AAS Ascent T1 User manual

1Carefully unpack box.
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2Unlock and open front panel of unit
for access to internal components.
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What’s what?
All the important components
labeled for you
Reset Button
For performing hard reset
Speaker Connector
Speaker can be disconnected temporarily
if unit is intermittently beeping. This is usually
due to a SIM card that is not yet activated.
SIM Card
If you have your own SIM card, see page 4
and follow the instructions entitled,
Installing a Custom SIM Card.
Antenna Cable
Camera Mounting Location
For future camera kit or third-party camera
Terminal Block
For wiring to gate operator or door opener
WARNING!
AUTOMATIC GATES CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
ALWAYS CHECK that the GATE PATH IS
CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING!
Reversing or other safety devices should
ALWAYS BE USED!
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Unit shown with front panel fully open.
Internal wiring not shown for clarity.
IMPORTANT!
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Ascent WILL NOT WORK until the
activation process is COMPLETE!
Follow the Activation Guide or call
Summit Control at [phone] to
activate your unit.
Please use all four screws when
mounting unit to a pedestal; leave the
“hockey puck” antenna in place, even if
using the extension; and seal any holes
or gaps created in the enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in damage to the unit!
CAUTION!
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We recommend mounting Ascent T1 on a
gooseneck pedestal with the included hardware.
If using alternate mounting, the optional
Ascent 10' Cable Extension (p/n 16-X-EXT)
should be purchased. Follow the instructions
included with the extension before moving on.
Failure to do so may result in no signal!
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4Close and lock front panel.
Now follow the Activation Guide to create
an account and begin using Ascent.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE!
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3Connect wires
Feed wires through back of
unit and connect as shown.
Before proceeding,
double check that wiring is
correct and unit has power!
For additional wiring
options, see page 3.
STOP!
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If you will not be using the supplied 12-VAC
transformer, please go to page 4 and follow the
procedure, Using a Third-Party Power Source.
Do not exceed 24 VAC/DC! Failure to choose a
compatible power source can damage unit!
CAUTION!
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© 2016 Security Brands, Inc. QSG-16T1-EN Rev. B (9/2016)
GROUND LOAD
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent T1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM N/C COM N/O
POWER 12–24 VAC/DC
Gate Operator / Door Opener
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
COM
RADIO
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
12–24 VAC/DC
Third-Party 12–24-VAC/DC
Power Source
Relay B can be wired to a second device
in the same manner.
+–
OR
Supplied 12-VAC Transformer
NOTE: The GROUND
terminal is optional
unless required by local
code(s).If using, please
connect to earth ground
or equivalent.

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AStatus Check
Wiring to enable Gate Status Check
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent T1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM
COM
N/C COM N/O
12–24 VAC/DC
Connected as shown in Step 3
(If equipped with limit switches)
Close Limit Switch
Open Limit Switch
Optional
wire splices
N/O
N/C
COM
N/O
N/C
Gate Operator
BEvent Input
Wiring for accessories such as a request-to-exit device
Request-to-Exit
(Summit Access Control S-RTE-P is shown)
Connected as shown in Step 3
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent T1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM N/C COM
12–24 VAC/DC
N/O

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QSG-16T1-EN Rev. B (9/2016)
1Slide SIM card holder in OPEN
direction and lift to swing open. 2Remove existing SIM card and install new SIM card. 3Swing cover back down completely and slide in CLOSE direction to lock.
Installing a
Custom
SIM Card
(Optional)
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Call us at [phone]
or visit summitcontrol.com/contact
We are available Mon–Fri / 8am–5pm Central.
© 2016 Security Brands, Inc.
3a Connect wires to unit as shown in
Step 3.
3b Connect wires to your power source,
making sure you connect positive to
positive and negative to negative.
CAUTION!
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Double check that you’ve wired from
positive on Ascent to positive on your
power source and negative on Ascent to
negative on your power source.
Reverse polarity can damage Ascent!
Using a
Third-Party
Power Source
(Optional)
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If you would like to use a third-party
power source, such as solar, verify that
it conforms to the following specs:
Input 12–24 VAC/DC
no more than 10% under or over
Current Draw less than 90 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 60 mA @ 24 VDC