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HARDWARE REVISION HISTORY Rev.1.0. - an initial document version Rev. 1.1. - a new version of the document with the following changes: Updated information on power supply and distributor - p. 30-31; Corrected “Wiring Diagram” - p. 70 -71. Rev.
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HARDWARE CONTENTS CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION І.1. General Description…………………………………………………………….. І.2. Technical Specifications and Dimensions……………………………………. І.3. Operating Conditions…………………………………………………………... І.4. Transportation…………………………………………………………………… І.5. Safety and Precaution Measures……………………………………………... CHAPTER II. INSTALLATION ІІ.1. Visual Inspection………………………………………………………………. II.2. Main Door Opening and Closing…………………………………………….. II.3. Top box Door Main Door Opening and Closing……………………………. ІІ.4.
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HARDWARE IV.7. Ticket printer………………………………………………………………….. IV.8. Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Panel…………………………………. IV.9. Meter Module………………………………………………………………….. IV.10. Signal Lights Controller………………………………………………………. IV.11. Decorative Lighting…………………………………………………………… IV.12. Electronic Key Reader……………………………………………………….. IV.13. Speakers………………………………………………………………………. IV.14. Door Switches………………………………………………………………… CHAPTER V. GAMING MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING V.1. Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………... V.2. Error Messages………………………………………………………………… V.2.1. Events, Only Registered in All Events Log………………………..V.2.2.
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The series is developed on the basis of the Exciter II Gaming Platform or Exciter III Gaming Platform, specially created for Euro Games Technology (EGT) and complied with the newest requirements of the gaming industry. Among the most important technical characteristics of Exciter II and Exciter III are low energy consumption and operation on only one power voltage.
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Before switching on the machine for the first time, please carefully read and understand this User Manual. I.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS Manufacturer: EURO GAMES TECHNOLOGY Ltd., Bulgaria Type: EGT-VS14 Power Supply Voltage: 100 - 240 V ~ Current: 5.3-2.2A Consumption: ...
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HARDWARE I.3. OPERATING CONDITIONS P-27/42V St gaming machines are designed and manufactured to keep their operability at the following conditions: Ambient temperature: from +10° C to +30° C; Relative humidity: from 20% to 80%; Vertical operation position;...
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HARDWARE WARNING! The movement of the gaming machine should be done only when all the doors are closed and locked and the machine has to be grasp using the handles provided. (The handles are located on the back of the gaming machine - Pos. 1 in Figure I.3.). If the gaming machine needs to be positioned, all the doors also has to be closed and locked and the gaming machine must not be grasp or press on the...
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HARDWARE II.1. VISUAL INSPECTION Before installation the machine shall be visually inspected for possible transportation damages. WARNING! The Manufacturer shall not bear liability for damages occurred upon transportation of the Gaming Machine. II.2. MAIN DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING Access to the main electronic components of the gaming machine, located in its body, is done by Main Door Opening.
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HARDWARE 3. Grab the door with both hands as it is shown in Fig. II.3. and hold it gently until its completely opened - Fig. II.4. Fig. II.3. Fig. II.4. II.2.2. Main Door Closing Grab the opened main door and pull it down as it id shown in Fig. II.5. Grab the main door with both hands as it is shown in Fig.
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HARDWARE II.3. OPENING AND CLOSING TOP BOX DOOR WARNING! If the sequence, described below, is not followed during opening and closing of the top box door, mechanical damages may occur on the details of the construction and/or damage/smash of the touch screen of the main monitor of the gaming machine.
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HARDWARE II.3.2. Top Box Door Closing Fully close the door of the top box until both side of the blocking mechanism lock. Make sure the top box door is fully closed. Fig. II.4. Fig. II.5. Upon closing the top box door fully, a characteristic sound is made by the blocking mechanism.
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HARDWARE II.4. TOP LAMP MOUNTING The game machine is transported to the customer with unmounted top light. Below is given the sequence of its mounting: Unlock and open the gaming machine main door. Pull the core through the handle 1 to unlock the Top box.
