MDX Guide - Elite Technology Scoreboards, Score Board
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1. Serial Communications Port DB 9 Pin Connector Color Monitor and mouse Windows 2000 or XP operating system from Microsoft is preferred Windows 95 98 amp ME Millennium Edition are not recommended and not supported The computer should be placed in an area that is readily accessible to scoring meet management personnel and will allow a line of sight view of the PC Link antennas to the Scoreboard and DETs at the event tables Avoid metal obstructions concrete block walls and windows with UV protection and or safety glass While radio signals are not disturbed by ordinary glass UV and Safety glass can interfere and weaken RF signals The system operates at a pre approved FCC Frequency of 916 MHZ Radio range Is 500 line of sight To operate SCORE MASTER over the wireless network an application named Elite Wireless must be loaded on the scoring PC along with SCORE MASTER for Windows Installation of these applications will be explained in a following section of this manual The system talks a secure data transmissions protocol that can only be heard by the EliteScore system devices NOTE Cordless phones pagers cell phones security systems cordless microphones will not normally interfere with the system Should the signals be interrupted for any reason the system will initiate a series of retries automatically Since SCORE MASTER for Windows has many features that require a printer you ll want to have a printer available to2. stick figure on beam is selected an initial warning message will appear reminding the user to turn on the Docking Station power The switch is located on the upper right hand corner of the docking station This toggle switch needs to be pushed forward to power up the docking station The Low Battery light on the docking station will flash indicating a self test and will extinguish Should the Low Battery light appear while in operation change the 9 V battery immediately to prevent communication errors After turning Palm Pilot on select the Elite icon to operate the DETs You will be reminded to turn on the docking station power Proper Operation of the DET will be explained in the System Operation Chapter to follow 13 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Scoring Computer Set up When EliteS core is used to flash and score a meet an Intel compatible personal computer must be connected to the scoreboard as described in the Scoreboard Installation section of this manual The computer must have a free Communication port that will be connected by a modem cable to the PC Link radio modem NOTE A PC is not included with this system However the PC scoring software SCORE MASTER for Windows is included Version 4 48 or higher The minimum hardware required to run the software is as follows IBM PC or compatible with 486 or better Intel processor IM RAM Memory One floppy disk drive and or CD drive One hard disk drive
3. Chyror JMG software 6 7 2005 3 52 PM Save amp Exit Cancel 18 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual When Score Master is restarted you will now find Elites core MDX Scoreboard under the Scoreboard label in the title bar This is the entry point where you will be able set the scoreboard display parameters These settings will be discussed on page 26 Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 496 EJE File Team Meet Score Reports ESEE Tools Window Help SS a RR WE 999 d EliteScore MDX Scoreboard Competitors Speed Score Edit Scores A S Default Meet 1996 Olympic Games Report Batch Financials Team Meet SCORE MASTER Score Board Selections Saved 6 7 2005 4 00 PM Yahoo Messenger 3 Microsoft Outlook gt amp C Program Files Pal ia MDX Series User Man Score Master Elites ym Ary 4 00 PM 19 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Installing Elite Wireless Software Your MDX Series scoreboard accessory kit contains the EliteScore Gymnastics Scoreboards CD that will contain the most current version of Wireless software you will need to run your particular model Scoreboard Only the older Classic boards and two line scoreboard Model MDXII uses the Elite Wireless application while all other Models MDX IV and MDX VI require the MDX Wireless application for USAG scoring only If you will be scoring by the FIG code of points there will be an additional applicatio
4. Quick C Beam Messaging Enter G t ID Floor Number of Judges 2 eee Each Palm Pilot DET has a pull down set up menu from which to select the mode of operation be it computer or flash mode for Classic Models only With this setup menu you also select the meet type men s women s or rhythmic number of judges scoring and the event each Palm Pilot DET will be set to score Each Palm Pilot can be set to score different events but remembers the last event set to prevent a change of event selection during a meet IMPORTANT NOTE This is systems requires batteries The Palm Pilot DET requires two types of batteries 1 one 1 9 Volt battery housed in the docking station base to power the radio 2 Two 2 AAA batteries in the Palm Pilot to power the Palm Pilot Battery life is MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual approximately 12 hrs for the 9 volt but depends on the use of the system Each of the Palm Pilot DET base Stations has a Low Voltage red warning indicator The Palm Pilot battery life is longer depending on use but typically 1 month The Palm Home Screen contains a battery level indicator at the top Battery Level Indicator Elite Wireless Application Warning Allowing your Palm Pilot batteries to drain will result in loss of the Palm Elite Wireless Application and require you to Beam the application from a Palm Pilot containing the application or Hot Sync a Palm Pilot with your
5. computer Once the Palm Elite Wireless application is Hot Synced to one Palm Pilot it can be beamed to the others using the infrared window Consult your Palm Desktop User Manual for complete Step by step instructions on care and use of your Palm Pilots Always keep batteries fresh for proper operation It s recommended you begin each meet day with fresh 9 volt batteries System Installation Scoreboard Unpacking Carefully remove the scoreboard from its wooden shipping crate The crate will come strapped and wrapped in heavy plastic WARNING DO NOT USE PRYBAR Use of a pry bar can damage the scoreboard and will void your warranty Use scissors to remove the clear plastic warp and then to cut the vinyl strapping bands Inspect the scoreboard for signs of shipping damage Notify the freight carrier and factory immediately if a problem is found or suspected EliteS core scoreboards are constructed of laminated wood products and plastics Some models are heavy Be careful when handling them Do not drop or jar a scoreboard MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Be aware of the following weights and have plenty of help to place a scoreboard into position for mounting Model Dimensions Weight Ibs MDX lI 75 MDX IV 150 MDX VI 225 Before you attempt to unpack and install a scoreboard you are encouraged to Read this entire section first Remember SAFETY FIRST Consult with a certified mechanical erection contractor and or hire
6. information by pressing the Retry Key in the error message window The system will attempt three 3 automatic retires before an error message will appear The system has nine 9 different error diagnostic messages but generally the DET user will encounter only two 2 Comm Error 5 trom all DETs normally indicates the PC Link and or the Elite Wireless score collection software is not communicating Continual Comm Error 5 from one DET means the 9 V battery is low and needs replaced Comm Error 7 Error indicates there was local interference that corrupted the data transmission Normally one retry from the message window will fix the problem If a problem persists call the factory service center Gymnast Not Found and Score Previously Sent Warning Message If you have entered an invalid competitor number Score Master will check the number against the valid meet competitor numbers and return an error message indicating the gymnast was not found You should then re enter the correct ID or check with meet organizers to clear up the problem It s important to remember that the system allows you to overwrite a previous score Sometimes this is necessary as it s sometimes discovered that a score as been incorrectly entered 40 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Data entry errors do occur Prudent meet management scoring procedures dictate that you check the scores entered and received at the computer at the end of each rotatio
7. of operation 1 Messaging The Quick messaging mode allows the scoreboard to be used at all times as an information center in the gym to display user created messages including Day Date Time Date amp Time plus several pre programmed graphical animated messages Thank You Welcome etc Quick Messaging can be used any time during a gymnastic meet to better inform the audience and coordinate the event MDX II model scoreboards also provide an idle message feature that will activate a user defined message after a preset amount of time of detecting no incoming scores KO Score Collection Wireless score data entry terminals send scores to the meet scoring computer which is running Score Master and Elite Wireless Scoreboard is not required used No runners required UI Score Flashing and Collection Event scores sent to Score Master recorded in meet database then sent to scoreboard for spectator viewing Provides fully automated meet The Palm Pilot Event Score Data Entry Terminals DETs Scoring Computer and Scoreboard all communicate over a secure wireless data network The maximum operating range is 500 The DETs are located at each events scoring table The DET is comprised of a docking station which contains a RF data modem and a Palm Pilot which serves as the display and keypad which the scorer uses to input the gymnasts ID number scores from each of the judges and a neutral deduction if required The DET averages
