Conettix Plug-in Communicator Table of Contents | en Interface Table of contents Safety Introduction About documentation Bosch Security Systems, Inc. product manufacturing dates Installation workflow System overview Module overview B450 cellular interface compatibility Bus address settings overview Installation Setting the bus address Insert the communication module 4.2.1...
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.
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Configure the communication module (non SDI2 control panels) Verify LED activity Review signal strength on the cellular communicator. Refer to your cellular communicator Installation Guide for more information on signal strength. Installation is complete 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Refer to the graphic below for the complete B450 system configuration. B450 system connections overview Callout ᅳ Description Callout ᅳ Description 1 ᅳ Compatible Bosch control panel 8 ᅳ Ethernet network connection between the host computer Ethernet network interface card (NIC) and the Ethernet network 2 ᅳ...
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) 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Use the bus address label to select the desired setting on the bus address switch, depending on your control panel. PANEL ADDRESSES 13 14 Addr SDI2 Option TX RX Figure 3.2: Bus address label 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
(Section 4.2.1 without a SIM card, or Section 4.2.2 with a SIM card). 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Insert the B44x communication module with SIM card (required and available separately) Insert the desired B44x communication module with supporting SIM card into the slot of the B450 until you feel the module “click” into place. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
If the installation is a local or police station connection, then the B450 must be mounted inside an attack resistant enclosure. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Plug the tamper switch wire onto the module’s tamper switch connector. For the tamper switch connector location, refer to Module overview, page 8. Verify the B450 module is configured with tamper enabled ON within the SDI2 supported control panel. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
R, Y, G, B (PWR, A, B, COM) or the module's interconnect wiring connectors (wire included). The figure below indicates the location of both the terminal strip and the interconnect wiring connectors on the module. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Figure 4.6: Using terminal strip or interconnect cable wiring on an SDI2 control panel (B Series control panel shown) Callout ᅳ Description 1 ᅳ Compatible SDI2 control panel (B Series control panel shown) 2 ᅳ B450 3 ᅳ Terminal strip wiring 4 ᅳ Interconnect cable Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
Figure 4.7: Using terminal strip or interconnect cable wiring on an SDI control panel (GV3 Series control panel shown) Callout ᅳ Description 1 ᅳ Compatible SDI control panel (GV3 Series control panel shown) 2 ᅳ B450 3 ᅳTerminal strip wiring 4 ᅳ Interconnect cable 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
1 ᅳ Compatible control panel (FPD-7024 control panel shown) 2 ᅳ B450 3 ᅳ Terminal strip wiring For complete wiring instructions, refer to the control panel documentation. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
The B450 parameters within RPS can be found under the SDI2 Modules section. Refer to the chart below for RPS selections: 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Common RPS configuration parameters Refer to the table below for parameters configured in RPS. The parameters listed in the following table support SDI2 control panel versions v2.00 and higher. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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NOT allowed unless the Web/USB Access Enabled parameter is changed to Yes in the control panel configuration. In non-SDI2 control panels, configuration via the control panel does not occur. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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⃗ IP Use the following settings to configure your cellular module parameters under the SDI2 ⃗ B450 option (applicable for control panels with firmware version 2.03+). Communicator Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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RPS Diagnostics screen. Depending on the firmware version of your control panel, you will see the following screens. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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B450 status as shown as Ethernet Communicator in RPS Diagnostics with GV4 version 2.00 – 2.02. The following Diagnostic screen shown below is applicable to both B Series and GV4 Series control panels: Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
The supported USB cable used to establish connection is a Male A to Male A cable. Notice! It is recommended to use a Bosch supported USB cable such as the B99 cable (F01U278853). Failure to do so may result in communication failures between the B450 and your computer.
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If you currently have RPS version 5.16 or greater, you do not have to install USB driver (RBUS1CP.inf) as described below. If the B450 CD-ROM is not available: From your Internet browser, go to: http://www.boschsecurity.com to open the Bosch Web site. Select the web site for your region and country.
Install the communication program that supports your configuration (Hyper Terminal or Tera Term), depending on your laptop or PC’s operating system. Notice! Tera Term is preferred in all applications as its operation is understood by Bosch Technical Support if assistance is required. Installing Tera Term...
