Manual King Kong Cash - Setup and Configuration (APL Based)

King Kong Cash
Setup and Configuration

(for APL™ based installations)
Rev. 1.1
www.atronic.com
May 2007
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King Kong Cash

Setup and Configuration
King Kong Cash / Setup and Configuration (APL based)

(for APL™ based installations)
Rev. 1.1
Rel. May 2007
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CONTENT
KING KONG CASH - SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
• About this Manual ........................................................... 4

Overview
• Preface ........................................................................... 5
• Hardware Components / Package ..................................... 6
• General Configuration Notes ........................................... 7
Setup
• Atronic Progressive Link™
What is APL? .......................................................... 9
Wiring Diagramm ..................................................... 10
Commboard Wiring Diagramm .................................. 11
• Commboard Setup
Overview .................................................................. 13
Configure APL Mode ................................................. 14
Communication to an Online System ......................... 15
Dual Channel Mode ................................................... 16
• Media Controller Setup

General, Media Controller Location, Signage Cabling ... 19
Connect the Media Controller ................................... 20
Uninterruptible Power Supply ................................... 21
Shutdown Software ................................................. 22
• Machine Setup
Overview .................................................................... 24
RAM Reset .............................................................. 25
Initial Setup ............................................................ 26
Initial Setup / Required Settings ................................ 28
Configuration
• Jackpot Configuration
Alink Config Installation ............................................. 30
Jackpot Configuration Procedure ............................... 31
• Machine Configuration
Recommended Service Menu Settings ...................... 38
Overview of Service Menu Settings .......................... 39
• Media Controller Configuration (Display Configuration) ....... 41
Maintenance
• Jackpot Statistics .......................................................... 47
• Change APL Master Machine ........................................... 48
• APL Troubleshooting ........................................................ 49
Appendix
• Commboard Connectors .................................................. 52
• Commboard DIP-Switch Table .......................................... 54
• Glossary ......................................................................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure

a King Kong Cash link. It describes how to set up the
participating gaming machines, how to link them and
how to carry out the jackpot configuration and the
display configuration.
Target Audience
We address qualified technical personnel, who are
involved in setup and configuration of a King Kong Cash
link. With this user group we assume that they are
basically computer literate and familiar with gaming
machine and progressive jackpot terminology.
Please read this document carefully before you start
the setup, to avoid incorrect configuration.
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 HI Installation Note:
EMC = e-motion™ cabinet
Software and Basic Setup Manual HI = Hi(!)bility™ platform
(Please refer to the manual version that corresponds
to a certain game software version)
• Manual HI Software (C4.1.2 STD)
(or later)
Operation Manuals
• Manual EMC HI Operation (C4.1.2 STD)
(or later)
Manual for SAS system based installations (optional)

• Manual King Kong Cash - Set Up and
Configuration (for system based installations)
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Preface
King Kong Cash is a new 4-level progressive link from

Atronic. It is a licensed product from UNIVERSAL Stu-
dios.
The game concept of King Kong Cash is a successor of

CASH FEVER™, with an improved bonus concept. When
entering the King Kong Cash Bonus, the player has to
choose a scene from the movie to reveal 5, 7 or 10
free games (special reelstrip & special symbols).
Depending on the amount of credits won during this
free game session, one out of 4 jackpots will be
awarded. Additionaly a mystery trigger randomly
awards credits or a King Kong Cash Bonus entry.
King Kong Cash is driven by Atronic's unique internal,

in-machine, progressive controller (APL™). This gives
the operator the option to operate each link without
any other equipment or infrastructure.
In addition King Kong Cash 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 King Kong Cash - Set Up and

Configuration (for system based installations)
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Hardware Components / Package
King Kong Cash packages are available tailored to

customer needs. The normal recommendation for a
King Kong Cash core package* would consists of:
• King Kong Cash games

• Signage including plasma (or LCD) display
• Media Controller including operating system and
King Kong Cash display software.
• Media Controller connection kit
• UPS power backup unit for the Media Controller
• Cabeling
*Customized packages tailored to customer needs are available.
Game themed accessories such as base stands,

woodfillers, dividers, lightboxes, murals and chairs are
available optional.
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OVERVIEW
GENERAL CONFIGURATION NOTES

When configuring a King Kong Cash installation, there
are a few things to consider:

Progressive Calculation
The King Kong Cash progressive parameters are
calculated by means of the Atronic Progressive
Calculation Sheet. During order processing you
received a copy of this calculation sheet which
determines the parameters for a particular King Kong
Cash installation. To avoid incorrect payout
percentages, please do not use any other values than
stated in this document. If an alteration of the pro-
gressive parameters becomes necessary, please ask
your local sales represantative for a recalculation.
Base Values
The base values of the lower three progressive jackpot
levels is not adjustable, as they are essential elements
of the paytable. The base value of the highest pro-
gressive jackpot level has to be configured during set
up (see also section Jackpot Configuration on page
29). The excact value is stated in the Atronic Pro-
gressive Calculation Sheet. Recommended values are:
• Configuration Code 2001: 100.000 credits

Configuration Code
The Configuration Code is set during the initial setup
of each King Kong Cash game (see also section Machine
Setup / Initial Setup on page 27). It determines the
base values and the trigger values of the 3 lower pro-
gressive jackpot levels (minor, major, grand) and the
trigger frequency of the King Kong Cash Bonus. Do
not use any other Configuration Codes than stated in
the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet.
Jackpots Handpays
The threshold level 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 section Machine Configuration / Celebration Limit
on page 37 or the corresponding Software manual.
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SETUP
ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK™

