Stern AEROSMITH PRO User manual

AEROSMITH

SERVICE AND OPERATION MANUAL

Games congured for North America operate on 60 cycle electricity only. These games will not operate in countries with 50 cycle electricity (Europe UK, Australia).

Stern Pinball machines are assembled in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA; each pinball machine has unique characteristics that make it a one-of-a-kind American-made

product. Each machine will have variations in appearance resulting from differences in the machine’s particular wood parts, individual silk screened art and mechanical

assemblies. Stern Pinball has inspected each game element to ensure it meets our quality standards.

WARNING

IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES - A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, in-

cluding ashing lights or patterns. Even people with no history of seizures of epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause “photosensitive epileptic seizures”

due to certain visual images, ashing lights or patterns. Symptoms can include light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs,

disorientation, confusion, momentary loss of awareness, and loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

IMMEDIATELY STOP PLAYING AND CONSULT A DOCTOR IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS.

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MANUAL #780-50I5-00

AEROSMITH PRO #500-55I5-01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Setup and Moving .................................. 3

1.1 First-Time Setup Instructions ............................... 3

1.2 Adjustments Menu ............................................... 6

1.3 Transporting the Game ........................................ 7

1.4 Maintenance ........................................................ 8

1.5 Maintenance Kits ................................................. 8

1.6 Common Parts ..................................................... 8

2. SPIKE System and Node Guide ............ 9

2.1 SPIKE System Overview ...................................... 9

2.2 Node Bus Cabling ................................................ 9

2.3 System Power ...................................................... 9

2.4 SPIKE Node addresses ........................................ 9

2.5 SPIKE Node Programming................................. 10

2.6 SPIKE System Terminology ............................... 10

2.7 Common SPIKE Node Boards ........................... 10

3. Light, Switch, and Driver Reference... 11

3.1 SPIKE Node Boards ........................................... 11

3.2 Driver Reference ................................................ 11

3.3 Switch Reference ............................................... 13

3.4 Light Reference .................................................. 16

3.5 Motor Reference ................................................ 21

4. Electronic Pinouts and Schematics.... 22

4.1 SPIKE-2 CPU Node 0 ........................................ 22

4.2 Node 1 Cabinet .................................................. 24

4.3 Lower Playeld 48V Driver Pinout Node 8 ......... 25

4.4 Mid Upper Playeld 48V Driver Pinout Node 9 . . 26

4.5 Feature LED Board 8b ....................................... 27

4.6 Right LED Board 8c ........................................... 27

4.7 Left LED Board 8d ............................................. 28

4.8 Serial Motor Driver Board 8e ............................. 28

4.9 Center LED Board 9a ......................................... 29

4.10 Through Serial Opto Receiver Extension 8a ...... 29

4.11 Main Power Supply ............................................ 29

4.12 Power Distribution Board ................................... 30

4.13 Power Plug Wiring.............................................. 30

5. Parts Reference.................................... 31

5.1 Playeld Rubber Parts ....................................... 31

5.2 Rubber Size Chart .............................................. 31

5.3 Playeld Assemblies, Top .................................. 32

5.4 Playeld Assemblies, Bottom ............................ 33

5.5 Backbox Parts.................................................... 34

5.6 Speaker Panel Parts .......................................... 34

5.7 Cabinet Parts ..................................................... 35

5.8 Ball Shooter Assembly ....................................... 36

5.9 Auto Launch Assembly ...................................... 36

5.10 Ball Trough Assembly......................................... 37

5.11 40 Degree Kicker Assembly ............................... 37

5.12 40 Front Mold Assembly .................................... 37

5.13 Flipper Assembly, Left ........................................ 38

5.14 Flipper Assembly, Right ..................................... 38

5.15 Pop Bumper Assembly ...................................... 39

