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Brunswick GS-X Pinsetter Operation Manual

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GS-X Pinsetter with
Advanced (CE) Guarding
August 2019 / 47-902005-GBR

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual GS-X Pinsetter with Advanced (CE) Guarding August 2019 / 47-902005-GBR...
  • Page 2 GS-X Pinsetter with Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual © August 2019 by the Brunswick Bowling Products. All rights reserved. GS-X is a registered trademark of the Brunswick Bowling Products. Reorder Part No. 47-902005-GBR Notice: If available, updates to this manual can be found on-line at www.brunswickbowling.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Distributor Belts .....................42 Troubleshooting ..........................43 Trouble Diagnostics ........................43 Contact Closure Diagnostics (Switch Diagnostics) ..............43 Machine Cycle Diagnostics ......................43 Using the Diagnostics .........................44 Error Codes ..........................46 Error Codes Description and Causes ....................48 Problem/Cause /Corrective Action ....................53 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Alerts

    WARNING! Will designate electrical alerts which could potentially cause personal injury or death. CAUTION! Will designate an alert which could potentially cause product damage. Will designate grounding alerts. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Safety Notice To Users Of This Manual

    SAFETY NOTICE TO USERS OF THIS MANUAL This manual has been written and published by the Service Department of Brunswick Bowling Products 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...

  • Page 6: Pinsetters Equipped With Safety Power Controllers

    • The operating instructions must be made available to the user of the pinsetters equipped with the GS-X Pinsetter Safety Controller system. The pinsetter operator is to be instructed in the use of the device by center mechanic and must be instructed to read the operating instructions.

  • Page 7: Tests Performed Before The First Commissioning

    • It must not be possible to climb over, creep underneath or pass around the protective devices. • Make sure that the operating personnel of the pinsetters protected by the GS-X Pinsetter Power Controller system are correctly instructed by specialist personnel before being allowed to operate the pinsetters.
  • Page 8 The proper functioning of the interlock devices must be checked weekly, by a specialist or by authorized personnel. Prior to the tests, turn off and lockout the main power switch on the GS-X Pinsetter Power Controller system. a. Unplug the rear door interlock cable from the GS-X Pinsetter Power Controller box and verify that when the interlock switch is closed (rear door closed) there is continuity from pin 1 to 2 and from pin 3 to 4 of the connector.

  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    • Then wipe the lens with a clean and damp cloth. After cleaning, check the position of sender and receiver to make sure that it is not possible to climb over, creep below or stand behind the protective device. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Safety Guidelines For Gs-Series Pinsetters

    14. Prior to performing service work underneath the setting table, place a jack stand or other suitable support under the center of the table. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 11 It is good practice to have another employee positioned near any bowler to ensure they cannot throw a ball and/or place a sign on the approach to indicate the lane is not available for bowling. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 12: Machine Guards

    (6) DOOR INTERLOCK SWITCH (7) FRONT OF MACHINE (8) END GUARD (9) MACHINE ACCESS POINT (10) DIVISION GUARDS (11) SAFETY PHOTO SENSORS (12) MASKING UNIT INTERLOCK SWITCH (13) NEXGEN CONTROLLER W/O DISPLAY (14) FOLDING PLATFORM GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 13: Folding Platform

    An integrated ball stop prevent balls from entering the pinsetter when the platform is deployed. Refer to figure titled Folding Platform. Folding Platform (1) READY TO BOWL DEPLOYED PLATFORM OPENED FOR PINDECK ACCESS (4) BALL STOP PINDECK GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Gs Safety Mirror

    GS Safety Mirror Safety Mirror GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Safety Power Controller

    (6) Restart Photo Sensors LED (Green) - This LED Turns “On” when the photosensor beam at the masking unit has been interrupted. Once the cause of the interruption has been determined, press the Photosensor Restart button to reset the photosensor circuit GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 16 (17) Send Photo Sensor - Connection for the safety photo sensor transmitter unit located at the front of the pinsetters. (18) Receive Photo Sensor - Connection for the photosensor receiving unit located at the front of the pinsetters. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 17: Pinsetter Power-Up Procedure - Safety Controller

