Valley Panther ZD-X User manual

The Valley Panther ZD-X
Valley Panther ZD-X
Service Manual and Instructions

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Contents
3 –Warranty
6 –Battery Guide
9 –MEI Bill Acceptor
11 –Panther 5-bolt rail system
12 –Programming Basics
13 –Programming Tutorial
15 –Available Programs
17 –Time and Day
18 –Print Report
19 –League Audits
20 –League Setup
21 –Check Battery, Restore Defaults
22 –Master Settings
24 –Accounting
25 –Daily Programming
27 –Rack Cost and Credit Level
28 –Time Play and cost
29 –Time Bonus and cost
30 –Happy Hour Settings
33 –Copy Options
34 –Program Chart
35 –USB Copy/Download and Editing
40 –Wiring Diagram and Schematic
42 –ESD Push Chute Adjustment
45 - Selected Parts list.
Contents
The Valley Panther ZD-X

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Valley-Dynamo warrants its new products to be free from defects
resulting from faulty manufacture or faulty components under the
following terms and conditions:
WARRANTY LENGTH
One year on Valley® Pool Tables
90 days on Batteries, Battery Chargers and Replacement Parts
TOURNAMENT USED products receive identical coverage with
regard to manufacturing defects and faults. As used equipment they
may be damaged from shipping or use and are discounted
accordingly.
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
Valley-Dynamo will, at its sole option, repair, upgrade or replace this
product in the event of any defect in materials or workmanship during the
warranty period. This shall be Valley-Dynamo's sole obligation, and the
customer's sole remedy, for any warranty claim.
Valley-Dynamo will request and you must provide the complete Model
Number & Serial Number of the unit (not just the last 5 digits), or other
proof of purchase such as an invoice or receipt.
The Valley Panther ZD-X
Warranty Details
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Specific note regarding batteries –the lead acid batteries in our Bill Acceptor tables must be
charged periodically or they will fail prematurely. Proper maintenance is crucial. Please consult
this Manual or the Pool School® section at www.valley-dynamoparts.com for complete details on
proper battery care and maintenance
OPERATORS AND END USERS –While our Tech Support staff is
available to assist with diagnosis and troubleshooting of your problem,
contact your Distributor for Warranty Service on your equipment.
DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS –To obtain replacement and an RMA
number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing the Model number and
Serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem. Valley-Dynamo
will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an RMA for
the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an RMA when
the failed part is present or readily available. Credit will be issued only
upon receipt and inspection of the RMA. Valley-Dynamo may send
replacement parts or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley-
Dynamo reserves the right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after
issue. Items returned without an RMA will not be inspected or credited
and may be refused or returned at Customer Expense.
REPLACEMENT PARTS COVERAGE –Valley-Dynamo warrants
replacement parts for 90 days from the date of purchase. To obtain a
replacement and an RMA number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing
the nature of the problem and provide proof of purchase. Valley-
Dynamo will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an
RMA for the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an
RMA when the failed part is present or readily available. Upon receipt
and inspection of the RMA, Valley-Dynamo may send replacement parts
or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley-Dynamo reserves the
right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after issue. Items returned
without an RMA will not be inspected or credited and may be refused or
returned at Customer Expense.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE
Note that our warranty is not an unconditional guarantee for the duration.
Valley products are made to our exacting standards and known for their
durability, but are not indestructible and may require periodic maintenance
in order to function properly. The following are not covered by the
warranty.

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1) Shipping or transport damage
2) Normal wear and tear
3) Damage or deterioration resulting from neglect, misuse, accident,
liquid spills, improper installation, abuse, pets or mishandling
4) Incidental or consequential damage (except at Valley-Dynamo’s
discretion).
5) Removal or installation charges.
6) Shipping charges except at Valley-Dynamo’s discretion.
7) Unauthorized modification of the product.
8) Use of this product with unapproved parts, conversion kits or
accessories.
9) Damage from fire, flood, lightning or other acts of nature
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
Valley-Dynamo’s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited
to the repair or replacement of a defective product at our option. Valley-
Dynamo shall not, in any event, be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from interruption of service, loss of business or revenue,
or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or
possession.
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to those of merchantability, revenue generation, or fitness for a
particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the
period specified in the Warranty Length section above.
As technology improves, upgrades to Valley DBA table software and
hardware may be made available at Valley-Dynamo’s discretion for a
nominal fee. Purchase or ownership of a Valley table does not entitle the
bearer to free upgrades.
TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Please check the resources available at www.valley-dynamoparts.com, e-
mail [e-mail], or call 972.959.5300.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Can be done online at www.valley-dynamoparts.com.