5.16 Eject VUK Assembly #1 ..................................... 40

5.17 Eject VUK Assembly #2 ..................................... 40

5.18 Riveted Assembly - BUTY 12 ............................ 41

5.19 Ball Guide Assembly 04 ..................................... 41

5.20 Buty Assembly 02 .............................................. 41

5.21 Buty Assembly 04 .............................................. 41

5.22 Buty Assembly 05 .............................................. 42

5.23 Buty Assembly 09 .............................................. 42

5.24 Buty Assembly 10 .............................................. 42

5.25 Buty Assembly 12 .............................................. 42

5.26 Buty Assembly 14 .............................................. 43

5.27 Buty Assembly 30 .............................................. 43

5.28 Buty Assembly 32 .............................................. 43

5.29 Buty Assembly 35 .............................................. 43

5.30 Buty Assembly 40 .............................................. 44

5.31 Buty Assembly 41 .............................................. 44

5.32 Pop Bumper Assembly ...................................... 44

5.33 Bumper Ring Top Assembly............................... 44

5.34 Toy Box Plate Assembly .................................... 45

5.35 Ark Slider-Crank Assembly ................................ 45

5.36 Toy Box Up Kicker Assembly ............................. 46

5.37 Gate Assembly ................................................... 46

5.38 Toy Box Tube Assembly ..................................... 46

5.39 Toy Box Bumper Assembly ................................ 46

5.40 Toy Box Front Plate Assembly ........................... 47

5.41 Back Panel Assembly ........................................ 47

5.42 Left Ramp Assembly .......................................... 47

5.43 Right Ramp Assembly ....................................... 47

6. Specications ....................................... 48

6.1 Game Dimensions .............................................. 48

6.2 Warranty ............................................................. 49

6.3 Warnings, Compliance, and Legal Notices ........ 49

1. SETUP AND MOVING

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SETUP AND MOVING

1.1 FIRST-TIME

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: AT LEAST TWO (2)

PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO

MOVE AND MANEUVER THE

GAME. USE PROPER MOVING

EQUIPMENT AND EXTREME

CARE WHILE HANDLING. STERN

PINBALL MACHINES WEIGH

OVER 250LBS BOXED.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 5/8” Socket Wrench

• Utility Knife

• Snips

• An Assistant

Your brand new Stern Pinball Machine is

carefully packed for safety and security.

For your safety, exercise caution and use

the correct tools and sufcient help when

setting up your new game.

1. Locate the side labeled “TRUCK

THIS SIDE ONLY”. The bottom of

the game faces this side.

2. Open the top box aps by pulling

hard in an upward motion on each

ap. If the aps are taped, cut the

tape rst, taking care to avoid the

box staples.

3. Remove the four (4) foam pieces

and two (2) narrow box tubes

which contain the four (4) identical

legs with levelers.

4. DO NOT CUT STRAPPING YET.

Keep backbox secured in the

down position.

5. With the utility knife, carefully cut

down the left and right corners of

the box.

6. Let the face fall forward and

remove the entire side by carefully

cutting the bottom.

7. With the game still in its folded po-

sition, use a ⅝” wrench to loosen

and remove the 2 leg bolts on each

side of the front cabinet. Ensure

the leg levelers are screwed all the

way into the legs.

8. Install front legs using the bolts

removed from the cabinet. Secure

tightly.

9. Have someone help you carefully

set the game down on the front

legs.

10. Set aside the open box.

11. With a ⅝” socket wrench, loosen

and remove the 2 leg bolts on

each side of the rear cabinet, 4

total.

12. Using supports or two people,

prop the rear of the cabinet up.

13. Ensure the rear leg levelers are

screwed all the way into the legs.

14. Install rear legs using the 4 bolts

removed from step 11.

FIRST-TIME SETUP CONTINUED

SETUP AND MOVING

15. Cut nylon strapping and remove

protective strap corner guards.

16. Locate the factory keys, either on

the shooter rod or taped to the

playeld glass.

17. Using snips, cut the tie-wrap secur-

ing the keys if required. One set of

keys is for the front coin door, the

other set of keys is for accessing

components in the backbox.

18. Open the front coin door.

19. Reach into the game and remove

the retaining clip at the rear of the

cash box.

20. Remove the cash box lid by sliding

it toward you.

21. Store the backbox keys, if desired,

on the metal hook located in the

coin door.

