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1. A player shoots by pressing the fire button tap it for one or two shots or press it for all eight shots A shot is extinguished when it hits an enemy after it passes the far rim or after it plows a certain distance into an enemy spike A shot is renewed after it is ex tinguished so there may be a maximum of eight shots on the screen at one time A player may use two superzaps per level A first superzap kills all enemies on the playfield at the time of firing A second superzap randomly kills one enemy on the playfield The superzap does not af fect enemy shots spikes or enemies not yet landed on the playfield Superzap is recharged when the player blasts to a new level 15 Tempest Enemies in the Tempest game Description Level First Appears Points for Kill Flipper A Originates at far rim and rides up two rails Flips in the tube on 1 150 gt lt near rim Kills player by flipping onto shooter or by shooting him Player kills flipper by shooting when it is in the tube or when it is standing up Or use Superzap Tanker Originates at far rim or from a spiker Rides between rails Car 3 100 ries one or two flippers fuseballs or pulsars and expels these when shot or near rim Kills player by shooting him Player kills by shooting tanker in the tube Or use Superzap Spiker Originates at far rim Rides up between rails on spike which it builds 4 50 Kills player on contact Player kills by shooting one or more t
2. 110000 471 470 Ohm 5 4W Resistor R42 44 59 63 110000 472 4 7K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R29 110000 473 47K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R6 28 Continued on next page 37 Tempest M Figure 22 Tempest Auxiliary PCB Assembly continued Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations and Locations in Bold 110001 102 1K Ohm x 596 1 W Resistor R27 122005 103 01 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C16 128002 102 1000 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C48 131003 001 Type 1N5257B Zener Diode CR2 136002 126 Programmable Read Only Memory A1 136002 127 Programmable Read Only Memory E1 136002 128 Programmable Read Only Memory F1 136002 129 Programmable Read Only Memory H1 136002 130 Programmable Read Only Memory J1 136002 131 Programmable Read Only Memory K1 136002 132 Programmable Read Only Memory L1 137002 001 Type 74S86 Integrated Circuit E5 137003 001 Type 74S03 Integrated Circuit F5 137004 001 Transistor Array E2 F H2 J2 K L2 137161 001 Read Only Memory ER2055 C3 Note If you replace this part you must erase this ROM before locking up the game See Figure 6 Self Test Procedure in this manual for instructions If you do not erase the ROM the self test will show the ROM to be defective by displaying the letter E on the screen 179014 012 12 Pin Polarized PCB Header J16 J17 38 Tempest 01 amp 02 PCB assemblies have the foll
3. 14W Resistor R1 110000 330 33 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R3 110000 392 3 9K Ohm x 596 4W Resistor R6 110000 562 5 6K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R32 33 110000 752 7 5K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R7 110001 221 220 Ohm x 5926 12W Resistor R9 21 116000 220 22 Ohm x 596 10W Wirewound Resistor R31 122002 102 001 uf Ceramic Disc Minimum 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C2 7 16 122004 224 22 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Capacitor C6 8 15 17 137151 002 Type TDA2002A 8W Linear Audio Amplifier Integrated Circuit Q5 7 35 Tempest NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right to repro duce this drawing is granted or the subject matter thereof unless by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation 127o0o04 CO N N D Y n in Jok Ir Res ao 1z9 1372004 OO SQ go RAI Ji 4 70H RAZ dag eae F EE Sat C 33 dE i u 8 i s CRY Ci c23 CL
4. D1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 113 136002 102 2 Programmable Read Only Memory E1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 114 136002103 Programmable Read Only Memory F1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 115 136002 104 2 Programmable Read Only Memory H1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 116 136002 105 Programmable Read Only Memory J1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 117 136002 100 Programmable Read Only Memory K1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 118 al g 136002 107 9 Programmable Read Only Memory L M1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 119 136002 108 E Programmable Read Only Memory M N1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 120 136002 109 Programmable Read Only Memory P1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 121 136002 110 Programmable Read Only Memory R1 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 122 o 136002 111 3 Programmable Read Only Memory N P3 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 123 136002 112 Programmable Read Only Memory R3 Acceptable substitute is part no 136002 124 136002 125 Programmable Read Only Memory D7 136002 133 Programmable Read Only Memory D1 gt 136002 134 9 5 Programmable Read Only Memory F1 136002 135 3 Programmable Read Only Memory J1 136002136 9 48 Programmable Read Only Memory L M1 136002 137 3 5 Programmable Read Only Memory P1 136002 138 Programmable Read Only Memory N P3 137002 001 Type 74S86
5. If display is not centered and symmetrical on the monitor adjust video pots see Tempest Drawing Package on the main PCB If character set is incorrect check Vec tor ROMs see Troubleshooting Guide Lines not crossing indicates video pot on main PCB needs adjusting see Drawing Package for procedure No sound indicates failure of an audio amplifier and or the custom audio chip s Use this pattern for tracking adjustments see the Color XY Monitor Manual Use this pattern for purity and convergence adjustments see Color X Y Monitor Manual Perform math box signature analysis see Troubleshooting Guide Activate coin switches by inserting at least one coin in each coin slot You will not trip the coin counters as long as you are in self test Tempest E Option Switch Settings 1 Bonus Play Feature Tempest offers a bonus play for certain combi nations of coins inserted This bonus feature is op erator selectable meaning you may choose to offer it or not With your game set at 25 per play players who deposit four successive quarters or a 1 00 coin then press the start button can receive a bonus play Therefore players can receive 5 plays for 1 00 This bonus feature encourages players to insert more money than just the minimum 25 required for one game Various other bonuses are also available see Figure 8 Figure 7 Game Option Settings To change toggle positions on the switch assembli
6. flies through space lands on a new tubelike playfield and fights the enemies on that playfield A player scores points by shooting enemies and by blasting through the tube to a new level The player loses a life when killed by the enemy The game is over when all the player s lives are gone Tempest All action occurs on one of sixteen suspended tubelike playfields The three dimensional tube sur faces are viewed from the top so the view of the first playfield a circle is like looking into a well Each playfield is made of 16 rails which connect the nearest to the farthest rim The playfield color changes every 16 levels level 1 is blue level 17 red level 33 yellow level 49 cyan 65 invisible and 81 green In addition other events cause playfield color variation The shooter causes the two rails on which it sits to change color Superzap causes the play field to flash as enemies are zapped Playfield rails flash rainbow colors when a player earns a bonus life Pulsar enemies cause sections of the nearest rim to disappear and during the pulse phase adja cent rails to flash The player s shooter is controlled by rotating the control panel knob The shooter moves around on the nearest rim of the tubelike playfield The ends of the shooter always touch two adjacent rails The rails on which the shooter sit change color yellow in levels 1 16 which gives a flashlight effect and helps the player see the enemies in his lane
7. we highly recommend you dis charge the high voltage from the picture tube Open the rear access panel and unplug the 15 pin monitor harness connector Unfasten the monitor chassis from the monitor bracket Remove the four sets of hardware that secure the monitor frame to the wood frame Carefully pull the monitor chassis out the front of the game Disassemble in the order indicated Circled numbers match the steps above Figure 13 A Monitor Removal 21 Tempest M Figure 14 Fluorescent Tube and Speaker Replacement E Fluorescent Tube and Speaker Replacement WARNING If you drop a fluorescent tube and it breaks it will implode Shattered glass can fly 6 feet or more from the implosion Use care when replacing any fluorescent tube To replace the speaker or the white fluorescent tube behind the front graphics attraction panel fol low this procedure see Figure 14 1 22 Be sure the game is unplugged from the wall outlet Remove the four Phillips head screws from the top panel at the back of the game Grasp the handle and slide out the entire assem bly The fluorescent tube and speaker harness has extra length so you can puli it out about seven inches If you need to unplug it the har ness connector is accessible from the access panel To replace the speaker unplug the two plug in connectors on the speaker Unplug the harness and slide the wood board out
8. 14128 4 40 x 34 Inch Slotted Pan Head Steel Machine Screw 75 5520B 14 20 x 114 Inch Round Head Square Neck Steel Bolt with Black Finish 99 10008 Switch Wire Retainer 99 10009 2 Mech Coin Door Only 99 10010 3 Mech Coin Door Only 99 10012 U S 25 Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10013 U S 1 00 Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10014 German 1 DM Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10015 German 2 DM Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10016 German 5 DM Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10017 Belgian 5 Fr Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10018 Swiss 1 Fr Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10019 Japanese Y100 Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10020 U K 10 P Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10021 Australian 20 Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10022 Italian 100 Lire Coin Return Button Assembly 99 10040 Coin Inlet Chute Assembly 99 10041 Coin Counter Assembly 99 10042 Coin Switch Assembly for U S 25 and Belgian 5 Fr Coins silver wire 99 10043 Coin Switch Assembly for German 1 DM Swiss 1 Fr and Japanese Y100 Coins black wire 99 10044 Coin Switch Assembly for U S 1 00 German 2 DM and Italian 100 Lire Coins gold wire 99 10045 Coin Switch Assembly for German 5 DM U K 10 P and Australian 20 Coins green wire 99 10047 Lockout Coin Assembly 99 10048 Coin Door Harness Assembly 48 Continued on next page Tempest Figure 26 American Made Coin Door continued Parts List Part No Description 99 10049 Locking Arm Asse
9. 37 74LS14 Type 74LS14 Integrated Circuit F4 37 74LS32 Type 74LS32 Integrated Circuit C4 37 74LS74 Type 74LS74 Integrated Circuit C6 D5 37 74LS139 Type 74LS139 Integrated Circuit B4 B5 37 74LS157 Type 74LS157 Integrated Circuit D6 37 74LS161 Type 74LS161 Integrated Circuit C1 D1 37 74L8174 Type 74LS174 Integrated Circuit A3 H4 37 74LS175 Type 74LS175 Integrated Circuit J3 37 74LS191 Type 74LS191 Integrated Circuit A4 37 74LS244 Type 74LS244 Integrated Circuit E3 H3 37 74LS374 Type 74LS374 Integrated Circuit B1 F3 37 74S08 Type 74S08 Integrated Circuit E4 38 MV5053 Type MV5053 Red Light Emitting Diode CR1 66 114P1T 4 Station Single Throw Dual Inline Package Bit Switch D E2 79 42C16 16 Contact Medium Insertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket A1 E1 F1 H1 J1 K1 L1 79 42C22 22 Contact Medium Insertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket C3 79 42C40 40 Contact Medium Insertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket B C2 C D2 E2 F H2 J2 K L2 020670 01 Test Point 110000 102 1K Ohm 5 W Resistor R1 5 7 41 45 53 58 64 66 70 110000 103 10K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R3 4 8 26 36 48 52 110000 104 100K Ohm 5 14 W Resistor R35 37 38 110000 151 150 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R2 30 31 110000 221 220 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R65 110000 223 22K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R34 110000 332 3 3K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R39 40 46 47 110000 334 330K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R32 33
