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| Table of contents PRAESENSA 17.1 Device upgrade fails Tones 18.1 Alarm tones 18.2 Attention tones 18.3 Silence tones 18.4 Test tones Support and academy 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
This configuration manual is intended for everyone who is authorized to do the configuration of PRAESENSA and related products. How to use this manual It is advised to follow the manual from start to finish if you're new to PRAESENSA or starting the configuration of a new PRAESENSA system. Manual content Refer to the following sections before and during the configuration of your system: –...
| General information PRAESENSA Related documentation The Bosch PRAESENSA technical documentation is set up in a modular way addressing different stakeholders. Installer System Operator integrator Quick installation guide (QIG). Basic step‑by‑step installations instructions. Installation manual. Detailed system and product descriptions and installation instructions.
General information | en Notice of liability While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document, neither Bosch Security Systems nor any of its official representatives shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this document.
PRAESENSA fits to an office with background music in the reception area and some occasional calls, as well as to an international airport with many simultaneous (automated) announcements for flight information, and carefully selected music programs in lounges, restaurants and bars.
– It is highly recommended to operate PRAESENSA on its own dedicated network. Do not mix the system with equipment with other purposes. The extra equipment can be accessible by unauthorized people, causing a security risk. This is especially true if the network is connected to the Internet.
– In case a PC for event logs is used (PRAESENSA logging server and viewer), make sure that the PC is not accessible by unauthorized persons. –...
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Security advisories, that is a list of identified vulnerabilities and proposed solutions: https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/product-security/security- advisories.html Bosch assumes no liability whatsoever for any damage caused by operating its products with outdated software components. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516...
| Product overview PRAESENSA Product overview For a detailed product and system description/specification, refer to the PRAESENSA product datasheets and installation manual. See Related documentation, page 8 The PRAESENSA product family consists of the following products. Order number Product view...
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PRA-CSEK Call station extension kit PRA-WCP-EU Wall control panel, EU-style PRA-WCP-US Wall control panel, US-style PRA-ES8P2S Ethernet switch, 8xPoE, 2xSFP PRA-SFPSX Fiber transceiver, single mode PRA-SFPLX Fiber transceiver, multimode Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
A master system controller is a standard PRAESENSA system controller with an active PRA- LSPRA license per subsystem. The same amount of licenses is required for an optional redundant master controller.
Notice! Contact Bosch if you want to design a system with multiple controllers. License call recording and forwarding (LSCRF) One PRA-LSCRF software license can be installed per system controller to allow for the stacking and time-shifting of calls within the PRAESENSA system.
The PRA-APAL is a license code for an operator device to access the advanced public address server PRA-APAS for PRAESENSA. It adds advanced business related public address functions to the function set provided by the system controller. A PC or wireless tablet, connected to the local IP‑network, functions as operator device with an intuitive graphical...
For security reasons the server has two ports to connect to two different local area networks. One port is connected to the secure PRAESENSA network, the other port to the corporate network with access to operator devices and (Firewall protected) access to the Internet.
• Compatibility and certification overview The tables show: – The hardware and software products that can be part of a PRAESENSA system, – The minimum required software version of PRAESENSA for each of the products, and – For which emergency sound standards the products are certified.
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PRAESENSA software licenses License SW version EN 54 DNV-GL PRA-LSPRA 1.50 ✓ — PRA-LSCRF 2.10 ✓ — PRAESENSA UL 2572-certified hardware products Product SW version PRA-SCL 1.42 PRA-AD604 PRA-AD608 PRA-EOL PRA-EOL-US Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
PRAESENSA Getting started | en Getting started Configuration of PRAESENSA will be done by the graphical user interface (GUI) which is provided by the webserver of the system controller and can be accessed via a web browser. – You should have a working knowledge of your computer operating system and (PRAESENSA) Ethernet network.
Optional: OMNEO Control, page 32 – Check network and web browser settings, page 42 3.2.1 PC requirements The PRAESENSA software and applications can run on any PC that meets the following minimum requirements: Item Minimum requirement Operating system Microsoft® Windows 10 Professional; 32‑bit or 64‑bit.
Mandatory software The following software is essential to configure and operate PRAESENSA and must be installed on the computer which will be used to configure and operate the PRAESENSA system. It is made online available as follows: In the www.boschsecurity.com page, in the PRAESENSA product section, under a device, for example the system controller, find the .zip file named:...
