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Contents Glossary of Terms ............................................................................. 1 CenterMaster .................................................................................... 2 Teamworx ......................................................................................... 11 Powerworx ........................................................................................ 14 Uniworx ............................................................................................ 17 Bowler’s Area .................................................................................. 22 Overhead Monitors (Teamworx, Powerworx, Touchworx, and Uniworx [Optional]) ..................................................................... 22 Scorer Consoles (Powerworx and Uniworx) ............................... 22 Keypad (Teamworx Only) ........................................................... 23 Flatscreen (Touchworx Only) ........................................................ 23 Pinsetter Area .................................................................................. 23 Ethernet Hub(s) ............................................................................ 23 Pinsetter Interface Box ................................................................. 24 CCD Scanner Camera and Processor ........................................... 24 Pinsensors .................................................................................... 24 Lane Group Processor ................................................................. 25 Control Desk/Office Area ............................................................... 25 Intelligent Cash Drawer ................................................................ 25 Audio/Video Unit ......................................................................... 25 Intercom Handset ......................................................................... 25 Scoresheet Printer ........................................................................ 26 High Speed Computer(s) .............................................................. 26

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The Frameworx system is actually two separate systems: a scoring system and a control system. The scoring system consists of electronic assemblies located in the bowler and pinsetter areas. These assemblies control the pinsetter and automatic scoring functions and provide the bowler with input capabilities and a display of the game in progress. The scoring system is available in four configurations: Teamworx, Powerworx, Uniworx, and Touchworx Flatscreen. The control system, referred to as CenterMaster, consists of computers and electrical assemblies located at the control desk, and in some cases, the office. The main function of CenterMaster is to provide the bowling center personnel convenient control of the scoring system while keeping track of the financial transactions and bowling activity in the center.

Glossary of Terms In this section, the following terms are used. To better understand the information presented in this section you should familiarize yourself with these terms. Bowler Entry Station/Keypad - The keyboard pedestal used in the Teamworx configuration that allows the bowler to enter all the information and selections as a full scorer console, but does not have the lower monitors. Ceronix Monitor - An overhead or lower monitor that is used to display the scorer console video. Ethernet - A communication protocol used by a group of computers to share information. Hub - A device that modifies the transmission signals or cables in a network so that they can extend to additional devices. In Frameworx scoring systems, the Hub changes the Ethernet 10Base-2 cable to a 10Base-T cable style. These can then attach to 16 LGPs. (LGP) Lane Group Processor - The electronic circuit board assembly that allows operation of a lane pair. This chassis is located on the curtain wall in installations that do not include a scorer console. If the installation includes a scorer console, the LGP boards are located in the Primary Console. (LLAN) Local Local Area Network - A term used to describe the communication used by an LGP to communicate to the circuit boards within a lane pair. It is referred to as a local LAN because it is exclusive to a lane pair. Primary Scorer Console - The console in Powerworx and Uniworx configurations that contains the LGP in addition to its own circuitry. This is usually the console for the left pinsetter. For Teamworx and Touchworx Flatscreen configurations, this refers to the electronics used for the left (odd numbered) lane.

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(RGBS) Red, Green, Blue, Sync - A format of video describing the way in which the video is sent over the cable. Secondary Scorer Console - The console in the Powerworx and Uniworx configurations that contains limited circuitry for its own use. This console does not contain the LGP (Refer to Primary Scorer Console definition). For Teamworx and Touchworx Flatscreen configurations, this refers to the electronics used for the right (even numbered) lane. TV Only Monitor - An overhead monitor that is used to display only the video cassette recorder (VCR) or TV video. This monitor cannot display scorer console information.

CenterMaster The components included with CenterMaster change according to the needs of the bowling center. In its most basic form, CenterMaster includes a single high speed Pentium computer, complete with a keyboard, mouse, display monitor, cash drawer, printer, audio/video unit and ethernet hub. As needed, additional computers, cash drawers and hubs are added. The cabling for the CenterMaster System is dependant on wether the system has been upgraded from Command Network or if it was installed as a factory shipped Center Master System. Refer to figures titled CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 1, CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 2, CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 3, CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 4, for factory shipped installation; CenterMaster Configuration 1, CenterMaster Configuration 2, CenterMaster Configuration 3, and CenterMaster Configuration 4.

