Bosch B450 Operating instructions

Conettix Plug-in Communicator
Interfaces
B450
en Installation and Operation Guide

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Table of contents
1Safety 4
2Introduction 5
2.1 About documentation 5
2.2 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. product manufacturing dates 5
2.3 Installation workflow 6
3System overview 7
3.1 Module overview 7
3.2 Cellular interface compatibility 8
3.3 Bus address settings 9
4Installation 12
4.1 Inserting a plug-in cellular module (required) 12
4.2 Mounting the module 13
4.3 Installing the tamper switch (optional) 14
4.4 Installing the cellular antenna 14
4.5 Connecting the module to the control panel 15
4.5.1 Connecting to SDI2 and SDI control panels 15
4.5.2 Connecting to option bus control panels 16
5Configuration 17
5.1 Configuration parameters 17
5.2 Plug and Play (PnP) configuration 21
5.2.1 RPS configuration 21
5.3 USB configuration 22
5.3.1 Get started 22
5.3.2 B450 home page 26
5.3.3 Main Menu 28
5.3.4 Status menu 29
5.3.5 Basic and Advanced Configuration menus 34
5.4 SMS configuration 34
5.4.1 Creating the SMS 34
5.4.2 Sending the inbound SMS 36
5.4.3 Exiting from CONFIG mode 37
5.4.4 Configuration 37
6Maintenance and troubleshooting 38
6.1 Firmware updates 38
6.2 USB menu access disabled 40
6.3 LED status indicators 41
6.4 Firmware version LEDs 44
6.5 SIM card 44
6.6 Diagnostic log 44
6.7 Network polling 45
6.8 Control panel programming using cellular 45
6.9 RPS Diagnostics 45
7Technical specification 46

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1 Safety
ESD Precaution
Please note that while the module comes in a plastic case, and is protected from ESD, the
plug-in cellular communicator (B44x) does not. All plug-in cellular communicator components
may potentially be exposed to finger touches - therefore extra attention must be paid to ESD
(electrostatic discharge) precaution.
Make sure there is no static interference when using the board. Appropriate ESD protections
must be taken and wearing electrostatic equipment is recommended, such as anti-static wrist
strap.
ESD damage ranges from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure.
Precision integrated circuits may be more susceptible to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
!
Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a failure to initiate alarm conditions. Bosch
Security Systems, Inc. is not responsible for improperly installed, tested, or maintained
devices. Follow these instructions to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Notice!
Inform the operator and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) before installing the
module in an existing system.
Disconnect all power to the control panel before installing the module.
Before you install the module, refer to the technical specifications.

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2 Introduction
This document contains instructions for a trained installer to install, configure, and operate
this module.
2.1 About documentation
Copyright
This document is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and is protected by
copyright. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered
trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
2.2 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. product manufacturing dates
Use the serial number located on the product label and refer to the Bosch Security Systems,
Inc. website at http://www.boschsecurity.com/datecodes/.

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2.3 Installation workflow
To install and configure the module, use the workflow below.
!
Caution!
Remove all power (AC and battery) before making any connections. Failure to do so might
result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Plan the installation of the B450 Conettix Plug-in Communicator Interface.
Unpack the device contents.
Power down the system.
Set the bus address value to automatically configure the module to work with a
compatible control panel. Refer to Bus address settings, page 9.
Insert a plug-in communicator into the module. Refer to Inserting a plug-in cellular module
(required), page 12.
Mount the module into the enclosure. Refer to Mounting the module, page 13.
Wire the module to a compatible control panel. Refer to Connecting the module to the
control panel, page 15.
Power up the system.
Install a communication program (if required). Refer to Get started, page 22.
Configure the communication module (SDI and option bus control panels).
Verify LED activity. Refer to LED status indicators, page 41.
Review the signal strength of the cellular communicator. Refer to the installation
instructions for cellular communicator.

