The controller also has 2 independent RS-485 ports allowing to connect additional single or dual door modules (SDMs or DDMs) or I/O modules (MR16IN or MR16OUT).

This guide explains how to add a new MP-1502 controller to Borealis using the scan feature or by manually adding the controller.

2.0 Main Features

• Two-door interface with auxiliary I/O
• 8 inputs and 4 outputs
• Scalable up to 32 doors per hub

• Multiple credential format support

• Multiple reader and keypad support (including OSDP readers)

• HSPD-12/FIPS201 compliant

• UL 294 certified

• Versatile Interoperability: Same reliable interface and identical footprint as the EP and LP controllers, enabling seamless upgrades for existing deployments

• Enhanced platform that runs on Linux.

3.0 Configure the Controller for DHCP

Before setting up a Mercury MP controller, a bulk erase should be performed to remove all existing configuration.

Because Borealis operates on a DHCP network, the controller will also need to be set to DHCP using the S1 dip switch. This will configure the controller to obtain an IP address from the DHCP network that the Borealis hub is added to. The following steps explain how to perform the bulk erase and then to set the controller to a normal operating mode (and a DHCP configuration).

1. Power down the controller.

2. Set the DIP switches S1 and 2 to the ON position.
   
   
   
   

3. Apply power to the MP1502 controller. LED 1 will flash during panel boot up.
4. After bootup is complete, LEDs 1 and 2, and LEDs 3 and 4 start flashing back and forth alternately at a rate of 0.5 seconds. Within 10 seconds of this beginning, change DIP switch 1 to OFF (so that all switches are then in the OFF position).
   
   
   
   
5. Wait for the 4 LEDs to stop flashing. When complete, only LEDs 1 and 4 will flash for about three seconds. The bulk erase will take approximately 60 seconds to complete.
6. Cycle the power to the controller.
8. Wait at least 2 minutes for the controller to obtain a DHCP address from the DHCP network. LED 1 will be blinking slowly when the controller has its assigned IP address.

4.0 Add the MP1502 Controller via the Scan Function

This section assumes that you have an existing Borealis system and you have already added a Mercury site and have also added and claimed a hub to that site. The hub should be online and updated, only then will you be able to scan for the MP1502 controller.

1. From Borealis, click Hubs from the main menu.
   
   
   
   
2. Your online hub should be displayed.
3. Click the SCAN button located on the right-side of the screen.
4. The hub will scan the local DHCP network for the MP1502 controller.
5. The controller will be detected and you will see the assigned DHCP address and MAC address.
6. Place a check mark against the controller and enter a new description.
   
   
   
   
7. Click the CLAIM button on the right side of the screen.
8. The new controller will be added to the system.
9. Go to Hardware >> Controllers and you will see the new controller listed.

5.0 Manually Add the MP1502 Controller

If you know the MP1502 controller's programmed IP address (for example, if the controller has been setup externally via a web browser), you can manually add the controller.

1. From the main menu, click on Hardware >> Controllers.
2. The controller screen will appear.
3. On the right-side of the screen click the ADD CONTROLLER button.
4. Enter a name for the controller.
5. Select the hub that the controller will be added to.
6. Select the specific controller type from the drop-down list.
7. Enter the IP address that is pre-programmed on the controller.
8. Enter the controller's MAC address (this is printed on the side of the controller's Ethernet port) it begins 00-0F-E5.
   
   
   
   
9. Click the SAVE button.

6.0 Memory Reset the New Controller

A newly added controller will require a memory reset. After adding the new controller you will see an orange indicator next to the controller name. Hover over this indicator and you will see that it is an indicator to reset the controller memory.

1. From the Actions menu on the right select Reset.
   
   
   
   
2. A prompt will appear informing you that the reset will clear the existing data on the controller but the controller will retain its network settings.
3. Click the MEMORY button and the controller will be reset.
   
   
   
   
4. During the reset procedure the controller will go offline for a few seconds. When the controller comes back online the memory reset indicator will be cleared.