SA-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 of 15
08/05/08 CP5010A
Input Voltage 11 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
Input Current 8 AMPS (@14 VDC - single 100W speaker)
16 AMPS (@14 VDC - dual 100W speakers)
Standby Current Less than 250 mA
Audio Frequency 200Hz - 10 kHz + 3db
Audio Distortion Less than 3% (@1 kHz - single 100W speaker)
Audio Output 40 watts (@14 VDC - single 100W speaker)
Audio Input 400 ohms + 10%
Output Power 105 WATTS RMS MAX. (15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
180 WATTS RMS MAX. (15 VDC - dual 100W speakers)
Siren Frequency 700Hz - 1500Hz (Mechanical 700Hz – 1600Hz)
Two-Tone = 435Hz & 585Hz
Tones / Cycle Rates Mech Wail Yelp Phaser Two-Tone
6 CPM 13 CPM 190 CPM 15 CPS 60 CPM
High Voltage
Protection
16 - 18 VDC will cause siren output to cease, resume at normal
Short Circuit Current 50 AMPS (supply circuit must be capable of supplying this)
Operating
Temperature
-15° F to +140°F
Controls 6-position rotary selector switch (Radio, Standby. Mechanical, Wail,
Yelp, and Phaser).
Momentary push-button Siren switch.
Front panel mounted PA volume control, Radio adjust on amplifier
Auxiliary input for positive or negative connection.
Cutout input connection programmable for positive or negative latching
cutout operation.
8-position DIP switch option selector.
Connections
(10-Pin Conn)
(2) Positive, (2) Negative, (2) Speaker, (2) Radio, Control, Cutout
Size Control Head: 6-1/4" W x 2-7/8" H x 1" D
Amplifier: 8” L x 6-3/4” W x 2-1/8” H
Weight 5 LBS.
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