Control Panels B5512/B4512 en Owner's Manual
Control Panels Table of Contents | en 3 Table of contents 1 Introduction 1.1 About documentation 2 Keypads overview 11 3 Points 14 3.1 What is a point? 14 3.2 Controlled points 14 3.3 24-hour points 15 4 Areas 16 4.1 What is an area? 16 5 Warning displays and tones 17 5.1 Keypad quiets for keystrokes 17 5.2 Silence the alarm tone 17 5.3 Entry delay tone and display 18 5.4 Exit delay tone and display 18 5.
en | Table of Contents Control Panels 8.3 User and burglary trouble events 28 8.4 System trouble events 28 9 Cleared events are not lost 29 10 View faulted or bypassed points 30 11 B930 keypad operation 31 11.1 B930 keys overview 32 11.2 B930 display overview 34 11.3 B930 status LEDs overview 35 12 B930 Menu tree 37 13 B930 On/Off menu 41 13.1 All On menu 41 13.2 Part On menu 46 13.3 Off menu 49 13.4 Extend Closing 52 13.
Control Panels Table of Contents | en 5 16 B930 Users menu 74 16.1 Change Passcode 74 16.2 Add User 76 16.3 Edit User 82 16.4 Delete User 85 87 17 B930 Settings menu 17.1 Watch Mode 87 17.2 Date/Time 89 17.3 Schedule (SKEDs) 91 17.4 Keypad 93 18 B930 Shortcuts menu 96 19 B930 Events menu 97 19.1 View Event Memory 97 19.2 Clear Event Memory 98 19.3 View Log 99 20 B920 keypad operation 100 20.1 B920 keys overview 101 20.2 B920 display overview 103 20.
en | Table of Contents Control Panels 23 B920 Status menu 124 23.1 View Area Status 124 23.2 View Point Status 125 23.3 Send Status Report 126 24 B920 Actions menu 127 24.1 Reset 127 24.2 Outputs 129 24.3 Test 130 24.4 RPS 136 24.5 Go to Area 139 24.6 Firmware 140 24.7 Service Bypass 141 25 B920 Users menu 142 25.1 Change Passcode 142 25.2 Add User 144 25.3 Edit User 150 25.4 Delete User 154 26 B920 Settings menu 155 26.1 Watch Mode 155 26.
Control Panels Table of Contents | en 7 29 Options 168 29.1 Two-man Rule 168 29.2 Early Ambush 169 29.3 Security system limitations 171 29.4 Cross points 173 29.5 Fire safety and evacuation 174 29.6 Multiple area systems 176 Glossary 184 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
1 en | Introduction Control Panels Introduction Security systems help to secure life, property, and investments against fire, theft, and bodily harm. The keypad is an advanced digital device that offers a variety of features not available with other systems. Its highly visible, back-lit display and built-in sounder alert you to a number of system events. Stylish design and ease-ofuse make it ideal for property protection. Your security company can program the system to meet your individual needs.
Control Panels 1.1 Introduction | en 9 About documentation This owner’s manual covers basic and advanced functions. This manual is designed to be an everyday type of reference for system users. The functions described in this manual are programmed by your security company. Some of them might not be included in your system. Some of the functions covered require you to enter your personal passcode. This manual offers instructions for both the B930 and B920 keypads.
en | Introduction Control Panels Manual conventions Throughout this manual the # symbol refers to a variable numerical quantity, such as the number of points to test or exit delay time. Text that shows on the keypad’s display appears in this manual in italics, unless it is referring to a softkey. Keys to press appear in this manual in brackets [ ]. When keys are softkeys, the softkey name appears in bold in brackets [ ].
Control Panels 2 Keypads overview | en 11 Keypads overview The B930 ATM Style Alphanumeric Keypad (SDI2) features a bright five-line display with four ATM style softkeys on either side of the display. The B920 Two-line Alphanumeric Keypad (SDI2) features a bright two line display and 8 function keys. Both keypad models have user-adjustable volume and display brightness, and a [HELP] key that opens ondisplay instructions.
en | Keypads overview Control Panels 1 2 Area 1 Off A1 Lobby Ready to turn on 7 WXYZ WXYZ 9 CMD CMD 5 6 1 3 10 A1 Lobby Ready to turn on 4 GAS 9 8 2 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 5 Owner's Manual 6 11 Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels Keypads overview | en 13 Descriptions of callouts for B930 and B920 overview figure (previous page) Callout Description Number 1 Alphanumeric display 2 HELP key 3 PREV and NEXT keys 4 Status LEDs 5 ESC key (Escape) 6 CMD key (Command) 7 Softkeys (B930 only) 8 Programmable function keys (B920 only) 9 ALL, PART, and BYPASS keys (B920 only) 10 ENTER key (B920 only) 11 MENU key (B920 only) Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | Points Control Panels 3 Points 3.1 What is a point? The term point refers to a detection device, or group of devices connected to your security system. Points show individually at the keypad with name. The point name can describe a single door, motion sensor, smoke detector, or an area such as Upstairs or Garage. There are two basic types of points, controlled and 24-hour. 3.
Control Panels 3.2.2 Points | en 15 Interior points These points often include interior forms of burglary detection devices, such as motion sensors or interior doors, for example. When you turn your system All On, you turn on (arm) both part points and interior points. 3.3 24-hour points 24-hour points are always on (armed), even when your security system is turned off (disarmed). There are two types of 24-hour points, fire points and non-fire points. 3.3.
en | Areas Control Panels 4 Areas 4.1 What is an area? An area is a number of points that are grouped together so that you can control them together as one unit. For example, if a security system protected a building with three sections – an office, a laboratory, and a cafeteria – the points in each of those sections could be grouped together as an area.
Control Panels 5 Warning displays and tones | en 17 Warning displays and tones The keypads emit several distinct tones and shows text to alert you to system events. Additional bells or sirens may also be connected to your system. Bells or sirens mounted on the exterior of the premises alert neighbors to emergencies and provide an audible guide for police and fire fighters. The keypads have five status LEDs that indicate the status of the system and some alarms.
5.3 en | Warning displays and tones Control Panels Entry delay tone and display When you enter a system that is on (armed) through a point programmed for entry delay, the keypad emits the entry delay tone as a reminder to turn off the security system. Failure to turn off your security system before the entry delay time expires might sound the burglary tone and could result in an alarm report being sent to your security company.
Control Panels Warning displays and tones | en 19 Your security company programmed the exit delay times for you: My exit delay time is: _______________________________ 5.5 Keypress tones The keypad sounds the keypress tone (a short beep) when you press any key. Use the Settings menu to enable/disable the keypress tone. 5.5.1 Invalid entry (error tone) The invalid entry tone follows the keypress tone when the keypress completes a invalid entry. Sometimes an entry is one keypress.
6 en | How the system reports events Control Panels How the system reports events Your security system makes repeated attempts to send reports to your security company. In the event your security system fails to communicate, the keypad sounds the trouble tone and the keypad shows a communication failed message. Notify your security company of the communications failure.
Control Panels How the system reports events | en 21 station if the control panel is disarmed within 30 to 45 seconds after an burglary alarm is triggered. Note that fire-type alarms are normally reported without a delay. Consult with your installer to determine if your security system is configured with a cancel feature. If you silence a non-fire alarm before the alarm sound timer expires, your security systems sends a cancel report to your security company.
