Tornado 9SYLTX2-1 Radio Control of Models at Amusement Arcades User Manual

Tornado International Limited Radio Control of Models at Amusement Arcades

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 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -1-  Confidential        Genesis  80cm Boat 1N00-510 User Manual      Note This  unit  is  fitted with  an  updated  (2013)  design  for  console steering and forward/reverse. Please quote ‘OPTICAL’ set up when  discussing  parts  or  service.  For  parts,  page  2  has substitutions  for  items  2  and  24.  New  part  numbers  to  be advised shortly.  Self Tuning Loop Output Board
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -2-  Confidential  Your Serial Number is:    Please quote this number when ordering parts or seeking telephone assistance.  Company Information.    Telephone  Fax    Technical Help  +44(0)121-773-1827  (0)121-772-6056  Ask for Technical Help  Parts & Accessories  +44(0)121-773-1827  (0)121-772-6056  Ask for the Parts Dept  Unit Sales  +44(0)121-773-1827  (0)121-772-6056  Katie Roberts  Comments:  +44(0)121-773-1827    Stuart Bland   Addresses:     Head Office, Sales Office & Production    Tornado International Ltd   Unit 26 Green Lane Industrial Estate   Second Avenue   Birmingham   B9 5QP   England   Tel: +44 (0)121-773-1827   Fax: +44 (0)121-772-6056  A Member of the Tornado International Leisure Group
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -3-  Confidential Conventions used in this Manual  For clarity the following conventions are used in this manual:  Paragraph Heading Meaning Tip! Information which will assist in the operation of the product   Note! Information which is important for the correct operation of the product.   Caution! Information which is VITAL to avoid injury to persons or damage to the product.   Warning! Information which is VITAL to avoid serious injury to personnel or the public.  Please  take  note  of  the  information  in  shaded  areas.  If  you  have  any questions  with  regard  to  the  correct  installation  or  operation  of  the  product please contact Tornado International Ltd.    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.   In  the  interest  of  product  development,  Tornado  International  reserves  the right to alter or modify the product as necessary.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -4-  Confidential   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 profits.  Please read and understand this manual before using the equipment.   This manual contains the following sections.     1.00 Operating Procedures         1.01 Opening Instructions         1.02 Closing Instructions      2.00 Detail Overview of the System   Here you will find detailed information about each part  of  the  system  with  hints  and  cautions about the correct operation of the equipment.      3.00 Periodic Service   Little  is  required  in  the  way  of  periodic  service. However time spent in following these procedures will  pay  dividends  in  improved  reliability  and service life.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -5-  Confidential 1.00 Operating Procedures  1.01 Opening Instructions  1.  Remove the console covers; visually check the consoles for any damage. 2.  Turn the Power Supply on and check that the red lights are illuminated on each playing position. Note!  The  power  supply  must  always  be  turned  on  before  the  batteries  are connected to the models. 3.  Check  the  charge  meters on  the battery chargers. The  needle should be between 0 & 1 when the battery is fully charged. 4.  Remove  the  batteries  from  the  chargers  and  insert  the  spare  batteries  if they are not fully charged. 5.  With the boat near to the operating  area and  keeping the boat propellers clear  of  any  obstructions,  carefully  slide  the  battery  into  the  boat.  The propellers will rotate briefly. 6.  Attach the boat top and lock it into position. Ensure it is the correct number for the receiver. 7.  Carefully place the boat on the water inside the operating area. Caution!  Place  the  boat  on  the  water.  Never  launch  or  throw  the  boat onto  the  water,  as  this  will  cause  the  hull  to  fracture  around  the battery holder. 8.  Repeat operations 5 to 7 for each model. 9.  Coin and test each playing position in turn to ensure the console and boat operate correctly.  The unit is now ready for use.  1.02 Closing Instructions  1.  Trigger the playing position and drive the boat to the edge of the area and remove it from the water. 2.  Place  the  boat  on  the  stand  supplied,  remove  the  top  and  slide  the battery out of the hull. 3.  Inspect the propellers for damage or debris around the shaft.  4.  Using  polish  and  a  cloth  thoroughly  clean  the  outside  of  the  hull  and top. 5.  Place the boat vertically with the bows up in its storage position Caution!  It  is vital that  the boat is stored  vertically with  the  bows up to  ensure that any water in the hull and water in the outer propeller shafts drains out of the rear. Storing the boat in any other position will allow water to enter the motors leading to their premature failure. 6.  Repeat operations 1 to 4 for each model. 7.  Turn  off  the  Power  Supply  and  check  that  all  of  the  lights  on  the consoles are off. 8.  Open the  cash  doors (remove  the pad  locks  if  fitted) and  remove the cash. Note the coin counter readings.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -6-  Confidential 9.  