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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 K1 on a
gooseneck pedestal with the included hardware.
If using alternate mounting, the optional
Ascent 10' Cable Extension (p/n 16-X-EXT)
should 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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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.
Reset Button
Ascent WILL NOT WORK until the
activation process is COMPLETE!
Terminal Block
Follow the Activation Guide or call
Summit Control at (844) 259-8265 to
activate your unit.
For performing hard reset
Antenna Cable
For wiring to gate operator or door opener
SIM Card
If you have your own SIM card, see page 4
and follow the instructions entitled,
Installing a Custom SIM Card.
Unit shown with front panel fully open.
Internal wiring not shown for clarity.
IM P O RTA N T!
C A U TIO N !
WA RN IN G !
AUTOMATIC GATES CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
Please use all four screws when
mounting unit to a pedestal; leave the
“hockey puck” antenna in place, even if
using the extension; and seal any holes
or gaps created in the enclosure.
ALWAYS CHECK that the GATE PATH IS
CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING!
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in damage to the unit!
Reversing or other safety devices should
ALWAYS BE USED!
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QUIC K STAR T GU I DE
3
Connect wires
Ascent K1 Terminal Block
Feed wires through back of unit
and connect as shown using
empty row of terminals.
Gate Operator / Door Opener
12–24 VAC/DC
POWER
CLOSE
STOP
OPEN
COM
REVERSE LOOP
COM
FREE EXIT
COM
RADIO
COM
NEG. (–)
POS. (+)
N/O
EVENT
COM
N/C
COM
N/O
RELAY B
N/C
COM
RELAY A
N/O
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
POWER
GND
STATUS
N/O
12–24 VAC/DC
Relay B can be wired to a second device in the same manner.
GROUND
LOAD
OR
Supplied 12-VAC Transformer
Third-Party 12–24-VAC/DC Power Source
The GROUND terminal is optional unless
required by local code(s). If using, please
connect to earth ground or equivalent.
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
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/DC! Failure to choose a
compatible power source can damage unit!
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INSTALLATION COMPLETE!
Adding and deleting codes is done through
Summit Control and NOT from the keypad!
Now follow the Activation Guide to create
an account and begin using Ascent.
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Rev. A (5/2016)
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A Status Check
B Event Input
Wiring to enable Gate Status Check
Wiring for accessories such as a request-to-exit device
Ascent K1 Terminal Block
Ascent K1 Terminal Block
Connected as shown in Step 3
Optional
wire splices
N/C
N/O
EVENT
COM
N/C
COM
RELAY B
N/O
N/C
COM
POS. (+)
RELAY A
N/O
POWER
NEG. (–)
STATUS
GND
N/O
EVENT
COM
N/C
COM
N/O
RELAY B
N/C
COM
RELAY A
N/O
12–24 VAC/DC
N/O
POS. (+)
NEG. (–)
POWER
GND
STATUS
N/O
12–24 VAC/DC
Connected as shown
in Step 3
Open Limit Switch
N/O
COM
N/C
Close Limit Switch
N/O
COM
Gate Operator
Request-to-Exit
(if equipped with limit switches)
(Summit Access Control S-RTE-P is shown)
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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
Current Draw
1
Installing a
Custom
SIM Card
(Optional)
12–24 VAC/DC
no more than 10% under or over
less than 90 mA @ 12 VDC
less than 60 mA @ 24 VDC
Connect wires to unit as shown in
3a Step 3.
Slide SIM card holder in OPEN
direction and lift to swing open.
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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.
C A U TIO N !
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!
3
Swing cover back down completely
and slide in CLOSE direction to lock.
Call us at (844) 259-8265
or visit summitcontrol.com/contact
We are available Mon–Fri / 8am–5pm Central
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Rev. A (5/2016)
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