Carson SA-500-11 14V Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. 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 number 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 TB0354A Page 7 of 8 09 27 05 PARTS Q voLuMme MAN PHSR HORN Item Part Description CP3966 Bolt mounting 1 4 20 X 3 8 2 required CP3571 Bracket mounting Button white for pushbutton switch substitute CP4837 red button _ ATO ATC20A__ Fuse 20A Automotive 6 CP4702 Knob rotary switch black substitute CP4852 black knob S CP3570 ______ Microphone Noise Canceling CP3633_ ______ Microphone clip with mounting screws SR 15 1 Microphone strain relief ___ 8 CP4685_ Switch pushbutton Horn or Man Phsr gt gt gt O 9 CP3962_ Switch rocker power CP4683 Switch rotary function CP4119 Transistor output 2 required Industry standard TIP36C Not Texas Instruments ED1558 Kit Hardware includes CP3966 bolts CP4688 10 connector CP3633 mic clip TB0354A Page 82. CASON Carson Manufacturing Co Inc 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis IN 46220 Phone 888 577 6877 Fax 317 254 2667 www carsonsirens com TECHNICAL BULLETIN VOLUME MAN PHSR HORN INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL SA 500 11 14V SPECIAL HORN AND PA ONLY Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company Inc TB0354A Page 1 of 8 09 27 05 AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER AUDIO MODE OUTPUT POWER SIREN FREQUENCY CYCLE RATES AUDIO RESPONSE RADIO INPUT SENSITIVITY OPERATING TEMPERATURE SIZE WEIGHT NIGHT VISIBILITY PROTECTION SA 500 11 _ SPECIFICATIONS 9 16 Volts DC 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker 15 VDC input 100W speaker s One speaker 105 Watts RMS Two speakers 180 Watts RMS 14 VDC input 100W speaker s One speaker 40 Watts RMS Two speakers 80 Watts RMS 435Hz 585Hz Nominal HORN 109 cycles sec 200HZz 10KHz 3db Harmonic Distortion Less than 3 1KHz 0 75VAC Input Min for 40 Watts RMS Output 1 spkr 15 F to 140 F 6 1 8 Wide X 2 3 4 High X 5 7 8 Deep 5 pounds Backlit front control panel when power is on High Voltage Siren output stops with input voltage above highest rating Stops high output power from blowing speaker Reverse Polarity Fuse s blows when power is wired backwards Shorted Output Fuse s blows if speaker shorts a common problem NOTICE Due to continuous product
3. y Bolt must not pass through cover more than 1 4 TB0354A Page 3 of 8 09 27 05 INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS Carefully cutting programming resistor jumpers or traces on the printed circuit board inside the case can select various options The cover must be removed to access the jumpers The cover is held in place by a snap fastener on the back of the unit Hold the unit with the front case flange on the edge of a hard surface and press hard on the back of the unit The chassis will slide out the front of the cover Nl OPTION JUMPERS Auxiliary Input Function The auxiliary input normally activates the Horn function Do not cut the jumper resistor labeled AUX I Auxiliary Input Polarity The auxiliary input is normally activated by connecting to positive To activate by connecting to ground cut the two jumper resistors labeled AUX P Cutout Input Polarity The cutout input is normally activated by connecting to positive To activate by connecting to ground cut the two jumper resistors labeled CUT P Two Tone Not available do not cut the jumper resistor labeled T T Phaser Disable The Phaser function is disabled do not cut the jumper resistor labeled PHSR Horn Disable The Horn function can b e disabled by cutting the trace on the back of the cutto gt board at the location designated cut to disable horn Disable horn TBO0354A Page 4 of 8 09 27 05 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicl
4. device It provides the same operation as pressing the Horn button Cutout During installation a cutout input may be connected to a door switch It turns off Horn when the door is opened The Horn tone will continue to be cut off even while the door is opened TB0354A Page 6 of 8 09 27 05 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 s controlled devices or improper installation The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes A blown internal fuse doesn t necessarily mean that the unit is bad If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted this fuse will blow before the unit is damaged Disconnect the SPKR leads and replace the fuse If the unit itself emits a low level sound when Horn button is pressed it is OK Check the speaker s or leads for possible shorting PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause No Power or siren output Power switch not turned on Does backlighting come on Bad Speaker Do you hear a pop when turned on Connector or connections loose With siren on Horn Button pressed listen for tone in amplifier Internal siren fuse blown Is an external fuse or circuit breaker used Loose connection at power source Are the power leads connected to a good buss No siren tone High Voltage Protection The input voltage must be less than highest rating PA works
