Carson SA-385 Alert Siren

SA-385 Alert Siren

The SA-385 Alert siren gives you just what you need, because you shouldn't have to pay a premium for features you rarely use! That's why the SA-385 has been engineered to offer only the most highly desired features and functionality, while eliminating those price inflating “bells and whistles” that are common on many sirens today.

The rugged, no-nonsense SA-385 incorporates the same full-featured siren options as its predecessor, the SA-380 Alert, including a four-position rotary switch to select between wail, yelp, and phaser, or optional Two-Tone/HiLo siren tones with Manual and Air Horn override; a P.A. system with noise-canceling microphone and face mounted volume control; an output indicator light on the face for diagnostics; external DIP switches for easy siren customization; Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) functionality that enables the driver hands-free control of the siren by cycling through the tones with the vehicle's horn; Instant-On; and an exposed in-line fuse to protect the siren.

SA-385 Alert Siren Enhances Operation and Installation

The NEW Alert has also been upgraded with new features designed to enhance siren operation and increase ease of installation. These features include making Instant-On operation a standard requiring no enable input; terminal block wiring which offers simple, plug-in connection; and a significant reduction of the internal electronics footprint giving the SA-385 a much smaller chassis size.

• Compact 100-watt amplifier
• Four-position rotary switch features Wail, Yelp, and Phaser or optional Two-Tone/HiLo siren tones, and push-button override for Manual and Air Horn
• P.A. override with attached noise-canceling microphone and face mounted volume control knob
• External DIP switch programmability for easy siren customization
• Instant-On provides automatic power when a siren function is selected
• Output indicator light for diagnostics
• Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) enables siren tone selection through the horn ring for pursuit or rescue situations
• LED backlighting
• Terminal block wiring for easy installation and serviceability
• Exposed in-line fuse to protect the siren
• Short circuit, high voltage and reverse polarity protection systems
• Mounting brackets and hardware for siren and P.A. microphone
• 41/2" W x 1 15/16" H x 4 9/16" D
• No-hassle 5-year limited warranty
• Meets Class A Sound Level and is California Title 13 configurable

SA-385 Alert Siren Sounds

• Horn - Download
• Manual - Download
• Wail - Download
• Yelp - Download
• Phaser - Download
• HiLo/Two Tone - Download

NOTE: Sound clips demonstrate sound, not loudness.

SA-385 Alert Siren Manual

• SA-385-10 14 Manual
• SA-385-10 14 Specifications

Accessories and Replacement Parts

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

Here's how the SA-385 Alert stacks up against the competition:

	Carson Sirens	Federal Signal	Whelen	Code 3 PSE
	SA-385 Alert	PA 300	EPSL1	Compact 3932
Flexible DIP Switch Programmability
Instant-On
Output Indicator Light for Diagnostics
Removable Terminal Block Wiring
Standby Current Battery Drain	0mA	70mA	N/A	12mA
Size (in cubic inches*)	39.25 cu. in.	106.6 cu. in.	76 cu. in.	102.5 cu. in.
5-Year or Greater Warranty

*Cubic Inches = H x W x D. The cubic inch sizes for the models listed above (based on published specifications) equal the amount of vehicle space required for each model.

To see how the SA-385 Alert compares to the Sho-Me 30.2200 and Galls ST160, please click here.

Alert 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)