Aristocrat Technologies Mars X Portrait User manual

MARS X™ Portrait
Hardware Service Manual

MARS X™ Portrait Hardware Service Manual
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Important Safety Information
This document contains important information about the use of the equipment and hazards
involved in owning and operating the equipment to which it relates. The equipment can be very
hazardous if used other than in accordance with this document.
Failure to read and follow the instructions in this manual or on the warning labels that are
attached to the equipment could result in the following:
Serious personal injury, including electrocution, and loss of limb. Unless you are a trained
technician, tampering with the EGM can result in fatal injuries.
Serious damage to the equipment.
Serious damage to other equipment.
Serious damage to the premises housing the equipment.
Rendering the warranty void.
All persons who may install, use, or open this equipment for service must read and follow the
instructions in this manual.
The equipment itself is marked with important warning labels detailing dangers.
Check for warning labels whenever opening any part of the equipment.
Read and comply with all warning labels you see when operating or opening the
equipment.
Under no circumstances remove or alter any warning label.
The equipment is not suitable for outdoor use.
The EGM must not be cleaned by a pressure washer or similar device that forcefully
sprays water or cleaning solutions on the EGM.
CAUTION
Changes or modications to the EGM represented in this manual that are not
expressly approved in writing by Aristocrat Technologies Pty Ltd, may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Open Source Software
In some instances, Aristocrat Technologies Pty Ltd uses Open Source Software that is
distributed, without limitation, under any one or more of the following licenses: GNU GPL or
BSD. In such instances, the following language shall also apply:
Copyright ©2022, Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modication, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
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and the following disclaimer.
Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials
provided with the distribution.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
“AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
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TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY
OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Trademarks
Aristocrat and Aristocrat game names and Aristocrat products mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd.

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This document is intended for the sole use of Aristocrat® Technologies, Inc., its parents,
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development partners of Aristocrat who have an Aristocrat-approved and fully-executed Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This document, in whole or in part, may be provided to gaming
regulatory agencies or attorneys as an evaluation and/or information tool.
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potential customers without prior written approval from Aristocrat Legal.
The information contained in this document is proprietary, condential, and protected by
copyright and the license agreement. The material contained herein constitutes in whole
or in part trade secrets of Aristocrat and must remain condential. No part may be copied,
reproduced, or disseminated by anyone, in any form or by any means, in any media, except
in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. Aristocrat reserves all rights in the
materials or other work described in these documents. Any violation of these prohibitions may
result in revocation or other limitation of the license agreement, or legal action, as appropriate.
While all reasonable e󰀨orts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information
contained in this document, Aristocrat assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for
any errors or omissions that may be contained herein. As design changes are made in the
software, rmware, hardware, interfaces, and communication protocols used, parts of this
document may become obsolete until a subsequent revision to this document is released by
Aristocrat Engineering.
The trademarks of Aristocrat, its parents, a󰀩liates, and subsidiaries (Aristocrat) may be used
only with written permission from Aristocrat. Any questions or concerns regarding proper
trademark use should be forwarded to Aristocrat Legal - IP. Third-party names and brands
should be claimed as the property of their owners.
Aristocrat products are protected by patents. For a full list of Aristocrat patents, please check
with your local Patent O󰀩ce.
©2022 Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
EMC Notication
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).

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EMR Statement
The Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) unit is a Qi-compliant wireless charging module that
operates at 128kHz and supports up to 10W of power. If tted to the gaming machine, it is
integrated to the virtual button deck and marked with a charging battery sign.
The equipment was tested to the exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, also
known as the General Public exposure category. The measured levels are in compliance with
the applicable RF exposure guidelines.
NOTE
This statement is applicable only for the EGMs with wireless chargers.
Support Contact
For technical assistance please contact your local service organisation.