7 en | Alarm events Control Panels Alarm events The system produces several types of events. 7.1 Priority of events If more than one event occurs, the system sorts them into one of six groups. The groups are (highest priority first): Fire Alarms, Gas Alarms, User Alarms, Burglary Alarms, Fire Troubles, and Non-Fire Troubles. The group with the highest priority scrolls first.
Control Panels Alarm events | en 23 The display shows the point text of the first point that went into fire alarm. Press [NEXT] to manually show additional points (if any) that went into alarm. Events scroll from the oldest to the newest. 7.2.1 Silence fire alarms Enter your passcode to silence fire alarms. If the system is on (armed), silencing the fire alarm also turns the system off.
en | Alarm events 7.3 Control Panels Gas alarms Gas alarms are the second highest priority events. When a gas point activates, the keypad emits a unique pulsating gas alarm (━ ━ ━ ━ ━━━━ ━ ━ ━ ━). Evacuate all occupants and investigate for gas. . Ensure that all occupants know the difference between the burglary tone (━━━━━━━━━━━), the pulsating gas tone (━ ━ ━ ━ ━━━━ ━ ━ ━ ━), and the pulsating fire tone (━━━ ━━━ ━━━). The tone sounds for the duration set by your security company.
Control Panels Alarm events | en 25 Your security company can program the system so that users cannot silence some gas alarms until the gas event clears. Enter your passcode to clear the scrolling point text from the display. The Alarm Silenced message continues to scroll as a reminder that you can still view the text of the points in alarm by using the View Event Memory menu option. If the gas point is still in alarm (faulted) then the point goes to trouble after silencing.
en | Alarm events Control Panels Ensure that all occupants know the difference between the steady user or burglary tone (━━━━━━━━━━━), the pulsating gas tone (━ ━ ━ ━ ━━━━ ━ ━ ━ ━), and the pulsating fire tone (━━━ ━━━ ━━━). The tone sounds for the time set by your security company. 7.4.1 Silence user and burglar alarms The audible alarm sounds for a specific period of time before it automatically shuts off.
Control Panels Trouble events | en 8 Trouble events 8.1 Fire trouble events 27 When a fire trouble occurs, the keypad emits the trouble tone (three tones followed by a pause repeated). The system shows the number of fire points with troubles and the name for each point in trouble. 8.1.1 Silence fire troubles Press [Silence] or [ENTER] to silence the trouble tone. After you silence the trouble, the text of the fire point in trouble continues to show on the display.
en | Trouble events 8.3 Control Panels User and burglary trouble events The security company can program a keypad to emit the trouble tone (three tones followed by a pause repeated), when a user or burglary trouble event occurs. If the system is on, the display shows the number of points with troubles and the name for each point. 8.3.1 Silence user and burglary trouble events Press [Silence] or [ENTER] to silence the trouble tone. 8.3.
Control Panels 9 Cleared events are not lost | en 29 Cleared events are not lost If you clear the alarms and troubles from the display, you can still view all the events. Using the events menu you can: – Select the Event Memory menu to view the alarm and trouble events that occurred since the last time the system was turned on (armed). Turning the system on (arming) clears event memory. – Select the View Log menu to view all events in your system’s event log. Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
en | View faulted or bypassed points 10 Control Panels View faulted or bypassed points To turn on (arm) the system, all the doors and windows in the system must be in the normal (not faulted) condition. Viewing the faulted points helps you find faulted points and correct them so arming is possible. The keypad offers two ways of displaying faulted and bypassed point information. The first causes the faulted or bypassed point information to scroll automatically through the display.
Control Panels 11 B930 keypad operation | en 31 B930 keypad operation Your security system provides quick access to functions through the keypad menus. To access menus using a B930, press [Menu]. Functions programmed by your security company show on the display as menu items, each with its own softkey. To exit a menu and return to the previous level, press [ESC]. To exit and return to idle text from any level of the menu structure, press and hold [ESC].
en | B930 keypad operation Control Panels 11.1 B930 keys overview Each B930 keypad has 10 numeric keys, one function [CMD] key, keys for previous, next, escape, and help, and eight softkeys. When pressed, keys enable keypad backlighting and emit a muted beep. Use the eight softkeys to select a menu and associated functions. 11.1.1 B930 keys descriptions Softkeys Use softkeys to make a selection when the display shows an arrow pointing from a menu option to the softkey.
Control Panels B930 keypad operation | en 33 Use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to scroll through menus or menu selections. CMD Use the [CMD] key in combination with one or two number keys to perform select functions. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B930 keypad operation Control Panels 11.2 B930 display overview The B930 keypad uses words, numbers, and symbols to show the status of the security system. When several events occur, the keypad shows each event in order of priority. The display shows five lines, 21 characters per line. The keypad has a bright two-line by 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD). When names are more than 18 characters, the text scrolls horizontally, similar to the way a stock ticker scrolls. 2012.12 | 03 | F.
Control Panels B930 keypad operation | en 35 11.3 B930 status LEDs overview The status LEDs on keypads provide a quick visual reference for you to see how your system is operating. Ready to arm: The green checkmark LED indicates whether the system is ready to turn on (arm). – ON Steady. All points are normal and the system is ready to turn on. – OFF. One or more points are faulted, and the system is not ready to turn on. On (armed): The red lock LED indicates whether the system is on (armed).
en | B930 keypad operation Control Panels GAS: The blue GAS LED indicates a gas alarm. – Flashing. An area has a gas alarm. You should leave the premises immediately when there is a gas alarm. – OFF. A gas alarm does not exist within the keypad’s scope. Power: The blue power plug LED indicates whether the control panel has AC power. – ON Steady. The AC (mains) power to the control panel is present. – Flashing.
Control Panels 12 B930 Menu tree | en 37 B930 Menu tree The B930 offers an easy-to-use menu tree structure. To access the Menu tree, press [Menu]. The Main menu shows first. Each menu selection has its own softkey. Press the softkey to choose that option. At each Menu tree level, the menu options are associated with a number based upon the order in which the menu option is shown. You can type the number for the desired menu, if you know it.
en | B930 Menu tree Control Panels B930 Menu tree Main Menu Menu> [1] [2] [3] [4] [1] [2] [3] [4] Actions Menu [5] [6] [7] [5] Shortcuts> [6] * Events> [7] Events Menu [1] [5]
Control Panels B930 Menu tree | en 39 Commands Commands resides outside of the Menu tree. You can initiate a limited number of functions with the [CMD] key plus the one or two digit command. If you know the command number, press [CMD] and then the one or two digit command. Review the available commands in the table on the next page Notice! i With B920 and B930 keypads, you can use [PREV] or [NEXT] to move through the list of commands, and press [Enter] or [ENTER] when viewing the desired command.
