Pelco SA-400-85 User Manual

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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

5451 North Rural Street

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.carsonsirens.com

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

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INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING MANUAL

SA-400-85 600V

Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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)

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SA-400-85 600V SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT POWER: 12 Volts DC, 10 Amps DC

SIREN MODE
OUTPUT POWER: 90 Watts RMS with 12 VDC input, 4K Ohm LOAD

AUDIO MODE
OUTPUT POWER: 40 Watts RMS with 12 VDC input, 4K Ohm LOAD

SIREN
FREQUENCY: 660Hz - 1325Hz Nominal

CYCLE RATES: WAIL - 14 cycles/min

YELP - 190 cycles/min
PHASER - 15 cycles/sec

AUDIO
RESPONSE: 200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db

Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz

RADIO INPUT
SENSITIVITY: 0.75VAC Input Min. for 40 Watts RMS Output

OPERATING
TEMPERATURE: -15° F to +140° F

SIZE: 6-1/8" Wide X 2-1/2" High X 5-3/8" Deep

WEIGHT: 4 pounds

NIGHT VISIBILITY: Backlit front control panel when power is on

PROTECTION: High Voltage – Siren output stops with input voltage above 16VDC

Stops high output power from blowing speaker
Reverse Polarity - Fuse blows when power is wired backwards
Shorted Output – Fuse blows if speaker shorts (a common problem)

CAUTION: THIS SIREN PRODUCES A VERY HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT OF 600V RMS. DO NOT USE THIS

AMPLIFIER WITH NORMAL EMERGENCY VEHICLE SPEAKERS.

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 for a particular purpose.
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

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INSTALLATION

Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation. Please read all instruction before
installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious damage to the unit and may void warranties.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For the safety of the installer, operator, and the community please observe the following safety precautions. Failure
to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, injury or death.
Qualifications - The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, sound systems and emergency

equipment.

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)

Mounting - Mount the unit for easy access by the operator. DO NOT mount in an air bag deployment area. Assure
clearances before drilling. To prevent internal damage mounting bolts must not enter case more than 1/4".
Wiring - Use wiring 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
battery.

Testing - Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation.
Keep These Instructions - Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Advise the operator of the

location.

MOUNTING

The mounting bracket supplied can be installed above or below the unit. Choose a mounting location convenient to
the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas. Inspect behind mounting area for clearance. Assure
adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. Consider wire routing and access to connections, as well as microphone
bracket placement. Install mounting bracket using 1/4" hardware (not supplied).
If mounting in a rack or console, make sure that mounting bolts do not enter case more than 1/4".

May need to set RADIO VOLUME ADJUST inside the unit before final mounting and installation

A microphone clip along with mounting screws (CP3633) holds the microphone in place.

CP3571 Mounting Bracket

1/4-20 Bolt
(CP3966)

Bolt must not pass through
cover more than 1/4”

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