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HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 1.1 MP4502 Intelligent controller with two reader interfaces The MP4502 intelligent controller provides decision making, event reporting, and database storage for the ® Mercury™ hardware platform. Two reader interfaces provide control for two doors.
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HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.1.1 Jumpers and jacks The MP4502 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 MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.2 DIP switches The four switches on S1 DIP switch configure the operating mode of the MP4502 processor. DIP switches are read on power-up except where noted. Pressing reset switch S2 causes the MP4502 to reboot.
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HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 2.5 Input power, cabinet tamper and UPS fault input wiring The MP4502 requires 12-24 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 only ONE LOCATION within the system! Multiple earth ground connections may cause ground loop problems and is not advised.
HID Mercury MP4502 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 reader is selectable: 12 V DC, or power is passed-through (PASS) from the input voltage of the MP4502 (TB300 VIN) and is current limited to 600 mA for each reader port.
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HID Mercury MP4502 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 MP4502 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-07612 , A.0 May 2024...
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HID Mercury MP4502 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. When configured as supervised, the input circuit will report not only open and closed, but also open circuit, shorted, grounded, and foreign voltage.
HID Mercury MP4502 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 MP4502 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 MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications Description 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 Input IN2 status: OFF = Inactive, ON = Active, Flash = Fault...
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HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 3.1 MP4502 controller specifications The MP4502 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.
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HID Mercury MP4502 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.
HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications 3.2 Warranty Mercury Security warrants the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service with proper maintenance for one year from the date of factory shipment. Mercury Security assumes no responsibility for products damaged by improper handling or installation.
HID Mercury MP4502 Controller Installation and Specifications Revision history Date Description Revision May 2024 Initial release. PLT-07612 , A.0 May 2024...
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