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1. Individual RASs may be programmed to enable authorised users to reset alarms without code by pressing ENTER ENTER 0 ENTER Chapter 2 19 Using Challenger Local alarms A local alarm is one which occurs when an area is occupied disarmed and is therefore transmitted only within the building and not relayed to a remote monitoring station for example a fire door has been opened Responding to a local alarm When there is a local alarm the corresponding area LED on the RAS flashes red and the RAS beeps continuously The LCD screen displays the following Local Alarm Code Press ENTER ENTER to see which inputs are in alarm If you see only numbers and no names refer to Displaying input names on page 6 Local Alarm on A3 Rear Fire Door 1 NEXT or ENTER Note Inputs in alarm are displayed with an A in front of the number Press NEXT or to update the list of inputs and display the next inputs in the list if any There may be more than one input in alarm and if you reset without checking you might not know about the additional inputs Press 0 ENTER to reset all local alarms and to exit the display Note Your Challenger system may be programmed to require an authorised user to enter their PIN code to reset certain local alarms 20 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Correct the condition that caused the local alarm for example close the fire door before the local alarm reminder ti2. a special duress code on a keypad instead of your PIN or door code 3 Only areas that are assigned to both the user and the reader can be armed or disarmed 10 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual When a duress code is used the Challenger system operates as if the normal PIN code was entered for example it opens the door and does the following e Reports a silent duress alarm to the remote monitoring company e Displays the characters on the LCD screen The special duress code is the user s PIN 1 last digit only For example if your PIN code is 8914 then the duress code is 8915 If your PIN code is 8919 then the duress code is 8910 because only the last digit 1s affected To reset cancel the duress alarm enter your usual PIN code Note If duress was activated under conditions which are no longer valid false alarm and it has been reset it is important that you contact your monitoring company to ensure that no further action is taken by them Chapter 2 11 Using Challenger Arming your Challenger system You must arm your Challenger system in order to activate intrusion detection when you leave the premises Once you have armed the system you must leave the area within a preset exit time to avoid setting off the alarm Inputs n the areas you need to arm may first need to be sealed for example doors and windows must be closed Ifthe RAS sounds seven quick beeps and displays the word uns
3. line of the display shows system information and other messages If the message is too long to fit on the top line you may have the following options for seeing additional characters Scrolling Also called rotation scrolling displays the text in a scrolling banner style 5 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Scanning You may see a 1 Scan option displayed on the bottom line Press the 1 key to shift the text to the left The bottom line of the LCD screen contains instructions and indicates the characters you enter on the keypad except for PIN codes which are shown as characters Displaying input names Inputs are identified by a number and optionally a name programmed by the installer The name is useful to determine the location of an input that is unsealed or in alarm Your Challenger system may be programmed to display input names along with their numbers Figure 4 Figure 4 Input names displayed Unsealed On 6 Front Door NEXT or ENTER Alternatively your system might be programmed to display a list of input numbers Figure 5 Figure 5 Input numbers displayed Unsealed On 6 7 9 NEXT or ENTER In this case enter an input number and press ENTER to display the input s name 2 An input number higher than 256 indicates that the input is connected to a linked Challenger V9 panel Chapter2 Using Challenger This chapter describes how to perform everyday operation
4. that enables a user to authenticate their identity and perform some operation such as unlocking a door or arming the system 29 Table2 Challenger terms explained continued Term Definition Reset To cancel an alarm A users who is authorised to arm and disarm the area in alarm resets the alarm by arming or disarming the area The input in alarm must be sealed for example close the door or isolated or it may generate another alarm The input is not activated for example door closed The state of an area when it s armed Shunt A process that inhibits an input from generating an alarm when unsealed For example a shunt stops a door from generating an alarm when opened for a short time Smart card An electronic device in the form of a card or key fob that holds information to identify a user to the Challenger system Smart cards can be programmed with a unique 4 billion combination security code to protect against unauthorised access to your site Tamper Atamper alarm indicates that someone may have tampered with a security device such as a input or Challenger hardware cabinet siren DGP or RAS Your Challenger system may be programmed to monitor tamper indications on input devices input tamper monitoring Unsealed A input device is unsealed active when it detects a condition that may be used to trigger an alarm when the area is armed For example a front door s detector is unsealed each time the door is o
