Section 3.
Basic Pinspotter Operation
Contents
3.1 Pinspotter Mechanical Operation ......................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Four Basic Pinspotter Operations ........................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Eight Basic Pinspotter Components ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.3 Five Basic Pinspotter Cycles .................................................................... 3-4
3.2 Pinspotter Electrical Operation ............................................................................. 3-7
3.2.1 Motors ................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.2 Encoders & Switches .............................................................................. 3-8
3.2.3 Protection Devices ................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.4 Machine Pit Time Delay .......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.5 Frame Counters ...................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.6 Bowler’s Pit Signal System ...................................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Tenth Frame Button ............................................................................... 3-9
3.2.8 Ball Detector .......................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.8.1 Ball Detector Location ................................................................. 3-10
3.2.8.2 Ball Detector Cable Connections ................................................... 3-11
3.2.8.3 Ball Detector Operation ............................................................... 3-13
3.2.8.4 Ball Detector System Test ............................................................ 3-13
3.2.8.5 Ball Detector Maintenance & Cleaning Requirements ...................... 3-14
3.2.9 Pin Deck Light Operation ........................................................................ 3-15
3.3 Electrical Drawings and Ratings ............................................................................ 3-22
3.4 Pin Distributor...................................................................................................... 3-22
3.5 Positive Ball Lift (PBL) ........................................................................................... 3-22
3.6 Chassis ................................................................................................................. 3-22
3.7 Motors & Gearboxes ............................................................................................ 3-22
3.8 EDGE Performance Lift ......................................................................................... 3-23
3.9 Scoring Camera .................................................................................................... 3-23
3.10 Manager’s Control Unit ........................................................................................ 3-23
3.11 Radaray XLi .......................................................................................................... 3-23
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