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6. Mic button stuck Does mic button release properly Cutout activated Does siren work when Cutout input is disconnected Cutout Polarity Option set wrong Is the CUT P option properly configured No PA PA volume not set properly Try turning the PA volume control Selector in Radio position PA is not available in the Radio position Distorted siren sound Speaker assembly loose Is the speaker bell or tip loose Intermittent Aux Input connection Is the Aux Input used and wired properly Low vehicle voltage The input voltage must be greater than lowest rating Intermittent siren tone High Voltage Protection Is the vehicle voltage regulator working properly Connector or connections loose Is the connector tight on the back of the unit Loose connection at power source Check for loose leads back to power source Mic button activation Is something lying on the microphone Circuit breaker in supply Is a circuit breaker used with at least 50A rating connection Horn stuck on Horn switch stuck Does the Horn switch return fully when released Aux Input improperly connected Is the Aux Input used and wired properly Aux Input Polarity Option set Is the AUX P option properly configured wrong No Radio Unit not connected to a radio Is the radio connected properly to the unit Radio volume too low Can you hear the radio in the vehicle Try turning the RAD volume control Horn not working Horn disabled Is the trace cut that disables the Horn switch RETURN
7. e battery before making any electrical connections Electrical connections to the unit are made using a 2 22 AWG BLU 22 AWG WHT See below removable terminal block plug located on the back A ce basen label on the unit identifies the terminal function You speaker of radio meron rn should install the connector on the unit before wiring If 2 18 AWG BRN HA AWGRED the unit needs service the connector can be easily ele eee Use second lead ce 2 SPKR Connect for for 2 SPKR removed without unwiring the connector same phase to 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 yr unit is internally fused Use second lead for 2 SPKR Attach leads by stripping 3 8 inserting into connector 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 connection along with recommended lead color If the wire is longer than 10 ft CONNECTIONS AT REAR OF UNIT WITH use the next larger wire size Use only high quality crimp connectors for installation on the vehicle CP4688 10 POWER CONNECTOR 10 Pin Header 10 P Terminal Block Plu
8. e turned off when vehicle is not being used to conserve battery power The Rotary Function Switch selects various operating modes These modes are as follows Yelp Wail and Standby A silent mode that allows Horn and Public Address operation AERE WAIL Radio This mode reproduces or repeats the output of a radio The radio must be connected and RADIO VOLUME on the face adjusted No Horn or PA STBY operation are available in this position RADIO Manual Phaser Disabled Horn This push button switch provides a simulated air horn tone while pressed C This can be used to supplement the normal vehicle horn and is useful at MAN PHSR HORN intersections or in low noise areas This tone is available with selector switch in Yelp Wail or Standby PA Pressing the microphone button in any mode except Radio changes the unit to PA Public Address The mode resumes when the button is released Adjust the PA Volume and hold the microphone close to your lips for proper operation Volume Controls Volume controls are provided for radio repeat function volume and public address volume VOLUME These should be set when the vehicle is parked Set the RAD volume with the selector switch in the Radio position and the radio volume set to desired level Set the PA volume to the RAD PA maximum level with no feedback squeal Auxiliary Input During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the horn ring or other switching
9. g CP4688 10 eae eee oooooooooo Install with screw terminals face down Auxiliary Input Connection The Auxiliary VDC MOMENTARY Input allows activation by an external source FOOT of either the Horn or Man Phsr function The porn HORN i SWITCH adjacent diagram shows three connection RING J SPLICE RING 7 ap HORN examples See the INSTALLER SWITCH SWITCH SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for AN programming details VDC NOTE Permanent disconnection of the AUX vehicle horn is NOT recommended switching example i Must cut AUX P VDC Switching examples option resistors VDC ADDED DOOR SWITCH DOOR in SPLICE Cutout Input Connection The Cutout Input turns off any siren SWITCH E tone output when activated and remains off until a control is er activated or changed The adjacent diagram shows two connection CUT VDC examples See the INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for programming details switching VDC Switching Pllc exam ple option resistors TBO0354A Page 5 of 8 09 27 05 OPERATION WARNING Sound Hazard Sound level from siren speaker gt 120dBA 10 feet may cause hearing damage A 0 Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity Ref OSHA 1910 95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines The OFF ON Rocker Power Switch controls the siren power The siren may be left on any time the vehicle is in operation The power should b
10. 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 TBO354A Page 2 of 8 09 27 05 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 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 A Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity Ref OSHA 1910 95 for occupational noise exp
11. osure 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 operation to assure no damage to vehicle Keep These Instructions Keep these instructions in the vehicle or other safe place for future reference Advise the vehicle 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 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 A microphone clip along with mounting screws CP3633 holds the microphone in place CP3571 Mounting Bracket N 1 4 20 Bolt CP3966 a
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