Stern AEROSMITH PRO, 500-55I5-01 Service And Operation Manual
AEROSMITH
SERVICE AND OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING
IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES - A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including ashing lights or patterns. Even people with no history of seizures of epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause “photosensitive epileptic seizures”
due to certain visual images, ashing lights or patterns. Symptoms can include light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs,
disorientation, confusion, momentary loss of awareness, and loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.
IMMEDIATELY STOP PLAYING AND CONSULT A DOCTOR IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS.
Stern Pinball machines are assembled in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA; each pinball machine has unique characteristics that make it a one-of-a-kind American-made
product. Each machine will have variations in appearance resulting from differences in the machine’s particular wood parts, individual silk screened art and mechanical
assemblies. Stern Pinball has inspected each game element to ensure it meets our quality standards.
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Games congured for North America operate on 60 cycle electricity only. These games will not operate in countries with 50 cycle electricity (Europe UK, Australia).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Setup and Moving .................................. 3
1.1 First-Time Setup Instructions ............................... 3
1.2 Adjustments Menu ............................................... 6
1.3 Transporting the Game ........................................ 7
1.4 Maintenance ........................................................ 8
1.5 Maintenance Kits ................................................. 8
1.6 Common Parts ..................................................... 8
2. SPIKE System and Node Guide ............ 9
2.1 SPIKE System Overview ...................................... 9
2.2 Node Bus Cabling ................................................ 9
2.3 System Power ...................................................... 9
2.4 SPIKE Node addresses ........................................ 9
2.5 SPIKE Node Programming................................. 10
2.6 SPIKE System Terminology ............................... 10
2.7 Common SPIKE Node Boards ........................... 10
3. Light, Switch, and Driver Reference ... 11
3.1 SPIKE Node Boards ........................................... 11
3.2 Driver Reference ................................................ 11
3.3 Switch Reference ............................................... 13
3.4 Light Reference .................................................. 16
3.5 Motor Reference ................................................ 21
4. Electronic Pinouts and Schematics.... 22
4.1 SPIKE-2 CPU Node 0 ........................................ 22
4.2 Node 1 Cabinet .................................................. 24
4.3 Lower Playeld 48V Driver Pinout Node 8 ......... 25
4.4 Mid Upper Playeld 48V Driver Pinout Node 9 . . 26
4.5 Feature LED Board 8b ....................................... 27
4.6 Right LED Board 8c ........................................... 27
4.7 Left LED Board 8d ............................................. 28
4.8 Serial Motor Driver Board 8e ............................. 28
4.9 Center LED Board 9a ......................................... 29
4.10 Through Serial Opto Receiver Extension 8a ...... 29
4.11 Main Power Supply ............................................ 29
4.12 Power Distribution Board ................................... 30
4.13 Power Plug Wiring.............................................. 30
5. Parts Reference .................................... 31
5.1 Playeld Rubber Parts ....................................... 31
5.2 Rubber Size Chart .............................................. 31
5.3 Playeld Assemblies, Top .................................. 32
5.4 Playeld Assemblies, Bottom ............................ 33
5.5 Backbox Parts.................................................... 34
5.6 Speaker Panel Parts .......................................... 34
5.7 Cabinet Parts ..................................................... 35
5.8 Ball Shooter Assembly ....................................... 36
5.9 Auto Launch Assembly ...................................... 36
5.10 Ball Trough Assembly......................................... 37
5.11 40 Degree Kicker Assembly ............................... 37
5.12 40 Front Mold Assembly .................................... 37
5.13 Flipper Assembly, Left ........................................ 38
5.14 Flipper Assembly, Right ..................................... 38
5.15 Pop Bumper Assembly ...................................... 39
5.16 Eject VUK Assembly #1 ..................................... 40
5.17 Eject VUK Assembly #2 ..................................... 40
5.18 Riveted Assembly - BUTY 12 ............................ 41
5.19 Ball Guide Assembly 04 ..................................... 41
5.20 Buty Assembly 02 .............................................. 41
5.21 Buty Assembly 04 .............................................. 41
5.22 Buty Assembly 05 .............................................. 42
5.23 Buty Assembly 09 .............................................. 42
5.24 Buty Assembly 10 .............................................. 42
5.25 Buty Assembly 12 .............................................. 42
5.26 Buty Assembly 14 .............................................. 43
5.27 Buty Assembly 30 .............................................. 43
5.28 Buty Assembly 32 .............................................. 43
5.29 Buty Assembly 35 .............................................. 43
5.30 Buty Assembly 40 .............................................. 44
5.31 Buty Assembly 41 .............................................. 44
5.32 Pop Bumper Assembly ...................................... 44
5.33 Bumper Ring Top Assembly............................... 44
5.34 Toy Box Plate Assembly .................................... 45
5.35 Ark Slider-Crank Assembly ................................ 45
5.36 Toy Box Up Kicker Assembly ............................. 46
5.37 Gate Assembly ................................................... 46
5.38 Toy Box Tube Assembly ..................................... 46
5.39 Toy Box Bumper Assembly ................................ 46
5.40 Toy Box Front Plate Assembly ........................... 47
5.41 Back Panel Assembly ........................................ 47
5.42 Left Ramp Assembly .......................................... 47
5.43 Right Ramp Assembly ....................................... 47
6. Specications ....................................... 48
6.1 Game Dimensions .............................................. 48
6.2 Warranty ............................................................. 49
6.3 Warnings, Compliance, and Legal Notices ........ 49
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SETUP AND MOVING
1. SETUP AND MOVING
1.1 FIRST-TIME
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Your brand new Stern Pinball Machine is
carefully packed for safety and security.
