Hot Link Setup and Configuration

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1 Hot Link Setup and Configuration Rev. 1.

2 RELEASE INFO Release Info: Hot Link Setup and Configuration Rev. 1. Rel. Copyright Notice: 27, Atronic. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual, or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission obtained from a properly authorized official of Atronic. DISCLAIMER Atronic makes no representation or warranties, express or implied, with respect to this publication, or any product of Atronic, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Atronic reserves the right to make changes, enhancements, revisions and alterations of any kind to this publication or the product(s) it covers without obligation to notify any person, institution or organization of such changes, enhancements, revisions and alterations. TRADEMARKS This document may contain trademarks of Atronic. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2

3 CONTENT HOT LINK - SETUP AND CONFIGURATION About this Manual... Overview Preface... Hardware Components / Package... General Configuration Notes... 7 Setup Atronic Progressive Link What is APL?... Wiring Diagramm... Commboard Wiring Diagramm... Commboard Setup Overview... Configure APL Mode... Communication to an Online System... Dual Channel Mode... Media Controller Setup General, Media Controller Location, Signage Cabling... Connect the Media Controller... Uninterruptible Power Supply... Shutdown Software... Machine Setup Overview... RAM Reset... Initial Setup... Initial Setup - Required Settings... Configuration Jackpot Configuration Alink Config Installation... Jackpot Configuration Procedure... Machine Configuration Service Menu - Recommended Settings... Service Menu - Overview... Media Controller Configuration Display Configuration Window... Return to Desktop / Change Aspect Ratio Statistics Jackpot Statistics... Troubleshooting APL Troubleshooting... Check APL Address... Change APL Master Machine... Suppress Hit Repeat Message... Appendix Commboard Connectors... Commboard DIP-Switch Table... Glossary

4 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL Scope This document describes how to set up and configure a Hot Link installation. 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 Hot Link 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, to avoid incorrect configuration. Related Publications More detailed information about installation, basic setup and operation of Atronic e-motion and Harmony gaming machines may be found in the following publications: Installation Manuals Manual EMC HI Installation Manual HAV HI Installation Manual HST HI Installation Software and Basic Setup Manual (Please refer to the manual version that corresponds to a certain software level) Manual HI Software (B1.2.) -> Manual HI Software (C.1.) Manual HI Software (C.2.) Operation Manuals Manual EMC HI Operation Manual HAV HI Operation Manual HST HI Operation Note: Game titles of level B1.2. feature different configuration options not described in this manual. Please refer to the B1.2. software manual. (EMC = e-motion, HAV = Harmony Upright, HST = Harmony Slanttop)

5 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Hot Link is Atronic's new progressive link featuring a high frequent hitting progressive jackpot. The jackpot can be won by playing max bet per line, making it a very attractive prospect to all types of players. The Concept This symbol driven progressive concept allows the operator to select any Hot Link capable title and insert it into a progressive bank. All games on a Hot Link progressive provide a unique rapid hit progressive paytable and also support an on-screen progressive meter advertising the jackpot amount. A combination of top symbols on any active payline triggers the Hot Link jackpot. Additionally the jackpot can be mystery triggered, however, the main focus is on the symbol driven trigger. Playing max credits on more than 1 line increases the probabiliy to win the jackpot. Hot Link also supports hidden jackpots or may be set up as a fixed price jackpot. Merchandising Package Hot Link features a unique merchandising package with an attractive multimedia animation promoting the jackpot. The Hot Link jackpot can be further promoted by adding themed lightboxes, machine bases, toppers and chairs, creating a fully merchandised environment. Games Hot Link is available for selected titles from the Harmony and e-motion games library. Atronic Progressive Link Hot Link uses the Atronic Progressive Link (APL) hardware platform to link the machines. An external jackpot controller is not required. Atronic gaming machines come with a Commboard which features a build in progressive jackpot controller. Signage A Hot Link progressive usually comes with a signage which features one or two plasma screens driven by the Media Controller, which is a small PC with a customized display software. It plays video sequences and displays the current jackpot values, received from the APL link.

6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Hardware Components / Package Hot Link packages are available tailored to customer needs. The normal recommendation for a Hot Link core package* would consists of: Hot Link games Signage including plasma (or LCD) screens Media Controller including operating system and Hot Link display software. Media Controller connection kit UPS power backup unit for the Media Controller APL 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.

