AAS Ascent X1 User manual

1Carefully unpack box.
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We recommend mounting Ascent X1 on a
standard gooseneck pedestal.
If using alternate mounting, the optional
Ascent 10' Cable Extension (p/n 16-X-EXT)
must 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 kit mounting location
Camera kit sold separately.
Terminal block
For wiring to gate operator
or door operner
Antenna cable
Reset button and terminals
for performing hard reset
SIM card
If you have your own SIM card, see page 4
and follow the instructions entitled
Installing Custom SIM Card.
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.
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 X1 WILL NOT WORK until the
activation process has been completed!
Follow the Activation Guide or call
Summit Control at [phone] to
activate your unit.

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QUICK START GUIDE
4Close and lock front panel. 5Make sure gate path is clear, then
key in temporary code 2012 on
keypad and confirm gate opens.
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.
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent X1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM N/C COM N/O
POWER 12–24 VAC/VDC
Gate Operator / Door Opener
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
COM
RADIO
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
12–24 VAC/VDC
Third-Party 12–24-V AC/DC
Power Source
Relay B can be wired to asecond device
in the same manner.
+–
OR
Supplied 12-VAC
Transformer
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/VDC! Failure to choose a
compatible power source can damage unit!
CAUTION!
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POWER 12–24 V AC/DC
Gate Operator / Door Opener
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
COM
RADIO
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
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AStatus Check
Wiring to enable device status check
BOpen/Close Mode
Wiring when not using gate operator’s “timer-to-close” function.
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent X1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM
COM
N/C COM N/O
12–24 V AC/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
STATUS POWER EVENTRELAY A RELAY B
Ascent X1 Terminal Block
N/O GND POS. (+) NEG. (–) N/O COM N/C N/O COM N/C COM N/O
12–24 V AC/DC
Connected as
shown in Step 3
Gate Operator
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Open/Close Mode will only work if the device is set to that mode
from the Device Settings page in the Admin Area!
You CANNOT log in until account activation has been completed!
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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 X1 to positive on your
power source and negative on Ascent X1
to negative on your power source.
Reverse polarity can damage Ascent!
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
Custom
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 / VDC
must be within ±10%
Current Draw less than 100 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 75 mA @ 24 VDC
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