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Challenger10 Installation and Quick Programming Manual
Firmware upgrade process
This section describes how to upgrade Challenger10 panel firmware. It is
provided here as an interim guide only, and is subject to change.
Note:
During the upgrade process, the Challenger panel will not be able to
receive or report alarm signals. We recommend that you follow the general
instructions listed in the
Challenger10 Programming Manual
, “Recommended
routine maintenance procedures”, in particular, to notify the alarm monitoring
company and personnel on the premises (if applicable).
Requirements
To upgrade the firmware you need the following:
• A powered and functioning Challenger10 panel
• A Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port
• Tecom Firmware Loader application
• Access to the Challenger10 panel’s printed circuit board (PCB)
• A USB cable (Type A Male to Type B Mini Male) to connect the Windows
computer to the Challenger panel’s PCB
• Firmware upgrade file
Getting ready
You will need to backup or record any custom programming that you want to use
after upgrading the firmware.
Upload the Challenger panel’s database to the management software computer.
After updating the firmware you will need to reprogram the connection details
before you can download the Challenger panel’s database.
Upgrade process
To upgrade the Challenger panel firmware:
1. Disconnect the panel’s power supply.
2. We recommend that you disconnect the panel’s existing Ethernet and/or
serial connections to the management software computer for the duration of
this process.
3. Fit test links 1 and 2 (Figure 5 on page 11, item 22).
4. Reconnect power to the panel. LED L1 will blink rapidly (Figure 5 on page 11,
item 23).
5. Use the USB cable to connect the computer to the Challenger panel’s USB
port at J18 (Figure 5 on page 11, item 18).