8. on the main keyboard screen the upper left title bar will indicate which event is selected Setup Menu Screen Score Entry Screen About EliteS core Screen Selections are made by simply pressing the designated areas with the stylus and when the set up Is complete press OK to remember parameters and initialize the DET For the screen shown above the DET is set for two Judges a women s competition scoreboard to be operated by the computer communicating on Radio ID 1 and is programmed to send Vault scores only Unless you purchased more than one scoreboard your scoreboard will come programmed to respond only to Palm Pilot DETs setto Radio ID 1 Make sure you select Radio ID 1 for single systems For large meets that use multiple scoreboards in the same arena the Palm Pilot DETs use different Radio IDs to direct scores to appropriate scoring computer and associated scoreboard Important Note When changing the meet type the corresponding events will appear allowing selection for the proper event to be scored for the type meet you have selected Shown below are Setup screens for a Men s meet and a Rhythmic meet Note the corresponding event list reflect the events to select from for each these meets 35 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual The Flash Only mode only works with EliteS core Classic Model scoreboards not the MDX Series Should you wish to flash scores only bypassing the computer hence not capturing the scores y
9. print contestant cards reports and or award labels Meet personnel will also use the PC during the meet to check individual results rankings standings etc Since judges scores will be automatically entered from the scoring tables data entry mistakes are possible and will occur Elite Wireless has an audit log file feature that will pinpoint and correct data entry mistakes including invalid gymnast ID numbers These corrections can be made on the PC during the meet preferable after each rotation 14 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual PLEASE READ AND STUDY THE SCORE MASTER ON LINE HELP OR USER GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING THE EITESCORE SYSTEM www score master com MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Installing Score Master Software The EliteS core MDX Series scoreboard system requires Score Master for Windows version 4 481 or higher If you are an existing licensed Score Master user go to the web site www score master com and down load the latest version Score Master updates to your system For new installations also consult the Score Master web site for help or call 913 302 4200 for assistance Score Master will self install and the default will place the application and associated files in a SMwin folder in your Program Files directory on the hard drive C Program Files S mwin Functional Score Master Questions and Help Requests should be directed to Mark Mahoney author of Score Master Phone 704 895 4034 or e mail Mark mark score
10. the scores and then transmits the data to Score Master scoring computer that in turn transmits the information to the scoreboard To communicate with the DETs and the scoreboard the scoring computer is connected to a RF data modem via a modem cable PC Link talks through the computers serial COM port and is a RS 232 device PC Link with Modem Cable amp Diagnostic LED Display Besides this hardware a software application entitled Elite Wireless recognized by the Road Runner icon with antenna is supplied with the system and when installed is found in Elite Wireless Folder under Program Files A setup program is provided to load this application on your computer and is found on the Elite Wireless CD provided with your system EliteWireless v6 2 0 exe MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Elite Wireless handles the system communications reading and writing to the Score Master database and allows the user to monitor the incoming scores from each event s DET It also allows for a log file to be established which will archive all information received This log file includes a time and date stamp for all incoming scores plus status information about each score received Elite Wireless 6 2 0 1996 Olympic Games Time Comp Event Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Deduction Score Sent Display update interval 1 Number of scores yet displayed 1 Manual Score Input Vault C Bars Gymnas t
11. up for the number of judges type of competition event and Radio ID Multiples venue events will be using different Radio IDs to link the Palm Pilots Scoring Computer and Scoreboard 53 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY ASSIGN THE RADIO ID OR MISTAKENLY PLACING THE PALM PILOTS IN THE WRONG VENUE OR ON THE WRONG EVENT SCORING TABLE WILL RESULT IS SCORES GOING TO THE WRONG COMPUTER AND OR EVENT 7 Using an invalid Gymnast competitor number send a score from each Palm Pilot You should receive a Competitor Not Found message that confirms the Palm Pilot is communicating properly with the scoring computer Double check that each Palm Pilot test entry is recorded on the Elite Wireless incoming score screen and is marked Invalid Comp in the Score Sent Field far right column 8 Using a valid gymnast competitor number send a score from the scoring computer using the Manual Score Input from the Elite Wireless incoming screen Score should be recorded in Score Master and flashed on the scoreboard You can verify the score being recorded in Score Master using Speed Score to do an inquiry for the competitor number used Make note of this gymnast number and make sure scores are set back to zero using Speed Score in Score Master or is overwritten during the competition With these eight 8 steps completed you are ready to begin your meet with the EliteScore MDX Scoring System 54 MDX Series Scoreboard U
12. with your system This set up will be covered on page 15 and 18 Gymnast mal p Enter Gymnast ID The MDX Series Scoreboards are quite visible up to a distance of 225 feet Selecta location in the arena that is in plain view of the spectators and contestants Depending on arena construction you may use wall mounting or suspended mounting Wall mounting is generally used only when an arena is small and a permanent installation is acceptable NOTE Unless specifically requested at the time of order your MDX scoreboard is ready for tri pod mount with the exception of the MDX VI that must be wall mounted A tri pod support bracket is supplied but must be attached to the scoreboard once scoreboard is un crated ll MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Wireless Score Data Entry Terminals DETS An important component of the EliteScore system is the Data Entry Terminal DET The DET is used to enter scores into the system One DET is supplied for each gymnastic event The DET has two major components that work together to form a wireless score entry terminal 1 Docking station with radio antenna 2 Companion Palm Pilot m100 Palm Pilots are inter changeable with all docking stations Palm Pilot Stylus and Score Data Entry Terminal Docking Station DET PLEASE READ AND STUDY THE PALM PILOT USER MANUAL FOR CORRECT OPERATION AND CARE OF YOUR m100 PALM PILOT WHEN OPERATING THE PALM PILOT TOUCHSCREEN WITH THE STYLUS DO NOT PU
13. 003 Comp Event Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Deduction Score Sent I Display update interval Number of scores yet to be displayed 0 Manual Score Input f Vault Bars Beam m Messaging User Message Linel Welcome G pmnagtal Type your message on the desired display line and then hit send You message will immediately be sent to the scoreboard and remain as long as the Messaging window is open and will remain when it is closed until the next score is flashed Warning Scores will be received into Score Master with this window open but will 26 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual remain in the scores to be flashed bucket until with window is closed Maximum message length is 86 characters per line including spaces GYMNASTICS MDX II model scoreboards also provide an idle message feature that will activate a user defined message after a preset amount of time of detecting no Incoming scores By selecting File and then set up in upper left corner of main Elite Wireless screen you will find the MDX Set up button that will take you to the set up area for Idle messages w MADA Events Vault Line 1 C Line 2 Beam C Line 1 f Line 2 Bars Line 1 CC Line 2 Floor C Line 1 Line 2 Cancel on ae die Message Idle Timeout 30 Line 1 Visit our concession stand i Enabled With the Enabled boxes checked the idle messages created will be sent to the scoreboard Lines if no