Lock the cash doors and thoroughly clean and polish the consoles and playing positions. Place the covers over the consoles. 10. Place  the  used  batteries  in  the  charger.  Check  the  charging  meter readings. The needle should be between 2 and 10.   2.00 Detail Overview of the System  2.01 Consoles  The consoles are made from glass fibre with a blockboard reinforcing for the back  wall.    Regular  application  of  a  quality  proprietary polish  will reduce  the harmful effects of sunlight. The  console  should be thoroughly cleaned at  the end of the operating period and before any soiling is allowed to dry. Never use any  abrasive  cleaner  on  the  console.  Housed  in  every  console  are  the following components:    Driving Controls     Coin Acceptors     Credit Displays      Console Mother Board (& coin counters)     Cash Box     Slave Timer       Additionally the master console contains:
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -7-  Confidential        The Transmitter Mother Board The Transmitter     The Loop Output Board     The Master Timer  The master console can be identified by the provision of an additional door to the right of the coin acceptor door. It is usually console number 5/6.  The consoles are provided with covers, which should be used over night and if it rains during the  day.  A  canopy over the consoles  is  advised  to  allow  your customers to use the attraction during inclement weather or provide shade if the equipment is sited in sunny climates.  The  coin  acceptor  doors  and  the  transmitter  access  door  are  all  fitted  with radial pin tumbler locks. They all open with the same key.  Provision is made for the use of your own padlock to secure the cash box if required.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -8-  Confidential 2.02 Coin Acceptors  Microcoin  electronic  coin  acceptors  are  fitted  to  the  unit.  These  can  be reprogrammed  by  the  operator  using  a  hand  held  programmer.  This  is available  from  Tornado  either  to  purchase  or  on  loan.  Please  contact  the Service Department for details. There are no user serviceable parts in the coin acceptors. They should be returned to Tornado for service.   2.03 Credit Display   The  credit  display  is  mounted  between  the  driving controls. It will show “0” on power up and will then display  the  number  of  credits  purchased  by  the customer.  The  cost  of  each  game  and  any  bonus games  are  displayed  in  accordance  with  the settings  programmed  in  the  coin  acceptors.  As soon as one or more credits are available the green play  button  will  flash  and  the  credit  display  will flash.    When  the  play  button  is  pressed  1  will  be subtracted  from  the  credit  display,  the  display  will stop flashing, the play button will be illuminated and a  signal  will  be  sent  to  the  slave  timer  to  start the game.  Whilst  the  game  is  in  play,  pressing  the green  play  button  has  no  effect.  At  the  end  of  the game  the  green  play  button  and  the  credit  display flash, if credits are available. Any  over  payment  which  does  not  reach  the  next  vend  price  is  stored  and added  to  the  next  payment.  For  example,  if  the  vend  price  is  75p  and  a customer  inserts  100p  one  credit  will  be  displayed  and  25p  stored.  The
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -9-  Confidential excess payment is kept in store until either some more money is inserted or the unit is turned off. Note!  Removing power from the system when credits are available will result in the credits being lost.  2.04 Coin Counters The coin counters (Diagram 2.06) are mounted on the console motherboard. They  can  be  seen  when  the  coin  acceptor  door  is  open.  The  counter  is advanced by one digit for the value of the smallest coin the coin acceptors are programmed to accept.  So if the smallest coin is a 5p the coin counters will count in multiples of 5p. The coin counters are non re-settable.  Note!  Although  each  coin  counter  counts  the  coins for  its  own acceptor,  the cash box serves two acceptors and is not separated.  2.05 Cash Box   The cash box is mounted in the centre of the console behind the coin acceptor door. There is provision to fit your own pad lock for added security. The cash box is removed from the console by opening the coin acceptor door, removing the padlock if fitted and lifting out using the handle. Caution! Care  should  be  taken  to  avoid  damage  to  the  console  motherboard  or  coin acceptors when removing or replacing the cash box. The coins can be poured out of the cash box into a suitable container by use of the slot in the rear of the box.  Caution!  When replacing the cash box, ensure it is correctly located before closing the Coin Acceptor door.    2.06 Console Motherboard
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -10-  Confidential  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.         Slave Timer     End of Go Sounder     Coin Counters  And connections for the following  Console Connecting Cable Driving Controls Credit Display Coin Acceptors
