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HIGHWAY 66 FUNDAMENTALS
Pinsetter
Contrary to the ball being removed from the pit area and returned to the bowler, the pins
remain at the rear and are re-spotted for the next delivery. The equipment used to control
the flow of pins is called a pinsetter.
Each time a bowler rolls a ball, the pinsetter goes through a specific sequence of
operations. This sequence of operations is called the pinsetter cycle.
The various operations of the pinsetter are guided by the pinsetter electronics. The
pinsetter electronics distribute the electrical power to the various motors and components
as needed. Specifically, the pinsetter electronics activate the DC motor which transmits
power to the drawbar in order to raise or lower the pins to the playing surface. The
pinsetter electronics can be considered the brains of the pinsetter. From the time a bowler
has rolled the first ball, the electronics must be able to direct the pinsetter through its
different combinations of operations.
Each pair of pinsetters has an electric power box which is used in conjunction with the
coin mechanism activated by the introduction of the correct amount of money.
Note
The TMS pinsetter is supplied to operate on 240 volts, 50/60 cycles, single phase. The
electrical supply lines must conform to all electrical codes and it is the responsibility of
the proprietor to supply power to all the electrical components necessary for the normal
function of the pinsetters.
TMS Power Box
A power supply line is run from the main service circuit breaker distribution panel to a
junction box mounted above each pair of pinsetters. From each junction box, a three-
conductor drop cord (2-wires plus an insulated ground), terminating in a twist lock
connector, is plugged into the power box of each pair of pinsetters to supply the
necessary electrical power.
Attached to a panel which is mounted between each pair of pinsetters is the electric
power box used to supply the necessary electrical power to all components on a pair of
pinsetters. Unlike conventional electrical circuits, which are controlled through a
multitude of micro switches, all opening and closing of electrical circuits on the TMS
pinsetter and its accessories is done through the pinsetter control box using software and
optical reading devices (sensors and transmitters/receivers).
An on-off switch is located on the power box and is used to manually open and close the
thermal overload circuit breaker.
Warning
High voltage is present in the pinsetter power box. The main circuit breakers must
always be shut off or the twist lock plug disconnected prior to removing the power box
cover.
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