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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2005, 09:34:20 PM »   

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I just got a Mikon Controller and display - the device reads EMPTY on the screen.

I hooked up a 9pin straight through Male to Female cable from the laptop and ran the PSP 2.0 program.

Depending on which controller I choose (Con1, Con2, Old) I get a communication error.

What am I doing wrong ? 
 
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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2005, 12:38:32 AM »   

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Is this a conI, conII or a supercontroller? The conI and conII controllers will send to the display the messages from files in this order--JP0, JP1, JP0, JP2, JP0, JP3, JP0 and over again. There are dip switch settings to enable an idle message to display untill a coin in is sensed, then it will display the JP amount as entered in JP0.
  JP1, JP2, JP3 are used to display lesser jackpots and advertising messages. If they are empty, then only the JP0 amount will be displayed. If the dips are set to display an idle message and there is no message in the message file then you will get an "empty" displayed on the display. Also in the conI and conII programs on the laptop, I think on page 3, there is a setting (F3) that enables MSG for message control. This should be ---. I'm writing this from memory so it may be approxamate. When I go to work tommorrow I will get the dip settings for the conI and conII. 

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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2005, 08:57:39 AM »   

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This is easy....There are no dip switches.

There is a 2 positon switch which appears to be on/off as all the LEDs on the board go off when it is in one position.
There is a second 2 position switch which brings up what appears to be a identification setting. Something like GCON=1.
There are then two small touch buttons. One which increment GCON=1 thru GCON=64 and then back to 1.
The second touch button puts it to other screens with simmilar settings and again I can use that first button to increment the values.
Everything is set to 1.



 
 
 

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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2005, 09:15:02 PM »   

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Jay, I think you need this:

And Joey, could you start a Mikohn folder in the database, please.

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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2005, 04:19:25 AM »   

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Mikohn Error Codes (pre-1998);

There are two general categories of error codes;
Display & Controller.

Display error codes;
C1 Display has lost communication with controller.
    Perhaps a broken wire or unplugged.
C2 Current value too long for display.
    Parameters incorrectly set.
C3 Verify error on data written to RAM on LED logic.
    Jackfile too long?
C4 PROM limit overflow. (Jackpot value exceeds fixed limit in PROM.)
    Error in current jackpot value? (Too many digits/symbols.)


Controller error codes;
$C.10 Controller checksum failure.
         Usually associated with stand-alone or slave component.
$C.11 Bad reception. (Over 20 over-run framing errors.)
         Usually caused by loose fiber connector.
$C.30 Slave controller does not detect master controller.
         Improper switch setting on controller?
$C.31 Slave polled but not acknowledged (more than 20 failures).
         Error in fiber system. Check all fibers.


*from Mikohn Technical Bulletin Vol. 1, No. 1



















 

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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2005, 12:55:27 PM »   

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Code   Description
C1   Communication loss controller to display
C2   Value too long for display on current programmed JP
C3   Test pattern written to RAM on logic when read back has been corrupted
C4   PROM limit overflow. The current jp value exceeds the fixed limit value in the EPROM
C8   Sentinel Timeout (CHAMII, v3.02 only)
C9   Loss of configuration (CHAMII only)
C10   Checksum of a value in the controller has failed


CHAMII+ DISPLAY ERROR CODES
Code   Description
C1   Communication Link is down
C2   Metered Amount is too large to fit in window
C5   In MultiLink mode: Jackpot Token is not set to 8 in JPOT.DO file (PSP Message Programming)
C10   Progressive is not set up (use PSP to initialize progressive)
C12   Current Amount is greater than Limit
C14   The selected Machine Serial setting is not supported
C15   Progressive not set up correctly (Base>Limit or Base>Current or Hidden>Limit)
C52   In MS10 Machine Serial setting: A serial machine has gone off-line
CON2 CONTROLLER ERROR CODES
Code   Description
C11   Fiber bus communication error in the UART. Over 20 errors have been received from the fiber bus
C12   Programmed JP limit is less than current JP
C13   Over 20 errors have been received from the Tandy 102 or other laptop
C14   Slot machine interface communication error in UART. Over 20 errors have been received from the slot machine interface
C15   Power up JP limit failure
C16   Power brown-out
C17   RAM signature error
C18   Hidden JP (Minimum Value) is equal to or greater than the JP limit (Maximum Value)
C19   Current JP is greater than the JP limit (Maximum Value)
C20   Random Jackpot System Only – Coin-in Buffer
C21   Digit overflow
C30   Slave controller does not detect a master controller
C31   Slave being polled but has not been acknowledged after 20 retries
C32   Slave resend RAM failure
C33   Slave has ACK’d more coins than possible
C34   Master’s fiber pass through has failed after three attempts
C50   MULTI-COM is not responding
C51   Transmission/reception failure
C52   Serial Transmission/reception failure
C53   Serial machine Mystery Pay is not available
C54   Bally MultiComm error: Bad CRC