10. 75 9910NO 11 Steel Stamped Nut 78 6900401 Vinyl Foam Single Coated Adhesive Tape 14 inch wide x inch thick 19 in required 036895 01 Black Molded Switch Bezel 037738 01 Control Panel Graphics Decal 037739 01 Control Panel Frame 160013 001 Leaf Switch and Button Holder leaf switch only is part no 160012 001 178030 003 Pushbutton Assembly f not available the following may be used 75 017S 7 inch Steel Flat Washer 75 9910W0 Stamped Nut 033127 01 Black Molded Switch Bushing 31 Tempest Csr 036795 01 Shaft 76 080401 Bushing 75 07047 73 834 Washer Knob 036794 01 Frame i 036796 01 Flywheel Screw en 178012 002 Ring A035220 01 or 02 PCB Assy 75 044S 75 914S Washer Nut NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un less by written agreement with or writte
11. Coin Door 71 103205 German 1 2 5 DM Coin Door 71 102210 British 10 P 10 P Coin Door 71 103215 U S 50 50 1 Coin Door Figure 26 American Made Coin Door 71 10xxxx D 47 Tempest Figure 26 American Made Coin Door Parts List Part No Description 31 1N4002 100V Silicon Rectifier 1N4002 Diode 65 441C General Usage Low Force Miniature Switch 70 11 47 Miniature Bayonet Base Incandescent Lamp Type 47 71 1201ADU U S 1 00 Coin Mechanism 71 1201FCH Swiss 1 Fr Coin Mechanism 71 1201MG German 1 DM Coin Mechanism 71 1202MG German 2 DM Coin Mechanism 71 1205FB Belgjan 5 Fr Coin Mechanism 71 1205MG German 5 DM Coin Mechanism 71 1210PE U K 10 P Coin Mechanism 71 1220CA Australian 20 Coin Mechanism 71 1225CU U S 25 Coin Mechanism 71 12100LI Italian 100 Lire Coin Mechanism 71 12100YJ Japanese Y100 Coin Mechanism 72 HA1404C 84 x Y Inch Slotted Pan Head Thread Rolling Tri Fluted Taptite Cadmium Plated Screw 72 JA1405B 4 x 5Inch Slotted Pan Head Thread Rolling Tri Fluted Plastite Black Screw 72 9406S 4 40 x Inch Slotted Truss Head Steel Machine Screw 72 9603S 86 32 x Inch Slotted Truss Head Steel Machine Screw 75 915S 14 20 Standard Pattern Cadmium Plated Steel Hex Nut 75 918S 8 32 Standard Pattern Cadmium Plated Steel Hex Nut 75 944S 4 40 Polymer Self Locking Steel Hex Nut 75 948S 8 32 Polymer Self Locking Steel Hex Nut 75 1408S 84 40 x Y2 Inch Slotted Pan Head Steel Machine Screw 75
12. Coin Door continued 171001 xxx A Part No Description 47 1002 Coin Counter i 99 15001 Coin Return Button with U S 25 Price Plate 99 15002 Coin Return Button with U S 1 Price Plate 99 15003 Coin Return Button with German 1 DM Price Plate 99 15004 Coin Return Button with German 2 DM Price Plate 99 15005 Coin Return Button with German 5 DM Price Plate 99 15006 Coin Return Button with Belgian 5 Fr Price Plate 99 15007 Coin Return Button with French 1 Fr Price Plate 99 15008 Coin Return Button with Japanese 100 Yen Price Plate 99 15009 Coin Return Button with British 10 Pence Price Plate 99 15010 Coin Return Button with Australian 20 Price Plate 99 15011 Coin Return Button with Italian 100 Lire Price Plate 99 15012 Coin Return Button with U S 50 2 x 25 Price Plate 99 15025 Left Half of Coin Inlet 99 15026 Right Half of Coin Inlet 99 15027 Side Plate of Coin Return Box 99 15028 Base Plate of Coin Return Box 99 15029 Switch Bracket 99 15030 Flap for Lockout Coil U S 25 99 15036 Coin Return Cover 99 15037 Switch Adjuster 99 15038 Bezel for Coin Return Button 99 15039 Bezel for Coin Return Cover 99 15040 Coin Return Lever 99 15041 Lockout Coil 99 15042 Coin Switch for U S 25 99 15051 Lamp Holder 99 15052 Spring for Coin Return Button 99 15053 Spring for Lockout Coil 99 15054 Pivot for Coin Return Lever 99 15055 Retaining Screw 99 15056 Screw for Both Bezels 99 15060 Switch Cover 99 1506
13. Game Operation 0 0 cece eee hn 24 Illustrated Parts Lists Illustrations and parts lists begin on page 00 cea 27 Tempest List of Illustrations Figure 1 Overview of Game 2 ee heh nn 2 Figure 2 Installation Requirements 0 0 00 eee eee 4 Figure 3 International Voltage Plug Selection 0 0 0 ee eee eee 4 Figure 4 interlock and Power On Off Switches 20000 e eee 5 Figure 5 Location of Self Test Switch Volume Control and Option Switches 6 Figure 6 Self Test Procedure 0 2 cc eee n nnn 8 Figure 7 Game Option Settings lees ne 10 Figure 8 Game Price SettingS 0 0 0 cece cee teens 11 Figure 9 Coin Counter Option Settings 2 2 2 0 eee ees 13 Figure 10 Opening the Control Panel 6 06 c eee eee eee eee ee 18 Figure 11 Control Panel Wiring seeker e yes EAR care eR Rx Cm meee 19 Figure 12 Encoder Wheel Maintenance and Repair sese 20 Figure 13 Monitor Removal oii tows ee koe Wee Rie oe ed Rede 21 Figure 14 Fluorescent Tube and Speaker Removal e eee eeee 22 Figure 15 Printed Circuit Board Removal cece eee ee eterna 23 Figure 16 Power Distribution 0 sore y a eee ee EE 24 Figure 17 Signal Distribution rec eee Se Oe Se ee eee arn 25 Illustrated Parts Lists Figure 18 Cabinet Mounted Assemblies sl eeeeee 28 Figure 19 Control Panel Assembly 2 22 cece n n 3
14. Integrated Circuit M8 137149 001 Type 74LS11 Integrated Circuit F9 137158 002 Type AM6012PC 12 Bit Digital to Analog Converter For 02 amp 04 PCB assy only A10 F10 Acceptable substitute is part no 137150 001 137159 001 Type DAC 08CN 8 Bit Digital to Analog Converter D10 137160 003 Type MC3410 10 Bit Digital to Analog Converter For 01 amp 02 PCB assy only B10 E10 Acceptable substitute is part no 137160 004 144000 001 12 096 MHz 005 Crystal Y1 Acceptable substitute is part no 90 102 179014 012 12 Pin Polarized PCB Header J19 42 Tempest M NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe 148001 001 cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This S e ker drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor pea possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un less by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation 79 561816P Wire Nut 179035 001 Lampholder A037457 01 Harness 142028 xxx Transformer NOTE 037469 01 To
15. NSERT COINS and 2 CREDIT MINIMUM appear in the center of the screen until sufficient coins are inserted for game play 2 Ready to Play Mode This mode begins when sufficient coins are ac cepted for a game Each player rates himself by ro tating the control knob The knob moves a square which frames the level he wishes to select The sur face shape and bonus points for that level are also shown on the screen Bonus point incentive encourages play at a higher level once that level has been reached For exam ple starting at level one and playing through level nine awards 34 000 points Starting at level nine and playing through that level awards 59 000 points Ifa player reaches a higher level he may continue to play near that level by pressing start before the at tract mode is over For example if a player ended his last game in level 20 he may choose level 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 or 17 The ready to play mode ends when any push but ton is pressed or 10 seconds elapse 3 Play Mode In the play mode a player controlled yellow claw like shooter moves around on a three dimensional tubelike playfield The shooter rotates on the end of the tube that is nearest to the player Enemies land on the end of the tube that is farthest away from the player to climb toward and attack the shooter The shooter fires down the tube at the approaching ene mies When a player kills all the enemies on a tube he blasts through the tube
16. PCB Switching and Amplifying Transistor Q9 11 Type 2N3904 NPN 60V 1 Watt Tgansistor Q1 4 8 12 Type 2N6044 Darlington NPN Ti Type TL082 Integrated Circuit Type MC1495L Integrated Circuit Type LF13201 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS00 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS02 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS04 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS08 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS10 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS14 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS20 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS27 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS32 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS42 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS74 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS109 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS139 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS157 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS161 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS164 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS174 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS175 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS191 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS193 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS194 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS244 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS245 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS273 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS367 Integrated Circuit Type 74LS393 Integrated Circuit istor Q5 7 A11 D11 D E12 D E13 K11 AIB12 AIB13 C12 C13 B11 E11 K9 A7 B5 11 A4 F4 E6 E9 B6 C3 J8 B9 R7 F7 B8 D3 A8 B3 C1 J2 J5 P7 K2 L2 M2 N2 P8 E4 C8 D8 E8 F8 A9 E7 H8 N8 N9 H7 J7 K8 J6 L8 K5 L5 M5 D5 D6 E5 F5 H5 H6 AIB1 BIC1 E2 M12 N12 R9 F2 H2 H3 Acceptab
17. acts as a cush ion for the glass and prevents spilled liquids from entering the cabinet interior Always make sure this tape is in good condition NOTE Adjust switches for a narrow gap When a switch button is depressed the resulting wiping action of the contacts provides a self cleaning feature TURN NUT TO RE MOVE BUTTON 18 To Remove LED Switch Remove all wires from the faulty switch Turn the switch counterclockwise while holding the black cone shaped bushing on the outside of the control panel Install a new switch using the reverse procedure Reconnect the harness wires Figure 10 Opening the Control Panel and Replacing Switches ENCODER WHEEL PCB BLUE RED BLACK amp VIOLET WIRES FIRE SWITCH BLACK AND ORANGE Figure 11 ZAP SWITCH BLACK AND YELLOW Tempest CAUTION Players may receive an electric shock if this control panel is not properly ground ed After servicing any parts on the pan el check that the green ground wire is firmly attached to the metal tab on the in side of the control panel Only then should you lock up the game 1 PLAYER START SWITCH WHITE BLACK STRIPE WHITE 2 PLAYER START SWITCH BLACK RED GREY BROWN Control Panel Wiring 1 Leaf Switch Replacement The leaf switches operate on 5 volts at a very low current Therefore pitting of these switches would be extremely rare Probably the only reason that pit t
18. c34 cT ry R ae yo i RIF lox Ruz ee i4 ie RIG Leg m7 SSK RIS D L5 l mer i74 LS S7 cis ca COZ ol CL c24 i css Gio lt 9 gt RI LED cia 38 T i Leo Jia 350 i Sid RR z f T hi EDZIA Ol E dex R2O alll Figure 22 Tempest Auxiliary PCB Assembly A037585 01 B 36 Tempest M Figure 22 Tempest Auxiliary PCB Assembly Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations and Locations in Bold C012294 01 Audio I O N Channel MOS LSI Custom Chip B C2 C D2 21 101153 015 uf x 1096 Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mylar Capacitor C9 10 24 250107 100 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C56 24 250476 47 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C13 24 250477 470 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C37 38 24 500105 1 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 50V Capacitor C31 32 45 47 24 500476 47 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 50V Capacitor C19 21 29 088 1 uf Ceramic Disc Radial Lead 25V Capacitor C1 8 11 12 14 15 17 18 22 30 33 36 39 44 49 55 31 1N100 100V Type 1N100 Switching Diode CR3 4 37 LM324 Type LM324 Integrated Circuit K3 K6 37 4584B Type 4584B Integrated Circuit E6 37 74109 Type 74109 Integrated Circuit A2 37 74LS00 Type 74LS00 Integrated Circuit D4 37 74LS02 Type 74LS02 Integrated Circuit J4 37 74LS10 Type 74LS10 Integrated Circuit C5
