Operating instructions
Page 2 of 16 Installation and Operating Instructions SC-411HS-20
4/1/14 CP5122A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................................... 4
UNPACKING ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
MOUNTING - Handheld Controller..................................................................................................................... 4
MOUNTING - Amplifier....................................................................................................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Amplifier ........................................................................................................ 4
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS - Amplifier ............................................................................................................ 4
AMPLIFIER WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 5
OPTION SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................ 6
Enter/Exit Program Mode, Reset........................................................................................................................ 6
S1 - S6 Button Operation ................................................................................................................................... 7
Primary Button / S1 - S6 Switch Linkage ........................................................................................................... 7
Option Set 1 (Input polarity, timed override, sweep/intersection, auto siren) .................................................... 8
Option Set 2 (Tone enables, short manual, primary progression) ..................................................................... 8
Option Set 3 (Alert, siren/lever video, center only, instant on)........................................................................... 9
PA Volume Programming ................................................................................................................................. 10
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
POWER ON/OFF.............................................................................................................................................. 11
SIREN CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Siren Mode.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Manual Button ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Horn Button ................................................................................................................................................. 12
PA ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
SIRCTRL Input (Optional)........................................................................................................................... 12
LITCTRL Input (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 12
CUTOUT Input (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 12
Timed Override (Optional) ......................................................................................................................... 12
Sweep/Intersection Function (Optional) .................................................................................................... 12
LIGHT SYSTEM CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................... 13
Primary Buttons .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Siren........................................................................................................................................... 13
Auxiliary Control Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 13
Arrow Stick Control Buttons........................................................................................................................ 13
Button Legends........................................................................................................................................... 13
DIM.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Video Trigger Output .................................................................................................................................. 13
Alert............................................................................................................................................................. 13
DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................................................. 13
PROGRAM TRANSFER................................................................................................................................... 13
SERVICE............................................................................................................................................................... 14
PROBLEMS........................................................................................................................................................... 14
PARTS................................................................................................................................................................... 14
RETURN................................................................................................................................................................ 15
LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................... 15
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION RECORD .................................................................................................... 16
NOTICE
This Carson siren is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure they understand and
operate this emergency warning device in compliance with all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
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 con-
nection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.










