Access Control Index

Overview & Planning

BluSKY Access Control (Datasheet)
High‑level overview of BluSKY Access Control capabilities—multi‑site management, individual and group access assignment, real‑time monitoring with video/photos, and historical reporting. Useful as a primer and for sharing with stakeholders during planning.
BluINFO Link. 

Physical Access Control System A&E Specification
Formal specification language for architects and consultants: definitions (e.g., access control, anti‑passback), required functions, and design guidance. Includes anti‑passback definitions and operational considerations for two‑reader (entry/exit) doors.
BluINFO Link. 

Products — Access Control Boards (Category Landing)
Landing page that groups controllers, SIO boards, and replacement boards—helpful for quickly navigating Mercury hardware families used with BluSKY.
BluINFO Link. 

Portals (Doors) — Setup & Control

Portals (Setup — System)
How to create/assign doors (“Portals”), add readers, contacts, REX devices, strikes, and schedules. Covers list definitions, portal properties, and configuration workflow for door hardware in BluSKY. BluINFO Link.

Portals (Control — Real‑Time)
Operator view to monitor door state, command lock/unlock/secure modes, and review portal events—ideal for live operations teams. BluINFO Link.

When a “Locked” Portal Still Grants Access (Troubleshooting)
Resolution for cases where a portal set to Locked still opens on credential read—review the Active Lock Schedule Portal Mode, associated LockScheduleActivation command, and synchronize the controller. BluINFO Link. 

Readers — Technologies, Wiring & Configuration

Readers (Setup — System)
Central place to add and configure reader devices, assign to controllers/SIO boards, set formats, keypad modes, LED/buzzer behavior, and advanced flags. BluINFO Link.

How Do I Wire and Configure an OSDP Reader
Step‑by‑step wiring (power, ground, data) and configuration for HID OSDP readers; includes BluSKY reader settings (address, baud rate, secure channel) and controller driver/port options for OSDP. BluINFO Link. 

Why a Reader May Not Work on EP/LP/MP1501
Practical wiring guidance for EP/LP/MP1501—when to use TB3 vs. TB2, how RS‑485 affects which terminal is “Reader Channel 1,” and the controller settings to verify before sync. BluINFO Link. 

Using Reader Manager to Configure Tap/Twist for BluPOINT Devices
Tuning guidance for BluPOINT Nano read‑range behaviors (Tap/Twist) with the BluSKY app’s Reader Management—includes recommendations for turnstiles, wall mounts, and in/out doors. BluINFO Link. 

BluPOINT Nano‑E Reader (Datasheet)
Compact mobile‑access module to add BLE/NFC mobile access behind legacy readers or in tight spaces. Supports OSDP, configurable read experiences, and management through BluB0X Reader tools. BluINFO Link. 

How to Wire a BluPOINT Nano
Wiring reference for inline or panel‑to‑reader installations; notes on OSDP/Wiegand selector, antenna orientation, and sample turnstile/wall mounting dimensions. BluINFO Link.

HID Signo™ 20 (Datasheet)
Reader datasheet with supported credential technologies, interface options, and specs—useful when selecting compatible readers and deciding OSDP vs. Wiegand. BluINFO Link.

Change Reader Mode by Schedule (Card‑Only ↔ Card+PIN)
How‑to for switching a portal’s reader mode based on time—e.g., Card‑Only during business hours and Card+PIN after hours. BluINFO Link. 

Wiegand Converter — Change IP & Install
Programming and configuration instructions for BluB0X’s Arduino‑based Wiegand Converter (IP/MAC, firmware load, comms testing) and wiring notes (grounds, pull‑ups) for stable data. Change IP – BluINFO Link • Install – BluINFO Link.  

Access Rights — Access Levels, Schedules & Holidays

Creating an Access Level (Training)
Defines how Access Levels bundle security points (readers, floor stops) with schedules, plus scope, default assignment, and validity periods. Includes UI walkthroughs. BluINFO Link.

Schedules (Access & Device)
Explains Access vs. Device schedules—when credentials are allowed and when devices should be locked/unlocked. Includes holiday handling and step‑by‑step creation. BluINFO Link. 

Administration — Access Levels & Groups (Category Hub)
Admin hub with quick links to create/edit/delete Access Levels, create Access Level Groups for simplified assignment, and delegate points for distributed administration.
BluINFO Link. 

Changing Portal Behavior on a Holiday
Checklist to ensure portals use the correct holiday schedule—verify portal schedule, holiday schedule, and the master holiday list to enforce the intended behavior automatically. BluINFO Link. 

Anti‑Passback (APB)

Zone‑Based Anti‑Passback with Mercury Controllers (How‑To)
Integrator guide for area‑based APB using Mercury: enable controller flags, execute special commands (BluCARE only), define APB areas, assign portals to areas, and sync.
BluINFO Link. 

Credential User Flag Descriptions (APB & ADA/PIN Flags)
Cardholder‑level flags that affect APB behavior (e.g., Allow One Free APB Pass, APB Exempt, Do Not Change APB Location/Counter), ADA timing, and PIN exemption.
BluINFO Link. 

EP/LP Controllers — APB Support (Training)
Controller series capabilities include reader technologies (Wiegand/OSDP), large cardholder buffers, and APB support (hard/soft/timed forgiveness, nested areas on larger models). BluINFO Link. 

Controllers (Panels) — Mercury, ARC & AiRC

Mercury EP/LP Series Controllers (Training Overview)
Family overview (EP/LP1501/1502/2500/4502): door capacities, inputs/outputs, card formats, APB, and supported reader interfaces including OSDP Secure Channel.
BluINFO Link. 