5. Ri 5 im Secu rity Challenger V8 amp V9 A ww Bb gt Bed a g pP A g i A 4 N BAS i y D er wy Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks and patents Intended use Copyright 2008 GE Security Pty Ltd All rights reserved This document may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part except as specifically permitted under US and international copyright law without the prior written consent from GE Document number revision 1063805 A September 2008 THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE GE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITIES LOSSES OR RISKS PERSONAL OR OTHERWISE INCURRED AS A CONSEQUENCE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OF THE USE OR APPLICATION OF ANY OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT FOR THE LATEST DOCUMENTATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW GESECURITY COM We appreciate your input about our product documentation Please send feed back or notify us of errors or omissions by email to GE Security at documentation gesecurity com au This publication may contain examples of screen captures and reports used in daily operations Examples may include fictitious names of individuals and companies Any similarity to names and addresses of actual businesses or persons is entirely coincidental GE and the GE monogram are registered trademarks of General Elec
6. a 26 NOSSO xe cpt eee ba bs a bd oe eee ed 27 iv Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Preface This is the GE Security User Manual for Challenger V8 and V9 intrusion detection and access control panels This manual is intended primarily for Challenger system users who need to know how to perform everyday operations using an access card or a personal identification number PIN on a keypad This manual includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining how to e arm and disarm your Challenger system e isolate devices that are generating false alarms e unlock doors if applicable to your Challenger system and e respond to alarms when they occur Note The permissions assigned to you may not allow you to do everything described in this manual You may not be able to see all of the User menu items described in this manual Depending on what you need to do you may need to refer to the other Challenger V8 amp V9 manuals e Refer to the Challenger V8 amp V9 Administrator s Manual if you need additional details about using the Challenger system e Refer to the Challenger VS amp V9 Programming Manual if you are an installer or administrator and you need to know details of Challenger system programming This manual describes the tasks that a user should know how to perform on a Challenger system using a keypad or reader remote arming station RAS Note A qualified service person complying wit
7. a number in the range 1 to 255 and a name programmed by the installer Determine the source of the alarm When there is an alarm the corresponding area LED on the RAS flashes red and the LCD screen displays the following Press ENTER ENTER to see which inputs are in alarm If you see only numbers and no names refer to Displaying input names on page 6 Alarm on A1 Front Door PIR NEXT or ENTER Press NEXT or to update the list of inputs and display the next inputs in the list if any Note Inputs in alarm are displayed with an A in front of the number Inputs in tamper are displayed with a T in front of the number 18 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Resetting alarms An authorised user typically must enter a PIN code at the keypad to reset acknowledge an alarm Depending on how your assigned alarm group is programmed you would typically use one of the following ways to reset the alarm e Arm or disarm the area e Enter your PIN code and then press ENTER If you are unable to reset an alarm because of a faulty input you will need to isolate the input see so ating inputs on page 25 If you reset an alarm before you determine which input it came from see Viewing the quick alarm history on page 21 If the alarm conditions are no longer valid false alarm and the alarm has been reset it is important that you contact your monitoring company to ensure that no further action is taken by them 4
8. disarming procedure will vary depending on whether your assigned alarm group has been programmed to display a list of areas If areas are listed use the following steps to disarm all armed areas that are assigned to your alarm group 1 Press nnnn where nnnn are your PIN code digits 2 Press OFF Any armed areas that are assigned to your alarm group are listed 3 Enter 0 and press ENTER to disarm all armed areas The corresponding RAS area LEDs extinguish 4 Alternatively enter one of the displayed area numbers and press ENTER to disarm only that area Repeat as needed to disarm additional areas The corresponding RAS area LEDs extinguish 5 When finished disarming areas press ENTER to exit the display Chapter 2 13 Using Challenger If areas are not listed use the following steps to disarm all armed areas that are assigned to your alarm group 1 Press nnnn where nnnn are your PIN code digits 2 Press OFF The corresponding area LEDs extinguish Timed disarming The alarm group that s assigned to your PIN code might be programmed to temporarily disarm the area that you are going to enter and then automatically rearm the area after a time so that you don t need to remember to arm it This is done via a concept called a user category A user category is programmed with a name to identify the type of user for which it is intended for example Guard When a user category is in effect the u