What is APL?
The Game of Life™ 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
King Kong Cash games can be linked to a progressive.
The APL requires no external controller.
The APL is designed to be flexible and user friendly and

operates 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 selected 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 set up of the progressive jackpot and

configuration for all the machines in the link is carried
out on the master machine via a connection between
a PC and the main board.
The progressive jackpot is automatically displayed via

a on screen meter (utilising e-motion™ dual screen
technology) and one or more plasma screens.
King Kong Cash Link Sizes
Minimum Link Size: 4 machines

Recommended Link Size: 8 - 12 machines
Maximium Link Size (APL based): 20 machines
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SETUP
ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK™

Wiring Diagramm
This figure shows a wiring diagramm of a typical King Kong Cash APL link with up to 16

machines. The APL power supply can be connected to each end of the link.
Audio Out
Display 1 Display 2
Monitor Out
UPS Media EGM 1 EGM 2 EGM 16

Unit Controller APL Master APL Slave APL Slave
(max.16 EGMs)
APL
Power
Converter Supply
If 16 - 20 machines are to be 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).
Audio Out
Monitor Out
Display 1 Display 2
UPS Media EGM 1 EGM 10 APL Power EGM 11 EGM 20

Unit Controller APL Master APL Slave Supply APL Slave APL Slave
(max.32 EGMs)
Adapter
WE8 - 2 WE8
Converter
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SETUP
Note:
ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK™ As connectors P10 and P11 on
the commboard are wired par-
Commboard Wiring Diagramm
allel it does not matter which
This figure shows how to connect the commboards.

one is used for input or output.
However it is recommended to
APL Power Supply use this wiring pattern for ease
connect to mains <--
of maintenance.
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
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
MDC
S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
The use of a MDC that 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
CAT-5 network cable
P17 P5 Overhead Display Board
P18 P2
Commboard 68k
P9
Not con
Rev. 2.10 P3 P4
necte
1
B1
CPU 68k
d
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
APL Master
connect to
The Media Controller has to be connected
Converter
Media Controller to the APL master machine.
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SETUP
COMMBOARD SETUP
This section describes how to set up the commboards Commboard Release Lever
for a King Kong Cash link. It describes required settings

to operate King Kong Cash 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 ma-

ster machine.
Optional Settings
• Communication to an online system via a slot
machine interface board (SMIB).
• SAS dual channel communication.
• Lock machine, if the online system is not con-
nected.
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SETUP
COMMBOARD SETUP
Required Settings
Following commboard settings are required to operate

King Kong Cash via APL™.
Activate APL mode and configure an APL master

machine
Commboard 68k
1. Set an APL Progressive Address with rotary

Example:
switches S1 and S2 on the commboard. Each
To set APL Progressive
machine in the link must have a unique address from
Address "15", set S1 to "1" and
"01" to "32". Address "00" is not valid.
S2 to "5"
S1: Set APL Progressive Address x10
S2: Set APL Progressive Address x 1
2. Configure commboard DIP switch S5 / 1 - 3.

(on all machines in the link)
Set S5 / 1 to OFF
Set S5 / 2 to ON
Set S5 / 3 to OFF APL Slave
This activates the APL mode in general (slave mode).
3. Configure one machine in the link as APL master:

Set S5 / 4 to ON
This sets APL master mode and activates the
implemented jackpot controller functionality. APL Master
Note: The Media Controller has to be connected to
the APL master commboard.
On all other (APL slave) commboards S5 / 4 has to
be set to OFF.
4. Set S5/5 to OFF (recommended setting)

This sets the APL mode to APL 2 (non-overtaking
progressive meters).
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SETUP
COMMBOARD SETUP
Optional Settings
These settings are optional to enable communication

to an online system.
Communication to an online system via a slot machine

interface 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 accounting system address. In this case
it is not necessary to set a unique accounting system
address on the commboard.
1. Set S5 /6 to ON
This enables communication to an online system in
general.
2. Activate SAS Channel 1.

Set rotary switch S7 to "1" Note:
This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on See appendix for a commboard
commboard connectors P12 (RS-232 interface) and connectors layout.
P2 (TTL interface).
3. Optional:
Close jumper B1 on the commboard. Note:
This shortcuts digital ground on commboard Close jumper B1 if you use an
connector P12 to electrical ground. Atronic Systems MDC.
You may use this option to enhance signal quality, if
the connected interface device provides galvanic
isolation of ground connection.
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SETUP
COMMBOARD SETUP
Optional Settings continued

SAS dual channel communication
This section gives an overview of the SAS dual channel
settings.
1. Set S5 /6 to ON
This enables communication to an online system in
general.
2. Activate SAS Channel 1.

Set rotary switch S7 to "1" Note:
This enables communication on SAS channel 1 on Address "00" disables a
commboard connectors P12 (RS-232 interface) and channel.
P2 (TTL interface).
Note:
3. Activate SAS Channel 2. See appendix for a commboard
Set rotary switch S4 to "1" connectors layout.
This enables communication on SAS channel 2 on
commboard connectors P4 (RS-232 interface) and
P19 (TTL interface).
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 x 1
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SETUP
COMMBOARD SETUP
Optional Settings continued

SAS Dual Channel Communication continued
4. Allocate SAS long polls to a SAS channel.