7 OVERVIEW GENERAL CONFIGURATION NOTES When configuring Hot Link, there are a few things to consider: Progressive Calculation The Hot Link progressive parameters (such as base value and increment) 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 Hot Link installation. To avoid incorrect payout percentages, do not use other values than stated in this document. If an alteration of the progressive parameters becomes necessary, please ask your local sales represantative for a recalculation. Base Value Since Hot Link is a regular, symbol driven, single level progressive, it is recommended to use at least the top award value as base value for the progressive jackpot. Linking Philosophy All liner versions can be linked. All 21 line versions and higher, including Superplay (2 and lines) and X-Tension ( lines) can be linked due to the fact, that the hit rate on max credits per 1 line is the same. Both e-motion and Harmony machines may be used within a Hot Link link. The layout of such a link should be carefully designed for optimal appearance. Jackpot Handpays The trigger threshold for jackpot handpays is determined by the Celebration Limit setting. A win that exceeds the Celebration Limit will trigger jackpot handpay. A win (incl. progressive wins) below the Celebration Limit will not trigger a handpay. The Celebration Limit default setting is the top award of the game. See also section Machine Configuration / Celebration Limit on page 8. Jackpot presentation with handpay message. 7

8 OVERVIEW GENERAL CONFIGURATION NOTES Paytable Classification Hot Link uses paytables of classification "R". Other paytable versions are not applicable with Hot Link. The paytable classification can be identified by the paytable naming. It is the third last digit of the paytable naming (followed by the paytable percentage). For example: Paytable MYJO1-I-MA-STD Rxx is a paytable of class R. It is applicable with Hot Link. Paytable MYJO1-I-MA-STD Axx is a paytable of class A. It is not applicable with Hot Link. Progressive Revision Level When mixing game titles of different software levels, the Commboard software in such a mixed link must have the same or a compatible Progressive Revision Level. Following Progressive Revision Levels are compatible: Progressive Revision Level A B C D E F F APL1 APL1 APL1 APL1 APL1 APL1 APL2 A APL1 X X X X B APL1 X X X X C APL1 X X X X D APL1 X X X X E APL1 X X F APL1 X X F APL2 X The Progressive Revision Level can be identified by the commboard software naming. It is the fifth last digit. Example: Commboard software HCB-Q_-S-ME-STD_-F-8A is compatible to HCB-Q_-S-MO-STD_-E-8A, when using APL I mode (like Hot Link does). 8

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10 SETUP ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK What is APL? Hot Link uses 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 2 Hot Link 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 remains 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 an on-screen meter (in-machine display) and one or more plasma screens. Harmony games display the on-screen jackpot meter directly on the game screen, while e-motion games display it on their additional upper screen using e-motion dual screen technology. e-motion upper screen with on-screen jackpot meter (in-machine display). Harmony game screen with on-screen jackpot meter (in-machine display). 1

11 SETUP ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK Wiring Diagramm This figure shows a wiring diagramm of a typical Hot Link link with up to 1 machines. The APL power supply can be connected to each end of the link or in the middle of the link using a RJ- Y-adapter (Adapter WE8-2 WE8). UPS Unit If more than 1 machines are to be linked, the APL power supply has to be connected in the middle of the link using a RJ- Y-adapter (Adapter WE8-2 WE8). Audio Out Audio Out Media Controller Converter Monitor Out Monitor Out Display 1 EGM 1 EGM 2 EGM 1 APL Master APL Slave APL Slave (max.1 EGMs) Display 1 Display 2 Display 2 APL Power Supply UPS Unit Media Controller EGM 1 EGM 1 APL Power EGM 17 APL Master APL Slave Supply APL Slave Adapter WE8-2 WE8 EGM 2 APL Slave (max.2 EGMs) Converter 11

12 SETUP Commboard Wiring Diagramm This figure shows how to connect the commboards. MASTER SLAVE SLAVE P1 P1 P1 P2 U U28 U P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 U P2 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 U28 U CPU 8k ON P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 P2 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 CPU 8k ON P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 U P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 U28 connect to Media Controller ATRONIC PROGRESSIVE LINK connect to mains <-- U CPU 8k ON Battery.V + Battery.V + Battery.V + ON ON ON Converter P18 P P P7 P18 P P P7 Overhead Display Board P18 P2 P P P B1 P P7 Not connected P2 P2 P2 APL Power Supply P1 P1 1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 12V V 12V V 12V V B1 S B1 S S P12 P P12 P P12 P P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P11 P1 P11 P1 P1 P11 CAT- network cable Note: As connectors P1 and P11 on the commboard are wired parallel it does not matter which one is used for input or output. However it is recommended to use this wiring pattern for ease of maintenance. The APL power supply can be conneted to each end of the link (<1 machines) or in the middle of the link (1-2 machines). Machine Data Controller (MDC) MDC The use of a MDC that connects to the floor network is optional. Machine Data Controller (MDC) Machine Data Controller (MDC) APL Master The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master machine. 12

