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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▶ 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.
▶ 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
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.
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.
Installation
Operation on a 230 V grid
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).
Operation with 528 VDC safety extra-low voltage
Start-up
Start-up in the Bosch Smart Home system
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.
Start-up in the Bosch Smart Home system and wired burglar alarm system
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simplified declaration of conformity
Environmental protection and disposal
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
www.bosch-smarthome.com/service
8-750-001-502V00208/2021