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Stand Alone Vision Lane computer
Installation manual
(rev c.)
Worldwide Headquarters
Steltronic S.p.A.
Via Artigianale 34, 25082 Botticino Sera Brescia - Italy
Tel: +39 030 2190811 fax: +39 030 2190798
http://www.steltronic.com
Worldwide Service: + 39 030 2190830
Email: service@steltronic.com
North America Headquarters
Steltronic Incorporated
2738 S. 163rd Street
New Berlin, WI. 53151
Toll Free: (800) 942-5939
Telephone: +1 (262) 754-2300
FAX: +1 (262) 754-2301
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Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

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  • Page 1 Worldwide Service: + 39 030 2190830 Email: service@steltronic.com North America Headquarters Steltronic Incorporated 2738 S. 163rd Street New Berlin, WI. 53151 Toll Free: (800) 942-5939 Telephone: +1 (262) 754-2300 FAX: +1 (262) 754-2301 Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Stand Alone VLC software settings ..........................15 Access to the Stand Alone configurator (from QWERTY bowler’s Console)..............20 Access to the Stand Alone configurator (from Steltronic Bowler’s Console emulator) ..........20 Access to the Stand Alone configurator (from local keyboard and mouse) ..............22 Access to the Stand Alone configurator (using Remote Desktop or VNC from a laptop)..........

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Steltronic Stand Alone VLC is a Lane Computer that needs custom configuration files, please, contact Steltronic service to obtain the VLC setup in the proper way; in the request form please specify the pinsetter model to interface.

  • Page 4: General

    + mouse or laptop with VNC Viewer and\or Steltronic Bowler’s Console emulator and\or Focus front desk program. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 5: General Installation Note

    (max 4 monitors, depends by circuit breaker model). Installation (b): each lane computer should be located on the curtain wall, close to the Steltronic A.P.I. or pinsetter chassis, considering that the CA0092C cable from API to VLC is 80 cm-31.4”.

  • Page 6: Stand Alone Vlc Connection Diagrams

    Stand Alone VLC connection diagrams Installation with A.P.I. (Advanced Pinsetter Interface) Installation without A.P.I.(pinsetters connected to VLC via RS232) Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 7 #01 Camera for pins detection(if required for detecting pins) + cables for connections  #02 Short cable kit for pinsetter Interfacing  #02 Coin drop box or toggle switch (not supplied by Steltronic Spa) Installation without API (pinsetters connected to VLC com’s):  #02 Coin Cables adapter ...

  • Page 8: Vlc (Vision Lane Computer) Connection View

    AC outlet; monitor Stand-by and Input switch Score/TV can be perform as following: a)with monitor remote control b) via VLC: with monitors compatible with Steltronic software, the VLC could send a command (via RS232) to switch the monitor in Stand-by/TV/AV/SVideo, when the lane is not in use.

  • Page 9: Api Lane Computer & Bowlers Console- "Long Cable" Installation

    The video wires are routed into a conduit ( ≥Ø4 cm, 1.57 inch) laid above the ceiling tiles ( see the CAT Video system manual for further details). The bowlers console cable is routed into a conduit( ≥Ø4 cm, 1.57 inch) laid under the bowling lane, tracked by side in the bowler’s return channel. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 10: Lane Computer Pinsetters "Long Cables" Installation Without Api

    ≥ Ø4 cm, 1.57 ”) laid under the bowling lane, the cable is connected to the COM1 of the Lane computer through the CA0359A cable adapter. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 11: Steltronic Cables Diagrams

    CA0092 cable diagram CA0092 Cable: the cable provide the RS232 communication + power supply (12VDC) from Lane Computer to the Steltronic API. The CA0092 cable is reversible, same connector in each side, Conduit for the cable must be ≥ Ø4 cm (1.57”).
  • Page 12 Lane computer To Ticket interface To RS232 (monitor Control) The CA0352A cable is used to share a VLC com among Ticket dispenser interface and the RS232 line for monitor remote control. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 13 The length of the adapter cable is 20 centimeters, installer must provide a #4 wires cable (max length 70 meters, (229,66 ft.; the coin input contact can be temporary (push button, coin micro-switch) or toggle (on/off switch, normally open). Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 14 Stand Alone VLC to the corresponding PinCam camera; cable is not necessary for installation with Sciba. See PinCam installation Note: the cable do not need to be a cross-over link cable, VLC & PinCam auto-set the link.  manual for further details. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 15: Stand Alone Vlc Software Settings

    Stand Alone VLC software settings WARNINGS Steltronic Stand Alone VLC needs a custom configuration file to works as Stand Alone, please, contact Steltronic service before proceeding with installation, specifying the pinsetters models too! The instruction of this document refer to Vision ≥ 12.18...
  • Page 16 Lane language = Dutch Lane language =Danish <cultureInfo>cs</cultureInfo> <cultureInfo>-fi</cultureInfo> Lane language = Czech Lane language = Suomi <cultureInfo>pl</cultureInfo> <cultureInfo>-ko</cultureInfo> Lane language = Polish Lane language = Korean <cultureInfo>ru</cultureInfo> Lane language = Russian Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 17 COM 3 used for Touch Screen Bowler’s Console where XXX could be one of the following parameters: where XXX could be one of the following parameters: ELOTOUCH ELOTOUCH CHINATOUCH1 CHINATOUCH1 CHINATOUCH2 CHINATOUCH2 Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 18 (Hantarex monitor 32”/42”- playfair series, EVEN lane controlled via COM) MONITOR#2_DX (Westinghouse monitor 42”, EVEN lane controlled via COM) MONITOR#3_DX (Hantarex monitor 32”SQTV series, EVEN lane controlled via COM) MONITOR#4_DX (Samsung monitor MX series 32”/40”, EVEN lane controlled via COM) Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 19 (zero = disabled) Editable lines of the file \\VisionSettings\StandAloneSettings.xml <pincam>false</pincam> <pincam>true</pincam> Use Sciba for Pins detection Use PinCam for Pins detection (installation with API and camera) (installation with API and camera) Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 20: Access To The Stand Alone Configurator (From Qwerty Bowler's Console)

