLR)/3.5 mm jack analog output channels that provide 600-ohm balanced audio output
  • Five independent push-to-talk (PTT), volt-free, normally open/normally closed relay contacts to control VHF radio transmitters and other devices, software allowing
  • XLR/3.5 mm jack for analog audio input that allows audio recording from VHF/UHF receivers and many other analog audio sources
  • Support for a handheld PTT microphone on the front panel for manual recording of audio messages
  • Ability to configure multiple AeroX Audio 105 controllers for use in a hot, standby, redundant configuration
  • Terminals for the integration of runway or helipad lights for Radio Operated Lighting Control (ROLC)
  • Flexible power input: 115/230 Vac and/or 11 to 24 Vdc
  • Voice modem included for voice broadcast via a telephone line (also known as Public Switched Telephone Network [PSTN])

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Technical Description

The AeroX Audio 105 enables digital voice files to be transmitted over analog audio devices, such as VHF/UHF radio, Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower audio systems, legal recorders, and many other analog audio devices. The audio controller also enables the transmission of standardized reports, such as a Meteorological Terminal Air Report (METAR), to end users via spoken words. The AeroX Audio 105 is a component of the larger CampbellAero™️ Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) and is designed to work exclusively with CampbellAero for aviation weather purposes.

Specifications

Operating Temperature Range
  • –20 to +70°C (–4 to +158°F)
  • The display limits the operational temperature range to –20 to +70°C, but a heater fitted on the display back can increase that range.
Humidity Range 0 to 100% RH, non-condensing
Case Material Aluminum
Mount 2U rack mount
Power Requirements
  • 80 to 264 Vac @ 25 W typical, 40 W maximum, 50/60 Hz
  • 11 to 24 Vdc @ 25 W typical, 40 W maximum
Front Panel Width 48.3 cm (19.0 in.)
Front Panel Height 8.9 cm (3.5 in.)
Case Dimensions 27.9 x 43.2 x 8.1 cm (11.0 x 17.0 x 3.2 in.)
Weight 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)