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3 System overview
1
2
7
5
6
3
4
8
9
Callout ￚ Description Callout ￚ Description
1 ￚ Compatible control panel 6 ￚ Cellular carrier network
2 ￚ Panel data bus (SDI2, SDI, or option) 7 ￚ Internet/LAN/WAN
3 ￚ B450 8 ￚ Remote Programming workstation
4 ￚ USB connection for module configuration 9 ￚ Compatible IP receiver (Bosch D6100IPv6
shown)
5 ￚ B44x plug-in communicator (available
separately)
3.1 Module overview
The module is a four-wire powered SDI, SDI2, or option bus device that provides two-way
communication over commercial cellular networks using a plug-in communicator.
To configure the module, use one of the following tools:
–Plug and Play (PnP) configuration, page 21 (SDI2 and some option bus control panels)
–USB configuration, page 22 (all control panels)
–SMS configuration, page 34 (all control panels)

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862
9
10
3
754
TX RX
Callout ￚ Description
1 ￚ Tamper switch connector
2 ￚ Bus address switch
3 ￚ MODE 2-pin jumper connector (for future use)
4 ￚ Bus address label
5 ￚ USB connector (Type A)
6 ￚ Heartbeat LED
7 ￚ RX LED (indicates packets received from the wireless network)
8 ￚ TX LED (indicates packets transmitted over the wireless network)
9 ￚ Terminal strip (to control panel)
10 ￚ Interconnect wiring connectors (to control panel or other compatible modules)
3.2 Cellular interface compatibility
The module supports multiple bus types. Refer to the table to determine the supported
applications and features by bus type.
Installed Bus
Function Option/SDI SDI2 Details
IP Event Reporting Y Y TCP communication
is only supported on
SDI2
Remote Program
(RPS or A-link)
Y Y Requires Bosch
Cellular service or
other cellular network
access

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Installed Bus
Configure module
from control panel
N Y GV4/B Series require
v2.03+
Personal Notification
via SMS or Email
N Y Requires compatible
control panel and
cellular plan
Remote Security
Control App
N Y Requires Bosch
Cellular service or
other cellular network
access
The module also supports multiple cellular networks through the use of Bosch cellular
communication modules. Refer to the following table to determine the supported Bosch
cellular module and corresponding cellular network technology.
Cellular technology compatibility
Device Cellular networks
2G (CDMA) 3G (CDMA) GPRS (GSM) HSPA+ (GSM) 4G (LTE)
B440/B440-C* X X
B441/B441-C* X
B442* X
B443* X X
B444* X
*Check for availability in your region.
3.3 Bus address settings
The control panel uses the address for communications. Use the address switch to set the bus
type and the module address on the bus. Use a slotted screwdriver. Refer to the address label
on the module and the following table to choose the address switch for the control panel
type.

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PANEL ADDRESSES
TX RX
0 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9
Bus cfg 1 2 88 92 250
Addr SDI2 SDI Option
134 13 14
Control panels Switch
position
Control
panel bus
address
Bus type Function
USB or SMS
configuration setting
0 N/A Any Configuration
B9512G/B8512G/
B6512/B5512/B4512/
B3512, D9412GV4/
D7412GV4/D7212GV4
1 1 SDI2 Automation, Remote
Programming, Reporting
B9512G/B8512G/
D9412GV4/D7412GV4/
D7212GV4
2 2 Automation, Remote
Programming, Reporting
D9412GV4/D7412GV4/
D7212GV4, D9412GV3/
D7412GV3/D7212GV3,
D9412GV2/D7412GV2/
D7212GV2 v7.06+
4 88 SDI1Remote Programming or
Reporting
D9412GV4/D7412GV4/
D7212GV4, D9412GV3/
D7412GV3/D7212GV3
5 92 Remote Programming, Reporting

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Control panels Switch
position
Control
panel bus
address
Bus type Function
FPD-7024 (v1.06+) 6 1342Option Remote Programming, Reporting
FPD-7024 9 250 Remote Programming, Reporting
1For D9412GV4/D7412GV4/D7212GV4 configurations, SDI2 bus connection is the
recommended configuration option, but SDI bus configuration is also supported.
2The FPD-7024 must be at firmware version 1.06 or greater in order to configure using bus
address 134.
Tab.3.1: Address switch settings

