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09/22/05 

YELP 
STBY 
WAIL 

ON 
OFF 
RAD 

MAN/PHSR             HORN 

VOLUME 

 

 

RAD        PA 

OPERATION 

 

 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) 

 

 

SIREN CONTROLS 

 
Two 3-position rocker switches control the primary operating modes of siren. 
These modes are as follows: 
 

On: 

Applies power to the siren system for operation independent of 
light control system.  It also turns on backlighting for night use.  
The switch should be turned off when vehicle is not being used to 
conserve battery power. 

 

Off: 

Turns off power to the siren section. 

 

Radio: 

This mode reproduces, or repeats, the output of a radio.  The radio must be connected and RADIO 
VOLUME on the face adjusted.  No siren tones or PA operation are available in this position. 

 

Wail: 

The siren produces a normal rise-fall tone pattern.  This mode may be used on highways or areas with 
constant traffic flow. 

 

Yelp: 

The siren produces a moderate warble tone.  This mode may be used in lightly congested areas. 

 

Standby: 

A silent mode that allows Manual, Horn and 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 changes to the Phaser tone and pressing again changes the tone 
back to Yelp or Wail.  Optional operation includes replacement of the 
Phaser tone with Two-Tone or disabling the Phaser tone entirely 

 

Horn: 

This push-button switch provides a simulated air-horn tone while pressed.  This can be used to 
supplement the normal vehicle horn and is useful at intersections or in low noise areas.  This tone will 
override all other siren tones. 

 

PA: 

Pressing the microphone button in any mode except Radio changes the unit to PA (Public Address).  The 
siren mode resumes when the button is released.  Adjust the PA Volume and hold the microphone close 
to your lips for proper operation. 

 
 
 

Volume Controls 

Volume controls are provided for radio repeat function volume and public address volume.  
These should be set when the vehicle is parked.  Set the RAD volume with the selector switch 
in the Radio position and the radio volume set to desired level.  Set the PA volume to the 
maximum level with no feedback (squeal). 
 
 

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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