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Line Dancer™
Setup and Configuration
Rev. 1.1_en
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Overview 6
2.1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 The Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.1 Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Hardware Components / Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Link Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.2 Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 General Configuration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Configuration USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.2 Initial Setup – Game Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.3 Progressive Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.4 Jackpot Handpays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Hardware Setup 13
3.1 Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.2 Connect Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 Connect Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.4 Connect Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.5 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Network Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.1 Connect Gaming Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.2 Connect Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.1 Connect Mains Cable to UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.2 Connect UPS to Media Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. Software Setup 19
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4.1 Star|JACKPOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.1 Start Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.2 Create new Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.4 Edit Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.5 Update Jackpot Controller Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.7 Delete Jackpot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1.10 Configuration of Displayed Machine Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2 Line Dancer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.1 Start EGD_GD_SETTINGS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.2.1.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.1.2 Base Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2.1.3 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2.1.4 Display Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2.2 Return to Windows® Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.3 Restart Line Dancer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3 SPIELO Data Investigator (SDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3.1 Start Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3.2 Refresh Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3.3 Download Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes how to set up and configure a Line D
ancer™
link. It describes how to set up the participating gaming machines
and how to link them.
Please read this document carefully before you start the setup, to
avoid incorrect configuration.
• Cabinet Manual
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN
Cabinet Manual – SPIELO OXYGEN SLANT
2. Overview
2.1 Preface
Line Dancer is another addition to our successful library of multi
level, multi game, multi hit progressive links. The four support titles
are available as multi game suite on the SPIELO OXYGEN™ cabinet
family.
• Multi Level
Line Dancer comes with four progressive jackpot level (ROYAL,
GRAND, MAJOR and MINOR).
• Multi Game
Line Dancer comes with a multi game suite offering four game
titles:
• Multi Hit
Win up to four (instead of one out of four) progressive jackpot
level in the Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus feature.
All Line Dancer games provide a 6th reel located in the upper right 6th Reel
corner of the base screen. The 6th reel is randomly triggered dur- (inactive)
ing game play and offers the possibility to trigger the Line Dancer
Jackpot Bonus.
When the 6th reel is inactive it shows the available jackpot free spins 6th Reel
(number of extra spins that are awarded if a Line Dancer Jackpot (inactive)
Bonus session is started). The number of awarded jackpot free spins
is equal to the selected bet per line. The higher the selected bet per
Number of spins
line the better the chances to win multiple progressive jackpots. =
bet multiplier
When the 6th reel is triggered, you have the chance of winning the
Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus.
Once the Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus feature is triggered, the game
rules of the bonus feature are displayed. To continue the START
button must be pressed.
The Line Dancer Jackpot Bonus games are played on special reels.
The reel color shows to which progressive jackpot level the reel is
related. A jackpot level is won when the corresponding reel is hit by
the Line Dancer symbol. Press START to begin bonus session
The Line Dancer symbol on reels 1 & 2 in one spin awards the MI-
NOR jackpot level, win additional progressive jackpot level for each
Line Dancer symbol on adjacent reels.
Media Controller
including external power supply, Configu-
ration USB flash drive, operating system,
2402852-01 1 Jackpot & Media Controller XH81V 2
Star|JACKPOTS and Line Dancer display soft-
ware.
1303943-01 1 Bracket, Mounting, Shuttle PC –
1002541-01 1 Screw, Mach, Pan Washer Hd Phil, M3x6 –
1002539-01 4 Screw, Typping, M3.5x9.5mm, DIN7981B –
1205131-01 120mm VELCRO Hook (88) W=1" Black W/ 0172 ADH –
1204044-01 5 Cable Tie 6/6 Nylon 8" (white) –
Power Cable
for example only! Depending on country the pow-
1602434-01 2 Cable Power10A/250V BS 1363/A TO C13 3m
er cable can vary.
1602527-01 1 Cable Power 2.5A/250V C18 to C7 adapter for non 2-pin euro plug power cable
Switch
65058564 1 Ethernet Switch 10_100 Mbps 24 port 01 –
Patchcable
67500533 1 Patchcable 2m CAT5E FTP 24AWG HF red –
65059912 – Patchcable 5m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black Rule: 1 cable per machine in the link. Depending
67500531 – Patchcable 12m CAT5E SFTP AWG26 black on link size the cable length may vary from 5-12m.