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4 Installation
!
Caution!
Remove all power (AC and battery) before making any connections. Failure to do so might
result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
4.1 Inserting a plug-in cellular module (required)
Notice!
SIM cards
Some plug-in cellular modules require that you install a SIM card first. If the B44x you install
does not require one, do not perform that step.
Notice!
Correct installation
Push the plug-in cellular module into the B450 until the module “clicks” into position.
2
3
1
Callout ￚ Description
1 ￚ SIM card (required for some cellular modules, available separately)
2 ￚ B44x plug-in cellular module (available separately)
3 ￚ B450 Conettix Plug-in Communicator Interface

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4.2 Mounting the module
Notice!
Regulatory requirements
Mount the module in the control panel enclosure, or in a UL listed enclosure. For Commercial
Burglary applications, house all communicators in tampered enclosures.
All communicators shall be housed in tampered enclosures. If the unit is used in a commercial
burglar environment, and is enclosed in a commercial enclosure, that enclosure must be
tampered.
If the installation is a local or police station connection, then the module must be mounted
inside an attack resistant enclosure.
Notice!
Wiring considerations
If you use terminal strip wiring instead of interconnect wiring, wire the B450 module to the
compatible control panel before you mount it into the enclosure to make the installation
easier.
Notice!
Mounting considerations
Choose from the following mounting options before you mount the module:
Mount the B450 on the inside enclosure wall that also contains the supported control panel.
The control panel powers the B450 via the terminal block or bus connection.
Mount the B450 on the inside wall of a separate enclosure. The control panel in a nearby,
separate enclosure powers the B450 via the terminal block or bus connection.
Mount the B450 on the inside wall of a separate enclosure that also has a separate external
power supply such as the B520 Auxiliary Power Supply Module.

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1. Hold the module mounting brackets on the inside of the enclosure. Match the bracket
holes to a 3-hole mounting pattern on the enclosure
2. Put the supplied mounting screws through the holes and into the mounting bracket.
3. Tighten the screws.
4.3 Installing the tamper switch (optional)
Notice!
Dual tamper switch for compatible control panels
For control panels that are compatible with an enclosure tamper switch, you can use this
module to connect and monitor the tamper switch.
1. Install the ICP-EZTS tamper switch. Use the instructions in the switch installation manual
(P/N: F01U003734).
2. Connect the wire of the installed tamper switch wire to the tamper switch connector on
the module.
4.4 Installing the cellular antenna
1
2
Callout ᅳ Description
1 ᅳ Plug-in cellular module antenna (routed through any knockout)
2 ᅳ Antenna cable
1. Place the magnetic antenna on top of the enclosure, or vertically on another metal
surface.
Notice!
Best performance
If the module has a weak signal, position the antenna on top of a metal surface that has a
radius of 10.16 cm (4 in).

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2. Route the antenna cable through a knockout in the enclosure wall.
3. Connect the antenna cable to the module.
4. Secure the antenna cable to the inside of the enclosure.
5. Secure the extra antenna cable length inside the enclosure.
4.5 Connecting the module to the control panel
!
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 instructions in this section for your control panel type. For complete wiring
instructions, refer to the control panel documentation.
4.5.1 Connecting to SDI2 and SDI control panels
Notice!
Use either the terminal strip wiring or interconnect wiring to the control panel. Do not use
both. When connecting multiple modules, you can combine terminal strip and interconnect
wiring connectors in series.
Notice!
Combination SDI2/SDI control panels
For combination control panels, use the SDI2 terminals.
R
Y
G
B
R
Y
G
B
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 1.3 VDC
Open
Normal
Short
3
R
Y
G
B
11
2
4
2
7 COM 8
C
OUTPUT
B
1 k End of Line Resistors
Voltage Ranges
ON-BOARD POINTS
3 COM 4 5 COM 61 COM 2
R Y G B
SDI2
Device Bus
AUX
- 12 V + 7 COM 8
C
OUTPUT
B
1 k End of Line Resistors
Voltage Ranges
ON-BOARD POINTS
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 1.3 VDC
Open
Normal
Short
3 COM 4 5 COM 61 COM 2
R Y G B
SDI2
Device Bus
AUX
- 12 V +
TMPR
1 COM 2 7 COM 83 COM 4 5 COM 6
RESET
COM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
B C
OUTPUT
TMPR
1 COM 2 7 COM 83 COM 4 5 COM 6
RESET
COM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
B C
OUTPUT
Callout ᅳ Description
1 ᅳ Compatible SDI2 control panel (B6512 shown)
2 ᅳ B450
3 ᅳ Terminal strip wiring
4 ᅳ Interconnect cable

