Cash Fever - Setup and Configuration Apl 3.0 PDF

CASH FEVER™
Setup and Configuration

(for APL™ based Installations)
Rev. 3.0
May 2009
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CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration
(for APL™ based installations)
Rev. 3.0
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CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 2

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Release Info / Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Hardware Components / Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Important Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.1 Progressive Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.2 Base Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.3 Configuration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.4 Jackpot Handpays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.5 Older Commboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1.1 What is APL™? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1.2 CASH FEVER™ Link Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1.3 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1.4 Commboard Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Commboard Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1 Required Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.2 Optional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Media Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Media Controller Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Signage Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.4 Connect the Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.5 The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5.1 Connect the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5.2 Configure the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. Machine Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 RAM Reset Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.1 Initial Setup - Required Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7. Alink™ Config for Windows® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.1 Alink™ Configuration Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.2 Alink™ Config Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table of Contents
8. Jackpot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.1 Jackpot Configuration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. Machine Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1 Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1.1 Recommended Service Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9.1.2 Service Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
10. Media Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.1 Display Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
10.1.1 Odo L4 to Odo L1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.1.2 Hit Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.1.3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10.1.4 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.1.5 Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.1.6 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10.2 Return to the Windows® Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.3 Change Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.4 Older Commboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.1 Jackpot Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.2 Change APL™ Master Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.3 APL™ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.1 Commboard Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.1.1 Commboard Connector Pin-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
12.2 Commboard DIP Switch Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
12.3 How to identify the Software Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

2. Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 About this Manual
Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure a CASH
FEVER™ link. It describes how to set up the participating gam-
ing machines, how to link them and how to carry out the jack-
pot configuration and the display configuration.
Target Audience
We address qualified technical personnel, who are involved in
setup and configuration of a CASH FEVER™ link. With this user
group we assume that they are basically computer literate and
familiar with gaming machine and progressive jackpot termi-
nology.
Please read this document carefully before you start the set-
up, to avoid incorrect configuration.
Software Version
This document relates to display software version 3.02
(installation package CASH FEVER V3.02.00).
Related Publications
More detailed information about installation, basic setup and
operation of Atronic e-motion™ gaming machines may be
found in the following publications:
Installation Manuals
• Manual EMC - Installation
• Manual E - Installation
Software and Basic Setup Manual

(Please refer to the manual version that corresponds to a cer-
tain game software version)
• Manual HI - Software (C4.x.x STD)

• Manual HI - Software (C5.x.x STD)
Operation Manuals
• Manual EMC - Operating (C4.x.x STD)
• Manual E - Operating (C5.x.x STD)

3. Overview
3. Overview
3.1 Preface
CASH FEVER™ is the ultimate concept in linked gaming from
Atronic and offers an amazing 4-level progressive jackpot.
All available game titles provide a game themed bonus feature

(e.g. freegames, spin as long as you win, etc) and the CASH FE-
VER™ bonus feature.
The CASH FEVER™ bonus is triggered by a scattered symbol

combination (3x CASH FEVER™ symbol) during the base game.
Any bet provides players with the chance to trigger the bonus
games and a chance at one of the jackpots, but higher bets in
the base game provide better chances at winning one of the
4 jackpots.
Once triggered, the player gets randomly 5, 7 or 10 free games

(special reelstrip and special symbols).
All bonus games are played with the same number of lines,
bet per line and play modes as the game that triggered the
bonus session.
As the bonus games are played the credits are accrued on Dr.
CashFever’s Thermometer in the upper screen. Each of the 4
jackpots are triggered in turn when a specific number of cred-
its are awarded during the bonus games - the more credits
won during the bonus games the "hotter" the thermometer
becomes for bigger jackpot wins.
CASH FEVER™ is driven by Atronic's unique internal, in-ma-

chine, progressive controller (APL™). This gives the operator
the option to operate each link without any other equipment
or infrastructure.
In addition CASH FEVER™ can be operated based on any SAS

based progressive controller/system locally or multi-site. The
setup for system based installations is described in a seperate
document named:
• Manual CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration (for sys-

tem based installations)

3. Overview
3.2 Hardware Components / Package

CASH FEVER™ packages are available tailored to customer
needs. The normal recommendation for a CASH FEVER™ core
packages would consists of:
• CASH FEVER™ games

• Signage including Plasma (or LCD) display package and
Dr. Cash Fever character figure.
• Media controller including operating system and CASH
FEVER™ display software.
• Media controller connection kit.
• UPS backup unit for the media controller.
Atronic offers a great variety of optional merchandising

products such as lightboxes, dividers, base stands, murals and
chairs in addition or combined with CASH FEVER™.
For more information please refer to the Atronic merchan-

dising catalogue and/or contact your local service representa-
tive.

3. Overview
3.3 Important Configuration Notes

When configuring a CASH FEVER™ installation, there are a few
things to consider:
3.3.1 Progressive Calculation

The CASH FEVER™ progressive parameters are calculated by
means of the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet. Dur-
ing order processing you received a copy of this calculation
sheet which determines the parameters for a particular CASH
FEVER™ installation. To avoid incorrect payout percentages,
please do not use any other values than stated in this docu-
ment. If an alteration of the progressive parameters becomes
necessary, please ask your local sales represantative for a re-
calculation.
3.3.2 Base Values

The base values of the 4 progressive jackpot levels are not ad-
justable, as they are essential elements of the paytable.
The base values are defined by the configuration code which
has been determined during order processing by means of
the Progressive Calculation Sheet.
3.3.3 Configuration Code

The Configuration Code is set during the initial setup of each
CASH FEVER™ game (see also chapter 6.3.2 "Initial Setup - Re-
quired Settings"). It determines the base values and the trigger
values of the 4 progressive jackpot levels (mini, minor, major,
grand) and the trigger frequency of the CASH FEVER™ bonus.
Do not use any other configuration codes than stated in the
Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet.
3.3.4 Jackpot Handpays

The threshold value for jackpot handpays is determined by
the Celebration Limit setting. A win that exceeds this limit will
trigger a jackpot handpay independent from the progressive
jackpot level that was hit. See also chapter 9.1.1 "Recommend-
ed Service Menu Settings" or the corresponding software
manual.
3.3.5 Older Commboard Software

If you use one of the following commboard software ver-
sions,
• HCB-Q_-S5-MR-STD_-E-08A
• HCB-Q_-S5-MT-STD_-E-08A
• HCB-Q_-S6-MG-STD_-F-08A
• HCB-Q_-S6-MH-STD_-F-08A
you have to edit one of the Media Controller configuration
files. Please refer to section 10.4 Older Commboard Software.