2.3.2 Merchandising
Line Dancer features an exciting merchandising and signage package
that stands out on the casino floor and attracts players to its thrilling
four level dynamic bonus link. Customized signage and merchandis-
ing options are available to suit every venue and budget.
3. Hardware Setup
3.1 Wiring Diagram
UPS
Media Controller/SGP
Progressive Controller
Switch
Power
Ethernet Cable
3.2.1 General
The media controller is a customized barebone-PC that provides
video animations and jackpot values which are displayed on the over-
head display(s).
• Thread the display cable, audio cable and signage mains cable
through one of the posts that holds the signage.
• Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports of the media
controller.
media controller
The UPS device application comes pre-installed with the media con-
troller and is configured to shut down the media controller 5 minutes
after a power outage has been detected.
(c)
(b)
(b)
(a)
• Connect the USB cable (c) to one of the USB ports of the me-
dia controller.
4. Software Setup
4.1 Star|JACKPOTS2
This chapter describes all necessary configuration steps to set-
up a Line Dancer jackpot controller. For more detailed informa-
2
tion about the Star|JACKPOTS application please see manual
2
«Star|JACKPOTS Control User Manual» obtainable from IGT.
2
The Star|JACKPOTS application that is delivered with a Line
Dancer link is customized and supports IGT SGP progressive jack-
pot controller only!
• On the logon page enter your user name and password (default
user name and password = adm).
• Make sure to set a unique «Jackpot Name» in the General tab for each link concept!
• Do NOT assign gaming machines to the Fruit Connection, Hot & Wild and Doggie Cash jackpot controller
in the Gaming Machine Selection tab!
• Do NOT activate the Fruit Connection, Hot & Wild and Doggie Cash jackpot controller! Doing so, with gam-
ing machines assigned, will lock the assigned gaming machines.
The Controller ID shows you at all time where you are during the configuration procedure:
Controller ID
1/4 = Fruit Connection (FC)
2/4 = Line Dancer (LD)
3/4 = Doggie Cash (DC)
4/4 = Hot & Wild (C2)
1. Select the Jackpots tab and click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the jackpot configura-
tion page.
3. Click Browse and select the required progressive_configuration.xml file and the progres-
sive_configuration.xml.sig signature file.
Important : The configuration files are unique for each Line Dancer link, make sure that the configura-
tion files used for the jackpot controller and the gaming machines are identical.
The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy
the configuration files from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO International
Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Line Dancer on the media controller.
4. General
Line Dancer is a spin-off of IGT´s multi link Action Jackpots. The «Create new Jackpot Controller» proce-
dure reflects this origin. There are four jackpot controller created by the same configuration file during a single
«Create new Jackpot Controller» procedure, even though only the Line Dancer jackpot controller is used. The
Controller ID shows you at all time where you are during the configuration procedure.
Important : Make sure to set a unique «Jackpot name» (32 characters maximum) for each link con-
cept! Recommendation: Enter the link concept name as Jackpot name (e.g. Controller ID 2/4 = Line
Dancer).
The Jackpot ID is set by default to Automatically create jackpot ID. The Jackpot ID is randomly
generated by the system. To define a specific Jackpot ID clear the check box and enter a unique ID number.
Controller ID
1/4 = Fruit Connection (FC)
2/4 = Line Dancer (LD)
3/4 = Doggie Cash (DC)
4/4 = Hot & Wild (C2)
5. Messages
Do not enter any text!
To assign a single gaming machine double click on the name. To assign all listed gaming machines click Se-
lect All.
All gaming machines that are listed in the Assigned box will participate in the jackpot.
Important : Do NOT assign gaming machines to the Fruit Connection, Hot & Wild and Doggie
Cash jackpot controller!
7. Summary
On this page a configuration summary is displayed. Verify all settings and click Save to proceed with the jack-
pot controller configuration. Repeat step 1 to 7 until all four jackpot controllers are configured and click Save
to finish the jackpot controller configuration.
The jackpot controllers are configured but not activated (State: InWork), the gaming machines are still
locked. To activate the Line Dancer jackpot controller see chapter 4, section 4.1.3 Activate Jackpot Controller.
