POPEX module

B299

en Installation Guide
1 | Overview
The B299 POPEX Module is an SDI2 compatible, POPIT
expansion module that communicates to the control panel
over the SDI2 bus. The B299 supports up to 100 POPIT
devices by wiring to the POPEX terminal strip and providing
one or two addressable POPIT busses.

1 2

7 6 5 4
Figure 1.1: POPEX module

Callout ― Description
1 ― 3-hole mounting pattern
2 ― Address switch
3 ― SDI2 interconnect wiring connectors (to control panel
or additional modules)
4 ― SDI2 terminal strip (to control panel or additional
modules)
5 ― Heartbeat LED (blue)
6 ― Tamper switch (optional) connector
7 ― POPEX terminal strip (POPIT Bus))

2 | SDI2 address settings

The address switch determines the address for the module.
The control panel uses the address to establish communication
between itself and the module. The address also determines
the associated point numbers. Refer to Section 6 Configuration
for information related to the address switch. Use a slotted
screwdriver to set the address switch.

NOTICE!
The module reads the address switch setting during
power up. If you change the switches after you apply
power to the module, cycle the power to the module in
order for the new setting to be enabled.

Set the address switch per the control panel configuration. If

multiple B299 modules reside on the same system, each B299
module must have a unique address. Figure 2.1 shows the
address switch settings for address 0.

Figure 2.1: Address switch

2.1 | Valid addresses and point numbers per
control panel
Valid B299 addresses are dependant on the number of points
allowed by a particular control panel.
Control panel Valid B299 Corresponding point
addresses numbers
B9512G 0-5 9 - 99, 100 - 199, 200 -
B9512G-E 299, 300 - 399, 400 - 499,
500 - 599
B8512G 0 9 - 99
B8512G-E

3 | Installation
Set the address switch for the proper address and then install
the module into the enclosure. Wire the module to the control
panel.

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 | Mount the module in the enclosure

Mount the module into the enclosure’s 3-hole mounting pat-
tern using the mounting screws and mounting bracket. Refer
to Figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1: Mounting the module in the enclosure

Callout ― Description
1 ― Module with mounting bracket installed
2 ― Enclosure
3 ― Mounting screws (3)

3.2 | Mount and wire the tamper switch

You can connect an optional tamper switch for one module in
an enclosure.
Installing the optional tamper switch:
1. Mount the ICP-EZTS Tamper Switch (P/N: F01U009269)
into the enclosure’s tamper switch mounting location.
For complete instructions, refer to EZTS Cover and Wall
Tamper Switch Installation Guide (P/N: F01U003734).
2. Plug the tamper switch wire onto the module’s tamper
switch connector. Refer to Figure 1.1.

3.3 | Wire to the control panel

Use the control panel terminals labeled R, Y, G, B (PWR, A, B,
COM) when wiring to the module. Connect them to the module
terminals labeled R, Y, G, B (PWR, A, B, COM). You can also use
the SDI2 innerconnect cable. Refer to Figures 3.2 and 3.3.
You can connect modules to the SDI2 data bus by parallel wire
run from the control panel to each module, wire from module to
module, or a combination of the two techniques. Refer to
Figure 3.4.

NOTICE!
Use either the terminal strip wiring or interconnect
wiring connector to the control panel. Do not use
both. When connecting multiple modules, you can
combine terminal strip and interconnect wiring
connectors in series.

1 2

PWR+/R 29

A/Y 28

B/G 27

COM/B 26
SDI2

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COM/B 23 R PWR A B COM
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ZONEX TAMPER RESET

Figure 3.2: SDI2 terminal wiring from control panel to B299

Callout ― Description
1 ― Bosch control panel
2 ― B299 POPEX module

1 3

PWR+/R 29

A/Y 28

B/G 27

COM/B 26 2
SDI2

Battery:: Replace
everyy 3 to
o 5 yearss with
wi h
one or ttwoo Model
D126 or D1218 12 V SDI2
Lead
d Acid Batteries.
B s.
Battery:: Replace
everyy 3 to
o 5 yearss wi
with
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one or two
t o Model
D126 or D1218 12 V PWR+/R 26
Lead
d Acid Batteries.
B s.

WARNI
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Multi-Batteryy
Multi-B A/Y 25
install
in allation
tion requi
uiress
Model D122 or D122L
Dual Battery
B Harness.
Ha s.
Improper
oper in
install
allation
tion B/G 24
can be a fire hazard.
e haza
Battery:: Replace
everyy 3 to
o 5 yearss with
wi h
one or ttwoo Model COM/B 23
D126 or D1218 12 V
Lead
d Acid Batteries.
B s.

ZONEX TAMPER RESET

Figure 3.3: SDI2 innerconnect cable wiring from control panel

to B299

Callout ― Description
1 ― Bosch control panel
2 ― Innerconnect cable (P/N: F01U79745, included)
3 ― B299 POPEX module

3.4 | Wire to the POPIT devices

Refer to Figure 3.4 to wire a zone expansion loop. Wire
resistance on each sensor loop must be less than 100 Ω with
the detection devices connected. The terminal strip supports
12 to 22 AWG (2.0 to 0.65 mm) wires.
 1 2

TMPR
- 3
- 3
4 4
+

- - + + - + - - + + - +
+

POPEX

5
Figure 3.4: Wiring a zone expansion loop
Callout ― Description
1 ― B299
2 ― POPIT module (D9127U/T shown)
3 ― D9127 sensor loop
4 ― 33 kΩ EOL resistor (P/N: 15-03130-022)
5 ― POPEX loop 2 (electrically identical to loop 1)
6 ― POPEX loop 1 (electrically identical to loop 2)

4 | LED descriptions
The module includes one blue heartbeat LED to indicate
that the module has power and to indicate the module’s
current state. Refer to Table 4.1.
Flash Pattern Function
Flashes once Normal state. Indicates normal operation
every 1 sec state.