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Dante networks. Notice! The files above with the * character are part of the PRAESENSA Installation Package x.xx.zip, but their installation is optional. The optional software files indicated above with the ** characters are NOT part of the PRAESENSA Installation Package x.xx.zip file.
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Getting started | en Install the software All PRAESENSA software is only made available online. Here you could find also updates and new releases. Please read the online PRAESENSA release notes before you download, or update, software. Release notes contain last minute changes and remarks. See Related documentation, page 8, if required.
3.2.3 Check/Upload the devices firmware All PRAESENSA network devices are delivered with basic firmware. Upgrade them to the latest available version with the FWUT. Find the firmware in the .zip file as described in Mandatory software, page 25. Follow the procedure to install updates of the network device firmware. See the online PRAESENSA release notes for details on the latest release.
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To do the first time upload: Download the latest available software version release. – See Mandatory software, page 25. On the PC you are using to configure the PRAESENSA system, browse to, and run, the SetupOMNEOFirmware UploadToolBundle. – Select either the 32‑bit or 64‑bit version.
It is not required to install the Logging server on the same computer which will be used for configuration of PRAESENSA. See also PC requirements, page 24, if required. With the PRAESENSA Logging server, the events generated by a system can be logged.
Logging Server runs. The database is located at the same computer as the Logging Server. To install, proceed as follows: Browse to, and click, the file Bosch PRAESENSA Logging Viewer.exe to start the setup program of the Logging viewer. –...
During installation of the Logging Viewer a number of language file folders have been installed in: – \Program Files (x86)\Bosch\PRAESENSA Logging Viewer – The language file folders have names according to the international 2‑letter language code (ISO 639), e.g. 'en' for English, 'ru' for Russian. Check this folder to see if your language is available.
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Unicast and multicast connections made with OMNEO Control are persistent only if OMNEO Control is set in Lock mode. Unicast and multicast connections made with Dante Controller are persistent, even after the Dante Controller application is closed. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
AES67 and Dante. OMNEO control will automatically clean up the AES67 connections every 30 seconds. The OMNEO Control software is optional PRAESENSA software. See Mandatory software, page 25. It can be downloaded from the Bosch download area: https:// licensing.boschsecurity.com/OMNEO/html/load.htm?1000. It is named as OMNEO control Vx.xx (where x.xx is the version release and will be changed at updates and new releases).
Dante networks. It is available for Windows and OS X. The PRAESENSA system controller is able to receive multiple Dante or AES67 audio streams from other devices, such as for background music from a music server. Dante and AES67...
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PRAESENSA Notice! Some Dante devices do not automatically re‑establish their connection with the PRAESENSA system controller after a reboot of the system controller. Re‑establish the connection via Dante controller or use a Dante device that supports automatic reconnection. Dante Controller and OMNEO Control As an alternative to Dante Controller, OMNEO Control could also be used to set up these audio connection paths.
3.2.9 Optional: Open Interface The Open Interface application software is part of the PRAESENSA optional software. See Mandatory software, page 25 (*.zip). If you want to use the Open Interface with third party applications, it needs to be installed on your PRAESENSA configuration computer.
PRAESENSA system. This tool is part of a system controller's web interface. After you order a license and receive it through email, use the tool to add the license to a PRAESENSA system controller and to return licenses when they are no longer required.
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10. Open the PRAESENSA License Management website of your master controller by entering, for example, https://prascl-0b4xxx-ctrl.local/licensing in your browser. 11. Enter the same User name and Password used for the PRAESENSA system. 12. Click Login. 13. Click Process response file. The Return file window appears.
The license has been returned successfully. 3.2.11 Optional: PRAESENSA Network Configurator Use the PRAESENSA Network Configurator to change the IP-address mode of the devices in the system. You can change from DHCP-assigned to static IP-addresses and conversely. Start the PRAESENSA Network Configurator.
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A parameter you entered is incorrect. For example, you entered an incorrect IP-address. Enter the correct settings. You can edit the shortcut of the PRAESENSA Network Configurator to make sure the Network Settings are filled automatically and remembered. Create a shortcut of the PRAESENSA Network Configurator application.