For your safety, exercise caution and use
the correct tools and sufcient help when
setting up your new game.
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TOOLS REQUIRED
• 5/8” Socket Wrench
• Utility Knife
• Snips
• An Assistant
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CAUTION: AT LEAST TWO (2)
PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO
MOVE AND MANEUVER THE
GAME. USE PROPER MOVING
EQUIPMENT AND EXTREME
CARE WHILE HANDLING. STERN
PINBALL MACHINES WEIGH
OVER 250LBS BOXED.
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1. Locate the side labeled “TRUCK
THIS SIDE ONLY”. The bottom of
the game faces this side.
2. Open the top box aps by pulling
hard in an upward motion on each
ap. If the aps are taped, cut the
tape rst, taking care to avoid the
box staples.
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8. Install front legs using the bolts
removed from the cabinet. Secure
tightly.
9. Have someone help you carefully
set the game down on the front
legs.
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3. Remove the four (4) foam pieces
and two (2) narrow box tubes
which contain the four (4) identical
legs with levelers.
4. DO NOT CUT STRAPPING YET.
Keep backbox secured in the
down position.
5. With the utility knife, carefully cut
down the left and right corners of
the box.
10. Set aside the open box.
11. With a ⅝” socket wrench, loosen
and remove the 2 leg bolts on
each side of the rear cabinet, 4
total.
6. Let the face fall forward and
remove the entire side by carefully
cutting the bottom.
7. With the game still in its folded position, use a ⅝” wrench to loosen
and remove the 2 leg bolts on each
side of the front cabinet. Ensure
the leg levelers are screwed all the
way into the legs.
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12. Using supports or two people,
prop the rear of the cabinet up.
13. Ensure the rear leg levelers are
screwed all the way into the legs.
14. Install rear legs using the 4 bolts
removed from step 11.
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FIRST-TIME SETUP CONTINUED
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15. Cut nylon strapping and remove
protective strap corner guards.
16. Locate the factory keys, either on
the shooter rod or taped to the
playeld glass.
17. Using snips, cut the tie-wrap securing the keys if required. One set of
keys is for the front coin door, the
other set of keys is for accessing
components in the backbox.
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24. Locate the two (2) backbox bolts in
the cash box.
25. Carefully raise backbox to upright
position while ensuring that cables
are not pinched.
26. Use the ⅝” wrench to Install the
two (2) backbox bolts to secure the
backbox as indicated on the back
of the cabinet.
18. Open the front coin door.
19. Reach into the game and remove
the retaining clip at the rear of the
cash box.
20. Remove the cash box lid by sliding
it toward you.
21. Store the backbox keys, if desired,
on the metal hook located in the
coin door.
22. Locate and remove the pinballs,
plumb bob, and backbox bolts
from the cash box.
23. Replace the cash box lid and
retaining clip for future use.
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27. Reach inside the cabinet and lift
the two latches located on either
side of the coin door.
28. Remove the front top molding.
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29. Remove the playeld glass by
sliding it toward you and carefully
place it in a safe location.
Remove all playeld shipping
tie downs, shipping blocks, and
packing foam, and follow any
game-specic unpacking instructions included in the playeld, if
present.
CAUTION: PLAYFIELD GLASS IS MADE FROM HIGH-STRENGTH TEMPERED
GLASS. TEMPERED GLASS IS SENSITIVE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE SHIFTS
AND CORNER NICKS, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE GLASS TO FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY. TAKE CARE TO STORE THE GLASS ON A SOFT, ROOM-TEMPERATURE
SURFACE AND PREVENT THE CORNERS FROM BEING DAMAGED.
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FIRST-TIME SETUP CONTINUED
SETUP AND MOVING
30. If pinballs were already installed into the lower ball
trough, remove them before lifting the playeld.
31. Grasp the lower arch between the ippers, and rmly
but gently pull directly up to raise the playeld 8 to 12
inches.
32. While holding the playeld up, pull the playeld toward
you until the two playeld supports are over the front
edge of the cabinet.
33. Rest the playeld on the front edge of the cabinet.
34. Raise the playeld and rest it against the backbox.
35. Visually inspect all cabinet cables and connector terminations; ensure no wires or cables are pinched and that
cable harnesses are not pulled tight.
