Bridgemate II Scoring system Manual © 2004-2009 Bridge Systems BV
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Table of contents LIMITED WARRANTY 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 INTRODUCTION 9 CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION BRIDGEMATE II SCORING SYSTEM 11 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS PROCEDURE 11 12 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 15 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INSTALLING BRIDGEMATE CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE SERVER POWER SUPPLY CONNECTING THE SERVER TO THE PC SETTING THE REGION SETTING THE CHANNEL CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEMATES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 CHAPTER 3: BRIDGEMATE CONTROL SOFTWARE 19 LA
OVERVIEW OF TABLES OVERVIEW OF ENTERED SCORES RESTARTING BRIDGEMATE NETWORK RESETTING THE SERVER SETTING THE REGION SETTING THE CHANNEL 31 31 32 32 32 32 CHAPTER 5: USE OF THE BRIDGEMATE® II SCORING DEVICES 33 EXPLORING THE BRIDGEMATE ACTIVATING THE BRIDGEMATE CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEMATE STARTING THE SESSION ENTER RESULTS WITH THE BRIDGEMATES REVIEWING SCORES AND RECTIFYING SCORES POSTING BRIDGEMATE II SCORES TD MENU 33 34 35 36 38 43 44 44 CHAPTER 6: ADDITIONAL BRIDGEMATE FUNCTIONS 47 BRIDGEMATE SET
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Safety instructions 5 Safety instructions Important safety warning Failure to properly set up, use, and care for the Bridgemate II 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 • 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. • Do not overload your wall outlet, extension cord, power strip, or other electrical receptacle. Confirm that they are rated to handle the total current (in amps [A]) indicated on the power supply unit and any other devices that are on the same circuit.
Safety instructions • 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. Before inserting new batteries, thoroughly clean the battery compartment with a damp paper towel, or follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations for cleanup.
Introduction 9 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Bridgemate® II scoring system. Bridgemate II is an advanced electronic scoring system for bridge clubs and tournaments, designed to enhance the enjoyment of bridge. Bridgemate II automatically registers board results. The scores are verified and fed to the central PC. Tournament directors will value the user-friendly features of Bridgemate II, as it enables them to focus fully on their core tasks.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system 11 Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system This chapter describes the components of the Bridgemate II scoring system and how they relate to each other. It also explains how to use the Bridgemate II: 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 II scoring system 12 Bridgemate Control Software A specific program is required to control the server from the PC: Bridgemate Control Software (“BCS”). This program runs on Windows98 or higher and is controlled in part by your scoring program. BCS fully controls the server and data exchange between the server and the PC. BCS first saves all the relevant session data used by the server to control the Bridgemates.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system Step 2: Result file created in the scoring program 13 Using the session data, the scoring program creates a result file, containing all data relating to the sections, corresponding movements, boards and pairs. Step 3: Bridgemate Control Software The scoring program starts BCS. The result file is then read by BCS, reads the result file generating the data for all tables used in each session.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 15 Chapter 2: Hardware configuration System requirements Operating system The Bridgemate II scoring system can run on Windows 98 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 BCS.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 17 Setting the region When you start up Bridgemate Control Software for the first time, you will be asked to select your geographic region. To enable the server to transmit data to the Bridgemates over the correct radio frequency, it is vital that you select the appropriate region. If your region is not listed, please contact your Bridgemate supplier for further assistance.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 19 Chapter 3: Bridgemate Control Software The Bridgemate Control Software program is the bridge between your scoring program and the Bridgemate system. BCS reads the session data from the scoring program though the result file and loads it into the server so that the server can control the Bridgemates. Then, BCS retrieves the entered board results from the server and stores these in the result file for posting by the scoring program.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II 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 II Control software 21 a clear overview of all inactive Bridgemates: if the status column is still red, the table has not activated the Bridgemate. 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 main screen: - The Bridgemate II scoring system has not been started yet by the scoring program.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 22 new scores from the server and save them in the result file. This is an automatic process and indicated by the following message in the status bar: “Status: retrieving data from server”. If the server has been disconnected for a while, all scores not yet sent to BCS will be retrieved from the server, read and saved in the result file as soon as the server is reconnected. Delayed reading and processing of scores is therefore possible.