3.3.1 Ethernet adapter settings If PRAESENSA is being used as a standalone system, it uses the so‑called dynamic link‑local addresses. This means that the TCP/IPv4 setting of the configuration computer need to be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically". Normally, these settings are default and therefore do not require PC network configuration settings.
See the PRAESENSA installation manual. Notice! How to set up PRAESENSA in an Ethernet network is outside the scope of this manual. To prevent network failures in both PRAESENSA and in a Ethernet network where RSTP is not supported or allowed, contact your local IT representative in case PRAESENSA needs to be part of the external/building Ethernet network.
– Chrome (from version 78 onwards). Proxy settings To use a web browser with PRAESENSA, make sure that NO proxy is used. To disable proxy e.g. at Firefox: Open the (Firefox) web browser on the configuration PC. Select > Tools from the menu > click > Options.
PRAESENSA Getting started | en Configuration do's and don'ts The do's and don'ts described within this section are general valid for the PRAESENSA system configuration. 3.4.1 Use of characters All Unicode characters can be used when entering names for devices, inputs, outputs, zones, zone groups, etc.
Always click this button after making changes, otherwise the changes are lost. Clicking the Submit button, however, does not mean that the changes are saved. See Save configuration, page 131. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
After the (mandatory) software has been installed on the configuration computer, it must establish a secured data connection with the PRAESENSA system (controller) to be able to transfer system data to and from the system (controller) and other network devices in the PRAESENSA system.
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About - A button that opens the Open source licenses. – Main frame - A frame that displays the selected PRAESENSA web browser page. – Home - A button that returns to the Home web browser page where you could select: - The (new) language and the continue button.
Configure the system | en Configure the system Using the Configure section, the PRAESENSA devices / system functionality can be defined. IMPORTANT: Only PRAESENSA administrator and installer user accounts have access to the Configure section. See User accounts, page 50.
Select the authorization level / function of the user account for the new user in the Group column. – The authorization level defines to which part of the PRAESENSA configuration software access is granted. Enter the password for the new user in the Password text field.
Configure the system | en 5.1.2 Delete a user account For security reasons, it is advisable to create first a new Administrator account and then delete the initial PRAESENSA Administrator account. – Only Administrators can delete existing accounts. – A logged in account cannot be deleted.
All network devices will be listed on the system composition page as soon they are connected, discovered and added to the PRAESENSA Ethernet network. In this way you have a complete overview of the total used network devices within the system.
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PRAESENSA Configure the system | en – All (connected and removed) network devices will be discovered by the system controller. Proceed with: Add a device, page 54 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Only after Save configuration and restart system, the function of Show identification checkbox can be activated. Enable (checkmark/on) the checkbox or disable (off) the Show identification checkbox if you (not) want to visualize identification of the selected network device: 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Disable the checkbox to stop the network device (LED) identification. Notice! If an added device is disconnected from the PRAESENSA network afterwards, the Hostname will be colored "light grey" only after using the Rediscover function and upon entering the web page. Besides that a lost device fault event messages is generated.
Network redundancy The network cabling supports a closed loop, which allows redundancy to be achieved. Single network (ports 1‑5) Selection Select this option if only PRAESENSA network devices are used and the network is star and/or redundant (daisy‑chain) topology connected.
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PRAESENSA devices. Use port 5 for auxiliary connections, not related to the Voice Alarm function, like to a background music server. PRAESENSA can be set up to work on two completely separate networks simultaneously for fail‑over redundancy, supporting glitch-free* audio switching...
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PRAESENSA system. – Dante/AES67 audio channels are default not connected to the PRAESENSA network, have a static routing, are not encrypted but can route on the same PRAESENSA OMNEO network. – The audio channel mapping can be done by using i.e. Dante Controller. See Optional: Dante Controller, page 35.
If input (or output) is selected, it cannot be used as output (or input) anymore. Enable (checkmark) or disable the system controller (*nn) checkbox. – This makes the audio channel (un)available to be used in the PRAESENSA system. Repeat the previous steps to connect / disconnect each of the encrypted audio channels.