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CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 1 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25)

PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) 10 BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER PC SERVER 4 CONDUCTOR CABLE GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEM

(2) (5) (8) (11) (14) (17) (20) (23) (26)

CONTROL DESK AREA ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM MONITOR KEYBOARD 6 CONDUCTOR CABLE GLOBAL AUDIO VIDEO POLE DISPLAY

(3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18) (21) (24) (27)

BOWLER’S AREA ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) PRINTER MOUSE INTELLIGENT CASH DRAWER INTERCOM UNIT AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT AUDIO BAR CODE READER (OPTIONAL)

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CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 2 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28)

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) NT SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER POLE DISPLAY (OPTIONAL) AUDIO

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(2) (5) (8) (11) (14) (17) (20) (23) (26) (29)

CONTROL DESK AREA PRINTER MOUSE INTELLIGENT CASH DRAWER ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM GLOBAL AUDIO MONITOR MODEM VIDEO

(3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18) (21) (24) (27)

BOWLER’S AREA RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10 BASE-T CABLE PC CLIENT AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT 10BASE-2 CABLE BAR CODE READER

CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 3 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28) (31)

OFFICE AREA CONTROL DESK AREA PC SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM PC CLIENT INTELLIGENT CASH DRAWER AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT VIDEO MO-

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) MOUSE 10BASE-2 CABLE ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) SCORESHEET PRINTER INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BAR CODE

(3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18) (21) (24) (27) (30)

BOWLER’S AREA PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR GLOBAL AUDIO AUDIO POLE DISPLAY

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CenterMaster Upgrade Configuration 4 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28) (31)

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OFFICE AREA CONTROL DESK AREA PC SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM PC CLIENT INTELLIGENT CASH DRAWER AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT POLE DSIPLAY VIDEO

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) MOUSE 10BASE-2 CABLE ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) SCORESHEET PRINTER INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEM

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BOWLER’S AREA PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR GLOBAL AUDIO BAR CODE READER (OPTIONAL) AUDIO

CenterMaster Configuration 1 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25)

PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) 10 BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER PC SERVER 4 CONDUCTOR CABLE GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEM

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CONTROL DESK AREA ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM 13” MONITOR KEYBOARD 6 CONDUCTOR CABLE GLOBAL AUDIO VIDEO BAR CODE READER OPTIONAL

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BOWLER’S AREA ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) PRINTER MOUSE CASH DRAWER INTERCOM UNIT AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT AUDIO POLE DISPLAY

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CenterMaster Configuration 2 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28)

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) NT SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER POLE DISPLAY AUDIO

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CONTROL DESK AREA PRINTER MOUSE CASH DRAWER ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM GLOBAL AUDIO MONITOR MODEM VIDEO

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BOWLER’S AREA RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10 BASE-T CABLE PC CLIENT AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT 10BASE-2 CABLE BAR CODE READER (OPTIONAL)

CenterMaster Configuration 3 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28) (31)

OFFICE AREA CONTROL DESK AREA PC SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM PC CLIENT CASH DRAWER AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT VIDEO MODEM

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) MOUSE 10BASE-2 CABLE ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) SCORESHEET PRINTER INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BAR CODE READER OPTIONAL

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BOWLER’S AREA PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR GLOBAL AUDIO AUDIO POLE DISPLAY (OPTIONAL)

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CenterMaster Configuration 4 (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19) (22) (25) (28) (31)

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OFFICE AREA CONTROL DESK AREA PC SERVER KEYBOARD ETHERNET HUB (LANES 1-32) FRAMEWORX SCORING SYSTEM PC CLIENT CASH DRAWER AUDIO/VIDEO UNIT POLE DISPLAY (OPTIONAL) VIDEO

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PINSETTER AREA 10 BASE-2 ETHERNET (RG-58 COAXIAL CABLE) MOUSE 10BASE-2 CABLE ETHERNET HUB (LANES 32-64) SCORESHEET PRINTER INTERCOM UNIT GLOBAL VIDEO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEM

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BOWLER’S AREA PRINTER MONITOR ETHERNET HUB 10BASE-T CABLE RECEIPT PRINTER MONITOR GLOBAL AUDIO BAR CODE READER (OPTIONAL) AUDIO

Teamworx The Teamworx configuration provides full interaction between the bowler and scoring equipment. The configuration includes a lane group processor (LGP) located on the curtain wall between a pair of pinsetters. A keypad for each lane provides all entry options for a bowler including language selection, special feature selection, name entry, and score correction. Additional equipment used in Teamworx may include: an Ethernet hub, pinsetter interface, CCD scanner (or pinsensor), an audio box and overhead monitors. Refer to the figures titled Teamworx Overview.

