Buzz & Jimmy, Dudes!
Thank you Sirs. The reverse key thing I've never heard of or attempted before. I ran around and this particular machine is the only one that has this feature.
By turning it and keeping it turned (it stays in this position), it brings up an undiscovered menu on the orange display. The (Collect) (Bet 1) and (Max Bet) buttons stay lit and they allow different menu options like the reel slot machines.
The Menu comes up but all options selected brings the 'System Error' message.
I've just found and downloaded the UB-1920 Upright Video Bandit II hardware manual. 67 pages total
It seems to be one of these with a few exceptions.
Page 33 says:
The game firmware/software supports serial communication to and from the
following devices:
• Bill Validator
• Progressive Controller
• Data Gathering System
• Multi-Site Progressive System
• GDD (Game display device)
There's mention of 'serial communication' so I'll explore these areas.
Page 39 says:
Problem: Serial Connection Timeout
1. Check to make sure the watchdog is blinking.
2. Check to make sure the game EPROM’s are installed correctly.
3. Check to make sure the game is configured to the correct game.
4. Check the RS-232 cable connected to com1 of the Adastra board.
5. Check to make sure the RS-232 cable is plugged into J9 of the VIG II
backplane board.
6. Check the beau plugs that connects the GDD section to the main harness, for
pins that might have be pushed out of the plug.
7. Use a known (good) RS-232 cable to make sure the original one is working
correctly.
I'll track all these items down.
The machine seems stuck on this problem from page 35 though:
In the event a serious error in program control or memory integrity occurs, the
machine will revert to a SYSTEM ERROR tilt condition that must be cleared by
an attendant. The machine will also indicate the precise source of the failure.
Clearing a system error results in a re-initialization of the RAM. Prior to re-initialization,
the attendant is given the opportunity to review and record the soft
meters, previous hand data, and game configuration information all of which will
be lost during the process.
Sadly, the machine isn't displaying the source of the failure as described. The manual has a list of potential error conditions and a 'serial connection timeout' isn't included on that particular list........
Not a mention of what the DIP switches control?
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Anyone have this info?
Also the manual is silent on programing. I believe pressing the (Collect) button selects the menu item. The display then asks me to deactivate the menu key. By doing this, the 'System Error' message reappears. Nothing I've selected on the menu is performed.
I'm thinking I need to correct the system error before it will tell me the cause of the system error.
Will update any further progress.
I'll PM you Buzz (very interested in the Birthing Chip data) and will try contacting Paul and Bob if I don't stumble on a solution. Most of my fixes seem to be accidental of just good/lucky guesses.
Thanks much,
Todd