Carson SA-361 DEFENDER User manual
“Affordable Remote Siren”
The SA-361 DEFENDER remote siren combines simple operation, reliable performance, rugged durability,
and complete versatility all in an affordable package. The sleek and tough remote DEFENDER is engineered
to meet the application needs of both volunteer firefighters and motorcycle police as well as others. Easy,
flexible installation and customization options make this siren a relatively simple project even for the most
inexperienced installer. Select the DEFENDER with the remote switch panel for typical applications or as an
amplifier only when connecting to existing switches like in motorcycle applications.
The SA-361 DEFENDER has several options that are usually only found in full-featured sirens including the
following features:
- Output Diagnostics Indicator: Sensors at the speaker lead wire connection on the printed circuit
board measure when the siren is creating an output to the speaker and indicates the status on the face
using an LED light. This provides the service person with the ability to determine if the problem is internal
with the siren or external with the wiring and speaker should the system fail to produce a warning signal.
- DIP Switch Programmable: Flexible D P Switch programming allows the installer to sample differ-
ent settings before selecting desired functions. Options include disabling Phaser and Air Horn to be
California Title 13 compatible, replacing Phaser with Two-Tone/HiLo, selecting Phaser or Horn Ring Cycler
2 operation through the auxiliary input, setting the auxiliary and remote switches input polarity and format
the siren to operate with a motorcycles switches. The D P switch options also allow all of the siren tones
except Air Horn to be disabled to create an Air Horn Only siren.
- Motorcycle Mode: Allows the siren to be formatted to work with the motorcycles existing switches.
When the Motorcycle mode is selected, the Wail input becomes a Wail/Yelp toggle and the Yelp input
becomes an active Standby. The remaining features, options, and inputs will function the same as in the
normal mode.
- Horn Ring Cycler 2: Allow the operator the capability to run the siren tones from the vehicles horn
ring or other external switching for hands free tone selection during pursuit or rescue situations.
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Flexible D P Switch
Programmability Yes Yes
Auxiliary nput & Horn
Ring Capabilities Yes Yes
6 or More Different Siren
Tones Available Yes Yes Yes
Fused Power nput Yes Yes Yes
Speaker Diagnostics Yes
Motorcycle Mode Yes
5-Year Warranty Yes
Sound Ha ard - 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)
Specifications
Siren
nput Voltage
nput Current
Standby Current
Output Power
Siren Frequency
Tones/Cycle Rates
High Voltage Protection
Short Circuit Current
Operation Temperature
Controls
Siren Connections
General
Size
Shipping Weight
Ratings Met
9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
8 Amps @ 14 VDC
Less than 125 ma
105W RMS Max (@ 15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
700Hz - 1500Hz (Two-Tone & Air Horn = 435 & 585Hz)
Horn = 109 CPS, Wail = 13 CPM, Yelp = 190 CPM,
Phaser = 15 CPS, Two-Tone = 60 CPM
16 - 18 VDC output ceases, resumes at normal level
50 Amps Min. from supply circuit
-15F to 140F
3 Position rocker switch for siren tone selection, 3 posi-
tion momentary rocker switch for Manual/Phaser and
Horn override, auxiliary input for +/- Horn, Phaser or
HRC2 operation, and 8 position D P switch option
selector, Motorcycle mode has alternate Wail/Yelp,
Standby, Horn, Manual/Phaser switch inputs
10 Lead Wires: positive with in-line fuse, negative, 2
speaker, auxiliary input, remote enable input, and 4
tone switch inputs
6” Wide, 2” High, 6” Deep
3 Lbs
Class A Sound Level, California Title 13
Features
- Compact 100 watt amplifier with remote switch panel
- Three position rocker switch for tone selection with
positions for Wail and Yelp
- Three position momentary rocker switch for
Manual/Phaser and Air Horn override
- Output indicator light on the face for diagnostics
- Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) for hands free siren
control for pursuit and rescue situations
- Externally Exposed n-Line fuse to protect the siren
- Flexible D P switch programmable options
- Enable nput or nstant On option to power up the
siren
- Motorcycle mode for connecting to existing
switches to toggle between Wail and Yelp
- Six lead wire connections
- No-hassle 5-year limited warranty
June 2006
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