HID Mercury Access Control intelligent controller - ICM series
Future-ready controllers supporting identity management, analytics, integrations, and secure multi-site access for complex environments
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Powered by genuine HID Mercury MP, LP, & MR Series controllers, the IDCUBE ICM Series provides a dependable, open-architecture foundation for enterprise access control. It brings together Mercury’s proven controller technology with IDCUBE’s platform ecosystem, enabling organisations to build secure, scalable, and interoperable access control environments.
The controllers operate on an embedded Linux architecture and integrate with Access360 Helix for on-premise deployments and Access360.AI for cloud-based environments.
This enables centralised management, real-time monitoring, and consistent policy enforcement across locations. Designed for reliability and flexibility, the ICM Series supports modern identity technologies and adapts to evolving security needs across corporate campuses, commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure.
This enables centralised management, real-time monitoring, and consistent policy enforcement across locations. Designed for reliability and flexibility, the ICM Series supports modern identity technologies and adapts to evolving security needs across corporate campuses, commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure.
Engineered for secure, scalable deployments
ICM panels offer secure, cloud-integrated access control with seamless Access360 compatibility. Deploy the configuration that matches your environment.
Compact PoE+ intelligent controller for one door, expandable to 17; Ethernet-ready with downstream module support.
Two-door intelligent controller, expandable to 64; supports OSDP, Wiegand; secure boot, TLS 1.3, FIPS 140-3.
Intelligent controller (No Onboard IO), Ethernet-enabled; scales to 64 doors with access control, alarms, and scheduling.
High-performance intelligent controller; 2M cardholders, two doors expandable to 64, BACnet/IP, elevator dispatch, analytics included.
HID Mercury LP1501 Intelligent PoE+ Edge Controller – ICM Series
Single-door controller with Ethernet and PoE support, expandable to 17 readers; ideal for compact, distributed deployments
HID Mercury LP1502 Intelligent Controller – ICM Series
Two-door controller, scalable to 64 openings; supports flexible expansion with integrated I/O and network capabilities
HID Mercury LP2500 Intelligent Controller – ICM Series
Network-based controller for large deployments, managing extensive reader and I/O networks, designed for high system performance
HID Mercury LP4502 Intelligent Controller with Extended Applications – ICM Series
High-capacity controller supporting large-scale systems; delivers advanced processing with extensive I/O and application-level flexibility
HID Mercury MR50 Single Card Reader Interface Panel - ICM Series
Single-reader interface panel for one door; supporting multiple reader technologies and distributed installations
HID Mercury MR52 Dual Card Reader Interface Panel - ICM Series
Dual-reader interface panel controlling two doors; supports multiple inputs and relays for flexible access control and monitoring
HID Mercury MR16IN Multi Device Interface Panel - ICM Series
Input expansion module supporting 16 monitored circuits; enables alarm monitoring, device status tracking, and event-driven system responses
HID Mercury MR16OUT Multi Device Interface Panel - ICM Series
Output expansion module with 16 programmable relays; enables flexible control of locks, alarms, and external devices across systems
HID Mercury MR62e Reader Interface Module with PoE+ - ICM Series
IP-enabled interface module supporting two doors and four readers; PoE-powered connectivity with integrated inputs and relays
Access Box: A Clean, Secure Home for Your Controllers
IDCUBE Access Box is designed to keep HID Mercury controllers secure, organised, and easy to install. It brings the controller, power supply, battery backup, wiring, and expansion modules into one clean enclosure, reducing installation effort and making maintenance simpler for field teams.
Available in multiple enclosure sizes, it supports compact controller setups as well as larger enterprise deployments with higher expansion needs.
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- Organised Setup
- Faster Installation
- Cleaner Maintenance
- Expansion Ready
Choose the Access360 platform that fits your deployment
Manage access control across multiple sites with remote visibility, faster rollout, and lower dependency on local server infrastructure.
- Centralised multi-site management
- Remote user and credential updates
- Modern mobile-first access workflows
- Scalable cloud-based deployment
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Deploy access control within your own infrastructure while maintaining enterprise-grade control, integrations, and advanced access workflows.
