Bridgemate II Scoring system Manual © 2004-2010 Bridge Systems BV
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Table of contents LIMITED WARRANTY 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 INTRODUCTION 7 CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION BRIDGEMATE II SCORING SYSTEM 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS PROCEDURE 9 10 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 13 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS INSTALLING BRIDGEMATE CONTROL SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE SERVER CONNECT SERVER AND INSTALL DRIVER POWER SUPPLY THROUGH USB PORT AND BATTERIES SETTING THE REGION SETTING THE CHANNEL CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEMATES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 CHAPTER 3: BRID
OVERVIEW OF TABLES OVERVIEW OF ENTERED SCORES RESTARTING BRIDGEMATE NETWORK RESETTING THE SERVER SETTING THE REGION SETTING THE CHANNEL 29 29 30 30 30 30 CHAPTER 5: USE OF THE BRIDGEMATE® II SCORING DEVICES 31 EXPLORING THE BRIDGEMATE ACTIVATING THE BRIDGEMATE CONFIGURING THE BRIDGEMATE STARTING THE SESSION ENTER RESULTS WITH THE BRIDGEMATES REVIEWING SCORES AND RECTIFYING SCORES POSTING BRIDGEMATE II SCORES TD MENU 31 32 33 34 37 41 42 42 CHAPTER 6: ADDITIONAL BRIDGEMATE FUNCTIONS 46 BRIDGEMATE SET
Limited warranty 1 Limited warranty IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS! The term “Hardware Device” means the Bridge Systems hardware product. The term “You” means either an individual or a single legal entity who will be referred to in this Limited Warranty as “You” and “Your”. A. WARRANTIES. 1. Express Warranty.
Limited warranty 2 including any created by any other documentation or packaging. No other warranties or conditions are made with respect to the Hardware Device or the warranty services by any person, including but not limited to Bridge Systems, its distributors, agents, affiliates and suppliers.
Limited warranty 3 Your expense. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in delays, cause you to incur additional charges, or may void your warranty. This Limited Warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Safety instructions 5 Safety instructions Important safety warning Failure to properly set up, use, and care for the Bridgemate II system can increase the risk of serious injury or death, or damage to the system. Read this manual and the manuals of any peripherals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, go to www.bridgemate.com/support.php or contact your local Bridgemate supplier.
Safety instructions 6 • Remove the batteries if they are worn out or before storing your Bridgemate II system for an extended period of time. When removing batteries from the Bridgemate II scoring device or server, do not use your fingers or finger nails to remove the batteries. Instead use a blunt object like a screwdriver or pen to safely remove the batteries. • If a battery leaks, remove all batteries, taking care to keep the leaked fluid from touching your skin or clothes.
Introduction 7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Bridgemate® II scoring system. Bridgemate II is an advanced electronic scoring system for bridge clubs and tournaments, designed to enhance the enjoyment of bridge. Bridgemate II automatically registers board results. The scores are verified and fed to the central PC. Tournament directors will value the user-friendly features of Bridgemate II, as it enables them to focus fully on their core tasks.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system 9 Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system This chapter describes the components of the Bridgemate II scoring system and how they relate to each other. It also explains how to use the Bridgemate II: from creating a session in your scoring program to registering the scores in the scoring program. Please read this chapter carefully.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system 10 wired connection can be used for hardware analysis of the Bridgemate device. This cable is only required in the rare occasion of a hardware failure and is not used during normal operations. Bridgemate Control Software A specific program is required to control the server from the PC: Bridgemate Control Software (“BCS”). This program runs on Windows2000 or higher and is controlled in part by your scoring program.
Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system 11 Activity Explanation Step 1: Session created in the scoring program This is the starting point in the process. In the session, users can set the number of sections to be played, the number of pairs per section, boards and movements. Step 2: Result file created in the scoring program Using the session data, the scoring program creates a result file, containing all data relating to the sections, corresponding movements, boards and pairs.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 13 Chapter 2: Hardware configuration System requirements Operating system The Bridgemate II scoring system needs Windows 2000 SP3 or higher. Hardware Recommended configuration: Processor Memory Pentium III 600MHz or higher 128MB or higher Installing Bridgemate Control Software To install the Bridgemate II scoring system, you will need to run the BCS install file. This software is supplied on CD Rom by your Bridgemate supplier or may be downloaded from http://www.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 14 Warning • Always install the batteries as indicated. Incorrectly installed batteries could damage the server and the batteries. The batteries may start leaking, potentially damaging the server and voiding the warranty. • When removing batteries from the Bridgemate II scoring device or server, do not use your fingers or finger nails to remove the batteries. Instead use a blunt object like a screwdriver or pen to safely remove the batteries.
