Ace Amusements 2500-in-1 System Final Inspection Checklist

 

Hi!  We take a lot of pride in our work, and in our Ace Amusements 2500-in-1 multicade system.

So, we take every precaution that we can think of to make certain that your 2500-in-1 multicade performs trouble free and exactly as you ordered.

Before we ship or deliver a new 2500-in-1, we put it through its paces.  We rigorously test the system, the controls, and anything else that might matter.  For proof of this, take a look below at our final inspection checklist.

 

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Ace Amusements 2500-in-1 System Final Inspection Checklist:

 

Date : ________________

Inspector : ______________________

Permanent record - file with customer job order documents.

 

System Upgrade Specs :

HDD ______,  Memory ______,  CPU ______,  EIDE ______,  MP3 Jukebox ______,  Powered Speakers ______, System Version ________________________

 

Inspection Checklist :

_____ 1.  Burn-in - minimum 2 days of continuous game play and machine operation.

_____ 2.  Error message(s) - immediately at power-up and during boot-up, watch screen for any system error messages.

_____ 3.  Cables - check that all cables and wiring harnesses to system platform are well seated and secured against disconnection during transit.

_____ 4.  Shock absorbers - check that system platform springs are free to cushion any movement.

_____ 5.  Play mode - assure that hard DIP switch #4 is in Game (play) mode (Off), not on Setting mode (On).

_____ 6.  Scroll without credit - assure that hard DIP switch #1 is On to allow scrolling without having game credits.

_____ 7.  Game exit - confirm game exit by pressing only the 1-player start button for 3 seconds (hard DIP #2 Off).

_____ 8.  Hard DIP settings - #1-On, #2-Off, #3-Off, #4-Off.

_____ 9.  Mailing box - assure that system mailing box is secured to floor of cabinet with Velcro.

_____ 10.  Mailing box contents - assure that mailing box contains:

• monitor papers,
• speaker system papers,
• system operating manual,
• business card,
• keypad,
• keypad ribbon cable,
• 4-player ribbon cable, and
• these additional items: _________________________

_____ 11.  Sound clarity test - when testing game play, kill shop background noise, and listen for clean crisp game sound for several different games.

_____ 12.  Speaker pod test - assure that powered stereo spearker pod (mounted to cabinet inside coin door) will adjust stereo sound properly.

_____ 13.  Sound volume test - if no stereo speakers, assure that sound volume pot (mounted to cabinet inside coin door) properly adjusts cabinet speaker loudness. 

_____ 14.  Loudness - set sound loudness to low for Street Fighter.

_____ 15.  Vertical game proportion - assure that vertical games tested are presented proportionally correct, i.e. taller than wide, not shorter than wide.

_____ 16.  Standard controllers test - test Street Fighter to confirm correct button/switch responses for player-1 and player-2 8-way joysticks and 6-buttons.

_____ 17.  Trackball test - test Centipede for correct 360-degree trackball movement, and test Golden Tee for smooth trackball roll-down.

_____ 18.  Spinner test - test Tempest and Tron for correct spinner operation, and slow smooth spin-down.

_____ 19.  Additional controls - test all additional controls, e.g.  joystick with fire button, classic controls (4-way joystick and 2-buttons), 3-player controls, 4-player controls, flight stick, steering wheel and pedals, guns, track-wheel, switch-wheel, and slider for correct operation.  Underline name(s) of controller(s) tested.

_____ 20.  New game(s) - customer has requested these new game(s), test that each play correctly: ____________________

_____ 21.  Important game(s) - these games are important to the customer, test that each play correctly:  ___________________

_____ 22.  Special controller configuration(s) - customer has requested special controller configuration(s) for these game(s), test that each play correctly:  ______________________________

_____ 23.  System adjustment(s) - customer has requested these special system adjustment(s), test that each perform correctly:  ___________________________

_____ 24.  Category Show/Hide - set game category show/hide as follows:  Adult always hide, __________________________________

_____ 25.  Test these new system upgrades and capabilities:

____________________________

_____ 26.  MP3 Jukebox - assure that USB cable is mounted to cabinet inside front coin door, and that Jukebox is operational.

_____ 27.  Surge protector - check that 2 green LEDs are illuminated.

_____ 28.  Shutdown button - if installed, test that functions properly.

_____ 29.  ATX power supply - assure that 2 connectors from power supply are cable tied to the matching connectors from the system platform.

_____ 30.  System platform cable connectors - assure hot glue is used to secure any connectors which could vibrate loose.

_____ 31.  Final system re-test -

• Shutdown system.
• Power-off machine. 
• Then, power-on machine. 
• Observe screen during boot-up for messages. 
• Select and start one game. 
• Observe monitor for correct colors, brightness, and distortion-free image.
• Assure volume slightly lower than normal.
• Assure controller operates smoothly.
• Assure game play is correct.

_____ 32.  Seal machine - when final inspection is complete, and any final re-tests performed, seal front and back doors with blue masking tape.