14. 8 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Suspicious Score Warning Message A common mistake of first time score entry personnel is not entering the entire score For example a judge slip may be written 8 7 and the score is mistakenly entered 87 into the DET resulting in a 87 on the display The system watches for suspicious scores and will warn the operator of this type error In this example the message would appear as follows The user is now warned and asked to verify the score If they elect to Reenter the score the system will force them to re enter all scores even if the mistake is made on the second score entry Why Experience has shown that users sometimes error on the first judges score entry then attempt to achieve the overall average by entering in a corrective second score which is other than the actual J 2 score This feature ensures all judges scores are correctly recorded and reported to USAG USAIGC FIG and NCAA standards 39 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Sending Scores While the Gymnast ID J udges scores are being sent the DET will display Sending in the upper right corner of the display window Ifthe information is successfully transmitted and received by the computer the DET will reset to the original prompt asking you for the next Gymnast ID If the transmission was not successful you will receive an error message While rare Comm Errors can occur and require that you Resend the
15. C OMP ONS NE e a enter rin ance ere errr emer teers 6 OW TNE 5 yster WOKS O VEIWICW sstcs ata aatccatatadin doctnuth sate a N a a 1 MEM ANS aaO on aE T TT AA 9 SCO 0 GTA UNDACKIN unana a RE een 9 MUIS eE Ua T A OEE ent er 10 Wireless Score Data Entry Terminals DIE 5 cacstennascpisicacusinawiewiataaidanhoatalentuaetienien niataiaedaisnaenes 12 Batene TOT DE Touring ara A Ste rene eee mee corner eer r rey Pree 12 PAN PIO Oe TO le FAO eeitena tac naas tic ade a ta aod eb tee Vero bn ee et eka ote 13 SCOUNG COMPULCT S Cl UD teams nes NR ISRN E 14 Installing Stcore Master S ONW al sumansemer ess sine NN pra Olika Br RA SN orter rdt TA RTR 16 Setting Up Score Master for EliteS CO Fe vinissnasicescanannitanndiaiens vonnriianddisiaradaniaatsdantaaasniiannsteiiivetattaaaimasiwenitn 17 Installing Elite Wireless Software esse are talecutia wt canta ean wtiaeac te sidan eateacin aetna ara lnamna II au 20 Setting Up Elite or MDX Wireless for Score COllectlon ccesscssscssssssssssssssssrssssssrssrsssersesssersrsess 23 Quick Message and Idle Message Display Feature ccscssesserssscrssserssserssserssrsssersssersesersesersasersasen 26 Animation and Display Options for QUICK MOSSAQE ccsecsssesssessseesssscssscssescsssesseseesseesseseesersesersasersates 28 Scoreboard Message Display Set up PtONS wjininaaieniioniiiond damental aan nana 29 Operadnd E ESCOTE rrrguninnigi datareader Voss a aN A bats 31 Elite Wireless Target Meet Verification ssssss
16. Drag and drop the files onto the Quick Install icon 3 From My Computer or Windows Explorer select the file s or folder that you want to install 4 Drag and drop the file s or folder onto the Quick Install icon on the desktop 5 Select your handheld s profile and click OK 6 Perform a HotSync operation with your handheld Using the Quick Install window Windows only 1 Copy or download the file s you want to install onto your computer 2 Double click the Quick Install icon on the desktop 3 Select the files to install oJ MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual 8 A 3 6 rf In the User drop down list select the user name for your handheld Click Add Select the file s you want to install Click Open Perform a HotSync operation with your handheld I can t see a file I moved from my computer to my handheld If you used Quick Install to move a file to your handheld depending on the file type the file may be located in your handheld s Program Memory If this is the case you can t view the file using File Transfer or the Files application but you can access it by using the appropriate application If you want to be able to see the file in the File Transfer window or the Files application copy it to your handheld s Internal Drive using File Transfer Want to learn more about File Transfer the Files application and the Internal Drive Your handheld s manual includes this information Elite Technology Comp
17. Elite Technology Y SCOREBOARD SYSTEMS nae gt J EliteScore Gymnastic Scoreboards Owner and User Manual MDX Series models MDX I MDX II MDX IV and MDX VI 409 Beam 5 70A j rn biii MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Important Notice e You Must Read This WARNING If you have any questions about installation and operation that are not answered by this manual please call Elite Technology Company for assistance Improper installation or operation may void your warranty For assistance call Workdays Support Line Holidays Weekends 8 00 AM 5 00 PM CST USA 913 302 4200 Primary 913 780 1584 Primary 816 454 9843 816 454 9849 Service Requests and Help Desk Requests can also be logged via the Internet at www EliteS core com for scoreboard support and www score master com for scoring software support Copyright 2003 Elite Technologies LLC All rights reserved EliteScore SCORE MASTER TAE KWON DO PRO AND TENNIS PRO are trademarks registered to Elite Technologies LLC Windows95 Windows98 Windows 2000 XP Visual Basic are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Pentium Pentium Il Ill IV are trademarks of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Hardware and Software Patents Pending Revision 2 0 June 1 2005 MDX Series Gymnastics Scoreboard User Manual Table of Contents DEOU TO eeerermenrern rer A rrterrtn ANT rrerretnr tre err SUSAR aT met AN 5 E
18. Is selected correctly for the MEET you wish to score Upper right corner of Score Master s Main screen labeled Default Meet Start up Elite Wireless and watch for Program Text B wakeup message to appear on every line of the scoreboard Next confirm the Meet Name you wish to score appears in the Elite Wireless main screen title bar If not shut down Elite Wireless and select the correct meet in Score Master Send a Quick Message from Elite Wireless to confirm communications are working between the scoreboard and the scoring computer If a message does not transmit it could be exceeding the 86 character message length limit Send a short message Turn on all the Palm Pilot DET base stations and observe the Low Battery Red LED The LED will flash when powered up confirming a self test is running Once complete the LED will turn off unless the 9 Volt Battery in the base of the unit is low If so change out the battery A fresh 9 Volt battery should deliver 8 10 hours of use Once the Low Battery LED turns on you have about one 1 hour of time before the radio cannot function and Comm Error 5 s will begin to appear To find the Elite Wireless scoring keypad application on the Palm either push the button on the plug connector at the base of the Palm Pilot or hit the Home icon in the lower left corner of the Palm Look for the stick figure balance beam icon and select Make certain each Palm Pilot is properly set
19. SH HARD A LIGHT TOUCH IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED ONLY USE THE PLASTIC STYLUS PROVIDED TO OPERATE THE PALM FAILURE TO DO SO CAN PERMENTLY DAMAGED THEY PALM TOUCH SCREEEN SURFACE SURFACE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Batteries for DETs The Docking Station operates on one 1 9 V battery and the Palm Pilot operates on two 2 AAA batteries Batteries are shipped with the system but should be checked for freshness To install batteries slide out the removable battery compartment door on the back of the Docking Station and Palm Pilot Insert the batteries into the compartment making sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery are oriented appropriately You must change the Palm batteries quickly to avoid loss of data programs Use long life alkaline type batteries 12 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Expected battery life is 12 15 hours of continuous operation For best results replace all DET 9 V DC batteries at the same time For major competitions keep fresh spare AAA and 9V batteries on hand Palm Pilot DET Operation One DET is supplied per event However each DET is identical and may be used for any or all other events This is important to remember should you ever experience a problem with a DET during a gymnastics meet and need to swap one DET for another The DETs communicate with the scoreboard through the docking station radio data modem When the Palm Pilot is turned on center top button and the Elite icon
20. a qualified sign contractor if you intend to permanently wall mount the scoreboard to a wall or other structure This equipment is to be used in door only The scoreboard is not weather proof Initial Set up Proper installation of the Scoreboard DETs PC Link Elite Wireless and Score Master computer software is essential for correct operation and safety Once your system has been removed from the shipping crates and cartons the following steps are required l Attach molded plastic tri pod brackets to the base of MDX II scoreboard using the 3 8 bolts supplied For MDX IV scoreboards these brackets will be attached in the center back Washers are supplied for both sides of bolt along with a lock washer Use 9 16 wrench or socket drive to tighten the two bolts Using the lift handles on each side of scoreboard place the scoreboard on the two tri pod stands Two people are required to lift the scoreboard onto the tri pods Scoreboard height can be adjusted with tri pod stand crank handle or height adjustment pins on some model tri pods 2 Properly position Scoreboard Interface Terminal SBI that will be found in its shipping location internal to the scoreboard in the upper left hand side of the scoreboard frame Peel back the upper left hand corner of the scoreboard front cover Lexan attached with Velcro The SBI black box is secured with Velcro and must be moved to a position above its storage location so the antenna protrudes throu
