Bally 5500 Pro Slot DBV 200 Not working

[Fisk167]

New Bally Owner, I'm not sure if the slot is setup right as far as dip switches and programing options. I turn on machine it does its boot up and bill validator cycles. I hear the motor cycling and after its done the bill validator turns red. Very clearly stated on the front panel it say "install bills face up when Green". the coin comparator and coin hub is working. I just replaced the battery and did a full reset. Any help would be appreciated. I don't have the manual so I'm lost...Thanks

[Sunrise Side]

Open the head on the DBV and clean the optics lenses with a dampened cloth of water only .

[rokgpsman]

If the DBV-200 is taking in a bill, then a second or two later it rejects it back to you it could be because the software inside the DBV is older and does not recognize the bill you are using. As you know US paper money ($5, $10, $20, etc) has changed and been redesigned over the years. The exception is the $1 bill. Have you tried a $1 bill to see if it works?

Here is a page from a manual I found, you can check dipswitch JW3 to see if it is set for DBV.

[Fisk167]

cleaned optics and checked dip switches on dbv and I did find diagnostic switches 1-6 dip#1 on position. According to manual it should be off unless testing is being done. Dbv200  is lit red and does not feed any bills in. I was wondering if the bvd has to be activated on mother board? I don't know how to get to the s5500 diagnostic/option setting menu...Thanks for your help

[Fisk167]

Checked s5500 mbu J3 dip 5&6 are correct.Thanks

[rokgpsman]

Did this problem just happen recently, or the way the machine was when you got it? Did the seller demo the machine and all was ok before it was moved to your location? Some background is always helpful to eliminate things when trying to determine what might be the problem.

Not pulling in a bill could be a few different things, such as a defective dbv, dbv not activated, no power to dbv (but that should be ok since the dbv cycles on machine powerup), etc. What condition is cabling to dbv, does it all look ok, connected?

Does the machine work ok otherwise, with coins? Check the security switch on cash box and cash door.

[rokgpsman]

...I don't know how to get to the s5500 diagnostic/option setting menu...Thanks for your help

There are some Bally 5500 manuals in the NLG download area, for access to them you'd need to become a Contributing Member, even a small donation would get you access for 30 days, plus the ability to list stuff for sale in the Classifieds Area. Most people find the site well-worth a donation for all the help and information available. However, each person gets to make that decision, it doesn't influence the volunteer help you receive to your questions.

I believe you are right about the DBV dipswitches, all OFF for normal operation. Any chance the person that sold the machine to you just stuck a DBV in there to fill the hole? The DBV has to have the correct internal software compatible with the particular model of machine it is installed in, otherwise no communication between dbv and mpu board. How about posting a few photos of your machine, and of the dbv itself showing the stickers on it (usually topside) and of the bottom of dbv showing the rom chip and dipswitches?

The manual mentions a COIN MECH switch on the mpu, it is used to enable or disable the coin acceptor and the bill acceptor. Looks like it is a toggle switch, might try switching it to see what happens, then switch it back.

I think there is a TEST button on the front of the mpu tray? When you did the full reset do you mean you did the CLEAR procedure? If so, didn't you have to use the TEST button for that? The RESET button just clears a machine tilt/error, and is used to exit the diagnostic menus.

PS> I see this is your first time posting, Welcome to NLG!

[Simon Barsinister]

On a 5500 dip #1 on dip pack 2 should be on, it enables the stacker.  The other thing to consider is moving dip #10 on dip pack 1 to the other position, this dip toggles between ID Protocol. 

[Fisk167]

Fixed only accepts ones but it works. I followed the DBV 200 manual and started the standalone led test . Powered down, Pulled validator out , only plug in 6 pin cable on left side set diagnostic dip #6 on, power back on , while powered up I set diagnostic #6 dip back off. It went through a reset mode and led on front went to green. while still holding it I ran a dollar bill through and it went straight through. I also found the bill mechanism behind validator to be jammed. Repaired the jam and it works ....awesome ...thanks everyone that's help me

Does anyone know if their is any upgrades out there for the newer bills?

[Ron (r273)]

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