THE MONEY DROP®

Setup
and Configuration
Rev. 1.2_en
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THE MONEY DROP®

Setup and Configuration

Rev. 1.2_en

Rel. August 2015

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Overview 6
2.1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 The Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Bonus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Scatter Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Free Games Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.3 The Money Drop Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.4 Jackpot Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Hardware Components / Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Link Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.2 Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 General Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.1 Configuration USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.2 Initial Setup - Game Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.3 Progressive Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.4 Jackpot Handpays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. Hardware Setup 15
3.1 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.2 Connect Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.3 Connect Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.4 Connect Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.5 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.1 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.2 Connect Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.1 Connect Mains Cable to UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.2 Connect UPS to Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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4. Software Setup 21
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.1 Start Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.4 Edit Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.5 Update Jackpot Controller Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.7 Delete Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 The Money Drop Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2.1 Start EGD_GD_SETTINGS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2.1.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.1.2 Base Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.1.3 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2.1.4 Display Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2.2 Return to Windows® Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2.3 Restart The Money Drop Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.3 SPIELO Data Investigator (SDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.1 Start Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.2 Refresh Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.3 Download Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5. Gaming Machine Setup 43

5.1 Asset Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2 Celebration Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Casino Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.4 Jackpot Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.5 Jackpot Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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 1. Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure a THE
­MONEY DROP® link. It describes how to set up the participating
gaming machines and how to link them.

1.2 Target Audience

We address qualified technical personnel, who are involved in setup
and configuration of a The Money Drop link. With this user group
we assume that they are basically computer literate and familiar with
gaming machine and progressive jackpot terminology.
Please read this document carefully before you start the setup, to
avoid incorrect configuration.

1.3 Related Publications

More detailed information about installation, basic setup and opera-
tion of IGT gaming machines can be found in the following publica-
tions:

• Cabinet Manual
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN SLANT

• Software and Basic Setup Manual

(Please refer to the manual version that corresponds to a certain
game software version)
Software Manual – sensys EP D5.0.x-D5.1.x
Software Manual – sensys EP D5.2.x
2
• Star|JACKPOTS
2
Star|JACKPOTS Control User Manual

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 2. Overview

2. Overview
2.1 Preface
The Money Drop is another addition to our successful library of multi
level, multi game, multi hit progressive links. The two support titles
are available as multi game suite on the SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet
family.

Based on the worldwide hit game show, the slot version of The Mon-
ey Drop brings the excitement and drama of the TV show into the
world of gaming.

The Money Drop is driven by IGT´s System Gaming Protocol

(SGP). The SGP is based on the G2S® protocol and enables the
communication between the gaming machines and the jackpot con-
2
troller (Star|JACKPOTS ).
2
The Star|JACKPOTS server is installed on a media controller (a
customized barebone) delivered by IGT.

The progressive jackpot is automatically displayed via an on-screen

meter (SPIELO OXYGEN dual screen technology) and one or
more LCD displays.

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2.2 The Concept

The Money Drop is another addition to our successful library of multi
level, multi game, multi hit progressive links. The two support titles
are available as multi game suite on the SPIELO OXYGEN cabinet
family.

• Multi Level
The Money Drop comes with four dynamic progressive jackpot
level. Jackpots rise with your bet.

Multi Jackpot Level

• Multi Game
The Money Drop comes with a multi game suite offering two
game titles, The Money Drop Blue and The Money Drop Red.

Multi Game – Game Selector

• Multi Hit
Win up to four jackpot levels during a single Jackpot Round fea-
ture session.

The Jackpot Round bonus feature can be triggered at any bet,

but higher bets increase the progressive prizes. At the end of the
Jackpot Round feature the player enters the Bonus Level which
increases the chance to win multiple jackpots and/or extra credit
wins during a bonus session.

Multi Jackpot Hit

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 2. Overview

2.3 Bonus Features

All game titles provide a Scatter Feature, game themed Free Games
Bonus, The Money Drop Bonus and Jackpot Round feature. The
bonus features are triggered by a mystery symbol:

2.3.1 Scatter Feature

The Scatter Feature is a mini bonus that can be triggered with a sin-
gle Scatter Feature symbol on reels 2, 3 or 4.

