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Wiring

5-12

WHEEL DRIVER BOARD ASSEMBLY

04-11127

WHEEL DRIVER BOARD LED INDICATOR STATUS CHART

DESIGNATION

LOCATION

FUNCTION

COLOR

STATE

MEANING

LED 1

RIGHT CENTER

NEAR C5 & P2

INDICATOR

RED

OFF

NOT IN USE

NORMAL

OPERATION

BLINKING

POWER FAULT

(NOTE 1)

NOTES:

LED 1 monitors a regulated power supply voltage source. Must be on continuously at all times. Flash
or blinking indicates an intermittent connection, a power problem, a circuit fault, etc.

Summary of Contents for Hydro Thunder

Page 1: ...ludes z Installation z Operation z Testing Problem Diagnosis z Parts Information z Wiring Diagrams z Product Service Midway Games Inc 3401 North California Avenue Chicago Illinois 60618 5899 USA http...

Page 2: ...make improvements in equipment function design or components as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods may warrant Fill out and mail in the Game Information Card Include the game serial numb...

Page 3: ...Setup 1 2...

Page 4: ...warranty WARNING GROUND GAMES Avoid electrical shocks Do not plug in a game until you have inspected and properly grounded it Only plug this game into a grounded three wire outlet Do not use a cheate...

Page 5: ...ent These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games People who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetect...

Page 6: ...to play right out of the box Operators may use the menu screens in the game menu system to determine some player variables in advance or leave the choices up to the players Linked Units Linking allow...

Page 7: ...ow 3 Electrical cords and game spare parts are in the cash box Locate the casters and levelers first INSTALL CASTERS 4 Fasten caster wheels to their wheel brackets with caster shafts and e rings Mount...

Page 8: ...f the rear door Tighten the screws snugly Close and lock the cash box and coin doors NOTICE Tamper resistant screws and a matching wrench are provided with this game for additional security Four tampe...

Page 9: ...he on screen instructions to verify that steering resistance is present If no errors are found the aim should be good 19 Return to the Main Menu screen then choose Calibrate Steering and Throttle Foll...

Page 10: ...OPERATION FEATURES AUDITS ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE This manual is subject to change without notice MIDWAY reserves the right to make improvements in equipment function design or components as progress in en...

Page 11: ...when Boost is available during a race An on screen gauge shows exactly how much Boost fuel has been collected by a player THROTTLE Lever Controls craft speed Push up to move forward down to back up S...

Page 12: ...TEST MODE Button until the Main Menu appears Within the menu system the TEST MODE Button s function is described on each screen VOLUME DOWN and VOLUME UP Buttons adjust the game sound levels To make...

Page 13: ...e gives an extra burst of power This button flashes when the additional BOOST is available In order to use BOOST players must collect BOOST icons along a track by steering directly under them A gauge...

Page 14: ...er of the screen shows data menu items video signals statistics reports etc The bottom of the screen displays messages explanations control functions revision levels etc ORGANIZATION The operator must...

Page 15: ...operator control switches Press the TEST button to enter the Operator Menu screen Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to move up or down through the list of items Follow the on screen instructi...

Page 16: ...to other menu screens Use the information in these reports to keep records of the game s popularity and earnings The operator may also analyze favorite tracks most frequently used boats and other stat...

Page 17: ...m the Game Audits menu Press TEST to enter the Game Statistics display This screen reports information but does not permit changes The Coin Count and Bill Count items permit the operator to assess cur...

Page 18: ...operator control switches to select Audits Totals from the Game Audits menu Press TEST to enter the Audits Totals display This screen reports information but does not permit changes Free Games Won rem...

Page 19: ...d ability Use the operator control switches to select Audits by Track from the Game Audits menu Press TEST to enter either display This screen reports information but does not permit changes There are...

Page 20: ...d ability Use the operator control switches to select Audits by Boat from the Game Audits menu Press TEST to enter either display These screens report information but do not permit changes There are s...

Page 21: ...ndition of the game This screen does not permit changes To select these tests use operator control switches to select the DIAGNOSTICS MENU and press TEST to activate it The screen displays the sub men...

Page 22: ...cation on the menu screen The Coin and Cabinet Switches are shown on the screen without regard for their actual game location Each switch change should be exactly duplicated by a single indication on...

Page 23: ...rts information but does not permit changes The Hard Drive Test verifies the existence of the data necessary for the game to operate Each test should return a passed result Other results may indicate...

