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Summary of Contents for Merit Scorpion DX
- Page 1 Merit Industries, Inc. 2525 State Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020-8529 (215) 639-4700 1-(800) 523-2760 http://www.scorpiondarts.com PM0075-03-0C...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................page 1 Operator’s Section ..................pages 2-11 Site Preparation ..................page 2 Setup and Installation ................page 3 Disassembly of target from base ............page 4 Reassembly of target to base .............. page 5 Installing a PCMCIA modem ............... page 5 Linking multiple DX games .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Introduction The Scorpion™ DX dart machine features an LCD panel 1 meg RAM Variable overhead (expandable to 2 meg) a card reader PC104 BUS Flash Memory Drive a keypad The same size cabinet as all... -
Page 4: Operator's Section
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. SITE PREPARATION In determining the location for your SCORPION™ DX dart game, consid- eration must be given to the location of a suitable, grounded electrical out- let, as well as an accessible phone jack. Since the game is a computer- ized device, it should have a separate circuit, if at all possible. -
Page 5: Setup And Installation
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Floor Model Installation 1. Locate and remove the plastic bag stapled to of the game to determine when the game is the top of the base section. This bag contains level. Attach the safety chain from the game the game keys. -
Page 6: Disassembly Of Target From Base
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. trol panel door. 4. Unlock and open the target section door. Carefully pull the target lamp power cord and other wiring harnesses up into the target com- partment. Next, remove the large black as- sembly knobs and washers. -
Page 7: Reassembly Of Target To Base
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Installing a PCMCIA Modem position it over the safety base hook. Place the target section, HINGE END ONLY, on the floor. 1. Turn off the game. NOTE: DO NOT RESET THE TARGET SECTION 2. Open the control panel door and locate the ON THE HOOD END. -
Page 8: Linking Multiple Dx Games
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Linking Multiple DX Games Up to 32 DX games can be networked together within a location. To connect your games, follow the instructions below. 1. Using RS485 cable, connect one end to the com-... -
Page 9: Operator Setup Screen
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Operator Setup Screen Accessed by pressing the <TEST> button located in the control panel section, the Operator Setup screen allows the operator to access any of the operator-adjustable functions (set the coin mech values, set individual game... -
Page 10: Game Setup Screen
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The Game Setup Screen From this screen the operator can set the game volume, set the contrast of the LCD display, adjust the delay for the automatic player change (APC), set the delay for the button-press player change, toggle the 3-dart Out Dis- play on and off and remove any unused credits that are currently on the machine. -
Page 11: Operator Test Mode Screen
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The Operator Test Mode Screen From this screen the operator can test all of the game’s physical features: the barcode reader, the overhead display, cricket LEDs, game buttons, the target, the microphone, the coin mechs and all lamps, as well as the game’s RAM and RTC (real time clock) and inter-game communications . - Page 12 A complete description of the DX/Tracker communications can be found in the League Tracker Software distribution CD. The manual is also available on-line at www.scorpiondarts.com. Call Merit customer service for a free 90 day demo CD of League Tracker. Scorpion™ DX Manual...
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Page 13: Pc-Card/Pcmcia Modem Operation Instructions
See the parts list in this manual for PC-card and PC-card modem kit numbers. Contact your distributor or Merit Customer Service to order. PM0075-03 Rev C Scorpion™ DX Manual... -
Page 14: Player's Section
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The Player’s Section This section contains game and game handicap selection information. The Information Screen The Information Screen is displayed by pressing any of the game buttons while the game is in the idle mode. This screen allows the user to access any of the help/rules screens, read “How to Play”... -
Page 15: Player Select Screen
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The Player Select Screen Once a game (and any options) has been entered, the Player Select Screen is displayed. This screen shows the selected game and its cost and allows the user to select the number of players or team modes:... -
Page 16: Cricket Handicapping Screens
