WMS Bluebird Series Guide

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WMS Gaming, Inc. • 800 S. Northport Boulevard • Waukegan, IL 60085
Service Manual & User Guide
Upright (BBU) Video Gaming Devices

ABOUT THIS GUIDE: General Information
Documentation Copyright........................................................................1-1
Game Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Laws......................................1-1
Check Local Laws.....................................................................................1-1
CE Marking ...............................................................................................1-1
Customer Product Support Center..........................................................1-1
Conventions..............................................................................................1-1
Text Conventions ..............................................................................1-1
Safety Symbols and Information.......................................................1-2
Preventing Injury and Damage................................................................1-3
Prevent Shock and ESD...................................................................1-3
Power Game or Top Box OFF at the Power Switch..............................1-3
ESD Wrist Strap....................................................................................1-3
Disconnect Power Cord from Game
(When not Handling ESD-Sensitive Equipment)...................................1-3
Special Instructions for PCBs............................................................1-3
CHAPTER 1: Introduction and Features
Table of Contents .....................................................................................1-1
Reference Documentation ......................................................................1-2
Introduction ..............................................................................................1-2
Base Game Dimensions and Weights ....................................................1-3
Weight...............................................................................................1-3
Power Dissipation.............................................................................1-4
Features: Doors........................................................................................1-4
Main Door and Lower Door...............................................................1-5
Door Switches...................................................................................1-6
CPU Enclosure..........................................................................................1-6
Hard Meters..............................................................................................1-7
Bose® Audio System ...............................................................................1-7
Top Box Connector Plate..........................................................................1-8
Player Tracking SMIB Mounting Plate.....................................................1-8
Top Box Mounting Hardware ...................................................................1-9
In-Game Progressive Meter .....................................................................1-9
CPU Enclosures (RoHs CPU-NXT and CPU-NXT2).................................1-10
RoHs CPU-NXT: Board Identification..............................................1-10
RoHS CPU-NXT: CompactFlash Slots and Cable Connectors.......1-11
CPU-NXT2 Board Identification......................................................1-12
CPU-NXT2: CompactFlash Slots and Cable Connectors...............1-13
Blind Mate Connectors for Bulkhead Board....................................1-13
Logic Door.......................................................................................1-14
Security Wire Holes ........................................................................1-14
Ethernet/USB Port Cover Plate (in select jurisdictions) ..................... 1-15
Bulkhead Board .....................................................................................1-16
Safety Features ......................................................................................1-17
Liquid Diversion ..............................................................................1-17
Plastic Shield for Power Components.................................................1-17
Foam Above Speakers........................................................................1-17
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Ground Braids ................................................................................1-18
Electrical Requirements ........................................................................1-18
Properly Ground Gaming Devices..................................................1-18
Use Functional Power Supply Cord................................................1-18
Outdoor Use ...................................................................................1-18
Game Maintenance ........................................................................1-18
Radio Interference..........................................................................1-19
Replacement Fuse .........................................................................1-19
Service Receptacle.........................................................................1-20
Power Strip/Service Receptacle .....................................................1-20
Line Voltage Auto-Detect................................................................1-20
CHAPTER 2: Installation
Table of Contents..................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction.............................................................................................. 2-1
Preparation ..............................................................................................2-2
ESD Prevention................................................................................2-2
Install Game onto Stand ...................................................................2-2
Lock Specifications...........................................................................2-3
Change CPU Shipping Lock(s).........................................................2-4
Remove Cover Plate To Install Second Lock (If necessary)..................2-5
Cashbox Locks.................................................................................2-5
Power Setup ............................................................................................. 2-5
Verify LCD Connection ............................................................................. 2-6
Bulkhead Board Jumper Settings ........................................................... 2-6
Bill Acceptor Jumpers.......................................................................2-7
Progressive Port Jumpers ................................................................2-8
Host 1 Jumpers .....................................................................................2-9
Host 2 Jumpers .....................................................................................2-9
Installing the Top Box ............................................................................2-10
Mount Top Box................................................................................2-10
Install Two Crown Pieces................................................................2-11
Electronic Connections...................................................................2-12
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance
Table of Contents..................................................................................... 3-1
Overview ................................................................................................... 3-2