36. Locate the plumb bob in the parts bag in the cash box.
37. Slide plumb bob onto the hanger wire. Note: the vertical
position of the plumb bob affects tilt sensitivity - higher
makes the game more sensitive to tilting.
38. Tighten the thumb screw nger-tight.
39. Install the correct number of pinballs. Refer to the decal
on the lock down assembly for the correct number of
pinballs.
LOCATING, LEVELING, AND FINAL SETUP
1. Select a location that is indoors, out of direct sunlight,
and climate controlled. Excessive moisture/humidity
can cause long-term damage to your game.
2. Adjust the front or rear levelers as necessary to position
the playeld level bubble, located on the front right of
the playeld next to the shooter lane, to oat between
the two (2) black lines. This will place the playeld at the
recommended 6.5° pitch. Playeld angles greater than
6.5° can be achieved by turning out the rear leg leveler(s) for increased difculty and faster gameplay.
3. Use a pinball to roll down the center of the playeld for
side-to-side leveling, or use an external bubble level,
digital level, or smartphone level app.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet and check for proper operation through DIAGNOSTICS.
5. Check the coin door: With the door closed, insert coins
to verify proper operation.
6. Play game: Check for satisfactory operation and adjust
game volume (push the Red Buttons inside the Coin
Door).
7. If desired, perform any game diagnostics, game adjustments, and pricing settings at this time.
SPIKE PINBALL SOFTWARE
UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Obtain game software update le (lename ends
in “.spk”) from www.sternpinball.com or from
authorized Stern distributor.
2. Place game software update le ( “.spk”) in root
directory of a blank FAT32-formatted USB ash
drive
3. Use backbox power switch to turn off game
4. Plug in USB ash drive to CPU board USB
connector (CN20 or CN21). Refer to www.
sternpinball.com
5. Turn on game
6. The game will automatically begin software
update
7. Select the correct .spk update le from list.
8. Press Enter on the service switches to start
update
9. When the display indicates “Update Complete”,
turn off game
10. Remove USB ash drive from CPU board
11. Turn game on to complete the update and play
pinball!
12. Detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips
are available in the game manual, www.sternpinball.com and authorized Stern distributors.
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1.2 ADJUSTMENTS MENU
STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS
Perform the below steps to review the adjustments.
Enter the Service Menu, then enter the Standard Adjustments
Menu.
Press SELECT. Press BACK to exit or escape at any time.
Press [>]. Go to the ADJ icon. Press SELECT.
Go to the S.P.I. icon. Press SELECT.
ID Adjustment Name Default Setting
1 REPLAY TYPE AUTO
2 REPLAY PERCENTAGE 10%
3 REPLAY AWARD CREDIT
4 REPLAY LEVELS 1
5 AUTO REPLAY START 20,000,000
6 DYNAMIC REPLAY START 60,000,000
7 REPLAY LEVEL #1 15,000,000
8 REPLAY LEVEL #2 30,000,000
9 REPLAY LEVEL #3 45,000,000
10 REPLAY LEVEL #4 60,000,000
11 REPLAY BOOST YES
12 SPECIAL LIMIT 1
13 SPECIAL PERCENTAGE 10%
14 SPECIAL AWARD CREDIT
15 FREE GAME LIMIT 5
16 EXTRA BALL LIMIT 5
17 EXTRA BALL PERCENTAGE 25%
18 GAME PRICING USA 11
19 MATCH PERCENTAGE 9%
20 MATCH AWARD CREDIT
21 BALLS PER GAME 3
22 TILT WARNINGS 2
23 CREDIT LIMIT 30
24 ALLOW HIGH SCORES YES
25 HIGH SCORE AWARD CREDIT
26 GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS 1
27 HIGH SCORE #1 AWARDS 1
28 HIGH SCORE #2 AWARDS 0
29 HIGH SCORE #3 AWARDS 0
30 HIGH SCORE #4 AWARDS 0
31 GRAND CHAMPION SCORE 75,000,000
32 HIGH SCORE #1 55,000,000
33 HIGH SCORE #2 40,000,000
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT #1 appears with the adjustment
name ashing. While the adjustment name is ashing press [<]
[>] to move between adjustments.
To change the adjustment setting press SELECT. While the
adjustment setting is ashing, press [<] [>] repeatedly until
the desired setting appears. Press the SELECT button to
“install” the change. The adjustment comment (bottom line) will
indicate if the factory default setting is selected or will display
INSTALLED if the change is not a factory default setting.
