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4) Procedure for measuring the field payout rate
Calculate the field payout rate by following the procedure below.
1. Preparation for the measurement
Before starting the measurement, conduct Test Mode 6 (Auto Test) once to ensure proper mea-
suring conditions.
1
Remove all coins from the pusher table.
2
Fill the hopper with ample coins.
3
Set Test Mode 6 (Auto Test) and press the Clear Error switch.
4
In Test Mode 6, the hopper dispenses 1,000 coins, and stops automatically (it takes about 17
minutes).
5
Make sure that coins are evenly distributed on the pusher table to ensure proper measure-
ment.
2. Measurement
1. After the preparation described in 1 is completed, start the measurement.
1
Check the coin payout outlet to make sure there is no coin in the outlet.
2
Fill the hopper with ample coins.
3
Set Test Mode 6 (Auto Test) and press the Clear Error switch.
4
In Test Mode 6, the hopper dispenses 1,000 coins, and stops automatically (it takes about 17
minutes).
* If Test Mode 6 stops before completing the process, check the following possible causes.
i
There were not enough coins in the hopper, and the hopper became empty.
The machine displays “out of coins” indication, and the operation pauses.
Fill the hopper with coins, and press the Hopper switch to resume the operation.
i
Coins of incorrect size are used.
The machine displays “out of coins” indication, and the operation pauses.
Remove the coins of incorrect size, and press the Hopper switch to resume the operation.
i
The field payout rate is set too high.
Adjust the front edge by referring to “3) Adjusting the front edge.”
5
Count the number of coins that ended up in the coin payout outlet.
6
Calculate the field payout rate by using the following formula.
Field payout rate = Number of coins to coin payout outlet Number of coins dispensed from
hopper (1,000 coins) x 100
* Use the calculated field payout rate only as a guideline figure.
By repeating the above measurement, the accuracy of the guideline value improves. When
repeating the measurement, be sure to conduct the preparation described in 1 before each
measuring operation.