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 23 Changing and deleting scores You have the option of changing or deleting results saved in the result file and displayed in the result list. Changing scores Right-click on the score you would like to change and select Edit score. A detail screen will appear displaying all the score data.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 24 Closing the result file Select File à Close to close the active result file. You can now open another result file. Using multiple clients In ordinary club sessions all scoring is done of one computer. In large tournaments, however, it may be necessary to split the session over multiple computers each serving a selection of the tables, while having the scores collected all in one Bridgemate result file.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 25 Taking over tables from another client To transfer a table that has already been assigned to another client to your own client, repeat the above procedure. Right-click on the table and select Add to client. BCS will ask you to confirm whether you would like to take over the table from another client. 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.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 26 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 II Control software 27 not to the session). Should it transpire that these tables were correctly stored in the server and not in the result file, a new result file will need to be created, or the current file updated. 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.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 28 Select the sections of which you want the Bridgemates to move on, and select the number of round you wish to close. For example, if you want all Bridgemates of section B to move on the 4th round, then select only section B by deselecting the other sections, set close rounds 1 till 3 (not 4!), and press “Close rounds”.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 29 If the default location is not suitable, a different location can be selected manually. In the Options window, select the tab “Log file”, click “Other folder”, and select the folder where the log file should be stored. If no log file exists yet, a new log file will be created.
Chapter 4: Server functions 31 Chapter 4: Server functions Once the server is connected to the PC, menu Server is active in BCS. 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 32 Restarting Bridgemate network The wireless network can be restarted from the server using the function Server à Force restart. Use this function to solve wireless communication problems between multiple Bridgemates and the server. 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.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 33 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II 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® II scoring devices 34 The keyboard The Bridgemate keyboard contains 29 keys. Some of the keys have a dual function. 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.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 35 Depending on the version you have, the version number and language may differ. Battery indicator In the upper left corner there is a small battery indicator. Full batteries are indicated with a full indicator. If the battery power is extremely low, the battery indicator will show an empty battery and the indicator starts blinking.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 36 they are sitting at. This method allows you to assign numbers and sections to tables at the very last minute while the Bridgemates are already placed on the table. In order to set the flexible setting, scroll the focus up or down to “Section” and press the - key just as much until you see “Select” behind “Section”. Automatically “Select” will also be placed behind “Table”. Press BACK function key to accept the settings and return to the main screen.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 37 Activating the Bridgemate and confirming section and table setting At the start of the session, the Bridgemate will by default display the “Bridgemate II” main screen. Press OK to view the table and section settings of the Bridgemate.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 38 Players choose their section by pressing the number that corresponds with the section they will play in. Next, they will be asked to confirm their choice by pressing OK. If a mistake has been made, pressing the Cancel key will bring the Bridgemate back to the selection screen. After confirmation of the section, the Bridgemate will ask for table number and final confirmation.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 39 The information at the top of the screen shows the current round, the pair numbers in the current round and the boards to be played. The flashing line indicates the input position. Entry and verification of board number Before starting to play the board, enter the board number and press OK to confirm. The Bridgemate will verify the number.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 40 Entering the result Once you have finished playing the board, you can enter the result. When the contract has been exactly made, press the = key. To indicate overtricks, use the + key and enter the number of overtricks. For downtricks, use the – key. Depending on the settings in BCS, the result can also be entered as the total number of tricks won or by using the American style (tricks made/down).