ESD Prevention ........................................................................................ 3-2
Cleaning the Game .................................................................................. 3-2
Game Cabinet ..................................................................................3-2
LCD ..................................................................................................3-2
Bill Acceptor......................................................................................3-2
Removing the Bill Acceptor and Cashbox............................................... 3-3
Remove the Bill Acceptor .................................................................3-3
Remove the Cashbox.......................................................................3-3
Button Panel Maintenance ..................................................................... 3-4
Inserting the LED..............................................................................3-4
Replacing the Button Panel Lenses and Inserts...............................3-6
Remove Button Panel.......................................................................3-6
Install Button Panel...........................................................................3-8
Replace SPN Components...............................................................3-9
Mount the Universal Animator to Bracket..............................................3-9
Install the SPN Distribution Board........................................................3-10
Mount SPN Board to SPN Bracket.................................................3-10
Connect the SPN Distribution Board..............................................3-12

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Connect the Universal Animator.....................................................3-12
Connect the Universal Animator (with SPN Distribution Board)..........3-12
Connect the Universal Animator (without SPN Distribution Board).....3-13
Bose®Audio System Maintenance ......................................................3-14
CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
Table of Contents .....................................................................................4-1
Overview ...................................................................................................4-2
Tower Light Codes....................................................................................4-2
Basic Game Troubleshooting...........................................................4-3
Diagnostic Tools ..................................................................................4-5
Cash Devices Diagnostics................................................................4-5
Bill Acceptor Test..............................................................................4-6
Coin Acceptor Diagnostics................................................................4-9
Hopper Diagnostics ........................................................................4-10
Printer Diagnostics..........................................................................4-11
Progressive Diagnostics ........................................................................4-12
WMSP Diagnostics - Traffic Statistics.............................................4-12
WMSP Diagnostics - Link Statistics................................................4-13
SPN Diagnostics.....................................................................................4-14
SPN Diagnostics - Traffic................................................................4-14
SPN Diagnostics - Link Statistics....................................................4-15
SPN Devices Diagnostics...............................................................4-15
Using SVC/GAT .......................................................................................4-16
Tilt Codes................................................................................................4-19
Table of Contents .....................................................................................5-1
CHAPTER 5: Exploded Views
CHAPTER 6: BBU Video Replacement Parts
Table of Contents .....................................................................................6-1
Overview ...................................................................................................6-2
Ordering Parts...................................................................................6-2
Electrical Parts .........................................................................................6-3
Bulbs and Ballasts ............................................................................6-3
Batteries............................................................................................6-3
Button Panel, Buttons, and Button Inserts........................................6-3
Cables...............................................................................................6-5
Electrical Assemblies/ Printed Circuit Boards...................................6-6
Fuses................................................................................................6-6
Mechanical Assemblies....................................................................6-6
Media................................................................................................6-7
RAM 256MB to 512MB Upgrade Kit.................................................6-7
Switches ...........................................................................................6-7
Miscellaneous Electrical Parts..........................................................6-7
Mechanical Parts .....................................................................................6-8
Cams ................................................................................................6-8
Marquees..........................................................................................6-8
Marquee Adaptor Kits.......................................................................6-8
Miscellaneous Mechanical Parts.......................................................6-8
Plates, Brackets, and Covers............................................................6-8
Transmissive Reels...........................................................................6-9
Top Box Glass Mounting Frame .......................................................6-9
Top Box Kits....................................................................................6-10
Tower Lights....................................................................................6-10
Peripherals .............................................................................................6-10

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Other Parts .............................................................................................6-11
Decals & Inserts..............................................................................6-11
Labels.............................................................................................6-11
Top Award Inserts...........................................................................6-11
Top Coin Entry Inserts ....................................................................6-12
Tower Light Inserts..........................................................................6-12

CHAPTER 1: Introduction and Features
Table 1-1 Reference Documentation. ...................................................................1-2
Table 1-2 Game weight. .........................................................................................1-3
Table 1-3 Heat/Electricity Dissipation. .................................................................1-4
Table 1-4 Cabinet Top Box Connector Plate Designations. .................................1-8
