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January 2005

Progressive Jackpot

Commboard 68k Rev. 2.10

DIP Switch Overview for GRIPS Protocol

DIP Switch S5

DIP Switch S8

Rotary Switches

Tables refer to Commboard software using GRIPS protocol

Cashline™ - O-Level (Update 2003-1)  and  Hi(!)bility™-  Q-Level

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Summary of Contents for Cashline

Page 1: ...to setup a Progressive Jackpot on Atronic slot machines Including System Progressive Mikohn Progressive Atronic Progressive Link APL Cash Fever Rev 2 0 www atronic com www atronic com www atronic com www atronic com www atronic com January 2005 ...

Page 2: ...2 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot RELEASE INFO e motion Cashline Progressive Jackpot Rev 2 0 Rel January 2005 2003 2005 Atronic International GmbH All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...ssive Link APL Overview and requirements Link machines APL Large Distance Link Connect Overhead Display Prepare machines Step by step APL Jackpot Configuration APL Troubleshooting Setting up a Cash Fever Jackpot Overview and additional requirements Link machines and connect Cash Fever PC Prepare machines Step by step Cash Fever Jackpot Configuration Atronic A Link Configuration Program DOS version...

Page 4: ... have been carefully reviewed and checked for accuracy All drawings and diagrams contain the newest revisions released by Atronic If earlier revisions of diagrams or drawings are required please contact your Atronic Technical Services representative Atronic International Borsigstr 26 32312 Luebbecke Germany 49 5741 273 720 FAX 49 5741 273 727 Atronic Americas 16537 N 92nd Street Scottsdale Arizona...

Page 5: ...The pot then increments until a certain winning combination appears on the slot machine This combination is said to trigger the jackpot hit Upon a hit event the current jackpot amount is paid to the player at the winning slot machine Progressive games can either be single machine jackpots called stand alone jackpots or linked progressive jackpots which consist of several machines contributing to o...

Page 6: ... on next page Which configuration software version is needed Is additional hardware such as cables or adap ters needed 3 Order needed parts A Link Setup Kit for Jackpot configuration Security Chips with progressive support A Link Cables and Power supply Adapter for APL or Mikohn progressives Are there parts from other vendors needed e g SMIBs or network equipment 4 Prepare external PC for Jackpot ...

Page 7: ... sions are suitable for your Progressive Jackpot project Commboard software versions Participating in a Progressive Jackpot environment the Commboard software has to match to the casino s online system and to the Atronic game software This manual refers to Q Level software for e motion Hi bility and to current O Level software for Cashline Earlier O Level software may require diffe rent settings S...

Page 8: ...nic Hi bility e motion series Select folder Settings Jackpot Configuration 3 When all pre requirements are fulfilled the appro priate A Link Config software version is displayed on screen Example Use Setup Version 08 stands for the DOS version with the identifier 08 You have to use AC08xx exe 2 Commboard EPROM Naming The A Link version can also be identified by the Comm board software naming The t...

Page 9: ...ation of a Hardlock Dongle driver This Hardlock Dongle is required to unlock the program and has to be connected to the PC s printer port LPT when using the program 1 Connect Hardlock Dongle to PC s printer port LPT with the PC switched off 2 Copy the two files dongle_install exe and Alink_Setup exe from floppy disk to a temporary folder on the PC s harddisk 3 Run dongle_install exe to install the...

Page 10: ...10 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot Setting up a System Progressive Jackpot SYSTEM PROGRESSIVE ...

Page 11: ...version according to the accounting system protocol e g SAS 5 x A progressive version security chip Atronic PC Setup cable Software Atronic Alink Config for Windows or ap propriate DOS version with Dongle 300 Link machines The Commboard has to be connected to a Machine Data Controller MDC or a similar device that connects to the floor network Depending on connected device online protocol and diffe...

