MADEFORARCADE GRAB CRANE User manual

MANUAL
GRAB CRANE
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INDEX
Other languages 5
Support and service 5
Machine description 6
intended use 6
unpacking the machine and preparing it 6
Follow the unpacking instructions carefully to avoid damage to the
machine! 6
Commissioning 7
Operation of the machine 7
taking the machine out of service 8
coin acceptor training 9
menu settings - parameter list 10
MENU OPTION A : BASIC SET 11
MENU OPTION B : probability settings 12
MENU OPTION C : PARAMETER 13
MENU OPTION D : ACCOUNTS 14
MENU OPTION E : DATE CLEAR 15
MENU OPTION F : RESET 15
MENU OPTION G , H , I , J : FACTORY TEST 15
MENU OPTION K : QUIT 15
Frequently Asked Questions 16
Can I turn off the music completely? 16
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Can the machine also be set to “play for free”? 16
My grab crane looks different, do I have the correct manual? 16
The claw goes down very slowly. What can I do ? 16
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Disclaimer
Made for arcade makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual and,
to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly limits its liability for any failure to
conform to any warranty resulting from the replacement of this manual with another. In
addition, madeforarcade reserves the right to revise this publication at any time without
obligation to notify any person of the revision.
The information in this documentation contains general descriptions and/or technical
characteristics of the performance of the machine mentioned in this documentation. This
documentation is not intended as a substitute for and should not be used to determine the
suitability or reliability of this machine for specific user applications.
It is the duty of such user or system integrator to carry out – with respect to the relevant
specific application or use of the product – an adequate and complete risk analysis,
evaluation and testing of the products.
Please note: All images used in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may differ
from the actual product. This is because the colors, dimensions and other properties of the
actual product may differ from the image.
madeforarcade and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries are not responsible or liable for any
misuse of the information contained in this document. If you have any suggestions for
improvements or changes or have found any errors in this documentation, please let us
know.
All relevant national, regional and local safety regulations must be followed when installing
and using this machine. For safety reasons and to ensure compliance with the documented
system data, the components may only be repaired by the manufacturer.
If machines are used for applications with technical safety regulations, the relevant
instructions must be observed. Failure to observe this information may result in personal
injury and/or damage to the machine.
Please note: this machine is for use in the home and is explicitly not suitable, made or
intended for commercial use.
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Copyright © 2020 made for arcade. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may
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Other languages
This is the Dutch user manual or an automatic translation thereof. Manuals in other
languages may be available upon request.
Support and service
For more information, service, technical support, ordering user manuals or for other
information and/or questions, please contact:
made for arcade
Tijvoortsebaan 8P
5051HJ Goirle
The Netherlands
Of by email via [email protected]
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Machine description
The grab crane fairground machine is intended for use as entertainment in the home and is
not designed for commercial use.
The minimum age for use is 12 years. Underage players should only use the machine
under the direct supervision of an adult.
The game is based on the player's dexterity as well as the type of objects placed in the
machine intended for claw grasping. The player can also influence the game by enabling
and disabling various options in the user menu.
intended use
The grip machine is intended for use as entertainment in the home environment and is not
designed or intended for commercial use.
The minimum age for using the machine is twelve years. Underage players should only use
the machine under the supervision of an adult.
unpacking the machine and preparing it
Follow the unpacking instructions carefully to avoid
damage to the machine!
Preferably use side cutters or nail scissors to cut the
drawstrings. The drawstrings are in hard-to-reach places.
Make sure that machine parts do not move while cutting
ties and that electrical cables are not accidentally cut!
remove the keys from the joystick
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open the main access door and carefully cut the 4 to 6 <!> ties that hold the running gear in
place. Do not use straight knives or saws, but use a razorside cutters or a hook knife.
Commissioning
The grab crane operates on 220 volts / 50 hertz. Inspect the outside and inside of the
machine as well as the power cord for defects or damage. To do this, open all panels and
doors and pay particular attention to damage or loose connections of electrical wiring and
components. Do not connect the machine if the machine, wiring, components or
connection cable are damaged. Close all doors and panels of the machine and lock them
with the enclosed keys. After checking, insert the supplied connection cable into the back
of the machine and plug the plug into a proper socket. Then turn on the switch at the back
of the machine.
The machine starts up automatically. The claw may be moving to the zero point at the front
left of the machine.
Operation of the machine
By pressing the joystick on the machine in a certain direction, the gripper in the machine
follows this direction of movement along the X axis (left-right) or Y axis (front-back). When
the joystick is released, the gripper stops moving in the X and Y axis direction. If you now
operate the large push button, the gripper will drop down and perform a squeezing
movement. If an object is under the gripper, it may be picked up by the gripper and brought
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back to the starting point of the machine (front left). Here the grab will open and throw any
item taken into a compartment where the player can remove the item from the machine.
The machine can be set at various points in a user menu to increase or decrease the
chance of successfully returning an object.
taking the machine out of service
Turn off the switch on the back of the machine. Remove the plug from the socket so that
the power supply to the machine is completely interrupted. Do not leave the machine
unattended while it is connected to the power supply.
