903E

Microphone, Electret Noise

Cancelling
Cage Code #81134

Specifications The Electro-Voice model 903E condenser Warranty (Limited)

handheld microphone is designed for use in
(Per RTCA/DO-170 Electro-Voice Aircraft Microphone are
high noise environments where high speech
guaranteed for a period of thirty-six months
intelligibility is desired such as in aircraft
Generating Element: from date of original purchase against
cockpits, passenger cabins, control towers or
Electret Condenser malfunction due to defects in workmanship
terminal areas.
Frequency Response: and materials. If such malfunction occurs,
300-5,000 Hz - see Figure 1 microphone will be repaired or replaced (at
The electret element virtually eliminates EMI,
our option) without charge for materials or
Impedance RFI, and magnetic signals channeling the full
labor if delivered prepaid to the proper Bosch
Matches standard aircraft carbon activity power of your communications system into
service facility. Unit will be returned prepaid.
Sensitivity: crisp, articulate voice transmission with the
Warranty does not extend to finish,
400mV ±3dB for 114dB re 20μ pascals RTCA frequency response.
appearance items, cables, cable connectors,
(normal speech)
switches or malfunction due to abuse or
(output of built-in amplifier) The microphone is recommended for
operation under other than specified
Power Requirements: advanced technology air transports employing
conditions, nor does it extend to incidental or
See test circuit Figure 5 flight instrumentation systems (glass
consequential damages. Some states do not
(operates into carbon microphone cockpits). Its proven electret technology will
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
circuit) not decay or deteriorate in any way over
or consequential damages, so the above
Current Drain: extended periods.
exclusion may not apply to you. Repair done
11ma at 8V dc (12-volt system) by other agency rather than Bosch or one of its
27ma at 16 V dc (24-volt system) Features authorized service agencies will void this
Case Material: guarantee. This warranty gives you specific
• Highly reliable
Black ABS legal rights, an you may also have other rights
Dimensions: • EMI and RFI protected which vary from state to state.
91.5mm (3.6in.) length, less hanger • Tailored voice response for high
61.0mm (2.4in.) width Service and Repair address for this product:
articulation per RTCA/DO-170
35.6mm (1.4in.) depth
• Immune to aircraft generated Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Weight:
magnetic fields 8601 East Cornhusker Hwy
180 grams (.40 lb.)
• Greater durability Lincoln, NE 68507-9072 USA
Accessories Supplied:
Panel mounting bracket (8474) • Lightweight Specifications subject to change without
Certification: notice.
• 903-1341 (with PJ-068
FAA TSO C-58a, Category B
connector)
• 903-1342 (with A4M connector)
Description
Overhaul Instructions 5. Repair or Replacement: c. Depress switch and check
a. Replace any part which is resistance between read and black
1. Special Tools: None.
damaged. leads. (Tip and sleeve on PJ068
2. Disassembly: See Figure 3 plug.) (Pin 1 and Pin 2 on A4M.) It
b. The Mic head assembly is sealed
a. Begin disassembly by removing should be zero (0).
and is not repairable–replace mic
the four screws holding the front d. Depress switch and check rsistance
head assembly (EV#81393) if
and rear case halves together. between white and black leads.
defective.
b. Mic head assembly will slip out of (Ring and sleeve on PJ068 plug.)
6. Reassembly:
the front case half. (Pin 3 and Pin 4 on A4M.) It
a. Reassembly is the reverse of should be from 1,000 to 10,000
c. The switch plate has to be removed
disassembly step 2. Ohms depending on meter polarity.
if the cable S/A is to be removed.
7. Check of Microphone Output: 9. Performance to Specifications:
3. Inspection:
The electret microphone has the
a. Inspect switch contacts for signs of a. Electrical conformance to
carbon equivalent circuit inside the
excessive wear. DO-170 requires special
assembly. A speech output of
equipment and an artificial voice.
b. Examine unit for damaged or approximately 0.2 volts should be
dried-out wiring or sleeving. obtained when used with the b. Certification can only be given by
Check all solder connections for DO-170 test circuit or an aircraft an Bosch Service Center.
good contacts. intercom.
c. Check cable for signs of damage 8. Check at Switch Operation:
such as cuts or cracks. (see Figure 2)
4. Cleaning: a. With switch released, check the
a. Thoroughly clean all dust and dirt resistance between the red and
from microphone by first using black (shield) leads. (Tip and sleep
dry, compressed air to dislodge dirt on PJ068 plug.) Pin 1 and Pin 2 on
from inaccessible corners. Clean A4M.) It should be infinite.
each part with a lint-free cloth or b. Check resistance between the
brush. white and black leads. (Ring and
b. Remove pits from switch contacts sleeve on PJ068 plug.) (Pin 3 and
by burnishing. Pin 4 on A4M.) It should be
infinite.