4. Setup
4. Setup
4.1 Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL™)
4.1.1 What is APL™?
The CASH FEVER™ links use Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL™)
technology to link the participating gaming machines. APL™
provides a very simple way to link Atronic games to a local
area progressive.
Setting up a progressive using the APL™ is quite easy as the

internal progressive system is operated via the commboard
of the machine. By simply linking directly from one machine
commboard to another, up to 20 CASH FEVER™ games can be
linked to a progressive. The APL™ requires no external control-
ler.
The APL™ is designed to be flexible and user friendly and op-

erates with one machine acting as the master and the other
machines in the link as slaves. The decision about which game
is the master is not pre determined and can therefore be se-
lected via a dipswitch on the commboard. More importantly
if the master machine fails, another machine in the link can be
appointed as the master via the dipswitch so no data is lost
and the progressive remaines active.
The entire setup of the progressive jackpot and configuration

for all the machines in the link is carried out on the master ma-
chine via a connection between a PC and the mainboard.
The progressive jackpot is automatically displayed via an on-

screen meter (utilizing e-motion™ dual screen technology)
and one or more plasma screens.
4.1.2 CASH FEVER™ Link Size
Minimum Link Size 4 machines

Recommended Link Size 8 - 12 machines
Maximum Link Size (APL based) 20 machines

4. Setup
4.1.3 Wiring Diagram
This figure shows the wiring diagram of a typical CASH FEVER™ APL™ link.
* If less than 16 EGMs are linked, the APL power supply can be connected at either ends of the link
or in the middle of the link.
** If 16 to 20 EGM are linked the APL power supply has to be connected in the middle of the link,
using a RJ-45 Y-adapter (Adapter WE8 - 2 WE8).

4. Setup
4.1 Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL™) cont. ...
4.1.4 Commboard Wiring Diagram

This figure shows how to connect the commboards.
connect to mains <-- APL Power Supply
P17 P5
P18
Commboard 68k
Rev. 2.10 P9
B1
CPU 68k
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
5V
SLAVE
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
Machine
P20
Data Controller
Battery 3.6V + P14 P10 (MDC)
P2 P13
0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
P11
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
The use of a MDC that

2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
connects to the floor

network is optional.
P17 P5
P18
Commboard 68k
Rev. 2.10 P9
B1
CPU 68k
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
5V
SLAVE
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
Machine
P20
Data Controller
P2 P13
0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
P11
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
P5 Overhead Display Board

P17
P18 P2
Commboard 68k
P9
Not con
Rev. 2.10 P3 P4
B1
nected
CPU 68k 1
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
MASTER
5V
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
Machine
P20
Data Controller
P2 P13
0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
P11
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
The Media Controller has to be connect-

connect to Media Controller Converter ed to the APL™ master machine.
Note: As connectors P10 and P11 on the commboard are wired parallel it does not matter which one is used
for input or output. However it is recommended to use this wiring pattern for ease of maintenance.

4. Setup
4.2 Commboard Setup

This section describes how to set up the commboards for a Commboard Release Lever
CASH FEVER™ link. It describes required settings to operate
CASH FEVER™ and optional settings to connect to an online
system.
The commboard is located inside the logic box (card cage)

of the gaming machine. It is the topmost board. To remove
the commboard for setup switch off the machine and pull the
green release lever.
Important: Do not remove, insert or configure the

commboard or the mainboard with the machine
switched on.
Following settings are described on the next pages:
Required Settings
• Activate APL™ mode and configure an APL™ master ma-

chine.
• Activate APL2™ mode to prevent meter overtaking.
Optional Settings
• Communication to an online system via a slot machine in-

terface board (SMIB).
• SAS dual channel communication.
• Lock machine, if the online system is not connected.

4. Setup
4.2 Commboard Setup cont. ...
4.2.1 Required Settings

Following commboard settings are required to operate CASH
FEVER™ via APL™.
Activate APL™ mode and configure an APL™ master machine
Commboard 68k
1. Set an APL™ progressive address with rotary switches S1 Example: To set APL™ progressive ad-
and S2 on the commboard. Each machine in the link must dress “15”, set S1 to “1” and S2 to “5”
have a unique address from "01" to "20". Address "00" is
not valid.
S1 Set APL Progressive Address (x10)
S2 Set APL Progressive Address (x1)
2. Configure commboard DIP switch S5 / 1 - 3 (on all ma-

chines in the link).
S5/1 OFF
S5/2 ON APL™ Slave
S5/3 OFF
This activates the APL™ mode in general (slave mode).
3. Configure one machine in the link as APL™ master:

APL™ Master
S5/4 ON
This sets APL™ master mode and activates the implement-

ed jackpot controller functionality.
Configure all other machines in the link as APL™ slave:

S5/4 OFF
4. Configure APL™ mode to APL2™ (on all machines in the Note: The Media Controller has to be
link). connected to the APL™ master com-
S5/5 OFF (recommended setting) mboard.
APL2™ features non-overtaking progressive meters.

4. Setup
4.2 Commboard Setup cont. ...
4.2.2 Optional Settings

These settings are optional to enable communication to an
online system.
Communication to an online system via a slot machine in-

terface board (SMIB)
These settings apply, if the Commboard is connected to an
Atronic Systems MDC (Machine Data Controller) or a similar
slot machine interface board (SMIB) which provides the ac-
counting system address. In this case it is not necessary to set
a unique accounting system address on the Commboard.
1. Enable communication to an online system in general.

S5/6 ON
2. Activate SAS Channel 1.

S7 "1"
This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on com- Note: See chapter 12.1.1 "Commboard
mboard connectors P12 (RS-232 interface) and P2 (TTL Connector Pin-out" for a commboard
interface). connectors layout.
3. Optional: Close jumper B1 on the commboard. This short- Note: Close jumper B1 if you use an
cuts digital ground on commboard connector P12 to elec- Atronic Systems MDC.
trical ground.
You may use this option to enhance signal quality, if the

connected interface device provides galvanic isolation of
ground connection.

4. Setup
4.2.2 Optional Settings cont. ...
SAS Dual Channel Communication

This section gives an overview of the SAS dual channel set-
tings.
1. Enable communication to an online system in general.