en | B930 Menu tree Control Panels Function Command All on CMD 1 All On, Instant CMD 1 1 Part On, Instant CMD 2 Part On CMD 3 Watch CMD 6 See Alarms CMD 4 0 Reset Sensors CMD 4 7 Extend Close CMD 5 1 Bypass CMD 0 Unbypass CMD 0 0 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels 13 B930 On/Off menu | en 41 B930 On/Off menu Use the On/Off menu to turn areas All or Part On, to turn areas off, to extend closing time, or to bypass points. When you turn on (arm) your security system, there is an exit delay that gives you time to leave the area without sounding the burlary tone. When you enter a security system that is turned on (armed), there is an entry delay that gives you time to turn off (disarm) the system. 13.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.1.1 All On Turning an area All On turns on all points in the area and provides entry and exit delay. For example, you can turn on the area and leave through a door (within exit delay time) without creating an alarm event. When you turn the area All On, the display shows how many seconds of exit delay time remain to exit the protected area. Leave before the exit delay time expires. Leaving after exit delay expires causes entry delay to start.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 43 Turning areas All On: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [All On] to open the All On menu option. 4. Press [All On Delay] to open the All On Delay menu option. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. The keypad shows Exit Now! and sounds during the exit delay. 6. Exit the area or enter your passcode again to stop the system from turning on.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.1.2 All On Instant Turning an area All On Instant turns on all points with no entry or exit delay. When areas are All On Instant, faulting any point (opening a door for example) creates an alarm event immediately. Turning areas All On Instant: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [All On] to open the All On menu option. 4. Press [All On Instant] to open the All On Instant menu option. 5.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 45 13.1.3 Select Area Use All On Select to choose individual areas to turn All On or All On Instant. You choose areas from a list of the areas in which you have authority. Turning on a specific area: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [All On] to open the All On menu option. 4. Press [All On Select] to open the All On Select menu option. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 6.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.2 Part On menu Use the Part On menu to turn areas Part On. Turning an area Part On means to turn on only some of the points, and thus part of the system. For example, your security company might configure your system so that when you use the Part On function, only the exterior doors and windows turn on, whereas interior motion sensors do not turn on. 13.2.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 47 13.2.2 Part On Instant Turning an area Part On turns on some points, or part of the system, in the area with no entry or exit delay. When the area is Part On Instant, faulting a Part On point (opening a door for example) creates an alarm event immediately. Turning the system Part On without delay: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [Part On] to open the Part On menu option. 4.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.2.3 Select Area Use Part On Select to choose individual areas to turn Part On or Part On Instant. You choose areas from a list of the areas in which you have authority. Turning individual areas Part On: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [Part On] to open the Part On menu option. 4. Press [Part On Select] to open the Part On Select menu option. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 6.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 49 13.3 Off menu You can turn areas off simply by entering your passcode or by using the Off menu. With either option, you turn off all areas in which you have authority. You must enter your personal passcode and enter through a designated entry door to prevent an instant alarm condition. Opening the door starts entry delay time and the keypad emits a pulsing “beep” tone to remind you to turn the system off. Enter your passcode before the entry delay time expires.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.3.1 Turn Off You can use the Turn Off menu to turn off all areas in which you have authority. Turning off areas: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [Off] to open the Off menu option. 4. Press [Turn Off] to turn off. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. The display returns to idle text. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 51 13.3.2 Turn Off Select Use Turn Off Select to choose individual areas to turn off. You choose areas from a list of the areas in which you have authority. Turning off a specific area: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [Off] to open the Off menu option. 4. Press [Turn Off Select Area] to open the Turn Off Select menu option. 5. Press either [Off Delay] or [Off Instant].
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.4 Extend Closing Your security company might program your system to expect you to turn on (arm) within a closing window. A closing window is a duration of time programmed by your security company. Your security company sets a fixed length of time for the closing window. Additionally, your security company might program your system to automatically turn on (arm) at the end of the window.
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 53 Pressing [ESC] silences the beep and clears the message for 10 minutes. If you have not turned your system on (armed) or extended closing, the Please Close Now message and beep reappear after 10 minutes. To extend the window, enter the new time at which you would like the reminder tone to begin. This time is the new beginning of the closing window.
en | B930 On/Off menu Control Panels 13.5 Bypass Use the Bypass menu to temporarily take points out of the security system, and enter them back into the system. Bypassed points do not create alarm or trouble events, do not detect intruders, and cannot send any reports. For example, to leave a window open and turn the system on, you bypass the window point and then turn the system on. 13.5.1 Bypass Points You can bypass points when an area is turned off (disarmed).
Control Panels B930 On/Off menu | en 55 13.5.2 Unbypass Points Unbypassing a point returns a bypassed point to the security system so that it can once again respond to trouble and alarm conditions. Unbypassing a point: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [On/Off] to open the On/Off menu option. 3. Press [Bypass] to open the Bypass menu option. 4. Press [Unbypass Points] to open the Unbypass Points menu option. 5. Select a point to unbypass. 6. Press [ESC] to exit the menu.
en | B930 Status menu 14 Control Panels B930 Status menu Use the Status menu to see area or point status, or to send a status report. 14.1 View Area Status Area Status shows the on/off status for areas in which you have authority. Viewing area status: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Status] to open the Status menu option. 3. Press [View Area Status] to open the View Area Status menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. The display shows the status of each area.
Control Panels B930 Status menu | en 57 14.2 View Point Status The View Point Status feature shows the status (normal, open, or short) for all points in the areas in which you have authority. Viewing point status: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Status] to open the Status menu option. 3. Press [View Point Status] to open the View Point Status menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 5. The display shows the number of points in the system.
en | B930 Status menu Control Panels 14.3 Send Status Report The Send Status Report feature sends a complete system status report to your security monitoring company. Status reports can alert them to potential problems. Sending a status report: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Status] to open the Status menu option. 3. Press [Send Status Report] to open the Send Status Report menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter].
Control Panels 15 B930 Actions menu | en 59 B930 Actions menu Use the Actions menu to reset sensors, change outputs, see the test menu, see the RPS menu, go to an area, update system firmware, or to view service bypassed points. 15.1 Reset Detection devices, such as smoke detectors and shock sensors, might require a reset action before they return to normal operation. This function momentarily removes power from these devices to reset them. Resetting sensors: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels be present or the detector may be faulty. Check to be certain that there is no smoke, fire, or other danger present. If you cannot reset the detector or sensor, contact your security company. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 61 15.2 Outputs Your security company programs outputs for automatic control and/or keypad control of devices such as premises lighting or entry gates. An output is a device that is controlled by the security system. Contact your security company for further information regarding the use of outputs in your security system. Use this function to select outputs to turn on or off. Outputs on your security system can control other systems, lighting for example.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels 15.3 Test Use the Test menu to walk test your system, send test reports, or to review system revision information on the keypad display. 15.3.1 Walk Test A walk test allows you to test the sensors, keypads, sounders, and other devices in your system without creating alarm events. You can review untested points at the keypad to help pinpoint any problems. You cannot turn on the security system while in the walk test mode.
