Chapter 1: Introduction > Testing your system
Challenger10 Administrators Manual 3
Your Challenger system has been programmed to meet your specific
requirements. Therefore, not all of the features described in this manual may
apply to your system. Also, some of the features described in this manual will not
be visible to all users (see “What is a user?” on page 10). Your system may have
extra features or equipment installed. The programming instructions for extra
equipment are supplied separately.
Testing your system
It is important that you regularly test your Challenger system to ensure that all
installed equipment is operating properly.
You may have a technician operate your Challenger system locally or remotely to
test and service your intrusion detection system. There are various tests that can
be used to ensure your system is working correctly. We recommend that you
discuss with the technician the testing processes you can perform to check your
system, and its ability to report to your remote monitoring company (if
applicable).
Routine maintenance on intruder alarm systems installed in a client’s premises
should be performed in accordance with AS2201.1-1998 SECTION 5.
MAINTENANCE, RECORDS AND REPORTS. Note that this standard requires
that routine maintenance be performed at least once per year. Refer to the
Challenger10 Programming Manual for maintenance recommendations.
Challenger user interfaces
A Challenger system typically has at least one LCD RAS connected to one of two
LANs (RS-485 data buses). The LCD screen plus keypad provides a text-based
user interface for programming and operating the Challenger system. Up to 32
RASs may be connected to the Challenger LANs.
A RAS with a keypad and liquid crystal display (LCD) screen (or a touch screen)
enables authorised users to enter a series of numbers called a “code”, in order to
perform functions such as accessing the Challenger’s menus, or to open doors.
The CA111x models of the LCD RAS are used in this manual for illustrations and
keypad depictions. The CA1116 model shown here (with cover removed)
includes a four-line LCD screen and an integral card reader. Figure 1 on page 4
indicates the locations of various controls on the CA1116 RAS.
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