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Manual Ascent X1
Manual Ascent X1
Operating Manual
16-X1
Cellular Telephone Entry System
QTY Item
1 Ascent X1 Control Station (w/2 keys)
1 12VAC Plug-in Transformer
4 ¼”-20 X ½” carriage bolts
4 ¼”-20 hex nuts
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INSTALLATION
The tools and instruments needed to install your unit are shown on the Parts Checklist are
shown on page 4. Make sure you have all the tools listed before you begin. It’s a good
idea to make sure to check off the items enclosed with the unit. If any parts are missing
from the package, contact American Access Systems immediately.
Mounting the unit to an AAS gooseneck pedestal (18-001) or double height gooseneck
(18-003)
Locate the four carriage bolts and four hex nuts found inside the shipping box. With the
keypad face open, place the unit against the pedestal flange, insert the four carriage
bolts from the back of the unit and tighten the hex nuts from the inside. Wrench tighten
the hex nuts securely. Do not over tighten.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
An Operator Wiring Diagram and a Door Strike/Mag Lock wiring diagram for the Ascent
X are included.
• Gate operators, overhead door openers and door strikes use the COM and N/O
terminals
• Mag locks use the COM and N/C terminals
Board Input/Output
The ASCENT X unit is designed to operate between 11.5 volts minimum and 24 volts AC
maximum. Using a multi-meter, measure the supply line voltage to make sure it falls
within these tolerances. A 12 VAC transformer is provided
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1. Locate the two terminals Ascent Interface Board and WITH THE POWER OFF,
connect them to the power supply leads from the provided transformer. The ASCENT X
unit is rectified. Polarity need not be observed.
2. Connect the primary device to be controlled to the unit’s Primary Relay A terminals.
a. If you are connecting to a gate operator, Overhead door or electric door strike, use
the COM and N/O terminals for normally open contact.
b. If you are connecting to a mag-lock or any device that requires power in the
continuous state, use the Primary Relay A COM and N/C terminals for normally closed
contact.
3. If you interface with a secondary device, connect to the unit’s Secondary Relay B
terminals.
a. If you are connecting to a gate operator, Overhead door or electric door strike, use
the COM and N/O terminals for normally open contact.
b. If you are connecting to a mag-lock or any device that requires power in the
continuous state, use the Primary Relay A COM and N/C terminals for normally closed
contact.
4. If you are using a “Free Exit” push button device requiring the Ascent X’s relay A or
Relay B output, use the Event terminals. One lead to Event COM and one lead to Event
N/O. Disregard polarity.
5. For Gate Status, connect Status N/O and GRD to the closed limit switch of the
device being controlled
6. Connect the Green lead to Earth Ground.
7. Before supplying power to the unit, refer to the appropriate wiring diagram to
double- check all connections. When you are sure you have the unit wired correctly,
apply power to the unit.
a. If this is the FIRST TIME POWER UP, the unit will perform a self-diagnostics routine. After
each test has passed, the unit will respond with a tone. The unit will perform a total of
4 tests (depending upon the equipment connected to the unit.) The unit will then flash
the LED’s several times while it is performing a memory setup.
b. Once all the tests have passed and the unit is set up correctly, you will hear a
“GOOD TONE” (an oscillating high tone) from the unit. If the unit does not perform
as above, quickly shut off power to the unit and contact your distributor or American
Access Systems.
NOTE: The unit will perform a self-diagnostics routine only during first-time power up.
After first-time power up, the unit will sound a “GOOD TONE” (an oscillating high tone)
each time power is applied.
• Access Codes, quite simply, are the numbers that are programmed into the unit and assigned to the users who
need to access the gate or door. The Access Codes are the “everyday” use codes. Up to 1000 Access Codes can
be programmed into the unit.
• Function Codes, on the other hand, are special modes that only the Master User or Administrator can enter to
control how the Asecnt X unit is programmed and operates. There are 3 specialized Function Codes which are shown
on the following Chart.
NOTE: 1 2 5 1 WILL NOT OPEN THE GATE. 1 2 5 1 is the Master Code and allows access to the programming functions
only.
Note: Pressing the star (*) key will erase an entire entry. For example, if you enter 4 5 and realize that you wanted to
enter 5 4, press the star (*) key and 4 5 will be erased. It is not necessary to press the star (*) more than one
time.
The pound (#) key serves as the programming exit key. Pressing (#) will exit the program mode. For example, enter
the programming mode, enter the Access Codes you wish to add to memory, and then press the pound (#) key to
exit the programming mode.
0 Erase Memory
UNIT RESET
NOTE: ALL ACCESS CODES and FUNCTION CODES are lost when performing a Unit Reset.
Follow these steps exactly. If you make an error, an ERROR will occur (a low-pitch ERROR tone will sound) and you will
need to start over from Step 1.
1. Open the faceplate.
2. Disconnect the power from the unit by gently pulling the wire harness away from the board. Make sure to
note the orientation of the connector.
3. Press and hold down the RESET button and reconnect power to the board by gently sliding the harness
connector back into place on the circuit board, then release the RESET button. (See location Board Layout
diagram, page 22)
4. Enter (#) (*) (#) (Pound, Star, Pound)
5. The unit will respond with a GOOD TONE
6. Enter the MASTER CODE (1 2 5 1) from the keypad. The unit will flash the LED’sseveral times and then go into
an endless cycle of tones.
7. While the cycle of tones continues, disconnect and then immediately reconnect power to the unit using the
circuit board harness connector. The unit will then go through the “First Time Power Up” sequence. (See
page 5).
8. The Ascent is now completely reset. All programming is erased.
Problem Solution
Verify power input across the two white wires on the main
harness. Check blue night light LED’s to see if they are on.
No response from keypad.
Check for burn marks on the circuit board from a lightning
surge. Contact American Access Systems, Inc.
I connected the two white power wires together to The green wire is for EARTH GROUND only. Connect one
one power source wire and the other power source white wire to one power source wire and the other white
wire to the green wire but the keypad doesn’t work. wire to the second power source wire.
I want to reset my keypad but when I push the reset Consult instructions regarding MASTER and UNIT reset for
button nothing happens. proper reset sequence.
Use this space to keep a record of Access Codes and the MASTER Code
Use this space to keep a record of Access Codes and the MASTER Code
Use this space to keep a record of Access Codes and the MASTER Code