Introduction
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Overview
The purpose of this document is to provide information about the features and functions of the
electronic gaming machine (EGM) referenced herein.
Tips for Using this Document
Steps for the individual tasks of a procedure are numbered and should be followed in the
order presented.
Book titles, section tabs and variables appear in Italic font.
For example: On the Machine Identication Tab,...
Menu items/names and button names appear in bold font.
For example: In the File menu, click Exit.
“>” : Indicates a menu choice.
For example: FILE > OPEN, click File and then click Open.
Screen messages appear in monospaced font.
For example: The Cancel Credit Call Attendant message displays.
Special Symbols
Warning, Caution, and Note symbols appear throughout this manual. They are designated as
shown below:
WARNING
Indicates an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not
correctly followed, could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Indicates an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to or destruction of the equipment, or
corruption of the data.
NOTE
Indicates an operating procedure, maintenance practice, or condition which
requires highlighting.
Introduction

Introduction
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Additional Information
Additional information is available in the following documents.
Operator Manual
The operator manual is intended for club sta󰀨 such as oor personnel who may be tasked with
routine servicing and basic care responsibilities.
Provides a general overview of the hardware and software
Provides the instructions for day to day operations and general maintenance
Parts Catalog
The parts catalog is intended for operators and service technicians.
Provides illustrations of many of the internal and external components of the EGM
Identies the manufacturer’s part numbers of serviceable parts
Platform Conguration Manual
This manual familiarizes internal and external testers, eld technicians, and operators with
using platform software for electronic gaming machines (EGMs).
Conguration and initialization for the platform and game.
Overview and reference of the platform’s Audit menu.
Platform-related fault resolution.
Change Notication
The information and processes referenced in these documents may change or be updated
without prior notication.

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Record of Amendments
Rev. Date Description By
00 Dec 2021 Original issue D&D Tech Docs
01 Jan 2022 Updates: Additions to Gen Desc chapter D&D Tech Docs

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Contents
Important Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Open Source Software............................................................................................................. 3
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................... 3
Proprietary Copyright Notice .................................................................................................. 4
EMC Notication ...................................................................................................................... 4
EMR Statement ......................................................................................................................... 5
Support Contact ...................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 6
Tips for Using this Document ................................................................................................. 6
Special Symbols....................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Information ............................................................................................................ 7
Operator Manual ................................................................................................................................... 7
Parts Catalog ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Platform Conguration Manual.............................................................................................................. 7
Change Notication............................................................................................................................... 7
Record of Amendments ........................................................................................................... 8
Contents .............................................................................................................. 9
General Description ......................................................................................... 17
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Keys ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Specications ......................................................................................................................... 21
Functional Description .......................................................................................................... 23
Modes of Operation................................................................................................................ 24
Play Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Player Operation ................................................................................................................................. 27
EGM Self-Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 30
Self-test ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Operator Mode........................................................................................................................ 31

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Installation.......................................................................................................... 32
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 32
Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 33
Mounting EGM to the Base ................................................................................................................. 33
Fasten EGMs Securely ....................................................................................................................... 34
Pre-start Connections, Checks and
Power On................................................................................................................................. 36
Congure the EGM................................................................................................................. 36
Cabinet ............................................................................................................... 37
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 37
Doors ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Main Door ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Main Door Lock ................................................................................................................................... 40
Reset and Meter/Audit Key Switches.................................................................................................. 41
Top Door.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Stacker Door ....................................................................................................................................... 43
LCD Monitor ........................................................................................................................... 44
Printer...................................................................................................................................... 45
Virtual Button Deck Assembly .............................................................................................. 47
Removal ............................................................................................................................................. 47
Replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Cabinet Security ..................................................................................................................... 50
Mechanical Door Switches.................................................................................................................. 50
Photo-Optic Sensors ........................................................................................................................... 50
Power Supply Unit.................................................................................................................. 51
Electromechanical Meters ..................................................................................................... 52
Audio System ......................................................................................................................... 53
Woofer Speaker .................................................................................................................................. 54
Amplier .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Corona Assembly ................................................................................................................... 55
Cabinet Fan............................................................................................................................. 56
Logic Cage Assembly ........................................................................................................... 56
Carrier Board ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Bill Acceptor ........................................................................................................................... 59

