Video slot monitors are a lot easier to fix once you know how they work. This session assumes that you have no previous knowledge of monitors. Some understanding of electronic components will be helpful but is not a prerequisite.

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Luncheon

1:15pm - 3:15pm
MEI - BV troubleshooting and repair

Advanced Electronics Systems' (AESI) service technician David Oldham will discuss BV operation and service. Troubleshooting guides and handouts will be presented to help speed through troubleshooting in the shop.

3:15pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon Coffee Break

3:30pm - 5:30pm
FutureLogic (Seiko) Printers

Ticket-In, Ticket-Out is making itself felt in large sectors of the gaming industry. Futurelogic provides the ticket printers for a great number of these installations. Advanced Electronics Systems' (AESI)service technician David Oldham will discuss printer operation and service.

9:00 am - 12:00pm
How Monitors Work - Part 2
Narrow Down the Problem - Intermediate Level

Now that we know how monitors work, let's take a look at each of the seven sections that make up a monitor. Once you understand what each of these sections does, monitor failures are easily identified.

It's also time to look at the schematic diagrams for the monitors we find in today's slot machines. Circuits and components are identified with emphasis on "what fails." Each person attending TechFest will come away with a package of schematics and troubleshooting flowcharts that will help speed monitor troubleshooting and repair in the shop.

12:00pm - 1:15 pm
Luncheon

1:15pm - 3:15pm
3M Touchsystems - Touchscreen Technology 

It is really amazing how touchscreens actually operate. During this session, touchscreen theory of operation will be presented along with diagnostic and repair techniques.

3:15pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon Coffee Break

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Transact Technologies

Transact Technologies' Russ Wige presents servicing and troubleshooting Transact brand, thermal ticket printers. These units are simple to understand and troubleshoot, once you know how they're put together.

9:00 am - 12:00pm
Ceronix

Armed with a general knowledge of how monitors work (and how to fix them when they don't) it's time to  look at America's only 100% Made in USA monitor, legacy monitor manufacturer, Ceronix. The Ceronix  design is unique in the entire world and requires a bit of specialized  knowledge in order to be successful at repair. Here to give us that knowledge is Ceronix's Paul  Alexander who will take us through the system from video input to  deflection output and everything in-between. 

12:00pm - 1:15 pm
Luncheon

1:15pm - 3:15pm
Coin Handling
Astrosystems Presents:
Microcoin coin validator
Presented by world-famous technical trainer Tommy Talbot.
Coin Mechanisms, Inc. presents:
The Coin Comparator
Presented by Michael Harris

3:15pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon Coffee Break

3:30pm - 5:30pm
JCM Bill Validators - This is arguably the best seminar of its kind in the gaming industry so we've saved the best for last. This presentation will be given by JCM's Jack Geller.

As LCD technology makes its way onto the gaming floor in ever-increasing numbers, slot techs need to keep up with LCD repair. In association with Sencore, those attending TechFest are invited to attend this special bonus event. Those completing the course will receive a certificate from Sencore.
 
 

The course begins with the basics of LCD technology and progresses through testing, disassembly, troubleshooting and repair.

Those attending the course will receive a handout package containing schematic diagrams and troubleshooting flowcharts for popular monitors.

Sencore also makes some of the world's finest test equipment, specifically geared for the kind of electronic repair we perform on the bench in casinos. You will see this gear in action and have the opportunity to gain some hands-on training as well. 

Enrollment in this session is limited to just 12 people each day and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Be certain to specify that you will be attending the Sencore LCD session when you enroll and be prepared to attend the alternative sessions if the Sencore LCD class is already full. Please do not enroll if you do not intend to attend.