Data Sheet

Communication formats
The control panel prioritizes and sends reports to four
route groups. Network and phone communications can
use either the Modem4 or the Contact ID
communications formats. Each group has a
programmable primary and backup destination.
The control panel provides flexible communications for
most central stations with reporting capabilities such
as:
• Individual point numbers
• Opening or closing reports by user and area number
• Remote programming attempts
• Diagnostic reports
IP communication
The control panel can use on-board Ethernet (IP)
connection (the on-board Ethernet port is excluded on
“E” versions) to communicate with a Conettix D6600
or a Conettix D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/
Gateway.
The control panel can optionally use a Conettix Plug-in
Cellular Communicator (B440/B441/B442/B443).
Using Conettix IP communication offers a secure path
that includes anti-replay/anti-substitution features and
provides enhanced security with up to AES 256-bit
encryption (using Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)).
The control panel supports Domain Name System
(DNS) for both remote programming and central
station communication. DNS provides ease of use,
eliminating the need to use static IP addresses as your
reporting destination, and accommodates a simple
solution for central station disaster recovery. The
control panel supports both IPv6 and IPv4 networks.
Communication paths
The control panel accommodates up to four separate
phone and four separate network paths to the central
station receiver. When resetting alarms or turning a
system on and off, the user is identified by name and
number.
Personal notification
The control panel can send text messages and emails
for personal notification over Ethernet or using a
cellular communicator. You can configure up to 16
destinations using a combination of cellular phone
numbers and email addresses. The control panel sends
notifications in the user’s programmed primary
language.
Bosch Remote Connect (Cloud)
Remote Connect simplifies connections from RPS, and
the Remote Security Control app, using Bosch Cloud
services. This service creates a secure connection to
the control panel without specific router settings or
the need for a static IP address or DNS.
Firmware updates
The system allows remote firmware updates through
Remote Programming Software (RPS) using the RPS
Firmware Update Wizard. The Firmware Update Wizard
uses the on-board USB connection or the on-board
Ethernet (IP) connection (the on-board Ethernet port
is excluded on “E” versions) to transfer firmware
updates.
The control panel can optionally receive firmware
updates from RPS using a B426 Conettix Ethernet
Communication Module or a Conettix Plug-in Cellular
Communicator (B440/B441/B442/B443). Notice!
Cellular firmware updates require more time than
Ethernet updates and carrier data rates apply.
• Control panel updates. Remotely update the control
panel firmware for easy feature enhancements
without replacing ROM chips.
• Module update support. Remotely update the
firmware on connected SDI2 modules for easy feature
enhancements without visiting each individual
module.
A wide variety of input options
Each point:
• Single 1 kΩ, single 2 kΩ, dual 1 kΩ (1 kΩ + 1 kΩ), and
No EOL (end-of-line) (EOL) resistor options (for on-
board and B208 inputs)
• Programmable for Fire, Intrusion, Gas, and
Supervisory devices
• Supports hardwired and wireless devices
• Supports IP cameras by Bosch as point and output
devices
IP camera support
The control panel can integrate directly with Bosch IP
cameras, using them as fully supervised points and
outputs.
Integration of cameras allows the camera’s video
motion detection to activate points on the control
panel. The control panel’s virtual outputs can be
configured to trigger camera actions, including
sending video snapshots via email.
Security and fire detection
The control panel provides eight on-board points, and
up to 40 additional off-board points (depending on
model and expansion interfaces). You can program
individual points to monitor some types of burglar
alarms, fire alarms, and supervision devices.
Event log
The event log stores local and reported events. The
event log includes information such as time, date,
event, area, point, and user. View the event log from a
keypad or use RPS to remotely retrieve event
information. When the event log reaches a
programmed threshold of stored events, it can send an
optional report to a receiver.
The event log stores up to 255 local and reported
events.
Scheduled events (SKEDs)
The internal clock and calendar start individually
scheduled events (SKEDs). SKEDs perform several
functions such as turn on or off, relay control, or point
bypassing.
The control panel offers:
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