Bosch B46 Specsheet

Intrusion Alarm Systems | B46 External Annunciator

B46 External Annunciator

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u Provides LED and sounder status for supporting

modules

u Easy to install

The B46 External Annunciator is an optional module
that uses audio and LEDs to show System Trouble,
Power, and Battery status through a knockout on
select enclosure doors.

System overview

The B46 is an optional module that provides external
module LED and sounder status when installed in a
supported enclosure. The module has 3 LEDs (System
Trouble, Power, and Battery) which illuminate through
the B46 LED cover. The LED cover snaps into a
knockout in the enclosure door.

Certifications and approvals

u Easy to see visibility

u Compact size

UL 985 - Household Fire Warning System Units

UL 1023 - Household Burglar Alarm System Units

UL 1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems

UL 1610 - Central Station Burglar Alarm Units

UL 1635 – Digital Alarm Communicator System Units

CSFM - California Office of The State Fire Marshall

FCC Part 15 Class B

FDNY - Fire Department of New York

Canada CAN/ULC S303 - Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems

Region

US UL 365 - Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units

and Systems

UL 609 - Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems

UL 636 - Holdup Alarm Units and Systems

UL 864 - Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm
Systems (Commercial Fire)

CAN/ULC S304 - Signal Receiving Centre and Premise

CAN/ULC S545 - Residential Fire Warning System Control

ICES-003 - Information Technology Equipment (ITE)

ULC-ORD C1023 - Household Burglar Alarm System Units

ULC-ORD C1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and
System

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Installation/configuration notes

Mounting

Mount the module into the enclosure’s 3-hole
mounting pattern using the supplied screws and
mounting bracket. The module installs into the
exterior, upper-right side of the enclosure. The
mounting of the LED cover requires a rectangular
knock out removed from the front of the enclosure
door. Remove the knockout area and insert the LED
cover into place.

Connecting

Use the supplied module cable to easily connect the
B46 to a supporting module.

Parts included

Quantity Component

1 B46 module

1 Hardware pack

1 Literature pack

1 Enclosure plate

1 B46 module cable

Ordering information

B46 External Annunciator

An optional module that uses audio and LEDs to show
System Trouble, Power, and Battery status through a
knockout on select enclosure doors

Order number B46

Technical specifications

Properties

Dimensions 5.5 in x 4.1 in x 1.7 in

(140 mm x 105 mm x 44mm)

Environmental considerations

Relative humidity 5% to 93% at +32°C (+90°F)

Temperature (operating) 0°C to +49°C (+32°F to +120°F)

Mounting considerations Mount in dry indoor locations.

Power requirements

Current Standby: 23 mA

Alarm: 23 mA

Voltage (operating) 12 VDC nominal

Wiring

Wiring B46 module cable (included)

Compatibility

Enclosures B10 Medium Control Panel Enclosure

B10R Medium Control Panel Enclosure
(Red)
D8103 Universal (requires a B12
mounting plate)

Modules B465 Conettix Universal Dual Path

Communicator