Carson LCS-7-01 Installating And Operation Manual Download

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TB0349A

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09/22/05

Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

5451 North Rural Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667

www.carsonsirens.com

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

OFF

RAD

HORN

MAN/PHSR

L ALY

AUX 2

AUX 1

R ALY

VOLUME

LCS-7

OFF

RAD

YELP

STBY

WAIL

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING MANUAL

LCS-7-01 14V

Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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)

Summary of Contents for LCS-7-01

Page 1: ...R L ALY AUX 2 AUX 1 R ALY VOLUME LCS 7 ON OFF RAD YELP STBY WAIL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL LCS 7 01 14V Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc 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...

Page 2: ...utput stops with input voltage above highest rating Stops high output power from blowing speaker Reverse Polarity Fuse s blows when power is wired backwards Shorted Output Fuse s blows if speaker shorts a common problem LIGHT CONTROL INPUT POWER 9 16 Volts DC 140 Amps Max not including siren input current LEVER SWITCH OUTPUTS 30 Amps Max per circuit 60Amps Max Total FOUR AUXILIARY OUTPUTS 20 Amps ...

Page 3: ...al damage mounting bolts must not enter case more than 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 check all wiring before connection to vehicle battery Testing Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation Test vehicle operat...

Page 4: ...ting to positive cut the jumper resistor labeled AUX P Cutout Input Polarity The cutout input is normally activated by connecting to ground To activate by connecting to positive cut the jumper resistor labeled CUT P Two Tone Two Tone can replace Phaser by cutting the jumper resistor labeled T T Phaser Disable The Phaser function can be completely disabled by cutting the jumper resistor labeled PHS...

Page 5: ...s the terminal function You should install the connector on the unit before wiring If the unit needs service 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 reliable operation The preferred source is directly at the vehicle battery The unit is internal...

Page 6: ... or Man Phsr function The adjacent diagram shows three connection examples See the INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for programming details If positive switching is used for the auxiliary AUX Input and the connection to the destination device horn is removed a resistor 1 supplied must be added between the AUX input and ground for proper operation A symptom of this problem is continual activati...

Page 7: ... to install proper circuit breakers or fuses can result in damage to the unit and or vehicle Lever Switch Connections The following diagram shows proper connection of the lever switch leads located at the rear Note Negative NEG connection must also be made on 10 Pin connector for proper operation YEL GRN BLU RED Circuit Breaker or Fuse 60 AMP Max LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LOAD 3 BATT Recommended Wire Size Amp...

Page 8: ...it breakers must be connected between the power source and the unit properly rated for the circuit requirements Failure to install proper circuit breakers or fuses can result in damage to the unit and or vehicle GRN Recommended Wire Size Amps Size 5 10 16 10 15 14 15 30 12 30 40 10 40 50 8 50 60 6 Use next larger size if longer than 10 ft GRN BLU Circuit Breakers or Fuses 20 AMP Max LOAD A LOAD B ...

Page 9: ... Public Address operation Manual Phaser With the mode switch in the Standby position this push button switch provides Manual siren tone control rising when pressed and falling when released When the mode switch is in the Yelp or Wail positions the push button provides Phaser tone This tone is a very fast warble tone used at intersections or in highly congested areas Pressing the button once change...

Page 10: ... provides automatic activation of the siren system Setting the siren control switch to the On position can turn on backlighting of the light control switches Lever Switch The lever switch provides additive control of lighting functions Position 1 turns on a single lighting function such as lights pointing to the rear Position 2 turns on an additional light function such as lights pointing to the f...

Page 11: ... the vehicle voltage regulator working properly Is the connector tight on the back of the unit Check for loose leads back to power source Is something lying on the microphone Is a circuit breaker used with at least 50A rating Horn or Manual or Phaser stuck on Horn switch stuck Man Phsr switch stuck Aux Input improperly connected Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong Does the Horn switch return fully...

Page 12: ... white for rocker selector switch substitute CP4968 red actuator CP3966 Bolt mounting 1 4 20 X 3 8 2 required CP3571 Bracket mounting 2 CP4686 Button white for pushbutton switch substitute CP4837 red button 3 CP4687 10 Connector 10 P header 4 CP4688 10 Connector 10 P terminal block plug 5 CP4684 Control volume PA or RAD 1K ohm 6 CP4691 1 Cover with stud does not include CP4690 Chassis 7 CP4700 Kno...

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