EP1501/LP1501 (Datasheet)
Edge‑capable controllers expandable via SIO boards—supports up to 16 doors with MR51e/MR62e modules; details on networking and device capacities.
BluINFO Link. 

EP4502/LP4502 (Datasheet)
Next‑gen two‑door controllers scalable up to 64 points with support for OSDP/OSDP Secure, Wiegand, RS‑485, and extensive inputs/relays for enterprise use.
BluINFO Link. 

Mercury Controller Comparison (Reference)
At‑a‑glance comparison of Mercury boards to select the right controller/SIO mix by reader count, I/O, and expansion.
BluINFO Link. 

AiRC‑2 — AI Recorder Controller (2 Reader)
Open‑platform AI Controller option supporting two doors and multi‑port design; intended for flexible, OEM‑friendly configurations (AiRC family overview).
BluINFO Link. 

SIO (Serial I/O) Boards — Readers, Inputs & Outputs

SIO Boards (Training Overview)
Purpose and topology of SIO expansion (RS‑485/Ethernet), including MR50/MR52/MR16IN/MR16OUT and networked MR51e/MR62e devices. BluINFO Link. 

MR50 — Single‑Door SIO (Datasheet/Training)
Economical single‑reader SIO with 2 inputs/2 relays; supports Wiegand/OSDP/clock‑and‑data and can process limited access offline when paired with EP/LP controllers.
BluINFO Link. 

MR52 — Two‑Door SIO (Datasheet/Training)
Dual‑reader SIO with 8 inputs and 6 relays; supports Wiegand/OSDP/RS‑485 readers—ideal for controlling two doors plus auxiliary I/O.
BluINFO Link.

MR16IN — 16‑Input SIO (Datasheet)
Dedicated input panel for alarm/monitor points; each circuit supports NO/NC, supervised or not, with configurable EOL values.
BluINFO Link. 

MR16OUT — 16‑Output SIO (Datasheet)
Relay output panel to drive locks, sounders, lighting/HVAC with direct commands, schedules, or rules (on/off/pulse/repeating pulse).
BluINFO Link. 

MR51e / MR62e — Network Door Interfaces
PoE/PoE+ single‑door network SIOs with OSDP reader support and on‑board I/O—handy where door locations have Ethernet runs. BluINFO Link.

Inputs, Outputs & Diagnostics

Control Points (Outputs)
Define outputs as “Control Points” for operator/rule interaction—enables remote commands and automation for strikes, sounders, indicators, etc. BluINFO Link.

Monitoring Points (Inputs)
Configure input monitoring (e.g., door contacts, REX, request‑to‑latch) for use in rules and diagnostics; includes creation workflow. BluINFO Link.

Input‑Output Diagnostics
Real‑time diagnostic tool to view controller comms, check control point status/cycle, and query monitoring points—essential for commissioning and support. BluINFO Link. 

Power, Enclosures & Managed Lock Power

Power Diagnostics (BluSKY)
Remote health and event visibility for power systems—monitor battery status, outputs, and faults without opening firewalls; enables proactive support.
BluINFO Link. 

BluSKY Power Management (Datasheet)
Describes BluSKY’s remote power monitoring/management and alerting, including automated reactions to power conditions and remote resets.
BluINFO Link. 

LifeSafety Power — FPO Supplies & M‑Series Boards
Datasheets and training for FPO power supplies (12/24V selectable, battery charging, FA interface) and M8/M8P managed lock power boards (per‑output monitoring/cycling).
FPO250 Datasheet • M8/M8P Datasheet • Training.

BluCHIP Controller Kits (Examples)
Pre‑engineered EP/LP kits with managed lock power, wiring‑speed accessories, and battery space—reference SKUs with PDFs/specs for typical door counts.
1502‑4R/16I/10O‑E2M1L (752‑5801) • 1502‑2R/8I/4O‑E2MLPM (752‑5201) • 2500‑8R/32I/28O‑E4M1L. 

Enclosure & Power Supply Kits (LSP)
Eight‑door enclosures with managed power, distribution, and BluSKY diagnostics integration for remote status and battery health.
FPO150‑B100D8PE4M1 • FPO150‑B100M8PD8PNL4E4M1. 

Integrations & Mobile Access

BluREMOTE (Mobile Credential for Doors & Floors)
Use smartphones as virtual credentials—no proprietary cards or specialty readers required at the portal when network connectivity is available.
BluINFO Link.

ASSA ABLOY PoE/Wireless/RS‑485 Integrated Locks
Overview of BluB0X + BluSKY with ASSA ABLOY ILRs (PoE IP locks leverage LAN for power/data), simplifying deployments without separate power supplies. BluINFO Link. 

How to Set Up Allegion Gateways & Locks in BluSKY
Process outline for integrating Allegion wireless lock ecosystems via SIO boards and BluSKY configuration. BluINFO Link. 

Training, Demos & Releases

Two‑Door Demo (Hands‑On Lab)
Guided exercise connecting controllers to BluSKY, wiring outputs to lock power, and confirming operation—useful for onboarding techs.
BluINFO Link. 

Control Training (Operator Curriculum)
Training series for operations staff covering real‑time control (portals, credentials, monitoring, visitor processing).
BluINFO Link. 

Release Notes — Portals (Beta) UI Enhancements
Highlights of UI improvements for the Portal‑Control experience (e.g., camera loading aligned with Integrated Maps).
BluINFO Link. 

Reports & Administration

Access Report
Report for reviewing door/floor stop activity; filter by portals/floors and date range to audit access histories. BluINFO Link.

Administration (Hub): Access Levels, Groups, Delegate Points, Holidays
Admin entry point for day‑to‑day tasks—manage Access Levels/Groups, delegate points to tenants/vendors for distributed administration, and maintain holiday calendars. BluINFO Link.