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- Page 1 Bridgemate II Scoring system Manual © 2004-2009 Bridge Systems BV...
- Page 3 Bridge Systems BV. © Copyright 2004-2009 Bridge Systems BV. All rights reserved. Bridgemate, Bridgemate Pro, Bridgemate II and the Bridgemate logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Bridge Systems BV in the Netherlands and other countries. Microsoft and Microsoft Windows are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- Page 5 Table of contents LIMITED WARRANTY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION BRIDGEMATE II SCORING SYSTEM ESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS ROCEDURE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION YSTEM REQUIREMENTS NSTALLING RIDGEMATE ONTROL OFTWARE NSTALLING THE SERVER OWER SUPPLY ONNECTING THE SERVER TO THE ETTING THE REGION...
- Page 6 VERVIEW OF TABLES VERVIEW OF ENTERED SCORES ESTARTING RIDGEMATE NETWORK ESETTING THE SERVER ETTING THE REGION ETTING THE CHANNEL ® CHAPTER 5: USE OF THE BRIDGEMATE II SCORING DEVICES XPLORING THE RIDGEMATE CTIVATING THE RIDGEMATE ONFIGURING THE RIDGEMATE TARTING THE SESSION NTER RESULTS WITH THE RIDGEMATES EVIEWING SCORES AND RECTIFYING SCORES...
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Page 7: Limited Warranty
Warranty Period: For all hardware parts of the Bridgemate II scoring system: one (1) year. This Limited Warranty does not cover, and no warranty of any kind is provided with respect to any subjective or aesthetic aspects of the Hardware Device. The express warranty stated above is the only... - Page 8 Limited Warranty You must either contact the local Bridgemate distributor serving your country, or write to: Bridge Systems BV, Postal Box 21570, Rotterdam, 3001 AN, The Netherlands, or visit Bridge Systems on the World Wide Web at http://www.bridgemate.com.
- Page 9 Limited warranty 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.
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Page 11: Safety Instructions
Do not allow children to play with cables and cords. Do not place any part of the Bridgemate II system on a bed, sofa, or other soft surface. Do not place any part near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers. - Page 12 • Remove the batteries if they are worn out or before storing your Bridgemate II system for an extended period of time. When removing batteries from the Bridgemate II scoring device or server, do not use your fingers or finger nails to remove the batteries. Instead use a blunt object...
- Page 13 Any evidence of any attempt to open and/or modify the Bridgemate II system, including any peeling, puncturing, or removal of any of the labels, will void the Limited Warranty and render the Bridgemate II system ineligible for authorized repair.
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Page 15: Introduction
This manual consists of the following chapters: The components of the Bridgemate II scoring system are explained in Chapter 1. A brief and concise explanation is given of the individual components and how they relate to each other. -
Page 17: Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Ii Scoring System
Chapter 5. Bridgemate II server The Bridgemate II server, “server” for short, is a small device connected to the PC. It acts as a bridge between the PC and the Bridgemates. As the PC cannot communicate directly with the Bridgemates, the server is a vital component. -
Page 18: P Rocedure
During the session, BCS reads all the board results entered in the server and saves these in the result file. All Bridgemate II result files have the file extension .bws. - Page 19 If your scoring program fully supports Bridgemate, BCS 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 II scoring system, please contact the supplier of your scoring program.
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Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration
USB-to-serial converter to create an extra serial port on the PC. Installing Bridgemate Control Software To install the Bridgemate II scoring system, you will need to run the BCS install file. This software is supplied on CD Rom by your Bridgemate supplier or may be downloaded from http://www.bridgemate.com/support... -
Page 22: C Onnecting The Server To The Pc
50 hours. • When removing batteries from the Bridgemate II scoring device or server, do not use your fingers or finger nails to remove the batteries. Instead use a blunt object like a screwdriver or pen to safely remove the batteries. -
Page 23: S Etting The Region
See chapter 5 on how to configure the Bridgemates and to put them in use. Operating instructions The Bridgemate II server is very easy to use. Only a few instructions need to be followed. The following rules must be observed: The supplied power adapter may only be used with the Bridgemate II server. -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Bridgemate Control Software
BCS. The majority of scoring programs have a launching function, enabling fully automatic activation of the Bridgemate II server and results reading. For more information, please consult the manual of your scoring program. -
Page 26: L Ogging In And Logging Off B Ridgemates
After the corresponding tables have been added to the server, the Bridgemates can be activated. Once the Bridgemate has been switched on, it will display the main screen with the Bridgemate II logo. Press OK to go to the section and table number screen. Depending on the setting of section and table number entry (see chapter 5), you may be asked to select your section and table number first. -
Page 27: L Ogging Off B Ridgemate
The “End of session” message will be displayed for all Bridgemates that have completed the rounds and sent all the scores. These Bridgemates are returned to the “Bridgemate II” main screen and are automatically logged off from the server. The status column of this table will turn red again, indicating that the session has been completed on this table. -
Page 28: V Iewing And Filtering Or Sorting Scores
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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. -
Page 29: C Hanging And Deleting Scores
Scores cannot be deleted through the result matrix. Processing scores in the scoring program For information on how to read and process scores from the Bridgemate II result file, please consult the manual supplied with your scoring program. The following text will describe the more advanced functions in Bridgemate Control Software. -
Page 30: U Sing Multiple Clients
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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. -
Page 31: S Erver Control
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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. - Page 32 Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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.