Page 24: ...T to activate it This screen reports information but does not permit changes Press the TEST button when prompted by on screen instructions to check each speaker and the game sound hardware Listen to t...

Page 25: ...itor Patterns sub menu Color Bars fills the screen with shades of colors to verify red green blue and white level dynamic adjustments Each color bar should appear sharp clear and distinct from bars on...

Page 26: ...e The Color Screen tests can verify monitor intensity black level blanking and color purity Color Screens may not hold their uniformity if the monitor degaussing circuit is defective White Black 50 Gr...

Page 27: ...The Force Feedback Adjustment ranges from 0 minimum to 100 maximum with 50 as the factory default setting Use a higher amount of force for players with greater upper body strength Younger players may...

Page 28: ...erforming a Watchdog Reset Test Although game information should not be affected audit data could be changed Once data has been changed it cannot be restored Use the Save Audits to Floppy Disk option...

Page 29: ...type variables Select these items to set player incentives the cost of playing and the size of game equipment The Difficulty Adjustments set the level of game difficulty These adjustments can optimiz...

Page 30: ...is option to OFF for paid play Factory default is OFF Free Race for 1 st permits a free game incentive for players who finish a race in first place Set this option to ON to award a free race to a firs...

Page 31: ...press TEST to change the cost of starting and continuing a game This option is disabled if Free Play is ON Factory default is USA1 Force Feedback Adjustment Menu allows changes to the amount of feedb...

Page 32: ...o select from several standard price schemes The most commonly used currency requirements to start and to continue games are ready for operator selection This screen permits changes to the existing va...

Page 33: ...Operation 2 24 PRICING SUBMENUS TYPICAL CUSTOM PRICING MENU STANDARD PRICING MAIN MENU...

Page 34: ...Operation 2 25 PRICING SUBMENUS continued TYPICAL STANDARD PRICING SUB MENU TYPICAL VIEW CURRENT PRICING DISPLAY...

Page 35: ...track does The range of adjustment is from 1 to 100 Factory default is 50 The Free Race Limiter enables the AI Artificial Intelligence to keep pace with players skill levels Set this to ON to limit th...

Page 36: ...w value then press TEST once again to save changes and return to the above screen The best way to set these variables is to set all cabinets to this adjustment menu at the same time Set Network Enable...

Page 37: ...ol switches to select Set Time and Date then press TEST to activate the sub menu Use the operator control switches to select a variable and press TEST to make changes Select a new value then press TES...

Page 38: ...ctory defaults Reset High Scores and Split Times resets the player high score table to factory default ghost data Reset Audit Stats resets the track and boat audit values to zero Full Factory Restore...

Page 39: ...Operation 2 30 CALIBRATE STEERING AND THROTTLE STEERING AND THROTTLE CALIBRATION INSTRUCTION SCREEN STEERING AND THROTTLE CALIBRATION ACTION SCREEN...

Page 40: ...to select Calibrate Steering and Throttle and press the TEST button to activate the test Each of the controls has a minimum analog value of 0 and a maximum of 1 0 for its full range of motion These nu...

Page 41: ...d Master Volume sets the relative volume level during game play This value affects all of the other settings at the same time The range is 1 to 100 Factory default is 41 Note The following individual...

Page 42: ...1 5Fr 2 10Fr 1Fr 5Fr 10Fr 20Fr FRANCE ECA 5 1 1 2 5Fr 5 10Fr 11 2 X 10Fr 1Fr 5Fr 10Fr 20Fr FRANCE ECA 6 1 1 2 5Fr 4 10Fr 9 2 X 10Fr 1Fr 5Fr 10Fr 20Fr FRANCE ECA 7 1 1 1 5Fr 3 10Fr 7 2 X 10Fr 1Fr 5Fr 1...

Page 43: ...E START CONTINUE CREDITS COIN COIN 1 COIN 2 COIN 3 COIN4 BILL NORWAY 2 2 1 2X1NKr 3 5X1NKr 1NKr 1NKr DENMARK 2 2 1 2X1DKr 3 5DKr 7 2X5DKr 1DKr 5DKr ANTILLIES 2 2 1 25 4 1G 25 1G HUNGARY 2 2 1 2X10Ft 3...

Page 44: ...handling electronic assemblies discharge static electricity on your body To discharge this static begin by touching the case of the Arcade Computer Next connect the line cord to a grounded outlet Don...