Page 12: ...S8 on pages 52 53 for details 4 Set DIP switch S5 1 to ON and DIP switch S5 2 and S5 3 to OFF to enable accounting system progressive mode 5 Set DIP switch S5 6 to ON to enable accounting system communication 6 optional Aditionally set DIP switch S8 8 to ON to enable a machine lock in case of a loss of com munication to the accounting system 7 Carry out a RAM Reset on Main and Commboard described ...

Page 13: ...directory to save setting files Confirm with OK 3 Download current Jackpot configuration For Atronic Cashline series Enter Service Menu and select PC Setup Jack pot Configuration and press center lit button on the button panel For Atronic Hi bility e motion series Enter Service Menu and select Settings Jack pot Configuration and press Start Configurati on button on the touch screen Select menu Ali...

Page 14: ...te JP 2 to JP 8 These additional Jackpot levels are reserved for Multi Level Jack pot systems such as Cashfever or Towerline 10 Edit Jackpot Name Text Color and Value Color Jackpot Name Is displayed alternating with the JP value on the in machine display Text color Color of the Jackpot Name text Value color Color of the displayed Jackpot value 11 Type in Jackpot Won Text and edit Text Display Time...

Page 15: ...n menu remove PC Setup Cable and close Logic Box e motion only and Main Door 17 e motion machines only Clear Logic Door Open message via Audit Key Jackpot Configuration further machines Brief description 1 Connect PC and Atronic machine 2 Download current Jackpot configuration 3 Load previous saved Jackpot configuration settings into the program 4 Select Upload to upload configuration data to the ...

Page 16: ...16 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot Setting up a Progressive Jackpot using a Mikohn controller MIKOHN PROGRESSIVE ...

Page 17: ... the Mikohn DCU the Jack pot is controlled by this device Data communication is carried out via RS485 half duplex bus interface which is implemented to Atronic s Commboard 68k using A link wiring Requirements An Atronic Commboard 68k with a software that supports Mikohn MS10 and MS27 for every ma chine in the link A progressive version security chip for every ma chine in the link One A Link cable ...

Page 18: ... with up to 32 EGMs on each link line Machines are linked using A Link wiring connected to P10 and P11 on the Commboard P10 and P11 RJ 45 Connectors are parallel connected so it does not matter which one is used If less than 16 machines are linked the Power Supply Unit can be connected at the end of the link If more than 16 machines are linked max 32 the Power Supply Unit has to be connected in th...

Page 19: ...to OFF For Mikohn MS 27 Mystery Set DIP switch S5 1 2 to ON Set DIP switch S5 3 to OFF For Mikohn MS 27 Mystery and Progressive Set DIP switch S5 1 2 to OFF Set DIP switch S5 3 to ON 4 Carry out a RAM Reset on Main and Commboard described on page 51 52 and in manual Software 5 Carry out Initial Setup Necessary settings are Set Progressive Group to 00 No group Set Commboard required to YES 6 Link m...

Page 20: ... default directory to save setting files Confirm with OK 3 Download current Jackpot configuration For Atronic Cashline series Enter Service Menu and select PC Setup Jack pot Configuration and press center lit button on the button panel For Atronic Hi bility e motion series Enter Service Menu and select Settings Jack pot Configuration and press Start Configurati on button on the touch screen Select...

Page 21: ...ot activate JP 2 to JP 8 These additional Jackpot levels are reserved for Multi Level Jack pot systems such as Cashfever or Towerline 10 Edit Jackpot Name Text Color and Value Color Jackpot Name Is displayed alternating with the JP value on the in machine display Text color Color of the Jackpot Name text Value color Color of the displayed Jackpot value 11 Type in the Jackpot Won Text and edit Text...

Page 22: ...fi guration menu remove PC Setup Cable and close Logic Box e motion only and Main Door 17 e motion machines only Clear Logic Door Open message via Audit Key Jackpot Configuration further machines Brief description 1 Connect PC and Atronic machine 2 Download current Jackpot configuration 3 Load the previous saved Jackpot Configuration settings into the program 4 Select Upload to upload configuratio...