19. for 1 credit Right coin mech x 1 Right coin mech x 4 Right coin mech x 5 Right coin mech x 6 Left coin mech x 1 Left coin mech x 2 No bonus coins For every 2 coins inserted game logic adds 1 more coin For every 4 coins inserted game logic adds 1 more coin For every 4 coins inserted game logic adds 2 more coins For every 5 coins inserted game logic adds 1 more coin For every 3 coins inserted game logic adds 1 more coin On Demonstration Mode S On Demonstration Freeze Mode n the U S a coin is defined as 25 In Germany a coin is 1 DM Manufacturer s suggested settings If you press RESET during this mode game will lock up To re cover set switch 1 to on 2 Coin Mechanism Multipliers Since early 1980 Atari has made available its new coin door which has either two or three coin mecha nisms All recent Atari game PCBs identify the dif ferent coin mechanisms in a certain pattern The right coin mechs are all the same to the game s logic regardless of whether you have two or three mechs in your door In addition the logic sees the left mech in a 2 mech door and the center mech in a 3 mech door as the same refer to the diagram to the right 12 This pattern is important for you to know so you can correctly set the multipliers for each coin mech The multipliers determine how much each coin mech will be worth to the game s logic The basic unit of m
20. of the game Re move the hardware that attaches the speaker to the board Replace the speaker reinstall the wood board and reconnect the harness To replace the fluorescent tube remove the gray cardboard locking tab at each end of the tube Slightly rotate the tube up or down and carefully remove it from the lampholders Replace with a new tube Do not snap the tube in vigorously you may break it causing an im plosion Replace the locking tabs Check that the green ground wire is securely at tached to the large metal bracket and the ballast transformer on the wood panel If the tube is not grounded it may not start Slide the wood board back into the game and re place the rear panel F Printed Circuit Board Removal You may wish to remove the Analog Vector Gene rator printed circuit board PCB Auxiliary PCB or the Regulator Audio I PCB for service or inspection To do this refer to Figure 15 and proceed as follows 1 2 Open the rear access panel Locate the hardware that secures the PCBs to the cabinet and remove this hardware The game PCBs have one set of this securing hard ware a screw washer and two spacers The Regulator Audio II PCB has two sets of this securing hardware a screw and washer If you are removing the game boards first re move the two machine screws or tie wraps that fasten the edge connectors to the game PCBs Then unplug the edge connectors on the game PCBs If you are
21. options relating to game price coin mechanism multipliers bonus play demonstration and freeze mode This information is useful if you want to view all 99 levels of play or freeze the action if you need to temporarily set the Tempest game on free play or if you have German coin mechanisms in your door To achieve bonus plays all coins must be inserted before press ing the start button Use game pricing label no 6 only if you set toggle 8 at PCB switch assembly L12 to off The Demonstration Mode allows you to choose any level 1 81 in the ready to play mode and accelerate through the tubes without having to kill the enemies Freeze allows you to stop the action The score is zeroed at the end of the game in this mode Set the toggles per the table below for the Demonstration Mode Next rotate the control knob You may choose level 1 through 81 during the ready to play mode Press either START but ton to accelerate through the tubes Press the FIRE button to clear the spikes at the bottom of the tube To freeze play set Switch 1 to off Toggle Settings of 8 Toggle Switch on Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB at N13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Option Off Off On On On On On Off Off On Off Off On Off On On On On On Off On Off On On Off Off Off On On Off On Off Demonstration and Freeze Mode On Off Off Off Off Off On Free play Off 1 coin for 2 credits On 1 coin for 1 credit Off 2 coins
22. removing the Regulator Audio ll PCB disconnect the five small harness connec tors on this board Carefully slide the PCBs straight out of their slots The Analog Vector Generator and Aux Tempest iliary PCBs slide out together Be careful not to twist the boards as this may loosen connec tions or components Replace or repair as re quired Reinstall the PCBs making sure that the con nectors are properly plugged in Note that they are keyed to fit on only one way so if they don t slip on easily don t force them A reversed con nector will probably damage your game and will void the warranty Replace the securing screws and fiber washers in the PCB Reinstall the fasteners used to se cure the edge connectors to the PCB Close and lock the rear access panel Check that the operation of the game is correct and perform the self test This is especially im portant with any game when you repair a PCB N rmally the only adjustments on this game are option switch changes made on the 8 toggle DIP switch Unless you are a qualified techni cian do not turn any of the knobs near the game PCB s edge connector Also do not turn the small knobs on the Regulator Audio Il PCB TEMPEST ANALOG VECTOR GENERATOR PCB TEMPEST AUXILIARY PCB REGULATOR AUDIO Il PCB Figure 15 Printed Circuit Board Removal 23 Tempest G Game Operation With this manual you received three large sheets that contain th
23. the corporation s written license no right to reproduce this drawing is granted or the subject matter thereof unless by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation A037395 01 Transformer Assy A021084 xx Volt Plugs 29 053 Capacitor 034544 01 Fuse Block Cvr 79 4411001 Fuse Post 78 70501SC i Cap Bracket E eN 46 2017002 Fuse A035891 01 034482 02 Fuse Harness P d Chassis 46 301203 Fuse 037639 01 Label 78 2708 Bushing A034630 01 79 3206 Filter Assy Fuse Block 037641 01 Label 46 2014002 Fuses A035890 01 79 15021001 Pwr Harness Term Block 3A MDA3501 A034629 01 Rectifier A C Harn Figure 25 Color X Y Power Supply Assembly A037396 xx B 44 Tempest Figure 25 Color X Y Power Supply Assembly Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations in Bold A021084 01 Voltage Plug for 100V violet A021084 02 Voltage Plug for 120V yellow A021084 04 Voltage Plug for 220V blue A021084 05 Voltage Plug for 240V brown A034629 01 A C Harness Assembly A034630 01 RFI Filter Assembly FL1 A035890 01 Power Harness Assembly A035891 01 Fuse Harness Assembly A037395 01 Transformer Assembly T1 29 053 27 000 uf 15 VDC Electrolytic Capacitor C1 3A MDA3501 Bridge Rectifier Type MDA 3501 CR1 46 2014002 4 Amp 250 V 3AG Slow Blow Glass Cartrid
24. the outside of the Screen 5 Activate SLAM Switch 6 Activate SLAM switch 7 Activate SLAM Switch 8 Activate SLAM Switch 9 Activate SLAM Switch 10 When satisfied with test set self test switch to off position As switch activates you ll hear a beep and 0 changes to 1 on the Screen The right hexadecimal number on the screen will increase with counter clockwise mo tion and decrease with clockwise mo tion Each frame corner should be within 2 inch of each moni tor bezel corner A white cross hatch pattern appears A character set appears at the bottom of the Screen Horizontal and vertical lines cross in the cen ter of the screen dis playing a large plus sign Audio V O 1 and 2 alternate to produce four tones Tests purple cyan yellow white green blue and red for color and intensity Displays seven groups of verti cal lines each with right line the brightest and left line the dim mest A checkerboard pat tern touches the sides and corners of the monitor Rotate the control knob to change color A white frame is dis played on the screen You will not hear a beep and 0 will remain on the screen for the defective switch Incorrect progression of numbers indicates encoder wheel harness wires were con nected incorrectly No number change indicates encoder wheel is bad or harness wires are loose See Tempest M Drawing Package to adjust video pots
25. 1 Figure 20 Encoder Wheel Assembly 2 ee eee cece n eens 32 Figure 21 Regulator Audio ll PCB Assembly 60 esse eee eee 34 Figure 22 Tempest Auxiliary PCB Assembly 0 000 eee eee eee 36 Figure 23 Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Assembly 39 Figure 24 Fluorescent Light and Speaker Assembly esses 43 Figure 25 Power Supply Assembly for Color XY Games 005 44 Figure 26 American Made Coin Door 2 0 eee e ne 46 Figure 27 British MadeCoinDoor 2 cc eee eee n 50 Tempest M NOTE If reading through this manual does not lead to solving a certain main tenance problem call Tele Help at the Atari Customer Service office in your geographical area as shown below WEST and CENTRAL U S A Parts for all Atari customers in the U S A Game sales and service Atari Inc California Customer Service Office 1105 N Fair Oaks Avenue P O Box 427 Sunnyvale CA 94086 Telex 17 1103 Monday Friday 7 30 4 00 pm Pacific Time ec From California Alaska or Hawaii amp 408 745 2900 z From anywhere else in this area amp toll free 800 538 1611 EAST U S A Game sales and service only Atari Inc New Jersey Customer Service Office 12A World s Fair Drive Somerset NJ 08873 Telex 37 9347 Monday Friday 7 30 4 00 pm Eastern time z From New Jersey 201 469 5993 P From anywhere else in this area toll free 800 526 38
26. 1 Dual Entry Door 99 15062 Hinge 99 15063 Screw for Hinge 99 15064 Coin Door Frame 99 15065 Clamp for Frame 99 15066 Screw for Clamp 99 15067 Lock Assembly 52 i gt a r P A ea jw a e P s a e eof e gt e ATARI INC Py 1265 BORREGAS AVENUE P O BOX 427 2 SUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94086 e m amp 408 745 2000 TELEX 35 7488 A ARI A Warrer Communications Company Q
27. 2 E NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un less by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation Regulator Audio Il PCB Assembly Tempest M Figure 21 Regulator Audio Ii PCB Assembly Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations and Locations in Bold 12 52P7 2 7 Ohm x 596 1W Resistor R5 16 54PO 4 Ohm x 596 5W Wirewound Resistor R25 19 100P1015 1 Ohm x 396 7W Wirewound Resistor R24 19 315102 1K Ohm Vertical PCB Mounting Cermet Trimpot R8 24 250108 1000 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C13 24 250477 470 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C1 4 12 24 350226 22 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 35V Capacitor C24 31 24 350338 3300 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 35V Capacitor C9 10 18 19 24 500105 1 uf Aluminum Ele
28. 48 151 170 173 Continued on next page 41 Tempest Figure 23 Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Assembly continued Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations and Locations in Bold 110000 472 4 7K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R39 59 77 79 110000 561 560 Ohm 5 4W Resistor R127 110000 562 5 6K Ohm x 596 14 W Resistor R146 166 110000 681 680 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R140 159 Also for 02 amp 04 PCB assy only R113 110000 682 6 8K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R50 110000 683 68K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R83 110000 821 820 Ohm 5 4W Resistor For 02 amp 04 PCB assy only R103 104 114 110001 271 270 Ohm 5 2W Resistor R152 110003 752 7 5K Ohm x 196 W Resistor R108 109 115 116 119 126 121007 473 047 uf x 10 Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 50V Polycarbonate Capacitor C100 101 Acceptable substitute is part no 121006 473 122000 225 2 2 uf 1096 35V Tantalum Capacitor C56 122005 103 01 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C70 128002 100 10 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C81 128002 101 100 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C21 128002 151 150 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C87 128002 221 220 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C52 128002 390 39 pf Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mica Capacitor C20 86 92 98 131002 001 6 8V 400 mW 5 Zener Diode CR5 136002 101 Programmable Read Only Memory
