User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 17
Setting the channel
The Bridgemate Pro 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”). To enable a Bridgemate to communicate with the server, both must be set to the
same channel. The number of channels at your disposal depends on the region in which you are
playing. Users based in Europe have 8 channels. North American and Australian users don’t set a
specific channel, but choose the server ID to indicate the server to which the Bridgemate will log in.
The default setting for the Bridgemate and server channel or server ID is channel 0 for each region.
Setting Bridgemate channel
The channel over which the Bridgemate communicates is set using the same menu used for changing
the section/table settings. The tournament director (TD) key is used to perform this operation. See
also chapter 5 for more information.
GROUP: A +/-
TABLE: 1
Set the section and the table first, and press OK. The following screen will appear:
CHANNEL: 0 or SERVER ID: 0
Press the Cancel button to delete the set value and enter the new value. Press OK to save the new
settings.
Setting server channel
The channel over which the server communicates is set via Bridgemate Pro Control, Server à
Channel selection menu. For more information on how to set the channels, please see Chapter 4.
Operating instructions
The Bridgemate Pro 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 Pro server. Under no
circumstances should another adapter be used.
- Under no circumstances should the power adapter be connected to the data port of the
Bridgemate (black connector at the back) as this may cause damage to the Bridgemate
hardware. This data port may only be used with the Bridgemate communication cable and
tournament director’s key.
- Under no circumstances should the Bridgemate communication cable and TD-key be
connected to the power adapter connection of the server.
- Install the batteries as indicated. Incorrectly installed batteries could damage the server.
- During use, make sure the server is placed horizontally on a level surface.
- Do not place any objects on the server and make sure there is as much distance between the
server and other objects as possible. The fewer objects there are between the Bridgemates
and the server, the better the data exchange will be.
- Where possible, make sure the Bridgemates and the server are not separated by a wall. The
server should preferably be placed in a central location between the Bridgemates. If this is not
possible, place the server as closely as possible to the Bridgemates along the edge of the
playing room.