    3) to optimal view of the program is 1280x1024 , 1024x768 is the minimum resolution required. Installing the Bowler’s Console Emulator program on laptop – home PC Contact Steltronic Service for download the program, then install the file \\BCRemoteKeyboardSetup.msi Install the program with default settings, clicking on Next >, at the end close the window; the installation create a shortcut icon on the Desktop area called BC Remote Keyboard.
  • Page 21 Place the mouse pointer on the lane screen, then hit the ESC key on the keyboard. The pinscore.exe program stops and the VLC will load the Vision Root menu. Click on Launch Stand Alone configurator button. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 22: Access To The Stand Alone Configurator (From Local Keyboard And Mouse)

    VNC or remote desktop, connect remotely to the VLC, when logged in*, hit ESC key on keyboard to stop the Pinscore.exe program, the VisionRoot menu pops up, click on Launch Stand Alone configurator button. *username and password required Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 23: Stand Alone Configurator

     5 pin: 5 pins String pinsetters (use ONLY for 5 pins lanes  5 Frame: sort of “Quick game”, when enabled, each game strip is composed by #5 frames instead of #10 frames Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 24: Ticket Dispenser Configurator

    Ticket dispenser configurator Tag the checkbox “enable dispenser” to enable the ticket dispenser of each\both side; choose the appropriate ticket emission for every events; click on Save and Exit when done. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 25: Pinsetter Configurator

    A.P.I.) When enable, the score send a pulse on change ball API output to switch the pinsetter from 1 to 2 all, than a pulse for cycle. “1 ball cycle after photo” selection mandatory. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 26 2 ball for simulating the Fast strike and Fast Gutter cycle. APS on 1 ball: enable the APS code for AMF/VPS/ZOT compatible 8270uP/8290 “Big chassis”/Steltronic 82/3000. APS on 1 ball: enable the APS code for AMF/ZOT compatible 8290XL/8290Xli chassis.
  • Page 27 Single lane, Single lane, PinCam fixed on right PinCam fixed on left side of the lane side of the lane 23 =056 23 =024 23= 248 23= 088 23= 120 23= 216 Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 28: Setup The Stand Alone Vision Settings (Using A Temporary Focus Front Desk)

    This method is the most easy way to setup the Stand Alone settings; in addition, using Focus front desk, is also possible load the own advertising and change the Score grids style. contact Steltronic Service department for further information about Temporary focus front Desk installation. ...
  • Page 29 VLC bowler’s console menu (note: not all feature will be avaiable in Stand Alone) VLC ticket dispenser configurator Overhead monitors settings (selection with empty lanes) Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 30 Pinsetters settings Settings depends by pinsetter model, please see the pinsetter interfacing manuals for details. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 31: About Pindetect Calibrator

     see the Before to check the pins position by software, is mandatory make the mechanical calibration;  Sciba or PinCam installation manuals for further details. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 32: Pin Detect Calibrator (Sciba)

    When done, switch to the glow bank side  Adjust the camera parameter for the new bank  Select a lane side and check the pins peak  Change the lane side and check the pins peak Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 33 (4) Change lane side, Grab the image, adjust the pins position and save. (5) Change the Bank, adjust the Brightness as need and check the calibration (do not change the pins position, check only the pins peak). Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 34 When finish, use the Up-down arrows to move on another pin, and repeat the sequence; at the end, move on Save pins position button and press Enter to save the calibration; change lane side and repeat the sequence. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 35 The peaks are overlapped; the Sciba recognizes one pin in place of another, or worse it recognizes the pin in place of the one next to it. The Sciba may be out of focus. Lover the Brightness; if the operation is not successful make a mechanical calibration. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 36: Pin Detect Calibrator (Pincam)

    Exit: exit from PinCam calibration Program. To start the calibration, stop the live view, click on Calibrate left, check the calibration, than do the same with Calibration right and verify the results: Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 37 The camera auto calibrates and is looking for the best value of calibration; the calibration fails in case of errors of positioning or abnormal conditions of light or error in the values of exposure and gain. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 38 Check the pinsetter light and if necessary raise the Lower the exposure level exposure level Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)

  • Page 39: Commit The Vlc Hd

    Close the CMD window and click on Reboot Button. The VLC will reboot, creating the mirror of image. This operation required vary minutes, at the end, the VLC will load the usual menu. Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer installation (rev c.)
  • Page 40 Steltronic Stand Alone Vision lane computer – installation (rev c) June 2012 Written by Giovanni Gatta (giovanni.gatta@steltronic.com) Steltronic Worldwide Headquarters Steltronic S.p.A. Via Artigianale 34, 25082 Botticino Sera Brescia - Italy Tel: +39 030 2190811 fax: +39 030 2190798 http://www.steltronic.com Worldwide Service: + 39 030 2190830 Email: service@steltronic.com...

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