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HARDWARE Screw 4 pieces "Nuts M3” to projecting dowels, the respective locations of the ceiling of the top box, as shown in Fig. II.15. Fig. II.15. Connect the grounding wire (B) to the ground dowel (C) of the gaming machine by using a " Nut M4” , as shown in Fig.
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The software in the iButton Reader is thought to recognize electronic keys (see "Service Manual of a Vega Vision Upright Gaming Machine" in the Electronic Keys section or contact the EGT Service); Insert OWNER key and set up the desired machine and game parameters;...
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HARDWARE III.1. CONTROL KEYS Access to the credit forming screen, service functions and accounting of the machine may be preformed by use of either mechanical or electronic keys. The system recognizes 4 types of keys: ATTENDANT - attendant’s mechanical/electronic key by which player’s credit ...
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HARDWARE Fig. III.1. Credit addition can be performed: From the Screen Keyboard: Dial the necessary number by touching the digit keys on the touchscreen keyboard. If a wrong digit is chosen, press <- ; Press Add button; If new Current Credit value is wrong, press Cancel and enter again; ...
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HARDWARE III.3. CREDIT CLEAR Credit zero reset and payout thereof may be performed only if the game is in bet mode after pressing a CASH OUT button. At pressing a CASH OUT button the credit may be paid out by Attendant (handpay), or via thicket printer depending on settings of the gaming machine.
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HARDWARE III.4.2. Egypt Quest Progressive Jackpot Payout Egypt Quest Progressive Jackpot has 4 levels. Each level can be won during the special EGYPT QUEST Feature, which is the same for all games in the multigame. After the end of the EGYPT QUEST Feature, if the machine is won some of the Egypt Quest Progressive Jackpot levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum), a splash appears on the lower monitor, where the collected credits, the level won and the won amount are written.
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HARDWARE Fig. III.2. Fig. III.3. Fig. III.4. The splash about progressive Jackpot winning is only greeting. Depending on machine settings it may automatically disappear or be cleared by Attendant key. If a Jackpot Handpay splash is appeared after this greeting splash, then the amount won has to be paid by hand (handpay), otherwise it is inserted to the credit.
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HARDWARE III.5. MACHINE RESERVATION AND RELEASE If the Attendant key is inserted, the window, shown in the figure below will appear on the screen: Lock and Unlock buttons are used to reserve (LOCK) and release (UNLOCK) the machine. At machine reserving the game picture with RESERVE sign appears on the screen after the EXIT button is pressed.
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HARDWARE III.6. SIGNAL LIGHTS LIGHTING MODES The signal lights are mounted on the top of the machine. Top ( Left ) Lamp Hand Pay Middle Lamp Open Door Yellow Bottom ( Right ) Lamp Tilt / Change Green They indicate the following conditions: 1.
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Description: Blow the dust away from the fun and the processor radiator us- ing a mighty air stream. Clean only when the power is switched off! For prevention can address to the nearest EGT service. Recommended Maintenance Period: monthly. Cleaning: Clean the dust from the outside of the fan. Use a soft brush and vacuum cleaner.
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HARDWARE Recommended Maintenance Period: Depending on ambient conditions. In normal conditions the cleaning shall be carried out each 6 months. At severe operation conditions, such as polluted, dusty environment, and/or such with high relative humidity or high level of micro-particles, it is recommended to perform cleaning more often.
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HARDWARE CHAPTER IV. HARDWARE COMPONENTS IV.1. General Description of Components……………………………………….. Power Distributor Unit and Power Supply Units…………………………... IV.2. IV.3. Exciter II Specialized Gaming Platform...………………………………….. IV.4. Exciter III Specialized Gaming Platform...………………………………….. IV.5. Monitors and Touchscreen…………………………………………………... IV.6. Bill Validator…………………………………………………………………... IV.7. Ticket printer………………………………………………………………….. IV.8.
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS Signal Lights Bill Validator Door Switch 42" Upper Monitor Bill Stacker Door Decorative lighting panel Left and Right Main Speakers Left and Right Sound Grid Drop Box Door Switch 27" Monitor with Touchscreen Drop Box Body Drop Box Door Lock Bill Validator Entrance iButton Reader...
