Carson SC-409 manual Features, Specifications, Siren, Light Control, S C, Face, Programmable

Specifications
Siren
Input Voltage	9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
Input Current	8 Amps or 16 Amps @14 VDC
Standby Current	Less than 300 ma
Audio Frequency	200Hz - 10kHz +/- 3db
Audio Distortion	Less than 3% (@ 1kHz - single 100W speaker)
Audio Output	40W (@14 VDC per 100W speaker)
Radio Input	0.75 VRMS Min., 400 ohms nominal
Output Power	105W RMS Max (@15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
	180W RMS Max (@15 VDC - dual 100W speakers)
Siren Frequency	700Hz - 1500Hz (Two-Tone & Air Horn = 435 & 585Hz)
Tones/Cycle Rates	Horn = 109 CPS, Wail = 15 CPM, Yelp = 210 CPM,
	Phaser = 15 CPS, Two-Tone = 60 CPM
High Voltage Protection	16 - 18 VDC output ceases, resumes at normal level
Short Circuit Current	50 Amps Min. from supply circuit
Operation Temperature	-15F to 140F
Controls	6 Position rotary, push buttton Horn, push button
	Manual and Timed Override, noise canceling micro-
	phone, PA volume control, external radio volume con-
	trol, auxiliary input for +/- Horn, Manual, HRC2, or
	Sweep operation, cutout input for +/- latching cutout
	operation, 2 internal DIP switch option selectors.
Siren Connections	12 Pin connector: 2 positive, 2 negative, 2 speaker, 2
	radio, cutout, auxiliary input, enable, and video trigger
Light Control	9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
Voltage
Controls	4 Position lever switch LED indicators, 6 push buttons
Lever Switch Current	20 Amps per circuit, 60 Amps total
Auxiliary Switch Current	20 Amps per circuit, 80 Amps total
Light Connections	3 Screwdown terminals with exposed fuses, 6 pin con-
	nector with exposed fuses, & 2 #10 AWG wires
General	6 1/8” Wide, 2 3/4” High, 8” Deep
Size
Shipping Weight	6 Lbs
Ratings Met	Class A Sound Level, California Title 13, KKK

Features

-100/200 watt amplifier with 140 amps of light control

-Splash resistant rubberized face with built-in push button switches and liquid repelling actuator flanges

-Programmable lever/slide switch for progressive, non-progressive, or partially progressive control

-Program auxiliary switches to activate with the lever/slide switch

-6 Programmable auxiliary switches for on/off, Video Trigger with on/off, momentary and 10 or 20 second timed momentary

-PA override with noise-canceling microphone and face mounted volume control knob

-Video Trigger automatically initiates a video camera system to record when a programmed switch(es) is activated

-LED backlit for nighttime visibility and auxiliary switches turn red when activated

-Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) for hands free siren control when rotary is on Cycler position for pursuit and rescue situations

-Timed Override toggles up one tone in intensity for 10 seconds

-Sweep & Intersection modes automatically sequence through Yelp, Phaser, and Air Horn at different speeds

-Siren Cutout disables the siren tone when exiting the vehicle

-Exposed fuses on the bottom side of the siren to protect each output

-Detachable connectors with screwdown terminals for siren and auxiliary outputs and screwdown terminals for the lever/slide switch

-No-hassle 5-year limited warranty

	S C - 4 0 9	Code 3	Federal	Unitrol	Unitrol	Whelen	Whelen
				Touchmaster	Touchmaster
	COMMANDER	MasterCom B	PA640			295HFSA5	295HFSA6
				Delta	(UTM4)
Splash Resistant Label
with Built-In Auxiliary	Yes		Yes
Switches
Diagnostic Indicators
for each Siren and	Yes	Siren Only			Siren Only	Siren Only	Siren Only
Light Output
Exposed Fusing to
protect all Siren and	Yes
Light Outputs
Programmable	Yes		Yes			Yes	Yes
Lever/Slide Switch
Programmable	Face	Remove	Internal			1 Switch Only	1 Switch Only
			Program
Auxiliary Switches	Programmable	Internal Pins
			Codes
Video Trigger Output	Yes
with Light Activation
Dedicated Rotary
Switch position for Horn	Yes					Yes	Yes
Ring Mode
Option between Instant	Yes	Yes
On or Ignition Switch to
activate unit
Total Light Control	140 Amps	80 Amps	80 Amps	180 Amps	120 Amps	120 Amps	120 Amps
Output Capacity
5-Year Warranty	Yes			Yes		Yes	Yes

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)

COMMANDER and CARSON SIRENS are trademarks of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

1.888.577.6877 www.carsonsirens.com June 2006