Carson SA-441 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 6

Page 6 SA-441 Installation and Operating Instructions 
 

 
CP4816A 11/6/01  
 

OPTION SWITCHES 

Various options can be controlled by turning on or off any of 8 DIP switches exposed in the 
amplifier. 

Switch 1 On: Two-Tone

 - Two-Tone replaces Phaser function. 

Switch 2 On: Dual Phaser Disable

 – Provides single Phaser signal only. 

Switches 1 & 2 On: Phaser Disable

 - The Phaser function is disabled. 

Switch 3 On: Horn Disable

 - The Horn function is disabled. 

Switch 4 On: Horn Ring Cycler option (HRC)

 - This option allows selection of 

Wail, Yelp, Phaser and Standby by repeatedly tapping the Siren 
button, horn ring or other switch connected to the AUX input.  It also 
provides Horn operation by pressing and holding the switch or ring.  
Select this option by turning on the switch labeled “HRC”. 

Switch 5 On: Dual Horn Disable

 – Provides single Horn signal only. 

Switch 6: Not Used

Switch 7: Not Used

Switch 8: Not Used

MOUNTING – Control Head 

Select a mounting location in an area such as the dash or overhead console.  Choose a 
mounting location convenient to the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas.  
Inspect behind mounting area for clearance.  Allow 1¾

” of depth to accommodate the control 

head and cable(s).  Consider wire routing and access to connections, as well as microphone 
bracket placement. 
Use template (back page) for marking hole and cutout locations.  Connect control head cable 
to back of unit and route leads through cutout.  Make all electrical connections (See 
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS – Control Head), and then use #6 screws for mounting the 
control head (not supplied). 

MOUNTING - Microphone Extension Harness (“FX” model only) 

Select a mounting location for the 
microphone connector, verifying adequate 
cable length.  Allow 1-3/4" clearance 
behind connector to prevent sharp bends 
in the harness.  Drill or punch a 5/8" 
diameter hole for mounting.  Remove 
mounting nut and washer from connector.  
Insert the connector into the hole and 
secure it using a 3/4" socket to tighten the 
nut.  Connect harness to the control head 
as shown prior to final installation of head. 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS – Control Head 

All control head leads can be extended with #22 AWG or larger lead wire. 

Black: Negative

 - Connect to same ground or negative supply as amplifier. 

Red: Positive

 - May be connected to 12 volt D.C. supply.  It is recommended that the lead be 

connected to the accessory output of the fuse block.  This provides additional protection of a 
fused input to the control head. 

Control Head – Rear View 

Microphone 

Extension 

Cable 

Summary of Contents for SA-441

Page 1: ...Street Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone 888 577 6877 Fax 317 254 2667 Website www carsonsirens com RADIO RADIO HRN TT HRN TT MAN MAN WAIL WAIL YELP YELP PHASR W PHASR W Y Y SIREN SIREN PA PA V VOL OL SA S...

Page 2: ...S 6 MOUNTING Control Head 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Control Head 6 MOUNTING Amplifier 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Amplifier 8 SIREN TESTING 9 OPERATION 10 GENERAL 10 SELECTOR SWITCH 10 SIREN SWITCH 10 MIC...

Page 3: ...e switch Phaser Wail Yelp Yelp Wail Manual Horn Two Tone and Radio Dual siren control toggle switch Momentary push button Siren switch Front panel mounted PA volume control Radio adjust on amplifier A...

Page 4: ...djust Radio volume Depending upon the version the microphone may or may not be directly mounted to the control head Units with an F suffix have the microphone permanently mounted to the faceplate Unit...

Page 5: ...y the vehicle operator DO NOT mount in air bag deployment area Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle Wiring Use wiring capable of handling the current required Make sure all connections are tig...

Page 6: ...to accommodate the control head and cable s Consider wire routing and access to connections as well as microphone bracket placement Use template back page for marking hole and cutout locations Connec...

Page 7: ...ad The connection may be extended with any size wire Route this lead away from the transmitter antenna lead to prevent R F interference being fed to the siren amplifier Green Auxiliary Input Used for...

Page 8: ...ce the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the connector The power supply of the unit must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and r...

Page 9: ...speakers 2 Press the Siren button The speakers should emit a simulated Air Horn sound while the button is pressed If the auxiliary lead is used check the appropriate switch and or horn ring operation...

Page 10: ...changing tone used on highways Man Or Manual the siren tone is controlled manually by the Siren button or auxiliary input Horn A standby mode that allows Horn Override Radio Also known as Radio Repeat...

Page 11: ...en button or auxiliary input Horn Override With the Selector Switch in the Phaser Yelp or Horn positions the Siren button or auxiliary input activates a simulated air horn tone This can optionally be...

Page 12: ...x Input connection Low vehicle voltage Is the speaker bell or tip loose Is the Aux Input used and wired properly The input voltage must be greater than 9 volts Intermittent siren tone High Voltage Pro...

Page 13: ...Red SR 15 1 Strain Relief Microphone 8121D2V40 Switch Momentary Push Button Vertical 7101 T C Q Switch Power Toggle SS2846 Switch Mini Toggle CP3599 Switch Rotary 6 Pos Selector Vertical CP4119 Trans...

Page 14: ...rial and or workmanship This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re installation of the product Fuses and lamps are not covered under this warranty This warranty does not extend to an...

Page 15: ...g Instructions Page 15 11 6 01 CP4816A CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 5 1 4 2 5 8 5 7 8 6 1 4 1 2 1 8 2 7 8 2 1 2 This inner area to be removed CAUTION Please note that top and bottom edges only p...

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