Table 1-5 Layout of RoHS CPU-NXT. ....................................................................1-10
Table 1-6 Layout of CPU-NXT2. ............................................................................1-12
Table 1-7 Ethernet/USB Port Cover Plates. ........................................................1-15
Table 1-8 Bulkhead Board connectors. ..............................................................1-16
Table 1-9 Game Power Requirements. ...............................................................1-18
Table 1-10 Fuse type. ...........................................................................................1-19
Table 1-11 Service Receptacle information. ......................................................1-20
CHAPTER 2: Installation
Table 2-1 Lock Specifications (inches). ................................................................2-3
Table 2-2 Lock Specifications (metric) ..................................................................2-4
Table 2-3 Bill Acceptor jumpers. ............................................................................2-7
Table 2-4 Progressive Port jumpers. .....................................................................2-8
Table 2-5 Host 1 jumpers. .....................................................................................2-9
Table 2-6 Host 2 jumpers. .....................................................................................2-9
Table 2-7 Part Descriptions for Crown Pieces. ...................................................2-11
Table 2-8 BBU Cabinet Top Box Connector Plate Designations. ......................2-12
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance
Table 3-1 Division of maintenance responsibilities .............................................3-2
Table 3-2 Bulb size. ................................................................................................3-5
CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
Table 4-1 Tower Light troubleshooting. .................................................................4-2
Table 4-2 Basic Game Troubleshooting. ...............................................................4-3
Table 4-3 SPN device diagnostic tests ................................................................4-16
Table 4-4 Tilt Codes . ............................................................................................4-19
CHAPTER 5: Exploded Views
CHAPTER 6: BBU Video Replacement Parts
Table 6-1 Bulbs and Ballasts .................................................................................6-3
Table 6-2 Batteries .................................................................................................6-3
Table 6-3 Buttons and Button Lenses ..................................................................6-3
Table 6-4 Cables .....................................................................................................6-5
Table 6-5 Electrical Assemblies/Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) ..........................6-6
Table 6-6 Fuses ......................................................................................................6-6
Table 6-7 Mechanical Assemblies .........................................................................6-6
Table 6-8 Media ......................................................................................................6-7
Table 6-9 RAM 256MB to 512MB Upgrade Kit ....................................................6-7
Table 6-10 Switches ...............................................................................................6-7
Table 6-11 Miscellaneous Electrical Parts ...........................................................6-7
Table 6-12 Cams ....................................................................................................6-8
Table 6-13 Marquees .............................................................................................6-8
Table 6-14 Marquee Adaptor Kits .........................................................................6-8
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Table 6-15 Miscellaneous Mechanical Parts .......................................................6-8
Table 6-16 Plates, Brackets and Covers ...............................................................6-8
Table 7 Part Descriptions ......................................................................................6-9
Table 6-1 Top Box Glass Mountaining Frame .......................................................6-9
Table 6-2 Top Box Kits .........................................................................................6-10
Table 6-3 Tower Lights .........................................................................................6-10
Table 6-4 Insert Bill Here Decal ..........................................................................6-11
Table 6-5 Labels ...................................................................................................6-11
Table 6-6 Top Award Inserts ................................................................................6-11
Table 6-7 Top Coin Entry Inserts .........................................................................6-12
Table 6-8 Tower Light Inserts ..............................................................................6-12

ABOUT THIS GUIDE:
Figure 1-1 ESD Wrist Strap on arm. ..............................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-2 Power Supply Cord plugged into Power Entry Assembly. ............................................1-3
CHAPTER 1:
Figure 1-1 Dimensions of BBU with 7'' Top Box (left), 12'' Top Box (center),
and 13'' Round Top (right). ...................................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-2 Open BBU Doors. .........................................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-3 Latches to separate doors (left) and Lower Door separated (right). .............................1-5
Figure 1-4 Gas strut. ......................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-5 Components in Main Door. ...........................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-6 Main Door Switch above LCD Shelf. ............................................................................1-6
Figure 1-7 Belly Door Switch in center of inside of Belly Door. ......................................................1-6
Figure 1-8 CPU Enclosure installed (left) and four mounting tabs (right). .....................................1-6
Figure 1-9 The Hard Meters inside BBU (left) is visible through the LCD Bezel (right). ................1-7
Figure 1-10 Installed Bose Wave Guide Sound System components............................................1-7
Figure 1-11 Top Box Connector Plate. ..........................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-12 WMS SMIB Mounting Plate in Top Box. ....................................................................1-8
Figure 1-13 Video Top Box mounting hardware. ...........................................................................1-9
Figure 1-14 In-Game Progressive Meter location. ........................................................................1-9
Figure 1-15 Layout of RoHS CPU-NXT PCB. .............................................................................1-10
Figure 1-16 CompactFlash slots and cable connectors. .............................................................1-11
Figure 1-17 Layout of CPU-NXT2 PCB. ......................................................................................1-12
Figure 1-18 CompactFlash slots and cable connectors. .............................................................1-13
Figure 1-19 Blind Mate Connectors on outside of CPU Enclosure. ............................................1-13