21. ady i Floor Number of Judges 2 WARNING FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER MEET PRIOR TO STARTING ELITE WIRELESS WILL CAUSE SCORES TO BE DIRECTED TO THE WRONG MEET OR MOST PROBABLY RESULT IN A RASH OF INVALID COMPETITOR NUMBERS AND NO SCORES BEING FLASHED 32 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Communications Port Not Open Message When Elite Wireless is started the application will attempt to open the computer s communication port Should the Comm port not open the following warning message will appear Port did not open This normally indicates some other application has control of the port and needs to be shut down Most often the culprit is the HotSync Manger in Palm Desktop used to hot sync the Palm Pilots This is i Microsoft Excel srt Le Microsoft MapPoint No Time Comp Event Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge N Judge 4 Display update interval lt Number of scores yet to be displayed 0 Manual Score Input x COM deine amen The mkt poet may bo use r k eee A Vault Bars C Beam Floor Number of Judges 2 Estee Gyori tt Other applications that use the designated Comm Port should be checked and closed if the problem persists The Not Open message could also be caused by a defective communication port or by having the Elite Wireless application being set to the wrong address Some desktop computers may have Comm 2 as the port designation Attempting to input scores with Eli
22. age content color size speed and special effects of the individual gymnast scores f lashed is setup and controlled in Score Master Select Scoreboard and pull down to the EliteS core MDX Scoreboard item Ex Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 496 File Team Meet Score Reports Eomae Tools Window Help Select Score Board Type WE 999 EliteScore C Scoreboard Default Meet 1996 Olympic Games v Report Batch 8 Team Meet Competitors A fa EliteScore MDX Scoreboard EEK Display Speed E Comm Fort H Information Display Options W Competitor number Mode Color size end Test Info jw Competitor name A otate JA mber ingle Message e a an a 101 lga Korbut Russia Event name Individual judge start values Individual judge scores Display both Vault averages only applicable if two vault scores are being inputted Average Score Display Options Color Size Send Test Score Mod Hold Red Double Message S C Of Ready Save amp Exit Cancel ss Start Yahoo Messen 3 Microsoft O Scoring information delivered to the message display lines is formatted in this Display Options window Information Display Options that can be selected include Competitor number Competitor name Team name Event name Individual judge start values Individual judge scores and the option to display both Vault score averages Th
23. aleaaanalceaagaanivise las eaine a ds de NS RA rt AN a BA RR 57 POSSINE CAUSE aien a cate E Rare E eae Macatee enc temas 57 Recommended Corrective ACO 200 sanso ba oss na E E 57 MDX Series Gymnastics Scoreboard User Manual Meet Scoring Award Accuracy Checklist MDX Series Gymnastics Scoreboard User Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the EliteS core Scoreboard flashing and scoring system for competitive gymnastics This system will allow you to automate all aspects of the flashing process for women s and or men s gymnastics competition depending on the model and options purchased Proper installation and use by trained personnel will provide e Wireless automated score collection with placement of scores into Score Master e Wireless Score flashing by contestant number name and club sent from Score Master to the Scoreboard Meet scoring is direct from each event s scoring table four events for women or six events for men Score data entry terminals feature Palm Pilots connected to wireless docking stations 4 Gymnast Judge Wireless Palm Plot Computes Scoreboard Results The EliteS core system is a sophisticated set of electronic and computer software component s designed and manufactured for high reliability ease of use and low maintenance However to operate the EliteS core system correctly it is imperative that you become fully acquainted with the product by reading and studyi
24. any Customer Support 913 302 4200 56 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Trouble Shooting Help Guide Possible Cause Recommended Corrective Action Palm Pilot won t Low AAA batteries Change batteries May have to Beam Elite turn on Wireless Palm Application from another Palm Pilot or Hot Sync from computer to down load the application See Palm User Guide for details Palm Elite Palm batteries have been Replace or secure batteries May have to Beam Wireless removed jarred loose Elite Wireless Palm Application from another Palm Application can t Pilot or Hot Sync from computer to down load the be found application See Palm User Guide for details Application is present but Touch the Home icon in lower left of Palm Pilot on different page of screen to page to different screen until Elite Home screen Wireless application is found Push the Hot Sync button on the cable plugged into the Palm to find Elite Wireless at anytime even if unit is turned off This button is programmed at the factory to turn on the Palm and launch the Elite Wireless application When attempting DET base station toggle Switch the DET ON to send a score switch is switched OFF I m receiving a Comm Error 5 Con t Low 9 Volt Battery in DET Replace the 9 Volt battery in base unit by removing When attempting base Station the battery door to send a score I m receiving a Loose dislodged
25. ber of J udges selected in the DET scores will not be properly recorded in Score Master and meet results will be Save cese Save Ciose Cancel kl Ready 12 30 2003 1 38PM invalid amp Inbox Microsoft Out i MDX Series Master r C Users Roger_RiA Score Master Elites Judge 2 Mary Smith USAG Judge 3 USAG Judge 4 USAG You also can select AVG which allows direct entry of the average score from two judges AVG allows a direct three decimal input i e 8 275 While this might be attractive to speed score entry only the one average score will recorded in the Score Master database 36 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Entering Scores into the DETs Once all the DETs have been setup you are ready to entry scores During a typical meet you need to enter only two types of information into each DET Gymnast ID Competitor number The system allows four 4 digit competitor numbers Eventscores from each judge up to 4 maximum The Gymnast ID is prompted for first In the example screen below gymnast 201 has been entered on the Vault DET Atany time you are entering the Gymnast ID and wish to back up and redo your number simply hit the BackSp key in the lower left corner of the screen When your entry is correct press the Enter key in the lower right corner of the screen After pressing the Enter key to record the Gymnast ID you will be prompted for the judge one
26. core verify that itis a legitimate scratch LJ Check 7 Print out final Awards Score Sheets Add up number of competitors in each age group Total number of competitors on Awards Score Sheets Number of competitors on Awards Sheets must match number of judges score sheets before doing awards All checks Complete Initials Back Up ScoreMaster Database Initials Note It is extremely important to back up the Score Master Database file after each session 60
27. d When data traffic is flowing the TD Transmit and RD Receive LEDs will be flashing quickly between Green and Red Elite Wireless Application Start up the Elite Wireless Application Check that on Scoring computer is the Radio ID is set correctly to match the Palm not running or is on Pilots and Scoreboard Check to make sure different Radio ID than the Comm Port assignment is correct in the Elite Palm Pilots Wireless set up screen Comm Port did not open Another device may have control over the serial when Elite Wireless Comm port to which PC Link is connected Turn Started up off this device Most common problem is the Palm Pilot Desktop Hot Sync If you use the same computer to Hot Sync your Palms the software may be running and blocking Elite Wireless from opening the port Find the Hot Sync icon on your task bar right click and then hit Exit to shut down this application 58 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual You will normally get the following message Port did not open Elite Wireless User is running multiple ONLY RUN ONE SESSION OF SCORE MASTER Application session of Score Master AND ELITE WIRELESS Shut down all sessions olows up or Elite Wireless or both and re start indicated by a Runtime error Computers Comm Port 3031 and has failed or is If the computer has a second Comm Port switch hashed lines malfunctioning the PC Link and set up Elite Wireless to the correct across the Comm P
