Ascent 16-X1 Plus User manual

1Carefully unpack box and make sure you have all of the
components shown below.
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We recommend mounting Ascent on a
gooseneck pedestal using included hardware.
If using alternate mounting, two (2)
Ascent 10' Cable Extension (p/n 16-X-EXT)
products should be purchased and installed.
Failure to do so may result in NO SIGNAL!
IMPORTANT!
r2Unlock and open front panel
of unit for wiring and setup.
What’s what?
Important components labeled
Ascent Camera
For automatic and on-demand photo capture
Power and Relay Terminals
For wiring to power and gate operator
and/or door opener. See Page 2.
Relay Status LEDs
Relay is active when lit
Antenna Cables
SIM Card
If you have your own SIM card, see Page 4
and follow the instructions entitled,
Installing a Third-Party SIM Card.
Status and Event Terminals
For wiring to check gate status and for
request-to-exit devices. See Page 3.
Wiegand Device Terminals
For wiring to Wiegand-compatible devices.
See summitcontrol.com/resources.
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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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 pedestal. Leave “hockey puck” antenna
in place, even if using extension. Seal any holes or gaps created in unit enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the unit!
CAUTION!
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Unit shown with front panel fully open.
Internal wiring not shown for clarity.
Ascent Unit Key Carriage Bolt
( x4 )
Hex Nut
( x4 )
12-V AC/DC Adapter
(PS-12DC1)
Model 16-X1Plus

RELAY A
J4
RELAY B
J5
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
J3 J8 J9 J12
DIGITAL INPUTS
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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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Before going forward,
double check wiring and
ensure unit has power!
For additional wiring
options, see Page 3.
STOP!
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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!
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3Connect wires
Feed wires through back of
unit and connect as shown.
Additional wiring diagrams
can be found on Page 3.
If you will not be using the 12-V AC/DC adapter,
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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Ascent Power and Relay Terminals
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
Gate Operator / Door Opener
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
COM
RADIO
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
OR
Relay B can be wired to a second device
in the same manner.
FREE EXIT
COM
+–
N/C
COM
N/O
N/C
COM
N/O
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
GND
# 1
GND
# 2
GND
# 3
Third-Party 12–24-VAC/DC
Power Source
12-V AC/DC Adapter
(Model PS-12DC1 included)
The GROUND terminal is optional unless
required by local code(s). If using, please
connect to earth ground or equivalent.
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J7
GATE 1
J13
GATE 2 EVENT
J6
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
Ascent Status and Event Terminals
GND
N/O
COM
N/O
COM
N/O
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
J7
GATE 1
J13
GATE 2 EVENT
J6
Ascent Status and Event Terminals
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
CLOSE
GND
OPEN
Request-to-Exit
(Summit Access Control S-RTE-P is shown)
GND
N/O
Model 16-X1Plus

3Insert new SIM card until it locks in
place with “click” sound.
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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.
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% beyond this range
Current Draw less than 90 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 60 mA @ 24 VDC
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QSG-16X1P-EN Rev. B (10/2017)
Model 16-X1Plus