Page 45: ...acing the battery set the system clock to the correct date and time Also enter the Menu System and check or update system adjustments as necessary Coin Counter Switch off power to the VGM Unlock the c...

Page 46: ...rd standoff and raise the board off the standoff Repeat this procedure at the other standoffs Lift the circuit board out of the cabinet and set it aside for reassembly Use anti static packaging from n...

Page 47: ...e belt is taut Then restore correct tension by loosening the bolt one full turn Tighten the motor bracket nuts Wheel Driver Board Switch off power to the VGM Unlock and open the coin door and rear doo...

Page 48: ...o the VGM Unlock and open the coin door Unlatch and lower the dashboard Remove three tamper resistant bolts at the base of the lever Lift off the throttle lever Careful Cable remains attached to the l...

Page 49: ...rmer In normal operation the monitor doesn t require isolation from AC line voltage Switch off power to the VGM Unlock and open the coin door Unlatch and lower the dashboard Remove the viewing glass L...

Page 50: ...oard Unscrew and remove the circuit board retention bars Remove the floppy drive mounting bracket Remove the floppy drive Note DIMM positions Press out on the locking retainer on each side of the DIMM...

Page 51: ...Service 3 8 ARCADE COMPUTER MECHANICAL COMPONENTS...

Page 52: ...AY PARTS OR CIRCUIT MODIFICATIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE USE ONLY MIDWAY AUTHORIZED PARTS For safety and reliability substitute parts and modifications are not recommended Substi...

Page 53: ...Parts 4 2 CABINET FRONT VIEW 4420 01141 00 08 7456 16 5675 15639 00 01 10819 4420 01141 00 03 9306 5555 15098 00 4408 01128 00 24 8809 A 22506 4008 01113 06...

Page 54: ...Parts 4 3 MARQUEE ASSEMBLY 4108 01193 10B 01 13562 1 08 7456 17 31 3440 4108 01219 11 03 8252 2 03 9373 1...

Page 55: ...Parts 4 4 CABINET REAR VIEW...

Page 56: ...Parts 4 5 REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY A 20281 03 7602 4108 01219 11 01 11291 4420 01141 00 20 10350 4320 01123 20B 4320 01123 20B 04 10149 1 4420 01141 00 01 7264 01 8989 01 11285...

Page 57: ...Parts 4 6 COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY See coin door application chart for assembly and part numbers 259 OR 555 24 8768...

Page 58: ...Parts 4 7 COIN DOOR ASSEMBLY cont d See coin door application chart for assembly and part numbers A 21069...

Page 59: ...5 00B 02 5351 1 20 10189 4008 01093 10B 03 9312 31 3441 20 10157 4320 01123 10B 01 15102 07 6704 06 04 12646 A 23327 20 10209 1 20 10209 2 20 10209 3 03 9945 04 12773 4020 01178 08 01 15053 4008 01229...

Page 60: ...03 9774 4010 01070 08 04 11297 02 5338 02 5339 4006 01076 04 17 1131 4700 00021 00 02 5337 4010 01070 08 10 531 01 14897 04 11295 01 14896 03 9778 4410 01129 00 10 532 03 9920 4410 01129 00 20 8712 1...

Page 61: ...Parts 4 10 THROTTLE LEVER ASSEMBLY A 23100 4010 01148 12 03 9889 20 10494 02 5341 20 10421 24 8880 4006 01005 10 04 12646 20 10541 03 9890 1...

Page 62: ...Parts 4 11 ARCADE COMPUTER ASSEMBLY 04 12574 2...

Page 63: ...Parts 4 12 ARCADE COMPUTER MOTHERBOARD AND PERIPHERAL CARDS...

Page 64: ...Parts 4 13 ARCADE COMPUTER MECHANICAL COMPONENTS...

Page 65: ...nction In This Game NOTE 2 DIMM and CPU modules from other manufacturers may be electrically equivalent or better than those illustrated here but performance has not been verified with alternate compo...

Page 66: ...ART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION B 5882 16135 00 Memory Backup 3Volt Lithium Battery FAN 20 10549 Processor Cooling Fan with Bracket J8A1 5882 13046 00 Shunt Jumper Startup Configuration 20 10553 Proce...

Page 67: ...Parts 4 16 NETWORK INTERFACE CARD ASSEMBLY 20 10550 Field Replaceable Parts DESIGNATION PART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION U2 Instruction ROM Not required in this game...