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. the bottom of each player column. After the PPD has been entered for a player, press the <OK?> button to advance to the next player. Options Handicapping When entering the Handicap Mode, all player positions, including Solo, will start with the same options and bullseye mode as had been set at the Game Setup Screen. -
Page 17: 321 Zap Handicapping Screens
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The 321 Zap Handicapping Screen The 321 Zap Handicapping Screen lets users select from several options: Double In and/or Double Out, and Split/Solid Bullseye. Options are displayed, as they are selected, in the column representing the current player. -
Page 18: League Play Section
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. League Play Section This section contains information related to playing league games on the Scorpion™ DX. The Scorpion™ DX League Mode allows for fully-automated league play. Used in conjunction with League Tracker software, all league information can be recorded and tracked electronically. -
Page 19: League Start Screen
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. the player number on the keypad and pressing (ENTER) or by swiping the player’s card through the card reader. A player not on the team, but in the game database, can be moved to the current shooting order by entering the player’s number twice (once to add the player to the team roster and a... -
Page 20: Spot Cricket/Hits-Per-Round Charts
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. MARKS-PER-ROUND HANDICAPPING CHART SPOT CRICKET HANDICAPPING CHART Scorpion™ DX Manual PM0075-03 Rev C... -
Page 21: Using The Dx Ranking Feature
This mode ranks player by performance and it similar to the timed tournament modes on Merit’s Megatouch video products. The event’s ranking list is available to the players from the DX machine’s idle mode. How it Works To Play The event is a timed duration tournament. -
Page 22: More About The Database
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. • Erase Event/Reset Player Scores – Pressing this button will erase the current event information and will reset the players' scores to zero. The players names are NOT deleted. As you run several back to back events, you would press this button before setting up a new event. -
Page 23: Linking Dx Machines And The Ranking System
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Linking DX machines and the Ranking system You may link several DX machines at a location and the event format and database will be updated across the all of the machines. There are some special circumstances to be aware of: •... -
Page 24: Set Up Summary
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Set Up Summary 1) Set starting time/date 2) Set ending time/date 3) Select number of games in the MATCH 4) Set up the type of game (for each game in the match) 5) Set the cost per player in credits 6) Select the “Hide top Player Score”... -
Page 25: Parts Lists And Drawings
COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. FIGURE 7 - FRONT VIEW OF GAME PM0075-03 Rev C Scorpion™ DX Manual... - Page 26 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. FIGURE 8 - REAR VIEW OF GAME Scorpion™ DX Manual PM0075-03 Rev C...
- Page 27 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. FIGURE 9 - TARGET SECTION AND OVERHEAD - INTERNAL VIEW PM0075-03 Rev C Scorpion™ DX Manual...
- Page 28 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. FIGURE 10 - FRONT VIEW OF GAME - OPEN CONTROL PANEL FIGURE 11 - CONTROL PANEL SECTION Scorpion™ DX Manual PM0075-03 Rev C...
- Page 29 PCA, DMU02, CONTROL PANEL, LEFT TA10015-01 PCA, DMU03, KEY BOARD TA10016-01 PCA, DMU04, BARCODE READER SA0012-01 CABLE ASSY, PCA TO PBBODY, SCORPION DX HW8833 TENSION CLIP, 11/16” #8 MOUNTING HOLE TA10020-01 PCA, DMU05, OPTICAL SENSOR HW8352-02 BUTTON, OBLONG, BLANK, DRT CTRL PNL HW8352-03 BUTTON, ROUND, “*”...
- Page 30 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Callout Part Number Description 50a* GL2779-01 PLEXI, DISP, 9000, SCORPION 50b* TA10005-01 PCA, OVHD, LED, RANDOM CRKT, TSTD 50c* HW8985 ENCL, CRKT OVERHEAD, BLK SA1786 PCA, TGT/MIC INTFC, TESTED HW8933 STANDOFF, NYL, PCB, ¼, BLIND HOLE...
- Page 31 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Callout Part Number Description DX BASE ASSEMBLY HW8888-01 CABLE CLAMP, FLAT, 3.25”W, W/ADH EC2189-01 ASSY, RIBBON CABLE, CONTROL PANEL, SCORPION DX TA10026-01 CPU, PCA FOR DX, TSTD HW8986 LEAGUE SLOT, ABS, FACE PLATE SB1765-02 HARNESS, M/CREJ, UR, DX GL1706...
- Page 32 COPYRIGHT © 2000 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. PCMCIA HARDWARE AND CABLING KITS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION KAD-104-001 PCMCIA EXTERNAL ADAPTER FOR PC KIT KAD-104-002 PCMCIA FLASHDISK KIT 4MEG KAD-104-003 PCMCIA DATA/FAX MODEM KAD-104-004 PCMCIA INTERNAL ADAPTER FOR PC KIT EC0073-01 CABLE, RJ11, RS485, 15’...
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Page 33: Warranty
QUIREMENTS IN PART 15 OF FCC RULES FOR A CLASS “A” COMPUTING DEVICE. OPERA- Merit will repair or replace, at its option, any com- TION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL ponent, part or subassembly that fails under war-...
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