22. Locate and remove the pinballs,

plumb bob, and backbox bolts

from the cash box.

23. Replace the cash box lid and

retaining clip for future use.

24. Locate the two (2) backbox bolts in

the cash box.

25. Carefully raise backbox to upright

position while ensuring that cables

are not pinched.

26. Use the ⅝” wrench to Install the

two (2) backbox bolts to secure the

backbox as indicated on the back

of the cabinet.

27. Reach inside the cabinet and lift

the two latches located on either

side of the coin door.

28. Remove the front top molding.

29. Remove the playeld glass by

sliding it toward you and carefully

place it in a safe location.

Remove all playeld shipping

tie downs, shipping blocks, and

packing foam, and follow any

game-specic unpacking instruc-

tions included in the playeld, if

present.

CAUTION: PLAYFIELD GLASS IS MADE FROM HIGH-STRENGTH TEMPERED

GLASS. TEMPERED GLASS IS SENSITIVE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE SHIFTS

AND CORNER NICKS, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE GLASS TO FAIL CATASTROPHI-

CALLY. TAKE CARE TO STORE THE GLASS ON A SOFT, ROOM-TEMPERATURE

SURFACE AND PREVENT THE CORNERS FROM BEING DAMAGED.

SETUP AND MOVING

30. If pinballs were already installed into the lower ball

trough, remove them before lifting the playeld.

31. Grasp the lower arch between the ippers, and rmly

but gently pull directly up to raise the playeld 8 to 12

inches.

32. While holding the playeld up, pull the playeld toward

you until the two playeld supports are over the front

edge of the cabinet.

33. Rest the playeld on the front edge of the cabinet.

34. Raise the playeld and rest it against the backbox.

35. Visually inspect all cabinet cables and connector termi-

nations; ensure no wires or cables are pinched and that

cable harnesses are not pulled tight.

36. Locate the plumb bob in the parts bag in the cash box.

37. Slide plumb bob onto the hanger wire. Note: the vertical

position of the plumb bob affects tilt sensitivity - higher

makes the game more sensitive to tilting.

38. Tighten the thumb screw nger-tight.

39. Install the correct number of pinballs. Refer to the decal

on the lock down assembly for the correct number of

pinballs.

LOCATING, LEVELING, AND FINAL SETUP

1. Select a location that is indoors, out of direct sunlight,

and climate controlled. Excessive moisture/humidity

can cause long-term damage to your game.

2. Adjust the front or rear levelers as necessary to position

the playeld level bubble, located on the front right of

the playeld next to the shooter lane, to oat between

the two (2) black lines. This will place the playeld at the

recommended 6.5° pitch. Playeld angles greater than

6.5° can be achieved by turning out the rear leg level-

er(s) for increased difculty and faster gameplay.

3. Use a pinball to roll down the center of the playeld for

side-to-side leveling, or use an external bubble level,

digital level, or smartphone level app.

4. Plug into a grounded outlet and check for proper opera-

tion through DIAGNOSTICS.

5. Check the coin door: With the door closed, insert coins

to verify proper operation.

6. Play game: Check for satisfactory operation and adjust

game volume (push the Red Buttons inside the Coin

Door).

7. If desired, perform any game diagnostics, game adjust-

ments, and pricing settings at this time.

FIRST-TIME SETUP CONTINUED

SPIKE PINBALL SOFTWARE

UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Obtain game software update le (lename ends

in “.spk”) from www.sternpinball.com or from

authorized Stern distributor.

2. Place game software update le ( “.spk”) in root

directory of a blank FAT32-formatted USB ash

drive

3. Use backbox power switch to turn off game

4. Plug in USB ash drive to CPU board USB

connector (CN20 or CN21). Refer to www.

sternpinball.com

5. Turn on game

6. The game will automatically begin software

update

7. Select the correct .spk update le from list.

8. Press Enter on the service switches to start

update

9. When the display indicates “Update Complete”,

turn off game

10. Remove USB ash drive from CPU board

11. Turn game on to complete the update and play

pinball!

12. Detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips

are available in the game manual, www.sternpin-

ball.com and authorized Stern distributors.

