Valley Panther ZD-X Service Manual And Instructions

Valley Panther ZD-X

Service Manual and Instructions

Part# 850200130

Contents

3 – Warranty
6 – Battery Guide
9 – MEI Bill Acceptor
11 – Panther 5-bolt rail system
12 – Programming Basics
13 – Programming Tutorial

35 – USB Copy/Download and Editing
40 – Wiring Diagram and Schematic
42 – ESD Push Chute Adjustment
45 - Selected Parts list.

Contents

The Valley Panther ZD-X

 15 – Available Programs
 17 – Time and Day
 18 – Print Report
 19 – League Audits
 20 – League Setup
 21 – Check Battery, Restore Defaults
 22 – Master Settings
 24 – Accounting
 25 – Daily Programming
 27 – Rack Cost and Credit Level
 28 – Time Play and cost
 29 – Time Bonus and cost
 30 – Happy Hour Settings
 33 – Copy Options
 34 – Program Chart

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Warranty Details

The Valley Panther ZD-X

Valley-Dynamo warrants its new products to be free from defects
resulting from faulty manufacture or faulty components under the
following terms and conditions:

WARRANTY LENGTH

One year on Valley® Pool Tables
90 days on Batteries, Battery Chargers and Replacement Parts

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TOURNAMENT USED products receive identical coverage with
regard to manufacturing defects and faults. As used equipment they
may be damaged from shipping or use and are discounted
accordingly.

FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

Valley-Dynamo will, at its sole option, repair, upgrade or replace this
product in the event of any defect in materials or workmanship during the
warranty period. This shall be Valley-Dynamo's sole obligation, and the
customer's sole remedy, for any warranty claim.

Valley-Dynamo will request and you must provide the complete Model
Number & Serial Number of the unit (not just the last 5 digits), or other
proof of purchase such as an invoice or receipt.

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Specific note regarding batteries – the lead acid batteries in our Bill Acceptor tables must be

proper battery care and maintenance

OPERATORS AND END USERS – While our Tech Support staff is
available to assist with diagnosis and troubleshooting of your problem,
contact your Distributor for Warranty Service on your equipment.

DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS – To obtain replacement and an RMA
number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing the Model number and
Serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem. Valley-Dynamo
will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an RMA for
the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an RMA when
the failed part is present or readily available. Credit will be issued only
upon receipt and inspection of the RMA. Valley-Dynamo may send
replacement parts or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley­Dynamo reserves the right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after
issue. Items returned without an RMA will not be inspected or credited
and may be refused or returned at Customer Expense.

REPLACEMENT PARTS COVERAGE – Valley-Dynamo warrants
replacement parts for 90 days from the date of purchase. To obtain a
replacement and an RMA number, contact Valley-Dynamo referencing
the nature of the problem and provide proof of purchase. Valley­Dynamo will, at its discretion, send replacement parts and/or issue an
RMA for the return of failed parts. To avoid billing issues, request an
RMA when the failed part is present or readily available. Upon receipt
and inspection of the RMA, Valley-Dynamo may send replacement parts
or issue an account credit. NO REFUNDS. Valley-Dynamo reserves the
right to cancel outstanding RMAs 30 days after issue. Items returned
without an RMA will not be inspected or credited and may be refused or
returned at Customer Expense.

SCOPE OF COVERAGE

charged periodically or they will fail prematurely. Proper maintenance is crucial. Please consult
this Manual or the Pool School® section at www.valley-dynamoparts.com for complete details on

Note that our warranty is not an unconditional guarantee for the duration.
Valley products are made to our exacting standards and known for their
durability, but are not indestructible and may require periodic maintenance
in order to function properly. The following are not covered by the
warranty.

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1) Shipping or transport damage

2) Normal wear and tear

3) Damage or deterioration resulting from neglect, misuse, accident,

liquid spills, improper installation, abuse, pets or mishandling

4) Incidental or consequential damage (except at Valley-Dynamo’s

discretion).

5) Removal or installation charges.

6) Shipping charges except at Valley-Dynamo’s discretion.

7) Unauthorized modification of the product.

8) Use of this product with unapproved parts, conversion kits or

accessories.

9) Damage from fire, flood, lightning or other acts of nature

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

Valley-Dynamo’s sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited
to the repair or replacement of a defective product at our option. Valley­Dynamo shall not, in any event, be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from interruption of service, loss of business or revenue,
or for liability in tort relating to this product or resulting from its use or
possession.

LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to those of merchantability, revenue generation, or fitness for a
particular purpose. The duration of implied warranties is limited to the
period specified in the Warranty Length section above.