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Teamworx Overview with Cashworx and All Pinsetters except Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16)

BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO OUT GLOBAL AUDIO LANE GROUP PROCESSOR

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PINSETTER AREA LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK VIDEO LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK/AUDIO 10BASE-T ETHERNET PINSETTER INTERFACE

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KEYPAD RIGHT LANE

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GLOBAL VIDEO TV ONLY KEYPAD LEFT LANE POWER FROM CENTERMASTER CCD SCANNER OR PINSENSOR (AS NEEDED)

Teamworx Overview and Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19)

BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO OUT GLOBAL AUDIO LANE GROUP PROCESSOR KEYPAD RIGHT LANE

(2) (5) (8) (11) (14) (17)

PINSETTER AREA LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK VIDEO LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK/AUDIO 10BASE-T ETHERNET CONSOLIDATED LOW VOLTAGE BOX

(3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18)

GLOBAL VIDEO TV ONLY KEYPAD LEFT LANE POWER FROM CENTERMASTER PINSETTER

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Powerworx The Powerworx configuration consists of two lower color consoles for each lane, an LGP located in the primary console, and overhead monitors. All bowler functions and entry options are available at the console or at the control desk. Refer to the figures titled Powerworx Overview.

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Powerworx Overview - All Pinsetters Except GS Direct Connect (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16)

BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO PRIMARY SCORER CONSOLE PINSETTER

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PINSETTER AREA LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK VIDEO FROM CENTERMASTER SECONDARY SCORER CONSOLE PINSETTER INTERFACE

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GLOBAL VIDEO TV ONLY GLOBAL AUDIO OUT 10BASE-T ETHERNET POWER CCD SCANNER OR PINSENSOR (AS NEEDED)

(19) TO NEXT PRIMARY CONSOLE

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Powerworx Overview with Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16)

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BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO GLOBAL AUDIO PRIMARY SCORER CONSOLE PINSETTER

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PINSETTER AREA TV ONLY LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK FROM CENTERMASTER SECONDARY SCORER CONSOLE

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GLOBAL VIDEO OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO OUT 10BASE-T ETHERNET CONSOLIDATED LOW VOLTAGE BOX

Uniworx The Uniworx configuration is similar to the Powerworx configuration except the secondary console is not present. All bowlers’ functions and entry options are handled through a single console or from the control desk. Refer to figures titled Uniworx Overview.

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Uniworx Overview with CCD Scanners or Pinsensors (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16)

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BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO 10BASE-T ETHERNET POWER PINSETTER INTERFACE

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PINSETTER AREA TV ONLY LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK FROM CENTERMASTER TRANSFORMER CCD SCANNER OR PINSENSOR (AS NEEDED)

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GLOBAL VIDEO OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO OUT PRIMARY SCORER CONSOLE GLOBAL AUDIO PINSETTER

Uniworx Overview with Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13)

BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO 10BASE-T ETHERNET GLOBAL AUDIO

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PINSETTER AREA TV ONLY LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK FROM CENTERMASTER CONSOLIDATED LOW VOLTAGE BOX

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GLOBAL VIDEO OVERHEAD MONITORS GLOBAL AUDIO OUT PRIMARY SCORER CONSOLE PINSETTER

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Touchworx Overview with Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19)

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BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO POWER/SPEAKER TOUCHWORX CONTROLLER UNIT LANE GROUP PROCESSOR GLOBAL AUDIO

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PINSETTER AREA TV ONLY LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK MICROPHONE FROM CENTERMASTER CONSOLIDATED LOW VOLTAGE BOX GLOBAL AUDIO OUT