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 15 Operating instructions The Bridgemate II server is very easy to use. Only a few instructions need to be followed. The following rules must be observed: - 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.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 17 Chapter 3: Bridgemate Control Software The Bridgemate Control Software program is the bridge between your scoring program and the Bridgemate system. BCS reads the session data from the scoring program though the result file and loads it into the server so that the server can control the Bridgemates. Then, BCS retrieves the entered board results from the server and stores these in the result file for posting by the scoring program.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 18 Server information The pane in the top left-hand corner of the screen displays information relating to the server. If a server has been found, the text “connected” and the version numbers will be displayed. If batteries are used, the power meter will display the number of operating hours remaining in percentages. If you are using batteries, we would recommend replacing them in time rather than overusing them. BCS will indicate when to replace the batteries.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 19 In the following cases, the Bridgemate will not be logged in to the server, but instead the message “TABLE NOT ACTIVATED YET” will be displayed and the Bridgemate is returned to the main screen: - The Bridgemate II scoring system has not been started yet by the scoring program. - The corresponding table has not been added to the server. - The server and the Bridgemate are not communicating over the same channel.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 20 If the server has been disconnected for a while, all scores not yet sent to BCS will be retrieved from the server, read and saved in the result file as soon as the server is reconnected. Delayed reading and processing of scores is therefore possible. It is advised, however, that the server is connected at all times during the session and BCS is running.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 21 Changing scores Right-click on the score you would like to change and select Edit score. A detail screen will appear displaying all the score data. You can now edit the score using the following notation: NS/N/S to indicate the North-South direction of play, EW/E/W for East-West direction of play; clubs = C, diamonds = D, hearts = H, Spades = S, no trumps = NT, double = x, redouble =xx, pas = PASS.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 22 Using multiple clients In ordinary club sessions all scoring is done of one computer. In large tournaments, however, it may be necessary to split the session over multiple computers each serving a selection of the tables, while having the scores collected all in one Bridgemate result file. BCS supports multiple clients simultaneously logging in to a single result file and storing scores during the session from multiple Bridgemate servers.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 23 Overview of tables assigned to a client The client to which the tables have been assigned is displayed in the “Client” column of the All tables tab. The Client tables tab only displays those tables assigned to the current client. Removing tables from the client Click on the Client tables tab for an overview of all the tables added to this client. Right-click on the table you would like to remove and select Remove from client.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 24 Check the relevant options to indicate your synchronization preferences. You are effectively determining whether to synchronize the server to the result file, or whether to update the result file using the data stored in the server. Tables in server which are not in client Use this option to determine what to do with tables stored in the server but not assigned to the client. To delete these tables from the server, select “Delete from server”.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 25 not to the session). Should it transpire that these tables were correctly stored in the server and not in the result file, a new result file will need to be created, or the current file updated. Recovering the server The Synchronize menu function also offers users the opportunity to fully synchronize the result file and the server. To do this, go to the “Recovery” tab and press the “Recover server” button.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 26 Select the sections of which you want the Bridgemates to move on, and select the number of round you wish to close. For example, if you want all Bridgemates of section B to move on the 4th round, then select only section B by deselecting the other sections, set close rounds 1 till 3 (not 4!), and press “Close rounds”.
Chapter 3: Bridgemate II Control software 27 Program mode is explained earlier in this chapter. Tab View When the scoring program updates the movement, the result of it is shown on the BCS screen through a report window. If you want to disable this report, uncheck Show report when movement updated by external program. Results in BCS are by default shown as overtricks/downtricks. If you want to show results using a different method, you can select here the desired method.
Chapter 4: Server functions 29 Chapter 4: Server functions Once the server is connected to the PC, menu Server is active in BCS. This menu contains several useful server functions. It is not necessary to open a result file to use these functions. Overview of tables Use the Server à Show tables menu to create an overview of the tables stored in the server. Per table, the green or red status light indicates whether this table has logged in to the server, logged off, or has not yet logged in.
