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1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19
Manufactured in the United Kingdom
RoHS
Genesis
Car
1N00-501 user manual
©Tornado International Ltd. 2019
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  • Page 1 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Manufactured in the United Kingdom RoHS Genesis 1N00-501 user manual ©Tornado International Ltd. 2019 Con dential...
  • Page 2 This product is manufactured in the European Economic Area and is manufactured to comply with all relevant legislation. Do not dispose of this product in land ll. Contact Tornado International Ltd for information regarding disposal in compliance with 2012/19/EU. This product and all constituent components to the best of our knowledge complies with RoHS 2011/65/EU.

  • Page 3: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Important – please read this! This manual is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate. Because Tornado International have no control over the manner in which the product is used, users should satisfy themselves that any information or instruction contained in this manual is appropriate for the conditions under which the product is being installed and operated.
  • Page 4 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this quality product from Tornado International Ltd. It will give you many years of trouble free service and if used in a suitable site will provide consistent pro ts.
  • Page 5 Any shortage should be noti ed to Tornado International Ltd. in writing (letter, fax or e-mail) as soon as possible and in any event not later than 5 days after receipt.
  • Page 6 5. Lay out the 24V PSU cable and check that it is long enough to reach from the master console to the PSU. Note! The PSU cable must not be lengthened without consulting Tornado International Ltd. Tip! The master console can be identi ed by an additional door to the right of the coin acceptor door. It is usual- ly numbers 3/4 or 5/6.
  • Page 7 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 1.03 Consoles The consoles are usually mounted on a fence or low wall. The lip (See Dia. 3) at the top of the console serves to locate the console on the top of the wall or fence and assists in the mounting process. The lip may be removed if required by marking a line along the top of the console and cutting along the line with a hacksaw.
  • Page 8 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Caution! Whenever possible use the predrilled mounting holes in the rear of the console (See Dia. 2). If this is not possible, alternative holes may be drilled in the back of the console only after checking that there are no items or electronics inside the console in the area to be drilled.
  • Page 9 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 1.05 Chargers Dia. 1 - The charger case Charge indicators Air vents Mains input Dia. 2 - Case mounting slots Mounting slots Air vents Battery leads The chargers must be mounted on a wall using the slots in the rear of the case (see Dia. 2). Draw a 325mm horizontal line on the wall on which you want to mount the charger case and drill a hole at each end.
  • Page 10 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 1.06 Routing the console cables Dia. 1 – The transmitter motherboard showing the master console connection sockets (Inside the access door of the master console) Each console has a grey cable coiled inside the console on the side nearest the master console. Each of these has to be routed out of the console and into the master console.
  • Page 11 PSU to the consoles. Note! The PSU cable must not be lengthened without consulting Tornado International Ltd. 1. Route the cable from the PSU to the master console. 2. Plug the PSU cable into the 24V socket in the master console. (See 1.06 Dia. 1) 3.
  • Page 12 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 1. Locate the loop wire and leaving 3m excess, attach the wire to the enclosure wall at a convenient point below the master console. The loop wire may be run on the outside of the enclosure wall or on the inside.
  • Page 13 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 1.09 The models: The models should be handled with care. They are designed to be as robust as possible within the constraints of their size. Dia. 1 - The model Dia. 2 - The body catch 1.
  • Page 14 2. Check the lights on the loop output board. There should be a solid green light to indicate that the loop is tuned. (See 1.06 Dia. 1). Customers with previous experience of Tornado equipment will be familiar with “tuning the loop”. This is now not required as a manual operation and is carried out automatically. If a solid green light is not shown please contact Tornado service department for assistance.
  • Page 15 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Dia. 2 - Car interior Dia. 3 - Car battery Receiver Battery Connector A Connector B Battery strap clip Power lead Battery connection Battery strap 9. In the cars, twist the battery strap clip to release the battery strap, then unhook it. Insert a battery into beach car then re t the battery strap and push down on the clip to secure it.