As technology improves, upgrades to Valley DBA table software and
hardware may be made available at Valley-Dynamo’s discretion for a
nominal fee. Purchase or ownership of a Valley table does not entitle the
bearer to free upgrades.

TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Please check the resources available at www.valley-dynamoparts.com, e­mail [e-mail], or call 972.959.5300.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Can be done online at www.valley-dynamoparts.com.

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The Valley Panther ZD-X

Battery Guide

Valley-Dynamo has upgraded the rechargeable battery system on the Panther ZD-X. The

Battery Voltage Quick Check

Press and hold down the Start button for 10 seconds.

The Quick Check function will not work on a table currently in Happy Hour.

BATTERY QUICK CHECK

At 12.84v this table’s battery is sufficiently charged

battery is now 12 volts, 18 amps, and a new 3amp charger is added to allow for faster
charges. The battery and charging point are relocated to the end of the table, away from
the secure area of the cash boxes, and accessed by an enlarged Clean Out Door. If your
locations are involved in the battery charging process, this eliminates the need for them to
have access to the cash box area while maintaining the battery.

Table should be in the Normal Pricing mode.

Display will show

 current time

To get a true voltage reading the table charger cannot be plugged in.

 version of software
 current voltage

To Exit Press and release the Start Button.

Display shows time, software version

Battery voltage

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New battery on the floor of the table,

panel wing nut at upper right

Charging the battery:

Make sure your battery has a full charge prior to placing it into service. Even
though your battery is fully charged when it leaves our facility, just sitting in the
table on the way to you will allow some discharge from the battery.

Please be sure to FULLY charge a new battery prior to installing it in the table.
This process takes at least 6 hours (in conjunction with the Panther 3amp charger)
if the battery is not hooked up to the table,

 WE RECOMMEND A 6 HOUR INITIAL CHARGE.
 If the table is in play mode, we recommend a 7-hour initial charge.

You cannot ―top off‖ your battery if it is a volt or two low. Plugging it in for a quick
one-hour charge will not do the job. Your battery performs best with a full charge.

charger to the left, Clean Out Access

(figures based on use of the Panther ZD-X 3-amp charger)

Make the time!!

Not charging your battery completely will eventually damage the battery. Maybe
not today, maybe not next week, but a lot sooner than you’d like.
By not charging the battery completely, eventually you will never be able to
charge it completely no matter how long you leave it plugged in.
Your battery will be damaged if significantly discharged—imagine if running your
car down to ¼ tank caused permanent damage to your engine.
A lead-acid battery cannot be overcharged. Don’t worry that you have left it
plugged in for too long. It doesn’t care.

RECHARGE THE TABLE’S BATTERY REGULARLY EVERY TWO WEEKS

Low Battery Warning and Battery Protect mode:

When the voltage on your battery drops to 12.3 volts or lower, you will see a ―Low
Battery – Please Charge‖ warning on the table’s LCD Display. Have your locations
notify you immediately if this warning appears so that you may take action to
prevent permanent damage.

At 12 volts, the message changes to ―Low Battery – DBA Off.‖ Your Bill Acceptor

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will not function at this point and games can be vended only by using coins.

At 11.8 volts, the display shuts off completely and will not return until the battery is
charged, or replaced with a charged battery. Games can only be vended using
the manual push chute.

If the battery is allowed to drop below 10.5 volts, it will become damaged and will
no longer hold a full charge. Never. Not even if you plug it in for a month. It may
even show 12+ volts, but will no longer be capable of generating enough amps to
keep your system going for more than a couple days before going dead again.

More often than not, a battery that will ―no longer hold a charge‖ was not the
battery’s problem, it was not charged regularly, or sufficiently, or at all.

Battery Warranty Reminder

Your table is covered by a one-year Warranty to be free of defects, but the
Warranty coverage on the Battery is limited to 90 days. Proper battery care is
critical to guarantee a long life for your battery. Not charging the battery
completely or regularly is guaranteed to shorten battery life.

Defective batteries almost always happen within the first few months. Battery
failures after six months or more into a pool table’s service life are rarely a result
of a manufacturing defect.

When we receive a call right about three months after tables are put into a

location that suddenly, not a single table’s battery will hold a charge, it definitely

looks like a charging issue.

Do you trust your locations to collect for you?

Why trust them to charge your battery?

BATTERY DISPOSAL:

Lead-acid batteries should not be disposed of by just tossing them in the trash.
Make sure your batteries are disposed of properly and safely. For more
information, call 888-USA-4001 or visit www.interstatebatteries.com (check the
―Recycling‖ link) to learn about Battery Recycling

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In response to Operator demand, Valley has partnered with MEI for the Panther ZD-X Bill

AE 2655 U5V

AE 2455 U5V

The Valley Panther ZD-X

MEI® Bill Acceptor

Acceptor. The MEI models that have the custom Valley Harness are.