Chapter 4: Server functions 30 Restarting Bridgemate network The wireless network can be restarted from the server using the function Server à Force restart. Use this function to solve wireless communication problems between multiple Bridgemates and the server. Resetting the server The Reset server menu function resets the entire server and deletes all entered data. To avoid accidental resets, you will be asked to enter a verification number which is displayed on the screen.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 31 Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices The Bridgemate is a small device designed to enhance the enjoyment of bridge for tournament directors and bridge players alike. The system enables you to enter scores faster than before, and is guaranteed to prevent operator errors.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 32 The keyboard The Bridgemate keyboard contains 29 keys. Some of the keys have a dual function. Keys Explanation 1 to 9, 10 These keys are used to enter numbers in the Bridgemate, for example board numbers, pair numbers, contract and result. The 10 button is used to enter 0 (when entering member numbers, board numbers etc) and to indicate 10 as the lead card.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 33 Depending on the version you have, the version number and language may differ. Battery indicator In the upper left corner there is a small battery indicator. Full batteries are indicated with a full indicator. If the battery power is extremely low, the battery indicator will show an empty battery and the indicator starts blinking.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 34 they are sitting at. This method allows you to assign numbers and sections to tables at the very last minute while the Bridgemates are already placed on the table. In order to set the flexible setting, scroll the focus up or down to “Section” and press the - key just as much until you see “Select” behind “Section”. Automatically “Select” will also be placed behind “Table”. Press BACK function key to accept the settings and return to the main screen.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 35 Activating the Bridgemate and confirming section and table setting At the start of the session, the Bridgemate will by default display the “Bridgemate II” main screen. Press OK to view the table and section settings of the Bridgemate.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 36 Players choose their section by pressing the number that corresponds with the section they will play in. Next, they will be asked to confirm their choice by pressing OK. If a mistake has been made, pressing the Cancel key will bring the Bridgemate back to the selection screen. After confirmation of the section, the Bridgemate will ask for table number and final confirmation.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 37 Once a member number has been entered for West, the numbers will be fed to the server and the Bridgemate will start the first round. Enter results with the Bridgemates Information before the start of the round At the start of each new round, the Bridgemate will display the new round and the expected pairs, as well as the direction of play. The board numbers will also be displayed.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 38 Once the board number has been entered and confirmed, the cursor will jump to the second line. You can now begin the bidding. As soon as the contract has been determined, enter the contract type and the direction of the declarer. Entry of contract and declarer To enter the contract, use numbers 1 to 7 and the ♣, ♦, ♥, ♠ and NT keys. If required, you can also use the X and XX keys to indicate double or redouble.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 39 The board data entered by North is displayed on one total screen. East verifies the data displayed on the verification screen. If this data is incorrect, East will press CANCEL to edit the data. If the result is correct, East will press the ACCEPT function key to confirm the result. The message “Entry completed” will now be displayed. The data is saved and sent to the server.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 40 6 scores per screen. Own score is indicated by an arrow. 6 scores per screen. Own score is indicated by an arrow. Scores in two columns. If there are multiple board results, up and/or down function keys are visible and can be used to move to the next or previous set of results. End of round At the end of the round, the Bridgemate will display the message "End of round". You do not need to do anything.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 41 contract in the CONTR row. The screen will now display the text ”NO PLAY”. Confirm by pressing OK. The Bridgemate will now display the verification screen again. The Bridgemate will not display an overview for unplayed boards. As it is possible to play the board in a later round, players must be prevented from seeing the results of previous boards.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 42 The entered board results including the score points are shown in order of board number. If more than four boards are played in the round, up and down function keys are visible for navigating through the results. To exit the score recap screen press the BACK function key. Rectifying an input error During the entry process If you have made an input error while the board result has not been confirmed yet by East, press CANCEL to rectify the error.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 43 To access the TD menu, press the TDMENU function key whenever it is visible. The Bridgemate will ask for the TD PIN code. Enter the 4 digit PIN code. The TD-menu will now appear. The TD-menu consists of two pages. Use the up and down function key to navigate between the two pages. To exit the menu, press the BACK function key. Menu options The TD-menu has nine options: 1. To enter an arbitral (adjusted) score, press ‘1’. 2.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 44 Enter the arbitral score for both pairs. You can choose between 40% (average-minus), 50% (average) and 60% (average-plus). Press 4 or – key to enter 40%, 5 or = key to enter 50%, 6 or + key to enter 60%. It is not possible to enter a value other than these percentages. Press OK after you have entered both percentages. The Bridgemate will now return to the result entry screen and the assigned arbitral score is now displayed at CONTR.