Enter Scatter Feature and win one out

of three credit prizes. If there is more
than one scatter feature symbol re-
1 or more on reels 2, 3 & 4
vealed in a single base game spin, the
player is awarded the Scatter Feature
multiple times. Scatter Feature

2.3.2 Free Games Bonus

Each game title provides a game themed Free Games Bonus which
can be re-triggered during an active free games session.

THE MONEY DROP blue

Enter The Money Drop blue Free
Games Bonus and trigger up to 600
free games. If the Free Games Bonus
2 or more on reels 2, 3 & 4
has been triggered by three free game
trigger symbols an additional scatter
pay is awarded.

Free Games Bonus (blue)

THE MONEY DROP red

Enter The Money Drop red Free
Games Bonus and trigger up to 400
free games. If the Free Games Bonus
2 or more on reels 2, 3 & 4
has been triggered by three free game
trigger symbols an additional scatter
pay is awarded.

Free Games Bonus (red)

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2.3.3 The Money Drop Bonus

Enter The Money Drop Bonus. If the
The Money Drop Bonus has been trig-
2 or more on reels 2, 3 & 4 gered by three The Money Drop Bo-
nus trigger symbols an additional scat-
ter pay is awarded.

THE MONEY DROP Bonus

The The Money Drop Bonus feature is played on a 3x5 grid. Various
prize values (based on triggering bet) are shown which get shuffled
and hidden behind the 15 drop zones.

3x5 grid showing various prize values

Place the awarded multiplier chips per drag & drop on the drop zones.
Once all multiplier chips are placed, the DROP button appears.

All chips placed – DROP button appears

By pressing the DROP button all trap doors are triggered and the
hidden prizes are revealed. Each drop zone with a prize and a mul-
tiplier chip will award the multiplied prize. All other prizes and chips
are lost.

Hidden prizes revealed – wins are shown

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2.3.4 Jackpot Round

The Jackpot Round bonus is a dynamic four level progressive jack-
pot triggered by a scattered symbol combination on reels 2, 3 and 4
during the base game.

Enter the Jackpot Round progres-

sive play off bonus and win up to four
jackpot levels in a single bonus session.
2 or more on reels 2, 3 & 4 If the Jackpot Round bonus has been
triggered by three Jackpot Round bo-
nus trigger symbols an additional scat-
ter pay is awarded.

The dynamic jackpots rise with your bet. The jackpot value calcula-
tion is based on the following formula: Jackpot Round

(jackpot level base value x bet multiplier) + current increment value

Win up to four jackpot levels during a single Jackpot Round. The

Jackpot Round can be triggered at any bet, but higher bets increase
the progressive prizes.
There is no guaranteed jackpot win! In the event nothing is won dur-
ing the Jackpot Round (no progressives or credit prizes), a consola-
tion prize of 10 times the bet is awarded.

Initial Progressive Play Off Levels

There are four initial levels to the progressive play off. With each
level, you are given a number of colored chips to place on three drop
zones. Once all chips are placed, the DROP button is activated.

Progressive Jackpots – Each jackpot level progression bar is subdivided

into seven tiles which are filled up by the corresponding colored chips. Chips placed – DROP button activated
Initial progressive
play off levels.

Colored chips and drop zones – Place the

chips per drag & drop onto the drop zones.

By pressing the DROP button, two out of three drop zones are trig-
gered. Chips placed on these two drop zones are lost. The colored
chips of the remaining drop zone are distributed to their correspond-
ing jackpot meters.
Once all four initial levels are played, the player moves on to the
BONUS LEVEL. Distribution of chips from remaining drop zone

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2.3.4 Jackpot Round – continued

BONUS LEVEL
Once all four initial levels are played, the Bonus Level is started. The
Bonus Level increases the chance to win multiple jackpots and/or
extra credit wins.

