Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. 5451 North Rural Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: (888) 577-6877 Fax: (317) 254-2667 www.carsonsirens.
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" High X 1-3/4" Deep SC-1022 Control Head 1-7/
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.
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (ALL MODELS) Auxiliary Input Connection Examples Activated with +VDC OR -VDC Momentary SPST Switch HORN RLY +VDC or -VDC To AUX Vehicle Horn To AUX Vehicle Horn Splice Added SPDT Switch Factory Default DIP SW-1 ON for +VDC DIP SW-1 OFF for -VDC Horn Circuit +VDC or -VDC Note: Vehicle horn will also sound with siren To AUX AUX #22G WHT On SC-1022 Enable Input must be connected #16G BLK + RED #18G BRN #18G BRN Plug installed this orientation 6-P Terminal B
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED (SC-1012 only) Front of Unit REMOTE PANEL LT2 LT1 HORN PHSR MECH YELP MAN AUTO LAMP NEG 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 NEG AUTO MAN YELP MECH HORN PHSR LT1 LT2 LAMP Note Top Orientation SC-1012 MAN MECH PHSR YELP HORN LT1 LT2 W A I L S T B Y AUTO LT1 and LT2 Lighted Rocker Switches may control
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.
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.
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.
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.
SC-1002 PARTS 8 7 10 12 1 9 1 9 11 OUTPUT M A N 11 LT1 LT2 MECH PHSR WAIL A U T O YELP HORN SC-1002 6 5 2 3 14 13 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 Part # CP4837 CP4989-02 CP4957-06 CP4739 CP4990-150 CP4990-250 CP4994 CP4986 CP4701 CP4759-CV-06 CP4685 CP4995-2 CP4993 CP4748-2 CP4998 Description Button, Switch Cap Red Connector, 2-P terminal block Connector, 6-P header Cover, extruded (does not include Front Panel or slide out Chassis) Fuse, 15 Amp Mini Automotive (Siren) Fuse
SC-1012 PARTS 10 9 12 11 11 17 SC-1012 MAN S T B Y PHSR YELP HORN LT1 LT2 W A I L AUTO 8 MECH 3 7 15 REMOTE PANEL OUTPUT POWER LT2 LT1 HORN PHSR MECH YELP MAN AUTO LAMP NEG HAND CONTROL 16 SC-1000 6 5 1 2 14 13 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 4 Part # CP4989-02 CP4957-06 CP4687-10 CP4739 CP4990-150 CP4990-250 CP4996 CP4987 CP4701 CP4759-CV-06 CP4751-2 CP4995-2 CP4993 CP4748-2 CP4998 Description Connector, 2-P terminal block Connector, 6-P header Connector, 10-
SC-1022 PARTS SC-1022 12 MAN HORN MECH WAIL YELP PHSR LT1 LT2 3 8 7 REMOTE PANEL OUTPUT POWER LT2 LT1 HORN PHSR MECH YELP MAN AUTO LAMP NEG HAND CONTROL 11 SC-1000 6 5 1 2 10 9 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 Part # CP4989-02 CP4957-06 520242-3 CP4739 CP4990-150 CP4990-250 CP4996 CP4987 CP4701 CP4759-CV-06 CP4998 Description Connector, 2-P terminal block Connector, 6-P header Connector, 6-P modular receptacle Cover, extruded (does not include Front Panel or slide out Chassis)