Laurel Metal Slugbuster - Manual

Slugbuster ® I
Technical Information –
Testing Inserting Sample Coin Adjusting Selectivity
Inserting Sample Coin or Token
Read this section carefully before purchasing tokens or attempting to change the sample coins.
For proper operation, there must be a sample of the coin you want the unit to accept in the sample holder.
All changes to the type of sample coins accepted must be approved by Parker Engineering and Manufacturing. For example, the Su-
san B. Anthony dollar coin is not currently compatible with P-55 Slugbuster models. Please call us for details at 800-752-0762.
- Do not use a US quarter dated 1965 or 1974 as a sample. The alloys used for these years do not make reliable samples.
- The 70/30 copper/zinc alloy token is not recommended since it is widely used in video games.
- Do not use aluminum tokens, as scrap aluminum is widely available and cannot be tuned out with selectivity adjustments.
- Copper/nickel alloy tokens are not suitable for use. Given their production variations, they cannot be reliably distinguished from
nickels.
Before investing in tokens for your Slugbuster I, check your local area to be sure there are
no other operators using similar size tokens of the same alloy.
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Testing
WARNING
Failure to test your Slugbuster coin acceptor according to these instructions may result in
conditions which can cause property damage, bodily injury and/or death.
Test the selectivity adjustment and crediting function
1. Be sure the power to the unit is turned OFF
2. Insert a sample of the coin or token you want the unit to accept (see ‘Inserting Coin’ below). If you’re using something other than
a US quarter, also see Adjusting Selectivity on page 2.
3. Hook up a 24-volt AC power supply and a coin counter or 24-volt AC pilot light.
4. Turn the power ON
5. Insert a batch of coins into the top of the coin chute. You will need to repeat this several times, watching for the events listed
below. Include batches of ‘good coins’ (coins matching the samples in your Slugbuster) and some slugs common to your area.
- As each good coin is inserted, the indicator light will flash once, or the counter will count up one. All good coins should be
accepted and credited, as indicated by the light flashes or coin counts.
- All slugs should be rejected. Be sure to remove the rejected coins from the return cup, or they may jam the unit.
P-35, P-47 &
P-55 Series
Single
Coin/Token
Test Hook up
24-volt AC Stepdown Transformer
Black Wire: Common/ground from 24-volt AC supply to Slugbuster
Yellow Wire: “Hot” 24-volt AC supply to Slugbuster
Purple Wire: 24-volt AC out-going pulse for optional coin counter
Blue Wire: 8-volt DC out-going pulse for timer coin switch; provides direct
hook-up for most timers (please call for compatibility details)
Do not tamper with
any screws or nuts
covered with blue
sealer.
These are factory-set
adjustments and
tampering with them
voids your warranty.
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Parker Engineering & Manufacturing 11 North Park Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49544
www.slugbuster.com Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-784-6500 or 800-752-0762 Fax: 616-784-6501
Please contact us with any questions