Midway 27" Dedicated Video Game Arctic Thunder - Manual (Page 5)

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CABINET LINKING INSTRUCTIONS
CABINET ARRAYS
To create a Video Game Machine (VGM) Array, join the cabinets together. Each VGM comes equipped
with the necessary hardware to connect cabinets and provide maximum stability. Hardware is located in
the spare parts bag inside the cash box.
To join cabinets, remove the flat-head carriage bolts from the top and rear of adjacent cabinet sides. Posi-
tion cabinets next to one another and adjust the leg levelers until all holes are aligned. Insert long carriage
bolts through the holes in both cabinets, and then fasten in place with the nuts provided.
NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS
Each VGM comes complete with a factory installed network cable. Optionally, a hub can be installed and
located remotely to monitor network activity. Cables up to 328 ft., or 100 meters, in length may be used in
conjunction with the hub provided they are Category 3 or higher, 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair commu-
nications grade wiring. Standard telephone cables are not sufficient for this application and should not be
used.
Take care to protect exposed wiring from player foot traffic, cleaning crews, service personnel, etc. Use
approved conduit or wire channels to support cables. Please note that modular connectors do not have
strain relief.
Prevent linking cables from becoming damaged by avoiding sources of extreme heat or moisture, and high
amounts of electrical energy like neon signs, fluorescent fixtures, two-way radios, cordless phones, power
circuits, public address system wiring, etc.
Universal RJ-45 modular plugs are not numbered or coded in any way. Clearly label all network connec-
tions to avoid confusing network cables with computer or telephone circuits.
WIRING MODIFICATIONS AND SOFTWARE SETUP
1. Place the linking hub inside the base of a cabinet nearest the center of the array. Remember that the
crossover couplers supplied with the game are not used when creating an array using the hub. Cross-
over couplers are only used to link two cabinets.
2. Unlock and remove the rear door from the cabinets selected to be part of the array. Inside the cabinet
you will find a coil of linking cable with one end already attached to game electronics. Uncoil just
enough of the cable to reach the hub, then recoil the rest of the cable and tie it in place. Repeat this
procedure for each of the other cabinets. Do not reinstall the cabinet door(s) at this time.
3. Route the free end of each cable out through the notch located in the rear door opening and plug into
any jack on the rear panel of the linking hub. Route the free end of the AC adapter for the hub and plug
it into the 9VAC jack on the front panel of the hub. Now all of the cables can be connected to the hub.
To link two cabinets, use the crossover coupler included in the spare parts bag. Connect
the factory installed linking cable to the coupler and follow the instructions for “Wiring
Modifications and Software Setup” located below starting with step #7.
To link three or more cabinets, use a standard 10 base-T ethernet hub and follow all of
the instructions for “Wiring Modifications and Software Setup” located below.