29. 49 EUROPE Parts for all Atari customers in Western Europe Game sales and service Atari ireland Limited European Customer Service Office TIPPERARY TOWN Tipperary Town Ireland IRELAND Telex 28165 Monday Friday 9 00 6 00 pm GMT 49 062 52155 vi Set Up Procedures Introduction This manual written for game operators and ser vice technicians describes the Tempest game Chapter One explains new game features game set up self test procedures option switch settings and game play Chapter Two consists of maintenance and repair information Chapter Three contains illustrated parts lists Tempest WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Connect this game only to a grounded 3 wire outlet If you have only a 2 wire outlet we recommend you hire a licensed electrician to install a grounded outlet Players may receive an electric shock if this game is not properly grounded ATTRACTION PANEL OD ENCODER WHEEL CONTROL CONTROL PANEL COIN DOOR Figure 1 COLOR X Y MONITOR ASS ANALOG VECTOR GENERATOR PCB AUXILIARY PCB ASS REGULATOR AUDIO PCB POWER SUPPLY POWER ON OFF SWITCH s an CASTER Overview of Game A New Features The Tempest game has five new features Even if you are familiar with Atari games you should note these important differences The new features are Color XY Monitor and Game PCBs Tempest is Atari s first color XY game The color m
30. Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Indonesia Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden and Uruguay A037455 03 Strain Relief Power Cord Australia and New Zealand A037470 01 Power On Off Switch Mounting Plate Assembly A037704 01 Cabinet Assembly includes legs and PCB retainers but not the rear access panel A037709 01 Attraction Panel with Graphics Assembly A037775 01 Main Harness Assembly A037777 01 Power Harness Assembly A037784 03 Strain Relief Power Cord Assembly United Kingdom Ireland Lebanon Saudi Arabia India Hong Kong Singapore Egypt Nigeria Republic of South Africa Zimbabwe A037851 01 Printed Circuit Board Interconnector DP 190 01 02 03 ST 190 TM 183 TM 190 TM 195 19 9032 69 001 71 2110 74 5608NN 78 24012 78 3201 92 053 007882 02 009992 01 021699 01 030168 01 030247 01 034536 02 034536 03 034536 05 035941 01 035942 01 036262 01 036686 01 037243 01 037710 01 037711 03 037721 01 037427 01 037731 01 037732 01 037734 01 037743 01 037750 01 178013 001 178034 024 178048 001 The following seven items are the technical information supplements to this game Tempest Schematic Drawings Sheets 1 2 3 Tempest Label with Self Test Procedure and Option Switch Settings Service Manual for 19 Inch Wells Gardner Color X Y Monitor Tempest Operation Maintenance and Service Manual Tempest Troubleshooting Guide Volume Control DPDT Self Test Switch for British mad
31. Part of 99 10074 99 10049 Locking Arm 75 5520B Bolt 99 10061 Bezel 75 915S Hex Nut 99 10066 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING Cover CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de 72 JA1405B sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right S to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for Screw manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture 99 10051 under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un Frame 99 10048 less by written agreement with or written permission from H the corporation Harness not shown for clarity 71 102201 U S 25 25 Coin Door 71 102206 German 1 DM 5 DM Coin Door 71 102211 Australian 20 20 Coin Door 71 103202 U S 25 25 25 Coin Door 71 102207 Belgian 5 Fr 5 Fr Coin Door 71 102212 Italian 100 L 100 L Coin Door 71 103203 U S 25 25 1 Coin Door 71 102208 Swiss 1 Fr 1 Fr Coin Door 71 102213 U S 50 50 2 x 25 Coin Door 71 102204 German 2 DM 1 DM Coin Door 71 102209 Japanese 100Y 100Y Coin Door 714 103214 U S 50 50 50
32. T 2 nnnooo CONTROL 10th Pn KNOB 11th 12th START 1 GE FIRE SUPERZAP SLAM SWITCH CENTER COIN MECH LEFT COIN MECH Bad RAM Chip Location on Analog Vector Generator PCB R2 P2 R4 P4 M3 M4 L3 L4 K3 K4 J3 J4 RIGHT COIN MECH ROM FAILURE is indicated by a vertical pair of hexadecimal numbers on the top of the screen The top number indicates the location of the failing ROM s Ignore the bottom hexadecimal number in the pair Identify the bad ROM with the table immediately below Displayed No oO m mvconROoo 0d02DU0 Bad ROM Chip Location PCB Location Analog Vector Generator PCB N P3 EAROM Audio and Math Box Failure are indicated by a single letter in the center of the display Identify the failure with the table below Displayed Letter zvoO0m Failure PCB Location EAROM C3 Aux PCB Audio 1 B C2 Aux PCB Audio 2 C D2 Aux PCB RAM See Ram test above Math Box If this ROM is bad you will hear a continuous low tone and the program may be un able to display a screen image Math box failure is explained in TM 195 Tempest Troubleshooting Guide Self test is continued on next page Instruction Tempest Figure 6 Self Test Procedure Part 2 continued Test Passes Test Fails 2 Activate start fire Superzap SLAM and coin switches 3 Rotate encoder wheel clockwise and counterclockwise 4 Observe the white frame around
33. TM 190 Operation Maintenance and 2nd pg Service Manual Complete with Illustrated Parts Lists GAME SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Your game s serial number is stamped on a label on the outside of the game The same number is also stamped on the chassis of the monitor Regulator Audio Il PCB and The Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB and Auxiliary PCB Please mention this number whenever calling your distributor for service MONITOR ANALOG VECTOR GENERATOR PCB AUXILIARY PCB GAME SERIAL NUMBER REGULATOR AUDIO Il PCB IDENTIFICATION TAG Introducing Atari s First Color XY Video Game Operation Maintenance and Service Manual Complete with Illustrated Parts Lists Tempest Copyright 1981 by Atari Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical photo graphic or electronic process or in the form of a phonographic recording nor may it be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or otherwise copied for public or private use without permission from the publisher The Tempest game play all graphic designs this technical manual its accompanying schematic diagrams the monitor manual and the trouble shooting guide are protected by the new Copyright Act of 1976 This Act provides for increased penalties for violating federal copyright laws Courts can impound infr
34. a player to start a game at the same level as was previously achieved he must start the next game within 30 seconds without hav ing to start over at the beginning levels Therefore skillful players continue to be challenged while less experienced players try to master higher levels The 99 skill levels of play include 16 different playfields and 6 different targets The Operator Information Display is a special se quence in the self test mode displaying game time information number of seconds the game has been on and been played and the average game time This display lists the number of one and two player games played option switch settings number of lives level of difficulty bonus levels credits and game pricing information In this mode you may clear the special permanent memory by erasing the high score table or game time information The word ERASING appears on the screen during either of these processes The Demonstration Mode allows you to accele rate through 98 tubes by blasting down the tube toward the far rim without having to kill the enemies Also you can freeze game action so you can enjoy the dazzling effects of your journey through the tubes In addition to these new features Tempest has five possible modes of operation attract ready to play play high score initial and self test Self test is a special mode for checking the game switches and computer functions You may enter self test at any time
35. at one time Hard One more enemy enemies move faster and 1 4 more enemy shots on the screen at one time 10 Tempest Figure 8 Game Price Settings The white block below contains Atari s suggested settings All Circled numbers refer to game pricing labels you should use numbers 1 thru 8 are toggle settings on the 8 toggle switch at lo with each situation labels are below Use the label no 6 in cation N13 on the Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB dicated with 8 only if you set toggle 8 at PCB switch assembly L12 to off 50 PER CREDIT Bonus Bonus 75 2 plays No bonus 1 00 3 plays 1 00 3 plays 25 25 Mechanisms 25 1 00 Mechanisms 25 PER CREDIT Bonus Bonus No bonus 50 3 plays 1 00 5 plays 1 2 3 4 25t 25C On On On Mechanisms 6 7 8 On On On 25 1 00 Mechanisms A9 2 coins Game Pricing Labels AR AOG 3 coins 4 coins o 68 2 coins 1 play o A Y 2 coins 1 play A 1 coin 3 plays ATARI Susan B Anthony coin o 1 coin 1 play c Jk AS 1 coin 1 play i 2 play minimum 2 coins 2 plays A9 amp e 2 coins 1 play For operator use write in ATARI the appropriate phrase Use a permanent ink water resis e e e 4 coins 3 plays tant marker Tempest Figure 8 Game Price Settings continued The table below contains the switch settings for those
36. ay Next the high score table appears Finally a player enters his initials directly into the table following the instructions at the bottom of the screen The ini tials and score are highlighted in a special color You may bypass this mode by pressing the start button All but the three highest scores are erased when ever you enter the self test mode or press the RE SET button on the game PCB or turn off the power This resetting replaces the five lowest scores with fictitious scores and initials If you change game options lines per game bonus level or difficulty or if you erase the special permanent memory the high score table is replac ed with eight fictitious scores and initials Therefore the table will always be displayed on the Screen possibly consisting of one or more real scores and players initials Maintenance and Repair All games require certain maintenance to keep them in good working order Clean properly main tained games will attract players and earn more pro fits The most important maintenance item is running the self test every time you collect money from the coin box Just looking at a game will not tell you if the encoder wheel light emitting diode switches or leaf switches are broken or if LEDs have burned out The self test will inform you of any of these possible problems Second you should regularly clean the outside of the game and the coin mechanisms In addition
37. ctrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 50V Capacitor C22 23 29 088 1 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C3 11 20 21 31 1N4002 100V 1 Amp Silicon Rectifier Type 1N4002 Diode CR1 4 31 1N5401 100V 3 Amp Silicon Rectifier Type 1N5401 Diode CR5 8 33 TIP32 PNP Power Transistor Type TIP32 Q2 34 2N3055 NPN Silicon Transistor Type 2N3055 Q3 37 LM305 5V Linear Voltage Regulator Q1 37 7812 12V Voltage Regulator Type 7812 Q8 37 7905 5V Voltage Regulator Type 7905 Q9 72 1608C 46 32 x 7 Inch Cross Recessed Pan Head Corrosion Resistant Steel Machine Screw 72 6606S 6 x Inch Pan Head Thread Forming Cross Recessed Type AB Zinc Plated Steel Screw Q8 75 F60405 46 32 x 4 Inch Binder Head Nylon Screw Q5 7 75 99516 486 32 Nut Washer Assembly 78 16008 Thermally Conductive Compound Q3 78 16014 Thermally Conductive Silicon Insulator Q2 9 79 58306 6 Position Connector Receptacle J6 9 79 58308 9 Position Connector Receptacle J7 79 58346 12 Position Connector Receptacle J10 79 58354 4 Position Connector Receptacle J8 020670 01 Test Point 034531 01 Heat Sink 100015 103 01 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C5 C14 110000 010 1 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R10 19 110000 100 10 Ohm 5 W Resistor R11 20 29 30 110000 101 100 Ohm x 595 W Resistor R4 12 22 110000 102 1K Ohm 5 W Resistor R27 28 110000 103 10K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R13 14 110000 271 270 Ohm 5
