MonitorCast Access
Control

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MonitorCast 4 is a feature-rich enterprise access control system that comes integrated with the Video Insight 7 video management system.

  • No additional costs for integration
  • Easy-to-use, web-based administration
  • Dashboard for real time reporting

Available only in the United States and Canada

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MonitorCast

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MonitorCast Key Features

Door Access Levels and Management

MonitorCast provides intuitive door management and access levels. System Administrators can configure levels to be on a schedule, consisting of a single or multiple location, and be linked to video events.

Unlimited Client Connections

MonitorCast requires no client licensing for remote and local access from multiple users. It has no limitations on how many concurrent connections can be made.

Alarm Alert Email Notification

MonitorCast can deliver instant alarms and event notifications via email or live notifications on the dashboard. Instant alarm notifications range from Forced Door or Access Denied alarms, allowing first responders to react quickly and effectively. Alarms can be configured based on sites and configured with any time schedule.

Secure Browser Login

Users can access the activity dashboard and door controls using any browser that resides on the same network. Remote access from browsers is accessible with proper port forwarding.

Map Based Alarms (With VI Monitor Integration)

Visually plot real-time alarms using the VI Monitor client access control map interface.

Active Directory Integration

Authorized system administrators can import personnel lists as individuals or groups, unifying IT infrastructure by centralizing personnel management databases.

Anti-Passback

Available with multiple modes, including Hard, Soft, Area, and Timer based options, anti-passback prevents credential sharing and unauthorized access.

Dual Card Authentication

Administrators can require two unique personnel cards to be presented to grant access. This extra configuration ensures that top clearance areas are safeguarded with an added layer of protection.

Occupancy Control

Manage mustering events and improving safety during emergency with a high, low and zero count notification within the interactive dashboard.

Built-in Rules Manager

Allows for completely independent system configuration and customization with system reactions to specified events such as a door being forced opened, or access being denied at a specific location.

Multi-Site Support

Perfect for large multi-location facilities and campuses with multiple locations, MonitorCast provides the ability to partition controllers into multiple primary and secondary sites. Each site contains independent controllable hardware, cardholders, and schedules all managed in one central console.

Database Trimmer

MonitorCast provides the ability to limit the size of database records and events. Custom database sizes can be set by an administrator to function in following schedules, delivering greater stability to the platforms.

MC-MP1501

MC-MP1501

PoE+ Edge-capable Intelligent Controller (2 Rdrs, 2 Inputs, 2 Outputs)

Controller: The MC-MP1501 is an edge-capable intelligent controller that is expandable up to eight downstream serial input/output modules or up to 16 MR62e network ready door controllers (for a total of 17 doors/openings). Easy installation with Power-over-Ethernet Plus (PoE+) makes the high performance, Ethernet ready MC-MP1501 a top choice for a single-door controller. (Includes 1 MonitorCast door licenses)​

MC-MP1502

MC-MP1502

Intelligent Controller (2 Rdrs, 8 Inputs, 4 Outputs)

Controller: The Intelligent controller MC-MP1502 is a feature rich and effective solution for controlling two openings and managing up to 64 openings. MC-MP1502 can supports 2 card readers for controlling two connected doors, which can expand to up to 64 doors/openings. The MC-MP1502 has 8 onboard inputs and 4 onboard outputs. (Includes 2 MonitorCast door licenses)​

MC-MP2500

MC-MP2500

Intelligent Controller (No Onboard IO)

Controller: The Intelligent controller MC-MP2500 is a powerful intelligent controller with native network support and is scalable to 64 doors/openings. Built on the Mercury platform, the intelligent controller uses an on-board Ethernet port to connect to cloud or server based access control hosts. The intelligent controller performs access control, alarm management and scheduled operations — all in a single package.(Includes 0 MonitorCast door licenses) (No onboard IO connections) [SPECIAL ORDER]

MC-MP4502

MC-MP4502

Intelligent Controller w/ Extended Applications (2 Rdrs, 8 Inputs, 4 Outputs)

Controller: The MC-MP4502 is a intelligent controller that has direct hardware support for two openings and can scale to 64 access points. Built on proven Mercury hardware, this high-performance intelligent controller embeds extended applications. (Includes 2 MonitorCast door licenses) [SPECIAL ORDER]

Sub Controllers:

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MC-MR62e

Reader interface module with PoE+ (2 Doors, 4 readers, 6 inputs, 4 outputs)

