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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Reading Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Product Date Codes 4
1.2 Trademarks 4
1.3 Overview B420 4
1.4 Technical Specifications 7
1.5 Certifications 7
2 Installation 8
3 Configuration 12
3.1 Configuring for SDI2 Control Panels (GV4 Only) 12
3.1.1 Address-only Configuration for SDI2 Control Panels 12
3.1.2 Web-based Configuration for SDI2 Control Panels 12
3.2 Configuring for SDI or Option Bus Control Panels 12
3.2.1 Address-only Configuration for SDI or Option Control Panels 12
3.2.2 Web-based Configuration for SDI2 or Option Bus Control Panels 13
3.3 Determining a Module’s Hostname or IP Address 13
3.3.1 Determining a Module’s Hostname 13
3.3.2 Using a GV4 Series Keypad to Discover the IP Address of a Module 13
3.3.3 Using DHCP to Look Up the IP Address of a Network-connected Module 13
3.3.4 Using Auto IP with a Directly Connected Module 14
3.4 Accessing the B420 Configuration Pages 14
3.5 Device Information (Home) Page 15
3.6 Changing and Saving Settings Using the Web 16
3.7 Basic Network Settings Page 16
3.8 Advanced Network Settings Page 19
3.9 Panel Address Setting Page 20
3.10 Encryption Setting Page 21
3.11 Maintenance Page 22
3.12 Factory Default Page 23
3.13 Firmware Upgrade Page 25
3.14 Exiting the Configuration Web Page 26
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1 Introduction
1.2 Trademarks
Trademark names are used throughout this document. In most cases, these designations are
claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks in one or more countries by their respective
owners. Rather than placing a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a trademark name,
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Bosch) uses the names only in an
editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringing the
trademark.
NOTICE!
Inform the operator and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) before installing the B420
in an existing system.
Disconnect all power to the control panel before installing the B420.
Before installing the B420, refer to Section 1.4 Technical Specifications, page 7
Use the Conettix B420 Network Interface Module for bi-directional communication over an
Ethernet network. Refer to Figure 1.1, Page 5 for general system connections.
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2 4
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10 8
6
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Callout Description
1 Compatible Bosch control panel
2 Data bus connection between the control panel and the B420
3 B420 Ethernet Communication Module
4 Ethernet connection between B420 and Ethernet network
5 Ethernet network, Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan AreaNetwork (MAN),
Wide Area Network (WAN), or Internet
6 Ethernet network connection to the D6100i Communications Receiver
7 Conettix D6100i Communications Receiver/Gateway
8 Ethernet network connection to the D6680/ITS-D6682 (ITS-D6682 shown)
Ethernet Network Adapter
9 Conettix D6680/ITS-D6682 (ITSD6682 shown) Ethernet Network Adapter
10 Connection from ITS-D6682 to the COM4 Port on the D6600
CommunicationsReceiver/Gateway COM4 Port
11 Conettix D6600 Communications Receiver/Gateway
12 Ethernet network connection between the host computer Ethernet network
interface card (NIC) and the Ethernet network
13 Host PC running RPS, Automation, or the D6200 Programming Administrative
Software
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Callout Description
1 Ethernet RJ-45 port
2 Address switch
3 Data BUS communication LEDs (TX and RX)
4 Heartbeat LED
5 Terminal strip (to control panel)
6 Interconnect wiring connectors P2 and P3 (to control panel or other compatible
modules)
7 Ethernet Status LEDs (on connection side of the RJ45 jack)
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1.5 Certifications
Region Certification Applicable Control Panels
US UL 365 - Police Station Connected Burglar GV4 Series, GV3 Series
Alarm Units and Systems
UL 864 - Control Units and Accessories for GV4 Series, GV3 Series, FPD-7024
Fire Alarm Systems (including NFPA 72)
UL 1610 - Central-Station Burglar-Alarm GV4 Series, GV3 Series
Units
FCC Part 15 Class A GV4 Series, GV3 Series, FPD-7024
CSFM - California Office of The State Fire GV4 Series, GV3 Series, FPD-7024
Marshal
NIST FIPS-197 AES Certification (IP GV4 Series, GV3 Series, FPD-7024
Communications)
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2 Installation
1. Set the rotary switch on the B420 to the appropriate address to ensure proper
communication between device and control panel. Refer to Table 2.1. Refer to Figure 1.2,
Page 6 for the location of the rotary switch.
NOTICE!
