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HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.1 MP2500 intelligent controller The MP2500 intelligent controller provides decision-making, event reporting, and database storage for the ® Mercury™ hardware platform. Host communication is via the on-board 10-BaseT/100Base-TX Ethernet port, or the Micro USB port (2.0) with an optional Micro USB to Ethernet adapter.
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HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.3 MP2500 connections Power fault input TB300-1 TB300-2 Cabinet tamper input TB300-3 TB300-4 Power input TB300-5 VIN: 12 to 24 V DC TB300-6 SIO Port 1 (2-wire RS-485) TB1501-1 TB1501-2 TR- (B) TR+ (A)
HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.5 DIP switches The four switches on the SW1400 DIP switch are used to configure the operating mode of the MP2500 controller. DIP switches are read on power-up except where noted. Pressing reset switch SW400 causes the MP2500 to reboot.
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HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.7 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.
HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.9 Communication wiring The MP2500 controller communicates with the host via: on-board Ethernet 10-BaseT/100Base-TX port and/or the USB port (2.0) with an optional Micro USB to Ethernet adapter. Ports 1 and 2 use a 2-wire RS-485 interface. The interface allows multi-drop communication on a single bus of up to 4,000 feet (1,219 m).
HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.11 Status LEDs 1.11.1 Power-up 1.x firmware - All LEDs are OFF. 2.x firmware - NIC LED blinks and all other LEDs are off for eight seconds. 1.11.2 Initialization 1.x firmware - After power is applied or reset switch pushed, LED 1 is ON for about 15 seconds, then LEDs 2 through 6 are flashed once at the beginning of initialization.
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HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.12 IT security Ensure that the MP2500 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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HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.1 MP2500 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 MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications The models described in the manual are recognized boards intended to be used with ULC 60839-11-1 enclosures, power supply readers, controllers, I/O boards, and an off premise monitoring station to form a grade 2 or higher system.
HID Mercury MP2500 Controller Installation and Specifications Revision history Date Description Revision May 2024 Initial release. PLT-07667 , A.0 May 2024...
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