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Aristocrat TITO Information
« on: August 14, 2021, 09:34:27 AM »
As it relates to TITO via SAS he is right about the newer stuff not requiring the SPC2.5 or even the SPC 2.0 before it. I'm going to share some info to help others who deal with this either working in their respective casinos or at the lowest level those who are home user enthusiasts that are trying to run their games with tickets or legacy bonusing credit loading to avoid the need to be forced to use cash to play.

There are variables that

Let's start:

Jurisdiction Considerations

The first thing you'll see at the top of the setup screen when performing a ram clear via setchip is jurisdiction.

If you change the jurisdiction the validation options available for it populates on their own (automatic to the region selected) they can't be manually set because they are put into the settings from the selection of a specific jurisdiction.



You'll find the options offered by a specific jurisdiction under the (Cabinet Values and Limits) section of the ram clear setup screen, this would be seen on the third tab one needs to use the right arrow screen buttons to get to this.

The Columbia jurisdiction uses system validation by default and allows for the other options via other methods.



World Base Version Specific Considerations

If the game regardless of the cabinet type shows a world base version of 5.07 or newer (found on the CFast CF card label for that game) then what ever TITO device intended to be used will need a cable which must be compatible for the TITO device output in some cases it's a standard serial 9 pin legacy connector where in other cases it's unique to the manufacture of the device.



Generally the pins that need attention are pins 5 GND (Ground) 3 TXD (transmit data) and pin 2 RXD (receive data) from the output device for example a 9 pin serial connector found on a TITO device; has to be terminated to a connector compatible with the back plane on the system port P17. A cable harness can be manually made if you use the wires from: in this example a 9 pin serial port making sure wire leads from pins 5, 3 and 2 of the serial port connector route to the unique P17 connector.

This is required to properly interface serial wire leads into the port P17 connector and we must terminate as follows; serial pin 5 to pin 5 of P17 connector which is GND (Ground) then we take pin 3 TXD (transmit data) from serial connector route it to pin 3 on P17 connector which is TXD (transmit data) and finally pin 2 (RXD (receive data) from serial connector to P17 connector pin 12 (RXD (receive data).

Or you can buy a P17 harness connector from your suppliers that is designed to allow these three points to meet between TITO device and back plane connector P17. Note the P17 connector is a 20 pin connector (Maker is unknown - similar to a Sinosmart connector but most likely a custom proprietary one manufactured for Aristocrat) Those looking to interface with this OEM harness to their TITO devices may be best served splicing into the wires that lead to this special connector using a high quality heat shrink tube to secure the splice or similar means to make it clean) Likelihood of anyone finding a supplier for this connector type is slim to none and even if they do the cost can be quite high.

Serial Pin 5 leads to -------> P17 pin 5 (GND-Ground)

Serial Pin 3 leads to -------> P17 pin 3 (TXD-Transmit Data)

Serial Pin 2 leads to -------> P17 pin 12 (RXD-Receive Data)



Pinout of 20 pin connector with tab on top view (This is to help any who might try and wire a harness on their own) viewed by looking at the backside of the connector (the side where the wire leads into the connector) pin one is marked with an upward facing arrow and pinout moves from that arrow on the bottom row from right to left with pin 1 representing the arrow and pin 10 on the bottom row being pin 10 and the first position representing pin 11 working right to left to pin 20 on the top side/row of the connector. See visual example below.

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01



Based on the game that is installed (specifically the world base it uses) it does not require/want the SPC 2.5 card and advises to use some other harness.. I tried to set the options regardless and saved them according to what we set on other slot machines the message at the bottom said saved successfully and as soon as I went to the next tab to configure and went back to where those COMM settings were and I found they were removed automatically. Therefore what SDSguy has stated is fact, the new games that use world base higher than 5.07 won't even accept the SPC 2.5 card. However it appears he didn't know how the alternative works and given these requirements all that is needed for the TITO devices to work is a special cable that uses the same connector as the one used on the harness for the SPC 2.0 and SPC 2.5 that interfaces to serial connections commonly found of various TITO devices. Making sure the pinouts match those needed for the machine to sense them in order for an operator to be able to set up the values. The values needed for (NON-SPC2.5) are as follows:



One other thing to note is is that when the SPC2.5 is used for games that can use it the options in setup use different menu options (tab) than the SPC 2.0 will show a tab labeled SPC Configuration while 2.5 will show a tab labeled Comms Configuration.