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Light Tower ............................................................................................................................. 61
EGM Cabinet Maintenance ................................................................................................... 63
Power Supply Unit ............................................................................................ 64
PSU Overview ......................................................................................................................... 64
PSU Specications................................................................................................................. 65
Auxiliary Power Outputs........................................................................................................ 65
GPO1 Output ...................................................................................................................................... 65
GPO2 Output ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 66
Bill Acceptor ...................................................................................................... 67
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 67
General Description .............................................................................................................. 68
Clearing Bill Acceptor Jams ................................................................................................................ 69
Removal and Replacement................................................................................................................. 70
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 71
Printer................................................................................................................. 72
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 72
Printer Operations.................................................................................................................. 72
FL Gen5 Printer................................................................................................................................... 72
Nanoptix Printer .................................................................................................................................. 73
Print a Self-Test Voucher..................................................................................................................... 74
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 75
Check the Printer Function.................................................................................................................. 75
General Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 75
Clean the Print Head........................................................................................................................... 75
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 75
LCD Monitor....................................................................................................... 76
LCD Overview ........................................................................................................................ 76
General Description ............................................................................................................... 76
LCD Specications................................................................................................................. 77
Power Requirements........................................................................................................................... 77

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Input .................................................................................................................................................... 77
LCD Power Detection.......................................................................................................................... 77
Connections............................................................................................................................ 78
DC24V Power ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Touch Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 78
Logic Cage Assembly ...................................................................................... 79
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 79
Backplane Board .................................................................................................................... 80
Carrier Board Assembly ........................................................................................................ 83
Carrier Board....................................................................................................................................... 83
COM Express Module ......................................................................................................................... 84
Cong Stick ......................................................................................................................................... 84
Storage................................................................................................................................................ 84
Smart Card.......................................................................................................................................... 85
P1000 Graphics Card.......................................................................................................................... 86
Backup Battery.................................................................................................................................... 87
Guidelines for Disposal of Lithium Batteries ....................................................................................... 88
Electromechanical Meters ................................................................................ 89
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 89
Electromechanical Meter Board............................................................................................ 90
Overcurrent Protection ........................................................................................................................ 90
Security Interface ................................................................................................................................ 90
Meter Detection................................................................................................................................... 90
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 90
Virtual Button Deck .......................................................................................... 91
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 91
Physical Description .............................................................................................................. 91
LCD Panel........................................................................................................................................... 92
Play Buttons ........................................................................................................................................ 92
Deck Lighting ...................................................................................................................................... 92
VBD Controller Board.......................................................................................................................... 93
Wireless Charger ................................................................................................................................ 93

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Touch Screen Calibration ................................................................................................................... 93
Removal and Replacement Procedure ............................................................................................... 94
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 96
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 97
Machine Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 97
Message Displays and Conditions ....................................................................................... 98
LCD Monitor.......................................................................................................................... 103
Reset Messages ................................................................................................................... 105
Glossary .......................................................................................................... 107