C55   Bally MultiComm error: Non BCD value
C56   Bally MultiComm error: Invalid group ID
C58   Bally MultiComm error: Wrong sequence number
C59   Bally MultiComm error: Invalid machine ID
C60   Event driven bonus not available.
C61   Event driven bonus Threshold value is 0
C77   Database error
C80   Slave controller does not detect a master present on a Random Bonus game
C81   Slave coin buffer overflow
C82   Random coin matrix buffer overflow
C83   Random coin buffer overflow
C84   Denomination multiplier overflow


SUPERLINK V1.63 AND NEWER ERROR CODES
Code   Description
C10   RAM failure is caused by bad checksum or wrong data type
C11   Fiber port serial error
C12   Jackpot group limit error: Current >Limit
C13   Programming port serial error
C14   Serial machine port serial error
C15   Power-up limit failure
C16   Power failure
C17   RAM signature failure: Causes complete factory reset
C18   Jackpot group limit error: Minimum exceeds Limit
C19   Jackpot group limit error: Random
C20   Random coin-in buffer error: Non-BCD value
C21   Digit overflows: a result was larger than 10 digits
C22   Battery backup data recovered ok
C23   Payout amount does not exist in pay-table
C24   Pay-table is invalid: Payout weights do not add up to 100%
C25   Increment value is too large: Value> 0.100 000 00
C26   Machine denomination mismatch
C29   Controller’s password has been expired
C30   Fiber time-out: Slave has not been polled
C31   Fiber time-out: Slave has not been acknowledged
C32   Slave re-sends RAM failure: Bad checksum or wrong data type
C33   Slave has acknowledged more coins than possible
C34   Master’s fiber pass through has failed after 3 attempts
C35   SIB power-up reset

C36   SIB false jackpot
C37   SIB false jackpot canceled
C40   Merchandise controller: Bonus mode is active
C41   Merchandise controller: Bonus mode is inactive
C42   DCU controller: Jackpot queue is overflow, clear jackpot queue
C50   Bally MultiComm time-out: MultiComm not responding to poll
C51   No serial machine is on-line
C52   Serial machine or SIB has gone off-line
C53   Serial machine Mystery Pay is not available
C54   Bally MultiComm error: Bad CRC
C55   Bally MultiComm error: Non BCD value
C56   Bally MultiComm error: Coin buffer overflows
C57   Bally MultiComm error: Invalid group identifier

C58   Bally MultiComm error: Wrong sequence number
C59   Bally MultiComm error: Invalid machine number
C60   Gaming Device: General Tilt
C61   Gaming Device: Power Up Reset or Game Reset
C62   Gaming Device: Coin In Error
C63   Gaming Device: Coin Out Error
C64   Gaming Device: Game RAM or EPROM Error
C65   Gaming Device: Bill Validator Error
C66   Gaming Device: Hopper Empty or Hopper Error
C67   Gaming Device: Reel Tilt
C68   Gaming Device: Reset During Payout
C70   Gaming Device: Game Door Open
C17   Gaming Device: Game Door Close
C72   Gaming Device: Drop Door Open
C73   Gaming Device: Drop Door Close
C74   Gaming Device: Bill Door Open
C75   Gaming Device: Bill Door Close
C77   Machine ID RAM failure: bad checksum or wrong data type
C80   Slave indicates no response from master
C81   Slave coin-in buffer overflows
C82   Random coin-in matrix overflows: more than 99 coins
C83   Random coin-in buffer overflows: more than 9999 coins
C84   Denomination multiplier overflows: result > 9999
C90   Single/Multi-Link: Controller mode is corrupted.
C91   Single/Multi-Link: Jackpot Group number is out of range
C92   Single/Multi-Link: Duplicated machine number
C93   Single/Multi-Link:Link Number is out of range
C94   Multi – Site: Jackpot coin-in contribution is already reported
C95   Communication between SIB - - Gaming Machine is off
C96   Communication between SIB - - Gaming Machine is on
C97   Communication between Controller – SIB is off
C98   Communication between Controller – SIB is on
C99   Auto-Polling Error: Coin-in values lower than previous poll


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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2005, 03:07:13 PM »   

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You are very welcome................................that's what this site is about, sharing knowledge I hope, without the consequences if you know what I mean...............................................................keep posting

cheers

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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2005, 01:58:44 PM »   

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Ozzy,

Thanks for the information...it is greatly appreciated!

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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2005, 03:38:59 PM »   

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Quote from: Jay on November 11, 2005, 09:34:20 PM
I just got a Mikon Controller and display - the device reads EMPTY on the screen.

I hooked up a 9pin straight through Male to Female cable from the laptop and ran the PSP 2.0 program.

Depending on which controller I choose (Con1, Con2, Old) I get a communication error.

What am I doing wrong ?

Check your Chameleon driver PCB setting, A0/A1 etc etc.
 
 

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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2005, 01:48:18 AM »   

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Picture posts per Joey----

First Photo: 1X2 Overhead Sign Driver Board
Second Photo: 32 Machine CON1
Third Photo: CHAM1 /LED5 Driver Board

Descriptions added by CJ
 

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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2005, 03:31:42 AM »   

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dngrs1,

Thanks for the pictures...it's always good to have a visual reference!

