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The SA-400 Classic Siren

Police Siren, Ambulance Siren, and Console Mount Emergency Vehicle Siren That Sets the Standard

SA-400 ClassicWith over thirty years experience in manufacturing this "industry workhorse", the SA-400 Classic Siren is better than ever. It is one tough siren with a reputation of providing years of reliable service. In fact, several thousands of them are still running the streets to this day alerting motorists of an approaching police officer, ambulance or other emergency rescue vehicles.

The SA-400 Classic Siren 100/200-watt siren features a rotary switch for selecting siren tones and radio, a momentary push button for tone override, a master on/off switch, a noise-canceling PA microphone and a large PA volume control knob. The siren also features LED backlighting and the Horn Ring Cycler (HRC) function that enables the driver hands-free control of the siren by cycling through the tones with the vehicles horn.

The SA-400 Classic Siren Sets the Standard

The features of the siren are easily selected at installation using an internal DIP switch. The SA-400 Classic Siren is designed to power one or two 100-watt siren speakers and includes external fusing, short circuit, high voltage and reverse polarity protection systems and splash-resistant features to protect the circuitry from liquids. A wiring connector and optional mounting brackets for the siren and PA microphone are included. As with all Carson Sirens products, the SA-400 Classic is backed by a no-hassle 5-year limited warranty.

  • 100/200-watt electronic siren amplifier
  • Siren Wail, Yelp, Phaser, Manual and Air Horn tones with optional European HiLo/Two Tone
  • Six position rotary switch with a momentary push-button override
  • PA override with attached noise-canceling microphone and large PA volume control knob
  • LED backlighting
  • Horn Ring Cycler (HRC) for hands free siren tone control
  • DIP switch programmable
  • Externally fused
  • Short circuit, high voltage and reverse polarity protection systems
  • Splash-resistant face
  • Wiring connector
  • Mounting bracket
  • 2-1/2" H x 6-1/8" W x 5-3/8" D
  • No-hassle 5-year limited warranty

SA-400 Classic Siren Sounds

SA-400 Classic Siren Manual

Accessories and Replacement Parts

Siren Accessories & Replacement Parts Catalog (2MB, PDF)

Here's how the SA-400 Classic stacks up against the competition:

  Carson Sirens Whelen Federal Signal Code 3
  SA-400 Classic 295HFSA1 PA300 V-Con 3672
Efficient 8 Amps Max Operation Current per 100 Watts of Output checkmark     checkmark
Splash Resistant Face checkmark      
Flexible DIP Switch Programmability checkmark     checkmark
LED Backlit checkmark checkmark    
Dedicated On/Off Switch checkmark checkmark    
PA Audio Distortion Less Than 3% checkmark      
Quick-Snap Fastener Chassis to Cover Connection checkmark      
5-Year or Greater Warranty checkmark checkmark    

To see how the SA-400 Classic compares to the Signal Vehicle Products (SVP) SS700 and Galls ST240, please click here.

Classic and Carson Sirens are trademarks of Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

WARNING 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)



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