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SA-500-27 14   Installation and Operating Instructions 

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CP5015A 

09/09/08 

 

MICROPHONE (PA Override) 

The attached noise-canceling microphone is used for public address operation and overrides any 
siren tone when push-to-talk button on the side of the microphone is pressed. 
 

PA VOLUME CONTROL 

With the vehicle parked, set the PA volume to the maximum level 
with no feedback (squeal). 
 

RADIO VOLUME CONTROL 

With the vehicle parked and the radio volume itself set to a nor-
mal level, set the siren radio volume to the desired level. 
 

AUXILIARY INPUT 

During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the horn ring or other switching device.  
It provides the same operation as pressing the Horn button or optionally the Manual button. 
See OPTION SWITCHES section for further details. 
 

CUTOUT INPUT 

During installation, a cutout input may be connected to a door switch.  It turns off any siren tone 
when the door is opened.  The siren tone will continue to be cut off even when the door is closed.  
Changing any switch on the face of the unit will restore normal function. 
 

HORN RING CYCLER 2 (HRC2) 

During installation, the auxiliary input must be connected and the HRC2 option selected.  While 
the siren is in standby, tap the horn ring to bring the unit out of standby into Mechanical tone.  
Repeatedly tapping the horn ring will cycle through Mechanical, Wail, Yelp, and Phaser tones.  
Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby.  Press-
ing and holding the horn ring will produce Horn tone until released.  Then the siren will return to its 
previous siren tone or standby. 
See OPTION SWITCHES section for further details. 
 

VOLUME 

 

 

RAD PA 

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Summary of Contents for SA-500-27

Page 1: ... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc Y P W MECH STBY RADIO HORN PA VOLUME MANUAL O F F O N SA 500 RAD OUTPUT 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 ...

Page 2: ...MS 10 PARTS and ACCESSORIES 11 RETURN 12 LIMITED WARRANTY 12 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 fo...

Page 3: ...protection systems for maximum service life Output indicator light on face for diagnostics SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 9 16 VDC negative ground Input Current 8 AMPS 14 VDC single 100W speaker 16 AMPS 14 VDC dual 100W speakers Standby Current Less than 150 ma Audio Frequency 200Hz 10 kHz 3db Audio Distortion Less than 3 1 kHz single 100W speaker Audio Output 40 watts 14 VDC single 100W speaker Aud...

Page 4: ...ring 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 opera tion to assure no damage to vehicle Keep These Instructions Keep these i...

Page 5: ...n this switch ON to activate the Manual function Manual push button SW 4 Two Tone Turn this switch ON to replace Phaser with Two Tone SW 5 Manual Wail The Manual push button normally operates Manual Mechanical in Standby mode Turn this switch ON to operate Manual Wail instead SW 6 Horn Ring Cycler 2 HRC2 Turn ON this switch to enable this feature Also connect the auxiliary input to the horn ring o...

Page 6: ...lly fused Attach leads by stripping 3 8 inserting into plug and clamp by tightening screw Make sure the screw is tight and the wire can t be pulled out Failure to adequately tighten the screw can result in improper operation or burning the connector and wire Wire Size and Termination The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connec tion along with recommended lead color If the wire is ...

Page 7: ...on Examples Activated with VDC OR VDC Factory Default DIP SW 1 ON for VDC DIP SW 1 OFF for VDC VDC or VDC Momentary SPST Switch To CUT Door Switch Circuit To CUT Dome Light Splice Plug into unit first for terminal identification 10 P Terminal Block Plug CP4688 10 Plug installed this orientation 16 AWG BRN 2 LEADS BAT 14 AWG BLK 2 LEADS 14 AWG RED 2 LEADS 22 AWG GRN CUT Cutout Input RADIO 100W Spea...

Page 8: ...sed at intersections or in highly congested areas May be optionally replaced with Two Tone which is two alternating frequencies like a European HI LO See OPTION SWITCHES section MANUAL SWITCH This momentary push button switch provides manual tone control or stepping through tones depending on the selector switch posi tion Manual tone control is used to momentarily alert motorists or in low noise a...

Page 9: ...n See OPTION SWITCHES section for further details CUTOUT INPUT During installation a cutout input may be connected to a door switch It turns off any siren tone when the door is opened The siren tone will continue to be cut off even when the door is closed Changing any switch on the face of the unit will restore normal function HORN RING CYCLER 2 HRC2 During installation the auxiliary input must be...

Page 10: ...on release properly Does the siren work when Cutout input is disconnected Is the option switch properly configured No PA PA volume not set properly Selector in Radio position Have you tried turning the PA volume control PA is not available in the Radio position Distorted siren sound Speaker assembly loose Intermittent Aux Input connection Low vehicle voltage Is the speaker bell or tip loose Is the...

Page 11: ...20A Fuse 20 Amp Automotive CP4852 Knob Selector Switch CP5016 Label SA 500 27 Front Panel CP4750 Microphone Noise Canceling w Connector SR 15 1 Microphone Strain Relief CP4685 Switch Momentary Push Button Manual and Horn CP3962 Switch Power Rocker CP4683 Switch Rotary 4 Pos Selector CP4119 Transistor output 2 required Accessory Description standard accessory supplied with unit CP3633 Bracket Micro...

Page 12: ...from the date of delivery to the first user purchaser During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing as Carson Manufacturing may elect any part or parts of such product which after examination by Carson Manufacturing is determined to be defective in mate rial and or workmanship This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re ins...

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