Carson SA-380 User Manual

T HE

“Affordable Siren with PA”

Why pay premiums for features that many people don’t use? That is why we have developed the new SA-380 ALERT. In our research we discovered there were certain features that are sometimes being “under utilized” by many in the industry. The ALERT represents the culmination of our research done with installers and end-users on the features that are most highly desired while eliminating the price inflating under utilized features common on most sirens. The result is a compact, easy to install and operate siren that provides the end-user just what they need.

LERT

from

The SA-380 A

- Output Diagnostics Indicator: Sensors at the speaker lead wire connection on the printed circuit

board measure when the siren is creating an output to the speaker and indicates the status on the face using an LED light. This provides the service person with the ability to determine if the problem is internal with the siren or external with the wiring and speaker should the system fail to produce a warning signal.

- Enable or Instant On Control: Provide power to the siren through the Enable line connected to

an external switch like the vehicle’s ignition or select Instant On activation using any switch on the siren.

- DIP Switch Programmable: Flexible DIP Switch programming allows the installer to sample differ-

ent settings before selecting desired functions. Options include disabling Phaser and Air Horn to be California Title 13 compatible, replacing Phaser with Two-Tone/HiLo, Short Manual, selecting Air Horn or Horn Ring Cycler 2 operation through the auxiliary input, setting the auxiliary input polarity, and choosing Instant On control of the siren.

- LED Backlighting: Just as incandescent lights in a regular lamp burn out regularly, an incandescent

bulb in a siren has a limited life and often fails. LEDs used for backlighting are designed to last the life of the product and never burn out or need to be changed.

- Compact Extruded Cover with Channel Mounting: Sleek, stylish, 2” tall extruded cover

offers greater heat dissipation and the mounting channels offer greater versatility in mounting depth.

LERT

has many of the most popular features including the following:

The

SSAA--338800

LERT

is just what you need.

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, Y

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

/2 Lbs

Class A Sound Level, California Title 13

elp = 190 CPM,

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

LLEERRT

Federal Signal

PA300

Whelen

295HF100

Code 3

Scorpion 3932

SSAA--33880

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)

Able 2/Sho-Me

30.2100

ALERT and CARSON SIRENS are trademarks of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

1.888.577.6877 www.carsonsirens.com

June 2006