Question about SVP LCS-880 remote switch/siren

[Lt. Dino]

Usually I have no problem figuring out the proper wire size, but for some reason, this confuses me. I've got an SVP LCS-880 remote siren/switch. Anyone wire one before? What have you used to power it? It's got two power wires if you want to run 200 watts for the siren. It says it should be able to receive 50 amps peak... is that per wire or overall? The wire coming out of the unit is 14ga, so would 10ga from the battery be enough for each power wire or would it be better to go with a bigger wire? Any help would be appreciated.





--and the link to the manual--


LCS880 Manual - Star Headlight & Lantern Company, Avon, NY

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

I am currently work on one of these aswell. I ran 3 10ga wires from the 3 outputs next to the slide switch outputs that need power. Then I just hooked up both 14ga wires to the same fuse block. I am using a 8ga from the batter to power it. Its probably a little overkill, but I am also powering a whelebn 690 off the same fuse block.


Now, not to hyjack your thread, but I cannot get the one I am working on to power up. I have the pink wire powered to a keyed ignition source aswell. All my fuses are good also. The controller turns on, and make nosie when I hit the buttons and they light up red when pressed but I can't power any lights or the siren?

 

[fireman616wfd]

well i am thinking about purchasing one of these sirens... I will see how this thread goes before I do lol

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

well i am thinking about purchasing one of these sirens... I will see how this thread goes before I do lol

2 of my buddies have them and love them.

 

[TraFx]

I have one in my second POV and it works great. One of my favorite hand held siren units. Buy it...you will not regret it!

 

[SireLite]

Check your wires are not shorting on the case. A stray single piece of wire can cause the fuse inside to blow. I had this happen to me the other day when I moved by amp to a different location.

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

All my fuses are good. I am stumped

 

[SireLite]

Check your power wires going into the relay board.

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

Check your power wires going into the relay board.

Alright. What I am wondering is do I just send the thing back and get a new one as its brand new.

 

[SireLite]

If its brand new it should still be under warranty.


Give them a call and see what they suggest. Contact Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc, Avon, Rochester, NY

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

SVP wants the siren back, they are going to be sending me another one.

 

[fireman616wfd]

does this siren when operating the manual button have it where I can just "tap" for a short manual like whelen has.. Like when I press Manual Tone I just want it to only sound while I am pressing the button, not the long manual version like the PA300. Idk what you call it lol

 

[SireLite]

Yes it does i believe. I'll check mine tomorrow and let you know.

 

[fireman616wfd]

Yes it does i believe. I'll check mine tomorrow and let you know.

Thanks... I really need that function on it.

 

[SireLite]

When you tap the man. It does a wail coast down tone.

 

[fireman616wfd]

dang ok... going with the Whelen. thanks for the info.

When you tap the man. It does a wail coast down tone.