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14 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP This section describes how to set up the commboards for Hot Link. It describes required settings to operate Hot Link and optional settings to connect to an online system. Commboard Release Lever The commboard is located inside the logic box (card cage) of the gaming machine. It is the topmost board. To remove the commboard for setup, switch off the machine and pull the green release lever. Important: Do not remove, insert or configure the commboard or the mainboard with the machine switched on. Following settings are described on the next pages: Required Settings Activate APL mode and configure an APL master 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 connected. 1

15 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Required Settings Following commboard settings are required to operate Hot Link via APL. Activate APL mode and configure an APL master machine 1. Set an APL Progressive Address with rotary switches S1 and S2 on the commboard. Each machine in the link must have a unique address from "1" to "2". Address "" is not valid. S1: Set APL Progressive Address x1 S2: Set APL Progressive Address x 1 2. Set S/ to ON. This sets the APL mode to APL 1. Commboard 8k. Configure commboard DIP switch S / 1 -. (on all machines in the link) Set S / 1 to OFF Set S / 2 to ON Set S / to OFF This activates the APL mode in general (slave mode). Example: To set APL Progressive Address "1", set S1 to "1" and S2 to "" APL 1 Mode APL Slave. Configure one Machine in the link as APL master: Set S / to ON This sets APL master mode and activates the implemented jackpot controller functionality. Note: The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master commboard. On all other (APL slave) commboards S / has to be set to OFF. APL Master 1

16 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings These settings are optional to activate 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 S / to ON This enables communication to an online system in general. 2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Set rotary switch S7 to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 1 via commboard connector P12 (RS-22 interface) or connector P2 (TTL interface). Note: See appendix for a commboard connectors layout.. Optional: Close jumper B1 on the commboard. This shortcuts digital ground on commboard connector P12 to electrical ground. You may use this option to enhance signal quality, if the connected interface device provides galvanic isolation of ground connection. Note: Close jumper B1 if you use an Atronic Systems MDC. 1

17 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS dual channel communication This section gives an overview of the SAS dual channel settings. 1. Set S / to ON This enables communication to an online system in general. 2. Activate SAS Channel 1. Set rotary switch S7 to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 1 via commboard connector P12 (RS-22 interface) or connector P2 (TTL interface).. Activate SAS Channel 2. Set rotary switch S to "1" This enables communication on SAS channel 2 via commboard connector P (RS-22 interface) or connector P1 (TTL interface). Note: Address "" disables a channel. Note: See appendix for a commboard connectors layout. Special case: If you connect to an Atronic fibre optics board that links to a fibre optics ticketing network (TITO), you have to set a unique address for SAS channel 2 on each commboard. S: Set Accounting System Address x1 S: Set Accounting System Address x 1 17

18 SETUP COMMBOARD SETUP Optional Settings continued SAS Dual Channel Communication continued. Allocate SAS long polls to a SAS channel. The Atronic commboard 8k allows to allocate particular SAS long polls to channel 1 or channel 2. This is done with DIP switches S8 / 2 -. Set S8 / 2 - to OFF = SAS channel 1 Set S8 / 2 - to ON = SAS channel 2 S8 / 2 Allocates Progressive Jackpot Polls Affected long polls: 8, 8 S8 / Allocates EFT Polls Affected long polls: 22-2, 28, 2, 2-7 S8 / Allocates Legacy Bonusing Polls Affected long polls: 2E, 8A, 8B S8 / Allocates Control Polls Affected long polls: -7, A-C,, A8 S8 / Allocates Ticketing Polls and Exceptions Affected long polls: C, D, 7, 8, 7, 71, 7D Affected exceptions: F, 7, 7, 8 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 1 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. 18

