User Manual

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.
This manual describes the operation of the Bridgemate Pro scoring system, including the central
software program, the server and the Bridgemate Pro scoring devices. This manual serves as an
addition to the manual supplied with your scoring program. As the Bridgemate Pro scoring system
operates independently from the scoring program, this manual does not include instructions for
operating your scoring program.
This manual consists of the following chapters:
- The components of the Bridgemate Pro 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.
- Chapter 2 explains how to configure and install the Bridgemate Pro software and hardware
and how to configure the Bridgemates per section and table. This chapter also explains how
to set the radio channels to enable wireless data exchange.
- Chapter 3 explores the use of the Bridgemate Pro Control software program in more detail.
- Chapter 4 explains the different Bridgemate Pro Control options offered by the Bridgemate
Pro server.
- Use of the Bridgemate Pro scoring devices is explained in Chapter 5.
- Chapter 6 highlights the additional functions for the Bridgemate.
- Chapter 7 contains tips on how to operate the Bridgemate Pro scoring system when multiple
bridge clubs are playing simultaneously in one room. Practical advice is also offered on how
to deploy Bridgemate Pro in big tournaments, involving different rooms and/or multiple
servers.
Version numbers
This manual covers the following versions of the Bridgemate Pro components:
Bridgemate Pro Control 1.6
Bridgemate Pro server 1.2.5 (firmware version)
Bridgemate Pro scoring devices 2.2.1a (firmware version)
Firmware updates
Updates of the Bridgemate firmware can be downloaded from http://www.bridgemate.com/support.php