During the Bonus Level, there are 21 hidden prizes to pick from using
six picks. Items to be revealed can include:
• Colored jackpot chips
The colored chips are added to the corresponding jackpot level
progression bar, increasing the chance of winning one or more
jackpots.
• Credit prizes

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 2. Overview

2.4 Hardware Components / Package

The Money Drop packages are available tailored to customer needs. The normal recommendation for a The
Money Drop core package consists of:
• The Money Drop multi-game (red/blue).
• The Money Drop signage including bright LCD display(s).
• Linked Gaming Kit:

Media Controller
including external power supply, Configu-
ration USB flash drive, operating system,
2402852-01 1 Jackpot & Media Controller XH81V 2
Star|JACKPOTS and The Money Drop
display software.
1303943-01 1 Bracket, Mounting, Shuttle PC –
1002541-01 1 Screw, Mach, Pan Washer Hd Phil, M3x6 –
1002539-01 4 Screw, Typping, M3.5x9.5mm, DIN7981B –
1205131-01 120mm VELCRO Hook (88) W=1" Black W/ 0172 ADH –
1204044-01 5 Cable Tie 6/6 Nylon 8" (white) –

Uninterruptible Power Supply

65060235 1 Back-UPS CS 350VA 110V #00 110V model
65040396 1 Back-UPS CS 350VA 230V #00 230V model

Power Cable
for example only! Depending on country
1602434-01 2 Cable Power10A/250V BS 1363/A TO C13 3m
the power cable can vary.
1602527-01 1 Cable Power 2.5A/250V C18 to C7 adapter for non 2-pin euro plug power cable

Switch
65058564 1 Ethernet Switch 10_100 Mbps 24 port 01 –

Patchcable
67500533 1 Patchcable CAT5E FTP 24AWG HF 2m red –
65059912 – Patchcable 5m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black Rule: 1 cable per machine in the link. De-
pending on link size the cable length may
67500531 – Patchcable 12m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black vary from 5-12m.

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2.4.1 Link Size

Minimum Link Size 4 machines

Recommended Link Size 4 - 8 machines *

* link up to 150 machines (technical limit = 150) for detailed information contact your local sales representative.

2.4.2 Merchandising
The Money Drop features an exciting merchandising and signage
package that stands out on the casino floor and attracts players to
its thrilling four-level dynamic bonus link. Customized signage and
merchandising options are available to suit every venue and budget.
Please contact your local sales representative for detailed informa-
tion.

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 2. Overview

2.5 General Configuration Notes

When configuring a The Money Drop installation, there are a few
things to consider:

2.5.1 Configuration USB Flash Drive

The configuration USB flash drive contains a customer specific
game configuration that is predetermined during order processing.
Depending on the configuration presets and jurisdiction the menu
settings might be adjustable. If you want to change any of the pre-
determined settings, please contact your local sales representative.

To perform an initial setup configuration the configuration USB flash

drive is mandatory! The configuration USB flash drive is connected
to one of the USB ports located at the logic box.

2.5.2 Initial Setup - Game Configuration

The game configuration settings are predetermined during or-
der processing and cannot be changed. If you want to (or have to)
change any of the predetermined settings, please contact your local
sales representative.

2.5.3 Progressive Calculation

The Money Drop progressive parameters are calculated by means
of the Progressive Calculation Sheet. To ensure proper configuration
the progressive calculation parameters are predetermined during or-
der processing and cannot be changed. If you want to change any of
the predetermined jackpot parameters (e.g. Start Value, JP Limits,
etc), please contact your local sales representative for a recalculation.

2.5.4 Jackpot Handpays

The threshold level for jackpot handpays is determined by the Cel-
ebration Limit setting. A win that exceeds this limit will trigger a jack-
pot handpay. See also chapter 5, section 5.2 Celebration Limit or the
relevant software manual.

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 3. Hardware Setup

3. Hardware Setup
3.1 Wiring Diagram

Video Cable Sound Cable

UPS

Media Controller/SGP
Progressive Controller

Switch
Power

Ethernet Cable

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3.2 Media Controller

3.2.1 General
The media controller is a customized barebone-PC that provides
video animations and jackpot values which are displayed on the over-
head display(s).