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

Set S8 / 2 - 6 to 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 commboard does not receive broadcasts
from the online system for more than 15 seconds.
In this case an error message is displayed on screen
and all play is locked.
With S8 / 8 set to OFF (default) the machine
remains playable without communication to the
online system.
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SETUP
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.
General
The Media Controller is a small PC that provides video
animations 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 King Kong Cash display software.
Note: Although an APL slave
Two displays and a audio device can be connected. The
machine can send progressive
mains voltage for the Media Controller is provided by
jackpot values to the Media
an Uninteruptible Power Supply (UPS).
Controller, it has to be
The Media Controller receives the jackpot broadcasts connected to the APL master.
from the APL master machine. It is connected by a Only the APL master can send
RS485-to-RS232 converter and a small commboard the trigger signal to start the
add-on board, the OH Displayboard. jackpot hit presentation.
Media Controller Location

The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL Audio
master machine. It is recommended to situate the Device
Media Controller and its UPS in the base stand of the

APL master machine.
Important: The base stand or box where Plasma/LCD Display

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

This section describes how to connect the Media P5 OH Display Board
P17
Controller. As the signage type may vary these steps

P18 P2
Commboard 68k
P9 P3 P4
are described in general.
Rev. 2.10
1
B1
CPU 68k
U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
5V
P15
Connect the Media Controller
P7
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
P20
1. Determine which machine is the APL master ma- Battery 3.6V + P14 P10
chine (see also section "Commboard Setup") and 0 0 0 0 0 0 ON ON

P2 P13
P11
install the OH Display Board to connector P18 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 commboard of the APL master machine.

S5 / 4 set to ON = APL master machine
2. Connect the cable that runs from the commboard P17 P5 Overhead Display Board
P2
P18
to the signal converter. Commboard 68k
P9
Not con
Rev. 2.10 P3 P4
nected
1
B1
CPU 68k
a) Connect the 6-pin terminal strip to connector

U28
S9 P16
P3 12V
P3 on the OH Display Board.

5V
P7 P15
P1 U34 U35
P12 P4 P19
b) Connect the 14-pin terminal strip to connector P20
P3 on the commboard. Battery 3.6V + P14 P10

P2 P13
c) Connect the other end of the cable to the si- P11

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
gnal converter. It is recommended to situate

the converter inside the master machine. Converter
3. Connect the signal converter to the Media Con-

troller serial port using a serial cable.
VGA(2)
Note: You may need to remove the cover from the
serial plug to thread the cable into the machine. Mains
Input
4. Connect the signage to the Media Controller.
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 si-
gnage mains plug to thread it through the post. Serial USB Audio VGA(1)
b) Connect the signage display Port Ports Out
In most cases you will use VGA socket (1) to
Note: The connectors layout of
connect to the plasma/LCD display.
the Media Controller can differ
c) Connect the signage audio device cable to the from the figure above.
PC audio out socket.
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SETUP

Connect and configure the Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS)

The Uninterruptible Power Supply in combination with
the shutdown software is intended 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 shutdown
software will properly shut down the Media Controller
in this case.
Note: A power outage at the

Media Controller can cause
damages to the Media
Controller software. Allways
connect the Uninterruptible
mains
USB Power Supply to prevent this.
1. Connect the UPS to mains and turn on the UPS by

pressing and holding the ON/OFF/TEST button for
approximately 3 seconds.
2. Connect the Media Controller to one of the batte-

ry back up outlets of the UPS (highlighted green in
the figure above). The Media Controller should boot
automatically.
Do not use the outlet in the lower right to con-
nect the Media Controller. This outlet is only surge
protected but features no battery back up. You
may use this outlet to connect the signage.
3. After the King Kong Cash display software has been

loaded press the ESC (escape) button on the Me-
dia Controller keyboard.
The display software closes and the Windows XP®
desktop is visible.
4. Connect the USB cable that came with the UPS

to the USB port of the UPS. Then connect the
USB cable to the Media Controller. The Windows
XP® hardware wizard detects the new hardware
and loads the necessary drivers automatically.
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SETUP

Install and configure the shutdown software

1. Insert the Belkin Shutdown Software CD-ROM to
the Media Controller DVD-drive and click Installa-
tion. The software installation wizard starts and
will guide you through the software installation.
When the installation wizard prompts for the Set-
up Type select All (Standalone) - Bulldog Service
+ Monitor.
2. When the Master/Slave wizard starts, select Ma-

ster. The software installation is now completed
and the Belkin Bulldog Plus Monitor starts.
3. Open Wizard/Shutdown from the main menu. Sel-

ect Shutdown OS after the time that I will as-
sign and configure the shutdown settings as nee-
ded. If you are not sure which timespans to select
use the default settings (5 min/120 sec.). You can
change these settings any time.
4. Restart the Media Controller.
Note: Please refer to the Belkin Shutdown Software

manual for information on enhanced configuration
options.
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SETUP
MACHINE SETUP
This section describes how to carry out a RAM Reset
and the Initial Setup which is required to configure

basic machine settings and carry out jackpot
configuration.
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 operation, as they
require a machine reinitialisation for technical or
jurisdictional reasons. Applying new progressive jackpot
settings 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 set-
tings, including progressive jackpot configuration.
2. Carry out the Initial Setup

After a RAM Reset has been performed, the ma-
chine automatically enters the Initial Setup menu.
The Initial Setup allows to configure all basic ma-
chine setting.
3. Jackpot Configuration
After the Initial Setup has been carried out, it is
necessary to carry out the progressive jackpot con-
figuration. Do not insert credits before the jack-
pot configuration is done.
In an APL link the jackpot configuration has to be
carried out at the APL master machine only. The
jackpot configuration is then transfered to all lin-
ked APL slave machines.
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SETUP
MACHINE SETUP Commboard

Mainboard
RAM Reset Procedure

Reset Button
Important: A RAM reset will clear all
statistical data and machine settings. Make
sure to capture required data and meters
before you carry out the reset procedure.
1. Open the maindoor and switch machine power off.

