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TE C H N I C A L S E R V I C E B U L L E T I N
CHANGING SYMBOLS ON PROGRESSIVE
METERS & OVERHEAD DISPLAYS
Sept-19-2006

„ SPN cable „ Phillips screwdriver Local Controller

MODEL(S) AFFECTED
TOOLS „ standard keyboard
„ SPN adaptor ESTIMATED TIME 15 minutes

OVERVIEW Symbols and displays shown on the In-Game Progressive Meter and the Overhead Display are
adjustable. The purpose of this bulletin is to serve as a reference guide for changing the modes
of the In-Game Progressive Meter and the Overhead Display.

TABLE OF CONTENTS „ PREVENT SHOCK AND ESD..................................................................................... 1

Power Game or Top Box Off at the Power Switch..................................................... 1
ESD Wrist Strap........................................................................................................... 1
Special Instructions for PCBs............................................................................................ 2
„ PROGRESSIVE METER CURRENCY SYMBOL CHANGE .................................................. 2
Spectronix Progressive Meter ........................................................................................... 2
AMS Progressive Meter ..................................................................................................... 4
Paltronics Progressive Meter ............................................................................................ 5
„ OVERHEAD DISPLAY MODE CHANGE ...................................................................... 14
„ PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................15

PREVENT SHOCK AND Depending on the procedure, one or more of the measures listed below must be taken to prevent
ESD electrical shock and/or electrostatic discharge (ESD) when servicing the game.
Power Game or Top Box Off at the Power Switch
The game and, if applicable, the Top Box, have a red Power Switch that must be set to OFF when
servicing the game.
ESD Wrist Strap
Fasten a resistive type (1 or 10 Meg) ESD wrist strap on arm and ensure that it makes good skin
contact, Figure 1 (A). Secure the clip end of the wrist strap to a ground braid on a game.
Figure 1 ESD Wrist Strap on arm.

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Disconnect Power Cord from Game (When not Handling ESD-Sensitive Equipment)
Disconnect the Power Supply Cord from the Power Entry Assembly, Figure 2 (A), and, if
applicable, the Top Box AC Line Cord from the outlet. If one is installed, remove the Hopper to
access the Power Entry Assembly.
WARNING: Disconnecting the game Power Supply Cord is the only means of disconnecting the
game from power.
Figure 2 Power Supply Cord plugged into Power Entry
Assembly.

Special Instructions for Whenever accessing any printed circuit boards (PCBs) or components in direct contact with
PCBs PCBs, including EPROMs, CompactFlash® Cards, and PCB connectors, use the following
procedure to prevent ESD damage to sensitive components.
Opening the game and unplugging the Power Supply Cord defeats the grounding system on the
game, as the grounding pin on the Power Supply Cord ultimately connects the game to ground.
1 Verify that the game power switch is set to OFF.
2 Verify that the ESD wrist strap is firmly secured to a game ground braid.
3 Connect/reconnect the Power Supply Cord to the Power Entry Assembly.
4 Complete all necessary PCB or component handling steps.
5 If additional steps are required for this procedure, ensure the game power switch is still set
to OFF, and disconnect the game Power Supply Cord before proceeding.

PROGRESSIVE METER Depending on the jurisdiction, the currency symbol that the Progressive Meter displays may
CURRENCY SYMBOL requiring changing. This section contains instructions for the Progressive Meters resident in the
CHANGE Bluebird games.
Spectronix Progressive Complete the following steps to set the Spectronix Progressive Meter currency symbol:
Meter 1 Access the Spectronix Progressive Meter by removing the Bezel, as described in the
corresponding Top Box or Marquee Installation Bulletin.
2 Unlock and open the Spectronix Progressive Meter to access the Progressive Meter CPU
board. The box unlocks and opens from the right, Figure 3 (A), revealing the CPU board.
Figure 3 Progressive Meter lock.
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3 Locate the Progressive CPU Board, Figure 4 (A).

Figure 4 Progressive Meter CPU Board.

4 Locate the CompactFlash socket, Figure 5 (A).

Figure 5 CompactFlash.

5 Remove the existing CompactFlash from the socket, Figure 5 (A).

6 Insert the replacement CompactFlash into the socket.
7 Close and lock the Spectronix Progressive Meter.
8 Replace the Progressive Meter Bezel, as described in the corresponding Top Box or Marquee
Installation Bulletin.

