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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. The Bridgemate II scoring system supports multiple
servers over a network. In principle, this network can support an unlimited number of tables. The
following guidelines must be observed:

- You will need a fully operational network in which all used PCs are interconnected, enabling
them to access and process files.

- Only one result file is used, containing all session data and board results of all tables.

- The scoring program is running on one of the computers in the network. It is not necessary for
the scoring program and/or the result file to be running on one of the client computers that run
BCS. From an organizational point of view, it may be easier to use a separate PC containing
the scoring program and result file. Client PCs access the result file over the network.

- Each Bridgemate server is connected to its own PC (=client) where BCS is running. Do not
connect two servers to one client. Although technically feasible, it may cause unnecessary
confusion, as both servers are using the same client name. Worse still, it may even be
counter-productive if both servers are operating over the same channel.

- Use different channels for each server, especially if the servers are within range of each
other. Only use the same channels if you are sure that the servers are not interfering with
each other (e.g. in different buildings).

Using Bridgemates II and Bridgemates Pro together

If you have both a Bridgemate Pro and a Bridgemate II system, it is possible to use both systems
together to score a single event. As Bridgemates II only communicate with a Bridgemate II USB
server, and Bridgemates Pro only communicate with a Bridgemate Pro server, it is a requirement that
both servers are connected to the computer.

To use both Bridgemate Pro and Bridgemate II in your event, act as follows:

1. Before you start Bridgemates, connect both Bridgemate II USB server and Bridgemate Pro
server to your computer. The Bridgemate Pro server can be connected through the USB-serial
converter. Please refer to the manual of Bridgemate Pro for operation instructions of the
Bridgemate Pro server.

2. Start the Bridgemate system from your scoring program. This will start the Bridgemate II
system first.

3. After the Bridgemate Control Software has been loaded and Bridgemate II has been activated,
click on menu Session à Start Bridgemate Pro concurrently. This will load a second instance
of the Bridgemate Control Software and this program instance will start the Bridgemate Pro
server. You are now ready to use the both systems together.

4. When the session is finished, you manually close both instances of Bridgemate Control
Software.

Please keep in mind the following when working with both systems together: