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SIO Boards

Overview​

This section discusses how specialized SIO Boards are able to extend the reach of the Controllers.

SIO Boards​

SIO boards are designed to expand an access control system. They come in multiple flavors and suit a variety of needs. It is important to remember that all of these board must be connected to a controller either through an RS485 or Ethernet connection.

MR50​

The inputs and the relays can be assigned to door-related functions or to general purpose I/O. The inputs support normally open, normally closed, supervised and non-supervised circuits. The relays can be configured for fail-safe or fail-secure operation.

Hardware interface and card format settings are loaded through software commands.

When connected to a Mercury EP intelligent controller, the MR50 Series 2 & 3 SIO can relate the activities of selected system devices to other devices within the system, generating actions and allowing activities to occur independently of the host. The MR50 Series 2 & 3 SIO can also locally process access requests based on facility code verification, even disconnected from an intelligent controller. Up to eight facility codes may be active in each of the MR50 Series 2 & 3 SIO .

MR50

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Electrical Primary Power:

  1. 12-24 VDC +/- 10%, 350mA maximum
  2. 12Vdc @ 300mA nominal
  3. 24Vdc @ 220mA nominal

Communications: RS-485, 2-wire, 4,000’ (twisted pair with shield, Belden 9841)

Inputs: 16 General purpose: programmable circuit type 2 Dedicated: Tamper and Power Monitor

Outputs: 2 Relays: Form-C, 5 Amp 28 VDC

Dimensions: 6.0’ W x 8.0’ L x 1.0’ H, (152mm W x 203mm L x 25mm H)

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

Humidity: 0-95% RHNC

Standards:

  1. UL294 recognized,
  2. CE compliant,
  3. RoHS

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MR16IN Series 2120-2100Mercury - MR16IN 16 Programmable Inputs & 2 Prog Form C Relays 12/24VDC
MR16IN Series 3xxxxxMercury - MR16IN 16 Programmable Inputs & 2 Prog Form C Relays 12/24VDC

MR51E​

Built on the Mercury Access Platform, the MR51e & MR62e SIO will relate the activities of selected system devices to other devices within the system, generating actions and allowing activities to transpire independently of the host. The MR51e’s support of paired readers enhances the ability to meet installation challenges, such as placing readers at varying heights or distances to accommodate ingress and egress of handicapped, vehicle and/or foot traffic. These readers can be logically linked together, yet function independently when access identification is presented to either one. When access rights are granted the same relay will function as programmed to unlock the opening

MR51e

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The interface is for use in low voltage, class 2 circuits only.

Power Input: PoE Power Input 12.95W, compliant to IEEE 802.3af - OR --10 - 14VDC Power Supply

Power Output: 12VDC @ 700mA including reader andAUX output Outputs: Form-C contacts: K1, K2: 5A @ 30Vdc Inputs: 4 supervised, End of Line resistors, 1k/1k ohm, 1% 1/4W watt standard

Reader Power:12 VDC ±10% (PTC limited 180mA max)

Reader LED Output: 12 Vdc±10% (PTC limited 180mA max) Buzzer Output: Open collector, 5VDC open circuit max 10mA sink maximum

Reader Data Inputs: TTL compatible inputs or 2-wire RS-485

Communication: Ethernet, 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Cable Requirements: Ethernet, 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Alarm Inputs: 1 twisted pair per input, 30-ohm maximum

Reader Data (TTL): 18AWG, 6 conductors, 500-foot (150 m) maximum

Reader Data: (RS-485): 24AWG, 120-ohm impedance, twisted pair with shield, 2000- foot (1,219 m) maximum

Dimensions: 5.5” (140mm)W x 2.75”(70mm) Weight: 4.2 oz. (120g) without bracket

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

Humidity:0-95% RHNC

Standards: UL 294 and UL 294B Recognized, CE Compliant, ROHS, FCC Part 15 Class A, NIST Certified Encryption

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MR51e120-2400Mercury - MR51e One Door Controller Ethernet PoE/12V
MR62eXXXXMercury - MR51e One Door Controller Ethernet PoE/12V

MR52​

The inputs and the relays may be assigned to door-related functions or to general purpose I/O. The inputs support normally open, normally closed, supervised, and non-supervised circuits. The relays can be configured for fail-safe or fail-secure operation.

When connected to an Authentic Mercury EP intelligent controller, the MR52 Series 2 & 3 SIO can relate the activities of selected system devices to other devices within the system, generating actions and allowing activities to occur independently of the host. The MR52 Series 2 & 3 SIO can also locally process access requests based on facility code verification, even when disconnected from an intelligent controller. Several facility codes may be active in each MR52 Series 2 & 3 SIO.

