Carson SA-380 - Manual (Page 2)

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LLEERRTT
Federal Signal
PA300
Whelen
295HF100
Code 3
Scorpion 3932
Able 2/Sho-Me
30.2100
Flexible DIP Switch Programmability Yes
LED Backlit Yes Yes Yes
Dedicated On/Off Switch Yes Yes Yes
Fused Power Input Yes Yes Yes
75m Amps or Less Standby Current Yes
Speaker Diagnostics Yes
Instant On or Remote Switch
On/Off Control
Yes Yes
Compact 2” or Less in Height Yes
5-Year Warranty 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
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 @ 14 VDC
Less than 75 ma
200Hz - 10kHz +/- 3db
Less than 3% (@ 1kHz - single 100W speaker)
40W (@ 14 VDC per 100W speaker)
105W RMS Max (@ 15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
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
4 Position rotary, push button for Manual and Horn,
noise canceling microphone, PA volume control, auxil-
iary input for +/- Horn, Manual or HRC2 operation, and
8 position DIP switch option selector
6 Lead Wires: positive with in-line fuse, negative, 2
speaker, auxiliary input, and remote enable input
6” Wide, 2” High, 6” Deep
3 1 /
2
Lbs
Class A Sound Level, California Title 13
Features
- Compact 100 watt amplifier
- Four position rotary switch for tone selection with
positions for Wail, Yelp, and Phaser
- Momentary push button for Manual and Air Horn
override
- PA override with noise-canceling microphone
- PA volume controls on the face of the unit
- LED backlit for nighttime visibility
- Output indicator light on the face for diagnostics
- Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) for hands free siren
control for pursuit and rescue situations
- Externally Exposed In-Line fuse to protect the siren
- Flexible DIP switch programmable options
- Enable Input or Instant On operation selected on the
DIP switch to power up the siren
- Short Manual option
- Six lead wire connections
- No-hassle 5-year limited warranty
June 2006