QubicaAMF TMS Tenpin String Pinspotter, Руководство пользователя

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TMS STRING PINSPOTTER
OWNER’S MANUAL
400-051-010-01 Rev. Date: 7/17
Page 1-8
machine through a game of Tenpins in accordance with the established rules of the game.
The pinspotter can be used as a standalone unit or in conjunction with a separately
available scoring system. Alongside each pinspotter housing under a metal enclosure is
the drawbar drive motor controller and radio frequency EMI filter. The function of
the controller is covered in more detail later in this manual.
Inside the pinspotter housing are a number of assemblies vital to the operation of the
machine. Below the front plastic cover panel is the pin detector circuit board
assembly. This control board is the hub through which the signals to and from the pin
brakes and pin detectors travel. Pin information is relayed to the control chassis and on
to the scoring system (if equipped).
Below the pin detector circuit board assembly are two rows of modules that house the pin
detectors as well as the pin brakes and solenoids. Each string runs from its pin, up
through the tables and through its associated pin detector where it passes between a
pulley and a perforated wheel. When a pin is knocked over, the movement of the string
causes the perforated wheel to rotate. This wheel movement is sensed by optical sensors,
and if a sufficient amount of movement is detected, the controller registers that the pin
has been knocked down. The pin detector’s sensitivity setting is adjustable and is
discussed in more detail in the adjustments section. The string then passes through the
brake assembly. The purpose of this module is to hold its pin up near the lower table after
it has been knocked down by the play of the first ball of the frame. This allows the bowler
to attempt to knock down only those pins that remained standing after the first ball was
rolled. The string then passes over a pivoting pulley and terminates on a take-up reel.
The ten pivoting pulleys are ganged together along a drawbar. Each end of the drawbar is
attached to a chain that is driven by the drawbar motor and gearbox at the rear of the
machine. Movement of the drawbar back and forth inside the machine causes the pins to
raise and lower as needed to play a game, perform maintenance, or make adjustments.
Inside each pinspotter is a ramp that causes the drawbar’s pivoting sheave assemblies for
pins 4, 7, & 8 (even machine) or pins 6, 9, & 10 (odd machine) to pivot rearward as the
drawbar approaches the front of the machine. This effectively reduces the amount of
available slack in the strings for these pins reducing the likelihood that any of these pins
will enter the ball exit opening and cause a pin jam.
Power Requirements
Voltage: 208 – 240 VAC, Single Phase
Current: 10A – 8.7A
Frequency: 50/60 Hertz