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -11-  Confidential  2.07 Slave Timer The slave timer (Diagram 2.06) is mounted on the console motherboard. Each slave  timer  serves  two  playing  positions.    It  is  essentially  two  timers  in  one case. The slave timer performs the following functions.     Receives the signal from the credit display to start the game.    Turns the red stop light off and the green start light on.    Transfers  model  control  from  internal  fixed  resistors  to  the driving controls     Counts  the  timing  pulses  generated  by  the  master  timer  and distributed by the console connecting cable.   When it  has  received  the  required  number  of  pulses,  control is removed  from  the  driving  controls,  the  end  of  go  sounder isoperated,  the  lights  are  reversed  and  a  signal  is  sent  to  the credit display. Note!  If the unit is switched off during play, the game will be lost.  2.08 Driving Controls   The  driving  controls  are  mounted  on  top  of  the  console  and  comprise  of  a control for each function  of  the  model.    Each  boat  uses  two  channels  of  the transmitter for its operation. One for the left hand motor and one for the right. Because we use the direction of rotation of the motors to control the direction
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -12-  Confidential of the boat, some mixing of the control signals is required. The driving control assembly carries out this mixing. All of the controls effect the operation of the model  by  altering  the  resistance  across  one  or  more  channels  of  the transmitter.  Caution!  For correct operation of the model it is vital that the receiver and drive motors in the boat are connected correctly with the correct polarity. With  the  steering  wheel  in  the  centre  position  (and  the  console  in  the  play state) moving the forward/reverse control to the forward position alters both of the models channels to forward. If the steering wheel is turned half way to the right the right motor is stopped. This causes the boat to make a gentle turn. If the  steering  wheel  is  turned  completely  to  the  right  the  right  motor  is  set  to reverse causing the boat to turn in a decreasing arc until it is turning in its own length. For a left turn the opposite actions occur. It should be noted that if the steering  wheel  is  turned  to  the  right  with  the  forward/reverse  selector  in reverse the left hand motor is stopped or reversed. (The opposite to forward). This arrangement makes the boat easier to control.  2.09 The Transmitter Mother Board  The transmitter motherboard is housed in the master console behind a glass fibre cover. It is accessed by opening the door under the driving controls and removing  the  glass  fibre cover,  through  the  coin  acceptor  door.  Mounted  on the transmitter motherboard are the following components      The Transmitter     The Loop Output Board     The Master Timer     The Console Connection Sockets & LED Fault Indicator     24 volt Power Supply (PSU) Cable Socket     Diagnostic Socket
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -13-  Confidential     Accessory Socket     2.10 The Transmitter (TX) The TX (Diagram 2.09) runs all of the time that the system is turned on. The transmitter repeatedly broadcasts frames of information. Each frame consists of  one  long  sync  pulse  followed  by  48  shorter  pulses.  Each  of  the  shorter pulses  length  is  determined  by  the  position  of  the  driving  controls  (or  fixed resistors in the slave timer if the model is not in use). One pulse is transmitted for  each  channel  and  four  channels  are  allocated  for  each  model.  Only  two channels are used, the other two are available for future product development. All  channels  are  transmitted  even  if  your  particular  set  has  less  than  12 models.  Note!  If your set has less than 12 models it is essential that shorting plugs are fitted to all unused console sockets on the transmitter motherboard. The red “fault” LED will light if any socket is empty. The signal produced by the transmitter is fed to the Loop Output Board to be matched to the length of the loop wire. The transmitter is a mature and reliable design. It is often tempting to assume the TX is the culprit during fault finding, experience shows this is rarely the case. Caution!  Always  turn  the  power  off  at  the  power  supply  before  removing  the transmitter. Failure to do so will lead to serious damage to the transmitter.  Note!  If  you  operate  more  than  one  type  of  Tornado  equipment,  you  may  have transmitters for the other equipment which look very similar. All items supplied in  the  spares  pack  should  only  be  used  with  the  equipment  for  which  they were supplied.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -14-  Confidential 2.11 Loop Output Board The loop output board (Diagram 2.09) is located next to the transmitter, on the transmitter  motherboard.  To  operate  efficiently  all  transmitters  have  to  have an  aerial  which  is  of  a  specific  length.  (Or  equal  divisions  of  that  length). Normally  the  manufacturer  determines  the  length  during  development  and makes  the  aerial  accordingly.  In  the  case  of  our  equipment  however,  the length of the aerial is determined by the perimeter of the model area. Clearly there is a conflict of requirements and this is overcome by the use of the loop output board. This assembly matches the length of loop wire (the aerial) to the transmitter.  