Carson SC-411-RD-1014 Light System Controls, Diagnostics, Control Fault Indication Likely Cause

SC-411RD-10 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 9 of 12

OFF 12

S1 S2

	YELP	PHSR CARSON
	WAIL	CYCLE
3	STBY	RADIO
	HORN	MANUAL	PA VOL
			OUT/DIM
	SC-411

Elite Force

S3 S4 S5 S6

WARNING: WEAR HEARING PROTECTION REF. OSHA 1910.95

LIGHT SYSTEM CONTROLS

A 4-position lever switch provides control of primary lighting functions. It also provides automatic activation of the siren. Six additional programmable pushbuttons provided for auxiliary lighting or other device control. Two dedicated switches operate directional control lights (“Arrow Stick”), with flashing indicators on the control panel.

Lever Switch - The lever switch by default provides progressive (additive) control of lighting functions. The third position also provides Automatic Siren. The installer can change to non-progressive operation.

Automatic Siren - Position 3 of the lever switch provides Automatic Siren control. If the siren controls are set where there is no siren tone output, the Automatic Siren will override with Wail or other tone. The cutout input will stop the siren tone. This feature may be disabled.

Auxiliary Control Switches - Six lighted pushbutton switches are provided for various other lighting functions or device control. The switch lights Red when activated. The switches may also be programmed for different functions, and these switches may be combined with each lever switch position to automatically turn on and off.

Arrow Stick Control Switches - Two dedicated switches are provided to control traffic director lights on the vehicle. Press left or right buttons to set the direction. Turning on both will set the output to left, right and cen- ter. Lights show the operation selected.

Switch Legends - Different legends may be selected to match the device controlled. A sheet of labels is sup- plied.

OUT/DIM - The backlighting and indicator lights can be dimmed or turned off by repeatedly pressing the OUT/ DIM button. An optional connection to the vehicle dash lights may also control this level. This button will light whenever a siren tone is produced.

Video Trigger Output - A video camera trigger output is activated with the lever switch in position 1, 2, or 3. Programmed auxiliary control switches may also activate the output.

Alert - While the lever switch or auxiliary control switches are on, an alert beep is sounded every 15 seconds. This can be optionally disable.

DIAGNOSTICS

The unit monitors all outputs for faults, which are usually traced to shorted circuits. The unit indicates these faults by flashing one or more lights and beeping. The following table shows fault indications and likely causes.

Control	Fault Indication	Likely Cause
Lever Switch light 1, 2 or 3	1, 2 or 3 flashes	Blown fuse at 1, 2 or 3
Switch 1 - Switch 6	Switch light flashes	Blown fuse at S1 - S6
Arrow Stick Switch	Switch light flashes	LFT-A, RGT-A or CTR-A output shorted (auto-reset)
Siren output 1	OUT/DIM light flashes	Blown fuse at siren CH1
Siren output 2	OUT/DIM light double	Blown fuse at siren CH2
	flashes
Both siren outputs	OUT/DIM light triple	Blown fuses at siren CH1 & CH2
	flashes
PROGRAM TRANSFER (QuickClone™)

To facilitate programming of multiple vehicles this unit automatically synchronizes option settings between the

control head and amplifier on power-up as shown. Transfer the settings to multiple vehicles by temporarily installing with a com- mon control head, power-up/down (transferring options to the amplifier), then permanently install the supplied control head. On power-up the options are transferred from the amplifier to the control head.

If a control head or amplifier is sent in for service it will be set to default prior to return, and will automatically synchronize with the mating part on power-up.

Option Settings	Action
Head = Amp	Normal power-up
Head ≠ Default and	Head transferred to
Amp ≠ Default	Amp, power-up
Amp = Default and	Head transferred to
Head ≠ Default	Amp, power-up
Amp ≠ Default and	Amp transferred to
Head = Default	Head, power-up

CP5094C 7/30/12