Note: Logic Door and Main Door must be open in order to be allowed to modify configuration.

Comms Configuration - Prerequisite settings found under Machine Identification\Machine Options\Game Machine Options for MACHINE ID:=1 MACHINE SERIAL=01 - Note These are dependent on actual accounting if considered for use in casinos but are suggested of stand alone setups with smaller organizations that don't employ common equipment found in casinos

Comms Configuration used on systems with Worldbase 5.07 or higher (With No SPC 2.5 Interface Card). For Games using World Base lower than 5.07 these settings apply with the use of an SPC 2.5 interface card installed and configured. Don't forget to clear the interface card prior to setchip clear procedure using the clear jumper instructions in service manual.

Under Operator Setup Selections\Comms Configuration Sub-Tab (Use the following for most use cases)

Number of Ports=Single

Under Description Field Use Port 2 only for setups that are not using player tracking systems.

Accounting Denom=What ever demon was set during setchip clear procedures.
SAS Address (Under Port 2 Column)=1 (Or ID specified by other TITO device vendors instructions)
EFT=Checked Box (Under Port 2 Column)
Legacy Bonusing=Checked Box (Under Port 2 Column)
Validation=Checked Box (Under Port 2 Column)
General Control=Checked Box (Under Port 2 Column)
Game Start/End Exception=Checked Box (Under Port 2 Column)

SAS Meter Change Notification Support=Enable
Host Down Action=Disabled
Handpay Mode=Either Secure Handpay Reporting Default or Legacy
3C On Game Config Change=Always by default
Floor Location=Optional (Varies based on casino supplemental hardware requirements)

Note port 1 is not used on the SPC 2.5 interface board and the backplane port P17 is considered com 2 as com 1 is not used, and if connecting a TITO device into the backplane system on P17 it is considered com port 2.

So to sum it all up these TITO settings are based on two criteria one the protocol converter card used and two the type of game installed which factors the world base 5.07 into the equation. If the game is newer no SPC 2.5 card is needed and none will be allowed meaning it must not be detected by setchip setup or the operator can not configure it.

SPC Configuration - Prerequisite settings found under Machine Identification\Machine Options\Game Machine Options for MACHINE ID:=1 MACHINE SERIAL=01 - Note These are dependent on actual accounting if considered for use in casinos but are suggested of stand alone setups with smaller organizations that don't employ common equipment found in casinos

Under Operator Setup Selections\SPC Configuration Sub-Tab (Use the following for most use cases)

Use the Clear SPC Memory Button before starting

Under H/W Id:=SP2 or SPC2.5 (depending on the cabinet setchip used (game dependent) or interface card as it determines what is shown by default and this is a non-configurable item the system sets this upon hardware detection.

Under Firmware Id:=GamBS2M (dependent on the firmware installed for the SPC or SPC 2.5 interface card used). What is shown by default and this is a non-configurable item the system sets this upon hardware detection.

Under Firmware Ver.:=1.05.11 (dependent on the firmware installed for the SPC or SPC 2.5 interface card used). What is shown by default and this is a non-configurable item the system sets this upon hardware detection.

Under Firmware Name:=GamBS2 GamPrBESSAS (dependent on the firmware installed for the SPC or SPC 2.5 interface card used). What is shown by default and this is a non-configurable item the system sets this upon hardware detection.

Floor Location:=What Casino Decides

SPC ID NUMBER=1 (dependent on the supporting hardware connected and its vendor requirements to support SAS on Aristocrat EGM's for the SPC or SPC 2.5 interface card used). This is a configurable option

HANDPAY MODE=Secure Handpay Reporting *default - (optional support for Basic Handpay Reporting)

SINGLE DUAL PORT:=Single Port (optional support for player tracking in which case value must be set to DUAL which is the default) use single if no player tracking is involved or stand alone TITO device is employed.

EFT/AFT:= Port 2 (This is going to be dependent on the port used on the SPC 2.0/2.5 card and coupled with the devices connected for player tracking support in which case port 2, 3 or 4 might be used instead). Port 1 is typical of stand alone TITO device configurations  if TITO device is in fact on port 2

PROGRESSIVES:=Port 2 (This is going to be dependent on the port used with the devices connected for jackpot controllers which support MIKOHN in which case port 2, 3 or 4 might be used instead). Port 2 is typical of stand alone TITO device configurations  if TITO device is in fact on port 1 but these can be game dependent as well lacking hardware on the back-end.

