Security Brands Ascent M2 Series User manual

1Carefully unpack box and make sure you have all items
shown below. (Screwdriver not shown)
2Unlock and open front door
of unit for wiring and setup.
What’s what?
Important components labeledImportant components labeled
Antenna Jacks
Antenna extension kits connect here.
Ascent Camera
For automatic and on-demand
photo capture
SIM Card
Power and Relay Terminals
For wiring to power and gate operator or
door opener. See Page 2.
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 Page 4.
Relay Status LEDs
Relay is active when lit.
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Ascent Unit Key Carriage Bolt
( 4x )
Hex Nut
( 4x )
12-V AC/DC Adapter
(PS-12DC2)
Inside of front door shown.
Wiring/cabling not shown for clarity.
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Model 16-M2
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 instructions can damage unit!
CAUTION!
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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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STOP!
This is a cellular accessory for a gate/door,
so an uninterrupted cellular connection
CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
An emergency egress or primary entry
mechanism SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED
(transmitter, fire box, mechanical release).
Consult with your dealer, distributor, and/or
system designer for more information.
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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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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!
RELAY A
J4
RELAY B
J5
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
J3 J8 J9 J12
DIGITAL INPUTS
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
12-V AC/DC Adapter
(Model PS-12DC2 included)
The GROUND terminal is optional unless
required by local code(s). If using, please
connect to earth ground or equivalent.
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
Model 16-M2
Consult gate operator or
door opener manual for
exact connections.
Terminals vary widely
across manufacturers
and models.
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Additional wiring diagrams
can be found on Page 3.
If plugging into duplex outlet,
remove screw from outlet plate,
and secure with included screw.
3Connect wires
Feed wires through back of unit
and connect as shown using
included screwdriver.
Excessive force can damage unit.
For postal lock installation instructions,
go to securitybrandsinc.com/resources
QSG-16M2-EN Rev. C (5/2019)

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Model 16-M2
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
(S-RTE-P is shown)
GND
N/O
The Status Terminals are designed for
low voltage (3 V or less). Check the
voltage on your status wires before
connecting. If it is above 3 V, you will
need to contact Technical Support.
Exceeding 3 V can damage unit!
CAUTION!
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Gate Status Check WILL NOT WORK
with a decoder!
YOU MUST USE A DRY CONTACT!
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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 unit!
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 690 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 420 mA @ 24 VDC
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We are available Mon–Fri / 8am–5pm Central
QSG-16M2-EN Rev. C (5/2019)
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We recommend mounting Ascent on a
gooseneck pedestal using included hardware.
If using alternate mounting, the
4G LTE Antenna Extension Kit
(p/n 16-ANTX-1)
should be purchased and installed.
Failure to do so may result in NO SIGNAL!
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CWiegand Device
Wiring for Wiegand devices
J15 J16 J19 J18
Wiegand Device
WIEGAND INPUTS
Ascent Wiegand Device Terminals
+12V
GND
LED 1 LED 2
DATA 0 DATA 1
GND
LED 2 LED 1
DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 0 DATA 1
+12V
GND
LED 2 LED 1
+12V
DOOR/READER A
WIEGAND 1
DOOR/READER B
WIEGAND 2
Disconnect power to Ascent before
connecting Wiegand devices.
Failure to disconnect power can
damage unit!
CAUTION!
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