AP-5
Multi-purpose
Wireless
Access Controller
With High-gain Superheterodyne Receiver
Installation Instructions
INTRODUCTION
The AP-5 is designed for a broad range of access control applications. Its wireless design and
small size make it easily adaptable for a variety of access control requirements. Typically, the AP-5
is used to control one or two door strikes, barrier gates, automatic gates, or door operators.
The AP-5 contains a high-gain superheterodyne UHF receiver which uses an external antenna to
pick up signals from up to 500 feet away. Up to 480 Linear MegaCode® transmitters and six Model
MGT safety edge transmitters can be programmed into the AP-5’s memory. The AP-5 will retain
its memory, even without power.
Three dry contact relays are provided. The fi rst relay (K1) is always for ACCESS. The second relay
(K2) can be set for ACCESS or OBSTACLE. The third relay (K3) is always an OBSTACLE relay.
An ACCESS relay can be programmed to be either timed or toggled. In timed mode, the relay
can each be programmed to activate from 1 to 120 seconds (default 2 seconds). In toggle mode,
activating a transmitter will latch the relay, activating the transmitter again will un-latch the relay.
An OBSTACLE relay will activate for 2 seconds when a valid signal is received from a Model MGT
transmitter. During an obstacle condition, all ACCESS relays will be disabled.
For manual activation, pressing OPEN then the “1” key will activate relay K1. Pressing OPEN then
the “2” key will activate relay K2. Each relay will activate for its programmed time only. If relay K2
is programmed as an OBSTACLE relay, it cannot be manually activated.
Relays K1 and K2 can also be activated using the two OPEN REQUEST inputs. Each input
(1 or 2) will activate an ACCESS relay (K1 or K2) for its timed amount, or as long as the input is
active. OPEN REQUEST inputs override any MGT obstacle activity on relay K3 (but not on K2).
The AP-5 can fully supervise up to six MGT safety edge transmitters stored in six memory locations
(1-6). The system monitors each MGT transmitter for hourly status reports, tamper signals, and
low battery signals. A beep will sound every 5 seconds if a fault occurs and the trouble source
can be displayed by pressing #-1 then 1-6. A transmitter must be activated twice to trigger the
ACCESS RELAY if a supervisory trouble condition exists on any MGT transmitter (unless
the MGT has been suspended). MGT supervisory conditions can be canceled per individual unit,
or globally.
The AP-5 can be powered from 12-24 Volts AC or DC. The three Form C relay outputs can
each switch up to 1 Amp @ 24 Volts AC/DC. An EARTH GROUND terminal is provided as a
recommended connection for maximum lightning and static protection.
SAFETY WARNING
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PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTR,INSTL,AP-5 - LINEAR P/N: 227701 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1; SIDE 1 OF 2
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MOUNTING
SCREWS
CASE
SCREWS
F-81 CONNECTOR
NUT AND
LOCKWASHER
3-FOOT
ANTENNA
CABLE
WHIP
ANTENNA
MODEL AP-5 RECEIVER
AP-5 FEATURES
MOVING DOOR OR GATE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
THIS UNIT CAUSES OPERATION OF A DOOR OR GATE MOTOR.
STAY CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS IF THIS UNIT IS MOUNTED
INSIDE THE DOOR OR GATE OPERATOR!
STAY CLEAR OF THE DOOR/GATE OR DISCONNECT THE ACCESS
RELAY WIRES WHEN PROGRAMMING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT!
DIGITAL DISPLAY
DISPLAYS LAST 3 DIGITS OF THE TRANSMITTERS ID
NUMBER DURING OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING.
ALSO DISPLAYS MGT SUPERVISION STATUS AND
SYSTEM UTILITY INFORMATION.
DISPLAY BUTTON
PROGRAM BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
PUSH FOR 3 SECONDS TO ENTER
PROGRAM MODE. PRESS MOMENTARILY
TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE.
CLEARS THE KEYPAD AND DISPLAY
IN CASE OF AN INCORRECT PROGRAMMING
ENTRY. ALSO CLEARS ANY SUPERVISORY
TROUBLE CODES FROM AN MGT
OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER.
PUSH OPEN THEN BUTTON 1 OR 2
TO ACTIVATE ACCESS RELAY
ONE OR TWO.
OPEN BUTTON
SHIFTS THE DISPLAY TO SHOW
THE LEFT THREE DIGITS OF THE
6-DIGIT TRANSMITTER ID NUMBER
DURING OPERATION OR
PROGRAMMING.
ACCESS GRANTED INDICATOR
PROGRAM MODE INDICATOR
RADIO INDICATOR
NUMERIC KEYPAD
LIGHTS WHEN ANY ACCESS
RELAY IS ENERGIZED.