ID Adjustment Name Default Setting
34 HIGH SCORE #3 30,000,000
35 HIGH SCORE #4 25,000,000
36 HSTD INITIALS 3 INITIALS
37 HSTD RESET COUNT 2000
38 FREE PLAY NO
39 LANGUAGE ENGLISH
40 PLAYER LANGUAGE SELECT YES
41 CUSTOM MESSAGE ON
42 FLASH LAMP POWER NORMAL
43 COIL PUSLE POWER NORMAL
44 KNOCKER VOLUME NORMAL
45 GAME RESTART YES
46 BILL VALIDATOR NO
47 MUSIC VOLUME 1
48 BALL SAVE TIME 0:05
49 TIMED PLUNGER OFF
50 FLIPPER BALL LAUNCH OFF
51 COINDOOR BALL SAVER NO
52 COMPETITION MODE NO
53 CONSOLATION BALL YES
54 FAST BOOT YES
55 Q24 OPTION COIN METER
56 TICKET DISPENSER NO
57 PLAYER COMPETITION YES
58 TEAM SCORES NO
59 LOCATION ID 0
60 GAME ID 0
61 TIME FORMAT 12-HOUR
62 COIN INPUT DELAY 30
63 LOST BALL RECOVERY YES
64 COIN DOOR DISABLE TILT NO
65 BACKBOX BRIGHTNESS 100%
66 COIN DOOR OPEN B.BOX BRIGHTNESS 10%
FEATURE ADJUSTMENTS
Each table has feature adjustments specic to the
characteristics of that game. To access feature adjustments
enter the Service Menu and then enter the Adjustments Menu.
Press SELECT to access the Service Menu. Press BACK to exit
or escape at any time.
Press [>]. Go to the ADJ icon. Press SELECT.
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Go to the game icon. Press SELECT.
FEATURE ADJUSTMENT #1 appears with the adjustment name
ashing. With the adjustment name ashing press [<] [>] to
move between adjustments. Feature adjustments are changed
similarly to standard adjustments using the SELECT button
to choose options and the [<] [>] buttons to cycle through
available settings.
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1.3 TRANSPORTING THE GAME
SETUP AND MOVING
When transporting the game, such as in the back of a truck or with a hand truck, the
game’s backbox must be secured to prevent damage to the side rails.
1. SECURE THE BACKBOX
1. Ensure that the pinballs are removed from the playeld, and secure any free-moving mechanisms
that may get damaged in transport
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TOOLS REQUIRED
• STRAP (500LB OR GREATER)
• AN ASSISTANT
• HAND TRUCK
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CAUTION
NEVER TRANSPORT THE GAME
IN A MOVING VEHICLE WITH THE
BACKBOX RAISED! TWO PEOPLE
ARE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE
LEGS!
2. REMOVE THE LEGS AND
STAND UP
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2. Remove the backbox securing
bolts
3. Carefully lower the backbox onto
the side rails. Use a piece of cardboard or suitable padding between
the backbox and the game.
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8. Stand the game up on its back.
4. Securely strap the back box to the
game
5. The game may be transported with
the legs on. If the legs must be removed, follow the remaining steps.
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9. Remove the front two legs.
6. Remove the legs, rear legs rst. Use
a stool or a friend to support the
rear of the game.
7. Rest the rear of the game on the
ground.
10. Secure all loose parts and transport with a hand truck in the
upright position.
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1.4 MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE - (MONTHLY/500
GAMES)
• Remove the playeld glass
• Enter the software diagnostics menu, start lamp test, then
clean and wax the playeld.
◊ While cleaning the playeld, identify and repair malfunction-
ing lights, loose parts, cracked plastics and worn rubber
parts.
• While in diagnostics, enter the switch test (Select the "SW"
Icon, then "TEST" Icon).
◊ Use a pinball to actuate all switches and verify the correct
switch registers with the switch test.
◊ The game will play a sound to conrm the switch.
• Lift the playeld and inspect all assemblies for loose parts,
broken wires or excessive wear. Look at the bottom of the
cabinet for any parts that may have worked loose, then nd
the source.
• Check all coin door mechanisms and bill acceptor (if installed) for proper operation
• Play the game to ensure all coils and features are working
• Check the playeld to ensure it is level and set to the prop-
er pitch using the bubble level on the right side wood rail.
• Check game audits: Replay % and Ball Time and note
abnormal values which can indicate problems.
• Ensure game volume is set appropriately for the location.
• Clean both sides of the playeld glass and reinstall.
• Check and clean pinballs and replace if excessively worn or
scuffed. Dirty pinballs accelerate game wear.
OVERHAUL MAINTENANCE - (5000 GAMES)
• Verify latest game software is installed
• Check ippers for excessive wear. Excessive ipper sloppi-
ness (vertical or horizontal) or weakness indicates a ipper
rebuild is required.
• Clean machine inside and out and check leg levelers for
free operation.
• Visual check for loose or broken playeld and cabinet parts
and repair as necessary.
• Electrical check: Plug into grounded outlet and check for
proper operation through DIAGNOSTICS.
• Replace worn or dirty rubbers.
• Replace pinballs.
• Check all playeld switches with a pinball.
• Check all settings (refer to manual for factory settings).