28. e flash mode text color and text size are selected from pull down menus For competitor information Rotate Amber and Single are recommended for mode color and font size parameter selections Average Score Display Options include mode color and size For scores we recommend Hold Amber and Double for the mode color and font size parameter selections 29 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Finally you must select a Display Speed and Comm Port ID Five 5 is the slowest speed while one 1 is the fastest This speed setting governs the speed at which message displays move across through the message display lines The Comm Port ID should correspond to the Serial Port that is to communicate with the PC Link transceiver The default Comm Port is normally 1 NOTE Once both the Information Display Options and Average Score Display Options are selected along with the Display Speed and Comm Port you must Save amp Exit EliteScore MDX Scoreboard Sas Display Speed E Comm Fort H 1 Information Display Options We Competitor number Mode Color SIZE SE Competitor name Rotate Amber Single Message yea PT Olga Korbut Russia m r Event name Individual judge start values Individual judge scores Display both Vault averages only applicable if two vault scores are being inputted Average Score Display Options Mode Color 5 Ize Send Test Score Hold M Red Double Message Save amp Exit Canc
29. el 30 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Operating EliteScore Once the system is properly connected configured you are ready to turn the power on at the various components For best results we recommend that each piece of equipment be turned on in this order 1 Supply power to the scoreboard Make sure antenna is protruding through the hole in the upper left corner of the scoreboard front cover 2 Turn on the DETs Both Palm Pilots and Docking Station 3 Open the SCORE MASTER program 4 Make sure the 9V DC power adapter is plugged in connected to the PC Link black box connected via modem cable to your scoring PC 5 Check the status of the LED indicating lights on the mini tester connected to the PC Link Normal Ready to Go status is as follows TD Red RD Red RTS Red DSR OFF CTS OFF CD OFF DTR Red This mini RS 232 Tester will allow you to watch transmit TD and receiver RD data traffic The RD LED is powered on Red when the 9 Volt power adapter is connected to the PC Link Once the scoreboard message display lines have successfully gone through the self test and you have verified the status of the PC Link indicating lights you are ready to start the Elite Wireless software When you first start the Elite Wireless program it will send a wake up message to all lines of the scoreboard This message is displayed as Program Text B This message appearing on all lines of the scoreboard f
30. eybaard to input the gymnast number judge s scores and neutral deduction is required The prompt sequence is identical with the DET After each entry hit the Enter key to confirm your input and send the score Wse the backspace Key to correct an entry or hit the escape key Esc to abort your entry and start over Should you be entering a duplicate score that has previously been entered for the same competitor number an Overwrite button will appear which must be selected with a mouse Click to overwrite and send the score Elite Wireless 6 2 0 The Cup2003 Sele Time Co pH Event Judge 1 N Judge 2 4 04 32 PM 121 Vault J2 4 03 56 PM 121 Vautt I 25 a TN tf Vault fim Gymnast 0 tf Beam Enter Gymnast ID f Floor Humber of Judges 2 i OVenarite previous Duplicate Score ben Deduction Score Sent Display 4 1 0 0 0 Duplicate Update 9 1 0 0 0 Okay interval lt Number of scores yet to be displayed 0 ManuallS core Input 45 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual FIG Scoring The Federation of International Gymnastics FIG uses a Code of Points different than the United States Association of Gymnastics USAG FIG scoring is primarily done for International competitions including Olympic qualification meets and the Olympic games themselves Fundamentally the FIG format uses Start Values for routines and the udges record deductions from the Start Value Further informatio
31. gh the pre drilled hole out the top of the scoreboard Take care not to bend the antenna or disconnect the gray telephone cable plugged into the SBI box 3 With power cord supplied plug the scoreboard into a 120 VAC electrical power outlet Foreign Models will require 230 VAC and will come with appropriate power cord for the country voltage 4 Unpack Palm Pilot DETs and install fresh 9 volt batteries in docking station Batteries are included but should be checked Radio Shack sells a good tester Cat No 2 096C 10 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual 5 Install the supplied modem cable to the scoring computers Serial Com Port then connect the PC Link black box RS 232 Mini LED tester to the other end of the modem cable Take care to give the Antenna a clear line of sight view to the judges tables and scoreboard Locate the 120 V AC to 9V DC power adapter and plug into the PC Link black box with the wall adapter plugged into a power outlet The RD LED on the mini tester should light RED when the power Is properly applied to the PC LINK IMPORTANT NOTE The PC Link will only work with RS 232 Serial Comm Ports USB ports are not yet supported USB to RS 232 Port converters may not work and cause your system communications to not function properly 6 To complete the set up the Score Master scoring software and the Elite Wireless data collection software must be properly installed on the scoring computer An installation CD is provided
32. l sound and the information will appear on the main screen of Elite Wireless A time stamp is attached indicating the time the score was received and written into Score Master im Elite Wireless 6 1 11 1996 Olympic Games Deduction Score Manual Score Input Vault Bars C Beam Floor Gymnast Enter Gymnast ID Number of Judges 2 v Okay EL Display update interval 1 Number of scores yet to be displayed 4 The scores are written directly to the Score Master database The Score Master program does not have to be running for the scores to be recorded in Score Master To verify that the score were written to Score Master use the Speed Score feature in Score Master to take a look Speed Score Input Scores for Meet 1996 Olympic Games Input information into afield amp press the ENTER key Smpetitor 01 Find by name Event Perform J1 Name Kathryn Malison 101 Level 6 Rotat z sr AJENG Session Birthdate SubTeam mt id Age 0 Mt Usert B USAG Mt User2 Team Canada Event H NO decimal req d Judge 1 NO decimal req d Judge 2 Average Score Save Score Close J2 J3 All Around 9 275 1 Vault 2 Uneven Parallel Bars 3 Balance Beam 4 Floor Exercise r Print Score Audit Report MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Only after the scores are safely written to Score Master are they ready to be sent to the sc
33. less for MDX VI amp MDXVI Models and Elite Wireless for MDX II and older Classic models N gt EliteWireless v6 2 0 exe MDXWireless exe 22 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Setting Up Elite or MDX Wireless for Score Collection Once installed on your desktop double click on the Elite Wireless icon to open the score collection window From this window you will set up the program to communicate with the wireless network and to interact correctly with the Score Master scoring program Elite Wireless 6 2 0 1996 Olympic Games Time Comp Event Judge1 JJudge2 _ Judge3 Judge 4 Deduction Score Sent Display update interval 1 Number of scores yet to be displayed 1 EE Manual Score Input Vault Bars Gymnas t Quick C Beam Messaging Enter G tID Floor Number of Judges 2 ee To begin the Setup click on File in the upper left hand corner and select Setup This will open a Window where all setup parameters will be selected and stored w Setup Serial Port Radio ID W MDM Series cOMt MO Setup Cancel Scoreboard Update Interval i 0 Logfile JE NEliteLog tt Browse Scoremaster datafile E Program Files iS Mw TNN Browse When first installed Elite Wireless will have blank fields For proper operation all fields will need to be configured The Serial Port address must correspond with the Serial Port used on the scoring compute
34. lete for MDX Wireless you will find the application in a newly created Elite Technology folder under the Program File directory C Program Files Elite Technology MDXWireless File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae Gee BP search Py Folders le By X 19 Address c Program FilestElite Techmology MDsWireless ag Program FilestElite Technology MDR Wireless B Go Norton Antivirus ie Folders E C Program Files CD Adobe MDYWireles GG Audiovox USB Drivers KC Camera Bits CD Common Files ComPlus Applications CC Documents To Go GG Drag n Drop CD CC EarthLink Total4ccess E Gi Elite Technology CD eNS NMC Solutions C exPressit 5 E 2 1 CC Hewlett Packard CD HighMAT CD Writing Wizard HP CS InstallShield Installation Information C Internet Explorer EG Intuit cc IntuikTemp gt Iomega CS Iomega DYD Wizard CC Iomega HotBurn Pro KC iPod CC iTunes GG LexarMedia Once installed you may wish to create a short cut to the desktop for you can quickly find and open the MDX Wireless application required to operate your MDX Series scoreboard Using your Windows Explorer right click on the Elite Wireless icon and create a short cut icon to Elite Wireless and then drag it to your desktop The little Road Runner icon with the distinctive antenna ears is the Wireless Application that will allow you to operate your wireless network and scoreboard Again MDX Wire