It comes with a pre-installed WINDOWS® operating system,

2
Star|JACKPOTS and The Money Drop display application. Two
displays and an audio device can be connected. The mains voltage
for the media controller is provided by an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS).

• Connector Overview – Shuttle® Barebone XH81

COM Ports Display Port LAN Port VGA

Mains Input HDMI CMOS Reset USB Ports Audio Out

• Media Controller Location

The location of the media controller depends on the cabinet
type of a The Money Drop link.
• In SPIELO OXYGEN™ (Upright) cabinets the media con-
troller is located in the top box.
• In SPIELO OXYGEN™ SLANT cabinets the media control-
ler is located in the hopper drawer area.

Caution : If the media controller is placed elsewhere

(e.g. base stand), it has to be actively vented to prevent
the media controller from overheating.

The environmental temperature must not exceed

40°C / 104°F.

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3.2.2 Connect Signage

The media controller provides a DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA port
to connect the signage to the media controller. The display cable,
audio cable and signage mains cable is usually threaded through one
of the posts that hold the signage.

The overhead display(s) which are connected to the media control-

ler have to support a 1024 x 768 pixel display resolution at 60 Hz with
highest (32 bit) color quality.

• Thread the display cable, audio cable and signage mains cable
through one of the posts that holds the signage.

• Connect the overhead display to the DisplayPort, VGA and/or

HDMI connector.
Note: You can use up to two ports simultaneously to connect a
second display. With two displays connected to the media con-
troller make sure to set the WINDOWS® screen resolution option
«Multiple displays» to «Duplicate these displays».

• Connect the signage audio cable to the audio out jack.

3.2.3 Connect Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Caution : A power outage or voltage peak can cause seri-
ous damage to the media controller hardware and software!
Do not operate a media controller without having a prop-
erly configured UPS connected!

The UPS device application comes pre-installed with the media

controller. For detailed information please see chapter 3, section 3.4
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

• Connect the mains cable to the media controller.

• Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports of the media
controller.

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3.2.4 Connect Network Switch

The Money Drop link infrastructure is based on an ethernet network.
The media controller and all participating gaming machines are con-
nected to a network switch.

Use the 2m (67500533) patchcable to connect the media controller

to the network switch.

• Connect the patchcable to the LAN port of the media control-

ler.

• Connect the patchcable to one of the LAN ports of the network

switch.

3.2.5 Connect Gaming Machines

All participating gaming machines are connected to the network
switch. For detailed information please see chapter 3, section 3.3
Network Switch.

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3.3 Network Switch

The Money Drop link infrastructure is based on an ethernet network.
The media controller and all participating gaming machines are con-
nected to a network switch.
Connect the media controller and up to 23 gaming machines to the
network switch. The number of gaming machines is limited by the
24-port network switch. Packages for more than 23 gaming machines
are available, please contact your local sales representative.

media controller

3.3.1 Connect Gaming Machines

Depending on link size use the 5m (65059912) or 12m (67500531)
patchcable to connect the gaming machine to the network switch.

• Connect the patchcable to the LAN port of the logic box.

LAN Port
• Connect the patchcable to one of the LAN ports of the network
switch.

3.3.2 Connect Media Controller

Use the 2m (67500533) patchcable to connect the media controller
to the network switch.

• Connect the patchcable to the LAN port of the media control-

ler.

• Connect the patchcable to one of the LAN ports of the network

switch.

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3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

The UPS in combination with the shutdown application is intended
to ensure a proper shutdown of the media controller in case of a
power outage or to compensate voltage peaks. It also allows users
to shut down the media controller by switching off mains voltage.
The UPS will detect the power loss and initialize the shutdown of the
media controller, while supplying power to the media controller until
the shutdown is completed.

Caution : A power outage or voltage peak can cause se-

vere damage to the media controller hardware and soft-
ware! Do not operate a media controller without having a
properly configured UPS connected!

The UPS device application comes pre-installed with the media con-
troller and is configured to shut down the media controller 5 minutes
after a power outage has been detected.

(c)
(b)
(b)

(a)

3.4.1 Connect Mains Cable to UPS

• Connect the mains cable (a) to the UPS.

