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2355 MIRA MAR AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90815-1755, (562)986-9105 FAX (562) 986-9205
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
EP1502 Intelligent Controller
J4
J3
1
2
3
TMP
FLT
R1
R2
+
1
3
2
4
J8
RESET
S2
BT1
3V BR/CR2330
J1
5V
3.3V
2
3
4
1
S1
VBAT
IN1
K
1
K
2
K
3
K
4
K2 K1
K3K4
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
IN7
IN8
8V
J6
J2
J5
J7
PASS
12V
GND
DAT
D0
TB8
READER 1
BZR
VO
GND
FLT
GND
TMP
GND
VIN
TB1
LED
D1
CLK
READER 2
D1
LED
VO
BZR
GND
CLK
D0
DAT
TB9
NO
OUT 1 C
NC
NO
OUT 2 C
NC
NC
OUT 4 C
NC
NO
NO
OUT 3 C
TB10TB11
RXD
CTS
GND
RTS
TXD
TB2
TB3
TR+
GND
TR-
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
IN6
IN7
IN8
TB4
TB5
TB6
TB7
.25 [6.35] 5.50 [139.70] .25 [6.35]
6.00 [152.40]
.50 [12.70]
2.00 [50.80]
3.00 [76.20]
2.00 [50.80]
.50 [12.70]
8.00 [203.20]
Ø.156 [3.96]
8 PLACES
RESET SWITCH
BATTERY: BR/CR2330
REPLACE ANNUALLY
-
STATUS LED's
DIP SWITCHES
RELAY
STATUS
LED's
INPUT
STATUS
LED's
ETHERNET
SHIELD
with Two Reader Interface
Installation and Specifications:
1. General
The EP1502 intelligent controller provides decision making, event reporting, and database storage for the
Mercury hardware platform. Two reader interfaces provide control for two doors.
It communicates with the host via on-board 10-BaseT/100Base-TX Ethernet port. Alternatively, port 1
(RS-232) can be used for host communication.
Two physical barriers can be controlled with the EP1502. Each reader port can accommodate a readhead that utilizes Wiegand, magnetic stripe, or 2-wire RS-485 electrical signaling standards, one or two
wire LED controls, and buzzer control (one wire LED mode only). Four Form-C relay outputs may be
used for strike control or alarm signaling. The relay contacts are rated at 5 A @ 30 Vdc, dry contact
configuration. Eight inputs are provided for monitoring the door contacts, exit push buttons and alarm
contacts. The EP1502 requires 12-24 Vdc for power. It is recommended that the EP1502 be mounted
.25" minimum above any conductive surface.
2. EP1502 Hardware:
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NO: Normally Open Contact
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
NC: Normally Closed Contact
10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet Connection (Port 0)
Port 2 RS-485 EOL Terminator is Off
Port 2 RS-485 EOL Terminator is On
Reader Power Select. See Note 1
VIN "Pass Through" to Reader Ports
Remote Status Led #1. See Note 2
Remote Status Led #2. See Note 2
Remote Status Led #3. See Note 2
Remote Status Led #4. See Note 2
3. EP1502 Wiring and Setup:
Jumpers:
The EP1502 processor hardware interface is configured using jumpers to setup the port interface and end
of line termination.
Note 1: The input power (VIN) must be 20 Vdc minimum if the 12 Vdc selection is to be used.
Note 2: Observe POLARITY connection to LED. External current limiting is not required.
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After initialization, enable default User Name (admin) and Password
(password). The switch is read on the fly, no need to re-boot.
Use factory default communication parameters.
Use OEM default communication parameters. Contact system
manufacture for details. See Bulk Erase below.
Disable TLS secure link. Switch is read only when logging on.
Bulk Erase prompt mode at power up. See Bulk Erase below.
12 TO 24Vdc
GND
VIN
+
-
CABINET
TAMPER
POWER
FAULT
TB1
TMP
GND
FLT
GND
DIP Switches:
The four switches on S1 DIP switch configure the operating mode of the EP1502 processor.
DIP switches are read on power-up except where noted. Pressing switch S2 causes the EP1502 to reset.
All other switch settings for unassigned and are reserved for future use. X = don’t care.
In the factory or OEM default modes, downloaded configuration/database is not saved to flash memory.
Factory Default Communication Parameters:
Network: static IP address: 192.168.0.251
Communication address: 0
Primary Host port: IP server, no encryption, port 3001.
Alternate Host Port 1: RS-232, 38,400 baud, no encryption, no flow control.
Bulk Erase Configuration Memory:
The bulk erase function can be used for the following purposes:
To erase all configuration and cardholder database data.
To recover from a corrupted database in the unlikely event the database gets corrupted and causes
the EP1502 to continuously reboot.
When power is applied with S1 switches set to 1 & 2 ON and 3 & 4 OFF, there is a 10-second window
that if switch 1 or 2 is changed to the OFF position memory is erased. The LEDs flash the following
pattern when in the reset window: LED 1 & 2 and LED 3 & 4 flash alternately at .5 second rate. When
erasing memory, LED 2 flashes at a 2 second rate;
seconds to erase the memory. LEDs 1 and 4 flash for 10 seconds after the memory has been erased,
then the EP1502 will re-boot.
DO NOT CYCLE POWER
. It takes less than 60
4. Input Power, Cabinet Tamper and UPS Fault Input Wiring:
The EP1502 requires 12-24 Vdc power. Locate power source as
close to the unit as possible. Connect power with minimum of 18
AWG wire.
LOCATION within the system! Multiple earth ground connections
may cause ground loop problems and is not advised.
Observe POLARITY on 12-24 Vdc input!
There are two dedicated inputs for cabinet tamper and UPS fault
monitoring. Normal (safe) condition is a closed contact. If these
inputs are not used, install a jumper wire.
Connect the GND signal to earth ground in ONE
5. Communication Wiring:
The EP1502 controller communicates to the host via the on-board 10-BaseT/100Base-TX Ethernet
interface (port 0) and/or RS-232 interface (port 1). RS-232 interface is for direct one to one connection to
a host computer port or via modem, 25 feet maximum.
The serial I/O device communication port (TB3) is a 2-wire RS-485 interface which can be used to
connect additional I/O panels. The interface allows multi-drop communication on a single bus of up to
4,000 feet (1,219 m). Use twisted pairs (minimum 24 AWG) with an overall shield for communication.
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