- Local infrastructure control
- Enterprise integrations
- Advanced access policy management
- Suitable for high-control environments
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Benefits
Cyber fortress
Unmatched cyber resilience with end-to-end encryption via TLS protocols, crypto memory chips, HTTPS, and more.
Unrivaled reliability
Our panels set the standard with top-notch MTBF, temperature, and humidity ratings, ensuring peak performance and durability.
Future network ready
Get future-ready networking with PoE and support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
Effective security
Realize and make complex security protocols more effective with advanced features like occupancy control, multi-man rule, and more.
Certified quality
Our extensive certifications ensure the delivery of high-quality products that comply with global security, safety, health, and environmental standards.
Versatile compatibility
Secure and futureproof your facilities with support from legacy and modern reader protocols - Wiegand, OSDP, OSDP SC, and others.
Seamless monitoring
Ensure cost-efficient, secure workspaces with centralized monitoring using open protocols like PSIA Area Control, SNMPv3/v2c, and BACnet.
Multi-architecture support
Enable cost-efficient, standardized, and simplified network and cabling architecture with multiple controller and interface panel options, each with different connectivity choices.
Flexible and expandable
This series has choices to meet small and large installations with the flexibility to expand with existing devices.
Features
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Scalable architecture
Designed for scalable deployments, enabling expansion across sites without requiring changes to the core system architecture. -
Seamless integration
Designed with open architecture to integrate with access control platforms and existing security systems, without requiring major system changes.
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Advanced cybersecurity
Incorporates a security-focused design to protect system communication, ensure data integrity, and maintain secure access control operations. -
Operational continuity
Controller-level processing enables access decisions and event handling to continue, even during network or server interruptions.
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Multi-credential support
Works with multiple credential technologies through compatible readers and platforms, supporting multiple identity methods within access control systems.
HID Mercury controller datasheets
MP Series Controllers
HID Mercury MP1501 Intelligent PoE Edge Controller Datasheet – ICM Series
HID Mercury MP1502 Intelligent Access Controller Datasheet – ICM Series
HID Mercury MP2500 Intelligent Access Controller Datasheet – ICM Series
HID Mercury MP4502 Intelligent Access Controller Datasheet – ICM Series
LP Series Controllers
HID Mercury LP1501 Intelligent PoE+ Edge Controller Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury LP1502 Intelligent Access Controller Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury LP2500 Intelligent Access Controller Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury LP4502 Intelligent Controller (Extended Applications) Datasheet - ICM Series
MR SIO Series 3 Controllers
HID Mercury MR50 Single Card Reader Interface Panel Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury MR52 Dual Card Reader Interface Panel Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury MR16IN Multi-Device Interface Panel Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury MR16OUT Multi-Device Interface Panel Datasheet - ICM Series
HID Mercury MR62e PoE+ Reader Interface Module Datasheet - ICM Series
Frequently asked questions
An intelligent access controller is the central unit that manages access control decisions, alarm monitoring, and system integrations. Mercury controllers process events locally while connecting seamlessly to Access360 platforms for centralised management.
Mercury controllers are scalable, starting from single-entry setups and expanding to large, enterprise-wide deployments. This flexibility ensures the same Mercury-based hardware can grow with your security needs.
Yes. Mercury controllers integrate with Access360.AI (Cloud-based) for centralised, AI-driven management and with Access360.Helix (On-Prem) for environments requiring local data control.
They support a wide range of credentials, including smart cards, mobile access (NFC, BLE, Wallet), PINs, and biometric readers, ensuring maximum flexibility.
Mercury controllers feature advanced security measures, including TLS 1.3 encryption, secure boot, ARM TrustZone, and FIPS-compliant cryptography, to safeguard sensitive access data.
Yes. Thanks to their open-architecture Mercury design, Mercury controllers integrate with video management, visitor management, elevator control, and other building systems.
Unlike closed systems, Mercury controllers offer authentic open architecture, future-ready integration with cloud and on-premises solutions, and advanced AI-driven insights through Access360.
Absolutely. With support for High Assurance Credential Authentication, compliance with global standards (SOC2, GDPR), and real-time monitoring, they are ideal for critical infrastructure, airports, and government facilities.
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