(3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18)

GLOBAL VIDEO OVERHEAD MONITORS FLATSCREEN DATA 10BASE-T ETHERNET PINSETTER

Touchworx Overview - All Pinsetters Except Direct Connect GS-Series Pinsetters (1) (4) (7) (10) (13) (16) (19)

BOWLER’S AREA GLOBAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO POWER/SPEAKER TOUCHWORX CONTROLLER UNIT LANE GROUP PROCESSOR CCD SCANNER OR PINSENSOR (AS NEEDED)

(2) (5) (8) (11) (14) (17) (20)

PINSETTER AREA TV ONLY LOCAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK MICROPHONE GLOBAL AUDIO OUT POWER PINSETTER

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GLOBAL VIDEO OVERHEAD MONITORS FLATSCREEN DATA GLOBAL AUDIO PINSETTER INTERFACE

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Bowler’s Area The bowler’s area contains all of the components needed by the bowler to provide automatic scoring for a lane pair and allow the scoring unit to communicate to the office computer. Components that are found in the bowler’s area differ between each configuration and may include: Overhead Monitors Scorer Consoles Flat Screens/Keypads

Overhead Monitors (Teamworx, Powerworx, Touchworx , and Uniworx [Optional]) An overhead monitor is used to provide the bowler with a large display of his/ her name and scores or an optional display of television or VCR video. The monitors used with Frameworx are single lane units that can be arranged individually, in pairs or as a triple configuration that includes a TV only monitor. The two types of monitors available are referred to as the Ceronix monitor and a TV only monitor. The Ceronix monitor is primarily used to show the scoresheet and other bowling displays but can also show the TV/VCR video generated by the VCR located at the Control Desk. The TV Only monitor, as the name implies, can show only TV/VCR video.

Scorer Consoles (Powerworx and Uniworx) The Powerworx, configuration includes primary and secondary consoles. The primary console is a full scorer console which contains a 13" monitor. This console is usually used to control the left lane of a lane pair. It is referred to as the primary console because it contains the LGP in addition to its normal circuit boards. This console can be thought of as the “master” console of a lane pair because the LGP is used by both consoles. Refer to Lane Group Processor later in this section. Like the primary console, the secondary console is a full featured scorer console that contains a 13" color monitor. This console is typically the one used to control the right lane of a lane pair. It is referred to as the secondary console because it only contains the circuits needed to control its own keyboard and speaker. This console must rely on the LGP, located in the primary console, for obtaining and processing information. Additional circuits in the secondary console supply the pinsetter interface box and scanner with power. The Uniworx configuration includes only the primary console. Special programming allows the user to select the left or right lane before entering information.

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Keypad (Teamworx Only) The keypad is a full function keyboard that allows the bowler to enter all information needed to begin bowling or change/correct information once bowling has begun. The use of a keypad gives the bowler complete control over bowling functions without the cost or space required for a full scorer console. Entry options include names, score corrections, special features, and language selection.

Flatscreen (Touchworx Only) The flatscreen is a touch-sensitive LCD display that allows the bowler to directly select options by simply touching the screen. The screens are supplied with power and are controlled through a Touchworx controller unit mounted under the ball rack.

Pinsetter Area The pinsetter area contains equipment used to interface the pinsetter and office computer to the lane pair. This equipment is typically mounted on a panel attached to the curtain wall or to the pinsetter itself. Equipment may include: Ethernet Hub(s) Pinsetter Interface Box CCD Scanner, Camera, and Processor Pinsensors Lane Group Processor (LGP)

Ethernet Hub(s) (All Configurations) The Ethernet Hub allows communication from the office computer to branch to the individual LGPs. Different hubs are available. The typical hub splits communication into 16 branches allowing one hub to provide communication for 32 lanes. If more than 32 lanes are present, additional hubs are used for smaller centers.

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Pinsetter Interface Box (Configurations with CCD Scanners or Pinsensors and Configurations with GS Series Pinsetters installed before June 1999) The Pinsetter Interface Box is located on the curtain wall near each pinsetter. This component is controlled by the LGP and is responsible for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Turning the pinsetter on/off. Monitoring pinsetter cycles. Interfacing the scanner (or pinsensor) to the LGP. Interfacing the “GS” pinsetters to the LGP for installation prior to June 1998. Interfacing BowlerTrack to the LGP.

