TB0334B
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10/18/03
SA-430-83 SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT POWER:
11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker
Power off current to amplifier is 1mA Max.
SIREN MODE
OUTPUT POWER:
15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)
One speaker - 105 Watts RMS
Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS
AUDIO MODE
OUTPUT POWER:
14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)
One speaker - 40 Watts RMS
Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS
SIREN
FREQUENCY:
700Hz - 1450Hz Nominal
CYCLE RATES:
WAIL - 15 cycles/min
YELP - 210 cycles/min
PHASER - 10 cycle/sec
AUDIO
RESPONSE:
200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db
Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz
RADIO INPUT
SENSITIVITY:
0.75VAC Input Min. for 40 Watts RMS Output (1 spkr)
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:
-15° F to +140° F
SIZE:
Amplifier
9" Wide X 2-1/2" High X 6-3/4" Deep
Control Head
6-1/4" Wide X 2-7/8" High X 1" Deep
WEIGHT:
Amplifier
3 pounds
Control Head
1 pound
NIGHT VISIBILITY:
Control Head panel is backlit with independent lead tied to vehicle dash lights.
AMPLIFIER PROTECTION:
High Voltage – Siren output stops with input voltage above highest rating
Stops high output power from blowing speaker
Reverse Polarity - Fuse blows when power is wired backwards
Shorted Output – Fuse blows if speaker shorts (a common problem)
CONTROL HEAD PROTECTION:
No fuse but has reverse polarity protection.
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 Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
