1. Pinsetters
1.1. Brunswick String
1.1.1. 5-Pin String Machine Scores All Strikes or All Gutters
Title: 5-Pin String Machine Scores All Strikes or All Gutters
Environment: 5-Pin String Machine
Applicable Version(s): All
Issue: All balls thrown are scoring either strikes or gutters.
Cause:

A faulty B2 PCB, a faulty cable going to or coming from the B2 PCB, or a disconnected cable connection and/or soldered connection between the B2 PCB and the pinsetter interface box.

 
Solution: Ensure that the B2 PCB is functioning, the cables coming from and going to the B2 PCB are good, and all soldered connections are solid.
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1.1.2. Modify 360 String Pinsetters with New Style Pit Curtain to Allow for Light Bowling
Environment:
String Pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
All
Procedure:
See attachment
Applicable Files:
'Modify 360 String Pinsetters with New Style Pit Curtain to Allow for Light Bowling.pdf'
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
12/11/2018 - Released to KB

 
1.1.3. No Score is Posted on a Lane While Pinsetters Function Normal
Environment:
360 Controller of string pin pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
All
Issue:
The lane is not posting a score when a ball is thrown even though the pinsetter functions as normal.
Cause:
The lane could be in one of the stand alone mode options.
Solution:

When viewing the 360 Controller LED display on the pinsetter rear, you should see both pinsetters listed in "Scorer Control".

The left lane is in "Standalone (2-Ball)" mode and the right lane is in "Scorer Control" mode.

If the lane is in a certain stand alone mode and there are scoring or control issues on those pinsetters, change the pinsetter to "Scorer Control" mode by:

1. Turning off the pinsetter with the on/off switch to the right of the display for that pinsetter.

2. Pressing the drop down arrow for the mode option and select the mode desired, such as 'Scorer Control'.

 

3. Turn the pinsetter back on with the on/off switch to the right of the display for that pinsetter.

It should now display the "Scorer Control" mode and should score properly while interfaced with the scoring system. 
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Revision Date:
3/31/2017 - Released to KB

 
1.1.4. No Score or Abnormal Score Delay up to 20 Seconds
 
Environment:
5-Pin Vector ball detects
Applicable Version(s):
Model CA-1 5-Pin Interface
Issue:
5-Pin lane will not score at times. Or, the scoring is delayed up to 20 seconds.
Cause:
Ball detects are not adjusted properly
Solution:
Ensure that the 5-pin Vector ball detects are perfectly adjusted.
Applicable Files:
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1.1.5. One or More Pins Constantly Score Standing
Environment:
5 or 10 String pin machine
Applicable Version(s):
All with 360 controller. Other models might present similar or additional symptoms such as constant cycling.
Issue:
One or more pins will constantly score as it is standing no matter what combination of pins are knocked down. There may also be constant cycling involved.
Causes:
  1. One cause related to this issue was a washer that was stuck to the sensor magnet. The magnet was holding the washer in a position that blocked proper sensor scoring.
  2. The magnet gets restricted and stuck against the reed switch.
Solution:
Always ensure there are no loose parts in and around the string pinsetter area, as well as no small washers, screws or foreign objects stuck to the magnets or blocking the sensors. 
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1.1.6. String Pin Pinsetter Constantly Cycles
Environment:
Pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
360 String Pin Pinsetter V1/V2
Issue:
360 Pinsetter constantly cycles up and down.
Cause:
  1. Ball detect is misaligned and/or damaged.
  2. Strings on top of the pins are so tangled they cannot be automatically untangled by the pinsetter.
  3. The blue reset button is stuck in.
Solution:
  1. Align bell detect properly and replace if necessary.
  2. Power down the pinsetter and manually untangle the strings for the pins.
  3. tap or press the blue button until it dislodges from being stuck.
Revision Date:
03/10/2023 - Released to KB

 
1.1.7. String Pin Settings
Environment:
Sync, Vector Plus & Vector with String Pin installed
Applicable Version(s):
All
Applicable Files:
String Pin Settings
Revision Date:
04/26/2016 - Released to KB

