1. Package Contents
Red Gate Controller (1)
Jumpers (4)
Diodes (2)
4. Input A / DPS Connection
PORT1
PORT2
-
+
BUS
+
BUS
-
+ -
-
+ -
-
12VDC
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
+ GND
A
+ -
0 1 L
DPS Contact
Double DPS
Contact
A
- The DPS is mounted on the door frame in the
DPS (Door Position Switch)
desired location with a 22/2 wire running from the DPS to the controller.
Wire the DPS to the controller as shown above. When using two DPS sensors
for double doors, you will wire them in series with only two
conductors running back to the controller for connection.
B
AUX Input
- A rule can be set up to trigger events or outputs based on this
input trigger.
Battery Leads (1)
Enclosure Screws (4)
BATTERY
PORT1
+
-
BUS
PORT1
PORT2
+
BUS
-
+
-
BATTERY
BUS
-
+ -
-
A
B
NC
C
NO
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
12VDC
+ GND
B
REX
A
Maglock
Exit) at the door for free egress. Run an 18/2 wire from the Maglock to the
door controller, connecting to the Maglock as shown.
B
REX (Request to Exit)
18/5 wire ran from the REX to the controller. Wire the REX to the controller
and Maglock, as shown above. If reporting is not needed in the system, simply
eliminate the green-labeled wire.
C
Jumper
- Use the designated jumper(s) to energize the relay output NO and
NC to utilize the output as a wet contact.
2. Mounting Controller
POWER
HEART
LINK
ETHERNET
ACTIVITY
POE OUT
POE IN
PORT1
PORT2
+
BUS
-
+
BUS
-
BATTERY
+ -
0 1 L
-
+ -
0 1 L
-
12VDC
A
B
NC
C
NO
A
B
NC
C
NO
+ GND
Mount
-
Mount the Red Gate enclosure securely to a wall.
5. Input B / REX Connection
PORT1
C
PORT2
+
BUS
-
+
-
BUS
+ -
+ -
0 1 L
-
0 1 L
-
12VDC
A
B
NC
C
NO
A
B
NC
C
NO
+ GND
If using a powered REX,
run to any 12VDC
output on controller.
A
Maglock
- When installing a Maglock, it is typical to install a REX (Request to
- The REX is mounted in the desired location with an
3. Reader Connection
A
Reader
+ -
A
Main Reader
- The main reader is mounted at the door with a 22/5 or 22/6
wire ran to the door controller. Wire the reader to the controller as shown
above. Be sure to check polarity and voltage prior to powering the controller.
B
Secondary Reader
- Wire the second reader to the controller as shown
above. Be sure to check polarity and voltage prior to powering the controller.
- Place jumper(s) to enable OSDP (see OSDP reference guide at the
C
OSDP
end of this guide for more info)
- Can be connected to available relay and configured with software.
D
Piezo
6. Locking Relay
BATTERY
A
Wiring from Gate Operator
B
NO
COM
NO
A
Gate Operator
- Follow the gate operator wiring instructions to connect the
gate operator to an ELK 912B Isolation Relay.
B
- Installation of an ELK 912B Isolation relay is recommended
Isolation Relay
to prevent electrical damage to the Red Gate, Isolation relay is
sold separately.
C
Locking Relay
- Connect the ELK 912B Isolation relay to the Red Gate by
connecting the positive wire into a positive port and the negative wire into
the NO port on the board.
D
Jumper
- Use the designated jumper(s) to energize the relay output to be NO
by placing the jumper on the negative (-) and center pins.
Red Gate Controller
PORT1
PORT2
-
+
BUS
+
BUS
-
BATTERY
C
-
+ -
-
12VDC
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
+ GND
+ -
0 1 L
D
B
OSDP
Wiring
PORT1
D
PORT2
+
-
BUS
+
-
BATTERY
BUS
+ -
-
+ -
-
12VDC
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
0 1 L
A
B
NC
C
NO
+ GND
C
ELK 912B
D2
Isolation Relay
(sold separately)
PORT1
-
+
+
-
BUS
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