EnPointe EP-P01, User Manual

Page 1: ...EnPointe Wireless Display Set User Manual EP K02 EP D01 EP P01 ...

Page 2: ...Box s battery level Important information about replaceable batteries 11 Charging the Display Box 12 Checking the Display Box s battery level 14 Using a Piste Box to cancel hits to a metallic piste 15 Touching on a Piste Box Checking if a Piste Box is touched on Disconnecting a Piste Box 16 Timing changes and updates 17 Web Bluetooth supported browsers Installing an update 18 Display Box menu guid...

Page 3: ...General troubleshooting guide 31 FAQs 32 Technical specifications 33 Warranty 35 Disposal of product 36 Disclaimer and safety message Compliance information 37 ...

Page 4: ...set includes two Pocket Boxes that plug into body wires and a Display Box This system functions as a wired reels system would without a grounded metallic piste An EnPointe Piste Box can be added to this set for hit cancellation on metallic pistes M To learn more about the EnPointe wireless fencing range visit enpointefencing com or contact our support team at support enpointefencing com 4 ...

Page 5: ...ntroduction 5 Figure 1 The Display Box a Weapon select menu b Display menu controls c Equipment error lights d Socket for power supply DC 9V 2A charger input e Power supply f EnPointe logo a b c c d e f ...

Page 6: ... AAA batteries in the battery compartment of each Pocket Box shown in Figure 2 h in the direction indicated To begin fencing with the Pocket Boxes plug your three pronged body wire into the socket at the top of the box shown in Figure 2 g Then touch on to your Display Box Switching the Pocket Box on There is no need to switch the Pocket Box on it will automatically turn on when you begin fencing g...

Page 7: ...S The Pocket Boxes are designed to sit in the pocket of standard fencing breeches A Pocket Box can be used with sweatpants so long as it remains snug in the pocket Extremely loose clothing or loose pockets in which the Pocket Box could move around may impact the reliable performance of the EnPointe wireless system An EnPointe Waistband Clip can be used with clothing that is loose or for fencers we...

Page 8: ...ith your Pocket Boxes see Touching On page 9 Changing the Display Box s preferences The system will use the default preferences for the on off target display lights the volume brightness and sound style To make changes the menu can be accessed by pressing the circle button O This will enter menu mode Each time you press this button it will scroll through the menu items To toggle the selections for...

Page 9: ...ite square when the process is complete This process should take less than a second The fencer who touches on first will be allocated to the right hand side of the piste The second fencer will be allocated to the left hand side You can swap any part of the fencer s equipment including wires or weapons without needing to touch on again Now you re ready to fence There is no calibration routine requi...

Page 10: ...r s weapon is disconnected for one minute or more or if no hit of any kind has been made for more than 15 minutes the system will automatically switch itself off to preserve battery REPLACING THE POCKET BOX S BATTERIES The Pocket Boxes use two standard AAA batteries and last for 90 hours of continuous fencing on a single set or approximately three months of regular club use The Pocket Box batterie...

Page 11: ...IES When using replaceable batteries in a Pocket Box Always insert the batteries correctly following the manufacturer s intructions Do not mix new and old batteries replace all batteries at the same time Do not mix standard rechargeable and alkaline batteries together Only use the kind of batteries recommended in this manual AAA Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Do not leave dead...

Page 12: ...esult in longer battery life while higher settings will decrease the battery life down to a typical 15 hours at maximum brightness The Display Box can be charged by plugging the power cord into the DC charging socket shown in Figure 1 d If the Display Box is switched on when the power cord is inserted the following menu icon will appear on the screen to indicate that the battery is charging It tak...

Page 13: ... THE CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH THE DISPLAY BOX The Display Box includes a charger with a mains plug suitable to your area Charging the Display Box United Kingdom Ireland Plug confirming to BS 1363 European Union excluding Ireland Europlug as described by EN 50075 and compliant with DS 60884 2 D1 2011 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 3112 United States Japan NEMA 1 15 ungrounded Rest of the world Unless ot...

