Daktronics ScoringTiming Interface (DSTI) - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction 1
Section 1: Introduction
This manual is designed to assist in the installation, configuration, and operation of the Daktronics
Scoring-Timing Interface (DSTI).
The manual is divided into four main sections:
 Introduction covers the basic information needed to understand this manual. Take time to
read the entire introduction as it defines terms and explains concepts used in the manual.
 DSTI Setup explains the configuration of the DSTI needed from Daktronics to the end-user.
 Testing DSTI Communication ensures the DSTI properly communicates with stats software.
 Troubleshooting offers solutions to common problems that may occur when using the DSTI.
Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED or DD number located on the cover page of each
manual. Any manuals referenced in this document will be identified by its ED or DD
number. For example, this manual would be referred to as ED-13009.
1.1 Theory of Operation
Daktronics has various products to provide
data for scoreboards, message centers, and
television feeds, as well as products to track
live game statistics. The DSTI ties all of
these products together into an integrated
scoring and timing system. The DSTI can
even interface with certain statistical
software packages from other companies.
The basic operation of DSTI is the same for
each sporting event and each type of
software. The statistics software sends
information to the DSTI, which is stored in
a database file. These statistics can then be
sent to Daktronics and/or third-party
display control systems.
The interface software is simply what it states, software that interfaces or connects several
software and hardware components together. The DSTI is not used to enter information;
instead it receives information and passes it along to the appropriate places (Figure 1).
1.2 System Requirements
The System Requirements below do not take into account the requirements for the
computer’s operating systems or other installed software. A system’s requirements need to
change accordingly based on this information. The DSTI application will typically be loaded
onto a computer system that already contains other Daktronics applications, such as
DakStats
® sport software or display controllers; however, it may also be installed on a
different computer on the same network.
Figure 1: Basic DSTI System Overview