Page 23: ...23 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot Setting up an Atronic Progressive Link APL APL ...

Page 24: ...lowing to change the master machine any time Requirements An Atronic Commboard 68k with a software that supports APL for every machine in the link A progressive version security chip for every ma chine in the link One A Link cable for every machine in the link A power supply adapter if more than 16 machines are to be linked Atronic A Link Setup Kit The A Link Setup Kit contains Power supply 230V o...

Page 25: ... are wired parallel so it does not matter which one is used The end of the link is automatically terminated by the Commboard Link up to 16 machines If less than 16 machines are linked the Power Supply Unit can be connected at either end of the link Link 16 32 machines If more than 16 machines are linked max 32 the Power Supply Unit has to be connected in the middle of the link using the Power Supp...

Page 26: ...ked over a distance of up to 700 meters Linking 3 banks the maximum length between the banks is 500 meters Linking 4 banks the maximum length is 300 meters Schematic diagram Connect Overhead Display optional Connect Overhead Display Cable to P7 on any Commboard participating in the A Link Set matching Overhead Display Type by means of A Link Config software Cables needed for an APL Large Distance ...

Page 27: ...itch S5 2 to ON Set switch S5 1 S5 3 and S5 4 to OFF 4 Define one machine as Master by setting Com mboard switch S5 4 to ON This activates implemented Jackpot controller functions 5 Carry out a RAM Reset on Main and Commboard described on page 51 52 and in manual Software 6 Carry out Initial Setup Necessary settings Set Progressive Group to 00 no group Set Commboard required to YES 7 Link machines...

Page 28: ...ckpot configuration For Atronic Cashline series Enter Service Menu and select PC Setup Jack pot Configuration and press center lit button on the button panel For Atronic Hi bility e motion series Enter Service Menu and select Settings Jack pot Configuration and press Start Configurati on button on the touch screen Select menu Alink on the PC and click on Down load Cashline only Download has to be ...

Page 29: ...e of JP 1 to NORMAL to enable a pro gressive Jackpot Do not activate JP 2 to JP 8 These additional Jackpot levels are reserved for Multi Level Jack pot systems such as Cashfever or Towerline 12 Edit Jackpot settings for JP 1 Current Value Enter current Jackpot value if reconfiguring a running Jackpot or as an initial value Base Value Base Value Hidden Value New Jackpot start value after a Jackpot ...

Page 30: ...it for hidden JP value Further incre ments are paid into Overflow 0 No limit Increment Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the hidden JP value 17 Confirm Progressive Parameters with Save Quit 18 Check all settings carefully and select Save to save settings to disk optional 19 Select Upload to send data to the machine 20 Pay attention to application notes and confirm with OK to start ...

Page 31: ...n Ensure that only one machine in the link is defined as master APL Progressive Not Connected APL Master not ready Machine is not connected with APL master machine the power supply of the Alink network is not connected or no master is defined in the link Solution Connect machines with master Connect power supply for A link network Define one master machine in the link ALINK Please set valid termin...

Page 32: ...32 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot Setting up a Cash Fever Jackpot CASH FEVER ...

Page 33: ...tions see next pages Additional requirements External PC software A Link config for Windows 2 1 or higher is required for Cash Fever Jackpot configuration Check version index in program menu Help About Cash Fever Paytable Software Machines linked in a Cash Fever Jackpot must have a customized paytable software installed Unlike standard paytable software Cash Fever paytable software has a 4 Jackpot...

Page 34: ...hen linking more than 16 machines a Power Supply Adap ter WE8 2x WE8 has to be connected in the middle of the link See APL Wiring on page 25 EGM 1 EGM 2 EGM x Commboard Master Cash Fever Display Cash Fever PC Commboard with Overhead Display Board Converter Cash Fever Display 2 max 32 APL Power Supply Note See manual Cash Fever Configuration Guide provided by Atronic Systems for details about furth...

