Brunswick Sync - CONTROL DESK;OFFICE AREA; Computer(s)

24 System Overview
CONTROL DESK/OFFICE AREA
The control desk/ofce area contains the equipment needed to remotely control the Sync scoring
system, provide point of sale (POS) capability, keep track of nancial data, and interface leagues and
tournaments to the scorers. It may consist of:
• Computers complete with Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
• Cash Drawer
• Audio Control Unit
• Scoresheet Printer(s)
• Receipt Printer
• Bar Code Reader
Computer(s)
The Sync control system consisting of one or more computer (PC) located at the control desk running
the Windows 7 or 2012 Server operating system and Sync control software.
The PC has a keyboard, monitor, and mouse connected to it. Additional equipment attached to the
computer can include a receipt printer, cash drawer, customer pole display, and bar code reader.
Cash Drawer
The cash drawer opens automatically at the proper time giving the control desk operator a convenient
place to put money received during transaction. The drawer gets power to open from the receipt printer.
Audio Control Unit
The audio control unit is used in centers equipped with Sync Touchpads or Vector Keypads to adapt the
intercom to consoles The intercom handset that connects to the unit provides a convenient “telephone”
style communication. Two intercom lines are provided allowing the control desk to talk to two different
lanes at the same time. It is not used in centers equipped with Sync Tablet Consoles.
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 previous games.
Receipt Printer
The receipt printer allows the control desk operator to obtain a print out of a nancial transaction. It
also supplies voltage to cash drawer so that it automatically opens at the conclusion of a nancial
transaction.
Bar Code Reader
The bar code reader allows the use of bowler cards to simplify the tracking of frequent open play
bowlers. When a bowler’s card is scanned their information is retrieved from the Sync computer. The
bowler’s name is automatically sent to the console when they are assigned to a lane and their scores will
transfer back to the computer at the end of each game. It can also be used to scan an item’s barcode to
automatically obtain pricing as part of a sales transaction or coupons.