ARISTOCRAT LEISURE INDUSTRIES USA 540 VIDEO GAMING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL AM-1201502-01 Price US$108.00 ARISTOCRAT LEISURE INDUSTRIES PTY LTD (ACN 001 660715) 85-113 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018, Australla. Telephone: (612) 693 0351 PO. Box 155, NSW 2018, Australia, Fax: (612) 693 1340© Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pry Ltd 1994 ‘The gaming machine described in this docoment may be covered by patents and registered designs. This document is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced or copied without the writtsa permission of Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pty Ltd, Australia, ‘This document is not for use in countries ‘where gaming machines are prohibited by law. Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pty Lid reserves the right ro change, without notice, the design or specification of the gaming machine covered by this docament. Additional information is available from time to time in the form of technical bulletins. New editions ofthis document may change its content. CAUTION ‘All functions of the machine are controlled by complex electronics. Unqualified personnel must not interfere with any mechanisms or controls as this may permanently damage the machine and lead to expensive repairs or component teplacement, and will render the warranty void.Je ARISTOCRAT atta Ee Pen USA 540 Video Gaming Machine Service ManualUSA 540 Video Service Manual Amendment Number Record of Amendments Record of Amendments Amendment Date sertion Date Your Initials AM-1201502-01 5,Record of Amendments USA 540 Video Service Manual Amendment Number Amendment Date Insertion Date ‘Your Initials AM-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Record of Amendments am-1201502.01 GH vUSA 540 Video Service Manual Foreword Foreword How To Use This Manual Purpose of the Manual ‘This manual provides procedures for the servicing and maintenance of the 540 Touch Screen gaming machine. It covers areas of machine operation that must be carried out by licensed technicians. User of the Manual ‘The manual is aimed at technicians who need to understand detailed and technically complex aspects of the machine to service and maintain it. Warnings, Cautions and Notes NSS ‘A waming immediately precedes an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION A caution immediately precedes an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of the equipment, or corruption of the data. NCC ‘A note immediately precedes or follows an operating procedure, maintenance practice or condition which requires highlighting. AM-1201502-01 ioForeword USA 540 Video Service Manual Units of Measure “The manual uses the international system of units. The following conversion is provided for the convenience of readers. 1 W = 3.41241 Buw/hour 1 Bau/hour = 0.2930711 W 1d = 0.948 Ba 1 Bm = 1.061. Brief History of Aristocrat Leisure Industries ‘Aristocrat Leisure Industries is the trading arm of Australia's oldest and most successful gaming machine manufacturer - Ainsworth Consolidated Industries. Led by its founder Len Ainsworth, Aristocrat Leisure Industries is the only wholly ‘Australian-owned gaming machine manufacturer to operate successfully in both local and overseas gaming markets, Aristocrat Leisure Industries exports gaming machines to over 60 countries including Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Malaysia, the Philippines, ‘Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA, ‘With annual sales exceeding $100 million, Aristocrat Leisure Industries employs over 1,000 workers and has the largest gaming research and development facility in the southern hemisphere. Offices Spare Parts Department PO Box 185, Rosebery, NSW 2018, Australia Outside Australia Tel: 612 830 5100 Fax: 612 990 6199 ‘Within Australia Tel: 02 930 5100 Fax: 02 830 5199 Australia “Aristocrat Leisure Industries Ply Ltd (ACN 007 660 715), 186-113 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia, Outside Australia Tel: 612 693 0361 Fax: 612 693 1240 Within Australia Tel: 02 693 0351 Fax: 02 683 1340 New Zealand “Aristoorat Leisure Industries (NZ) Ltd, Unit 1, 28 Rennie Drive, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel: 0011 64 9.276 3162 Fax: 0015 64 9275 3205 Russia ‘Aristocrat (Russia), 21 Yarisevskaya Street, 121552 Moscow, Russia Tel: 0071 7 095 141 6448 Fax: 0015 7 095 140 1326 ‘AM-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Foreword UK ‘Aristocrat (UK) Lid, Rookery Way, Hendon, London NW GH, England Tel: 011 44 81 205 8711 Fax: 0018 44 81 205 2497 USA ‘Aristocrat Incorporated, 750A South Rock Bivd, Reno, Nevada 89502, USA. ‘Tel: 0011 1 702 856 7767 Fax: 0015 1 702 856 5648 ‘Aistocrat incorporated (Miami), 2188 NW 82nd Ave, Miami, Florida 39128, USA. Tel: 0011 1 305 694 2881 Fax: 0016 1 205 694 9022 ‘AM-1201502-01 viiUSA 540 Video Service Manual Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 ‘AM-1201502-01 Table of