Controller: The MC-MR62e is an IP-enabled interface module with on-board flexibility to connect a wide range of security devices. The MC-MR62e is easy to install and provides the required I/O for interfacing four card readers using OSDP protocol, 6 general-purpose input monitor points, and 4 control relays to any Authentic Mercury series intelligent controller. Two Door 4 Reader OSDP Only, 6 – Inputs, Outputs – Two Relays: Form-C contacts: 2a @30v resistive, Power Input – PoE+ (12.95w) or Power Input – 12v +/- 10%, 1.7A max, Power Output – PoE+ or 12v: Lock 12v @ 1A max, AES 128/256 bit data encryption, Maximum Reader Distance is 500ft .(Includes 2 MonitorCast door licenses) (Vender Model# MR62e)

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MC-MR50-S3

Single card reader interface panel

Controller: The high-performance MC-MR50 is an ideal choice for a compact and economical single-card reader interface panel.  It is RS-485 connected and can be clustered or distributed depending on the installation requirements. The board is easy to install and supports Wiegand, clock and data, magnetic stripe, F2F, Supervised F2F, OSDP, keypad and biometrics reader technologies.  (1 Rdr, 2 Inputs, 2 Outputs)   (Includes 1 MonitorCast door licenses) (Vender Model# MR50-S3)

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MC-MR52-S3

Reader interface panel provides robust connectivity to peripheral devices

Controller: The MC-MR52-S3 is a dual-card reader interface panel with on-board flexibility to connect to a wide range of security devices. This economical, high-performance device is easy to install and provides all the necessary I/O for controlling 2 doors with auxiliary point control and monitoring. Each unit can connect 2 card readers, 8 general-purpose input monitor points, and 6 control relays to any Mercury EP series intelligent controller. Two Door 2 Reader Weigand and OSDP, Inputs – 8 General purpose and 2 dedicated: Tamper and Power Monitor, Outputs – 6 Form-C Relays: Normally open contact (NO): 5a @ 30v resistive and Normally closed contact (NC): 3a @ 30v resistive, Primary power – 12 to 24v @ 500mA maximum, Reader Power – Pass-through or 12v regulated, 300mA each reader, Maximum Reader Distance is 500ft, Maximum RS485 Distance is 2,000 ft .(Includes 2 MonitorCast door licenses) (Vender Model# MR52-S3)

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MC-MR52-S3B

Reader interface panel provides robust connectivity to peripheral devices

Controller: The MC-MR52-S3B is a dual-card reader interface panel with on-board flexibility to connect to a wide range of security devices. This economical, high-performance device is easy to install and provides all the necessary I/O for controlling 2 doors with auxiliary point control and monitoring. Each unit can connect 2 card readers, 8 general-purpose input monitor points, and 6 control relays to any Mercury EP series intelligent controller. Two Door 2 Reader Weigand and OSDP, Inputs – 8 General purpose and 2 dedicated: Tamper and Power Monitor, Outputs – 6 Form-C Relays: Normally open contact (NO): 5a @ 30v resistive and Normally closed contact (NC): 3a @ 30v resistive, Primary power – 12 to 24v @ 500mA maximum, Reader Power – Pass-through or 12v regulated, 300mA each reader, Maximum Reader Distance is 500ft, Maximum RS485 Distance is 2,000 ft .(Includes 2 MonitorCast door licenses) (Vender Model# MR52-S3B)

Multi-Input Panels Controllers:

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MC-MR16IN-S3

A multi-device interface panel

Controller: The multi-device MC-MR16IN-S3 interface panel for support of 16 general-purpose input circuits.  The circuits can be individually set for normally open or normally closed operations and can be declared supervised and non-supervised. Two dedicated programmable relay outputs can be configured for fail-safe or fail-secure operation. REQUIRES (RS485) CONNECTION FOR COMMUNICATION (Vender Model# MR16in-S3)

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MC-MR16OUT-S3

Multi-device interface panel to control high concentrations of outputs

Controller: The multi-device MC-MR16OUT-S3 interface panel provides 16 general-purpose outputs as Form C relay contacts. The MC-MR16OUT-S3, provides individually configurable parameters that can be set for timing and for fail-safe versus fail-secure modes. REQUIRES (RS485) CONNECTION FOR COMMUNICATION (Vender Model# MR16out-S3)

Easy User Import & Creation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will use MonitorCast?

