Bosch B915, B3512E-DP-915 Quick Reference Guide

1 | Overview

Display

Menu tree

The keypad offers an easy-to-use menu tree structure. To access the menu tree, press [CMD][8]. Each menu option has a

The keypad has a bright two-line liquid crystal display (LCD). It uses words,

number. At each level, you can press the number for the desired menu, if you know it. Otherwise, use [PREV] or [NEXT]

numbers, and symbols to show the status of the security system. When

to review your options at that level, and then press [ENTER] when you see the desired menu option.

several events occur, the keypad shows each event in order of priority.

The menu tree figure shows the menu structure and the numbers associated for each menu option.

Status indicators

Area 1

Press 1 for

Ready to turn on

All On menu

Press 1 for

All On Delay

The Status indicators provide a quick visual reference

for you to see how your system is operating.

Part On Delay

Part On status

Press 2 for

Press 1 for

Part On menu

Press 2 for

All On Instant

Green - Ready to turn Part On (part arm). Red - Part On (part armed).

Power

PREV ()

ENTER (▬)

NEXT ()

On/Off menu

Part On Instant

Walk Test menu

Press 3 for

Press 1 for

Blue - AC power present.

Press 3 for.

Off menu

Press 3 for

All On Select

Trouble

Press 2 for

Part On Select

Press 2 to

Yellow - A Trouble condition exists.

Status menu

All On status

Press 4 for

Press 1 to

Send Test report

Extend Close time

Turn Off

reset sensors

Green - Ready to turn All On (arm). Red - All On (armed).

Press 3 for

Press 3 to

Actions menu

Press 5 for

Press 2 to

display revisions

Navigation and Function keys

ESC ()

CMD (#)

Bypass menu

Turn Off Select

change output

Pressing these keys turns on keypad backlighting

Press 1 to

Press 4 to

and sounds the keypress tone (short beep).

Press 4 for

Press 1 to

bypass points

Press 3 for

test notification

PREV (p) and NEXT (q)

Users menu

View Area Status

Test menu

Use [PREV] (previous) and [NEXT] to scroll through lists and text.

Press 2 to

ENTER (▬)

Press 2 to

unbypass points

Press 4 for

Press 1 to

Use [ENTER] to complete the entry of your passcode, to select

Press 5 for

View Point Status

RPS menu

answer

a menu item, or to answer Yes to a keypad request.

Settings menu

Press 1 to

ESC (Ø)

Press 3 to Send

configure passcode

Press 2 for

Press 5 to

Use [ESC] (escape) to exit from menus and functions, or

Status Report

Originate menu

go to area

to backspace when entering names and numbers.

Press 2 to

Press 6 for

Press 1 to

configure name

CMD (#)

Shortcuts menu *

change passcode

Press 6 to

Press 3 to

Use [CMD] (command) in combination with one or

call via phone

update firmware

two number keys to perform select functions.

Press 2 to

Press 3 to

configure level

add user

Press 7 for

Press 7 to

Events menu

view serv bypassed

Commands

Press 3 to

Press 4 to

edit user

configure keyfob

Press 8 for

Press 1 to

Command

Function

Command

Function

Press 1 to

Access menu

Cycle door

view event

You can initiate functions

[CMD] 0

Bypass

[CMD] 4 9

Change Display

Press 5 to

Press 4 to

with the [CMD] key plus a

configure card

[CMD] 0 0

Unbypass

[CMD] 5 0

Go to Area

delete user

one or two digit command.

Press 1 to

Press 2 to Unlock

Press 2 to

[CMD] 1

All on (with delay)

[CMD] 5 1

Extend Close

door

Press 1 to

adjust brightness

Press the [CMD] key and

clear event

Press 6 to

[CMD] 1 1

All On, Instant

[CMD] 5 2

SKED Menu

change watch mode

then enter the command.

[CMD] 5 3

Delete User

configure language

- or -

[CMD] 2

Part On, Instant

Press 3 to

Press 2 to

Press 3 to

After you press [CMD],

Press 1 to

Lock door

[CMD] 3

Part On (with delay)

[CMD] 5 4

Output Change Menu

Press 2 for

adjust volume

use [PREV] and [NEXT] to

view log

[CMD] 4

Silence Trouble Sounders

[CMD] 5 5

Change Passcode

Date/Time

set panel date

move through the list of

commands. Press [ENTER]

[CMD] 4 0

See Alarms

[CMD] 5 6

Add User

Press 3 to

Press 4 to

when viewing the command

[CMD] 4 1

Test Report

[CMD] 5 7

Default Text

Press 3 to

Press 2 to

silence keytone

Secure door

to activate it.

set panel time

[CMD] 5 8

Fire Walk Test

change schedule

Use [CMD]8 to open the Main

[CMD] 4 2

Status Report

menu.

