Connecting a Qscan barcode reader to a Mercury Controller
2022-12-16Last updated
In situations where you need to use a Qscan barcode reader to access parking entrances,
turnstiles, or gated facilities, you must connect a Qscan barcode reader to a Mercury
controller. This ensures that the barcode reader can communicate with Security Center
Synergis™ to manage access.
Before you begin
Warning: Qscan barcode readers contain a Class 2 laser.
Do not look directly into the laser.
What you should know
This procedure is for system integrators or account
administrators who install and configure barcode
scanners.
In this scenario, we describe how to connect a Qscan barcode reader to a Mercury EP
1502 controller.
Procedure
Connect your Qscan barcode reader device to the Reader 1 connection block in the
Mercury EP 1502 controller.
Use the following table to understand how to connect the Qscan barcode reader wires to
the terminals on the Mercury controller Reader 1 connector block.
Table 1. Mercury controller and Qscan reader wiring connections