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4.5.2 Connecting to option bus control panels
Notice!
When you wire the module to the option bus terminal strip on the control panel, verify the
terminal position of the wires. Option bus terminals might differ from module terminals. (For
example, option bus = R, B, G, and Y) and (B450 = R, Y, G, and B.)
R
Y
G
B
R YGB
2
1
3
R
Y
G
B
Callout ᅳ Description
1 ᅳ Compatible control panel (FPD-7024 control panel shown)
2 ᅳ B450
3 ᅳ Terminal strip wiring

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5 Configuration
Configure the module using one of the methods described in this section. Not all options work
for all control panel types.
–Plug and Play (PnP) configuration, page 21 (SDI2 and some option bus control panels)
–USB configuration, page 22 (all control panels)
–SMS configuration, page 34 (all control panels)
Before you begin, review the B450 configuration information in the next section.
5.1 Configuration parameters
This section gives details about each of the parameters for the B450. Use this information to
program a control panel for PnP, for USB configuration, or for SMS configuration. In this
section, the parameters are listed in the order you see them in the USB menus. Not all
parameters are available in all configuration programs.
(USB menu [3] Basic Configuration)
TCP/UDP Port Number
Default: 7700
Selections: 0 - 65535
For IP communications with RPS, automation, or Remote Security Control (RSC) in typical
installations, keep the TCP/UDP Port at the default
AES Encryption
Default: No Encryption
Selections:
– No Encryption
– 128 bits - 16 bytes
– 192-bit - 24 bytes
– 256-bit - 32 bytes
Select the AES key size.
Module Enclosure Tamper
Default: No - Disable
Selections:
Yes - Enable enclosure tamper input
No - Disable enclosure tamper input
This parameter enables the enclosure tamper switch input on the SDI2 module.
When the input is enabled and connected to a Bosch ICP-EZTS tamper switch installed in the
module enclosure, the control panel can create a tamper event when the enclosure door is
opened, or when the enclosure is removed from the wall.
Panel Programming Enable
Default: Yes
Selections: Yes, No
Yes - Control panel programming is enabled.
No - Control panel programming is disabled.

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Notice!
Do not disable
Do not disable panel programming unless you use an SDI2 control panel or AMAX 2100/
3000/ 4000 with Panel Programming Enable enabled. Do not disable Web Access Enable and
Panel Programming Enable.
Inbound SMS
Default: Yes
Selections:
– Enabled (Yes) - you can use inbound SMS text messages to configure the B450.
– Disabled (No) - the B450 does not process inbound SMS text messages.
Reporting Delay for Low Signal Strength (sec.)
Default: 0 (disabled)
Selections: 0 (disabled), 1 - 3600 (seconds)
Time of low signal strength (red LED on cellular communicator) before the control panel
makes a Cellular Low Signal event.
Network Access Point Name (APN)
Default: wyless.apn
Selections: 0-9, A-Z, a-z, - , : , . (up to 99 characters)
Enter up to 99 characters for the network access point name (APN). The APN is case sensitive.
Network Access Point User Name
Default: Blank
Selections: ASCII characters (up to 30)
Enter up to 30 ASCII characters for the Network Access Point user name.
The user name is case sensitive.
Network Access Point Password
Default: Blank
Selections: ASCII characters (up to 30 characters)
Enter up to 30 ASCII characters for the Network Access Point password.
The password is case sensitive.
SIM PIN
Default: Blank
Selections: 0-9 (minimum 4 digits, maximum 8 digits)
Use this parameter only when a PIN is necessary for SIM cards.
If a SIM PIN is not necessary, leave the field blank.
Session Keep Alive Period (min)
Default: 0
Selections: 0 to 1,000
This parameter sets the length of time in minutes between session keep alive reports to verify
that an idle connection is still active. Keep the default value.
Inactivity Timeout (min)

