Bosch B915 User manual

3 | Installing
1 | Overview
2.1 | Accessing the address switches
3.4 | Wiring to the control panel
1. Use the mounting plate to mark screw locations and wire
opening.
2. Pull the wiring through the wire opening.
3. Use the mounting hardware to attach to the wall.
3.1 | Installing the mounting plate
Attach the wire to the control panel using terminals labeled R,
Y, G, B (PWR, A, B, COM). Refer to the following illustration.
B5512 control panel shown.
Callout ― Description
1 ― Control panel
2 ― Terminal wiring
3 ― Keypad’s wiring terminal block
1
2
3
R Y G B
1 COM 2 3 COMCOM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
3 COM 41 COM 2
R Y G B
AUX
- 12 V +
1 k End of Line Resistors
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 13 VDC
Open
Normal
Short
5 COM 6
R Y G B
PWR A B COM
1 COM 23COMCOM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
3 COM 41 COM 2
R Y G B
AUX
- 12 V +
1 k End of Line Resistors
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 13 VDC
Open
Normal
Short
5 COM 6
1. Align the mounting hook openings over the mounting
hooks
2. Push the keyboard down.
3. Send power to the system.
4. Test for proper operation.
3.5 | Attaching the keypad
CAUTION!
Remove all power (AC and battery) before making
any connections. Failure to do so might result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Use the control panel terminals labeled R, Y, G, B (PWR, A, B,
COM). Connect them to the keypad terminals labeled R, Y, G, B.
Keypads can be wired directly to the control panel or from
keypad to keypad
2 | SDI2 address switches
Address switches set the address for the keypad. The control
panel uses the address for communications. To set the
switches, use a ballpoint pen.
1
2
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
To set the keypad addresses (per the control panel
configuration), use the DIP switches. If multiple SDI2
keypads are on the same system, each keypad must have a
unique address. The following illustration shows the address
switch setting for address 01. Refer to the table for keypad
address settings for address 00 to 32.
2.2 | Setting the keypad address
1. Insert a slotted screwdriver under the mounting plate
(callout #1). Do not pry upwards.
2. To release the mounting plate, push the plate towards
the bottom of the keypad.
3. Remove the plate. Refer to the following illustration.
SDI2 Address
DIP Switches ON
SDI2 Address
DIP Switches ON
123456 123456
00 17 X X
01 X18 X X
02 X19 X X X
03 X X 20 X X
04 X21 XXX
05 X X 22 X X X
06 X X 23 X X X X
07 XXX 24 X X
08 X25 X X X
09 X X 26 X X X
10 X X 27 X X X X
11 X X X 28 XXX
12 X X 29 X X X X
13 X X X 30 XXXX
14 X X X 31 XXXXX
15 X X X X 32 X
16 X
The B915 and B915I keypads are SDI2 bus devices.
The B915 function keys are la beled in English. The B915I
function keys are labeled with icons.
Callout ― Description
1 ― Tamper switch
2 ― SDI2 wiring terminal block
3 ― Address switches
2
1
3
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
R Y G B
PWR A B COM
COM Z1
Callout ― Description
1 ― Retention clip
2 ― Mounting plate
3.2 | Installing the tamper screw
To provide tamper protection, install a screw into the tamper
location shown above.
3.3 | Wiring the keypad
1. Connect the wiring to keypad terminals labeled R, Y, G, B.
2. Attach the keypad to the mounting plate.

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8 | Keypad cleaning
Use a soft cloth or a non-abrasive cleaning solution. Spray the cleaner
onto the cloth, not the keypad.
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9 | Specifications
Dimensions 5.5 in x 4.7 in x 1 in (139 mm x
118 mm x 23 mm)
Voltage (input) 12 VDC nominal
Current 35 mA in standby mode
70 mA in alarm mode
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
Relative humidity 5% to 93% at +32°C (+90°F)
non-condensing
Terminal wire size 18 AWG to 22 AWG
(1.02 mm to 0.65 mm)
SDI2 wiring Maximum distance - wire size
(unshielded wire only):
984 ft (300 m) - 18 AWG to 22
AWG (1.02mm to 0.65 mm)
Compatibility B9512G/B9512G-E
B8512G/B8512G-E
B6512
B5512 version 2.03 and higher
B4512 version 2.03 and higher
B3512 version 2.03 and higher
D9412GV4 version 2.03 and
higher
D7412GV4 version 2.03 and
higher
(Refer to the control panel
installation document for the
number of supported devices.)
10 | Certifications
Region Certification
US UL 365 - Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
UL 609 - Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems
UL 636 - Holdup Alarm Units and Systems
UL 985 - Household Fire Warning System Units
UL 1023 - Household Burglar-Alarm System Units
UL 1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and
Systems
UL 1610 - Central Station Burglar Alarm Units
CSFM - California Office of The State Fire Marshal
FCC Part 15 Class B
CP-01-2010 - Control Panel Standard - Features
for False Alarm Reduction
CA Canada CAN/ULC S303 - Local Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
CAN/ULC S304 - Signal Receiving Centre and
Premise Alarm Control Units
CAN/ULC S545 - Residential Fire Warning System
Control Units
CAN/ULC S559 - Fire Signal Receiving Centres
and Systems
ULC-ORD C1023 - Household Burglar Alarm
System Units
ULC-ORD C1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
ICES-003 - Digital Apparatus
Remove, then add power. The model number, keypad
address, and firmware version show for 10 seconds.
7 | Showing the firmware version
NOTICE!
You can also view a keypad’s firmware version in RPS.
The control panel supervises all SDI2 devices. Any device
that fails to respond will be declared missing.
6 | Supervision
5 | Audible tones
Tone Description
Fire signal When an area is in fire alarm, the keypad
emits a pulsed, high-pitched bell tone.
Gas signal When a gas point activates, the keypad
emits a unique high-pitched tone.
User alarm When a user alarm (such as panic and
medical alarms) occurs, the tone sounds
for the programmed amount of time.
Burglary signal When an area is in alarm, the keypad
emits a steady, high-pitched bell tone.
Entrance
warning
During delay periods, the keypad emits an
intermittent beep to remind the user to
disarm the area.
Exit warning During exit delay, the keypad emits an
intermittent beep.
Invalid button
buzz
When an invalid button, or sequence of
buttons, is pressed, the keypad emits a
flat buzz tone.
Keypad
encoding tone
When the keypad accepts an entry, it
emits a muted beep tone as each button
is pressed.
Trouble buzzer When a trouble event occurs, such as a
service alert, the keypad emits a two-tone
warble until you enter a programmed
passcode with the appropriate authority.
Watch tone Anytime a watch point is faulted, a single
clean tweedle tone alerts the user.
Status
indicator
Function
Green - Ready to turn Part On
Red - Part On (part armed)
Green - ready to turn All On
Red - All On (all armed)
Yellow - System trouble
Blue - AC power present
4 | Status indicators
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