B930 Actions menu | en Control Panels 63 To test individual detection devices, simply activate sensors and open protected doors and windows one-ata-time. As you fault each detection device, the keypad from which you initiated the test emits a brief tone, and for 60 seconds the display indicates that the point was tested. The tone and display verify that each detection device is working properly.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels Automatic termination The Walk Test automatically ends after 20 minutes of no test activity. The keypad sounds during the last 5 minutes of the test. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 65 15.3.2 Send Test Report This function tests the communication link between your security system and your security company. It is an important part of maintaining a high level of security for your property. Sending a test report: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [Test] to open the Test menu option. 4. Press [Send Test Report] to open the Send Test Report menu option. 5.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels 15.3.3 Revisions Use this function to view the current reversion of your control panel firmware. Viewing the current revision of your system (control panel): 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [Test] to open the Test menu option. 4. Press [Revisions] to open the Revisions menu option. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. The current revision information shows on the display. 6.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 67 15.3.4 Notification Test Use this menu to test the security system’s ability to send personal notification messages to the destination path designated by your security company. Testing notifications: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [Test] to open the Test menu option. 4. Press [Notification Test] to open the Notification Test menu option. 5.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels Using the Answer menu option to answer an incoming call from RPS: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [RPS] to open the RPS menu option. 4. Press [Answer] to open the Answer menu option. 5. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. The keypad shows RPS is connecting…. and then returns to idle text. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 69 15.4.2 Network Originate Use this function to originate an RPS session using an IP (internet) connection. Connecting to RPS using an internet connection: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [RPS] to open the RPS menu option. 4. Press [Network Originate] to open the Network Originate menu option. 5. To use the programmed port number, press [Configured Port]. The connection progress begins. 6.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels 15.4.3 Call Via Phone Use this function to call RPS using the phone line. Connecting to RPS via the phone line: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [RPS] to open the RPS menu option. 4. Press [Call Via Phone] to open the Call Via phone menu option. 5. Enter your passcode, press [Enter].The connection progress begins. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 71 15.5 Go to area With the Go to Area function you can perform tasks in an area other than the one you’re in without having to physically go to that area. For example, using the keypad in the office area, you could 'go' to the loading area. You select the area from a list of areas in which you have authority. Once you 'go’ to an area, you can perform tasks you have authority for in that area. To 'leave' an area press [ESC]. Using Go to Area: 1.
en | B930 Actions menu Control Panels 15.6 Firmware Your security company might have configured your security system to require your authorization before system firmware can be updated. Use this action to provide authorization at the request of your security company. Local authorization is required for UL listed systems. Authorizing a firmware update: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [Firmware] to open the Firmware menu option. 4.
Control Panels B930 Actions menu | en 73 15.7 Service bypass To facilitate system maintenance for service personnel, your security system comes with a special point bypass option to remove any point from service. Bypassed points are not protected. Use this menu to view bypassed points. Viewing points in Service Bypass: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Actions] to open the Actions menu option. 3. Press [Srv Bypass] to open the Service Bypass menu option.
en | B930 Users menu 16 Control Panels B930 Users menu Use the Users menu to change your own passcode, add new users, edit existing users, or to delete users. 16.1 Change Passcode Use the Change Passcode function to change your personal passcode. Before you begin, consider the following: – Choose a new passcode three to six digits long. If you choose a passcode with the same digit in consecutive order (for example “33” in 334697), take care when entering it.
Control Panels B930 Users menu | en 75 Changing your passcode: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [User] to open the Users menu option. 3. Press [Change Passcode] to open the Change Passcode menu option. 4. Enter your current passcode and press [Enter]. 5. Enter your new passcode and press [Enter]. 6. Enter your new passcode again and press [Enter]. 7. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels 16.2 Add User Use the Add User function to add a passcode to your security system. Before you add the user, you need to know which user numbers are available, the authority level you want to assign to the new passcode, and the areas in which it will be valid. The two-digit user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your security system. The authority level determines what system functions the passcode can access.
Control Panels B930 Users menu | en 77 Before you begin: – Do not try to add passcodes without knowing the available user numbers. These are two-digit numbers, not to be confused with passcodes, that identify users at your security company. – Choose a new passcode three to six digits long. If you choose a passcode with the same digit in consecutive order (for example “33” in 334697), take care when entering it.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels Adding a user: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [User] to open the Users menu option. 3. Press [Add User] to open the Add User menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 5. Enter the number (1 – 50) for the user you wish to add, and press [Enter]. Configuring the user’s passcode: 1. Press [Passcode] to set the passcode. 2. Press [Enter] to continue. 3. Enter the user’s passcode and press [Enter]. 4.
Control Panels B930 Users menu | en 79 Configuring the user’s level: 1. Press [Level] to assign an authority level. 2. Press [Enter] to continue. 3. Press [Yes] to change the default authority level for area 1. 4. Enter the authority level number (1 – 14) you wish to apply to the user and press [Enter]. The keypad shows Level configured and returns to the previous menu. 5. If your security system has more than one area, use [NEXT] and the previous two steps to set the levels for the additional areas.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels Configuring a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter for the user: 1. Press [Keyfob] to assign a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter to the user. 2. To manually enter the RFID, if desired, press [Enter RFID] to add the RFID. Otherwise, the keypad automatically learns the RFID into the security system when you add a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter. 3. Press [Enter] to continue. 4. Enter the RFID. 5.
Control Panels B930 Users menu | en 81 *Not applicable to UL listed systems. Selecting a keypad display language for the user: 1. Press [Language] to select the user’s language. 2. Press [Enter] to continue. 3. Press the softkey for the desired language. The keypad shows Language configured, and then returns to the previous menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels 16.3 Edit User Use the Edit User function to edit a user of your security system. You need to know the user number for the user you want to edit. Editing an existing user: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [User] to open the Users menu option. 3. Press [Edit User] to open the Edit User menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 5. Enter the number (1 – 50) for the user you wish to edit, and press [Enter]. 6.
B930 Users menu | en Control Panels 83 Configuring the user’s name: 1. Press [Name] to configure the user’s name. 2. The [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters. Press a number key repeatedly to scroll through the number and letters shown on the key. To enter a space, press [0][0]. To capitalize a letter, press [CMD] before you enter the letter. For caps lock, press [CMD][CMD]. To remove caps lock, press [CMD][CMD][CMD]. 3. Press [Enter] to save the name.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels 1. Press [Keyfob] to assign a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter to the user. 2. To remove a previously added keyfob or transmitter, press [Remove]. 3. To replace a previously added keyfob or transmitter, press [Replace] and then [Replace], and follow the next step. 4. On a RADION keyfob*, press any button. On an Inovonics Transmitter, open the transmitter and press the RESET button, per the manufacturer’s instructions. The keypad shows Keyfob enrolled. 5.
Control Panels B930 Users menu | en 85 3. Press the softkey for the desired language. The keypad shows Language configured, and then returns to the previous menu. 16.4 Delete User Use the Delete User function to delete a user. Use this function to remove users from the system. All user data (name, passcode, keyfob) is deleted and cannot be recovered. Use Edit User if you only wish to remove a user's authority (disable the user), but retain the user’s data.
en | B930 Users menu Control Panels 7. Press [Yes] to confirm you wish to delete the selected user. The keypad shows User ## deleted, and then returns to the previous menu. 8. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels 17 B930 Settings menu | en 87 B930 Settings menu Use the Settings menu to turn Watch mode on or off, set the system date and time, view and change schedules, set keypad brightness and volume, and show the time in the keypad display. 17.1 Watch Mode You can use Watch Mode to monitor select points with the security system turned off. Each time points are faulted (door or window is opened), the keypad chimes once and shows the point text for 60 seconds.
en | B930 Settings menu Control Panels Entering and exiting Watch Mode: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Settings] to open the Settings menu option. 3. Press [Watch Mode] to open the Watch Mode menu option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [Enter]. 5. Press [Turn On] or [Turn Off]. The keypad indicates that you enabled or disabled Watch Mode successfully. 6. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Settings menu | en 89 17.2 Date/Time Your security system must have the correct time and date for scheduled events to occur at the correct times. Use the Date/Time function to set both the time and date. The security system uses a 12-hour AM/PM format. If your security system is configured for automatic date/ time updates, the update might overwrite your changes. Setting the date and time: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Settings] to open the Settings menu option. 3.
en | B930 Settings menu Control Panels 10. Enter the new time in HH:MM format. If you make a mistake, the [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters and then enter the new numbers. 11. Press [Enter] to save the change. 12. Press [AM] or [PM]. The keypad shows Change complete and then returns to the previous menu. 13. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Settings menu | en 91 17.3 Schedule (SKEDs) A SKED is a function programmed to be performed automatically at a scheduled time by your security system. You can change the scheduled time for SKEDs, disable a SKED to prevent it from automatically happening, or restart a previously disabled SKED. Contact your security company to determine what SKEDs they programmed for your system. Selecting a SKED to change: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B930 Settings menu Control Panels Enabling a disabled SKED: 1. With the SKED you wish to enable showing, press [Enable the sked]. 2. Press [Exclude holidays] or [Include holidays]. 3. Enter the new time in HH:MM format. If you make a mistake, the [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters and then enter the new numbers. 4. Press [Enter] to save the time and choose AM or PM. 5. Press [AM] or [PM].