9. ealed you will need to seal or isolate the input see Dealing with unsealed inputs on page 14 The arming procedure will vary depending on whether your assigned alarm group has been programmed to display a list of areas If areas are listed use the following steps to arm all unarmed areas that are assigned to your alarm group 1 Press nnnn where nnnn are your PIN code digits 2 Press ON Any disarmed areas that are assigned to your alarm group are listed 3 Enter 0 and press ENTER to arm all disarmed areas The corresponding RAS area LEDs illuminate 4 Alternatively enter one of the displayed area numbers and press ENTER to arm only that area Repeat as needed to arm additional areas The corresponding RAS area LEDs illuminate 5 When finished arming areas press ENTER to exit the display 12 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual If areas are not listed use the following steps to arm all unarmed areas that are assigned to your alarm group 1 Press nnnn where nnnn are your PIN code digits 2 Press ON The corresponding area LEDs illuminate Disarming your Challenger system You must disarm your Challenger system in order to deactivate intrusion detection so that you can enter the premises without setting off the alarm If you enter before disarming you typically have a preset entry time to avoid setting off the alarm The RAS s area LEDs illuminate to indicate which areas are armed The
10. eing performed e Continuous beeping indicates that one or more inputs are in local alarm 1 Your Challenger system may be programmed to shunt ignore certain inputs when a door is opened in order to allow temporary access when armed Consult your installation company if in doubt Chapter 1 Introduction e Your Challenger system may be programmed so that the RAS beeps whilst an entry timer exit timer or warning timer is running If you need to use the keypad refer to the Challenger VS amp V9 Administrator s Manual for detailed instructions A RAS s LCD screen displays messages about the state of the Challenger system and to help navigate the User menu subject to permissions The display might also show information you have entered on the keypad Figure 3 Default LCD welcome screen There Are No Alarms In This Area Code The welcome screen indicates that the Challenger system is ready to receive commands The top line s a configurable message such as the default There Are No Alarms In This Area Alternatively the system may be programmed to display the time and date or other text such as the company name A blank top line indicates that an alarm has been generated by one or more inputs Local Alarm indicates that one or more local alarms are active see Local alarms on page 19 The bottom line displays Code which indicates that the Challenger system is ready to accept a PIN code The top
11. ent alarm details e The time the alarm occurred as hour and minutes HH MM e The date the alarm occurred as day and month DD MM e The type or alarm e The input number and name of the alarm Press ENTER to display earlier alarms Press NEXT to display later alarms Press 1 to shift the text displayed on the top line to reveal any additional characters Press 0 to exit quick alarm history 22 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Using the menu The Challenger system s User menu main menu has 24 options for use by authorised users administrators or installers Table 1 Table 1 Challenger user menu top level User menu option 11 Deisolate 23 Unlock Lock Disable and Enable 12 Test Input 24 Print History Refer to the Challenger V8 amp V9 Administrator s Manual for details about these options Note A menu option will be visible to you only if allowed by the alarm group assigned to you and to the alarm group assigned to the particular RAS that you are using Chapter 2 23 Using Challenger Use the following steps to access the User menu when the Code prompt is displayed on the bottom line of the LCD screen Note There Are No Alarms In This Area Code Press MENU To Access Menu Enter Code Code Enter nnnn where nnnn is your PIN code and press ENTER to display the Menu prompt 0 Exit ENTER Down Up 0 Exit Menu Fro
12. ess otherwise noted this manual will use the term enter your PIN code regardless of the type of authentication your Challenger system requires Chapter 2 Using Challenger Cards Cards are typically issued to users to enable them to unlock certain doors at certain times Depending on how your Challenger system is configured cards may be used to arm and disarm areas e A single swipe of a card can disarm areas and unlock the door for you to enter e Three swipes of the card within 10 seconds can arm areas and unlock the door for you to exit PIN codes A PIN code or user code is a series of four to 10 digits that uniquely identifies you to the Challenger system When used for access control your Challenger system may be programmed so that you can use your PIN code to open a door or you may need to use a door code In addition you might have the ability to use a duress code These terms are explained below Door codes An access control system might use a door code which is a shortened version of a PIN code but still must be at least four digits For example if the number of alarm code prefix digits is two then the minimum length of the PIN code becomes six instead of four If a PIN code is 123456 then the door code is 3456 because the two prefix digits are removed Duress codes Your system might be configured for keypad duress which allows you to signal a duress condition for example a holdup by entering