This  is  achieved  by  changing the  capacitance  of  the circuit. The procedure of matching the length of the  loop wire to the  transmitter is called “Tuning the Loop” and should only be required during installation, if the size of the  operating  area  is  changed  or  exceptionally  if  the  loop  wire  is  changed. Tuning the  loop  is  not required if  the  transmitter is changed  for  the  supplied spare.  Caution!  Operating  the system  with  the  loop  partially  or  incorrectly  tuned will  lead  to poor model performance and damage to the transmitter and receivers.  The  loop  output  board  has  a  secondary  function,  that  of  providing  a  loop output meter which is used to tune the loop and check on the performance of the transmitter during service.   2.12 Tuning the Loop  Caution!  This  procedure  is  vital  to  the  operation  of  the  equipment.  It  should  only  be carried  out  by  a  technician  who  is  fully  conversant  with  the  principal  behind the  procedure  and  has  read  and  understood  the  following  instructions. Operating  the  system  with  the  loop  partially  or  incorrectly  tuned  will  lead  to poor model performance and damage to the transmitter and receivers.  1.  Remove  the  cover  from  the  transmitter motherboard. 2.  Locate the adjusters SW1 & TC1.  3.  Check  that  the  loop  plug  is  securely connected to the loop socket. 4.  Check  that  every  playing  position  has  a red  light  showing  and  that  each  credit display is showing “0”. 5.  Check  that  the  fault  LED  in  the  master console  is  not  on.  If  it  is  check  to  ensure that  every  console  socket  has  a  plug connected. 6.  Rotate  SW1  fully  anti-clockwise  and observing  the  loop  output  meter  select  each  clockwise  position  in  turn, noting the loop output meter reading at each position.  Note: If the loop output meter should read over 10 during this procedure adjust LC1 to return the needle to 5. Please read the note and instructions below before doing this.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -15-  Confidential 7.  Select the position of SW1 corresponding to the highest reading and note that reading. 8.  Using  a  screwdriver,  rotate  TC1  through  3600  and  note  the  action  of  the loop meter. If when rotating TC1 through one complete revolution, the loop meter does  not  raise  above the  reading obtained  at  stage 6, rotate SW1 one position anti-clockwise and again continue from step 8. 9.  When rotating TC1 through one complete revolution the loop meter should show 2 positions when the meter is at its highest. 10. Rotate TC1 to obtain the highest reading on the loop meter.  The  next  operation  is  carried  out  to  adjust  the  loop  output  meter  to  read  8. This  is  to  provide  a  datum  reading  for  any  future  evaluation  of  transmitter performance.  Note!  It should be understood that although the reading of the loop output meter is being adjusted during this operation, the actual output of the transmitter and the loop tuning is not being affected in any way. The only thing that is being changed is the coupling of the output meter to the transmitter. It is important that this is understood and that this operation is only carried out during  installation  or  replacement/re-siting  of  the  loop.  The  core  of  LC1  is made of carbon. It is very brittle so adjust it with care. 1.  Locate LC1 (See Diagram 2.12). 2.  Using a small screwdriver carefully rotate LC1 to adjust the loop meter to give a reading of 8.  2.13 The Master Timer The master timer (Diagram 2.09) is mounted on the transmitter motherboard. It produces a constant stream of pulses whilst the unit is turned on. The gap between the pulses is controlled by the knob mounted on the front of the unit. The slave timer (mounted in each console) counts a fixed number of pulses to determine when to end the game. By varying the gap between pulses the time taken to send (and therefore count) a given number of pulses also varies. In this  way  the  length  of  the  game  is  altered.  Rotating  the  knob  fully  anti-clockwise  sets  the  shortest  time  and  clockwise  the  longest.  Changing  the setting during play will lead to a proportional change in that (or those) games. The  pulses  are  distributed  to  the  slave  timers  via  the  console  connection cables. If the pulses should not be sent (or not arrive) the slave timer will not end the game.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -16-  Confidential 2.14 The Console Connection Sockets These are mounted along the bottom of the transmitter motherboard (Diagram 2.09). They are numbered to correspond with the console numbers.   Note!  If your set has less than 12 models it is essential that shorting plugs are fitted to all unused console sockets on the transmitter motherboard. The red “fault” LED will light if any socket is empty.   2.15 24V Power Socket This is mounted at the bottom of the transmitter motherboard (Diagram 2.09). It is the connection for the power supply lead. The power is distributed to the rest of the system via the console cables.   2.16 Diagnostic Socket This is provided for the use of Tornado service engineers. Do not connect to this socket.   2.17 Accessory Socket This  is  provided  for  the  attachment  of  Tornado  accessories.  Instructions  will be provided with the accessory.   2.18 The Power Supply Unit   The power supply converts local mains voltage (100-120v or 220-240v AC) to 24volts AC. This to ensure the safety of the players. A power switch, fuse and output socket are located on the front of the unit. It is this power switch which is used to turn the set on and off. Warning!