Recommendation: Delete the Fruit Connection, Hot & Wild and Doggie Cash jackpot controller to avoid any
confusion. See chapter 4, section 4.1.7 Delete Jackpot Controller.
Important : Do NOT activate the Fruit Connection, Hot & Wild and Doggie Cash jackpot controller!
Doing so, with gaming machines assigned, will lock the assigned gaming machines.
• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.
• A jackpot controller summary is displayed, click Activate to start the jackpot controller.
• The Line Dancer jackpot controller is activated (State: Accepted) and all participating gaming ma-
chines are unlocked and operational.
When the jackpot controller has been edited the State changes to InWork. To apply the modifications to the
operational gaming machines activate the jackpot controller again, see chapter 4, section 4.1.3 Activate Jack-
pot Controller.
Important : If you activate an edited jackpot controller the currently running instance of the jackpot is
stopped. A new instance based on the edited configuration is started. The current jackpot level values
are restored to the base values determined by the progressive_configuration.xml file!
To restore the former jackpot level values see chapter 4, section 4.1.8 Edit Progressive Jackpot Values
and 4.1.9 Edit Hidden Jackpot Values.
Note: If a new jackpot controller is created, you have to update the Progressive Config XML setting in the
Line Dancer – Config GUI, see chapter 4, section 4.2.1.2 Base Settings.
Important : An active jackpot controller can not be deleted, you have to suspend the jackpot controller
first! For a detailed procedure see chapter 4, section 4.1.6 Suspend Jackpot Controller.
• Click Configuration on the navigation bar to enter the Jackpot Configuration page.
• A jackpot controller summary is displayed on the Delete Jackpot page, enter a reason for deletion and
click OK.
• Click Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Jackpot Value Correction page for
each jackpot level separately.
• The jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the current
jackpot value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.
• Click Hidden Jackpot Value Correction to enter the Hidden Jackpot Value Cor-
rection page for each jackpot level separately.
• The hidden jackpot level information is displayed. Enter the amount (in currency) that must be added to the
current hidden value and the reason for the jackpot value correction.
• Select General Settings from the navigation bar and click Displayed Machine Names.
The Machine ID column lists all gaming machines that are participating in the configured jackpot controller.
• Enter in the Displayed Name column a comprehensible name for each gaming machine to be displayed
on the overhead display.
• ALF
Enable the ALF (ATRONIC Linked Feature) controller to es-
tablish communication between the EGD_GD display applica-
tion and the jackpot engine.
• Default
Load default settings.
• Undo
Undo changes.
• Save
Save settings.
• Start
Start Line Dancer display animation.
• Info
Display application software version.
• Cancel
Close application without saving settings.
• Ok
Close application with saving settings.
• Currency code
Enter a currency abbreviation (up to 3 digits) to be displayed
trailing or leading the jackpot value. To enter a «€» currency
symbol use the ASCII string 0128.
Note: To enter an ASCII code press and hold the Alt key. Type
the ASCII string (e.g. 0128 for «€») on the number pad and re-
lease the Alt key.
• Currency position
Define the position of the currency code. Select Trailing or
Leading from the drop down menu.
• Decimal separator
Define the decimal separator, enter «.» or «,».
• Thousand separator
Define the thousand separator, enter «.» or «,».
The configuration files can be found on the USB flash drive that
is included in the linked gaming kit. Copy the configuration files
from the USB flash drive to D:\Program Files\SPIELO
International Austria GmbH\EGD-GD - Line
Dancer on the media controller.
or
machine identifier
Set a unique asset number for each gaming machine if a TiTo envi-
ronment is in operation or to activate AFT functionality.
Set the «Celebration Limit Mode» to «Individual fixed limit for each
game» (default and recommended setting) during the initial setup
procedure. The limits are set by the paytable and cannot be changed.
To display the fixed limit values touch the Show Details button.
Note: The ticket data fields are usually configured remotely by the
ticket host sending SAS poll 7D «send ticket data». Ticket data sent by
the host has priority over manually entered ticket data.
Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Audit Menu Screen 2.4.1 : Accounting and Statistics / Progressive Information / Per Controller Information