Page 35: ...mmboard Each machine in the link must have a unique address from 01 to 32 Set the Cash Fever Master machine to adress 01 S1 x10 digit S2 x 1 digit 3 Activate APL mode on all linked machines Set Commboard switch S5 2 to ON Set switch S5 1 S5 3 and S5 4 to OFF 4 Define one machine as Master by additionally setting Commboard switch S5 4 to ON This activates implemented Jackpot controller functions AP...

Page 36: ...ed on the Atronic Cash Fever Calculation Sheet Any other configuration may lead to unpredictably Return to Player values Configuration Code must be the same on all machines in the link If a machine is configured to a different Configuration Code as the Master machine this machine will be locked 8 Carry out Cash Fever Jackpot configuration at the APL Master machine using A Link Config for Win dows ...

Page 37: ... cable is connected to default is COM1 Select a default directory to save setting files Confirm with OK 3 Download current Jackpot configuration Enter Service Menu at the machine and select Set tings Jackpot Configuration and press Start Con figuration button on the touch screen Select menu Alink at the PC and click on Down load Current settings are transfered from the machine to the A Link Config...

Page 38: ...for in machine display Currency Enter a 3 digit ASCII string which is displayed trailing or leading the JP value Currency Position Position of the currency string Thousand Separator Enter or Decimal Separator Enter or Odometer Enables a smooth upcounting of JP values 7 Choose Overhead Display Type ATAKA to comuni cate to the Cash Fever PC 8 Confirm settings with Save Quit continues on next page No...

Page 39: ...er items are not needed and any entry will be ignored 11 Confirm Progressive Parameters with Save Quit 12 Check all settings carefully and select Save to save settings to disk optional 13 Select Upload to send data to the machine 14 Pay attention to application notes and confirm with OK to start upload 15 When upload was successful exit Jackpot Confi guration menu remove PC Setup Cable and close L...

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Page 41: ... version Alink Config for Windows 2 0 can be used instead of DOS program versions CNFA03xx CNFA05xx CNFA06xx CNFA07xx and AC08xx Installation Alink Config for Windows requires installation of a driver for the Hardlock Dongle 0300 The dongle is required to unlock Alink Config for Windows 1 Copy the two files dongle_install exe and Alink_Setup exe from floppy disk into a temporary folder on the PCs ...

Page 42: ...et the PCs COM port to which the PC Setup cable is connected Default is COM 1 Default Directory for Setting Files Click on Browse and choose a directory where the Jackpot Configuration setting files are to be stored Help Opens help files Select one operation mode After download of current Jackpot settings an operation mode has to be selected Select Stand Alone Progressive for a progressive Jackpot...

Page 43: ...History Displays a summary of last Jackpots in credits or currency Load Load a previous saved Jackpot configuration setting file into the program Save Save current Jackpot configuration settings to disk Download Download current Jackpot configuration data from the gaming machine into the program This is the first step of every configuration procedure Upload Upload Jackpot configuration data to the...

Page 44: ...ymbol is inserted and the decimal is displayed In Machine Display If enabled Jackpot amount Currency and Jackpot Name is displayed in an additional window at the top of the game screen Odometer Enable If enabled the in machine display smoothly counts up to a new Jackpot value If disabled a changed Jackpot value is displayed instantly Overhead Display Type Depending on the display type connected to...

Page 45: ...imit Increment Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the Jackpot value Range is 0 01 to 18 Jackpot Name This text is displayed on the in machine display if enabled alternating with the Jackpot value Text Color Adjust color of displayed Jackpot Name text Value Color Adjust color of displayed Jackpot value Jackpot Won Text This text is displayed in case of a Jackpot hit Text Display Time...

Page 46: ...mit the increments are paid into the corresponding hidden jackpot Set to 0 for no limit On first power up after Jackpot configuration the Jack pot value will be set to the adjusted Current Value In case of a Jackpot hit the Jackpot value is awarded to that EGM which has caused the trigger event The EGM that hits the Jackpot locks up and displays the Jackpot value and the Jackpot Won Text and has t...

