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Challenger IGNITE User Instructions

Challenger IGNITE User Instructions

Advanced thermostatic heater controller with 14 day programable timer
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DIESEL
2
ADVANCED THERMOSTATIC
HEATER CONTROLLER WITH 14
DAY PROGRAMABLE TIMER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT; To use remote access
(out-with your vehicle) you will need
internet access at both ends of the
connec�on. I.E 1 that the Challenger
is connected to. 2 An internet
connec�on that your control device,
(mobile phone) is connected to
(3/4g or Wifi) and a correctly
configured MQTT broker.
AUTOHEAT
4
6

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT; To use remote access (out-with your vehicle) you will need internet access at both ends of the connec�on. I.E 1 that the Challenger is connected to. 2 An internet connec�on that your control device, (mobile phone) is connected to (3/4g or Wifi) and a correctly configured MQTT broker.
  • Page 2 LEFT PWR / CENTRE RIGHT All se�ngs can be set on the actual Ignite controller, however is is easier to navigate and make required changes via the graphical web interface. Basic Control menu This menu is always the first menu presented upon powering up the controller, and the default �meout menu unless menu selec�on has branched from the...
  • Page 3 the bo�om of the screen, in two lines. The 1st line will indicate the error code, eg E-03, the 2nd line a descrip�on of the fault, eg: Glow Plug Fault Detailed Control menu The detailed control menu allows the opera�on of the heater to be monitored in close detail.
  • Page 4 Saving the �mer * Press the CENTRE key to save the �mer’s se�ngs, there is no abort func�on.Before the Challenger accepts the new �mer se�ngs, a check is made against all other �mers that may have already been enabled.It is illegal for two �mers to overlap.
  • Page 5 OTA mode when new firmware is to be uploaded. Always leaving OTA enabled runs the risk of a 3rd party uploading unwanted firmware rendering the Challenger unserviceable. Firmware can however always be installed using the serial port...
  • Page 6 Challenger controller. OLED Menu Structure The Challenger hosts a local user interface comprising of a 1.3” 128x64 resolu�on OLED display, and a 5 bu�on keypad beneath the OLED display. The keypad bu�ons are referred to in the menu descrip�ons as LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN &...
  • Page 7 If the room temperature is below the limits of the user defined window about the set-point, the maximum fuel rate is requested by the Challenger. If the room temperature is above the window’s limit, the minimum fuel rate is requested. Within the window, the fuel rate demand is linearly adjusted between the maximum and minimum fuel rates according to the devia�on from the set-point.
  • Page 8 Open you local browser on your device and enter 192.168.4.1 in the address bar. This will take you to the Ignite interface. Best advice is to save this to your desktop, thus next �me you simply need to press the desktop icon.
  • Page 9 Temperature probe Your new Ignite controller has a built in temperature sensor, this will need calibrated on first installa�on. This is achieved by matching the Ignite controller to an independent temperature display. To match, you need to adjust the Ignites sensor offset, thus the sensor will be�er match the real...
  • Page 10 Challenger from anywhere in the world, provided Internet access is available at each end. The Challenger connects to an MQTT broker via a conven�onal MQTT protocol. All brokers support such a connec�on. Se�ng up for first �me...
  • Page 11 Invoking WiFi manager (to change Wifi network) If you require to change WiFi network you will need to ensure that your mobile device is connected to the Challenger WiFi network. Open 192.168.4.1/ wmconfig on your device and select the available network of your choice. The controller will now reboot in to new WiFi network.
  • Page 12 DIESEL AUTOHEAT Factory default Pressing UP twice from the base Version menu begins the ability to perform a factory default upon all stored, non-vola�le, parameters. CAUTION: Factory defaul�ng will reset the heater’s fuel mixture tuning and any other customiza�ons that may have been performed. Most importantly it restores the default passwords for WiFi Access Point mode and firmware updates via a browser, and indeed the SSID of the Challengers Access Point: Addi�onal so�ware may be required to reset / replace this informa�on.