13. face devices Remote control direct dialup or IP Ha Local control connected directly to the Challenger panel 000034 Keypad Keypad reader Smart Card Readers Magnetic Swipe Card Reader 000 Smart Card Management software Programmer Basic Challenger O oO Zone input devices Alarms Detectors Remote monitoring Challenger panel PP Outputs 8 Relays sirens and open collector outputs ov Power supply from mains backup battery inside housing Data Intelligent Other Gathering Access Expansion ms Panels Controllers Modules Si Modules Chapter 1 Introduction User interface Figure 2 depicts two examples of Challenger user interface devices called remote arming stations RASs A RAS with a keypad and liquid crystal display LCD screen enables authorised users to enter a PIN code in order to access the Challenger s menus which are displayed on the LCD screen A device such as a Smart Card Reader is typically used for access control such as for opening doors However your Challenger system may be programmed to also use cards for alarm control where an authorised user can disarm their assigned areas by presenting their card to a reader The Challenger system can also be programmed
14. h all applicable codes should perform all required hardware installation vi Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Conventions used in this document The following conventions are used in this document Bold Italic Blue italic Monospace Menu items and buttons Emphasis of an instruction or point special terms File names path names windows panes tabs fields variables and other GUI elements Titles of books and various documents Electronic version Hyperlinks to cross references related topics and URL addresses Text that displays on the computer screen Programming or coding sequences Safety terms and symbols These terms may appear in this manual A CAUTION A WARNING Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of a typical Challenger system and some user interface devices that you may need to operate In this chapter Product overview seen Cogan ee ee Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Product overview Challenger is an integrated intrusion detection and access control system Add on modules expand the capacity of the system and add sophisticated access control functionality Figure 1 Figure 1 Challenger system overview User inter
15. m the Menu prompt you can now select the User menu option you need see Table I on page 22 When finished press 0 ENTER to exit the menu After a few minutes of inaction the Challenger system will automatically exit the menu and return to the Code prompt GE recommends that you press 0 ENTER to exit the menu to prevent unauthorised use which will be logged against your PIN code The following keys are used to move between user menu options Press ENTER to scroll forward one menu option Press MENU to scroll backward one menu option Enter the menu number and press ENTER to jump directly to a menu Enter 0 and press ENTER or press CLEAR to exit the menu 24 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual To program a value such as a number or amount enter the value and press ENTER The information will be saved and the display will show the next option To program a YES NO option press ENTER to accept the display or press MENU to toggle between YES and NO Enter 0 to skip options Chapter 2 Using Challenger Isolating inputs You may need to isolate an input to prevent false alarms possibly due to a faulty input device Isolating the input excludes it from functioning as part of the intrusion detection system If an input is in an alarm state then isolating it resets the alarm After the problem is resolved the input must be de isolated see De isolating inputs on page 26 A faulty in
16. me expires or the input will re alarm If a re alarm occurs the letter A preceding the input number will not be shown System alarms System alarms indicate that a Challenger device control panel DGP or RAS has been tampered with has stopped communicating or has detected a fault condition such as mains fail low battery fuse fail etc Your Challenger system may be programmed so that system alarms automatically reset and generate restoral messages when the alarm condition is no longer present For example a mains fail alarm is cancelled when power is restored Alternatively your Challenger system may be programmed so that system alarms atch This means that a system alarm does not automatically reset and a valid PIN code that is authorised to reset system alarms must be entered The procedure to identify and reset latching system alarms is the same as the procedure described for Alarms on page 17 Chapter 2 21 Using Challenger Viewing the quick alarm history Quick alarm history s a simple way to determine the location of the input that caused an alarm To display the quick alarm history there must be no active alarms The LCD screen must show the default message on the top line and the word Code on the bottom line There Are No Alarms In This Area Code Press ENTER ENTER to display the quick alarm history 13 23 31 10 LOCAL ALARM Input 1 Fire D gt 1 Scan 0 Exit The LCD screen shows the most rec
17. pen but the unsealed state is ignored unless the area containing the detector is armed An unsealed input may prevent the area from being armed For example you need to close the door before you can arm the area Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Table 2 Challenger terms explained continued Definition A user is a person recorded in the Challenger database Users can operate some or all of the Challenger system depending on their assigned functionality A user might be someone with an ID card to unlock a door or someone with extended functionality such as an administrator or a security company installer User category A user category can be assigned to an alarm group to restrict or enable special functionality or access by a user
