B Series Control Panel
Installer Quick Start Guide
Use this guide to quickly install a Bosch B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512 security system. Additional information is found in the Control Panels Installation Manual.
When you see this icon, use your smart phone with
a QR code reader app to view helpful videos.
For additional training:
Bosch YouTube channel:
B Series Installer's Site:
1. Scan QR code.
2. Scroll down.
3. Locate and select your region
(North America only)
for additional videos.
Installation
sequence:
Scan and follow these
videos in sequential order
to the steps listed below.
Step 1
Mounting the control panel
Bosch tips:
▶ Mount the enclosure prior to mounting the control panel.
▶ Mount control panel into enclosure with hardware provided.
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Step 4
Installing expansion modules
Bosch tips:
▶ If installing more than one device that is similar, refer to the
module's installation guide for address settings (for example,
two of the same device).
▶ If installing a RADION B810 wireless receiver, use address 1 only.
7 COM 8
C
COM AUX
R
Y
G
B
1
C
O
M
2
3
COM
4
5
COM
6
7
C
O
M
8
A
PWR A
B COM
R
R
Y
Y
G
G
B
B
Step 7
Powering the control panel
Bosch tips:
▶ Connect wires to control panel before applying battery or AC
power.
▶ Connect earth ground to a cold water pipe (copper) or other
solid connection to ground.
18VAC
+ BAT -
NO C NC
COM AUX
R
Y
G
B
1
C
O
M
2
3
OUTPUT A
PWR A
B COM
Control panel component layout
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Step 2
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Bosch tips:
▶ Insert leg of module into slot marked "x."
▶ Cellular: Place antenna on top of enclosure and run cable inside,
then connect to module.
▶ PSTN: Connect module to a D166 (RJ31x) jack using a D161/D162
cable.
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Step 5
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Bosch tips:
▶ If using a dual EOL, 2K EOL, or no EOL, refer to control panel
installation guide for control panel settings.
▶ If using 2-wired powered devices, use a B201 or D125B.
C
COM AUX
R
Y
G
A
PWR A
B COM
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Step 8
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Bosch tips:
▶ If configuring using the Installer Services Portal, go to Step 11.
▶ Install Remote Programming Software (RPS) v6.06 or later. You can
download RPS from the RPS product page.
▶ Follow the RPS Account Assistant instructions to create new control
panel accounts. The Account Assistant helps you create a new panel
account.
▶ If RPS is not available, keypad programming is an option. Refer to
keypad installation instructions.
7 COM 8
COM
4
5
COM
6
7
C
O
M
8
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
J
I
H
Installing a communication module
Installing wired inputs
NOTE: Not all
modules are available
in all regions.
7 COM 8
B
1
C
O
M
2
3
COM
4
5
COM
6
7
C
O
M
8
NC
NO
EOL
Create panel accounts using RPS
Control panel connection location
Location
Item
Description
Specification
Plug-in comm
A
MODULE 1
Communication module options
module
B
ETHERNET
Ethernet port
built-in on-board Ethernet connection (10Base-T/100Base-T)
C
USB
USB port
USB connector (for firmware updates and RPS connection)
D
Heartbeat LED
Slow=normal, rapid=service mode
E
Reset
Reset switch
Hold five seconds to enter or exit service mode
F
B C
Outputs B(2) C(3)
Open collector, 50mA, active low
G
TMPR
Tamper
Optional tamper switch connector (ICP-EZTS)
1 COM 2 to
H
Alarm inputs
End Of Line (EOL) resistor supervised alarm inputs
7 COM 8
I
R Y G B
SDI2 bus
SDI2 device bus
J
COM AUX
Aux power
12 VDC, 800mA
K
NO C NC
Output A(1)
Programmable relay output
+ BAT –
Battery, Earth
L
Primary/Secondary power and Earth Ground connections
18 VAC,
ground, 18 VAC
M
Mounting
Mounting holes
Mounting holes for control panel
Step 3
A
Installing a keypad
Bosch tips:
▶ When installing a compatible Bosch keypad, refer to keypad
installation guide for specific wiring diagrams. Basic keypad wiring
is shown below.
▶ When installing more than one keypad, refer to keypad
installation guide for unique address settings.
7 COM 8
C
COM AUX
R
Y
G
B
1
C
O
M
2
3
COM
4
5
COM
6
7
C
O
M
A
PWR A
B COM
Step 6
H
Installing a bell or siren
Bosch tips:
▶ Output A can supply up to 1 A at 12 VDC when sourced from a
control panel (jumper in AUX PWR position).
▶ Output A can support up to 3 amps at 12 VDC when using a
separate power supply (jumper in DRY position).
▶ Output B and C are open collectors and are limited to 50 mA at
12 VDC.
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Step 9
Connecting the control panel using RPS
Bosch tips:
▶ Connect a computer with RPS installed. Direct RPS connections
can be done through a USB connection or Ethernet connection.
▶ The Account Assistant automatically launches when you create a
new account.
▶ For USB direct connection, use a B99 USB cable.
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J
K
B
C