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The Tera Term window opens. Refer to the illustrations below to set up Tera Term defaults. Setting up Tera Term defaults: Launch the application. Select Setup => Terminal as shown below. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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Change the default setting of CR to LF from the Receive pull-down menu and press OK. Figure 5.8: Changing the Receive: option to LF Select Save setup. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Tera Term in future sessions. Select the correct port option in the Port: pull-down menu for the B450. Figure 5.10: Tera Term Pro window shown Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
30 sec. Repeat Steps 3 through 6. at the conclusion of 30 sec. Press [Enter] to continue. The USB main menu opens. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Refer to USB menu access disabled, page 56 if you receive the following error message when accessing the USB menu. Figure 5.12: USB menu access disabled error window Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
The following table describes the USB Main Menu parameters found within callouts 1-3 in the graphic above.: Parameter Description B44x This field displays one of the following parameters: – B44x Cellular Communicator – Plug-in not connected – Detecting plug-in module 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Disabled (through configuration) Access Level This option includes: – Restricted – Full Table 5.3: USB Menu parameters 5.2.4 USB menu structure The following illustration depicts the B450 menu structure. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
Press the Escape (Esc) key without making any programming changes will return you to the previous menu. USB Main Menu Pressing the Escape key after entering data will clear data entered. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Select this option to update the firmware in the B450. Update Notice! Download your update file from the Bosch website prior to performing an update. For more information on Firmware update workflows, refer to Firmware Update page, page 52. 8. Exit Select to exit the menu and log out.
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Telephone Number This field displays the cellular phone number if available. A phone number of 000-000-0000 is listed when there is no phone number. Electrical Serial # This field displays the B44x radio modem serial number. (ESN) 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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– SIM PIN Lockout – Invalid Access Point – No IP Address Advanced Status Menu The following section describes the description of the Advanced Status menu parameters. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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UDP Packets This field displays from power up, or Option 3 (Reset Status) Transmitted UDP Packets This field displays from power up, or Option 3 (Reset Status) Received 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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The status display shows several items that are counts of activities, such as UDP packets transmitted. When reset status is selected, all counts are returned to zero. This is not required for normal operation. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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Basic Configuration sub-menu parameters – AES Encryption This option allows each receiver path to be configured with a unique AES encryption key. Refer to the graphic below for entering in the encryption key. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Basic Configuration sub-menu parameters – Panel Programming This option sets the enables/disabled configuration of the B450 by the control panel. To go to Panel Programming, perform the following: Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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The Network Access Point User Name allows users to connect to the access point. Name The Network Access Point User Name must be 0-30 characters long, and is case sensitive. The default is: None 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Press [8] Email Server Configuration. Select the desired parameter (Email Server Name/Address, Email Server Port Number, Email Server Authentication/Encryption, Authentication User Name, or Authentication Password from the table below. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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Enter the B450 passcode Press [6] Diagnostic Log. Sect the desired parameter (Modify Diagnostic Settings, Re-print All Console Messages, and Enable Console Messages) from the table below. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Option Press Description Select 1. Modify The Diagnostic logging is intended for use only under Bosch direction. Diagnostic Diagnostic settings determine which types of messages to display. Settings 2. Re-print Saved The Re-Print Saved option prints any diagnostic messages that have already occurred Console Message and are stored in the B450’s buffer.
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This parameter determines how long to wait Time between transmissions to keep an idle TCP connection to a remote host from terminating due to inactivity. Table 5.7: SMS and USB configuration parameters 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
You must include the current SMS configuration passcode in the SMS text message to allow the module to save the new configuration data. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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0 = disabled – 1 = enabled Advanced parameters Session Keep Alive (0 to 1000 min) Inactivity timeout (0 to 1000 min) IPv4 DNS Server IP Address 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Send the configuration SMS to the B44x module’s phone number. The transmission might take several minutes. Because the bus address switch is set to 0, the B450 waits for an SMS until a message is received. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
Log into the USB interface as described in Log into the USB interface, page 32, starting at step 3, and continuing through to step 6. The B450 USB login window appears, listing the current software version and build. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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90 sec to locate the file and begin the send process, the menu times out, and the user must begin the update process again. From the Tera Term main menu, select File>Transfer>XMODEM>Send. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
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In the XMODEM Send dialog window, navigate to the folder location and select the firmware update software you downloaded. The file ends in *.kfw extension. Figure 5.20: File navigation 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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Close the Tera Term session, and re-launch Tera Term. Log back into Tera Term as described previously to re-establish communication from your laptop, to the B450. Communication between the control panel and B450 is restored. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
The B450 includes the following on-board LEDs to assist with troubleshooting: – Heartbeat (system status). – RX (receive). – TX (transmit). The plug-in module also includes LEDs for troubleshooting and status. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
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SMS configuration 1 sec flash The Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) 1 sec flash complete LEDs will flash in unison at a 1 second interval Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Installation and Operation Guide 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740...
Generate the diagnostic log only when directed by TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 2014.10 | 05 | F.01U.300.740 Installation and Operation Guide Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Bosch Cellular Service User Guide (P/N: F01U273558). Control panel programming using cellular For more information regarding proper planning and installation parameters related to VPN setup for control panel programming, refer to Bosch Cellular Service User Guide (P/N: F01U273558). Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
300 m (1000 ft) USB cable Type A male-to-male (It is recommended to use a Bosch supported USB cable such as the B99 cable (F01U278853). Compatible enclosures B10 ᅳ 35.6 cm x 31.8 cm x 7.6 cm (14 in x 12.5 in x 3 in) B11 ᅳ...
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