newmark Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help me - I've just got a Toy Soldier crane, and all works as it should apart from one thing.... in attract mode, sometimes the machine alarms and displays ER on the display, which I assume in error? It happens when it is not being played, and can happen after a short while, or can go all day without doing it. Because of this, it is hard to see what is causing it. I've noticed that if you put your hand by the prize sensor when it is not being played it causes the same error - could there be something wrong with the prize sensor making it think the switch is triggered when it is not? As you can tell, I dont know much about cranes so any help would be appreciated! I've also emailed Coastal Amusements, but thought I would post on the forum too. Many thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmark Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Just realised the error might be "E9" instead of "ER" in case that helps. Many thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmorr Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Here is the manual: http://www.bmigaming.com/Games/Manuals/coastal-amusements/toy-soldier-31-40-claw-crane-redemption-game-operators-manual-coastal-amusements.pdf Looks like E9 is an accounting meter error. Might be connected to the prize sensor not accounting on the meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformaVending Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Check your wires that they're all connected and fastened securely, that's where I'd start looking for a problem like that. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmark Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks guys, great advice - I will have a closer look, check the connections etc, and let you know what I find Cheers, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If this only happens in "Attract Mode", change that option on dip switches to off. On the main board it should be top left 3 pin connector, also you can call coastal and ask for Adam (technician) he is pretty sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Pittman Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I would advise checking all the wiring. Shorts in the wires are common in these machines due to the poor metal usually during production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmark Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Thanks Jace, I actually thought I fixed it by cleaning the prize sensor as it didnt happen for a while, but then it did happen again the other day. Might be a stupid question, but which bits of the wiring do you suggest checking? I could try and check continuity etc with a meter, but checking every wire in the whole machine would take forever! If there are any parts particulary prone to failiure, let me know and I'll check them tomorrow.Thanks again, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussb1 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Had this same couple months ago. I found the prize sensor was not aligned with each other off by 1/2 a inch moved one side and problem has never returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 5x uha I fun ch c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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