Bridgemate Pro Scoring system Manual © 2004-2007 Bridge Systems BV
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Table of contents LIMITED WARRANTY 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 INTRODUCTION 9 CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION BRIDGEMATE PRO SCORING SYSTEM 11 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS PROCEDURE 11 13 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 15 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INSTALLING BRIDGEMATE PRO CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE SERVER POWER SUPPLY CONNECTING THE SERVER TO THE PC SETTING THE REGION CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEMATES SETTING THE CHANNEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 CHAPTER 3: BRIDGEMATE PRO CONTROL SOFTWAR
OVERVIEW OF ENTERED SCORES RESTARTING BRIDGEMATE NETWORK RESETTING THE SERVER SETTING THE REGION SETTING THE CHANNEL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 29 29 30 30 30 31 CHAPTER 5: USE OF THE BRIDGEMATE® PRO SCORING DEVICES 33 EXPLORING THE BRIDGEMATE ACTIVATING THE BRIDGEMATE ENTERING SCORES WITH THE BRIDGEMATE READING BRIDGEMATE PRO SCORES TD MENU 33 34 35 39 40 CHAPTER 6: ADDITIONAL BRIDGEMATE FUNCTIONS 42 READING SCORES MANUALLY IN BRIDGEMATE BRIDGEMATE SETTINGS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 42 42 44 CHAPTER 7: TIPS FOR USE
Limited warranty 1 Limited warranty IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS! The term “Hardware Device” means the Bridge Systems hardware product. The term “You” means either an individual or a single legal entity who will be referred to in this Limited Warranty as “You” and “Your”. A. WARRANTIES. 1. Express Warranty.
Limited warranty 2 including any created by any other documentation or packaging. No other warranties or conditions are made with respect to the Hardware Device or the warranty services by any person, including but not limited to Bridge Systems, its distributors, agents, affiliates and suppliers.
Limited warranty 3 Your expense. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in delays, cause you to incur additional charges, or may void your warranty. This Limited Warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Safety instructions 5 Safety instructions Important safety warning Failure to properly set up, use, and care for the Bridgemate Pro system can increase the risk of serious injury or death, or damage to the system. Read this manual and the manuals of any peripherals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, go to www.bridgemate.com/support.php or contact your local Bridgemate supplier.
Safety instructions 6 • Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit (in terms of voltage [V] and frequency [Hz]). If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult a qualified electrician. • Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Only use AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
Safety instructions 7 • Remove the batteries if they are worn out or before storing your Bridgemate Pro system for an extended period of time. • If a battery leaks, remove all batteries, taking care to keep the leaked fluid from touching your skin or clothes. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush skin with water immediately.
Introduction 9 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Bridgemate® Pro scoring system. Bridgemate Pro is an advanced electronic scoring system for bridge clubs and tournaments, designed to enhance the enjoyment of bridge. Bridgemate Pro automatically registers board results. The scores are verified and fed to the central PC. Tournament directors will value the user-friendly features of Bridgemate Pro, as it enables them to focus fully on their core tasks.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system 11 Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system This chapter describes the components of the Bridgemate Pro scoring system and how they relate to each other. It also explains how to use the Bridgemate Pro: from creating a session in your scoring program to registering the scores in the scoring program. Please read this chapter carefully.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system 12 board results in return. The server can control up to 128 Bridgemates simultaneously. The server can be powered by either an external power adapter or by 4 AA Batteries. USB-to-serial converter The server is connected to the serial port of your PC. If your PC does not have a serial port, use the USB-to-serial converter, included with the Bridgemate Pro server. To add a serial port to your PC, connect the converter to a USB port on your PC.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system 13 session data. The scoring program will read all board results saved in the result file and process these during the session. These procedures are explained in more detail in the user manuals or help files of your scoring program. Procedure Having examined the individual components of the Bridgemate Pro scoring system, the next step involves assessing the entire process and how the different components relate to each other.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system 14 Automatic launch from your scoring program If your scoring program fully supports Bridgemate, BPC can execute steps 2 to 4 and read the scores (step 7) automatically via one simple command from the scoring program. For further information on how to enable automatic launch of the Bridgemate Pro scoring system, please contact the supplier of your scoring program.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 15 Chapter 2: Hardware configuration System requirements Operating system The Bridgemate Pro scoring system can run on Windows 95 or higher. Recommended is Windows2000 or higher. Hardware Recommended configuration: Processor Memory Pentium II 300MHz or higher 64MB or higher The PC must also be equipped with a serial port. If your PC does not have a serial port, please use the USB-to-serial converter to create an extra serial port on the PC.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 16 Warning • Always install the batteries as indicated. Incorrectly installed batteries could damage the server and the batteries. The batteries may start leaking, potentially damaging the server and voiding the warranty. • With batteries installed (but also when powered by power adapter) the server is always actively waiting to receive a radio signal from a Bridgemate – even if the client PC is not running BPC.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 17 Setting the channel The Bridgemate Pro scoring system can communicate over different radio channels. This enables users to install multiple systems next to each other without causing interference (see also Chapter 6, “Multiple clubs”). To enable a Bridgemate to communicate with the server, both must be set to the same channel. The number of channels at your disposal depends on the region in which you are playing. Users based in Europe have 8 channels.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 19 Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software The Bridgemate Pro Control program is the bridge between the result file and the server. BPC reads the session data from the result file and loads it into the server so that the server can control the Bridgemates. Then, BPC retrieves the entered board results from the server and stores these in the result file. BPC has been designed for simplicity and ease of use and is very user friendly.