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AC power supply trouble (Mains supply fault) / backup power fault / ground fault indicators will show on First responder panel (Emergency/MNS call station) if the originator is Emergency relevant. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Single (A only): Select when only output A is connected with loudspeaker load. Dual (A and B): Select when both output A and B are connected with loudspeaker load 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
5.4.3 Multifunction power supply The PRA-MPS3 Multifunction power supply combines multiple support functions to power and serve other PRAESENSA system devices. Below Device options, click Multifunction power supply. A new screen appears listing the configured devices. A device is only listed when it was added in the System composition page.
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Select for which inputs you want to enable Supervision. Click the Submit button. – The changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
LCD user interface to facilitate the mounting in operator desks or in wall-mounted fireman's panel enclosures. The PRA-CSE keypad extension is used in combination with the PRAESENSA call stations to make selections for business and alarm calls. The PRA-CSEK extension kit is an open-frame call station extension that can replace two PRA-CSE in connection with the PRA-CSBK.
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For area and zone selection, the call station must have at least one call station extension connected and configured. Refer also to Call definitions, page 97. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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While Microphone is enabled by default, you can enable Line to select the line audio input in the Call definitions, page 97. Enable Supervision if you want to supervise the microphone, including the capsule and wiring. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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The changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. Refer to Save configuration, page 131. Extension configuration To communicate with the PRAESENSA system, the call station extension is always connected to a PRAESENSA call station. Click the + sign of the Extension 1 category row to configure the functionality of the buttons of the individual call station extension.
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Remove a mass notification FRP To remove a FRP, change its Class from Mass notification to Normal or Emergency. Access control page This section is only available for call stations of Class: Normal. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
The PRA-IM16C8 Control interface module adds sixteen configurable and supervised control inputs, eight voltage‑free control outputs, and two supervised trigger outputs to the PRAESENSA system. These contact inputs and outputs provide the easy logic connectivity of a PRAESENSA system to auxiliary equipment such as: –...
131. To configure further the selected functions, refer to Control interface module, page 117. 5.4.6 Audio interface module The PRA-IM2A2 Audio interface module adds to the PRAESENSA system: Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Select the Input sensitivity from the dropdown list. The default is 18 dBu, which corresponds to an analog gain of 0 dB. Enable Pilot tone detection to be warned if the audio input does not receive the pilot tone. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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If you enable Pilot tone generation, the following fields become editable: Select the Threshold from the dropdown list. The default is -20 dBFS. Select the Frequency from the dropdown list. The default is 20 kHz. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
The wall control panel provides convenient local control of background music in one zone covered by a PRAESENSA sound system. For the wall control panel, you can configure the selection of music sources and the volume control range . Control is quick and intuitive.
The maximum amount of characters allowed is 16. – For the Password, use all characters to a maximum of 16. 10. Click Add. 11. Repeat the previous steps for as many SIP accounts as you need. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Telephone interface, page 119 5.4.9 Audio routed network interface Use the OMN-ARNIE / OMN-ARNIS to support up to 20 subnets in the PRAESENSA system. Below Device options, click Audio routed network interface. – A new screen appears listing the connected devices.
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Choose the Model from the dropdown list. – If you choose a Cisco switch, the section Stacked switches appears. For more information on how to configure Cisco switches, refer to the PRAESENSA Multisubnet Blueprint at www.boschsecurity.com. Bosch Security Systems B.V.
To delete an Audio output name, click Delete in the row to be removed. Click the Submit button. – The changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
(e.g. attention, alarm, and test audio signal) and pre‑recorded (spoken) message. Specification Recording format 48 kHz / 16 bit or 48 kHz / 24 bit > mono Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Announcement With tone, eight .WAV files played at the same time For specification of custom made messages/tones, see also the PRAESENSA installation manual > System composition > Amplifier power and crest factor. Add a recorded message Refer to Tones, page 167 for pre‑defined PRAESENSA tones.
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240 MB. You can check the total size of the recorded messages and the individual size of each message in the Recorded messages page. Refer to – Save configuration, page 131 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Amplifier output voltage Selection Specifies the amplifier output channel (70 V / 100 V) voltage (70 V or 100 V) of all PRAESENSA amplifier outputs used in the system. IMPORTANT: After you change the output voltage, save the configuration and restart the system before doing a load measurement on the amplifier outputs.
