Chapter 2 Hardware
Cashless System Components
The Cashless System includes the following components:
l The SMIB Module and C-Lite Interconnect Board are used to communicate between the
EGM and the i-LINK Ultra Site Controller.
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The SMIB Module is connected to the EGM through the C-Lite Interconnect Board and
connects to the i-LINK Ultra Site Controller via Ethernet connection from a network
switch. Refer to SMIB Module on page 58 for more information.
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The C-Lite Interconnect board connects to the Bill validator and hard meters. Refer to
C-Lite Interconnect Board on page 61 for more information.
l The mag-stripe Card Reader is used to read player cards and load carded sessions on the
EGM. Refer to Card Reader on page 63 for more information.
SMIB Module
The SMIB Module provides communication between the EGM and the i-LINK Ultra Site Controller.
The SMIB Module includes an internal Type Module board, a touch screen display; and is secured to
the player tracking plate of the EGM. The module requires +12VDC of power (power brick
connected to the AC Box service outlet).
Figure 2-43 SMIB Module
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