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TICKET DISPENSER CONTROLLER BOARD:
Attached to the ticket machine is a transistor motor controller that provides dynamic braking to ensure
accurate and repeatable ticket stopping after issuing any number of tickets. Included as part of the
controller is ticket sensing by means of an opto beam breaker sensor. Also included is signal
conditioning, which provides high electrical noise immunity. The output of the ticket sensing circuitry is
the equivalent to a single pole double throw switch.
ROLLER TENSION SPRING
The roller tension spring keeps constant tension on the tickets, which insures proper delivery and
prevents tickets from being pulled through when the dispenser is idle. To increase tension, loosen screw
and move spring forward. Tension is adjusted correctly when the tickets cannot be pulled from the
dispenser.
TICKET GUIDE SPRING:
The ticket guide spring insures that the notches in the tickets pass through the opto beam breaker sensor.
To increase tension, loosen screw and move outer spring up. This changes the tension on the inner
spring. Tickets should be snug between the spring and side plate, but not deformed by excess tension.
This spring is adjusted at the factory for 1-3/16” wide tickets.
TICKET STOP ADJUSTMENT:
The ticket stop adjustment allows positioning of tickets while machine is off. The ticket should protrude
through slot approximately 1/16”. The ticket dispenser PC board is mounted with two screws in two
slotted holes. Loosening the screws and moving the board forward will allow the tickets to stop farther
out beyond the edge of the slot.
TICKET DISPENSER REPLACEMENT:
The ticket dispenser can be removed and replaced after unlocking and removing the channel cover over
the dispenser. Lift out the ticket tray/dispenser assembly and disconnect the connector at the dispenser.
Next, remove the 4 screws (2 large and 2 small) on the face of the dispenser assembly (near the ticket
meter) and lift out the dispenser. Install the new dispenser in reverse order remembering to reconnect
the connector.
CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE “HELP” or “CALL”:
1. Dispenser out of tickets.
2. Insufficient tension on roller tension spring.
3. Tickets stopping back too far in slot causing tickets to jam.
4. Ticket guide spring not guiding tickets.
5. Dirt on opto beam breaker.
6. Missing notches on tickets.
7. Defective dispenser controller board or motor.
Tickets are available through: National Ticket Co., in Shamokin, PA (800) 829-0829. We have found these tickets
to be of the best quality for use in Skee-Ball machines.