• Check coin door: With door closed, insert coins to verify
proper operation.
• Check for proper adjustment of the plumb bob tilt.
• Play game: Check for satisfactory operation.
COMMON PINBALL TOOLS
• Common nut drivers (¼”, 5/16”, 11/32", ⅜”)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Standard Allen wrench/Hex key set
• ⅝” Socket with ratchet
• Adjustable wrench (5/8" & 9/16")
• 6" Torpedo Level (or use a pinball
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Soldering Iron (60w with at tip), lead-free solder
• Wire cutter
• Wire stripper
• Long nose (“needle nose”) pliers
1.5 MAINTENANCE KITS
Description Part Number
Aerosmith Maintenance Kit
• 8 oz pinball playeld wax (Novus # 2)
(675-0003-01)
• Standard Pinball (260-5000-00)
• Cleaning Cloth
• All Playeld Rubber Rings
• Spare Fuses
Aerosmith Deluxe Maintenance Kit
• All standard kit items, plus:
• Flipper rebuild kits, Left and Right
(500-6307-10,-00)
Aerosmith Playeld Plastics Kit 803-5000-I5
Aerosmith Playeld Decals Kit 802-5000-I5
Aerosmith Backbox Decal Left 820-78I5-01
Aerosmith Backbox Decal Right 820-78I5-02
Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Left 820-78I5-03
Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Right 820-78I5-04
Aerosmith Cabinet Decal Front 820-78I5-05
Aerosmith Playeld, Bare 830-5000-I5
Aerosmith Translite 830-52I5-00
502-6002-I5
502-6003-I5
1.6 COMMON PARTS
Description Part Number
8 oz Pinball Playeld wax (Novus # 2) 675-0003-01
Standard Pinball, 1-1/16 in 260-5000-00
Flipper Rebuild Kit Left (Standard) 500-6307-10
Flipper Base Plate Kit Left 515-6617-01
Flipper Rebuild Kit Right 500-6307-00
Flipper Base Plate Kit Right 515-6617-00
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SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE
2. SPIKE SYSTEM AND NODE GUIDE
2.1 SPIKE SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SPIKE Pinball system is a rugged, distributed, and embedded platform custom-designed for the rigors of the pinball
machine environment. SPIKE takes advantage of modern technologies to deliver an immersive pinball experience that supports
modern features, reduces cabling, and increases serviceability
and reliability.
A Stern Pinball machine based on the SPIKE system will have at
least two nodes networked together with the SPIKE node bus,
a custom industrial pinball control bus that is designed around
industry standards and optimized for the pinball environment.
The primary CPU node is networked to one or more input/output
nodes over standard Category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
ethernet cabling.
There are ve primary types of nodes that are found in the game.
• CPU node (Node 0) - The primary node that controls other
nodes in the system. Contains the primary game software
for the system and provides SPIKE node bus power for other
nodes.
• Cabinet 48V node (Node 1) - Specialized node with specic
inputs and outputs for coin doors, tilt mechanisms, and other
bottom-cabinet devices.
• 48V playeld node - Controls high power devices such
as coils and ashers, and also supports a few switch and
low-power outputs. Powered by the system 48V power supply.
• Light and switch node - High-density switch and low-power
LED outputs, bus-powered from the node bus. These boards
contain as many 32 switch inputs and light outputs.
• Node extensions - These sub-nodes add additional low-power input and outputs to a specic Power or I/O node and are
connected with simple serial bus.
2.2 NODE BUS CABLING
The SPIKE node bus utilizes standard Ethernet-style RJ45 8-pin
modular jacks, and off-the-shelf Category 5e or better ethernet
cabling. The node bus is electrically different from Ethernet and
does not utilize Ethernet or TCP/IP protocols or signaling standards. SPIKE nodes are not compatible with standard computer
networking equipment.
CAUTION: Plugging a SPIKE Node or CPU board into a standard
Ethernet port may damage one or both devices and void your
warranty.
2.3 SYSTEM POWER
The SPIKE System is powered from an 48V DC power supply
bus. Each SPIKE node converts this voltage to lower voltages
required by the node and its specic components. A SPIKE 48V
node typically controls high-power outputs such as game coil
mechanisms and high-brightness LEDs. These powered nodes
are supplied directly with 48V system power. SPIKE standard I/O
nodes are low-power nodes that read switch inputs and output to
standard-brightness LEDs. Standard I/O nodes use the node bus
power, which is supplied by the main CPU node over the node
bus modular jack connectors.
2.4 SPIKE NODE ADDRESSES
Each SPIKE node has a unique address ranging from 0 to 15. Not
all addresses are used in all games. Nodes can be of the same
part number, so the address is specied on the DIP switches on
each node. When replacing a node, be certain that the correct
address is set. Nodes can have 3-position and 4-position DIP
switches. Refer to the appropriate table to set the address for
each type of Node. The correct address for a node can be found
in the SPIKE node reference section of the manual or in the game
diagnostic software. Address 0 is reserved for the backbox CPU
node, where the game software resides. Address 1 is reserved for
the cabinet node, located inside the coin door. These two nodes
do not have DIP switches as their address is not congurable.