SETUP AND MOVING

1.2 ADJUSTMENTS MENU

STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS

Perform the below steps to review the adjustments.

Enter the Service Menu, then enter the Standard Adjustments

Menu.

Press SELECT. Press BACK to exit or escape at any time.

Press [>]. Go to the ADJ icon. Press SELECT.

Go to the S.P.I. icon. Press SELECT.

STANDARD ADJUSTMENT #1 appears with the adjustment

name ashing. While the adjustment name is ashing press [<]

[>] to move between adjustments.

To change the adjustment setting press SELECT. While the

adjustment setting is ashing, press [<] [>] repeatedly until

the desired setting appears. Press the SELECT button to

“install” the change. The adjustment comment (bottom line) will

indicate if the factory default setting is selected or will display

INSTALLED if the change is not a factory default setting.

ID Adjustment Name Default Setting

1 REPLAY TYPE AUTO

2REPLAY PERCENTAGE 10%

3REPLAY AWARD CREDIT

4 REPLAY LEVELS 1

5 AUTO REPLAY START 20,000,000

6 DYNAMIC REPLAY START 60,000,000

7REPLAY LEVEL #1 15,000,000

8REPLAY LEVEL #2 30,000,000

9REPLAY LEVEL #3 45,000,000

10 REPLAY LEVEL #4 60,000,000

11 REPLAY BOOST YES

12 SPECIAL LIMIT 1

13 SPECIAL PERCENTAGE 10%

14 SPECIAL AWARD CREDIT

15 FREE GAME LIMIT 5

16 EXTRA BALL LIMIT 5

17 EXTRA BALL PERCENTAGE 25%

18 GAME PRICING USA 11

19 MATCH PERCENTAGE 9%

20 MATCH AWARD CREDIT

21 BALLS PER GAME 3

22 TILT WARNINGS 2

23 CREDIT LIMIT 30

24 ALLOW HIGH SCORES YES

25 HIGH SCORE AWARD CREDIT

26 GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS 1

27 HIGH SCORE #1 AWARDS 1

28 HIGH SCORE #2 AWARDS 0

29 HIGH SCORE #3 AWARDS 0

30 HIGH SCORE #4 AWARDS 0

31 GRAND CHAMPION SCORE 75,000,000

32 HIGH SCORE #1 55,000,000

33 HIGH SCORE #2 40,000,000

ID Adjustment Name Default Setting

34 HIGH SCORE #3 30,000,000

35 HIGH SCORE #4 25,000,000

36 HSTD INITIALS 3 INITIALS

37 HSTD RESET COUNT 2000

38 FREE PLAY NO

39 LANGUAGE ENGLISH

40 PLAYER LANGUAGE SELECT YES

41 CUSTOM MESSAGE ON

42 FLASH LAMP POWER NORMAL

43 COIL PUSLE POWER NORMAL

44 KNOCKER VOLUME NORMAL

45 GAME RESTART YES

46 BILL VALIDATOR NO

47 MUSIC VOLUME 1

48 BALL SAVE TIME 0:05

49 TIMED PLUNGER OFF

50 FLIPPER BALL LAUNCH OFF

51 COINDOOR BALL SAVER NO

52 COMPETITION MODE NO

53 CONSOLATION BALL YES

54 FAST BOOT YES

55 Q24 OPTION COIN METER

56 TICKET DISPENSER NO

57 PLAYER COMPETITION YES

58 TEAM SCORES NO

59 LOCATION ID 0

60 GAME ID 0

61 TIME FORMAT 12-HOUR

62 COIN INPUT DELAY 30

63 LOST BALL RECOVERY YES

64 COIN DOOR DISABLE TILT NO

65 BACKBOX BRIGHTNESS 100%

66 COIN DOOR OPEN B.BOX BRIGHTNESS 10%

FEATURE ADJUSTMENTS

Each table has feature adjustments specic to the

characteristics of that game. To access feature adjustments

enter the Service Menu and then enter the Adjustments Menu.

Press SELECT to access the Service Menu. Press BACK to exit

or escape at any time.

Press [>]. Go to the ADJ icon. Press SELECT.

