KITTY CASH™

Setup
and Configuration
Rev. 1.3_en
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KITTY CASH™
Setup and Configuration

Rev. 1.3_en

Rel. September 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 Kitty Cash Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Mystery Cat Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Hardware Components / Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Link Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.2 Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 General Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.1 Configuration USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.2 Initial Setup – Game Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.3 Progressive Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5.4 Jackpot Handpays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. Hardware Setup 13
3.1 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.2 Connect Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 Connect Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.4 Connect Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.5 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.1 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.2 Connect Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.1 Connect mains cable to UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.2 Connect UPS to Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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4. Software Setup 19
2
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.1 Start Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.4 Edit Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.5 Update Jackpot Controller Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.7 Delete Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2 Kitty Cash Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2.1 Start EGD_GD_SETTINGS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2.1.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2.1.2 Base Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2.1.3 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.1.4 Display Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2.2 Return to Windows® Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2.3 Restart Kitty Cash Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5. Gaming Machine Setup 39

5.1 Asset Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2 Celebration Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3 Jackpot Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4 Jackpot Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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 1. Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure a KITTY
CASH™ link. It describes how to set up the participating gaming ma-
chines and how to link them.

1.2 Target Audience

We address qualified technical personnel, who are involved in setup
and configuration of a Kitty Cash link. With this user group we as-
sume that they are basically computer literate and familiar with gam-
ing 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 Kitty Cash multi level progressive link is based on the interna-
tionally recognized brand «Artlist Collection The Cat™» from artlist
Inc.

The Kitty Cash support titles are available as a multi game suite on
the SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet.

Kitty Cash is driven by IGT´s System Gaming Protocol (SGP).

The SGP is based on the G2S® protocol and enables the commu-
nication between the gaming machines and the jackpot controller
2
(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 Kitty Cash multi level, multi game progressive link is based on
the internationally recognized brand «Artlist Collection The Cat™»
from artlist Inc. The Kitty Cash support titles are available as multi
game suite on the SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet.

• Multi Level
Win one out of four progressive jackpot level during the Kitty
Cash Bonus.

Multi Jackpot Level

• Multi Game
There are four «The Cat» themed games as multi game suite
available:

Multi Game – Game Selector

Kitty Cash offers the action of two bonus rounds, the Mystery Cat
Bonus and the Kitty Cash Bonus.

Kitty Cash has been designed with the regular players in mind, who
can appreciate the chance of hitting a jackpot on a more frequent
basis. Each time the players get into the Kitty Cash Bonus, they have
a reasonable chance of hitting the highest jackpot.

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2.3 Bonus Features

All game titles provide a game themed freegames bonus, Kitty Cash
Bonus and the Mystery Cat Bonus feature.

2.3.1 Kitty Cash Bonus

The Kitty Cash Bonus is a four level progressive jackpot triggered by
a scattered symbol combination on reels 2, 3 and 4 during the base
game or freegames bonus feature:

Enter Kitty Cash Bonus and win one of

in base game
the four progressive jackpot level
Enter Kitty Cash Bonus and win one of
in freegames
the four progressive jackpot level

Additionally the Kitty Cash Bonus can be awarded by the Mystery

Cat Bonus, see section 2.3.2 Mystery Cat Bonus.

The Kitty Cash Bonus can be triggered with any bet, but higher bets
in the base game provide better chances of winning higher jackpots.

In the bonus feature the player has to choose one of the seven cats.
The chosen cat is assigned to one of the four jackpot level. Once a
jackpot level has achieved three cats the Kitty Cash Bonus is finished
and the respective progressive level is won.

Choose your lucky CAT!

GRAND Jackpot level win

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2.3.2 Mystery Cat Bonus

The Mystery Cat Bonus is awarded randomly and can occur after
every single game, including freegames.

The Mystery Cat Bonus awards either a credit win or the K

­ itty Cash
Bonus.

Mystery Cat Bonus – Credit win

Kitty Cash Bonus

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2.4 Hardware Components / Package

Kitty Cash packages are available tailored to customer needs. The normal recommendation for a Kitty Cash core
package consists of:

• Kitty Cash multi game suite.

• Kitty Cash signage including bright LCD display.

