1 | Overview
The B915 and B915I keypads are SDI2 bus devices. The keypads connect to the bus using terminal wiring. You can connect more than one keypad to the control panel by wiring them in parallel.
You can program, diagnose, and troubleshoot the system from the control panel keypad, as well as remotely through Remote
Programming Software (RPS).
The B915 function keys are labeled in English. The B915I function keys are labeled with icons.
The keypad display shows two-line system messages.
Users can adjust the keypad display brightness level, and they can turn the keypad’s nightlight feature on or off.
Users can adjust keypad volume, and they can turn the key tone
(short tone emitted when a key is pressed) on or off.
3
1
R Y G B
PWR A B COM
COM Z1
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
2
Figure 1.1: Keypad base overview
Callout ― Description
1 ― Tamper switch
2 ― SDI2 wiring terminal block
3 ― Address switches
2 | SDI2 address switches
Address switches determine the address for the keypad. The control panel uses the address for communications. To set the switches, use a ballpoint pen.
2.1 | Accessing the address switches
Removing the mounting plate from the back of the keypad:
1. To release the retention clip, insert a slotted screwdriver under it. Do not pry upwards. Refer to Figure 2.1.
2. To unhook the mounting plate from the keypad, use your other hand and slide the mounting plate toward the bottom of the keypad. Refer to Figure 2.1.
3. Remove the mounting plate.
2
1
Figure 2.1: Removing mounting plate from keypad
Callout ― Description
1 ― Retention clip
2 ― Mounting plate
2.2 | Setting the keypad address
The keypads have 6 DIP switches that support SDI2 addresses 00 to 32. To set the keypad addresses (per the control panel configuration), use the DIP switches.
If multiple SDI2 keypads reside on the same system, each
SDI2 keypad must have a unique address. Figure 2.2 shows the address switch setting for address 01. Refer to Table 2.1 for keypad address settings for address 00 to 32.
ON DIP
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 2.2: Address switches
DIP Switches ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SDI2 Addr
00
01 X
02 X
03 X X
04
05 X
06 X X
07 X X X
X
X
08
09 X
10 X
11 X X
12
13 X
X X
X X
X
X
14 X X X
15 X X X X
16
X
X
X
Table 2.1: Address switch settings
DIP Switches ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SDI2 Addr
17 X
18 X
19 X X
20 X
X
X
X
X
21 X
22
X
X X
23 X X X
24
25 X
26 X
27 X X
28
29 X
30
X
X
X
X
X
X X X
X X X X
31 X X X X X
32
X
X X
X
X
X X
X X
X
3 | Installing
After you set the address switches for the proper address, follow the steps below to install the keypad.
CAUTION!
Remove all power (AC and battery) before making any connections. Failure to do so might result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
3.1 | Mounting the mounting plate
Mounting the mounting plate on the wall:
1. To mark the wall for mounting screw locations, a wire opening, and a level line, use the mounting plate as a template.
2. To mount the mounting plate to the wall, use the included mounting hardware.
3. Pull the wiring through the wire opening.
3.4 | Wiring to the control panel
When you wire the keypad to a control panel, use the control panel terminals labeled R, Y, G, B (PWR, A, B, COM). Refer to
Figure 3.2.
1
2
AUX
- 12 V +
R Y G B
Open
Normal
Short
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 13 VDC
1 k End of Line Resistors
1 COM 2 3 COM 4 5 COM 6
3
COM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
1 COM 2 3 COM
R Y G B
R Y G B
PWR A B COM
Figure 3.2: Wiring the keypad to the SDI2 bus connection
(B5512 control panel shown)
Callout ― Description
1 ― Control panel
2 ― Terminal wiring
3 ― Keypad’s wiring terminal block
You can connect keypads to the SDI2 data bus by parallel wire run from the control panel to each keypad, wire from keypad to keypad, or a combination of the two techniques.
Refer to Figure 3.3.
AUX
- 12 V +
R Y G B
Open
Normal
Short
3.7 - 5.0 VDC
2.0 - 3.0 VDC
0.0 - 13 VDC
1 k End of Line Resistors
1 COM 2 3 COM 4 5 COM 6
COM AUX R Y G B
PWR A B COM
1 COM 2 3 COM
Figure 3.1: Mounting the mounting plate
3.2 | Installing the tamper screw
To provide tamper protection from prying the keypad from the wall, optionally install a screw into the tamper location.
Refer to Figure 3.1.
3.3 | Wiring the keypad
Connect the wiring to the keypad terminals labeled R, Y, G, B before you mount the keypad on the mounting pad. Refer to
Figure 3.2.