  • Page 16: Operating Procedures

    1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 2.00 Operating procedures To ensure this product remains in good working order these instructions should be followed daily. 2.01 Opening instructions 1. Remove the console covers; visually check the consoles for any damage.
  • Page 17 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.00 Detailed overview of the system 3.01 Consoles Dia. 1 - Console Credit button Driving controls Credit display Access door (Master console only - pictured) Coin acceptor door The consoles are made from glass bre with a blockboard reinforcing for the back wall. Regular application of a quality polish will reduce the harmful e ects of sunlight.
  • Page 18 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Dia. 2 - Transmitter motherboard Attached to the transmitter motherboard are the following components; The transmitter The loop output board (if a loop system is speci ed) The master timer Console motherboard connection...
  • Page 19 Microcoin electronic coin acceptors are tted to the unit. These can be reprogrammed and can accept multiple coins and or tokens. Please contact the service department for details. There are no user service- able parts in the coin acceptors. They should be returned to Tornado for service. Dia. 1 - Credit display & credit button 3.03 Credit display...
  • Page 20 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Credit dispay main screen Dia. 1 - Main screen Coins accepted Vend value Credits available odd Credits available even Coin total odd Coin total even Coins accepted: The coins accepted by the electronic multimech can be displayed on the credit display main screen for customer information.
  • Page 21 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 QL credit display Dia. 2 - Front Credit display main screen Menu control labels Dia. 3 - Rear Display contrast control Microcontroller External socket interface Enter button Down button Up button Menu control buttons: The menu control buttons are located at the rear of the credit display (see Dia.
  • Page 22 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Multimech interface board Dia. 4 - Interface board Electronic multimech even Electronic multimech odd Free go even button Counter button Free go odd button Free go odd / even: The operator may increase the credits available by pressing the free go buttons (see Dia. 4). For every press of the button 1 credit is incremented on the corresponding counter.
  • Page 23 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting coin vend price The coin vend price is the value of 1 credit in currency and will give the customer 1 play. When a coin vend price is selected it will be displayed on the main credit display screen informing the customer of the value of 1 credit.
  • Page 24 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting token vend The token vend is the value of 1 credit in tokens and will give the customer 1 play. When a token vend price is selected it will be displayed on the main credit display screen informing the customer of the value of 1 credit.
  • Page 25 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting swipe vend The swipe vend is the value of 1 credit in card swipes and will give the customer 1 play. When swipe vend is selected it will be displayed on the main credit display screen informing the customer of the value of 1 credit.
  • Page 26 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting currency The currency symbol used by the credit display can be changed to suit the country of use. Changing the currency symbol does not change any of the vend price settings. Press the ENTER button on the credit display to access the MAIN MENU screen on the display.
  • Page 27 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting coins displayed The coins accepted by the credit display can be displayed on the main credit display screen. These settings do not adjust the multimech con guration and may need to be independently programmed.
  • Page 28 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Adjusting decimal point Not all currencies have a decimal point and may need it to be disabled. Press the ENTER button on the credit display to access the MAIN MENU screen on the display.
  • Page 29 Press the ENTER button on the credit display to access the MAIN MENU screen on the display. Using the UP & DOWN buttons on the credit display select the TORNADO menu. When the TORNADO menu has been selected press the ENTER button to take you to the next menu screen.
  • Page 30 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2019 -30- Con dential...
  • Page 31 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.04 Cash box Dia. 1 - Box front Dia. 2 - Box rear Dia. 3 - Locking Handle Padlock provision Coin exit Coin entry The cash box is mounted in the centre of the console behind the coin acceptor door. There is provision to t your own padlock for added security.
  • Page 32 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 The console motherboard is mounted in the centre of the console and is accessed by opening the coin acceptor door. It is the distribution centre for the console and has the following parts mounted on it;...
  • Page 33 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.07 Slave timer The slave timer (see 3.05 Dia. 1) is mounted on the console motherboard. Each slave timer serves two play- ing positions. It is essentially two timers in one case. The slave timer performs the following functions;...