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AMS Progressive Meter Complete the following steps to set the AMS Progressive Meter currency symbol:
1 Access the AMS Progressive Meter by removing the Bezel, as described in the corresponding
Top Box or Marquee Installation Bulletin.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and set aside the #8 screw (4008-01003-05) securing
the right side of the Progressive Meter Door, Figure 6 (A).
Figure 6 Screw securing Progressive Meter Door (left) and Progressive Meter Logic Door (right).

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3 Open the Progressive Meter Door.

4 Inside the Progressive Meter, open the Progressive Meter Logic Door, Figure 6 (B).
5 Locate the CompactFlash socket, Figure 7 (A).
Figure 7 Progressive Meter Software CompactFlash
installed.

6 Remove the existing CompactFlash from the socket, Figure 7 (A).

7 Insert the replacement CompactFlash into the socket, Figure 7 (A).
8 Close and lock the AMS Progressive Meter.
9 Using a Phillips screwdriver, replace the saved #8 screw (4008-01003-05) to secure the
right side of the Progressive Meter Door, Figure 6 (A).
10 Replace the Progressive Meter Bezel, as described in the corresponding Top Box or Marquee
Installation Bulletin.

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Paltronics Progressive Complete the following steps to set the Paltronics Progressive Meter currency symbol:
Meter 1 The Paltronics Currency Set software is included with the Paltronics electronic drawing
(20-014855-00-xx). On the PC, copy the Paltronics Currency Set software from the floppy
disk to the hard drive.
2 If applicable, unzip the Paltronics Currency Set software files.
3 Note the directory name containing the Paltronics Currency Set software files.
4 On the PC, plug the SPN Adaptor (A-010166-11) into COM1, Figure 8 (A).
Figure 8 SPN Adaptor.

5 Connect an SPN cable to the SPN Adaptor, Figure 8 (B).

6 Connect the USB DC power cable power plug end (5797-011076-00) to the SPN Adaptor,
Figure 9 (A).
Figure 9 Power Supply cable connections.

7 Connect the USB DC power cable USB end, Figure 9 (B), to an open USB port on the PC.

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8 Remove the Progressive Meter from the game Top Box:

a Using an 11/32" wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the two 11/32" Keps nuts securing
the bottom of the Progressive Meter, Figure 10 (A).
Figure 10 Removing the Progressive Meter.

b Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove and save the two Phillips screws, Figure 10 (B),
securing the top of the Progressive Meter.
c Remove the Progressive Meter from the Top Box.
d Unplug the power cable from the Progressive Meter, Figure 11 (A).
Figure 11 Unplugging the
Progressive Meter power cable.

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e Disconnect the SPN cable from the Progressive Meter, Figure 12 (A).
Figure 12 Disconnecting the SPN cable to the Progressive Meter.

9 On a non-abrasive surface, lay the Progressive Meter display side down, Figure 13, and
prepare to remove the back cover.
Figure 13 Removing the Progressive Meter back cover.

a Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove and save the four Phillips screws securing the
back cover of the Progressive Meter, Figure 13 (A).

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b Move the cover to one side to access the Progressive Meter circuit board without
disconnecting the cooling fan, Figure 14.
Figure 14 Accessing the circuit board.

c Perform ESD precautions, as described in Special Instructions for PCBs on page 2.

10 Confirm that the firmware is Version 3.54 or later, Figure 15 (A).
Figure 15 Firmware location on the Progressive Meter PCB.

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11 Move the back cover into place, Figure 16.

Figure 16 Replacing the back cover.

a Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, replace the four Phillips screws securing the back cover
of the Progressive Meter, Figure 13 (A).
b Connect the SPN cable from the PC to the Progressive Meter, Figure 17 (A).
Figure 17 Connecting the SPN cable to the Progressive Meter.

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c Connect the Progressive Meter Power Cable (5850-013751-00) to the side of the
Progressive Meter, Figure 18 (A).
Figure 18 Connecting the
Progressive Meter power cable.

12 Plug the Top Box AC Line Cord into an outlet.

13 On the PC, using Windows Explorer, navigate to the directory containing the unzipped
Paltronics application files (see step 2), Figure 19.
Figure 19 Locating the Paltronics files (example).

14 Confirm that the WMSCurrSet.exe application is in the same directory as the batch (.bat)
files. If not, place them in the same directory.
15 Select Start on the PC screen.
A pop-up menu displays.

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16 Select Run from the pop-up menu.

The Run screen displays, Figure 20.
Figure 20 Run screen (example).