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The purpose of the grace time is to suspend (Off / 1-8 h(hr)) a warning to i.e. a 3 party management (by default Off) system that informs service technicians on a remote location for i.e. systems in areas Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Enable this setting to prevent the Open Disable Interface client from: - Triggering emergency calls - Acknowledging the emergency state - Reset the emergency state. This options is disabled by default. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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The group IP‑address is used to link the pair of system controllers. The first part of the IP‑address is of the IP‑address (range) of the duty system controller. It is fixed, and cannot be changed Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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You can have a duty and up to 10 standby system controllers in a single system. All system controllers can connect to the network through dual redundant connections. The dual redundant connections avoid that a PRAESENSA system becomes non‑functional when a system controller fails. If only the connection between the controllers fails, the system controllers will continue to operate as self-sufficient separate systems.
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The duty and all standby system controllers must be in the same subnet. Notice! For time synchronization of the duty system controller and the standby system controller, it is necessary to configure an NTP server. See Time settings, page 88. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Set time automatically Enable / Enable: Network Time Protocol (NTP) for (NTP) Disable automatically clock synchronization of PRAESENSA with your connected computer (network). NTP server (Status Enter text Enter the URL of the NTP server. synced) Set Date Time Enter number Enter current time and date manually.
On the Zone options page, zones can be created. A zone is an audio output or a group of audio outputs that, for example, go to the same geographical area. Configuration example As an example, amplifiers that are part of a PRAESENSA system on an airport: – Audio outputs of amplifier 1 and amplifier 2 go to departure hall 1.
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Click the Submit button: – Note that the changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. Delete a zone Proceed as follows to delete a zone: 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Enter the starting time and the ending time for the call volume adjustment. 10. Select the volume output level for the Scheduled BGM volume adjustment between 0 dB and -96 dB. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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(ANS). AVC improves the intelligibility of calls and the audibility of BGM in noisy environments. It adjust the call volume in a zone to compensate for the ambient noise. In the PRAESENSA system, AVC can adjust the volume of the audio outputs of the amplifiers and of the audio interface module.
An existing zone group can be renamed. Automatically this name is replaced everywhere in the configuration where this zone group is used. See Rename a zone group topic in this section. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Zone options, page 89. Delete a zone group The procedure for deleting a zone group is similar to the procedure for Delete a zone. See Zone options, page 89. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
BGM routing at system start‑up. Using the > and < buttons, selected zones and zone groups (the left or middle area box) can be added to, or removed from Routing (right area box). Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Also, zones and zone groups that are not part of the routing limit cannot be added to the BGM routing selection via call station extension buttons. Click the Submit button to store the settings: 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Select Stacked to record and replay a call when a zone becomes available. You can store a maximum of 30 minutes of time- shifted calls, stacked calls and time-shifted stacked calls. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Use the Repetitions box to specify how (0‑10 / many times the selected messages must be Infinite) repeated. Be aware that: 0 = play once, 1 = repeat once (play message twice). 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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The default is Immediate, which broadcasts (Immediate / the call immediately. Time shift) Select Time shift to broadcast the call only when any ongoing call is finished or to avoid Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Enter the name of the new call definition in the Name text box: – It may consist of up to 16 characters, maximum. Click the OK button to add the call definition to the list of call definitions in the system. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Save configuration, page 131 Action definitions On the Action definitions pages, you can configure specific device functionalities. For an overview of the functionalities available through all the devices in the PRAESENSA system refer to: – Input functions description, page 105 –...