Control Panels B930 Settings menu | en 93 17.4 Keypad Use the Keypad menu to adjust the brightness of the keypad display, the keypress volume, and enable or disable the keypress tone. 17.4.1 Brightness Use the Brightness function to adjust the brightness level for the keypad display. Adjusting the keypad display brightness: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Settings] to open the Settings menu option. 3. Press [Keypad] to open the Keypad menu option. 4.
en | B930 Settings menu Control Panels 17.4.2 Volume Use the Volume function to adjust the keypress volume level for the keypad. Adjusting the keypress volume: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Settings] to open the Settings menu option. 3. Press [Keypad] to open the Keypad menu option. 4. Press [Volume] to open the Volume menu option. 5. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] to adjust the volume level. The changes apply immediately. 6. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
Control Panels B930 Settings menu | en 95 17.4.3 Keypress Use the Keypress function to activate or deactivate the keypress tone. Activating and deactivating the keypress tone: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Settings] to open the Settings menu option. 3. Press [Keypad] to open the Keypad menu option. 4. Press [Keypress] to open the Keypress menu option. 5. Press [Turn On] or [Turn Off]. 6. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.
en | B930 Shortcuts menu 18 Control Panels B930 Shortcuts menu Use shortcuts to quickly access common functions. Using a shortcut: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu, and then press [Shortcuts] to open the Shortcuts menu option, or simply press [Shortcuts] while viewing idle text. 2. Press the softkey for the desired Shortcut. If more than four Shortcuts are available, the [NEXT] key lights, and you can use the key to view additional Shortcuts. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
Control Panels 19 B930 Events menu | en 97 B930 Events menu Use the Events menu to view event memory, clear event memory, or view the event log. 19.1 View Event Memory Your security system stores events that occurred since the last time memory was cleared. Use View Event Memory to view the events not previously cleared. Each time you turn the security system on, the event memory is erased. Viewing event memory: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Events] to open the Events menu option. 3.
en | B930 Events menu Control Panels 19.2 Clear Event Memory Use the Clear Event Memory function to clear out event memory without turning your security system off and on again. Clearing event memory: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Events] to open the Events menu option. 3. Press [Clear Event Memory] to open the Clear Event Memory menu option. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B930 Events menu | en 99 19.3 View Log Use the View Log function to review events stored in your security system. Reviewing past events might help you identify problems. Events are stored in the control panel’s memory in order of occurrence, and tagged with the date and time. Viewing the log: 1. Press [Menu] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [Events] to open the Events menu option. 3. Press [View Log] to open the View Log menu option. The keypad shows Enter Start Date.
en | B920 keypad operation 20 Control Panels B920 keypad operation Your security system provides quick access to functions through the keypad menus. To access menus using a B920, press [MENU]. Press [PREV] or [NEXT] to scroll through the list of functions programmed by your security company. To initiate the function shown on the display, press [ENTER] or press the corresponding number key, as indicated in the ondisplay instructions (for example, Press 2 for Status menu).
Control Panels B920 keypad operation | en 101 20.1 B920 keys overview Each B920 keypad has 10 number keys and seven function keys. When pressed, keys turn on keypad backlighting and emit the keypress tone (short beep). The function keys include programmable function keys and keys to initiate arming and bypassing with one keypress. 20.1.1 B920 keys descriptions MENU Use the [MENU] key to open the keypad’s Main menu.
en | B920 keypad operation Control Panels ESC The [ESC] (Escape) key has two uses. First, use the [ESC] (Escape) key to exit from menus and functions. Also, use the key as a Backspace when you enter names and numbers. HELP Use the [HELP] key to open the keypad’s on-display Help. Press [ESC] to exit help when you finish viewing. PREV and NEXT Use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to scroll through menus or menu selections.
Control Panels B920 keypad operation | en 103 20.2 B920 display overview The B920 keypad uses words, numbers, and symbols to show the status of the security system. When several events occur, the keypad shows each event in order of priority. The display shows two lines, 18 characters per line. The keypad has a bright two-line by 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD). Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B920 keypad operation Control Panels 20.3 B920 status LEDs overview The status LEDs on keypads provide a quick visual reference for you to see how your system is operating. Ready to arm: The green checkmark LED indicates whether the system is ready to turn on (arm). – ON Steady. All points are normal and the system is ready to turn on. – OFF. One or more points are faulted, and the system is not ready to turn on. On (armed): The red lock LED indicates whether the system is on (armed).
Control Panels B920 keypad operation | en 105 GAS: The blue GAS LED indicates a gas alarm. – Flashing. An area has a gas alarm. You should leave the premises immediately when there is a gas alarm. – OFF. A gas alarm does not exist within the keypad’s scope. Power: The blue power plug LED indicates whether the control panel has AC power. – ON Steady. The AC (mains) power to the control panel is present. – Flashing.
en | B920 Menu tree 21 Control Panels B920 Menu tree The B920 offers an easy-to-use menu tree structure. To access the Menu tree, press [MENU]. Each menu option has a number. At each level, you can press the number for the desired menu, if you know it. Otherwise, use [PREV] or [NEXT] to review your options at that level, and then press [ENTER] when you see the desired menu option. The Menu tree figure on the next page shows the Menu structure and the numbers associated for each menu option. 2012.
Control Panels B920 Menu tree | en 107 B920 Menu tree Press 1 for All On menu. Press 1 for All On Delay. Press 1 for Part On Delay. Press 1 for On/Off menu. Press 2 for Part On menu. Press 2 for Part On Instant. Press 3 for Off menu. Press 3 for Part On Select. Press 2 for Status menu. Press 4 for Extend Close time. Press 3 for Actions menu. Press 4 for Users menu. Press 5 for Bypass menu. Press 3 for All On Select. Press 1 to Turn Off. Press 1 to reset sensors. Press 2 to Turn Off Select.
en | B920 Menu tree Control Panels Commands Commands resides outside of the Menu tree. You can initiate a limited number of functions with the [CMD] key plus the one or two digit command. If you know the command number, press [CMD] and then the one or two digit command. Review the available commands in the table on the next page Notice! i With B920 and B930 keypads, you can use [PREV] or [NEXT] to move through the list of commands, and press [Enter] or [ENTER] when viewing the desired command.
Control Panels B920 Menu tree | en 109 Function Command All on CMD 1 All On, Instant CMD 1 1 Part On, Instant CMD 2 Part On CMD 3 Watch CMD 6 See Alarms CMD 4 0 Reset Sensors CMD 4 7 Extend Close CMD 5 1 Bypass CMD 0 Unbypass CMD 0 0 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B920 On/Off menu 22 Control Panels B920 On/Off menu Use the On/Off menu to turn areas All or Part On, to turn areas off, to extend closing time, or to bypass points. When you turn on (arm) your security system, there is an exit delay that gives you time to leave the area without sounding the burlary tone. When you enter a security system that is turned on (armed), there is an entry delay that gives you time to turn off (disarm) the system. 22.
