Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.carsonsirens.com CARSON RAD DIM 1 2 3 PHSR WAIL HORN CYCL YELP MAN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S C - 41 1 SC-411HS-20 14 REMOTE SIREN AMPLIFIER WITH LIGHT CONTROL INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Elite Force With QuickClone® WARNING: WEAR HEARING PROTECTION REF. OSHA 1910.95 Carson is a trademark of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Page 2 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 3 INSTALLATION .............................................................................................
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 3 of 16 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SC-411HS Remote Light Control/Siren is a premium unit designed for one or two 100W speaker use. The primary operating modes are Radio, Cycler, Standby, Yelp, Wail, and Phaser. A Noise Canceling PA Override and push-button Horn Override are available in all modes except Radio. A push-button is provided for toggling between Wail, Yelp, and Phaser tones, and Manual siren control in silent modes.
Page 4 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation. Please read all instruction before installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can cause serious damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For the safety of the installer, vehicle operator, passengers and the community please observe the following safety precautions.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 of 16 AMPLIFIER WIRING DIAGRAM Aux switch 3 output Aux switch 4 output Aux switch 2 output Aux switch 5 output Aux switch 1 output Aux switch 6 output Right arrow stick Lever switch 1 output Left arrow stick Lever switch 2 output Center arrow stick (if needed) Lever switch 3 output Video camera trigger (2) 50A fused inputs (customer supplied) CAT-5e interface cable 50A brkr 50A brkr 3-Pin Block 10-Pin Terminal Block L3 L1 0.
Page 6 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 OPTION SETTINGS Enter/Exit Program Mode, Reset Option setting (programming) is done from the face of the handheld controller. Unit must be turned on with POWER input. Make sure that all buttons are off. Enter the program mode by pressing and holding S1, S2 and DIM for 3 seconds The unit will beep 3 times and the backlighting will begin flashing to indicate that the unit is in program mode.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 7 of 16 S1 - S6 Switch Operation Primary buttons 1, 2 & 3 all lighted 1 2 3 Change each switch’s operation by momentarily pushing the button. See the table below for button status definition. 1. Light ON - Push On / Push Off with video output trigger active (default) 2. Light OFF - Push On / Push Off with video trigger output deactivated. 3. Light flashing continuously - Momentary. S1 S2 S3 S4 4.
Page 8 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 Option Set 1 (Input polarity, timed override, sweep/intersection, auto siren) Primary button 1 light blinking 1 Momentarily press button S1 - S6 to change.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 9 of 16 Option Set 3 (Alert, siren/lever video) S1 S2 S3 S4 SWITCH Alert Primary/ Siren Video Center Only Instant On FUNCTION ON - Alert Active OFF Disable ON - Lever/ Siren Video OFF Disable OFF ON OFF ON OPTIONS (Top is default) Primary button 3 light blinking 3 Momentarily press button S1 - S4 to change.
Page 10 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 PA VOLUME PROGRAMMING PA volume setting (programming) is done from the face of the handheld controller. Unit must be turned on with POWER input. Make sure that all buttons are off. Enter the program mode by pressing and holding the PA button and DIM button for 3 seconds. DIM The unit will beep 3 times and the backlighting will begin flashing to indicate that the unit is in program mode.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11 of 16 OPERATION This unit is designed for easy operation under the stress associated with high-speed pursuit. Most siren functions are accessible with one simple motion. Certain operational features or controlled by option settings and/or installation connections. CARSON PA - Press button on side and speak into microphone. RAD 1 2 3 RADIO - Press for radio rebroadcast mode.
Page 12 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 OPERATION (Continued) MANUAL Button - Provides manual control of siren tone rise and fall while in Cycler or Standby. The falling tone may be stopped immediately by setting the Short Manual option. With siren modes WAIL, YELP, or PHSR this button toggles between tones. HORN Button - Produces a simulated Air-Horn tone while pressed. Overrides all siren tones except Radio. Horn tone may be disabled.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 13 of 16 OPERATION (Continued) LIGHT SYSTEM CONTROLS 3 Primary buttons control the primary lighting functions. Six additional programmable buttons are provided for auxiliary lighting or other device control. Two dedicated buttons operate directional control lights (“Arrow Stick”). An optional Instant On feature allows use of the Primary buttons with the ignition off.
Page 14 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 SERVICE This unit is designed to provide years of reliable service under even the worst conditions. Many times there may appear to be a problem with the unit when the true problem is in the speaker(s), controlled devices, or improper installation. The following chart shows typical symptoms and possible causes. A blown siren fuse doesn't necessarily mean that the unit is bad.
SC-411HS-20 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 15 of 16 RETURN If you have any questions concerning this or any other Carson product, please contact our Technical Service Department at (888) 577-6877. Many issues can be handled over the phone. We can also be reached via email at service@carson-mfg.com If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Technical Service Department to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) before you ship the product to Carson.
Page 16 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION RECORD Terminal AWG Color Connected to Terminal AWG Color Connected to POS (2) L1 GND (2) L2 POWER L3 RADIO (2) S1 BACKLIT S2 LITCTRL S3 SIRCTRL S4 CUTOUT S5 SPKR S6 SPKR RGT-A NC X X X LFT-A VIDEO CTR-A S1—S6 Operation: Blank=Default, V=No Video, M=Momentary, 10 or 20=Hold Time Primary Button / S1 - S6 Switch Linkage: Blank=None, #=Pos S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Operation Association Optio