Contents Contents. General Description Installation 1e Modes Machine Fault ding Cabinet, Top Box, Han Video Monitor Main Board Interface Board Physical Description Basic Operation Functional Description ‘Specifications Installation Requirements Inspection on Delivery Installation Procedure Modes of Operation Disable Modes Fault and Play Modes Service and Audit Modes Electro-Mechanical Meters Fault Finding ‘Machine Interconnection dle, Light Tower General Description Fluorescent Tubes Removal and Replacement Coin Entry Removal and Replacement ‘Cash Box Chute Removal and Replacement General Maintenance Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures General Maintenance “Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures Input/Output to First 1 General Maintenance Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures. Input/Output to First IC General MaintenanceTable of Contents Manual, Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Contents, Coin Handling Hopper Power Supply Assembly Ticket Printer Bill Validator USA 540 Video Service Technical Description Fault Finding Coin Comparator and Coin Chute Assembly Photo-optic Module General Maintenance Technical Description Fault Finding Removal and Replacement Procedures Disassembly and Assembly Procedures Test Procedure ‘General Maintenance ‘Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures General Maintenance ‘Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures Input/Output to First IC General Maintenance Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Games Conversions ‘Technical Desoription Removal and Replacement Procedures Input/Output to First IC ‘General Maintenance List of commonly used terms and abbreviations What is a Conversion? Pre-conversion Procedures Denomination Change Procedures ‘Artwork Change Procedure Pushbutton Change Procedure EPROM Change Procedure Electronics Test and Repair Test Faolities Available General Board Repair Builtin Testing Workshop Testing AM-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Appendix D Circuit Diagrams AppendixE Embedded Bill Validator ‘AM-1201502-01 Table of Contents Technical Description Removal and Replacement Procedures General Maintenance xiUSA 540 Video Service Manual General Deseriation Section 1 General Description 1.1 Physical Description.. 1.1.1 Machine Options. 1.1.2 Machine Keys and Locks 1.2 Basic Operation 1.2.1 Machine Operation in Play Mode. Game Operation... Basic Coin Operation .. Basic Bill Operation Audit Functions, Self Test.... 1.2.2 Machine Operation in Service Mode. 1.3 Functional Description 1.3.1 Coin Handling 1.3.2 Game Generation. 1.3.3 Fault Detection... 4.4. Specifications Dimensions Weight. Power requirements Power consumption Total heat generation. Operating environment Storage environment. Earthing requirements EMI and other interference levels AM-1201502-01General Desariation +2 List of Figures and Tables Figure 1.1 Typical 540 Video Gaming Machine - External View. Figure 12 Typical 540 Video Gaming Machine Internal View. Figure 13 Aristocrat 540 Video Gaming Machine - Optional Unit Figure 14 Machine Locks. Figure 1.5 Basic Game Operation. Figure 1.6 Basic Coin Operation in Play Mode : Figure 1.7 Aristocrat $40 Video Gaming Machine - Functional Diagram. USA £40 Video Service Manual AM-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual General Description 1.1 Physical Description ‘The Aristocrat 540 Video Gaming Machine features an impressive array of innovative designs and an exciting range of games. These features maximise both machine performance and player appeal. ‘The 540 mm wide cabinet has been styled with soft edges for a contemporary and sophisticated look—attachment of an extemal bill validator increases the width by 141 mm. The top box has improved access, making servicing and maintenance work more convenient. Eye-catching mirrored artwork is standard on the Aristocrat 540. The strong colours and clear graphics on well-lit panels convey messages of luck, wealth and excitement to players. The advanced technology includes state-of-the-art electronics and accurate high-speed coin handling. 1.1.1 Machine Options ‘The design concept of the Aristocrat 540 Video models allow for a whole range of variations and options to suit the differing needs of owners and players. The units illustrated. in this publication may not exactly match the configuration selected, however, the basic component layout shown here are identical in all Aristocrat 540 Series Video machines. Operational features may include coin and currency entry, handle and button play, coin and voucher payout, and a variety of geme alternatives and other advanced options. The main components and layout of typical machines are shown in Figures 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, and include: + Video Monitor for displays of game details, operational messages, and audit meters «Internal or external Bill Validator with Bill Stacker + Play Buttons and Handle + Coin-eniry Slot, Coin Acceptor, Coin Chute, Coin Hopper, and Cash Box + Coin and Voucher Dispensing Tray «Voucher and Audit Printer + Audit Meters . Message Light Tower, and Intemal Switches to implement fictional options. AM-1201502-01 kGeneral Description USA 540 Video Service Manual ——p bax uxt Bch Handle Figure 1.1 Typical 540 Video Gaming Machine - Extemal View 4-4 ‘Alt-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual AM-1201502-01 Hopper Figure 1.2 Typical 540 Video Gaming Machine Intern Pane =n jal View General Desaption 1-6Generel Description USA 540 Video Service Manuel Handle ‘Tekst Printor Figure 1.3 Aristocrat 40 Video Gaming Machine - Optional Units 4.1.2 Machine Keys and Locks CAUTION All machines are delivered with standard security locks in doors: and: bill validators. It is recommended that high ‘security locks be installed by house personnel at the time of installation. Alt-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual General Descriation ‘The machine requires keys to the following locks and switches as shown in Figure 1.4: ‘Top Box Top Box @ ——— Lock p———— Pushbutton Sess — Cabinet Coin Entry 9.9 —— Aust Switch ead Reset Sach Sy passesenss ——— Cabinet 8. Door Cabinet Door -—_____ Lock Latch Pia AN-1201602-01 ey ‘Top Box Lock and Pushbutton To open the top box door, insert the top ‘box key, tum it 180° clockwise and press the push button. ‘To view the electro-mechanical audit meters, insert the top box key, and turn it 180° clockwise. J Key Switch To reset the machine after a jackpot or cashier payout insert the J key, turn it 180° clockwise and back again, Audit Key Switch To dispiay the electronic audit meters on the screen, insert the audit key and tum it 90° clockwise. Cabinet Door Lock and Latch Pin To open the cabinet door, insert the cabinet door key, tun it 180° clockwise and lift the cabinet door latch pin. Bill Validator, Cash Box and Logic Cage ‘Additional security locks can protect the bill validator, cash box and logic cage. To open either the bill validator housing or stacker locks, insert and tur the key 180° clockwise. To open the cash box lock, insert the key and tum it 180° clockwise. Figure 1.4 Machine Locks 17General Description USA 540 Video Service Manual 1.2 Basic Operation Player operation modes vary with the type of components installed and the setting of option switches. For example, a player might be able to register credits by entering either coins or currency, be able to accept win payouts in cash, printed vouchers or through house personnel with a hand procedure (book pay). Also, credits may be accumulated until the end of play or be paid out with each win. A player can obtain change of currency simply be centering coins of bills to register credits and then requesting a payout of the accumulated credit. ‘The machine operates in one of two modes: play mode and service mode. The machine operates in play mode when the machine is switched on and the cabinet door is closed and locked. The machine operates in service mode when the door is open. See Machine Modes. In play mode, the machine operates with full security features. For example, it will lock up if the cabinet door is opened. All electro-mechanical audit meters and electronic audit meters function in play mode. In service mode, games cannot be played but the machine can operate the robot test, including the combination test, and the hopper test. 1.2.4 Machine Operation in Play Mode Inplay mode, the machine: + is ready for player operation, + performs all audit functions which continuously monitor all play activities, + continuously runs a self-test. °, 12 pay aw 1201802-01USA 540 Video Service Manual General Deseriotion Game Operation Basic spinning reel game operation is shown in Figure 1.5. When a player inserts a valid currency bill or coin, the machine registers the credit. The player may collect this credit by pressing the COLLECT button. Otherwise, the player starts the game by pressing a play button. The machine then displays the result combination. If the combination is a winning one, the machine registers the credits won. If there is no winning combination and if there are no credits remaining, the game ends. Player inserts coin or bill U Machine ——j_revisters credits Player presses COLLECT?. No Fayareaeas Player starts : from coin tray, game ticket printer, T aM Machine displays. ‘combination Figure 1.5 Basic Game Operation AM-1201502-01 1-9General Description USA 840 Video Service Manuel Basic Coin Operation Basic coin operation in play mode is shown in Figure 1.6. When the player inserts a coin, the coin comparator checks if it is a valid coin. If the coin is invalid, itis rejected to the coin tray. Otherwise, the coin passes the coin-in photo-optic module which checks the coin travel time and direction, and counts the coin, The machine registers a coin credit and displays the credit on the screen. Normally the coin goes to the hopper. However, if the hopper is fall, a coin diverter sends the coin to the cash box. The cash box photo-optic ‘module in the coin path to the cash box counts the number of coins sent to the cash box. tect oral Reject No 70° ie | Figure 2.3 Extemal Bill Validator Footprint and Clearances Aub-1201502-01 arInstallation USA 540 Video Service Manual 2.2 Inspection on Delivery ect all e ‘transportation. Report any damage to your supervisor. ave occurred durin: 2.3 Installation Procedure 2.3.4 Mounting Mount the machine as follows: 1. Drill holes in the base (console) to match the mounting holes at the bottom of the machine (refer to Figure 2.2). PANIC} ‘The machine is approximately 95 kg in weight. Follow the National Standard and Code of Practice for Manual Handling. 