NOTE: Dimensions for customer reference only.

FIGURE 1. 903E Dimensions

FIGURE 2. 903-1341 & 903-1342 Schematics

FIGURE 3. 903E Parts Assembly

1 82343 1 CASE FRONT S/A

2 20262 1 CLAMP, STRAIN RELIEF
3 75993-AY 1 PIN, PIVOT
4 75992-CR 1 PLATE, SWITCH
5 75991-RL 1 ACTUATOR, SWITCH, PLASTIC
6 62607-AD 1 SCR,#6-20 X 1/4, PAN, HD, XREC,
SLOTTED, TYPR BT (25)
7 56065 1 SWITCH, LEAF
8 60126-AP 2 SCR,#3-48 X 3/8, PAN HD, XREC, STL
9 4067-AD 1 WASHER, LOCK, #3, INTERNAL TOOTH
10 38283 1 GASKET, .940-.920 X .375 X .021-.031
THICK, NEOPRENE
11 19048-AE 1 SPRING, SPECIAL, SPRING STEEL
12 81393 1 MICROPHONE S/A
13 72318 1 SPACER, .94 O.D., FOAM
FIGURE 4. Wiring Diagram
14 72570-RL 1 CASE, BACK S/A
15 81488 1 CABLE S/A WITH PJ-068 CONNECTOR
81489 1 CABLE S/A WITH A4M CONNECTOR
16 H66005 2 TUBING, 3/32 I.D., THERMOFIT
107E - CRN, BLACK, 3.8”
17 62608 2 SCR, #4-40 X 9/16, FILLET HD, SLOTTED
STAINLESS STEEL
18 62609 2 SCR, #4-40 X 3/8, FILLET HD, STAINLESS
STEEL
19 27057 1 LUG, #4, SOLDER, SHAKEPROOF
#2304-04-00
20 48875 1 NAMEPLATE
21 Y48559 1 NAMEPLATE (903-1342)
W48559 1 NAMEPLATE (903-1341)
22 C60024-AD 4 SCR, #2 X 1/4, FLT HD, XREC
23 8474 1 MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 5. Test Circuit
 Environmental Qualification Form

Microphone, Electret, (Handheld 903E)

TSO Number: TSO-C58a

Specifications Enclosed with Microphones

DO-160B
Conditions
Paragraph # Description of Conducted Testsa

Temperature and Altitudec 4.0 Rev 1 Equipment tested to Category B1

Low Temperature 4.5.1
High Temperature 4.5.2, 4.5.3
Altitude 4.6.1
Decompression 4.6.2 Decompression tested at 53,000 ft.
Over Pressure 4.6.3
Temperature Variationc 5.0 Equipment tested to Category B

Humidityc 6.0 Equipment tested to Category B, Level 1

Shock 6.0 No test required
Operational 7.2
Crash Safety 7.3
Vibrationc 8.0 Equipment tested without shock mounts to Categories K & S (DO-160B, Table 8-1)
Explosion 9.0 No test required
Waterproofness 10.0 No test required
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 No test required
Sand and Dust 12.0 No test required
Fungus 13.0 No test required
Salt Spray 14.0 No test required
Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment tested as Class B
Power Input 16.0 No test required
Voltage Spike Conducted 17.0 Equipment tested to Category A
Audio Frequency 18.0 No test required
Conducted Susceptibility
Induced Signal 19.0 Equipment tested to Category B
Susceptibilityb
Radio Frequency 20.0 Equipment tested to Category B
Susceptibilityb
Radio Frequency Emissionb 21.0 Equipment tested to Category B

Other Testc Fire Resistance tests were conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 25,
Appendix F, F.A.R 25.853 and F.A.R 25.1359 (d)
a. Tests performed at Electro-Voice, Inc., unless noted otherwise.
b. Tests were performed Radiometrics Midwest Corp. Lombard, IL
c. Tests were performed Gaynes Testing Laboratories, Chicago, IL

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