AMF Boss 400-286-003 Guide

Bowler Terminal Consoles
Installation, Operation, Service,
and Parts Manual
Revised: 11/01/01 P/N: 400-286-003 Rev New
Copyright © 2001, AMF Bowling Products, Inc., 8100 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
AMF Bowling Products, Inc., •Tech Support •(International) 804 730-4343 •(Domestic) 1-800-843-0682 •(Fax) 804-730-4390
Lower
Monitor
Standard

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Copyright © 2001 AMF Bowling Products, Inc.
Document #400-286-003 Rev. New
Revised: 03/21/2001
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8100 AMF Drive
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
How To Use This Manual ..................................................................................... 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
Packing Lists and Tools ...................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................................ 3
Standard Bowler Terminal Console Installation .................................................. 3
Standard Bowler Terminal Console (With Intercom Upgrade).............................. 4
Standard Bowler Terminal Console (With LCD Display Upgrade) ........................ 7
Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Console Installation........................................... 9
Switch Configuration Settings............................................................................. 10
Setup and Testing .............................................................................................. 12
Operation .............................................................................................................. 13
Features ............................................................................................................. 13
Service .................................................................................................................. 15
Standard Bowler Terminal Console ........................................................................ 15
Keyboard Assembly Replacement....................................................................... 15
Bowler Terminal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Replacement ................................ 16
Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Console ................................................................ 18
Keyboard Assembly Replacement ....................................................................... 18
Bowler Terminal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Replacement ................................ 18
Intercom Speaker Replacement........................................................................... 18
AC Control Box Assembly Replacement ............................................................. 19
Monitor Assembly Replacement ..................................................................... 20

Table of Contents
Drawings & Parts Lists ........................................................................................ 23
286-002-080 — Standard Bowler Terminal Assembly ......................................... 24
286-002-038 — Keyboard Assembly ................................................................... 26
286-002-016 — Cable Assembly ......................................................................... 27
286-002-025 — Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Assembly.................................. 28
286-002-040 — Front Cover Assembly ............................................................... 30
286-002-032 — AC Control Box Assembly ......................................................... 32
286-001-011 — Monitor Assembly ...................................................................... 33
List of Figures
Figure 1. Example Placement For Standard Bowler Terminal ............................................. 3
Figure 2. Removing Icon Keyboard From Keyboard Plate ................................................... 5
Figure 3. Attaching and Soldering Wires ............................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Front Cover Of Bowler Terminal Exposing Parts To Be Installed ....................... 7
Figure 5. Example Placement For Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal .................................... 9
Figure 6. Sample Copy Of The Switch Configuration Label ................................................ 11
Figure 7. BOSS Scoring Bowler Terminal PCB Switch Configuration Settings ................ 11
Figure 8. Replacing Icon Keyboard ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 9. Printed Circuit Board Removal ............................................................................... 17
Figure 10. Monitor Assembly Replacement ........................................................................... 21

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain the
Standard Bowler Terminal and the Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal. If any terms,
concepts, or operations contained in this manual are not clear to you, consult an
experienced professional or AMF Technical Support.
INTRODUCTION
Before you begin the installation, check your shipment against the packing list on the
next page to ensure that all parts have been included. Report missing items to AMF at
1.800.843.0682 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. After 5:00
p.m., you can leave a message on the voice mail system. The 24-hour fax line is
1.804.730.4390. Address all faxes to AMF Technical Support.
♦When you see this symbol associated with an
instruction,
♦
a possible hazard is indicated. Follow these
instructions carefully.
♦Before installing, removing, or replacing electronic
equipment, be certain that the supply power to the
unit has been turned OFF at the main circuit
breaker box.
♦Before applying power to a Bowler Terminals, be
sure that all cables have been connected properly
— especially the main power cables.
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING!
WARNING!
Read This
BEFORE
Proceeding.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Read these safety
precautions before
attempting to install
or modify any AMF
equipment.
Failure to follow
these procedures
may result in
severe personal
injury, fire, or
permanent damage
to property.
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PACKING LISTS AND TOOLS
Now that you have received your new bowler terminal consoles, the first thing that you
should do is to verify that you have received all of the correct parts. Refer to the
appropriate list below.
If installing the Model 614-286-230 standard bowler terminal, you should receive the
following parts:
Part Number Description Quantity
612-860-111 Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual 1
286-002-080 Standard Bowler Terminal Assembly 1
612-860-054 Standard BT Shipping Box 1
730-013-085 20” x 10” x 36” x .002” Poly Bag 1
709-013-059 8 mm x 75 mm Hex Head Screw Bolt 4
248-001-509 Plug button 4
If installing the Model 614-286-100 lower monitor bowler terminal, you should receive
the following parts:
Part Number Description Quantity
612-860-111 Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual 1
286-002-025 Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Assembly 1
612-860-052 Lower Monitor BT Shipping Box 1
612-860-053 Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal Shipping Skid 1
709-013-059 8 mm x 75 mm Hex Head Screw Bolt 4
248-001-509 Plug button 4
Installation Tools
The following is a list of tools needed for the installation of the Boss Scoring bowler
terminal consoles. Other tools may be required depending on whether you are installing
the bowler terminals in a new or existing bowling center.
Tape Measure Drill
3/8” Drive Ratchet 12-Inch, 3/8”-Drive Extension
Pencil / Marker 7/16”, 1/2”, & 12mm Sockets
Drill #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Vacuum cleaner 5/16” Masonry (carbide tipped) Bit

