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  • Page 1 User guide for the PBresults game equipment and the PBresults software...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction..............................3 1.1. About the software ..........................3 1.2. Terms used ............................3 Installation and verification of the software ....................4 2.1. PC Receiver ............................4 2.2. Pit zone button ............................ 6 2.2.1. How to add an electronic key to the Pit zone device ..............7 2.2.2 How to delete electronic keys from the Pit zone device ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction This application guide is designed for the installation of the equipment and introduction to the functional properties of the PBresults software. All of the functions above refer to the basic software version 1.2.4. 1.1. About the software PBresults represents easy and convenient software used for managing and organizing a paintball game.

  • Page 4: Installation And Verification Of The Software

    2. Installation and verification of the software Unpack the equipment for the PBresults game and get acquainted with the functions and management before use. In the scope of delivery (see Fig. 2.1) for the PBresults program the following devices are included: PC Receiver - 1 pcs.
  • Page 5 Figure 2.2 - PC Receiver A cable is added to the receiver (see Fig. 2.3), which is necessary for connecting the receiver to the computer (USB2.0AM/mini-USB). Figure 2.3 - Cable USB2.0 AM/mini-USB 1. Insert the jack plug on the end of the cable (USB mini) into the necessary jack on the receiver. 2.

  • Page 6: Pit Zone Button

    2.2. Pit zone button The Pit zone button is working at frequency 868 MHz and is installed in the pit zones of the teams (see Fig. 2.4). The buttons are marked with a black and red circle. Figure 2.4 - Pit zone button For the pit zone that is marked with a black circle there are four electronic keys/chips with black ribbons (see Fig.

  • Page 7: How To Add An Electronic Key To The Pit Zone Device

    Figure 2.6 – Electronic key/chip applied to Pit-zone button In case the STATUS button on the Pit zone is lighting up red, check whether the color of the ribbon matches the color of the button circle on the Pit zone. If it matches, but light indicator is not on, then check the batteries on the device.

  • Page 8: How To Delete Electronic Keys From The Pit Zone Device

    Figure 2.7 - Add key, adding of the electronic key to the Pit zone device 2.2.2 How to delete electronic keys from the Pit zone device In case of a loss of the electronic keys or the necessity to remove the electronic keys from the Pit zone device, follow the instructions below: 1.

  • Page 9: Base Button

    Figure 2.8 – Remote control Start – start game Stop – stop time Base A –base A is captured, point to team B (if the teams have switched sides, then point goes to team А) Base B – base В is captured, point to team A (is teams have switched sides, then point goes to team В) Reverse point (Auto) –add points to opponent team of the team which pressed base button Approve –...

  • Page 10: Connecting The External Display

    In order to connect the external display to the computer, it is necessary to use a video converter. If the video converter is from the Pbresults kit then follow the instructions listed below. In order to display the results of the game on a separate display, connect the cables of the computer and the video converter as shown in figure 2.10.
  • Page 11 Figure 2.11 - Screen Resolution 2. Click the Detect button in the opened window. (See Fig. 2.12). Figure 2.1 – Detection function of the “Detect” monitor 3. After that, two monitors should appear (see Fig. 2.13).
  • Page 12 Figure 2.2 – Two monitors 4. Choose the Generic Non - PnP Monitor option from the Display list (see Fig. 2.14) Figure 2.3 - Generic Non-Pnp Monitor...
  • Page 13 Additional equipment – scoreboard Additionally to the entry equipment set up it is possible to purchase an electronic scoreboard by PBResults. The scoreboard dimensions are 100 cm x 110 cm x 8 cm and can be assembled with separate panels depending on type of scoreboard.
  • Page 14 “Economic” scoreboard is composed of one panel where placement of teams on scoreboard when teams switch fields (see fig. 2.16). Figure 2.16 – “economic” electric scoreboard “Tournament” – scoreboard is composed of two panels, when teams switch fields, team names can be switched on scoreboard ( see fig.

  • Page 15: Installation And Launching Of The Software

    Figure 2.18 – “PRO” scoreboard 3. Installation and launching of the software Installation of the software onto the Windows operating system. 3.1. Installation 1. Download the PBresults software onto your computer 2. Run the file by double-clicking the main pbresults.exe file.
  • Page 16 3. Follow the on the screen instructions and complete the installation. 4. PBresults Setup Wizard (see Fig. 3.1). In order to continue click "Next". Figure 3.1 – Step 1 5. User terms (see Fig. 3.2). To continue select „I accept the agreement” and click “Next”.
  • Page 17 Figure 3.2 – Step 2 6. Tick the “Create a desktop icon” button and click “Next” (see Fig. 3.3). Figure 3.3 - Step 3 7. This window displays the installation choices you have selected (see Fig. 3.4). In order to change any properties you can return by clicking the “Back”...
  • Page 18 Figure 3.4 - Step 4 8. The files are being copied. Wait until the installation is completed (see Fig. 3.5). Figure 3.5 - Step 5 9. After the installation of software is completed, click Finish (see Fig. 3.6).

  • Page 19: Launching The Program

    Figure 3.6 – Step 6 3.2. Launching the program Launch the program by clicking the desktop icon. After opening the program a main window with three options will appear: Standalone Game, Game History, Settings (see Fig. 3.7).

  • Page 20: Settings - Settings Of The Program

    Enable Voice Commands-activate for a female or male voice will sound the commands of the program (for example: Base, Approve, No points, 30 seconds, 10 seconds, Game on, Game finish). Sound Provider: Female, Male – choice of voice of commands, female or male. Browser start page – opens PBResults web-site in built-in browser of program.