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20 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 Hot Link display software. Two displays and a audio device can be connected. The mains voltage for the Media Controller is provided by an Uninteruptible Power Supply (UPS). The Media Controller receives the jackpot broadcasts from the APL master machine. It is connected by a RS8-to-RS22 converter and a small commboard add-on board, the OH Displayboard. Media Controller Location The Media Controller has to be connected to the APL master machine. It is recommended to situate the Media Controller and its UPS in the base stand of the APL master machine. Important: The base stand or box where the Media Controller is situated has to be actively vented to prevent the Media Controller from overheating. The environmental temperature must not exceed C/1 F. Note: Although an APL slave machine can send progressive jackpot values to the Media Controller, it has to be connected to the APL master. Only the APL master can send the trigger signal to start the jackpot hit presentation. Plasma/LCD Display Converter Audio Device Logic Box Signage Cabling The VGA cable, the audio cable and the signage mains 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 Media Controller have to support a 12 x 78 pixel display resolution at Hz with highest (2 bit) color quality via VGA (RGB) connector. Mains EGM 1 APL Master Vented Base Stand UPS Unit Media Controller 2

21 ON ON ON ON 1 1 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP This section describes how to connect the Media Controller. As the signage type may vary these steps are described in general. Connect the Media Controller P1 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 U28 U U P CPU 8k OH Display Board P18 P2 P P P B1 P P7 12V V P1 S P12 P P1 P1 1. Determine which machine is the APL master machine (see also section "Commboard Setup") and install the OH Display Board to connector P18 on the commboard of the APL master machine. 2. Connect the cable that runs from the commboard to the signal converter. a) Connect the -pin terminal strip to connector P on the OH Display Board. b) Connect the 1-pin terminal strip to connector P on the commboard. c) Connect the other end of the cable to the signal converter. It is recommended to situate the converter inside the APL master machine.. Connect the signal converter to the Media Controller serial port using a serial cable. Note: You may need to remove the cover from the serial plug to thread the cable into the machine.. 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 signage mains plug to thread it through the post. b) Connect the signage display In most cases you will use VGA socket (1) to connect to the plasma/lcd display. c) Connect the signage audio device cable to the PC audio out socket. P2 S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 Battery.V + P1 P2 P1 S / set to ON = APL master machine P1 U P2 U28 U P S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 P17 Commboard 8k Rev. 2.1 Mains Input Serial Port USB Ports CPU 8k Battery.V + Converter Overhead Display Board P18 P2 P P Not connected P P7 12V V P1 P1 P2 P1 Audio Out P B1 S P12 P VGA(2) P1 P11 P1 P1 P1 P11 VGA(1) Note: The connectors layout of the Media Controller can differ from the figure above. 21

22 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER 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. mains USB 1. Connect the UPS to mains and turn on the UPS by pressing and holding the ON/OFF/TEST button for approximately seconds. 2. Connect the Media Controller to one of the battery 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 connect the Media Controller. This outlet is only surge protected but features no battery back up. You may use this outlet to connect the signage.. After the Hot Link display software has been loaded press the ESC (escape) button on the Media Controller keyboard. The display software closes and the Windows XP desktop is visible. Note: A power outage at the Media Controller can cause damages to the Media Controller software. Allways connect the Uninterruptible Power Supply to prevent this.. 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. 22

23 SETUP MEDIA CONTROLLER SETUP Install and configure the shutdown software The Media Controller usually comes with a pre-installed shutdown software. You may use this description to re-install and/or configure the shutdown software. 1. Insert the Belkin Shutdown Software CD-ROM to the Media Controller DVD-drive and click Installation. The software installation wizard starts and will guide you through the software installation. When the installation wizard prompts for the Setup Type select All (Standalone) - Bulldog Service + Monitor. 2. When the Master/Slave wizard starts, select Master. The software installation is now completed and the Belkin Bulldog Plus Monitor starts.. Open Wizard/Shutdown from the main menu. Select Shutdown OS after the time that I will assign and configure the shutdown settings as needed. If you are not sure which timespans to select use the default settings ( min/12 sec.). You can change these settings any time.. Restart the Media Controller. Note: Please refer to the Belkin Shutdown Software manual for information on enhanced configuration options. 2

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25 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 reconfigure 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 settings, including progressive jackpot configuration. 2. Carry out the Initial Setup After a RAM Reset has been performed, the machine automatically enters the Initial Setup menu. The Initial Setup allows to configure all basic machine setting.. Jackpot Configuration After the Initial Setup has been carried out, it is necessary to carry out the progressive jackpot configuration. Do not insert credits before the jackpot configuration is done. In an APL link the jackpot configuration has to be carried out at the APL master machine only. The jackpot configuration is then transfered to all linked APL slave machines. 2

