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The attached .pdf shows what pins need to be connected to make a crossover serial cable to connect between your computer (with the PSP software) and your progressive meter/controller.

I didn't create it, just posting it here to help someone in the future.  :)

                 Being new to this what does the PSP software designed to do? I see you have the cable diagram to connect to the computer, very interesting.  What part number do you have for the board? I have 2 progressive machines and both have different part numbers and look different. Do they matter for hooking up the plug?

PSP is used to program a ChamII+ stand-alone progressive meter, as well as (I believe) programming a CON1 or CON2 controller.  If you start a new thread with detailed pictures of the boards you have, I'm sure one of the members here can help you identify what boards you have and point you in the right direction.

                   How do I post pictures?

Use the attach file box when you use the reply button, can not use the quick reply text box at the bottom.

                        Thanks, OK I will post the questions and pics when I get home.

                                 OK, here are the pics. I'm missing one aluminum encased computer board, anyone have pics of what I'm missing? I can't remember exactly what it looked like since it's been over 3 years ago. What is the second picture? it's a square computer board with 3 9 pin plugs, one in , one out , and one that says Chameleon programming. Is this for linking another progressive machine? also is this where you connect the cable you made? Can I buy this PSP program? who has them for sale?

I answered your other questions as best I could in your other thread -- it would be easiest if you keep all of your stuff in one thread.   :71-

As far as connecting the cable, you would connect the cable to the DB9 serial port on your computer, and the DB9 serial port on the ChamII+.

(http://i38.tinypic.com/30w8mcx.gif)

I can't imagine it will do you any good to connect the LINK board to your computer or this other board, as neither of them are designed to operate without a controller (CON1/2).  Only the boards designated as "stand-alone" (a ChamII+) will work on their own without an external controller.

As far as the PSP program, it's floating around on the Internet.  If you make your e-mail address visible in your profile it's possible that someone may be kind enough to send it to your e-mail, although of course we don't condone the distribution of copyrighted software here on this message forum.  :89-

PSP is a DOS-based program.  It'll work best on the oldest computer you have -- the older, the better.

That square box is called a Gateway.

The CON1 controller uses 2 wires to each slot. When they are briefly shorted (nomally generated by coin-in or a credit play) this increments the progressive.
The IGT S+ slot however has 4 pins, 3 of which are used (Coin In, Ground, Data Return, Not Used).

The Data return line was primarly used by the CON2 and CHAMII+ devices to send the progressive value to slot. Upon a win this would display the value on the Winner Paid meter.
With a PE+ (Video Slot / Video Poker) this allows the slot to display the progressive amount on the screen.

Coming back to the CON1 which does not have the data return line - you can use the gateway to generate that DataReturn line output signal.

How it does that is to take both the COIN IN and Ground Signals and combines that with the 2 wire output feed from the CON1 that would normally go to a display to create that third data return line.

                                                            +------------------------------------------------------------------Coin In --------------------------------------------------------  Slot Coin In
                                                            |
CON1 -------------------------Coin In ---------------+---------  Gateway IN [] Gateway Out  --------------- Data Return Line-------------------------------------------  Slot Data Return
CON1--------------------------Display + ------------------------ Gateway IN [] Gateway Out  -----+                               
                                                                                                                      |
                                                                                                                      +------------ Ground------------------------------------------------------ Slot Coin Ground
                                                                                                                      |
CON1--------------------------Coin Ground -------------------------------------------------------------------+

The gate way has several sets of pins IN and serveral sets of Pins out. If you read the labels on each one will Say IGT, another Sigma, Bally etc.
You would only use the set of pins that match the slot type you are using.

Jay is the man when it comes to Mikohn progressive setups. :131- :131-

Just the old stuff....... but thanks for the acolades......