Astra Games Limited Machine Service & Maintenance Manual Sonic Ticket Winner
Issue D Page 25 of 28
21/06/11
Operating the Starpoint Electronic Counting Units (S.E.C)
This machine has been fitted with a single Starpoint Electronic Counter that directly replaces the need to fit
conventional electro-mechanical meters.
The SEC unit incorporates multiple 'digital' counters that store the various meter values in a digital code format
that are held in non-volatile memory i.e. it cannot be altered or cleared
down.
Where is it located?
The SEC unit is situated on the upper Right-hand side of the belly glass, a clear window is provided to view the
meter.
What meters are used in this machine ?
Meter 1 = REFILL, Meter 2 = CASH IN, Meter 3 = CASH OUT, Meter 4 = PRIZE OUT
Meter 5 = VTP
NB. All counter values are in 10p units.
How is the SEC connected to the host machine?
A 6-pin connector is situated on the rear of the SEC unit, which interfaces to the host machine molex connector;
data is transmitted via a serial peripheral interface standard.
How do I read the values of each counter?
The SEC will only display counter values when the following procedure is followed. In normal game play no
counter values are viewable to the player.
1. Open the main door and wait for the machine to re-initialise.
2. Press the Hold 1 button to select the REFILL counter, this will show REFILL and the value of this counter.
3. To proceed to the next counter press the Transfer button, the display will then show CASH IN and the value
of this counter.
4. To proceed to the next counter press the Transfer button, the display will show CASHOUT and the value of
this counter.
The above procedure will step the S.E.C. meter through all of the counters and then return to the REFILL
counter.
5. Pressing the Autostart button will step through the above procedure in reverse.
To exit access to these counter values simply close the main door.