2. Remove mainboard and commboard.
3. Set up the commboard DIP- and rotary switches, U2-F
as described in section "Commboard Setup".

U5
+
4. Replace the paytable EPROM on mainboard socket P1 U6
U9 with the RAM reset EPROM "HMB-RRES01". U7
SD
U8
Replace the commboard EPROMs U34 and U35 U22
U9
with the commboard clear EPROMs "Q-CB-RAM-
CLEAR" U34 and U35.
LED D19
5. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch ma-
chine power on. This step can be carried out with
or without the security device (SD) installed.
6. Wait (at least) until the Atronic logo and a pro- P1 U34 U35
gress bar is displayed on screen. A flashing LED

(D19) on the commboard confirms that the comm- +
board clear was successful. 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
7. Switch machine power off and remove mainboard

S1 S2 S3 S4 S6 S7 S5 S8
and commboard.
8. Replace RAM reset EPROM U9 with the original Caution!
paytable EPROM U9. Always make sure to
Replace commboard clear EPROMs U34 and U35 mount the EPROMs
with original commboard EPROMs U34 and U35. correct. The socket groove
Check for correct mounting! and the EPROM groove have
to point to the same
10. Mount the security device (SD) to the mainboard, direction. Wrong insertion
if previously removed. can cause permanent
11. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch ma- damage to EPROMs and
chine power on. boards! 6600xxxx MB U05 8M AT27C080
HBS-STD-5.1.1.279
12. Wait approx. 5 minutes until the message PRESS
xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
RESET BUTTON TO CONTINUE WITH FORMATTING Groove

RAM is displayed. Press mainboard reset button.
The RAM reset procedure is now completed and the
machine will automatically enter the Initial Setup.
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SETUP
MACHINE SETUP
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 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 necessary.
Some items require additional input for configuration.

Touching 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 summary.
After the Initial Setup has been carried out the machine
initializes and locks with the error message "APL:
Configuration Required". Proceed with the jackpot
configuration which is described in the next chapter.
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SETUP
MACHINE SETUP
Initial Setup Flowchart
This flowchart shows the Initial Setup sequence for a

Hi(!)bility game software of level C4.1.2. Depending on
machine configuration, not all menus are displayed.
Please refer to the Software manual for more detailed
information.
*availability of these menus depends on
Touch Calibration machine configuration.
Paytable Lines
Cabinet Configuration Mechanical Meters Setup Paytable Bet per Line
Only if a selectable paytable is installed
Date and Time Audit Meter
Highbet Steps Allowed
Jurisdiction Limits Only with Highbet paytable software
Machine Game Language Double Up NRI G13 Type

Only with NRI G13 coin acceptor installed
Game Style Auto Play
G13 Channels
Major Currency Unit Continuous Play Only with NRI G13 coin acceptor installed
Minor Currency Unit Fund Transfers Billacceptor enabled
Only with bill acceptor installed
Paytable Lines* Fund Transfers AFT*
Billacceptor Billtable
Paytable Bet per Line* Fund Transfers AFT In House*
Only with bill acceptor installed
Player Denominations Bonusing
Fund Transfers AFT
Only if Fund Transfers was set to AFT
Highbet Steps Allowed* Progressive Group*
Fund Transfers AFT In House
Accounting Denomination Serial Number
Only if Fund Transfers was set to AFT
Token Denomination Additional Jackpot Key Functionality
Progressive Group
Only with a commboard set to prog. mode
Tokenisation String Residual Credits Payout*
Printer Setup*
Printer Setup
NRI G13 Type*
Only with a ticket printer installed
G13 Channels* Restricted Promotional Coupon*
Restricted Promotional Coupon
Billacceptor Enabled* Commboard Required*
Only with ticket printer enabled
Billacceptor Billtable* Commboard Required

Summary Only if cashless transfers, bonusing and ticket
Accept Settings? printer are disabled
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MACHINE SETUP
Initial Setup - Required Settings
This section describes the necessary settings during

the Initial Setup to oparate a King Kong Cash link via
APL™. Please refer to the Software manual for more
detailed information.
Player Denomination
Do not configure more than one player denomination.
Make sure to select the correct Configuration Code

as stated in the Atronic Progressive Calculation Sheet.
The Configuration Code is indicated by the third last

digit of the paytable naming.
Example: Paytable 5-50-10-186
Configuration Payout
Code Percentage
Progressive Group
Leave the progressive group setting at "0" (default).
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CONFIGURATION
JACKPOT CONFIGURATION
This section describes how to set up the PC (or
notebook) which is used to carry out the jackpot

configuration.
SUB -D - male connector SUB -D - female connector
Alink Configuration Kit
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
• USB Dongle 3
4 x
3
x 4
(required to for the Alink Config program) 5
6 x
5
x 6
7 7
• USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable 8
9 x
8
x 9
(required, if the PC does not feature a serial port)
Pinout PC-Setup Cable
Alink Config Installation

Install the Alink Config program, the dongle drivers and
(if required) the USB-to-Serial cable drivers. Do not
connect the USB dongle before the drivers are installed.
1. Install Alink Config Note:

