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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.1 MP1502 intelligent controller with two reader interfaces The MP1502 intelligent controller provides decision making, event reporting, and database storage for the ® Mercury™ hardware platform. Two reader interfaces provide control for two physical barriers.
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.1 MP1502 connections TB300-1 Power fault input TB300-2 TB300-3 Cabinet tamper input TB300-4 TB300-5 Power input TB300-6 VIN: 12 to 24 V DC TB1500 Not used TB1501-1 SIO port (2-wire RS-485) TB1502-2 TR- (B)
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.1.1 Jumpers and jacks The MP1502 processor hardware interface is configured using jumpers to setup the reader port power and end of line termination. Jumpers Set at Description J1200 10-Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet connection (Port 0)
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.2 DIP switches The four switches on S1 DIP switch configure the operating mode of the MP1502 processor. DIP switches are read on power-up except where noted. Pressing reset switch S2 causes the MP1502 to reboot.
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.5 Input power, cabinet tamper and UPS fault input wiring The MP1502 requires 12 to 24 V DC power. Locate power source as close to the unit as possible. Caution: Connect power with minimum of 18 AWG wire. Connect the GND signal to earth ground in ONE LOCATION within the system! Multiple earth ground connections may cause ground loop problems and is not advised.
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.7 Reader wiring Each reader port supports a reader with TTL (D1/D0, Clock/Data), F/2F (standard or supervised) or 2-wire RS-485 signaling (OSDP reader for example). Power to the readers is selectable: 12 V DC, or power is passed-through (PASS) from the input voltage of the MP1502 (TB300-VIN), 600 mA maximum per reader port.
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.7.1 Reader wiring diagrams Typical reader 1 Typical reader 1 (OSDP installation) (Wiegand or Clock/Data installation) Typical reader 2 Typical reader 2 (OSDP installation) (Wiegand or Clock/Data installation) OSDP Multi drop reader port 1 and 2 Note: For OSDP communication a 120Ω...
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications Typical unsupervised F/2F reader Typical supervised F/2F reader Jumper D1 to LED on supervised F/2F reader *Inputs on supervised F/2F readers may be unsupervised or supervised (supervised shown). PLT-07611 , A.0 May 2024...
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.8 Input circuit wiring There are eight inputs that are typically used to monitor door position, request to exit, or alarm contacts. Input circuits can be configured as unsupervised or supervised. When unsupervised, reporting consists of only the open or closed states.
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.9 Relay circuit wiring Four relays with Form-C contacts (dry) are provided for controlling door lock mechanisms or alarm signaling. Each relay has a Common pole (C), a Normally Open pole (NO) and a Normally Closed pole (NC). When controlling the delivery of power to the door strike, the Normally Open and Common poles are typically used.
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.11 Status LEDs 2.11.1 Power-up 1.x firmware - All LEDs are OFF. 2.x firmware - NIC LED blinks and all other LEDs are off for eight seconds. 2.11.2 Initialization 1.x firmware - After power is applied or reset switch pushed, LED 1 is ON for about 15 seconds. The following LEDs...
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications Description ETH ACT D1200 flashes with Ethernet traffic. Ethernet speed: OFF = 10Mb/S, ON = 100Mb/S OFF = No link, ON = Good link, Flashing = Ethernet activity Input IN1 status: OFF = Inactive, ON = Active, Flash = Fault.
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications 3.1 MP1502 controller 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. Units are to be installed in accordance to NFPA 70.
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications CABLE REQUIREMENTS Power 1 twisted pair, 18 AWG (when using local 12 V DC power supply) Ethernet CAT-5, minimum Reader data (TTL) 6-conductor, 18 AWG, 500 feet (152 m) maximum Reader data (F/2F) 4-conductor, 18 AWG, 500 feet (152 m) maximum Reader data (RS-485) 1 twisted pair, shielded.
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HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications Returns must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number obtained from customer service, and prepaid postage and insurance. 3.3 Liability The Interface should only be used to control exits from areas where an alternative method for exit is available. This product is not intended for, nor is rated for operation in life-critical control applications.
HID Mercury MP1502 Controller Installation and Specifications Revision history Date Description Revision May 2024 Initial release. PLT-07611 , A.0 May 2024...
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