BioSync Fingerprint Readers
- 7 -P/N: 02380-001 - Rev C
EP Controller Notes
lBioSync readers have two LED lines but the Mercury EP-Series controllers only sup-
port one LED line. This is overcome by wiring the Red LED wire into the buzzer pin-
out (pin 4) and in Doors.NET you will need to set the BioSync reader as being a Dual
LED reader type.
- In Doors.NET, go to Setup >> Hardware Setup >> All.
- Locate and highlight the BioSync reader in the hardware tree.
- Ensure Advanced View is enabled for the reader properties.
- Locate LED/Buzzer.
- Set the reader for Separate Red and Green, No Buzzer.
This will set the controller to use the buzzer for controlling the second LED line.
lWhen using BioSync readers with EP controllers, you have to use custom LED
Modes to define the LED behavior for the various reader modes (access granted,
access denied, locked, unlocked, lockdown, etc). Setting up and using Custom LED
Modes is covered in a separate section and available as a standalone document
(p/n: 02315-001).
General Notes
lThe shield wire connects with the black (Ground) wire at the controller. At the
reader side they are kept separate to prevent a ground loop.
lThe BioSync readers can be connected to virtually any controller that conforms to
Wiegand format standards (standard 26-bit or a custom Wiegand format).
lThe maximum reader cable run distance for the BioSync readers is 500 feet (as per
industry standard specifications).