38. e coin doors Panel Cartridge Lock Mechanism for rear access panel Spacer for Mounting Printed Circuit Boards 5 Inch Beaded Nylon Tie Wrap for game PCB edge connectors Cabinet Leveling Leg 19 Inch Wells Gardner Color X Y Monitor Interlock Switch Cover On Off Switch Cover 3 Slide Coin Box Lid Volume Control Mounting Bracket coin doors Coin Box Handle Foam Vibration Damper Foam Vibration Damper Foam Vibration Damper Molded Coin Box Deep Well Coin Box Separator Coin Box Bracket Card of Game Pricing Labels Metal Base Plate located underneath power supply Attraction Panel Decal Attraction Panel Frame Rear Access Panel does not include lock Rear Access Panel Foam Pad Top Monitor Shield Retainer Speaker Grille Monitor Shield Cardboard Monitor Bezel Monitor Support Bracket Spring Draw Latch 34 Inch Black Plastic T Molding Rigid Caster also holds self test switch in games with British made goes between game PCBs for Regulator Audio Il PCB goes between main PCB and cabinet wall 30 75 010S Washer 78 6900401 Tape 75 941S Encoder Wheel Assembly see Figure 20 160013 001 Leaf Switch w Button Holder Tempest 75 5108B 178030 003 Bolt Pushbtn Assy NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt
39. e wiring and schematic diagrams for the Tempest game Sheet 1 Side A includes infor mation that shows the arrangement of these dia grams These diagrams explain the functions of the circuits and define inputs and outputs In addition you received the Tempest Trouble shooting Guide which includes information on sig nature analysis CAT Box tests and the memory map Atari s Tempest is a microprocessor controlled game The microprocessor is contained on the game PCB The game PCB receives switch inputs from the control panel and coin door These inputs are processed by the game PCBs and output to the monitor Regulator Audio Il PCB and control panel The color XY monitor receives signals for the X and Y axes and three color intensity signals red green and blue Since the location of the beam in the monitor is controlled by the X and Y axis out puts of the game PCB the game PCB does not con tain a standard sync circuit The X and Y axis inputs to the monitor step in increments of approximately 760 steps for the X horizontal axis and approx imately 1000 steps for the Y vertical axis The three intensity signals control the brightness of the three electron guns red green and blue FLUORESCENT LAMP MONITOR CONTROL PANEL COIN DOOR POWER INTERLOCK SWITCH REGULATOR AUDIO II PCB POWER SUPPLY ON OFF SWITCH AUXILIARY PCB ANALOG VECTOR GENERATOR PCB POWER CORD Figure 16 Power Dis
40. easurement is 25 which equals a multiplier of x 1 Therefore if you have a 25 25 1 coin door you will probably want to set the center and right option switch multipliers at x 1 x 4 The left coin mech in a 3 coin mech door always has a value of x 1 you cannot change its value You can set these multipliers with toggles 4 through 6 on the Tempest Analog Vector Genera tor PCB switch assembly at location N13 For exact settings of these toggles refer to Figure 8 Tempest M 3 Examples of Game Price Settings Figure 8 explains the game price settings giving twelve examples of the most common U S situa tions The toggles mentioned in Figure 8 are all in the switch at location N13 they only relate to game price coin mech multipliers and bonus plays Figures 7 8 and 9 provide symbols indicating Atari s recommended settings All toggles are pre set in the on position as per these recommenda tions However you may change the settings to suit your individual needs Figure 9 Coin Counter Option Settings These toggles determine which coin mechanisms activate which counters Toggle Settings of 4 Toggie Switch on Analog Vector Generator PCB K10 11 4 3 2 1 Two coin acceptors in the coin door Three coin acceptors in the coin door On Off Both acceptors activate all coin counters simultaneously Off On Both acceptors activate 2 count ers separately o B 8 3 3 Off Off Both acce
41. empest Table of Contents Set Up Procedures A New Features ce ssec si ene EDDA Wa a e epee hates NU 3 B Gamelnspection 0 00 c E rn 3 C Game installation 0 0 0 0 cc n 4 1 Voltage Selection 1 ree ec ce eee 4 2 Interlock and Power On Off Switches 0 00 uee 4 D Self Test Procedure 2 ccc eee eee eee 6 E Option Switch Settings 0 cece eee 10 1 Bonus Play Feature RR LORS NE 10 2 Coin Mechanism Multipliers 2 eee 12 3 Examples of Game Price Settings lees 13 F Game Play i a eee Seton aed eek eee eee eee eee RS Dale Re 14 1T AttractMOde ove iin SENG LULA ea Ha eee GS 14 2 Ready to Play Mode 2 00 ccc cee eee ees 15 3 Play Mode i e pida E aua vac d RR ON De ras 15 4 High Score Initial Mode sseee n nnn 16 Maintenance and Repair Ais Cleaning osi ceDrhceHe AR Rr ere ecu eh ir qe e ed ca Rs 18 B Fuse Replacement pae oium meer esate ERE VR rbv 18 C The Control Panel vel RR metuere em or dk eee 18 1 Leaf Switch Replacement 0 0 cece eee eee eA 19 2 LED Start Switch Replacement 0 eee eee eee 19 3 Encoder Wheel Maintenance and Repair 20 D Monitor Removal 0002 eee ete n 21 E Fluorescent Tube and Speaker Replacement 005 22 F Printed Circuit Board Removal 2 eee eee eee 23 G
42. ensure that the fluorescent tube Bracket starts make sure the ground wire is firmly attached to both the ballast 99 11006 transformer and the steel lamp bracket Tab 99 11003 Starter 99 11009 Socket Figure 24 Fluorescent Light and Speaker Assembly A037740 01 and 02 B Parts List Part No Description A037457 01 Light and Speaker Harness A037540 01 Ground Wire with Ring Lug 70 304 18 Inch 15 Watt Cool White Fluorescent Tube 79 561816P Spring Connector Wire Nut for 16 to 18 Guage Wires 99 11003 Fluorescent Lamp Starter 99 11006 Fluorescent Lamp Locking Tab tab consists of two pieces 99 11009 Starter Socket 037469 01 Steel Lamp Bracket 142028 001 60 Hz 118 Volt Ballast Transformer used on A037417 01 assembly 142028 002 50 Hz 118 Volt Ballast Transformer used on A037417 02 assembly 148001 001 6 x 9 Inch 4 Ohm 15 Watt Oval High Fidelity Speaker 179035 001 2 Pin Fluorescent Lampholder Tempest NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the specific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or license to use the subject matter of the drawing or any design or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Ex cept for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under
43. eparator 178034 024 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING T Molding CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture 78 3201 under the corporation s written license no right is granted L to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un Leg less by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation Figure 18 Cabinet Mounted Assemblies A037702 xx B Tempest NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof
44. es you need not remove the game PCB The switches are accessible when the Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB is mounted in place To change positions on the Auxiliary PCB slide the board out as far as possible When changing the options verify proper results on the moni tor display by performing the self test Note that changing an op tion on any of the following eight toggles will not cause an imme diate change on the monitor screen during the attract mode Settings of 8 Toggle Switch on Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB at L12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Option On 1 credit minimum Off 2 credit minimum On On English On Off French Off On German Off Off Spanish Bonus life granted at every On On Off 10 000 points On On On 20 000 points On Off On 30 000 points On Off Off 40 000 points Off On On 50 000 points Off On Off 60 000 points Off Off On 70 000 points Off Off Off No bonus life Off Off 2 lives per game On On 3 lives per game On Off 4 lives per game Off On 5 lives per game Settings of 4 Toggle Switch on Auxiliary PCB at D E2 Off Off D Off On 2 On Off gt On On o Off On Game difficulty Medium Easy Hard Medium Minimum rating range 1 3 5 7 9 Minimum rating range tied to high score Manufacturer s suggested settings For pricing for credits see Figure 8 Changing toggles 1 5 erases the high score table Easy Enemies move slower and one less enemy shot on the screen
45. est game Please note that for simplicity common hardware has been deleted from most of these parts lists This includes screws nuts washers bolts etc The parts lists are arranged in alphanumeric or der For example all A prefix numbers come first Following these are numbers in sequence evaluated up to the hyphen namely 00 through 99 then 000598 through approximately 190000 When ordering parts from your distributor give the part number part name applicable figure num ber of this manual and serial number of your game This will help to avoid confusion and mistakes in your order We hope the results will be less down time and more profit from your game Atari Customer Service numbers are listed on page vi for your convenience Tempest M 037710 01 A037709 01 Att Panel Decal Attract Panel 037711 03 Att Panel Frame 037732 01 Grille Fluor Light amp Spkr see Figure 24 037731 01 Retainer 037743 01 037734 01 Mon Bezel Mon Shield Control Panel Assy 037721 01 see Figure 19 Access Panel Encoder Wheel a es j L see Figure 20 Y 2 mms iG unn NN 037427 01 o Foam Pad N 19 9032 Vol Ctrl 69 001 030168 01 Self Test Sw Vol Ctrl Bracket 036262 01 Conk Doors Coin Box Brkt see Figures 26 27 021699 01 Lid 030247 01 A035943 01 02 or 03 Handle A037704 01 28 Coin Box Assy 035941 01 Pci Cab Assy Coin Box 035942 01 S
46. ge Type Fuse F2 FA F6 46 2017002 7 Amp 250 V 3AG Slow Blow Glass Cartridge TWge Fuse F1 46 301203 20 Amp 32 V 3AG Slow Blow Glass Cartridge Type Fuse F3 78 2708 Nylon Type 6 6 Hole Bushing with Inch Inside Diameter x Inch Outside Diameter x V Inch Thick 78 70501SC 2 Inch Diameter Capacitor Mounting Bracket 79 15021001 2 Circuit Single Row Terminal Block 79 3206 5 Position 3AG Fuse Block with 4 Inch Quick Disconnect Terminals 79 4411001 Panel Mounting Non Indicating 3AG Cartridge Type Fuse Post 034482 02 Power Supply Chassis 034544 01 Fuse Block Cover 037639 01 Label for Fuse Value F1 037641 01 Label for Fuse Values F2 F6 NOTE A037396 01 power supply assembly has 120V plug A037396 02 has the 100V 220V and 240V plugs A037396 03 has the 220V and 240V plugs 45 Tempest NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING 99 10103 CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the Pnl specific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA nner rn This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither w Levers receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any 75 948S right in or license to use the subject matter of the drawing 99 10096 Hex Nut 9 or any design or technical information shown thereon nor Fastener 9 10095 any rignt to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Ex e Self Test Sw cept for manufacture by vendors of Atari inc and for manufacture under the corporati
47. hese new features as well as all other major parts in the game are illustrated in Figure 1 Throughout this manual wherever one of these new features is mentioned you will see this MM WARNING To avoid possible unpleasant electrical shock do not touch internal parts of the monitor with your hands or metal objects held in your hands Tempest B Game Inspection This new game is ready to play upon removal from the shipping carton However your careful inspec tion is needed to supply the final touch of quality control Please follow these steps to help us insure that your new game was delivered to you in good condition NOTE Do not plug the game in yet 1 Examine the exterior of the game cabinet for dents chips or broken parts 2 Remove the screws that were used as extra se curity to seal the rear access panel Unlock and open this panel as well as the coin door inspect the interior of the game as follows Check that all plug in connectors on the game harness are firmly seated Replug any connectors found unplugged Don t force connectors together The connectors are keyed so they only go on in the proper orien tation A reversed edge connector will dam age a PCB and will void your warranty Check that all plug in integrated circuits on the game PCBs are firmly seated in their sockets Check that the plastic standoffs are in place holding the PCBs away from each other Remo
