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Skill Game Configurations

Dillon Boroughs
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Overview

This guide explains how to connect and configure the Apex 7000 bill acceptor and Phoenix printer for supported gaming platforms. While each platform has unique hardware connections and software settings, the overall installation process follows the same general workflow.

Before You Begin

Before configuring your game, verify that:

  • The correct harness is available for your game.
  • The Apex 7000 is programmed with the required interface.
  • The printer is installed (if required).
  • The game is powered off before making hardware connections.

BANILLA

Manufacturer Manual

Hardware Requirements

Before beginning, verify you have the following components:

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

Connecting the Apex Bill Acceptor 

  1. Connect the 9-pin DB9 end of the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness to COM4 on the game control board.
  2. Connect the 18-pin connector on the harness to the Apex 7000 bill acceptor.
  3. Verify that both connections are fully seated and secure.

The Apex 7000 is now connected to the Banilla game through the RS-232 interface and ready for configuration.

Connecting the Phoenix Printer

  1. Set the DIP switches on the side of the printer to Special (ON, OFF, ON, ON). 
    Note: Power cycle the printer after changing any DIP switch settings.
  2. Connect the Phoenix printer to a Windows PC using Phoenix Tools. Open the Config tab.
    1. Set Baud Rate to 38400.
    2. Set Serial Parity to None.
    3. Click Apply to save the settings.
  3. Connect the Phoenix RJ-45 to DB-9 Harness (5P008) between the printer and COM3 on the game control board.
  4. Connect the printer to a 12 VDC power source using one of the approved power options listed above.
  5. Verify that both the serial communication cable and power connection are securely installed.

Important: The printer requires both the serial communication connection and a separate 12 VDC power connection for proper operation.

Important: Use only the Phoenix 5P008 harness. Do not use the ICT printer harness, as it may damage the printer.

Configuring the Game

The bill acceptor must be configured for the RS-232 interface using either the Acceptor Tools program or a Configuration Card.

  1. Press the Operator switch to open the game menu.
  2. Navigate to Configure Devices.
  3. Select APEX 7000 as the bill acceptor.
  4. Select the Phoenix printer.
  5. Select Test Device Communication.
  6. Verify that both the bill acceptor and printer status change from OFFLINE to ONLINE.

 

BIG DADDY

Hardware Requirements

Before beginning, verify you have the following components:

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

Connecting the Apex Bill Acceptor

  1. Connect the 9-pin DB9 end of the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness to COM2 on the game control board.
  2. Connect the 18-pin connector on the harness to the Apex 7000 bill acceptor.
  3. Verify that both connections are fully seated and secure.

The Apex 7000 is now connected to the Big Daddy game through the RS-232 interface and ready for configuration.

Connecting the Phoenix Printer

  1. Connect the Phoenix RJ-45 to DB-9 Harness (5P008) between the printer and COM3 on the game control board.
  2. Connect the printer to a 12 VDC power source using one of the approved power options listed above.
  3. Verify that both the serial communication cable and power connection are securely installed.

Important: The printer requires both the serial communication connection and a separate 12 VDC power connection for proper operation.

Configuring the Game

The bill acceptor must be configured for the RS-232 interface using either the Acceptor Tools program or a Configuration Card, and will require ST2 firmware. 

Please request the most up to date firmware by Contacting Support and letting us know you are working with a Big Daddy game.

  1. Power on the system.

  2. Press the Operator switch to open the Game Menu.

  3. Navigate to Global Settings.

  4. Under Serial BV, select ICT PA7.

  5. Save the settings and exit the menu.

 

FIRELINK

Manufacturer Manual

Hardware Requirements

Use a JAMMA harness designed specifically for the Firelink board. The harness must include:

  • 18-pin I/O connector for the Apex 7000 bill acceptor
  • 12-pin connector for the Phoenix printer
  • 9-pin Molex power connector

Connecting the Apex bill acceptor and Phoenix printer

  1. Connect the 18-pin I/O connector to the Apex 7000 bill acceptor.
  2. Connect the 12-pin connector to the Phoenix printer.
  3. Verify that all connections are secure before powering on the system.

Note: The 12-pin printer connector provides the required 12 VDC power to the printer.

Configuring the Game

Configure the Apex 7000 for Pulse operation using one of the following methods:

  • Acceptor Tools (set the bill acceptor to Always Enabled)
  • DIP switches configured for Pulse mode

Important: DIP switch settings override any configuration applied through Acceptor Tools.

Acceptor Tools
DIP Switches
  1. Power on the system.
  2. Press the Operator switch to open the Game Menu.
  3. Configure the bill acceptor and printer settings as required by the game.
  4. Verify that the bill acceptor begins flashing blue, indicating it is powered and ready.

JENKA

Manufacturer Manual

Hardware Requirements

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

Connecting the Apex Bill Acceptor 

  1. Connect the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness to COM2 on the Jenka control board.
  2. Connect the harness's 18-pin connector to the Apex 7000 bill acceptor.
  3. Verify that all connections are secure before powering on the system.

The Apex 7000 is now connected to the Jenka game through the RS-232 interface and ready for configuration.

Connecting the Phoenix Printer

  1. Connect the Phoenix RJ-45 to DB-9 Harness (5P008) between Port 3 on the control board and the printer.
  2. Verify that both connections are fully seated and secure.

Important: The printer requires both the serial communication connection and a separate 12 VDC power connection for proper operation.

Configuring the Game

The bill acceptor must be configured for the RS-232 interface using either the Acceptor Tools program or a Configuration Card.

  1. Power on the system and launch the Jenka game.
  2. Press the Operator switch to open the Game Menu.
  3. Navigate to Settings > Devices (or Configure Devices, depending on the software version).
  4. Configure the following settings:
    1. Bill Validator Model: MEI
    2. Printer Model: Pyramid
    3. Baud Rate: 9600
  5. Save the settings and exit the menu.

Verify that both the bill acceptor and printer are communicating properly.

IGS

Supported Harnesses

  • Both the 12V and 120V Apex 7000 models require the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness.

  • For the 12V model, users must also connect the additional power wires manually as detailed below.

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

 

Configuration Requirements

  • The bill acceptor must be configured for the RS-232 interface using either the Acceptor Tools program or a Configuration Card.

  • Special ST2 emulation firmware is required, which will allow you to use the Apex 7000 in place of an ICT bill acceptor. Please Contact Support to request the firmware. 

  • You will need to change the dip switch settings on the board so that dip 2 is in the ON position.

 

TRESTLE

Supported Harnesses

  • Both the 12V and 120V Apex 7000 models require the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness.

  • For the 12V model, users must also connect the additional power wires manually as detailed below.

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

 

Configuration Requirements

  • In the game menu, navigate to Settings and select MEI under Bill Validator Model.

The game menu can be accessed by pressing the Operator switch.

 

PRIMERO

Supported Harnesses

  • Both the 12V and 120V Apex 7000 models require the 05AA0068 RS-232 Serial Harness.

  • For the 12V model, users must also connect the additional power wires manually as detailed below.

WIRE COLOR VOLTAGE
RED +12 VDC
BLACK GROUND
WHITE +5 VDC

 

Configuration Requirements

  • In the game menu, navigate to Settings and select PYRAMID APEX under BILL TYPE.

  • Next, select TTL under BILL SIGNAL.

The game menu can be accessed by pressing the Operator switch.

 

 

 

 

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