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List of Figures
Figure 1 - MARS X Portrait EGM.................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 2 - EGM Dimensions - Front and Side View ....................................................................................... 21
Figure 3 - Typical EGM Functional Diagram .................................................................................................. 23
Figure 4 - Basic Game Operation in Play Mode............................................................................................. 25
Figure 5 - Format of Game Display ................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 6 - EGM Footprint/Mounting Holes...................................................................................................... 33
Figure 7 - Isolated base attached to the wall.................................................................................................. 34
Figure 8 - Secure EGM Bases back-to-back.................................................................................................. 35
Figure 9 - Attached Adjacent Bases ............................................................................................................... 35
Figure 10 - EGM Door Locations.................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 11 - Main Door Lock and Release Lever ............................................................................................. 39
Figure 12 - Locks & Key Switch Locations .................................................................................................... 40
Figure 13 - Top Door Release Pull Cord (1) ................................................................................................... 42
Figure 14 - Stacker Door Lock and Hinge ...................................................................................................... 43
Figure 15 - Screws holding the midtrim in place............................................................................................. 47
Figure 16 - Screws for rear door cover panel................................................................................................. 48
Figure 17 - Midtrim Release buttons .............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 18 - Pull VBD away from EGM............................................................................................................ 49
Figure 19 - Power Supply Location (1)........................................................................................................... 51
Figure 20 - Speaker/Amplier Locations ........................................................................................................ 53
Figure 21 - 12 Bolts for Corona Assembly to Cabinet .................................................................................... 55
Figure 22 - Removal of Carrier Board Assembly from Logic Cage................................................................. 57
Figure 23 - JCM Bill Acceptor and Cage ........................................................................................................ 59
Figure 24 - MEI Bill Acceptor and Cage ......................................................................................................... 60
Figure 25 - Removal of light tower from cabinet............................................................................................. 61
Figure 26 - Light Tower mounted on a topper................................................................................................. 62
Figure 27 - Power Supply Unit ....................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 28 - Typical Bill Acceptor .................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 29 - Bill Acceptor Assembly ................................................................................................................ 69
Figure 30 - Sample Self-Test Voucher............................................................................................................ 74
Figure 31 - Logic Cage Assembly................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 32 - Gen9 Backplane Board................................................................................................................ 81
Figure 33 - Typical Carrier Board Assembly ................................................................................................... 83
Figure 34 - Typical Carrier Board Layout....................................................................................................... 84

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Figure 35 - P1000 Graphics Card................................................................................................................... 86
Figure 36 - Electromechanical Meter Board 12V DC ..................................................................................... 89
Figure 37 - Virtual Button Deck ...................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 38 - Optional Dual Play Button Virtual Button Deck ............................................................................ 91
Figure 39 - Mounting screws for Cable Protective Bracket ............................................................................ 94
Figure 40 - Play Button Lever and Mounting of Security Bracket................................................................... 94
Figure 41 - Play Button Lever......................................................................................................................... 95

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List of Tables
Table 1 - EGM Components .......................................................................................................................... 17
Table 2 - EGM Key Types............................................................................................................................... 20
Table 3 - Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................... 21
Table 4 - Supply Voltage Requirements ......................................................................................................... 22
Table 5 - Power Requirements with 27” Topper.............................................................................................. 22
Table 6 - Auxiliary Power ................................................................................................................................ 22
Table 7 - Environment .................................................................................................................................... 22
Table 8 - Specication Summary .................................................................................................................... 65
Table 9 - DC Outputs ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 10 - Environment................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 11 - 42” LCD Specications ................................................................................................................. 77
Table 12 - Backplane Connectivity ................................................................................................................. 82
Table 13 - P1000 Graphics Card Specication............................................................................................... 86
Table 14 - Battery Specication ...................................................................................................................... 87
Table 15 - Meter Specications ...................................................................................................................... 89
Table 16 - LCD Specications ....................................................................................................................... 92
Table 17 - Troubleshooting – Sound............................................................................................................... 98
Table 18 - Troubleshooting – Power............................................................................................................... 99
Table 19 - Troubleshooting – Bill Acceptor ................................................................................................... 100
Table 20 - Troubleshooting – Printer............................................................................................................. 101
Table 21 - Troubleshooting – LCD Screen.................................................................................................... 103
Table 22 - Troubleshooting – VBD................................................................................................................ 103
Table 23 - Troubleshooting – Lamps and LEDs............................................................................................ 104
Table 24 - Troubleshooting – Reset Messages ............................................................................................ 105