Web browser configuration of the module address can only be done when the switch is in the
’0’ position.
2. Mount the B420 inside the enclosure using any of the standard three-point mounting
patterns. Secure the B420 to the enclosure using the supplied screws. Refer to
Figure 2.1, Page 9.
NOTICE!
The enclosure that contains the B420 can be no further than 20 ft from the control panel
enclosure and must be located in same room. The wiring between enclosures must be
contained within metal conduit.
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Callout Description
1 B420 with mounting bracket installed
2 Enclosure
3 Mounting Screws (3)
3. Run the wiring connections from the B420 to the data bus terminals on the compatible
control panel. Refer to Figure 2.2, Page 10.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the B420. Refer to Figure 2.2,
Page 10.
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Callout Description
1 Compatible control panel (GV4 Series Control Panel shown)
2 B420
3 To Ethernet network
4 Terminal strip wiring
5 Interconnect cable wiring (P/N: F01U079745) (included)
Callout Description
1 Compatible control panel (FPD7024 Control Panel shown)
2 B420
3 To Ethernet network
4 Terminal strip wiring
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Callout Description
1 Compatible control panel (GV3 Series Control Panel shown)
2 B420
3 To Ethernet network
4 Terminal strip wiring
5 Interconnect cable wiring (P/N: F01U079745) (included)
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3 Configuration
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If the B420’s IP address is not recorded in the host computer’s ARP table and you do not
know the address, set the rotary switch to the 0 position, cycle the power to the module, and
then follow the steps below.
Using the AutoIP feature:
1. Direct connect the B420 to the Ethernet port on a computer and wait 60 sec.
2. Open an internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox 3 or
higher) and type in the default Auto IP address for the B420: 169.254.1.1.
3. Enter the default password: "B42V2" and click Login.
The Device Information page opens. Refer to Section 3.5 Device Information (Home) Page,
page 15 for more information.
If Auto IP does not work on the host computer, a new registry key might be required to enable
Auto IP. Be sure to obtain permission from your company IT department before changing the
registry.
To enable Auto IP on the host computer with a new registry key:
1. Open Notepad and create a new file called AutoIP.reg.
2. In Noteplad, include the following text:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters]
"IPAutoconfigurationEnabled"=dword:00000001
3. Save the file to a location on the host computer that you can easily find.
4. Navigate to the saved file and double-click on it to add it to the host computer’s registry.
5. Restart the host computer.
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NOTICE!
The factory default configuration of the B420 allows the DHCP and DNS servers to assign an
IP address and a DNS hostname. A default hostname based on the MAC address is used if the
module has not been programmed for a specific hostname (refer to Section Module Hostname,
page 23). You can use this method for modules configured for dynamic DHCP or static IP
By
addresses, but not when directly connected using Auto IP. The default hostname for the B420
is the letter B followed by the last six digits of its MAC address.
NOTICE! It is recommended to change your password after completing Step 4 for security of
the module configuration. The Web Login Password can be changed from the Maintenance
page as described in Section 3.11.
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NOTICE!
The IPV6 Mode option is not supported in this version.
DHCP/AutoIP Enable
Default: Yes
Selection: Yes or No
Yes DHCP/AutoIP is enabled
No DHCP/AutoIP is disabled
DHCP is an auto configuration protocol that allows a computer to be automatically
configured, which eliminates the need for interaction by a network administrator. DHCP also
provides a central database that tracks computers that connect to the network, which
prevents two computers from accidentally being configured with the same IP address.
AutoIP enables dynamic IP addresses to be assigned to a device when the device is started
up. Whereas DHCP requires a DHCP server, AutoIP does not require a server when selecting
an IP address. A host configured with AutoIP receives an IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx.
Open an internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox 2 or
higher) and type in the B420’s hostname or IP address as the URL (for example, http://
10.25.110.111).
Static IP Address
Default: 0.0.0.0
Selection: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating
in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes.
When DHCP/AutoIP Enable is set to Yes, this parameter cannot be changed.
Subnet Mask
Default: 255.255.255.0
Selection: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
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Subnetting is used to break the network into smaller, more efficient subnets to prevent
excessive rates of Ethernet packet collision in a large network. A significant feature of
subnetting is the subnet mask. Applying a subnet mask to an IP address allows you to identify
the network and node parts of the address. When DHCP/AutoIP Enable is set to Yes, this
parameter cannot be changed.
