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1. 14 BOWLING TYPE JUMPER 23 STOP SWITCH 2 18 ACCELERATOR CONNECT LINE STOP 1 20 TRANSFORMER 7 6 OO ieee CoM ELEVATOR ISTOP 2 13 MOTOR FAULT LED OO OO 5 2 MOTOR OVERLOAD 1 7 L 24V LED SPICKEM ELEVATOR ENGINE LIGHTING 6000000050000 25 8 0000000000000 26 12V POWER LED aa MOTOR OVERLOAD 2 5 2 00 1 12 1 17 9 BRAKE 11 DRIVE go PINLIGHT TO LED ACCELERATOR CPU LED MOTOR LED Figure 3 4 High Voltage PCB StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 27 The following is a description of the String Pin High Voltage PCB components and connections Fuses 1 Ball Lift Fuse F1 Fuse used to protect the ball lift relay from excessive current when turning the ball lift relay on The fuse is rated at 250V 0 1A fast blow 2 Ball Accelerator Fuses F2 F4 Fuses used to protect the accelerator from excessive current when tu
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8. 67 Rotating PS 67 Pin SNES meyer tet ce 67 Pin Strine 67 Repairing 67 Motor Replacement 71 Pinsetter Drive Motor 71 71 Motor Pulley Removal 71 Motor Pulley 71 73 Ball Accelerator 74 terre 75 75 Weekly Every Week 75 Rotating PINS 75 75 Quarterly 3 76 Semi Annually 6 77 77 Section 6 Troublesho ting sesisesissscsessssensssseessnesscsscosossesnsssseesnoesssescesdsnsonanssebssnessssssensseoasaeseass 79 Solutions to Common Problems 79 1 Machine and Accelerator Will Not 79 2 One Machine Does Not Run 79 3 Accelerator Will 79 4 Machine Will Not Stop After Completing 1 44
9. 45 Scorer Balli Detect LED Operation 46 Description Of Pinsetter Cycles 47 First Ball Gyles 47 Second Ball 49 Section 4 sicsssssscssessesisoscsscsssssscassscsssssnesossossssssecsssooosnasescsacssnseansssescarenesaseescses es 51 Switch Cluster Adjustments 51 Pins 51 Home Switch Adjustment 55 String Brake Switch Adjustment 56 String Tension Adjustment 58 Pill Detection 60 Pin Slow Setting Adjustinents ys s t nee enie erie E 61 Ball Accelerator Flat 63 Flat Belt coeds 63 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 3 Belt Ali orient e E N E nee 64 Ball Detect Adj 65 Scorer Ball Detect Calibration 66 Section 5 Maintenance amp SOrvicG ssc sinccessscscscanadecssesiacsseccssedscnnddseseseadubensesnescennsdedeseadepecesed 67
10. 1 8 First 8 Fra tine ia mean 10 String Spool and Tension Lever Assembly 12 StringPin Pinsetter Interface Control 1 18 19 BALLACCELERATOR 21 Section 3 Pins tter Electr niCS 23 Control gt eee 24 External E 24 T 26 High Voltage 27 String Pint CPU 30 Vector String Pansetter 32 Vector Interface 35 Pinsetter Interface Configuration Settings for Brunswick StringPin 38 Pins tter SwitchES and Solenoids 39 Destangling Bar and SWIC 39 Switch Cluster Switches 40 String Brake SOLO 41 Pinfall 42 43 44 Scoring System Ball Detector
11. P8 FROM SCORING COMPUTER P9 BUMPERS P10 EVEN LANE PINSETTER ON OFF RESET 92276 a a P11 EVEN LANE PIN SWITCHES 6 13 RESET 5 CYCLE REMOTE a BYPASS 4 INPUT BALL LL DETECT SWTICHES 7 DETECTORS SWITCH PINSETTER CONTROL PINSETTER ON SCORER ENABLED 10 FOUL 12 PINSETTER PIN CONTROL BUMPERS SWTICHES 4 SCORER ENABLE PINSETTER ON OFF BALL DETECT SCORING ON ENABLED ODD SCORING DISABLED Nr Figure 3 7 Vector Interface External StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 13 REMOTE BALL DETECT SWITCH 33 The following is a description of the pinsetter interface controls and connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 12 13 34 Pinsetter On Scoring Enabled This switch determines if the scoring system is in control of the pinsetters Scoring Enabled or if the pinsetters will function as stand alone Pinsetter ON When in the Scoring Enabled mode the pinsetter will turn on and cycle by the scoring system In the Pinsetter mode there is no communication to the scoring system and the machines will function without scoring influence Ball Detect Enables disables the
12. 1 SENSORS MUST BE MOUNTED SENSITIVITY WITH LED AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT FACING UPWARD Figure 3 15 Scoring System Ball Detector 1 SENSORS MUST BE MOUNTED 2 LEDS 3 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT WITH LED AND ADJUSTMENT FACING UPWARD StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 45 Scorer Ball Detect LED Operation Green LED Power and Stability The green LED has a dual purpose During normal operation it is used to indicate power During calibration it indicates the signal stability The LED will turn off when the signal level light level is between 90 10 below and 110 10 above of the level needed for detection Refer to figure titled Scoring System Ball Detector LED Sensitivity Chart NOTE When adjusting the detector the green LED will turn Off when the light returning from the reflector is between 90 and 110 of trigger threshold This is normal operation Yellow LED Output The yellow LED indicates whether the Ball Detect output has been triggered When the detector is receiving sufficient light the LED will be to indicate that the output is not enabled
13. 11 Accelerator Motor LED Elevator This LED lights when the voltage for the ball accelerator motor circuitry is operating 12 Brake LED Spicke M This LED lights when the voltage used to energize the brake solenoids in the SPICs is operating 13 Motor Fault LED This LED is connected to and 2 connectors It will light if T1 or T2 has an open connection The thermal overload protection of the accelerator and string pinsetter motors are usually connected to and T2 28 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Jumper 14 Bowling Type Jumper JP1 Jumper pins 1 amp 2 for Kegal Jumper pins 2 amp 3 for bowling Connectors 15 Motor Overload 1 1 Connection for the thermal overload protection circuit inside the pinsetter drive motor 16 Motor Overload 2 T2 Connection for the thermal overload protection circuit inside the ball accelerator motor 17 To CPU Ribbon cable connector for the communication between the CPU and High Voltage PCB 18 Accelerator Connect Line Com Elevator Interconnection between the Pinsetter Controllers of a lane pair that allows the even lane control box to operate the accelerator and the ball lift Reference 25 Ball Accelerator 19 Pin Light Lighting Connection that provides single phase 220 208V power to the pin light 20 Transformer Trato 24V This connects to the transformer to convert input power of 380 220 208 to 24 VAC for the PCB 21 Main Power In
14. 4 6 6 7 8 Main Power Switch Controls the 3 phase power entering the box In the off position this switch will disable the pinsetter for that lane Pins Up Push Button This button is used during the string tension adjustment procedure When pressed the machine will lift the pins to the full up position stopping the motor at the pins up switch of the switch cluster Gravity will cause the wagon to reverse direction to lock the wagon on the Stop Dogs and keep the pins in the pin cones Scorer String Connector Connection to the Vector Scoring String Pin Interface for the bowling pin status SPIC Connector Connection for the Brake solenoid and pinfall switch located in the SPICs Switch Cluster Connector Connection for the Home String Brake and Pins Up switches located in the switch cluster Data Cable Through Holes Access holes used for the masking unit lights pin light ball lift control and pinsetter control cables Motor Cable Through Hole Access hole used for the cables routing to the pinsetter drive and accelerator motors Main Power Through Hole Access hole used for the incoming 3 phase power StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 25 Internal Internally the StringPin Controller box contains two circuit boards a CPU PCB and a High Voltage PCB Refer to Figure 3 3 7 TRANSFORMER 5 BALL ACCELERATOR MOTOR OVERLOAD 6 HIGH VOLTAGE BOARD rh th lll 4 t PIN
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16. Pinfall Switches Odd J5 Input for the signals from the pinfall switches located on pinsetter SPICs of the left odd pinsetter Reset Bypass J6 An alternative connection for the reset buttons located on the bowler s ball rack that connects them directly to the Pinsetter Control J7 J14 output connectors This allows direct reset the pinsetters instead of having the reset relays on the interface board control the reset function This connection is currently not used Pinsetter Control Odd J7 Connection to the odd lane Pinsetter Controller that allows the interface PCB to turn the pinsetter on off and reset cycle the pinsetter Reset Button Input J8 Input for the reset buttons located on the bowler s ball rack When the interface receives a signal from the reset button it will command the appropriate machine to set a new rack of pins Ball Detect Input J9 J10 Connection for the signal and power for the scorer ball detectors Connection J9 is for the odd lane ball detector Connection J10 is for the even lane ball detector Foul J11 Input for the signals from the foul units for both the left and right lanes Also refer to 11 Foul LEDs and 17 Foul Jumper JP4 Foul LEDs D47 D48 These LEDs light when a foul occurs on the lane D47 indicates a foul on the right even lane D48 indicates a foul on the odd left lane Bumpers J12 Connection to AMF Qubica automated bumpers Also refer to 30 Bumper L
17. TO ADJUST SWITCH Figure 4 5 String Wagon Position and Home Switch Adjustment 1 HOME SWITCH 2 LOOSEN SCREWS TO 3 STRING WAGON ADJUST SWITCH StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 55 String Brake Switch Adjustments The string brake switch determines when to energize the solenoid in the SPIC so that the pins that were knocked over on first ball cycles are not lowered back onto the pindeck 1 With the pinsetter power on knock over some pins The machine will cycle and should keep the knocked over pins in the up position 2 Turn the pinsetter power off and lockout the power on off switch Warning Pinsetter power is to remain off while performing any manual function 3 Check the movement of a raised pin in the pin centering cone by pulling on its string The travel distance of the pin should 80 mm 20 mm Refer to Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 String Brake Adjustment 1 80 20 2 CENTERING CONE 56 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 4 Adjust the String Brake switch up or down as needed to obtain the appropriate pin movement Refer to Figure 4 7 Ifthe pin travel is greater than 100 mm move the string brake switch upward If the travel
