BOSCH Outdoor Siren User Guide

BOSCH Outdoor Siren User Guide

Product description

The outdoor siren is an add-on for the Bosch Smart Home alarm system. If it detects a break-in, then both the sirens and the integrated flashing lights are activated and signal the break-in both visually and audibly. The outdoor siren is powered by a long-life battery which is charged by the integrated glass solar panel. Alternatively, it can also be powered by a 230 V alternating current or with a direct current of between 5 and 28 V. If this fails, the integrated battery serves as an emergency power supply. The outdoor siren also has an alarm input, a sabotage output and an alarm output, and is therefore also suitable for use in wired burglar alarm systems.

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Safety instructions
▶ Do not continue using used batteries, and do not attempt to reactivate them using heat or other means. Do not short circuit batteries. Do not throw batteries into fire!
There is a risk of explosion!

▶ The device is not a toy! Do not allow children to play with it. Never leave the packaging material lying around unattended. Plastic film and small parts may pose a danger to children.

▶ When remotely or automatically controlling a device, it is not always possible to guarantee that commands are actually executed or that the correct device status is displayed in the app and on other Smart Home display devices because of external circumstances. This may lead to material damage and/or personal injury. Therefore, you must ensure to the greatest extent possible that no person is endangered at the time of remote operation or automated control. Please take special care when setting up or adjusting the remote control or when using the automated control and check the desired functionality at regular intervals.
▶ Do not open up the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user. If a fault occurs, have the device checked by a specialist.
▶ We accept no liability for material damage or personal injury which is caused by improper use or failure to observe the safety instructions. In these cases, any guarantee claim becomes void! We accept no liability for consequential damage.
▶ This device may be used by children from 8 years of age and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or a lack of experience and knowledge provided these persons are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device, and understand the corresponding risks.
▶ For safety and approval reasons (CE), the device may not be modified and/or no changes may be made to the device without authorisation.
▶ Any use other than that which is described in the user manual is considered improper and leads to the exclusion of guarantee and liability.
▶ Do not use the device if it has damage which is visible from the outside, for example, to the housing, control elements or connection sockets, or if it has a malfunction. If in doubt, please contact our service team.
▶ Only use the device together with original components and recommended products from Bosch partners.
▶ Do not paint or paste over the device!
▶The alarm is very loud and may cause hearing damage. Maintain a sufficient distance from sirens during audible alarms and protect your hearing.
▶ The contents of the integrated spirit level are based on solvent naphtha for frost protection reasons. In the event of a defect and ­ as a result ­ leaking fluid: Avoid skin contact. There is a risk of skin irritation. In the event of contact with the skin: Wash the affected area with plenty of water. Warning! Danger of death if swallowed. In particular, keep the spirit level out of the reach of children.

Notes
▶ The range within buildings can differ significantly from the range in open spaces. In addition to the transmitting power and the receiving properties of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity, as well as the local structural situation, play an important role.
▶ Do not expose the device to vibrations and mechanical stress.
▶The device is only suitable for use in residential, commercial and light industry environments.
▶Please note that, in accordance with local standards, alerting with audible signal generators outside the monitored property is not permitted.

Product overview

DIP switches factory settings

DIP switch overview (15)

Terminal overview (16)

Connection to a wired burglar alarm system

You can also use the explanatory video on our website as an additional aid for mounting, installing and starting up your Bosch Smart Home outdoor siren: www .bosch-smarthome.com/rom/outdoor-siren

The status LED (3) shows the status of the siren using flashing codes.

Mounting

The standards and directives applicable in your country must be observed during planning, set-up, operation and maintenance.
Use suitable ladders or steps with appropriate safety approval for mounting.
When selecting the mounting location and when drilling, pay attention to the areas where electrical wires run, or to any supply cables.
Use the mounting plate for the siren to mark the drill holes. To do this, unscrew the locking screw on the bottom and remove the siren from the mounting plate as shown.

Choose a place of installation with sufficient daylight if you want to operate the siren with the solar panel. Mounting the siren facing south, west or east is particularly suitable for this. Make sure that the solar panel is not permanently shaded, e.g. by trees, houses or canopies. The siren should be at a sufficient height to protect it against manipulation.
In northern Europe (> 55° latitude), it may be necessary to operate the siren with a permanent power supply because the daylight hours during the winter may not be sufficient to adequately charge the battery with the solar panel.

Ensure that the signal strength is sufficient in the place of installation chosen. To do this, follow the instructions in the app during start-up.