Go to the game icon. Press SELECT.

FEATURE ADJUSTMENT #1 appears with the adjustment name

ashing. With the adjustment name ashing press [<] [>] to

move between adjustments. Feature adjustments are changed

similarly to standard adjustments using the SELECT button

to choose options and the [<] [>] buttons to cycle through

available settings.

SETUP AND MOVING

1. SECURE THE BACKBOX

1. Ensure that the pinballs are re-

moved from the playeld, and se-

cure any free-moving mechanisms

that may get damaged in transport

2. Remove the backbox securing

bolts

3. Carefully lower the backbox onto

the side rails. Use a piece of card-

board or suitable padding between

the backbox and the game.

4. Securely strap the back box to the

game

5. The game may be transported with

the legs on. If the legs must be re-

moved, follow the remaining steps.

2. REMOVE THE LEGS AND

STAND UP

1.3 TRANSPORTING THE GAME

6. Remove the legs, rear legs rst. Use

a stool or a friend to support the

rear of the game.

7. Rest the rear of the game on the

ground.

CAUTION

NEVER TRANSPORT THE GAME

IN A MOVING VEHICLE WITH THE

BACKBOX RAISED! TWO PEOPLE

ARE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE

LEGS!

10. Secure all loose parts and trans-

port with a hand truck in the

upright position.

8. Stand the game up on its back.

9. Remove the front two legs.

When transporting the game, such as in the back of a truck or with a hand truck, the

game’s backbox must be secured to prevent damage to the side rails.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• STRAP (500LB OR GREATER)

• AN ASSISTANT

• HAND TRUCK

SETUP AND MOVING

1.4 MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE - (MONTHLY/500

GAMES)

• Remove the playeld glass

• Enter the software diagnostics menu, start lamp test, then

clean and wax the playeld.

◊ While cleaning the playeld, identify and repair malfunction-

ing lights, loose parts, cracked plastics and worn rubber

parts.

• While in diagnostics, enter the switch test (Select the "SW"

Icon, then "TEST" Icon).

◊ Use a pinball to actuate all switches and verify the correct

switch registers with the switch test.

◊ The game will play a sound to conrm the switch.

• Lift the playeld and inspect all assemblies for loose parts,

broken wires or excessive wear. Look at the bottom of the

cabinet for any parts that may have worked loose, then nd

the source.

• Check all coin door mechanisms and bill acceptor (if in-

stalled) for proper operation

• Play the game to ensure all coils and features are working

• Check the playeld to ensure it is level and set to the prop-

er pitch using the bubble level on the right side wood rail.

• Check game audits: Replay % and Ball Time and note

abnormal values which can indicate problems.

• Ensure game volume is set appropriately for the location.

• Clean both sides of the playeld glass and reinstall.

• Check and clean pinballs and replace if excessively worn or

scuffed. Dirty pinballs accelerate game wear.

OVERHAUL MAINTENANCE - (5000 GAMES)

• Verify latest game software is installed

• Check ippers for excessive wear. Excessive ipper sloppi-

ness (vertical or horizontal) or weakness indicates a ipper

rebuild is required.

• Clean machine inside and out and check leg levelers for

free operation.

• Visual check for loose or broken playeld and cabinet parts

and repair as necessary.

• Electrical check: Plug into grounded outlet and check for

proper operation through DIAGNOSTICS.

• Replace worn or dirty rubbers.

• Replace pinballs.

• Check all playeld switches with a pinball.

• Check all settings (refer to manual for factory settings).

• Check coin door: With door closed, insert coins to verify

proper operation.

• Check for proper adjustment of the plumb bob tilt.

• Play game: Check for satisfactory operation.