Mike><>
 

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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2005, 09:25:33 AM »   

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I know Jay owns both a CHAMI and CHAMII.  Which one are you working on Jay?

Forgot how to do it for the moment, but I got my CHAMII going first with a "Rebirth".  This reset everything to factory and then let it come up with the fake jackpot of something like $1254.32 without it connected to any machine (But the laptop to rebirth it).

 

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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2005, 09:20:06 PM »   

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Check your serial cable connection ...con1 pin out is different from con2 which can use a std pc serial cable


 

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   Re: Mikohn Progressive Controllers Displays and other info
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2005, 10:21:39 AM »   

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From the descriptions I am currently playing with the Chami II.

I downloaded the manual and killed a tree or two printing it. I am not at home this week so I have not had a chance to read or play.

I envision a trip to radioshack to buy a cable I can re-pin.   

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« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2005, 02:48:27 PM »   

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Anyone can tell me off hand if a Mikohn super controller can be used on a progressive not with a chameleon display but using a plasma screen. Or do you need a dedicated pc and program interfaced to the controller for showing animation and jackpot amounts??   

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« Reply #17 on: November 22, 2005, 03:49:37 PM »   

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Not knowing too much about the Mikohn controllers, perhaps this helps from the CON2 hardware manual.  Wish I knew the actual answer.  I can't find any info on what the AGL display is??

2.3.1 Visual Display Connections
CON2 supports the following displays:
CHAMII MARK1 SUPREME
CHAMII+ MARK2 AGL
The harness shown in Appendix A (on page 28) can be used to connect CON2s to all displays listed
above, with the exception of the AGL. Visual displays are connected to the CON2 at J5 or J6. If you are
using Mark 1 Animation Displays, read the Caution on the next page.


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« Reply #18 on: November 22, 2005, 04:16:17 PM »   

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The only info I could find on interfacing Mikohn to a plasma was in the AGS software manual.  So I don't think the CON2 alone will be of any use.  This is from the AGS (advanced graphics system) manual.  As you thought, it requires their Plasma PAK which appears to be a computer (which produces the VGA output for the Plasma displays) and a DCU plus other interconnect parts.

AGS 2.03â„¢ User Manual Appendix A
Manual Version A About LCDs and Plasma DisplaYS
April 21, 1999 12 990-240-00
 

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« Reply #19 on: November 22, 2005, 04:33:18 PM »   

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I have seen other controllers offered on Ebay in conjunction with a plasma display.

I don't think that the output of a CONx would drive a plasma display without some other intermediary system.

You could possilby use a PC with some kind of serial PLC to receive the display information and then combine the registers with some kind of powerpoint software to drive it.

I would call Mikohn and see what they have to offer. They might have some kind of upgrade program.

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« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2005, 12:53:48 AM »   

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Jay, Cactusjack

Thanks for the replies on this one, thought as much. Will try to contact Mikohn.that's if they bother to answer their phones   

Was checking out another system which is very similar to Mikohn and it supports plasma display/progressive/mystery but is very expensive,
www.gamingsupport.com

Maybe they will sell me a package just for the plasma link up, worth a try at least.

Will post if I get any positive feedback just for your reference in future.

cheers  guys

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« Reply #21 on: November 28, 2005, 09:42:18 PM »   

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Here are the pics of my units.

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Descriptioin of Photos per CJ

Cam1 = CHAMII (CHAM2)
Cam2 = PE+ Slant Top Progressive Glass
Cam3 = "CH2 12 Cell Mini"  LED Display board
Cam4 = 12 Cell Mini Driver PCB (Back View)
Cam5 = CHAMI (CHAM1 / LED5) with 12 cell Mini
Cam6 = CHAMI (CHAM1 / LED5) with 12 cell Mini
 

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« Reply #23 on: December 01, 2005, 03:47:46 AM »   

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Mikohn jackpot programming... and Error Codes...

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« Reply #24 on: December 01, 2005, 07:03:58 AM »   

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I hate to burden everyone with simple neophyte sh**, but I would like to put together a progressive of WMS 401 Reel slots.  Unfortionately, I do not have the documentation for the Progressive port on the MB and would like to know the pinouts (i.e. c/o pulse, jp pulse, serial, etc.).

Also, I've only got Mikohn Supercontrollers (are they still industry wide accepted) Models Con 2I, Con 2A, Con2IF, and Con2AF.  I've also got Translux Serial and Non Serial (Prism Loader is the nonserial and Total Lux is the serial) progressive controllers.

Will these support WMS progressive systems?

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« Reply #25 on: December 01, 2005, 01:57:09 PM »   

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Just got into the shop a new/used 1x2 Mikohn over head display .. 

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« Reply #26 on: December 02, 2005, 10:10:38 AM »   

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I have a couple of S+'s that I'd like to "network" together to form a two machine progressive setup. What do I need in order to do this?
 
 
 

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« Reply #27 on: December 02, 2005, 10:48:58 AM »   

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Mikon Con1 or Con2 link controller.
PSP software (free download) although some turkeys are selling it on ebay for 60.
Display to plug into the con1/con2.