TB0355A
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09/27/05
SA-500-16 SPECIFICATIONS
AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER:
9-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker
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 - 15 cycle/sec
TWO-TONE – 1 cycle/min
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:
6-1/8" Wide X 2-3/4" High X 5-7/8" Deep
WEIGHT:
5 pounds
NIGHT VISIBILITY:
Backlit front control panel when power is on
PROTECTION:
High Voltage – Siren output 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)
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.
