Control Board

Each Gaming Machine is fitted with a Data Interface Control Board that is connected to the In, Out, Cashbox, Bills In and Handpay hard meters. In addition, Main Door, Cashbox and Bill Validator door switches may be connected to record openings for increased Security. A simple Dip Switch arrangement configures a board with a unique Node ID number assigned to represent a particular machine. Each board has the ability to continually store data for a limited period of time, in the unlikely event of a systems failure, ensuring data flow integrity.

System Hub

This device acts as the main Data Collection point from all the Data Control Boards. It is also designed to provide effective isolation between various sections of the Network, thereby increasing the overall reliability of the system. This prevents complete system crashes occurring in the event of a serious Network or Control Board failure such as a short-circuit. Each Hub can connect up to 496 machines.

Floor Server

This is an Industrial Application PC that runs the Network of Data Control Boards. It interprets and compiles all the relevant data to and from each Data Control Board, and stores the information on a separate Data Base Server. Fitted with Dual Hard Disc Drives that are configured to automatically mirror all data on the Primary Storage device, ensures that no data is lost should the Primary Drive fail. The Floor server runs 24 /7, with a visual indication of machines that are online and those that are not being constantly displayed

Data Base Server

The Data Base of all the information from the Data Control Boards is stored on a separate Data Base Server. Again an Industrial Application PC, with Dual Hard Disc Drives is used. In addition CD RW is also available to copy and back up your relevant data. Access of the Data Base Server via an Internet connection can allow for remote viewing of reports.

UPS

The Hub, Floor and Data Base Servers are all connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), to protect against power fluctuations and black outs.

Attendant Station

Hopper Fills and Jackpot/Handpay information is recorded, and a Slot Short Slip Printed with all relevant information, from a remote station on the Casino floor. This data is also stored on the Data Base Server for use in compiling reports.

Management Station

Access and printing of Reports as well as Manual Data Entry of Coin and Bill Drop figures, and Gaming Machine configurations, Activation of new Data Control Boards etc. Slot Shorts may also be issued from here as a back up in the event of a failure at the Attendant Station. All info is sent to the Data Base Server.

Cashier Station

Verify all Slot Shorts and Machine Tickets before cashing. Multiple cashier stations can run this application ensuring no Ticket / Slot Short duplications are cashed out. Run a Cashier Shift Report and view all transactions.

Wiring

Connection throughout is easy. Each Data Control Board connects to the next with a simple RJ 11  connector. Up to 31 Boards can be “Daisy Chained” in this way to connect to one of 16 Hub Input’s, facilitating a max of 496 machines per Hub. The System Hub connects to the Floor server through a single RS 232 Serial cable.