SECURITY BRANDS 16-M4 Ascent M4 Cellular Multi-Tenant Entry System with 4-Line LCD User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SECURITY BRANDS
Table of Contents
SECURITY BRANDS 16-M4 Ascent M4 Cellular Multi-Tenant Entry System with
4-Line LCD
Overview
Unpack the box and make sure you have all items shown here. (Screwdriver not shown.)
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
IMPORTANT
This Ascent unit WILL NOT WORK until the activation process is COMPLETE!
Follow the included Activation Guide to get this unit activated. If you need
help or have any questions, please contact Summit Control at
972-474-6422.
STOP
This is a cellular accessory for a gate or door. An uninterrupted cellular
connection CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED! An emergency egress or primary entry
mechanism SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED! (transmitter, fire box, mechanical release)
Consult with your dealer, distributor, and/or system designer for more
information.
Unlock and open front door of unit for mounting, wiring, and
setup.
Mount unit to pedestal using included mounting hardware.(This step may be completed later.)
IMPORTANT
We recommend mounting the unit on a gooseneck pedestal using the included mounting hardware. If using an alternate mounting, the 4G LTE Antenna Extension Kit (Model 16-ANTX-1) should be purchased and installed. Failure to do so may result in NO SIGNAL!
CAUTION
Use all four carriage bolts when mounting the unit to a pedestal. Leave the
“hockey puck” antenna in place even if using an antenna extension. Seal all
openings created in the enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit!
What’s what?
All important components labeled
Inside of front door shown. Wiring/cabling not shown for clarity.
Connect wires
Feed wires through back of unit, and connect as shown using included
screwdriver. Excessive force can damage unit!
Ascent Power and Relay Terminals
CAUTION
If the included 12-V AC/DC adapter will not be used, please go to Page 5
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 the unit!
Consult gate/door opener manual for exact connections. Terminals vary widely
across manufacturers and models.If plugging into duplex outlet, remove screw
from outlet plate, and secure with the included screw.
STOP
Before going forward, double-check all wiring and make sure the unit has
power! Wiring diagrams for connecting to accessory devices can be found on
Pages 4–6. For connecting accessories not mentioned, please contact Technical
Support. Make sure the gate path is clear before completing Step 5! Key in
temporary code 2012 on the keypad and confirm gate opens. If it does, close and
lock front door of unit.
Adding and deleting codes is done through Summit Control and NOT from keypad on unit!
Ascent Status and Event Terminals
CAUTION
The Status Terminals are designed for low voltage (3 V or less). Check the
voltage on your status wires before connecting. If it is above 3 V, please
contact Technical Support.
Exceeding 3 V can damage the unit!
IMPORTANT
Gate Status Check WILL NOT WORK with a decoder! YOU MUST USE A DRY CONTACT!
Event Input
Wiring for accessories such as a request-to-exit device
Ascent Status and Event Terminals
Using a Third-Party Power Source (Optional)
IMPORTANT
Verify your power source is compatible with the unit’s electrical
specifications below. Not intended for solar applications!Connect wires to unit
as shown in Connect wires to your power source, making sure you connect
positive to positive and negative to negative.
CAUTION
Double-check that you have wired from positive on the Ascent unit to
positive on your power source and negative on the Ascent unit to negative on
your power source. Reverse polarity can damage the unit!
Wiegand Device
Wiring for a Wiegand device such as a card reader
CAUTION
Disconnect power to the Ascent unit before connecting Wiegand devices.
Failure to disconnect power can damage the unit!