Star Tech Journal
Issue: 1991-January - Vol 12 Issue 11 - Page 11
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DataEast Simpson's
Ground Fault Fix
CUSTOM/8 LINE WIRE HAR-
NESSES MADE TO ORDER
Harnesses • Interface Boards • Color Conversion Pcb
JAMMA Generic Harnesses
Arnie Aarstad
Data East Pinball Service
Melrose Park, Illinois
SUBJECT
Potential grounding fault on The Simpson's
games serial numbers 31788 to 32212.
PROBLEM
JAMMA Interface Wired
We have installed a new power box (all Metal) in
The Simpsons Pinball starting with Serial
#31788. The initial games have possible ground
fault problems due to the location of switch lugs.
In these games there is the potential for the
power lugs of the switch to make contact with the
metal grounding strip on the service outlet.
When this occurs the 120vac is applied to the
chassis ground of the machine.
Should this occur, the location's circuit breaker
or fuse should open when the game is plugged
into a grounded outlet. If, however, the outlet is
not grounded or the grounding prong on the plug
is defeated, a potential shock hazard may occur.
Conversions Made Simple With Interface Boards
Double Male Interface Board with JAMMA pinoutone side and choice
of either 28/56, 22/44 or 18/36 on other side@ $12. Male/Female
Interface Board with male JAM MA pinout on one side and choice of
28/56, 22/44 or 18/36 female connector on other@ $15. 8 line tails
@ $20. 8 line generic complete with terminations@ $26.50. Boards
wired to your pin out $7. Nintendo Monitor Color Conversion PCB,
instructions furnished $22. Quantity prices on request. Prices subject
to change without notice.
LOUISE'S HARNESS SHOP INC.
712 County Rd. 58, Prattville, AL 36067.
800/365-1941. 205/365-1841. Fax: 205/365-4435.
Recycle your 45 jukeboxes with our new
C.D. Jukebox Conversion Kit.
SOLUTION
To avoid this problem, starting with game Serial
#32212, we have rotated the On-Off switch 180
degrees to prevent the lugs from touching the
metal on the service outlet. In addition, we are
adding heat shrink tubing or electrical tape on
the lugs as an additional precaution.
Before
-
-
OFF
l
Add Heat-Shrink
tubing or electrical
tape 10 exposed lugs
After
We strongly recommend that if you have a
Simpson's game from Serial #31788 to 32212,
you rotate the switch as shown and add electri-
cal tape to the switch lugs.
Kit Includes:
One (1) 12 disc C.D. player by JVC (optional) two (2) additional
players can be added. 36 disc total wiring harness, instructions,
decals, control panel with CPU, selection buttons and LED
readouts.
Kit features:
Programmable pricing, bookkeeping functions, attract modes,
programmable disc, (undesirable tracks can be edited out), priority
modes, user friendly, easy installation and built by operators for
operators.
We are now setting up distributors nationwide. Call for information
and prices. The kit fits all makes of coin-op phonos and it is not a
combo, but an alternative for those locations that just don't justify
the high cost of a dedicated C.D. phono.
C.D. JUKEBOX KIT CO., INC.
PO Box 747, Dresden, TN 38225
Telephone 901/364-5140 or 901/364-5654
Fax 901 /364-5140.
DataEast Simpson's
Ground Fault Fix
CUSTOM/8 LINE WIRE HAR-
NESSES MADE TO ORDER
Harnesses • Interface Boards • Color Conversion Pcb
JAMMA Generic Harnesses
Arnie Aarstad
Data East Pinball Service
Melrose Park, Illinois
SUBJECT
Potential grounding fault on The Simpson's
games serial numbers 31788 to 32212.
PROBLEM
JAMMA Interface Wired
We have installed a new power box (all Metal) in
The Simpsons Pinball starting with Serial
#31788. The initial games have possible ground
fault problems due to the location of switch lugs.
In these games there is the potential for the
power lugs of the switch to make contact with the
metal grounding strip on the service outlet.
When this occurs the 120vac is applied to the
chassis ground of the machine.
Should this occur, the location's circuit breaker
or fuse should open when the game is plugged
into a grounded outlet. If, however, the outlet is
not grounded or the grounding prong on the plug
is defeated, a potential shock hazard may occur.
Conversions Made Simple With Interface Boards
Double Male Interface Board with JAMMA pinoutone side and choice
of either 28/56, 22/44 or 18/36 on other side@ $12. Male/Female
Interface Board with male JAM MA pinout on one side and choice of
28/56, 22/44 or 18/36 female connector on other@ $15. 8 line tails
@ $20. 8 line generic complete with terminations@ $26.50. Boards
wired to your pin out $7. Nintendo Monitor Color Conversion PCB,
instructions furnished $22. Quantity prices on request. Prices subject
to change without notice.
LOUISE'S HARNESS SHOP INC.
712 County Rd. 58, Prattville, AL 36067.
800/365-1941. 205/365-1841. Fax: 205/365-4435.
Recycle your 45 jukeboxes with our new
C.D. Jukebox Conversion Kit.
SOLUTION
To avoid this problem, starting with game Serial
#32212, we have rotated the On-Off switch 180
degrees to prevent the lugs from touching the
metal on the service outlet. In addition, we are
adding heat shrink tubing or electrical tape on
the lugs as an additional precaution.
Before
-
-
OFF
l
Add Heat-Shrink
tubing or electrical
tape 10 exposed lugs
After
We strongly recommend that if you have a
Simpson's game from Serial #31788 to 32212,
you rotate the switch as shown and add electri-
cal tape to the switch lugs.
Kit Includes:
One (1) 12 disc C.D. player by JVC (optional) two (2) additional
players can be added. 36 disc total wiring harness, instructions,
decals, control panel with CPU, selection buttons and LED
readouts.
Kit features:
Programmable pricing, bookkeeping functions, attract modes,
programmable disc, (undesirable tracks can be edited out), priority
modes, user friendly, easy installation and built by operators for
operators.
We are now setting up distributors nationwide. Call for information
and prices. The kit fits all makes of coin-op phonos and it is not a
combo, but an alternative for those locations that just don't justify
the high cost of a dedicated C.D. phono.
C.D. JUKEBOX KIT CO., INC.
PO Box 747, Dresden, TN 38225
Telephone 901/364-5140 or 901/364-5654
Fax 901 /364-5140.
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