Carson SA-365-10 User's Manual
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1. Remote switches wired incorrectly Are the correct switch terminals wired PARTS and ACCESSORIES The following parts and accessories are available from Carson Manufacturing Company Inc CP4748 2 Switch Red Rocker ON OFF ON Yelp Standby Wail CP4751 2 Switch Momentary Red Rocker Switch ON OFF ON Manual Phaser Horn ee a o Bolts U Mounting Bracket typically 2 ea required See www carsonsirens com for additional information or contact our Service Department at E mail service carsonsirens com or Phone 888 577 6877 CP5036A 05 24 10 Page 8 of 8 SA 365 10 Installation Instructions RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product please contact our Technical Service Department at 888 577 6877 Many issues can be handled over the phone We can also be reached via e mail at service carsonsirens com If a product must be returned for any reason please contact our Technical Service Department to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization num ber RMA before you ship the product to Carson Please write the RMA clearly on the package near the mailing label Be sure to provide a return address contact and phone number along with a brief description of the problem LIMITED WARRANTY Carson Manufacturing Company Inc warrants this new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a p2. both switches All switches will produce Horn tone SW 6 Horn Inhibit Turn this switch ON to disable Horn tone Horn replaced with Yelp SW 7 Short Manual The manual tone normally falls and dies out when the manual switch is released Turn this switch ON to have the tone stop immediately SW 8 Phaser Override While in standby mode the manual switch will normally activate manual tone Turn this switch ON to momentarily activate Phaser tone HORN RING CYCLER 2 HRC2 Turn on DIP SW 2 and SW 3 to enable this feature Also connect the auxiliary input to the horn ring or other switch While the siren is in standby tap the horn ring to bring the unit out of standby into Wail tone Repeatedly tapping the horn ring will cycle through Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Pressing and holding the horn ring will produce Horn tone until released Then the siren will return to its previous siren tone or standby 05 24 10 CP5036A SA 365 10 Installation Instructions Page 5 of 8 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
3. other safe place for future reference Advise the vehicle operator of the location UNPACKING Inspect contents for shipping damage If found alert carrier immediately Contact supplier immediately if any items are missing Contents of box should include the following items Item Amplifier Unit SA 365 10 14 Bracket U Dash Mount CP5037 Bolts U Mounting Bracket CP3966 Connector 6 P Terminal Block Plug CP4688 06 Instruction Manual CP5036 This Manual CP5036A 05 24 10 Page 4 of 8 SA 365 10_ Installation Instructions OPTION SWITCHES An 8 position DIP switch on the remote amplifier may be changed to select various options Option Switches 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 alalalajalajala a o Option Switches Default Setting Shown Switches OFF SW 1 Auxiliary Input Polarity The auxiliary input is normally activated with positive turn this switch ON for negative activation SW 2 SW 3 Auxiliary Input Function with Unit set to Standby OFF OFF Default Produces Horn tone while activated ON OFF Produces Phaser tone while activated OFF ON Produces Manual siren tone ON ON Activates Horn Ring Cycler 2 HRC2 function SW 4 Two Tone Turn this switch ON to replace Phaser with Two Tone SW 5 Phaser Inhibit Turn this switch ON to disable Phaser tone Phaser replaced with Yelp SW 4 and 5 Siren Tone Disable All siren tones may be disabled except Horn by turning ON
4. CARSON Carson Manufacturing Co 5451 North Rural aoe Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone 888 577 6877 Fax 317 254 2667 www carsonsirens com SA 365 10 SIREN AMPLIFIER STANDBY e Ww A OUTPUT I L DHWLV ZD INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc Page 2 of 8 SA 365 10 Installation Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS UNPACKING OPTION SWITCHES MOUNTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPERATION POWER ON OFF YELP STANDBY WAIL SELECTOR SWITCH MANUAL PHASER HORN SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT FUNCTIONG Horn Ring Cycler 2 HRC2 SERVICE PROBLE PARTS and ACCESSORIES RETURNS WARRANTY DONNNADMDMMBDAUNRWWWNNDY GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SA 365 Siren Amplifier is designed for single 100W speaker use The primary operating modes are Yelp Wail and Standby selected by a 3 position rocker switch Horn Override push on push off Phaser operation in the Yelp and Wail modes and Manual siren control in the Standby mode are controlled by a momentary 3 position rocker switch The unit features instant on allowing the unit to produce a tone instantly when a switch is activated A DIP switch provides options such as Two Tone disable tones HRC2 operation Auxiliary function etc The unit util izes short circuit high voltag