Address 1 2 3
8 OFF OFF OFF
9 OFF OFF ON
10 OFF ON OFF
11 OFF ON ON
12 ON OFF OFF
13 ON OFF ON
14 ON ON OFF
15 ON ON ON
SPIKE node addresses for nodes with 3-position DIP switches.
Addresses 0-7 are not used by SPIKE nodes with 3-position DIP
switches.
Address 1 2 3 4
8 OFF OFF OFF OFF
9 OFF OFF ON OFF
10 OFF ON OFF OFF
11 OFF ON ON OFF
12 ON OFF OFF OFF
13 ON OFF ON OFF
14 ON ON OFF OFF
15 ON ON ON OFF
SPIKE node addresses for nodes with 4-position DIP switches.
Addresses 0-7 are reserved for xed-function nodes and do not
require conguration.
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2.5 SPIKE NODE PROGRAMMING
The SPIKE nodes are smart nodes that have on-board processors and run embedded code. The nodes are programmed
automatically by the CPU node whenever software updates are
installed to the CPU. When replacing a node, the CPU node will
detect and update the node to the latest software with no user
intervention. Always replace nodes with the power to the game
turned OFF.
2.6 SPIKE SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
MULTI GENERAL ILLUMINATION LIGHTING
General Illumination Lighting is two or more lights powered by
one control source. These are often a number of LEDs connected in parallel and the system controls these as one large LED. A
missing LED will not affect these circuits, however a shorted LED
can cause the entire string of LEDs to turn off.
SINGLE LIGHTS
Single lights and LEDs are direct-controlled from SPIKE node
boards. A common power source is grounded by individual
transistors to turn individual LEDs on and off. Groups of LEDs,
usually by node connector, share a common power source, so if
a group of LEDs is out, check the wiring for the power source.
INPUT/OUTPUT PROTECTIONS
SPIKE features built-in short-circuit, static electricity, and other
protections to maximize reliability. If an LED, coil or other device
shorts, it will be disabled but will not shut down the entire system
in most circumstances. Groups of LEDs, coils, and switches often
share common power supplies or other circuits, so it is possible
that a bad device will affect the group of related devices and
require removal or repair to x the group. The system diagnostics
will inform the technician of shorted or otherwise malfunctioning
devices whenever possible. While the system is protected against
permanent damage, it is strongly recommended to repair or
replace these bad components as soon as possible to minimize
downtime and maximize game earnings.
2.7 COMMON SPIKE NODE BOARDS
Description Type Part Number
SPIKE CPU Node Node 509-1000-00
Cabinet Node Node 520-6967-00
Playeld 48V Core-Driver Node Node 520-7017-72
Through Serial Opto Receiver Extension Extension 520-7001-00
FLASHERS
SPIKE games treat ashers the same as single LEDs that draw
more power. Flashers are controlled from the same circuits that
power regular lights.
DRIVERS
A driver is a circuit that controls a high power-device such as a
coil, magnet, or motor. Each device has a common 48V power
source that is then connected to ground by a dedicated control
transistor. Each driver is protected against shorting, static electricity, and over-current conditions. Take caution as 48V is always
present on a device even when it is not energized.
OPTOS
Certain types of optical switches (“optos”) require external signal
conditioning. For these optos, they will interface to a SPIKE node
via an opto signal conditioning board. Other optical switches
connect directly to the Spike node board.
System Protections
CAUTION: Unless explicitly directed by an Authorized Stern Repair technician, perform ALL work on your pinball machine with
the power disabled!
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NODE BOARD ID INSTRUCTION SHEET
3. LIGHT, SWITCH, AND DRIVER REFERENCE
PLAYFIELD FRONT
BACKBOX
CN22
CN11
CPU NODE 0
Node Bus Cable (RJ45)
Serial Data Cable
When replacing node boards,
ensure DIP address switches
are set correctly!