[CMD] 4 3

RPS Answer

[CMD] 5 9

Show Revision

Press 3 to

Press 4 to

[CMD] 4 4

Intrusion Walk Test

[CMD] 6

Watch Mode

Press 4 for

set nightlight

keypad config

show date/time

[CMD] 4 5

Date and Time

[CMD] 7*

Special Alert _____________

[CMD] 4 6

Door Control Menu

[CMD] 8

Open Main Menu

*As configured by your security company.

[CMD] 4 7

Reset Sensors

[CMD] 9*

Special Alert _____________

NOTICE! The Access menu and the option to configure a card are available on compatible security systems only.

2 | Turn on (arm) your system

You can turn on (arm) your system using different methods. Use one of the following:

Enter your passcode and press [ENTER] to turn All On with a delay. or

Use one of the available commands: For All On: [CMD][1]

For All On, Instant: [CMD][1][1]

For Part On, Instant: [CMD][2] For Part On: [CMD][3]

Use the menus. Begin by pressing [CMD][8] to open the Main menu. For All On: Go to [1] On/Off > [1] All On > [1] All On Delay.

For All On, Instant: Go to [1] On/Off > [1] All On > [2] All On Instant. For Part On: Go to [1] On/Off > [2] Part On > [1] Part On Delay

For Part On, Instant: Go to [1] On/Off > [2] Part On > [2] Part On Instant.

The menu options allow you to choose individual areas to turn on. Open the All On or Part On menu, press [3] to open the Select menu, and then use [NEXT] and [ENTER] to choose On Instant or On Delay and the area to turn on.

3 | Turn off (disarm) your system

You can turn off (disarm) your system using different methods. Do one of the following:

Enter your passcode.

Use the menus. Begin by pressing [CMD][8] to open the Main menu. For Turn Off: Go to [1] On/Off > [3] Off > [1] Off.

For Turn Off Select: Go to [1] On/Off > [3] Off > [2] Off Select. Then use [NEXT] and [ENTER] to choose the area to turn off.

4 | Change your passcode

You can change your own passcode using either method below. Refer to Edit Users to change passcodes for other users.

Use the command:

[CMD][5][5], and then follow the prompts. or

Press [CMD][8] to open the Main menu.

Go to [4] Users > [1] Change Passcode, and then follow the prompts.

5 | Edit users

You can change passcodes and add, remove, and replace keyfobs and cards* for users.

*Cards are supported by some security systems. If your security system supports cards, the menu option is available.

5 .1 | Add users

Use the command or the menu to open the Add User option, and then follow the prompts to configure the user’s passcode, name, authority level, keyfob (if desired), language (when applicable), and card (when applicable).

Use the command: [CMD][5][6]

Use the menus:

Press [CMD][8] to open the Main menu. Go to [4] Users > [2] Add User.

5.2 | Edit Users

Use the menu to open the Edit User option, and then follow the prompts to configure the user’s passcode, name, authority level, keyfob (if desired), language (when applicable), and card (when applicable).

Use the menus:

Press [CMD][8] to open the Main menu. Go to [4] Users > [3] Edit User.

5.3 | Delete users

Use the command or the menu to open the Delete User option, and then follow the prompts to delete the user.

Use the command: [CMD][5][3]

Use the menus:

Press [CMD][8] to open the Main menu. Go to [4] Users > [4] Delete User.

6 | Alarms

When the security system is in alarm, the number of alarms shows on the display.

Enter your passcode to silence alarms. If the system is on (armed), silencing the alarm also turns the system off. The system shows Alarm Silenced, and the number of points in alarm and the names of all the points in alarm, in the order of when they occured.

7 | Shortcuts

You can access shortcuts through the menu:

Begin by pressing [CMD][8] to open the Main menu.

Go to [6] Shortcuts and then use [NEXT] and [ENTER] to choose the shortcut to run.

8 | Keypad cleaning

Use a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaning solution to clean your keypad (for example, microfiber cloth and eyeglass cleaner). Spray the cleaner onto the cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the keypad.

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Bosch Security Systems, Inc.	Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH
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