Summit Control Ascent X1 Gate Operator Quick Start Guide

Below you will find brief information for Gate Operator Ascent X1. This guide will walk through the steps of connecting the unit to your gate operator, setting the access code, and activating the device. You will be able to control your gate operator with your smartphone and remotely provide access to authorized users. The system also includes a variety of features to enhance security, such as automatic gate closing and a built-in alarm system.

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QUICK START GUIDE

1 Carefully unpack box.

2 Unlock and open front panel of unit for access to internal components.

IMPORTANT!

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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What’s what?

All the important components labeled for you.

Terminal block

For wiring to gate operator or door operner

Camera kit mounting location

Camera kit sold separately.

Unit shown with front panel fully open.

Internal wiring not shown for clarity.

Antenna cable

Reset button and terminals for performing hard reset

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.

SIM card

If you have your own SIM card, see page 4 and follow the instructions entitled

Installing Custom SIM Card.

IMPORTANT!

Ascent X1 WILL NOT WORK until the activation process has been completed!

Follow the Activation Guide or call

Summit Control at (844) 259-8265 to activate your unit.

 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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Connect wires

Feed wires through back of unit and connect as shown.

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Supplied 12-VAC

Transformer

Third-Party 12–24-V AC/DC

Power Source

+ –

Gate Operator / Door Opener

POWER

12–24 VAC/VDC

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 STOP!

Before proceeding, double check that wiring is correct and unit has power!

For additional wiring options, see page 3.

STATUS POWER

12–24 VAC/VDC

RELAY A RELAY B EVENT

Ascent X1 Terminal Block

Relay B can be wired to asecond device in the same manner.

 CAUTION!

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!

4 Close and lock front panel.

5 Make sure gate path is clear, then key in temporary code

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on keypad and confirm gate opens.

INSTALLATION COMPLETE!

Now follow the Activation Guide to create an account and begin using Ascent.

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Status Check

Wiring to enable device status check

Gate Operator

(If equipped with limit switches)

Open/Close Mode

Wiring when not using gate operator’s “timer-to-close” function.

Gate Operator / Door Opener

POWER

12–24 V AC/DC

N/C

N/O

COM

Close Limit Switch

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Optional wire splices

N/C

N/O

COM

Open Limit Switch

Connected as shown in Step 3

STATUS POWER

12–24 V AC/DC

RELAY A RELAY B EVENT

Ascent X1 Terminal Block

STATUS POWER

12–24 V AC/DC

RELAY A RELAY B EVENT

Ascent X1 Terminal Block

IMPORTANT!

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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Using a

Third-Party

Power Source

(Optional)

IMPORTANT!

If you would like to use a third-party power source, such as solar, verify that it conforms to the following specs:

Input

Current Draw

12–24 VAC / VDC must be within ±10% less than 100 mA @ 12 VDC less than 75 mA @ 24 VDC

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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!

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!

1 Slide SIM card holder in OPEN direction and lift to swing open.

2 Remove existing SIM card and install new SIM card.

3 Swing cover back down completely and slide in CLOSE direction to lock.

Installing

Custom

SIM Card

(Optional)

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Key Features

Remote control via smartphone
Access code setting
Gate operator connection
Automatic gate closing
Built-in alarm system
Authorized user access

Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the purpose of the reset button and terminals?

The reset button and terminals are used to perform a hard reset on the device.

What if the unit is intermittently beeping?

If the unit is intermittently beeping, this is usually due to a SIM card that is not yet activated.

How do I connect the device to a third-party power source?

You can connect the device to a third-party power source, such as solar, by verifying that it conforms to the input and current draw specifications outlined in the manual.