    2. Press the blue “Restart” button located on the GS-X Safety Controller box to re-activate the interlock switches. VERIFY ALL INTERLOCKS PRESS “RESTART” BUTTON ARE IN THEIR PROPER POSITION ON CONTROLLER (YELLOW LED “ON”) (RED LED “ON”) GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 18: Nexgen Electronics

    The High Voltage board is the entry point for the 3-phase power needed to run the pinsetters. The High Voltage board supplies the power for the motors and pin lights for both pinsetters. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 19 (15) SAFETY PHOTO SENSORS (16) MASKING UNIT INTERLOCK SWITCH (17) REAR DOOR INTERLOCK SWITCH (18) MECHANIC’S REMOTE DISPLAY 19) DIVISION INTERLOCK SWITCH (20) PHOTOSENSOR RESTART BUTTON (21) HOLD-TO-RUN BUTTON (OPTIONAL) (VERSION III ONLY) (OPTIONAL VERSION III) GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 20: Lcd Display/User Interface

    (8) Power In - This connection provide power for the display and connects the stop/run switches to the Nexgen Controller. (9) Comline In - Connection for communication coming from the auxiliary comline connection of the Nexgen Controller. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 During power up of the Nexgen Controller, the unit it goes through a boot up sequence. The Controller’s LCD display will first display “Brunswick GS-X” and then display “Software V 4.xx.xx EPROM OK”. (xx.xx represents the software version such as 4.97.11). Once the controller successfully boots up, the mode selection menu is displayed.
  • Page 22 Y - Delayed setting table - USBC, FIQ..., compliant delay. (Default ) N - Quick setting table - No delay after sweep drop. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 Pinlight: (Y or N) - This option is available on machines with firmware version 4.08.02 and higher. This option turns on the pinlight so that the pins are illuminated even when the machine is unassigned. Y - Pinlight on N - Pinlight off (default) GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 24 45 - 45 seconds (default) 50 - 50 seconds 55 - 55 seconds 60 - 60 seconds GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 25 Default = 08 NOTE 1: Be aware that when the table continues past “A” the sweep will also lower. As a result you may begin to see a little bit of the sweep board below the masking unit on 2nd ball. With firmware versions 4.97.11 and higher, if Coast Past A is enabled, the table motor will stop after coasting, wait 500 milliseconds, then reverse back to the “A” switch in order to return the table and sweep to their up position. With firmware versions prior to 4.97.11, it is important to always select the lowest number possible that allows the table to drop just far enough to cause the pin station ejector flaps to return to their up position. A minor adjustment to the sweep board height will typically correct issues with a visible sweep board. NOTE 2: When the table continues past “A” the sweep will also lower. With firmware versions prior to 4.97.11, this may result in insufficient clearance for some lane machines to pass under the sweep. Always verify there is sufficient clearance for your lane machine after changing this setting. (A minor adjustment to the sweep board height will typically correct this.) It is suggested that the pinsetter be on 1st ball prior to running your lane machine so that the sweep will always be at its highest position. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 26 Pincount Switch (SS), and displays the ones that are actuated on the right pinsetter. EXT SW (Right) - This selection checks the external inputs Ball Detect, Foul, Set And Reset and displays the ones that are actuated on the right pinsetter. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: Software Version 4.9.08 And Prior

    WITHOUT WARNING. Stay clear of machine. Keep guards in place. No light indicates the pinsetter is off. Safe to Service. Lock out power before servicing. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 28: Pinsetter Access Points

    Do not attempt to bypass, disable or tamper with these interlocks . Pinsetter Access Points (1) ACCESS DOORS (2) BACK OF MACHINE (3) FOLDING PLATFORM (4) FRONT ACCESS GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 29: Work Areas

    WORK AREA 3 WORK AREA 2 WORK AREA 5 WORK AREA 4 Working Areas (1) WORK AREA 1 (2) WORK AREA 2 (3) WORK AREA 3 (4) WORK AREA 4 (5) WORK AREA 5 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Area 1 - Floor

    This area may be used for such activities as: 1. Cleaning the transport band 2. Correcting ball return stops 3. Correcting pin elevator jams Pinsetter Work Area 1 - Floor (1) ACCESS DOORS (2) BACK OF MACHINE (3) WORK AREA 1 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Area 2 - Ball Accelerator Platform

