Operating instructions
SA-430-10 Installation and Operating Instructions  Page 3 of 16 
03/31/10  CP4854E 
SPECIFICATIONS 
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 (Two-Tone and Horn = 435Hz & 585Hz) 
Tones / Cycle Rates    Horn  Wail  Yelp  Phaser  Two-Tone 
  109 CPS  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 for 1 second)
Operating 
Temperature 
-15° F to +140°F 
Controls  6-position rotary selector switch (Radio, Horn, Manual, 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. 
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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