TMS STRING PINSPOTTER OWNER’S MANUAL
400-051-010-01 Rev. Date: 7/17 Page 2-4
Initial Setup
Your pinspotter was installed by QubicaAMF-authorized technicians and configured in a
manner to give optimal performance under most situations. This section explains some of
these initial setups and adjustments. Understanding this and how it affects the operation
of the machine will make it easier to keep the machine functioning smoothly and with
fewer problems.
Some initial setups are performed at the factory and some during installation. For
example, the drawbar drive motor controller must be calibrated to the specific drive
motor in your machine, and this was done at the factory during initial machine testing.
String adjustment is done in the field because they are matched to your specific
installation.
The drawbar motor controller contains programming that is specific to the TMS
pinspotter’s operation. This programming is contained in a memory chip called an
electronic programming module (EPM). This module is replaceable should that ever
become necessary. It is important to note that if it is replaced, or if the EPM from one
machine be swapped with the EPM of another machine, the drive controller(s) must be
recalibrated. This is also true whenever the drive controller or drive motor is swapped or
replaced. The procedure for calibrating the controller is discussed later in this section.
The remaining initial setups are mostly related to the control chassis. The factory
defaults are geared towards providing trouble-free performance, but since conditions can
vary from bowling center to bowling center, many of these settings have been made user
programmable. The recommended factory settings associated with a 10-Pin setup are
automatically set when the Game type is set, and while the Game type cannot be
changed, the associated settings are programmable. If you ever use the Functions menu
to reset the control chassis to its factory settings, any setting changes you have made to
customize your setup will need to be manually reentered as well.
Adjustments
All of the adjustments needed for the operation of your TMS pinspotter were made prior
to placing your machine into service. Periodically, some of these adjustments may need
to be repeated. This section contains the procedures for making these adjustments. Be
sure to observe all of the safety precautions and read the instructions carefully before
beginning any machine maintenance. LOTO procedure is to be implemented in the
facility. Shutoff and LOTO machine before entering.
The adjustments can be broken down into two general categories: electronic adjustments,
and mechanical adjustments. Electronic adjustments are generally easy to make and are
done by changing the control chassis software settings. A few of the adjustments contain
elements of both categories.
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