35. master com 16 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Setting Up Score Master for EliteScore Once Score Master is installed it is necessary to configure for operation with EliteScore scoreboards Go first to the title bar and select Scoreboard then Select Scoreboard Type BEE Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 496 File Team Meet Score Repd rts Scoreboard Toyls Window Help _ __ _ Ge 029 We Default Meet rl 1336 Olympic Games Team Meet Competitors Speed Score Edit Scores Report Batch Financials E MASTER BAF 2005 3 42 PM Ready 17 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Within the ScoreBoard Selection pop up window select Elitescore MDX then select Save amp Exit Close Score Master then re start for the scoreboard selection to take eff ct Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 496 BER Fie Team Meet Score Reports Scoreboard Tools Window Help Default Meet 1996 Olympic Games Team Meet Competitors Speed 53 Score Board Selection Score B ard Scores Display O Score Board OF L T Di Cl m CD Betabrite Big Dot Computer Monitor Ty Betabrite amp Computer Monitor Daktronics Wenus 2000 Pro Lite Mer 6 0 or higher es E O 8 Chiron Lyric software S Score Board Resykts Display i o C No Score Boatd C Computer Wonitor 2 Tv Score Board Selections Saved i
36. men s meets we recommend assigning three events to each line For small meets you may wish to direct individual scores only to the top line keeping the bottom line free for messages and or team rankings 24 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Your MDX II scoreboard is pre programmed at the factory with the Messages Line addresses as follows Line 1 address 1 Line 2 address 2 For a MDX IV scoreboard the message Line addresses are as follows Line 1 address 1 Line 2 address 2 Line 3 address 3 Line 4 address 4 Fora MDX VI scoreboard the message Line addresses are as follows Line 1 address 1 Line 2 address 2 Line 3 address 3 Line 4 address 4 Line 5 address 5 Line 6 address 6 25 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Quick Message and Idle Message Display Feature All MDX Series scoreboards provide a Quick Message feature that allows creation of text messages that can be sent to the scoreboard at any time This feature is very useful during meets to display welcome messages make announcements and advertise Gym owners can also use their scoreboard daily in the gym to display time date and other informative messages to coaches gymnasts and parents Advertising messages can also be sold To create and send a Quick Message simply click on the Quick Messaging button found on the lower right side of the main Elite Wireless screen Elite Wireless 6 2 0 The Cup2
37. n This can be accomplished by printing out either a Log File Audit report from Elite Wireless or an event rotation report from Score Master If an error is discovered and you attempt to overwrite the score from the DETs you will receive a warning message you that you are about to OVERWRITE a Previous score It s an important and handy reminder To OVERWRITE a previous score press the Yes button in the warning message Detailed Scoring Example In our example gymnast Kathryn Malison of Team Canada is competing on the Vault Her number is 101 The judge s scores are written on an audit slip then the Vault s Head J udge enters the information into the wireless Palm Pilot Score Data Entry 41 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual The DET sequence is as follows Once the gymnast number and the two judges scores are entered into the DET the average is displayed By pressing the ENTER key one last time the scores are sent to the central scoring computer Should the information be entered in wrong the ABORT key can be used to start the sequence over The ND 0 indicates there was no neutral deduction At this point in the sequence touching 1 2 or 3 will enter a 1 or 2 or 3 neutral deduction to be sent with the score 42 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual The gymnast number and both judge scores are transmitted to the scoring computer running Score Master and Elite Wireless When the scores arrive an audible tone wil
38. n about the FIG Code of Points including pending changes can be found on the web site info fig gymnastics org or by calling FIG headquarters in Moutier Switzerland 41 32 494 64 10 Your EliteS core system supports FIG scoring but requires special set up in Score Master and different programs for both the Wireless and Palm Pilot operation Score Master Setup for FIG Scoring When building a meet database within Score Master for an FIG event its important to first setup the Score Options correctly Select the Meet Icon that will open the Meet setup screen where you will select the Score Options tab Then under Start Value Options check the Input Start Value and select Input one Start Value per Routine Lastly if yed are inputting two 2 sets of vault scores select under Scoring Options Score Master EliteScore s0X 4 496 Meet Maintenance UPDATE SER 5 gt File Team Ne we Team Name 1996 Olympic Games Host Director1 f ST Zip Country Phone IK B Phone2 Director2 Attendance Uneven Parallel Bars Balance Beam N forte Scoring Options Start Value Options iv Input NeutatDeductions on Score Input Window Input Start Value If you want the start value to display on the Input 2 sets of vault scores performing 2 vaults USAG Score sheet check this box System will choose highest Ave score re Input one Start Value per Routine FIG Scoring Canada Australia etc Number of Score
39. n to install named MDX Wireless FIG Using the Windows Explorer open up the CD which will reveal its contents DA File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bac gt r p I Search fer Folders gt F x w Address DA ad J Pa Fi p T k ml 3 m E GJ LJ aie Minho Kobe Moho Elite Wireless MDSWireless Score Master Score Master EliteS 4 prc Elite Wireless MDX Series Score Master v6 3 5 for v6 3 11 fo Update yd wv4 371 Ins Palm Pilot User Manu Info Guide pdf Classic amp 2 line Scoreboards If you have a MDX IV or MDX VI four or six line scoreboard Double Click on the MDX Wireless Installation Kit folder to reveal its contents double click on Elite Wireless if you purchased a MDX II two line scoreboard 20 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual To begin the installation process simply double click on the Install Shield setup exe icon and follow the prompts Should you encounter a question about a particular file being instatt d always keep the most current version of the file Some computer operating systems may be xp to date others may not D MDXWireless v6 3 11 for 4 amp 6 line Scoreboards File Edit View Favorites Tools Help MOxWireless5 etup exe 21 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Once the install is comp
40. ng this manual Palm Pilot User Guide provided and the Score Master user guide Additional information can be found on the websites www EliteS core com and www Score Master com Further if the owner operator is not familiar with operation of computer based equipment a factory representative can be scheduled to provide product training to all those who will be operating the EliteS core system WARNING Do not attempt to flash and or score a competitive meet using EliteS core without first training and practicing on the system with the personnel assigned to administer these services for the competition IMPORTANT Please read the remaining section of the manual before using this equipment MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual System Components The EliteScore system is comprised of four 4 major components Scoreboard models include MDX I MDX II MDX IV and MDX VI Wireless Palm Pilot Score Data Entry Terminals DET Score Master TM amp Elite Wireless Software Applications EliteWireless v6 2 0 exe PC Link Wireless transceiver which connects to the scoring computer running Score Master amp Elite MDX Wireless ODiteccone MDX MDX II Model Scoreboard Score Master amp Elite PC Link Wireless Palm Pilot Score Data Wireless Software Network Transceiver entry Terminal DET One for each event MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual How the System Works Overview The MDX Series Model Scoreboards have three 3 modes
41. or Push plug into Palm Pilot Comm Error 5 removed cable plug into Seat Palm Pilot in Cradle cradle models from a single Palm Pilot or not secure in Palm Pilot cradle Others are Under Elite Technology title bar on Palm Screen working OK Palm Pilot Radio ID set select Set up and set Radio ID to proper channel up is different than Elite Wireless on the scoring computer Move closer and or so Palm Pilot DET is in line of Outside the 500 effective sight with scoring computer and the PC Link range of the radio or in an area which is shielded from direct line of site with scoring computer 57 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Hands tighten the antenna or send unit in for repair Loose or broken antenna of antenna is broken Call factory for Return Authorization and Repair Defective electronics All Palm Pilots PC Link is not hooked up Secure all connections to the PC Link and to the are not properly is not receiving back of the scoring computer When power Is communicating 9 Volt power from the wall properly applied to PC Link the RD LED is Red with Scoring adapter has loose Hands tighten the antenna if loose Computer and modem cable has loose displaying Comm or broken antenna oris When functioning properly the Ready to Go Error 5 defective Status of all lights on the RS 232 mini tester connected to the PC Link is as follows TD Red RTS Red DSR off CD off RD Red CTS off and DIR Re
