Bally System 5000 Assembly instructions

I -WARN ING- 1
THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED! FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE DESTRUCTION OF
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
RADIO INTERFERENCE NOTICE: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the Instruction
Manual, this equipment may cause interference to radio communications. As
required by FCC regulations, this equipment has been tested and found in
compliance with Subpart
J and Part 15 of FCC regulations, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such Interference. However, although this
equipment compiles wlth all applicable FCC regulations, operation of this
equipment in a resldentlal area may cause Interference, in which case the
equipment user
wl Il be required to Implement whatever measures may be necessary
to eliminate said interference at his/her own expense. BALLY MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION is in no way liable for any additional expenses involved with
ellmlnatlon of interference, or for any consequential damages or Injuries.
- WARNING -
This equipment is to be installed,
maintained, and serviced ONLY by BALLY-
trained or BALLY-supervised personnel.
A1 l In-the-fleld modifications must be
performed by, or under the supervision
of, BALLY personnel.
This machine Is Intended for use as a
gaming devlce for amusement only, to be
sold
in jurisdictions permitting such
devices. Distributors, owners, operators,
and users are not to modify the machine
for any other use.
,

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manufactured equlpment
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1-800-HOT SLOT
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BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS
60106

TABLE OF CONTENTS
...................................... 1 . INTRODUCTION 1-1
.........................................
Purpose 1-1
.............. About the System 5000 Slot Machine 1-1
....................................
Organization 1-2
Hei~ ............................................ 1-2
2
. LOCATION AND SET UP
Inspect Before Power Up ........................
Environmental Requirements ......................
Power Up .......................................
Door Open Operation .............................
................................ Pseudo Coin Game
Adjust
Electronic Coin Comparator ...............
Adjust Hopper Counterbalance ....................
Adjust Volume ...................................
enter Diagnostic Tests ..........................
Exit Dlagnostic Tests ...........................
Diagnostic Tests ................................
TEST #1 Start of New Game .....................
TEST #2 Output Test ...........................
TEST #3 input Test ............................
TEST #4 Hopper Test ...........................
TEST *5 Reel Function Test ....................
TEST n6 Reel Tape Test ........................
TEST #7 Reel Ti it Record ......................
TEST #8 Slot Communlcatlon ....................
TEST #9 Dlsplay Test ..........................
Initialize Options ..............................
Verify Options ..................................
Description and Examples of Options .............
3 . MACHINE OPERATIONS
....................................... Game Play 3-1
Credit Play
..................................... 3-3
Bookkeeping Meters
.............................. 3-5
............................... Win Record Meters 3-6
Last and Prevlous Game Meters
................... 3-7
Electro-Mechanical Meters ....................... 3-8

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont'd)
4 . TROUBLESHOOTING
Power Up Maifunctlons
........................... 4-1
DOOR HINGE OPEN Message ......................... 4-2
Corrupted Bookkeeping Meter Data ................ 4-2
Message Center Symbols .......................... 4-2
Blackout
........................................ 4-3
TIIts ....................................... 4-4
5 . MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
General Cleaning
................................
................................... Replace Fuses
Replace Reel Mechanism Assembly
.................
Replace a Reel and Motor Assembly ...............
Replace Printed Circuit Boards ..................
Replace Light Bulbs .............................
Replace a Deck Button Switch ....................
Replace Message Center Assembly .................
Replace Ballast and Starter Assembly ............
Replace Power Supply Assembly ...................
........................
Replace Hopper Mechanism
Adjust Hopper Wlper .............................
Hopper Knife Position ...........................
.......................
Adjust Hopper Microswitch
Adjust Hopper Counterbalance
....................
Replace Handle ..................................
Handle Mechanism Operation .......................
LUBRICATION GUIDE (FO-1036) .....................
6 . MACHINE OPTIONS
Double Progressive Operation
.................... 6-1
Slot Management System Operation ................ 6-1
Link Progressive Operation ...................... 6-1
SDS/MiSER Operation ............................. 6-1
7 . GLOSSARY .......................................... 7-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont'd)
8. APPENDICES
APPENDIX
1 W-1046-3066 Overall Wlrlng Dlagram.. 8-1
APPENDIX
2 Related BALLY Pub1lcatlons ........... 8-4
APPENDIX 3 ..................................... 8-5
"STATIC CONTROL: Avoldlng the zap that
destroys components and Inflates service
costs"
Courtesy
of 3M/Statlc Control Systems
Division
APPENDIX 4
..................................... 8-6
"COIN COMPARITOR"
Courtesy
of Coln Mechanism Inc.
9. SERVICE BULLETINS