Insert the Alink Config Installation CD and execute King Kong Cash jackpot
alink_setup_v2.x.x.exe. The installation wizard will configuration requires Alink
guide you through the setup procedure. Config 2.6.6 or higher.
2. Install Dongle Drivers

Navigate to the folder where you have installed Alink
Config (default = C:\Atronic\Alink Config) and open
the subfolder ...\driver\dongle. Execute the
hldrv32.exe. This will install the dongle drivers.
3. Install USB-to-Serial Drivers (optional)

If the PC does not feature a serial port to connect
the setup cable directly, install the drivers for the
USB -to-Serial cable. Navigate to the
...\driver\usb2ser subfolder and follow the installa-
tion instructions for Windows® XP or Windows®
2000 located in this folder.
4. Select Serial Port

Plug in the USB Dongle and start the Alink Config
programm. Select Options from the main menu
and select the serial port to use with the setup
cable (default = COM1).
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CONFIGURATION
This section describes how to carry out the jackpot
configuration of a King Kong Cash link by means of the

Alink Config program. It allows to configure progressi-
ve jackpot parameters such as base value, increments,
hidden jackpot and in-machine display.
Note: Jackpot configuration is a one-time

process. After the configuration data is
uploaded it is not possible to alter any
settings or to upload a second time.
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 machines.
Note:
1. Prepare the computer which is used to run the King Kong Cash jackpot
Alink Config program (see previous page). configuration requires Alink
Config 2.6.6 or higher.
2. Connect the USB dongle and the setup cable to
the computer.
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

machine will display "APL: CONFIGURATION REQUI-
RED". The APL slave machines will display "APL:
MASTER NOT READY".
If a machine displays a different message, please
refer to the APL troubleshooting guide in the ap-
pendix of this document.
If a machine displays no error message, please
check the commboard for the correct APL mode
DIP switch settings.
4. Open the logicbox of the APL master machine and

connect the setup cable to the masterboard seri-
al port.
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CONFIGURATION
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/Jack-
pot Configuration" and touch the Start Configura-
tion button.
At the computer:
Start the Alink Config program and select Down-
load from the Alink menu.
6. When the data has been loaded, the APL Main

Menu is displayed.
Progressive General Settings - Configures the

behaviour of the in-machine display and the display
protocol.
Progressive Parameters - Configures the progres-
sive jackpot parameters, such as base value, incre-
ments, etc.
Jackpot Statistics History - Option not used.
Load - Allows to load previously saved Alink confi-
guration 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 con-
nected gaming machine.
Quit - Quits the program without uploading the
configuration data.
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CONFIGURATION
7. Select Progressive General Settings. The progres-
sive general settings menu is displayed. It allows

to configure the in-machine display, which shows
the current jackpot values on the gaming machi-
ne, and the display protocol for the Media Control-
ler.
8. Configure the progressive general settings menu.
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 decimal separator. Select Standard
(European style), US (US American style) The upper screen with in-machine display
or Custom. (jackpot meters).
In-Machine Display Mark this checkbox to enable the

in-machine display in general.
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 or Debug Mode.
9. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The pro-

gressive general settings menu closes and the APL
main menu is displayed again.
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CONFIGURATION
10. Select Progressive Parameters to display the pro-
gressive parameters menu. It allows to configure

the progressive jackpot parameters.
11. Edit the progressive jackpot parameters for JP1

to JP4. Jackpots 2 to 4 have fixed base values.
Important: During order processing Atronic has

created a customized Jackpot Calculation Sheet
which determines critical jackpot parameters (JP1
base value, increments). To avoid incorrect pay-
out percentages, it is recommended not to use
other values than stated in that document.
Current Value Sets the initial jackpot value that is displayed

(in currency) directly after the jackpot configuration.
(Usually the same as the base values)
Base Value Sets the base jackpot value.

(in currency) Jackpots 2 to 4 have fixed base values.
Limit Defines the upper limit of the jackpot value.

(in currency) Further increments are paid into the hidden
jackpot or the overflow. "0" = No limit.
Increment Percentage of credits wagered that

(in %) accumulates to the 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 (optional).
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CONFIGURATION
12. (optional) Enable a Hidden Jackpot, if needed and
edit the hidden jackpot parameters.

Current Value Sets the initial hidden jackpot value.
(in currency)
Base Value Option not used.

(in currency)
Limit Defines the upper limit of the hidden jackpot.

(in currency) Further increments are paid into the
overflow. "0" = No limit.
Increment Percentage of credits wagered that

(in %) accumulates to the hidden jackpot value.
Confirm settings by clicking OK. The Hidden Jack-

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

gressive Parameters menu closes and the APL main
menu is displayed again.
14. (optional) Click Save to save the settings to disk.

