Communicator helps customers keep pace with changing alarm communication technology
The B465 Universal Dual Path Communicator makes it easier for users to keep pace with changing alarm communication technology. With the B465 communicator, users can eliminate expenses associated with up to two dedicated phone line connections per control panel, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership for fire or intrusion alarm systems.
The B465 Universal Dual Path Communicator links a control panel’s digital dialer to an Ethernet connection on a local area or wide area network or to an optional cellular module to send reports to the receiver at the monitoring station.
Upgrading panels to communicate over IP or cellular technology reduces communication failures caused by the aging public switched telephone network (PSTN) infrastructure. The communicator is compatible with fire or intrusion control panels from Bosch and other manufacturers as it supports multiple communication formats – including CONTACT ID, SIA, Pulse 3/1, Pulse 4/2, Modem II, Modem IIe and Modem IIIa – as well as three options for powering the device. These features allow for easy and cost-effective upgrades of a wide range of systems.
A future-proof solution, the B465 communicator supports the IPv6 communications protocol and has an interface for plug-in cellular modules, which ensures the user’s investment is protected even as communication technology changes.
For end-to-end security and enhanced safety over solutions from other manufacturers, the B465 communicator acknowledges a signal only after it is received by the Bosch receiver at the monitoring center. This unique feature provides added peace of mind for users as they are assured that any possible life safety or security risks have been communicated and received.
The B465 Universal Dual Path Communicator meets NFPA 72 standards (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2013 Edition) and is approved for Commercial Fire and Burglary applications as the sole, primary, or secondary communication path.
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