42. or USAG will not work for FIG meets To use the Palm Pilots and Scoreboard when Score Master is setup for an FIG event the MDX Wireless FIG version program is required Functionally it operates the same as the USAG version except for the manual score input You ll note the MDX Wireless FIG score input screen now records up to six 6 judges scores plus records Start Values Bonus and Neutral deduction points all being sent by Palm Pilots MDX Wireless FIG1 0 7 1996 Olympic Games Comp Evert Start Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Judge 5 Judge El Bonus Deduction Score Score Se Display Update interval lt Number of Scores vel to be displayed Quick Score Number of Judges 4 Competitor amp I Start Value Judge 1 ree Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Bonus Neutral Deduction Send Score Average Score 48 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Palm Pilot Use for FIG Scoring Your Elitescore system will be shipped with two 2 different Palm Pilot applications loaded on each Palm Pilot scoring terminal The USAG application called Elite is represented by stick figure on balance beam icon while the FIG application called FIG Scoring is represented by the stick figure doing floor routine The Palm Pilot DET operation with the FIG application functions in the same fashion as the USAG version See Page 33 Setup for an event and meet is done in the same fashion by touching the FIG Sc
43. or a few seconds indicates good communications between the PC and scoreboard USA GYMNASTICS 31 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual After the Program Text B message clears any messages or scores previously running on the scoreboard will begin to be displayed For new systems a factory message will appear usually a message indicating the customers name and a thank you for purchasing EliteS core Elite Wireless Target Meet Verification When Elite Wireless is first started up besides the Program Text B wake up message it sends to the scoreboard it also initializes by reading important set up information from Score Master Most important is the Default Meet ID Elite Wireless will be populating with scores What ever meet is selected in Score Master will become the target meet database to be populated with scores from the wireless system This can be verified by the meet name displayed in the title bar area of the Elite Wireless program Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 44 File Team Meet Score Reports Tools Window Help a Ye A ws E eet Competitors Speed Sco Edit Scores Report Batch Financials De Elite Wireless 6 2 0 The Cup 2003 EEE Time Comp Event Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Deducton Score Sent Display update interval Number of Scores vet to be displayed 2 Manual Score Input f Vault a Gymnast Quick Beam Messaging Enter Gymnast ID Re
44. oreboard Scores are staged in the score bucket and released based on the time set for the Display Update Interval This assures every competitors score is displayed for the precisely the same amount of time You always know how many scores are ready to be displayed from the score bucket by checking the Number of scores yet to be displayed indicator Once the score is transmitted to the scoreboard the MDX Series boards will display the score in accordance with the display options initially set For our example gymnast Kathryn her vault scores would appear as follows USA GYMNASTICS 44 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Manual Score Input and Flash from Computer Only The Elite Wireless application provides for manual score input directly trom the scoring computer This is an important feature should a DET malfunction or become misplaced This feature is active when ever the Elite Wireless application is running Scores input locally are input to Score Master and are then flashed to I a the scoreboard Remember that scores input via Score Master s Speed Score function are not flashed to the scoreboard Manual Score Input is very handy should a score be missed or need to be corrected The manual score input area is located at the bottom portion of the main Elite Wireless screen To inputa score simply select the event to be scored select the number of scores to be entered and then use the computer s k
45. oring title bar to reveal the main setup screen 49 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Inputting an FIG Judge Scores The screen sequence for a Vault Routine being judged by a four 4 judge panel with two 2 vaults to be recorded would be as follows 50 Prior to clicking OK to send the score you may edit any score entry by using the graffiti numeric pad on the Palm Pilot Once your corrections are made simply select Recalculate to update the information and if correct click OK to send the score to Score Master MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Manual Score Input from MDX Wireless FIG Should a score need to be input and flashed to scoreboard bypassing the Palm Pilot DET the manual Quick Score Input feature can be used from the scoring computer MDX Wireless FIG1 0 7 1996 Olympic Games Sele File Time Event Start Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Judge 51 Judge 6 Bonus Deducton Score Score Se Display update interval Humber of scores vet to be displayed o Quick Score Number of Judges 4 Competitor 102 Start Value 10 0 Event Judge coal jaa Quick Message i Vault Judge 2 E0 peal Bars Judge 3 40 Beam Judge 4 70 Floor Bonus 0 00 Neutral Deduction 0 0g Send Score Average score 9 50 Take care to select the correetrtumber of judges the event then enter competitor number start value and the judges scores plas any bonu
46. ort screen Have Computer s comm port replaced or repaired If problems persist and this guide does identify and correct the problem call the Elite Technology Help Desk for Support 913 302 4200 Also Please go back and re read Rule 1 Thanks Roger W Resley Elite Technology Company www elitescore com June 1 2005 59 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Meet Scoring Award Accuracy Checklist Scorekeeper Session Date Check 1 Before session begins open Speed Score and set up Missing Scores feature with session and level Apply criteria and close Write down Missing Scores for each event V UB BB FX Check 2 Throughout the session when checking scores in Speed Score make sure correct session is listed for each gymnast Check 3 Throughout the session when checking scores in Speed Score check age level and age description for each gymnast LJ Check 4 After session is complete go to Competitors List and sort by session Count number of Gymnast in session and deduct number of scratches to get number of gymnast competing Also scan and check that all level and age groups are correct Number of Gymnast Competing LJ Check 5 After session take stack of judges score sheets for two events and count the number of judges score sheets Event No of Sheets Event No of Sheets Lt Check 6 Check Score sheets for any missing scores If there is a missing or zero s
47. ou may do so by selecting Flash from the setup menu In this mode the individual DETs selected to flash only will communicate directly with a Classic Model scoreboard Setting Up the Judging Format Each DET must be set up for the correct number of judges that will score an event for the meet you are scoring The number of judges selected must match the corresponding number of judges set in Score Master that must be entered when the meet is built The DET allows you to select 1 2 or a 4 judge format for an event The 4 judge set up requires entry of all four judges scores although the DET will average only the two middle scores on the DET display prior to sending All four 4 scores are sent and recorded in Score Master but the high and low scores are disregarded by rule when calculating the gymnast score in Score Master Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 44 Meet Maintenance UPDATE wW File Team Meet Score Reports Tools Window Help Hh lll Ye wa El Meet Competitors Speed Score Edit Scores Report Batch Financials Nam N The Cup2003 USAG Address Sponsor USAG Address2 pO Director USAG City ST Zip Country sa HH La Director2 USAG f Phonel Phone2 N Uneven Parallel Bars N Balance Beam Opos o O gomis Participating Teams To Do Check List Number of Scores to be inputted for this Va Judge 1 Jan Fairplay Fa USAG Warning If the judges count in Score Master does not match the Num
48. r to which the PC Link modem cable is connected Normally the default Serial Portis COM 1 The Radio ID should be set to 1 if you purchased a single system 23 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual The Palm Pilots must also be set to Radio ID 1 Set up of Palms to be shown in a following chapter Different Radio IDs are used when multiple scoreboards are used for large meets This allows the different meet venues to direct scores only to their assigned computer and scoreboard For single system purchases the Scoreboard Interface Module located inside the scoreboard is set at the factory for Radio ID 1 as well so all components can communicate The Scoreboard Update Interval timer sets the amount of time in seconds 0 99 a given score will be displayed This insures every gymnast score will be displayed an equal amount of time This keeps parents happy Once the prescribed time for a score has expired the score will continue to flash until a new score is received Typically 5 10 seconds is adequate Keep in mind the time required to perform an event and be judged factors into the total time a score will be displayed The program has a score buffer or bucket that collects the scores to be flashed and as the timer resets the computer transmits the next score to the scoreboard This bucket count is labeled Number Scores yet to be displayed in the lower right corner of the score collection screen and indica