S5/6 ON
2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Note: Address “00” disables a chan-

S7 "1" nel.
This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on com-

mboard connectors P12 (RS-232 interface) and P2 (TTL
interface).
3. Activate SAS Channel 2.

S4 "1"
This enables communication on SAS channel 2 on com- Note: See chapter 12.1.1 "Commboard
mboard connectors P4 (RS-232 interface) and P19 (TTL Connector Pin-out" for a commboard
interface). connectors layout.
Special Case: If you connect to an Atronic fibre optics

board that links to a fibre optics ticketing network (TITO),
you have to set a unique address for SAS channel 2 on
each commboard.
S3 Set Accounting System Address (x10)
S4 Set Accounting System Address (x1)

4. Setup
4.2.2 Optional Settings cont. ...
SAS Dual Channel Communication cont. ...
4. Allocate SAS long polls to a SAS channel.

The Atronic commboard 68k allows to allocate particu-
lar SAS long polls to channel 1 or channel 2. This is done
with DIP switches S8 / 2 - 6.
S8/2 - 6 OFF = SAS channel 1

S8/2 - 6 ON = SAS channel 2
S8/2
Allocates Progressive Jackpot Polls
Affected long polls: 80, 86
S8/3
Allocates EFT Polls
Affected long polls: 22-26, 28, 29, 62-67
S8/4
Allocates Legacy Bonusing Polls
Affected long polls: 2E, 8A, 8B
S8/5
Allocates Control Polls
Affected long polls: 03-07, 0A-0C, 94, A8
S8/6
Allocates Ticketing Polls and Exceptions
Affected long polls: 4C, 4D, 57, 58, 70, 71, 7D
Affected exceptions: 3F, 57, 67, 68
Lock Machine if the Online System is not connected

Set DIP switch S8/8 to ON to force a machine lock, if the com-
mboard does not receive broadcasts from the online system
for more than 15 seconds. In this case an error message is dis-
played on-screen and all play is locked.
With S8/8 set to OFF (default) the machine remains playable

without communication to the online system.

5. Media Controller Setup

This section describes how to connect the media controller
and the plasma/LCD display(s) and where to situate the media
controller.
5.1 General
The media controller is a small PC that provides video anima-
tions and jackpot values which are displayed on the plasma/
LCD display(s). It comes with a pre-installed Windows® XP
Professional operating system (english version required) and
CASH FEVER™ display software. Two displays and an audio de- Note: Although an APL™ slave ma-
vice can be connected. The mains voltage for the media con- chine can send progressive jackpot
troller is provided by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). values to the media controller, it has
to be connected to the APL™ master.
The media controller receives the jackpot broadcasts from the Only the APL™ master can send the
APL™ master machine. It is connected by a RS485-to-RS232 trigger signal to start the jackpot hit
converter and a small commboard add-on board, the OH Dis- presentation.
play Board.
5.2 Media Controller Location

Audio
The media controller has to be connected to the APL™ master Device
machine. It is recommended to situate the media controller
and its UPS in the base stand of the APL™ master machine.
Important: The base stand or box where the me- Plasma/LCD Display
dia controller is situated has to be actively vented
to prevent the media controller from overheating.
The environmental temperature must not exceed

40°C/104°F.
Converter
Logic Box
EGM 1
5.3 Signage Cabling APL Master
The VGA cable, the audio cable and the signage mains cable
is usually threaded through one of the posts that hold the sig-
nage. You may need to temporarily remove the signage mains Vented Base Stand
plug to thread it through the post.
Media
UPS Controller
Mains
The plasma/LCD display(s) which are connected to the media Unit
controller have to support a 1024 x 768 pixel display resolu-
tion at 60 Hz with highest (32 bit) color quality via VGA (RGB)
or DVI connector.

5. Media Controller Setup cont. ...
5.4 Connect the Media Controller

P17 P5 OH Display Board
P18 P2
Commboard 68k
This section describes how to connect the media controller. As Rev. 2.10 P9 P3 P4
B1
CPU 68k 1
the signage type may vary these steps are described in gen-
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
eral.
5V
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
1. Determine which machine is the APL™ master machine P20
P10
(see also chapter 4.2 "Commboard Setup") and install the
Battery 3.6V + P14
P2 P13
OH Display Board to connector P18 on the commboard of P11

0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
the APL™ master machine. S5 / 4 set to ON = APL™ master machine

2. Connect the cable that runs from the commboard to the P17 P5 Overhead Display Board
signal converter. Commboard 68k

P18
P9
P2
Not con
Rev. 2.10 P3 P4
B1
nected
CPU 68k 1
U28
a) Connect the 6-pin terminal strip to connector P3 on S9 P16

P3 12V
5V
P7 P15
the OH Display Board. P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
P20
b) Connect the 14-pin terminal strip to connector P3 on Battery 3.6V + P14 P10
the commboard. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
P2 P13
P11
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
c) Connect the other end of the cable to the signal con-

verter. It is recommended to situate the converter in- Converter
side the master machine.
3. Connect the signal converter to the media controller serial

port using a serial cable.
Note: You may need to remove the cover from the serial plug
to thread the cable into the machine. VGA(2)
4. Connect the signage to the media controller. Mains
Input
a) Thread the VGA cable, the audio cable and the signage
mains cable through one of the posts that holds the
signage.
Note: You may need to temporarily remove the signage

mains plug to thread it through the post.
USB Audio Serial VGA(1)
b) Connect the signage display. In most cases you will use
Ports Out Port
VGA socket (1) to connect to the plasma/LCD display.
The connectors layout of the media controller
c) Connect the signage audio device cable to the PC au- can differ from the figure above.
dio out socket.

5. Media Controller Setup cont. ...
5.5 The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

The UPS in combination with the shutdown software is in-
tended to ensure a properly shutdown of the media controller
in case of a power outage. It also allows users to shut down
the media controller by switching off mains voltage. The shut-
down software will properly shut down the media controller
in this case.
5.5.1 Connect the UPS

Note: A power outage at the media
When using the Belkin UPS connect as indicated in the figure controller can cause damages to the
below. Do not use the power outlet in the lower right. This media controller software. Always
outlet is not connected to the UPS battery. connect the UPS to prevent this.
5.5.2 Configure the UPS
The UPS monitoring software is installed on the media control-

ler (Belkin Watchdog™ or APC Power Chute™). Configuration is
usually not required. For details please refer to documentation
that came with the UPS.
In case a different UPS software is installed or a new installa-

tion of the UPS software is required, make sure the UPS moni-
toring software does not monitor the serial port. Use USB con-
nection only.