  • What is MonitorCast 4? MonitorCast 4 is an enterprise class access control product designed to reduce the cost of entry into enterprise security. The MonitorCast 4 features compliment most facilities, allowing them to access to the most used features in the access control industry.
  • How does it compare to other products?
    MonitorCast has the most commonly requested features including unlimited scalability and card holders, simultaneous users and integration to video management. It, however, includes features such as mustering, anti-pass back, and partitioning (Q11 below has a more comprehensive list).
  • Why is i-PRO bundling bundling MonitorCast 4 for free? Video Insight recognizes the unique security, budgetary and infrastructure challenges property owners may face. The new v6 software leverages existing network infrastructure and Mercury-based access control system and provides the necessary key features to enhance your facility’s security with no additional cost for a limited time only.

What are the features of MonitorCast?

  • Based on Mercury Hardware
  • Browser Based
  • Seamless Integration with Video Insight or standalone installation.
  • Unlimited scalability with SQL Server based backend
  • Unlimited client connections
  • Door Access Levels and Management
  • Scheduling
  • Map based alarms (with Video Insight)
  • Dashboard for real time reporting
  • Active Directory Integration

What are the benefits of MonitorCast?

  • Runs on the Video Insight Server so no additional server required
  • No additional costs for access control
  • Will grow with your organization
  • Easy to use, web based administration
  • Import tools
  • Unlimited scalability

Is dealer certification required to sell or install MonitorCast?

  • MonitorCast is available to certified partners who attend our specific training class, currently sell Mercury based access control systems, or demonstrate familiarity with Mercury products.

How does licensing work with MonitorCast?

  • The application is licensed on a “per door” basis. There are no client or server licenses required.
  • A numeric license key is required and specifies the number of doors allowed to run on each MonitorCast Server.
  • Licenses are specific to the server hardware and must and are licensed on the single box. Changes to the hardware require new license keys.
  • Additional doors can be added with a new key.
  • Door Licenses are included with purchase of Mercury Hardware, 1 per input.
  • MonitorCast has no recurring fees with a current Video Insight SUP agreement or Advidia products.
  • The application will run for 180 days with up to 99 doors without a license. At the end of 180 days, a valid license key will be required for the application to continue to run.
  • A Door License is included with the purchase of any wireless lock

Is MonitorCast designed to support Mercury access control boards?

MonitorCast is designed to support Mercury access control boards.

  • MonitorCast does not require hardware to be purchased from i-PRO.
  • Boards from existing installations and vendors are supported without modification.
  • i-PRO is an authorized distributor of Mercury Hardware. Contact sales for pricing. Housings, power supplies and door hardware are not available.

Can you tell me more about the MonitorCast server?

  • The system can run standalone or can run on the Video Insight Server.
  • Specifications:
    • Windows 2008 and 2012 recommended
    • 8GB of memory
    • 200GB of storage
    • Intel i5 class processor
  • Installation includes Microsoft SQL Server Express. Existing standard and enterprise versions of 2008 and 2012 SQL Server are supported.
  • All virtualization platforms supported.
  • MonitorCast is designed for single server installations. A single server can support an entire district implementation.
  • What ports need to be open?
    • Web based administrations default port is 80.
      • The Server communicates to the boards on the default port of 3001, but this is user configurable.
    • We recommend communication between the MonitorCast Server and the Mercury boards be in a separated network with no public access.

How much does technical support cost for MonitorCast?

  • MonitorCast technical support is provided free of charge.

What are the limits to the MonitorCast system?

  • MonitorCast is powered by a SQL Server database and has no specific limit for the number of doors, administrators or simultaneous connections.
  • Mercury boards allow 240,000 cardholders.
  • Practical limits include the available bandwidth and time required to update all boards.
  • MonitorCast has been tested in a 1,000 door simulated environment.

What additional features are supported with MonitorCast?

  • Interactive Facility Map with Door Status
    • Lock Status (enabled / disabled)
    • Door status (opened / closed)
    • Lock Release (continues / temporary)
    • Lock Enable
    • Image of the nearby cameras (one / many)
  • Individual or multiple readers can be selected and controlled but not by groups.
    • Release all group (continues / temporary)
    • Status of individual Locks (enabled / disabled)
    • Door status (opened / closed)
  • List of Individual AC status
    • Lock Status (enabled / disabled)
    • Door status (opened / closed)
    • Lock Release (continues / temporary)
    • Lock Enable
    • Image of the nearby cameras (one / many)
  • List of Panel status (master and slave)
  • Alarms and alerts – screen popup (access granted / failed attempt / forced open) Supported (web client)
    • AC name
  • Relevant camera (one or many)
  • Cardholder Photo
  • No limit to card formats.
  • Facility codes within the card formats.

RESOURCES

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MonitorCast 4
MonitorCast Bundle
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MonitorCast for Access Control