26 + ON ON SETUP RAM Reset Procedure MACHINE SETUP 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.. Set up the commboard DIP- and rotary switches, as described in section Commboard Setup (page 1).. Replace the paytable EPROM on mainboard socket U with the RAM reset EPROM "HMB-RRES1". Replace the commboard EPROMs U and U with the commboard clear EPROMs "Q-CB-RAM- CLEAR" U and U.. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine power on. This step can be carried out with or without the security device (SD) installed.. Wait (at least) until the Atronic logo and a progress bar is displayed on screen. A flashing LED (D1) on the commboard confirms that the commboard clear was successful. 7. Switch machine power off and remove mainboard and commboard. 8. Replace RAM reset EPROM U with the original paytable EPROM U. Replace commboard clear EPROMs U and U with original commboard EPROMs U and U. Check for correct mounting! 1. Mount the security device (SD) to the mainboard, if previously removed. 11. Reinstall mainboard and commboard and switch machine power on. 12. Wait approx. minutes until the message PRESS RESET BUTTON TO CONTINUE WITH FORMATTING RAM is displayed. Press mainboard reset button. The RAM reset procedure is now completed and the machine will automatically enter the Initial Setup. Commboard Mainboard Reset Button P1 Caution! Always make sure to mount the EPROMs correct. The socket groove and the EPROM groove have to point to the same direction. Wrong insertion can cause permanent damage to EPROMs and boards! Groove U22 P1 U U SD S1 S2 S S S S7 S S8 + xxxx MB U 8M AT27C8 HBS-STD xxxx U2-F U U U7 U8 U xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx LED D1 2

27 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. 27

28 SETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup Flowchart This flowchart shows the Initial Setup sequence for a Hi(!)bility game software of level C.1. to C.2.. Depending on machine configuration, not all menus are displayed. Please refer to the Software manual for more detailed information. Note: Game titles of software level B1.2. use different configuration options not described in this manual. Touch Calibration Cabinet Configuration Date and Time Jurisdiction Machine Game Language Game Style Major Currency Unit Minor Currency Unit Paytable Lines* Paytable Bet per Line* Player Denominations Highbet Steps Allowed* Accounting Denomination Token Denomination Tokenisation String Mechanical Meters Setup Audit Meter Limits Double Up Auto Play Continuous Play Fund Transfers Fund Transfers AFT* Fund Transfers AFT In House* Bonusing Progressive Group* Serial Number Additional Jackpot Key Functionality Residual Credits Payout* NRI G1 Type* G1 Channels* Billacceptor Enabled* Billacceptor Billtable* Printer Setup* Restricted Promotional Coupon* Commboard Required* Summary Accept Settings? *availability of these menus depends on machine configuration. 28

29 SETUP MACHINE SETUP Initial Setup - Required Settings This section describes the necessary settings during the Initial Setup and the Paytable Setup to operate Hot 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 paytable percentage as specified with the Progressive Calculation Sheet. Progressive Group Leave the progressive group setting at "" (default). Setting a progressive group number is necessary for system based progressives only. 2

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31 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to set up the PC (or notebook) which is used to carry out the jackpot configuration. Alink Configuration Kit The Alink Configuration Kit consists of: PC-Setup Cable Alink Config Installation CD USB Dongle (required for the Alink Config program) USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable (required, if the PC does not feature a serial port) 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 Insert the Alink Config Installation CD and execute alink_setup_v2.x.x.exe. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup procedure. 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 hldrv2.exe. This will install the dongle drivers.. 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 installation instructions for Windows XP or Windows 2 located in this folder. SUB -D - male connector x x x SUB -D - female connector 8 7 Solderside x x Pinout PC-Setup Cable Note: Hot Link jackpot configuration requires Alink Config 2.. or higher. x x x Select Serial Port and Default Directory Plug in the USB Dongle and start the Alink Config programm. Select Options from the main menu. Select the serial port (default = COM1) and enter a default directory where to store the setting files. 1

32 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to carry out the jackpot configuration for Hot Link by means of the Alink Config program. It allows to configure progressive 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. 1. Prepare the computer which is used to run the Alink Config program (see previous page). 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.. 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 section APL Troubleshooting on page. If a machine displays no error message, please check the commboard for the correct APL mode DIP switch settings. Note: Hot Link jackpot configuration requires Alink Config 2.. or higher.. Open the logicbox of the APL master machine and connect the setup cable to the masterboard serial port. 2

33 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION. Download the current jackpot configuration At the APL master machine: Enter the Service Menu (open the maindoor and press the Service button). Select "Settings/Jackpot Configuration" and touch the Start Jackpot Configuration button. At the computer: Start the Alink Config program and select Download from the Alink menu.. When the data download was successful, 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 progressive jackpot parameters, such as base value, increments, etc. Jackpot Statistics History - Option not used. Load - Allows to load previously saved Alink setting files (*.A8 files) into the program. Save - Allows to save a settings file to disk (as a *.A8 file). Download - Option not used. Upload - Sends the configuration data to the connected gaming machine. Quit - Quits the program without uploading the configuration data.

