6en | Safety Networking Cards
F.01U.214.374 | 01 | 2012.08 Installation Manual Bosch Security System, Inc.
1Safety

1.1 General

Use these instructions to install FPE-1000 Networking Cards in FPA-1000 Analog Addressable
Fire Panels.
1. Install, test, and maintain the networking cards and the FPA-1000 panels according to
these instructions, NFPA 72, local codes, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
2. Follow the procedures in this document to avoid personal injury and damage to the
equipment. Failure to follow these procedures can cause improper operation of the fire
panel and/or network. Bosch is not responsible for improperly installed, tested, or
maintained devices.
3. Failure to follow the mounting instructions in this document can damage the fire panel.
For detailed wiring style requirements and complete programming instructions, see the
FPA-1000 Installation and Operation Guide.

1.2 Disclaimer

1.2.1 Disclaimer According to the GNU General Product Licence

NO WARRANTY
BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE
PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE
STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE
PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE
DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR
CORRECTION.
IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY
COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE
PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR
DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES
DANGER!
Fire panels are Life safety devices. Only trained personnel should install and program these
panels!
Any panel in a network can control all other panels in the network (e.g. silencing an alarm or
resetting the system). Access to panels should be restricted to properly trained personnel.
NOTICE!
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has tested and approved the FPA-1000 Analog Addressable Fire
Panels and associated Netwotrking Cards including the system and card software. The system
must only be operated with the software included in the product delivery or with authorized
software upgrades (downloadable from the official Bosch homepage). Bosch cannot be held
responsible if devices are operated with any modified software or software from other
sources.