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Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
5451 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (888) 577-6877
Fax: (317) 254-2667
www.carsonsirens.com
SC-409-10
SIREN AMPLIFIER
WITH LIGHT CONTROL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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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Summary of Contents for Carson SC-409-10
- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not lim- ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. -
Page 3: General Description
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 of 16 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-409 Light Control/Siren is a premium unit designed for single or dual 100W speaker use. The primary operating modes are Radio, Cycler, Standby, Yelp, Wail, and Phaser. A Noise Can- celing PA Override and push-button Horn Override are available in all modes except Radio. -
Page 4: Installation
Page 4 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions 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 dam- age to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. -
Page 5: Electrical Connections
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 of 16 SWA-5 (T-T) Two-Tone - Two-Tone replaces Phaser tone by turning this switch on. SWA-6 (P_I) Phaser Inhibit - Phaser and Two-Tone tones are disabled by turning this switch on. SWA-7 (H_I) Horn Inhibit - Horn tone is disabled by turning this switch on. -
Page 6: Amplifier Connections
Page 6 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS +VDC +VDC MOMENTARY FOOT Added SWITCH HORN HORN SPDT HORN Switch RING RING SPLICE SWITCH SWITCH HORN -VDC switching example Must set AUX_P +VDC Switching examples option switch (2) #22 AWG BLU... -
Page 7: Light Control Connections
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 of 16 LIGHT CONTROL CONNECTIONS The power inputs for the light controls are separate from the power input for siren. Also the power inputs for the lever switch and six auxiliary control switches are separate. This helps prevent a fault in one main circuit from affecting another main circuit. - Page 8 Page 8 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Auxiliary Control Switch Connections SIREN FUSE 6-P Terminal Block Plug (CP4956-06) Plug installed this orientation Load SW6 Load SW5 Load SW4 Load SW3 Load SW2 Load SW1 20 Amps 20 Amps...
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Page 9: Lever And Auxiliary Control Switch Programming
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 9 of 16 LEVER AND AUXILIARY CONTROL SWITCH PROGRAMMING Each position of the lever switch and the six auxiliary control switches may now be programmed once electrical connections are made and power is available to the unit. The programming mode is entered by changing an internal DIP switch. - Page 10 Page 10 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Set Lever Switch and Auxiliary Switch Combination (Lever Switch in Position 1, 2, or 3). Set the lever switch to desired position to program. Press the desired auxiliary switch to change color to RED and tie it to the lever switch posi- tion Press the auxiliary switch to change color to GREEN and remove from combination.
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Page 11: Operation
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11 of 16 OPERATION 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. -
Page 12: Cutout Input (Optional)
Page 12 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions PA - The noise-canceling microphone is used for public address operation and overrides any siren mode when the button on the side is pressed. Adjust the PA Volume and hold the microphone close to your lips for proper operation. -
Page 13: Video Trigger Output
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 13 of 16 Video Trigger Output A video camera trigger output is activated with the lever switch in position 1, 2, or 3. Programmed auxiliary control switches will also activate trigger. See LEVER AND AUXILIARY CONTROL SWITCH PROGRAMMING section. -
Page 14: Service
Page 14 of 16 SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions 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. -
Page 15: Parts
SC-409-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 15 of 16 PARTS The following parts are available from Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Part Description CP3966 Bolt, mounting, 1/4-20 X 3/8” (2 required) CP3571 Bracket, mounting CP4688-12 Connector, 12-Pin power CP4956-06 Connector, 6-Pin Aux Output... -
Page 16: Return
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 mate- rial and/or workmanship.
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