The Save As dialog box opens. Navigate to the fol-
der where you want to store the Alink configurati-
on files and save the file.
You can load these files into the program by clicking

the Load button in the APL Main Menu. King Kong Cash 01
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CONFIGURATION
15. Click Upload from the APL Main Menu to send the
configuration 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

process. 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 CON-

FIGURATION SUCCESSFUL" message is display on
the APL master machine. 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 lo-
gic box and the maindoor.
18. Clear the "Logic Door Open - Turn Audit Key" mes-
sage by turning the Audit Key.
19. Make sure the in-machine display is visible on all

machines in the link and shows the correct jack-
pot value (as configured with the parameter Cur-
rent Value).
If the Media Controller and the signage is already
operational, check this display too.
Jackpot configuration is now done and the King Kong

Cash 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 on the following
pages or refer to the corresponding Software Manual
for more detailed information.
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CONFIGURATION
MACHINE CONFIGURATION
Service Menu
The Service Menu provides several settings and options

that can be adjusted during normal machine operation
(see overview on next page). To access the Service
Menu, open the main door and press the service button
at front of the logic box.
Recommended Service Menu Settings:
Celebration Limit
The celebration limit determines the threshold for
jackpot handpays. 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 initiate a jackpot handpay.
You may adjust the celebration limit settings to meets

the requirement of your operations.
Example: You want to have the lower three progres-

sive jackpot levels machine paid and the highest pro-
gressive level hand paid.
1. Adjust the lower celebration limit to the base va-
lue of the highest progressive jackpot level (in cur-
rency).
2. Set the upper celebration limit to the same or a
higher value (the exact value does not matter in
this case).
3. 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 button on-screen to save the settings.
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CONFIGURATION
MACHINE CONFIGURATION
Service Menu Overview
This figure shows an overview of the Service Menu

settings available in a game of software level C4.1.2.
Please refer to the corresponding Software Manual
for detailed information.
1. Machine Information
2.2.1. Date / Time
2.1. Basic 2.1.2. Top Light
2.1.3. Playfield Height Adj.
2.2.1. General Configuration

2.2.2.1. Procedures
2.2.2. Coin Acceptor
2.2.2.2. Activate Coinacceptor
2.2.3.1. Operation Mode

2.2.3. Bill Acceptor 2.2.3.2. Bills Enabled
2.2.3.3. Voucher Redemption
2.2. Hardware 2.2.4.1. General
2.2.4.2. Empty Procedure
2.2.4. Hopper
2.2.4.3. Payout Limit Procedure
2.2.4.4. Jam Procedures
2.2.5.1. Barcode Payout

2. Settings 2.2.5. Printer 2.2.5.2. Casino Information
2.2.5.3. Currency Setup
2.3.1.1. Sound Configuration

2.3.1.2. Master Volume
2.3.1.3. Base Volume
2.3.1. Sound 2.3.1.4. Game Volume
2.3. Machine 2.3.2. Displays
2.3.3.1. Bottom Screen
2.3.3. Touch Calibration
2.3.3.2. Top Screen*
2.3.4. AFT
2.3.x. Cabinet Illumination**
2.4.1. Game Language

2.4.2. Double Up
2.4. Game
2.4.3. Win Limit
2.4.4. Celebration Limit
2.4.5. Payout Limit
2.5. Jackpot Configuration
Coin Diverter Test

3.1 Coin Acceptor Optics Test
Bills Enabled
Validator Test with Stacking
3.2 Bill Acceptor
Validator T. without Stacking
3. Diagnostics
Pay out 1 coin
3.3 Hopper Pay out x coins
Pay out all coins
3.4 Printer Barcode Voucher
Toplight
Lamps
Switches
3.5 Other Tests
Buttons
ALink Status
Game Authentification
4.1.1. Accounting Information

4.1. Accounting
4.1.2. Each Bill Count
4.2.1. Last Games

4.2.2. Statistics 4.3.1.1.1. Last 10 Hopper Payouts
4.2.3.1. General Statistics
4.2. Game 4.2.3. Statistics per Denom. 4.3.1.1.2. Last 10 Hopper Refills
4.2.3.2. Bet-Line Table
4.2.4. Statistics per Game
4.3.1.2.1. Last 10 Bills Inserted
4. History 4.3.1.1. Coins 4.3.1.2.2. Last 10 Stacker Clearances
4.3.1.2. Bills
4.3.1. Money Log 4.3.1.3.1. Last 35 Vouchers In
4.3.1.3. Vouchers
4.3. Logs 4.3.2. Event Log 4.3.1.3.2. Last 35 Vouchers Out
4.3.1.4. Transactions
4.3.3. Background Exceptions 4.3.1.5. Others 4.3.1.4.1. Wagering Account Transfer
4.3.1.4.2. Cashable Electronic Promotion
4.3.1.4.3. Non Cashable Electronic Promo.
4.3.1.4.4. Bonus
4.4.1. Cashless and Progressive Inf.
4.4.2.1. Progressive Split Statistic
4.4. Cashless & Progressive 4.4.2. Progressive Split Information 4.3.1.4.1. Legacy Bonus***
4.4.2.2. Hidden Split Statistic
4.4.3. Progressive Table 4.3.1.4.2. AFT Transfers***
4.4.4. Voucher and Handpay
4.3.1.5.1. Last 10 Handpays
4.4.5. Jackpot Statistics
4.3.1.5.2. Last 10 Denom. Changes
5. Help 5.1. Hardware Error Codes 4.3.1.5.3. Last 10 Prog. Jackpots
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CONFIGURATION
MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION

This section describes how to configure the Media
Controller which controls the display of video sequences

and jackpot meters on the plasma display. The media
controller configuration is carried out in the Display
Configuration Window. Further options are available in
the lingo.ini file.
Media Controller
The Media Controller is a compact computer that
controls the display of video sequences and the jackpot
meters on the plasma display. See also section Media
Controller Setup on page 19.
Display Configuration Window

The display configuration window allows to configure
the display of the jackpot meters.
To start the display configuration window, hit the Home

key on the Media Controller keyboard.
The configuration options of the display configuration

window are described on the following pages.
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CONFIGURATION

