Carson SA-430-17 User Manual

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SA-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions

CP5010B

03/31/10

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)

GENERAL

This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-speed pursuit.

Most siren functions are accessible with one simple motion without repetitive activation of

switches or automatic timed switching that can interfere with desired operation.

SELECTOR SWITCH

The 6-position rotary selector switch controls the primary operating mode of the siren.
Radio - Also known as Radio Repeat, this function amplifies

a radio speaker input for re-broadcast outside the vehicle.

The radio must be connected and RADIO VOLUME

ADJUSTed for this mode to function.
Standby - A silent mode that may be overridden anytime with

the Siren push-button.
Mech - A simulated mechanical siren tone used anytime.
Wail - A slower changing tone used on highways.
Yelp - A rapidly changing tone used in congested areas.
Phaser - A very rapidly changing tone used 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.


Selector
Switch

Operating
Mode

Activate Siren push-button or Auxiliary Input Override

Radio Radio No

Change

Standby Silent

Horn (Default) or Manual Mech or Manual Wail or HRC2
(See SIREN SWITCH section)

Mech Mech Horn (Default) or Manual Mech (See SIREN SWITCH section)
Wail Wail Horn
Yelp Yelp Horn
Phaser Phaser Horn

MICROPHONE (PA Override)

The noise-canceling microphone is used for public address operation and overrides any

function when the push-to-talk button on the side of the microphone is pressed.

PA VOL

This control adjusts the PA volume. With the vehicle parked, set the PA

volume to the maximum level with no feedback (squeal).

SELECTOR SWITCH

RADIO

STBY

MECH

WAIL

YELP

PHASER

PA

VOL

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