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Q U ICK STA R T G U I DE
1
Carefully unpack box.
2
Unlock and open front panel of unit
for access to internal components.
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IM P O RTA N T!
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.
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Antenna cable
Terminal block
For wiring to gate operator
or door operner
Reset button and terminals
for performing hard reset
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.
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.
Camera kit mounting location
Camera kit sold separately.
WA RN IN G !
AUTOMATIC GATES CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
ALWAYS CHECK that the GATE PATH IS
CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING!
Unit shown with front panel fully open.
Internal wiring not shown for clarity.
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Reversing or other safety devices should
ALWAYS BE USED!
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Connect wires
Gate Operator / Door Opener
Feed wires through back of
unit and connect as shown.
Third-Party 12–24-V AC/DC
Power Source
Supplied 12-VAC
Transformer
POWER
12–24 VAC/VDC
RELAY A
RELAY B
EVENT
Ascent X1 Terminal Block
S T OP !
Before proceeding,
double check that wiring is
correct and unit has power!
For additional wiring
options, see page 3.
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4
Close and lock front panel.
5
CLOSE
STOP
OPEN
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
Relay B can be wired to asecond device
in the same manner.
STATUS
RADIO
POS. (+)
N/O
COM
N/C
COM
N/O
N/C
COM
N/O
NEG. (–)
POS. (+)
GND
COM
+ –
OR
N/O
POWER 12–24 VAC/VDC
NEG. (–)
3
Make sure gate path is clear, then
key in temporary code 2012 on
keypad and confirm gate opens.
C A U TIO N !
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!
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INSTALLATION COMPLETE!
Now follow the Activation Guide to create
an account and begin using Ascent.
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A Status Check
B Open/Close Mode
Wiring to enable device status check
Wiring when not using gate operator’s “timer-to-close” function.
Gate Operator
Gate Operator / Door Opener
(If equipped with limit switches)
POWER 12–24 V AC/DC
N/C
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
N/O
COM
N/C
N/O
COM
N/C
COM
N/O
RADIO
NEG. (–)
Optional
wire splices
Connected as
shown in Step 3
Open Limit Switch
N/O
COM
N/C
POS. (+)
POS. (+)
COM
NEG. (–)
Close Limit Switch
N/O
GND
N/O
COM
N/O
COM
N/C
COM
N/O
N/C
COM
STATUS
N/O
NEG. (–)
POS. (+)
GND
N/O
Connected as shown in Step 3
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
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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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Using a
Third-Party
Power Source
(Optional)
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
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Installing
Custom
SIM Card
(Optional)
less than 100 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 75 mA @ 24 VDC
Slide SIM card holder in OPEN
direction and lift to swing open.
Connect wires to unit as shown in
3a Step 3.
Connect wires to your power source,
3b making sure you connect positive to
positive and negative to negative.
2
Remove existing SIM card and install
new SIM card.
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C A U TIO N !
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!
3
Swing cover back down completely
and slide in CLOSE direction to lock.
Contact us at (844) 259-8265
or visit summitcontrol.com/contact
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