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MANUAL CHALLENGER LITE EN REV.1.9.DOC T.E.

General notes

Please read the complete operating manual prior to the beginning of assembly/installation

The CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite shall be installed or demounted by qualified personnel only

Caution! In case of questions please do not hesitate to contact:

GeCma Components GmbH Tel.: +49 (0)22 37 / 69 96 0

Heisenbergstraße 26 – 40 Fax: +49 (0)22 37 / 69 96 99
D-50169 Kerpen, Germany mailto:info@gecma.com
http://www.gecma.com

Notes on safety
The notes on safety at hand contain information and precautionary measures which are to be absolutely
taken into consideration for a safe mode of operation as per the described conditions.
All other instructions, reference indication remarks and regulations included in these operating instructions
Caution! must be complied with and observed.

The operating instructions are to be attentively read before using the device! In case of doubt (in
the form of translation errors), the German operating instructions are applicable.

No liability is assumed for printing errors and mistakes in these operating instructions! You should
contact us directly if you are in doubt as to how to install the Challenger Terminal safely!

Safetyregulations

The utilisation of the device presupposes that users observe the normal safety regulations in order
to preclude faulty operation of the device.

• Use the device in accordance with these instructions.

• Faulty or impermissible utilisation as well as disregarding the reference instructions in these operating
instructions preclude any warranty.
• All appliances are to be connected properly and in an orderly fashion, and are to be operated in
accordance with the valid standards, guidelines and installation directions.
• Good engineering practice should be applied when installing this device.
• All earth bonding (grounding) measures must be undertaken before all connection measures are
undertaken.
• The national safety & accident prevention regulations are applicable.
• Before you start-up the device, make sure that the device has been installed according to the
regulations and instructions, and also ensure that the device and its cabling are not damaged.
• As soon as it is feared that the device safety is impaired, the device has to be immediately taken out
of operation. An unintentional re-start must be avoided.

Technical Developments

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify technical data without notice.

Repairs

A note detailing the fault must always accompany equipment sent to GeCma Components GmbH
or any of their agents for repair.

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Contents

General notes ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Contents................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Description............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation............................................................................................................................................................. 3
System operation/setting ................................................................................................................................... 5
Touchscreen option .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Technical data .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................. 12

Description

The CHALLENGER LITE System consists of a transmitter and the Challenger

terminal and allows operating a computer from a distance of max. 200m (650ft).
In addition, a local operator station can be connected at the transmitter. Operation is
optional local or remote.

The monitor, keyboard and mouse signals are transferred via category 5 (or higher)
cables. The feature of individual video tuning compensates different cable qualities
and lengths so that the user has always available an optimum picture.
We recommend CAT7-cable.

In addition to the monitor, keyboard and mouse information, the system can transfer
- as option - also a RS232 interface and - as option - audiodata via the datacable.
As additional option we can integrate the delayfunktion who compensate timedelays of
the used Datacable.

System-Componenten:

Transmitter unit Rack 42 Lite / Rack 84 Lite

Receiver unit CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite
Multicable to connect Video/Keyboard/Mouse PS/2
Connection cable RS232, optional
Connection cable audio, optional
Datacable (order separately)

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Installation

Rack 42 Lite / Rack 84 Lite frontside

Rack 42 Lite / Rack 84 Lite rearside

CHALLENGER Lite 15/18/21-Terminal (Symbolphoto)

Installation of the transmitter unit Rack 42 Lite / Rack 84 Lite:

• Switch off computer.
• Separate monitor, keyboard and mouse from the computer.
• Connect the Multicable with the relevant interfaces of the computer (VGA,
keyboard and mouse).
• Connect the systemplug of the Multicable with the jack at the rear of the
transmitter unit Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite.
• Connect the serial connection cable with a COM interface of the computer and
the interface RS232 (option) of the Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite.
• Connect the audio connection cable with a audio interface of the computer
and the audio interface (option) of the Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite.
• Insert the datacable in the interface TRANSMISSION (jack) of the transmitter
unit.
• Insert the connector of the local keyboard and the local mouse in interface
Keyb. and/or MOUSE PS/2 at the transmitter unit Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite.
• Connect the local monitor at the jack MONITOR.

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 Installation of the CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite-Terminals:

• Set up the CHALLENGER LITE.

• Connect the datacable with the interface DATA of the CHALLENGER 15/18
Lite.
The datacable with RJ45 plugs is 1 : 1 wired.

Pin color
1 orange-black
2 orange
3 green-black
4 blue
5 blue-black
6 green
7 brown-black
8 1 8 brown

• Connect the voltage supply at the connector AC in.

• Connect the serial terminal with the interface RS232 (option) at the
CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite.
• Connect the audio terminal with the audiointerface (option) at the
CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite.

Power supply for the Racks:

Connect the powercable to the Rack 42 Lite / Rack 84 Lite.

Switching on the appliances / LEDs

After having connected the voltage supply, switch on the Rack 42 Lite/ Rack 84 Lite
and the CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite. The green LED´s Power Main and STATUS
Local lights up at the Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite.