Default Gateway
Default: 0.0.0.0
Selection: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
A gateway is a node (typically a router) on a TCP/IP network that serves as an access point to
another network. A host uses a default gateway when an IP packet's destination address
belongs to someplace outside the local subnet. The default gateway address is usually an
interface belonging to the LAN's border router. In DHCP mode, the default gateway is usually
resolved automatically. When DHCP/AutoIP Enable is set to Yes, this parameter cannot be
changed.
Default: 0.0.0.0
Selection: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
A Domain Name Server (DNS) converts internet domain names or hostnames to their
corresponding IP addresses. This setting is used to configure a DNS server address in Static
IP mode. In DHCP mode, the default value of 0.0.0.0 indicates the DHCP server’s default DNS
will be used. To use a custom DNS server in DHCP mode, change the parameter to the
specified DNS server’s IP address.
Local Port
Default: 7700
Selection: 0 to 65535
This option sets the local port number that the module listens for in-coming network traffic.
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Default: 0 (Disable)
Selection: 0 or 1
0 Legacy Panel Mode is disabled
1 Legacy Panel Mode is enabled
This option allows the B420 to support legacy control panels that communicate using
Datagram Mode 0. When Legacy Panel Mode is enabled, the B420 uses the Local Port
parameter as both the source port and destination port for communication.
The control panels that use Legacy Panel Mode are:
– GV2 Series v7.05 and lower
– G Series v6.99 and lower
– DS7400XiV4
Default: No
Selection: Yes or No
Yes The network configuration port is enabled. The remote application
software can configure the B420 through this port.
No The network configuration port is disabled. The remote application
software cannot configure the B420 through this port.
Port number 77EE (hexadecimal code) is reserved for configuration of the B420 by the remote
application software.
Default: 80
Selection: 1 to 65535
Use this option to configure the port number for the B420 web server.
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Default: 600
Selection: 1 to 600 (in 1-sec increments)
When the B420 communicates with any device on a network, an entry is added to its ARP
table for each of those devices. The ARP Cache Timeout defines the number of seconds (1 to
600) before the ARP table of the B420 is refreshed.
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Default: No
Selection: Yes or No
Yes All communication through the network module is encrypted. AES
encryption must also be set at the central station receiver and the PC
running RPS.
No All communication through the network module is unencrypted.
Use this option to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption on the
B420.
Default: 128
Selection: 1 or 128
Use this option to select the AES key size. Changing the key size from the default of 128 is not
supported in this version.
Default: 01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16
Selection: Thirty-two hexadecimal characters represented by an ID (1 to 100)
Enter the encryption key using 32 hexadecimal characters.
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NOTICE!
The Enhance Security Enable option is not supported in this version.
Default: B42V2
Selection: Four to ten alphanumeric characters
Enter the password to log in to the configuration web pages. It is recommended to change the
default login password to ensure configuration settings. It is recommended to change your
password for security of the module configuration.
Default: Yes
Selection: Yes or No
Yes Web configuration is enabled
No Web configuration is disabled
Enable or disable access to the configuration web pages.
NOTICE!
Do NOT disable web access unless you are on a SDI2 panel with Panel Programming enabled.
With SDI and Option panels, the module can only be configured via the web interface.
Default: No
Selection: Yes or No
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NOTICE!
Do not disable Web Access Enable and Panel Programming Enable. If both are disabled, you
cannot configure the B420.
Default: No
Selection: Yes or No
Yes Allows firmware upgrades to the B420 using the network.
No Prevents firmware upgrades.
Enable or disable the ability to upgrade the B420’s firmware from the Firmware Upgrade
configuration page.
Module Hostname
Default: Blank1
Selection: Sixty-four alphanumeric characters
1Blank
restores the default hostname Bxxxxxx, whereas xxxxxx is the last six digits of the module’s MAC
address.
Use this parameter to create or change a module hostname. This is the hostname that
represents the module on the network. The hostname can be used to contact the control
panel via RPS over network, or for the purposes of web configuration and diagnostics of the
module.
Unit Description
Default: Blank
Selection: Twenty alphanumeric characters
Use this parameter to create a simple description for the unit.
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LED Function
RX (Receive) Flashes when the data bus receives a message.
TX (Transmit) Flashes when the data bus sends a message.
Table 4.2 Data Bus LEDs (Green) Description
1 2 4
3
Callout Description
1 Left (yellow) Ethernet port LED (Ethernet link)
2 Right (green) Ethernet port LED (100 BASE-T)
3 Data bus interconnect wiring connectors
4 Data bus terminals
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