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50. s awards and Or neutral deductions If all information is correct simply click Send and the score will be sent to Score Master then flashed to the scoreboard 5l MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual MDX Wireless FIG1 0 7 1996 Olympic Games 10 0 3 0 6 0 4 0 7 Quick Score Number of Judges Ja Competitor start Value Event Judge 1 fe Vault Judge 2 C Bars Judge 3 C Beam Judge 4 E Floor Bonus Neutral Deduction Average Score 52 Seles gr Interval lt Humber of scores vet to be displayed ine DJ Co Quick Message 7 co TOTT co oo mm Co MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Quick Tip Start up Guide Rule 1 Do not wait until the night before a gymnastics competition to test your system It is advised you do a complete system test with the meet database one week prior to the event Lack of planning and preparation on your part does not constitute a crisis for the Elite Technology Support Team We may not be available to help on a moments notice System Start up Tips l Once scoreboard is setin proper position secured on its tri pods and the scoreboard interface module as been placed so the antenna is protruding through the top of the scoreboard top upper left plugs the unit into a 120VAC power source At the completion of the day it s recommended that the scoreboard be unplugged Start up Score Master and confirm the Default Meet Name
51. s to be counted for Team Score lo C Input one Start Value per Judge per Routine Range 0 99 Example 3 top 3 scores 5 top 5 scores and etc Save Close Save amp Close Cancel Ready 6 7 2005 9 25 PM 46 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual FIG Scoring Number of Judges Before leaving the Meet setup screen its important to select the number of judges scoring the FIG sanctioned event Score Master supports either one 1 two 2 four 4 or six 6 judge panels per event Under each Event tab the correct number of judges must be entered and this same number must also be selected in the corresponding Palm Pilot to be shown and explained below Two 2 judge panels have the two scores per routine averaged while four 4 and six 6 judge panels have the high and low scores ignored and the remaining scores averaged Score Master EliteScore MDX 4 496 Meet Maintenance UPDATE amp gt File Team Meet Score Reports Scoreboard Tools Window Help Default Meet Name 11996 Olympic Games Address1 E Host Address2 hii City ST Zip Country S Ha Hl NCAA SO Phonel Phone2 0 Score Options Web Publishing Uneven Parallel Bars Director1 Director2 Judge2 NCAA Judge3 NCAA Judged NCAA Save Close Save amp Close Cancel Meet Information Saved 6 7 2005 9 46 PM 47 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual MDX Wireless FIG version The MDX Wireless Application used f
52. score the prompt appears Score 1 Note the example screen below where Judge one awarded a 9 55 Once you have entered the correct score you need to press the Enter key record the score If additional judges scores are required you will be prompted to enter J 2 and or J 3 J 4 After all judge scores for this gymnast are recorded the display will present the entered Gymnast ID and Average Score in the DET message window just above the keypad You should check the entries and if you are satisfied you now SEND the scores by pressing the Enter key in the lower right corner of the 3 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual keypad You ll note ND 0 in the window to the right of the average score This indicates no neutral deduction has been taken If you must attach a neutral deduction Press either a 1 2 or 3 to attach either a one tenth two tenth or three tenth deduction The ND in the display will change to ND 1 if for example you have attached a one tenth deduction If any of the information about to be sent Is incorrect and needs to be changed simply press the Abort key in the lower left corner of the key pad Remember that when you enter scores you do not have to enter the decimal point However the number of digits you must enter varies depending on the score and the number of decimal digits requested Here are some examples To send This Score Enter this for a Single Event 9 2 920 1 35 135 10 00 1000 3
53. score is received in 30 seconds The message will clear and be replaced by the next incoming score for each individual Line You may set the Idle Timeout to any value in seconds you wish 21 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Animation and Display Options for Quick Message Both Elite Wireless and MDX Wireless allow you to send User Messages and pre programmed animation messages including useful features like time day and date Popular animation options include Fireworks the Cherry Bomb and the Slot Machine Simply select the animation in the pull down menu and click Send m Messaging Eg Cancel User Message Line 1 User Message Send es Line 2 Date amp Time Se d Setup Line 3 No Smoking r Send Setup Send Setup Send Setup Send Setup Fireworks Car Cher Bomb Welcome Slot Machine ES User messages can be formatted for Display Mode Color and Font Size by clicking on the Setup button next to the Send button w Setup ine 1 OK Mode Hold Color Amber Cancel w Setup Line 1 Size Single OK Mode Hald F Cancel Flash Roll up Roll down Roll lett Roll right Wipe Up 28 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Scoreboard Message Display Set up Options Now that the scoreboard is now ready to receive scores the message display options must be selected The mess
54. ser Manual Recovering Palm Applications What to do if your Palm Pilot Batteries Die amp Palm Elite Wireless Application is Lost If you installed the Palm Desktop and other software from the CD included with your handheld you already have Quick Install on your Windows computer This tool makes it easy to install applications and files when you synchronize You can install applications by using Quick Install from within Palm Desktop software by dragging and dropping onto the Palm Quick Install icon or by using the commands in the Palm Quick Install window You can install the EliteScore application from your Windows computer to your handheld or to an expansion card inserted in your handheld When you perform a HotSync operation the applications are stored in Program Memory and are optimized for use on the handheld Using Quick Install from within Palm Desktop Windows only 1 On your Windows computer open Palm Desktop software 2 Copy the application a Click the Quick Install icon in the launch bar at the left of the window b Drag and drop the application onto the Quick Install window C When the confirmation dialog box appears confirm your username the application name and the destination and then click OK 3 Perform a HotSync operation to install the file to your handheld Using the Quick Install icon Windows only 1 Copy or download the application s or file s you want to install onto your computer 2
55. te Wireless with the comm port not working will result in an additional warning message Elite Wireless T Run time error 5015 Operation valid only when the port is open MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual Palm Pilot DET Set up Initializing the Palm Pilot DETs The DETs communicate with the scoreboard through the docking station radio data modem When the Palm Pilot is powered up Reminder the button located at the center top of the Palm Pilot m100 turns on the Palm With the stylus select the Elite icon With this application selected an initial warning message will appear reminding the user to turn on the Docking Station power The switch is located on the upper right hand corner of the docking station This toggle switch needs to be pushed forward to power up the docking station Palm Pilot DET Meet Set up Once OK is pressed on the Docking Station warning message the DET s main keyboard will appear The banner header in upper left corner of this screen Elite Technology is where you press with the stylus to reveal the pull down menu that gains access to the Setup screen 34 MDX Series Scoreboard User Manual By pressing the Setup Menu item with the stylus the main setup screen will appear allowing access to the critical meet set up parameters Each DET must be setup identically except for the event selection which will be vary as there will be one DET dedicated for each event Note that
56. tes the number of scores remaining to be sent to the scoreboard If scores begin to pile up in the buffer you might want to lower the Update Interval to speed the flashing The pace of the meet will determine the best setting The Score Master data file field identifies the Score Master database that will be receiving the scores The browse feature will direct you to the Score Master database that is active which is normally C Program Files S Mwin smwin ini A default Log file is automatically C TEMP logfile txt created for the system to operate The Log file is used to achieve all incoming scores and may be used for audit purposes throughout a meet ll x x Ok Vault m Bars OK Serial Port Radio ID och Line 1 Line 1 C Line 2 C Line 2 Cancel COM1 Cancel L Beam pl Scoreboard _ Interval W MDX Series C Line 1 C Line 1 Line 2 Line 2 MOs Everts Loofile i CA TEMPSogfile txt Browse r Idle Message Idle Timeout i Score aster datafile Line 1 r l Enabled Line 2 Enabled C Program Files S hy i smen ini For MDX Series Scoreboards you must select the MDX box and then select MDX Events to direct the scores the preferred message display line The MDX II has two 2 display lines and it s recommended that two events i e Vault and Bars be directed to Line 1 with the other two events i e Beam and Floor directed to Line 2 For
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