General Description
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General Description
Overview
The Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) is built using many di󰀨erent internal and external
components. The following table highlights the primary components of the EGM represented in
this manual.
NOTE
The components included with the EGM may vary by jurisdiction and specic
installation requirements. Not all installations include all components listed in
table below.
Table 1 - EGM Components
EGM Module Description
Audio System The audio system typically includes 3 speakers (one at the top
and two at the bottom of the top door), a woofer speaker, and an
amplier.
Sounds and tunes combine with graphics and animations during
game play and attract mode. The sounds represent di󰀨erent EGM
conditions such as alarms, game play, win/lose notications, and
jackpots. Each game has its own unique sounds and tunes.
Backplane Board The backplane board is the interface between the carrier board
and the EGM components and is attached to the backside of
the logic cage. The carrier board inserts in the logic cage and
connects to the backplane board at the back of logic cage.
Bill Acceptor
(optional)
The bill acceptor validates inserted bank notes (bills) and
vouchers. Validated bills and vouchers are deposited and stored
in the cash box.
Carrier Board The carrier board connects to the backplane board to interface
with the EGM components. It houses the central processor and
other logic components of the EGM. The carrier board is secured
in the logic cage with a locked door.
Communications
Interface (optional)
The communications interface links the EGM to networks and
other external equipment.
Electromechanical
Meters (optional)
Electromechanical meters are used to record accounting data in
a physical format.
Light Tower
(optional)
The EGM can have either a multi-tier or single-strobe light tower.
The light tower provides additional customer service and security.
It alerts the operator when the EGM has a potential issue or
requires a handpay.
Logic Cage The logic cage is a secure enclosure that houses the carrier
board assembly.
Main LCD Monitor The main LCD monitor (main video display - MVD) is the primary
display for game operation and status information.

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EGM Module Description
Printer
(optional)
The printer provides players with redeemable vouchers and
tickets.
Player Marketing
Module (PMM)
(optional)
The PMM interfaces with a venue network system that records
player transactions and sends messages to individual players.
Power Supply Unit
(PSU)
The power supply unit converts AC power input voltage into
low voltage DC power directed to the EGM components via the
backplane board.
Saddle Bag The EGM has two Saddle bags - one on each side of the cabinet.
The saddle bags act as enclosures for the bill acceptor, printer,
woofer and the amplier.
Topper
(optional)
The EGM may be tted with an LCD topper or a themed topper.
The topper is mounted to the top of the EGM and displays
artwork or video to attract players.
Virtual Button Deck
(VBD)
The VBD is a high resolution LCD touch screen device that
virtually renders a series buttons on its screen for game play and
other functions.

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Figure 1 - MARS X Portrait EGM
Legend
1 LH Saddle Bag 7 Topper
2 Virtual Button Deck 8 Light Tower
3 Printer Runway 9 Corona Assembly
4 PMM (Blank Shown) 10 BNA Runway
5 Main LCD 11 Physical Play Button
6Top Audio Bar 12 RH Saddle Bag

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Keys
The EGM requires keys for the following locks and switches to maintain e󰀨ective security and
correct operation. A key can only be removed from its lock/key switch when returned to the
locked position.
Key and lock types can vary between markets.
Table 2 - EGM Key Types
Name Function
Meter/Audit Key
Switch
Allows access to the Operator Menu. To access
the Operator Menu, insert the meter/audit key and
turn it to Audit.
Allows viewing of the electromechanical meters if
installed. To view the meters, insert the key and
turn it to Meter.
Reset Key
Switch
Enables the operator to reset the EGM after a
machine fault is corrected. Insert the reset key
and turn it clockwise and back again.
Main Door Lock Allows the operator to open the main door. Insert
the key and turn it clockwise.
Logic Cage
Lock
Allows the operator access to the logic cage.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise.
Stacker Security
- BNA Cage
Door
(optional)
Allows the operator access to remove the
cash box. When two locks are congured, one
key turns clockwise and the other key turns
counterclockwise to open.
BNA Access
Door - Saddle
Bag
Allows the operator to open the saddle bag drop
door to access the bill acceptor.