2. _ Follow the agreed company procedures for manual handling of the 540 Video machine to position the machine on the base. 3. Insert the mounting bolts in the holes at the bottom of the machine through to the base. 4. Tighten the nuts inside the base to ensure that the machine is mounted securely. 2.3.2 Pre-start Checks and Power-up Check the machine and power it up as follows: All.connectors in the machine are matched so that they ‘only mate in the proper orientati force al ‘conn 1. Check all connectors. Ensure that they are firmly seated and replug any that may have ‘come loose or disconnected. 2. Check all printed circuit boards (PCBs). Ensure thet they are firmly seated and no foreign objects such as loose screws have fallen on them during transit: 28 AMe-1201502-01USA &40 Video Service Martial ‘nstalation + main board «interface board * video monitor remote control PCB + video. itor socket PCB * video monitor main PCB «hopper PCB. 3. Check that wer supply assembly is securely mounte 4. Cher at the yer is securely ited. 5. Remove the transit cable tie holding the coin chute assembly to the cabinet door (see Figure 2.3). ‘Transit cable tie Figure 2.4 Coin Chute Assembly Transit Cable Tie ° ue s20ts0e01 (ae 29instalation USA 540 Video Service Manual 6. Install the correct sample coin in the coin comparator (see Figure 2.4): a. Slide the scanner unit to the right of the rail insert and insert a newly minted sample coin in the scanner unit . b. Carefully release the scanner unit . c. Check that the sample coin is seated firmly between the scanner unit and the fork of the rail insert. Rail Insert ‘Sample Coin ‘Scanner Unit Fork of the Rail Insert Figure 2.5 Installing a Sample Coin in the Coin Comparator PVN} ‘When the video monitor transit bolts are remove monitor is not secured to the cabinet If the machine is to be moved or shipped, re-install the transit bolts. 210 AWt-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Jnsteliation 7. Adjust the video monitor (see Figure 2.5): a. Remove the two transit bolts from the transit bolt holes b. Re-install these transit bolts as levelling bolts. c. Jack up the monitor until the screen is centred in the mask in the cabinet door. Leveling Bot & Figure 2.6 Adjusting the video monitor ANt-1201602-01 aitInstallation 10. 12. USA 540 Video Service Manuel eck that the insulation of the mains power cable is sound, (Check that the machine earth wires are securely connected: + between the power supply and the base of the machine, + across the top part of the cabinet door hinge between the cabinet door and the cabinet, «between the cabinet door three-point latch bar and the base of the cabinet door, + across the top box door hinge between the top box door and the top box. Ensure that the DIP switches are set according to the customer's requirements, Refer Machine Modes, Controls and Indicators. Ensure the bill validator is functioning to requirements (if fitted). Refer to Machine ‘Modes, to External Bill Validator, and to Embedded Bill Validator. To improve bill-acceptance performance and ensure correct operation, the bill validator has two additional adjustment mechanisms. The bezel template enables the position of the currency scanning channel to be altered, and the video level adjustment procedure enables the performance of the currency scanning unit to be improved. See External Bill Validator as well as Embedded Bill Validator. Ensure the ticket printer is functioning to requirements (if fitted). The ticket printer does not have any external controls as the operation, settings, formatting, and output arrangement of characters are defined in the machine program. For additional details see Ticket Printer in this publication. Figure 2.7 Ticket Printer Output and Print Head 242 : Alf-1201602-01USA 540 Video Service Manual instalation 13. Ensure the light tower is functioning correctly (if fitted). For additional details, see ‘Machine Modes as well as Light Tower in this publication. 14 Check the functioning of the handle (if fitted). For additional details, see Handle in this publication. 15. Connect the machine to the mains power supply. 16, Switch on the mains power. 17. While pressing the MEM RESET/button (A), on the main board, switch on the machine. Keep the MEM RESET/button pressed until the soreen display appears. 