Ball accelerator motor

Internal Components and Connections

Internally, the StringPin 360 Controller box contains the following components:

• I/O PCB• CPU PCB• High Voltage PCB• Transformer• Power Contactors (2)

The following is a description of the functions of the StringPin 360 Controller Box internal components:

(1) I/O PCB - Circuit board that provides the connections for the low voltage signals that connect to the bottom of the StringPin Controller. This board also provides protection against electrical surges entering the controller through the low voltage cabling.

(2) CPU PCB - This board gathers switch information and sends out solenoid voltage to each pinsetter through the I/O PCB. Communication to the scoring system is also handled by the CPU.

(3) High Voltage PCB - The High Voltage PCB supplies power for the pinsetter and accelerator motors and standard LED pinlights as well as optional power for multi color LED pinlights.

(4) Power Supply - The Power Supply changes incoming the 208 or 230 voltage to 24VDC. This voltage connects to the CPU where it is then used to power the circuits boards inside the Controller as well as the D/C pinlights, trouble light, and solenoids in the Pin Motion Interfaces.

(5) Main Power Contactors - The Main Power Contactor energize to allow the incoming 3-phase power to reach the High Voltage PCB. The contactors are connected in series to provide 2 stages of protection.

The following is a description of the functions of the StringPin High Voltage PCB:

Refer to the manual for fuse ratings and additional information.

(1) Pinsetter Motor Fuses (F1-F3, F11-F13) - Fuses used to protect the pinsetter’s string wagon motor.

(2) Pinsetter Motor (J1,J3) - Output connections for the 3-phase power used for the pinsetter’s string wagon motor.

(3) A/C Pinlight Fuses (F4-F5, F9-F10) - Fuses used to protect power to the optional multi-color pinlight. The fuses are rated at 250V 2A 5 x 20 mm - Slow Blow.

(4) A/C Pinlight (J4-J7) - Output connections for power used for the optional multi-color pinlight.

(5) Ball Accelerator Fuses (F6-F8) - Fuses used to protect the ball accelerator motor.

(6) Ball Accelerator Motor (J2) - Output connection for the 3-phase power used for the accelerator motor.

(7) Pinsetter Motor LED (D5, D11) - These LED light when the voltage is being sent to the corresponding pinsetter’s string wagon motor.

(8) A/C Pinlight LED (D2, D4) - These LEDs lights when the voltage is sent to the optional multi-color pinlight.

(9) Ball Accelerator LED (D3) - This LED lights when the voltage is being sent to the ball accelerator motor.

(10) 24V Power LED (D14) - This LED lights when the 24VDC circuity is operating.

(11) Motor / Pinlight Control (J13) - Connection for the cable originating at the CPU. The High Voltage board is “told” when to turn the motors and pinlights ON//OFF through this connection.

(12) D/C Pinlight LED (D7,D9,D11,D13) - These LEDs light to indicate when the voltage is being sent to the D/C pinlight that is standard on the string pinsetter. LEDs D9 and D11 indicate power is being sent to the corresponding pinsetter’s “white light” circuit, while LEDs D9 and D13 indicate power is being sent to the corresponding pinsetter’s “blacklight” circuit.

(13) D/C Pinlight (J9-J12) - Output connections used to power the white/blacklight pinlights that come standard on the Stringpin pinsetter. Connectors J9 and J10 connect to the “white light” circuit of the pinlight and J11 and J12 connect to the “blacklight” circuit.

(14) D/C Pinlight Fuses (F14-F17) - Fuses used to protect the voltages going to the D/C pinlight. F14 and F16 protect the voltage going to the “white light” circuits while F15 and F17 protect the voltage to the “blacklight” circuits. The fuses are rated at 250V 2A 5 x 20 mm - Slow Blow.

For any issues with the ball accelerator motor the first thing to check is the three fuses on the HV board inside the 360 controller.

NOTE: The power must be isolated before accessing the 360 controller. Your own risk assessment should be carried out on this task. Only team members that have been certified for the Pinsetter Level 1 Health & Safety training should be attempting any issue resolutions.

Take the 8 screws off the top of the 360 to access the HV PCB and review the fuses.

If fuses are all in order after being checked, check the wiring inside the motor itself.

The wires to the plug and socket pictured below, also need to be checked to make sure they are mating correctly.

If all of the above troubleshooting has been completed and there is no change, please raise a ticket with Support.