Carson SA-361-30 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

SA-361-30   Installation Instructions 

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CP5165A 

12/20/16 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

UNPACKING 

Inspect  contents  for  shipping  damage.    If 
found 

alert carrier immediately

Contact  supplier  immediately  if  any  items  are 
missing. 
 
 
 

INSTALLATION 

Proper  installation  of  the  unit  is  essential  for  years  of  safe,  reliable  operation.    Please  read  all 
instruction 

before

 installing the unit.  Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious dam-

age to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

For  the  safety  of  the  installer,  vehicle  operator,  passengers  and  the  community  please  observe 
the following safety precautions.  

Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may 

result in property damage, injury or death.

 

Qualifications  - 

The  installer  must  have  a  firm  knowledge  of  basic  electricity,  vehicle  electrical 

systems and emergency equipment. 

Remote  Panel  Location  - 

Locate the hand control for easy access by the vehicle operator, typi-

cally underneath the vehicle dashboard in a location away from the  driver’s  or passenger’s legs. 
DO NOT locate in air bag deployment area.  Mounting hardware is not supplied.

 

Amplifier  Mounting

 - Flanges are provided for mounting (hardware not supplied).  Assure clear-

ances before drilling in vehicle. 

Wiring

 - Use wiring capable of handling the current required.  Make sure all connections are tight.  

Route  wiring to prevent  wear,  overheating  and interference  with  air  bag deployment.   Install  and 
check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery. 

Testing

 - Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation.  Test vehicle opera-

tion to assure no damage to vehicle. 
 

This unit is not designed for motorcycle use.  
 
Keep  These  Instructions

  - Keep these instructions in  the vehicle or  other  safe place for future 

reference.  Advise the vehicle operator of the location. 
 

Speaker Load 

Single 100W 11ohm 

Input Current 

8 AMPS (@14 VDC - single 100W speaker) 

Standby Current 

Less than 5mA 

Output Power 

105 WATTS RMS MAX. (15 VDC - single 100W speaker) 

Siren Frequency 

700Hz - 1500Hz (Two-Tone and Horn = 435 & 585Hz) 

Tones / Cycle Rates 

  Horn 

Wail 

Yelp 

Phaser 

Two-Tone 

Cycle Rates 

109 CPS 

13 CPM 

190 CPM 

15 CPS 

60 CPM 

High Voltage  
Protection 

16 - 18 VDC will cause siren output to cease, resume at normal voltage 

Short Circuit Current 

50 AMPS (supply circuit must be capable of supplying this for 1 second) 

Operating Temp. 

-15° F to +140°F 

Controls 

3-position rocker selector switch (Yelp, Wail and Standby). 
3-position momentary rocker switch (Horn and Manual/Phaser toggle). 
Auxiliary input. 
8-position DIP switch option selector. 

Connections 
(10-Pin Connector) 

(2) Power, (2) Speaker, Auxiliary 
Switch inputs for Wail, Yelp, Horn, Manual/Phaser 

Size 

Control Panel:  3-3/4” Wide, 1-3/4” Deep, 1-1/4” High 
Amplifier:  6" Wide, 4-1/4" Deep, 1-7/8" High 

Weight 

2 LBS. 

Input Voltage 

10 - 16 VDC (negative ground) 

Qty  Item 

1  Amplifier 

1  ED1773 Switch Panel Assembly 

1  CP4688-10 10-Pin Terminal Block Plug 

6  CP4062-K2523Terminal, 3/16” Insulated 

1  CP5165 Instruction Manual 

Summary of Contents for SA-361-30

Page 1: ...arson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker 120dBA 10 feet may cause hearing damage Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection fo...

Page 2: ...es HRC2 operation Auxiliary polarity function and Wail Yelp toggle mode The unit utilizes short circuit high voltage and reverse polarity protection systems for maximum service life NOTICE This Carson...

Page 3: ...eating and interference with air bag deployment Install and check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery Testing Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation Test ve...

Page 4: ...tapping the horn ring will cycle through Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Pressing and holding the horn ring wil...

Page 5: ...rent is 1 to 20 mA Auxiliary Input Connection Examples Activated with VDC OR VDC Factory Default DIP SW 1 ON for VDC DIP SW 1 OFF for VDC HORN RLY VDC or VDC Added SPDT Switch To AUX Vehicle Horn VDC...

Page 6: ...Standby activating auxiliary will normally produce Horn tone Different tones are available See OPTION SWITCHES section Horn Ring Cycler 2 HRC2 this feature may also be added by turning on the HRC2 op...

Page 7: ...witch connec tion Low vehicle voltage Is the speaker bell or tip loose Are the remote switches wired properly Input voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage Intermittent siren tone High Volta...

Page 8: ...date of delivery to the first user purchaser During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing as Carson Manufacturing may elect any part or part...

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