Midway Artic Thunder Game Operations Manual For 39 Dedicated Video Game

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Main Cabinet Wiring 

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Pod Wiring 

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Power Wiring Diagram 

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SUBSTITUTE BOARD S1 DIP SWITCH SETTING TABLE
Default position is shown in boldface type.
S2 DIP SWITCH TABLE
Default position is shown in boldface type.
Function Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Sw4 Sw5 Sw6 Sw7 Sw8
Not Used
Not UsedOn
Off
Not Used
Not UsedOn
Off
Not Used
Not UsedOn
Off
Not Used
Not UsedOn
Off
Arctic
Not Valid PositionOn
Off
Not Used
Not UsedOn
Off
Not Used
RS-232On
Off
Disable Watchdog
Enable WatchdogOn
Off
Function Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Sw4 Sw5 Sw6 Sw7 Sw8
Boot Diag
Boot GameOn
Off...

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SUBSTITUTE BOARD LED INDICATOR STATUS TABLE
Designation Location Function Color State Meaning
D 28 Near fuse F2 & 
JP15 connectorIndicator Red OFF
ON
BLINKINGNo +5V
+5V Present
Intermittent +12V
D 25 Near fuse F1 Indicator Red OFF
ON
BLINKINGNo +12V
+12V Present
Intermittent +12V
D 24 Near U5 Indicator Red OFF
ON
BLINKINGNot in use
Communication error
Normal operation
D 23 Near U5 Indicator Red OFF
ON
BLINKINGNot in use
EEPROM Not Responding
Normal...

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AUDIO AMPLIFIER LED INDICATOR TABLE
Notes:
1. Active output protection circuit. To reset circuit, clear fault and switch off power.
2. Blinking caused by either intermittent audio overload or overheating. LED is only supposed to blink
during start-up.
WHEEL DRIVER LED INDICATOR TABLE
Notes:
1. The regulated power supply voltage source is monitored by LED 1, which should remain lit non-stop. 
Blinking or failure to illuminate indicates an intermittent connection, power...

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NOTES 

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• Before servicing electronics, turn off AC power to the VGM. Wait for capacitors to discharge.
 Before touching or handling electronic assemblies, discharge static electricity on your body. To dis-
charge static, begin by connecting the line cord to a properly grounded outlet, but do not turn on the 
power! Next, touch the safety ground stud of the power supply chassis.
 Store electronic assemblies in an anti-static area. Use anti-static bags to store or transport circuit 
boards....

TROUBLESHOOTING - 2 MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC 
COIN MECHANISM AND PRICING TROUBLESHOOTING 
Symptom Cause Required Action
Video Game Machine 
(VGM) accepts cur-
rency or tokens, but 
number of credits per 
coin or bill is incorrect. Improper settings 
at Pricing Menu1. Access Diagnostic Menu, then select SWITCH 
TEST. Conduct test to confirm operation of game 
switches.
2. Access Pricing Menu, then select one of the avail-
able pricing options to verify settings. 
Faulty wiring 1. Confirm cabinet...