Carson SA-400-17 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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08/06/08 

CP5012A 

 

OPERATION 

 

 

GENERAL 

This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-speed pursuit.  
Most siren functions are accessible with one simple motion without repetitive activation of 
switches or automatic timed switching that can interfere with desired operation. 

SELECTOR SWITCH 

The 6-position rotary selector switch controls the primary oper-
ating mode of the siren. 

Radio

 - Also known as Radio Repeat, this function amplifies a 

radio speaker input for re-broadcast outside the vehicle.  No 
siren tones or PA operation are available in this position. 
The radio must be connected and RADIO VOLUME ADJUSTed 
for this mode to function. 

Standby

 - A silent mode that maybe overridden anytime with 

the Siren push-button. 

Mech

 - A simulated mechanical siren tone used anytime. 

Wail

 - A slower changing tone used on highways. 

Yelp

 - A rapidly changing tone used in congested areas. 

Phaser

 - A very rapidly changing tone used at intersections or 

in highly congested areas.  May be optionally replaced with 

Two-Tone

 which is two alternating frequencies like a 

European HI-LO.  See OPTION SWITCHES section. 
 

 

 
 

MICROPHONE (PA Override) 

The attached noise-canceling microphone is used for public address operation and overrides any 
siren tone when the push-to-talk button on the side of the microphone is pressed. 

PA VOL 

This control adjusts the PA volume.  With the vehicle parked, set the PA volume 
to the maximum level with no feedback (squeal). 
 
 
 

Rotary 

Switch 

Operating 

Mode 

Activate Siren push-button or Auxiliary Input 

Radio 

Radio 

No Change 

Standby 

Silent 

Horn (Default)   or   Manual Mech   or   Manual Wail   or   HRC2 
(See 

SIREN SWITCH 

section) 

Mech 

Mech 

Horn (Default)   or   Manual Mech   (See 

SIREN SWITCH 

section) 

Wail 

Wail 

Horn 

Yelp 

Yelp 

Horn 

Phaser 

Phaser  Horn 

Sound Hazard

 - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. 

Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity. 
(Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines) 

 

RADIO 

STBY 

MECH 

WAIL 

YELP 

PHASER 

 

PA 

VOL 

Summary of Contents for SA-400-17

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

Page 2: ...1 RETURN 12 WARRANTY 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...

Page 3: ...polarity protection systems for maxi mum 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...

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: ...y tap the horn ring to bring the unit out of standby into Mechanical tone Repeatedly tapping the horn ring will cycle through Mechanical Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly...

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: ...ongested areas Phaser A very rapidly changing tone used at intersections or in highly congested areas May be optionally replaced with Two Tone which is two alternating frequencies like a European HI L...

Page 9: ...ing the horn ring will cycle through Mechanical Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Press ing and holding the horn r...

Page 10: ...ground No siren tone PA works High Voltage Protection Mic button stuck Input voltage must be less than highest rated voltage Does mic button release properly No PA PA volume not set properly Selector...

Page 11: ...e 20 Amp Automotive CP4852 Knob Selector Switch CP4853 Knob PA Volume Control CP5013 Label SA 400 17 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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