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20. 3 FLAT BELT 1 TENSIONER NUTS TENSION BAR 5 REAR DRUM AND MOTOR 7 BALL DOOR 4 ACCELERATOR BALL TRACK ASSEMBLY RODS BELT Figure 2 14 Ball Accelerator 1 TENSION BAR 2 FRONT DRUM 3 FLAT BELT TENSION NUTS 4 BALL TRACK RODS 5 REARDRUMAND MOTOR 6 DOOR ASSEMBLY 7 ACCELERATOR BELT StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 21 To prevent balls from opposite lanes from entering the accelerator at the same time ball door assemblies are incorporated into the ball accelerator Once a door is open the door for the other lane is blocked from opening Refer to Figure 2 15 2 DOOR CLOSING SPRING 3 BACK VIEW 2 DOOR CLOSING SPRING 4 Figure 2 15 Ball Door Assembly 1 BALL DOOR 2 DOOR CLOSING SPRING 3 BACK VIEW 4 FRONT VIEW 22 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 3 Pinsetter Electronics The electronic system for the string pinsetters consist of a StringPin Controller mounted on the curtain wall at the front of each pinsetter There is a StringPin Control box for each machine A Vector Scorer interface is also mounted to the curtain wall for pinsetters equipped with automatic scoring Refer to Figure 3 1 4 CURTAN WALL 3 1 VECTOR PINSETTER STRING INTERFACE CONTROLLER EVEN LANE 2 PINSETTER CONTROLLER ODD LANE Figure 3 1 String Pinsetter El
21. 76 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Semi Annually 6 Month Grease through hole in switch cluster over located on the right side of the rear of the pinsetter Refer to Figure 5 8 Remove cover from the motor and gear assembly located on the left side of the rear of the machine and grease gear Refer to Figure 5 8 Press grease in chain gears through hole in plate located on the outside of pinsetter frame adjacent to gear Refer to Figure 5 8 Annually Apply grease to the string roller shaft Refer to Figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Grease String Roller Apply grease to the string lever with a paint brush Refer to Figure 5 10 Apply a drop of oil on each side of the string lever Refer to Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 Grease String Lever With Paint Brush 1 OIL 2 GREASE StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 77 Apply a drop of oil on each side of the string control units Refer to Figure 5 11 Figure 5 11 Oil String Control Unit Apply grease to the string wagon roller shaft and a drop of oil between the string wagon roller and the string wagon housings Refer to Figure 5 12 Figure 5 12 Oil amp Grease String Wagon 78 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 6 Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems 1 Machine and Accelerator Will Not Run 1 Check to see that the main switch is in the ON position 2 sure the power cord is properly installed 3 Check to ensure that
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24. TENSION BAR 2 TENSIONING NUTS 3 ACCELERATOR BELT StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 63 Belt Alignment il NOTE It is recommended that two people perform the following procedure one to control power to the accelerator and one to perform belt tracking adjustment as needed H WARNING The following procedure involves making adjustments to the accelerator with power on and requires close proximity to moving machine parts Use extreme caution around moving belt to prevent injury to personnel DO NOT wear loose fitting clothes which may be caught in moving belt 1 Plug in accelerator power cord and observe belt tracking on front pulley drum 2 Disconnect the accelerator power cord 3 Ifthe belt is not centered the front pulley drum a Using 17 mm socket ratchet and wrench loosen the two screws and nuts securing the pivot levers ONLY loosen screws enough to allow slight adjustment of pivot levers Refer to Figure 4 12 TAP Figure 4 12 Loosen Hardware Securing Pivot Levers 1 PIVOT LEVERS 2 TAP HERE 3 LOOSEN SCREWS 4 AXIS il WARNING When making adjustments use care to prevent the belt from slipping off the pulley drum surface This could damage pivot levers and possibly injure personnel b Rotate the belt by hand and observe belt tracking Use light short taps from a soft rubber mallet to reposition left and right pivot levers until belt is tracking on the center of pulley drum
25. cam located on the end of the bar to disengage it from the de tangle switch The machine enters a de tangle sequence in an attempt to remedy the problem by using the drive motor to create an up and down motion of the pins During the de tangle sequence the drive motor will shut off to release the string tension and allow gravity to lower the pins towards the pindeck After two seconds the motor turns back on to raise the pins Ifa tangle is still present it will again be detected by the de tangle switch and the motor will shut off for another two seconds After five failed attempts to correct the problem the motor will shut off for five seconds to allow additional time for the pins to lower to the pindeck This 2 2 2 2 2 5 second shaking pattern will continue until the strings are no longer tangled or a service person turns off the machine and manually corrects the problem Refer to Figure 2 10 4 NORMAL POSITION IR 75 gt ISS Ss gt 3 DE TANGLE DE TANGLE 5 LEVERAND SWITCH 5 TANGLE DETECTED POSITION 3 DE TANGLE LEVER AND CAM a hs ULOS NO Figure 2 10 De tangle Switch Activation 1 DE TANGLE SWITCH 2 TENSION LEVER 3 DE TANGLE LEVER AND CAM 4 NORMAL POSITION 5 TANGLE DETECTED POSITION StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 17 StringPin Pinsetter Interface Control SPIC The SPIC is the final main frame component a string passes through before being routed to t
26. e motor will turn off the pins will fall to the pin deck until the motors starts again This cycle will continue until the cam is adjusted The wagon travel too far beyond the stop dogs e motor will turn off late and the wagon will slam back onto the stop dogs If neither of above conditions exists Adjustment Is Not Needed lt lt 47 SO y lt SS wD DS D CORRECT STRING WAGON AND MOTOR DIRECTION Figure 4 2 Cycle Machine 1 STRING WAGON 2 STOP DOGS 3 DESIRED STOPPING POINT FOR WAGON 3 Ifadjustment is needed turn the pinsetter off using either of the Run Stop or the main power switch 52 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 4 Remove the cover from the switch cluster assembly 5 Loosen the 3 screws for the Cam Control Box Refer to Figure 4 3 NOTE DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS The screws only need to be loose to manually adjust cam Figure 4 3 Cam Mounting Screws 1 CONTROL BOX 2 CAM 3 LOOSEN SCREWS StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 53 6 Push the Cam Control Box UP to rotate the cam as needed based on the operation observed in step 2 Refer to Figure 4 4 1 3 ROTATE CCW ROTATE CW IF STRING WAGON IF STRING WAGON TRAVELS PAST 2 DOES NOT LOCK STOP DOGS CAM ON STOP DOGS 6 MAGNET 5 PINS UP CO
27. or 20 mm FOR LEVER PINS 1 3 amp 5 10 80 mm 20 mm FOR LEVER PINS 4 6 amp 7 10 Figure 4 10 Slow Setting Adjustment 1 REAR OF STRING PINSETTER 2 4 STRING WAGON ROLLER 5 7 FORWARD 8 10 80mm OR 20mm 11 FOR LEVER PINS 4 6 AND 7 10 62 PIN SLOW SETTING CAM 8 LOOSEN TO ADJUST 9 BACKWARD LARGE DRIVE PULLEY 3 STRING WAGON STRING WAGON LEVER 6 SLOW SETTING LOOSEN TO ADJUST 9 BACKWARD 60 20 mm FOR LEVER PINS 1 3 AND 5 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual BALL ACCELERATOR FLAT BELT ADJUSTMENT Flat Belt Tension A large tension spring at the front of the accelerator provides the tension for the flat belt When the belt is under proper tension this spring will be approximately 185 mm from spring hook to spring hook Refer to Figure 4 11 Adjust by tightening or loosening the two tensioning nuts that secure the long tension bar to the rear of the accelerator frame Adjust the nuts so that the tension bar threads extend 50mm beyond the outside tension nut il NOTE Access to the spring is only possible when the accelerator is removed from the ball box 50mm TTT ay T 4 2 TENSIONING NUTS 3 ACCELERATOR BELT Figure 4 11 Ball Accelerator Flat Belt Tension Adjustment 1
28. 57 860246 000 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 43 Pinsetter Ball Detector The pinsetter ball detector unit is made up of an infrared transmitter and receiver A green LED inside the unit indicates when the unit has power A yellow LED lights to indicate when the signal is returning from the reflector Up down and side to side alignment adjustments are available on the unit Refer to figure titled Pinsetter Ball Detector Refer to Figure 3 14 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS 1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SLOTS Figure 3 14 Pinsetter Ball Detector 1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT SLOT 2 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS SLOTS 44 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Scoring System Ball Detector The scorer ball detector unit is made up of two infrared transmitters and receivers one for each lane Within each lane unit there are two lenses one to focus the transmitted infrared beam toward the reflector on the opposite side of the lane and one to focus the return light from the reflector onto the infrared receiver LEDs on the unit indicate power signal stability and level The provided adjustment allow the user to adjust the ball detection sensitivity Refer to Figure 3 15
29. Accelerator 3 RETURN KICKBACK x i 6 BALL PIN ACCELERATOR CENTERING CURTAIN CONES 7 BALL STOP PIT CARPET Figure 2 2 String Pinsetter Main Components Side View 1 MAIN FRAME 2 PIN TABLE 3 RETURN KICKBACK 4 PIN CENTERING CONES 5 PIT CURTAIN 6 BALL ACCELERATOR 7 BALL STOP 8 PIN DECK 9 PIT CARPET StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 9 Main Frame The Main Frame contains the major components that make the pinsetter function The main frame is made up of the following components 1 String Spool and Tension Lever Assembly 2 String Wagon and Drive Assembly 3 String Pinsetter Interface Control SPIC 3 STRING WAGON DRIVE ASSEMBLY 2 STRING SPOOL AND TENSION LEVER ASSEMBLIES MN IS We os 55 oS 1 STRING PINSETTER INTERFACE CONTROL SPIC Figure 2 3 Main Frame Components 1 STRING PINSETTER INTERFACE 2 STRING SPOOL AND 3 STRING WAGON DRIVE CONTROL SPIC TENSION LEVER ASSEMBLIES 4 MAIN FRAME 5 STRING WAGON 10 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual The String Spool and Tension Lever assembly is the starting point for a string From the spool the string routes through the String Wag
30. CONTROL BOX 11 PINS UP BUTTON 12 PINS UP StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 59 PIN DETECTION ADJUSTMENT The pin detection adjustment ensures the pinsetter identifies only pins that have been knocked over as fallen pins If this adjustment is incorrect the machine could identify a pin that was moved off spot but did not fall as a knocked over pin The pin detection adjustment is accomplished using a SPIC adjustment call sensitivity which changes the distance the magnet on the SPIC must travel to actuate the pinfall switch Because of the design re adjustment from the factory setting is seldom required The adjustment gear is marked every fifth tooth with numbers 1 5 10 and 15 with 1 being the most sensitive position A locking clip keeps the gear from rotating To adjust the sensitivity lift the locking clip and rotate the gear to the desired setting The recommended sensitivity level setting is 10 Refer to Figure 4 9 4 GEAR LOCKING CLIP 1 DECREASE SENSITIVITY 2 SENSITIVITY LEVEL ADJUSTING GEAR INCREASE SENSITIVITY Figure 4 9 Adjust Sensitivity 1 INCREASE SENSITIVITY 2 SENSITIVITY LEVEL 3 DECREASE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTING GEAR 4 GEAR LOCKING CLIP TROUBLE SHOOTING TIP Sometimes the pinfall reed switch will provide a false signal because the magnet becomes stuck or caught and stays on the reed switch To correct this issue ver
