Alpha 2 Multi Link

Objectives

Describes what an Alpha 2 Multi Link is all about

Includes Part Numbers and Requirements

Quick Guide to Alpha 2 Multi Link configuration

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 Alpha 2 Multi Link (cont.)

The Alpha 2 Bank Controller setup consists of a dedicated

EGM configured as the Bank Controller Server to support
15 gaming machines configured as BC clients (total of 16).

It provides Jackpot options such as Mystery or combined

(progressive Jackpots).

The BC feature is enabled by connecting a pre-programmed

USB Licensing Key known as the Dongle into the EGM
(Electronic Gaming Machine) to be used as a BC server.

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 Alpha 2 Multi Link
The controller software resides within the Alpha 2
Operating System and functions in the background
during normal game play.

Each BC client connects to the BC Server using a Broad

Band Gateway (BNG) protocol.

The BC supports up to 5 progressive links up to 8 levels

each, and one Mystery progressive link with up to 8
levels of mystery play.

Pertinent Multi Link data can be uploaded in seconds

from Multi Link report feature.

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 Multi Link Requirements

Alpha 2 OS version 3.56.01 or higher.

Alpha Cabinets with Alpha 2 MPU suitcase

Alpha 2 Multi Link with Standard Progressive Kit

16 Port Switch (24 Port Switch)

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 Multi Link Requirement

16 (or 24) Port

Switch

CAT 5 (straight
through) Ethernet
Cable 14 ft. 215999

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 Alpha 2 Multi Link
Hardware and Cabling Diagram

16 or 24 Port Switch

Game with the Dongle

(BC server)

Game (Client)

Game (Client)

Game (Client)

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 Standard Game Option

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 Game Options
Notes: It is required to configure the game options prior to setting the Progressive
(Multi Link setup).
Setting up game options must be completed.
Serial number is necessary.
For multiple games, games must have the same class of jackpot in the same
link.
Multiple links with the same theme will only allow it if it’s different
denominations.
For standardization, when adding IP Address for each game, use
192.168.15.001 to .016 (for a max of 16 games) with the Bank Controller being
001.
The Bank Controller option will not be displayed without the dongle.
For CoolSign IP Address, use 192.168.15.120 (if a Sign is included in the
installation).

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Standard Game (EGM) Option
Bank Controller Client Client

When setting up Game options, ensure the

correct Serial number is set.

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 EGM Serial Number

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 IP Addressing

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Bank Controller EGM IP Address

Use this IP
Address
and Subnet
Mask for
the Bank
Controller
Server

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 Client EGM IP Address

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 Connect CAT5 Cables to
Ethernet Port and the Switch

If a CoolSign is to be installed use the available

port next to the last EGM cable connection

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 Hardware Setup

CAT 5
Ethernet USB
Cable to License
the Left Key
Ethernet
Port

Changing the License key requires RAM Clear of

every machine on the Alpha 2 Multi Link.

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 Signal Backplane

Use the USB Port from the Backplane, if there

is none available from the MPU.

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 Bank Controller Menu

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 BC - Progressive Link Setup

Lightning JP

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 Link Setup

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 BC Server Setup

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 Set Denom

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 Add Level Information

200
200

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 Start Progressive

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 BNG Setup

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 BNG Setup

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 BNG Setup MML Listing

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 Manual Host Discovery

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 BNG Setup (cont.)

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COMM Setup Progressive Setup

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 Progressive Type

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 MultiLink Setup

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 Go to the Next EGM

Configure BC Clients

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 BC Client

All the BC Client EGMs connecting to the Bank

Server must have the identical progressive
configurations as the BC Server. The BC
Clients connect to the server based on the
Group Name assigned during the BC server
setup.

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 Configure the Client EGMs
Bank Controller Client Client

When setting up Game options, ensure the

correct Serial number is set.

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 Progressive Setup

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 Setting Up Progressive

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 Manual Host Discovery

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 Manual Host Discovery

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 BNG Setup

Connected

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 BNG Setup

<Connected>

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 Show Configuration

2 2

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 MultiLink Setup

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 Thank you

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 Additional Information
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