34 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 7. Select Progressive General Settings. The progressive general settings menu is displayed. It allows to configure the in-machine display and the display protocol required for the Media Controller. 8. Configure the progressive general settings menu. Player Denomination Currency Currency Position Separator Style In-Machine Display Odometer Overhead Display Type Option not used (fixed setting) Enter a 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. Select the position of the currency string. Sets the style of the thousand seperator and the decimal separator. Select Standard (European style), US (US American style) or Custom. Mark this checkbox to enable the in-machine display in general (required setting). Mark this checkbox to enable a smooth increase on the in-machine display (recommended setting). Select Ataka display protocol to enable communication to the Media Controller (required setting). e-motion upper screen with on-screen jackpot meter (in-machine display). Harmony game screen with on-screen jackpot meter (in-machine display). Do not enable Tower Box or Debug Mode.. Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The progressive general settings menu closes and the APL main menu is displayed again.

35 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 1. Select Progressive Parameters to display the progressive parameters menu. It allows to configure the progressive jackpot parameters. 11.Select Normal from the Type drop down menu in the JP1 row. This activates prog. jackpot level Edit the progressive jackpot parameters for JP1. Important: During order processing Atronic created a customized Jackpot Calculation Sheet which determines critical jackpot parameters (base value, increment, etc). To avoid incorrect payout percentages, it is recommended not to use other values than stated in that document. Current Value (in currency) Base Value (in currency) Limit (in currency) Increment (in %) Jackpot Name Text color Value color Jackpot Won Text Sets the initial jackpot value that is displayed directly after the jackpot configuration. Sets the base jackpot value. Defines the upper limit of the jackpot value. Further increments are paid into the hidden jackpot or the overflow. "" = No limit. Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the progressive jackpot. This string is displayed on the in-machine display, alternating with the jackpot value. Option not used. Option not used. This string is displayed on the in-machine display upon a jackpot hit. Note: Do not activate JP 2 to JP 8. These additional jackpot levels are reserved for multi level jackpot concepts. Jackpot parameters in this picture are for example only. Note: The Jackpot Name and Jackpot Won Text text strings support max. 1 alphanumeric characters. Use english alphabet only. Country specific characters (such as "ö" or "é") are not displayed. Text Display Time (in seconds) Value Display Time (in seconds) Hidden Jackpot Defines how long the Jackpot Name text string is displayed on the in-machine display. Defines how long the jackpot value is displayed on the in-machine display. Mark this checkbox to enable a hidden jackpot (optional).

36 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 1.(optional) Enable a Hidden Jackpot, if needed and edit the hidden jackpot parameters. Current Value (in currency) Sets the initial hidden jackpot value. Base Value (in currency) Limit (in currency) Increment (in %) Option not used. Defines the upper limit of the hidden jackpot. Further increments are paid into the overflow. "" = No limit. Percentage of credits wagered that accumulates to the hidden jackpot. Confirm settings by clicking OK. The Hidden Jackpot menu closes and the Progressive Parameters menu is displayed again. 1.Confirm settings by clicking Save & Quit. The Progressive Parameters menu closes and the APL main menu is displayed again. 1.(optional) Click Save to save the settings to disk. The Save As dialog box opens. Navigate to the folder where you want to store the Alink settings files (*.A8), enter a file name and click Save to save the file to disk. You can load these files into the program by clicking the Load button in the APL Main Menu.