31. LED will be Refer to figure 4 14 titled Sensitivity Adjustment 1 1 CLOCKWISE CW 2 COUNTER CLOCKWISE CCW PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 7 11 696972 003 4 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT 6 H YELLOW LED gt Figure 4 14 Sensitivity Adjustment 1 1 CLOCKWISE CW 2 COUNTER CLOCKWISE 3 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER CCW 11 696972 003 4 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT 5 GREEN LED 6 YELLOW LED 2 Turn the sensitivity adjustment CW very slowly until both LEDs turn On Refer to figure titled Sensitivity Adjustment 1 NOTE When adjusting the ball detector the green LED will turn Off the Yellow LED will turn On then the Green LED will turn back On This is normal operation Once both the green and yellow LEDs are On turn the sensitivity adjustment CW an additional 1 8 turn Refer to figure titled Sensitivity Adjustment 2 Figure 4 14 Sensitivity Adjustment 2 1 1 8 TURN 66 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 5 Maintenance amp Service MAINTENANCE WARNING When performing maintenance make sure the main power is turned off and the power plug has been disconnected Rotating Pins NOTE Pins should be inspected
32. Pinsetter SPIC Switches and Solenoids Connection the Brake solenoid and pinfall switch located in the SPICs 30 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 6 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 4 15 Pinsetter Switch Cluster Signals from the Home String Brake and Pins Up switches located in the switch cluster TASTER Not Used Bowling Not Used Scorer Control Input Connection used by the Vector Scoring String Pin Interface to turn the string pinsetter on off and to reset pins Pins Up Push Button Connector for the Pins Up push button located on the left side of the control box The button is used to toggle the pins up and down during the string tension adjustment Data Tota Not Used Foul Not used Ball Detect Kugel Connection for the pinsetter ball detector RS232 Not Used RS232 Not Used To High Voltage PCB Communication between the CPU and High Voltage PCB StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 31 Vector String Pinsetter Interface The Vector String Pinsetter Interface connects the String Pinsetters for a lane pair to the Vector scoring systems The interface monitors the pinfall switches located in the pinsetters SPICs to determine the each score Ball detectors dedicated to the scoring system are used to ensure that the switches are read at the appropriate time When enabled the interface provide on off and reset cycle control for the pinsetters Refer to Figure 3 6
33. Refer to Figure 4 12 Reconnect the accelerator power cord and observe the tracking When the belt is centered tighten two screws and nuts securing the pivot levers 64 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual PINSETTER BALL DETECT ADJUSTMENT The pinsetter ball detector unit is made up of an infrared transmitter and receiver A green LED inside the unit indicates when the unit has power A yellow LED lights to indicate when the signal is returning from the reflector Up down and side to side alignment adjustments are available on the unit Refer to figure titled Pinsetter Ball Detector Refer to Figure 4 13 1 To align the ball detector move the unit left right horizontal or up down vertical until the yellow indicator light is solidly To adjust vertically loosen the threaded nut holding the ball detect to the bracket and slide the unit up down To adjust horizontally loosen the metal bracket mount screws Once in the desired position retighten the mounting nut or mounting screws Refer to figure 4 13 titled Pinsetter Ball Detector 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS 1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SLOTS Figure 4 13 Pinsetter Ball Detector 1 VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT SLOT 2 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS SLOTS StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 65 1 SCORER BALL DETECT CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Turn the sensitivity adjustment fully CCW The yellow LED will be Off and the Green
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35. and Figure 3 7 57 500925 000 P13 REMOTE BALL DETECT ON OFF REMOTE BALL DETECT SWITCH 55 300103 001 P11 EVEN LANE PIN SWITCHES P10 EVEN LANE PINSETTER ON OFF RESET 57 500930 001 EVEN LANE STRING PINSETTER CONTROLLER 9 BUMPERS o a 5 57 500451 000 8 FROM SCORING COMPUTER VECTOR SCORING COMPUTER 57 500928 000 57 500926 001 lt 55 300105 001 P6 BALL DETECTS CYCLE 5 LEFT RIGHT BALL DETECT 2 T N lt a 4 2 4 INPUT LEFT RIGHT FOULS BALL RACK AND HOOD 57 500930 001 ODD LANE PINSETTER ON OFF RESET P2 BOWLER RESET BYPASS CONTROLLER 55 300103 001 ODD LANE STRING PINSETTER ODD LANE PIN SWITCHES REMOTE BALL DETECT SWITCH oo 57 500925 000 P12 REMOTE BALL DETECT ON OFF Figure 3 6 Overview of Standard Cables 32 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual P3 ODD LANE PINSETTER pi BOWLER ON OFF ODD LANE PIN RESET SWITCHES BYPASS RESET BALLDETECTS CYCLE P5 P6 P7 INPUT LEFT RIGHT FOULS
36. on the product that the electrical system is capable of violent and damaging short circuits or severe electrical shocks When performing any work where electrical terminals could possibly be grounded or touched by the mechanic the power to the product should be disconnected prior to servicing and remain disconnected until servicing is complete StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 5 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR STRING PIN PINSETTERS As with all machinery a certain amount of risk is involved in working on the String Pin Pinsetter However if the necessary care knowledge and responsibility are exercised damage to the pinsetter and people involved in accidents can be avoided The following steps should be taken Safety Guidelines 1 10 12 13 14 ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED PEOPLE ARE QUALIFIED WORK OR OPERATE THE PINSETTER Never bypass disable or tamper with the safety interlocks or pinsetter function switches Always face toward the machine when using the ladder to climb onto or off the machine Only one person should be on the ladder at any time Suitable clothing must be worn for example rubber soled shoes Do not wear loose clothing such as neckties or smocks that could get caught in moving parts Remove rings watches earrings bracelets and other jewelry to avoid injury Care should be taken while near the front of the machine Accidentally blocking the photocell beam with will cause the pinsetter to cy
37. once week Rotating pins in the 1 through 10 positions is necessary for long life of bowling pins The rotation interval will depend on the usage of the lanes and the type of bowlers Pin Strings Pin String Inspection il NOTE Strings should be inspected at least once a week Check the strings for wear paying particular attention to the area at the head of the pin If there is a sufficient amount of reserve string in the string spool the worn section of the string can be removed and replaced with some of the reserve In the event the amount of reserve string in the spool is not sufficient the new string must be installed on the machine Repairing Worn String 1 Unwind a length of string from the String Spool similar to the length of string that needs to be replaced 2 From under the pin table pull the string through the machine towards the pin 3 the string at the String Spool side of the damage Pull the damaged string through the pin and discard 4 Thread the new string through the head of the pin and tie a knot in the end of the string Leave approximately 1 2 13 mm of string extending beyond the end of the knot Refer to Figure 5 1 1 THREAD INTO HEAD OF PIN 2 TIE KNOT IN STRING LEAVING EXCESS OF 1 2 13 mm Figure 5 1 Thread String Through Pin 1 THREAD STRING INTO 2 TIE THE KNOT IN STRING HEAD OF PIN LEAVING EXCESS OF 1 2 13 mm StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 67 5 Pu
38. scorer ball detectors This switch determines whether the scoring system will react to a ball passing through the scorer ball detect beam Normally this switch is kept in the enabled position Use the Disabled when entering the pinsetter to untangling pin strings or to perform other service to ensure the scoring system does not try to score if the ball detector beam is blocked Reset Causes the machine to set 10 pins Scoring Disabled This LED lights to indicate the scoring system will not attempt to score or control the pinsetter The light will turn on when either the Pinsetter On mode is selected or Ball Detect switch is set to Off Pin Switches P1 P11 Input for the signals from the pinfall switches located on pinsetter SPICs is for the left odd lane pinsetter P11 is for the right even lane pinsetter Reset Bypass P2 An alternative connection for the reset buttons located on the bowler s ball rack that connects them directly to the Pinsetter Control P3 P10 output connectors This allows direct reset the pinsetters instead of having the reset relays on the interface board control the reset function This connection is currently not used Pinsetter Control P3 P10 Connection to the Pinsetter Controller that allows the interface PCB to turn the pinsetter on off and reset cycle the pinsetter P3 connects to the odd lane pinsetter P10 connects to the even lane pinsetter Cycle Input P4 I
39. the circuit breaker for the incoming power is not tripped or turned off 2 One Machine Does Not Run 1 Make sure the motor stop switch on the Pinsetter for the non running motor is turned ON 2 Check to confirm that all electrical cables are properly installed 3 Check to confirm that the de tangle switch under the red cover at the front of the right hand pinsetter side frame is in the closed position 4 Make sure the V belt for the drive motor is not off the pulley or broken 3 Accelerator Will Not Run 1 Check the overload for the accelerator motor to make sure it is not tripped 4 Machine Will Not Stop After Completing a Cycle 1 Make sure the ball detect light is on 2 Check to see that the pinsetter ball detect is clean and properly adjusted 3 Check the pinsetter ball detect cable This can be done by switching the cables with the other machine on that pair of lanes 4 Check the magnet on the SPIC to verify it is not stuck in line with the reed switch 5 Machine Starts and Stops When Attempting to Lift Pins 1 Make sure there are not any pins or strings that are caught or not moving freely 2 One or more pin strings have excessive spring tension 3 Improper spring tension on the pinsetter motor 4 A replacement string has been improperly installed 5 Watch the de tangle switch to see if its actuator is functioning improperly 6 Check de tangle switch wiring StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 7