    2. Correcting pin handling issue on the shark assembly or at the back of the distributor. 3. Correcting issues at the back of the pinsetter main frame Pinsetter Work Area 2 - Ball Accelerator Platform (1) ACCESS DOORS (2) WORK AREA 2 (3) BACK OF MACHINE (4) SUPPORT BRACES (5) SUPPORT SHAFTS GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 32: Area 3 - Standing Platforms

    Nexgen or Safety Controller must be locked into the off position using a suitable locking mechanism. WORK AREA 3 WORK AREA 3 WORK AREA 3 WORK AREA 3 SUPPORT BRACES SUPPORT SHAFTS Pinsetter Work Area 3 - Standing Platforms (1) SUPPORT BRACES (2) SUPPORT SHAFTS (3) WORK AREA 3 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 33: Area 4 - Pindeck

    CAUTION: When accessing the machine for work area 4, the main power switch on the Nexgen or Safety Controller must be locked into the off position using a suitable locking mechanism. Pinsetter Work Area 4 - Pindeck (1) WORK AREA 4 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 34: Area 5 - Distributor

    Nexgen or Safety Controller must be locked into the off position using a suitable locking mechanism. Pinsetter Work Area 5 - Distributor Working Positions and Support Locations (1) SUPPORT BRACES (2) SUPPORT SHAFTS (3) STANDING SUPPORT (4) WORK AREA 5 GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Stopping Machine In Mid-Cycle

    If internal service work is to be performed, turn off the main power switch on the Power Safety Controller and lock the switch in the off position using an approved lockout device to prohibit the machine from being turned on. NOTE: Removing the incoming 3 phase power will disable both pinsetters. Upon completion of work, remove any installed lockout devices and turn the main power switch on. Restore power to the Nexgen box by pressing the restart button on the Safety Controller. Once the machine has initialized, clear the power failure (PF) error code by toggling both stop/ run switches off then on. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 36: Clearing Error Codes And Correcting Pinsetter Stops

    (PF) code. 7. If the machine will not restart, recheck the error code diagnostic display. If an invalid state is displayed, you must return the table (up) or sweep (forward) to its home position. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Clearing Pins Jammed In Distributor

    Restart” LED in “On” press the restart button. 6. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the stop/run switches on the mechanic’s remote display to clear the power failure (PF) codes. 7. Check pinsetter operation. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 38: Clearing An Elevator Jam

    Restart” LED is “On” press the restart button. 6. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the stop/run switches on the mechanic’s remote display to clear the power failure (PF) codes. 7. Check pinsetter operation. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Removing Pin(S) From Under The Sweep

    Restart” LED is “On” press the restart button. 5. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the stop/run switches on the mechanic’s remote display to clear the power failure (PF) codes. 6. Check pinsetter operation. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 40: Correcting Ball Return Stops

    Restart” LED is “On” press the restart button. 9. Once the machines have initialized, toggle the stop/run switches on the mechanic’s remote display to clear the power failure (PF) codes. 10. Check pinsetter operation. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 41: Machine Cleaning

    “Ready for Restart” LED, then press the restart button. If only the yellow “Ready for Restart” LED is “On” press the restart button. 10. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the STOP/RUN switches for each machine off/on to clear the power failure (PF) code. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Distributor Belts

    “Ready for Restart” LED, then press the restart button. If only the yellow “Ready for Restart” LED is “On” press the restart button. 9. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the STOP/RUN switches for each machine off/on to clear the power failure (PF) code. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Diagnostics The GS-X pinsetter monitors its function switches for proper operation and will shut down a pinsetter if a fault is detected. When a problem occurs, the pinsetter will shut down and the status light on the top of the elevator will start to flash. The error code displayed on the LCD Display of the mechanic’s remote display can be used to diagnose the problem.