Meter 1 to Meter 4

Jackpot meters 1 (highest) to
4 are displayed alternating with
• Delimiter player attracting video
Select a style for the jackpot value delimiter sym- sequences.
bols (dots or commas). The delimiter setting app-
lies for all four jackpot meters.
• Loop1/Loop2
Option not used.
• Digits
Defines how many digits are displayed in front and
behind the comma or dot. Default = 8,2 (8 digits
in front and 2 digits behind the comma or dot).
You may configure smaller values (6,2 for Meter 1

and 4,2 for Meters 2 to 4) to reduce the space
between the currency sign and the value.
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Language/Sound

• Language
Configures the language of the on-screen texts.
(Available languages: English, French, Spanish, Rus-
sian, Chinese)
• Volume Background
Adjusts the volume of the background music.
(default = 100%)
• Volume Soundeffects
Adjusts the volume of the sound effects.
(default = 80%)
Currency
Adjusts the currency symbol or abbreviation displayed

in the jackpot meters and during jackpot hit
presentation (default = $).
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CONFIGURATION

Hit

• Hit No.
Option not used. Do not change setting.
• Anim.
• Msg.
• Pause
Configures the timespan the jackpot hit animation
is displayed after the jackpot hit (default = 25 s)
(range = 10 to 60 seconds)
Info
The Info tab shows the current version of the display

software and copyright information.
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CONFIGURATION
Return to the Windows Desktop

To close the King Kong Cash display software and return
to the Windows desktop press the ESC key on the
Multimedia Controller keyboard.
To restart the King Kong Cash video animations restart

the Multimedia Controller. This is necessary to
reinitialize the display of the jackpot values.
Change Aspect Ratio

Current plasma screens automatically detect the
correct size and ratio of the displayed signals. The
display software assumes 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:\KingKongCash.
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).
Demo Mode
For demonstration purposes you can operate the Me-
dia Controller without a connected bank of slot
machines. In demo mode the jackpot meters are not
displayed. You will see only the video sequences.
To activate the demo mode change the demo_mode

entry in the file lingo.ini which is usually stored in
D:\KingKongCash.
Change the line

Demo_Mode=0
to
Demo_Mode=1
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MAINTENANCE
JACKPOT STATISTICS
This section shows where to find the different pro-
gressive jackpot statistics of an APL link.

Audit Menu/History/Cashless and Progressive/Jack-
pot Statistics
This menu shows several statistics of the entire APL
driven progressive jackpot link.
Audit Menu/History/Cashless and Progressive/Pro-

gressive Table
This menu shows the cumulative progressive jackpot
payout of a particular machine.
Audit Menu/History/Logs/Money Log/Others/Last 10

Progressive Jackpots
This menu shows the last 10 progressive jackpot
payouts of a particular machine.
Service Menu/Diagnostics/Other Tests/Alink Status

This menu shows the status (Master, Ready, N/A) of
all machines in the link.
Note: All figures in this

pictures are for example only.
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MAINTENANCE
CHANGE APL MASTER MACHINE

This section describes how to change the APL master
machine 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 section

"Jackpot Statistics") and write down all values.
2. Power down the primary APL master machine.

All machines in the link display "Master not ready"
and will be locked until a new APL master is confi-
gured.
3. Remove the Alink cabling from the primary master

machine and run the Alink cable to the next machi-
ne to close the Alink connection. See section "Cab-
ling" 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

master machine. Install the OH Displayboard and
connect the Media Controller as described in sec-
tion "Connect 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 the section "APL Trou-
bleshooting".
8. Open the Jackpot Statistics menu and verify all

jackpot values.
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MAINTENANCE
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". Powercycle both machines with the
duplicate addresses for new initializing.
APL: Link Not Allowed

The installed security device does not allow a progres-
sive link or does not support the link concept (for
example Cashfever™, Hot Link™, etc.).
Solution: Install a security device that allows a pro-

gressive link and supports the link concept. Please
contact your Atronic local sales representative to
obtain appropriate game software.
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.
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MAINTENANCE
APL TROUBLESHOOTING
APL: Progressive Not Connected

Note:
APL: Master not ready This message is also displayed
- The machine is not connected to the APL master on all APL slave machines prior
machine. to the jackpot configuration.
- The APL power supply is not connected. The message expires when the
- No APL master is defined in the link. APL master machine is
- APL master machine is down. configured.
Solution:
- Check the cabling and make sure the link is set up
correctly.
- 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 between "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 different 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 jackpot mode.
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APPENDIX
COMMBOARD CONNECTORS
The Atronic commboard 68k Rev. 2.10 features several

connectors 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 or GRIPS™
P5 - Comm Key (Ticket in dongle)
P7 - External Display
P9 - +12V
P10, P11 RS485 A-LINK™ Note: Connectors P10 and
P12 RS232 SAS channel 1 P11 are 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 Note: You may close jumper B1
B1 Close jumper to bridge electrical (galvanic) isolation to enhance signal quality, if the
of SAS connectors (close SAS digital ground to connected interface device
electrical ground). provides galvanic isolation of
*Connector function depends on commboard software protocol version. ground connection.
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COMMBOARD CONNECTORS
This chapter describes the connectors pinout of the Note: See manual "Commboard
SAS based connectors.