Page 68: ...RT NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION J6 Graphics Mode Select Not required in this game FILTER CARD ASSEMBLY 04 12651 Field Replaceable Parts DESIGNATION PART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION F1 F5 5060 15633 00...

Page 69: ...ART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION U1 U2 5370 15163 00 Audio Amplifier LM3403 Quad Amplifier U3 5370 15984 00 Audio Output TDA1560Q Power Amplifier U4 5370 15833 00 Audio Output TDA7375 Power Amplifier U...

Page 70: ...e Parts DESIGNATION PART NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION L37 5551 16093 00 EMI Filter 47uH Inductor Q1 5190 15997 00 Transistor 2N2369 NPN Q2 5370 12602 00 Driver Circuit ULN2064B IC Q3 Q4 5160 14035 00 T...

Page 71: ...r 100V 6A SIP D2 D3 5070 14526 00 Diode Rectifier MR751 100V 6A D7 5070 15115 00 Dual Rectifier MUR1605 50V 8A SIP F1 F2 5731 14094 00 Circuit Protection 4A 125V 5x20mm SB Fuse Q1 5162 08976 00 Transi...

Page 72: ...Parts 4 21 ELECTRONIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CABLE NULL MODEM DB 9F TO DB 9F 20 10532 VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS CABLE SHIELDED DB 15 TO DB 15 5797 13171 00...

Page 73: ...Parts 4 22 ELECTRONIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES AUDIO AMPLIFIER CABLE MINIATURE STEREO PHONE PLUG TO PHONO PLUGS 04 12578 2 COMPUTER RESET CABLE 2 PIN PLUG TO LOCKING 2 PIN PLUG 04 12657...

Page 74: ...00 5850 13272 00 5850 13273 00 5850 13275 00 5850 13276 00 5850 13277 00 5850 13278 00 USA UK Italy Japan New Zealand Germany Spain Denmark Finland Holland Norway Switzerland Hungary Canada Austria Fr...

Page 75: ...33 38 86 87 USA UK France Italy Japan New Zealand Germany Spain Denmark Finland Holland Norway Switzerland Hungary Austria Australia Belgium Saudi Arabia TRANSFORMER APPLICATION CHART POWER TRANSFORME...

Page 76: ...replace metal shields and covers with each mounting screw installed and securely tightened may result in radio frequency interference Do not disconnect or connect cables wiring harness circuit boards...

Page 77: ...Wiring 5 2 CABINET WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 78: ...Wiring 5 3 POWER WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 79: ...Connect processor module fan to this jack Computer may become unreliable if processor overheats 6 Connect processor module to this jack The 242 pin socket accepts single microprocessor modules 7 Conne...

Page 80: ...ION SLOT CIRCUIT AUX DEVICES J3F1 MIDDLE CENTER CHASSIS NOT USED IN THIS OPEN NEAR CPU INTRUSION GAME NO 1 2 NOTE 4 AND FAN CIRCUIT INTRUSION J3F2 MIDDLE CENTER PROCESSOR TWO SPEED FAN OPEN NEAR CPU F...

Page 81: ...F NOT IN USE NO GAME LINK ON NORMAL OPERATION BLINKING LINK FAULT NOTE 1 LED 2 ACT RIGHT CENTER UNDER JACK ACTIVITY INDICATOR GREEN OFF NOT IN USE NO DATA ON RECEIVING DATA NOTE 2 BLINKING NORMAL OPER...

Page 82: ...FAULT J1 LEFT CENTER VIDEO GRAPHIC OPEN DB 15 ON SIGNAL INFORMATION 1 15 NOTE 1 BRACKET OUTPUT TO INTERFACE J2 J7 NONE NOT USED OPEN NOTE 2 JP2 NONE NOT USED OPEN NOTE 2 NOTES 1 Connects to Interface...

Page 83: ...OFF NORMAL OPERATION ON LOCKED UP NOTE 1 BLINKING OVERLOAD NOTE 2 LED 2 CR2 LOWER CENTER NEAR U2 U6 FAULT INDICATOR RED OFF NORMAL OPERATION ON LOCKED UP NOTE 1 BLINKING OVERLOAD NOTE 2 NOTES 1 Output...

Page 84: ...N 39 CABINET S1 8 RIGHT CENTER NEAR JP7 JP8 RESET MODES 2 OFF WATCHDOG DISABLED ON WATCHDOG ENABLED NOTES 1 Use S1 3 only during testing or troubleshooting The game will not start if this switch is le...