  • Page 34 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.09 Transmitter motherboard Dia. 1 - Transmitter motherboard Dia. 2 - Transmitter motherboard with case The transmitter motherboard is housed in the master console behind a plastic cover. It is accessed by open- ing the door under the driving controls and removing the cover through the coin acceptor door.
  • Page 35 Note! If you operate more than one type of Tornado equipment, you may have transmitters for the other equip- ment which look very similar. All items supplied in the spares pack should only be used with the equipment for which they were supplied.
  • Page 36 The power is distributed to the rest of the system via the console cables. 3.16 Diagnostic socket This is provided for the use of Tornado service engineers. Do not connect to this socket. 3.17 Accessory socket This is provided for the attachment of Tornado accessories. Instructions will be provided with the accessory.
  • Page 37 Warning! Disconnect the mains supply before removing the cover. Warning! Only use the power supply supplied by Tornado for this equipment. Using another PSU can cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. Caution! Always replace the power supply fuses with one of identical type and rating.
  • Page 38 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.20 Battery charger Dia. 1 - Charger case Charge indicators Air vents Mains input Dia. 2 - Charger module rear Fuses - 2A quick blow glass Power lead battery connector Air vents Battery leads The battery charger consists of an outer case to which up to six charger modules can be tted.
  • Page 39 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Dia. 3 - Awaiting a battery Dia. 4 - Charging Dia. 5 - Fully charged Each module has four LEDs to indicate the level of charge in the connected battery. One red light indicates no charge, and each subsequent red light is equal to 25% of charge.
  • Page 40 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.21 Batteries Dia. 1 - Battery Vents Fuse - 6.3A slow blow glass Connector A Connector A Connector B The batteries are of the sealed lead acid type. Please read the following information before use.
  • Page 41 Charging It is vital to use a quality charger. The Tornado charger supplied with your unit has been tested by the battery manufacturer and is approved by them for use with the dry- t batteries supplied. Do not charge the batteries with any other charger and do not use the Tornado chargers on other batteries.
  • Page 42 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 When tting and removing the batteries handle them with care. Avoid dropping them into the model or onto the oor. Dropping the battery will cause the plates to deform with the result that some cells will become useless.
  • Page 43 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.22 The models Dia. 1 - The model Dia. 2 - The body catch Dia. 3 - Car interior Receiver strap Receiver Battery Motor connection Motor lead The model car chassis are moulded from polypropylene.
  • Page 44 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.23 The drive motor & gearbox Dia. 1 - Motor & gearbox assembly Free wheel Drive wheel Wheel collett Drive motor Gearbox pivot The car is propelled by a custom designed motor and gearbox. The motor is of the ironless core rotor type.
  • Page 45 To comply with the terms of the guarantee any part or assembly which requires repair or replacement must be returned to Tornado International Ltd. without being opened or disassembled. The guarantee period is 1 year from the date of shipment.
  • Page 46 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 3.25 Fitting the battery to the chassis Tip! This section contains information regarding the tting of batteries into the chassis. For information about the batteries themselves and how to charge them see the section 3.21 - Batteries.

  • Page 47: Periodic Service

    1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 4.00 Periodic service 4.01 Daily Follow the procedures in section 2.00 “Operating procedures”. 4.02 Weekly Inspect the chassis. Check that the wheels rotate freely and that there is no debris around the axles. The rear right hand drive wheel will have the drag of the gearbox when it is turned.
  • Page 48 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 4.06 To return to service 1. Charge all of the batteries for 24 hours. 2. If the consoles were dismounted, remount them. Take care not to damage any of the internal components or looms.

  • Page 49: Fault Finding

    SYMPTOMS. This is true if you are going to fault nd yourself and even more important if you are going to telephone Tornado for assistance. In nine cases out of ten, give us concise and full symptoms and we will accurately diagnose the problem.
  • Page 50 If the good model reacts normally whilst the suspect model does not, the fault is in the model. Technical help is available from Tornado International Ltd. during our o ce hours. PLEASE HAVE AN ACCURATE AND COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SYMPTOMS WHEN YOU CALL.
  • Page 51 1N00-501 Genesis Car User Manual v3 05/19 Appendix A Console Model (2 per console) Battery (2 per model) Power supply unit (PSU) Battery charger Receiver ©Tornado International Ltd. 2019 -51- Con dential...