2 rococo A han ont sue REAR SLMS RE SET REE. BF @| CL ID©e®8 CSP090 Ooo © Figure 2.8 MEM RESET Pushbutton 18. Close the cabinet door. 19. Check that the top box and cabinet door fluorescent lamps are lit. 20. Ensure that the club has the correct keys to fit the locks on the machine: + cabinet door and top box door keys, + They, + audit key, + bill validator housing and stacker keys. 2.3.3 Installation Tests ‘Test the machine as follows: 1. Observe the machine self-test and, if necessary, perform a memory reset in accordance with the relevant procedures given in the machine modes section, Check that the program version of the machine is the ordered one by accessing the electronic meters (first audit meter soreen) in accordance with the relevant procedure given in the machine modes section, 3. Observe the complete robot test, including the games combination test, in accordance with the relevant procedures given in the machine modes section, °, At auer201sc201 eon 218‘stallion at 4. USA 540 Video Service Manual Ask club management to read and record the electro-mechanical audit meters and to fill the hopper. AM-1201602-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Machine Modes Section 3 Machine Modes 3.1 Modes of Operation. 3.2 Play Mode (Door Closed).. 3.2.1 Player Operation. 3.2.2 Machine Self Monitoring . 3.23 Audit Functions 3.3 Service Mode (Door Open). 3.3.1 Robot Test 3.3.2 Controls and Indicators 3.3.5 Setting Clock and Alarm. anecers0e0t Get atMachine Modes USA 540 Video Service Manual List of Figures and Tables Figure 3.1 Example of Multiplier Game Figure 3.2 Example of Multiline Geme.. Figure 3.3 Ciearing Metering Error. Figure 3.4 Aristocrat 540 Video Gaming Machine, Figure 3.5 Electro-mechanical Meters... Figure 3.6 Accessing Electronic Meters Figure 3.7 Typical Game Display Figure 3.8 Main Board Buttons, Controls and Indicators. Figure 3.9 Video Display of Robot Test Menu.. Figure 3.10 Hopper Prote.. . Figure 3.1 Video Display of Coin Chute Test Options Figure 3.12 Coin Handling Test... : Figure 3.13 Example of Game Play Buttons.. Figure 3.14 Main Board Pushbuttons, Controls and Indicators Figure 3.15 Set Up Display-Tokenisation, Bill Validator Denominations Figare 3.16 Configuration Set Up Display Figure 3.17 Bill Validator Light Tower Displays.. Figure 3.18 Bill Validator Program Data Card.. ‘Teble 3.1 First Audit Meter Information. Table 3.2 Second Audit Meter Information. 13 ‘Table 3.3 Third Audit Meter Information.. ‘Table 3.4 Fourth Audit Meter Informatio ‘Table 3.5 ‘Tenth Andit Meter Information. ‘Table 3.6 First Level of Robot Test.. ‘Table 3.7 Bill Validator LED Codes. ‘Table 3.8 Main Board DIP Switch Settings. ‘Table 3.9 Two Tier Light Tower Functions.. ‘Table 3.10 Bill Validator DIP Switch Settings ANt-1201602-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Machine Modes 3.1 Modes of Operation ‘The Aristocrat 540 Video Machine operates in two principal modes, play mode and service mode, and a range of functions can occur within each mode. ‘The play mode functions provide for game play, player service, audit investigations, and the notification of operating conditions. During service mode the focus is on machine maintenance and refill operations. Games cannot be played and the machine is able to operate the robot test, including the combination and the hopper test. 3.2 Play Mode (Door Closed) ‘The Aristocrat gaming machine functions in play mode when the cabinet door is closed and locked. In play mode, the machine meets the following requirements: + player operation and player service, + self-monitoring tests and security notifications, + audit meter services, which continuously monitor all play activities and can display details of operations on request. 3.2.1 Player Operation ‘When the machine is switched on and the cabinet door is closed and locked, te machine enters play mode and the screen displays an INSERT COIN message. The fluorescent tubes and the play buttons light up, and the machine automatically proceeds with a self-test procedure, Players use the programmed games and attempt to accumulate credits and win prizes after centering coins or bills. The games are played by pressing the control buttons, or pulling the handle, and by responding to the directions provided by the game, Credits are accumulated and then paid out by coin or redeemable ticket, on request or through a hand pay procedure. - ARI avereon2o1 (LSE 38Machine Modes USA 540 Video Service Manual Simulated Spinning Reel Games ‘When a player inserts a coin or bill into the machine, the appropriate credits are registered and add to the total displayed at the top left comer of the screen. All play buttons that are within the accumulated credit level now begin to flash. The player chooses one, some or all of the highlighted buttons to indicate the bet and any game options. The game is then commenced by pressing a button or pulling the handle. At this time, the total number