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Power Supply Unit 24V: MEAN WELL HRP-150-24 or DELTA PMC- 24V150W1BA. Power Distributor Units (PDUs): EGT Distribution Box - “Distribution Box 8-Ports V1.5 Module” Distributor 12V and 24 V - “12V & 24V Distributor V 1.2” IV.2.3. Purpose of Use Power Supply Units - supplies power to the components of the gaming machine.
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HARDWARE Power Distributor Units: Power Distributor unit 220V - supplies input voltage to Main Power Supply Units (PSU); Distributor Unit 12V & 24V - - supplies input voltage to decorative lighting, gaming platform, monitors, cabinet fans and OLED keyboard. IV.2.4. Technical Parameters Main Power Supply Units (PSUs) Parameter Value...
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HARDWARE IV.4. EXCITER III - SPECIALIZED GAMING PLATFORM IV.4.1. Location in the Machine: Pos. 31 in Fig. IV.2. IV.4.2. Type: Exciter III Gaming platform Exciter III consists of: Exciter III Mother Board: DPX-W250; Back Plane Board; Gaming Board; IV.4.3.
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HARDWARE IV.6. BILL VALIDATOR (OPTIONAL) IV.6.1. Location in the Machine: Bill Validator Entrance - Pos. 7 in Fig. IV.1., Bill Validator Door - Pos. 10 in Fig. IV.1., Bill Validator - Pos. 39 in Fig. IV.2. IV.6.2. Type: CashCode MFL (Fig. IV.3.), JCM UBA-10-SS (JCM UBA-14- SS) or JCM iPro-100-SS (Fig.
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HARDWARE NOTE! The Bill Validator JCM UBA-14-SS can be used as well but it has to support serial interface RS232 and protocol ID-003. In case of using JCM UBA-14-SS an adapter Bill Level Adapter has to be used as well. This adapter converts bipolar signals into unipolar signals. Fig.
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HARDWARE JCM UBA-10-SS Electrical parameters Value Power Supply Voltage: 12V DC ± 5% Standby 0.3 A Current consumption Operating mode 1.6 A Communication Interface RS232 Storage Temperature Environment Parameters -20°C ÷÷Value +60°C Operation Temperature +5°C ÷ +50°C Operating Relative Humidity 30% ÷...
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HARDWARE MEI SC8307 and MEI Advance SCN8347 Electrical parameters Value Power Supply Voltage: 12 ÷ 28V DC ± 5% Standby 0.45 A Current consumption Operating mode 1.25÷3.0 A RS232 Communication Interface Environment Parameters Value Operation Temperature 0°C ÷ +60°C Operating Relative Humidity 5% ÷...
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HARDWARE Fig. IV.12. Components of JCM iVizion - SS A. Acceptor Unit M. Transport Unit Release Lever B. Front Upper Guide Access Lever (Acceptor Unit) N. Power ON LED (Green) C. Bezel (Option) - use from JCM iPro model! O. USB (mini-B) Software Download/...
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HARDWARE IV.6.6. Collecting Bills IV.6.6.1. Collecting bills from CashCode MFL - 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Fig. IV.13. CashCode MFL Collecting Bills Open bill validator door. Push the lever, pointed by the small arrow in Fig. IV.13-1. and pull the cassette out.
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HARDWARE Open Bill validator door. Hold the cassette handle and pull it in direction, pointed by the arrow in Fig. IV.14-1. Open the cover and take the bills (Fig. IV.14-2.). Put back the cassette into the housing. IV.6.7. Removing Jammed Bills IV.6.7.1.
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HARDWARE CashCode MFL operates in two basic modes: validation and service. Defining settings, operating mode and enabled denominations is performed by two groups of switches - SW1 and SW2 (Fig. IV.17., Fig. IV.18. and Fig. IV.19.) Fig. IV.18. CashCode MFL SW1 Setting switches condition The function of the group of four DIP switches (SW2 in Fig.
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HARDWARE Parameters Switch Orientation of the bill SW 2.1 Four-way One-way SW 2.2 Not used Not used Interface communication speed SW 2.3 9600 bps 19,200 bps Operating Mode SW 2.4 Service Mode Validation Mode For additional information on switch features and explanations, please see CashCode MFL User Manual.
