Section 3.
Pinspotter Mechanical Operation
400-088-120-02 Page 3-13 Rev. Date: 10/2016
3.2.8.3 Ball Detector Operation
The ball detector is designed to detect and signal the passage of a bowling ball.
The detector head contains two optics systems, one monitoring the odd lane
and one monitoring the even lane.
As a ball passes the ball detector a signal is sent to the XLi chassis, which after a
set time delay (chassis setting ‘Start Signal Delay’ AUTO to 3.1seconds) expires,
the cycle will start. Recommended ‘Start Signal Delay’ setting is AUTO.
3.2.8.4 Ball Detector System Test
Make certain that all personnel, tools, and equipment are clear of the
machine before restoring power!
Note: This test does not apply to installations containing the SmartGuard™ Safety
System.
1. Turn the chassis power ON.
2. Verify that the optical path of the ball detector is not blocked.
3. Turn pinspotter ON.
4. Roll a ball on the lane past the ball detector. Pinspotter should cycle.
5. Roll a ball in the gutter closest to the ball detector. Pinspotter should cycle.
6. Roll a ball in the gutter closest to the reflector. Pinspotter should cycle.
7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 for the other lane.
If the pinspotter does not cycle:
1. Check the alignment of the optical emitter/sensor to the reflector. LED
should be off.
2. Check for loose or misconnected wires at the terminal strip.
3. Check that cable is connected to XLi chassis.
If the pinspotter cycles but errors when the sweep moves past the ball detector,
Chassis setting ‘Ball Detector’ must be set to ‘BEHIND SWEEP’.
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