of credits to be played in the game is displayed at the top tight comer of the screen. ‘A game being played will show various video displays including a simulation of spinning reels with game symbols. When the spinning reels come to rest, the position of the symbols may result is a winning combination, as shown on the score card usually on the top box. A winning message flashes on the screen and the machine plays the win tune. The screen displays the amount of the win together with a new credit total that includes the win amount. ‘When the machine is able to commence the next game, the play buttons flash and the screen displays a MAKE A BET message, the player makes choices, and game play continues. Game Features A player can automatically collect accurmulated credits up to a pre-set maxizaum by pressing the COLLECT button. When the button is pressed, the machine prevents functions such as game play and entry of coins or bills until the hopper has dispensed coins or a redeemable tickets has been output into the chip tray. The hopper photo-optic detector ‘counts the coins being dispensed. The player is informed of the counts on the screen as the PAY number is incremented and the CREDIT number is decremented to zero. ‘However, should the player press the COLLECT ‘button and the player's credit is more than ‘the limit for automatic hopper pay, or the hopper has insufficient coins to make the automatic pay, the machine locks up, displays the message CALL ATTENDANT - CANCEL CREDIT OF NNNNNNQN, and emits chimes. House personnel then carry out a manual or book pay process for the total amount of the credits. The details are recorded in the House payout book and the machine is restarted by using the J key. The J key restart cancels the player's total credits, and the amount accumulates in the CANCELLED CREDIT electro-mechanical meter and electronic meters. See Day to Day Operations - Cancelling Credit. Oat HM GaSe Alt-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Machine Modes Types of Games Aristocrat 540 Video machines usually provide one of the three game types: multiplier, multiline, and multiline-multiplier. Some games also have a double-up gamble feature among other variations. © Muttiplier A multiplier game allows the player to invest more than one credit per game on a single winning line. Each additional credit invested increases the value of the prize. For example, five credits invested multiplies the value of the prizes by five in the one game. CENTRE LINE WIN MULTIPLIED. BY CREDITS PLAYED Figure 3.1. Example of Muttiplier Game +. Multiline 2 Amnutltiline game allows the player to specify more than one ; line on which to bet for a winning combination. a 1 . a a 4 TO 5 LINES PLAYED’ 2 Figure 3.2 Example of Multiline Game = Muttiine-muttipier ‘A multiline-taultiplier game allows the player to specify more than one line on which to bet for a winning combination and also allows more than a one credit bet on each of the lines. + Buy-aPay ‘The Buy-a-Pay gamble feature is a game variation whereby players are provided with higher prize soales for increases in credits wagered. + Double-up Gamble A double-up gamble feature offers the player the chance to double a win. ach time a ‘winning combination occurs, the screen displays the credits won followed by the double-up feature. The player may choose to take the credits won or press the GAMBLE button. The double-up feature allows the player to bet on a draw for a red or black card. If the player wins the draw, the original win doubles. If the player loses, the win is cancelled. . eis ave zoiae01 casoant 3sMachine Modes + Game Variations USA 540 Video Service Manual The range of game types and game variations continues to expand. Aristocrat Leisure Industries has a wide variety in operation throughout the world and is dedicated to developing game products for greater player satisfaction, using the most advanced technologies. 3.2.2 Machine Self-Monitoring Selftest ‘When the machine is switched on there is an automatic self test initiated which continues as long as the machine is in play mode. During self-test, the machine checks the electronic audit meter data held in memory. The memory holds three copies of the electronic audit meter data in areas titled METER SET 1, METER SET 2 and METER SET 3. If the data in one meter set does not match the contents in the other two sets, the data of any two identical sets overwrites the single set. {fall three meter sets do not match, the screen displays the message METERING ERROR. ‘This error message indicates a serious machine malfunction and a repair call to the local service organisation is necessary. door. 36 To clear this error: 1. Display the audit meter soreen: a. Insert the audit key (A) in the audit key switch. ‘b. Tum the key 90° clockwise and leave it tured on. This action calls up the first audit meter screen. 