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Mercury EP2500/LP2500 Intelligent Controllers

EP2500

The EP2500 and LP2500 are powerful intelligent controllers with native network support and are scalable to 64 doors/ openings. Built on the Authentic Mercury access control platform, the controllers provide Ethernet-ready, fault-tolerant panel that can efficiently manage a large network of access panels in any system design.

The high-performance EP2500 and LP2500 use an Ethernet link to connect to a BluSKY™ based host and supports redundant downstream communications for access control and alarm management -- all in a single package

Capable of elaborate processes and procedures without host intervention, the intelligent controllers, once programmed, can function independently of the host.  They also support a range of embedded functionality and interfaces with an array of Mercury hardware devices, all while providing the decision-making oversight that each every system configuration requires.

For high device counts, large cardholder populations, and high volume system activity, the EP2500 and LP2500 are ideal controller platform.

Application Notes

The EP2500 and LP2500 are intelligent access control platforms for enterprise-wide performance and are best deployed in systems where high-end capabilities and network-ready capacity are required.

EP2500

Features
  1. Multi-operating system interface
  2. Multi-host interface communications
  3. Fault-tolerant communications capability
  4. Multi-card format support
  5. Multi-reader technology support
  6. AES 128 bit data encryption
  7. UL 294 recognized
  8. Alarm keypad support
  9. Function key support
  10. Open Architecture
  11. Enhanced Security
  12. Versatile Interoperability
Benefits
  1. Scalable to 64 doors/openings
  2. Network enabled providing greater flexibility to installers
  3. Connects to a BluSKY™ host for increased programming flexibility
  4. Capable of sophisticated functionality and communication to non-access control systems -- without being connected to host
  5. Proven performance track record as an aggregator and device manager for small to large enterprise
  6. use of hardware with Mercury OEM partners' software solutions
  7. Embedded crypto memory chip and data at rest encryption
  8. Same reliable interface and identical footprint as the EP/LP controllers

System Diagram

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Specifications

Primary Power:
12-24 VDC +/- 10%, 300mA maximum

Serial Ports:

  1. Primary 10/100 Ethernet 
  2. Port 1: RS-232, 2-wire
  3. RS-485, Modem, or Ethernet adapter 
  4. Port 2: RS-485, 2-wire
  5. Port 3: RS-485, 2-wire

Inputs:
Two dedicated (tamper and power monitor)

Dimensions: 
5.0” x 6.0” x 1.0” (127mm x 152mm x 25mm)

Temperature:
0-70°C operational, -55-85°C storage 

Humidity: 
0-95% RHNC 

Standards:

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

 

Connectivity:

Primary Port:

  1. 10/100 Ethernet
  2. IP Server, IP Client, DHCP Client
  3. HTTP, TLS, X.509, SNMP
  4. Back up channel: RS-232, RS-485, Dial-up

Access Control:

  1. 600,000 cardholder capacity,
  2. 50,000 transaction buffer
  3. 32 access levels per cardholder
  4. If/then macro capability 

Card Formats:

  1. 8 active card formats per EP/LP 2500; PIV-II, CAC,TWIC card compatible
  2. Anti-passback support nested area, hard, soft, or timed forgiveness
  3. 19 digit (64-bit) UserId and 15 digit
  4. PIN numbers maximum
  5. PIV-II, CAC, TWIC card compatible
  6. 32 Access Levels per cardholder
  7. Activation/Deactivation Dates
  8. Anti-passback support
  9. Reader-based or time-based
  10. Hard, soft, or timed forgiveness

Ordering Information:

MFG Part # BluBØX Order # Description
EP2500 120-1200 Mercury - EP2500 DB Controller Only Ethernet 12/24VDC
LP2500 XXX Mercury - LP2500 DB Controller Only Ethernet 12/24VDC