5. HRC2 option HRC2 is only available while the unit is in Standby Tapping the attached horn ring or other switch will bring the unit out of standby into Wail tone Repeatedly tapping the horn ring will cycle through Wail Yelp and Phaser tones Tapping the horn ring twice quickly will stop the siren tones and return the unit to standby Pressing and holding the horn ring will produce Horn tone until released Then the siren will return to its previous siren tone or standby Selector Switch Mode Manual Phaser Auxiliary Input Switch Horn Ring Standby Manual Default or Phaser Horn Default Manual Phaser or HRC2 Wail or Yelp Phaser Toggle Horn 05 24 10 CP5036A SA 365 10 Installation Instructions Page 7 of 8 SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reliable service under even the worst conditions Many times there may appear to be a problem with the unit when the true problem is in the speaker or improper installation The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes A blown siren fuse doesn t necessarily mean that the unit is bad If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted the fuse will blow before the unit is damaged Disconnect the SPK leads and replace the fuse If the OUTPUT light on face of unit comes on with Wail switch activated the amplifier is OK Check the speaker or leads for possible shorting PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Check No power or siren Bad speaker s the OU
6. TPUT light on face coming on in Wail output Connector loose s an external fuse or circuit breaker used Amplifier fuse blown Loose connection at power source _ Are the negative leads connected to a good ground No siren tones Bad Speaker s the OUTPUT light on face coming on in Wail High Voltage Protection nput voltage must be less than highest rated voltage All siren tones disabled Are the option switches set properly Distorted siren Speaker assembly loose s the speaker bell or tip loose sound Intermittent Aux Input connection s the Aux Input used and wired properly Low vehicle voltage nput voltage must be greater than lowest rated voltage Intermittent siren High Voltage Protection s the vehicle voltage regulator working properly tone Connector loose s the connector tight on the back of the unit Bad power connection s there a loose connection on a power lead Circuit breaker in supply connection Is a circuit breaker used with at least a 50A rating Horn function Horn switch stuck Does the Horn switch return when released stuck on or Manual Phaser switch stuck Does the Manual Phaser switch return when released Manual Phaser Aux Input improperly connected s the Aux Input used and wired properly stuck on Aux Input Polarity Option set wrong Is the correct polarity used Wrong siren tone Two Tone option selected Check option switch settings Tones disabled Some siren tones Tone disabled Check option switch settings not working
7. e and reverse polarity protection systems for maximum service life An output light indicates siren signal output for diagnostics and troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 700Hz 1500Hz Two Tone and Horn 435 amp 585Hz Horn Wail Yelp Phaser Two Tone 109 CPS 13 CPM 190 CPM 15 CPS 60 CPM Controls 3 position rocker selector switch Yelp Wail and Standby 3 position momentary rocker switch Horn and Manual Phaser toggle Positive or Negative Auxiliary input 8 position DIP switch option selector Connections 6 Pin Conn Positive Negative 2 Speaker and Auxiliary 4 1 2 Wide 1 13 16 High 4 13 16 Deep 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 See www carsonsirens com for latest information 05 24 10 CP5036A SA 365 10 Installation Instructions Page 3 of 8 INSTALLATION Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe reliable operation Please read all instruction before installing the
8. eriod of five 5 years from the date of delivery to the first user purchaser During this warranty period the obligation of Carson Manufacturing is limited to repairing or replacing as Carson Manufacturing may elect any part or parts of such product which after examination by Carson Manufacturing is determined to be defective in material and or work manship This warranty does not cover labor charges for removal or re installation of the product Fuses and lamps are not covered under this warranty This warranty does not extend to any unit that has been subjected to abuse misuse im proper installation or which has not been adequately maintained nor to units which have problems related to service or modification at any facility other than Carson Mfg THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL CARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INDIRECT OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP 05 24 10 CP5036A
