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Active Arena Manual – v1.0

Active Arena®

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Table of contents

Table of contents .......................................................................................................................... 2

Safety and EMC ........................................................................................................................... 3

FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 5

Main computer ....................................................................................................................... 5

Wireless system .................................................................................................................... 6

Program managing options ..................................................................................................... 11

Software .................................................................................................................................. 11

Installation .................................................................................................................................. 13

Installing the computer enclosure inside the communications box .......................................... 13

Installing wireless units system ............................................................................................... 14

Routine check-ups and problem solving ..................................................................................... 19

Routine hardware & software check ups ................................................................................. 19

Identifying and solving problems ............................................................................................. 19

Spare parts ............................................................................................................................. 21

Changing parts ........................................................................................................................ 21

Annex A ...................................................................................................................................... 22

System Start up (every day!) ................................................................................................... 22

Turning off the system (every night!) ....................................................................................... 22

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Safety and EMC

International & National Standards Conformance

When installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, Active Arena®
systems are designed to meet the applicable Safety and Electro Magnetic Compatibility
standards for any country in which they are used.

Maximum operating voltages

Do not apply more than the indicated voltage on the system’s voltage supplier or on the UPS
supplied by NextPlay LTD.

Dangerous Environments

Do not operate in the presence of flammable gases, fumes or water.

Warning:
Removing the lids of either the system’s enclosure or the VG-Pad is not allowed. Removing
one of the above will automatically end the warranty insured by NextPlay LTD. on the entire
system.

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FCC

The FCC Wants You to Know

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 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 to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

FCC Warning

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to
operate the equipment under FCC Rules.

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Overview

Active Arena® is a computerized system that controls a number of personal operating
stations.

The system activities are displayed through a projector or any other type of VGA supported
screen connected to the main computer. An amplification system produces the background
sounds that accompany the system. The amplification system connects to the computer.
The system operates by the Arena Activities 2.X program, or a later version.
When operating the system, the program will operate automatically in its initial state: exiting
the system is not possible unless the whole computer is turned off.

Hardware

Main computer

The main computer is a standard Windows XP operated PC.
The computer contains a graphics card, control card, network card, a keyboard & mouse
entrance and an optional printer exit.

The entire system’s hardware connects to the main computer through connectors found on
the back panel of the computer. All the connectors are standard connectors for PC.

Back panel

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17… VGA connector exit 26… High voltage socket
22… Mouse connector 27… Voltage regulator
23… Keyboard connector 28… COM 1 (RS232) Connector
24… Standard audio connector exit 29… LAN connector
25… Ventilator

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31… CD – ROM for installation disks 35… Ventilation filter
32… Installation disk entrance/exit button 36… Protective shield
33… Reset button 37… Protective shield lock
34… Power button 39-40 Gripping handles
41-42 Gripping panels for placing in a communications box

Wireless system

The wireless units system is based on a two-way wireless unit called VG-Pad.
The information transports from the VG-Pad to the PC and back to the VG-Pad by wireless
control device called VG-Base
The VG-Base is wired to an adaptor called Tricon 81, which is wired to the COM Port
(RS232 connector) of the PC.
Any VG-Base can wirelessly communicate with 100 VG-Pads. If more then 100 VG-pads are
needed, a data cable should connect a number of VG-Bases.

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General Diagram

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Wireless Units: VG-Pad (Vote & Game Pad)

The remote is divided into 4 large and easy-to-operate keys enabling the majority of
activities, plus 12 keys intended for various expanded activities, making the device extremely
simple to operate by the nonprofessional user.

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