This unit takes $1- $20 and is standard equipment on the Valley Panther ZD-X.

This unit takes $1 - $5 and can be purchased from other companies.

The V at the end of the part number signifies that the DBA works in the Valley / Dynamo pool
tables. A unit without the V will require installation of a new harness from the company the unit
was purchased from (Valley-Dynamo does not sell this harness, as we only stock the AE2655
U5V), or modifying the existing harness to match the Valley requirements.

LED Trouble code settings for MEI DBA: LED OFF – power off

LED ON – OK
1 Flash – Bill path jammed
2 Flashes – from system
3 Flashes – Cleaning required

4 Flashes – Cross-Channel Blocked

5 Flashes – Magazine removed
Continuous, Slow – Unit Failure – Replace Unit
Continuous, Fast – Stacker Full

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Switch 3 & 7 OFF

All others ON

Switch 1 ,2 & 3 ON

All others OFF

AE2655 Bill Validators

Green Label

AE2455 Bill Validators

Red Label

MEI tech support – 800-345-8172

MEI DBA DIP switch settings

for Valley Panther ZD-X

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The Valley Panther ZD-X

5-Bolt Rail System

Valley debuts a new 5-bolt rail system on the Panther series tables. By using

Panther 5-bolt rails mean the death of the dead spot!

additional mounting points

In addition, the rails are now secured with threaded inserts instead of T-nuts. This
eliminates the small dead spots some players noticed at the rail bolt attachment
points, makes the rails less susceptible to breakage and cross-threading, makes
the rails easier to repair if an insert should require replacement, but most

importantly, the solid mounting surface allows the D&R/Championship Dual

Density rubber to perform at its best. The Dual Density rubber is engineered for a
combination of long life and consistent action. Balls will rebound to the same spot
every time, for a long time.

Use a flathead screwdriver or 3/8‖ wrench to remove or install the rails
The recommended torque spec is 65 inch pounds.

Use a 6mm Allen/Hex key to remove the threaded inserts from the rails

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The Valley Panther ZD-X

Programming Basics

RACK COST – The base price per game for your Valley Panther ZD-X. This

dollar amount should not exceed the table’s push chute value.

CREDIT LEVEL OPTIONS

these options to award extra games for a larger buy in. If the normal Rack Cost
is $2.00/game, use a Credit Level option to offer 5 games for $5.00.

TIME PLAY

based on a time period rather than per game. The clock and Speedpool
functions of the Panther ZD-X can give you more promotional options in a
location.

TIME BONUS

award extra time for a larger buy in. If the normal Time Play rate is $5.00 for 30
minutes, you can offer 70 minutes for a $10.00 buy in.

If Time Play is not appropriate for your location, this feature can be turned off.

HAPPY HOUR

Hours‖ daily. You can program the table’s internal clock to offer reduced

pricing to stimulate additional business at slow times, or increase pricing
during peak hours, or even schedule free play during league hours and avoid
leaving a key to the table with that location. Happy Hour pricing is available for
both Rack Play and Time Play

– Up to 3 bonus pricing options available. Use

– Use the TIME COST and TIME MINUTES settings to charge

– Just as with Credit Level bonus pricing, you have the option to

– The Valley Panther ZD-X can offer as many as 3 ―Happy

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Programming Tutorial

The Valley Panther ZD-X

Panther

The Valley Panther ZD-X was designed for more Operator flexibility
than ever before. The League Accounting features, additional Happy
Hours and auditing features were added at the request of many
Operators. At the same time, those Operators who might not require
so much versatility in programming can still benefit from the battery­conserving sleep mode, the time and date powered separately from
the table battery, and the ability to use the program for a quick battery
voltage reading. In addition, the Base Coin settings now allow the same
PCB to be used worldwide. Whether you want a detailed accounting
beyond the capabilities of the Great 8, or simply a few small wishlist
details brought to life to make your life easier, the Valley Panther ZD-X

offers more for you.

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After entering program mode, most of
your programming will be done using

the buttons mounted on the coin door.

Use the
program group or increase the
option.

Use the
to decrease the option.

Use the
navigate to the next option.

forward to the next Sub Group or program

To begin programming, open the table’s DBA Coin door and locate
button ―S2‖ on the main PCB

To go into program mode hold down the S2 switch as the display counts down
from 5, release after your display shows

Start button (top) to enter a

Speed Pool button (bottom)

Select button (middle) to

When the ―No‖ option is selected on any
―Yes/No‖ choice, the program skips

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