
Installation and
Operating Manual
Advantage DK
ADV-1000
ADV-1000i (intercom)
Digital Access Control Station
“Your Partner in Access Control”
www.americanaccess.com

Contents
Two-Year Limited Warranty 3
PARTS CHECKLIST 4
INTRODUCTION 5
INSTALLATION 5
HARNESS COLOR CODES 7
WIRING CONNECTIONS 7
THE IDLE MODE 8
ACCESS CODES AND FUNCTION CODES 8
GOOD TONES and ERROR TONES 9
PROGRAMMING THE DK UNIT 9
Program Relay “A” Access Codes - Sub-Mode 1 10
Delete Individual Access Codes - Sub-Mode 2 10
Change the Master Code - Sub-Mode 3 11
Set Sleep Code -- Sub-Mode 4 11
Set Latch Code -- Sub-Mode 5 11
Set Relay Output Times -- Sub-Mode 6 11
Program Relay “B” Access Codes -- Sub-Mode 7 11
Enable or Disable the “Three Strikes … You’re Out” feature -- Sub-Mode 8 12
Event Input -- Sub-Mode 9 12
Erase All Codes -- Sub-Mode 0 13
RESETTING THE DK UNIT 13
Master Reset 13
Unit Reset 13
Troubleshooting 14
Customer Service and Tech Support 15
Notes 16
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Two-Year Limited Warranty
This Warranty applies to:
American Access Systems “Advantage DK” access controls
What is Covered:
Any defects in materials or workmanship
Coverage Period:
Two years from date of purchase
What We Will Do:
If your American Access System (AAS) product is defective and returned within two years of purchase, well will
repair, or at our option, replace the unit at no charge to you. If we repair your AAS Product, we may use new or
reconditioned parts. If we choose to replace your AAS product, we may replace it with a new or reconditioned unit
of the same or similar design. The repair or replacement unit is warranted for (a) Ninety days (b) the remainder of the
original two-year warranty period, whichever is longer.
Limitations:
Implied warranties, including those of tness for a particular purpose and merchant ability(an unwritten warranty that
the product is t for ordinary use,) are limited to two years fromthe date of purchase. AAS will not pay for loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of your AAS product, service calls, or property damage caused by your AAS product or its
failure to operate, or any other incidental or consequential damages. Some States do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
What We Ask You To Do:
To receive warranty service for your AAS product, you must provide proof of the date of purchase. Contact the
original dealer or installer of the product and return your AAS product along with the receipt to them. If you have
problems locating the dealer or installer, contact American Access Systems at (303) 799-9757, and we will direct you
to an AAS authorized dealer or distributor. If you ship your AAS product, you must prepay all shipping charges. We
suggest that you retain your original packing material in the event you need to ship your AAS product. Upon return,
include your name, address, phone number, proof of date of purchase, and a brief description of the operating
system problem. This information needs to be included to receive an AAS “RMA” number.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:
The warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized
repair, failure to follow installation and operating instructions, misuse, re, ood, or acts of God. Nor do we warrant
your AAS product to be compatiblwith any particular external device or peripheral. If your Warranty has expired on
your AAS product, or if your product is NOT covered, contact your dealer or installer for advice on whether we will
repair your AAS product and other repair information, including estimated repair costs and additional charges that
may be incurred. We, at our option, may replace, rather than repair your AAS product with a new or similar design if
the damage to the unit is severe or extensive. This is the only Warranty we offer on this product, and it sets forth all of
our responsibilities regarding your AAS product. There are no other express Warranties.
State Law Rights:
This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom State to State.
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Parts Checklist
Parts that are included in the box include the following items. If any of the items is missing, contact American Access
Systems (AAS)
QTY Item
1
4
4 ¼”-20 hex nuts
Advantage DK Control Station (w/2 keys)
¼”-20 X ½” carriage bolts
Tools Needed For Basic Installation
• • Wire nuts or appropriate terminals/connectors
• • Wire strippers
• • Wire cutters
• • 3/8” drive ratchet, 6” extension, 7/16” socket
• • Digital or Analog multi-meter
Technical/Customer Support
1-303-799-9757 or
techsupport@securitybrandsinc.com
1675 West Yale Ave.
Englewood, CO 80110
phone: 303-799-9757
fax: 303-799-9756
sales@securitybrandsinc.com
www.securitybrandsinc.com
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Introduction
The American Access Systems (AAS) Advantage DK 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 Advantage
DK integrates state-of-the-art electronics resulting in a product which is highly sophisticated, yet inexpensive. The
Advantage DK 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 of 2 relays• A programmable “Three Strikes You’re Out” feature which disables the unit for
approximately 90 seconds if three incorrect Access Codes are entered during a 90-second time period• Two relays
programmable 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.
Before Installation
To take full advantage of the 24 month limited warranty, you must register with American Access Systems, Inc. Please
read and review the Warranty (page 3), complete the enclosed Warranty Registration card and send it to:
Security Brands, Inc.
Warranty Registration
1675 West Yale Ave.
Englewood, CO 80110
Installation
MOUNTING THE UNIT
The tools and instruments needed to install your unit and a 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 ange, insert the four carriage boltsfrom 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 Advantage DK are shown on page
5. • The most common installation connects the DK unit to a Gate Operator only. Refer to the Operator Wiring
Diagram (the top drawing.) • If the DK unit is being connected to other devices and equipment, such as a door strike
or mag lock, use the Door Strike/Mag Lock Wiring Diagram (the lower drawing.)
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Standard Hook-up Diagram for Advantage ADV-1000
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