Security Brands 27-210 Quick Start Guide

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Unpack box and make sure you have all items shown here.

1 2

(Screwdriver not shown.)

12-V AC/DC Adapter

(PS-12DC1)

Key

3

Edge Unit

Carriage Bolt

( 4x )

Hex Nut

( 4x )

Unlock and open front panel of unit for
mounting, wiring, and setup.

Mount unit to pedestal using included
mounting hardware.

(This step may be completed later.)

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AUTOMATIC GATES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE GATE PATH IS

REVERSING OR OTHER SAFETY DEVICES

WARNING

INJURY OR DEATH!

CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING!

SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED!

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Use all four carriage bolts when mounting

Seal all openings created in the enclosure.

Failure to follow these instructions can

damage the unit and/or cause it not to

CAUTION

the unit to a pedestal.

Leave the antenna in place.

function correctly!

Continued on next page...

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What’s what?

All important components labeled

Digital Input Terminals

For connecting various accessories

See Page 5

Unit shown with front panel open.
Wiring/cabling not shown for clarity.

Card Reader Mounting Location

For mounting Wiegand proximity
card reader (sold separately)
See Edge E3 Quick Start Guide or

Edge Direct Programming Manual

for programming instructions

Wiegand Terminals

For wiring to Wiegand devices

See Page 6

Reset Button

For performing unit reset

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Power, Relay, Event Terminals

For wiring to power, wiring to
gate operator or door opener, and
connecting request-to-exit devices
See Pages 3 and 5

Relay Status LEDs

Relay is active when lit

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Connect wires.

Feed wires through back of unit,
and connect as shown using
included screwdriver.

Excessive force can damage unit!

Edge Power, Relay, Event Terminals

12–24 VAC/DC

POWER

J3 J17 J5

POS. (+)

NEG. (–)

RELAY A

J10

N/O

COM

N/C

RELAY B

J11

N/O

COM

EVENT INPUTS

N/C

GND

EVNT2

EVNT1

Additional wiring diagrams can
be found on Pages 5 and 6.

GND

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If the included 12-V AC/DC adapter will not be

used, please go to Page 4 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!

CAUTION

Gate Operator / Door Opener

RADIO

COM

COM

FREE EXIT

REVERSE LOOP

POWER (+)

COM

POWER (–)

COM

OPEN

STOP

CLOSE

–

+

Third-Party 12–24-VAC/DC

Power Source

OR

Relay B can be wired to a second device in the same manner.

The GROUND terminal is optional
unless required by local code(s).
If using, please connect to earth
ground or equivalent.

12-V AC/DC Adapter

(Model PS-12DC1 included)

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 included screw.

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Using a Third-Party

Power Source (Optional)

rr

power source such as solar, verify that it

Input 12–24 VAC/DC

Current Draw less than 111 mA @ 12 VDC

4a

IMPORTANT

If you would like to use a third-party

conforms to the following specs:

no more than 10% beyond this range

less than 60 mA @ 24 VDC

Connect wires to unit as shown in
Step 4.

5

6

Close front panel of unit and lock it.

Add Access Code to Relay A.

(To add multiple codes, enter each of them before pressing pound key.)

Master Code

(can be changed)

11 12 5

Sub Mode

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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 5 and 6.

For connecting accessories not mentioned,

please contact Technical Support.

Make sure the gate or door path is clear

before completing Step 7!

STOP

? ? ? ?

Access Code to Be Added

(4 digits by default; numbers only)

NOTE: The green arrow indicates a “good” tone on the Edge unit. By default, the following
codes are reserved and cannot be used: 1251, 1273, 1366, 1381, 1387, 1678, 1752, and 1985.

Connect wires to your power source,

4b

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positive on the Edge unit to positive on your
power source and negative on the Edge unit

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making sure you connect positive to
positive and negative to negative.

CAUTION

Double check that you have wired from

to negative on your power source.

Reverse polarity can damage the unit!

7

Make sure gate or door path is clear;
then enter access code on keypad,
and confirm gate or door opens.

N

INSTALLATION COMPLETE!

Jump to Page 7 to continue programming and

download the Edge Smart Keypad app.

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Event Inputs

Wiring for accessories such as a request-to-exit device

Edge Power, Relay, Event Terminals

12–24 VAC/DC

NEG. (–)

RELAY A

J10

N/O

COM

POWER

J3 J9 J5

POS. (+)

N/C

RELAY B

J11

N/O

COM

EVENT INPUTS

N/C

GND

EVNT2

GND

EVNT1

BA

Digital Inputs

Wiring to various accessories

Edge Digital Input Terminals

DIGITAL INPUTS

J8J9

#2

GND#1GND

Event Input configuration
instructions can be found
on Pages 10 and 11.

Request-to-Exit Device

(58-RTE-P is shown)

Alarm Contact

Door Switch

To Alarm

System

Digital Inputs can be
configured using the
Edge Smart Keypad app.