Page 47: ...Jackpot value Increment Sets percentage of credits wagered paid into the hidden Jackpot Range is 0 01 to 18 Hidden Jackpot enabled If enabled the Hidden Jackpot increases with every credit wagered Hidden Value Denomination x Credits wagered x Hidden Incr Percentage Hidden Base Value or Hidden Current Value After a Jackpot hit the Hidden Jackpot value is trans ferred to the normal Jackpot added to ...

Page 48: ...are paid into the Overflow if adjusted hidden Jackpot limit is exceeded if adjusted Jackpot limit is exceeded and hidden Jackpot is disabled Cumulative Paid Displays sum of all Jackpot wins Max Payout Displays largest Jackpot win Min Jackpot Payout Display smallest Jackpot win Show values in Select CURRENCY or CREDITS Values in Jackpot Statistics History window can be displayed in currency or cred...

Page 49: ...Jackpot data is not possible Possible reasons Wrong or defective serial setup cable Use Atronic PC Setup cable from Alink setup kit Cable not connected Check cable for proper connection Wrong COM port selected Set COM port via menu Options Preferences Wrong program version Alink Config for Windows 1 0 does not support Windows XP and Windows 2000 Press Start on Slot Machine This message will appear...

Page 50: ...50 January 2005 Progressive Jackpot Appendix APPENDIX ...

Page 51: ... RS422 Overhead Displayboard CL P19 TTL SAS channel 2 current loop P20 not used S9 Close to apply 5V or 12V to pin 1 of connector P2 B1 Close jumper to bridge electrical galvanic isolation of ground connection Connector function depends on implemented protocol version of Comm board software Note Connectors P10 and P11 are parallel wired P5 P18 P9 P10 P7 P3 P15 P12 P4 P19 P11 P14 P13 P2 P20 S1 S2 S...

Page 52: ...t Commboard 68k Rev 2 10 DIP Switch Overview for SAS Protocol DIP Switch S5 DIP Switch S8 Rotary Switches on P10 and P11 Tables refer to Commboard software using SAS protocol Cashline O Level Update 2003 1 and Hi bility Q Level APPENDIX ...

Page 53: ...ackpot Commboard 68k Rev 2 10 DIP Switch Overview for GRIPS Protocol DIP Switch S5 DIP Switch S8 Rotary Switches Tables refer to Commboard software using GRIPS protocol Cashline O Level Update 2003 1 and Hi bility Q Level APPENDIX ...

Page 54: ...ucture Version Progressive Alink Config program version 19 Dongle Version Protocol Identifier 03 VLC Australia 04 Xseries 06 Qcomm B0 Bally Simple Serial S4 SAS 4 xx S5 SAS 5 xx G4 GRIPS 4 00x Progressive Revision Level _ No progressive available A APL B MS10 MS27 APL System Progressive SAS GRIPS Three Channel Progressive SAS only C Same as B with additional Cash Fever functionality via APL Progre...

Page 55: ...t Comm board Clear was successful 7 Switch machine power off and remove Main board and Comm board 8 Replace RAM Reset EPROM HMB RRES01 with original Paytable EPROM U9 Check for correct mounting 9 Replace both Comm board Clear EPROMS with original Comm Software EPROMS U34 U35 Check for correct mounting 10 Reinstall Main board and Comm board and switch machine power on 11 Wait approximately 2 minute...

Page 56: ...M CLEAR EPROMS with original Comm software EPROMS U34 U35 10 Reinstall Master and Comm board and switch on power 11 After some seconds the message CONFIG EPROM DETECTED PLEASE RESTART WITH ORIGINAL PAYTABLE EPROM U6 is displayed 12 Switch off power and remove Master board 13 Replace CONFIG Key EPROM U6 with original paytable EPROM 14 Reinstall Master board and switch on power 15 After some seconds...

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