COMMON PINBALL TOOLS

• Common nut drivers (¼”, 5/16”, 11/32", ⅜”)

• Phillips screwdriver

• Standard Allen wrench/Hex key set

• ⅝” Socket with ratchet

• Adjustable wrench (5/8" & 9/16")

• 6" Torpedo Level (or use a pinball

• Flashlight or headlamp

• Soldering Iron (60w with at tip), lead-free solder

• Wire cutter

• Wire stripper

• Long nose (“needle nose”) pliers

1.5 MAINTENANCE KITS

Description Part Number

Aerosmith Maintenance Kit

• 8 oz pinball playeld wax (Novus # 2)

(675-0003-01)

• Standard Pinball (260-5000-00)

• Cleaning Cloth

• All Playeld Rubber Rings

• Spare Fuses

502-6002-I5

Aerosmith Deluxe Maintenance Kit

• All standard kit items, plus:

• Flipper rebuild kits, Left and Right

(500-6307-10,-00)

502-6003-I5

Aerosmith Playeld Plastics Kit 803-5000-I5

Aerosmith Playeld Decals Kit 802-5000-I5

Aerosmith Backbox Decal Left 820-78I5-01

Aerosmith Backbox Decal Right 820-78I5-02

Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Left 820-78I5-03

Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Right 820-78I5-04

Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Front 820-78I5-05

Aerosmith Playeld, Bare 830-5000-I5

Aerosmith Translite 830-52I5-00

1.6 COMMON PARTS

Description Part Number

8 oz Pinball Playeld wax (Novus # 2) 675-0003-01

Standard Pinball, 1-1/16 in 260-5000-00

Flipper Rebuild Kit Left (Standard) 500-6307-10

Flipper Base Plate Kit Left 515-6617-01

Flipper Rebuild Kit Right 500-6307-00

Flipper Base Plate Kit Right 515-6617-00

SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE

2. SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE

2.1 SPIKE SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The SPIKE Pinball system is a rugged, distributed, and em-

bedded platform custom-designed for the rigors of the pinball

machine environment. SPIKE takes advantage of modern tech-

nologies to deliver an immersive pinball experience that supports

modern features, reduces cabling, and increases serviceability

and reliability.

A Stern Pinball machine based on the SPIKE system will have at

least two nodes networked together with the SPIKE node bus,

a custom industrial pinball control bus that is designed around

industry standards and optimized for the pinball environment.

The primary CPU node is networked to one or more input/output

nodes over standard Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair)

ethernet cabling.

There are ve primary types of nodes that are found in the game.

• CPU node (Node 0) - The primary node that controls other

nodes in the system. Contains the primary game software

for the system and provides SPIKE node bus power for other

nodes.

• Cabinet 48V node (Node 1) - Specialized node with specic

inputs and outputs for coin doors, tilt mechanisms, and other

bottom-cabinet devices.

• 48V playeld node - Controls high power devices such

as coils and ashers, and also supports a few switch and

low-power outputs. Powered by the system 48V power sup-

ply.

• Light and switch node - High-density switch and low-power

LED outputs, bus-powered from the node bus. These boards

contain as many 32 switch inputs and light outputs.

• Node extensions - These sub-nodes add additional low-pow-

er input and outputs to a specic Power or I/O node and are

connected with simple serial bus.

2.2 NODE BUS CABLING

The SPIKE node bus utilizes standard Ethernet-style RJ45 8-pin

modular jacks, and off-the-shelf Category 5e or better ethernet

cabling. The node bus is electrically different from Ethernet and

does not utilize Ethernet or TCP/IP protocols or signaling stan-

dards. SPIKE nodes are not compatible with standard computer

networking equipment.

CAUTION: Plugging a SPIKE Node or CPU board into a standard

Ethernet port may damage one or both devices and void your

warranty.

2.3 SYSTEM POWER

The SPIKE System is powered from an 48V DC power supply

bus. Each SPIKE node converts this voltage to lower voltages

required by the node and its specic components. A SPIKE 48V

node typically controls high-power outputs such as game coil

mechanisms and high-brightness LEDs. These powered nodes

are supplied directly with 48V system power. SPIKE standard I/O

nodes are low-power nodes that read switch inputs and output to

standard-brightness LEDs. Standard I/O nodes use the node bus

power, which is supplied by the main CPU node over the node

bus modular jack connectors.