 
1.1.7.1. How to Change Modes for 5 and 10 pin Bowling with 360 Controller
Environment:
String Pin 360 Controller
Applicable Version(s):
All
Procedure:
See attachment
Applicable Files:
'How to Change Modes for 5 and 10 pin Bowling with 360 Controller.pdf'
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
12/10/2018 - Released to KB

 
1.1.7.2. String Pin Error Codes in Sync Peripheral Log Report
Environment:
Display Controller - C:\Program Files\Brunswick\Sync\SyncInstall\Configuration\Processes\Peripheral Manager\Logs
Applicable Version(s):
All String Pin Pinsetters and Sync
Document Description:

String Machine Errors:

00   Power on (3 phase power)
01   Tangle
02   Motor Backwards
03   Ball Accelerator Overload
04   Motor Overload
05   Pins Up Switch Expected
06   Pins Up Switch Not Expected
07   Pin Solenoid Switch Expected
08   Pin Solenoid Switch Not Expected
09   Home Switch Expected
10   Home Switch Not Expected

0b0c Power Cycled to 360 controller 

 
Revision Date:
12/22/2017 - Released to KB

 
1.1.7.3. String Pinsetter Initial Setup and Adjustments Instructions
Environment:
String Pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
All with 360 Controller
Procedure:
See attachment
Applicable Files:

'String Pinsetter Initial Setup and Adjustments Instructions.pdf'

'String Pin Adjusting.pdf' 
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
11/13/2018 - Released to KB

 
1.1.8. String Pin will not Turn on when Lane Issued by Sync
Environment:
String Pin pinsetter 360 Control Box
Applicable Version(s):
All Sync with 360 Control Box software version less than 1.1.22
Issue:

The following items will occur indicating a 360 Control Box lock up(freeze).

  • String Pin pinsetter does not turn on when the lane is issued from the Sync system.
  • The 360 Control Box GUI will not display the options from the drop down box.

  • The heart beat LED on the 360 Control Box Slide-Out PCB will either be steady RED or OFF, and it is not blinking as a heartbeat.

  • There will be no pinsetter or pin deck lighting control from Sync desk.
Cause:
This seems to be the case when the system is not used, but still left running for a certain period of time. Although, the exact period of time the system is not used in order to cause this issue is unknown. However, it seems to be more prevalent in the residence installations where the system is more likely to be dormant for longer periods of time than an actual business that runs the strings pin pinsetters daily. We have seen this issue happen within 2 days of no use.
Solution:

The 360 Control Box Slide-Out PCB must have its firmware updated to minimum version 1.1.22 in order to prevent further lock ups caused by long period of dormant use.

 

If the 360 Control Box Slide-Out cannot be flashed with updated firmware at the location by a Brunswick representative, then send the 360 Control Box Slide-Out PCB only back to Brunswick to have the firmware updated to a version 1.1.22 or higher.

Removal of the 360 Control Box Slide-Out tray is obtained by loosening 8 Phillips head screws and gently sliding the tray towards you.

 

Temp Fix: If a lock up occurs, cycling power to the machine should clear it up temporarily and present a Slide out PCB heartbeat that is expected.
Applicable Files:
Contact Brunswick for Firmware updates to a 360 Control Box.
Related Information and Links:
360 Control Box Slide-Out PCB (part # 55-860058-400)
Revision Date:
7/14/16 - Released to KB

 
1.1.9. String Pinsetter is on but will not Score with SES Controllers only
Environment:
String Pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
With SES Control Boxes Only
Issue:
String Pinsetter is not scoring even though the pinsetter light is on and the pinsetter picks up the correct pins and cycles correctly.
Cause:
String Pinsetter Interface has had the "Pinsetter On / Scoring Enabled" switch turned to "Pinsetter On" while the pinsetter and scoring was in progress.
Solution:
  1. Turn the "Pinsetter On / Scoring Enabled" switch for that lane back to "Scoring Enabled" and then turn off the main power switch on the SES String Control box.
  2. Turn the main switch back on.
This will reset the SES electronics to see the pin fall data.

