How to perform a firmware upgrade the in the B450 using TeraTerm.
- Navigate to http://US.Boschsecurity.com. Browse to: Product Catalog > Intrusion Alarm Systems > Conettix Communications and locate > B450 Conettix Plug-in Communicator Interfaces.
- You may see 2 B450 module pictures, click on the lower of the two. Next click on Downloads followed by Software.
- Download and save the latest version B450 firmware and a second file containing TeraTerm and the B450 Driver. TeraTerm will be used for the firmware upgrade.
- Extract the files from each ZIP file. The firmware file required for use with TeraTerm ends with a *.kfw extension.
- Locate the file teraterm-4.82.exe and double-click to install TeraTerm. The file RBUS1CP.inf is the driver to be used with the B450.
- Remove the B450 from the control panel and remove the cell card from the B450.
- Set the address wheel on the B450 to 0 and reconnect the B450 to the control panel.
- Note that the B450 address wheel must be changed as required for the control panel once the firmware upgrade is completed.
- Connect a USB A to USB A cable (Bosch p/n B99) between a computer and the B450. When using a store purchased cable, be sure to use a ‘Computer to Peripheral ‘cable and not a ‘Computer to Computer’ type cable.
- Open TeraTerm.
- The New connection dialogue opens. Click on the Serial radio button and select the port configured for the B450 and press OK.
Figure 1 New Connection Page
- Press the keyboard ENTER key and [Enter Passcode] displays. Enter the default Log-in password: B450.
- Select 7: Firmware Update.
Figure 2 Select 7 Firmware Update
- The screen displays; Start Xmodem Transfer of upgrade image file. Select File > Transfer > XMODEM > Send…
Figure 3 XMODEM Send dialog
- Select the firmware file.
Figure 4 Select the firmware file
- Select Open to start the firmware update. The TeraTerm: XMODEM Send dialog box opens to indicate the update process.
Figure 5 XMODEM Send Progress
- When the file transfer completes, the TeraTerm: XMODEM Send dialog box closes. A TeraTerm window displays a message about updating to firmware version “x.xx.xxx”, and the B450 automatically reboots.
- Notice! Do not power off the module during this phase. Powering off might cause permanent damage to the B450.
- Close the TeraTerm session, and relaunch TeraTerm.
- Log into TeraTerm to reestablish the connection. Communication between the control panel and B450 restores.
- Remove power from the B450.
- Place the cell card back into the B450.
- Set the device address as required for the configuration in use.
- Reconnect the B450 to the control panel.