2.4 SPIKE NODE ADDRESSES

Each SPIKE node has a unique address ranging from 0 to 15. Not

all addresses are used in all games. Nodes can be of the same

part number, so the address is specied on the DIP switches on

each node. When replacing a node, be certain that the correct

address is set. Nodes can have 3-position and 4-position DIP

switches. Refer to the appropriate table to set the address for

each type of Node. The correct address for a node can be found

in the SPIKE node reference section of the manual or in the game

diagnostic software. Address 0 is reserved for the backbox CPU

node, where the game software resides. Address 1 is reserved for

the cabinet node, located inside the coin door. These two nodes

do not have DIP switches as their address is not congurable.

Address 1 2 3

8OFF OFF OFF

9OFF OFF ON

10 OFF ON OFF

11 OFF ON ON

12 ON OFF OFF

13 ON OFF ON

14 ON ON OFF

15 ON ON ON

SPIKE node addresses for nodes with 3-position DIP switches.

Addresses 0-7 are not used by SPIKE nodes with 3-position DIP

switches.

Address 1 2 3 4

8OFF OFF OFF OFF

9OFF OFF ON OFF

10 OFF ON OFF OFF

11 OFF ON ON OFF

12 ON OFF OFF OFF

13 ON OFF ON OFF

14 ON ON OFF OFF

15 ON ON ON OFF

SPIKE node addresses for nodes with 4-position DIP switches.

Addresses 0-7 are reserved for xed-function nodes and do not

require conguration.

SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE

SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE CONTINUED

2.5 SPIKE NODE PROGRAMMING

The SPIKE nodes are smart nodes that have on-board pro-

cessors and run embedded code. The nodes are programmed

automatically by the CPU node whenever software updates are

installed to the CPU. When replacing a node, the CPU node will

detect and update the node to the latest software with no user

intervention. Always replace nodes with the power to the game

turned OFF.

2.6 SPIKE SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY

MULTI GENERAL ILLUMINATION LIGHTING

General Illumination Lighting is two or more lights powered by

one control source. These are often a number of LEDs connect-

ed in parallel and the system controls these as one large LED. A

missing LED will not affect these circuits, however a shorted LED

can cause the entire string of LEDs to turn off.

SINGLE LIGHTS

Single lights and LEDs are direct-controlled from SPIKE node

boards. A common power source is grounded by individual

transistors to turn individual LEDs on and off. Groups of LEDs,

usually by node connector, share a common power source, so if

a group of LEDs is out, check the wiring for the power source.

FLASHERS

SPIKE games treat ashers the same as single LEDs that draw

more power. Flashers are controlled from the same circuits that

power regular lights.

DRIVERS

A driver is a circuit that controls a high power-device such as a

coil, magnet, or motor. Each device has a common 48V power

source that is then connected to ground by a dedicated control

transistor. Each driver is protected against shorting, static elec-

tricity, and over-current conditions. Take caution as 48V is always

present on a device even when it is not energized.

OPTOS

Certain types of optical switches (“optos”) require external signal

conditioning. For these optos, they will interface to a SPIKE node

via an opto signal conditioning board. Other optical switches

connect directly to the Spike node board.

System Protections

CAUTION: Unless explicitly directed by an Authorized Stern Re-

pair technician, perform ALL work on your pinball machine with

the power disabled!

INPUT/OUTPUT PROTECTIONS

SPIKE features built-in short-circuit, static electricity, and other

protections to maximize reliability. If an LED, coil or other device

shorts, it will be disabled but will not shut down the entire system

in most circumstances. Groups of LEDs, coils, and switches often

share common power supplies or other circuits, so it is possible

that a bad device will affect the group of related devices and

require removal or repair to x the group. The system diagnostics

will inform the technician of shorted or otherwise malfunctioning

devices whenever possible. While the system is protected against

permanent damage, it is strongly recommended to repair or

replace these bad components as soon as possible to minimize

downtime and maximize game earnings.

2.7 COMMON SPIKE NODE BOARDS

Description Type Part Number

SPIKE CPU Node Node 509-1000-00

Cabinet Node Node 520-6967-00

Playeld 48V Core-Driver Node Node 520-7017-72

Through Serial Opto Receiver Extension Extension 520-7001-00

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