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Default: 0
Selections: 0 (disable) to 1000 (minutes)
– 0 (disabled) - panel does not monitor for data traffic.
– 1 to 1000 - the time with no data traffic before the control panel ends a session.
Only change from default for high security UL 1610 commercial listed installations requiring
low signal notification.
Email Server Name/Address
Default: Blank
Selections: Domain name or IP address
Enter either the domain name or address for the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) email
server for your chosen provider.
Email Server Port Number
Default: 25
Selections: 1-65535
Port 25 is the default SMTP port for most outgoing servers. If the IP denies the default port
number (generally because of the massive spam and malware traffic), try another commonly
used port such as port 587 or port 465 to avoid the block.
Email Server Authentication/Encryption
Default: Authenticate
Selections:
Basic - no authentication, no encryption
Authenticate - authentication required, no encryption
Encrypted - authentication required, encryption required
Select the security level required by the email server to receive messages from the control
panel.
Authentication User Name
Default: Blank
Selections: Blank, 1 to 255 characters
Enter the user name for the email account receiving personal notification email sent by the
control panel.
Authentication Password
Default: Blank
Selections: Blank, 1 to 49 characters
Enter the password that the SMTP server uses to send emails to the Personal Notification
destinations.
(USB menu [4] Advanced Configuration)
IPv4 DNS Server IP Address
Default: 0.0.0.0
Selections: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
A Domain Name Server (DNS) uses internet domain names or hostnames to supply
corresponding IP addresses. In DHCP mode, the DHCP server’s default DNS is used. To use a
custom DNS server in DHCP mode, enter the custom DNS server’s IP address here.
Alternate IPv4 DNS Server IP Address

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Default: 0.0.0.0
Selections: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
If the IP communicator fails to get an address from the primary server, it tries the alternate
DNS server. Enter the IP address for the alternate IPv4 DNS server.
Modem Reset Count
Default: 5
Selections: 0 to 99
This parameter sets the number of times a data packet must be sent without a reply before
the cellular module modem resets.
When connected to an SDI2 control panel v2.03 or higher, the default is zero and controlled
by the above mentioned control panel, unless control panel programming is disabled.
Web/USB access enable
Default: No
Selections: Yes/No
This parameter enables authorized users to view and modify the module configuration
parameters through a standard web browser or USB, depending on available options.
Notice!
Do not disable for some control panels
Do not disable USB access unless you are on an SDI2 control panel or AMAX 2100/ 3000/
4000 with Panel Programming Enable enabled. With SDI and other option control panels, you
must use the USB interface.
Web Access Password
Default: B42V2
Selections: blank, ASCII printable characters
This parameter sets the password required to log in for web access.
The password must be 4-10 ASCII printable characters in length. Blank spaces disable the
password checking.
TCP Keep Alive Time
Default: 45
Selections: 0 - 65 (seconds)
Time in seconds between TCP keep-alive messages. Keep alive messages make sure that a
connection stays active.
Reporting Delay for No Towers (sec)
Default: 0
Selections: 0 (disabled) - 3600 (seconds)
When the cellular plug-in module senses no towers for the seconds set by this parameter, the
control panel records a NoTowersevent and a NoIPAddress event.
The control panel records a NoTowerrestoral event when the cellular plug-in module senses
one or more towers for the seconds set by this parameter.
The control panel records a NoIPAddressrestoralevent when the cellular plug-in module
registers with one or more towers and receives an IP address within 60 seconds.
Reporting Delay for Single Tower (sec)
Default: 1800