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 20 Server information The pane in the top left-hand corner of the screen displays information relating to the server. If a server has been found, the text “connected” and the version number will be displayed. You can also check the serial port to which the server is connected, and whether server is running on a power adapter or batteries.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 21 In the following cases, the Bridgemate will not be logged in to the server, but instead the message “SYSTEM NOT ACTIVATED YET” will be displayed and the Bridgemate is returned to the start-up screen: - The corresponding table has not been added to the server. - The session of this table has finished, all the scores have been registered for this table. In this case, the Bridgemate will display the message “End of session”.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 22 Viewing and filtering or sorting scores Viewing scores Scores that have been read and saved in the result file are displayed in the right-hand table of Bridgemate Pro Control. Per score, an overview is given of the corresponding table, the round, the players, the player declaring the game and the contract. The registration time and date is also displayed in the result file.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 23 Processing scores in the scoring program For information on how to read and process scores from the Bridgemate Pro result file, please consult the manual supplied with your scoring program. The following text will describe the more advanced functions in Bridgemate Pro Control. Opening and closing result files The result file is the starting point in the process. If no result files are opened in BPC, your options are limited.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 24 Overview of tables assigned to a client The client to which the tables have been assigned is displayed in the “Client” column of the All tables tab. The Client tables tab only displays those tables assigned to the current client. Removing tables from the client Click on the Client tables tab for an overview of all the tables added to this client. Right-click on the table you would like to remove and select Remove from client.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 25 Check the relevant options to indicate your synchronization preferences. You are effectively determining whether to synchronize the server to the result file, or whether to update the result file using the data stored in the server. Tables in server which are not in client Use this option to determine what to do with tables stored in the server but not assigned to the client. To delete these tables from the server, select “Delete from server”.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 26 Recovering the server The Synchronize menu function also offers users the opportunity to fully synchronize the result file and the server. To do this, go to the “Recovery” tab and press the “Recover server” button. All existing data will be deleted from the server and overwritten with the tables and the scores contained in the result file. The server is synchronized with the current position of the result file.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate Pro Control software 27 To disable the automatic server detection while the program is running, check Disable server detection. You may decide to do so whenever you are running BPC without a server connected. During your sessions, however, you are always advised to leave this function unchecked. Note that disable server detection will not disable detection at startup of BPC.
Chapter 4: Server functions 29 Chapter 4: Server functions Once the server is connected to the PC, the BPC Server menu is active. This menu contains several useful server functions. It is not necessary to open a result file to use these functions. Overview of tables Use the Server à Show tables menu to create an overview of the tables stored in the server. Per table, the green or red status light indicates whether this table has logged in to the server, logged off, or has not yet logged in.
Chapter 4: Server functions 30 Resetting the server The Reset server menu function resets the entire server and deletes all entered data. To avoid accidental resets, you will be asked to enter a verification number which is displayed on the screen. Note: If the server is not connected to the power adapter and/or is not fitted with batteries, all data will be lost. It is therefore not necessary to reset the server before disconnecting it from the power source or after connecting it to the power source.
Chapter 4: Server functions System functions Trace & debug This function is not covered by this manual.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 33 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices The Bridgemate is a small device designed to enhance the enjoyment of bridge for tournament directors and bridge players alike. The system enables you to enter scores faster than before, and is guaranteed to prevent operator errors.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices Keys Explanation 1 to 9, 10 These keys are used to enter numbers in the Bridgemate, for example board numbers, pair numbers, contract and result. The 10 button is used to enter 0 (when entering member numbers, board numbers etc) and to indicate 10 as the lead card. ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠, NT These keys enable you to indicate the contract type or the card color of the lead card. +, - Indicates overtricks or downtricks of the result.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices GROUP: A TABLE: 1 35 +/- Use the + and - key to adjust the section. Sections range from A to Z. Press OK to confirm the section. The following screen will now be displayed: GROUP: A TABLE: 1_ Use the number keys to set the correct table number. Press CANCEL to delete the current number. Table numbers range from 1 to 511. Press OK again to confirm the table number. The screen will now change, ready for you to set the channel.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 36 Activating the Bridgemate At the start of the session, the Bridgemate will by default display the “Bridgemate Pro” main screen, including the version number and language code. Press OK to view the table and section settings of the Bridgemate. For example: GROUP: A TABLE: 1 To activate the Bridgemate and log on to the server, press OK again. The Bridgemate has now been activated and can be put into use.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 37 R1 indicates that the Bridgemate is in round 1. The message will disappear after a few seconds. You will now be asked to enter the correct board number. If the board is entered a second time within the same round, the following message will be displayed: BOARD ALREADY PLAYED! R1 It is not possible to enter a board twice in the same round.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 38 Verification by east Once you have entered the contract, the lead card and the result, press OK. The message "Verification by east" will now be displayed. The Bridgemate must now be passed to East to verify the entered data. The verification screen will for example be displayed as follows: Board 13, 3NTx +1 by East, -950 The board data entered by North is displayed on one total screen (the lead card will not be displayed).