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The Valley Panther ZD-X
Battery Guide
Valley-Dynamo has upgraded the rechargeable battery system on the Panther ZD-X. The
battery is now 12 volts, 18 amps, and a new 3amp charger is added to allow for faster
charges. The battery and charging point are relocated to the end of the table, away from
the secure area of the cash boxes, and accessed by an enlarged Clean Out Door. If your
locations are involved in the battery charging process, this eliminates the need for them to
have access to the cash box area while maintaining the battery.
Battery Voltage Quick Check
Table should be in the Normal Pricing mode.
Press and hold down the Start button for 10 seconds.
Display will show
current time
version of software
current voltage
To Exit Press and release the Start Button.
To get a true voltage reading the table charger cannot be plugged in.
The Quick Check function will not work on a table currently in Happy Hour.
BATTERY QUICK CHECK
Display shows time, software version
Battery voltage
At 12.84v this table’s battery is sufficiently charged

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Charging the battery:
Make sure your battery has a full charge prior to placing it into service. Even
though your battery is fully charged when it leaves our facility, just sitting in the
table on the way to you will allow some discharge from the battery.
Please be sure to FULLY charge a new battery prior to installing it in the table.
This process takes at least 6 hours (in conjunction with the Panther 3amp charger)
if the battery is not hooked up to the table,
WE RECOMMEND A 6 HOUR INITIAL CHARGE.
If the table is in play mode, we recommend a 7-hour initial charge.
(figures based on use of the Panther ZD-X 3-amp charger)
You cannot ―top off‖ your battery if it is a volt or two low. Plugging it in for a quick
one-hour charge will not do the job. Your battery performs best with a full charge.
Make the time!!
Not charging your battery completely will eventually damage the battery. Maybe
not today, maybe not next week, but a lot sooner than you’d like.
By not charging the battery completely, eventually you will never be able to
charge it completely no matter how long you leave it plugged in.
Your battery will be damaged if significantly discharged—imagine if running your
car down to ¼ tank caused permanent damage to your engine.
A lead-acid battery cannot be overcharged. Don’t worry that you have left it
plugged in for too long. It doesn’t care.
RECHARGE THE TABLE’S BATTERY REGULARLY EVERY TWO WEEKS
Low Battery Warning and Battery Protect mode:
When the voltage on your battery drops to 12.3 volts or lower, you will see a ―Low
Battery –Please Charge‖ warning on the table’s LCD Display. Have your locations
notify you immediately if this warning appears so that you may take action to
prevent permanent damage.
At 12 volts, the message changes to ―Low Battery – DBA Off.‖ Your Bill Acceptor
New battery on the floor of the table,
charger to the left, Clean Out Access
panel wing nut at upper right

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will not function at this point and games can be vended only by using coins.
At 11.8 volts, the display shuts off completely and will not return until the battery is
charged, or replaced with a charged battery. Games can only be vended using
the manual push chute.
If the battery is allowed to drop below 10.5 volts, it will become damaged and will
no longer hold a full charge. Never. Not even if you plug it in for a month. It may
even show 12+ volts, but will no longer be capable of generating enough amps to
keep your system going for more than a couple days before going dead again.
More often than not, a battery that will ―no longer hold a charge‖ was not the
battery’s problem, it was not charged regularly, or sufficiently, or at all.
Battery Warranty Reminder
Your table is covered by a one-year Warranty to be free of defects, but the
Warranty coverage on the Battery is limited to 90 days. Proper battery care is
critical to guarantee a long life for your battery. Not charging the battery
completely or regularly is guaranteed to shorten battery life.
Defective batteries almost always happen within the first few months. Battery
failures after six months or more into a pool table’s service life are rarely a result
of a manufacturing defect.
When we receive a call right about three months after tables are put into a
location that suddenly, not a single table’s battery will hold a charge, it definitely
looks like a charging issue.
Do you trust your locations to collect for you?
Why trust them to charge your battery?
BATTERY DISPOSAL:
Lead-acid batteries should not be disposed of by just tossing them in the trash.
Make sure your batteries are disposed of properly and safely. For more
information, call 888-USA-4001 or visit www.interstatebatteries.com (check the
―Recycling‖ link) to learn about Battery Recycling

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In response to Operator demand, Valley has partnered with MEI for the Panther ZD-X Bill
Acceptor. The MEI models that have the custom Valley Harness are.
AE 2655 U5V
This unit takes $1- $20 and is standard equipment on the Valley Panther ZD-X.
AE 2455 U5V
This unit takes $1 - $5 and can be purchased from other companies.
The Vat the end of the part number signifies that the DBA works in the Valley / Dynamo pool
tables. A unit without the Vwill require installation of a new harness from the company the unit
was purchased from (Valley-Dynamo does not sell this harness, as we only stock the AE2655
U5V), or modifying the existing harness to match the Valley requirements.
LED Trouble code settings for MEI DBA: LED OFF –power off
LED ON –OK
1 Flash –Bill path jammed
2 Flashes –from system
3 Flashes –Cleaning required
4 Flashes –Cross-Channel Blocked
5 Flashes –Magazine removed
Continuous, Slow –Unit Failure –Replace Unit
Continuous, Fast –Stacker Full
The Valley Panther ZD-X
MEI® Bill Acceptor