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HARDWARE IV.6.8.3. Configuring Ardac Elite Two similar groups Bank 1 and Bank 2 of switches are located, which are shown below (Fig. IV.21.). Fig. IV.21. Ardac Elite Setting switches condition To select serial interface RS 232, determine the ID003 Baud Rate - 9600, and enable barcode reading, the following switches have to be in given position: Bank 2, switch 4 - ON Bank 2, switch 5 - OFF...
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HARDWARE IV.7. TICKET PRINTER (OPTIONAL) IV.7.1. Location in the Machine: Plate for Ticket printer - Pos. 40 in Fig. IV.2. IV.7.2. Type: Ithaca Epic 950/950L, FutureLogic GEN2, FutureLogic GEN2 Universal or JCM Global GEN5. Fig. IV.24. Ithaca Epic 950 Ticket Printer Fig.
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HARDWARE IV.7.3. Purpose of Use: Prints vouchers and tickets. IV.7.4. Technical Parameters a) Ithaca Epic 950 Ticket Printer parameters: Electrical parameters Value Power Supply Voltage 24V DC ± 10% Current Consumption At 24V and 25% black max 2.2 A Communication interface RS232 Environment Parameters Value...
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HARDWARE c) FutureLogic GEN2 Universal Ticket Printer parameters: Electrical parameters Value Power Supply Voltage 24V DC ± 10% Current Consumption At 24V and 25% black max 2.7A Communication interface RS232 Environment Parameters Value 5°C ÷ 50°C Operation Temperature Storage Temperature -20°C ÷...
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HARDWARE IV.7.5. Loading tickets a) Loading tickets in Ithaca Epic 950 Ticket Printer Fig. IV.27. Loading tickets in Ithaca Epic 950 Ticket Printer 1. Load tickets into the ticket supply tray, making sure that the Black Dot is positioned as shown in Fig. IV.27. 2.
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HARDWARE IV.8. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER AND KEYBOARD PANEL IV.8.1. Location in the Machine: Keyboard Panel: Pos. 15 in Fig. IV.1., Keyboard Controller: Pos. 29 in Fig. IV.2. IV.8.2. Type: USB Keyboard Controller IV.8.3. Purpose of Use USB Keyboard Controller: transfers information on condition of keyboard panel buttons and/or their LEDs;...
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HARDWARE Main functions of the keyboard buttons CASH OUT (B11) - a button for credit cash-out procedure starting. First it ─ transfers the win to the credit meter (ends the game) and then starts the procedure for cash-out the credit; SERVICE (B12) - a button for staff calling;...
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HARDWARE NOTE! Depending on the machine settings, the bet buttons Button B1 ÷ Button B5 can or cannot start a video slot game. (see User manual of Vega Vision+ series gaming machine at P-Series Multigame, version 7.x.). Video poker games: These buttons are active at holding condition (after the initial card deal).
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HARDWARE TAKE WIN (B15) ─ Roulettes: When press it, Complete Bet is placed- placing the bet on all the positions that include the selected number. If the number is only marked without the chip laid on it, when you press this button, on all positions will be placed bets (chips) equal to the selected chip value.
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HARDWARE Power Supply Voltage: +24V / 1,15 A USB2.0 Interface IV.8.2.2. Keyboard Description Video buttons of the OLED keyboard repeat the placement and functionality to those of electro-mechanical keyboard (described are above). Two buttons (Cash Out and Service) are exported from the keyboard and they are electro-mechanical buttons.
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IV.11.1. Location in the Machine and Type: Includes the following modules white lighting of the EGT logo, Premier logo and below bill validator entrance and lighting; RGB lighting (Pos. 9 in Fig. IV.1.) situated around: the upper monitor, the main door and the cabinet bottom.
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HARDWARE IV.13. SPEAKERS IV.13.1 Location in the Machine: There are two pairs of speakers in the machine - main and additional. The main speakers are located in the drop box of the gaming machine - Left and Right Main Speakers (Pos. 24 in Fig. IV.1). ...