6. Machine Setup
6. Machine Setup
This section describes how to carry out a RAM Reset and the
Initial Setup which is required to configure basic machine set-
tings and carry out jackpot configuration.
6.1 Overview
Atronic machines usually come configured as specified with
the order. However it may be necessary to re-configure basic
machine settings, such as denomination, metering, paytable,
etc. These settings can not be altered during normal opera-
tion, as they require a machine reinitialisation for technical or
jurisdictional reasons. Applying new progressive jackpot set-
tings also requires a RAM Reset.
To re-configure basic machine and jackpot settings:
1. Perform a RAM Reset

This will clear all machine data, statistics and settings, in-
cluding progressive jackpot configuration.
2. Carry out the Initial Setup

After a RAM Reset has been performed, the machine au-
tomatically enters the Initial Setup menu. The Initial Setup
allows to configure all basic machine setting.
3. Jackpot Configuration
After the Initial Setup has been carried out, it is necessary
to carry out the progressive jackpot configuration. Do not
insert credits before the jackpot configuration is done.
In an APL™ link the jackpot configuration has to be car-

ried out at the APL™ master machine only. The jackpot
configuration is then transferred to all linked APL™ slave
machines.

6. Machine Setup
6.2 RAM Reset Procedure

Important: A RAM reset will clear all statistical Commboard
data and machine settings. Make sure to capture
required data and meters before you carry out the Mainboard
reset procedure. Reset Button
1. Open the maindoor and switch machine power off.
2. Remove mainboard and commboard.
3. Set up the commboard DIP- and rotary switches, as de-

scribed in chapter 4.2 "Commboard Setup".
4. Replace the paytable EPROM on mainboard socket U9 U2-F

with the RAM reset EPROM "HMB-RRES01".
U5
+
Replace the commboard EPROMs U34 and U35 with the P1 U6
commboard clear EPROMs "Q-CB-RAM-CLEAR" U34 and U7
U35. SD
U8
U22
U9
5. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine
power on. This step has to be carried out with the security
LED D19
device (SD) installed.
6. Wait (at least) until the Atronic logo and a progress bar
is displayed on screen. A flashing LED (D19) on the comm-
board confirms that the commboard clear was successful. P1 U34 U35
7. Switch machine power off and remove mainboard and +
commboard. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
8. Replace RAM reset EPROM U9 with the original paytable

EPROM U9.
Replace commboard clear EPROMs U34 and U35 with
Caution! Always make
original commboard EPROMs U34 and U35. Check for cor-
sure to mount the EPROMs
rect mounting!
correct. The socket groove
and the EPROM groove have to point
10. Mount the security device (SD) to the mainboard, if previ-
to the same direction. Wrong inser-
ously removed.
tion can cause permanent damage
to EPROMs and boards!
11. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine
power on. 6600xxxx MB U05 8M AT27C080
HBS-STD-5.1.1.279
xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
12. Wait approximately 5 minutes until the message "Press re-

set button to continue with formatting RAM" is displayed. Groove
Press the mainboard Reset button.
The RAM reset procedure is now completed and the machine

will automatically enter the Initial Setup.

6. Machine Setup
6.3 Initial Setup

After a RAM Reset, the machine automatically enters the Initial
Setup menu. The Initial Setup is intended to configure basic
settings of the machine. These settings can not be changed
after the Initial Setup is completed. Any subsequent change
of these setting requires a new RAM reset and a new Initial
Setup.
During Initial Setup a series of menu pages is displayed. Simply

touch the options desired to configure settings. Then touch
the NEXT button to proceed to the next page.
Use the BACK button to go back to the previous page, if neces-

sary.
Some items require additional input for configuration. Touch-

ing the SET button will display an alphanumeric keyboard, a
number pad or additional option sets.
When the last setting has been configured, the Initial Setup
Summary page is displayed.
Important: Carefully check all settings before you

confirm the Initial Setup summary. The settings
can not be changed after confirming the sum-
mary.
After the Initial Setup has been carried out the machine ini-
tializes and locks with the error message "APL: Configuration
Required". Proceed with the jackpot configuration which is de-
scribed in chapter 8. "Jackpot Configuration".
Note: For detailed information about RAM Reset, Initial Setup,

Jackpot Configuration and Service Menu, please refer to the rel-
evant software manual that came with the game.

6. Machine Setup
6.3.1 Initial Setup - Required Settings

This section describes the necessary settings during the Initial
Setup to oparate a CASH FEVER™ link via APL™. Please refer to
the software manual for more detailed information.
• Player Denomination
Do not configure more than one player denomination.
The denomination has to be identically on each machine
in the link.
Make sure to select the correct paytable as stated in

the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet.
Example:
Paytable 5-50-10-186
EPROM Classification Payout Percentage
• Progressive Group
Leave the progressive group setting at "0" (default).

7. Alink Config for Windows®
7. Alink™ Config for Windows®

This section describes how to set up the PC (or notebook)
which is used to carry out the jackpot configuration.
7.1 Alink™ Configuration Kit SUB -D - male connector SUB -D - female connector
The Alink™ Configuration Kit consists of:

5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
• PC-Setup Cable
9 8 7 6 Solderside 6 7 8 9
• Alink™ Config Installation CD 1 x x 1

2 2
3 3
• USB Dongle 4
5
x x 4
5
(required for the Alink™ Config program) 6
7
x x 6
7
8 8
• USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable 9 x x 9
(required, if the PC does not feature a serial port) Pinout PC-Setup Cable
7.2 Alink™ Config Installation

Install the required version of the Alink™ Config program, the
dongle drivers and (if required) the USB-to-Serial cable drivers.
The required version of the Alink Config program is defined by
the software level of the APL Master machine.
• Software levels up to C4.2.x require Alink Config 2.6.6 Note: See also section 12.3 How to
• Software levels as of C5.x.x require Alink Config 3.02 identify the Software Level.
Please refer to the installation instructions that came with

Alink configuration kit. Do not connect the USB dongle before
the drivers are installed.

This section describes how to carry out the jackpot configu-
ration of a CASH FEVER™ link by means of the Alink Config
program. It allows to configure progressive jackpot param-
eters such as base value, increments, hidden jackpot and in-
machine display.
Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time pro-

cess. After the configuration data is uploaded it
is not possible to alter any settings or to upload a
second time.
8.1 Jackpot Configuration Procedure

The jackpot configuration has to be carried out at the APL™
master machine only. After configuration the APL™ master
sends the configuration data to all linked APL™ slave ma-
chines.
1. Prepare the computer which is used to run the Alink™ Con-

fig program (see chapter 7. "Alink Config for Windows®").
• Software levels up to C4.2.x require Alink Config 2.6.6
• Software levels as of C5.x.x require Alink Config 3.02
2. Connect the USB dongle and the setup cable to the com-
puter. If the computer does not feature a serial port to
connect the setup cable directly, use the USB-to-Serial
adapter cable. You have to install additional drivers for the
adapter cable.
3. Switch on all machines in the link. The APL™ master ma-

chine will display "APL: Configuration Required". The APL™
slave machines will display "APL: Master not ready".
If a machine displays a different message, please refer to

chapter 11.3 "APL™ Troubleshooting".
If a machine displays no error message, please check the

commboard for the correct APL™ mode DIP switch set-
tings.
4. Open the logicbox of the APL™ master machine and con-

nect the setup cable to the masterboard serial port.

8.1 Jackpot Configuration Procedure cont. ...
5. Download the current jackpot configuration.
At the APL™ master machine:

Enter the Service Menu (open the maindoor and press the
service button). Select "Settings/Jackpot Configuration"
and touch the Start Configuration button.
At the computer:
Start the Alink Config program and select Download from
the Alink menu.
6. When the data has been loaded, the APL™ main menu is
displayed.
Progressive General Settings - Configure the behaviour

of the in-machine display and the display protocol.
Progressive Parameters - Configure the progressive jack-

pot parameters, such as base value, increments, etc.
Jackpot Statistics History - Option not used.
Load - Allows to load previously saved Alink configuration

files (*.A8 files) into the program.
Save - Allows to save the configuration data to disk as a

*.A8 file.
Download - Option not used.
Upload - Sends the configuration data to the connected

gaming machine.
Quit - Quits the program without uploading the configu-

ration data.

7. Select Progressive General Settings. The progressive gener-

al settings menu is displayed. It allows to configure the in-
machine display, which shows the current jackpot values
on the gaming machine, and the display protocol for the
media controller.
8. Configure the progressive general settings to change the

look of the jackpot meters on the upper game screen (in-
machine -display).
Setting Function
Player Denomination Option not used (fixed setting)
Currency Enter a 3 digit ASCII string, which is displayed trailing or
leading the JP value. Currency strings "EUR" and "USD"
are interpreted by the software and will display a "€"
respective "$" symbol.
Currency Position Select the position of the currency string.
Separator Style Sets the style of the thousand seperator and the deci-
mal separator. Select Standard (European style), US (US
American style) or Custom.
In-Machine Display Mark this checkbox to enable the in-machine display in The upper game screen with four jackpot meters
general. (in-machine-display).
Odometer Mark this checkbox to enable a smoth non-jumping
display of the jackpot values on the in-machine display
(optional).
Overhead Display Type Select Ataka display protocol to enable communication
to the Media Controller (mandatory setting).
Do not enable Tower Box and/or Debug Mode!
9. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The progres-

sive general settings menu closes and the APL™ main
menu is displayed again.
continued on next page ...

10. Select Progressive Parameters to display the progressive

parameters menu. It allows to configure the progressive
jackpot parameters.
11. Edit the progressive jackpot parameters for JP1 to JP4.

CASH FEVER™ uses fixed base values.
Setting Function
Current Value Sets the initial progressive jackpot value that is dis-
(in currency) played directly after the jackpot configuration (usually
the same as the base values).
Base Value Option not used.
(in currency) CASH FEVER™ uses fixed base values.
Limit Defines the upper limit of the progressive jackpot value.
(in currency) Further increments are paid into the hidden jackpot or
the overflow. "0" = No limit.
Increment Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the
(in %) jackpot value.
Jackpot Name Option not used.
Text color Option not used.
Value color Option not used.
Jackpot Won Text Option not used.
Text Display Time Option not used.
Value Display Time Option not used.
Hidden Jackpot Mark this checkbox to enable a hidden jackpot (op-
tional).
Important: During order processing Atronic

has created a customized Jackpot Calculation
Sheet which determines critical jackpot param-
eters (JP base values, increments). To avoid incor-
rect payout percentages, it is recommended not
to use other values than stated in that document.

12. (optional) Enable a Hidden Jackpot, if needed and edit the

hidden jackpot parameters.
Setting Function
Current Value Sets the initial hidden progressive jackpot value.
(in currency)
Base Value Option not used.
(in currency)
Limit Defines the upper limit of the hidden progressive jack-
(in currency) pot. Further increments are booked into the overflow
statistic. "0" = No limit.
Increment Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the
( in %) hidden jackpot value.
Confirm settings by clicking OK. The Hidden Jackpot menu

closes and the Progressive Parameters menu is displayed
again.
13. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The Progressive

Parameters menu closes and the APL™ main menu is dis-
played again.
14. (optional) Click Save to save the settings to disk. The Save
As dialog box opens. Navigate to the folder where you
want to store the Alink™ configuration files and save the
file.
You can load these files into the program by clicking the
Load button in the APL™ main menu.

15. Click Upload from the APL™ main menu to send the con-
figuration data to the machine.
Pay attention to the application notes and confirm with

OK to start the data upload.
Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time pro-

cess. After the configuration data is uploaded it
is not possible to alter any settings or to upload a
second time.
16. When the upload was successful, a "Jackpot Configuration

Successful" message is displayed on the APL™ master ma-
chine. Touch the Close button.
The APL™ master machine sends the confguration data to

all linked APL™ slave machines and the "APL: Master not
ready" message should expire.
17. Unplug the setup cable and close and lock the logic box
and the maindoor.
18. Clear the "Logic Door Open - Turn Audit Key" message by
turning the Audit Key.
19. Make sure the in-machine display is visible on all machines

in the link and shows the correct jackpot value (as config-
ured with the parameter Current Value).
If the media controller and the signage is already opera-

tional, check this display too.
Jackpot configuration is now done and the CASH FEVER™ link

is operational.
Proceed with additional machine configuration by means of

the machines Service Menu. Find a brief general overview of
the service menu settings in chapter 9. "Machine Configura-
tion" or refer to the corresponding software manual for more
detailed information.

9. Machine Configuration
9.1 Service Menu
The Service Menu provides several settings and options that
can be adjusted during normal machine operation (see chap-
ter 9.1.2 Service Menu Overview"). To access the Service Menu,
open the maindoor and press the service button at front of
the logic box.
9.1.1 Recommended Service Menu Settings
Celebration Limit
The celebration limit determines the threshold for jackpot
handpays (if Destination = Handpay). A win exceeding the
celebration limit initiates a win celebration and needs to be
acknowledged by an attendant using the jackpot key.
Important: A progressive jackpot win does not

automatically initiate a handpay! The win amount
has to exceed the celebration limit, in order to ini-
tiate a jackpot handpay.
You may adjust the celebration limit settings to meet the re-
quirement of your operations.
Example: You want to have the lower three progressive jackpot

levels machine paid and the highest progressive level hand paid:
1. Adjust the lower celebration limit to the base value of the

highest progressive jackpot level (in currency).
2. Set the celebration limit destination to HANDPAY.
Sound and Volume Settings

If you use the background music and the sound effects played
by the media controller, you might wish to adjust the game
sound and volume setting.
Open the Service Menu and navigate to Settings / Machine

/ Sound. This menu provides several options to adjust the
sound settings in detail. After adjustment touch the SAVE but-
ton on-screen to save the settings.

9.1.2 Service Menu Overview

This figure shows an overview of the Service Menu settings available in a game of software level C5.2.x.
for example. Please refer to the relevant software manual for detailed information.

10. Media Controller Configuration

This section describes how to configure the media controller
which controls the display of video sequences and jackpot
meters on the overhead display. The media controller con-
figuration is carried out in the Display Configuration Window.
Further options are available in the lingo.ini file.
10.1 Display Configuration Window

The display configuration window allows to configure the lay-
out of the jackpot meters, the language of displayed texts and
the volume settings.
To start the display configuration window, hit the Home key

on the media controller keyboard.
The configuration options of the display configuration win-

dow are described on the following pages. Only configuration
options that may be adjusted by operators are described. Do
not alter any other setting, as these are presets required for
proper function.
To apply changes click the Save or the Save & Exit button.

10.1 Display Configuration Window cont. ...
10.1.1 Odo L4 to Odo L1
The jackpot meter animation is displayed alter-

nating with player attracting video sequences.
The Odo L4 to Odo L1 menus allow to change the layout of

the jackpot meters (odometers). Configuration has to be done
separately for each meter Odo L4 to Odo L1.
• Thermometerloops
A complete animation sequence contains following parts:
long anim. -› JP meter -› short Dr. Cash Fever anim. -› JP meter -› long anim.
The duration of the two JP meter animations in this se-
quence is configured by the Loop1 and Loop2 setting. One
unit of the Loop parameter is approximately 4 seconds.
• Currency
Configures the currency abbreviation displayed trailing or
leading the progressive value.
• Background
Required setting - Do not adjust.
• Delimiter
Select a style for the delimiter symbols (dots or commas).
• Currency Position
Select if the currency abbreviation is displayed trailing or
leading the progressive value.
• Odo Size, Font Style, Odo Style, Frame Set, Offl. Msg.
Required settings - Do not adjust.
• Digits
Defines how many digits are displayed in front and behind
the comma or dot.
• No. of Meters
Required setting - Do not adjust.

10.1.2 Hit Config
The Hit Config menu does not contain any items that should
be adjusted by operators.
10.1.3 Messages
The CASH FEVER™ help video with spanish help

texts.
• Helpmovie
Allows to activate or deactivate the CASH FEVER™ help
movie and to adjust the language of the help texts.
• Offline
Option not used.

10.1.4 Audio
Note: Bonus Music and Bonus SFX

volume can not be set below 50%. Hit
Level 1 - 4 volume can not be set be-
low 25%.
The Audio menu allows to adjust the volume settings.
10.1.5 Template
The Template menu allows to save display configurations to disk

and to load display configurations from disk. Do not overwrite
the default templates that came with the media software.
10.1.6 About
The About menu lists the software versions of the display

software and copyright information.

10.2 Return to the Windows® Desktop

To close the CASH FEVER™ display software and return to the
Windows® desktop press the ESC key on the multimedia con-
troller keyboard.
To restart the CASH FEVER™ video animations restart the mul-

timedia controller. This is necessary to reinitialize the display
of the jackpot values.
10.3 Change Aspect Ratio

Current plasma screens automatically detect the correct size
and ratio of the displayed signals. The display software as-
sumes this behaviour by default.
If your display seems clipped or unproportional ("long faces

effect") try changing the zoom entry in the file lingo.ini which
is usually stored in D:\Display.
Change the line

--zoom_id=1
to
zoom_id=1
This will display the video sequences in their original aspect

ratio (width 1024 pixel, ratio 16:9).

10.4 Older Commboard Software

When a player enters the CASH FEVER™ bonus feature, an ani-
mation is triggered on the Media Controller. Older versions of
the commboard software use a different trigger signal han-
dling than newer ones.
If you use one of the following older commboard software

versions,
• HCB-Q_-S5-MR-STD_-E-08A
• HCB-Q_-S5-MT-STD_-E-08A
• HCB-Q_-S6-MG-STD_-F-08A
• HCB-Q_-S6-MH-STD_-F-08A
you have to edit a Media Controller configuration files.
1. Press the Esc key to close the display software. The display
software closes and the Windows® desktop is displayed.
2. Browse to the D:\Display folder and open the serial.ini file

with a text editor.
3. Edit the file to:

#cashnow=feature
cashnow=RTX
4. Save the serial.ini file and restart the display software.
If you use software versions:
• HCB-Q_-S6-xx-STD_-1-08A
• HCB-STD-12.x.x.xx (or higher)
you do not have to edit the serial.ini file. This versions use the
default "feature" handling.

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11. Maintenance
11. Maintenance
11.1 Jackpot Statistics
This section shows where to find the different progressive Note: All figures in this pictures are for
jackpot statistics of an APL™ link. example only!
Jackpot Statistics
(Audit Menu / History / Cashless and Progressive / Jackpot Statistics)
This menu shows several statistics of the entire APL driven

progressive jackpot link.
Progressive Table
(Audit Menu / History / Cashless and Progressive / Progressive Table)
This menu shows the cumulative progressive jackpot payout

of a particular machine.
Last 10 Progressive Jackpots

(Audit Menu / History / Logs / Money Log / Others / Last 10 Progressive Jackpots)
This menu shows the last 10 progressive jackpot payouts of a

particular machine.
Alink Status
(Service Menu/Diagnostics/Other Tests/Alink Status)
This menu shows the status (Master, Ready, N/A) of all ma-
chines in the link.

11. Maintenance
11.2 Change APL™ Master Machine

This section describes how to change the APL™ master ma-
chine in an APL™ link. This may be necessary, if the primary
master machine is defective or if the media controller is to be
connected to another machine.
1. Open the Jackpot Statistics menu (see chapter 11.1 "Jack-

pot Statistics") and write down all values.
2. Power down the primary APL™ master machine. All ma-

chines in the link display "Master not ready" and will be
locked until a new APL™ master is configured.
3. Remove the Alink™ cabling from the primary master ma-

chine and run the Alink™ cable to the next machine to
close the Alink™ connection. See chapter 4.1.4 "Comm-
board Wiring Diagram" for details.
4. Remove the cabling to the media controller and the OH

Displayboard from the commboard of the primary master
machine. If necessary you can now remove the primary
master machine from the floor.
5. Power down the machine which is to be configured as the

new master machine.
6. Set commboard DIP switch S5/4 to ON at the new mas-

ter machine. Install the OH Displayboard and connect the
media controller as described in chapter 5.4 "Connect the
Media Controller".
7. Power up the new master machine. When the new master

machine is up, the entire link should be operational. If any
error message is displayed, please refer to chapter 11.3
"APL™ Troubleshooting".
8. Open the Jackpot Statistics menu and verify all jackpot

values.

11. Maintenance
11.3 APL™ Troubleshooting

This section lists the error messages caused by an APL™ link
and how to solve them.
APL: Duplicate Slave ID detected

This message occurs if at least two slave machines have the
same APL™ progressive address.
Solution: Change the APL™ progressive addresses by means

of the commboard rotary switches S1 and S2. Each machine
in the link must have a unique address from "01" to "32". Pow-
ercycle both machines with the duplicate addresses for new
initializing.
APL: Link Not Allowed

The installed security device does not allow a progressive link
or does not support the link concept (for example CASH FE-
VER™, Hot Link™, etc.).
Solution: Install a security device that allows a progressive link

and supports the link concept. Please contact your Atronic
local sales representative to obtain appropriate game soft-
ware.
APL: Configuration required

Jackpot configuration is missing.
Solution: Carry out a jackpot configuration.
ALINK: Duplicate terminal ID detected

This message occurs, if at least two machines are defined as
APL™ master (commboard DIP-switch S5/4 set to ON).
Solution: Ensure that only one machine in the link is defined

as APL™ master.

11. Maintenance
11.3 APL Troubleshooting cont. ...
APL: Progressive Not Connected / APL: Master not ready Note: This message is also displayed
• The machine is not connected to the APL™ master ma- on all APL™ slave machines prior to
chine. the jackpot configuration. The mes-
• The APL™ power supply is not connected. sage expires when the APL™ master
• No APL™ master is defined in the link. machine is configured.
• APL™ master machine is down.
Solution:
• Check the cabling and make sure the link is set up cor-
rectly.
• Connect the APL™ power supply.
• Define one APL™ master machine in the link.
• Power up the APL™ master machine.
ALINK: Please set valid terminal ID 1..32

The APL™ progressive address has been set to "0" or higher
than "32".
Solution: Set the APL™ progressive address to an address be-

tween "01" and "32" with commboard rotary switches S1 and
S2.
Memory must be reset - New JP-Mode

You have altered the commboard DIP switch settings to a dif-
ferent jackpot mode without performing a RAM Reset.
Solution: Reconfigure the commboard to the previous DIP

switch settings or carry out a RAM Reset to apply the new jack-
pot mode.

12. Appendix
12. Appendix
12.1 Commboard Connectors
The Atronic commboard 68k Rev. 2.10 features several con-
nectors for different systems and protocols.
P17 P5
P18
P9
B1
CPU 68k
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
5V
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
P20
Battery 3.6V + P14 P10

P2 P13
0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON
P11
1
1
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
7 89
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
2 34
5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
Connector Interface Protocol / Function

P2 TTL SAS channel 1 (current loop)
P3 - Cash-Now trigger signals
P4* RS232 SAS channel 2
P5 - Comm Key (Ticket in dongle)
P7 - External Display
P9 - +12V
P10, P11 RS485 A-LINK™ Note: Connectors P10 and P11 are
P12 RS232 SAS channel 1
parallel wired.
P13 TTL Bally® SDS™
P14 TTL DACOM®
P15 - not used
P16 RS422 VLC®
P17 - Manufacturer use
P18 RS422 Overhead OH Displayboard
P19 TTL SAS channel 2 (current loop)
P20 - not used
S9 Close to apply +5V or +12V to pin 1 of connector P2
B1 Close jumper to bridge electrical (galvanic) isolation of SAS connectors Note: You may close jumper B1 to en-
(close SAS digital ground to electrical ground). hance signal quality, if the connected
interface device provides galvanic iso-
*Connector function depends on commboard software protocol version. lation of ground connection.

12. Appendix
12.1.1 Commboard Connector Pin-out
This chapter describes the connectors pinout of the SAS based Note: See manual "Commboard 68k"
connectors. for other connectors and further de-
tails.
Connector P12
Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1
Interface: RS232
1 2 PIN Function
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 TXD
6 CTS
9 10
9 SAS Ground
10 SAS Ground
Connector P2
Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1
Interface: Current loop (TTL)
4 PIN Function
3 1 SAS +5V or SAS +12V or none (depends
2 on voltage switch S9)
1 2 RXD
3 TXD
4 SAS Ground
Connector P4 and P19

Function: SAS protocol / Channel 2 or GRIPS™ protocoll Note: Connector function depends
Interface: RS232 on installed software version (SAS or
GRIPS™ version).
1 2 PIN Function
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 TXD
6 CTS
9 10
9 Ground
10 Ground
5 PIN Function
2 parallel wired to P4 / pin 5 (TXD)
4 parallel wired to P4 / pin 3 (RXD)
1 5 Ground

12. Appendix
12.2 Commboard DIP Switch Table

Settings for Commboard software versions:
Q_S6_xx-STD_1-08A or HCB-STD-12.0.x.xx and compatible. S1 S2
S3 S4
S6 S7
S5
Switch Function Digit S8
S1 EGMs APL Progressive System Address x10
Rotary Switches
S2 EGMs APL Progressive System Address x01 Address "00" disables APL™ progressive address
S3 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 2 x10 Note: Set commboard system ad-
S4 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 2 x01 Address "00" disables channel dress on channel 1 to 01, if a slot
machine interface board (SMIB) or a
S6 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 1 x10 machine data controller (MDC) pro-
S7 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 1 x01 Address "00" disables channel vides the system address.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function
Off Off Off Mikohn MS-10 Progressive (use this setting for non-progressive mode)
On Off Off Accounting / System Progressive
Off On Off APL Progressive / APL CASH FEVER™
On On Off Mikohn MS-27 Mystery
Off Off On Mikohn MS-27 Mystery + Progressive
On Off On Accounting System 3rd Channel
DIP Switch S5
On On On SAS Progressive with ADL (for linked games)

On APL or ADL EGM act as Master
Off APL or ADL EGM act as Slave
On APL 1 (overtaking progressive meters)
Off APL 2 (non-overtaking progressive meters)
On Activate communication to accounting system
Off Disable communication to accounting system
On Legacy Handpay Reporting (data overwritten, if not read)
Off Handpay Queue (typical) (machine locks, if buffer is full)
On Ticket data overwritten if not read (prevent buffer overrun)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Affected Long Polls

Off
On 2 Channel Coupon Redemption (Channel 1 = Bally Promotional, Channel 2 = EZPay)
Off Prog JP (Channel 1)
80, 86
On Prog JP (Channel 2)
Off Cashless (Channel 1)
22 to 26, 28, 29, 62 to 67, 72 to 76 (AFT)
On Cashless (Channel 2)
DIP Switch S5
Off Legacy Bonus (Channel 1)

2E, 8A, 8B
On Legacy Bonus (Channel 2)
Off Control (Channel 1)
03 to 07, 0A to 0C, 94, A8
On Control (Channel 2)
Off Coupon (Channel 1)
4C, 4D, 57, 58, 70, 71, 7D, +exceptions 3F, 57, 67, 68
On Coupon (Channel 2)
Off CB sends Total drop meter to host
On CB sends Coin drop meter
On Message + lock if accounting system is not connected
No message + lock if accounting system is not con-
Off
nected

12. Appendix
12.3 How to identify the Software Level

This section explains, how to identify the software version and Software Version:
its corresponding software level. The naming of the Main Base This term is used to identify a par-
EPROM indicates the software level (major version) and the ticular software set, comprising of
jurisdiction. EPROMs, CD-ROM and Security De-
vice. Software versions can differ in
To identify the Main Base EPROM version: jurisdiction, game title, linked gam-
ing concept and paytable.
1. Turn the Audit Key. The Audit Menu is displayed.
Software Level:
2. Touch the folder Machine Information / General Informa-
This term is used to identify a level
tion and write down the Main Base Version, which is the
of functionality and compatibility. It
first entry of the section Software Information (e.g. HBS-
does not reflect to a certain game ti-
STD-11.1.2.81)
tle. The software level is determined
by the Main Base EPROM version.
or
Software Manuals:
1. Open the maindoor and open the logic box.
Atronic software manuals refer to a
2. Remove the mainboard and check the label of the EPROM certain software level (major version)
mounted on socket U5. or to several software levels that are
equal or similar in their functionality.
For example:
U2-F Atronic Hi(!)bility™
Software / Basic Setup
U5
+
for C-Level Software C5.2.x

P1 U6
U7
SD
U8
U22
U9 66001234 MB U05 8M MX27C8000PC-10
HBS-STD-11.1.2.81
Software Level Matrix
Main Base Version Software Level

HBS-STD-3.x.x.xx A-Level
HBS-STD-5.x.x.xx B-Level 1.2.1
HBS-STD-7.x.x.xx B-Level 1.2.3
HBS-STD-10.x.x.xx C-Level 1.x.x
HBS-STD-11.0.x.xx C-Level 4.0.x
HBS-STD-12.0.0.xxx C-Level 5.1.1
HBS-STD-12.0.1.155 C-Level 5.1.2
HBS-STD-12.3.0.194 C-Level 5.2.1
HBS-STD-12.3.1.216 C-Level 5.2.2

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Setup and Configuration

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CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 2

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CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 4

Software and Basic Setup Manual

• Manual HI - Software (C4.x.x STD)

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 5

All available game titles provide a game themed bonus feature

The CASH FEVER™ bonus is triggered by a scattered symbol

Once triggered, the player gets randomly 5, 7 or 10 free games

CASH FEVER™ is driven by Atronic's unique internal, in-ma-

In addition CASH FEVER™ can be operated based on any SAS

• Manual CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration (for sys-

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 6

3.2 Hardware Components / Package

• CASH FEVER™ games

Atronic offers a great variety of optional merchandising

For more information please refer to the Atronic merchan-

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3.3 Important Configuration Notes

3.3.1 Progressive Calculation

3.3.2 Base Values

3.3.3 Configuration Code

3.3.4 Jackpot Handpays

3.3.5 Older Commboard Software

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 8

Setting up a progressive using the APL™ is quite easy as the

The APL™ is designed to be flexible and user friendly and op-

The entire setup of the progressive jackpot and configuration

The progressive jackpot is automatically displayed via an on-

4.1.2 CASH FEVER™ Link Size

Minimum Link Size 4 machines

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 9

4.1.3 Wiring Diagram

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 10

4.1 Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL™) cont. ...

4.1.4 Commboard Wiring Diagram

connect to mains <-- APL Power Supply

The use of a MDC that

connects to the floor

P5 Overhead Display Board

The Media Controller has to be connect-

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 11

4.2 Commboard Setup

The commboard is located inside the logic box (card cage)

Important: Do not remove, insert or configure the

Following settings are described on the next pages:

• Activate APL™ mode and configure an APL™ master ma-

• Activate APL2™ mode to prevent meter overtaking.

• Communication to an online system via a slot machine in-

• SAS dual channel communication.

• Lock machine, if the online system is not connected.

CASH FEVER™ - Setup and Configuration 12

4.2 Commboard Setup cont. ...

4.2.1 Required Settings

Activate APL™ mode and configure an APL™ master machine

2. Configure commboard DIP switch S5 / 1 - 3 (on all ma-

This activates the APL™ mode in general (slave mode).