TECOM ChallengerPlus User Manual

ChallengerPlus Installation
and Quick Programming
Manual
P/N MAINST-TS-CHPLUS • REV 1.7 • ISS 16AUG19

TECOM ChallengerPlus Specifications

General

Brand	TECOM
Model	ChallengerPlus
Category	IP Access Controllers
Language	English

Summary

Important Information

Agency Compliance

System Earthing

RS-485 LAN Cabling

Power Supply to RS-485 LAN Devices

System Configurations

Straight LAN

Star LAN

Multi-building or Long-distance LAN Cabling

Using LAN Devices to Facilitate Cabling

Installing the Control Panel

Installation Procedures

Board Details

Auxiliary Power Terminals

RS-485 LAN

RS-485 LAN Termination

Checking LAN Performance

Zone Inputs

Initial Programming

Disarming the System

Explains the procedure to completely disarm the system before accessing the Install menu.

Accessing the Challenger Menu

Details how to navigate the Challenger menu system, including the User and Install menus.

Install Menu Options

Clearing the Memory

Clearing the Memory via RAS

Provides method to clear panel memory via RAS using Install menu option 14.

Clearing the Memory via the Challenger Panel PCB

Details panel default procedure via PCB to reset to factory state and erase all programming.

Basic Programming Sequence

Working with Multi-area Systems

Default Installer PIN

Changing the Default Installer PIN

Step-by-step instructions to change the default installer PIN to prevent unauthorized access.

Restoring the Default Installer PIN

Enabling Communications

Challenger Panel from CTPlus

Programming Users