User Manual

Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring system 11
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate Pro scoring
system
This chapter describes the components of the Bridgemate Pro scoring system and how they relate to
each other. It also explains how to use the Bridgemate Pro: from creating a session in your scoring
program to registering the scores in the scoring program.
Please read this chapter carefully. Once you understand the function of the individual components and
how they relate to each other, you will quickly get to grips with the Bridgemate Pro scoring system.
Description of components
The Bridgemate Pro scoring system consists of the following hardware and software:
• Bridgemate Pro scoring devices
• Bridgemate Pro server + power supply unit
• USB-to-serial converter
• Data communications cable
• Tournament directors key
• Bridgemate Pro Control software
Bridgemate Pro scoring devices
The Bridgemate Pro scoring devices are placed on the bridge table and are used to enter the scores.
For the purpose of simplicity, we shall refer to these input devices as ”Bridgemates”. Wireless
communication between the Bridgemates and the server is established and maintained using radio
frequency waves. Only one Bridgemate is required per table. The use of the Bridgemates is explained
in more detail in Chapter 5.
Bridgemate Pro server
The Bridgemate Pro 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. The server is equipped with a transmitter and a receiver,
establishing and maintaining wireless data communication with the Bridgemates. The server sends all
movement data to the Bridgemates, including board numbers and pair numbers, and receives the
Bridgemate Pro server + power supply unit
Bridgemate Pro
scoring device
USB-to-serial converter
Data communications cable
Tournament
directors key