Figure 1-20 Open Logic Door (left) and warning label on Logic Door (right). .............................1-14
Figure 1-21 Security Wire Holes. ................................................................................................1-14
Figure 1-22 Bulkhead Board. ......................................................................................................1-16
Figure 1-23 Bulkhead Board inside game. ..................................................................................1-16
Figure 1-24 Plastic shield for AC components, located behind the power switch (left) and
below Bulkhead (right)..............................................................................................................................1-17
Figure 1-25 Two foam strips above the speakers. ......................................................................1-17
Figure 1-26 Ground braids from door locking bar. ......................................................................1-18
Figure 1-27 Power Entry Assembly. ............................................................................................1-19
Figure 1-28 Power Strip Detail. ...................................................................................................1-20
Figure 1-29 Warning label. ..........................................................................................................1-20
CHAPTER 2:
Figure 2-1 Bluebird Drill Fixture. ....................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Shipping Lock on the inside of the CPU Enclosure door. .............................................2-4
Figure 2-3 Shipping Lock on the inside of the CPU Enclosure door. .............................................2-5
Figure 2-4 Power Components. .....................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 LCD connection to CPU Enclosure. .............................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 Bulkhead Board Jumper locations. ...............................................................................2-6
Figure 2-7 Bill Acceptor Jumpers. ..................................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-8 Diagram of Bill Acceptor Jumpers. ...............................................................................2-7
Figure 2-9 Jumper setting at JP4 on Bulkhead Board. ..................................................................2-8
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Figure 2-10 Jumper setting at JP6 on Bulkhead Board. ...............................................................2-8
Figure 2-11 Host 1 (bottom) and Host 2 (top) jumpers, both set to RS-232. ................................2-9
Figure 2-12 Location of Top Box Mounting Studs or Posts. ........................................................2-10
Figure 2-13 Two mounting configurations for BBU Top Box. ......................................................2-10
Figure 2-14 One of two Crown Brackets. ....................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-15 Mounting setup for left Crown Piece (left) and the outside view of properly mounted
crown (right). 2-11
Figure 2-16 Secured Crown Piece. .............................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-17 Top Box Connector Plate. ........................................................................................2-12
CHAPTER 3:
Figure 3-1 Open Bill Acceptor Door. ..............................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2 Open Bill Acceptor Door. ..............................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Gripping the lamp. ........................................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4 Pulling the lamp from the socket. .................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-5 Inserting the LED into the small button (left) and large button (right). ..........................3-5
Figure 3-6 Polarity stripe on LED (left) and positive marking on rear of button (right). ..................3-5
Figure 3-7 Replacing the button insert. ..........................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-8 Snapping the lens into the button. ................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-9 Original Button Panel and cables. ................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-10 Rotate the Belly Light Bracket backward. ..................................................................3-7
Figure 3-11 Slide out the existing Button Panel. ...........................................................................3-7
Figure 3-12 Empty Button Panel area. ..........................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-13 Install the Button Panel. .............................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-14 Connect Cables. ........................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-15 Secured Universal Animator Bracket. ........................................................................3-9
Figure 3-16 Universal Animator without Formex Cover (left) and with Formex Cover (right). .......3-9
Figure 3-17 Universal Animator seated on Bracket. ......................................................................3-9
Figure 3-18 SPN Bracket and SPN Distribution Board. ..............................................................3-10
Figure 3-19 Remove Top Ground Braid. .....................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-20 Mount the SPN Distribution Board and Bracket. .....................................................3-11
Figure 3-21 Replace ground braid. .............................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-22 Connect the DC Power and two SPN Cables. .........................................................3-12
Figure 3-23 Universal Animator connections. .............................................................................3-12
Figure 3-24 Connect the Ribbon Cable to the Universal Animator. ............................................3-13
Figure 3-25 Setup Menu. ....................................................................................3-14
Figure 3-26 Sound controls. ...............................................................................3-14
CHAPTER 4:
Figure 4-1 Diagnostics Menu. ........................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-2 Cash Device Diagnostics Menu. ..................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-3 JCM Billval Diagnostic screen. .....................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-4 JCM Billval Diagnostic screen: $20 bill example. .....................................................4-7
Figure 4-5 JCM Billval Diagnostic screen: ticket. ...........................................................................4-7
Figure 4-6 JCM Billval Diagnostic screen. .....................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-7 Exit banner. ..................................................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-8 Coin Acceptor Diagnostics screen. ..............................................................................4-9
Figure 4-9 Hopper Diagnostics screen. .......................................................................................4-10
Figure 4-10 Printer Diagnostics screen. ......................................................................................4-11
Figure 4-11 Printer Diagnostics screen. ......................................................................................4-11
Figure 4-12 WMSP Diagnostics menu. 4-12
Figure 4-13 WMSP Traffic Statistics screen. ...............................................................................4-12