3 quick flashes Communication error state. Indicates

every 1 sec (the module is in a “no communication
state”) resulting in an SDI2
x3 communication error.
ON Steady LED trouble state. Module is not
powered (for OFF Steady only), or some
other trouble condition prohibits the
OFF Steady
module from controlling the heartbeat
LED.
Table 4.1: LED descriptions

5 | Show the firmware version

To show the firmware version using an LED flash pattern:
- If the optional tamper switch is installed:
With the enclosure door open, activate the tamper switch
(push and release the switch).
- If the optional tamper switch is NOT installed:
Momentarily short the tamper pins.
Refer to Figure 5.1 for an example of flash patterns.

Figure 5.1: Firmware LED flash patterns

When the tamper switch is activated (closed to open), the
heartbeat LED stays OFF for 3 sec before indicating the
firmware version. The LED pulses the major, minor, and
micro digits of the firmware version, with a 1 sec pause after
each digit.
Flashing patterns do not start until the tamper is open (short
is removed). In the following example, the version 1.4.3
shows as LED flashes:
[3 sec pause] *___****___*** [3 sec pause, then normal
operation].
6 Configuration
Use the following POPIT programming table to configure the POPIT switch block. Switches are designated as being “ON” or “OFF.”
These are depicted in the table below by the following; ON = o, OFF = blank.
For example the swich settings for x09 looks like this: o,o,o,blank,o,o,blank (On,On,On,Off,On,On,Off).
Point number Switch Point number Switch
B299 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 B299 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
x00* o o o o o o o x50 o o o o
x01* o o o o o o x51 o o o
x02* o o o o o o x52 o o o o
x03* o o o o o x53 o o o
x04* o o o o o o x54 o o o
x05* o o o o o x55 o o
x06* o o o o o x56 o o o o
x07* o o o o x57 o o o
x08* o o o o o o x58 o o o
x09 o o o o o x59 o o
x10 o o o o o x60 o o o
x11 o o o o x61 o o
x12 o o o o o x62 o o
x13 o o o o x63 o
x14 o o o o x64 o o o o o o
x15 o o o x65 o o o o o
x16 o o o o o o x66 o o o o o
x17 o o o o o x67 o o o o
x18 o o o o o x68 o o o o o
x19 o o o o x69 o o o o
x20 o o o o o x70 o o o o
x21 o o o o x71 o o o
x22 o o o o x72 o o o o o
x23 o o o x73 o o o o
x24 o o o o o x74 o o o o
x25 o o o o x75 o o o
x26 o o o o x76 o o o o
x27 o o o x77 o o o
x28 o o o o x78 o o o
x29 o o o x79 o o
x30 o o o x80 o o o o o
x31 o o x81 o o o o
x32 o o o o o o x82 o o o o
x33 o o o o o x83 o o o
x34 o o o o o x84 o o o o
x35 o o o o x85 o o o
x36 o o o o o x86 o o o
x37 o o o o x87 o o
x38 o o o o x88 o o o o
x39 o o o x89 o o o
x40 o o o o o x90 o o o
x41 o o o o x91 o o
x42 o o o o x92 o o o
x43 o o o x93 o o
x44 o o o o x94 o o
x45 o o o x95 o
x46 o o o x96 o o o o o
x47 o o x97 o o o o
x48 o o o o o x98 o o o o
x49 o o o o x99 o o o
* Not available for use on B299 at address 0. * Not available for use on B299 at address 0.
7 | 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 864 - Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm 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
ANSI/SIA CP-01:2010
CSFM - California Office of The State Fire Marshal
FCC Part 15 Class B
CA Canada CAN/ULC S303 - Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems
CAN/ULC S304 - Signal Receiving Centre and Premise Alarm
Control Units
ULC-S545 - Residential Fire Warning Alarm Systems Control
units
ULC-ORD C1023 - Household Burglar Alarm System Units
ULC-ORD C1076 - Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems
ICES-003 - Digital Apparatus

8 | Specifications
Dimensions 2.9 in x 5.0 in x 0.6 in (73.5 mm x 127 mm x 15.25
mm)
Voltage (input) 12 VDC
Current Standby: 35 mA + total device current
Alarm: 35 mA + total device 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 12 AWG to 22 AWG (2.0 mm to 0.65 mm)

SDI2 wiring Maximum distance - wire size (unshielded wire

only): 200 ft (60 m) - 22 AWG (0.65 mm), 500 ft
(152 m) - 18 AWG (1.02 mm)
POPIT loop wiring Maximum wire length: 1800 ft (548 m) 22 AWG
(0.65 mm), 4497 ft (1370 m) 18 AWG (1.02 mm)
Compatibility Control panel: B9512G/B9512G-E (6 modules),
B8512G/B8512G-E (1 module). (Refer to the con-
trol panel installation document for the number of
supported devices.)

POPIT devices: D9127U/T, ZX776Z/ZX794Z PIR,

ZX835 TriTech, ZX935Z/ZX938Z PIR, ZX970 TriTech,
D278S 12V smoke base, D298S 24V smoke base,
F220-B6PM popit smoke (master), F220-B6PS
popit smoke base

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