37 CONFIGURATION JACKPOT CONFIGURATION 1.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. 18. 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. 1.Unplug the setup cable and close and lock the logic box and the maindoor. 2.Clear the "Logic Door Open - Turn Audit Key" message by turning the Audit Key. 21.Make sure the in-machine display is visible on all machines in the link and shows the correct jackpot value (as configured with the parameter Current Value) and text (as configured with the parameter Jackpot Name). If the Media Controller and the signage is already operational, check this display too. Jackpot configuration is now done and the Hot Link 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. 7

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39 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: A win exceeding 2. Euro should lock the machine and initiate a handpay. 1. Open Service Menu / Settings / Game / Celebration Limit and set the celebration limit to ON. 2. Adjust both the upper celebration limit and the lower celebration limit to 2. Euro. (the exact value of the upper limit does not matter in this case).. Set the celebration limit destination to HANDPAY.. Save settings by touching the SAVE on-screen button. Note: The Celebration Limit default setting is equal to the machines top award (highest line win with max bet per line). 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.

40 CONFIGURATION MACHINE CONFIGURATION Service Menu Settings This drawing shows all Service Menu settings available in a game of software level C.1.2 to C.2... Please refer to the corresponding Software Manual for detailed information. 1. Machine Information 2. Settings. Diagnostics 2.1. Basic 2.2. Hardware 2.. Machine 2.. Game 2.. Jackpot Configuration.1 Coin Acceptor.2 Bill Acceptor. Hopper. Other Tests Date / Time Top Light Playfield Height Adj General Configuration Coin Acceptor Bill Acceptor Hopper Printer Sound Displays 2... Touch Calibration 2... AFT 2..x. Cabinet Illumination** Game Language Double Up 2... Win Limit 2... Celebration Limit 2... Payout Limit Coin Diverter Test Optics Test Bills Enabled Validator Test with Stacking Validator T. without Stacking Pay out 1 coin Pay out x coins Pay out all coins. Printer Barcode Voucher Toplight Lamps Switches Buttons ALink Status Game Authentification Procedures Activate Coinacceptor Operation Mode Bills Enabled Voucher Redemption General Empty Procedure Payout Limit Procedure Jam Procedures Barcode Payout Casino Information Currency Setup Sound Configuration Master Volume Base Volume Game Volume Bottom Screen Top Screen*.1. Accounting.1.1. Accounting Information.1.2. Each Bill Count. History. Help.2. Game.. Logs.. Cashless & Progressive.1. Hardware Error Codes.2.1. Last Games.2.2. Statistics.2.. Statistics per Denom..2.. Statistics per Game..1. Money Log..2. Event Log..1.. Transactions... Background Exceptions..1.. Others Wagering Account Transfer Cashable Electronic Promotion Non Cashable Electronic Promo Bonus..1. Cashless and Progressive Inf...2. Progressive Split Information... Progressive Table... Voucher and Handpay... Jackpot Statistics General Statistics Bet-Line Table Coins Bills..1.. Vouchers Progressive Split Statistic Hidden Split Statistic Last 1 Hopper Payouts Last 1 Hopper Refills Last 1 Bills Inserted Last 1 Stacker Clearances Last Vouchers In Last Vouchers Out Legacy Bonus*** AFT Transfers*** Last 1 Handpays Last 1 Denom. Changes Last 1 Prog. Jackpots

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42 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 by editing 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 2. Display Configuration Window The display configuration window allows to configure the display of the jackpot meter. 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. Some of these settings are presets for Hot Link. Please do not change these settings. Note: Please note the recommended setting on page. 2

43 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Meter 1 The meter 1 tab allows to configure the jackpot meter and the language of the video sequences. Position The arrow buttons allow to adjust the position of the jackpot value. The center button centers the digits horizontally. Currency Select a currency symbol or a -digit abbreviation to be displayed trailing or leading the jackpot value. Background Select the language of the Hot Link video animations. The two last digits of the file name (without file extension) indicate the language (en = English, sp = Spanish, fr = French, pt = Portuguese, ru = Russian, zh = Chinese). Delimiter Select a style for the jackpot value delimiter symbols (dots and commas). Screenshot of the Hot Link display software with jackpot meter (meter 1). Note: When changing the Currency or the Background setting, make sure to select the same currency respectively language for the jackpot hit message (see section "Hit Config / Currency" on page ) Curr. pos. Defines the position of the currency symbol. Odo Size Do not change setting (default = Big 2) Font Style Do not change setting (default = gold) Odo Style Do not change setting (default = HL).

44 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Meter 1 (continued) Frame Set Do not change setting (default = HL).. Digits Defines how many digits are displayed in front and behind the comma or dot. Default =.2 ( digits in front and 2 digits behind the delimiter) Visible Unmark this check box to suppress the display of the jackpot value. Indended for prize jackpots. Number of Meters Do not change setting (default = 1).