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 39 End of round At the end of the round, the Bridgemate will display the message "End of round". You do not need to do anything. The Bridgemate will automatically switch off after a few seconds. Press OK again to begin entering the scores in the next round. End of session At the end of the last round, the Bridgemate will display the message “End of session” and return to the Bridgemate Pro main screen after a few seconds.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 40 bottom of the screen, you can check whether the program is busy retrieving scores or is idle. Read-out is normally activated by your scoring program (if the program supports this function). Reading scores in the scoring program Once the scores have been saved in the result file, your scoring program can read and process the scores. For more information, please consult the manual of your scoring program.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® Pro scoring devices 41 screen will now return to the TD MENU. Remove the TD key. The assigned arbitral score is now displayed at CONTR. Press OK to confirm this, and confirm the verification screen. The Bridgemate has now saved an arbitral score for this board and will feed this to the scoring program during readout.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 42 Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions Bridgemate Pro Control has a number of functions specifically designed for the Bridgemate scoring devices. Reading scores manually in Bridgemate All entered scores are also saved in the local memory of the Bridgemates. If for whatever reason a Bridgemate is unable to feed a board result to the server, you have the option of reading the scores manually in Bridgemate Pro Control at the end of the session.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 43 Bridgemate settings can be specified either by the scoring program or by BPC. If you want your scoring program to control Bridgemate settings, choose “Use Bridgemate Pro settings specified by Scoring program”. The settings information is included in the result file by the scoring program. Consult the manual of your scoring program for more information on how to set Bridgemate settings through the scoring program.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 44 Member numbers If you would like to enter the member numbers on the Bridgemate, check this setting. By default, players have the option of leaving the entry blank when entering the member number. If entry of member numbers is compulsory, check the “Blank entry not allowed” box. View contract Use this function to specify whether the Bridgemate uses card symbols or letters for displaying the contracts.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 45 WARNING Only use this option on the instructions of the supplier. Incorrect use may result in faulty operation. Only use those files supplied by your supplier and follow the instructions carefully. We strongly advise against any other use. Bridgemate analysis The Tools à Bridgemate à Bridgemate analysis menu contains relevant information on the Bridgemate, including version numbers, set autopower-off time and/or correct operation of the Bridgemate.
Chapter7: Tips for use 47 Chapter 7: Tips for use Replacing Bridgemate If for whatever reason you need to replace a Bridgemate during a session, and you are unable to log off the Bridgemate using the Reset TD menu option, proceed as follows: - In BPC, go to menu Server à Show tables. - Select the relevant table and press “Log off table(s)”. The Bridgemate will now be logged off from the server.
Chapter7: Tips for use 48 • Bridgemate Pro Control result file and log file BPC continuously reads the new results from the server and processes these into the result file. This data is immediately written to the hard disk of your PC, ensuring the data is safe even in the event of power failure. All results shown on the BPC screen have been written to the result file. BPC also has a log file, containing all the relevant events. All received results are written to this log file.
Chapter7: Tips for use 49 Multiple bridge clubs playing simultaneously There may be times when two or more bridge clubs are playing at the same time in one building. As the Bridgemate Pro server can incorporate a specific table number only once at a time, it is not possible for two clubs to make use of one server simultaneously. Both bridge clubs will therefore require their own server. It is of course vitally important that they do not interfere with each other.
Declaration of conformity 51 Declaration of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Statement Responsible party: Address: Bridge Systems BV Postbus 21570, 3001 AN, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Hereby declares that the product: Product Name: Product No. Table Terminal: Product No. Server: Bridgemate® Pro Wireless Scoring System BM11R11B BS10R11B Conforms to the following regulations: FCC part 15, subpart B, section 15.
EC Declaration of Conformity to the Essential Requirements of the applicable Directive 1999/5/EC We, Bridge Systems BV, Rotterdam The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the Radio-communication products Product Name: Product Description: Model Number of the Server: Model Number of the Table Terminal: Bridgemate® Pro Bridgemate® Pro Wireless Scoring System BS10R11868 BM11R11868 are fully in conformity with the essential requirements of the Council Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
English Hereby, Bridge Systems BV, declares that this Bridgemate® Pro Wireless Scoring System is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Bridge Systems BV vakuuttaa täten että Bridgemate® Pro Wireless Scoring System tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