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Open Interface. Toggle The action coupled to the button is started when the contact closes and stopped when the contact closes again. Refer to – Assigning a function, page 103 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Assigning an operation, page 101 for a description of the type of operations available to a control input. – Assigning a function, page 103 for an explanation on the product abbreviations. Press-to-Talk (PTT) > (CS) This function can be assigned to PTT buttons. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Select: Operation and Call definition. Notice! The zones and/or zone groups assigned to the PTT button are always added to the calls started with the Make announcement with zone selection function. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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If you configure more than one action (up to a maximum of 5) for this function, you can also configure multiple call definitions. – Select: Operation and Call definition. Silence zone(s) > CSE, SC (VCI), MPS, IM16C8, IM2A2 Assign this function to buttons. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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This fault/trouble is similar to a failure in an amplifier loudspeaker line, which the amplifier itself detects. – Give the control input for this function a proper name, such as the name of the zone‑loop that is supervised. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Local BGM on/off > MPS, IM16C8, IM2A2 Assign this function to control inputs. The Local BGM on/off function turns background music on or off in predefined zone (groups). – Select: Operation. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Refer also to: – Assigning an operation, page 101 for a description of the type of operations available to a control input. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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LED or lamp, each time an announcement with priority 223 or higher is started, such as an emergency announcement.. This functions can only be deactivated by resetting the emergency state through a call station button. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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- System fault indicator - Power fault indicator The relay is activated when there is no fault or emergency. If there is a fault or emergency, the relay is deactivated. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Multifunction power supply, page 63. Below Action definitions, click Multifunction power supply. – A new screen appears listing the configured devices. Click the device you want to configure. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
This button has default the PTT action. To do so: Below the Action definitions configuration page, click call station: – A screen appears with an overview of the connected call station(s). 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Submit Button Click the Submit button to store the changes. Note that the changes are not permanent and active until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Select the call definition: – Note: Do not select call definition with Live speech set to "Yes". Click the Submit button to store the settings. See also Save configuration, page 131. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Battery backup fault from the dropdown list. For the outputs with the Fault alarm indicator / Trouble indicator (UL 2572) function, enable Indicate mains power fault after grace time if necessary. Click the Submit button. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
The changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. 5.8.10 Wall control panel In the Action definitions page of a Wall control panel, you can configure the zone and the BGM channels. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Continue call. Audio processing On the Audio processing pages, the audio processing parameters of an audio input of a call station, ambient noise sensor and/or audio outputs of an amplifier in the PRAESENSA system can be set: See: – Amplifier, page 120 –...
(selectable: -infinite - +12 dB). (for low frequencies) Full Enter F Default: Frequency 1000 Hz, Quality factor 20.0 parametric Select Q, (selectable 0.4 ‑ 20.0), Gains 0 dB sections (3) (selectable: -infinite - +12 dB) 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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No separate audio options settings for the spare amplifier output channel are required. Refer to the PRAESENSA installation manual (amplifier chapters) for a detailed description of the spare amplifier output channel function.
(mps) in System composition, page 52 and Zone definitions, page 89. No separate audio options settings for the lifeline are available and required. Refer to the PRAESENSA installation manual (amplifier chapters) for a detailed description of the lifeline function.
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Select G (selectable: -infinite - +12 dB). (for high frequencies) Low‑pass Enter F Default: Frequency 10000 Hz, Quality factor 0.7 filter Select Q (selectable 0.2 ‑ 2.0). Fixed: Gain -12 dB/oct. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Select and click the + of the Microphone category row: – The audio processing / parametric equalizer overview appears. Select each of the following items, if required: F: Frequency, G: Gain, Q: Quality factor 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Equalizer settings When automatic volume control (AVC) is enabled in a zone, an ambient noise sensor (ANS) continuously measures the ambient noise. PRAESENSA uses an averaging filter to derive the average ambient noise level from the signal of the ANS (microphone).
The parametric equalizer overview and the compressor graphic appear. For the parametric equalizer, select each of the following items, if required. Note: F: Frequency, G: Gain, Q: Quality factor 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Use the audio compressor to decrease the dynamic range of the audio signal, reducing the difference in the level between the highest and lowest parts. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Hard knee (0 dB) and Soft knee (20 dB). Gain No action. This value shows the makeup gain used to amplify (greyed-out) the output signal. It is calculated automatically depending on the other values. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Select and click the + sign of the Audio output category row: – The audio parametric equalizer overview appears. Select each of the following items, if required. – Note: F: Frequency, G: Gain, Q: Quality factor Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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It ranges from 0 dB to -60 dB in steps of 1 dB and Mute. Click the Apply button. – The changes are immediately applied to the audio output. This cause unexpected high‑level audio output in the loudspeaker zone(s). 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
– Note that the events are still visible in the Logging Viewer. See Optional: Using the Logging Viewer, page 156. Refer to – Logon the application, page 47 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Below Backup and restore, click Restore. Click the Browse button. – Depending on the web browser type, a file selection screen appears. Browse to, and select, the .zip file to be restored. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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The selected configuration and credentials file restores your system configuration. Upload/Activate the certificate(s), if required. See Open interface. – IMPORTANT: Do this in case the system controller is reset to default or replaced. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Diagnose On the Diagnose pages of the webserver, the system (installation) can be diagnosed. IMPORTANT: With the exception of Version, only PRAESENSA administrator and installer user accounts have full access to the Diagnose section. See User accounts, page 50. IMPORTANT: When adding, or removing, devices in configuration, it requires a Save configuration and restart system, before the changes become effective and responsive on Diagnose web pages.