40. the interface so that is can properly handle the foul input signal When using Brunswick foul units or foul units that uses a relay type switch output install a jumper to short the pins If using a foul unit that supplies 12VDC as an output AMF remove the jumper 2 Ball Detect Jumper JP5 For Vector ball detects set the jumper to 12VDC 2 Dipswitch S1 All positions should be set to OFF StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual PINSETTER SWITCHES AND SOLENOIDS De tangling Bar and Switch If the string of two or more pins become tangled as the pins are being raised additional string pressure is put on the tension lever assemblies causing them to rotate into the de tangling bar This action rotates the cam located on the end of the bar off of the de tangle switch The machine enters a de tangle sequence in an attempt to remedy the problem buy using the drive motor to create an up and down motion of the pins During the de tangle sequence the drive motor will shut off to release the string tension and allow the pins to lower towards the pindeck After two seconds the motor turns back on to raise the pins Ifa tangle is still present it will again be detected by the de tangle switch and the motor will shut off for another two seconds After five failed attempts to correct the problem the motor will shut off for five seconds to allow the pins to lower to the pindeck This 2 2 2 2 2 5 second shaking pattern will continue
41. until the strings are no longer tangled or a service person turns off the machine and manually corrects the problem Refer to Figure 3 9 2 4 lt 77 NORMAL Ki A KS 2 IE gt lt lt lt 1 DE TANGLE LEVER AND CAM 5 TANGLE DETECTED OSITION Cx K 9 3 4 lt DE TANGLE gt LEVER AND Figure 3 9 Disentangle Switch Activation 1 DE TANGLE SWITCH 2 TENSION LEVER 3 DE TANGLE LEVER AND 4 NORMAL POSITION 5 TANGLE DETECTED POSITION StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 39 Switch Cluster Switches The pinsetter uses a 3 phase motor and V belt to run the string wagon drive gear and shaft A cam and switch cluster located at the opposite end of the drive shaft determines the location of the string wagon by monitoring the rotation of the shaft Refer to Figure 3 10 1 PINS UP SWITCH 3 ROTATION HOME POSITION SWITCH 2 STRING BRAKE SWITCH MAGNET Figure 3 10 Switch Cluster 1 PINS UP SWITCH 2 FALLEN PIN SWITCH 3 HOME POSITION SWITCH 4 MAGNET The switches in the cluster include 1 Pins Up Switch This switch indicates when the string wagon in at the back of the machine and the pins are in the up position 2 String Brake Switch This switch
42. 1 NEW STRING 16 5 5004 mm 2 JOIN OLD STRING NEW 3 OLD STRING 4 KEY SLOT IN SPOOL 5 STRING SPOOL 3 From a spool of replacement string cut off a piece 16 5 5004 mm long for each pin having its string replaced At the cut end of the old string and one end of the new string melt the ends of the strings While the string ends are still hot press them together and hold until they cool and form a joint Cover the joint with electrical tape to increase its strength Refer to Figure 5 3 At the String Spool use the old string to carefully pull the new string through the machine until the new string is at the string spool Remove the tape at the joint between the old and the new string Cut off and discard the old string Refer to Figure 5 3 Remove the old string from the spool Tie a knot in the end of the new string Slide the knot through the key slot in the spool shaft and secure it Refer to Figure 5 3 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 69 70 10 At the pin end of the new string thread the string through the head of the pin and tie a knot in the end of the string Leave approximately 1 2 13 mm of string extending beyond the end of the knot Refer to Figure 5 1 Pull the string back through the pin until the knot bottoms out in the pin Refer to Figure 5 1 Wind the extra string onto the spool by rotating the spool as arrow 3 shows in Figure 5 3 Adjust the spring tension for each new string follo
43. 202 4120 12000000006 000000000004 79 5 Machine Starts and Stops When Attempting to Lift 79 6 Machine Cycles and All Down Pins are Recognized by the Scorer The Pinsetter Respots One More of the Fallen 80 7 After First Ball the Head Pin is Bottomed Out on Centering Cone Instead of Having Gap of Approximately 80 80 8 A Machine is Malfunctioning But You Cannot Isolate the Problem 80 9 Pins Fall When Being Spotted or are not Respotted 80 Section 7 Cables WV 81 Overview 4 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 1 SAFETY NOTES amp WARNINGS Throughout this publication Warnings and Cautions accompanied by one of the International HAZARD Symbols are used to alert the mechanic to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly They are defined below OBSERVE AND READ THEM CAREFULLY These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal Strict compliance to these special instructions when performing the service plus training and Common Sense operation are major accident prevention measures NOTE or Will designate significant informational notes WARNING Wil
44. 9 6 Machine Cycles and All Down Pins are Recognized by the Scorer The Pinsetter Respots One or More of the Fallen Pins 1 Check to see that the solenoid that locks knocked over pins in the up position is functioning 2 Check to make sure all pins are properly routed and free to move 7 After First Ball the Head Pin is Bottomed Out on Centering Cone Instead of Having a Gap of Approximately 80 mm 1 Open the string break manually and adjust the string tension increase the length of the string 2 sure the string of the affected pin moves freely 3 Make sure that the string brake solenoid is not constantly actuated 8 A Machine is Malfunctioning But You Cannot Isolate the Problem 1 determine if the problem is in the electrical box or with the machine exchange the electrical boxes with those of a pair that are working properly 2 Ifthe problem follows the electrical boxes exchange the control unit boxes This should allow you to determine which of the boxes is causing the problem 9 Pins Fall When Being Spotted or are not Respotted Accurately 1 Check to see that the strings of the pin or pins being spotted are properly tensioned 2 Check the adjustment of slow setting brackets 3 Check the location of the pin centering rings 4 Check the centering plate for a broken rubber bumper 80 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual iring Section 7 Cables amp W Overview See the following pages
45. EDs Pinsetter Control Even J13 Connection to the even lane Pinsetter Controller that allows the interface PCB to turn the pinsetter on off and reset cycle the pinsetter Pinfall Switches Even J14 Input for the signals from the pinfall switches located on pinsetter SPICs of the right even pinsetter StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Vector Scorer J15 Connection for RS 232 communication for the Vector scorer computer The Interface board also receives its operating power 12VDC through this connection Watch Dog Timer Jumper JP1 Jumper used to enable disable the watchdog timer Remove this jumper to disabled the timer Foul Jumper JP4 Jumper used to configure the interface so that is can properly handle the foul input signal When using Brunswick foul units or foul units that uses a relay type switch output install a jumper to short the pins If using a foul unit that supplies 12VDC as an output AMF remove the jumper Ball Detect LEDs and Jumper D45 D46 JP5 The Jumper used to configure the interface PCB to power the ball detectors with SVDC or a 12 For Vector ball detects set the jumper to 12VDC LED D45 lights when there is a ball detection on the left odd lane LED D46 lights when there is a ball detection on the right even lane Quick Set LED Odd D23 Not Used for Mende
46. G POSITION FOR MAGNET 7 STRING 11 ROLLER STRING 10 ENDING POSITION OF MAGNET Figure 2 11 String Control Components 1 BRAKE SOLENOID 2 STRING BRAKE 3 MAGNET POSITION BEFORE PINFALL 4 PINFALL SWITCH 5 MAGNET 6 PINFALL SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT 7 STRING ROLLER 8 FRICTION CLUTCH GEAR 9 STARTING POSITION FOR MAGNET 10 ENDING POSITION FOR 11 STRING 12 MAGNET POSITION AFTER PINFALL MAGNET 18 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Pin Table The Pin Table is a stationary frame mounted under the main frame The main components on the table are the Pin Centering Cones The cones interacts with the pins when they are in the up position to stabilizes and position them perpendicular to the pindeck so they can be set vertically onto the pindeck Refer to Figure 2 12 2 PIN TABLE ae 3 CENTERING CONE Figure 2 12 String Pinsetter Main Components Side View 1 MAIN FRAME 2 PIN TABLE 3 CENTERING CONE StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 19 Ball Pit The primary purpose of this area is to handle the initial impact of the pins and ball and direct the ball into the ball accelerator The ball pit is made up of 3 main components Ball Stop Pit Curtain e Pit Carpet The pit curtain is a large piece of carpet like material that stops the rearward movement of the pins and creates a black background behind the pin deck The
47. NTROL SWITCH ONLY ADJUSTABLE WITH CAM Figure 4 4 Rotate Cam 1 ROTATE CCW IF STRING WAGON 2 3 ROTATE CW IF STRING WAGON TRAVELS PAST STOP DOGS DOES NOT LOCK ON STOP DOGS 4 GEAR TEETH 5 PINS UP CONTROL SWITCH 6 MAGNET ONLY ADJUSTABLE WITH CAM 5 After the cam is adjusted in the proper direction lower the cam down to align with gear teeth Refer to Figure 4 4 Tighten the three screws loosened in step 5 6 Turn the power on and cycle pins using the pin up switch Repeat Cam Adjustment until string wagon locks interacts properly with the stop dogs 7 Re install the switch cluster cover removed in step 4 54 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Home Switch Adjustment The home switch determines when to turn off the drive motor after setting new pins on the pindeck This switch is factory set and does not normally need adjustment Perform the following steps to verify the switch is set properly 1 Cycle the pins so all 10 pins on the pindeck 2 Check the position of the string wagon It should stop at the front of the machine between the end of the string guides and front chain gear 3 Ifadjustment is needed loosen the switch mounting screws and position the switch as desired Refer to Figure 4 5 2 LOOSEN SCREWS
48. ONTROLLER GND GRN YEL BALL LIFT PLUG RED BLK TO BALL ACCELERATOR BRN BLU MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR BLU GRN YEL BALL CABLE 55 083121 000 Ball Lift Power Transformer Cable Assembly 55 860030 001 BRN STRING MACHINE CONTROLLER BLU PINLIGHT PLUG GND _GRN YEL TO PINLIGHT CABLE Pinlight Adapter Cable Assembly P N 55 276272 001 TO STRING PINSETTER INTERFACE P1 J5 ODD PINSETTER BLACK RED GREEN WHITE PIN BROWN BLUE PIN ORANGE PIN YELLOW 55 500103 000 1 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 VIOLET GRAY PIN 9 PIN 10 PINK PIN SWITCH COMMON TO SES CONTROLLER LEFT RESET 1 2 3 4 TO STRING PINSETTER CONTROLLER BALL LIFT TRANSFORMER RIGHT 24V 24 VAC 12 BLK RED 000 24 7 BLK RED 24V BALL LIFT AC1 RED lt 55 300105 BALL LIFT 2 lt 6 NC P4 J8 CYCLE INPUT lt RED Ball Lift Control Res