2. Step through the three sets of meters by repeatedly pressing the COLLECT button. Record all meters and give this record to club management, 3. Open the cabinet door. Tum the J key on. 4, Simultaneously press the three leftmost buttons on the main board trey panel, ROB/HOP RESET (B), AUX! (C) and MEM RESET (D). This will cause all meters to be reset to zero. Close the aiay anes20180201USA 540 Video Service Manual ‘Machine Modes al cl 0 Figure 3.3 Clearing Metering Error To return the machine to play mode: 1 Tum the J key and the audit key anticlockwise to their original positions. 2. Remove the keys. An internal battery backs up the memory so that data is always retained even when there is a power interruption or failure. ‘The intemal memory for the audit meters has an altemate battery power source so that data is always retained even after power interruption or failure. Security in Play Mode ‘When the machine is in play mode, a variety of security features are in effect: AM T201502-01 Coin Comparator ‘When a player inserts a coin, the comparator carries out a scan and compares the image to a standard coin held in the unit. The comparator rejects any invalid coins and diverts them to the coin tray. Coin-in Photo-optic Module After a coin passes the coin comparator, it must travel to the coin-in photo-optic module in less than 350 milliseconds otherwise the machine does not register a coin credit. If this photo-optic module detects a coin moving in reverse to its normal path of travel, the screen displays a YO-YO-YO-YO message and the COIN IN STRINGING electronic audit meter increments by one. IE the coin is valid, the machine displays the appropriate credits on the screen, and increments the COINS IN electronic audit meter and the CREDITS BET audit meters. Depending on the current hopper coin level, the valid coin goes to either the cash box or the hopper. te CASTOR a7Machine Modes USA 640 Video Service Manual ‘A coin that goes to the cash box passes the cash box photo-optic module which increments the COINS IN electro-mechanical audit meters and the COIN DROP end GROSS DROP electronic audit meters. After the first game has been played, and if the hopper is not full, all subsequent coins go to the hopper until the coins in the hopper reach the level detector probe. At this stage, coins divert to the cash box. Hopper Should a player press the COLLECT button and the hopper is found to be empty, the machine locks up and the screen displays an OUT OF COINS message. Hopper Photo-optic Detector During payout, the hopper disc rotates and deposits coins onto the coin runner where they are counted by the hopper photo-optic detector. Afier passing the detector, they are deposited in the coin tray for the player to collect. A hopper payout increments the CREDITS PAID OUT audit meter. The player is informed on the screen as the PAY number is incremented and the CREDIT number is decremented. ‘Hand payouts increment either the CANCELLED CREDITS meter or the JACKPOT COINS meter. Both increment the total of the HAND PAYS electro-mechanical meter. Door Switch Should the cabinet door be opened, the machine sounds an alarm, the screen displays the DOOR OPEN message, and the MAIN DOOR ACCESS electronic audit meter increments. Bill Validator The Bill Validator consists of an optical scanning unit and bill stacker which are contained in a high-security housing. The unit achieves a high percentage of acceptances, and a second-level scanning option can be initiated for high- denomination bills. During operation, the validator registers acceptances or rejections, and confirms the retum or the stacking of bills. Bills accepted increment the BILLS IN electo- mechanical audit meter and the GROSS DROP andit meter. A lock up is initiated when collection of credits is occurring, when accumulated credits exceed a limit set during configuration set up, and when malfunction conditions are detected. See Controls and Indicators in this section. Ticket Printer The ticket printer is a dot matrix impact-printer and, besides producing redeemable tickets for credits being collected, produces an audit slip should a security-monitored event oceur. Such events include door openings of the cabinet, logic unit, and cash . at iT BSOSRL Auete0t6020tUSA 540 Video Service Manval Machine Modes box, Audit slips are also produced on an “audit key off” event and a “printer paper refill” occurrence. Printing is not permitted should there be insufficient paper, and the system provides aleris for operational problems such as paper and blade jams, and general fault conditions. Light Tower ‘Two-tier light towers are units able to provide an additional level of security, customer service, and house control. The attention and alert conditions monitored can vary with model specifications and jurisdictions. Typical alert conditions include cabinet door open, SERVICE (CHANGE) button pressed, jackpot condition, and bill validator stacker full. See Machine Modes and also Machine Conditions. 