Carson SA-400-11 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 5

SA-400-11  Installation and Operating Instructions 

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CP4931B 

12/14/09 

 

OPTION SWITCHES 

An internal 8-position DIP switch on the circuit 
board may be changed to select various op-
tions.  The cover for the unit must be removed 
to access the DIP switch. 
 

Accessing Option Switches

 - The cover is 

held in place by a snap-fastener on the back of 
the unit.  While holding the cover on the sides 
press hard with your fingers on the back of the 
unit.  The chassis will slide out the front. 

 
Adjusting Option Switches

 - the DIP Switch is located on 

the internal PCB assembly board toward the right side of 
the unit.  Switch 1 is toward the back of the unit.  Switch 
‘ON’ position is toward the inside side of the unit. 
 
 
 

SW-1  Not Used… Leave Off.

 

 

SW-2  Not Used… Leave Off.

 

 

SW-3  Horn Disable 

- Turn this switch ON to disable Horn tone. 

 

SW-4  Not Used… Leave Off.

 

 

SW-5  Not Used… Leave Off. 

 
 

NOTE:

  Earlier models with S/N lower than 04190000 have a 5 position DIP switch and only offer 

the traditional auxiliary input. 
 

Traditional Auxiliary Input

 - On earlier models of the SA-400, the auxiliary input is activated with 

positive (+VDC) 

AND

 negative (-VDC).  A normally open horn ring circuit or switch is required for 

proper operation.  Possibly use this setting if the auxiliary input is wired for an earlier SA-400. 
 
 

 

 

SW-6 

SW-7 

SW-8 

Auxiliary Input Activation Polarity 

ON 

OFF 

OFF 

Positive and Negative Activation  (Traditional Auxiliary) 

OFF 

ON 

ON 

Positive Only Activation  (Factory Default) 

OFF 

ON 

OFF 

Negative Only Activation 

OPTION SWITCHES 

SIDE VIEW 

COVER REMOVED 

ON

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Default Setting Shown 
SW-7  and  SW-8  ON 

Summary of Contents for SA-400-11

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc RADIO HORN MAN WAIL YELP PHASER SIREN PA VOL SA 400 O F F O N Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker 120dBA 10 fee...

Page 2: ...ARRANTY 12 NOTICE Due to continuous product improvements we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information contained in this manual at any time without notice Carson Manufacturing...

Page 3: ...service life over a wide temperature range SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 9 16 VDC negative ground Input Current 8 AMPS 14 VDC single 100W speaker 16 AMPS 14 VDC dual 100W speakers Standby Current Less...

Page 4: ...urrent 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...

Page 5: ...ide of the unit SW 1 Not Used Leave Off SW 2 Not Used Leave Off SW 3 Horn Disable Turn this switch ON to disable Horn tone SW 4 Not Used Leave Off SW 5 Not Used Leave Off NOTE Earlier models with S N...

Page 6: ...dequately sized wiring and terminals or splices Wire Size and Termination The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connec tion along with recommended lead color If the wire is longer than...

Page 7: ...ads Location BLK 2 Leads Auxiliary Input is Low input current Less than 20mA Extend with 22 AWG 14 AWG RED Use both leads Extend pair with 10 AWG Polarized Activation Auxiliary Input Connection Exampl...

Page 8: ...s off Yelp Replaced with Horn Cycle 2 which is 2 seconds on and 2 seconds off Phaser Replaced with Horn Cycle 3 which is 1 second on and 1 second off MICROPHONE PA Override The attached noise cancelin...

Page 9: ...ce It provides the same operation as pressing the Siren push button RADIO VOLUME The radio repeat volume level is set using an adjustment inside the case just behind the PA volume control Press on the...

Page 10: ...ive leads connected to a good ground No Horn PA works High Voltage Protection Mic button stuck Horn disabled Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage Does mic button release properly Is H...

Page 11: ...20 Amp Automotive CP4852 Knob Selector Switch CP4853 Knob PA Volume Control CP4826 Label SA 400 10 Front Panel ED1680 Lead Asmb Chassis Plug internal CP4750 Microphone Noise Canceling w Connector SR...

Page 12: ...y maintained nor to units which have problems related to service or modification at any facility other than the manufac turer THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT...

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