Carson SA-450-80 Installation And Operating Manual Download Page 4

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 
 
Disconnect vehicle battery before making any electrical connections. 
 

Electrical connections to the amplifier are made using the wiring harness supplied.  If the amplifier needs service the 
connector can be easily removed without unwiring the harness.  The power supply for the amplifier must be capable of 
delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation.  The preferred 
source is directly at the vehicle battery.  A fuse on the unit protects from overload. 
 

Wire Size and Termination

  - The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connection.  If the wire is 

longer than 10 ft. use the next larger wire size.  Use only high quality crimp connectors for installation on the vehicle. 

 

Negative Connection (Black)

 - Connect to negative battery connector or high current buss. 

 

Positive Connection (Red)

  - Connect to positive battery connector or high current buss.  A power relay may be 

used. 

 

Speaker Connection (Brown)

 - Both leads must be used.  Connect 1 lead to each terminal or lead of the speaker. 

 

Optional Radio Input Connection (Blue)

 - Connect 1 lead to each terminal of the radio speaker or output connector. 

The input is isolated and polarity is not important.  May need to set RADIO VOLUME ADJUST inside the unit. 

 

Optional Auxiliary Input Connection (White)

  - The Auxiliary Input allows an external source to activate the Siren 

push button function.  The diagram shows a horn ring connection example.  Activated by positive or negative input. 
NOTE:  Permanent disconnection of the vehicle horn is NOT recommended. 

 
 

 

WIRING HARNESS 

 

CONNE

 

C

 

TIONS

 

 

 

(2)

 

 #18 AWG BRN

 

#18 AWG WHT

 

(2) #18 AWG BLU

 

Connect to output

 

jack, terminals or

 

speaker of radio

 

#14 AWG RED

 

Extend with #12

 

#14 AWG BLK

 

Extend with #12

 

RADIO

 

+

 

BAT

 

-

 

AUX

 

 

 

CP3886 

 

CABLE

 

                      

 

HORN RING 

 

CONNECTION

 

HORN

 

RING

 

SWITCH

 

AUX

 

Added 

 

SPDT 

 

Switch

 

HORN

 

 

 
 

 

BLUE TO TWO 
WAY RADIO SPKR 

BLACK TO -VDC 

BROWN 
TO SPKR 

RED TO +VDC 

WHITE TO AUX 
SIREN SWITCH 

 

Summary of Contents for SA-450-80

Page 1: ...P YELP PHASER PHASER SIREN SIREN SA450 SA450 ON ON OFF OFF POWER POWER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL SA 450 80 WITH PA VOLUME ON SIDE OLD VERSION SA 450 80 14V SA 450 80 PG Positive GND Sound Haza...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...han 1 4 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 che...

Page 4: ...itive Connection Red Connect to positive battery connector or high current buss A power relay may be used Speaker Connection Brown Both leads must be used Connect 1 lead to each terminal or lead of th...

Page 5: ...used in lightly congested areas Horn and PA Override available in this mode PHASER The siren produces a very fast warble tone This mode should be used at intersections or in highly congested areas Ho...

Page 6: ...ol PA is not available in Radio position Distorted siren sound Speaker assembly loose Intermittent Aux Input connection Low Vehicle voltage Is the speaker bell or tip loose Is the Aux Input used and w...

Page 7: ...2 640584 1 Connector power AMP 640584 1 CP3675 1 Cover 3 CP4852 Knob rotary function switch 4 CP3690 Label front panel for SA 450 80 some sirens had laser etched panel instead CP3691 Microphone Repla...

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