Brunswick StringPin User manual

Service Manual
February 2019 / 55-900001-000
StringPin Pinsetter
Ten Pin

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StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual
© February 2019 by Brunswick Bowling Products. All rights reserved.
StringPin is a registered trademark of Brunswick Bowling Products.
Manual Part No. 55-900001-000
Notice: If available, updates to this manual can be found on-line at www.brunswickbowling.com.
Condential proprietary information. All information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice.
Brunswick Bowling Products
525 West Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441-2601
U.S.A.
231.725.330 0

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CONTENTS
Section 1 - SAFETY!............................................................................................................ 1-1
Notes & Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Notice to Users of this Manual .......................................................................................... 1-2
Safety Requirements for StringPin Pinsetters............................................................................... 1-3
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Section 2 - Overview ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Operation and Cycles .................................................................................................................... 2-1
Turning the Pinsetter On/O...................................................................................................... 2-1
Actions That Start a Machine Cycle .......................................................................................... 2-2
Description of Pinsetter Cycles During Bowling ...................................................................... 2-2
First Ball Cycles ................................................................................................................... 2-2
Second Ball Cycles............................................................................................................... 2-2
Pinsetter Status Light/Machine Power On sequence .................................................................... 2-3
Pinsetter Guarding......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Pinsetter Guard Labels and Symbols ............................................................................................ 2-7
Machine Component Location and Description ........................................................................... 2-9
Main Frame .............................................................................................................................. 2-10
String Spool and Tension Lever Assembly ........................................................................ 2-12
String Wagon And Drive Assembly ................................................................................... 2-13
Drive Shaft and Switch Cluster ......................................................................................... 2-14
Pin Motion Interface (PMI)................................................................................................ 2-19
Setting Platform (Pin Table)..................................................................................................... 2-20
Ball Pit ..................................................................................................................................... 2-21
Ball Accelerator........................................................................................................................ 2-22
Pinsetter Access Points................................................................................................................ 2-24
Work Areas.................................................................................................................................. 2-26
Work Area 1 - Floor ................................................................................................................. 2-26
Work Area 2 - Ball Accelerator and Standing Platforms ......................................................... 2-27
Work Area 3 - Pindeck ............................................................................................................. 2-28
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) ........................................................................................................... 2-29
Section 3 - Pinsetter Electronics ......................................................................................... 3-1
StringPin Pinsetter Controller ...................................................................................................... 3-3
External Connections and Controls............................................................................................ 3-3
Front View............................................................................................................................ 3-3
Bottom View......................................................................................................................... 3-5
Back View ............................................................................................................................ 3-7
Machine Status LEDs and Start Button ............................................................................... 3-8
Stop/Run Switches .............................................................................................................. 3-8
LCD Touchscreen - Operation ................................................................................................... 3-9
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3-9
Pinsetter Mode - Drop Down Menu ................................................................................... 3-12
Pinsetter Options Menu ...................................................................................................... 3-16
Pinspot Menu...................................................................................................................... 3-18
Switch Diagnostics Menu................................................................................................... 3-19

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Internal Components and Connections .................................................................................... 3-21
High Voltage PCB .............................................................................................................. 3-22
StringPin 360 Controller CPU PCB - Version A................................................................ 3-26
StringPin 360 Controller CPU PCB - Version B................................................................ 3-30
StringPin I/O Board............................................................................................................ 3-34
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 3-36
Pinsetter Switches and Solenoids................................................................................................ 3-37
De-tangling Bar and Switch ..................................................................................................... 3-37
Default Sequence................................................................................................................ 3-38
Hold 3 - Odd-Even - Wave................................................................................................. 3-38
String Brake Solenoid .............................................................................................................. 3-41
Pinfall Switch ........................................................................................................................... 3-42
Ball Detectors.............................................................................................................................. 3-43
Ball Detector Unit .................................................................................................................... 3-43
Description of Pinsetter Cycles ................................................................................................. 3-44
First Ball Cycles....................................................................................................................... 3-44
Second Ball Cycle .................................................................................................................... 3-46
Section 4 - Adjustments ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Switch Cluster Adjustments .......................................................................................................... 4-1
Pins Up Switch Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Home Switch Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 4-5
String Brake Switch Adjustments .............................................................................................. 4-6
String Tension Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 4-8
Pin Detection Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 4-10
Pin Slow Setting Adjustments......................................................................................................4-11
Ball Accelerator Flat Belt Adjustment ....................................................................................... 4-13
Flat Belt Tension ...................................................................................................................... 4-13
Belt Alignment ......................................................................................................................... 4-14
Ball Detect Adjustments .......................................................................................................... 4-15
Section 5 - Maintenance & Service..................................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Rotating Pins .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Pin Strings .................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Pin String Inspection ............................................................................................................ 5-1
Repairing Worn String.......................................................................................................... 5-1
Motor Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Pinsetter Drive Motor................................................................................................................. 5-4
Motor Pulley......................................................................................................................... 5-4
Motor Pulley Removal ......................................................................................................... 5-4
Motor Pulley Installation...................................................................................................... 5-4
Drive Motor Wiring.................................................................................................................... 5-5
Drive Motor Rotation ........................................................................................................... 5-6
Ball Accelerator Motor Wiring................................................................................................... 5-7
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Routine ....................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Weekly (Every Week)................................................................................................................. 5-8
Rotating Pins ........................................................................................................................ 5-8
Pin Strings ............................................................................................................................ 5-8
Semi Annually (6 Month)........................................................................................................... 5-9
Annually................................................................................................................................... 5-10