48. if you enter Part 1 all credits are retained enter Part 2 and all credits are cancelled Wait at least eight seconds after a game has been played before entering self test or turning off the power Other wise you may erase the high score table 14 1 Attract Mode The attract mode begins when power is applied to the game after a play or high score initial mode or after self test This mode is continuous and is only interrupted when a game is paid for and accepted or when in self test In the attract mode the monitor displays one of three possible pictures One of the pictures is the high score display which lasts for 12 seconds The score s from the last game is at the top of the screen Following is the highest score and player s initials The top eight scores and their matching initials appear in the cen ter of the screen The ranking from 1 to 99 for the last player s appears under the high score table MCMLXXX ATARI appears three lines from the bottom of the screen Next if the 2 game option is selected BONUS EVERY 20 000 alternates with 2 CREDIT MINIMUM Credits and game price appear on the bottom line of the screen Finally at the top of the screen the words N SERT COINS and GAME OVER alternate if there are no game credits The words PRESS START and GAME OVER alternate if there are game credits A second picture lasting for 12 seconds is the TEMPEST logo In this sequence a multicolored square shrinks
49. imes Spike uc Originates at far rim and builds up toward near rim 4 1 3 Kills player on contact Player kills by shooting one or more times Fuseball AX Originates at far rim or from Tanker Quickly rides on one 11 250 500 750 rail jumps to next rail and seeks out shooter Kills player on contact Player kills by shooting when fuseball is jumping between rails Or use Superzap Pulsar VWV Originates at far rim or from Tanker Rides up and down 20 200 on two rails Flips on near rim and seeks out shooter Kills if player is on same rails when it pulses flips onto or shoots player Player kills by shooting pulsar in the tube Or use Superzap The following hints will help in game play 16 Players should work their way up through the levels to become familiar with game play Drop down a level if play is too difficult Experienced players should start at highest level possible for maximum points On a new playfield shoot at enemy dots at far rim Shoot the flipper at the top as soon as it starts to flip Use long spikes to reclaim shots and kill ene mies at the top approaching you from adja cent lanes Avoid shooting fuseball tankers near the top since emerging fuseballs usually zip up to the top and kill you Use Superzap right before last enemy reaches the top for a few extra points 4 High Score Initial Mode This mode begins when a player has one of the eight top scores First there is a fireworks displ
50. ing would occur is very high humidity Don t burnish the switch contacts Burnishing them removes their plating thus increasing the cor rosion of the contacts The best method of cleaning the switch contacts is to wipe them with a non abra sive surface A business card works very well To replace a leaf switch remove the screw with a Phillips head screwdriver see Figure 10 If the black button itself needs to be replaced turn the stamped nut with a wrench in a counter clockwise direction as seen from the inside of the contro panel The black ring on the outside of the control panel should not spin due to its design 2 LED Start Switch Replacement The light emitting diode LED switches on the control panel have a very low failure rate In case a switch should ever be suspect first test it per the description that follows To replace the switch refer to Figures 10 and 11 Remove the wires from the suspected switch Set multimeter to ohms scale Set ohms scale to R x1 then zero the meter Connect multimeter leads to appropriate LED switch contacts see Figure 11 for designation of switch contacts and meter lead placement Check contacts push and release the switch button for closed and open continuity If the contacts do not operate sharply or always remain closed or open then replace the LED Switch as outlined in Figure 10 Reconnect the wires as shown in Figure 11 19 Tempest M Disassemb
51. inging articles while legal action is pending If infringers are convicted courts can order destruction of the infringing arti cles In addition the Act provides for payment of statutory damages of up to 50 000 in certain cases Infringers may also have to pay costs and attor neys fees fines up to 25 000 and face an imprisonment of up to one year Atari will aggressively enforce its copyrights against any infringers We will use all legal means to immediately halt any manufacture distribution or operation of a copy of video games made by us Anyone who purchases such copies risks forfeiting such a game Published by ATARI INC 1265 Borregas Avenue PO Box 427 Sunnyvale California 94086 Lithographed in the U S A 10K Tempest Notice Regarding Non Atari Parts WARNING Use of non Atari parts or modifications of your Atari game circuitry may adversely affect the safety of your game and may cause injury to you and your players Atari Inc s warranty printed on the inside back cover of this manual may be voided if you do any of the following 1 you substitute non Atari parts in your coin operated game or 2 you modify or alter any circuits in your Atari game by using kits or parts not supplied by Atari Not only may the use of any non Atari parts void your warranty but any such alter ation may also adversely affect the safety of your game and may cause injury to you and your players T
52. l remove the control from the control panel and disassemble it as illustrated in Figure 12 20 For lubrication use only Nyogel 779 lubricant Atari part no 178027 001 on the two bushings of the encoder wheel control For further instructions on how to replace the coupler PCB or the encoder wheel see Figure 12 D Monitor Removal The following procedure should only be per formed by a qualified service technician WARNING Shock Hazard High voltages may exist in any televi sion or monitor even with power discon nected Use extreme caution and do not touch electrical parts of the yoke area with your hands or with metal objects in your hands Implosion Hazard If you drop the monitor and the picture tube breaks it will implode Shattered glass and the yoke can fly 6 feet or more from the implosion Use care when re placing any monitor Tempest To remove the color XY monitor follow steps 1 through 6 listed below Refer to Figure 13 1 Open the control panel as described in Section C Opening the Contro Panel Be sure the game is unplugged from its wall outlet Remove the monitor shield retainer at the top of the monitor shield Unscrew the three Allen head screws that secure the monitor shield re tainer to the game cabinet Lift out the tem pered glass monitor shield Carefully remove the four staples that secure the cardboard bezel and remove the bezel As an extra precaution
53. le in the order indicated Circled numbers match the steps described below Close the control panel Remove the two set screws in the con trol knob Open the control panel Unplug the four pin harness connector Remove the carriage bolts that hold the encoder wheel frame to the control panel To Lubricate 1 Loosen the two socket head screws that attach the hub to the shaft 2 Unsnap the bottom clip ring Pull the shaft up and out of the frame being careful not to drop the fly wheel 3 Lightly lubricate the washer and the two nylon bushings that snap into the top and bottom the the frame Apply Nyogel 779 to a cotton swab for this process To Replace the Encoder Wheel 4 Remove the three socket head screws that attach the top to the bottom flywheel 5 Remove the etched encoder wheel and replace it with a new one Reassemble in reverse making sure that you center the new wheel between the photo sensor device PHOTOSENSOR ENCODER WHEEL To Replace the Coupler PCB 6 Remove the two socket head screws lock washers and hex nuts that hold the coupler PCB to the frame 7 Remove the coupler PCB and repair as needed Figure 12 Encoder Wheel Maintenance and Repair E 3 Encoder Wheel Maintenance and Repair The encoder wheel control requires lubrication of its bushings approximately every 10 000 credits and as you deem necessary To lubricate or repair the contro
54. le substitute is part no 37 8304B K7 N7 B4 D4 Continued on next page Tempest Figure 23 Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Assembly continued Parts List Part No Description Reference Designations and Locations in Bold 37 74LS399 Type 74LS399 Integrated Circuit H9 37 74LS670 Type 74LS670 Integrated Circuit K6 L6 M6 Acceptable substitute is part no 37 74LS170 37 74S00 Type 74S00 Integrated Circuit F6 37 74S02 Type 74802 Integrated Circuit C6 37 74S04 Type 74804 Integrated Circuit A6 E3 N6 37 74S08 Type 74S08 Integrated Circuit F3 37 74874 Type 74S74 Integrated Circuit B7 C7 37 74S260 Type 74S260 Integrated Circuit C5 37 74193 Type 74193 Integrated Circuit C4 37 7815 15V Voltage Regulator VR3 37 7915 15V Voltage Regulator VR1 38 MV5053 Type MV5053 Light Emitting Diode CR2 41 3003 100 uH 10 Hot Molded Plastic Fixed R F Choke L1 Acceptable substitute is part no 141002 001 62 001 SPST Momentary Pushbutton Switch Reset 66 114P1T 4 Station Single Throw Dual Inline Package Bit Switch K10 11 66 118P1T 8 Station Single Throw Dual Inline Package Bit Switch L12 N13 78 13003 General Electric RTV 108 Sealing Compound 79 42C16 16 Contact Medium Insertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket D7 79 42C24 24 Contact Medium Insertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket D1 E1 F1 H1 J1 K1 L M1 M N1 P1 R1 N P3 R3 79 42C40 40 Contact Medium i
55. ly 2 5 cm 1 inch Close and lock this panel If the results of the preceding step are satisfac tory the interlock switch is operating properly If the monitor doesn t go off as described check to see if the interlock switch is broken from its mounting or stuck in the on position Interlock and Power On Off Switches Tempest D Self Test Procedure This game will test itself and provide data to dem onstrate that the game s circuitry and controls are operating properly The data is provided on the mon itor and the game speaker no additional equipment is necessary VOLUME INCREASE SELF TEST TURN CLOCKWISE SWITCH U S SELF TEST A SWITCH EURO PEAN GAMES VOLUME CONTROL Part 1 of the self test procedure includes a display of the operator selectable game options and game time and high score table information Part 2 in cludes ROM and RAM control panel and monitor in formation We suggest you run the self test procedure any time you collect money from the game or any time you change the game s options Refer to Figure 5 for location of the self test switch and option switches To run the self test follow the instructions outlined in Figure 6 OPTION SWITCHES K10 11 Figure 5 Location of Self Test Switch Volume Control and Option Switches Tempest Self Test Procedure Part 1 ASS The information below is displayed on the screen if you set the self test swi
56. mbly 99 10051 Coin Door Frame 99 10052 Coin Return Lever 99 10054 Coin Button Housing 99 10055 Coin Return Button Cover for Japanese 100Y Coin 99 10056 Coin Return Button Cover for German 1 DM and Swiss 1 Fr Coins 99 10057 Coin Return Button Cover for U S 25 and Belgian 5 Fr Coins 99 10058 Coin Return Button Cover for U S 1 00 German 2 DM and Italian 100 Lire Coins 99 10059 Coin Return Button Cover for German 5 DM U K 10 P and Australian 20 Coins 99 10061 Coin Return Bezel 99 10062 Coin Return Button 99 10063 Right Half of Coin Inlet Chute 99 10065 Coin Return Box 99 10066 Coin Return Cover 99 10068 Coin Chute 99 10070 U S 25 Price Plate 99 10071 Slam Switch Assembly 99 10073 Test Switch Decal 99 10074 Lock Assembly 99 10075 Black Switch Wire for German 1 DM Swiss 1 Fr and Japanese 100Y Coins 99 10076 Silver Switch Wire for U S 25 and Belgian 5 Fr Coins 99 10077 Gold Switch Wire for U S 1 00 German 2 DM and Italian 100 Lire Coins 99 10078 Green Switch Wire for German 5 DM U K 10 P and Australian 20 Coins 99 10080 Miniature Bayonet Base Lamp Socket 99 10081 Wire Key Holder 99 10082 Switch Cover 99 10083 U S 1 00 Price Plate 99 10084 German 1 DM Price Plate 99 10085 German 2 DM Price Plate 99 10086 German 5 DM Price Plate 99 10087 Belgian 5 Fr Price Plate 99 10088 Swiss 1 Fr Price Plate 99 10089 Japanese Y100 Price Plate 99 10090 U K 10 P Price Plate 99 10091 Australian 20 Price Pla