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -17-  Confidential  Risk  of  personal  injury  or  damage  to  the  equipment.  Only  use  the  power supply supplied by Tornado for this equipment. Caution!  Always replace the power supply fuse with one of identical type and rating. The  power  supply  is  designed  to  be  operated  only  in  locations  which  are protected from water.  Caution!  Ingress of water will lead to severe damage to the power supply. Caution!  It  is  important  to  ensure  that  there  is  sufficient  ventilation  to  provide  an adequate flow of cooling air over the heat sink at the rear of the unit.  2.19 The Power Supply Lead The  PSU  lead  is  used  to  connect  the  power  supply  to  the  transmitter motherboard in the master console. It is fitted with a different socket at each end.  The socket at each end must be fully inserted into the plug and the catch checked  to  ensure  it  is  correctly  latched.  A  damaged  power  supply  lead should be replaced. Caution!  The  power  supply  lead  must  not  be  lengthened  without  reference  to  the Tornado technical department.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -18-  Confidential  2.20 The Battery Chargers   The battery charger is  constructed from an outer case to which a number of charging modules are fitted. The case is used to house the modules, distribute power to them and hold the batteries during the charge cycle. The case  has cooling vents at the top and bottom. Caution!  It  is  important  to  ensure  that  there  is  sufficient  ventilation  to  provide  an adequate  flow of  cooling air  through the vents  on  the  top  and  bottom of  the battery charger case. The battery chargers are designed to be wall mounted. The battery chargers are fully automatic and require no setting by the operator. There is a fuse on the case and a charging meter on each module. Caution!  Always replace the battery charger fuse with one of identical type and rating. To improve reliability the modules are fully independent. When a discharged battery is inserted into the charger the charging meter will read between 4 and 10 depending how discharged the battery is. The more discharged the battery the closer the meter will be to 10. During the charging process the meter will slowly  descend  towards  0.  When  the  battery  is  almost  charged  the  charger changes to trickle charge. The meter will then be between 0 and 1.  Tip!  Before removing the batteries from the charger or when placing the batteries on  charge,  always  check  the  meter  reading.  This  ensures  that  the  batteries are ready for service or are connected to the charger as required. Inserting the battery into the charger case automatically connects the battery.  2.21 The Batteries
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -19-  Confidential   The  batteries  are  of  the  sealed  lead  acid  type.  Please  read  the  following information before use. Warning!  Risk of fire. The batteries are  capable  of  producing  very high currents for a considerable  time.  Never  place  the  batteries  in  a  position  which might allow the terminals to be shorted by a conducting material. Warning!   Risk of personal injury. The batteries contain lead and a gel which contains sulphuric acid. Never use a battery with a damaged case. Caution!  A  damaged  battery  must  be  treated  with  care.  Handle  only  with  protective clothing. Dispose of in accordance with local laws. Caution!  The  battery  vents  must  not  be  removed  for  any  reason.  The  battery  is maintenance free and water must not be added. Removal of the vents or the addition of water to the cells will invalidate the warranty. Always treat a  battery  with  respect. Not only is it expensive,  it  is  vital to the correct  operation  and  therefore  profitability  of  the  equipment.  It  should  be considered as an energy store and like any concentration of energy it is only safe  when  used  correctly.  A  battery  should  only  be  used  for  its  intended purpose.  It  should  never  be  used  as  a  doorstop  or  support  block  etc.  Staff should be given training to recognise and deal with a damaged battery.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -20-  Confidential  There are two batteries supplied with each model. This allows one to be used whilst the other is on charge. Tip!  Before  use,  separate  the  batteries  into  two  sets. On  the  end opposite the connectors, label one  set “A”  and  the  other  “B”.  