49. OV When the beam is blocked the LED turns Off to indicate the output is enabled V OPERATION LEVEL X 1 1 OPERATION LEVEL 0 9 1 OPERATION LEVEL X 0 9 TIME 1 1 1 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 GREEN LED on oo LED INDICATION YELLOW LED ON Figure 3 16 Scoring System Ball Detect LED Sensitivity Chart 46 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual DESCRIPTION OF PINSETTER CYCLES There four first ball cycles and one second ball cycle Additional cycles may be available if a scoring system is connected to the pinsetters First Ball Cycles The first ball cycles include 1 First Ball Strike 2 First Ball Standing Pins 3 First Ball Short Cycle 4 First Ball Foul Prior to the bowler throwing a ball the pinsetter will at its home position Refer to Figure 3 17 1 The pinsetter must be turned on waiting for a ball 2 The string wagon will be positioned at the front of the machine with ten pins sitting on the pin deck 3 The magnet in the cam control box will be positioned just above the home switch 3 MAGNET BERSE Figure 3 17 Pi
50. ROM CONTROLLER BOX 5 OVERLOAD 1 TO CONTROLLER BOX STRAPS 4 2 GND WIRING MOTOR WIRING STRAPS BLOCK Figure 5 5 Drive Motor Wiring 1 MOTOR CABLE FROM 2 MOTOR WIRING BLOCK 3 GROUND CONTROLLER BOX 4 WIRING STRAPS 5 GROUND CONNECTION 6 DRIVE MOTOR WIRING 7 DRIVE MOTOR WIRING FOR 208 TO 230 VOLTS WIRING FOR 380 VOLTS 72 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Motor Rotation 1 Make sure wagon is off the stop dogs Cycle power to make sure motor wagon is turning in the correct direction A AS 5 55 55554 8 4 IES 222 S 2 3 CORRECT STRING WAGON AND MOTOR DIRECTION Figure 5 6 Correct Wagon Rotation Direction 1 STRING WAGON 2 STOP DOGS 3 CORRECT STRING WAGON AND MOTOR DIRECTION IAN Warning Make sure the wagon is off the stop dogs when testing the motor direction Until the motor direction is correct do not have the wagon come in contact with the stop dogs or mechanical failure could occur StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 73 Ball Accelerator Motor 1 1 MOTOR CABLE MOTOR CABLE FROM CONTROLLER BOX y FROM CONTROLLER BOX V1 BLU 2 ACCELERATOR ACCELERATOR 4 MOTOR WIRING MOTOR STRAPS W YEL U2 RED ey V2 GRA W1 BLK YEL GRN 208V 220V 3 6 AS JUNCTION BOX JUNCTION BOX CABLE Figure 5 7 Accelerator Motor Wiri
51. SETTER MOTOR OVERLOAD 1 MAIN POWER INPUT CONNECTION 3 PINSETTER MOTOR OUTPUT CONNECTION 9 2 BALL LIFT BALL ACCELERATOR MOTOR OUTPUT TRANSFORMER ODD LANE ONLY CONNECTION Figure 3 3 StringPin Controller Box Internal 1 MAIN POWER INPUT 2 BALL ACCELERATOR 3 PINSETTER MOTOR OUTPUT CONNECTION MOTOR OUTPUT CONNECTION CONNECTION 4 PINSETTER MOTOR OVERLOAD 5 BALL ACCELERATOR 6 HIGH VOLTAGE BOARD MOTOR OVERLOAD 7 TRANSFORMER 8 BOARD 9 BALL LIFT TRANSFORMER ODD LANE ONLY 26 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual High Voltage PCB 2 25 BALL 4 BALL ACCELERATOR PINLIGHT ACCELERATOR FUSES OTOR FUSE PE N Li 3 2 PE LI PE N OOO OOOO OOOO OOO BALL LIFT ELEVATOR ENGINE LIGHTING A A MAIN POWER 20000 BALL LIFT N L3 L2 FUSE 5 MAIN POWER 22 FUSES STOP SWITCH 1
52. Service Manual StringPin Pinsetter Ten Pin April 2014 55 900001 000 Brunswick E CUSTOMER SERVICE A tradition in excellence StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual April 2014 by the Brunswick Bowling and Billiards Corporation All rights reserved StringPin is a registered trademark of the Brunswick Bowling and Billiards Corporation Manual Part No 55 900001 000 Notice If available updates to this manual can be found on line at www brunswickbowling com Confidential proprietary information All information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Brunswick Bowling amp Billiards Corporation 525 West Laketon Avenue P O Box 329 Muskegon MI 49443 0329 U S A 231 725 3300 2 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual CONTENTS SOCOM b SALE VV 5 Notes amp R 5 Safety Notice to Users of this Mantal seiersen 5 Safety Requirements for String Pin 6 6 Section 7 Operation and eee nae tenes 7 Turning the 22 202 7 Actions That Start a A 8 Description of Pinsetter Cycles During Bowling 22
53. TION CLUTCH GEAR 7 STRING ROLLER 8 PINFALL SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 41 Pinfall Switch When a pin is knocked over the pulling of the string causes the string roller and string gear on the SPIC to rotate If the string pulls with enough force a magnet attached to the string gear through a friction clutch rotates to actuate a reed type switch A pinfall sensitivity adjustment on the SPIC determines the amount of string pull force needed by controlling the distance the magnet must rotate to actuate the switch Refer to Figure 3 12 3 1 PINFALL PINFALL SENSITIVITY LEVEL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 2 MAGNET Figure 3 12 Pinfall Switch 1 PINFALL SWITCH 2 PINFALL SENSITIVITY 3 MAGNET LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 42 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual BALL DETECTORS A ball detector is used by the to determine when a ball enters the pinsetter Two types of detectors may be installed one for the pinsetter electronics and one for the scoring system electronics if installed Refer to Figure 3 13 1 REFLECTOR P N 57 860246 000 2 BALL DETECT 2 P N 55 200754 009 3 BALL DETECT 1 P N 55 200754 009 mn 4 REFLECTOR P N 57 860246 000 Figure 3 13 StringPin Ball Detectors 1 REFLECTOR 2 BALL DETECT 1 3 BALL DETECT 2 P N 57 860246 000 P N 55 200754 009 P N 55 200244 000 4 REFLECTORS P N
54. YOASNVEL 086 022 802 000 MAIN POWER 9d ELEVATOR 22 2 0 2 100 212912 565 ol YEL GRN K 5162 YEL GRN YEL GRN L00 0 600S 25 379 2 1ONLNOD OL 100 501005 6 318 2 BALL DETECT 1 55 200754 009 TO STRING PINSETTER MOTOR 55 TTY SAHOLIMS Nid cece HON 19533 sYadwng A 6d uYaLNdWoo YILLISNId NIXO9S AHO Wous Old 8d 2 a 2 7003 1 1431 106 4 9 S193130 31949 td 1 153534 SSVdAg SASHOLIMS 13938 Nid 1431 SSOINO Mog YALLASNId 1431 007 06696 74 YOLOAA 15 Figure 7 4 Even Lane UL Electrical Control Box 84 TO STRING MACHINE CONTROLLER MOTOR PROTECTION CONNECTOR Ball Accelerator Motor Protection Cable Assembly P N 55 083119 001 STRING MACHINE C
55. agon returns to the rear of the machine the strings are pulled back causing the pins to lift into the centering cones located on the pin table If pins are unable to lift into the center cones due to a string tangle the added tension on the strings trigger a De tangling Bar and Switch The machine will attempt to untangle the strings by continually turning the drive motor off then on to create a up down shaking motion of the pins Switches inside the Cam and Switch Cluster assembly are used to monitor the location of the string wagon Stop Dogs hold the sweep wagon at the back of the machine in the pins up position Although they are not used during normal machine operation the blocks are needed to prevent the weight of the pins from pulling the wagon to the front of the machine after the Pins Up switch is pressed Having the wagon held in this position is useful when performing maintenance functions such as string tensioning 2 MOTOR AND GEAR ASSEMBLY 1 oS SWITCH CLUSTER Figure 2 6 String Wagon Drive Components 1 CHAIN TRACK 2 MOTOR AND GEAR 3 STOP DOGS ASSEMBLY 4 AND SWITCH CLUSTER 5 STRING WAGON 6 CHAIN TENSION SPRING StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 13 Drive Shaft and Switch Cluster The pinsetter uses a 3 phase motor and V belt to run the string wagon drive gear and shaft A cam and switch cluster located at the opposite end of the drive shaft determines the loca
56. at the beginning of the manual This manual also provides troubleshooting guidelines that will help reduce downtime and can be used to provide years of reliable operation of your pinsetters OPERATION AND CYCLES Turning the Pinsetter On Off The pinsetter can be turned off using the Stop Run switch located at the back or front of the machine or the main power switch located on the StringPin Control box Always turn the Pinsetter off before working on the machine If internal service work is to be performed turn off the main power switch and use an approved lockout device on the main power switch to prohibit the machine from being turned on Refer to Figure 2 1 STOP SIOP RUN STOP RUN SWITCH SWITCH 3 STRINGPIN CONTROLLER Figure 2 1 Pinsetter On Off Control 1 STOP RUN SWITCH 2 MAIN POWER 3 STRINGPIN CONTROLLER StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 7 Actions That Start a Machine Cycle Any of the following occurrences will cycle the pinsetter 1 Pushing the reset button on the ball rack 2 The pulling of a string attached to a pin such as when a bowling ball knocking over or more pins 3 second ball in a frame breaking the pinsetter ball detector 4 Switching the main power located on the StringPin Controller to the position 5 The scoring system sending the pinsetter a Reset command through its co
57. ball stop is a thick piece of non marking rubber designed to absorb the impact of the ball while at the same time producing as little noise as possible Refer to Figure 2 13 The pit carpet is used to guide the ball to the ball accelerator s ball door The pit carpet frame is sloped towards the back of the pinsetter where it is then tapered toward the ball accelerator This geometry allows gravity to force the ball into the accelerator 3 RETURN KICKBACK 6 BALL ACCELERATOR CENTERING CURTAIN CONES 7 BALL STOP PIT CARPET Figure 2 13 String Pinsetter Main Components Side View 1 MAIN FRAME 2 PIN TABLE 3 RETURN KICKBACK 4 PIN CENTERING CONES 5 PIT CURTAIN 6 BALL ACCELERATOR 7 BALL STOP 8 PIN DECK 9 PIT CARPET 20 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual BALL ACCELERATOR Mounted between the two pinsetters of a lane pair is a ball accelerator that returns balls to the bowler from either lane The ball enters the accelerator from the pit carpet through a ball door A large flat belt mounted on two drums grips the ball and propels it forward to the ball lift Refer to Figure 2 14 Power to run the belt is furnished by a three phase motor incorporated into the rear drum
