Carson Commander SC-409 User manual

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“The Ultimate Combination of Technology, Styling, and Control”
Introducing the SC-409 COMMANDER: the most technologically advanced and stylish console mount light con-
trol siren. The new COMMANDER incorporates superior functional versatility with face programmable and dip
switch selectable options to control nearly every kind of lightbar, directional light, auxiliary light, and other
auxiliary equipment including multiple gun locks and video camera systems.
The SC-409 COMMANDER represents the introduction of many new technological advancements including five
new patent pending features:
- Video Trigger: A dedicated line to a video system that signals it to record when the lever switch or
selected auxiliary switches are activated. This provides complete control to insure that the video system is
prompted to record with activating a combination of any specified light output as well as any switch pro-
grammed as a gunlock timer.
- Face Programmability: Intuitively select each auxiliary switch’s function by pushing the button to
scroll through different control options. Programmable settings for each switch include the default on/off,
Video Trigger activation with on/off, momentary, and 10 or 20 second timed momentary for use as a gun-
lock timer.
- Lever Switch Programmability: Select whether the lever switch activates the outputs progres-
sively, independantly or non-progressive, or a combination of the two in a partially progressive fashion. In
addition, the installer may program specific auxiliary switches to be activated and de-activated automati-
cally when the lever switch is activated through the different positions.
- Face Diagnostic Indicators: Each light and siren output is individually protected with externally
exposed fuses and have independent diagnostic sensors at the connectors that display the status of each
output on the face of the unit. Audible and visual alerts are transmitted when the sensor detects an output
that is not functioning properly.
- Splash Resistant Rubberized Face: The unit incorporates built in auxiliary and siren switches
with embedded backlighting and flanges to seal around the lever switch actuators and volume control
knob for improved protection for the internal circuitry from common accidental spills.
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COMMANDER and CARSON SIRENS are trademarks of Carson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
1.888.577.6877 www.carsonsirens.com
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Code 3
MasterCom B
Federal
PA640
Unitrol
Touchmaster
Delta
Unitrol
Touchmaster
(UTM4)
Whelen
295HFSA5
Whelen
295HFSA6
Splash Resistant Label
with Built-In Auxiliary
Switches
Yes Yes
Diagnostic Indicators
for each Siren and
Light Output
Yes Siren Only Siren Only Siren Only Siren Only
Exposed Fusing to
protect all Siren and
Light Outputs
Yes
Programmable
Lever/Slide Switch Yes Yes Yes Yes
Programmable
Auxiliary Switches
Face
Programmable
Remove
Internal Pins
Internal
Program
Codes
1 Switch Only 1 Switch Only
Video Trigger Output
with Light Activation Yes
Dedicated Rotary
Switch position for Horn
Ring Mode
Yes Yes Yes
Option between Instant
On or Ignition Switch to
activate unit
YesYes
Total Light Control
Output Capacity 140 Amps 80 Amps 80 Amps 180 Amps 120 Amps 120 Amps 120 Amps
5-Year Warranty Yes Yes Yes Yes
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)
Specifications
Siren
Input Voltage
Input Current
Standby Current
Audio Frequency
Audio Distortion
Audio Output
Radio Input
Output Power
Siren Frequency
Tones/Cycle Rates
High Voltage Protection
Short Circuit Current
Operation Temperature
Controls
Siren Connections
Light Control
Voltage
Controls
Lever Switch Current
Auxiliary Switch Current
Light Connections
General
Size
Shipping Weight
Ratings Met
9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
8 Amps or 16 Amps @14 VDC
Less than 300 ma
200Hz - 10kHz +/- 3db
Less than 3% (@ 1kHz - single 100W speaker)
40W (@14 VDC per 100W speaker)
0.75 VRMS Min., 400 ohms nominal
105W RMS Max (@15 VDC - single 100W speaker)
180W RMS Max (@15 VDC - dual 100W speakers)
700Hz - 1500Hz (Two-Tone & Air Horn = 435 & 585Hz)
Horn = 109 CPS, Wail = 15 CPM, Yelp = 210 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
6 Position rotary, push buttton Horn, push button
Manual and Timed Override, noise canceling micro-
phone, PA volume control, external radio volume con-
trol, auxiliary input for +/- Horn, Manual, HRC2, or
Sweep operation, cutout input for +/- latching cutout
operation, 2 internal DIP switch option selectors.
12 Pin connector: 2 positive, 2 negative, 2 speaker, 2
radio, cutout, auxiliary input, enable, and video trigger
9 - 16 VDC (negative ground)
4 Position lever switch LED indicators, 6 push buttons
20 Amps per circuit, 60 Amps total
20 Amps per circuit, 80 Amps total
3 Screwdown terminals with exposed fuses, 6 pin con-
nector with exposed fuses, & 2 #10 AWG wires
6 1/8” Wide, 2 3/4” High, 8” Deep
6 Lbs
Class A Sound Level, California Title 13, KKK
Features
- 100/200 watt amplifier with 140 amps of light control
- Splash resistant rubberized face with built-in push
button switches and liquid repelling actuator flanges
- Programmable lever/slide switch for progressive,
non-progressive, or partially progressive control
- Program auxiliary switches to activate with the
lever/slide switch
- 6 Programmable auxiliary switches for on/off, Video
Trigger with on/off, momentary and 10 or 20 second
timed momentary
- PA override with noise-canceling microphone and
face mounted volume control knob
- Video Trigger automatically initiates a video camera
system to record when a programmed switch(es) is
activated
- LED backlit for nighttime visibility and auxiliary
switches turn red when activated
- Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) for hands free siren
control when rotary is on Cycler position for pursuit
and rescue situations
- Timed Override toggles up one tone in intensity for
10 seconds
- Sweep & Intersection modes automatically sequence
through Yelp, Phaser, and Air Horn at different
speeds
- Siren Cutout disables the siren tone when exiting the
vehicle
- Exposed fuses on the bottom side of the siren to
protect each output
- Detachable connectors with screwdown terminals for
siren and auxiliary outputs and screwdown terminals
for the lever/slide switch
- No-hassle 5-year limited warranty
June 2006