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 111 Leaving after exit delay expires causes entry delay to start. It may also cause an alarm on an interior device. Enter your passcode to turn off the system. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels Turning areas All On: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the All On menu. 4. Press [1] or [ENTER] to select All On Delay. 5. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. The keypad shows Exit Now! and sounds during the exit delay. 6. Exit the area or enter your passcode to stop the system from turning on.
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 113 22.1.2 All On Instant Turning an area All On Instant turns on all points with no entry or exit delay. When areas are All On Instant, faulting any point (opening a door for example) creates an alarm event immediately. Turning areas All On Instant: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the All On menu. 4.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels 22.1.3 Select Area (All On menu) Use All On Select to choose individual areas to turn All On or All On Instant. You choose areas from a list of the areas in which you have authority. Turning on a specific area: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the All On menu. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the All On Select menu, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 5.
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 115 22.2 Part On menu Use the Part On menu to turn areas Part On. Turning an area Part On means to turn on only some of the points, and thus part of the system. For example, your security company might configure your system so that when you use the Part On function, only the exterior doors and windows turn on, whereas interior motion sensors do not turn on. 22.2.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels 22.2.2 Part On Instant Turning an area Part On turns on some points, or part of the system, in the area with no entry or exit delay. When the area is Part On Instant, faulting a Part On point (opening a door for example) creates an alarm event immediately. Turning the system Part On without delay: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Part On option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2].
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 117 22.2.3 Select Area (Part On menu) Use Part On Select to choose individual areas to turn Part On or Part On Instant. You choose areas from a list of the areas in which you have authority. Turning individual areas Part On: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Part On option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 4.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels 22.3 Off menu You can turn areas off simply by entering your passcode or by using the Off menu. With either option, you turn off all areas in which you have authority. You must enter your personal passcode and enter through a designated entry door to prevent an instant alarm condition. Opening the door starts entry delay time and the keypad emits a pulsing “beep” tone to remind you to turn the system off. Enter your passcode before the entry delay time expires.
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 119 22.3.1 Turn Off You can use the Turn Off menu to turn off all areas in which you have authority. Turning off areas: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the menu Off menu, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the Off menu. 5. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. The display returns to idle text. 22.3.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels 22.4 Extend Closing Your security company might program your system to expect you to turn on (arm) within a closing window. A closing window is a duration of time programmed by your security company. Your security company sets a fixed length of time for the closing window. Additionally, your security company might program your system to automatically turn on (arm) at the end of the window.
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 121 Pressing [ESC] silences the beep and clears the message for 10 minutes. If you have not turned your system on (armed) or extended closing, the Please Close Now message and beep reappear after 10 minutes. To extend the window, enter the new time at which you would like the reminder tone to begin. This time is the new beginning of the closing window.
en | B920 On/Off menu Control Panels 22.5 Bypass menu Use the Bypass menu to temporarily take points out of the security system, and enter them back into the system. Bypassed points do not create alarm or trouble events, do not detect intruders, and cannot send any reports. For example, to leave a window open and turn the system on, you bypass the window point and then turn the system on. 22.5.1 Bypass You can bypass points when an area is turned off (disarmed).
Control Panels B920 On/Off menu | en 123 22.5.2 Unbypass Unbypassing a point returns a bypassed point to the security system so that it can once again respond to trouble and alarm conditions. Unbypassing a point: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the On/Off menu. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Bypass menu, and press [ENTER], or simply press [5]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Unbypass menu, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 5. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. 6.
en | B920 Status menu 23 Control Panels B920 Status menu Use the Status menu to see area or point status, or to send a status report. 23.1 View Area Status Area Status shows the on/off status for areas in which you have authority. Viewing area status: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Status menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the View Area Status menu. 4. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER].
Control Panels B920 Status menu | en 125 23.2 View Point Status The View Point Status feature shows the status (normal, open, or short) for all points in the areas in which you have authority. Viewing point status: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Status menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the View Point Status menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 4. The display shows the number of points in the system.
en | B920 Status menu Control Panels 23.3 Send Status Report The Send Status Report feature sends a complete system status report to your security monitoring company. Status reports can alert them to potential problems. Sending a status report: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Status menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Send Status Report menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4.
Control Panels 24 B920 Actions menu | en 127 B920 Actions menu Use the Actions menu to reset sensors, change outputs, see the test menu, see the RPS menu, go to an area, update system firmware, or to view service bypassed points. 24.1 Reset Detection devices, such as smoke detectors and shock sensors, might require a reset action before they return to normal operation. This function momentarily removes power from these devices to reset them. Resetting sensors: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels be present or the detector may be faulty. Check to be certain that there is no smoke, fire, or other danger present. If you cannot reset the detector or sensor, contact your security company. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 129 24.2 Outputs Your security company programs outputs for automatic control and/or keypad control of devices such as premises lighting or entry gates. An output is a device that is controlled by the security system. Contact your security company for further information regarding the use of outputs in your security system. Use this function to select outputs to turn on or off. Outputs on your security system can control other systems, lighting for example.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels 24.3 Test Use the Test menu to walk test your system, send test reports, or to review system revision information on the keypad display. 24.3.1 Walk Test A walk test allows you to test the sensors, keypads, sounders, and other devices in your system without creating alarm events. You can review untested points at the keypad to help pinpoint any problems. You cannot turn on the security system while in the walk test mode.
B920 Actions menu | en 131 Control Panels To test individual detection devices, simply activate sensors and open protected doors and windows one-ata-time. As you fault each detection device, the keypad from which you initiated the test emits a brief tone, and for 60 seconds the display indicates that the point was tested. The tone and display verify that each detection device is working properly.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels Automatic termination The Walk Test automatically ends after 20 minutes of no test activity. The keypad sounds during the last 5 minutes of the test. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 133 24.3.2 Send Test Report This function tests the communication link between your security system and your security company. It is an important part of maintaining a high level of security for your property. Sending a test report: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Test menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels 24.3.3 Revisions Use this function to view the current reversion of your control panel firmware. Viewing the current revision of your system (control panel): 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Test menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Revisions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3].
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 135 24.3.4 Notification Test Use this menu to test the security system’s ability to send personal notification messages to the destination path designated by your security company. Testing notifications: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Test menu option, and [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels 24.4 RPS Use the RPS menu for connection to Remote Programming Software (RPS). Your security company uses RPS to configure and service your security system. RPS is intended for use by professional or licensed installers only. 24.4.1 Answer Use the Answer option to answer the phone (pick up the phone line) to connect to RPS. Using the Answer menu option to answer an incoming call from RPS: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2.
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 137 24.4.2 Network Originate Use this function to originate an RPS session using an IP (internet) connection. Connecting to RPS using an internet connection: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the RPS menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Network Originate menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 5.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels 24.4.3 Call Via Phone Use this function to call RPS using the phone line. Connecting to RPS via the phone line: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the RPS menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Call Via Phone menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 5. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER].