9. ion for polarity selection NOTE Permanent disconnection of the vehicle horn is NOT recommended HORN RLY Horn Vehicle Auxiliary Input Momentary VDC Circuit Homi Connection Examples SPST Z or Sieh 3 VDC Activated with wite VDC Splice VDC OR VDC tm or Added VDC 1 SPDT Note Factory Default 2 switch Vehicle horn will also DIP SW 1 OFF for VDC sound with siren Vehicle DIP SW 1 ON for vDC T To Horn To AUX AUX AUX AUX 22G WHT 16G BLK 18G BRN E Seh ee el 16G RED 100W a 18G BRN 6 P Terminal Block Plug Plug installed CP4688 06 F 3 this orientation Plug into unit first for 15A Automotive terminal identification Type Fuse Note LMP connection not used on SA 365 CP5036A 05 24 10 Page 6 of 8 SA 365 10 Installation Instructions OPERATION WARNING Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker gt 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 POWER ON OFF The unit is turned on off automatically instant on with the siren or auxiliary input controls YELP STANDBY WAIL SELECTOR SWITCH STANDBY A 3 position rocker selector switch controls the primary operating mode of the siren Yelp A rapidly changing tone u
10. sed in congested areas Wail A slower changing tone used on highways Standby A silent mode that may be overridden anytime ur m lt p gt sS MANUAL PHASER HORN SWITCH This momentary rocker switch provides Manual Phaser toggle or Horn tones M P Manual With selector switch in Standby siren tone rises A while pressed and falls when released until silenced May be optionally replaced with Phaser U See OPTION SWITCHES section Horn Overrides all other siren tones when pressed R Provides a simulated air horn tone that can be used to supplement the normal vehicle horn Used at intersections or in low noise areas Horn tone may be disabled See OPTION SWITCHES section Phaser With selector switch in Wail or Yelp this tone override is toggled on and off by repeat edly pressing switch A very rapid changing tone used at intersections and very highly congested areas May be optionally replaced with Two Tone or disabled Two Tone is two alternating frequencies like a European See OPTION SWITCHES section Opt ZOI AUXILIARY INPUT FUNCTIONS The switch or horn ring attached is intended to be momentary When the selector switch is in Wail or Yelp activating auxiliary will produce the Horn tone With selector switch in Standby activating auxiliary will normally produce Horn tone Different tones are available See OPTION SWITCHES section Horn Ring Cycler 2 HRC2 this feature may also be added by turning on the
11. to vehicle 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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical connections to the unit are made using a removable terminal block plug located on the back A label on the unit identifies each terminal function Install the plug on the unit before wiring If the unit needs service the plug can be easily removed without unwiring The power supply of the unit must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation The preferred source is directly at the vehicle battery The unit is fused near connector Attach leads by stripping 3 8 inserting into plug and clamp by tightening screw Make sure the screw is tight and the wire can t be pulled out Failure to adequately tighten the screw can result in improper operation or burning the connector and wire Wire Size and Termination The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connec tion along with recommended lead color If the wire is longer than 10 ft use the next larger wire size Use only high quality crimp connectors for installation on the vehicle Auxiliary Input Connection AUX Optional A momentary input typically connected to the horn ring of the vehicle or other switch The auxiliary input may be activated with positive or negative voltage Input current is less than 10 mA See OPTION SWITCHES sect
12. unit Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious dam age to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For the safety of the installer vehicle operator passengers 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 vehicle electrical systems and emergency equipment WARNING Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker gt 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 vehicle operator DO NOT mount in air bag deployment area Assure clearances before drilling in vehicle 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 vehicle battery Testing Test all siren functions after installation to assure proper operation Test vehicle opera tion to assure no damage to vehicle Keep These Instructions Keep these instructions in the vehicle or
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