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PRIMUS MANUAL 500-55N9-01
Copyright of Primus Inc. 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Setup and Moving .................................. 3
1.1 First-time Setup Instructions................................ 3
1.2 USA Cable Connections ...................................... 6
1.3 Maintenance ........................................................ 7
1.4 Maintenance Kits ................................................. 7
1.5 Common Maintenance Parts ............................... 7
2. SPIKE System and Node Guide ............ 8
2.1 SPIKE System Overview ...................................... 8
2.2 Node Bus Cabling ................................................ 8
2.3 System Power ...................................................... 8
2.4 SPIKE Node Addresses ....................................... 8
2.5 SPIKE Node Programming................................... 9
2.6 SPIKE System Terminology ................................. 9
2.7 Common SPIKE Node Boards ............................. 9
3. Light, Switch, and Driver Reference ... 10
3.1 SPIKE Node Boards ........................................... 10
3.2 Driver Reference ................................................ 11
3.3 Switch Reference ............................................... 12
3.4 Light Reference .................................................. 15
3.5 Motor Reference ................................................ 18
4. Electronic Pinouts and Schematics.... 19
4.1 SPIKE CPU Node 0 ............................................ 19
4.2 Node 1 Cabinet .................................................. 21
4.3 Lower Playfield 48V 8-Driver Pinout Node 8 ...... 22
4.4 Mid Playfield 48V 4-Driver Pinout Node 9 ......... 23
4.5 Mid Playfield Pinout Node 10 ............................ 24
4.6 Backbox 48V 4-Driver Pinout Node 11 .............. 25
4.7 9-Lamp Bottom Extension Pinout Node 11a ..... 26
4.8 10-Lamp Top Extension Pinout Node 11b ......... 26
4.9 Stepper Motor Opto ........................................... 26
4.11 Star Rollover RGB .............................................. 27
4.10 Main Power Supply ............................................ 27
4.12 Stepper Motor Controller ................................... 28
4.13 Mini Diagnostics Display .................................... 28
4.14 Power Distribution Board ................................... 29
4.15 Power Plug Wiring.............................................. 29
5. Parts Reference .................................... 30
5.1 Playfield Rubber Parts ....................................... 30
5.2 Rubber Size Chart .............................................. 30
5.3 Playfield Assemblies, Top .................................. 31
5.4 Playfield Assemblies, Bottom ............................ 32
5.5 Backbox Parts.................................................... 33
5.6 Cabinet Decals ................................................... 33
5.7 Cabinet Parts ..................................................... 34
5.8 Backbox Electronics .......................................... 35
5.9 Backbox LED Bottom ........................................ 35
5.10 Backbox LED Top .............................................. 35
5.11 Score Reel Assembly ......................................... 36
5.12 Credit Reel Assembly ......................................... 36
5.13 Score Reel Assembly ......................................... 36
5.14 Long Range Opto Assembly .............................. 36
5.15 Pop Bumper Assembly ...................................... 37
5.16 Flipper Assy, Left Classic ................................... 38
5.17 Flipper Assy, Right Classic................................. 38
5.18 Beehive Ball Shooter Assembly ......................... 39
5.19 Bullseye Target ................................................... 39
5.20 Trough Coil Assembly ....................................... 39
5.21 Knocker Assy .................................................... 39
5.22 Sling Shot Assemblies ....................................... 40
5.23 Star Rollover ...................................................... 40
5.24 Star Rollover Switch........................................... 40
5.25 Bumper Assembly .............................................. 41
5.26 30-Degree Eject ................................................. 41
6. Specifications ....................................... 42
6.1 Warranty ............................................................. 43
6.2 Warnings, Compliance, and Legal Notices ........ 43
SPIKE PINBALL SOFTWARE
UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Obtain game software update file (filename ends
in “.spk”) from www.sternpinball.com or from
authorized Stern distributor.
2. Place game software update file ( “.spk”) in root
directory of a blank FAT32-formatted USB flash
drive
3. Use backbox power switch to turn off game
4. Plug in USB flash drive to CPU board USB
connector (CN20 or CN21). Refer to www.
sternpinball.com
5. Turn on game
6. The game will automatically begin software
update
7. Select the correct .spk update file from list.
8. Press Enter on the service switches to start
update
9. When the display indicates “Update Complete”,
turn off game
10. Remove USB flash drive from CPU board
11. Turn game on to complete the update and play
pinball!
12. Detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips
are available in the game manual, www.sternpin-
ball.com and authorized Stern distributors.