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Switch 3 & 7 OFF
All others ON
Switch 1 ,2 & 3 ON
All others OFF
AE2655 Bill Validators
Green Label
AE2455 Bill Validators
Red Label
MEI tech support –800-345-8172
MEI DBA DIP switch settings
for Valley Panther ZD-X

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The Valley Panther ZD-X
5-Bolt Rail System
Valley debuts a new 5-bolt rail system on the Panther series tables. By using
additional mounting points
In addition, the rails are now secured with threaded inserts instead of T-nuts. This
eliminates the small dead spots some players noticed at the rail bolt attachment
points, makes the rails less susceptible to breakage and cross-threading, makes
the rails easier to repair if an insert should require replacement, but most
importantly, the solid mounting surface allows the D&R/Championship Dual
Density rubber to perform at its best. The Dual Density rubber is engineered for a
combination of long life and consistent action. Balls will rebound to the same spot
every time, for a long time.
Use a flathead screwdriver or 3/8‖ wrench to remove or install the rails
The recommended torque spec is 65 inch pounds.
Use a 6mm Allen/Hex key to remove the threaded inserts from the rails
Panther 5-bolt rails mean the death of the dead spot!

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The Valley Panther ZD-X
Programming Basics
RACK COST –The base price per game for your Valley Panther ZD-X. This
dollar amount should not exceed the table’s push chute value.
CREDIT LEVEL OPTIONS
–Up to 3 bonus pricing options available. Use
these options to award extra games for a larger buy in. If the normal Rack Cost
is $2.00/game, use a Credit Level option to offer 5 games for $5.00.
TIME PLAY
–Use the TIME COST and TIME MINUTES settings to charge
based on a time period rather than per game. The clock and Speedpool
functions of the Panther ZD-X can give you more promotional options in a
location.
TIME BONUS
–Just as with Credit Level bonus pricing, you have the option to
award extra time for a larger buy in. If the normal Time Play rate is $5.00 for 30
minutes, you can offer 70 minutes for a $10.00 buy in.
If Time Play is not appropriate for your location, this feature can be turned off.
HAPPY HOUR
–The Valley Panther ZD-X can offer as many as 3 ―Happy
Hours‖ daily. You can program the table’s internal clock to offer reduced
pricing to stimulate additional business at slow times, or increase pricing
during peak hours, or even schedule free play during league hours and avoid
leaving a key to the table with that location. Happy Hour pricing is available for
both Rack Play and Time Play

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Panther
The Valley Panther ZD-X was designed for more Operator flexibility
than ever before. The League Accounting features, additional Happy
Hours and auditing features were added at the request of many
Operators. At the same time, those Operators who might not require
so much versatility in programming can still benefit from the battery-
conserving sleep mode, the time and date powered separately from
the table battery, and the ability to use the program for a quick battery
voltage reading. In addition, the Base Coin settings now allow the same
PCB to be used worldwide. Whether you want a detailed accounting
beyond the capabilities of the Great 8, or simply a few small wishlist
details brought to life to make your life easier, the Valley Panther ZD-X
offers more for you.
Programming Tutorial
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To begin programming, open the table’s DBA Coin door and locate
button ―S2‖ on the main PCB
To go into program mode hold down the S2 switch as the display counts down
from 5, release after your display shows
After entering program mode, most of
your programming will be done using
the buttons mounted on the coin door.
Use the
Start button (top) to enter a
program group or increase the
option.
Use the
Speed Pool button (bottom)
to decrease the option.
Use the
Select button (middle) to
navigate to the next option.
When the ―No‖ option is selected on any
―Yes/No‖ choice, the program skips
forward to the next Sub Group or program
group.