Figure 3.3: Installing multiple keypads using the
SDI2 terminals
3.5 | Mounting the keypad
After wiring the keypad, mount it onto the mounting plate by seating the mounting hook openings over the mounting hooks, and then sliding the keypad down.
Apply power to the system and test for proper operation.
4 | Status indicators
You can diagnose and troubleshoot the system using the keypad’s status indicators. Refer to Table 4.1.
Status indicator
Function
Green - Ready to turn Part On
Red - Part On (part armed)
Green - Ready to turn All On
Red - All On (all armed)
Yellow - System trouble
Blue - AC power present
Table 4.1: Keypad status indicators
5 | Audible tones
The keypad has a built-in sounder that produces several distinct warning tones. Refer to Table 5.1. The keypad backlight illuminates when it emits an audible tone.
Tone
Fire signal
Description
When an area is in fire alarm, the keypad emits a pulsed, high-pitched bell tone.
Gas signal
User alarm
When a gas point activates, the keypad emits a unique high-pitched tone.
When a user alarm (such as panic and medical alarms) occurs, the tone sounds for the programmed amount of time.
Burglary signal When an area is in alarm, the keypad emits a steady, high-pitched bell tone.
Entrance warning
During delay periods, the keypad emits an intermittent beep to remind the user to disarm the area.
Exit warning
Invalid button buzz
During exit delay, the keypad emits an intermittent beep.
When an invalid button, or sequence of buttons, is pressed, the keypad emits a flat buzz tone.
Keypad encoding tone
When the keypad accepts an entry, it emits a muted beep tone as each button is pressed.
Trouble buzzer When a trouble event occurs, such as a service alert, the keypad emits a two-tone warble until you enter a programmed passcode with the appropriate authority.
Watch tone Anytime a watch point is faulted, a single clean tweedle tone alerts the user.
Table 5.1: Keypad audible tones
6 | Supervision
The control panel supervises all keypads on the SDI2 bus.
If a supervised keypad fails to respond to the control panel, the control panel declares a Missing Keypad Trouble. When the control panel can again communicate with the keypad, it restores the Missing Keypad Trouble.
During a Missing Keypad Trouble, any connected keypad that maintained contact with the control panel shows the Missing
Keypad Trouble as its idle text and shows the missing keypad’s address. The communicating keypads also sound a trouble tone. Users can silence the trouble tone. If no other troubles exist, the tone silences when the missing keypad restores.
7 | Showing the firmware version
To show the keypad firmware version, remove and then restore power. The keypad shows the model number, keypad address, and firmware version for 10 seconds.
You can momentarily remove power at the keypad (or at the control panel) by disconnecting and then reconnecting the wire from the “R” terminal.
NOTICE!
You can also view a keypad’s firmware version in RPS.
8 | Keypad cleaning
To clean your keypad, use a soft cloth or a non-abrasive cleaning solution (for example, a microfiber cloth and eyeglass cleaner). Spray the cleaner onto the cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the keypad.
9 | Specifications
Dimensions
Voltage (input)
5.5 in x 4.7 in x 1 in (139 mm x
118 mm x 23 mm)
12 VDC nominal
Current
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
Relative humidity 5% to 93% at +32°C (+90°F) non-condensing
Terminal wire size
35 mA in standby mode
70 mA in alarm mode
SDI2 wiring
18 AWG to 22 AWG
(1.02 mm to 0.65 mm)
Maximum distance - wire size
(unshielded wire only):
984 ft (300 m) - 18 AWG to 22
AWG (1.02mm to 0.65 mm)
Compatibility B9512G/B9512G-E
B8512G/B8512G-E
B6512
B5512 version 2.03 and higher
B4512 version 2.03 and higher
B3512 version 2.03 and higher
D9412GV4 version 2.03 and higher
D7412GV4 version 2.03 and higher
(Refer to the control panel installation document for the number of supported devices.)
10 | Certifications
Region Certification
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 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
CSFM - California Office of The State Fire Marshal
CA
FCC Part 15 Class B
CP-01-2010 - Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction
Canada CAN/ULC S303 - Local Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
CAN/ULC S304 - Signal Receiving Centre and
Premise Alarm Control Units
CAN/ULC S545 - Residential Fire Warning System
Control Units
CAN/ULC S559 - Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems
ULC-ORD C1023 - Household Burglar Alarm
System Units
ULC-ORD C1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm
Units and Systems
ICES-003 - Digital Apparatus
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