58. cle Always turn the Pinsetter off before working on the machine If more than one person is working on a machine or if a stop run switch will be out of reach while working on the machine lockout the controller power switch to prevent a person from turning on the pinsetter before the other person says he she is clear of the pinsetter Fire extinguishers must be on hand and maintained properly Keep oily rags and other combustibles in approved fire proof containers If more than one person is working on a machine be sure the other person is CLEAR before restarting the machine When working in the pinsetter area while machines are in operation ear protection should be worn Never work on or around the pinsetter while under the influence of alcohol drugs or any other substance that can impair your physical abilities or mental judgment Always use the correct tools for the job Poisonous or toxic cleaners must not be used Always check the material safety data sheets before using new cleaners Always use factory approved parts when repairing the pinsetter Using substandard parts may pose a safety risk StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 2 Overview This manual is designed to help you service repair and perform preventive maintenance on your pinsetters in a safe and efficient manner Prior to working on one of these pinsetters you should read the safety information and be familiar with the Safety Requirements located
59. ectronics 1 PINSETTER CONTROLLER 2 PINSETTER CONTROLLER 3 VECTOR STRING INTERFACE EVEN LANE ODD LANE 4 CURTAIN WALL StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 23 STRINGPIN CONTROL BOX The StringPin Control box is responsible for the proper operation of the pinsetter It receives incoming 3 phase power and makes it available to the string wagon drive motor as needed It also receives incoming information from the switches on the machine and controls the solenoids within the SPICs The following is a description of the boxes components and connections External There are no external connections on the StringPin Control Box The controls that are present include the main power switch and the Pins Up switch Refer to Figure 3 2 8 MAIN POWER THROUGH HOLE 9 1 STRINGPIN MAIN CONTROLLER POWER SWITCH 2 PINS UP PUSH BUTTON 6 DATA CABLE 7 THROUGH HOLES MOTOR CABLE 5 THROUGH HOLE SWITCH CLUSTER CONNECTOR 4 SPIC CONNECTOR 3 SCORER INTERFACE CONNECTOR Figure 3 2 StringPin Controller Box External 1 MAIN POWER SWITCH 2 PINS UP PUSH BUTTON 3 SCORER INTERFACE CONNECTOR 4 SPIC CONNECTOR 5 SWITCH CLUSTER 6 DATA CABLE THROUGH HOLES CONNECTOR 7 MOTOR CABLE THROUGH 8 MAIN POWER THROUGH 9 STRINGPIN CONTROLLER HOLE HOLE 24 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 1 2 3
60. ets Cable Assembly P N 55 300105 001 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual TO BALL LIFT LANE CABLE 53 520588 000 85 TO DIST 1 4 ON LANE SERVER BLACK 60 FT REF BLACK WHITE RED RED WHITE BROWN 9 BROWN WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE RED RED WHITE BROWN BROWN WHITE SHELL 1 6 7 t NC DRAIN DISTRIBUTION CHASSIS GND 57 500281 000 NC DRAIN SHELL Scanner Data Cable Assembly P N 57 500451 000 SWITCH RED Remote Ball Detect On Off Switch Cable Assembly P N 57 500925 000 BALL DETECT 8 ON STRING PINSETTER INTERFACE STRING PINSETTER CONTROLLER TO STRING PINSET INTERFACE TO J10 EVE WHITE TO BALL DETECTS BLUE ORANGE Ball Detect Cable Assembly P N 57 500926 001 BALL DETECT ODD BLUE RED LEFT FOUL OR 12V DC GREEN RED TO STRING GREEN LEFT FOUL PINSETTER BROWN OR RIGHT FOUL BROWN OR INTERFACE PCB J 11 WHITE RIGHT FOUL TO FOUL UNIT ak BLACK GND String Pinsetter Foul Cable A
61. he pin table and pin The SPIC serves two main functions for the pinsetter 1 Detects when a pin has been knock over 2 Controls whether the pin will be lowered to the pindeck when the string wagon moves toward the front of the machine When a pin is knock over the pulling of the string causes a pulley and gear referred to as a string roller and string gear to rotate If the string pulls with enough force a magnet attached to the string gear through a friction clutch rotates to actuate a reed type switch A pinfall sensitivity adjustment on the SPIC determines the amount of string pull force needed by controlling the distance the magnet must rotate to actuate the switch The second function of the SPIC controls whether the pin is allowed to lower to the pindeck In normal operation the string is allowed to move freely though the SPIC allowing the pin to lower to the pindeck Energizing a solenoid in the SPIC causes a string brake to pinch the string prohibiting it from passing through the SPIC Each of the ten string control assembly consists of the following components Refer to Figure 2 11 Solenoid to operate the string brake String Brake Pinfall Switch Magnet Friction Clutch Gear String Roller Pinfall Sensitivity Adjustment 12 MAGNET POSITION AFTER PINFALL 6 PINFALL 4 4 SENSITIVITY PINFALL 6 ADJUSTMENT SWITCH SENSITIVITY ADJUSMENT 1 BRAKE SOLENOID 9 STARTIN
62. ify the magnet is not broken and rotate magnet away from the reed switch 60 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual PIN SLOW SETTING ADJUSTMENTS 1 Turn the pinsetter power on Knock down some pins When the string wagon travels to the rear of the string pinsetter turn off the pinsetter power The pins will travel to the pindeck by gravity 2 Lock out power to the pinsetter A Warning Pinsetter power is to remain off while performing any manual function StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 61 3 Manually rotate the large drive pulley in reverse until the string wagon lever roller starts to touch the inside of the pin slow setting bracket Refer to Figure 4 10 4 Lock the large drive pulley at this position 5 Measure the distance the bottom of pins 1 3 amp 5 are from the pin deck The distance should be 60 mm 20 mm Measure the distance the bottom of pins 4 6 and 7 10 from the pin deck The distance should be 80 mm 20 mm 6 Ifthe distance is greater than 80 mm or 100 mm adjust the pin slow setting brackets forward If the distance is less than 40 mm or 60 mm adjust the pin slow setting brackets rearward il NOTE The position of the brackets must be the same on both sides of the machine 1 REAR OF STRING PINSETTER 2 LARGE DRIVER PULLEY 3 STRING 4 WAGON LEVER STRING WAGON ROLLER 6 11 60
63. is less than 60 mm move the string brake switch downward 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to verify pin movement in pin centering cone 2 LOOSEN SCREWS TO ADJUST 3 SLIDE SWITCH HOLDER UP OR DOWN Figure 4 7 Adjust Brake Switch 1 STRING BRAKE SWITCH 2 LOOSEN SCREWS TO 3 SLIDE SWITCH HOLDER UP OR ADJUST DOWN StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 57 STRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT The string tension adjustment determine the amount of string that is in use during normal operation The adjustment is accomplished by rotating the string spool to let more or less string out of the spool NOTE The string for the pins will stretch over time This adjustment will have to be checked after the string has stretched Press the Pins Up button on the side of the controller box to raise the pins to the up position and lock the string wagon on the stop dogs Refer to Figure 4 1 NOTE The machine should bring the pins up or lower the pins to the deck every time the button is pressed If the button does not function properly verify that the Vector String Pinsetter Interface box is set to Scorer Enabled or as an alternative the EIN connector on the Pinsetter CPU board is disconnected Observe the distance gap between the tension limiter bar the each of the ten tension levers The should be a distance gap of 1
64. is used after pins have been knocked over on a first ball delivery In operation after the string wagon has passed the pins up position this switch causes the string brake solenoids inside the SPIC StringPin Pinsetter Interface Control for those pins that were knocked over to energize This keeps the pins from lowering onto the pindeck as the wagon travels toward the front of the machine 3 Home Position Switch This switch indicates when the string wagon in at the front of the machine and the pins are sitting on the pindeck This switch caused the motor to shut off after setting the pins onto the pindeck 40 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual String Brake Solenoid The String Brake Solenoid is located inside the SPIC It controls whether the pin is allowed to lower to the pindeck In normal operation the string is allowed to move freely though the SPIC to allow the pin to lower to the pindeck The solenoid is energized as needed when the String Brake switch in the switch cluster is actuated forcing the string break to pinch the string prohibited the it from passing through the SPIC Refer to Figure 3 11 4 PINFALL 8 SWITCH PINFALL SENSITIVITY ADJUSMENT 1 5 BRAKE MAGNET 2 SOLENOID 7 STRING ROLLER 3 STRING 6 FRICTION CLUTCH CFAR My Figure 3 11 String Brake Solenoid 1 BRAKE SOLENOID 2 STRING BRAKE 3 STRING 4 PINFALL SWITCH 5 MAGNET 6 FRIC
65. l designate mechanical or nonelectrical alert which could potentially cause personal injury or death WARNING Will designate electrical alerts which could potentially cause personal injury or death IAN CAUTION Will designate an alert which could potentially cause product damage A Will designate grounding alerts SAFETY NOTICE TO USERS OF THIS MANUAL This manual has been written and published by the Service Department of Brunswick Bowling and Billiards to aid the reader when servicing or installing the products described It is assumed that these personnel are familiar with and have been trained in the servicing or installation procedures of these products which includes the use of common mechanic s hand tools and any special Brunswick or recommended tools from other suppliers We could not possibly know of and advise the reader of all conceivable procedures by which a service might be performed and of the possible hazards and or results of each method We have not attempted any such wide evaluation Therefore anyone who uses a service procedure and or tool which is not recommended by Brunswick must first completely satisfy himself that neither his nor the product s safety will be endangered by the service procedure selected All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication It should be kept in mind while working
66. ll the string back through the pin until the knot bottoms out in the pin Refer to Figure 5 1 6 Perform the String Tension Adjustment for any pin where the string has been repaired Installing New String When installing new string it is important to make sure the strings are routed through the machine properly Pay particular attention to how the strings are routed around the String Limiting Bar The strings for pins 4 6 and 7 10 go over the limiting bar The strings for pins 1 3 and 5 route under the limiting bar Refer to Figure 5 2 1 LIMITING woe 742 85 19 3610 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 Figure 5 2 String Paths 1 LIMITING BAR A Warning Pinsetter power is to remain off while performing any manual function IAN WARNING To avoid burning your hands wear gloves and use a rag to taper the melted string end 68 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 1 2 Cycle the pinsetter to first ball with ten pins the pin deck Cut the string off any pin being replaced just above its head Refer to Figure 5 3 4 KEY SLOT IN SPOOL SPOOL 1 NEW STRING 16 5 5004 mm JOIN OLD STRING TO 1 NEW STRING 16 5 5004 mm Figure 5 3 Restring Machine