LIST OF TABLES
...............
Machine Model Number Breakdown Table 2-8
Reel Tllt Record Table ............................. 2-11
........................ Keypad Command/Optlon Table 2-15
Keypad Error Message Table
......................... 2-22
Bookkeeplng Meters Table
........................... 3-5
Game Meter Table
................................... 3-7
............................. Malfunction Tllt Table 4-5

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Flgure 1-1
Flgure 2-1
Flgure 2-2
F lgure 2-3
Flgure 2-4
Flgure 5-1
F
Igure 5-2
Flgure 5-3
Figure 5-4
Figure 5-5
Figure 5-6
Figure 5-7
Figure 5-8
Figure 5-9
System 5000 Slot Machine
.......................
Open Door System 5000 Slot Machine .............
Adjust Hopper Counterbalance ...................
AdJust Slmple and Deluxe Sound .................
......................................... Keypad
Replace Power Supply Fuses
.....................
Replace Reel Mechanlsrn & Reel & Motor Assembly .
Remove Card Rack Door and PCBs .................
Replace Hopper Control Board ...................
Replace Display Glass Fluorescent Bulb .........
Replace Reel Glass Fluorescent Bulb ............
Hopper Knlfe Position ..........................
Adjust Hopper Microswitch ......................
Adjust Hopper Counterbalance ...................

1. INTRODUCTION
-WARN I
NG-
DO NOT PLUG MACHINE INTO POWER SOURCE AND
TURN
POWER ON, UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
SECTIONS
1 AND 2.
NOTE: The word "user(s)" Is deflned In this manual as any person, partnership,
company, or corporation, and/or thelr legal representatives, who own,
operate, servlce, maintaln, and derlve prof-It from thelr assoclatlon with
this equipment. The word "player" Is deflned In thls manual as any person
who deposits money, tokens, or thelr equlvalents Into the machlne
described In this manual for the purpose of playing the game offered by
the machlne as defined by the rules and odds set by the machine's user(s1.
PURPOSE
This manual contains complete
information on the BALLY System
5000 Slot Machine
(Flg. 1-71. It
is written for the users, whether
they are set up personnel, owners
or service technlclans. BY
following each Section's step-by-
step procedures, the user can
easl ly and quickly get the System
5000 Slot Machine ready for play.
Fig. 1-1
ABOUT THE SYSTEM 5000 SLOT MACHINE
Some of the features of the System 5000 Slot Machlne are a
trim cabinet design,
rlbbon cable for internal wiring, stepping motor driven reels, and a vacuum-
fluorescent display message center. The 40 character Message Center displays
Information about the current game, diagnostic tests, tiits, bookkeeplng meters,
and the keypad option settings. The special use of solid-state microcomputer
electronics and software achieves the degree of security, integrity, and
re1labi Iity required by the modern day gaming Industry.

1 . i NTRODUCT l ON
ORGANIZATION
This manual is designed In a sequential order:
lnspectlon before power up
Adjustments, Inltlal
lzatlon, and testing after power up
Game operations, meters, and wln records
Troubieshootlng and maintenance
Machine Optlons,for example, double
progressive operation
There are Important WARNING and CAUTION statements contained throughout thls
text. To insure the safety of the user and prevent damage to system components,
al l such statements MUST be followed exactly.
The detal led "TABLE OF CONTENTS" followed by the "LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS" and the
"LIST
OF TABLES" are quick references to specific information for the user.
Wlthln thls manual, "Call a senior servlce technician" appears where addltlonai
expertise Is needed. Please refer to the "GLOSSARY" when uncertain of any
terminology.
HELP
For any questions, please contact your BALLY Dlstrlbutor or refer to the servlce
-
Information number In the front of this manual on page 11.
-J

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
BALLAST 8 STARTER
ASSEMBLY
(Behind Reflector)
\
Fig. 2-1