The system is ready for operation. If an input is made via the keyboard or mouse/TB
at one of the stations, the access to the other station is blocked.

On completion of the input, the system is released after a time-out of approx. 1 s.

Bothe local and remote access is possible again.

The procedure described here is not mandatory. Any sequence of switching on can
be selected.

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System operation/setting

IVT - Individual Video Tuning

The CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite-system allows adapting videos. This functionality

can be used by the user to compensate different cable qualities and lengths. Individual
execution of this function allows setting the subjective perception of the individual as a
standard for a good picture.

Adaptation is made via the keyboard of the CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite.

The system covers the range from 10 - 200m (33 - 560ft); adaptation can be made in
2m-steps (6,5ft).

The Challenger 15/18/21 Lite System provide to select the used cabletype, which take
account of this circumstance. For video adaptation, select the cabletype, which
corresponds to the cable type used in most cases.

Optional you can compensate timedelays from the datacable with the delayfunktion.

When you start up the system first time, you see at the display a menu for easyer
select the IVT-modus. When you don’t want the menu at all systemstarts, you can
switch off the menu when you hold the key

[ Strg / Control / Control ]

pressed and actuate the key

[ Esc / Esc / Esc ].

Calling the IVT mode

Hold the key

[ Strg / Control / Control ]

pressed and actuate the key

[ Rollen / Scroll / Arrêt Dêfil ].

The IVT mode is activated as soon as both keys are released and you see a menu at
the display. The activated mode is additional indicated by a flashing the
LED [ Rollen / Scroll Lock / Arrêt Dêfil ].

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 Operate the menu:

ESC: quit the menu without saving

F1: save all chenges and quit the menu

F2: open the help-window

To selct the function you can selct with the uparrow / downarrow-keys .
To adjust the function use the leftarrow / rightarrow-keys .

In case of no picture at the display press the End-key.

Lowest amplification is at 10m (33ft) and is set by activating the key

[ Ende / End / Fin ].

Otherwise in case of no picture at the display press the Home-key.

Highest amplification is at 200m (650ft) and is set by activating the key

[ Pos1 / Home / pos1 ].

Adjust the Video Tuning

• Select with the uparrow / downarrow-keys at the menu the function

[video boost].
The fineadjustment for video-tuning you set with the leftarrow / rightarrow-
keys

• Select also with the uparrow / downarrow-keys the function [cable type] in
the menu.
To select the cable type use the leftarrow / rightarrow-keys

• On optimisation of the screen picture, the settings are stored by activating the
F1-key . The setting mode is completed..

Press ESC instead of F1-key and the new setting is discarded and the
previous adaptation is restored.

To fit timedelays from the datacable you can use the delayfunction (optional) and
adjust in the IVT-Modus with [delay].

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 Notes for setting the IVT

The above steps should be understood to be reference values. As the quality of a

video picture depends both on the monitor, the graphic card and the transfer cable it is
possible that you will achieve the subjectively best picture with the setting for 100m
(330ft) despite a cable length of, for instance, 80m (260ft).
To guarantee the best picturequality we recommend a max. datacablelength of 150m
(500ft). At longer distances you get poor picturequality.

When you not agree with picturequality after IVT setting you can make a
fineadjustement additional:

- Press „CTRL + NUM“ and select „SYS INFO“ with the cursor keys.
- Press „CTRL + F10“.
- Enter „SERVICE“ and „3223“ for login.
- Select „Video Adjust“.
- Adjust the setting „gain“ until you have best picturequality.
- Save the settings with „F1“.

This setting are only valid for the previous done IVT-adjustment. When you change
the IVT-adjustment maybe you have to repeat the settings top described. You´ll get a
window with note about this before next IVT-adjustment.

Try the best setting for your application.

If your monitor remains black, please check whether the set resolution and refreshing
rate of the graphic card is supported by the Challenger Lite. It is possible that this
ranges are crossed.

Resolutions

The following cable lengths and resolutions achieve good picture qualities:

Length of
Challenger Lite Resolution Refreshing rate
datacable
15“ 150m / (500ft) 1024 x 768 60 Hz
18“ 100m / (330ft) 1280 x 1024 60 Hz
21“ 50m / (165ft) 1600 x 1200 60 Hz

This table gives recommendations with use of the delayfunction.

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 Automatic change-over

The CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite-system allows the optional operation of the

computer from both work stations (lokal and CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite).

Both keyboards and mouse/TB are disconnected in the basic state. As soon as an
input is made via the keyboard or mouse/TB the keyboard/mouse/TB of the other
station are blocked.

If no operation is made for a time-out of approx. 1 s, the system is released again.

The display of the CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite and the connected monitors show the
picture of the computer simultaneously.

Defining the Time Out

With this settings you define the delay time for the automatic switch between the local
and the remote console. With this settings you can prevent undesired access of the
inactive console. This settings stay active unless at the active console no Keyboard /
Mouse action can be mentioned. The other console can have access to the system
again, after the in this chapter defined time-out after the last keyboard / mouse action
has exceeded.

Call Function Menu for setting Timeout:

hold the Control-key.

[ Strg / Control / Control ]

pressed and actuate the key

[ Num / Num / Num ].