 
Applicable Files:
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
11/22/2016 - Released to KB

 
1.1.10. Tom England Control Box - Ball Elevator Motor Control
Title: Tom England Control Box - Ball Elevator Motor Control
Environment: 5-Pin String Machine
Applicable Version(s): Tom England Control Boxes
Issue: No power to Ball Elevator Motor when one only one machine of the pair is issued.
Cause:

Faulty Control Relay
Solution:

Located in the Tom England Control Box are two cube style relays that control power to the 5-Pin String machines original ball elevator motor. One relay powers on the motor when an odd lane is issued, and one relay for when the even lane is issued. These relays will be located side by side and inserted into a blue base relay holder.

If the motor does not come on when only one lane is issued, locate the two relays in the box and swap them. If the problem moves to the opposite machine and the motor will power up with the original problem machine the relay is defective.

Note: Keep in Mind that Tom England’s placement of the relays in the box may differ. They may be located at the top of the box, or the bottom of the box. Use the Photo attached to see how the relays look and have the customer locate where they are placed.

 
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1.2. Pinsetter Lighting Systems
1.2.1. Brunswick Multi-Colored LED Lighting
Environment:
Brunswick Multi-Colored LED Lighting
Applicable Version(s):
All
Document Description:
The Multi-colored pin deck light is DMX controlled. The DMX Controller we provided is pre-programmed with 26 light shows for the pin deck lights. The 26 programs allow the DMX controller to operate the pin deck lights in a stand-alone environment, without a computer interface.
 
A DMX lighting tech, with a computer and DMX software, can program the DMX controller to operate the pin deck lights and other DMX controllable devices. The 26 pre-programmed light shows will not work with add on devices. They only work with the pin deck light. This means that the DMX lighting tech will need to create the light shows for the pin deck lights, and any other DMX devices they add on.

Brunswick does not have any expertise in creating a DMX controllable lighting environment, especially in the creation of the light shows.

The controller is a DVC4 GOLD: Mini USB-DMX interface. 1 DMX OUT universe (512 channels) and 1 DMX IN/OUT universe (512 channels) -total Live Channels 1024.0. 128k stand alone memory. Works with DVC3 and DVC4 software. Delivered with a USB cable (no Ethernet). Power supply and plug adapter are also included. Compatible with Windows XP/VISTA/7/8/10 32/64-bit. It is pre-programmed to control the multi colored pin deck lights provided by Brunswick. 

The documentation inside the box from the manufacturer has this link to the manuals and information https://www.daslight.com/manuals/#/.
Software to program the controller can be found at https://www.daslight.com/download.htm.
It is pre programmed with 26 light shows for the pin deck light. See page 26 of the attached installation manual to change the preset programs.
If they choose to not use the controller we supplied and go with their own system I've attached the information on the pin deck lights so the DMX tech can address them.

To create light shows based on bowling events (strike, spare etc). SYNC (with a data package that can be purchased from Brunswick) can send out bowling event data over the network to a customer supplied DMX server. The DMX server will interpret the data and create the light shows that the DMX tech made. The DMX tech will also need to reach out to Brunswick to request information regarding the bowling data output for the bowling-based events prior to connecting the DMX lighting to the server. 
Applicable Files:

'Installation-Manual_LED-Pin-Light_47-902714__r_9-12-18.pdf'

'DV4Gold-DMX-Controller.pdf'

'Omni_OS-8080_manual.pdf'
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
02/13/2019 - Released to KB.

 
1.3. Stop Errors Associated with Reed Switch Signal
Environment:
Pinsetter
Applicable Version(s):
GS series Pinsetters and Brunswick String Pinsetters
Issue:
Stop errors associated with reed switch signal.
Cause:
Reed switch resist failed to maintain 100 Ohms + or – 5%.
Solution:
See attachment
Applicable Files:
'Troubleshooting Faulty Reed Switch.pdf'
Related Information and Links:
Revision Date:
09/28/2018 - Released to KB