17 On the Open line, enter cmd.

18 Select OK.
The Command screen displays, Figure 21.
Figure 21 Displaying the Command Screen.

19 In the Command screen, navigate to the directory containing the Paltronics application files.
Enter cd \<path of files> at the command prompt (the path of files is the same as
the path in the Address field from step 13), Figure 22).
Figure 22 Navigating to the Progressive Meter files (example).

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20 Enter the name of the batch file representing the type of currency required for the in-game
Progressive Meter, Figure 23.

Table 1 Batch file description.

Batch File Name Description

Set<name of currency>.bat Sets the in-game Progressive Meter to display the <name of currency> symbol.

Figure 23 Entering the batch file name (example).

The In-Game Progressive Meter shows the selected symbol, Figure 24.
Figure 24 In-game Progressive Display showing currency symbol (Euro example).

21 Replace the Progressive Meter into the Top Box:

a Unplug the Top Box AC Line Cord from the outlet.
b Unplug the power cable from the Progressive Meter.
c Connect the SPN cable to the Progressive Meter.
d Confirm the SPN cable and Progressive Meter power cable are in cable clamps along
their paths.

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e Pivot the Progressive Meter into the Top Box and engage the two studs on the bottom of
the Meter until correctly seated in the meter brackets, Figure 25.
Figure 25 Seating the Progressive Meter (I-Light removed for clarity).

f Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, secure the top of the Progressive Meter with the two
saved Phillips screws (secure the right side first), Figure 26 (A).
Figure 26 Securing the Progressive Meter.

g Using an 11/32" wrench, secure the Progressive Meter with the two 11/32" Keps nuts
on the bottom of the Progressive Meter, Figure 26 (B).

NOTE: Sliding the I-Light out of its brackets may allow easier access to the Keps nuts.

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OVERHEAD DISPLAY Each game system may have its own set of options for the Overhead Display. To access the
MODE CHANGE Overhead Display option menu and alter the mode, complete the following steps:
1 If applicable, access the Media Controller inside the Overhead Display case.
2 Power OFF the Media Controller, Figure 27 (A).
Figure 27 Media Controller.

3 Connect a keyboard to the Media Controller, Figure 27 (B).

4 Power ON the Media Controller, Figure 27 (A).
The graphics load and display on the Overhead Display. This may take several minutes.
5 On the keyboard, simultaneously press and hold the CTRL and SHIFT keys.
6 To scroll through the options, press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys.
The options shown on the upper right of the Overhead Display are described in
Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4.

Table 2 Overhead Display options.

Display Description
476=<option 1> Sets the Overhead Display to the mode programmed for option 1.
477=<option 2> Sets the Overhead Display to the mode programmed for option 2.
478=<option 3> Sets the Overhead Display to the mode programmed for option 3.
479=<option 4> Sets the Overhead Display to the mode programmed for option 4.

Table 3 Currency options for Jackpot Party (Example).

Display Description
476=US Sets the Overhead Display to show the Dollar currency symbol ($).
477=Rand Sets the Overhead Display to show the Rand currency symbol (R).
478=Euro Sets the Overhead Display to show the Euro currency symbol (€).
479=Generic Sets the Overhead Display to show no currency symbol.
480=Philippines Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of the Philippines (peso).
481=Latvia Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Latvia.
482=Estonia Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Estonia.
483=Poland Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Poland.
484=Bulgaria Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Bulgaria.
485=Peru Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Peru (S/.).
486=Generic2 Sets the Overhead Display to show no currency symbol.
487=Colombia Sets the Overhead Display to show the currency symbol of Columbia (peso).

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Table 4 Currency options for Powerball (Example).

Display Description
476=WALAP Sets the Overhead Display to show WALAP data.
477=LAP Sets the Overhead Display to show LAP data.
478=Attract Only Sets the Overhead Display to be in an "Attract Only" mode.
480=Mississippi Sets the Overhead Display to show custom graphics for the jurisdiction of Mississippi.

7 Release the CTRL and SHIFT keys.

The Overhead Display transfers into the new mode. This may take several minutes.
8 Disconnect the keyboard from the Media Controller, Figure 27 (B).
9 If applicable, close and lock the Overhead Display case.

PARTS LIST Table 5 includes parts mentioned in the procedures in this bulletin:

Table 5 Part Descriptions.

Part Numbers Description
A-010166-11 assy: rs-232/spn converter
5851-007962-xx cbl: any inch spn, rj-45
5797-011076-00 cbl: usb dc power
20-014855-00-02 igm: 4 ln, 88 x 40, paltronics
4008-01005-06B 8-32x06 phl pan ms st bo
4008-01003-05 8-32x05 phl pan e ms st zn

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