57. n permission from the corporation 036798 01 Encoder Wheel k 036797 01 Flywheel Cap Figure 20 Encoder Wheel Assembly 32 A037781 01 A Part No Figure 20 Encoder Wheel Assembly Parts List Description Tempest A035220 01 or 02 A036096 01 72 8406 73 834 75 0448 75 07047 75 9148 76 080401 036794 01 036795 01 036796 01 036797 01 036798 01 178012 002 178027 001 Coupler PCB Assembly Harness Assembly 4 40 x Inch Hex Socket Head Cap Alioy Steel Machine Screw Contro Knob 84 Zinc Plated Steel Split Lock Washer Nylon Washer 4 Hex Socket Head Cap Steel Machine Nut Dual Shoulder Radial Polymer Bushing Frame Shaft Top Flywheel Bottom Flywheel Cap Etched Encoder Wheel Klip Ring Retaining Ring Nyogel 779 Lubricant 33 Tempest 34 Cy m sou Q T cx i Ge mL 0 o CD wie Ceo ce 0 wo C19 N 1 3300 35V CIB 3300 C23 C31 a 0 as 4 ers CASS 5 6K Q8 Q9 7812 7905 TIP 32 A TOA2002A TDA2002A Q2 N4coz as rT a7 cro Ne X RD C Cem O cie ces jo L33 RJ CeCzz o cisG Yo mS C2 Coe x gR oQ e CIA B pacas 220 R21 1 2w ello EE elt cle 0 ff 28 eo Azo Sa Retest YY COIR Ol 4 ena 470 CARI RH Cig rm c3 GL 9 RIOLLA Surg R30 R9 I 2W CRI CL NAooz e 3300 F U Ja 5 35V Figure 21 A035435 0
58. n s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un less by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation Install W3 and W4 for 01 02 PCB assemblies Install W1 and W2 for 03 04 PCB assemblies ceu caz case RSO sos un c23 CD mer Leod lt 2e CT 29 CD LD9 S7 Leaz f gor Hd Ce Ree Ci 235 n D v dn ETS B Fic aan Rep R37 Terra a fel fl mm m1 3 QU a o EFN Pk A Iw Farn 33 qu wi E es gS Ve abor E E gem m JANE meos EN in T J oi MYL Rov ya Pant 4 77 did P ij E v dm at u Rs OE ait a E uen en c EY UNE O 2 zu dt ceu es czs CO c cae GD Tee S m NOM 24 Les 754a RiS2 i i ie 9 3 Loi o enas seid Si agape Fo TON pt iem i 3 CAS 1 FIT RI B 2k 2 ag RN oR gg Lu Cm 3 iud mia c26 CO 339 5 EC 9275 Lewes me IDR nia qoe erg mA E ed een Id Cc oed pes oot s pi Ld ama 1 3 4 6 7 10 11 12 13 Figure 23 Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Assembly C A037383 01 thru 04 39 Tempest Figure 23 Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Assembly continued Parts List Part No Description Reference Designati
59. nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right is granted to reproduce this drawing or the subject matter thereof un less by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation 73 834 033127 01 y Bushing d 79 9910W0 036895 01 Nut Sw Bezel 75 017S Washer 62 039 LED Switch 037738 01 Panel Decal A037737 01 Ctrl Pnl Graphics 037739 01 Ctl Pnl Frame 75 9910NO J CAUTION Nut c Players may receive an electric shock if this control panel is not properly grounded After servicing any parts on the panel check that the green ground wire is firmly attached to the metal tab on the inside of the contro panel Only then should you lock up the game A037778 01 Harness Figure 19 Control Panel Assembly A037736 01 B Parts List Part No Description A037737 01 Control Panel with Graphics A037778 01 Control Panel Harness 62 039 SPDT Momentary Contact Pushbutton Start Switch with Red Light Emitting Diode 73 834 Control Knob with Skirt 75 010S 10 Flat Washer 75 9418 1810 24 Polymer Hex Nut 75 5108B 310 24 x Ve Inch Carriage Bolt
60. nsertion Force Integrated Circuit Socket C2 81 4302 Nylon Snap In Fastener 90 6013 Microprocessor C2 90 7005 Random Access Memory P9 90 7033 Random Access Memory J3 J4 K3 K4 L3 L4 M3 M4 P2 P4 R2 R4 99 130430 Voltage Dependent Resistor RV1 2 Acceptable substitute is part no 110004 001 020670 01 Test Point 110000 101 100 Ohm 5 14 W Resistor R107 111 110000 102 1K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R3 13 15 31 32 34 35 62 67 81 129 142 160 110000 103 10K Ohm zx 596 4W Resistor R1 2 4 12 14 16 17 38 60 61 84 87 102 128 134 139 156 158 Also for 01 amp 03 PCB assy only 105 106 112 Also for any PCB assy if you are using part no 37 74LS170 in locations K6 L3 M6 R19 30 110000 104 100K Ohm 5 W Resistor R42 49 110000 122 1 2K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R40 110000 151 150 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R86 110000 152 1 5K Ohm 5 W Resistor R137 110000 153 15K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R58 R130 110000 221 220 Ohm 5 4W Resistor R18 85 110000 222 2 2K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R37 52 54 56 131 133 144 153 155 163 110000 223 22K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R36 82 110000 272 2 7K Ohm 5 14W Resistor R141 157 161 110000 331 330 Ohm 5 W Resistor R51 53 55 57 74 76 110000 392 3 9K Ohm 5 4W Resistor R41 110 138 143 145 162 164 110000 470 47 Ohm 5 14W Resistor R80 110000 471 470 Ohm 5 4W Resistor R68 73 135 136 1
61. on any voltage from 105 to 135 VAC If the supply has the colored voltage selection plugs make sure that the voltage selection plug on the power supply is correct for your location s line voltage Check the wire color on the plug and see if it is correct per Figure 3 2 Interlock and Power On Off Switches To minimize the hazard of electrical shock while working on the inside of the game cabinet an inter lock switch has been installed see Figure 4 It is lo cated behind the access panel This switch removes all AC line power from the game circuitry when the panel is opened Line Voltage Range Voltage Selection Plug Color 90 110 VAC 100 Violet 105 135 VAC 120 Yellow 200 240 VAC 220 Blue 220 260 VAC 240 Brown This is the only plug pro vided on the North Ameri can power supply Figure 3 VOLTAGE SELECTION PLUGS WARNING Fuse cover must be in place during game operation International Voltage Plug Selection Check for proper operation of the interlock switch by performing the following steps Be sure the rear access panel is closed Plug the AC line power cord into an AC outlet Set the power on off switch to the on position Within 30 seconds the monitor should display a picture SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH POWER ON OFF SWITCH Figure 4 Tempest Slowly open the rear access panel The monitor picture should disappear when the panel is opened approximate
62. on s written license no 99 10052 right to reproduce this drawing is granted or the subject matter thereof unless by written agreement with or written Lever permission from the corporation Lu 99 10071 x Slam Sw WF 9910073 Decal K 75 1408S Screw ae 9 j P Part of 99 10095 75 944S 99 10096 Hex Nut Fastener 99 10063 Coin Chute 99 10097 Insul 99 10040 1 Inlet Chute 99 10101 Coin Chute 70 11 47 Lamp 99 10080 Lamp Socket 72 9406S Screw 99 10104 Bar Retnr 99 10041 Coin Counter 99 10105 Bar 99 10081 71 12xxxx E Key Holder Coin Mech SS 99 10102 a Y 75 944S Brkt Assy 65 441C Hex Nut COIN RETURN 99 10065 Coin Sw 72 9603S CHUTE Return Box Screw 99 10068 99 10075 thru 99 10047 Coin Chute 99 10078 Lockt Coil 99 10042 th Sw Wire 31 1N4002 Part Iu 0008 of 99 10047 99100 idi 75 1412S Diode Coin Sw Assy Retainer 99 10082 Screw Cover Figure 26 American Made Coin Door 71 10xxxx D 46 Tempest 99 10055 thru 99 10059 Button Cover 99 10012 thru 99 10022 99 10074 and 99 10107 99 10070 99 10083 Lock Button Assy thru 99 10092 72 JA1405B consisting of and 99 10108 Screw Price Plate 99 10054 Btn Housing 99 10062 Button 72 HA1404C Scre 99 10009 or 99 10010 een Door are 99 10094 Insul 75 918S Hex Nut
63. onitor produces a great number of colors in varying in tensities Atari s XY game circuitry has been re designed for a color display Game Play Atari introduces Skill Step and 99 levels of play on 16 different playfields A dem onstration mode allows you to accelerate through 98 levels of play In addition a special switch setting lets you freeze the game action see Section F Game Play Encoder Wheel This new control has a com pact simplified design which makes servicing easy This control s circuitry is contained on a single PCB The very smooth action is designed for greater player accuracy Cabinet Design The newly designed cabinet has casters at the back of the game allowing you to easily move the game within your establishment The attraction panel with its new construction uses a polycarbonate decal laminated to tempered glass Luggage style latches allow easy opening of the control panel A wood panel separates the coin box from the components in the back of the game elimina ting the need for a power interrupt interlock switch on the coin door Finally the game and auxiliary PCBs are mounted back to back on the cabinet wall and are separated by plastic stand offs e Fluorescent Light and Speaker For ease of ser vice the fluorescent light and speaker board slide out of the back of the game In addition the game audio is improved because the speak er is positioned in a resonating chamber T
64. ons and Locations in Bold 19 315103 19 315201 19 315202 21 101103 24 250107 24 500105 27 102182 29 006 29 088 31 1N100 31 1N914 33 2N3906 34 2N3904 34 2N6044 37 TLO82CP 37 1495 37 13201 37 74LS00 37 74LS02 37 74LS04 37 74LS08 37 74LS10 37 74LS14 37 74LS20 37 74LS27 37 74LS32 37 74LS42 37 74LS74 37 74LS 109 37 74LS139 37 74LS157 37 74LS161 37 74LS 164 37 7ALS174 37 74LS175 37 74LS 191 37 74LS193 37 74LS194 37 74LS244 37 74LS245 37 74LS273 37 74LS367 37 74LS393 40 10K Vertical PCB Mounting Cermet Trimpot R147 150 167 168 200 Ohm Vertical PCB Mounting Cermet Trimpot R117 118 2K Ohm Vertical PCB Mounting Cermet Trimpot R165 169 01 uf x 1076 Radial Lead Epoxy Dipped 100V Mylar Capacitor For 02 amp 04 PCB assy only C63 100 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 25V Capacitor C57 59 1 uf Aluminum Electrolytic Fixed Axial Lead 50V Capacitor C61 62 0018 pf 10 Radial Lead Ceramic Disc 1000V Capacitor For 01 amp 03 PCB assy only C67 For 02 amp 04 PCB assy only C75 1 uf 10 35V Tantalum Capacitor C60 1 uf Ceramic Disc 25V Radial Lead Capacitor C1 19 22 49 51 53 55 69 71 77 80 82 85 88 91 93 97 99 102 103 Also for 01 amp 03 PCB assy only C66 68 72 73 For 02 amp 04 PCB assy only C64 65 74 76 100V Type 1N100 Switching Diode CR4 75V Type 1N914 Switching Diode CR1 Type 2N3906
65. op line reads PRESS FIRE AND START 1 TO ZERO TIMES 2 Press both FIRE and START 1 3 The word ERASING appears and blinks on the screen until the entire table is erased Wait until the word ERASING disappears before continuing with other tests Self test is continued on next page Tempest Instruction Figure 6 Self Test Procedure Part 2 Test Passes 1 Set self test switch to on see Figure 5 Press RE SET on the PCB or turn power off and on again After about 5 sec onds the monitor dis plays the picture be low No sounds are produced Test Fails RAM FAILURE is indicated by a sequence of 1 to 12 tones and an R displayed in top half of screen You will hear a short low tone and see a short flash on the LED start pushbutton for each good RAM chip and a long high tone accompanied by a long pulse on the start pushbutton for a failing RAM chip The test stops with the first fail ing RAM To restart the sequence press RESET on the PCB or power game to off then to on again Identify the bad RAM chip with the table below Example four short low tones followed by a long high tone indicates failure of RAM at location M3 AUDIO 1 IS BAD ENTIRE WHITE FRAME VISIBLE AND WITHIN i ROM AT R1 Ye INCH OF MONITOR EDGE Long High Tone IS MR a 1st X 2nd 3rd TOGGLE 4th TOGGLE p SWITCH 5th SWITCH 1 6th SWITCH AT L12 AT NTa ooon Game Play a Coin Modes oooooo0o Ene DINEI 9th STAR
66. owing 16K ROMs loaded at the positions indicated Second versions such as 113 indicate acceptable z rer T owu r5x J STHGRGA S rrrerer e Neo nore oe ee as eee apria ipo ie 4 00000500 58235895 g ooo oo o o mite es ns ob rr NNN NNN CN 3 S85 8 A rrrrrre cr c2Gr 3i E Bit JOU _ X M N1 P1 R1 R3 136002 111 or 123 N P3 136002 108 or 120 136002 109 or 121 136002 110 or 122 136002 112 or 124 N b Hd M 5 fk i 03 amp 04 PCB assemblies have the following 32K ROMs loaded at the positions indicated N j mu D1 F1 136002 134 CL 186002 133 J1 L M1 P1 136002 136 136002 137 136002 135 e 2 z 8 2 S 3 5 o DETAIL Use IC pads enclosed with dotted lines when inserting 74LS245 The other pads are for inserting an 8304B at locations F2 H2 and H3 NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction forbidden without the spe cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporatio
67. ptors activate 2 count S5 S S E ers separately On On Both acceptors activate all coin Counters simultaneously Left acceptor activates one coin counter center and right acceptor activate another coin counter Not for any currently designed 3 mech coin door Left and center acceptor activate one coin counter right acceptor ac tivates another coin counter Left center and right acceptors acti vate 3 coin counters separate ly All 3 are same denomination and they activate all coin counters si multaneously Manufacturer s suggested settings for games with 1 coin counter Manufacturer s suggested settings for games with two coin counters Manufacturer s suggested settings for games with optional second and third coin counters See Drawing Package DP 190 for additional components required for operating the third coin counter 13 Tempest F Game Play Ataris Tempest game is a one or two player game with a color XY or vector generator monitor This new monitor with its 3 color guns and higher voltage has the same technology that was used in Atari s black and white X Y monitors However this new monitor displays dazzling color and unique vis ual effects in a spectacular three dimensional video display Tempest introduces additional new features Skill Step with 99 skill levels of play Operator information display Demonstration mode with freeze Skill Step allows
68. rbidden without the spe Cific written permission of Atari Inc Sunnyvale CA This drawing is only conditionally issued and neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right in or li cense to use the subject matter of the drawing or any de sign or technical information shown thereon nor any right to reproduce this drawing or any part thereof Except for manufacture by vendors of Atari Inc and for manufacture under the corporation s written license no right to repro duce this drawing is granted or the subject matter thereof unless by written agreement with or written permission from the corporation 99 15062 Hinge 99 15066 99 15064 Screw Frame 99 15065 Clamp 171001 001 British 10 P 10 P Coin Door 171001 006 German 2 DM 5 DM Coin Door 171001 011 Hong Kong 1 1 Coin Door 171001 002 British 10 P 50 P Coin Door 171001 007 Belgian 5 Fr 5 Fr Coin Door 171001 012 Canadian 25 25 Coin Door 171001 003 British 20 P 50 P Coin Door 171001 008 French 1 Fr 1 Fr Coin Door 171001 013 U S 25 25 Coin Door 171001 004 German 1 DM 1 DM Coin Door 171001 009 French 2 Fr 1 Fr Coin Door 171001 014 Spanish 25 Pts 25 Pts Coin Door 171001 005 German 2 DM 1 DM Coin Door 171001 010 Swedish 1 Kr 1 Kr Coin Door 171001 015 Swiss 1 Fr 1 Fr Coin Door Figure 27 British Made Coin Door 171001 xxx A 51 Tem pest Figure 27 British Made
69. tch to on during the attract mode Look at the displayed numbers for SECONDS ON and SECONDS PLAYED If these numbers run together vertically make adjustments to the X and Y outputs of the game PCB COIN MECH MULTIPLIER BONUS SWITCH AT N13 E RES Coin Modes BEER NN ee TOGGLE 1 PRESS FIRE AND ZAP FOR SELF TEST To go to Self test Part 2 rotate the control knob until the mes sage PRESS FIRE AND SUPERZAPPER FOR SELF TEST ap pears on the monitor Then press both FIRE and SUPERZAP PER To end the operator information display set self test switch to off TIME GAME ON Seconds TIME GAME ON oo PLAYED Seconds PLAY 158 IN H REPIN A eee 0 AYER NO OF e M s NN 1 PLAYER GAMES XI NO OF 2 PLAYER GAMES ADDER D lm AVERAGE GAME TIME BONUS ADDER SWITCH TOGGLE 8 SWITCH AT D E2 SWITCH AT L12 Game Play ee MEDIUM ives Te Game Difficulty EVERY 2000n COIN GAME DIFFICULTY COIN PLAY meemi PER GAME amp MCMLXXX ATARI BONUS NO OF CREDITS COIN MODE LANGUAGE English Operator Information Display To erase High Score Table 1 Turn control knob until top line reads PRESS FIRE AND START 2 TO ZERO HIGH SCORES 2 Press both FIRE and START 2 3 The word ERASING appears and blinks on the screen until the entire table is erased Wait until the word ERASING disappears before continuing with other tests To erase Game Times 1 Turn control knob until t
70. te 99 10092 Italian 100 Lire Price Plate 99 10094 Fish Paper Insulation 99 10095 Toggle Switch 99 10096 U Type Fastener 99 10097 Fish Paper Insulation 99 10101 Left Half of Coin Inlet Chute 99 10102 Switch and Lockout Coil Bracket Sub Assembly 99 10103 Inner Panel with Levers Sub Assembly 99 10104 Anti Penny Flip Bar Retainer 99 10105 Anti Penny Flip Bar 99 10107 U S 50 Coin Return Button Assembly for two quarters 99 10108 U S 50 Price Plate for two quarters 49 Tempest 99 15038 Bezel for Button 99 15001 thru 99 15012 Ret Button 99 15052 Spring for Button 99 15051 Lamp Holder 99 15026 99 15056 Coin Inlet Screw for Bezel ec 99 15039 x d Bezel for Cover Coin Inlet PART OF 99 15036 99 15041 Cover 99 15054 99 15055 M 99 15041 Pivot for Lever Retng Screw AS Lockout Coil l 99 15053 Lockt Coil Spring lt 99 15027 gt Coin Ret Box 7 99 15028 Coin Ret Box 99 15037 Sw Adjuster 99 15056 Screw for Bezel 99 15060 n Sw Cover 99 15029 Bracket 99 1 p Switch Figure 27 British Made Coin Door 171001 xxx A 50 Tempest 99 15061 Dual Entry Door 99 15067 Lock Assy 99 15063 Screw 99 15067 Lock Assy 47 1002 c E ce NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS RECEIVING THIS DRAWING CONFIDENTIAL Reproduction fo
71. toward the center of the screen where a very small TEMPEST logo appears The word TEMPEST enlarges in multiple images and changes color In addition MCMLXXX ATARI ap pears on the lower half of the screen The next picture lasting from 5 to 60 seconds shows the last game score the highest score and its initials and the words PRESS START or INSERT COINS alternating with GAME OVER at the top of the screen Credits game price and bonus life information are at the bottom of the screen In the center of the screen the picture duplicates a typical game play sequence with the computer controlling the shooter The shooter rotates on the end of the tubelike sur face that is nearest to the player Enemies land on the end of the tube that is farthest away from the player and climb toward the shooter The shooter fires down the tube at the approaching enemies This scene ends when either the shooter gets shot or spiked or when the shooter kills all the enemies and blasts through the tube into space and lands on the next playfield If a player has credits and spins the control panel knob the attract mode ends and the words PRESS START appear in the center of the screen Above this is the score from the last game and the highest score and its initials Below the words PRESS START are credits game price and bonus life infor mation If you select the 2 credit minimum option and a player inserts enough money for one credit the messages
72. tribution 24 The Regulator Audio IIl PCB performs three func tions 1 it regulates the voltages from the power supply to 5 VDC 2 it rectifies and filters 22 VDC and 3 it amplifies the audio output from the Auxiliary PCB Specifically the 5 VDC from the Regulator Au dio II PCB provides most logic power to the Analog Vector Generator and Auxiliary PCBs 22 VDC is regulated on the Analog Vector Generator PCB to produce 15 and 22VDC provides power for the audio output of the Auxiliary PCB The audio output from the Regulator Audio Il PCB directly drives the Tempest game speaker and is controlled by the volume con trol mounted inside the coin door The power supply is the source of all voltages in the game These voltages are protected by five fuses in the fuse block on the power supply chassis The primary winding of the power supply transform er is protected by the cartridge type fuse in the power supply chassis Figure 16 illustrates the distribution of power in this game Figure 17 illustrates the distribution of signals SPEAKER ANALOG VECTOR GENERATOR PCB ZOUT RED GREEN BLUE DIR amp CLOCK AUXILIARY PCB MONITOR A uS CONTROL PANEL f VOLUME Se CONTROL COIN DOOR REGULATOR AUDIO II PCB Figure 17 Signal Distribution 25 Illustrated Parts Lists This chapter provides the necessary information for you to order replacement parts for the Temp
73. un less by written agreement with or written permission from 3 the corporation 92 053 Monitor 71 2110 Lock A037777 01 Pwr Harness 037750 01 Mon Bracket 034536 02 or 05 Vibr Damper 74 5608NN Spacer 78 24012 Tie Wrap A037775 01 007882 02 Main Harness Sw Cover Auxiliary PCB A037450 01 see Figure 22 Inter Sw Brkt A037851 01 PCB Intercon r 034536 03 Vibr Damper Analog Vector Generator PCB see Figure 23 Reg Audio Il PCB TA eg I Power Supply Assy see Figure 21 9 Y see Figure 25 037243 01 Y Plate PE an 1 V A037455 03 Schematics Self Test Label amp Manuals V odi ae 037784 03 r see parts list on following page Power Cord 009992 01 On Off Sw Cvr A037370 01 178048 001 On Off Sw Plate eS Caster Figure 18 Cabinet Mounted Assemblies A037702 xx B 29 Tempest Figure 18 Cabinet Mounted Assemblies continued Parts List Part No Description A035943 01 Deep Well Coin Box Assembly for all he same coins A035943 02 Deep Well Coin Box Assembly for two different coin denominations has one separator A035943 03 Deep Well Coin Box Assembly for three different coin denominations has two separators A037450 01 Interlock Switch Bracket Assembly modified for safety A037453 03 Strain Relief Power Cord U S and Canada A037454 03 Strain Relief Power Cord Austria Belgium
74. ve the tie wrap that holds the coiled power cord on the inside cabinet wall Check the cord for any cuts or dents in the insula tion Place the square black plastic strain relief plate in the wood slot at the bottom of the rear panel opening Note the location of the game s serial num ber it is printed on the special label below the coin door on the front of the game cabinet Verify that the serial numbers on the Tempest Analog Vector Generator PCB Tempest Auxiliary PCB Regulator Audio II PCB power supply and monitor are all identi cal A drawing of the serial numbered compo nents is on the inside front cover of this man ual Please mention this number whenever you call your distributor for service Check all major subassemblies such as the power supply contro panel and monitor for secure mounting Tempest C Game Installation Figure 2 Installation Requirements Power 250 watts maximum Temperature 0 to 38 C 32 to 100 F Humidity Not over 95 relative Space Required 64 x 81 cm 251 x 32 in Game Height 176 cm 691 72 in 1 Voltage Selection The power supply used in this game operates on the line voltage of almost any country in the world The power supply comes with either one two or three colored voltage selection plugs Before plugging in your game check your power supply If the supply doesn t have voltage selection plugs and a connector at J3 see Figure 3 then the game operates
75. you will need to regularly clean the leaf switch con tacts or lubricate the encoder wheel for details see this chapter Tempest A Cleaning The exterior of the game cabinet and the metal and acrylic surfaces may be cleaned with any non abrasive household cleaner If desired special coin machine cleaners that leave no residue can be ob tained from your distributor Do not dry wipe any of the acrylic panels because dust can scratch the surface and result in fogging the plastic The large monitor shield is made of tempered glass and the attraction panel is made of polycarbon ate laminated to tempered glass Both surfaces should be scratch resistant and easy to maintain B Fuse Replacement This game contains six fuses all on the power supply assembly not including the monitor fuses Replace fuses only with the same type as listed in Figure 25 of this manual See the color X Y monitor manual TM 183 for the monitor fuse data C The Control Panel Prior to repairing or replacing any switch on the control panel or prior to removing the monitor un plug the game Then open the coin door Reach through the opening and open the lug gage style latch located at each end on the under side of the control panel see Figure 10 Close the coin door Lift up on the control panel at the top most edge and tiit it toward you The control panel edge next to the monitor shield has foam tape applied to it This tape

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