Introduction
IUM (Intelligent User Module) adds the ability for the Challenger to support raw card data. This means that you can use non-sequential card numbers or even completely different formats of card, providing your readers support the format.
Challenger panels need to have this function enabled. This procedure describes how to enable for both types of IUM (1M "Soft-IUM" and 4M/8M IUM modules).
Converting to software IUM - TS0882 1 Meg Memory
Use the following steps to upgrade a non-IUM Challenger system to use software IUM.
1. Ensure the control panel uses firmware version 8.128 or later, and has a 1M memory expansion. Obtain firmware if needed.
2. Upload the existing control panel’s system into the system management software.
3. Power down the Challenger system.
4. Install firmware version 8.128 or later (unless already installed).
5. Hard default the control panel (short the 'super-cap') and apply power.
6. Use RAS Install menu option 14 Defaults to program software IUM mode (default option 95).
7. Connect with the system management software.
8. Download the system back into the control panel.
9. Check IUM has is active, Installer menu option 11 Versions, Option 1 Chall, press enter once, Options: should be MIUM
Converting to hardware IUM - TS0883 (4 Meg) / TS0884 (8 Meg) IUM
Use the following steps to upgrade a non-IUM Challenger system to use hardware IUM.
1. Purchase the required TS0883 or TS0884 hardware IUM modules for the control panel and for all Intelligent 4-Door or 4-Lift DGPs.
2. Upload the existing control panel’s system into the system management software.
3. Power down the Challenger system.
4. Install the IUMs and associated firmware.
5. Hard default the control panel (short the 'super-cap') and apply power. (All Area LED's should come ON this demonstrates a successful "super-cap")
6. Connect with the system management software.
7. Download the system back into the control panel.
Converting a 4 Door controller to software IUM
- Switch the Challenger to Soft IUM. (as above)
- De poll the 4DC DGP
- Ensure firmware is 111200 or later (If not upgrade is required)
- Supercap the 4DC DGP
- Reconnect an re-poll to the Challenger
- Do a full installer/user download.