Then  number  the  A  and  B sets, 1 to 12 (or however many models are in your set). Always use set A or set B together and place the battery in the model and charger with the same number.  There are two advantages to this system. If  the  batteries  need  to  be  changed  during  the operating day it is easy to see which batteries have been  changed.  Additionally  if  there  is  a  battery problem  the  possible  culprit  is  narrowed  to  one battery, one boat and one charger. Always keep the battery contacts clean. The next section deals with charging the batteries and the associated subject of battery life.  It  must  be  understood  that  batteries  are  an  expendable  item  and  in  this respect are similar to the tyres and brakes on your car. They will benefit from correct  use  and  be  permanently  damaged  by  misuse  or  inappropriate charging regimes.  There are three areas where you can have a direct effect on the overall life of the battery. These are: Charging, Use and Storage.  Before  we  examine the  factors  relating  to  battery  life,  this  vital  fact  must  be appreciated. Every rechargeable battery leaves the manufacturer with a finite life! This life is usually expressed in terms of charge/discharge cycles. Each time a battery  is  charged  and  discharged  a  part  of  the  battery  life  is  used  up  and cannot be replaced.  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-fit batteries supplied. Do not charge the batteries with any other charger  and  do  not  use  the  Tornado  chargers  on  other  batteries.    The batteries  should be  charged  at  the end  of  each  operating  period  even  if  the unit has only had a little use.  Repeated under charging will lead to reduced battery capacity and premature failure. With this  in mind  it  is  important  to  charge  the  battery fully after  each use  and  this  will  normally  be  achieved  by  overnight  charging.  Incomplete charging can be diagnosed by charger meters which are not at “0 or 1” at the start  of  the  operating  period  and a  gradual  and  progressive  reduction  of  the batteries capacity,  as  evidenced by a reduction in  the  number  of  games  the batteries  achieve.  If  these  symptoms  are  accompanied  by  late  closing  and early opening times then steps must be taken to avoid the premature failure of the  batteries due  to undercharging. Always monitor the models performance and  change  the  batteries  if  the  models  speed  is  visibly  reduced.  Place  the used  batteries  on  charge  immediately.  The  charging  regime  you  use  will depend  on  your  specific  site  and  pattern  of  use.  However  the  goal  is  the
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -21-  Confidential same, to ensure that the batteries are fully charged before the next time they are  used.  As  a  rule  the  most  discharged  set  of  batteries  should  be  charged overnight.  During  the  operating  season  there  should  always  be  one  set  of batteries in the charger.   Use When  fitting  and  removing  the  batteries  handle  them  with  care.  Avoid dropping them into the model or onto the floor. Dropping the battery will cause the plates to deform with  the  result  that  some cells will become  useless.  Do not  allow  the  model  to  be  used  with  discharged  batteries.  Customer satisfaction  will  be  reduced  as  will  the  battery  life.  Change  the  battery  or remove the model from service as soon as the boat speed is visibly reduced. Do  not  part  charge  and  re-use  the  batteries  as  this  will  lead  to  premature failure.  Storage If the unit is to be removed from service the correct storage of the batteries is vital. As soon as the batteries are removed from service they should be charged for 24hours. They should then be stored in a FROST-FREE place and be charged for 24hours each month of storage.  Caution! Failure  to  follow  these  instructions  will  result  in  permanent  damage  to  the batteries.  Summary 1.  Only use the chargers supplied. 2.  Charge the batteries at the end of each operating period. 3.  Do not allow repeated undercharging. 4.  Remove batteries from service before they are completely discharged and recharge immediately. 5.  Charge for 24hours before storage and recharge for 24hours for each month of storage. 6.  Store in a FROST-FREE place. 7.  Handle the batteries with care. 8.  Keep the terminals clean. 9.  Do not remove the vents, or add water to the cells.  The batteries are expensive. It pays to look after them!
