TRYING TO GET BILL VALIDATOR TO WORK WITH NEW BILLS

[knagl]

im sorry i tried uploadinga video i nedd another way postimage worked but only for pics i need a way to post video up

Upload the video to YouTube and post the link here.

[Dizzlec]

Thank you Rick for that and the cash can is all the way in I've checked it a hundred times

[Dizzlec]

Attached images to post. -knagl

[jay]

The dollar bill is the most accepted. Using an older style bill would be recommended.
The DBV 145 is practically the oldest validators used in these. So older money will be more accepted than the new money.

The sticker you saw was the version of the firmware on the bill validator. As bills evolved they (JCM - the makers of the DBV)  had to update the firmware.

There were also updates of the firmware to avoid cheating. One common scam was to take a $5 bill and pencil in certain spots to make the 145 think it was a $50 bill.

When this became prevalent many casinos disabled the dip switch that allowed acceptance of the $50. Most casinos told JQ-Public that $50's were unlucky and this myth continues to this day.


To that point here is an older thread that you can follow on how to check the dip switches on the 145.
JCM DBV-145 what are the dip switch settings? (newlifegames.com)


You mentioned all the noise from the validator when the machine powers on. This noise will occur regardless if the validator is enabled or not.
To enable the bill validator you need a SET chip. You remove the game chip, insert the set chip, follow the onscreen instructions and then put the game chip back.
If your buying a SET chip I recommend you buy a Clear chip as well as this takes your machine back to factory defaults.
You can check out RICKs FAQs on the bottom right of the home page, for the S+ instructions on how to use the SET chip.
The PE+ and the S+ (slot) are based on the same architecture and work the same way.
The advantage with the PE+ is you have an onscreen menu vs reading winner paid windows for codes.
It looks like the validator is enabled (lit up) but without a set chip I can't confirm that it is.


Is the bill being pulled in an rejected or not being pulled in at all ?? if its not pulling in at all this leans towards the validator NOT being enabled.


There is also the possibility that the validator has firmware for another country - ie Canada.


Another trick for posting pic's is to take them with your smart phone then email them to yourself - you will get prompted with the option to reduce size. Post the smaller pics.



Fixed font issue. -knagl

[Dizzlec]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH and the bill validator will not accept a bill at all even try and I went through all the dip switchs read the post still nothing hopefully trying a set chip soon maybe and is it a MUST that I have to run a clear chip after using a set chip or just recommended thanks for all your knowledge and help 

[jay]

You don’t want to use a clear chip unless you need to.
It’s a rare need - ie the setup screen won’t go back to normal game play.

If you use the clear chip then you will for sure need to use the SET chip.

[knagl]

Jay,

That's fascinating about the $50 bills. I've frequently heard that "bad luck" thing with casinos, but had no idea of the backstory.

[Dizzlec]

Welp could not get to other test screens bc the writing was set up wrong on switchs the red change button on top right of machine had extra wire on terminal after unplugging it it worked and some wiring issues with the dbv thanks to all the forms really helped great community thanks to all you guys rock !!!! AND SPECIAL THANKS TO TRISAIL hes the man great help thanks thanks

[Trisail]

So explanation as best as I can say to what fixed the problem with just getting 2 screens on the PE+ slant machine when pressing the white self test button.

The black wire with the blue stripe that is supposed to be used as a jumper if credit switches not used...

The wire in question was connected to the NC tab on the CHANGE Switch. We disconnected that wire and the self test switch button worked as it should. He was able to get to all the test screens. Problem fixed.

My PE+ slant did not have that wire connected to the CHANGE switch or the DEAL/DRAW switch for that matter. We did not check to see where the other end of it was or was not connected on his machine. Don't really care at this point as the machine is working almost 100%. He just needs to get the BV working.

Tony