18. put is typically unsealed and cannot be sealed You can also isolate sealed inputs if you know the input number From the Menu prompt use the following steps to isolate an input 1 Enter 10 and press ENTER The LCD screen displays either unsealed inputs or the message All Inputs are Sealed Unsealed on 1 Front door Input No 2 Ifthe LCD screen indicates that there is at least one unsealed input press NEXT or to display additional unsealed inputs if any 3 Enter the number of an unsealed or a sealed input and press ENTER to isolate that input 4 Repeat the previous step for any additional inputs you need to isolate 5 When finished press ENTER to exit this menu option 25 26 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual De isolating inputs An input may have been isolated to prevent false alarms possibly due to a faulty input device Isolating the input excludes it from functioning as part of the intrusion detection system see Isolating inputs on page 25 After the problem is resolved the input must be de isolated Note Do not de isolate the input before checking the circumstances as de isolating an unsealed input may cause an alarm From the Menu prompt use the following steps to de isolate an input 1 Enter 11 and press ENTER The LCD screen displays a list of isolated inputs or the message All Inputs are De Isolated Isolated inputs that are unsealed are indica
19. r Use the following steps to unlock a door and to enter or exit a disarmed area l Press nnnn where nnnn are your PIN code or door code digits as applicable to your system 2 Press ENTER Refer to the Challenger V8 amp V9 Administrator s Manual for other options such as opening doors in armed areas 16 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Handling alarms An alarm indicates that the Challenger system has detected a problem for example if a door is opened when its area is armed There are three types of alarms used in a Challenger system and each type has its own indication Alarm For an input in alarm the RAS s area LED flashes and the top line of the LCD screen is blank See Alarms on page 17 Local alarm Local Alarm displays on the top line of the LCD screen and the RAS beeps continuously See Local alarms on page 19 System alarm The type of alarm for example DGP tamper displays on the top line of the LCD screen Your system may be programmed to operate the siren and strobe for system alarms See System alarms on page 20 The alarm signal siren flashing light etc and the circumstances which cause it depend on the Challenger system programming Chapter 2 17 Using Challenger Alarms When an alarm is generated there can be a number of inputs in alarm simultaneously It s important to know which inputs are causing the alarm in order to deal with them Inputs are identified by
20. r system 28 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Table 2 Challenger terms explained continued Intrusion detection Isolate Definition An electrical signal from a security device input device to the intrusion detection system Each input device is identified by a number and name for example 14 Reception Holdup Button or 6 Fire Exit Door Electrical detection devices called inputs are connected to the Challenger panel Based on the type of device and whether the device s location called area is armed or disarmed the device triggers an alarm when something activates it For example the device might be a reed switch that detects a door being opened when the area is armed An alarm typically triggers a siren and flashing light to operate and sends a message to a remote monitoring company The input device is inhibited from indicating sealed or unsealed status It is excluded from functioning as part of the system If a input device is defective or there is a reason it cannot be sealed then it may need to be isolated before the area can be armed An alarm which is transmitted only within a building and occurs when an area is disarmed The circumstances which cause a local alarm can be checked and rectified by personnel on site and it is therefore unnecessary for the alarm to be relayed to a remote monitoring company Remote arming station A user interface device such as a keypad or card reader
21. s using an access card or a personal identification number PIN on a Challenger system keypad In th s chapter User authentication 2222er essen 8 Arming your Challenger system 11 Disarming your Challenger system 12 Dealing with unsealed inputs 14 Opening COOK os cc eee ca panes aeeeee ses 15 Handling alarms 00 ne 16 Viewing the quick alarm history 21 Using the Menu 6 ccc nee 22 Polat no POUS socian aaa ee ae 25 De isolating inputs 2 2222 2222 essen 26 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual User authentication Before you can use the Challenger system for example to unlock a door you must first identify yourself as a user in the particular system This is called authentication and can take various forms such as e By entering a personal identity number PIN code on a RAS keypad e By presenting a card or key fob to a reader equipped RAS e Using a wireless remote device such as a transmitter read by appropriate hardware e Allowing appropriate hardware to read biometric factors such as a fingerprint e A combination of the above In addition to having a record in the Challenger system s database your assigned alarm group must permit the operation For example authentication will fail 1f you do not have access to the particular door at the particular time of day If authentication fails the RAS beeps seven times n quick succession Note Unl
