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Mercury EP1501/LP1501 Intelligent Controllers

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The EP1501 and LP1501 are edge-capable intelligent controllers that are expandable for up to 8 downstream SIO controllers and up to 16 MR51e or MR62e network ready door controllers (for a total of 16 doors/ openings).

Built on the Authentic Mercury platform, the feature-rich EP1501 and LP1501 provide a small footprint, cost-effective dual card reader panel for controlling a single opening. Easy installation with Power over Ethernet (PoE) makes the high performance, Ethernet-ready EP1501 or LP1501 a top choice for a single-door controller.

Once configured, the intelligent controller functions independently of the host and can control access and manage sophisticated device processes (such as anti-passback and point linking) both onboard and downstream of the EP1501 or LP1501 without host intervention.

Offering powerful flexibility, the Mercury EP1501 and LP1501 can interface with an array of reader technologies for a single opening. The controllers support separate in/out readers and technologies: Wiegand, clock and data, RS-485, OSDP, magnetic stripe, F/2F, Supervised F/2F Readers, keypads, LCD, and biometrics.

The EP1501 and LP1501 provide the versatility and reliability needed to deliver powerful innovation for system success and at the system’s edge when needed.

Application Notes

The EP1501 and LP1501 seamlessly interfaces a single opening to a larger system (up to 16 openings) for easy expansion. Providing all of the intelligence and functionality of the Mercury family of controllers, the EP1501 and LP1501 are PoE capable and set the standard for powerful, reliable performance; all at economical price points.

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Features
  1. Multi-operating system interface
  2. Multi-card format support
  3. Multi-reader technology support
  4. AES 256 bit data encryption
  5. UL 294 and UL 294B Recognized
  6. Alarm keypad support
  7. Function key support
  8. Biometric template support
  9. Open Architecture
  10. IP-to-the-Door
  11. Enhanced Security
  12. OSDP Protocol
  13. Versatile Interoperability
Benefits
  1. Connects to a BluSKY™ host for increased programming flexibility
  2. Supports a range of wired and wireless reader technologies
  3. Securely scales from one to 16 doors/ openings
  4. PoE enabled for full support of device and door peripherals
  5. High performance, reliable platform enables use of hardware with Mercury OEM partners' software solutions
  6. Supports PoE+ power, removing the cost of traditional power supplies and home-run wiring
  7. Embedded crypto memory chip and data at rest encryption provides secured layer of protection of sensitive data
  8. Secure channel communications for reader connectivity
  9. Same reliable interface and identical footprint as the EP/LP controllers, enabling seamless upgrades for existing deployments

System Diagram

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Specifications

Primary Input:
PoE Power Input 12.95W, compliant to IEEE 802.3af or 12V ±10% 900 mA maximum power supply

Primary Output: 12Vdc @ 650mA including reader and AUX output

Reader Interface: Reader Power: PoE: 12 VDC±10% or local power supply (12Vdc). (PTC limited 180mA max) Inputs: 2 general purpose programmable circuit type, and dedicated tamper.

Outputs: 2 relays Form C. 2A @ 30VDC

Reader Ports: Two TTL reader ports or one 2-wire RS-485 reader port capable of supporting two readers

Keypad: Multiplexed with card data
LED: TTL compatible  
Buzzer: Only with one-wire LED 

Dimensions: 

  1. Without Bracket - 5.5” (140mm)W x 2.75” (70mm)L x 0.96” (24mm)H
  2. With Bracket -5.5” (140mm)W x 3.63” (92mm)L x 1.33” (34mm)H

Temperature: 0-70°C operational, -55-85°C storage 
Humidity: 0-95% RHNC 

Connectivity
Primary Port: 10/100 Ethernet

Door Control :
One physical barrier can be controlled using single or paired readers. Two reader ports: Mag, Wiegand, or RS- 485 (RS-485 on one reader port capable of supporting two readers. Two supervised inputs, two relays. Diagnostic LEDs. Dedicated tamper input.

Access Control:
  1. 240,000 cardholder capacity, 50,000 transaction buffer
  2. 32 access levels per cardholder
  3. 19-digit (64-bit) User ID and 15-digit PIN numbers max
  4. Activation/deactivation dates
  5. If/then macro capability 

Card Formats:

  1. 8 active card formats per EP/LP1501
  2. Anti-passback support, hard, soft, or timed forgiveness.

Alarm Management:

  1. Normally open/normally closed, unsupervised, supervised
  2. Standard or custom end-of-line resistances

Standards:

  1. UL294 recognized, CE compliant, ROHS
  2. FCC Part 15 Class A, NIST-certified encryption

Ordering Information:

MFG Part # BluBØX Order # Description
EP1501 120-1000 Mercury - EP1501 One Door DB Controller Ethernet PoE/12V
LP1501 XXX Mercury - LP1501 One Door DB Controller Ethernet PoE/12V

 

Additional Resources

  1. Ae Spec(Available Soon)
  2. EP1501 InstallManual.pdf
  3. EP1501/LP1501 DataSheet.pdf