67. mm 5mm between the limiter bar and the tension lever Refer to Figure 4 8 If the tension adjustment is required for any of the pins Refer to Figure 4 8 a Slide the string spool away from locking pins to release the spool reel b Rotate the string reel as needed to obtain the 1 5 mm gap between the limiter bar and the tension lever c When the proper gap has been obtained move the string reel to the right rotating it as required to align its holes with locking pins NOTE Rotating the spool towards the back of the machine will reduce the tension and gap 58 Rotating the spool toward the front of the machine will increase the tension and gap Refer to Figure 4 8 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 10 CONTROL BOX 11 PINS UP BUTTON 3 TENSION LEVER L A OH gt N lt gt LIMITER Chee GS R 2272 R f 1 to 5 3 TENSION LEVER ADJUSTMENT 8 HOLES FRONT VIEW GON a TENSION LEVER 1 STRING 5 SPOOL SPOOL LOCKING PIN so SLIDE SPOOL LOCKING TOWARD SPRING SPRING q TO UNLOCK Figure 4 8 String Tension Adjustments 1 STRING SPOOL 2 LIMITER BAR 3 TENSION LEVER 4 SPRING TENSION 5 SPOOL LOCKING PINS 6 SPOOL LOCKING SPRING ADJUSTMENT HOLES 7 SIDE VIEW 8 FRONT VIEW 9 SLIDE SPOOL TOWARD SPRING TO UNLOCK 10
68. mmunication cable Description of Pinsetter Cycles During Bowling First Ball Cycles Strike Three seconds after the first pin falls all ten pins are raised to the full up position and ten new pins are lowered to the pindeck Gutter Ball The machine will receive and remember the ball detect signal There is no machine activity and after five seconds the machine is ready for the second ball Some Pins Knocked Down Standing Pin Cycle Three seconds after the first pin falls all ten pins are raised to the full up position and those that were left standing will be lowered to the pindeck Second Ball Cycles Three seconds after receiving a ball detector signal all pins are raised to the full up position and ten new pins are lowered to the pindeck 8 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual MACHINE COMPONENT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The simple design of the StringPin pinsetter makes it easy and inexpensive to operate and maintain Because the pins are tethered to the machine by the strings only 10 pins are required rather than the 20 23 pins typically used in free fall pinsetters The design also eliminates the need for additional components required to collect pins and move them through the machine This reduces the noise and pin handling issues associated with free fall pinsetters The StringPin Pinsetter consists of four subassemblies Main Frame Pin Table Centering Cones Ball Pit Ball Stop Pit Curtain Pit Carpet Ball
69. ne bumper is energized Pinfall Status LEDs Odd D24 D33 Used to indicate the state of the pins for the left odd lane An on LED indicates the corresponding pin has been knocked over StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 37 30 31 32 Pinfall Status LEDs Even 035 044 Used to indicate the state of the pins for the right even lane An on LED indicates the corresponding pin has been knocked over Communication LEDs D49 D50 These LEDs flash to indicate communication to and from the scorer D49 flashes when the interface is receiving information from the scorer 050 flashes when the interface is sending information to the scorer Configuration Dip Switches 51 An eight position dipswitch used to configure the interface For the Brunswick StringPin Pinsetter turn all switch positions to Off Position 1 Standing Pin Polarity ON If the pin LEDs LED s D35 D44 D34 D33 are normally and turn Off when a fallen pin is detected OFF If the pin LEDs LED s D35 D44 or D34 D33 are normally Off and turn On when a fallen pin is detected Position 2 Bowling Type ON 5 pin bowling 10 pin bowling Positions 3 4 Not Used Position 5 Pinsetter Type CAI pinsettter 5 pin OFF all other pinsetters Positions 6 8 Not Used Pinsetter Interface Configuration Settings for Brunswick StringPin Pinsetter 38 1 Foul Jumper JP4 Jumper used to configure
70. ng 1 MOTOR CABLE FROM 2 ACCELERATOR MOTOR 3 TO AS CABLE CONTROLLER BOX 4 WIRING STRAPS 5 GROUND 6 JUNCTION BOX 7 Turn the pinsetter on briefly and watch the rotation of the motor Verify that the large belt will propel the ball forward Ifa motor is running backward swap any two of the three supply wires from the Controller box at the motor terminal block This will reverse the direction of the motor shaft WARNING Never swap the ground earth wire with one of the supply wires 74 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual LUBRICATION Routine Regular lubrication of the machine is necessary for a long machine life and good performance The interval should be appropriate for the amount the machine is used The more the machine is used the more frequently it should be serviced Every moving machine part should be lubricated from time to time Every working part such as drive gears and drive chains require more maintenance than low load parts For large parts such as drive gears and chain sprockets grease is the best lubricant For small parts oil should be used Weekly Every Week Rotating Pins i NOTE Pins should be inspected ounce a week Rotating pins in the 1 through 10 positions is necessary for long life of bowling pins The rotation sequence of the bowling pins will depend on the bowling center and bowlers Pin Strings Pin String Inspection and Repairing Worn String NOTE String
71. nput for the reset buttons located on the bowler s ball rack When the interface receives a signal from the reset button it will command the appropriate machine to set a new rack of pins Ball Detectors P5 P6 Connection for the signal and power the scorer ball detectors 5 is for the odd lane ball detector P6 is for the even lane ball detector Scorer P8 Connection for RS 232 communication for the Vector scorer computer Foul P7 Input for the signals from the foul units for both the left and right lanes Also refer to the on board jumper Foul Jumper JP4 Bumpers P9 Connection to AMF Qubica automated bumpers Remote Ball Detect Switch Connection for an optional remote switch to Enable disable the scorer ball detectors The connector is wired in parallel with the Ball Detect chassis mounted ball detect switch Refer to 2 Ball Detect A remote mounted switch provides a convenient location to Disabled the scorer ball detect so the scoring system does not try to score if the ball detector beam is blocked It can be used when entering the pinsetter for situations such as untangling pin strings or to perform other service StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Vector Interface PCB SIH LIMS TIVANId 1 198 210 05 53 211 70314095 YALLASNId JOULNOO YALLASNid 13534 440 NO 31135
72. nsetter is Ready for Bowling 1 STRING WAGON 2 HOME SWITCH 8 MAGNET PINS ON PINDECK StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 47 To begin a cycle a bowler must throw a ball The pinsetter reacts as follows Refer to Figure 3 18 StringPin Pinsetter First Ball Cycles All pinfall switches in SPICs are Open Read Pinfall Scorer System Switches Score No Changes to the Gutter Pinfall Switches Ready for next Ball ball after 5 YES seconds NO The Foul Drive Motor Unit Triggered Turns On Scorer System Scores Foul Drive Motor Turns On String Brake Switch Closes Pins Up Switch Closes Some of the All Pins Lower For Pins That Were To The Pindeck Knocked Over To Hold String Brake Those Pins Up Switch Closes No Action Home Standing Pins 4 Lower Switch Closes Pindeck Drive Motor Turns Off Figure 3 18 Pinsetter First Ball Cycles 48 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Second Ball Cycle To begin a cycle a bowler must throw a ball The pinsetter reacts as follows Refer to Figure 3 19 All pinfall switches in SPICs are Open Pinsetter Pinsetter CPU Detect Counts 2 Scorer Ball Detect Read Pinfall Scorer System Switches Score Pinfall The Foul Unit Triggered Scorer System Drive Motor Scores Foul Turns On Pins Up Switch Closes String Brake All Pins Lower To The Pindeck Home Switch Closes Dri
73. on The wagon moves back and forth in the main frame to lower or raise the pins From the wagon the string continues thorough the String Pinsetter Interface Control SPIC The SPIC contains a switch that detects when a pin has been knock over and a string brake that controls whether the pin will be lowered to the pindeck when the string wagon moves toward the front of the machine Finally the string routes through a centering cone before it is tied to the pin 2 STRING SPOOL AND TENSION LEVER Figure 2 4 Main Frame String Path 1 STRING WAGON 2 STRING SPOOL AND 3 SPIC 4 PIN CONE TENSION LEVER ASSEMBLIES StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 11 String Spool and Tension Lever Assembly The String Spool and Tension Lever assembly is the starting point for the strings When new there is 1675 5004mm length of string attached to each pin A portion of this string is used during normal machine operation The rest is wound around the String Spool and is considered spare string that can be used to repair worn out or damaged sections of the string that is in use The String Spool is mounted on a spring loaded Tension Lever The lever keeps the strings from being stretched due to excessive force as the pins are lifted into the centering cones of the pin table Holes in the String Spool reel allow the user to control the length of string in use during normal operation and control the amount of tension applied to the string Becau
74. put power connection for the 3 phase power This voltage can be 208 220 or 380V AC 22 Stop Switch 1 1 Connection for the two Stop Run switches on the pinsetter The two Stop Run Switches are connected in series so either can disable the pinsetter 23 Stop Switch 2 Stop2 Connection for an optional stop run switch Normally this connection is shorted jumpered If this connection is left open the machine will not operate 24 Ball Lift This is a 24 AC supply for the ball lift relays The output is protected with at 250V 0 1A fast blow fuse Reference 1 Ball Lift Fuse 25 Ball Accelerator Elevator Output for the three phase 380 220 208V power for the 26 accelerator The wires from this output connect to the Accelerator Motor Overload Reference Figure 3 3 NOTE This connection is only used on the left Odd lane Pinsetter Controller Right even lane can control the accelerator and ball lift through the odd lane controller via the Accelerator Connect Line cable Reference 18 Accelerator Connect Line Drive Motor Engine Output for the three phase 380 220 208V power to the Pinsetter Drive Motor The wires from this output connect to the Pinsetter Drive Motor Overload Reference Figure 3 3 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 29 String Pin CPU PCB 1 2 MAIN MASKING POWER UNIT LIGHTS FUSE 15 TO HIGH VOLTAGE PCB 0000000000000 3 TO VECTOR SCORER STRING INTERFACE