SYSTEM BONUSING=Port 2 (This is going to be dependent on TITO device options but in most cases will be used with player tracking as well in order to add credit from reward programs various casinos offer members). Port 1 is typical of stand alone TITO device configurations if TITO device is in fact on port 1 and enables credit to be added when pressing the service button.

VALIDATION:=Port 2 (This is going to be dependent on options but in most cases will be used with player tracking as well in order to add credit from reward programs various casinos offer members). For stand alone TITO device configurations if TITO devices SYSTEM validation must be selected, which may be affected by jurisdiction selected.

GENERAL CONTROL:=Port 2 (This is going to be dependent on options but in most cases will be used with player tracking as well in order to add credit from reward programs various casinos offer members). For stand alone TITO device configurations if TITO devices SYSTEM validation must be selected, which may be affected by jurisdiction selected.

ACCOUNTING DENOM=$0.01 - default (This is going to depend on the game and desired settings needed for the game based on cut sheet and PAR sheets could be different). For stand alone TITO device configuration employing the service button methods to load credits this can determine what amount of bonus credit is added per press of the button.

Click The SAVE button at the bottom to store values in memory.

A lot of variables are at play here for stand alone use, Aristocrat did what they thought was appropriate for it's core user (casinos) who seldom do anything but buy a machine and setup one game in a specific cabinet type that remains that way for however long it's on their game floor. Such is self evident when one looks at the various jurisdictions offered in the setup menu. They have specified various defaults based on the selection even down to the tribe and state it operates in. For example Seminoles for Florida as just one of many variations.

One take away from all of this is that the software has more to do with which setup one chooses more than the actual cabinet and the jurisdiction one is in can impact the success you'll have at getting SAS support over SYSTEM validation if that jurisdiction prohibits it.

Hope this helps clear any confusion on the subject of TITO for any use case whether casino game floors or stand alone arrangement's.













Floor Location=Optional (Varies based on casino supplemental hardware requirements)
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Re: Aristocrat TITO Information
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2021, 01:53:28 PM »
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Found something new, there appears to be something else known to me at this point as it relates to the newer games that use World Base over 5.07 and that is the lack of some sub-tab elements.

I have a feeling the setchip determines what sub-tab elements are offered (not sure) but the example I have found where TITO with a stand alone device I test with does not offer the critical sub-tab elements to achieve SYSTEM validation even with a jurisdiction like Columbia being selected in the initial setchip configuration before setting options post initial setchip process.

For example:

Machine Identification\Machine Options\Game Machine Options is supposed to have a sub-tab configurable element where the value field called COMMS PROTOCOL is shown and it should be set to Gamma but on this game it's not even there which is why I think the settings I set in COMMS CONFIGURATION don't stick. Note this example is using a stand alone TITO which a modified OEM harness that mates with P17 port on the back plane. There is more work for me to do in order to nail this process with all of it's variables so that everyone clearly comprehends the steps for each variable encountered by slot techs needing to complete the setup.

The information shared is from my experience and every time I run into new scenarios that experience is expanding. There is no other slot machine manufacture I've worked with that makes this part of ticket in and ticket out this complicated. My goal is to find the variables and summarize them in a way anyone can quickly ascertain what is needed based on software version, cabinet type and jurisdiction and the outcome of that for a slot tech is whether to employ an SPC 2.5 for SAS support or not and to do XYZ instead within the setchip options configuration phase.

Not sure why some of the pre-option configuration elements don't show based on game selection.

Be forewarned until I can manually sort through the various options to pinpoint how to force the needed critical sub-tab elements to be shown the steps shared may not be enough to get the right options to complete the setup and with certain games because of their World Base being below 5.07 do work without an SPC 2.5 card.

Finally I'm left with the impression that some games may require a harness that interfaces into a different port on the back plane not labeled port 1, 2, 3 or 4. More work is certainly needed to map all of the use cases out. I do these because it reduces crap tons of email with questions many ask that could be better served with posts like this and saves me tons of time down the road.

 

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Re: Aristocrat TITO Information
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2021, 05:50:01 PM »
Great post!!!  :nerd: :nerd:

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Re: Aristocrat TITO Information
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2021, 05:51:08 PM »
Great info, sounds promising.......please keep us up to date
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