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coin acceptor training
The coin acceptor in your machine is either empty or has already
been trained for madeforarcade coins. If the coin acceptor is empty
and the machine is not set to free play, a sample coin must first be
placed in the coin acceptor.
To place a sample coin in the taster, the “replace coin” slider must
be pushed up in the direction of the “remove backwards” arrow and
a coin must be placed under the slider (see image)
When inserting a coin, the coin acceptor compares the inserted
coin with the sample coin. If the coins are equal, the inserted coin is
removed to the cash drawer and a credit is added in the user
display.
Only insert coins with a diameter of 18 to 25 mm. and a
thickness of 1.6 to 2 mm.
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menu settings - parameter list
The grab crane contains an extensive user menu to fully personalize
the machine experience. To access the menu, the door with the coin
acceptor must first be opened with the key.
Then press the “secret” menu button while the machine is
on/operating. The button is located in a panel behind the coin
acceptor, near the red illuminated on/off switch. A main menu will
now appear on the displayin.
Use the joystick up and down to move through the main menu
and sub-menus Use the joystick left and right to change menu
options Press the large “start” button to confirm selections
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MENU OPTION A : BASIC SET
A1 : Set the number of coins needed to play 1 game
A2: time a player is allowed to play per game or per coin amount
(A1).
A3 : Set the volume of the background music and the winners tunes
A4: ---- do not use, always leave it set to “F”.
A5: ---- do not use, always leave it set to “F”.
A6: whether the claw can also grab the air when pressing the start
button again while moving
A7: price sensor detection:
● Off - the infrared lock in the prize bin is disabled
● On - the infrared lock in the prize bin counts the number of
prizes won and possibly gives a winners tune when a prize
falls.
A8: shaking during movement
● ON: machine claw will shake while raising a prize (less
chance of winning)
● OFF: no shocks during transport to the winners box
A9 : F2P (free to play)
● OFF: insert coins to play
● ON: Play for free without having to insert coins
A10 : language setting
A11: music / tune while playing (choice from 0 to 5)
A12: background music / tune in idle mode (choice from 0-5)
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A13 : --- not used
A14 : return to the main menu
MENU OPTION B : probability settings
B1: price ratio - the ratio between the number of games played and the
number of prizes paid out. Set the ratio lower to pay out more prizes, or
higher to make it harder for the player to win. A ratio of 5 means that a
prize can be paid out every 5 games. The other 4 times the claw will be a
bit weaker, making it more likely to lose the prize.
B2 : --- do not use (Retan)
B3: --- do not use, leave at “F” (random mode)
B4: whether the player can play again if no prize has been won?
number of prizes per session
B5 : back to main menu
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MENU OPTION C : PARAMETER
C1 :clamping force of the claw - do not exceed 38 volts!
The higher the voltage, the more clamping force the claw has, the
better the prizes are grasped
C2 : the time in seconds that clamping force C1 is maintained
C3 :clamping force of the claw after period C2 has expired - do not
exceed 38 volts!The lower the voltage, the greater the chance that
the claw will still drop the prize during transport
C4: clamping force of the claw during movements
C5:Intelligence mode
● M : manual - machine follows the settings as set by the user
in the menu (preferred setting)
● A : automatic - the machine automatically weakens the claw
force based on where the claw is located in the machine
C6 :length of the rope - height of the claw above the table
smaller number = claw won't go down as far to pick up a prize
C7 :speed of the carriage to the front and back
C8 :speed of the carriage to the left and right
C9:speed of the claw down and up
Q10 :pause while grabbing a prize while claw is in the lowest
position (longer pause gives the claw the opportunity to get a better
grip on a prize)
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C11: distance from the claw to the carriage in rest position. Larger
number -> the claw will wobble more during transport
C12 :
C13 :
C14:Back to the main menu
MENU OPTION D : ACCOUNTS
D1 :total number of online coins (app - not in use)
D2:total number of coins inserted
D3 :total coins in this session
D4 :total number of prizes in this session
D5 : total general number of coins received
D6:total general prizes paid out (sensor must be on to measure)
D7:Back to the main menu
MENU OPTION E : DATE CLEAR
E1 : reset the date
E2 : back to main menu
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MENU OPTION F : RESET
F1: factory reset - all values return to factory settings
F2 : back to main menu
MENU OPTION G , H , I , J : FACTORY TEST
Settings to test the operation of the machine. These menu options are not
suitable for end users and are used by the supplier and the factory. The
options are therefore not explained further here.
MENU OPTION K : QUIT
K : exit all menus / return to game menu
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frequently asked to ask
Can I turn off the music completely?
Some large grab crane models have a switch inside to turn off the sound completely. The
small grab cranes cannot be completely switched off. Set the volume to 1 and set the
background music to 0.
Can the machine also be set to “play for free”?
Yes, that's possible. Set menu option A9 to “ON”
My grab crane looks different, do I have the correct
manual?
All MadeforArcade grab cranes to date contain the same controller. This
manual is suitable. Minimal deviations in the naming of menu options are
possible due to version differences.
The claw goes down very slowly. What can I do ?
The rope may have crossed while pulling the claw up. Set the rope length
at menu option “C6” to an extremely long time and let the claw move up
and down a few times by playing. If necessary, help with your hand to
gently pull the rope down until it runs smoothly again.
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