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 139 24.5 Go to Area With the Go to Area function you can perform tasks in an area other than the one you’re in without having to physically go to that area. For example, using the keypad in the office area, you could 'go' to the loading area. You select the area from a list of areas in which you have authority. Once you 'go’ to an area, you can perform tasks you have authority for in that area. To 'leave' an area press [ESC]. Using Go to Area: 1.
en | B920 Actions menu Control Panels 24.6 Firmware Your security company might have configured your security system to require your authorization before system firmware can be updated. Use this action to provide authorization at the request of your security company. Local authorization is required for UL listed systems. Authorizing a firmware update: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3.
Control Panels B920 Actions menu | en 141 24.7 Service Bypass To facilitate system maintenance for service personnel, your security system comes with a special point bypass option to remove any point from service. Bypassed points are not protected. Use this menu to view bypassed points. Viewing points in Service Bypass: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Actions menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 3.
en | B920 Users menu 25 Control Panels B920 Users menu Use the Users menu to change your own passcode, add new users, edit existing users, or to delete users. 25.1 Change Passcode Use the Change Passcode function to change your personal passcode. Before you begin, consider the following: – Choose a new passcode three to six digits long. If you choose a passcode with the same digit in consecutive order (for example “33” in 334697), take care when entering it.
Control Panels B920 Users menu | en 143 Changing your passcode: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go the Users menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the Change Passcode option. 4. Enter your current passcode and press [ENTER]. 5. Enter your new passcode and press [ENTER]. 6. Enter your new passcode again and press [ENTER]. The keypad shows Passcode changed and then returns to the Change Passcode option. 7. Press [ESC] to exit the menu.
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels 25.2 Add User Use the Add User function to add a passcode to your security system. Before you add the user, you need to know which user numbers are available, the authority level you want to assign to the new passcode, and the areas in which it will be valid. The two-digit user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your security system. The authority level determines what system functions the passcode can access.
Control Panels B920 Users menu | en 145 Before you begin: – Do not try to add passcodes without knowing the available user numbers. These are two-digit numbers, not to be confused with passcodes, that identify users at your security company. – Choose a new passcode three to six digits long. If you choose a passcode with the same digit in consecutive order (for example “33” in 334697), take care when entering it.
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels Adding a user: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go the Users menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Add User menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 4. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. 5. Enter the number (1 – 50) for the user you wish to add, and press [ENTER]. Configuring the user’s passcode: 1. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the Configure Passcode menu. 2.
B920 Users menu | en 147 Control Panels Configuring the user’s name: 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Name option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 2. Press [ENTER] to configure the user’s name. 3. The [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters. Press a number key repeatedly to scroll through the number and letters shown on the key. To enter a space, press [0][0]. To enter a space, press [0][0]. To capitalize a letter, press [CMD] before you enter the letter.
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels Configuring a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter for the user: 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Keyfob option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 2. Press [ENTER] to continue. 3. To manually enter the RFID, if desired, press [1] or [ENTER] to open the RFID option. Otherwise, the keypad automatically learns the RFID into the security system when you add a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter. 4. Press [ENTER] to continue. 5. Enter the RFID. 6.
Control Panels B920 Users menu | en 149 11. To remove the added keyfob or transmitter, use [NEXT] to go to the Remove a Keyfob option, and press [ENTER] or simply press [4]. 12. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. *Not applicable to UL listed systems. Selecting a keypad display language for the user: 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Keyfob option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 2. Press [ENTER] to continue. 3. Press [ENTER] to change the language.
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels 25.3 Edit User Use the Edit User function to edit a user of your security system. You need to know the user number for the user you want to edit. Editing an existing user: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go the Users menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Edit User menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 4. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. 5.
B920 Users menu | en 151 Control Panels 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Name option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 2. Press [ENTER] to configure the user’s name. 3. The [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters. Press a number key repeatedly to scroll through the number and letters shown on the key. To enter a space, press [0][0]. To enter a space, press [0][0]. To capitalize a letter, press [CMD] before you enter the letter. For caps lock, press [CMD][CMD].
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels Configuring a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter for the user: 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Keyfob option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 2. Press [ENTER] to continue. 3. To manually enter the RFID, if desired, press [1] or [ENTER] to open the RFID option. Otherwise, the keypad automatically learns the RFID into the security system when you add a RADION keyfob* or an Inovonics Transmitter. 4. Press [ENTER] to continue. 5. Enter the RFID. 6.
Control Panels B920 Users menu | en 153 11. To remove the added keyfob or transmitter, use [NEXT] to go to the Remove a Keyfob option, and press [ENTER] or simply press [4]. 12. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. *Not applicable to UL listed systems. Selecting a keypad display language for the user: 1. Use [NEXT] to go to the Configure Keyfob option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 2. Press [ENTER] to continue. 3. Press [ENTER] to change the language.
en | B920 Users menu Control Panels 25.4 Delete User Use the Delete User function to delete a user. Use this function to remove users from the system. All user data (name, passcode, keyfob) is deleted and cannot be recovered. Use Edit User if you only wish to remove a user's authority (disable the user), but retain the user’s data. You need to know the user number for the passcode you want to delete. The user numbers identify users in reports transmitted from your system. Deleting a user: 1.
Control Panels 26 B920 Settings menu | en 155 B920 Settings menu Use the Settings menu to turn Watch mode on or off, set the system date and time, view and change schedules, set keypad brightness and volume, and show the time in the keypad display. 26.1 Watch Mode You can use Watch Mode to monitor select points with the security system turned off. Each time points are faulted (door or window is opened), the keypad chimes once and shows the point text for 60 seconds.
en | B920 Settings menu Control Panels Entering and exiting Watch Mode: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Settings menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [5]. 3. Press [1] or [ENTER] to open the Watch Mode option. 4. Enter your passcode and press [ENTER]. 5. Press [ENTER] to turn Watch Mode on if it is off, or off if it is on. The keypad display indicates that you enabled or disabled Watch Mode successfully. 6. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.
Control Panels B920 Settings menu | en 157 26.2 Date/Time Your security system must have the correct time and date for scheduled events to occur at the correct times. Use the Date/Time function to set both the time and date. The security system uses a 12-hour AM/PM format. If your security system is configured for automatic date/ time updates, the update might overwrite your changes. Setting the date and time: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B920 Settings menu Control Panels 9. Enter the new time in HH:MM format. If you make a mistake, the [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters and then enter the new numbers. 10. Press [ENTER] to save the time and to go to the AM or PM selection option. 11. Press [ENTER] to select AM, or press [NEXT] and then [ENTER] to select PM. The keypad shows Change complete and then returns to the previous menu. 12. Press [ESC] to exit the menu. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
Control Panels B920 Settings menu | en 159 26.3 Schedule (SKEDs) A SKED is a function programmed to be performed automatically at a scheduled time by your security system. You can change the scheduled time for SKEDs, disable a SKED to prevent it from automatically happening, or restart a previously disabled SKED. Contact your security company to determine what SKEDs they programmed for your system. Selecting a SKED to change: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B920 Settings menu Control Panels Enabling a disabled SKED: 1. With the SKED you wish to enable showing, press [ENTER]. 2. Press [ENTER] to continue. 3. Enter the new time in HH:MM format. If you make a mistake the [ESC] key acts as a backspace key. Press [ESC] to delete the characters and then enter the new numbers. 4. Press [ENTER] to save the time and choose AM or PM. 5. Press [ENTER] to select AM, or press [NEXT] and then [ENTER] to select PM.