CCD Scanner Camera and Processor (All Configurations with A, A-2, AMF or Double Diamond Machines) A scanner is a device that is mounted between the lane pair on the ball return capping. The purpose of the scanner is to count the pinfall and send this information to the LGP. By using the scanner, manual entry in not required of the bowler. Three types of scanners are currently in use: Model 79, Model 86, and CCD scanner. This manual describes the CCD scanner only. For information on Model 79, refer to publication part no. 17-900247-000. For Model 86 scanner, refer to publication part no. 57-900204-000. The CCD scanner uses a camera to take a picture of the pit area. This picture is then analyzed by the electronics of the scanner (refer to Data Processor Box in the CCD section of this manual). During the analysis, the electronics look at specific areas of the picture for differences in brightness level. Each spot is further analyzed to determine its size and position. From this data, the scanner can determine if the spot is a pin. This information is sent to the LGP via the pinsetter interface box to be processed and displayed on the monitors as pinfall.

Pinsensors (All Configurations with String Machines) A pinsensor is a circuit board that obtains pinfall information by using existing pinsetter desk/table switches. After reading the switches, the pinsensor sends this information to the scorer via the pinsetter interface box for processing and to be displayed on the monitors as pinfall. Pinsensors are currently used on 5pin string machines and duck pin machines.

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Lane Group Processor (Teamworx and Touchworx Flatscreen) The lane group processor (LGP) contains the circuit boards that control a pair of lanes and can be considered the “brain” of a lane pair. It handles calculations for scoring, video for the monitors, and communication to the control desk. In the Touchworx Flatscreen and Teamworx configurations the LGP is located on the curtain wall between each pinsetter pair. In the Powerworx configurations, the LGP is located inside one of the consoles (referred to as the primary console). To keep installations consistent, the primary console is usually the console for the left lane (odd numbered lane).

Control Desk/Office Area The control desk/office area contains the equipment needed to operate and control Frameworx scoring systems. It may consist of: High Speed Computers complete with Monitors, Keyboard, and Mouse Display Terminal Intelligent Cash Drawers CMS Audio/Video Unit Intercom Handset(s) Scoresheet Printer(s) Receipt Printer(s) Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

Intelligent Cash Drawer The intelligent cash drawer opens automatically at the proper time, giving the control desk operator a convenient place to put money received during transactions. In addition, the cash drawer interfaces an optional customer display to the system.

Audio/Video Unit The audio/video (A/V) unit is used to adapt the intercom and VCR audio and VCR video to Frameworx scoring systems. Controls include a master volume control for the VCR audio.

Intercom Handset The intercom handset provides a convenient “telephone” style communication to each scorer console or keypad. The intercom base includes an on/off switch that automatically connects/disconnects the audio to the scorer.

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Scoresheet Printer The scoresheet printer allows the control desk operator to obtain a hard copy of a bowler’s scores. Scoresheets can be printed for the current game as well as a specific number of previous games. Currently, scoresheets for the prior 48 hours can be printed.

High Speed Computer(s) A CenterMaster system always contains at least one computer (PC) referred to as the “server.” This PC is normally located in an office area, but may be placed at the control desk for centers that only have one PC or that want to use it as a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. Additional PCs, called clients, are located at the control desk, snack bar, proshop, or other areas that require POS terminals. The main differences between the server and the client PCs are the server runs on the Windows NT/2000 Server OS and contains a CDROM drive and an Iomega Zip drive while the client(s) run the Windows NT/2000 Workstation OS and contain only a CDROM drive. All PCs have a keyboard, monitor, and mouse connected to them. Additional equipment attached to the computer can include receipt printers and cash drawers, customer pole displays and bar code readers. Monitors for PCs used at a POS location are also available in a touchsreen version.

Bar Code Reader The bar code reader allows the use of bowlers cards to simplify the tracking of frequent open play bowlers. When a bowler card is scanned their bowler information is retrieved from the CenterMaster server. When the bowler is assigned to a lane their name will be automatically sent to the console and their scores will transfer back to the computer.

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