22. ser category timer is running the LCD screen displays the user category name Guard Code When the user category timer expires the RAS starts beeping for the warning time and the LCD screen displays ending Guard ending Code When the warning timer expires the area will automatically arm To avoid setting off an alarm you need to do one of the following e Enter your PIN code to reset the user category timer e Vacate the area 14 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual Dealing with unsealed inputs An unsealed input such as an open door or window contact can prevent an area from being armed or disarmed depending on how your Challenger system is programmed If any input is unsealed when you try to arm or disarm an area the RAS will sound seven quick beeps and will identify the unsealed inputs on the LCD screen Unsealed On 6 Front Door NEXT or ENTER Press NEXT or to display additional unsealed input names if any Press ENTER to exit the display After you have determined which inputs are unsealed you must seal them for example close the door and try again to arm or disarm the Challenger system Note Ifyou are unable to seal an input you will need to isolate the input See Isolating inputs on page 25 Chapter 2 15 Using Challenger Opening doors Your Challenger system might be used for access control where you can enter your PIN code or your door code if used to unlock a doo
23. ted with a u in front of the input number Isolated on u3 Rear door Delsolate 2 Ifthe LCD screen indicates that there is at least one isolated input press NEXT or to display additional isolated inputs if any 3 Enter the number of an isolated input and press ENTER to de isolate that input 4 Repeat the previous step for any additional inputs you need to de isolate 5 When finished press ENTER to exit this menu option 27 Glossary This section explains some terms as they apply to your Challenger system Table2 Challenger terms explained Definition Access oo The state of an area when it s disarmed Access control Control of entry to or exit from a security area The Challenger system typically controls access by allowing only authorised users to unlock a door or to enter a lift The state of a intrusion detection system when a input is unsealed and the condition of the area is such that state should be signalled for example a door is opened when its area is armed Area A logical grouping of input devices that are armed and disarmed simultaneously A portable device card or fob that holds information to identify a user to the Challenger system The information to identify a user can be stored in a chip smart card on a magnetic strip a bar code a Wiegand card or in biometric data such as a fingerprint DGP Data Gathering Panel A DGP expands the capacity of the Challenge
24. to enable an authorised user to arm their assigned areas by presenting their card three times within 10 seconds Figure 2 Typical Challenger user interface devices RASs CA1116 16 area RAS TS0870 Smart Card Reader with inbuilt card reader 3 Challenger V8 amp V9 User Manual RAS indications RASs typically have one or more red area light emitting diodes LEDs to indicate whether their areas are armed disarmed or in alarm state Area LEDs are lit when the corresponding area is armed and flash to indicate that an alarm has occurred in the area Note When an area LED ona door s RAS is lit the area is armed Do not open the door unless you can disarm the area or you may trigger an alarm Some RAS models have additional LEDs that indicate faults and other conditions Refer to the particular model s Installation Guide for details A RAS with an LCD screen enables authorised users to use the Challenger system s menus and displays messages about alarms or unsealed inputs that may prevent an area from being armed The RAS s beeper provides a number of indications e A short beep indicates that a valid card is presented at a reader or a key is pressed on a keypad e Seven short beeps indicates that a PIN or card is not valid at the particular RAS or at the particular time or that the area you are attempting to arm has an input that is unsealed or in alarm e A continuous tone indicates that an input test is b
25. tric Challenger product and logo are trademarks of GE Security Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for refer to the data sheet and user documentation For the latest product information contact your local supplier or visit us online at www gesecurity com au Contents PO mir ee ene ong ee v Conventions used in this document 0000 c cece eee ee vi Safety terms and syMbols 0 ccc ete eee vi Chapter 1 Introduction 0 ccc cece eee eee 1 Product overview re 2 User Lir ais ei a a ee ee rer 3 Re HCC ANOS mai mara mm mm mir nae 4 Chapter 2 Using Challenger ccc cece cece 7 User authentication u sa 8 OR ra ENTE 9 PIN SOSE ee ee aa EEE EHEN 9 Arming your Challenger system eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere 11 Disarming your Challenger system cece eeceecees 12 TI IS ING ee nee era 13 Dealing with unsealedinputs eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 14 Opening doors 4 0 eines 15 Handling alarms u u ae a Ag ai Noe SC a 16 PICKS ara TEE EEE EAA EEEE E E 17 Localaldl ee a 6 AIR IR EN EEE A ER 19 Oy sel 0 U 11 POS EEE EEE ER EHE IHRES EEE ERROR 20 Viewing the quick alarm history eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneee 21 Using the menu area urn 22 Isolating inputs ze u nn wie tess ae 25 De isolating inputs 0 nu a
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