Linear eMerge 50P Manual

eMerge 50P
eMerge 5000P
Hardware Installation Guide
May 2013
Linear LLC
1950 Camino Vida Roble
Suite 150
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.linearcorp.com

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Copyright
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whole or in part, except insofar as herein directed, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior written
consent of Linear LLC.
eMerge™ is a registered trademark of Linear LLC.

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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
Where to Go for More Information..................................................................................................1
Installation Notes..............................................................................................................................2
Preparing to Install...............................................................................................................................3
eMerge System Overview ................................................................................................................3
Topology Considerations..................................................................................................................3
System Requirements.......................................................................................................................5
Network Requirements ..............................................................................................................5
Browser Requirements...............................................................................................................5
Power Requirements..................................................................................................................5
Environmental Requirements.....................................................................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions.....................................................................................................6
Installation Overview Checklist.......................................................................................................7
eMerge Part Numbers.......................................................................................................................7
Mounting the Cabinet...........................................................................................................................8
Installing Additional Blades.................................................................................................................9
How Slot and Position Numbers are Determined.............................................................................9
Connecting Readers, Inputs, Outputs, and Temperature Sensors.................................................12
Wiring Readers...............................................................................................................................12
Connecting Readers........................................................................................................................13
Wiring Inputs..................................................................................................................................14
Connecting Inputs...........................................................................................................................15
Input Supervision Types.................................................................................................................16
Normally Closed Parallel Resistor Input Circuits....................................................................17
Normally Closed Series Resistor Input Circuits......................................................................17
Normally Closed Unsupervised Input Circuits........................................................................18
Normally Open Parallel Resistor Input Circuits......................................................................18
Normally Open Series Resistor Input Circuits.........................................................................19
Normally Open Unsupervised Input Circuits...........................................................................19
Wiring Outputs...............................................................................................................................20
Connecting Outputs........................................................................................................................22
Wiring Temperature Sensors..........................................................................................................23
Connecting Temperature Sensors...................................................................................................25
Wiring the Network Connection........................................................................................................26
Wiring Power ......................................................................................................................................27
Wiring the PIP................................................................................................................................27
Wiring a DC Power Source............................................................................................................27
Adding a Backup Battery...................................................................................................................29
Setting Up a Small Configuration Network......................................................................................30
Testing and Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................32
The Mini-ITX Network Controller.................................................................................................32
Interpreting the System Status LED on the Cabinet Door..............................................................33

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Interpreting Beeps .........................................................................................................................33
The Access Control Blade..............................................................................................................34
Input, Output, and Temperature Blades .........................................................................................34
Interpreting Access Control, Input, Output, and Temperature Blade LEDs............................35
Removing Blades ...........................................................................................................................35
Using the Power, Reset, and Revert Buttons on the eMerge50/5000P ..........................................36
Hardware and Third-Party Device Specifications...........................................................................39
Environmental Requirements.........................................................................................................39
Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................39
Reader Power Available from the eMerge System ........................................................................39
Wiring Requirements and Specifications.......................................................................................39
Readers...........................................................................................................................................40
Cameras..........................................................................................................................................40
Temperature Sensors......................................................................................................................41
Software Protocols and Standards..................................................................................................41
Single Facility Maximum Capacities .............................................................................................41
Minimum System Configuration....................................................................................................41
Index.....................................................................................................................................................42

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Introduction
This guide describes the hardware installation for a Linear eMerge system. It
includes:
•A system overview and topology considerations (page 3), and system
requirements (page 5).
•Instructions for mounting the cabinet (page 8).
•Instructions for adding any required additional blades (page 9).
•Instructions for connecting readers, inputs, outputs, and temperature sensors
(page 12).
•Instructions for wiring the network connection (page 26).
•Instructions for wiring power (page 27).
•Instructions for adding a backup battery (page 29).
•Instructions for setting up a small network, if necessary, which can be used to
complete the initial software setup before the system is connected to the
corporate network (page 30).
•Testing and troubleshooting information (page 32).
•Information on interpreting the various system LED states and beeps
(page 32).
•Hardware and third-party device specifications (page 39).
Note: Check the Linear web site (www.linearcorp.com) for updated
specifications, lists of supported devices, and software updates.
Where to Go for More Information
When the hardware installation is complete, refer to the following publications:
•The “Initial Software Setup Guide” for information on setting initial IP
values and logging into the security application.
•The “Network Node Hardware Installation Guide” for information on
installing additional Network Nodes and application extension blades.

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Installation Notes
Note to Installers
Install according to ANSI/NFPA70 and local codes and use only UL Listed
equipment.
CAUTION
OBSERVE STATIC ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING
AND INSTALLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. THESE COMPONENTS CAN
BE DAMAGED BY STATIC DISCHARGE.
Disclaimer
Linear LLC provides this publication “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied. Linear LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein
or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this guide.

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Preparing to Install
eMerge System Overview
eMerge is a web-based system that does not require a computer to operate. A
computer is required only for system setup, programming, and monitoring.
eMerge is provided in a controller cabinet containing the following:
•A Mini-ITX Network Controller running the controller application software.
•A SAM-E module providing network connectors and power buttons.
•A Network Node blade running the node application software.
•An access control blade that supports up to two card readers.
You can add up to three additional application extension blades to the
cabinet. For more information, see “Connecting Readers, Inputs, Outputs,
and Temperature Sensors” on page 12.
Note: The cabinet for the supported eMerge expansion node is the same except
that it does not contain a Mini-ITX Network Controller.
Topology Considerations
Issues to consider when selecting a topology for the installation include
simplicity, security, wiring requirements, bandwidth requirements, site distances,
current network topology, and the number of security system resources to be
wired.
The simplest topology, shown in Figure 1, will be the most common case for
small systems. All users and network resources share the same LAN.

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Figure 1. The simplest topology for a eMerge installation. (Not Evaluated
by UL)
This topology shown in Figure 2 is somewhat more complicated, but it is
inherently more secure.
Figure 2. A more secure topology that includes a VLAN. (Not Evaluated
by UL)

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In this case, a security VLAN is used to create a subnet for the security system.
As a result, the corporate LAN does not directly carry traffic between the Nodes
and the Controller.
The advantages to this topology are increased network security and decreased
bandwidth requirements. The disadvantages include potentially increased wiring,
and greater complexity.
System Requirements
Network Requirements
The application is designed to work with Ethernet networks using TCP/IP.
Although it will operate on 10baseT networks, 100baseT is preferred. A
100baseT network may be required for good performance if IP cameras and/or
digital video are used.
Note: Networking is not evaluated by UL, only standalone systems.
Before beginning the installation, obtain the following information from the
customer’s network administrator.
Static IP addresses for the blade running combination Controller application
software, and for each blade running node-only application software.
Subnet mask for the controller and nodes.
Gateway IP address.
DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address(es), if any.
Browser Requirements
The application is designed to work with the following web browsers:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer Versions 8 and 9 (recommended)
•Mozilla Firefox Versions 10 and 11
•Apple Safari Version 5
Power Requirements
•DC power is provided via a Listed UL 603 power-limited supply and must
have 12V± 1% DC at a minimum of 5 amps. Source power must come from
a separate circuit with its own breaker and an isolated earth ground.

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Environmental Requirements
•Operating temperature range: 32° F to 120° F (0° C to 49° C).
•Operating relative humidity range: Up to 85% non-condensing.
Static Electricity Precautions
The system components can be damaged by static discharge. Observe the
following precautions when handling and installing these components:
•Discharge by touching a ground before handling components.
•Wear a grounded wrist strap or stand on a grounded mat.
•Limit movement to limit static buildup.