120 x 208, 16mm

MP-72 control

DES MOINES, IA — Fair-Play became a pioneer in the field of wireless scoreboard control systems when it launched its first MP-70 device nearly one decade ago.

Now, with the release of the new MP-72/52 wireless control product line, the company which prides itself on being an industry leader has set a new industry standard.

The new series of wireless controls, which begin shipping in August, are a signifi cant upgrade over the previous version and are similarly priced.

“The release of the new wireless controls puts us back in front of the competition,” said Fair-Play National Sales Manager Jeff Reeser. “It also gives us a foundation for which to make future improvements in our wireless systems.”

Cell phone towers and the use of wireless headsets by coaches could cause intermittent connection problems for some scoreboards, but those problems are now a thing of the past. G2 controls have incorporated a frequency hopping method that enhances immunity to radio interference.

In addition to improved reliability, the new controls offer substantially better operating range than the competition’s standard of 1,000 feet. Fair-Play’s MP-72/52 series has been tested at a range of 1,500 feet for outdoor use and 500 feet indoors.

All sports control radios feature a 900 MHz operating speed and 16-channel selection.

The new line of controls can be retrofi tted to MP-50 and MP-70 scoreboard systems. However, they are incompatible with existing MP-70/50 radios. If retrofitting MP-70/50 installations, both the transmitter and receiver must be replaced.

Fair-Play has also announced the release of more products in the wireless lineup - MiScore™, MiTime™ and MiClock™ remote controls.

Now, controlling your Fair-Play scoreboard is as easy as changing channels on your television. These portable devices are a perfect fit for facilities where portability is a key and operation from the sideline or even on the field or court is essential.

Fair-Play customers can use MiScore controls for many baseball, football and basketball scoreboards. MiScore is recommended for many types of facilities – from small recreational venues to large arenas. One control can operate up to eight scoreboards in the same facility.

MiScore offers a smaller footprint and even more program features than Fair-Play’s original MP-30 control. Its simple and intuitive operation is easily learned by a first-time user.
Each MiScore control includes:

• High-contrast, two-line LCD display.

• Maximum operating range of 1,000 feet for outdoor and 350 feet for indoor use.

• New Fair-Play Wireless Gen 2 System for enhanced immunity to radio interference.

• Up to 15 hours maximum battery operation using standard Ni-MH or three AA Alkaline Batteries.

• Protective holster that hooks to user’s belt.

MiScore controls are compatible with all G2 receivers. Upgrading from a G1 system requires a new G2 receiver for each MiScore-compatible piece of scoreboard equipment.

MiScore baseball controls are compatible with these models: BA-7100, BA-7109, BA-7109C, BA-7109CL, BA-7109T, BA-7200, BA-7200AB, BA-7200MP, BA-7200T, MP-7109, MP-7109T4 and MP-7114.

MiScore football controls are compatible with these models: CL-1031, FB-8114, FB-8120 series, FB-8127 series, FB-8132 series, FB-8136 series, FB-8145 series, FB-8218, MP-7109, MP-7109T4, MP-7114, SC-8120 and SC-8220-2.

MiScore basketball controls are compatible with these models: BB-1500, BB-1600, BB-1700, BB-1800, BB-1851, HK-1600, HK-1700, HK-1800, PS-1400 and PSO-6900.

For more information on Fair-Play’s line of MiScore controls, call your regional sales manager today!

On playing fields and in gymnasiums across the country, game officials are taking more control of time operation. And Fair-Play puts that control in the palm of their hands with MiTime.

Operating delay of game and shot clocks have never been this easy. MiTime is suitable for use by referees, coaches and scorekeepers. These handy remotes can be used with stand-alone two-digit countdown timers.

“We like the simplicity of the system itself,” said Al Laubenthal of Ottowa-Glandorf High School in Ohio, who field tested the new control. “We were lucky enough to try out the new hand held remote and found it quite easy to operate and use. Our officials liked its capabilities to help with the order of the game.”

MiTime is a different take on controlling Fair-Play’s field and shot timers. Instead of interlocking with game clocks like our original hand switches, MiTime is an independent system.

MiTime controls are ideal for all football and basketball facilities that utilize Fair-Play’s field and shot timers, and have an operating range of 450 feet for outdoor and 350 for indoor use.

Each MiTime control includes:

• New Fair-Play Wireless G2 System. Our 900 MHz frequency hopping spread spectrum technology provides enhanced immunity to interference.

• Optional low and high power operation by accessing internal switch.

• Two user programmable reset times, which can be used for 25 or 40 second time outs.

• Protective holster that allows MiTime to be operated vertically or horizontally while carried on the user’s belt.

• Two warning indicators. Vibration motor activates when only five seconds are remaining to alert timekeepers that time is about to lapse. Vibration motor pulses every minute when approximately 20 minutes of battery operation remains.

• Ten hours of estimated maximum battery operation using standard 3 AA Alkaline or 2500 mAh Ni-MH battery (on low power).

MiTime controls are compatible with G2 receivers. Upgrading from a G1 field or shot timer requires a new G2 receiver for each MiTime-compatible piece of equipment.

MiTime controls will be available in the first quarter of 2009 and Fair-Play is taking orders now. The list price for each MiTime control is $700.