Chapter 5: Use of the Bridgemate® II scoring devices 45 Retrieving score recap From the TD-menu, the TD has at any time access to the score recap of the current round, even when access to the score recap function has been disabled for the players. In order to retrieve the score recap of the current round, press ‘6’. Resetting the Bridgemate The Bridgemate can be reset from the TD menu. Press ‘10’ and OK when prompted to confirm ‘Reset Bridgemate?’. It will now return to the main screen.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 46 Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions Bridgemate Control Software has a number of functions specifically designed for the Bridgemate II scoring devices. Bridgemate settings Bridgemate settings can be changed via the menu Tools à Options à Bridgemate tab and Bridgemate II tab. Settings specified by Bridgemate Control Software or scoring program Bridgemate settings can be specified either by the scoring program or by BCS.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 47 Format of results overview (Bridgemate II tab) Results can be shown in three different formats: 4 results per screen, 6 result per screen with score points in 2 columns, or 6 results per screen with score points in 1 column. The 4 results per screen format displays the results in a large font, the other two formats use a smaller font.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 48 TD PIN code Set the PIN code which protects the TD-menu from unauthorized access. TD confirmation for No Play Check the “No Play requires TD confirmation” box if players must call the TD for approval when they did not play a board, e.g. due to time constraints. Show remaining boards to be played Enable this option if the Bridgemate must show the number of remaining boards to be played in the current round after East has confirmed the board result.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions 49 functions can be added. In other words, the Bridgemate can be updated without requiring you to purchase new Bridgemates. WARNING Only use this option on the instructions of the supplier. Incorrect use may result in faulty operation. Only use those files supplied by your supplier and follow the instructions carefully. We strongly advise against any other use. Preparing the Bridgemates: • • • • Collect all the Bridgemates you want to update.
Chapter 6: Additional Bridgemate functions • • • • 50 In case firmware transmission has been interrupted, the Bridgemate will remain in firmware update mode until the firmware is again broadcasted and received fully by the Bridgemate. The transmission progress bars in BCS and on the Bridgemate do not necessarily progress equally. When the progress bar on the Bridgemates reaches 100%, it will usually take a few more seconds to complete as it waits for parts of the firmware to be resent.
Radiation Exposure Statement 51 Chapter 7: Tips for use Bridgemate logged on as the wrong table When a Bridgemate logs on under a wrong section or table number, this will have its effect on this Bridgemate, but also on the Bridgemate of the other table which section and table number has now been occupied. To rectify this situation, the Bridgemate has a simple “take over table” procedure. Just let the Bridgemate of the correct section/table start the session.
Radiation Exposure Statement 52 When recovering the server, it is important that all scores have been moved previously from the server to the result file. If this is not the case, scores that have not been moved to the computer will be lost and the server cannot restart fully from the previous position. Make sure therefore that the data retrieval is always activated during the session.
Radiation Exposure Statement 53 Server data loss If neither the server, nor the result file, nor the scoring program contains any data, your last resort is to retrieve the results from the Bridgemates. All results entered in the Bridgemate are stored in the internal memory of the Bridgemate and can be resend to the server. See paragraph “Resending results” for more information. Warning The board results are stored in the internal memory of the Bridgemate.
Radiation Exposure Statement 54 can then use channel 2, 3, etc. This method enables multiple clubs to use the Bridgemate II scoring system simultaneously without causing any interference. Large tournaments During large tournaments, more than one server will be required to control over 256 tables. The layout of the tables is important in this respect. If the tables are outside the range of the server, an extra server will be needed to increase the range.
Radiation Exposure Statement 56 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EC Declaration of Conformity to the Essential Requirements of the applicable Directive 1999/5/EC We, Bridge Systems BV, Rotterdam The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the Radio-communication products Product Name: Product Description: Model Number of the Server: Model Number of the Table Terminal: Bridgemate® II Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System BMS2-1 BM2-1 are fully in conformity with the essential requirements of the Council Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
English Hereby, Bridge Systems BV, declares that this Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Bridge Systems BV vakuuttaa täten että Bridgemate® II Wireless Scoring System tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