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Section 6 - Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 6-1
Solutions to Common Problems................................................................................................. 6-1
1. Machine and Accelerator Will Not Run .......................................................................... 6-1
2. One Machine Does Not Run ........................................................................................... 6-1
3. Accelerator Will Not Run ................................................................................................ 6-1
4. Machine Will Not Stop After Completing a Cycle.......................................................... 6-1
5. Machine Starts and Stops When Attempting to Lift Pins................................................ 6-1
6. The Pinsetter Respots One or More of the Fallen Pins. Scorer Scores Correctly. ......... 6-2
7. The Brake in the PMI Does Not Release To Allow the Pin(s) To Lower
To the Pindeck. ............................................................................................................... 6-2
8. A Machine is Malfunctioning But You Cannot Isolate the Problem ............................... 6-2
9. Pins Fall When Being Spotted ........................................................................................ 6-2
10. Pins Are Not Respotted Accurately ............................................................................... 6-2
11. The Pinsetter Shows a Home Switch............................................................................. 6-2
Clearing Error Codes and Correcting Pinsetter Stop .................................................................... 6-3
Error Codes Description, Causes, And Solutions ......................................................................... 6-4
Problem/Cause/Corrective Action................................................................................................. 6-5
Section 7 - Cables ................................................................................................................. 7-1
String Pinsetter Pin Motion Interface Harness (P/N 55-143009-000) ................................. 7-1
String Pinsetter Switch Cluster Cable (P/N 55-143010-000)............................................... 7-1
String Pinsetter Motor Cable (P/N 55-143011-000) ............................................................ 7-1
String Pinsetter Controller to Pin Motion Interfaces - Rear Mount Cable
(P/N 55-143012-XXX)......................................................................................................... 7-2
Emergency Stop Box and Cable - Rear Mount (P/N 55-143013-XXX).............................. 7-2
Ball Accelerator Overload Cable - Rear Mount (P/N 55-143014-XXX)............................. 7-2
1st/2nd Ball LED Lights Masking Unit Cable - Rear Mount (55-143015-XXX)................ 7-3
Foul/Ball Lift/Ball Detect Harness - Rear Mount (55-143016-000).................................... 7-3
Foul/Ball Lift/Ball Detect Harness - Front Mount (55-143016-100)................................... 7-3
Foul/Ball Lift/Ball Detect Harness - Rear Mount Separated Lane (55-143016-200) .......... 7-4
String Pinsetter Mechanic’s Stop Switch Cable (55-143017-000)....................................... 7-4
String Pinsetter Motor Overload Cable (55-143018-000).................................................... 7-4
String Pinsetter Trouble Light Cable (55-143019-000) ....................................................... 7-4
String Pinsetter Motor Power Cable - Rear Mount (55-143067-XXX) ............................... 7-5
String Pinsetter Switch Cluster EXT Cable - Rear Mount (55-143068-XXX).................... 7-5
String Pinsetter DC Pinlight Cable (55-143069-000) .......................................................... 7-5
StringPin Controller - UL Version........................................................................................ 7-6
StringPin Controller - CE Version........................................................................................ 7-7

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Section 1: Safety! 1-1
Section 1 - SAFETY!
NOTES & WARNINGS
Throughout this publication, “Warnings”, and “Cautions” (accompanied by one of the International
HAZARD Symbols) are used to alert the mechanic to special instructions concerning a particular
service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. They are dened
below. OBSERVE AND READ THEM CAREFULLY!
These “Safety Alerts” alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance to these
special instructions when performing the service, plus training and “Common Sense” operation are
major accident prevention measures.
 NOTEorIMPORTANT!:Willdesignatesignicantinformationalnotes.
WARNING! Will designate a mechanical or nonelectrical alert which could
potentially cause personal injury or death.
WARNING! Will designate electrical alerts which could potentially cause
personal injury or death.
CAUTION! Will designate an alert which could potentially cause product
damage.
Will designate grounding alerts.

