FCC Notice ........28 ✓ MULTIPLE UNIT SUPPORT Programming with a Computer ..13 Up to seven AE-500 units can be connected on the same telephone line Programming Over the Telephone ..14 ✓ REMOTE KEYPAD SUPPORT Programming from the Local Keypad..14 The system supports one Linear remote interior or exterior keypad Programming Reference .....15...
Model AM-KP) are compatible with the AE-500. A typical application for a remote of uses. keypad would be to control a second door or gate. A remote keypad will activate Relay Channel “B” only. Relay Channel “A” can only be controlled by the AE-500 ENTRY CODE DATA (UP TO 500 CODES) keypad.
Component Locations OPTIONAL MICROPHONE CAMERA DISPLAY OPTIONAL POSTAL LOCK CABINET LOCK KEYPAD SPEAKER INSTALLATION NOTE: KEYPAD FOR EASY WIRING, THE UNIT'S GREEN LIGHTING TERMINAL BLOCKS CAN BE UN-PLUGGED FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD RECEIVER VIDEO OUT TEST POINTS CONNECTOR MICROPHONE RECEIVER CONNECTOR MAIN POWER RANGE KNOB...
Mounting Location If the AE-500 is used to control a door or pedestrian gate, locate the unit as near as practical to the entry point. If the unit is mounted on or in a wall adjacent to the entry point, be sure the wall is sturdy. The repeated shock and vibration from a slamming access door or spring-loaded pedestrian gate must be isolated from the AE-500.
Entry System Mounting The AE-500 cabinet is designed to be mounted three ways: • The unit can be mounted directly to a wall or fl at surface. MOUNTING • The unit can be mounted recessed into a wall. PREPARATION • The unit can be mounted on a standard goose-neck pedestal.
Entry System Mounting (Continued) Recessed Mounting DETERMINE LOCATION FOR MARK HOLE LOCATION The cabinet can be mounted recessed using the accessory trim-ring THE 11" x 13" MOUNTING HOLE (P/N ACP00908). The trim-ring mounts in the wall and the cabinet attaches to the trim-ring. RECESSED 1.
N.O. MAGNETIC Connect the other wire to the remaining wire of the power supply. RELAY "A" DOOR 5A. For a door strike, connect the wires to the AE-500 relay COM & N.C. LOCK N.O. terminals. N.O. 5B. For a magnetic lock, connect the wires to the AE-500 relay COM &...
AE-500 AC1 & AC2 terminals. Backup Battery EARTH GROUND Use of battery backup is optional. It will allow the AE-500 to operate for DC + short periods of time without AC power. The door or gate access device...
AE-500. OMNI-DIRECTIONAL 36" COAX A basic antenna kit is supplied with the AE-500. The kit contains a ANTENNA WHIP whip antenna, connector, and a 36” length of coax cable. The antenna ANTENNA connector should be mounted on a metal surface using a 3/8”...
REMOVE LOCKNUTS REMOVE PLATE A postal lock can be installed in the AE-500 Entry System to provide keyed access for the postal service. The AE-500 case is designed to accept a U.S. Postal Service postal lock. When the postal lock is engaged, Relay Channel “A”...
Programming with a Computer The AE-500’s built-in programming interface can be accessed on-site the Internet will fi nd programming the AE-500 with a computer very easy. (using a separate telephone line) or off-site using a computer with a The AE-500’s memory contains the “pages” that the computer will view.
AE-500’s local keypad. 1. CALL THE SYSTEM Connecting with a Telephone 2. WAIT FOR THE TONE TO FINISH 1. Place a call to the telephone number of the line that AE-500 is connected to. 3. ENTER THE MASTER PASSWORD THEN PRESS # 2.
PPN 71 Some telephone systems may only support up to four units on the same telephone line. In multiple-unit installations each AE-500 must be assigned a unique unit 71#UNIT# number before programming. The unit number allows connecting to a specifi c unit when calling for programming.
The directory numbers are the numbers visitors enter to have the system call the residents. ✦ NOTE: When entering resident names, programming the AE-500 from a computer is the preferred method. Refer to the “Programming from the Local Keypad”...
Channel “A” or “B” depending on which keypad the code is entered on. Relay Channel “A” can only be controlled by the AE-500 keypad. Relay Channel “B” can only be controlled by a remote keypad. Each entry code can be set to restrict which relay activates.
ASSIGN BLOCK TRANSMITTER PPN 41 Assigning a transmitter block assigns memory space for each block of transmitters used with the AE-500. 41#NUMBER#FC#ID# ✦ NOTE: When a block of transmitters is assigned, all transmitters in the block will become active and ready to use.
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Wireless Transmitter Programming (Continued) Delete single Enrolled Transmitter DELETE SINGLE ENROLLED TRANSMITTER PPN 47 Delete a single enrolled transmitter from the system. 47#FC#ID# 1. If not alreay in Programming Mode, connect by telephone or use the local keypad. Enter the master password and access programming. 2.
Linear’s Model MGT obstacle transmitter is compatible with the AE-500. The gate MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER SETUP PPN 55 safety edge switch detects obstacles and MGT transmits the event to the AE-500. 55#STATUS#FC#ID# Obstacle signals from an MGT transmitter will activate Relay Channel “B”.
Welcome Display Text WELCOME DISPLAY TEXT PPN 57 The AE-500 display will show a visitor a welcome message alternating with instructions on how to call a resident. The welcome message can be customized 57#LINE 1#LINE 2# to suit the installation.
Transmitter Button Setup TRANSMITTER BUTTON SETUP PPN 44 Single and multi-button wireless transmitters can be used with the AE-500. The 44#BUTTON#RELAY# factory settings for the transmitter buttons are as follows: • Single-button, Left (or top left on 4-button transmitters) activate Relay BUTTON = 1 FOR SINGLE BUTTON, LEFT OR TOP LEFT BUTTON Channel “A”...
DISPLAY UNIT NUMBER PPN 72 Display Unit Number In multi-unit installations the unit number of each AE-500 can be displayed. 1. If not already in Programming Mode, use the local keypad to enter the master password and access programming. 2. Press...
System Diagnostics Several components on the main circuit board are for monitoring the system during operation. When calling for technical assistance, Linear’s Technical Services Department may ask the installer to use these AC POWER FAIL POWER components to diagnose the system.
ACTIVATE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA Requesting Access with a Wireless Transmitter • Activate a wireless transmitter within radio range of the AE-500’s antenna. • After a valid transmitter is decoded, and if the conditions for granting access are fulfi lled, the programmed relay channel will activate for the programmed time.
1. Check antenna installation and condition if transmitters were previously working well. 2. Check the RADIO indicator on the AE-500 circuit board. If it is fl ickering without activating any transmitters there is interference blocking the receiver. Try adjusting the RECEIVER RANGE knob to reduce the receiver’s sensitivity to the interference.
fi tness, are valid only until Warranty Expiration Date as turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct labeled on the product. This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other the interference by one or more of the following measures: warranties express or implied.