NODE 0
PRO
CABINET
CN13
CABINET NODE 1
NODE 8
CN4
NODE 8d
CN1
NODE 9
CN3
NODE 9a
CN2
CN3
CN5 CN4
CN3
CN1
CN1
CN3
CN1
CN1
NODE 8a
NODE 8b
CN1
CN4
NODE 8c
NODE 8e
PLAYFIELD REAR
3.1 SPIKE NODE BOARDS
ID DIP Address Description Location Part Number
Node 0 n/a SPIKE 2 CPU Node /Wand Board Backbox 509-1000-00
Node 1 n/a Cabinet Node Cabinet 520-6967-72
Node 8 OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF Lower Playeld 48V Core-Driver Node Lower Playeld 520-7017-72
8a n/a Trough Serial Opto Receiver Extension Playeld 520-7001-00
8b n/a Feature LED Board Playeld 520-7004-00
8c n/a Right LED Board Playeld 520-7006-00
8d n/a Left LED Board Playeld 520-7005-00
8e n/a Serial Motor Driver Board Playeld 520-6996-00
Node 9 OFF-OFF-ON-OFF Playeld 48V Core-Driver Node Playeld 520-7017-72
9a n/a Center LED Board Playeld 520-7007-00
3.2 DRIVER REFERENCE
ID Name Node Connector Ret. Pin Ret. Wire Voltage V+ Pin V+ Color Location Type Address Part Number
1 Trough 8 CN8 7 ORG GRY 48V 4 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 27-1500 8-DR-1 090-5004-ND
2 Auto Plunger 8 CN8 9 ORG WHT 48V 6 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 23-800 8-DR-4 090-5001-ND
3 Left Flipper 8 CN8 6 ORG YEL 48V 4 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 23-1100 8-DR-5 090-5030-ND
4 Right Flipper 8 CN8 5 ORG GRN 48V 6 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 23-1100 8-DR-0 090-5030-ND
5 Left Slingshot 8 CN8 11 ORG BLU 48V 1-4 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 26-1200 8-DR-3 090-5044-ND
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Figure 3.2.1. Playeld driver locations (top view).
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ID Name Node Connector Ret. Pin Ret. Wire Voltage V+ Pin V+ Color Location Type Address Part Number
6 Right Slingshot 8 CN8 10 ORG VIO 48V 1-4 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 26-1200 8-DR-2 090-5044-ND
7 Shaker Motor 1 CN2 1 BLU 48V 5 RED Cabinet Motor 1-DR-0 041-5029-04
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9 Left Scoop 8 CN7 2 YEL RED 48V 1 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 26-1200 8-DR-8 090-5044-ND
10 Top Scoop 8 CN7 3 YEL BRN 48V 1 GRY ORG Playeld Coil - 26-1200 8-DR-6 090-5044-ND
11 Toy Box Lid-Power 9 CN7 3 ORG 48V 1 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 23-620 9-DR-6 090-5083-06-
12 Toy Box Lid-Hold 9 CN7 4 YEL GRN 48V 1 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 30-3900 9-DR-7 090-5083-06-
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14 Left Pop Bumper 9 CN8 10 ORG BLK 48V 1-4 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 26-1200 9-DR-2 090-5044-ND
15 Right Pop Bumper 9 CN8 11 ORG BRN 48V 1-4 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 26-1200 9-DR-3 090-5044-ND
16 Top Pop Bumper 9 CN8 9 ORG RED 48V 1-4 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 26-1200 9-DR-4 090-5044-ND
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19 Right Eject 9 CN8 7 YEL ORG 48V 1-4 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 26-1200 9-DR-1 090-5044-ND
20
21 Toy Box Magnet 9 CN8 5 BRN BLK 48V 1-4 GRY BRN Playeld Coil - 22-650 9-DR-0 511-5065-ND
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33 Coin Meter 1 CN3 2 BLK 12V 1 RED Cabinet Digital Out 1-DR-2 500-9946-00
34 Ticket Meter 1 CN4 2 BLK 12V 1 RED Cabinet Digital Out 1-DR-3 500-9946-00
35 Ticket Dispenser 1 CN11 3 12V 1 Cabinet Digital Out 1-DR-4
ND
ND
3.3 SWITCH REFERENCE
ID Name Node Node
1 Left Outlane 8 - CN11 4 LGN RED 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Rollover 8-SW-17 500-9935-04
2 Left Return Lane-Left 8 - CN11 5 LGN ORG 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Rollover 8-SW-18 500-9935-04
3 Left Return Lane-Right 8 - CN11 8 LGN VIO 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Rollover 8-SW-21 500-9935-04
4
5 Right Return Lane 8 - CN11 6 LGN YEL 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Rollover 8-SW-19 500-9935-03
6 Right Outlane 8 - CN11 7 LGN BLU 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Rollover 8-SW-20 500-9935-04
7 Left Slingshot 8 - CN10 4 GRY BLU 8 BLK GRN Playeld Leaf 8-SW-30 180-5231-00
8 Right Slingshot 8 - CN10 3 GRY VIO 8 BLK GRN Playeld Leaf 8-SW-29 180-5231-00
9 Left Flipper Button 8 - CN9 4 GRY BRN 7 BLK GRN Cabinet Leaf 8-SW-25 180-5160-01
10 Right Flipper Button 8 - CN9 3 GRY RED 7 BLK GRN Cabinet Leaf 8-SW-24 180-5160-01
11 Left Flipper EOS 8 - CN10 6 GRY YEL 9 BLK GRN Playeld Leaf 8-SW-16 180-5149-00
