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Title: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 26, 2013, 10:34:09 PM
i just recently got my first IGT s+ machine, its a double lucky 7's theme. the machine works great with coins but the bv doesnt seem to want to accept bills. when i first turn the machine on the bv makes some noises driving the belts back and forth, theres red lights inside and the insert bills light on the front is flashing. the bv is and mei zt1102 us currency. any idea what i can do to get this thing workin??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 26, 2013, 11:42:17 PM
I don't have my notes with me, but hopefully you know how to get into the menu by pushing the white button and using your key. Start with 0 credits on machine.  You need to go to option 9 and it should be set to 9-1. If you can't change it like that you will need a BV set chip. I'll check back tommorrow to see if you still need help.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 27, 2013, 12:06:05 AM
im not too sure about the menu area. my machine has the button on the backside of the power switch and then i have the keyswitch on the side. when i press or switch them it looks like a menu area with values and such but im not sure whats what or how to change them.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 27, 2013, 01:16:00 AM
ok, so ive figured out the mnu system and all the settings look ok. i dont understand why it lights up but wont grab the bill when its insterted. could it be dirty? is there a way to test the unit?


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 27, 2013, 01:32:11 AM
im also thinking at this point it might be better to replace it, but where would i be able to purchase a bv for canadian currency? and what would i have to change to make it work??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 27, 2013, 08:59:54 AM
When you say "light's up" do you mean the lights on the side of bv or the entry bezel that say's insert bills here?


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: Jim on August 27, 2013, 12:38:08 PM
there is a switch on the side of the ZT1102.  as you look at the machine it would be on the right hand side , lower bottom. its a three way toggle switch, it has the legends on the side to tell you where to put it. my guess yours is all the way up. push it to the middle position, then it should work.


Hope this helps

Jim


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 28, 2013, 01:20:37 AM
my zt1102 only has 8 dip switches on the left hand side of it not 3way switch. all the dip switches are down in the "on position". when i say it lights up i mean im seeing the red lights come on inside of the bv itself, as well as the insert bills light on the front, that one flashes. should all my dip switches be down??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 29, 2013, 08:49:23 PM
no one has any new isights for me?? :(


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 29, 2013, 10:31:48 PM
Sorry, I thought you got it. There is a link on here, but I can't find it. Maybe google it. You can print out the troubleshooting manual for DBV200. The light flashing has me stumped. It usually stays lit unless the machine is playing or the credit limit has been reached. Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the plugs? I had one not lighting at all. The small plug on right was dirty. Sprayed some contact cleaner on it and worked it on and off a couple times.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 29, 2013, 10:35:45 PM
Here's the manual from JCM's site.  The dip switch settings are on page 11.  http://jcmglobal.com/Libraries/Product_Manuals/DBV-200.sflb.ashx             
Hope this helps


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 30, 2013, 02:13:19 AM
i dont beleive thats the same unit as i have. mine only has 8 dip switches. i will try to take some pictures of it tonight and post them


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: CVslots on August 30, 2013, 02:24:04 AM
That's a Mars validator...maybe try the MEI website, but I don't know how friendly the site is. Only ZT11xx I've seen has been in Odyssey machines.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 30, 2013, 09:35:44 AM
Sorry the zt1102 went right over my head. Thanks Roz.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: Ron (r273) on August 30, 2013, 11:11:17 AM
Check your E-mail, clizifer. :89-

Ron (r273)


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: stayouttadabunker on August 30, 2013, 12:22:37 PM
I have a Mars ZT1102-US bill validator on my "Frankenstein" test machine rig.
All 8 dip switches on the left side of the unit are in the down position.

This bill acceptor I've NEVER upgraded and I really don't know if it can ever be?
It only takes the older U.S. currency with the "small heads" on the face of the bills.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on August 30, 2013, 08:48:52 PM
hey guys thanks for the help, still trying to figure it all out. im thinking it would be best to just get a new bv. where would be the best place to find one? possibly one that does canadian currency??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: rickhunter on August 30, 2013, 09:53:37 PM
You want to go with a wba 23.  Easy to update and readily available.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on August 30, 2013, 11:05:13 PM
Check with a69mopar he is in Canada "A"


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on September 02, 2013, 05:49:17 AM
if I purchase the wba23 will I have to program it to take Canadian bills? am I able to do that myself??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: rickhunter on September 02, 2013, 11:07:59 AM
If you buy one, you should get it Canadian software already, why go the extra step?  That being, said, the wba23 is eprom based, so if you get one without Canadian software, you can always buy the eprom and swap it.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on October 23, 2013, 01:21:21 AM
any idea where id be able to buy the eeprom from??


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: rickhunter on October 23, 2013, 02:10:35 AM
post a WTB on our classifieds.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on October 25, 2013, 01:40:56 AM
ok so i was looking into getting a complete wba23 unit off of ebay but the seller said that it wouldnt work in my splus machine. my machine was made in 1998, i beleive its splus, what bill validator would work in my machine with canadian currency? and any recomendations on where i could buy 1 or possibly 2 units for my machines


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: CVslots on October 25, 2013, 03:08:59 AM
Is your current bill validator a DBV or a WBA? Do you know what model it is? If not, post pics and we will go from there!  :89-


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on October 25, 2013, 10:00:51 PM
I have a Mars ZT1102 bill validator currently. its lights up and makes noises but ive never been able to get it to accept bills. im guessing its on American currency. id like to replace it with something that will accept cdn currency


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: therockinelvis on October 25, 2013, 10:44:57 PM
Have you sent Wayne (A69MOPAR) a message? Go to the members list to find him. He is in Canada and I suppose he has CBA's


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: Buzz on October 25, 2013, 10:50:41 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a Mars in a S+.   :103-   :211- :211-

One thing you can do is get a couple of US twenty dollar bills, a set chip and depending on what you have a different SP chip. Make your machine a penny denom. You will get 2000 credits for one twenty dollar bill and only use two or three credits per game. Yes I know most don't like this idea, but it works.

I have limited experience but a WBA will work in a S+, but if you do have a Mars you will have to change the chassis, cash can, and some wiring.  I'm not sure where a WBA gets it's power from in a S+. I would assume a power supply much like a DBV 200 but different.


Title: Re: IGT S+ bill validator not working
Post by: clizifer on October 26, 2013, 02:48:17 AM
I don't mind changing out the whole unit. I just need to know which one to get that will work with my Canadian money