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Page 33: R Ecovering The Server
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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. -
Page 34: P Rogram Settings
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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 4... - Page 35 Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 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...
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Page 37: Chapter 4: Server Functions
Chapter 4: Server functions 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... -
Page 38: R Estarting B Ridgemate Network
Setting the region The Bridgemate II score system communicates over a predetermined frequency spectrum. The permitted frequency differs per region. Three regions are currently supported: Europe, North America and Australia / New Zealand. When first launching Bridgemate Control Software, you will be asked to select your region. -
Page 39: Chapter 5: Use Of The Bridgemate ® Ii Scoring Devices
– signs in the casing indicate the insertion direction of the batteries. Insert the batteries in the direction indicated, close the lid and press the OK button. Check whether the “Bridgemate II” logo appears. The Bridgemate is now ready for use. -
Page 40: A Ctivating The B Ridgemate
The default autopower-off time is set to 20 seconds. This value can be changed to between 5 and 60 seconds. See chapter 6 for more information. Activating the Bridgemate When switching on the Bridgemate II for the first time, you will be taken to the main screen:... -
Page 41: C Onfiguring The B Ridgemate
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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. -
Page 42: S Tarting The Session
Choose the region that matches the region of your server. The Bridgemate II 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”). - Page 43 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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.
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Page 44: E Nter Results With The B Ridgemates
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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. - Page 45 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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.
- Page 46 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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.
- Page 47 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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.
- Page 48 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.
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Page 49: R Eviewing Scores And Rectifying Scores
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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. -
Page 50: P Osting B Ridgemate Ii Scores
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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. - Page 51 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 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.
- Page 52 It is possible to set the contrast of the screen from the TD menu. Press + to make the screen darker, – to make the screen lighter. Press the button several times to adjust the contrast. It is also possible to adjust the contrast if the Bridgemate is in the Bridgemate II main screen without using the TD-key.
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Page 53: Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate Functions
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 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. - Page 54 20 seconds. To change this setting, enter a value between 5 and 60 seconds in “Autopower- off period”. In “Verification message”, enter the length of time you would like the message “Verification by East” to be displayed on the screen. More Bridgemate settings The following Bridgemate settings can be found on the tab Bridgemate II.
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Page 55: U Pdate Settings During Play
To update the Bridgemate settings while the Bridgemates have already started the session, do as follows: 1. Update the Bridgemate settings either through the Bridgemate and Bridgemate II settings tab in menu Options, or through your scoring program (verify with your scoring program whether it... - Page 56 • Make sure the region and channel settings of the server match those of the Bridgemates. Starting the firmware broadcast: • In BCS, go to menu Tools à Bridgemate à Bridgemate II update firmware. • Click “Select firmware file”. •...
- Page 57 Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions • 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.
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Page 59: Chapter 7: Tips For Use
Procedure in the event of data loss The security of the board results entered in the Bridgemate II scoring system is given top priority. The best defense against data loss is to store the results in multiple locations, namely: •... -
Page 60: M Ultiple Bridge Clubs Playing Simultaneously
The recommended method is to launch BCS from the Windows Start menu à All Programs à Bridgemate II. Once BCS is started up, go to the File à Open menu and select the result file you used for your session. If the results appear on the screen, they have been stored in the result file. The results can now be reprocessed from the scoring program. -
Page 61: L Arge Tournaments
(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. - Page 63 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bridge Systems BV could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada Regulatory Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
- Page 65 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: Bridgemate® II Product Description: Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System...
- Page 66 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Italian Con la presente Bridge Systems BV dichiara che questo Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Bridge Systems BV declara que el Bridgemate®...