12 Right Flipper EOS 8 - CN10 5 GRY GRN 9 BLK GRN Playeld Leaf 8-SW-31 180-5149-00
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15 Trough 6 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-32 520-5344-00 tx
16 Trough 5 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-33 520-5344-00 tx
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Input Wire GND
Pin
Ground Wire Location Type Address Part Number
Pin
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ID Name Node Node
17 Trough 4 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-34 520-5344-00 tx
18 Trough 3 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-35 520-5344-00 tx
19 Trough 2 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-36 520-5344-00 tx
20 Trough 1 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-37 520-5344-00 tx
21 Trough Jam 8 8a CN14 - - Playeld Opto 8-SW-38 520-5344-00 tx
22 Shooter Lane 8 - CN10 2 GRY WHT 7 BLK GRN Playeld Rollover 8-SW-28 180-5157-01
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24 (A)EROSMITH Target 8 - CN11 2 LGN BLK 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-26 515-9783-00-00
25 A(E)ROSMITH Target 8 - CN11 9 LGN GRY 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-22 515-9783-00-00
26 AE(R)OSMITH Target 8 - CN11 8 LGN WHT 11-12 BLK ORG Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-23 515-9783-00-00
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28 Left Scoop 8 - CN12 2 WHT BRN 10 BLK RED Playeld Micro 8-SW-8 180-5209-00
29 Toy Box Enter 1 9 - CN13 2 WHT RED 10 BLK GRY Playeld Opto 9-SW-0 520-7036-00 tx
30 Toy Box Enter 2 9 - CN13 3 WHT ORG 10 BLK GRY Playeld Opto 9-SW-1 520-7036-00 tx
31 Toy Box Enter 3 9 - CN13 4 WHT YEL 10 BLK GRY Playeld Opto 9-SW-2 520-7036-00 tx
32 Toy Box Lid 9 - CN13 5 WHT GRN 10 BLK GRY Playeld Micro 9-SW-3 180-5119-02
33 AEROSMIT(H) Target 8 - CN12 6 WHT GRN 10 BLK RED Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-12 515-9783-00-00
34 AEROSMI(T)H Target 8 - CN12 7 WHT BLU 10 BLK RED Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-13 515-9783-00-00
35 AEROSM(I)TH Target 8 - CN12 8 WHT VIO 10 BLK RED Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-14 515-9783-00-00
36 AEROS(M)ITH Target 8 - CN12 9 WHT GRY 10 BLK RED Playeld Leaf, Target 8-SW-15 515-9783-00-00
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38 Spinner 8 - CN13 2 PNK BLK 10 BLK BRN Playeld Micro 8-SW-0 180-5010-04
39 Motor Home 8 - CN13 3 PNK BRN 10 BLK BRN Playeld Micro 8-SW-1 180-5010-04
40 Motor Away 8 - CN13 4 PNK RED 10 BLK BRN Playeld Micro 8-SW-2 180-5010-04
41 Top Scoop 8 - CN13 5 PNK ORG 10 BLK BRN Playeld Micro 8-SW-3 180-5209-00
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45 Left Pop Bumper 9 - CN10 2 GRY BLK 7-9 BLK YEL Playeld Leaf 9-SW-28 180-5232-00
46 Right Pop Bumper 9 - CN10 3 GRY BRN 7-9 BLK YEL Playeld Leaf 9-SW-29 180-5232-00
47 Top Pop Bumper 9 - CN10 4 GRY RED 7-9 BLK YEL Playeld Leaf 9-SW-30 180-5232-00
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49 AER(O)SMITH Target 9 - CN11 4 TAN ORG 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Leaf, Target 9-SW-17 515-9785-00-00
50 AERO(S)MITH Target 9 - CN11 5 TAN YEL 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Leaf, Target 9-SW-18 515-9785-00-00
51
52 Left Orbit 9 - CN10 5 GRY ORG 7-9 BLK YEL Playeld Rollover 9-SW-31 500-9935-04
53 Left Ramp Exit 9 -
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56 Toy Box Hit 9 - CN10 6 GRY 7-9 BLK YEL Playeld Opto 9-SW-16 515-0215-00 tx
57 Toy Box Target-Left 9 - CN11 2 TAN BLK 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Leaf, Target 9-SW-26 515-9785-00-00
58 Toy Box Target-Right 9 - CN11 3 TAN RED 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Leaf, Target 9-SW-27 515-9785-00-00
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60
61 Right Eject 9 - CN11 6 TAN GRN 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Micro 9-SW-19 180-5186-01
Conn. Input
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CN11 8 TAN VIO 11-12 BLK BLU Playeld Micro 9-SW-21 180-5087-00
Input Wire GND
Pin
Ground Wire Location Type Address Part Number
Pin
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520-7001-00 rx
520-7001-00 rx
520-7001-00 rx
520-7001-00 rx
520-7037-00 rx
520-7037-00 rx
520-7037-00 rx
515-0215-01 rx
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Figure 3.3.1. Playeld switch locations (top view).
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