AAS Ascent X1 User manual

1Carefully unpack box.
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We recommend mounting Ascent 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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2Unlock and open front panel of unit
for access to internal components.
QUICK START GUIDE
What’s what?
All the important components
labeled for you.
Camera Mounting Location
For future camera kit or third-party camera
Connection Terminals
For wiring to all external devices including
gate operator or door opener
Power Terminals
For wiring to compatible AC/DC power source
Antenna Cable
SIM Card
If you have your own SIM card, see page 4
and follow the instructions entitled,
Installing a Third-Party SIM Card.
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.
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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.
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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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QUICK START GUIDE
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-VDC
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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5Make sure gate path is clear, then
key in temporary code 2012 on
keypad and confirm gate opens.
Adding and deleting codes is done through
Summit Control and NOT from the keypad!
GROUND LOAD
Ascent Connection Terminals
Ascent
Power
Terminals
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
RELAY ARELAY BEVENTDIGITAL INPUTSSTATUS
Gate Operator / Door Opener
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
COM
RADIO
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
Supplied 12-VDC Transformer
The GROUND terminal is optional unless
required by local code(s). If using, please
connect to earth ground or equivalent.
OR
Third-Party 12–24-VAC/DC
Power Source
Relay B can be wired to a second device
in the same manner.
N/C
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
N/O
N/C
COM
N/O
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
GND
N/O
GND
# 2
GND
# 1
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
+–
J7 J8
J3
J9 J6 J5 J4

RELAY ARELAY BEVENTDIGITAL INPUTSSTATUS
J7 J8 J9 J6 J5 J4
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AStatus Check
Wiring to enable Gate Status Check
(if equipped with limit switches)
Open Limit Switch
Close Limit Switch
Optional
wire
splices
N/C
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
Ascent Connection Terminals
RELAY ARELAY BEVENTDIGITAL INPUTSSTATUS
N/C N/C
COM
N/O
GND
N/O
GND
# 2
GND
# 1
J7 J8 J9 J6 J5 J4
COM
N/O
COM
N/O
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
COM
N/O
Connected as
shown in Step 3
Ascent Connection Terminals
N/C N/C
COM
N/O
GND
# 2
GND
# 1
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
COM
N/O
GND
N/O

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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!
1Push existing SIM card in until it
unlocks with “click” sound. 2Remove existing SIM card and locate new SIM card. 3Insert new SIM card until it locks in place with “click” sound.
Installing a
Third-Party
SIM Card
(Optional)
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 190 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 160 mA @ 24 VDC
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or email [e-mail]
We are available Mon–Fri / 8am–5pm Central
© 2016 Security Brands, Inc. QSG-16X1-EN Rev. F (11/2016)