Bosch B5512 IP Control Panel, 48 Points, 3 on-board outputs, and 4 areas for intrusion, residential fire, On-board Ethernet

The Bosch B5512 is a B Series IP intrusion and residential fire alarm control panel designed for commercial and residential security systems. Supporting up to 48 protection points, 4 independently controlled areas, 50 users, and 43 programmable outputs, it combines hardwired and wireless security monitoring with integrated Ethernet communication. The panel includes 8 onboard input points, 3 programmable outputs, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface supporting IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Optional cellular and telephone communication modules provide additional alarm reporting paths, while Bosch Remote Programming Software (RPS) enables local and remote configuration.

Bosch B5512 B Series 48-Point IP Intrusion and Fire Alarm Control Panel

The Bosch B5512 B Series IP Control Panel integrates intrusion detection and residential fire alarm monitoring into a single security management system for commercial facilities, retail businesses, offices, warehouses, and residential properties. The panel supports up to 48 individually identified protection points across 4 independently controlled areas, allowing administrators to monitor separate sections of a building through compatible Bosch keypads. Its architecture includes 8 onboard hardwired input points and capacity for 40 additional off-board points through compatible expansion and wireless interfaces. The system accommodates 50 users with individually assigned passcodes and 14 configurable authority levels, enabling restricted security permissions based on user responsibilities and protected areas. Flexible arming options include perimeter-only protection, full-area arming, shared-area operation, and scheduled system control.

The B5512 features an integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface supporting IPv4, IPv6, Auto-IP, and Universal Plug and Play for network-based alarm reporting and remote system programming. Bosch CONETTIX IP communication supports encrypted alarm transmission with up to AES-256 encryption and protection against replay and substitution attacks. The panel provides 3 onboard programmable outputs expandable to 43 total outputs using compatible B308 expansion modules. Output A is a relay with a 3 A contact rating, while Outputs B and C provide transistorized outputs rated to sink up to 50 mA at 12 VDC. Additional capabilities include 20 customizable point profiles, 4 custom functions, 5 scheduled events, and a 255-event history log. The control panel supports up to 8 compatible keypads and provides programmable notification routing, alarm verification, and individual point configuration for burglary, fire, gas, and supervisory monitoring applications.

The Bosch B5512 operates on 12 VDC nominal power supplied through a compatible 16.5-18 VAC transformer, including the Bosch CX4010 18 VAC, 22 VA plug-in transformer. The panel draws approximately 125 mA in standby and 155 mA during alarm operation, with a maximum combined auxiliary power output of 800 mA at 12 VDC and an alarm output capacity of 1.3 A. Compatible accessories include the B208 eight-input expansion module, B308 eight-output module, B810 RADION wireless receiver, and B820 Inovonics wireless interface. Optional Bosch CONETTIX cellular communicators and B430 telephone modules extend alarm communication beyond the integrated Ethernet interface. The system also supports compatible Bosch SDI2 keypads, including the B915, B920, B921C, and B930. Installation requires a suitable enclosure, transformer, standby battery, and compatible peripheral devices selected according to the intended application and applicable system requirements.

The B5512 IP security control panel supports intrusion monitoring, residential fire detection, automated security operations, and remote alarm management for buildings requiring expandable protection without deploying separate control panels for each monitored area. Bosch Remote Programming Software (RPS) enables local and remote panel configuration, diagnostics, user management, and firmware maintenance through supported communication paths. Compatible Bosch Security Manager services provide remote arming, disarming, event notifications, and system status monitoring when the necessary communication infrastructure and services are configured. The B5512 also supports integration with up to 4 compatible Bosch IP cameras, allowing video motion detection to function as supervised alarm points and programmable camera actions to respond to security events. Security functions include dual authentication, two-person authorization, early ambush protection, and programmable area rearming. The panel supports applicable UL and ULC intrusion and residential fire system configurations, subject to approved equipment and installation requirements. Unlike the B5512E, the standard B5512 includes onboard Ethernet connectivity, eliminating the need for an additional network communication module for basic Ethernet alarm reporting.