Hold the mounting plate in the desired position on the wall. Make sure it is correctly oriented. Align the mounting plate with the help of the integrated spirit level or an additional spirit level. Mark the drill holes and drill them. Attach the mounting plate to the wall. If cabling is planned, e.g. external power supply and/or connection to a wired burglar alarm system, route the cable through the openings in the mounting plate intended for this purpose (8/9) before screwing it on. All four screws are required for a firm hold.

Check the battery charge level first before attaching the siren to the mounting plate!

Checking the battery charge level before mounting

To check the battery charge level, open the cover of the battery compartment (14) and switch the device on using the on/off switch (17). Press and hold the reset button (10). The status LED (3) on the bottom should now light up until you release the button again.

To charge the battery, open the battery compartment and connect a standard power supply unit to the USB-C connector. The LED flashes orange during the charging process. The charging process is complete when the LED continuously lights green.

Installation

Operation on a 230 V grid
The device is part of the building installation. Work on the 230 V grid may only be carried out by a qualified electrician (relevant standards and directives of your country). The applicable accident prevention regulations must be observed here. To avoid an electric shock on the device, please switch off the mains power. Failure to observe the installation instructions may result in fire or other hazards.
The device may only be used for stationary installations and must be fastened securely within a fixed installation.
The power circuit to which the device and the load are connected must be secured with a circuit breaker in accordance with EN 60898-1 (trigger characteristics B or C, max. 16 A rated current, min. 6 kA breaking capacity, energy limitation class 3).

When connecting the device terminals, ensure that permitted wires and wire cross sections are used.
Open the cover of the connection compartment (13) on the back of the siren. Set the DIP switches 6 and 7 (15) to the “230 VAC” position (only necessary in “Legacy” mode).
If you operate the siren on the Smart Home controller (DIP switch 8 to “Smart”, factory setting), then you can set the supply voltage conveniently using the Smart Home app. Then close the cover of the connection compartment. Mount the mounting plate on the wall of the house, routing the 230 V connection cable through the opening intended for this purpose (8) in the process. Connect the wires to the corresponding terminals on the mounting plate.
If the power supply fails during operation, the siren will continue to be supplied with power from the solar panel and the integrated battery. The LED on the bottom flashes red in this case. A fault is displayed in the app, please then check the power supply.

Operation with 5­28 VDC safety extra-low voltage

In order to ensure electrical safety, the supply source must be a safety extra-low voltage. It must furthermore be a limited power source in accordance with EN 62368-1 which cannot supply more than 15 W. Both requirements are generally met by standard plug-in power supply units with the appropriate capacity. Open the cover of the connection compartment (13) on the back of the siren. Set the DIP switches 6 and 7 (15) to the “5­28VDC” position (only necessary in “Legacy” mode).

If you operate the siren on the Smart Home controller (DIP switch 8 to “Smart”, factory setting), then you can set the supply voltage conveniently using the Smart Home app. Route the connection cable (e.g. type Y-(ST)/YR) through the opening intended for this purpose (12). Connect the cable to the 5­28 VDC / GND terminals and then close the cover of the connection compartment.

If the power supply fails during operation, the siren will continue to be supplied with power from the solar panel and the integrated battery. The LED on the bottom flashes red in this case. A fault is displayed in the app, please then check the power supply.

Start-up

Start-up in the Bosch Smart Home system
Please ensure that you have a Bosch Smart Home controller and the Bosch Smart Home app and have successfully configured both. Now start the Bosch Smart Home app and select “Add new device” in the Management/Devices section. Select the “Outdoor siren” device type. Now follow the instructions in the app.
Your mobile device must be connected to the Wi-Fi network which your Smart Home controller is also connected to in order to be able to start up your outdoor siren.
If the device is already turned on, switch it off briefly and back on using the on/off switch (17). All siren settings can be made via the app.
All DIP switches (15) can be left on the factory settings.

Start-up in the Bosch Smart Home system and wired burglar alarm system
First, set your outdoor siren up in your Bosch Smart Home system as described in the section above.
All DIP switches (15) can be left on the factory settings.
Connect your burglar alarm system to the siren’s alarm input and sabotage contact (16). Observe the permissible input voltage of 5­28 V DC at the alarm input.

In this operating mode, alarms which are reported via your wired alarm system are also forwarded to your Smart Home system and your Smart Home app.
  In this operating mode, alarms in your Smart Home system can also be forwarded to your wired burglar alarm system. The alarm output of the siren (16) must also be connected to your burglar alarm control panel for this.

