Page 5 American Access Systems / Security Brands, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
The American Access Systems (AAS) Ascent X unit is a high-quality, user-programmable,
commercial-duty, digital key control station designed to control access to a
passageway using 4-digit access codes.
The Ascent X integrates state-of-the-art electronics resulting in a product which is highly
sophisticated, yet inexpensive.
The Ascent X unit features:
•
1 programmable 4-digit
Master Code
. (Factory default is
1 2 5 1
… it is
recommended that you re-program to a personal master code of your choice.)
•
1 programmable 4-digit
Sleep Code
•
1 programmable 4-digit
Latch Code
•
Master user ability to program up to 1000, 4-digit access codes which can be
assigned to 1 or 2 relays
•
A programmable
“Three Strikes-You’re Out”
feature disables the unit for
approximately 90 seconds if three incorrect Access Codes are entered during a
90-second time period
•
Two programmable relays from ½ to 999 seconds incorporating both normally open
(N/O) and normally closed (N/C) contacts.
•
An external event trigger, programmable as a Remote Inactive, Arming, or Remote
Open input.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE UNIT
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