LIGHTS WHEN A SIGNAL IS RECEIVED
FROM A TRANSMITTER THAT HAS BEEN
SUSPENDED FROM USE, AND WHEN
SUSPENDING A TRANSMITTER.
LIGHTS WHEN THE UNIT IS
IN PROGRAM MODE.
LIGHTS WHEN A RADIO
SIGNAL ON THE RECEIVER'S
FREQUENCY IS DETECTED.
FOR ENTERING TRANSMITTER
ID NUMBERS, PROGRAMMING,
AND UTILITY FUNCTION NUMBERS.
DISPLAYS THE ID NUMBER OF THE LAST
TRANSMITTER ACTIVATED. (USE THE
DISPLAY BUTTON TO VIEW THE LEFT
THREE DIGITS OF THE ID NUMBER.)
POUND (#) KEY
POWER INDICATOR
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
LIGHTS WHEN AC OR DC POWER
IS APPLIED TO THE UNIT.
FOR DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE LOCAL
WHIP ANTENNA OR, WITH A COAX CABLE,
TO A REMOTE ANTENNA.
PRESS # THEN 1, 2, OR 3 FOR UTILITY FUNCTIONS:
#-1 THEN 1-6 DISPLAYS MGT SUPERVISORY STATUS FOR OBSTACLE TRANSMITTERS 1-6.
#-2 DISPLAYS NUMBER OF PROGRAMMED TRANSMITTERS.
#-3 DISPLAYS NUMBER OF PROGRAMMED TRANSMITTER ID BLOCKS.
STAR ( ) KEY
SUSPENDED INDICATOR
EARTH GROUND
Ground stake, cold
water pipe or unified
earth ground.
Recomended!
POWER INPUT
Low voltage plug-in
transformer or power
from access device.
OPEN REQUEST PUSHBUTTONS
Optional connections provide
an external method to activate
access devices connected
to relays K1 & K2.
Access
Terminals
ACCESS DEVICE
DC -
DC +
ACCESS
RELAY
K1
ACCESS OR
OBSTACLE
RELAY
K2
AP-5 WIRING DIAGRAM
EARTH GND
OPEN REQUEST 1
N.C.
COM
N.O.
N.C.
COM
N.O.
AC2
AC1
OBSTACLE
RELAY
K3
N.C.
COM
N.O.
OPEN REQUEST 2
PB1
PB2
12-24
VOLTS
AC/DC
Obstacle
Terminals
ACCESS DEVICE
ACCESS DEVICE
Access or
Obstacle
Terminals
Relay K1 = Access Only
Relay K2 = Access or Obstacle
Relay K3 = Obstacle Only
Connect K1, K2, & K3
N.O. or N.C. and COM
terminals to access
device trigger inputs
ATTACH THE LOCAL
WHIP ANTENNA
DIRECTLY TO
THE RECEIVER
LOCAL WHIP ANTENNA
MOUNT THE F-81 CONNECTOR
ON THE SURFACE USING
THE LOCKWASHER AND NUT
CONNECT TO THE RECEIVER
WITH THE COAX CABLE AND
SCREW THE WHIP ANTENNA
TO THE F-81 CONNECTOR
REMOTE WHIP ANTENNA USE THE OPTIONAL EXA-1000
OR EXA-2000 ANTENNA MOUNTED
AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE FOR
THE BEST RADIO RANGE
CONNECT TO THE
RECEIVER WITH AN
RG-59 COAX CABLE
REMOTE FIXED ANTENNA
F-81
CONNECTOR
ATTACH WHIP
ANTENNA TO
THIS SIDE EXA-1000
ANTENNA
EXA-2000
DIRECTIONAL
ANTENNA
COAX TO
RECEIVER
MOUNT THE RECEIVER
USING THE TWO
SCREWS PROVIDED
1. MOUNT RECEIVER IN AN AREA PROTECTED
FROM THE ELEMENTS
2. IF USING THE LOCAL WHIP ANTENNA, THE
HIGHER THE RECEIVER IS MOUNTED, THE
BETTER THE RADIO RANGE WILL BE
3. OPTIONALLY, MOUNT THE RECEIVER IN A
METAL CABINET AND USE AN EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
CLOSE THE CASE AND
SECURE IT USING THE
TWO SCREWS PROVIDED
NOTES:
SPECIFICATIONS:
SIZE: 4.5" W x 6" H x 1.5" D
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 12-24 VOLTS AC/DC
OPERATING CURRENT: 250 mA MAXIMUM
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -22° TO +158° F (-30° TO +70° C)
SENSITIVITY: -102 dBm MINIMUM
BANDWIDTH (3 db): 300 KHz TYPICAL
FREQUENCY: 318 MHz
RELAY CONTACT RATING: 1 AMP @ 24 VOLTS AC/DC
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS: 480
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRANSMITTER BLOCKS: 238
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FACILITY CODES: 4
