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Openpath Access Control System Installation Guide 
GETTING STARTED 
This Installation Guide explains how to install and configure Openpath Smart Hubs 
(ACUs) and Openpath Smart Readers as part of an Openpath Access Control 
system. This guide includes information about Core Series Smart Hubs and first 
generation Smart Hubs. For information on the Single Door Controller, refer to the 
Openpath SDC Install Guide . 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 
● Access Control Core Data Sheet 
● 4-Port Board Data Sheet 
● 8-Port Board Data Sheet 
● 16 I/O Elevator Board Data Sheet 
● 24V 4-Door Controller Data Sheet 
● 12/24V 4-Door Controller Data Sheet 
● 12/24V 8-Door Controller Data Sheet 
● 24V Elevator Controller Data Sheet 
● Smart Reader Data Sheet 
● First Gen Smart Hub Data Sheet 
● Openpath User Guide 
● Life Safety Power FPV Installation Guide 
● Life Safety Power B100 Installation Guide 
● Life Safety Power C4 Installation Guide 
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 
Prior to installing Openpath hardware, perform a customer site survey to determine 
the following: 
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● How many entries need to be configured (e.g. doors, gates, and/or elevator 
floors) 
● Whether you ’ re using legacy wiring or new wiring 
● What kind of electronic entry mechanisms, Request to Exit (REX) mechanisms, 
and door contact sensors will be used and their power requirements. If your 
locking hardware requires 24V, either use a Smart Hub with an included 24V 
power supply (Core Series Smart Hub or OP-4ESH-24V) or use a separate 24V 
supply. 
○ Note: The 12V Smart Hub (OP-4ESH-12V) supports up to 2A for 12V 
locking hardware. 
● Whether you ’ re providing backup batteries for the ACUs. See SELECTING A 
BACKUP BATTERY . 
● Whether you ’ re supporting a legacy access control panel. See WIRING TO 
LEGACY PANELS . 
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