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -22-  Confidential 2.22 The Models    The  model  boats  are  built  from  glass  fibre.  The  tops  are  produced  from  UV stabilised PVC. Regular application of a quality proprietary polish will reduce the  harmful  effects  of  sunlight.  The  boat  should  be  thoroughly  cleaned  as soon as it is removed from the water and before any soiling is allowed to dry. Never  use  any  abrasive  cleaner  on  the  hull  or  top.  The  top  is  removed  by unscrewing the catch located at the rear of the top, see above. The top is then moved  forward  to  disengage  the  front  fixing  and  lifted  clear.  The  model contains the following components:      The Motors and Propeller Shafts.     The Battery Contact Assembly      The Battery     The Receiver      The boat is propelled and steered by the use of the motors.  There  is  no  rudder.  This  system  is
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -23-  Confidential mechanically  less  complex,  allows  good  manoeuvrability  and  removes  the need  for  “push  off”  blocks  around  the  pool.  When  the  boat  is  travelling straight-ahead  both  motors  rotate  anticlockwise  (as  viewed from  the  rear). If the  boat  is  required  to  turn  to  the  right,  the  right  motor  is  either  stopped  or reversed depending on the radius of turn required. The opposite is true for a left turn. From the above it is apparent that the connection and correct polarity of the motors is vital for the correct operation of the boats. The  propeller  shafts  are  made  of  stainless  steel  and  are  supported  by  only one  bearing.  It  is  at  the  bottom  of  the  shaft  immediately  in  front  of  the propeller.  The  motor  serves  as  the  upper  bearing.  The  bottom  bearing  is lubricated  by  the  application  of  a  small  drop  of  light  machine  oil  introduced through the motor cup at weekly intervals. Note! Do not over oil the shaft bearing. Apply one drop once a week at the end of the operating  period.  The  boat  must  then be stored vertically with the bows up to allow the oil to run down to the bearing. If  the  boat  is  stored  in  any  other position  oil  might  enter  the  motor causing  irreparable  damage  to  the motor. When the boat is not in service it must be stored vertically with the bows up. This  allows  the  water  in  the  outer  shaft  and  any  water  in  the  boat  to  drain away. Caution! Never store  the boat bows down. Water in the outer shaft will run  out of the shaft and into the motor, causing irreparable damage to the motor. The motors are high quality and very expensive. They are of the ironless rotor type  to  reduce  current  consumption  and  allow  instant  reversing.  Reduced current  consumption  prolongs  battery  life  and  therefore  reduces  the management time required by the attraction.   The propellers are retained by a locknut. For correct operation it is important that the propellers are free to rotate and no debris is allowed to collect around the  shaft.  The  propellers  should  be  inspected  regularly  (at  the  end  of  each operating period) and any debris removed.  The battery contact assembly is mounted above the battery housing. It carries the  battery  contacts,  receiver  plug  and  motor  connections.  The  battery contacts should be kept clean and lightly lubricated with petroleum jelly.    2.23 The Receiver (RX) The  receiver is  mounted in the rear of  the boat. For increased reliability it  is produced using surface mount components on an automatic production line. It is housed in a custom designed water-resistant case.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -24-  Confidential Its  function  is  to  receive  the  signal  from  the  transmitter,  interpret  the  signal and control the movement of the boat via the motors. It does this by inspecting each frame of information sent by the transmitter. Each frame starts with a long synchronisation pulse. The  receiver  sees  this  and  starts counting the control pulses. There is  one  control  pulse  for  each channel,  and  four  channels allocated  to  each  model.    It counts the control pulses ignoring them  until  it  arrives  at  the  pulses for  the  model  it  is  controlling.  It then  switches  the  left  and  right motors  according  to  the  length  of the  relevant  pulses.  Genesis 80cm  Boats  do  not use the  other two  pulses  allocated  to  each model  so  the  receiver  ignores them. The receiver than shuts down until the next sync pulse is received when the procedure is repeated. This happens 15 times every second. Mounted  on  the  top  of  the  receiver  are  the  model  selector  buttons  and  a display. During use the display will show the number of the model the receiver is set to control, or fault codes if a fault has been detected. It will also indicate if the receiver is not receiving a signal from the transmitter. The  receiver  can  be  set  to  operate  any  model  by  pressing  the  up  or  down model selector buttons during use. The display will roll round when it reaches 1 or 12.  