MR52

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Primary Power:

  1. 12-24 VDC +/- 10%, 550mA maximum
  2. 12Vdc @ 450mA nominal
  3. 24Vdc @ 270mA nominal

Communication: RS-485, 2-wire, 4,000’ (twisted pair with shield, Belden 9841)

Reader Ports: 2 reader ports

Power: 12 Vdc regulated, 125mA each reader Data Card/Keypad Clock/Data, Data-1/Data-0, or RS-485

Keypad: 8-bit Mercury, 8-bit Dorado, 4-bit HID LED: One-wire bi-color LED support, or two-wire Buzzer: Only with one-wire LED

Inputs:

  1. 8 general-purpose (programmable circuit type)
  2. Two dedicated (tamper and power monitor)

Outputs: 6 relays (Form C, 5A 28VDC)

Dimensions: 6.0’ W x 8.0’ L x 1.0’ H, (152mm W x 203mm L x 25mm H)

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

Humidity: 0-95% RHNC

Standards:

  1. UL294 recognized
  2. CE compliant
  3. RoHS

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MR52 Series 2120-2500Mercury - MR52 Two Door Controller & Auxiliary I/O12/24VDC
MR52 Series 3Mercury - MR52 Two Door Controller & Auxiliary I/O12/24VDC

MR16IN​

The Mercury MR16IN Series 2 & 3 SIO is an essential component that supports Mercury’s flexible, building-block approach to access control system design. The MR16IN Series 2 & 3 SIO provides the capacity to link, control and respond to an array of sensors. With its RS-485 connectivity, the MR16IN Series 2 & 3 SIO can be clustered or distributed to best suit each installation environment.

MR16IN

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Electrical Primary Power:

  1. 12-24 VDC +/- 10%, 350mA maximum
  2. 12Vdc @ 300mA nominal
  3. 24Vdc @ 220mA nominal

Communications: RS-485, 2-wire, 4,000’ (twisted pair with shield, Belden 9841)

Inputs: 16 General purpose: programmable circuit type 2 Dedicated: Tamper and Power Monitor

Outputs: 2 Relays: Form-C, 5 Amp 28 VDC

Dimensions: 6.0’ W x 8.0’ L x 1.0’ H, (152mm W x 203mm L x 25mm H)

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

Humidity: 0-95% RHNC

Standards:

  1. UL294 recognized,
  2. CE compliant,
  3. RoHS

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MR16IN Series 2120-2100Mercury - MR16IN 16 Programmable Inputs & 2 Prog Form C Relays 12/24VDC
MR16IN Series 3xxxxxMercury - MR16IN 16 Programmable Inputs & 2 Prog Form C Relays 12/24VDC

MR16OUT​

The MR16OUT Series 2 & 3 SIO is an essential component to support Mercury’s flexible, building-block approach to access control system design. The versatile MR16OUT Series 2 & 3 SIO offers unmatched power to broaden the range of devices and building controls (such as lighting or HVAC) that can be included in system design.

MR16OUT

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Electrical Primary Power:

  1. 12-24 VDC +/- 10%, 1100mA maximum
  2. 12Vdc @ 850mA nominal
  3. 24Vdc @ 450mA nominal

Communications: RS-485, 2-wire, 4,000’ (twisted pair with shield, Belden 9841)

Inputs: 2 Dedicated: Tamper and Power Monitor

Outputs: 16 Relays: Form-C, 5 Amp 28Vdc

Dimensions: 6.0’ W x 8.0’ L x 1.0’ H, 152mm W x 203mm L x 25mm H)

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

Humidity: 0-95% RHNC

Standards:

  1. UL294 recognized,
  2. CE compliant
  3. RoHS

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MR16OUT Series 2120-2200Mercury - MR16OUT 16 Programmable Form C Relays 12/24VDCV
MR160UT Series 3Mercury - MR16OUT 16 Programmable Form C Relays 12/24VDCV

MUX8​

Mercury’s MUX 8 multiplexer accessory provides the ability to manage divergent system installations. Unmatched power, flexibility, and economy make the Mercury multiplexers an essential, reliable and efficient element for developing today’s sophisticated security systems in complex environments.

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MUX8

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Primary Power: DC Input: 12VDC ±15%, 250mA

Interfaces:

  1. Port 1: RS-232/RS-485, selectable
  2. Port 3,5,7,9: RS-485, Transmit/Receive
  3. Port 2,4,6,8: RS-485, Transmit/Receive, or Receive Only

Wire Requirements:

  1. Power: 1 twisted pair, 18 AWG
  2. RS-485 24AWG 4,000ft (1,200m) max., twisted pair(s) with shield.
  3. RS-232 24AWG, 50ft (15m) max.

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

Humidity: 0-95% RHNC

Dimensions: 5 in (127mm)L x 6in (152mm)W x 1 in (25mm)H

Weight: 4 oz (180 g) nominal

Standards:

  • CE,
  • UL Compliant
  • RoHS

Ordering Information:

MFG Part #BluBØX Order #Description
MUX8120-2600Mercury - MUX8 8 Channel RS485 for Star Configuration