Super Breakout (Continued)
TEST PINBALLS
WITH PBS-I
The new Pinball Test System, PBS-1,
is a valuable service tool for trouble-
shooting all Atari pinball games. It is
a complete pinball simulator con-
sisting of two small, bench-top units, a
Display Cabinet and a Selector Switch
Cabinet. All of the boards from the
game are attached to these units and
each function of the game can be tested
by pushing a button on the Selector
Switch unit.
The PBS-1 can be used to check all of
the switches, solenoids and lamp out-
puts as well as for proper scoring on
each target. Cardboard overlays for
the test unit are provided for each
Atari game to identify the switches and
readings from the display cabinet. A
complete troubleshooting guide is in-
cluded which gives the technician a
step-by-step flow chart to assist in pin-
pointing problems.
Using the PBS-1 will allow service
technicians to test all of the circuit
boards on the game simultaneously. It
will help to reduce the time needed to
identify problems and repair them.
Atari factory technicians report that
the PBS-1 is extremely useful to quick-
ly identify and alleviate problems.
The PBS-1 is now available through
Atari distributors.
Three games in one and the best of
Breakout attraction makes Super
Breakout a spectacular, high earning
product. Its appeal to players of all
ages makes it suitable for any type of
location.
Super Breakout can be seen at Atari
distributors soon.
Smokey Joe (Continued)
the alternate driving partner. An
"easy" or "hard" track can also be
selected. Crashes and skids add to the
fun as the firetruck winds its way to
the fire.
Operators can adjust the game time
to 60, 90, 120 or 150 seconds. Op-
tional extended play can be awarded at
three different skill levels for max-
imum versatility. When bonus level is
achieved the screen will reverse the
black and white images so the player is
certain to notice.
There are four different coin modes
and the video display can be set for
English, Spanish, French or German.
The built-in self-test system is easily
accessible just inside the coin door for
quick troubleshooting.
"Like Fire Truck, Smokey Joe has
proven its popularity with high collec-
tions," reported Frapk Ballouz.
"Because Smokey Joe requires less
space it can be placed in many of the
smaller game centers and street loca-
tions and attract players just as Fire
Truck does in places where there is
more space available."
Smokey Joe and Fire Truck are more
than exciting new driving games.
They give everyone the opportunity to
drive that intrig.uing hook-and-ladder
fire truck and race to the fire.
Smokey Joe can now be seen at all
Atari distributors showrooms. Don't
miss the thrill of seeing the players of
all ages who will try to be the best
fireman in the area.
Atari Inc.
1265 Borregas Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94086
Text Fixture (Continued)
The CTF-1 can be used to test Atari
video games, from the first Pong® to
Sky Diver™ (all except Indy 800 and
Indy 4) and on future video games. It
is designed to operate using a standard
electrical outlet (115V AC 60hz; 50hz
outside U.S.). It can be used as an aid
to quickly pinpoint circuit board pro-
blems.
The unit includes a 12'' monitor 8
'
amp DC power supply, a 50 amp DC
power supply and two 2 amp AC sup-
plies. A complete set of controls on the
front panel can simulate all game play
functions such as steering, gear shifts,
paddle movement, coin deposits, ball
serves, etc., depending on the board
being tested.
Included with the CTF-1 unit is a
Fluke model 8000A digital volt meter
mounted in the front panel. It also
comes with a two foot interface cable
which connects the test PCB to the fix-
ture. Other expansion modules are
available for the CTF-1 to make it even
more versatile.
Atari's Computer Test Fixture can be
used to expand any service facility to
insure quick troubleshooting on all
video games. Blank connecting plugs
can be adapted for the CTF-1 to test
many games by manufacturers as
well. It can significantly minimize
down time and insure faster servicing
of games.
WHAT IF
GAMES WERE PLACED IN TRAINS.
STAFF
Publisher-Atari, Inc.
Editor-Carol Kantor
Art Director-Evelyn Lim
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