3.4.2 Connect UPS to Media Controller

• Connect the mains cable (b) to the media controller.

• Connect the USB cable (c) to one of the USB ports of the me-
dia controller.

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4. Software Setup
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS2
This chapter describes all necessary configuration steps to setup
a The Money Drop jackpot controller. For more detailed informa-
2
tion about the Star|JACKPOTS application please see manual
2
«Star|JACKPOTS Control User Manual» obtainable from IGT.
2
The Star|JACKPOTS application that is delivered with a The Mon-
ey Drop link is customized and supports IGT SGP progressive jack-
pot controller only!

4.1.1 Start Application

• Double click the StarJACKPOTS 2 Control shortcut to
start the application.

• On the logon page enter your user name and password (default
user name and password = adm).

If you want to change the user name and password click

Change Password on the title bar and follow the on-screen
instructions.

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4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller

• Select the Jackpots tab and click Configuration on the
navigation bar to enter the jackpot configuration page.

• Click Create/Update Jackpot and select SGP Pro-

gressive.

• Click Browse and select the required progressive_

configuration.xml file and the progressive_con-
figuration.xml.sig signature file.

Important: The configuration files are unique for each

The Money Drop link, make sure that the configura-
tion files used for the jackpot controller and the gaming
machines are identical.

The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that
is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy the configuration files
from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO
International Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Money
Drop on the media controller.

Click Save to proceed or Cancel to abort the Jackpot con-

troller configuration.

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4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller – continued

• General
The Jackpot name is defined by the progressive_con-
figuration.xml file, however, you can change the Jackpot
name (32 characters maximum).

The Jackpot ID is set by default to Automatically cre-

ate jackpot ID. The Jackpot ID is randomly generated by
the system. To define a specific Jackpot ID clear the check box
and enter a unique ID number.

Click Next to proceed.

• Messages
Do not enter any text!

Click Next to proceed.

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4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller – continued

• Gaming Machine Selection

On this page you can see all gaming machines that are registered to the WINDOWS® DHCP server. The
gaming machines are registering to the DHCP server once during boot up, make sure the media controller is
operational to assign an IP address. The gaming machines can not receive an IP address while the W
­ INDOWS®
operating system is still initializing.

To assign a single gaming machine double click on the name. To assign all listed gaming machines click Se-
lect All.

All gaming machines that are listed in the Assigned box will participate in the jackpot.

Click Next to proceed.

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4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller – continued

• Summary
On this page a configuration summary is displayed. Verify all settings and click Save to finish the jackpot
controller configuration.

The jackpot controller is configured but not activated (State: InWork), the gaming machines are still
locked. To activate the configured jackpot controller see chapter 4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller.

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4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller

• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.

• Click Activate Jackpot to enter the Activate Jackpot page.

• A jackpot controller summary is displayed, click Activate to start the jackpot controller.

• The jackpot controller is activated (State: Accepted) and all participating gaming machines are un-
locked and operational.

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4.1.4 Edit Jackpot Controller

• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.

• Click Edit to add/remove gaming machines to/from an active jackpot controller.

When the jackpot controller has been edited the State changes to InWork. To apply the modifications
to the operational gaming machines activate the jackpot controller again, see chapter 4, section 4.1.3 Activate
Jackpot Controller.

Important : If you activate an edited jackpot controller the currently running instance of the jackpot is
stopped. A new instance based on the edited configuration is started. The current jackpot level values
are restored to the base values determined by the progressive_configuration.xml file! To restore the
former jackpot level values see chapter 4, section 4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values and 4.1.9 Edit
Hidden Jackpot Values.

4.1.5 Update Jackpot Controller Configuration File

• If an updated configuration file is available, you have to create a new jackpot controller, see chapter 4.1.2 Cre-
ate new Jackpot Controller. It is not possible to change/update the configuration file of an existing jackpot
controller.

Note: If a new jackpot controller is created, you have to update the Progressive Config XML setting in the
The Money Drop – Config GUI, see chapter 4, section 4.2.1.2 Base Settings.