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
Inspect Before Power Up
When lnspectlng the BALLY System 5000 Slot Machlne, follow these steps:
1. Carefully unpack and remove all parts.
2. Inspect all components for any apparent damage.
3. Check packlng llst to be certaln that all components have arrived.
4. Remove shlpplng cleats from the bottom of the cabinet.
5. Open lower and upper doors.
Turn door keyswltch.
Pull the lower door open. Push up on the lock
sllde handle at the bottom right of the upper door. Pull the upper
door open. (See
Fly. 2-1)
6. Check that the power cord Is routed out of the machlne properly.
-CAUT I ON-
DISCHARGE BODY STATIC TO AVOID ANY
INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS.
-
7. Read APPENDIX 3 on Static Control before checklng that all connectors are
jolned. Plug In any connectors found loose. If the connectors wlll not go
4
on easlly and the keys are aligned, they either do not belong there or are
damaged.
- CAUTION -
DO NOT FORCE PLUGS ONTO CONNECTORS. DO
NOT FORCE PLUGS TOGETHER. ALL CONNECTORS
AND PLUGS
ARE KEYED TO GO TOGETHER ONLY
WHEN ALL PINS
ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED.
8. Verlfy that all prlnted clrcuit boards (PCBs) are flrmly seated In their
connectors.
9. Check all sub-assemblies and verlfy that they are securely mounted.
10. Remove the packlng from the reels. Check that all reels spin properly. If
the reels are not spinning freely, check for the cause (foreign matter,
cables, etc.).
11. Empty the hopper of any packlng, etc.
12. If new locks are Installed, check that no wires are plnched causing short
circuits.
- ~

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
&
Inspect Before Power Up (cont'd)
13. Check that the handle Is not loose or damaged. To replace a handle, see
Section 5, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR under Replace Handle.
- WARNING -
DO NOT ALLOW THIS MACHINE TO BE OPERATED
BY PLAYERS IF THE HANDLE IS LOOSE, BENT,
CRACKED,
OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED OR
WEAKENED. INJURY TO PLAYERS MAY OCCUR IF
OPERATOR(S) ALLOW A MACHINE WITH A
DAMAGED
OR WEAKENED HANDLE TO REMAIN IN
SERVICE.
14. List all problems that you cannot correct. Contact the nearest BALLY
distributor for assistance in making any claim against the shipper or in
obtaining replacement parts.
Environmental Reauirements
b Game Power : 110 to 120 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Input:
fi to 132 VAC @ 44/440 Hz
Power Supply Output:
+5 VDC, +12 VDC, -12 VDC, +24 VDC
Average Current Draw: 2.0 Amps
Maxlmum Current Draw: 2.5 Amps
Maximum number of machines on a 20 Amp circuit:
5
- WARN1 NG -
PLUG THE MACHINE INTO A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Minimum Amblent Temperature: 40 degrees F
( 4 degrees C)
Maximum Amblent Temperature: 100 degrees
F (38 degrees C)
Maximum Relative Humidity: 90%
Heat From Machine: 800 BTUs

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
Space Required: depth x width
18.75"
x 17.75" (47.625cm
x 45.085cm) mlnlmum
18.75"
x 20.25" (47.625cm
x 51.435cm) maximum
Machlne Height: low boy 33.25" (84.455 cm)
chop top 41.00" (104.14 cm)
caslno top 46.00" (116.84 cm)
hlgh boy 52.00" (132.08 cm)
Minimum Spacing Between Machines: 6.5" (16.51cml
- WARNING -
THE SPACING DIMENSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL ARE MINIMUMS. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE
PLAYER INJURY, MACHINES MUST BE SPACED
NO
CLOSER THAN LISTED.
1
Power Up
Fol low these steps In powering up the machine.
1. Plug in the machine to the grounded power source. The convenience outlet
Is actlve.
2. Flip the power switch ON. A vital functions self-test occurs on the
mlcroprocesslng unit (MPU) board. The general
il lumlnation I lghts turn ON.
The Message Center turns ON.
3. Close and lock the door to check that the machine has powered up correctly.
Since the door was opened during power down, the following messages
alternate on the Message Center.
DURING POWER DOWN
TURN KEYSW
1 TCH

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
b Power Up (cont'd)
4. Turn the keyswltch on the right side of the machine. A reset occurs and
the machine enters the Game Over State. On the Message Center, the upper
llne messages alternate while the lower message remalns constant.
LAST IN.3
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, see Section
4, TROUBLESHOOTING, under Power Up
Malfunctions.
5. Take the machine's meter readings for your records. See Section 3, MACHINE
OPERATIONS.
b Door Open Operation
The following is a list of messages and conditions that exlst when the machine
door Is open.
1. When the door Is unlocked, "DOOR UNLOCKED" appears on the Message Center. A
sound, if optioned occurs and repeats at frequent intervals. The lower
portion of the tower I ight turns ON.
2. When the lower door is opened, "DOOR OPEN" appears on the Message Center when
the unlocked door is opened and remains visible unti l the door Is closed and
locked.
3. Coins are locked out when the lower door is detected unlocked.
4. Coins are not dispensed from the machine, except during the hopper test. See
Diagnostlc Tests under TEST e4 in this Section.
5. The automatic spin option does not function.
6. The bookkeeping meters do not increment with the door open, except during
Diagnostlc TEST
n2.
7. If the door Is opened during a payout, the following message appears.
COMPLETE PAYOUT

