Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, NY 14450
USA
www.boschsecurity.com
Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Ring 5
85630 Grasbrunn
Alemanha
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12 | Certifications
Region Certification
US 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
ANSI/SIA 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
ULC-ORD C1023 - Household Burglar Alarm System Units
ULC-ORD C1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and
Systems
ICES-003 - Digital Apparatus
14 | Specifications
Dimensions 6.2 in x 4.7 in x 0.6 in
(158 mm x 120 mm x 16 mm)
Voltage (input) 12 VDC nominal
Current with prox
detection disabled
200 mA in standby mode
300 mA in alarm mode
Current with prox
detection enabled
300 mA in standby mode
400 mA in alarm mode
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
12 | Keypad cleaning
Use a soft cloth or a non-abrasive cleaning solution. Spray the cleaner
onto the cloth, not the keypad.
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 with prox
detector disabled
Maximum distance - wire size
(unshielded wire only):
200 ft (61 m) - 22 AWG (0.65 mm)
520 ft (159 m) - 18 AWG (1.02 mm)
SDI2 wiring with prox
detector enabled
Maximum distance - wire size (unshielded
wire only):
150 ft (46 m) - 22 AWG (0.65 mm)
390 ft (119 m) - 18 AWG (1.02 mm)
Compatibility B9512G/B9512G-E
B8512G/B8512G-E
B6512
B5512/B5512E firmware v2.03 and higher
B4512/B4512E firmware v2.03 and higher
B3512/B3512E firmware v2.03 and higher
D9412GV4 firmware v2.03 and higher
D7412GV4 firmware v2.03 and higher
(Refer to the control panel installation
document for number of supported
devices.)
The control panel supervises all SDI2 devices. Any device
that fails to respond will be declared missing.
7 | Supervision
11 | Firmware updates
8 | Proximity reader
1. Go to us.boschsecurity.com.
2. Download the firmware from the B942 product page.
3. Save the firmware to your MicroSD card.
4. Make sure the keypad is powered.
5. Move the MicroSD card into the slot until it clicks into place.
6. Wait while the keypad shows Please wait while programming flash.
7. If the keypad shows the calibration screen, follow the on-screen
instructions.
8. Remove the SD card when the keypad shows Firmware update
successful. Remove SD card to continue.
9. Push down quickly on the card.
10. Use your fingernail on the upper groove on the card to push it
out.
11. The keypad shows the power up screen with the updated
revision number and then shows the Home screen.
Firmware updates require a MicroSD card (
2 GB to 32 GB).
10 | Addresses, points, and output numbers
To determine the point numbers or output number for each keypad
address, multiply the address number by 10 for the base number, and
then use numbers 1 through 4 in the ones place for the point
numbers. Use 1 in the ones place for the output number.
Examples
For keypad address 01 the point numbers for the input devices are 11
through 14:
Terminal number 1 2 3 4
Input number 11 12 13 14
For output devices connected to the NO and C terminals the output
number is 11.
For keypad address 11 the point numbers for the input devices are 111
through 114:
Terminal number 1 2 3 4
Point number 111 112 113 114
For output devices connected to the NO and C terminals the output
number is 111.
9 | Configure programmable keys functions
Use RPS to set the A,B,C Key Response parameters (KEYPADS/Global
Keypad Settings) as follows:
- Fire key: set A Key Response to Manual fire alarm.
- Medical key: set B Key Response to Manual medical alarm (with or
without alarm bell).
- Panic key: set C Key Response to Manual panic alarm (invisible or
visible).
13 | Certifications
6 | Audible tones
The keypad has a built-in speaker that produces distinct warning tones.
Tone Description
Fire alarm Emits a pulsed, high-pitched bell tone.
Gas alarm Emits a unique high pitched tone.
User alarm The tone sounds for the programmed amount
of time.
Burglary alarm Emits a steady, high pitched bell tone.
Entry delay Emits an intermittent beep tone during entry
delay periods.
Exit delay Emits an intermittent beep tone during exit
delay.
Invalid button
buzz
Emits a flat buzz tone.
Keypress Emits a muted beep tone.
Trouble Emits a two-tone warble until you enter a pro-
grammed passcode.
Watch point fault Emits a single clean tweedle tone.
The proximity reader allows users to use a token or card in place
of a passcode to turn on or off the security system. The proximity
reader supports EM4102 (125 kHz) credentials. The Bosch ACA-
ATR13-RFID tag and Bosch ACD-ATR11ISO-RFID card are examples.
en Installation Guide
Touch Screen Keypad
B942/B942W