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 41 Press OK to exit this screen. When you have enabled the overview of scores of other pairs on the board, these scores are now shown. The scores are shown as a frequency list, indicating the number of times a result has been recorded. The first score is the highest achieved score so far in the session on this board. Depending on the setting in BCS, the scores can be shown in three different formats: 4 scores per screen. Own score is indicated in bold.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 42 Seatings for next round information can be enabled from the Bridgemate settings in BCS (see chapter 6). End of session At the end of the last round, the Bridgemate will display the message “End of session” and return to the Bridgemate II main screen after a few seconds. The Bridgemate has completed its tasks and can now be safely stored away.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 43 Reviewing scores and rectifying scores Reviewing scores entered After a board result has been entered and confirmed in the Bridgemate, it may very well be that players still want to review what they just have entered. The Bridgemate allows the players to review their own scores at any time during the round and at end of round. To facilitate this function, the option “Score recap” in Bridgemate settings in BCS must be enabled first.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 44 Posting Bridgemate II scores Scores to Bridgemate Control Software Scores entered on the Bridgemates are first saved on the server. The Bridgemate Control Software program continuously reads the scores from the server and stores these in the result file. Posting scores in the scoring program Once the scores have been saved in the result file, your scoring program can post the scores.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 45 5. To retrieve an overview of the board numbers not yet entered, press ‘5’. 6. To reset the Bridgemate, press ‘0’. 7. To set the contrast of the screen, press + or -. All options are available from both pages by pressing the corresponding key. There is no need to move to page which lists the options in order to use them. Entering an arbitral score It is possible to specify in the Bridgemate that an adjusted score must be entered for a certain board.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 46 If you no longer know to which table and section the Bridgemate relates, you can retrieve this information in the status part of the TD menu. Press ‘4’ to retrieve the status. The expected table and section of the Bridgemate will be displayed first, followed by the current round, corresponding pairs at the table and the boards to be played in this round.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 47 Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions Bridgemate Control Software has a number of functions specifically designed for the Bridgemate II scoring devices. Bridgemate settings Bridgemate settings can be changed via the menu Tools à Options à Bridgemate tab and Bridgemate II tab. Settings specified by Bridgemate Control Software or scoring program Bridgemate settings can be specified either by the scoring program or by BCS.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 48 Format of results overview (Bridgemate II tab) Results can be shown in three different formats: 4 results per screen, 6 result per screen with score points in 2 columns, or 6 results per screen with score points in 1 column. The 4 results per screen format displays the results in a large font, the other two formats use a smaller font.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 49 TD PIN code Set the PIN code which protects the TD-menu from unauthorized access. TD confirmation for No Play Check the “No Play requires TD confirmation” box if players must call the TD for approval when they did not play a board, e.g. due to time constraints. Show remaining boards to be played Enable this option if the Bridgemate must show the number of remaining boards to be played in the current round after East has confirmed the board result.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 50 functions can be added. In other words, the Bridgemate can be updated without requiring you to purchase new Bridgemates. 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. Preparing the Bridgemates: • • • • Collect all the Bridgemates you want to update.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions • • • • 51 In case firmware transmission has been interrupted, the Bridgemate will remain in firmware update mode until the firmware is again broadcasted and received fully by the Bridgemate. The transmission progress bars in BCS and on the Bridgemate do not necessarily progress equally. When the progress bar on the Bridgemates reaches 100%, it will usually take a few more seconds to complete as it waits for parts of the firmware to be resent.
Chapter7: Tips for use 53 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 its reset function, proceed as follows: - In BCS, 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. - Take another Bridgemate and set this Bridgemate to the correct section and table number.
Chapter7: Tips for use 54 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 BCS screen have been written to the result file. BCS also has a log file, containing all the relevant events. All received results are written to this log file. To view the log file, go to the Tools à Show log file menu. • Session file in your scoring program Lastly, the scoring program retrieves the results from the result file.
Chapter7: Tips for use 55 own server. It is of course vitally important that they do not interfere with each other. This problem can be rectified by getting the systems to communicate over different channels. The first club sets its system (server and Bridgemates) to channel 0, while the other uses channel 1. A third and fourth club can then use channel 2, 3, etc. This method enables multiple clubs to use the Bridgemate II scoring system simultaneously without causing any interference.
Radio exposure statement 57 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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® II Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System BS10R11868 BM2-1 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® II 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® II Wireless Scoring System tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
