Carson SA-430-73F SA-430-73 Specifications, Input Power, Siren Mode Output Power, Frequency, Size

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SA-430-73 SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT POWER:

11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker

 

Power off current to amplifier is 25mA Max.

SIREN MODE

 

 

OUTPUT POWER:

15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)

 

One speaker - 105 Watts RMS

 

Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS

 

Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers

AUDIO MODE

 

 

OUTPUT POWER:

14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)

 

One speaker - 40 Watts RMS

 

Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS

SIREN

Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers

 

 

FREQUENCY:

600Hz - 1350Hz Nominal

CYCLE RATES:

WAIL - 14 cycles/min

 

YELP - 190 cycles/min

AUDIO

PHASER - 15 cycle/sec

 

 

RESPONSE:

200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db

 

Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz

RADIO INPUT

 

 

SENSITIVITY:

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

OPERATING

 

 

TEMPERATURE:

-15° F to +140° F

SIZE:

Amplifier

8-7/8" Wide X 1-13/16" High X 5-1/2" Deep

 

Control Head

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

WEIGHT:

Amplifier

2.5 pounds

 

Control Head

1 pound

NIGHT VISIBILITY:

Control Head panel is backlit with independent lead tied to vehicle dash lights.

AMPLIFIER PROTECTION:

High Voltage – Siren output stops with input voltage above highest rating

 

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)

CONTROL HEAD PROTECTION:

No fuse but has reverse polarity protection.

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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