  • Page 21: Settings Devisions - Pre-Set Settings Of The Game

    Scoreboard Type – type of connected scoreboard. Wired – cable connected ( see ch 2.5.). Wireless – wireless connection using specially designed scoreboard from PBResults ( see ch. 2.6.) Enable Overtime – switch On or Off for additional overtime after end of main game time.

  • Page 22: Settings Hardware - Connecting The Equipment To The Program

    Figure 3.9 – Preset game settings In order to add new pre – installed settings press the Add button To change current settings, left – click on the table icon and enter the information with the help of your keyboard but saving the initial format of the time. When starting a new game you will be able to choose one of your pre –...
  • Page 23 and is connected to the computer (see ch. 2.1.). To connect the hardware to the program, press Pair button, then the button on the piece of equipment you intend to connect (see fig. 3.10.). Figure 3.10 – Connecting device to the program Base A –...

  • Page 24: Standalone Game - Begin Game

    After turning on the scoreboard there will be displayed it’ s serial number for 3 seconds, then nothing will be displayed until a new game is created. Wired Scoreboard Serial Port – number of the port necessary for wired connection of external display to video converter (see ch.

  • Page 25: Single Game

    After that a new window will open with the game’s properties labeled “Game Parameters” (see fig. 4.1). In this window you can select the Single or Dual game modes (see fig. 4.2), specify the team names and use one of the pre-set game settings (see chapter 3.3.2). Team names can contain no more than 8 characters. Once the data is entered, press the OK button.
  • Page 26 Figure 4.4 – Editing the time with the help of the right button on the mouse (on the left) and with the help of double – clicking the mouse (on the right) 2. The information about the teams is displayed on the left and right sides, team names, number of points (see fig.
  • Page 27 Figure 4.7 - Towel Timeout and Base buttons 4. The buttons for adding the score are located below the dial (see fig. 4.3 number 4 and fig. 4.8). After clicking the Base button, the judge has to add the point (Approve), not to add points (No points) or add one point to the other team (Auto or Reverse Point on the judge’s remote control device).

  • Page 28: Dual Game

    6. You can stop the time at any moment of the game by clicking the Stop button and start the time again by pressing Start (see fig. 4.3 number 6 and fig. 4.10). Figure 4.10 – Stopping and starting the game 4.4.

  • Page 29: Switch Sides - Switch The Sides Of The Teams

    Figure 4.12 – The inactive group of teams is labeled with grey color 4.5. Switch Sides – Switch the sides of the teams The program changes the sides of the teams automatically, according to the pre – set game settings, see chapter 3.3.2.

  • Page 30: Edit Game Results

    4.6. Edit game results In order to change the results of the game, click the menu and select „File” and then „Edit active game results” (see fig. 4.14). If there are four teams on the field in „Dual game”, in the menu click „File” and then select „Edit inactive game results”, in order to edit results of the inactive game.

  • Page 31: Game History

    Figure 4.16 - The „Edit Penalty List” Figure 4.17 - The menu with the type of removal 4.7. Game History You can view the history of the game after running the program by clicking the ‘Game History’ option or selecting “Game History” tab. In the opened window you can see the list of past games and the time when the games have ended.

  • Page 32: Exit Game

    Figure 4.19 – Clear Game history After that, window of approval of deletion of game history will appear. Click “Yes” to approve deletion or “No” do dismiss action and keep game history (see fig. 4.20.). Figure 4.20 – Approve deletion of game history 4.8.
  • Page 33 4.9.1. Import of tournament game from website to the program. After creating the tournament go to page “My tournaments”. To do that press on Settings badge in the right upper corner of the site, then choose “Events organizing”. In the table under Code column next to the tournament the code of that tournament will be displayed (see ch.
  • Page 34 To filter games on field names use “Filter by field” by writing in the same names as in web-site. The table will display only games that are happening on the selected game field (see ch. 4.23.). Figure 4.233. – filtering by game field name Press on the row and then press OK.
  • Page 35 Figure 4.255. – Finished game and selection of the next one 4.9.2. Import of tournament results from program to website If tournament games were imported and used in program the results will automatically be sent to the website where results can be watched online in the tournament page. Figure 4.266.
  • Page 36 Under tab “Schedule view” also display score of the game that is automatically imported from program. Author of the tournament can manually change score of every team. Figure 4.277. – Tournament schedule and score After end of the game it is mandatory to confirm game score. To confirm score tick the box in between both team scored points.

  • Page 37: Show Pit Display

    Display settings There are two ways to display game board. First method, connecting external display to computer through video converter. Make sure display is plugged in and computer is set to double display option (see ch. 2.5.). Then in the menu select “File” , “Show Pit Display”.

  • Page 38: Full Screen Pit Display

    5.2. Full screen Pit Display In order to output the scoreboard onto the full screen, click „File” point „Full screen Pit Display” (see fig. 5.2). To make the window smaller, click again „Full screen Pit Display”. To close the window fully, left- click of your mouse on any spot on the scoreboard, then hit the “Esc”...

  • Page 39: Tabs

    Figure 5.3. – Wireless connection of devices and display of board 6. Tabs Lower tab menu with tabs “Welcome”, “Game”, ”Game History” and “Browser” is meant for management and fast switching between main windows in program(see fig. 6.1.). Figure 6.1 – Tab menu Welcome –...

  • Page 40: Tab Managment

    Figure 6.2 – Built in browser Built in web browser has buttons as: Back – return to previous page Forward – move forward to next page Stop – stop loading of current page Refresh – reload current page Go – go to page listed in the address bar. 6.1.
  • Page 41 Figure 6.4 –„Dock on” choice Show, do not show tab titles. To hide or show titles of tabs choose “Show Text” from the dropdown menu. Add tab. To add a tab to lower navigation panel, click icon on the left side corner and then choose “Other…”.
  • Page 42 Figure 6.6 –Menu visibility options...

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