Bosch B444-C Specsheet
Intrusion Alarm Systems | B444 Conettix Plug-in 4G LTE Cellular Communicator
B444 Conettix Plug-in 4G LTE Cellular
Communicator
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u Secure Conettix IP communication from compatible
Bosch panels to Bosch receivers using Verizon 4G
LTE cellular network
The cellular communicator enables secure two-way IP
communication over the Verizon 4G LTE cellular
network by plugging into a compatible control panel or
communicator interface.
Typical applications are:
• Alarm reporting to a central station
• Remote control panel programming through Remote
Programming Software with supported control panels
• Remote monitoring and control through a mobile
application with supported control panels
• Personal notification using SMS for compatible
control panels
Notice
Cellular capability requires an Installer Services
account and appropriate data plan.
u Remote programming and monitoring of compatible
Bosch panels
u Personal SMS message and e-mail notification
options
u Direct configuration from Bosch Remote
Programming Software (RPS) eliminating the need
for separate configuration
u Simple LED status information and advanced keypad
diagnostics available with easy 2 step plug-in
installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
System overview
Callout ᅳ Description Callout ᅳ Description
1 ᅳ Cellular communicator 7 ᅳ Remote PC’s network
connection
2 ᅳ Compatible control panel 8 ᅳ Remote PC running RPS
3 ᅳ Antenna cable 9 ᅳ Personal SMS notification
4 ᅳ Magnetic base antenna 10 ᅳ Ethernet connection
2 | B444 Conettix Plug-in 4G LTE Cellular Communicator
5 ᅳ Base station on wireless
carrier’s network
6 ᅳ IP network cloud
11 ᅳ Central monitoring station
Functions
Activation
The B444 module is shipped pre-activated.
The B444-C module needs to be activated. Activate the
module by emailing: installer.services@us.bosch.com,
or by call Bosch Installer Services at: 800-289-0096,
option 6.
Conettix IP communication via Cellular
In addition to the security provided by the network
operator, the cellular communicator uses our Conettix
IP protocol that supports:
• Flexible polling intervals
• Resistance to Denial of Service attacks
• 128-bit to 256-bit AES encryption with Cypher Block
Chaining
• Anti-replay/anti-substitution keys
Easy Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• No networking expertise required at field site (no
firewall or router settings)
• No PC or special tools required for installation and
troubleshooting
• Service plans and settings managed through RPS
• Diagnostic LEDs for on-site troubleshooting
LED Function
Blue (heartbeat) System status indicator
Red Unacceptable signal strength
Yellow Marginal signal strength
1 Green Good signal strength
2 Green Very good signal strength
Remote programming of Bosch control panels
The cellular communicator supports secure RPS
programming of compatible Bosch control panels.
Personal notification and control
The cellular communicator supports the Bosch Remote
Security Control mobile application and can be
configured for SMS personal notification reports to
mobile phones or e-mail addresses.
Remote Connect Service Support
Remote Connect Service enables a secure control
panel connection to remote programming software
(RPS) using Bosch Cloud services. The service allows a
secure TLS connection to a control panel without
specific port and router settings and without a static
IP or DNS.
Certifications and approvals
Region Certification
USA Verizon Open Development Certified
Region Regulatory compliance/quality marks
USA UL UL 864 - Standard for Control Units and
Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
UL UL 1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
UL UL 1610 - Central Station Burglar Alarm
Units
UL UL 365 - Police Station Connected Bur-
glar Alarm Units
UL UL 609 - Standard for Local Burglar
Alarm Units and Systems
UL UL 636 - Holdup Alarm Units and Sys-
tems
UL UL 985 - Household Fire Warning Sys-
tem Units
UL UL 1023 - Household Burglar Alarm Sys-
tem Units
CSFM see www.boschsecurity.com (the Bosch
website)
FCC Part 15 Class B
Canada ULC S1871-20121210
Installation/configuration notes
Mounting considerations
The module plugs into any compatible control panel,
available in a variety of enclosures.
Wiring considerations
The module connects to any compatible control panel
without tools or physical wiring for power. When used
with the B450, the B450 is wired to the control panel
data bus. The cellular module has a screw on SMA
antenna connection.
Compatibilities
Devices B9512G/B9512G-E, B8512G/B8512G-E
B6512
B6512/B5512/B4512/B3512, B5512E/
B4512E/B3512E control panel with firmware
v3.05 or higher (direct insertion)
The module is compatible with most Bosch
control panels when used with a B450 Conettix
Plug-in Communicator Interface with firmware
v3.05 or higher. Refer to the B450 datasheet
for complete control panel compatibility listings.
B465 Conettix Universal Dual Path
Communicator with firmware v2.0 or higher.
B40 antennas
Cellular 4G LTE - Cat 1
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