45 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Hit Config The hit config tab allows to configure the jackpot hit message. LAP / WAP Do not change setting (default = LAP) Currency Select a currency symbol or a -digit abbreviation to be displayed trailing or leading the jackpot value. Name / Logo Defines the language of the jackpot hit message. The two last digits of the file name indicate the language (en = English, sp = Spanish, fr = French, pt = Portuguese, ru = Russian, zh = Chinese). Stage Not applicable. Hot Link local area progressives use stage 2 only. Background Not applicable (default = none). Jackpot hit message on the plasma display. Animation Do not change setting (default = JP_Hit_V2..dir). Wait 1 Defines the timespan before the jackpot value is displayed. Wait 2 Defines how long the jackpot value is displayed.

46 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Hit Config (continued) Shade Do not change setting (default = OFF). Soundfile Allows to temporary define a new soundfile that is played during the jackpot hit video animation. Use the OPEN button to open a sound file. The soundfile (.wav or.mp) has to be stored in the...\hotlink\sound folder. After a restart of the display software the default jackpot winner soundfile is loaded again. Soundfile Volume Fader Defines the master volume of all sounds played by the Hot Link display software.

47 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Messages The messages tab allows to configure the hit repeat message. After Hit Do not change settings. Offline Do not change settings. Periodical Do not change settings. Hit Repeat All jackpot hits which are not cancelled by the system will be repeated with the settings speficied here. Intervall The intervall between the repetitions. Auto Inactive Timespan after which the Hit Repeat Message is automatically cancelled. Important: In an APL setup the Hit Repeat Message can not be cancelled by the online system. It is recommended to set the Auto Inactive setting to 1 minute, in order to suppress the Hit Repeat Message. The Hit Repeat Message is a repetition of the latest jackpot hit animation. 7

48 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Media Library The media library tab allows to select a customized media file, if applicable. Go to this tab to assign another library which contains media files for logos, background etc. To assign another media library, click the Assign button and select a new media file. Note: The use of customized media libraries is optional. 8

49 CONFIGURATION MEDIA CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION Return to the Windows Desktop To close the Hot Link display software and return to the Windows desktop press the ESC key on the Multimedia Controller keyboard. To restart the Hot Link 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:\HotLink. Change the line --zoom_id=1 to zoom_id=1 This will display the video sequences in their original aspect ratio (width 12 pixel, ratio 1:).

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51 STATISTICS JACKPOT STATISTICS This section shows where to find the different progressive jackpot statistics of an APL link. Audit Menu / History / Cashless and Progressive / Jackpot Statistics This menu shows several statistics of the entire APL driven progressive jackpot link. Audit Menu / History / Cashless and Progressive / Progressive Table This menu shows the cumulative progressive jackpot payout of a particular machine. Audit Menu / History / Logs / Money Log / Others / Last 1 Progressive Jackpots This menu shows the last 1 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. The full Alink Status menu is available at the APL master machine only. Note: All figures in this pictures are for example only. 1

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53 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 "1" to "2". Powercycle both machines with the duplicate addresses for new initializing. APL: Link Not Allowed The installed security device does not allow a progressive link or does not support the link concept (for example Cashfever, Hot Link, etc.). Solution: Install a security device that allows a progressive link and supports the link concept. Please contact your Atronic local sales representative to obtain appropriate game 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 S/ set to ON). Solution: Ensure that only one machine in the link is defined as APL master.

54 TROUBLESHOOTING APL TROUBLESHOOTING APL: Progressive Not Connected APL: Master not ready - The machine is not connected to the APL master machine. - The APL power supply is not connected. - No APL master is defined in the link. - APL master machine is down. - The rotary switches S1 or S2 are not fully engaged. 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. - Make sure the rotary switches S1 and S2 are fully engaged. Check the correct APL address in the Machine Information menu (see next page). ALINK: Please set valid terminal ID 1..2 The APL progressive address has been set to "" or higher than "2". Solution: Set the APL progressive address to an address between "1" and "2" with commboard rotary switches S1 and S2. Note: This message is also displayed on all APL slave machines prior to the jackpot configuration. The message expires when the APL master machine is configured. 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.

55 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK APL ADDRESS This section describes how to check the APL address of a particular machine. Check APL Address 1. Open the Audit Menu (turn Audit key) or the Service Menu (press Service button). 2. Activate the Machine Information tab.. The APL address is listed in the line Jackpot System. For example: Jackpot System is APL Address 1. ALINK ID:1 Note: Each machine in an APL link must have a unique APL address.