Amplifier Installation and Operating Manual

TB0328B Page 2 of 7 10/18/03
SA-450-80 (old version) SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT POWER: 11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC
SIREN MODE
OUTPUT POWER: 105 Watts RMS (15 VDC input, 100W speaker)
AUDIO MODE
OUTPUT POWER: 40 Watts RMS (14 VDC input, 100W speaker)
SIREN
FREQUENCY: 450Hz - 1500Hz Nominal
CYCLE RATES: WAIL - 14 cycles/min
YELP - 190 cycles/min
PHASER - 15 cycles/sec
AUDIO
RESPONSE: 200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db
Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz
RADIO INPUT
SENSITIVITY: 0.75VAC Input Min. for 40 Watts RMS Output
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE: -15° F to +140° F
SIZE: 5-1/8" Wide X 2-3/8" High X 5-7/8" Deep
WEIGHT: 4 pounds
NIGHT VISIBILITY: Power light
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)
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.