On powerup  the  display  will show the  receiver  type  followed by the number the receiver was last set to. Due  to  its  modular  design  and  custom  designed  case  the  receiver  may  be repaired in the field by competent technicians.  Note! 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.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -25-  Confidential  3.00 Periodic Service  3.01 Daily Follow  the  procedures  in  “Operating  Procedures  –  Opening  and  Closing instructions”.  3.02 Weekly Inspect  the  propeller  shafts.  Check  that  the  propellers  rotate  freely  and  that there are no signs of the propellers hitting any obstruction in the water. Remove  any  accumulation  debris  around the propeller shafts. Put one drop of light machine oil on each propeller  shaft  through  the  hole  in  the motor housing. Note! Do  not  over  oil  the  shaft  bearing.  Apply one drop once a week at the end of the operating period. The boat must then be  stored  vertically  with  the  bows  up  to  allow  the  oil  to  run  down  to  the bearing.  If  the  boat  is  stored  in  any  other  position  oil  might  enter  the  motor causing irreparable damage to the motor. Thoroughly  clean  all  of  the  boats  and  consoles  taking  care  to  remove  any stubborn marks which daily cleaning has missed.  3.03 Monthly Clean  and  lightly  lubricate  with  petroleum  jelly  the  battery  contact  studs, battery charger contacts and battery contacts in the boat.  Using light machine oil, lightly lubricate all of the locks and coin acceptor door hinges.  3.04 Annually Check and clean if required the coin path through the coin acceptors. Caution! Do not immerse the coin acceptors in any fluid. Clean only the coin path using a cotton bud and a mild solvent. Inspect  the  heat  sink on  the  back  of  the  power supply  unit. Ensure that  it  is clean and there is no restriction to the flow of cooling air. Inspect the vents on the battery charger case. Ensure that they are clean and there is no restriction to the flow of cooling air. Inspect  the  power  supply,  console  connecting  cables  and  loop  wire  for  any damage. Check  all  fasteners  on  the  console  and  boats  and  tighten  or  replace  as necessary.
 1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04 ©Tornado International Ltd. 2003  -26-  Confidential 3.05 To Remove from Service 1.  Follow the “Operating Procedures – Closing Instructions”. 2.  In all cases perform all Weekly and Monthly maintenance checks.  3.  Perform the Annual maintenance check if appropriate. 4.  It is preferable to dismount the consoles for prolonged storage. If this is not possible fit the console covers making sure that they will not be dislodged by  wind.  Exposed  locations  may  require  additional  covering  to  ensure adequate protection. 5.  If the consoles are dismounted protect the loop plug by applying a coat of spray preservative oil and wrapping a plastic bag around the plug. Secure with insulation tape. 6.  If  the  power  supply  lead  cannot  be  removed,  (It  might  be  routed underground)  apply  a  coat  of  spray  preservative  oil  to  the  exposed  plug and wrap a plastic bag around it. Secure with insulation tape. 7.  As soon as the batteries are removed from service they should be charged for 24hours. After charging remove the batteries from the charger and unplug the charger. The batteries should then be stored in a FROST-FREE place and be charged for 24hours each month of storage.  Caution! Failure  to  follow  these  instructions  will  result  in  permanent  damage  to  the batteries.  3.06 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.  3.  Route the console connecting leads to the master console and connect the plugs to their numbered sockets.  4.  Inspect  the  loop  wire  and plug.  Reconnect  the  plug  to  the  socket  on  the loop output board. 5.  Inspect the  power  supply  lead  and reconnect the lead to the plug on  the transmitter motherboard and the power supply. 6.  Turn the power supply on. 7.  Check all of the red stop lights are on. Replace any failed bulbs. 8.  Check the operation of the coin acceptors by introducing coins. Check that each  acceptor  takes  all  of  the  programmed  coins  and  that  the  credit display functions correctly. 9.  Trigger  each  playing  position  in  turn  by  pressing  the  green  play  button. Check  that the credit display  is  reduced  by one,  and the red stop light  is replaced by the green go light. Allow the playing positions to time out. Note the time and check to see that they all time out. 10. Place a boat on the stand supplied. Check the propellers are free to rotate. Place a fully charged battery in the boat. Check the propellers rotate briefly as the battery is connected. 11. Place the boat on the water, trigger the playing position and drive the boat. Repeat for each boat. 12. Turn the power supply off, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on to reset all of the credit displays to zero. 13. Note the new coin counter start numbers. The unit is now ready to use.

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