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LT2
LT1
HORN
PHSR
MECH
YELP
MAN
AUTO
LAMP
NEG
Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
5451 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667
www.carsonsirens.com
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
OUTPUT
LT1 LT2
M
MECH
A
N
PHSR HORN
WAIL
A
U
T
YELP
O SC-1002
SC-1012
SC-1022
MAN MECH PHSR LT1 LT2
MAN HORN
S W
T A
B I
Y L
MECH WAIL
AUTO YELP HORN
YELP PHSR
REMOTE PANEL
OUTPUT POWER
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SC-1000 / 1012 / 1022-10 SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER INPUT POWER: 9-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC SIREN MODE OUTPUT POWER: 105 Watts RMS (15 VDC input, 100W speaker) SIREN FREQUENCY: 700Hz - 1500Hz Nominal CYCLE RATES: MECHANICAL - 5 cycles/min WAIL - 13 cycles/min YELP - 190 cycles/min PHASER - 15 cycles/sec TWO-TONE - 1 cycle/sec OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -15° F to +140° F SIZE: SC-10XX Amplifier 6" Wide X 2" High X 6" Deep SC-1012 Control Head 4-1/2" Wide X 2" Hig
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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. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in pr
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INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS An internal 8-position DIP switch on the circuit board may be changed to select various options. Accessing Option Switches - the DIP switch is located just behind the front panel of the amplifier. Use a 7/64” allen wrench to remove the 4 corner screws then remove front panel. Adjusting Option Switches - it is easiest to view the DIP switch with the unit turned upside down. With the unit upside down, the DIP Switch is located on the internal PCB
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disconnect vehicle battery before making any electrical connections. Electrical connections to the unit are made using a removable terminal block plug and screw terminals located on the amplifier. A label on the unit identifies each terminal function. Install the plug on the unit before wiring. If the unit needs service the plug can be easily removed without unwiring. The power supply of the unit must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (ALL MODELS) Horn HORN RLY Vehicle +VDC Auxiliary Input Circuit Momentary Horn Connection Examples or SPST -VDC Switch Splice Activated with +VDC +VDC OR -VDC or Added Note: -VDC SPDT Vehicle horn will also Factory Default Switch sound with siren DIP SW-1 ON for +VDC Vehicle To To To Horn DIP SW-1 OFF for -VDC AUX AUX AUX AUX #22G WHT Load 1 and Load 2 Enable Input Recommended Wire Load Gauge see table (like an ON/OFF
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NEG AUTO LT2 MAN LT1 HORN YELP PHSR MECH MECH HORN YELP PHSR MAN AUTO LT1 LAMP NEG LT2 LAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (SC-1012 only) Front of Unit REMOTE PANEL Plug into unit first for terminal identification 10-P Terminal Block Plug (CP4688-10) Plug installed this orientation Remote Panel wired to terminal block plug Suggest wires be #22G Note Top Orientation SC-1012 MAN MECH PHSR LT1 LT2 S W T A B I Y L AUTO YELP HORN LT1 and LT2 Lighted Rocker Switches may co
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (SC-1022 only) Front of Unit HAND CONTROL Plug hand control into unit SC-1022 MAN HORN MECH WAIL YELP PHSR LT1 LT2 Note: Cable may be extended with ED1753 Hand Control Cable Extension Kit. Do not extend with other cables which may cause unreliable operation or damage. TB0362A Page 8 of 14 05/28/10
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OPERATION SC-1002 and SC-1012 Models Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity. (Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines) POWER ON/OFF Power to the unit is controlled by the vehicle ignition switch. If the Instant ON feature is installed the unit may be turned on with siren or light controls. See INSTALLATION
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OPERATION SC-1022 Model Sound Hazard - Sound level from siren speaker (>120dBA @ 10 feet) may cause hearing damage. Do not operate siren without adequate hearing protection for you and anyone in immediate vicinity. (Ref. OSHA 1910.95 for occupational noise exposure guidelines) POWER ON/OFF The unit is normally turned on with ignition switch on the vehicle. See INSTALLATION section. The POWER light on remote amplifier will turn on. The hand control will also be backlit.
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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, 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. If a speaker or speaker lead is shorted this fuse will blow before the unit is damaged. Disconnect the speak
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SC-1002 PARTS 1 1 11 11 10 12 8 9 9 OUTPUT LT1 LT2 7 M MECH A N PHSR HORN WAIL A U T YELP O SC-1002 6 5 2 3 4 14 13 Item Part # Description 1 CP4837 Button, Switch Cap Red 2 CP4989-02 Connector, 2-P terminal block 3 CP4957-06 Connector, 6-P header CP4739 Cover, extruded (does not include Front Panel or slide out Chassis) 4 CP4990-150 Fuse, 15 Amp Mini Automotive (Siren) 5 CP4990-250 Fuse, 25 Amp Mini Automotive (Lite) 6 CP4994 Label
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LT2 LT1 HORN PHSR MECH YELP MAN AUTO LAMP NEG SC-1012 PARTS 9 11 11 10 12 17 SC-1012 MAN MECH PHSR LT1 LT2 S W T A B I Y L AUTO YELP HORN 8 3 7 15 REMOTE PANEL OUTPUT POWER HAND CONTROL 16 SC-1000 6 5 1 2 4 14 13 Item Part # Description 1 CP4989-02 Connector, 2-P terminal block 2 CP4957-06 Connector, 6-P header 3 CP4687-10 Connector, 10-P header CP4739 Cover, extruded (does not include Front Panel or slide out Chassis) 4 C
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LT2 LT1 HORN PHSR MECH YELP MAN AUTO LAMP NEG SC-1022 PARTS SC-1022 MAN HORN 12 MECH WAIL YELP PHSR LT1 LT2 3 8 7 REMOTE PANEL OUTPUT POWER HAND CONTROL 11 SC-1000 6 5 1 2 4 10 9 Item Part # Description 1 CP4989-02 Connector, 2-P terminal block 2 CP4957-06 Connector, 6-P header 3 520242-3 Connector, 6-P modular receptacle CP4739 Cover, extruded (does not include Front Panel or slide out Chassis) 4 CP4990-150 Fuse, 15 Amp Mini