• 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 Kitty Cash display soft-
ware.
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 the pow-
1602434-01 2 Cable Power10A/250V BS 1363/A TO C13 3m
er 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 2m CAT5E FTP 24AWG HF red –
65059912 – Patchcable 5m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black Rule: 1 cable per machine in the link. Depending
67500531 – Patchcable 12m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black on link size the cable length may vary from 5-12m.

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 2. Overview

2.4.1 Link Sizes

Minimum Link Size 4 machines

Recommended Link Size 6 - 12 machines *

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

2.4.2 Merchandising
Kitty Cash 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 merchandis-
ing options are available to suit every venue and budget.

Please contact your local sales representative for detailed informa-

tion.

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2.5 General Configuration Notes

When configuring a Kitty Cash 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 Kitty Cash 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
3.1 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 that provides video
animations and jackpot values which are displayed on the overhead
display(s).

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

2
Star|JACKPOTS and Kitty Cash 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 the Kitty Cash link.

• In SPIELO OXYGEN™ (Upright) cabinets the media con-

troller is located in the top box.
• In SPIELO OXYGEN™ SLANT cabinets the media con-
troller 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 Kitty Cash link infrastructure is based on an ethernet network.
The media controller and all participating gaming machines are con-
nected to the 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 Kitty Cash 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 initialze 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 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 con-
troller and is configured to shut down the media controller 5 minutes
after a power loss 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 set-
up a Kitty Cash 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 Kitty Cash
link is customized and supports IGT SGP progressive jackpot con-
troller 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

Kitty Cash link, make sure that the configuration files
used for the jackpot controller and the gaming ma-
chines 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\Atron-
ic Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Kitty CASH KC1 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 WIN-
DOWS® 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
Create 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
KITTY CASH – Config UI, 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

Available as of version «Star|JACKPOTS² Control D5.0.15». To check the installed version open the
2
Star|JACKPOTS application, the version number is stated on the explorer tab:

• 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 jackpot 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 Kitty Cash 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 Kitty Cash – 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.

Caution : 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 Kitty Cash 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

Kitty Cash 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\Atron-
ic Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Kitty CASH KC1 on the
media controller.

• Display Language Setting

Define the display animation language. Select English (de-
fault), Mandarin, 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

To close the Kitty Cash display software press the ESC key on the
multimedia controller keyboard.

4.2.3 Restart Kitty Cash Application

To restart the Kitty Cash display software double click the Start
EGD-GD – Kitty Cash shortcut.

or

Double click the Start Kitty Cash – Config GUI shortcut

and then click the START button.

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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 a detailed de-

scription of the game software menus:

• Software Manual – sensys EP™ Core Games D4.0.x

• Software Manual – sensys EP™ D5.0.x-D5.1.x
• Software Manual – sensys EP™ D5.2.x

5.1 Asset Number

The configuration depends on the software level.

• Software level D4
(Initial Setup / Asset Number)
To operate a Kitty Cash link set a unique asset number for each
gaming machine in the link.

• Software level D5
(Initial Setup / Machine Identifier)
Set a unique asset number for each gaming machine if a TiTo
environment is in operation or to activate AFT functionality. To
operate a Kitty Cash link a unique asset number is not necessary.

5.2 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 cannot be changed.
To display the fixed limit values touch the Show Details button.

• Software level D4
(Initial Setup / Celebration Limit) or (Service Menu Screen 2.3.1.1: Settings /
Money / Limit Settings / Celebration Limit)

• Software level D5
(Initial Setup / Machine Configuration / Base Configuration / Celebration
Limit) or (Service Menu Screen 2.3.1.1: Settings / Money / Limit Settings / Cel-
ebration Limit)

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5.3 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 KC_STD_Docu_Test_Casino_0_C_1, Level 2

Summary Games in Group TCPAKC1, TCWIKC1, TCPGKC1, TCDIKC1
EG_JUR_CUSTOMER_Docu
KC_STD_Docu_Test_Casin Selected Controller: KC_STD_Docu_Test_Casino_0_C_1
Controller Type: System Gaming Progressive (SGP)
Controller Options: Level 2
Configuration Parameters
Type: Progressive Jackpot
Base Value (in currency): €80,00
Increment: 1.1%

Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

5.4 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: KC_STD_Docu_Test_Casino_0_C_1

All Total Hits 0
EG_JUR_CUSTOMER_Docu
KC_STD_Docu_Test_Casin 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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