3.2.3 Audit Functions ‘The machine is fitted with electro-mechanical meters and electronic meters that form part of the comprehensive security system by recording the results of machine operations and continuous machine monitoring. ‘The six electro-mechanical meters, or hard meters, located at the bottom of the top box, provide a permanent and cumulative record of essential counts. The electronic meters, or soft meters, are displayed on the video screen by use of the audit key. The electronic meters keep an accurate record of numerous machine operations, analysis of player activity, and a brief history of past games. Alt-1201602-01Machine Modes USA 540 Video Service Manual "ep z Figure 3.4 Aristocrat 40 Video Gaming Machine - AR 310 RT ANt-1201502-01USA 540 Video Service Manual Machine Mades Electro-mechanical Meters ‘The electro-mechanical meters are a set of counters that record the basic audit data and are labelled CREDITS BET, CREDITS WON, COIN DROP, HAND PAYS, BILLS IN, and TRUE OUT (See Installation for more details). They are non-resettable and are cumulative for the life of the machine. On delivery of a machine, these meters do not read zero because of factory tests. Prior to game play, after all installation checks and tests have been completed, the House should record the numbers displayed as the starting point for audit and control. Note Meter terminology, purpose and accumulation control can vary between locations, jurisdictions and machine models. Some assignments ere shown below. : ‘Top Box Look Electro-mechanical Meters ST pop Box Pushbutton Figure 3.5 Electro-mechanical Meters Aue-1207602-01 otMachine Modes USA 540 Video Service Manual Electronic Meters ‘The electronic meters provide a comprehensive record of the machine's use and game statistics. Electronic Meters ‘The storage and control processes for electronic meters ‘can vary between locations, jurisdictions and progranvgame versions. Example schemes are shown below. “Those meters record a variety of details about machine operation, details of game play and player interaction, a variety of statistical counts, and information on security events and ppast games. Players have the assurance that any win or pay situation for previous games played can be on record. ‘A typical process to access the electronic meters follows: 1. Insert the audit key (A) in the audit key switch, tum the key 90° clockwise and leave it tuned on. This action calls up ‘he first audit meter screen. 2. To call up the second screen, press the SERVICE button on the player button panel once, The screen displays additional details such as lines played in all games to date. 3, To call up the third screen, press the SERVICE button a second time. The screen displays such items as cumulative gamble statistics. 4, To call up the fourth screen, press the SERVICE button third time. The screen displays further details such as last game played. 5. To call up the fifth and additional screens, continue to press the SERVICE button. 6. When all screen displays have been actioned, a further press of the SERVICE button will return the program to first audit meter screen. To retum the machine to play mode, turn the audit key 90° anticlockwise and remove it. i ‘Audit Key Switch Figure 3.6 Accessing Electronic Meters 7 4 oe ar auesest004USA 540 Video Service Manual Machine Modes Examples of the range of electronic meter recordings are shown below together with an explanation of the abbreviations and terms. GROUP A METER SET First Audit Meter and Video Display ‘The table below shows the video screen information provided by the first audit meter. This first audit meter data provides the main operational information. Table 3.1 First Audit Meter Information Code Explanation ‘SERIAL NUMBER: location name PROGRAM: “game program number GAME% theoretical player per cent ‘ACTUALY ‘actual game per Gent = (Credits won / Credits played) x 100 HOUSE NUMBER Resettable number for the use of the house NET ADDRESS: TeSettable number for the:use.of the communications network BILLSINSTACKER _| number of bills currently in stacker—reset by cassette removal COINSIN ‘umber of coins entered throughcoin entry CREDITS PLAYED total of actual credits bet CREDITS WON total of actual credits won from the game plus total of jackpot credits ‘GROSS DROP. {otal of coins to the drop box plus total of credits to the bill stacker ‘COIN;DROP. total of coins to the cash. box BILLS IN total of credits to the bill stacker HAND PAYS: total of hand pays ( equals the sum of the next two meters) CANCELLED CREDITS | total of credits hand paid due to collect limit being exceeded JACKPOT COINS total of credits hand paid due to jackpot limit being exceeded GAMES PLAYED. total of ll games initiated HANDLE % the percentage of handle games = (handle games / total games) x 100 TRUE OUT total of éoins:paid out fromhopper or printer PROGRAM 1,2,3,4,5 | five meters recording the number of occurrences of progressive numbers 1,2,3,4,5 JPUOCC the number of occurrences of the top award JP2IOGC the number of occurrences of the 2nd top award Aue 1201602-01 318