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Programs Available
Day and Time: Sets the day and current time (in 24hr/military format) on your
logic board.
Default Resets all settings to factory setting and should be done if
updating the program.
Master Setting Use to
A. Set the base coin
B. USB Updating
C. DBA Clicks
D. International DBA On/Off
E. Turn Speed Pool On/Off
F. Turn Tickets On/Off
G. Clear all Accounting
H. Clear all League Accounting
I. Set Sleep times
J. Set logic serial number
Battery Voltage Check your battery’s voltage – no meter needed.
Accounting See all of your accounting for
A. Life time total
B. Running Total
C. Racks purchased
D. Time Play Purchased
E. Bonus games issued
F. Happy Hours broken down by day by number
G. Free Games issued
H. Any Program errors
I. Reset any group to zero
League Set Up Use this program to select
A. What leagues to turn On/Off
B. How many Teams per League
C. The League Fee amount
League Audits For leagues that have been set up:
A. View each league total
B. View each team total
C. Reset any group to Zero
Prints Report Use with the Serial output to print all Accounting and League
dues

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Sunday Set options for Sunday, the weekend, or the complete week.
Monday - Sat Set options for each individual Day of the week
Daily Options Available
A. Rack On/ Off
B. 3 Groups of Rack bonus pricing and games earned
C. Time Play On/Off
D. Time Bonus price and amount of minutes
E. 3 Happy Hour settings
a. Start Time
b. Length of Happy Hour
Note Rack and Time Off equals Free Play
c. Rack Play On/Off
d. Rack Cost
e. Time On/Off
f. Time Cost
g. Time Length
F. You can copy Sunday settings for the Week, Weekend, or
not at all
Exit Exits programming mode
The daily programs are last on the menu because it is assumed that once you
set them, you should not need to regularly access them, and the Accounting
and League features will be used more often.

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Program Instructions –Time and Day:
After you have entered program mode, use the Speed Pool and Select buttons to
scroll to the Time-Day program group. (although Time-Day‖ should be the first
option to appear when entering program mode).
Press the Start button to enter this Program Group.
SET HOUR - Press the Start button to advance to the correct hour or the Speed
Pool button to go backwards.
The clock is on 24H/Military time. 4 PM would be 16
Once the Hour is set correctly, press the Select button
SET MINUTE - Press the Start button to advance the minutes or the Speed Pool
button to go backwards. Once the Minutes are set correctly, press the Select
button
SET DAY - Press the Start button to advance the day. Once the Day has been set
correctly, press the Select button to exit this Program Group.
At this point you may continue with additional programming by selecting another
group, or use the Speed Pool and Select buttons to scroll to the EXIT PROGRAM
option.
The PCB has a battery dedicated to clock function. A loss of power no longer
means resetting the clock.

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Program Instructions –Print Report:
Use this program group in conjunction with the convenient AP1300 hand held
thermal printer to print out all accounting data.
To order the AP1300 Printer, contact
Current Components Inc
8600 Myersville Rd
Middletown MD 21769
Jodie Warrentfeltz
Tel [phone] ext 215 or 216
Fax [phone]
Part number AP1300KIT1 –includes the
Thermal Printer, battery pack, battery
charger, serial cable, belt clip and sample
roll of paper.
After you have entered program mode, use the Speed Pool and Select buttons to
scroll to the Print Report program group (second option to appear when entering
program mode).
Connect the printer cable to the Serial printer port on the logic board (it looks like
a phone jack).
Press the Start button to print the report. Press the Start button again for an
additional copy.
Press the Select button to exit this Program Group. At this point you may continue
with additional programming options by selecting another group, or use the
Speed Pool and Select buttons to scroll to the EXIT PROGRAM option.

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Program Instructions –League Audits:
After you have entered program mode, use the Speed Pool and Select buttons to
scroll to the League Audits program group (third option to appear when entering
program mode).
Press the Start button to enter this option.
League 1, Team 01 is the first total to display. By pressing the door-mounted
Select button you will advance to the next total. After the last league total, you will
return automatically to program mode.
The Speed Pool button will not allow you to reverse through the league totals.
To reset a total
Display that league and team’s total on screen
Press the Start button.
The display will prompt you ―Clear Total‖
Press the Start button to choose ―Yes‖ or ―No‖
Press the Select button to confirm your choice
You will return to the league totals listing
Repeat this process for each group you want to reset.

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Program Instructions –League Setup:
This option allows you to set up and delete leagues from the program. After you
have entered program mode, use the Speed Pool and Select buttons to scroll to
the League Setup program group (fourth option to appear when entering program
mode).
Press the Start button to enter this option.
Refer to the chart below for options.
Use the Start button to scroll through settings options
Use the Select button to confirm your choice and go to the next option.
League Settings
Min
Max
Default
League 1 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 1 Teams
2
100
2
League 1 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 2 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 2 Teams
2
100
2
League 2 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 3 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 3 Teams
2
100
2
League 3 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 4 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 4 Teams
2
100
2
League 4 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 5 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 5 Teams
2
100
2
League 5 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 6 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 6 Teams
2
100
2
League 6 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 7 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 7 Teams
2
100
2
League 7 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 8 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 8 Teams
2
100
2
League 8 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 9 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 9 Teams
2
100
2
League 9 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00
League 10 On / Off
Off
On
Off
League 10 Teams
2
100
2
League 10 Cost
$1.00
$200.00
$10.00