Considerations for OSDP reader installation with Mercury

2024-10-28Last updated

There are several points to take into consideration before adding OSDP readers to your Mercury controllers.

Limitations

The connection state of OSDP and OSDP 2 readers on Mercury controllers isn't refreshed if the reader isn't assigned to a door or elevator.
Note: This limitation also applies to Out readers when using two OSDP readers per port.

Supported onboard OSDP readers with Mercury controllers

Refer to the following table to know how many OSDP readers Synergis™ Softwire supports with Mercury:
Model Onboard reader ports Max onboard OSDP readers per panel
MR50-S21 1 1
MR50-S3 1 2 (two on one port)2
MR52-S21 2 2 (one per port)
MR52-S3 2 4 (two per port)2
MR51e 2 2 (two on one port only)
MR62e 1 4 (four on one port)
EP1501 2 2 (two on one port only)
EP1502 2 2 (one per port)
EP4502 2 2 (one per port)
LP1501 2 2 (two on one port only)
LP1502 2 4 (two per port)2
LP4502 2 4 (two per port)2
MP1501 2 2 (two on one port only)
MP1502 2 4 (two per port)2
MP4502 2 4 (two per port)2
Note: Mercury EP2500, LP2500, and MP2500 controllers aren’t listed because they don’t have onboard reader ports. They support OSDP readers through the interface modules listed in the table.

1 Series 2 MR50 and Series 2 MR52 don’t support OSDP Secure Channel or two OSDP readers per port.

2 Two OSDP readers per port are supported through the Two OSDP readers per reader port setting on the Mercury controller settings page in the Synergis™ Appliance Portal.

Wiring instructions for OSDP readers

Depending on the assembly revision and PCB revision of your Mercury interface module and EP, LP, or MP controllers, specific installation requirements must be met:
  • A 1K-ohm pull-down resistor must be added between the Mercury DAT/D0 and GND lines on interface modules and EP, LP, or MP controllers.
  • The pull-down resistor must be installed on the panel.
  • To function properly, there must not be any ground faults in the installation. Ensure that the DC Ground (power supply return) isn’t connected to earth ground.
  • Wiring for Wiegand can be reused for OSDP. However, standard Wiegand cables might not meet RS-485 twisted-pair recommendations.
  • Star-shaped wiring isn’t recommended.

To find out whether you need to add a 1K ohm pull-down resistor between D0 and GND, see KBA-78953.

For more information about how to wire the OSDP readers, see Connecting Mercury interface modules in Synergis Cloud Link.

Termination resistors

The following guidelines are especially important if you're working with a high baud rate, for example, at 115,200 baud:
  • For OSDP cables longer than 200 ft. (61m) or EMF interference, install a 120 ohm resistor on both ends of the RS-485 daisy chain.
  • For Wiegand cables longer than 32 ft. (10m) or EMF interference, install a 120 ohm resistor on both ends of the RS-485 daisy chain.

If communication errors occur, you can lower the baud rate, add termination resistors, or both.