Control outputs, other than configured as switch control outputs, assigned to a PTT input, Make announcement input or a Start phased announcement input. – Control outputs, other than configured as Zone activity outputs, assigned to a zone. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Click the Print button to produce and save a PDF file of the version overview page. Notice that you need a PDF printer installed to generate a PDF document. Notice! Have the version info available when contact technical support. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
A status message will show the overall measuring result of both the amplifier and channels. When no error is noticed, the text will show; OK. See the status messages table following. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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“not measured”. Resolve the short and start the load measurement again to resolve this. Refer to – Amplifier, page 60 – System settings, page 82 – Add a device, page 54 – Troubleshooting, page 165 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
As soon the Start button is clicked, the system will measure the connected battery capacity and will generate the results for each item as described in the previous table. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
ANSs. The Noise level of the zone is equal to the maximum of the Noise levels of the individual ANSs in the zone. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Note that the changes are not permanent until the configuration is saved. See Save configuration, page 131. To stop the ambient noise measurement/calibration, click the Stop button. – Updating of the specific Zone stops. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Diagnose | en 143 – Last measured/calibrated and set values stay visible. Telephone interface The Telephone interface page in the Diagnose section is used to check the status of your SIP accounts. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
PRAESENSA Security Below the Security page, secured system connections can be viewed and/or defined. IMPORTANT: Only PRAESENSA administrator and installer user accounts have access to the Security section. See User accounts, page 50. To do so: Click Security to see the following security menu items:...
For location of the reset to default button of the individual devices, see Device options, page 55 > <device name> > Rear panel indicators and controls and/or the PRAESENSA installation manual. Below the System security page, click the + of the Reconnect factory default devices category row: –...
The .key file must not be password protected. Click the Upload certificate button. IMPORTANT: Each time the PRAESENSA system controller is reset to default, the system controller generates new certificates. In this case, you must do one of the following: –...
This utility can read information from configuration files. The configuration printing utility shows the information on screen in a formatted way to check and/or archive the configuration on PDF/paper. IMPORTANT: Only PRAESENSA administrator and installer user accounts have access to the Print configuration section. To do so:...
Each of the components listed may be redistributed under the terms of their respective open source licenses. Notwithstanding any of the terms in the license agreement you may have with Bosch, the terms of such open source license(s) may be applicable to your use of the listed software.
Introduction to make an announcement | en 149 Introduction to make an announcement As PRAESENSA is a Public Address and Voice Alarm System, it is used to distribute data, live speech, background music and (evacuation) messages. All data and audio in the system is distributed in the form of announcements/calls.
Emergency announcements are similar to normal announcements. The major difference is that emergency announcements put the system in the emergency state, if configured. In the emergency state, PRAESENSA stops all BGM announcements and normal announcements, if configured. How the system acts could be set in the configuration > System settings, page 82 >...
Optional: Using the Logging Server | en 151 Optional: Using the Logging Server The Logging Server application software is part of the PRAESENSA installation software package (*.zip). To use it, firstly the software needs to be installed on your configuration computer.
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It is not possible to connect to the specified system, because the system controller authentication failed. Recommended action: Make sure the specified system knows the user name and password of the PRAESENSA configuration and Logging Server. Message: The Logging Server options are changed. Restart the Logging Server to use the changed settings.
On the keyboard of the PC on which the Logging Server is running, press the Del key. – The system is removed from the list. 11.4 Logging expiration On the Logging Expiration tab, the expiration periods of the logged events can be defined. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
Proceed as follows: To flush the fault events from the logging database, checkmark the Fault events checkbox. To flush the general events from the logging database, checkmark the General events checkbox. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Note: Make sure that all systems have an account that contains the user name and password in the Viewer/System controller block. Otherwise, the Logging Server cannot connect to the systems. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
PRAESENSA Optional: Using the Logging Viewer The logging viewer application software is part of the PRAESENSA installation software package (*.zip). To use it, firstly the software needs to be installed on your configuration computer. See Optional: Logging Viewer, page 31.