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STANDARD BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE INSTALLATION
The installation for standard bowler terminal is easy and simple to perform. Figure 1
shows one way to position the bowler terminal in relation to the ball return. Install the
bowler terminal according to the following procedure:
Figure 1. Example Placement For Standard Bowler Terminal
1. Position and align standard the bowler terminal so that the rear edge of the bowler
terminal is facing the lanes and the bowler terminal is placed over the cable conduit
approximately 9.75 inches (24.76 cm) from the ball return.
2. Drill four mounting holes to secure the bowler terminal base to the floor.
3. Vacuum and remove debris from around drilled holes.
4. Verify that the power cable from the AC power supply to the bowler terminal is NOT
connected at this time.

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5. Route and attach J1 and J2 cables from the floor outlets to the bowler terminal board
located in the bowler terminal console.
6. Ensure that the bowler terminal is mounted flush to the floor underneath. Insert and
tighten four 8mm x 75 mm hex head screw bolts (709-013-059) to base of bowler
terminal.
7. Place the four plug buttons (248-001-509) on top of the base of the pedestal to cover
8mm x 75 mm hex head screw bolts (709-013-059).
8. Set the switches on the bowler terminal board by using the switch configuration label
settings (286-001-074) located on the pedestal assembly (286-002-056). For proper
configuration, refer to the section called Switch Configuration Settings.
STANDARD BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE (WITH INTERCOM UPGRADE)
This section describes the procedures necessary to upgrade the standard bowler
terminal when the intercom feature has been purchased. You will be performing some
soldering tasks during this procedure so please have a soldering iron, solder, wire
strippers, wire cutters, and the basic knowledge for soldering devices. See Figure 2
and Figure 3 displays the necessary information to assist you in soldering the assembly.
1. Verify that the power to the unit is turned OFF at the main circuit breaker.
2. Open front cover on bowler terminal and remove four #4-40 hex nuts (843-121-002)
and faston tabs (760-022-262) from keyboard plate (286-002-037).
WARNING
Do NOT enter the bowler terminal until all power to the
unit is turned off at the main breaker box or serious injury
could result.

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Figure 2. Removing Icon Keyboard From Keyboard Plate
Figure 3. Attaching and Soldering Wires
3. Remove the icon keyboard (286-001-089) from the keyboard plate (286-002-037).

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4. Solder 2.5 feet (76.20 cm) of #18 AWG stranded black wire (010-100-100) to 2 ¼ -
inch intercom/BT speaker (770-047-175) marked by the negative (-) sign.
5. Solder 5 feet (152 cm) of #18 AWG stranded white wire (010-100-109) to 2 ¼ -inch
intercom/BT speaker (770-047-175) marked by the positive (+) sign.
6. Locate and route the intercom PCB (286-001-066) through the speaker hole on the
keyboard plate (286-002-037).
7. Solder 2.5 feet (76.20 cm) of #18 AWG stranded red wire (010-100-102) one end to
E4 connector located on the intercom PCB and the other end attach to molex
connector located on the keyboard plate (286-002-037).
8. Solder 2.5 feet (76.20 cm) of #18 AWG stranded red wire (010-100-102) one end to
E3 connector located on the intercom PCB and the other end attach to molex
connector located on the keyboard plate (286-002-037).
9. Place the o-ring (919-100-001) onto the speaker mounting hole. This will hold the
speaker in place snuggly.
10.Route the #18 AWG stranded black wire (010-100-100) already attached to the other
end of the 2 ¼ -inch intercom/BT speaker (770-047-175) through the speaker hole
and solder to the E2 connector located on the intercom PCB.
11.Route the #18 AWG stranded white wire (010-100-109) already attached to the other
end of the 2 ¼ -inch intercom/BT speaker (770-047-175) through the speaker hole
and solder to the E1 connector located on the intercom PCB.
12.Mount the intercom PCB (286-001-066) to the keyboard plate (286-002-037) using
two #6-32 x ¼ phillips pan head screw (818-227-042).
13.Replace icon keyboard (286-001-089) from keyboard plate (286-002-037).
14.Replace the four #4-40 hex nuts (843-121-002) and faston tabs (760-022-262) from
keyboard plate (286-002-037) and close front cover on bowler terminal.
15.Set the switches on the bowler terminal board by using the switch configuration label
settings (286-001-074) located on the pedestal assembly (286-002-056). For proper
configuration, refer to the section called Switch Configuration Settings.
16.Vacuum and remove debris from around the bowler terminal area after performing
the intercom upgrade.
17.Turn power on and verify that everything is working correctly.

