Carson SA-400 Classic - Manual (Page 2)

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Federal Signal
PA300
Whelen
295HFSA1
Code 3 V-Con
3672/3692
Signal Vehicle
Products (SVP)
SS700
Efficient 8 Amps Max Operating
Current per 100 Watts of Output
Yes Yes Yes
Splash Resistant Face Yes
Flexible DIP Switch Programmability Yes Yes
LED Backlit Yes Yes Yes
Dedicated On/Off Switch Yes Yes Yes
PA Audio Distortion Less Than 3% Yes
Quick-Snap Fastener Chassis
to Cover Connection
Yes
5-Year Warranty Yes Yes
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)
Specifications
Siren
Input Voltage
Input Current
Standby Current
Audio Frequency
Audio Distortion
Audio Output
Radio Input
Output Power
Siren Frequency
Tones/Cycle Rates
High Voltage Protection
Short Circuit Current
Operation Temperature
Controls
Siren Connections
General
Size
Shipping Weight
Ratings Met
9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
8 Amps or 16 Amps @ 14 VDC
Less than 150 ma
200Hz - 10kHz +/- 3db
Less than 3% (@ 1kHz - single 100W speaker)
40W (@ 14 VDC per 100W speaker)
0.75 VRMS Min., 400 ohms nominal
105W RMS Max (@ 15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
180W RMS Max (@ 15 VDC - dual 100W speakers)
700Hz - 1500Hz (Two-Tone & Air Horn = 435 & 585Hz)
Horn = 109 CPS, Wail = 13 CPM, Yelp = 190 CPM,
Phaser = 15 CPS, Two-Tone = 60 CPM
16 - 18 VDC output ceases, resumes at normal level
50 Amps Min. from supply circuit
-15F to 140F
6 Position rotary, push button for Manual and Horn,
noise canceling microphone, PA volume control, inter-
nal Radio volume adjust, auxiliary input for +/- Horn,
Manual or HRC2 operation, and 8 position DIP switch
option selector
9 Pin connector: 2 positive, 2 negative, 2 speaker, 2
radio, and auxiliary input
6 1 /
8
” Wide, 2 1 /
2
” High, 5 3 /
8
” Deep
5 1 /
2
Lbs
Class A Sound Level, California Title 13, KKK
Features
- 100/200 watt amplifier
- Six position rotary switch for tone selection with
positions for Wail, Yelp, Phaser, and Air Horn
- Momentary push button for siren override and
Manual siren control
- PA override with noise-canceling microphone and
a dedicated volume control on the face of the unit
- LED backlit for nighttime visibility
- Splash resistant face for demanding environment
protects internal circuitry from liquids
- Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) for hands free siren
control for pursuit and rescue situations
- Externally fused to protect the siren
- Flexible DIP switch programmable options
- Detachable plug connector
- No-hassle 5-year limited warranty
June 2006