✨ Gaming Machine Technical Standards
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NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 79
29 JUNE 2004
Rationale : This test ensures proper operation of the gaming machine when its power source
or communication lines are exposed to high inductance coupling of transients via
the power cycling of nearby industrial equipment.
b) Injection of a surge voltage of 2 kV (rise: 1.2 micro Sec, duration: 50 micro Sec) to AC
power lines.
Rationale : This test ensures protection for the gaming machine against power cycling of the
mains circuit breaker (or the operation of nearby high inductive loads).
c) Continued operation at voltages within the legislated supply variations to which utility
companies are required to comply (typically ±10% of 240 volts Australia & 230 volts New
Zealand).
Rationale : Electricity companies only guarantee voltages within this range. Also in typical
wiring situations there is often a considerable drop in voltage levels.
d) Surges or dips of ± 20% of the supply voltage. Note that it is acceptable for the equipment
to reset provided no damage to the equipment or loss or corruption of data is experienced.
Rationale : Experience has shown that this range of variation occurs in the field.
e) Repeated switching on and off of the AC power supply.
f) Jiggling the AC cord at the wall outlet.
Information Display
Reels and Wheels
1.10.31 Electromechanically controlled display devices such as spinning reels, roulette etc., shall have
a sufficiently closed loop of control so as to enable the software to detect a malfunction, or an
attempt to interfere with the correct operation of that device.
Rationale : This requirement is designed to ensure that if a reel is not in the position it is supposed to be in, an error condition will be generated.
1.10.32 Reel assemblies must have a clearly identifiable reference point at which the start of the strip
symbol artwork is located.
1.10.33 Reel assemblies must be constructed such that winning symbol combinations match up with
pay lines.
1.10.34 A reel/wheel assembly must be so designed that the spin of each reel is not obstructed by any
other components.
Video Monitors
1.10.35 Monitors or their associated shields shall be securely mounted and shall be constructed of
toughened material to resist patron abuse.
1.10.35a Where adjustment mechanisms for a video display unit are provided for use by gaming
attendants (i.e. not service technicians), they shall :
a) be clearly labelled,
b) not require the use of a tool of any kind, and
c) be accompanied by detailed instructions in the Operator’s Manual.
Touch Screens
1.10.36 Touch screens must be resistant to scratching from conditions likely to occur during normal use.
1.10.37 Touch screens must be accurate, and once calibrated must maintain that accuracy for at least
the manufacturers recommended maintenance period.
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NZ Gazette 2004, No 79
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NZ Gazette 2004, No 79
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