Control Panels B920 Settings menu | en 161 26.4 Keypad Use the Keypad menu to adjust the brightness of the keypad display, the keypress volume, and enable or disable the keypress tone. 26.4.1 Brightness Use the Brightness function to adjust the brightness level for the keypad display. Adjusting the keypad display brightness: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Settings menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [5]. 3.
en | B920 Settings menu Control Panels 26.4.2 Volume Use the Volume function to adjust the keypress volume level for the keypad. Adjusting the keypress volume: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Settings menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [5]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Keypad menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Volume menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 5.
Control Panels B920 Settings menu | en 163 26.4.3 Keypress Use the Keypress function to activate or deactivate the keypress tone. Activating and deactivating the keypress tone: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Settings menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [5]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Keypad menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [4]. 4. Use [NEXT] to go to the Keypress menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [3]. 5.
en | B920 Shortcuts menu 27 Control Panels B920 Shortcuts menu Use shortcuts to quickly access common functions. Using a shortcut: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Shortcuts menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [6]. 3. Use [PREV] or [NEXT] to go to the Shortcut you wish to run, and then press [ENTER]. The shortcut runs. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels 28 B920 Events menu | en 165 B920 Events menu Use the Events menu to view event memory, clear event memory, or view the event log. 28.1 View Event Memory Your security system stores events that occurred since the last time memory was cleared. Use View Event Memory to view the events not previously cleared. Each time you turn the security system on, the event memory is erased. Viewing event memory: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2.
en | B920 Events menu Control Panels 28.2 Clear Event Memory Use the Clear Event Memory function to clear out event memory without turning your security system off and on again. Clearing event memory: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Events menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [7]. 3. Use [NEXT] to go to the Clear Event Memory menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [2]. 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.453 Owner's Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Control Panels B920 Events menu | en 167 28.3 View Log Use the View Log function to review events stored in your security system. Reviewing past events might help you identify problems. Events are stored in the control panel’s memory in order of occurrence, and tagged with the date and time. Viewing the log: 1. Press [MENU] to open the Main menu. 2. Use [NEXT] to go to the Events menu option, and press [ENTER], or simply press [7]. 3.
en | Options 29 Control Panels Options This section describes optional features that your security company might have programmed for you. 29.1 Two-man Rule The Two-man Rule adds an extra step to the process of turning off your security system by requiring two unique passcodes entered on the same keypad to turn off an area. Two-man Rule is disabled for SIA compliant systems. Two-man Rule is: enabled on my system. disabled on my system. Turning off with Two-man Rule enabled: 1.
Control Panels Options | en 169 29.2 Early Ambush When the Early ambush feature is enabled, the security system, requires two passcodes to turn off the area. Entering the first passcode turns the area off and begins counting down Early Ambush Time (__ minutes). A user must enter the second passcode before Early Ambush time expires. Early Ambush is disabled for SIA compliant systems. If Early Ambush time expires before a user enters the second passcode, the system creates a duress event.
en | Options Control Panels Turning off with Early Ambush enabled: 1. Enter the first passcode and press [Enter] or [ENTER]. The keypad shows the system is turned off. Early ambush time begin counting down. The keypad does not indicate that early ambush time is counting down. 2. You must enter the second passcode before the Early Ambush time expires. Warning! Failure to cancel will result in alarm transmission and law enforcement may be dispatched. 3.
Control Panels Options | en 171 29.3 Security system limitations Not even the most advanced security system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire, or environmental threats. All security systems are subject to possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the following: – Sirens or horns placed outside the hearing range of people in remote areas of the building or in areas that are frequently closed off do not provide the intended protection.
en | Options Control Panels in time about fires started by explosions, improper storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, or other types of hazardous conditions. – If your security system’s method of communication is down (phone line, cellular, or internet problems), reports from the security system to the security company cannot send. Communication methods are vulnerable to compromise by several means.
Control Panels Options | en 173 29.4 Cross points Points can be assigned to cross point groups. When a point in a cross point group detects an alarm, the control panel starts the cross point timer. If a second point in the same cross point group detects an alarm while the cross point timer is active, the control panel sends alarm reports for both points.
en | Options Control Panels 29.5 Fire safety and evacuation Residential fire is a leading cause of accidental death. Most fire related deaths occur at night when occupants suffocate in their sleep from smoke and toxic gases, rather than from burns. To help reduce this risk, implement the following program: – Make a home escape plan. Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home. – Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible.
Control Panels – Options | en 175 If you have to escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out. – Call the fire department from outside your home. Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom Family Room Living Room Bedroom Meeting Place Bedroom Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | Options Control Panels 29.6 Multiple area systems 29.6.1 Keypad scope Your security company can configure your security system so that keypads allow you view the status of and control only one area, a group of areas, or all of the areas in your system. The areas you can view and the area functions (actions) you can use at a keypad constitute the keypad’s scope. 29.6.2 Authority levels Each of your security system users is assigned an authority level.
Control Panels Options | en 177 Keypads details: – The keypad in the office area has scope for all areas. (Users can view the status of all areas – office, warehouse, and shipping.) – The keypad in the warehouse has scope for the warehouse only. – The keypad in shipping has scope for the warehouse and shipping. Users details: – User 1 has authority to turn the office area on and off, but no authority in the warehouse or shipping areas. – User 2 has authority in the warehouse and shipping.
en | Options Control Panels User 1 at the office keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? All three Keypad’s scope includes all three areas Perform Office User’s authority is passcode- limited to the office protected area functions? Result of turning the system All On? Only the office area turns on.
Control Panels Options | en 179 User 1 at the shipping keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? Perform Warehouse Keypad’s scope includes and both the warehouse and shipping shipping areas None User’s authority is passcode- limited to the office protected area, which is not within functions? the warehouse or shipping keypad’s scope Result of turning the system All On? No area turns on. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.265.
en | Options Control Panels User 2 at the office keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? All three Keypad’s scope includes all three areas Perform Warehouse User’s authority is passcode- and limited to the protected shipping warehouse and shipping functions? areas Result of turning the system All On? Only the warehouse and shipping areas turn on.
Control Panels Options | en 181 User 2 at the shipping keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? Warehouse Keypad’s scope includes and both the warehouse and shipping shipping areas Perform Warehouse User’s authority level passcode- and and the keypad’s scope protected shipping include both the functions? warehouse and shipping Result of turning the system All On? Only the warehouse and shipping areas turn on. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.
en | Options Control Panels User 3 at the office keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? All three Keypad’s scope includes all three areas Perform All three passcode- User’s authority includes all three areas protected functions? Result of turning the system All On? All three areas turn on.
Control Panels Options | en 183 User 3 at the shipping keypad Action Area Reason affected View status? Warehouse Keypad’s scope includes and both the warehouse and shipping shipping areas Perform Warehouse User’s authority level passcode- and and the keypad’s scope protected shipping include both the functions? warehouse and shipping Result of turning the system All On? Only the warehouse and shipping areas turn on. Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Owner's Manual 2012.12 | 03 | F.01U.
en | Glossary Control Panels Glossary through the correct All On To turn on (arm) both point and disarm the interior points and area. If not disarmed perimeter points. before the delay time expires, the system bypass begins an alarm Selectively remove points from the security system. A point may be bypassed in order to arm the perimeter with include reports to the central station. exit delay A programmed delay of a window open.
Control Panels faulted points Glossary | en 185 point Point that are not A detection device, or normal (a door or group of devices window is open). connected to the security system. Points keypress tone display individually at The beep you hear each the command time you press a key. centerwith custom text.
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