NextBlock and Prev. Block buttons to scroll through the blocks. – Refresh: Refreshes the list of events. Notice! New events are only shown in the Recent view. The Historical view does not show new events. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
There is no connection with the Logging Server. Recommended action: Make sure that the Logging Server is running and that the Logging Server has an Ethernet connection with the Logging Viewer. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
– If a previous block is available, the Prev. Block button is enabled. The previous block contains events that are older than the events that are currently displayed. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
How to use/operate OMNEO Control is described in a separate manual, called: – OMNEO Control Software – Download the manual (.pdf) from the Bosch download area: https:// licensing.boschsecurity.com/OMNEO/html/load.htm?1000 > OMNEO control Vx.xx > Manual. See also Related documentation, page 8. Caution! OMNEO control is an application for use with OMNEO channels only.
How to use/operate Network Docent is described in a separate manual, called: – Network Docent: – Download the manual (.pdf) from the Bosch download area: https:// licensing.boschsecurity.com/OMNEO/html/load.htm?1000 > Network Docent Vx.xx > Manual. See also Related documentation, page 8. Bosch Security Systems B.V.
Startup Dante Controller: – Dante Controller will show all connected Dante devices in the network, including the unsecure PRAESENSA OMNEO network devices (mainly the system controller with maximum 120 inputs). – The Routing tab of the Dante Controller Network View shows the connected devices with all inputs and outputs.
– PRAESENSA can also limit the access of TCP/IP devices. See System settings, page 82 – Use of the Open Interface can lead to situations in which PRAESENSA does not comply anymore to the evacuation standards. Scope As mentioned before, the PRAESENSA Open Interface Programming Instructions manual describes how to use the PRAESENSA Open Interface in combination with C# and .NET.
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– The C# programming language and its development environment. – The principle of .NET. – PRAESENSA and its installation and functionality. See Related documentation, page 8. Refer to – Related documentation, page 8 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V.
(i.e. manuals), including the release notes, are read. This will save your time and helps us deploying the quality of Bosch products. See Related documentation, page 8. Tip: Be informed about the latest released (configuration) software version and devices firmware version of an PRAESENSA system installation.
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166 en | Troubleshooting PRAESENSA If you still cannot upgrade the devices, contact your Bosch service representative. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
Each tone and/or pre‑recorded (spoken) message used in the PRAESENSA system must have the .wav audio file format. See Recorded messages, page 79. The following .wav files (tones) are PRAESENSA predefined, are mono and have a 16-bit sample depth and 48 kHz sample rate. Be noticed that tones could be updated and new tones could be added.
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– Sweden “Turn Out” Alarm_MS_560+440Hz_100p_2x(0.1+0.4)s.wav – Alternating 560 Hz, 0.1 s and 440 Hz, 0.4 s, 2 repetitions – Duty cycle 100% – France, NF S 32-001 “Fire” Alarm_MS_660Hz_33p_(6.5+13)s.wav 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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Intermittent 970 Hz, 0.5 s on, 0.5 s off, 0.5 s on, 0.5 s off, 0.5 s on, 1.5 s off – Duty cycle 38% – ISO 8201 “Emergency evacuation” Alarm_MS_970Hz_40p_5x(1+1)s+(3+7)s.wav – Intermittent 970 Hz, 1 s on, 1 s off, 5 repetitions, 3 s on, 7 s off Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
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Duty cycle 100% – UK, BS 5839-1 “Evacuate”, PFEER “Toxic gas”, Maritime “Fire”, EN 54-3 Alarm_MS_1000+2000Hz_100p_(0.5+0.5)s.wav – Alternating 1000 Hz, 0.5 s and 2000 Hz, 0.5 s – Duty cycle 100% 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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The loss of the tick tone along the line allows the engineer to identify the position of the line discontinuity. Test_Reference_440Hz_10s.wav – Continuous 440 Hz sinewave, 10s. – Duty cycle 100%. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Configuration manual...
– Repair & Exchange – Product Security Bosch Building Technologies Academy Visit the Bosch Building Technologies Academy website and have access to training courses, video tutorials and documents: www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/training/ 2025-03 | V2.30 | F.01U.432.516 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
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