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4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller

• Select Monitoring from the navigation bar and click Current Jackpot States.

• Click Suspend to deactivate (State: Suspended) a jackpot controller.

• Click Resume to reactivate (State: Running) a suspended jackpot controller.

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4.1.7 Delete Jackpot Controller

Important : An active jackpot controller can not be deleted, you have to suspend the jackpot controller
first! For a detailed procedure see chapter 4, section 4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller.

• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.

• Click Delete to enter the Delete Jackpot page.

• A jackpot controller summary is displayed on the Delete Jackpot page, enter a reason for deletion and
click OK.

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4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values

• Select Monitoring from the navigation bar and click Current Jackpot States.

• Click Suspend to deactivate (State: Suspended) a jackpot controller.

• Click Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Jackpot Value Correction page for
each jackpot level separately.

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4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values – continued

• The jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the current
jackpot value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.

Click OK to confirm the jackpot value correction.

• Click Resume to reactivate (State: Running) a suspended jackpot controller.

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4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values

• Select Monitoring from the navigation bar and click Current Jackpot States.

• Click Suspend to deactivate (State: Suspended) a jackpot controller.

• Click Hidden Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Hidden Jackpot Value Cor-
rection page for each jackpot level separately.

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4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values – continued

• The hidden jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the
current hidden value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.

Click OK to confirm the hidden jackpot value correction.

• Click Resume to reactivate (State: Running) a suspended jackpot controller.

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4.2 The Money Drop Application

This chapter describes how to configure the display of video se-
quences and jackpot meters on the overhead display. The settings
are configured in the EGD_GD_SETTINGS application.

4.2.1 Start EGD_GD_SETTINGS Application

Double click the Start Money Drop – Config GUI shortcut to
start the application.

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4.2.1.1 Control Panel

• ALF
Enable the ALF (ATRONIC Linked Feature) controller to es-
tablish communication between the EGD_GD display applica-
tion and the jackpot engine.

Important : Make sure to activate the ALF checkbox!

With ALF deactivated the EGD_GD application is
not able to receive the jackpot controller settings/val-
ues!

• Default
Load default settings.

• Undo
Undo changes.

• Save
Save settings.

• Start
Start The Money Drop display animation.

• Info
Display application software version.

• Cancel
Close application without saving settings.

• Ok
Close application with saving settings.

The configuration tabs of the EGD_GD_SETTINGS application

are described on the following pages.

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4.2.1.2 Base Settings

• Currency code
Enter a currency abbreviation (up to 3 digits) to be displayed
trailing or leading the jackpot value. To enter a «€» currency
symbol use the ASCII string 0128.
Note: To enter an ASCII code press and hold the Alt key. Type
the ASCII string (e.g. 0128 for «€») on the number pad and re-
lease the Alt key.

• Currency position
Define the position of the currency code. Select Trailing or
Leading from the drop down menu.

• Decimal separator
Define the decimal separator, enter «.» or «,».

• Thousand separator
Define the thousand separator, enter «.» or «,».

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4.2.1.2 Base Settings – continued

• Progressive Config XML

Click Browse and select the progressive_con-
figuration.xml file.

Important : The configuration files are unique for each

The Money Drop link, make sure that the configuration
files used for the jackpot controller, EGD-GD GUI
and the gaming machines are identical.

The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that
is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy the configuration files
from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO
International Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Money
Drop on the media controller.

• Display Language Setting

Define the display animation language. Select English (de-
fault), Spanish or French from the drop down menu.

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4.2.1.3 Display Settings

Do not change any setting of the Display Set-

tings tab!

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4.2.1.4 Display Specific

• Master Sound Volume

Define the maximum volume of the display animation sounds.

• Sound Group – LOW

Option not used.

• Sound Group – MEDIUM

Option not used.

• Sound Group – HIGH

Set the display animation and jackpot hit volume. Limited by the
Master Sound Volume setting.

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4.2.2 Return to Windows® Desktop

Close The Money Drop display software by pressing the ESC key on
the multimedia controller keyboard.