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STANDARD BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE (WITH LCD DISPLAY UPGRADE)
This section describes the procedures necessary to upgrade the standard bowler
terminal when the LCD Display feature has been purchased. You will be installing the
LCD-to-BT board cable assembly, a speaker, a LCD mount bracket and a LCD display
in this procedure. Figure 4 displays the necessary information to assist you in your
installation.
1. Verify that the power to the unit is turned OFF at the main circuit breaker.
2. Open front cover on bowler terminal and remove four #4-40 hex nuts (843-121-002)
and faston tabs (760-022-262) from keyboard plate (286-002-037).
Figure 4. Front Cover Of Bowler Terminal Exposing Parts To Be Installed
WARNING
Do NOT enter the bowler terminal until all power to the
unit is turned off at the main breaker box or serious injury
could result.

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3. Install LCD mounting bracket (286-002-057) to the LCD display using four #4-4 pan
head phillips sems (817-921-032).
4. Attach and secure the 4-inch round speaker (770-064-240) to the front cover (286-
002-052) of the bowler terminal using four #6-32 x ¼ phillips pan head sems (818-
227-042).
5. Attach the LCD-to-BT board cable assembly (286-002-016) to the 4-inch round
speaker (770-064-240) on one end and attach the other end to the LCD final
assembly (286-002-053).
6. Set the switches on the bowler terminal board by using the switch configuration label
settings (286-001-074) located on the pedestal assembly (286-002-056). For proper
configuration, refer to the section called Switch Configuration Settings.
7. Vacuum and remove debris from around the bowler terminal area after performing
the LCD Display upgrade.
8. Turn power on and verify that everything is working correctly.

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LOWER MONITOR BOWLER TERMINAL CONSOLE INSTALLATION
The installation for the lower monitor bowler terminal is more difficult to perform. Figure
5 displays one way to position the bowler terminal in relation to the ball return. Install
the bowler terminal according to the following procedure:
Figure 5. Example Placement For Lower Monitor Bowler Terminal
1. Remove the four #10-24x3/4 phillips head sems screws (818-239-122) from the
bowler terminal back cover (286-002-026) and pull the back cover off slowly. Be
very careful not to extend the cables that are attached.
2. Remove the two #10-24x3/4 phillips head sems screws (818-239-122) from the
bowler terminal front cover assembly (286-002-040).
3. Remove and discard the four shipping bolts from the base of pedestal (286-002-
030).
4. Lift and remove the bowler terminal from the shipping container.

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5. Position and align the lower monitor bowler terminal so that the rear edge of the
bowler terminal pedestal is facing the lanes and the bowler terminal is placed over
the cable conduit approximately 9.75 inches (24.76 cm) from the ball return.
6. Drill four mounting holes to secure the bowler terminal base to the floor.
7. Vacuum and remove debris from around drilled holes.
8. Verify that the power cable from the AC power supply to the bowler terminal is NOT
connected at this time.
9. Route and attach J1 and J2 cables from floor outlets to the bowler terminal board
located in the bowler terminal console.
10.Route the AC power cord (232-007-088), signal cables, communication cables
through the hole in the pedestal.
11.Ensure that the bowler terminal is mounted flush to the floor underneath. Insert and
tighten four 8mm x 75 mm hex head screw bolts (709-013-059) to base of bowler
terminal.
12.Set the switches on the bowler terminal board by using the switch configuration label
settings (286-001-074) located on the pedestal assembly (286-002-056). For proper
configuration, refer to the section called Switch Configuration Settings.
13.Replace the front cover assembly (286-002-040) onto the bowler terminal and insert
two #10-24x3/4 phillips head sems screws (818-239-122).
14.Ensure that all cables are connected properly and replace the back cover (286-002-
026) onto the bowler terminal console.
15.Insert the four #10-24x3/4 phillips head sems screws (818-239-122) into the bowler
terminal back cover (286-002-026).
SWITCH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
The bowler terminal installation is not complete unless the switch settings have been
configured properly on the bowler terminal PCB. The bowler terminal PCB is shipped
with default settings. The following procedures are necessary when making
adjustments on the bowler terminal PCB. Figure 6 is a sample copy of the switch
settings. Select the switch settings that best suit your bowling center needs. Configure
the settings for the appropriate pinspotter type and bowling format pins.

