🧭 Overview

The HID Mercury MP1502 is a high-capacity intelligent access control controller designed for secure, scalable, and enterprise-level deployments.

It connects to Synergis™ Cloud Link over IP and enables centralized management of multiple doors, readers, and I/O devices while maintaining edge processing capabilities.

➡️ The MP1502 provides native support for 2 doors and can scale up to 64 doors/readers, making it ideal for medium to large access control systems.

🚀 Key Features

• Native support for 2 doors (expandable to 64 doors/readers)
• 4 reader support (entry/exit configurations with OSDP)
• 8 inputs + 4 relay outputs
• Advanced cybersecurity:
  • ARM TrustZone
  • Secure boot CPU
  • Crypto chip
  • Firmware validation
  • Data encryption at rest
• Real-time communication with Synergis Cloud Link
• Supports:
  • 250,000 offline cardholders
  • 50,000 offline events
• OSDP Secure Channel (v1 & v2) support
• UL 294 recognized components

🔒 Cybersecurity & Edge Processing

The MP1502 is designed for secure and intelligent edge operations:

• Local processing ensures fast decision-making
• Maintains operation during network outages
• Protects data using hardware-based encryption
• Supports execution of custom applications at controller level

⚙️ Technical Specifications

🔌 Interfaces

• Readers:
  • 2 reader ports
  • Supports up to 2 readers per port (OSDP)
• Inputs:
  • 8 general-purpose inputs
  • 2 dedicated inputs (cabinet tamper / UPS fault)
• Outputs:
  • 4 relay outputs
    • NO: 5A @ 30VDC
    • NC: 3A @ 30VDC
• Supports RS-485 I/O expansion modules

⚡ Power & Connectivity

• Power input:
  • 12–24 VDC
• Ethernet:
  • 10/100Base-T

🌡️ Environmental & Physical

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Storage: -55°C to +85°C
• Compact industrial design for panel mounting

🧩 System Architecture

The MP1502 is part of a scalable Genetec ecosystem:

➡️ Security Center / Synergis Server
➡️ Synergis Cloud Link (Gateway)
➡️ MP1502 Controller
➡️ RS-485 Modules (MR52 / MR16 / etc.)
➡️ Doors / Readers / Sensors

📌 As illustrated in the diagram on page 2, the MP1502 connects via IP to Cloud Link and controls multiple downstream devices over RS-485, enabling large-scale door and I/O expansion.

🔗 Integration

• Fully integrated with Genetec Security Center (Synergis)
• Supports:
  • Mercury MR series modules
  • OSDP readers
  • Wiegand readers
• Works within open architecture environments

🎯 Use Cases

• Medium to large access control systems
• Multi-door enterprise buildings
• Airports, campuses, and industrial sites
• Data centers and secure infrastructure
• High-density door environments

🛠️ TAS Support Scope (Aligntech)

Aligntech Technical Assistance Services (TAS) provides:

✔️ Deployment & Configuration

• Controller onboarding into Synergis
• Door and reader configuration
• I/O mapping and system setup

✔️ Troubleshooting

• Input/output faults
• Reader communication issues (OSDP/Wiegand)
• Controller offline or sync issues

✔️ Maintenance

• Firmware updates
• System performance optimization
• Preventive diagnostics