Page 14: ...n in the preferences menu This screen will display the red orange yellow or green levels of battery that indicate the remaining charge Unplugging the charger will cause the Display Box to reset If you were touched on while the charger was plugged in simply touch on again to resume fencing 14 Charging the Display Box ...

Page 15: ...ld the Piste Box in front of the Display Box screen and simultaneously touch the two pins and EnPointe logo with three fingers as described on page 4 of the Piste Box EP G01 User Manual The following icon will appear on the screen to indicate that the Piste Box has been touched on successfully Then touch on the Pocket Boxes and fence as usual You only need to touch on a Piste Box once the Piste Bo...

Page 16: ...you can disconnect a Piste Box from the Display Box by changing the tick to the cross as shown below To re pair the Piste Box to the Display Box you will need to touch it on again M For full details on the complete set up and use of the Piste Box with the EnPointe wireless system refer to the EnPointe Piste Box EP G01 User Manual 16 Using a Piste Box ...

Page 17: ...splay Box purchased from EnPointe will be delivered with the latest firmware version pre installed WEB BLUETOOTH SUPPORTED BROWSERS To download and install a Display Box update you ll need to use an internet browser that supports Web Bluetooth technology If you re unsure about your browser s compatibility refer to the list below for a suitable browser that we recommend for your device or operating...

Page 18: ... smartphone or tablet For help using Bluetooth technology with your computer smartphone or tablet check its user manual or contact its manufacturer Make sure your device is connected to the internet Then using a Web Bluetooth supported internet browser go to enpointefencing com updates and select Display Box from the product menu Navigate to the latest update and select download update Your device...

Page 19: ...lay Box has completed the update process it will display an update success or fail screen as shown below The update has been downloaded and installed successfully The Display Box will now switch itself off Touch a weapon mode button to switch it back on The update has not been downloaded and installed successfully Re attempt the update process or contact EnPointe Support at support enpointefencing...

Page 20: ... allows users to change the volume level of the sound that plays when a fencer scores Use the buttons to cycle through to the desired volume level or to mute the sound Sound style The music note icon allows users to change the sound that s triggered when a fencer has scored Use the buttons to cycle through the options You can choose a custom pitch by selecting O when the screen displays the music ...

Page 21: ...te on and off targets but has directional shaped arrows that indicate which fencer has made the hit The Colour Friendly Style red blue These colours and shapes were specifically chosen to be accessible for fencers and referees with the most common forms of colour blindness This style uses different shapes for different hits on vs off target and displays colours that appear contrasting for those wi...

Page 22: ...é disconnected lights When enabled the off target lights will also signal a disconnected weapon for Épée Use the buttons to switch the troubleshooting and error lights on or off Display Box menu guide This icon indicates that the troubleshooting and error lights are enabled This icon indicates that the troubleshooting and error lights are disabled ...

Page 23: ...echnology This icon indicates that update mode has been selected Touch either of the the buttons to receive an update This icon indicates that the Display Box is ready to receive an update via Bluetooth technology 23 Display Box menu guide M To learn how to install an update refer to the instructions on page 17 ...

Page 24: ...ay Box and is active This icon indicates that a Piste Box has been disconnected from the Display Box ID firmware version This menu item shows the Display Box s unique ID number and firmware version Use the buttons to scroll and reveal the whole number 24 Display Box menu guide M To learn how to connect and disconnect a Piste Box refer to the instructions on page 15 ...

Page 25: ...e equipment error light for one side of the piste Figure 1 c is lit but not flashing The equipment error light indicates there is an issue with an individual fencer s equipment The issue could be with the fencer s lamé weapon body wire or Pocket Box Check Is your lamé connected in Foil and Sabre Has your button grounded out to your guard in Épée If you have completed this checklist and your equipm...