  • Page 44: Using The Diagnostics

    Switch) of the right pinsetter if actuated. A “-” indicates the switch is open. EXT SW (Right) - Displays the Ball Detect, Foul, Set And Reset Switches if actuated for the right pinsetter. A “-” indicates the switch is open. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 45 Tables 1 and 2 list possible error codes and describe the most likely cause for the error. The displayed code may not pinpoint the problem in all cases. For further explanation of the codes, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 46: Error Codes

    Switch B is Not Expected But Found Interlock Switch Open C Found Switch C is Not Expected But Found PwrFail Power Failure has Occured D Found Switch D is Not Expected But Found Table 1. Error Display GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 47 Spotting Tongs are closed. Sweep is not forward, the (Invld 5) Actuated Actuated Actuated Actuated Table is not at home position, and the Spotting Tongs are closed. Table 2. Invalid Machine States NOTE: Some errors or problems with the pinsetter may not be detected by the Pinsetter CPU. Examples are ball accelerator problems or scoring errors. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 48: Error Codes Description And Causes

    Also check individual pin release lever for proper Pin10 Ld positioning. Pin count switch not functioning properly. For Nexgen Electronics, swap the CPU PCB. Also, swap the interconnecting cables to help isolate the problem. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 49 No power to the sweep motor and/or brake. Check wiring for damage and proper hookup. "SM" switch shorted. Wiring between the Nexgen Controller and the switch is shorted. Sweep wagon or sweep arms binding or roller out of adjustment. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 50 The wiring from the switch to the Nexgen Controller is faulty when table lowered to detect or set The Nexgen Controller CPU PCB may be defective. pins. Reversing fuses on Nexgen High Voltage PCB that are blown Table motor or brake is defective GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 51 The wiring between the Nexgen Controller and the switch is loose or damaged. Spotting tongs not working properly - damaged or binding. A replacement set of tongs could have been installed out of time with the other tongs. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 52 The wiring to the Nexgen Controller is possibly shorted. BALL ACCELERATOR- Thermal Ball or pin stuck in accelerator clear obstruction. protection activated or accelerator cable Accelerator(AS) cable broken or disconnected. Check accelerator cable. not connected. NOTE: Nexgen Electronics displays either Standard Code or Extended Code * = Nexgen Electronics only GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

  • Page 53: Problem/Cause /Corrective Action

    Loose transport band. Tighten transport band. Loose transport band drive belt. Cut off a piece and weld back together. Worn transport band. Replace transport band. Ball door not adjusted properly. Adjust ball door. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 54 (Frmwrx) mode if attached to the Frameworx scorer. Incoming 3 phase power surge, or As a last resort, consult a qualified is out of balance electrician to help identify the surge and correct the problem. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 55 Pin under or on top of sweep. Remove pin. Faulty switch G, OOR or SM. Adjust or replace switch. Sweep wagon guide rollers not Adjust guide rollers. adjusted properly. Broken or worn sweep drive belt. Replace belt. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 56 Switch actuator or switch is sticking. Pin detection height is not correct. Adjust stroke limiter. Angle "1" or "2" not adjusted Adjust angle "1" or "2". Broken pin detector plate. Replace pin detector plate. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 Sweep release assembly bound. Free bind in sweep release assembly. Table motor running backwards. Re-wire motor for correct rotaion. Nexgen controller set table delay Set table delay to "Y". set to "N" GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 58 Faulty pin holder switch. Replace switch or adjust . Faulty stroke limiter solenoid. Replace solenoid as required. Pin holder shaft latch not adjusted Adjust pin holder shaft latch. properly. Faulty cable. Repair or replace cable. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 59 Make sure pin holders are vertical. set. Table not adjusted for proper Adjust table height. height. Table is not completely level. Level table. Faulty table spring. Replace spring. Pin bottoms are worn. Scrap or repair worn pins. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 60 Ball accelerator belt not centering. Front pulley not bolted correctly or Loosen bolts on yoke and operate front yoke is loose (parts incorrectly accelerator. Align both yoke halves installed.) until the belt runs true. Tighten bolts. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 61 Faulty switch cluster cable, trouble light, and ball door cable. Faulty, ball lift cable, foul & optical Check cables and repair or trigger cable. exchange. After above checked, electronics. Change the Nexgen CPU or H.V. GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...
  • Page 62 Intentionally Blank GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual...

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