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HARDWARE V.1. TROUBLESHOOTING External features Possible cause Solution Fuse burned out Replace fuse Power Cord Replace power cord Nothing lights up Main Power Supply Unit Check PSU LED. Replace PSU. (PSU) Defective button Replace the button Buttons don’t work Problems with connection Check keyboard controller connections.
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HARDWARE Bill 100 accepted - Logged when a bill of par value 100 is accepted. Bill 2 accepted - Logged when a bill of par value 2 is accepted. Bill 20 accepted - Logged when a bill of par value 20 is accepted. Bill 200 accepted - Logged when a bill of par value 200 is accepted.
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HARDWARE Drop door closed - Logged when the drop door is closed. EEPROM data error - Logged when NVRAM is cleared. Gamble entered - Logged when Gamble is entered. The won amount at Gamble entering is logged. Gamble exited - Logged at Gamble exit. The value of the amount won is displayed. Game has ended - Logged when the game is over.
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HARDWARE Power off bill stacker door opened - Logged at bill stacker door opening at machine power off. Date and time of first door opening and opening counts are logged. Power off bill validator door access - Logged at Bill Validator door access at machine power off.
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HARDWARE Bill jammed - Solution: Call attendant. Bill stacker door opened - Solution: Close bill stacker door. Bill stacker jam - Solution: Call attendant. Bill stacker opened - Solution: Close bill stacker. Bill validator door opened - Solution: Close Bill validator door. Card cage opened - Solution: Close card cage.
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General error - Appears at a critical problem in the machine. NOTE! In case of fatal general error it is necessary to connect to the EGT service and report the error code, written in the box and additional information in the lower right corner of the screen.
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HARDWARE VI.3. CONNECTORS OF EXCITER II CONNECTORS BOARD EURO DIN41612 2x32 pin a+c male right angle PIN № Signal Name PIN № Signal Name BU+12V BU+12V BU+12V N.C. VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 DOUT0 DOUT1 DOUT2 DOUT3 DOUT4 DOUT5 DOUT6 DOUT7 DIN0...
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EGT Progressive Net COM8 RJ45 PIN № Signal Name/ Current EGT NET DATA A LINE EGT NET DATA B LINE EGT NET +12V / 0.5A EGT NET +12V / 0.5A EGT NET GND / 0.5A EGT NET GND / 0.5A...
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HARDWARE VI.4. CONNECTORS OF EXCITER III CONNECTORS BOARD BH40S 2x20 pin male PIN No Signal Name PIN No Signal Name T RXD4 T TXD4 T RXD7 T TXD7 T RXD5 T TXD5 T RXD6 T TXD6 T RXD2 T TXD2 T RXD3 T TXD3 DIN0...
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HARDWARE INTRUSION SWITCHES MOLEX 7x2pin Mini-fit Straight PIN No Signal Name PIN No Signal Name INTRUSION0# INTRUSION1# INTRUSION2# INTRUSION3# INTRUSION4# INTRUSION5# INTRUSION6# Serial Ticket Printer MOLEX 3x2pin Mini-fit Straight PIN No Signal Name PIN No Signal Name COM9 Rx +24V COM9 Tx EXT_DIN11 (Coin Acc.
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HARDWARE Cabinet FANS CviLux CI3103P1V00 PIN No Signal Name +12V AUDIO OUTPUTS MOLEX 2x2pin Mini-fit Straight PIN No Signal Name PIN No Signal Name SPKR FL+ SPKR FL- SPKR FR+ SPKR FR- POWER OUTPUT AMP 350211 PIN No Signal Name/Current +5V/1.5A +12V/1.5A AUDIO INPUT...
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Head Office Address 4 Maritsa Str. Vrana-Lozen-Triugulnika Pancharevo Region 1151 Sofia, BULGARIA EGT Technical Support - Head Office Phone: +359 2 890 24 68 Fax: +359 2 890 24 88 Mobile: +359 896 71 02 72 e-mail: service@egt-bg.com; parts@egt-bg.com EGT Sales - Head Office...
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