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Reel monitoring and diagnostic device for an amusement machine

  • US 4,660,833 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1985
  • Issued: 04/28/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for testing an amusement device having a transducer means for performing a prescribed mechanical movement from a first position to a second position in response to an electrical signal, comprising:

  • diagnostic test initiating means for signaling the start of a test of said transducer means;

    control means for providing a first amount of electrical energy to said transducer means in response to a predetermined condition during normal operation of said machine, the control means including testing means responsive to said diagnostic test initiating means for providing a lesser amount of electrical energy than said first amount to said transducer means; and

    verification means for detecting whether said transducer means has performed said mechanical movement from said first position to said second position in response to said lesser amount of electrical energy.

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