Security Brands Ascent C2 User manual

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IMPORTANT!
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We recommend mounting Ascent C2 inside a
gate operator or other weatherproof
enclosure when possible.
If mounting inside a metal enclosure, two (2)
Ascent 10' Cable Extension (p/n 16-X-EXT)
products should be purcahsed and installed.
Failure to do so may result in no signal!
2Unlatch and swing open door
of unit for wiring and setup.
What’s what?
Important components labeled
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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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.
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Unit shown with door fully open.
Internal wiring not shown for clarity.
Ascent Unit 12-V AC/DC Adapter
(PS-12DC1)
Model 25-C2
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
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.
Wiring Glands
4G LTE Antenna
Wiegand Device Terminals
For wiring to Wiegand devices. See Page 2.
1Carefully unpack box and make sure you have all
components shown below.

RELAY A
J4
RELAY B
J5
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
J3 J8 J9 J12
DIGITAL INPUTS
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Now follow the Activation Guide to
create an account and begin using
Ascent powered by Summit Control.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE!
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QSG-25C2-EN Rev. B (1/2018)
© 2018 Security Brands, Inc. All rights reserved.
3Connect wires
Run all wires through
wiring glands on unit and
connect as shown.
Close and latch door of unit
when wiring is complete.
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 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.
Model 25-C2
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J15 J16 J19 J18
Wiegand Device
WIEGAND INPUTS
Ascent
+12V
GND
LED 1 LED 2
DATA 0 DATA 1
GND
LED 2 LED 1
DATA 0 DATA 1
+12V
GND
LED 2 LED 1
DATA 0 DATA 1
+12V
DOOR/READER A
WIEGAND 1
DOOR/READER B
WIEGAND 2
Wiring to Wiegand Devices

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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
(S-RTE-P is shown)
GND
N/O
Model 25-C2

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 180 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 150 mA @ 24 VDC
Model 25-C2
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QSG-25C2-EN Rev. B (1/2018)
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