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2.
Installation
2.1
Requirements
You will require the following items to build a Touch Score System. Each item
should be tested with an ALS board to ensure compatibility. Each item listed is
required for each pair of lanes. See the chapter on
Cabling Specifications
for more
information on the cables.
Required for All configurations:
•
ALS board with appropriate software, either Touch Screen or Keypad.
•
PC Motherboard. 486 or better, 2 x PCI slots, 1 x ISA slot, 4 Meg of Ram or
better. More RAM will allow more graphics to be held on board. A faster
processor will give faster screen updates.
•
Video Cards. Two per unit for keypad systems, three for Touch Screen. These
cards must be a supported type. See you supplier or contact A.K.Microsytems
for details.
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Overhead monitors or TVs, one per lane. Monitors must be either VGA
compatible (640x480 mode) or have an S-Video or composite input. In order
for the scorer to automatically switch between TV and score, the monitors
should sense when a signal is present and switch automatically. Alternatively,
a 12 volt signal on P12 (Lamps) can be used for switching. If neither of these
are possible, it may be necessary to use the remote control to switch a monitor
from TV to score and vice-versa.
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Overhead monitor mounting brackets and cabling
For systems with AMF APS that require on-screen pindication:
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One serial port, either on the motherboard or a separate card, configured as
COM1.
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Cable connecting this port to P1 & P4 on AMF APS unit
OR
•
The APS can be fitted with modified firmware in a chip. The extra COM port
connection is then not required.
