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1.1 LP1501 controller with paired interface for one physical barrier The LP1501 intelligent controller provides decision making, event reporting, and database storage for the HID Mercury hardware platform. Two reader interfaces configured as paired, or alternate readers provide control for one physical barrier.
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.2 Jumpers Jumpers Set at Description Factory use only LP1501 powered from the Ethernet connection LP1501 powered from a local 12 V DC power source connected to TB4-3 (VIN), TB4-4 (GND) Factory use only Micro USB port (2.0)
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.5 Bulk erase configuration memory The bulk erase function can be used for the following: Erase all configuration and cardholder database (sanitize board, less third party applications). Update OEM default parameters after OEM code has been changed.
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.7 Reader/serial I/O device wiring Reader port 1 supports TTL (D1/D0, Clock/Data), F/2F, or 2-wire RS-485 device(s). Reader port 2 supports TTL (D1/D0, Clock/Data), or F/2F. Power to reader port 1 is 12 V DC at 300 mA maximum. The reader connected to reader port 2 may be powered from the 12 V DC auxiliary power supply output;...
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.7.1 Reader wiring diagrams Reader port 1, typical reader 1 Reader port 1, typical reader 1 (OSDP installation) (Wiegand or Clock/Data installation) Reader port 2, typical reader 1 Reader port 1, typical reader 1...
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications Reader port 1 Reader port 2 Typical unsupervised F/2F reader Typical unsupervised F/2F reader Reader port 1 Reader port 2 Typical supervised F/2F reader Typical supervised F/2F reader Jumper D1 and LED on supervised F/2F readers *Inputs on supervised F/2F readers may be unsupervised or supervised (supervised shown).
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications Reader port 1 - remote serial I/O devices using MSP1 protocol (2-wire RS485) Refer to the appropriate remote serial I/O device installation manual for address and baud rate settings. Do not terminate any of the devices on the RS-485 multi-drop communication bus. Each remote serial I/O device must be configured with a unique communication address.
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.8 Communication wiring The LP1501 controller communicates to the host via the on-board 10-BaseT/100Base-TX Ethernet interface. 2.9 Input circuit wiring Typically, these inputs are used to monitor door position, request to exit, or alarm contacts. Input circuits can be configured as unsupervised or supervised.
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.10 Relay circuit wiring Two Form-C contact relays are provided for controlling door lock mechanisms or alarm signaling devices. The relay contacts are rated at 2 A @ 30 V DC, dry contact configuration. Each relay has a Common pole (C), a Normally Open pole (NO) and a Normally Closed pole (NC).
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.12 Status LEDs 2.12.1 Power-up All LEDs are OFF. 2.12.2 Initialization After power is applied, LED 1 is ON for about 15 seconds, then LEDs 2 through 7 are flashed once at the beginning of initialization.
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 2.13 IT security Ensure that the LP1501 is installed securely. Create user accounts to the web configuration page using secure passwords. Ensure all DIP switches are to be in the OFF position for the normal operating mode.
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications The interface is for use in low voltage, Class 2 circuits only. The installation of this device must comply with all local fire and electrical codes. Primary power PoE (12.95 W), compliant to IEEE 802.3af PoE+ (25 W), compliant to IEEE 802.3at...
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications Environmental Storage temperature -55 to +85°C Operating temperature 0 to +70°C Humidity 5 to 95% RHNC Mechanical Dimensions without 5.5 inches (140 mm) W x 2.75 inches (70 mm) L x 0.96 inches (24 mm) H...
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications 3.3 Regulatory This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Section 04 Additional mounting information Powering Trusted Identities...
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Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications Sources for the optional items shown below: 3-gang stainless steel blank cover. Available from: Leviton: part number 84033-40 Graybar: part number 88158404 Magnetic switch set: G.R.I. part number: 505 ...
Powering HID Mercury™ LP1501 Controller Trusted Identities Installation and Specifications Revision history Date Description Revision June 2021 Minor updates. October 2020 Initial release. PLT-05243, A.1 June 2021...
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