Depending on the burglar alarm system in use, it may be necessary to use an appropriately dimensioned terminating resistor at the alarm output and sabotage output. Please check this in the instructions for the alarm system in use.

Start-up in a wired burglar alarm system without Smart Home controller
Open the battery compartment and switch the siren on at the on/off switch (17), then close the battery compartment again. Open the cover of the connection compartment (13) on the back of the siren. Set the DIP switch 8 (15) to the “Legacy” position. Select which power supply your siren should use as the primary power supply with the help of the DIP switches 6 and 7 (15). See also the Installation chapter. Connect your burglar alarm system to the siren’s alarm input and sabotage contact (16). Observe the permissible input voltage of 5­28 V DC at the alarm input.
Depending on the burglar alarm system in use, an appropriate terminating resistor must be connected at the alarm output and sabotage output. Please check this in the instructions for the connected alarm system.

Maintenance and cleaning

The device does not require maintenance. Leave any repairs to a specialist. Clean the device with a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth. When cleaning, do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents. If the solar panel is heavily soiled (e.g. dust/pollen), then its function may be impaired. In this case, clean the solar panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing abrasives. These may damage the solar panel.

Battery replacement

Siren operation in the Bosch Smart Home system only
-­ Deactivate the “Alarm system” function in the Bosch Smart Home app
Siren operation in a wired burglar alarm system only ­
– Deactivate your burglar alarm system
Siren operation in the Bosch Smart Home system and in a wired burglar alarm system
-­ Deactivate the “Alarm system” function in the Bosch Smart Home app
-­ Deactivate your burglar alarm system Unscrew the locking screw (4) on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate. Open the cover of the battery compartment (14). Set the on/off switch (17) to off. Unplug the battery connection cable from the connection socket (19) and remove the battery.

Warning! Only replace the battery with an original spare part. Battery specification: Panasonic BK-22HF3G1

Connect the new battery cable and insert the battery into the battery compartment. Close the cover of the battery compartment. Check the battery charge level before mounting the siren and charge it if necessary (see also “Checking the battery charge level before mounting”). Set the on/ off switch (17) to “On”. Close the cover of the battery compartment. Place the siren back on the mounting plate and tighten the locking screw again. Activate the “Alarm system” function in the Bosch Smart Home system and/or your conventional alarm system again as applicable.

Resetting to factory settings

Siren operation in the Bosch Smart Home system only
-­ Deactivate the “Alarm system” function in the Bosch Smart Home app
Siren operation in a wired burglar alarm system
-­ Deactivate your burglar alarm system
Siren operation in the Bosch Smart Home system and in a wired burglar alarm system ­
– Deactivate the “Alarm system” function in the Bosch Smart Home app ­
– Deactivate your burglar alarm system Unscrew the locking screw (4) on the bottom of the siren and remove the siren from the mounting plate. Open the cover of the battery compartment (14). Set the on/off switch (17) to off. Press and hold the reset button (10) and switch the device on. Continue holding the button pressed until the status LED flashes orange. Press and hold the reset button again until the status LED lights green. You can now release the button again.

If the status LED lights red, repeat the process or contact support.
If the DIP switch 8 is set to “Legacy”, then the other DIP switch setting continue to apply. Set all of the DIP switches back to the factory settings as required.
If you are operating the siren on 5­28VDC, deactivate the power supply before carrying out the reset.

Simplified declaration of conformity

Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declare that the radio equipment type Bosch Smart Home BSIR-EZ corresponds with the directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available via the following web address: https://eu-doc.bosch.com

Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH hereby declares that the radio system type BSIR- EZ complies with Regulation 2017. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://gb- doc.bosch.com

Environmental protection and disposal
Electrical or electronic devices which are no longer usable or defective or used batteries must be collected separately and disposed of via an environmentally friendly recycling facility (European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Use your country’s specific return and collection systems when disposing of waste electrical or electronic devices and batteries.

Used batteries do not go in the household waste! Dispose of them at your local battery collection point!

Open source software

This Bosch Smart Home product uses open-source software. Licence information for the components used can be found in the attached documents.

Technical data

Service information Robert Bosch Smart Home GmbH Schockenriedstraße 17 70565 Stuttgart-Vaihingen Germany service@bosch-smarthome.com
www.bosch-smarthome.com/service
8-750-001-502V00208/2021

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