75. rning the accelerator on The fuse ratings for 380V power is 250V 1 6 A and for the 208 220V power is 250V 3 15 A fast blow 3 Drive Motor Fuses 5 F7 Fuses used to protect the string pinsetter motor from excessive current when turning the string pinsetter motor on The fuse ratings for 380V power is 250V 1 6 A and for the 208 220V power is 250V 3 15 A fast blow 4 Pinlight Fuse Fuse used to protect the pin light from excessive current The fuse is rated at 250V 2 0 A fast blow 5 Main Power Fuses F9 F13 Fuses used to protect the PC board from excessive current F9 protects the L1 L2 and L3 input power The fuse ratings for F9 F11 250V 4 0 A fast blow F12 protects the ground of the board The fuse rating for F12 is 250V 0 5 A fast blow F13 protects the neutral of the board The fuse rating for F13 is 250V 1 6 A fast blow 6 PCB Fuse 24V F14 Fuse used to protect the PC board from excessive current on the 24V power line The fuse rating 250V 10 0 A fast blow LEDs 7 24V LED This LED lights when the AC voltage for the 24 Volt circuitry is operating 8 12 Power LED This LED lights when the AC voltage for the 12 Volt circuitry is operating 9 Pin Light LED Lighting This LED lights when the voltage for the pin light circuitry is operating 10 Drive Motor LED Engine This LED lights when the voltage for the string pinsetter motor circuitry is operating
76. s pinsetters only Quick Set LED Even D34 Not Used for Mendes pinsetters only Odd Lane Pinsetter Control Relays K1 K2 Relays used to turn the pinsetter on off and reset cycle the pinsetter When energized K2 turns the pinsetter causes the pinsetter to set new pins Also refer to 22 Odd Lane Pinsetter Control LEDs Odd Lane Pinsetter Control LEDs D17 D18 These LEDs light when the corresponding pinsetter control relay energizes D17 indicates a the reset relay is energized D18 indicates the power relay is energized Even Lane Pinsetter Control Relays K3 K4 Relays used to turn the pinsetter on off and reset cycle the pinsetter When energized K4 turns the pinsetter on K3 causes the pinsetter to set new pins Also refer to 22 Even Lane Pinsetter Control LEDs Even Lane Pinsetter Control LEDs D21 D22 These LEDs light when the corresponding pinsetter control relay energizes D21 indicates a the reset relay is energized D22 indicates the power relay is energized Spare Output LEDs D12 D13 Not Used These LEDs light when the spare outputs are in use 5V LED 014 This LED lights the indicate 5 VDC is present board power CPU LED D16 Blinking when the microprocessor is running Bumper LEDs D19 D20 These LEDs light when the power is sent to the AMF Qubica automated bumpers Led D19 indicates the right even lane bumper is energized Led D20 indicates the left odd la
77. s should be inspected at least once a week Check the strings for wear paying particular attention to the area at the head of the pin If worn remove the section of string by performing the following steps WARNING avoid burning your hands wear gloves use rag to taper the melted string end StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 75 Quarterly 3 Month e Apply grease to the chain with a paint brush to lubricate the chain s exterior Refer to Figure 5 8 e Lubricate the chain with oil This oil will penetrate chain links to lubricate the chain s interior Refer to Figure 5 8 e Apply oil to the pivot point where the string wagon is attached to the chain Refer to Figure 5 8 4 3 REMOVE COVER TO GREASE GEAR DO NOT GET GREASE PIVOT STRING WA CHAIN USE ON THE V BELT STRING WAGON CHAIN ROLLER SHAFT USE OIL 1 GREASE CHAIN WITH PAINT BRUSH BK GEEZ A GEAR GREASE A SPRINGLEVER lt lt 52 ZAI CCESS HOLE AYO Moe D 8 CHAIN SPROCKET GREASE ACCESS HOLE GREASE STRING ROLLER SHAFT Figure 5 8 Lubrication Locations 1 GREASE CHAIN WITH 2 STRING WAGON CHAIN 3 PIVOT STRING WAGON CHAIN PAINT BRUSH ROLLER SHAFT USE OIL USE OIL 4 REMOVE COVER TO GREASE 5 GEAR GREASE ACCESS 6 GREASE SPRING LEVER GEAR BE CAREFUL NOT TO HOLE GET GREASE ON THE V BELT 7 GREASE STRING ROLLER SHAFT 8 CHAIN SPROCKET GREASE ACCESS HOLE
78. s switch indicates when the string wagon in at the front of the machine and the pins are standing on the pindeck This switch causes the motor to shut off after the pins are placed on the pindeck StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 15 Slow Setting Pin Bracket The function of the slow setting pin bracket is to slow down the speed at which the pins are moving as they are being set on the pindeck There is one of these brackets on each side of the frame In operation the brackets interact with pivot rollers attached to each side of the string wagon drive chain causing string wagon to tilt downward This motion slows the decent rate of pins to allow them to be gently placed on the pindeck The tipping motion of the wagon also assists in positioning the stings within their guide fins Refer to Figure 2 9 SLOW SETTING BRACKET 1 MAIN FRAME NSN 2 Se 2 3 SLOW SETTING SLOW SETTING BRACKET BRACKET 2 SLOW SETTING BRACKET Figure 2 9 Slow Setting Pin Bracket 1 MAIN FRAME 2 SLOW SETTING BRACKET 3 STRING 4 STRING WAGON 5 STRING SPOOL 16 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual De tangling Bar and Switch If the string of two or more pins become tangled as the pins are being raised additional string pressure is put on the tension lever assemblies causing them to lift the de tangling bar This action rotates the
79. se the strings will stretch over time it is important to check the string tension regularly to ensure that the machine functions properly CNL DOSES MIXES SS 2 LIMITER KS 1 BAR LIE STRING ak lt p SPOOL 4 STRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT HOLES 7 SIDE VIEW H TENSION LEVER 5 SPOOL LOCKING 6 SPOOL LOCKING SPRING 8 FRONT VIEW Figure 2 5 String Tension Adjustments 1 STRING SPOOL 2 LIMITER BAR 3 TENSION LEVER 4 SPRING TENSION 5 SPOOL LOCKING PIN 6 SPOOL LOCKING SPRING ADJUSTMENT HOLES 7 SIDE VIEW 8 FRONT VIEW 12 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual String Wagon And Drive Assembly The String Wagon moves back and forth in the main frame to lower or raise the pins and to lift and lower the gate The wagon is driven clockwise using a chain attached to the Motor and Gear Assembly Fins mounted inside the main frame guide the strings front to back keeping them separated so they don t interfere with each other When going toward the front of the machine Home Position the strings are let out to allow pins to lower to the pindeck Adjustable brackets called Slow Setting Pin brackets ensure that the pins are set smoothly on the pindeck Whether the pin is actually lowered is determined by a string brake located in the StringPin Interface Control As the w
80. ssembly 57 500928 000 86 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual POWER ON OFF TO STRING PINSETTER POWER ON OFF INTERFACE TO STRING RESET PINSETTER J7 LEFT PINSETTER RESET 13 PINSETTER On Off Reset Cable Assembly P N 57 500930 001 TO STRINGPIN TO 1ST 2ND LED CONTROLLER BALL LIGHT 2 0 BALL 1ST BALL 24V 2ND BALL 1ST BALL 24V 2ND BALL 24V 1ST BALL 24V COMMON 24V 55 276351 009 55 276351 009 2ND BALL 12V 1ST BALL 12V 2ND BALL COM 12V 1ST BALL COM 12V Ist amp 2nd Ball Light LED String Machine Cable Assembly 55 860035 001 OMDNOANARWN Lane Cable Ball Rack to Control Cable Assembly 53 860691 000 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 87
81. tion of the string wagon by monitoring the rotation of the shaft String guide fins mounted to the bottom of the frame keep the strings separated to ensure they do not tangle or interfere with each other 1 MOTOR AND V BELT 2 GEAR ASSEMBLY 5 STRING GUIDE 4 CAM AND SWITCH CLUSTER Figure 2 7 String Wagon Drive 1 MOTOR AND V BELT 2 GEAR ASSEMBLY 3 DRIVE SHAFT 4 SWITCH CLUSTER 5 STRING GUIDE FINS 14 StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 1 PINS UP SWITCH 3 ROTATION HOME POSITION SWITCH 2 STRING BRAKE SWITCH 4 MAGNET Figure 2 8 Switch Cluster 1 PINS UP SWITCH 2 STRING BRAKE SWITCH 3 HOME POSITION SWITCH 4 MAGNET The switches in the cluster include 1 Pins Up Switch This switch indicates when the string wagon in at the back of the machine and the pins are in the up position 2 String Brake Switch This switch is used after pins have been knocked over on a first ball delivery In operation after the string wagon has passed the pins up position this switch causes the string brake solenoids inside the SPIC StringPin Pinsetter Interface Control for those pins that were knocked over to energize This keeps the pins from lowering onto the pindeck as the wagon travels toward the front of the machine 3 Home Position Switch Thi
82. ve Motor Turns Off Figure 3 19 Pinsetter Second Ball Cycles StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 49 50 Intentionally Blank Page StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual Section 4 Adjustments SWITCH CLUSTER ADJUSTMENTS Pins Up Switch Adjustment The purpose of the Pins Up switch adjustment is to make sure that the string wagon catches on the stop dogs properly when the Pins Up push button on the StringPin Controller is pressed to raise the pins Refer to Figure 4 1 Since the switch itself is mounted in a fixed position the adjustment is accomplished by rotating the switch cluster gear and cam assembly 1 CONTROL BOX 2 PINS UP BUTTON Figure 4 1 Pins Up Push Button 1 CONTROL BOX 2 PINS UP BUTTON 1 Press the Pins Up button on the side of the controller box to raise the pins to the up position Refer to Figure 4 1 NOTE The machine should bring the pins up or lower the pins to the deck every time the button is pressed If the button does not function properly verify that the Vector String Pinsetter Interface box is set to Scorer Enabled or as an alternative the EIN connector on the Pinsetter CPU board is disconnected StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 51 2 Observe the movement of the string wagon to determine if the wagon stops on the dogs correctly Adjustment is required if either of the following occurs The wagon does not travel to the stop dogs
83. wing the String Tension Adjustment StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual MOTOR REPLACEMENT Pinsetter Drive Motor Motor Pulley The single pulley used on drive motor can be used with both 50 and 60 cycle Hz power For 60Hz operation use the smaller pulley for 50 2 operation use the larger pulley MOTOR MOTOR PULLEY PULLEY Ny MOTOR BELT Figure 5 4 Motor Pulley 1 60 CYCLE SIDE 2 50 CYCLE SIDE Motor Pulley Removal 1 Loosen the pulley s set screw with 3 mm Allen wrench hex key 2 Use a gear puller to slide the pulley off the shaft Save the key for use during installation Motor Pulley Installation 1 Make certain the key is properly seated in the motor shaft 2 the pulley on the shaft with the desired orientation Tap the pulley onto the shaft with a soft faced hammer 3 Align the pulley so that the belt will ride in the center of the motor pulley and the large drive pulley 4 Tighten the set screw to prevent the motor pulley from moving out of position StringPin Pinsetter Service Manual 71 Drive Motor Wiring 6 PINSETTER MOTOR WIRING FOR 208 TO 230 VOLTS 1 MOTOR CABLE FROM CONTROLLER BOX 4 5 _ WIRING MOTOR STRAPS OVERLOAD 1 TO CONTROLLER BOX 2 MOTOR WIRING BLOCK 7 PINSETTER MOTOR WIRING FOR 380 TO 460 VOLTS 1 MOTOR CABLE F

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