Carson SA-500-16 14V SA-500-16 Specifications, Siren Mode Output Power, Audio Mode, Frequency

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SA-500-16 SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER: 9-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker

SIREN MODE

 

OUTPUT POWER:

15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)

 

One speaker – 105 Watts RMS

AUDIO MODE

Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS

 

OUTPUT POWER:

14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)

 

One speaker – 40 Watts RMS

SIREN

Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS

 

FREQUENCY:

700Hz - 1450Hz Nominal

CYCLE RATES:

WAIL - 15 cycles/min

 

YELP - 210 cycles/min

 

PHASER - 15 cycle/sec

AUDIO

TWO-TONE – 1 cycle/min

 

RESPONSE:

200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db

RADIO INPUT

Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz

 

SENSITIVITY:

0.75VAC Input Min. for 40 Watts RMS Output (1 spkr)

OPERATING

 

TEMPERATURE:

-15° F to +140° F

SIZE:

6-1/8" Wide X 2-3/4" High X 5-7/8" Deep

WEIGHT:

5 pounds

NIGHT VISIBILITY:

Backlit front control panel when power is on

PROTECTION:

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 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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SA-500-16 14V specifications

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