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
Pseudo Coln Game
To make use of the pseudo coln game, follow these steps.
1. Unlock and open the lower door.
2. Press the pseudo coln button (See Fig. 2-1) on the door dlstributlon
printed clrcult board to coin a game. The condltlons In the Door Open
Operation portion of this Section apply to the pseudo coin game.
The machlne feature glass and many machlne functions can be checked, for
example, the handle mechanism and the paylight sequence.
Any pseudo coining
remaining when the machlne door is closed and locked are
valld coins In.
Adjust Eiectronlc Coln Comparator
The electronic coln comparator consists of the coin comparator and the
electronics package. The coin comparator compares the sample coin or token with
each Inserted coin or token. This requires sensitivity adjustments for proper
operatlon. See APPENDIX
4 for Information on the coin comparator.
4
Adjust Hopper Counterbalance
1. FIII the hopper with the desired
level of coins.
2. Turn the set screw clockwise
unti
I the actuator of the micro-
switch Is In the up position.
(Fig. 2-2)
(Turn Clockw~se t
. . . UNTIL ACTUATOR
3. Turn the set screw counter-
ON MICRO SWITCH
IS IN THE UP POSITION
clockwise very gradual ly untlI
(JUSI louching head
of A~J. Screw ) SET SCREW (counter-
the microswitch CI
leks down. clockwise MICRO SWITCH UNTIL CLICKS
The hopper Is set at the given
INTO THE DOWN
POSITION
desired capacity.
Fig. 2-2

Adlust Volume
Simple sound:
2. LOCATION AND SET UP
Deluxe sound:
1. Turn the potentiometer located
on the backplane above C13 to
adjust the volume.
(Fig. 2-31
ADJUST for SIMPLE SOUND
TURNING POTENTIOMETER
( Locoled on eACKPLANE
BOARD) REGULATES
THE VOLUME
1. Unlock the card rack door and
remove
i t .
2. Press the "TEST" button on the
left front of the sound PCB to
check the volume.
(Fig. 2-3)
3. Turn the potentiometer located
to the right of the "TEST"
button to adjust the volume.
ADJUST for DELUXE SOUND
POTENTIOMETER. VRZ
"TEST BUTTON"
(Located on
SOUND BOARD)
Fig. 2-3
NOTE: See KEYPAD COMMAND/OPTION TABLE in this Section if there is no sound.
Enter Diagnostic Tests
1. Open the door when the machlne is in a Game Over or TI It state.
2. Press the MPU board "TEST" button (See Fig. 2-1) the number of times
corresponding to the test number desired. The name of the test appears for
about
1 second. See Diagnostic Tests in thls Section for the tests and
numbers. Pressing the "TEST" button at any time immediately
(1) advances to
the next test or
(2) if In the last test, cycles back to the first test.
Sequencing through the test numbers allows any test to be entered in any
order.
Exit Diaanostic Tests
L 1. Press the "RESET" button (See Fig. 2-1) or close and lock the door to exit
the diagnostic tests at any time. The machlne returns to the Game Over or
TI I t state.

2. LOCATION AND SET UP
Diagnostic Tests
TEST
#1 Start of New Game:
The foliowlng messages appear on the Message Center for about
1 second each.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
S33L3X-MBO machine model number
XXXXX-X
main program
XXXXXXXX-X program personal ity
06-04-86 date
%CONFIGUR: XX-XX configuration straps
MACHINE MODEL NUMBER BREAKDOWN TABLE
S33L3X-MBO
Position
S
3
3
L
3
-
X
MB 0
example model number
Description
machine type
series number
maximum number
of coins/game
game type
number of reels
cabinet size
NOTE:
X appears
is on the machlne outside plate.
code for the type of winning symbol combination
use 0-9 and/or A-Z
Options
S
3
4
5.
0
More than
9
B
L
M
U
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
on the
Description
electronic slot
standard reels & slots
variably spaced stops
maxi reels
if specialty
written description required
opt ion buy
l ine pay
multiplier
undefined: written
description requlred
low boy narrow
low boy wide
chop top narrow
chop top wide
casino top narrow
casino top wide
high boy narrow
high boy wide
Message Center,but the number