68k" for other connectors and
further details.
Connector P12
Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1
Interface: RS232
1 2
3 RXD
4 RTS
5 TXD
6 CTS
9 SAS Ground
9 10 10 SAS Ground
Connector P2
Function: SAS protocol / Channel 1
Interface: Current loop (TTL)
4 1 SAS +5V or SAS +12V or none

3 (Depends on voltage switch S9)
2 2 RXD
1
3 TXD
4 SAS Ground
Connector P4 and P19

Function: SAS protocol / Channel 2 Note: Connector function
or GRIPS™ protocoll depends on installed software
Interface: RS232 version (SAS or GRIPS™
version).
1 2 3 RXD
4 RTS
5 TXD
6 CTS
9 Ground
9 10 10 Ground
5
2 parallel wired to P4 / pin 5 (TXD)
4 parallel wired to P4 / pin 3 (RXD)
5 Ground
1
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APPENDIX
Atronic Commboard 68k, Rev 2.10

COMMBOARD DIP SWITCH TABLE
Use the tables below to set up progressive system
address, accounting system address, progressive

S1 S2
mode, APL mode and SAS channel allocation on the S3 S4
S6 S7
commboard, before you carry out the RAM Reset. S5
S8
Settings for Commboard software versions Q_S6-xx-STD_1-08A
Rotary Switches
Switch Function
S1 EGMs APL Progressive System Address x10
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 address on
S4 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 2 x01 (Address "00" disables channel) channel 1 to 01, if a slot machine interface
S6 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 1 x10 board (SMIB) or a machine data controller
S7 EGMs Accounting System Address Channel 1 x01 (Address "00" disables channel) (MDC) provides the system address.
Switch Function
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 Cashfever™ (if included in eprom)
DIP Switch S5
ON ON Off Mikohn MS-27 Mystery

Off Off ON Mikohn MS-27 Mystery + Progressive
ON Off ON Accounting System 3rd Channel
ON ON ON SAS Progressive with ADL (for system based link solutions)
ON APL EGM act as Master
Off APL 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 Handpay and Ticket information overwritten if not read (prevent buffer overrun)
On Ticket information overwritten if not read (prevent buffer overrun)
Switch Function Affected LongPolls

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Off
On 2 Channel Coupon Redemption (Channel 1 = Bally Promotional, Channel 2 = EZPay)
Off Prog JP Chan1 0x80, 0x86
On Prog JP Chan 2
DIP Switch S8
Off EFT Chan 1 0x22 to 0x26, 0x28, 0x29

On EFT Chan 2 0x62 to 0x67, 0x28, 0x29
Off Bonus Chan 1 0x2E, 0x8A, 0x8B
On Bonus Chan 2
Off Control Chan 1 0x03 to 0x07, 0x0A to 0x0C
On Control Chan 2 0x94, 0xA8
Off Coupon Chan 1 0x4C, 0x4D 0x57, 0x58, 0x70, 0x71
On Coupon Chan 2 0x7D (Exp 0x3F, 0x57, 0x67, 0x68)
Off CB sends Total drop meter to host
On CB sends Coin drop meter **
On Message if accountingsystem isn’t connected
Off No message if accountingsystem isn’t connected
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APPENDIX
GLOSSARY
Alink
The Alink (Atronic Link) is a data transport service for

Atronic gaming machines. It provides basic services
for exchanging data between the EGMs. The EGMs
are connected each other via RS485 half duplex bus
interface using CAT-5 network cables.
Alink Config
Short form of "Alink - Configuration for Windows".
Alink - Configuration for Windows

A program used to configure the progressive jackpot
parameters on an Atronic gaming machine.
Atronic Progressive Link™ (APL)

The Atronic Progressive Link™ feature allows to set
up a progressive jackpot without using an external
controller. The progressive jackpot controller
functionality is build into the Atronic commboard. In
an APL link the EGMs are connected using the Alink
data transport service.
Base Value
Basic jackpot restart value after a jackpot hit.
Restart value after jackpot hit = Base Value + Hidden Jackpot value.
See also section General Configuration Notes.
Celebration Limit
A setting in the Service Menu, that defines the
threshold for jackpot handpays. See page 38.
Commboard
A card located in the logic box of an Atronic gaming
machine which provides communication to an online
system. Recent version is Commboard 68k Rev. 2.10..
Display Software
A customized software installed on the Media
Controller, that is based on the Atronic Systems Dis-
play Evolution™ software.
EGM
Electronic Gaming Machine.
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APPENDIX
GLOSSARY
Hi(!)bility
The technical platform used in e-motion™ machines.

In-Machine Display
A feature that displays the current progressive jackpot
value onto the game screen or the upper screen (e-
motion™) of an Atronic gaming machine.
Logic Box
A lockable metal box that hosts the sensitive boards
of an Atronic gaming machine. Also called card cage.
Machine Data Controller (MDC)

A device by Atronic Systems that connects a gaming
machine to the floor network. It features a serial
interface for the gaming machine and an ethernet
interface for the floor network.
Media Controller
A customized PC that receives jackpot values from
the connected EGMs, processes the data and sends
video sequences with embedded jackpot values to an
(plasma or LCD) overhead display.
Online System
General term for casino systems such as accounting
systems, ticketing systems, cashless systems that
communicate to the gaming machines.
SMIB (Slot Machine Interface Board)

A device that connects a gaming machine to the floor
network. Usually it features a serial interface (machine
side) and an ethernet interface (network side).
Software Level
Game titles for the Hi(!)bility platform come on diffe-
rent software levels. The software level (such as B1.2.3
or C4.1.2) indicates a certain level of development and
compatibility.
Uninterruptible Power Supply

A device which maintains a continuous supply of electric
power to connected equipment by supplying power from
a separate source (battery) when utility power is not
available.
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