Page 26: ... to the body and snug in the pocket Loose clothing may cause the box to hang off the body or move around Has more than five seconds passed since any of the above has occurred The equipment error light will flash for five seconds after it registers any of the above issues You can still fence with this light flashing but in extreme circumstances system performance may be impacted TIP If you are fenc...

Page 27: ...e may be impacted in extreme circumstances A Waistband Clip may be advisable for fencers with very loose pockets A lamé icon appears when I touch on to the Display Box This icon indicates that the system cannot sense the fencer s lamé Either the lamé is not attached to the body wire or it has been clipped onto a dead spot on the lamé This icon can also appear when using a lamé that is old damaged ...

Page 28: ...k that your weapon and wire are in good condition The off target light s continually appear in Épée This is a weapon disconnect light similar to the error that appears when a weapon is disconnected in Foil or Sabre The light will appear for both sides of the piste until both fencers plug in their weapons Once both weapons are plugged in the left or right light will appear to indicate a disconnecte...

Page 29: ... touching the outer pins of the box and looking through the centre pin for the battery indicator light Have the batteries in the Pocket Box come loose Check that the batteries are placed securely in their compartment Then check that the radio antenna on the Display Box is unobstructed Ensure that There are no large metal objects are placed directly behind the Display Box blocking the antenna The D...

Page 30: ...r if you re using a waistband clip try moving it to the front of the fencer s uniform This should eliminate the connectivity issues If you have sufficient battery and you ve tried to improve the radio connectivity using the steps above you should not continue to experience this issue If the issue persists it s possible your EnPointe system is encountering unprecedented amounts of interference from...

Page 31: ...ket Box is sitting snug in the back pocket with the EnPointe logo facing away from your body Also ensure that it is maintaining continuous contact with your body In Sabre hits to my or my opponent s lamé are not registering or not registering correctly Ensure that your body cord is unbroken and is connected properly to both the weapon and the lamé not attached to a dead spot on the lamé 31 General...

Page 32: ... encounter interference No the system s performance should not be impacted by interference from other wireless fencing systems or wireless technology including WiFi or Bluetooth technology How durable is the Pocket Box Will it break if I fall on it The Pocket Boxes are made from aluminium and flexible fibreglass When used correctly they are unlikely to break in the process of normal fencing even i...

Page 33: ...y 60 hours on one charge Pocket Boxes Approximately 90 hours on one set of batteries Size and weight including batteries Display Box Size 16 6cm x 12 8cm x 2 5cm Weight 630g Pocket Boxes Size 10cm x 6cm x 1 5cm Weight 111g Size and weight of set including batteries and carry case Size 33 6cm x 15 2cm x 6 5cm Weight 1464g Radio transmission frequency 2 4GHz ISM band 33 Technical specifications ...

Page 34: ...Encryption protocol AES 128 authenticated encryption Operating temperature range 0 to 50 degrees Celcius Charging temperature range 0 to 45 degrees Celcius 34 Technical specifications ...

Page 35: ... of purchase The warranty includes free repair for any defects in materials or assembly It does not include shipping costs If you encounter a major fault or defective system you must stop using the system and contact EnPointe immediately to ensure you are eligible for a warranty claim To contact us you can email support enpointefencing com or mail us at our business address EnPointe Fencing 5a Har...

Page 36: ...uman health and the environment For more information about how to designate your EnPointe Fencing System or Piste Box for recycling contact our support team at support enpointefencing com DISCLAIMER AND SAFETY MESSAGE This wireless fencing system has been designed for fencing under normal conditions and to the FIE rules and scoring specifications If fencers use the system under non standard or uns...

Page 37: ...adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged...

Page 38: ...pointefencing com PACEMAKER NOTICE This product contains strong magnets and utilises wireless technology Consult with a medical professional before using CONTAINS SMALL PARTS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by EnPointe Fencing Pty Ltd is under license Other trademarks and trade names are ...

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