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SAFETY NOTICE TO USERS OF THIS MANUAL
This manual has been written and published by the Service Department of Brunswick Bowling
Products to aid the reader when servicing or installing the products described.
It is assumed that these personnel are familiar with, and have been trained in, the servicing or
installation procedures of these products, which includes the use of common mechanic’s hand tools and
any special Brunswick or recommended tools from other suppliers.
We could not possibly know of and advise the reader of all conceivable procedures by which a service
might be performed and of the possible hazards and/or results of each method. We have not attempted
any such wide evaluation. Therefore, anyone who uses a service procedure and/or tool, which is not
recommended by Brunswick, must rst completely satisfy himself that neither his nor the product’s
safety will be endangered by the service procedure selected.
All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication.
It should be kept in mind, while working on the product, that the electrical system is capable of violent
and damaging short circuits or severe electrical shocks. When performing any work where electrical
terminals could possibly be grounded or touched by the mechanic, the power to the product should be
disconnected prior to servicing and remain disconnected until servicing is complete.

Section 1: Safety! 1-3
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR STRINGPIN PINSETTERS
As with all machinery, a certain amount of risk is involved in working on the StringPin Pinsetter.
However, if the necessary care, knowledge and responsibility are exercised, damage to the pinsetter and
people involved in accidents can be avoided. The following steps should be taken:
Safety Guidelines
1. ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED PEOPLE ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON OR OPERATE
THE PINSETTER.
2. Never operate the pinsetter without ALL factory supplied guarding in place.
3. Never operate the pinsetter if a guard or safety device is damaged or improperly tted to the
machine.
4. Never bypass, disable, or tamper with the safety switches or pinsetter function switches.
5. Never attempt to climb over or around any mechanical barrier or machine guard.
6. Reinstall all the machine guards and the ladder after any troubleshooting or maintenance work
has been done on the pinsetter(s) or ball accelerator.
7. Always face toward the machine when using the ladder to climb onto or o the machine. Only
one person should be on the ladder at any time.
8. Suitable clothing must be worn (for example: rubber-soled shoes). Do not wear loose clothing
such as neckties or smocks that could get caught in moving parts. Remove rings, watches,
earrings, bracelets and other jewelry to avoid injury.
9. Care should be taken while near the front of the machine. Accidentally blocking the photocell
beam may cause the pinsetter to cycle.
10. Always turn the pinsetter o before working on the machine. Use the Stop/Run Switches
mounted on the rear or front of the pinsetter to turn o the pinsetter.
11. If more than one person is working on a machine or if a stop/run switch will be out of reach
while working on the machine, turn o both stop/run switches to prevent a person from turning
on the pinsetter before the other person says he/she is clear of the pinsetter.
12. When working on both machines of a lane pair or components that are common to both
machines (for example: the ball accelerator) power must be turned o at the StringPin Pinsetter
Controller. In addition, the main power switch on the StringPin Controller must be locked into
the o position using a suitable locking mechanism.
13. Fire extinguishers must be on hand and maintained properly. Keep oily rags and other
combustibles in approved re proof containers.
14. If more than one person is working on a machine, be sure the other person is CLEAR before
restarting the machine.

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15. When working in the pinsetter area while machines are in operation, ear protection should
be worn. Sound levels greater than 83db can be experienced within 1.6 meters of operating
machines.
16. Never work on or around the pinsetter while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any other
substance that can impair your physical abilities or mental judgment.
17. Always use the correct tools for the job.
18. The StringPin pinsetter is designed for use as a 10 pin bowling machine. Do not use the
machine or any of its subassemblies for any other purpose.
19. Poisonous or toxic cleaners must not be used. Always check the material safety data sheets
before using new cleaners.
20. Always use factory approved parts when repairing the pinsetter. Using substandard parts may
pose a safety risk.
21. Always make sure that a bowler is not positioned to throw a ball before putting yourself
between the bowler and the machine. It is good practice to have another employee positioned
near any bowler to ensure they cannot throw a ball. Additionally, make sure to properly secure
a Brunswick Ball Stop or similar 3rd party product to the lane between you and the bowler for
added protection.