IGT S+ bill validator not working

[clizifer]

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??

[therockinelvis]

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.

[clizifer]

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.

[clizifer]

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?

[clizifer]

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??

[therockinelvis]

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?

[Jim]

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

[clizifer]

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??

[clizifer]

no one has any new isights for me??

[therockinelvis]

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.

[therockinelvis]

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

[clizifer]

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

[CVslots]

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.

[therockinelvis]

Sorry the zt1102 went right over my head. Thanks Roz.

[Ron (r273)]

Check your E-mail, clizifer.

Ron (r273)

[stayouttadabunker]

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.

[clizifer]

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??

[rickhunter]

You want to go with a wba 23.  Easy to update and readily available.

[therockinelvis]

Check with a69mopar he is in Canada "A"

[clizifer]

if I purchase the wba23 will I have to program it to take Canadian bills? am I able to do that myself??

[rickhunter]

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.

[clizifer]

any idea where id be able to buy the eeprom from??

[rickhunter]

post a WTB on our classifieds.

[clizifer]

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

[CVslots]

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!