Page 85: ...NOTE 2 BLINKING NORMAL OPERATION LED 5 D5 UPPER LEFT NEAR JP13 L37 POWER INDICATOR RED OFF NO POWER ON NORMAL OPERATION BLINKING POWER FAULT NOTE 3 NOTES 1 LED 1 and LED 2 are active on all versions o...

Page 86: ...ER RIGHT PLAYER SIGNALS FROM OPEN NEAR INPUT SWITCHES AND JP7 ALL J3 JP8 SIGNALS STEERING WHEEL JP8 LOWER RIGHT OPERATOR SIGNALS FROM OPEN NEAR INPUT CURRENCY AND JP8 ALL JP7 S1 SIGNALS TEST SWITCHES...

Page 87: ...ION COLOR STATE MEANING LED 1 RIGHT CENTER NEAR C5 P2 INDICATOR RED OFF NOT IN USE ON NORMAL OPERATION BLINKING POWER FAULT NOTE 1 NOTES 1 LED 1 monitors a regulated power supply voltage source Must b...

Page 88: ...ndling electronic assemblies discharge static electricity on your body To discharge this static begin by connecting the line cord to a grounded outlet Don t turn on the VGM Next touch the safety groun...

Page 89: ...ove any items that block path from mechanism Faulty coin mechanism 1 Unlock and open coin door Check each mechanism for proper mounting 2 Remove mechanism 3 Clear currency path 4 Reinstall mechanism a...

Page 90: ...identically rated parts 4 Turn on VGM power If fuse opens again check DC wiring harness and connectors Faulty wiring 1 Remove line cord Test line cord power plug and IEC connector for breaks or damage...

Page 91: ...onnectors fully seat onto mating board connectors Verify that harness connects to computer Check other connectors in same way Improper jumper or DIP switch settings Verify that circuit board jumpers a...

Page 92: ...Replace bad parts Faulty switches 1 Enter Menu System by pressing and holding TEST MODE switch inside coin door From Diagnostics Menu choose SWITCH AND LAMP TESTS Use tests to confirm operation of eac...

Page 93: ...tes by placing it in working VGM Replace bad parts Constant low hum from all speakers Faulty power supply Using 2 Volt AC setting on digital voltmeter measure voltages at speaker terminals Any reading...

Page 94: ...SION MISMATCH Software problem Check for differing revision level XXXX DATA LOAD Corrupted files or failing circuits Check named drive or circuit XXXX INIT OR INIT FAILURE Circuit file initialization...

Page 95: ...ontinuity from hub to cabinet 2 Assure that no loose wires catch in hinges doors or under cabinet 3 Verify that linking cable connects to Network Board at each VGM s computer 4 Verify that each linkin...

Page 96: ...t dashboard switch light bulbs are type specified in parts listing Other types light but may produce too much heat Eventually excess heat may cause switches to bind Intermittent or completely non func...

Page 97: ...g this measurement Any reading indicates unstable supply that may contain ripple or noise 4 Verify proper operation of Wheel Driver Board by placing it in working VGM Sloppy unpredictable or ineffecti...

Page 98: ...ubleshooting 6 11 Player Panel Controls WARNING The Wheel Driver Board heatsink power resistors and other components may be very hot The DC Motor in the steering wheel may also be hot Steering Compone...

Page 99: ...Monitor Board If fuse is faulty replace it with identical fuse 2 If fuse is good Verify that video monitor operates correctly by placing it in working VGM 3 If monitor is bad Check monitor power supp...

Page 100: ...rror messages that occur during self test 3 Remove hard drive and install it in working VGM If symptom recurs there hard drive is faulty Replace it Blotches of color appear on screen Picture tube aper...

Page 101: ...tes correctly by connecting it to working VGM One color is dimmer or brighter than others Whites appear tinted everywhere on screen Maladjusted color bias pots 1 Turn on VGM 2 Enter Monitor Patterns M...

Page 102: ...m update on one cabinet at time If power is off you need not disconnect linking cables Update didn t work After update procedure screen reports lower than latest version Installation error may have da...

Page 103: ...and plays normally Faulty wiring Measure fluorescent lamp AC voltages Check wiring and connector continuity from AC power chassis to lamp assembly Obstructed fan 1 Check bottom and rear of cabinet fo...

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Page 105: ...ur physician before using any video games We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video games If you or your child experience the following symptoms dizziness altered vision e...

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