The Function Menu mode is activated as soon as both keys are released and you see
a menu at the display.

Move the cursor to the entry Config or confirm with

and press

Then the Config-Menu will open.

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 Select the System Config with cursor up/cursor down and then confirm with

button.

Move the cursor to the entry Timeout.

By entering a value in the range of 1 to 90 seconds you can define the delay time.

For saving the settings and closing the menu press F1.

Hold function

The CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite- system allows that either the local or the remote
(CHALLENGER 15/18/21 Lite) work station to operate the computer exclusively. Thus
it is prevented that the system isolates the other work station after the pre-set time-out
of approx. 1 s.

When you hold the key

[ Strg / Control / Control ]

pressed and actuate the key

[ Druck / Print / Impr ècran ]

the hold function is activated. The activated mode is indicated by flashing the
LED [ Rollen / Scroll Lock / Arrêt Dêfil ] at both keyboards.
The releasing station can thus operate the computer exclusively.

By pressing the key [ Strg / Control / Control ] and actuate the

key [ Druck / Print / Impr ècran] the hold function is deactivated and the
LED [ Rollen / Scroll Lock / Arrêt Dêfil ] at the keyboard extinguish.

Now automatic change-over is active again.

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Touchscreen option

The Challenger Touch is an resistive Touch unit in conjunction with the Challenger FMO´s.
It features a RS232 Interface for connection to an communication control unit.

The following versions are available:

CHALLENGER 15 Lite
CHALLENGER 18 Lite
CHALLENGER 21 Lite

The Touch is integrate and powered from Displaymodule.

The optional RS232 Interface from Display are use for the Touchcontroller.

Additional request for Touchscreen:

- Transmit Unit need RS232 option

- RS232 Datacable between Transmit Unit (Rack 42 Lite / Rack84 Lite) and PC
- Installation of Touch driver

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Technical data
Video
- Resolution : max. 1600 x 1200 pixels
- Transfer length : 10 to 200 m (33 – 650ft)
(can be set via IVT)
Keyboard / Mouse
Interface/transfer : PS/2 / Intelli-Maus

RS232 (optional)
- Transfer rate : 38400 bit/s
- Signals to be transferred : TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR
Touch (optional)
Power supply: : 12V DC from Challenger Display.
Audio (optional)

- Resolution : 18 bit digital

- Sample rate : 48 kHz
- Band with : 22 kHz
- Mikrophon-pre-amplification : 20dB
Outer housing dimensions
(B x H x T in mm) : Rack 42 Lite:
210x45x225mm (8,27“x1,77“x8,87“)
ca. 1,2kg (2,6lb)
Rack 84 Lite:
210x45x482mm (8,27“x1,77“x19“)
ca. 1,3kg (2,9lb)
CHALLENGER Lite 15 mounted in FHP-housing
628x782x435mm (24,74“x30,81“x17,14“)
ca. 35kg (77lb)
CHALLENGER Lite 18 mounted in FHP-housing
628x850x435mm (24,74“x33,49“x17,14“)
ca. 40kg (88lb)
(maximum housing dimensions each)

Ingress protection: : IP66 / NEMA 4X from front when correct mounted

into a IP66 / NEMA 4X approved housing. IP20 from
rear.

Datacable : CAT 5 or higher, recommended CAT 7

Voltage supply : 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz
optional 24V DC for CHALLENGER 15/18 Lite
Rack 42 Lite / 84 Lite max. 20W (Fuse 0,5AT)
CHALLENGER Lite max. 70W (Fuse 2AT, 100-240V)
Temperature range : -10°C - +55° C (+14°F - +131°F)

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Troubleshooting
After Installation and Power on the components, Display will not run.

Please check following:

o All connection
o the green light (LED) of the rear side of the Display is Power ON ?, if
not check the two Fuse of Display
o real all components powered ON ?
o the resolution and refreshing rate of graphic card corresponding with
following table under point Resolution ?
o connection of data cable are 1 to 1 ?
o adjust the Video Tuning on IVT-mode

Resolutions

The following cable lengths and resolutions achieve good picture qualities:

Length of
Challenger Lite Resolution Refreshing rate
datacable
15“ 150m / (500ft) 1024 x 768 60 Hz
18“ 100m / (330ft) 1280 x 1024 60 Hz
21“ 50m / (165ft) 1600 x 1200 60 Hz
This table gives recommendations with use of the delayfunction.

Calling the IVT-mode

Hold the key

[ Strg / Control / Control ]

pressed and actuate the key

[ Rollen / Scroll / Arrêt Dêfil ].

The IVT mode is activated as soon as both keys are released and you see a menu at
the display. The activated mode is additional indicated by a flashing the
LED [ Rollen / Scroll Lock / Arrêt Dêfil ].

Lowest amplification is at 10m (33ft) and is set by activating the key

[ Ende / End / Fin ].

Otherwise in case of no picture at the display press the Home-key.

Highest amplification is at 200m (650ft) and is set by activating the key

[ Pos1 / Home / pos1 ].

press for saving the settings and closing the menu.

For fine adjustment refer chapter: System operation/settings

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