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Figure 6. Sample Copy Of The Switch Configuration Label
Look on the bowler terminal PCB and notice the switch settings. Figure 7 depicts the
switches that are located on the board.
Figure 7. BOSS Scoring Bowler Terminal PCB Switch Configuration Settings
Bowling Format
0…Ten Pin
1…Five Pin
2…2 Ball Duck
3…3 Ball Duck
4…Candle Pin
5-9.Reserved
Pinspotter Type
0…………AMF 8230, 8270, 8290
1…………AMF 8290 XL
2…………Brunswick A, A-2, Jetback
3…………Brunswick GS-10
4…………Non-contact
5-9……….Reserved
S3 S5 S2 S1S4
Bowler Terminal Board
Lane Number (odd lane)
100s 10s 1s

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SETUP AND TESTING
After completing the installation, perform the following steps to ensure proper operation.
1. Turn on BOSS Front Desk System so that to check software operation.
2. Turn on power at the main circuit breaker, turn on the associated pinspotters, and
verify that the bowler terminals operate properly.
3. Turn on the standard bowler terminal and verify that the keyboard works properly.
4. Type in your name on the bowler terminal keyboard. Wait to see if the system
responds correctly and display you name on the score grid of the overhead monitor
assembly.
5. If you purchased the intercom upgrade, test the system by pressing the intercom
button. Wait to hear a sound from the speaker.
6. If you purchased the LCD display, test the system by typing any message on the
screen. Check to see if the message is displayed correctly.
7. Turn on the lower monitor bowler terminal and that the keyboard works properly.
8. Verify that the monitors do not need to be adjusted.
9. If lower monitor adjustments are required, ensure that back cover is off the rear of
the bowler terminal.
10.To adjust the Horizontal alignment, look for the "H" on the control board and turn the
controls in a direction such that the horizontal alignment is set correctly.
11.To adjust the Vertical alignment, look for the "V" on the control board and turn it in a
direction such that the vertical alignment is set correctly. After the necessary
adjustment has been made, replace back cover on the bowler terminal and began to
bowl again.
12.After all tests have been performed satisfactory, place the standard and the lower
monitor bowler terminal in service for operation in the bowling center.

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OPERATION
The operation of the bowler terminal consoles is very simple. There are two bowler
terminal console models: the standard bowler terminal and the lower monitor bowler
terminal. When a key is depressed on the keyboard, the printed circuit board
detects/transmits the signal and data to the BOSS Scoring system through the
communication cables.
Using the bowler terminal is easier than prior years because everything is user friendly.
The customer enters information into the keyboard and glances at the overhead
monitors to see that everything has been entered correctly. If an error has been made
when entering the information, then follow the procedures that are presented on the
screen to correct the data. The customer can enter the information using the bowler
terminals by viewing the menus as they are displayed on the screens 14-inch (35.46
cm), 27-inch (68.58 cm), or 34-inch (86.36 cm) monitors.
The standard and lower monitor bowler terminal operates from low voltage AC power
that is supplied from the BOSS Scoring system. The low voltage AC power is converted
to regulated DC power on the bowler terminal printed circuit board and is used to power
the microprocessor chip that controls all functions in the bowler terminals.
The major components of the standard bowler terminal are the keyboard, bowler
terminal PCB, pedestal, speaker and front cover assembly. If you have purchased the
standard bowler terminal with the LCD display upgrade, then the additional component
is the LCD display unit. If you have purchased the standard bowler terminal with the
intercom upgrade, then the additional components are the intercom speaker, intercom
board.
The major components for the lower monitor bowler terminal are the keyboard, bowler
terminal PCB, intercom PCB, 14-inch (35.46 cm) monitor, speaker, electronic plate
assembly, pedestal, and the intercom system. If any of these components are not
correctly functioning, the bowler terminal will need to be serviced.
FEATURES
The standard bowler terminal has the following features being, durable, easy to use,
and easy to maintain. The latch swing door is an added feature that ensures the
mechanic easy access to repair/replace any major component that fails in the bowler
terminal.
The lower monitor bowler terminal is modular in design, and easy to use. It operates
very similar to the standard bowler terminal. There are advantages to having the lower
monitor bowler terminal. It gives the bowler an opportunity to immediately see the
results of his score or data being entered without looking up at the overhead monitors.
You do not need overhead monitors if you have the lower monitor bowler terminal.

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There is a space provided at the bottom of the lower monitor bowler terminal that can be
used for storage of personal items while bowling. Another feature that has been added
for easy access is the electronic plate and 14-inch monitor. If you ever need to remove
or replace these items the tasks has been made easier.