4.2.3 Restart The Money Drop Application

Restart The Money Drop display software by double clicking the
Start EGD-GD – Money Drop shortcut.

or

Double click the Start Money Drop – Config GUI shortcut

and then click the START button.

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4.3 SPIELO Data Investigator (SDI)

With the SDI it is possible to save event logs, machine information
and performance data from each machine, that is participating in the
gaming link, to the media controller. Mainly used for troubleshooting
these files can also be used for performance analysis.

4.3.1 Start Application

• Double click the SDI.URL shortcut to start the application.

4.3.2 Refresh Data

• Click Refresh to receive the current gaming machine data.

Important : The gaming machine data can only be

received once per hour!

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4.3.3 Download Data

• Click Download to save or open the latest gaming machine
data.

• Click Save to save the game-statistics.zip file to

the media controller.

machine identifier

For each gaming machine a separate folder is created that can

be recognized by the machine identifier (ATR_+MAC Ad-
dress).

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5. Gaming Machine Setup

This chapter describes necessary gaming machine settings and
shows where to find jackpot statistics and jackpot increment settings.

Please refer to the corresponding software manual for detailed de-

scriptions of the game software menus:

• Software Manual – sensys EP D5.2.x

5.1 Asset Number

(Initial Setup / Machine Identifier)

Set a unique asset number for each gaming machine if a TiTo envi-
ronment is in operation or to activate AFT functionality.

5.2 Celebration Limit

(Initial Setup / Machine Configuration / Base Configuration / Celebration Limit or
Service Menu Screen 2.3.1.1: Settings / Money / Limit Settings / Celebration Limit)

Set the «Celebration Limit Mode» to «Individual fixed limit for each
game» (default and recommended setting) during the initial setup
procedure. The limits are set by the paytable and can not be altered.
To display the fixed limit values touch the Show Details button.

5.3 Casino Information

(Synonym: Voucher Text or Ticket Data)
(Service Menu Screen 2.2.5.2: Settings / Peripherals / Printer / Casino Information)

Configure the text strings to be printed on cashout vouchers. Enter a

text string for Establishment (casino name), Address 1 and Address
2. Use the english alphabet only.

Important : In a ticketing environment the machine re-

mains locked until the ticket data fields are configured!

Note: The ticket data fields are usually configured remotely by the
ticket host sending SAS poll 7D «send ticket data». Ticket data sent by
the host has priority over manually entered ticket data.

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5.4 Jackpot Information

The base values and increments of the jackpot (incl. hidden jackpot)
can be viewed for each jackpot level separately.

• Select Machine Information / Configuration /

Jackpot.
• Select the jackpot controller in the Group column.
• Select the desired jackpot level in the Level column.

Audit Menu Screen 1.2.6 : Machine Information / Configuration / Jackpot

Group: Jackpot Group MoneyDrop_GTECH_1, Level 2

Summary Games in Group RED1MD1, BLUEMD1
MoneyDrop_GTECH_1 Selected Controller: MoneyDrop_1_CONTROLLER_1
Controller Type: System Gaming Progressive (SGP)
Controller Options: Level 2
Configuration Parameters
Type: Progressive Jackpot
Base Value (in currency): €1000,00
Increment: 0.6%

Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

5.5 Jackpot Statistics

The jackpot statistics are metered for each jackpot level separately.

• Select Accounting and Statistics / Progres-

sive Information / Per Controller Informa-
tion.
• Select the jackpot controller in the Controller column.
• Select the desired jackpot level in the Level column.

Audit Menu Screen 2.4.1 : Accounting and Statistics / Progressive Information / Per Controller Information

Controller: Progressive Controller: MoneyDrop_1_CONTROLLER_1

All Total Hits 0
EG_JUR_CUSTOMER_Docu
MoneyDrop_1_CONTROLL Total Paid € 0,00
Attendant Paid € 0,00
Machine Paid € 0,00
Money Wagered € 0,00
Games Played 0
Controller Level: 2
Total Hits 0
Total Paid € 0,00
Attendant Paid € 0,00
Level: Machine Paid € 0,00
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

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