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Zytec EvolutionZytec Electronic Developments is the trading name of a group of technical designers and development technicians specializing in, but not limited to casino related equipment.
Current production items include:
G-Rabbit
The
G-Rabbit system is designed as an integrated replacement for the Z-Key, Z-Track, Z-EFT and Z-Prog systems. Each
machine or player position is fitted with a G-Rabbit slave (SMIB) module that interfaces with the machine either by the
SAS port or in a similar way to the Z-Key and Z-EFT systems. Using
Ethernet (including WiFi) technology for data communications between a back office computer system and the machine
G-Rabbit slaves, the data communication speed allows for significantly more data traffic than the previous
systems. The
number of 'back office' computers required would vary according to the functions required and the number of
concurrent reporting or active functions that are required. More
information is given on the Casino Products page.
Z-Key (ZeeKey)
Slot
machine meter monitoring system for up to 200 machine player positions. This system uses RS485 communications linking to a desktop (Host) computer for data storage and reporting. An "EDC slave" microcontroller module is installed in each player position and interfaces using opto-isolators with the machines "hard meter" connections in a non-invasive manner. This 'slave' communicates with the host computer via the RS485 data link. Collection of reading may be invoked from the computer manually, automatically timed, 'On event' or real-time. More information is available in document 'Z-Key'. Z-EFT (ZeeEFT)
Cashless
slot machine system for up to 100 machine player positions. This
system uses RS485 communications linking to a desktop (Host) computer for cashier credit issuing and redemption,
data storage and reporting. A "Cashless slave"
microcontroller module is installed in each player position and interfaces in a non-invasive manner with the
machine's coin handling, hopper and button wiring harness connections. Either a Dallas iButton or Smart card
reader is fitted to the machine to accept and read a 'player identification iButton of smart card together with
either a LED or an LCD display that shows the credit value transferred.
This 'slave' communicates with the host computer via the RS485 data link. Players' credits are stored on the host computer referenced to each player identification iButton or smart card serial number, until the host computer receives a request from a machine slave with a matching player identifier, when the stored credit value applicable to that identifier will be transferred to the requesting machine slave. Cash-outs from machines are processed in a similar manner. More information is available in document 'Z-EFT'. Z-Prog
(ZeeProg)
Progressive
Jackpot systems Mystery
Bonus and Link Progressives use RS485 for communication between machines data collection module and the
progressive controller. The machine data collection module uses a small microcontroller and interfaces either with the
machine progressive output or via opto-isolators with the machine 'credit played' meter. Displays
use 7-segment 100mm hi-bright red LED modules enclosed in a tinted polycarbonate enclosure.
A compact hand-held keypad is used for programming. Outputs from the controller allow 'Bells &
whistles" in the form of revolving lamps and sirens to be added. Similar
equipment could be developed for casino table applications. More
information is available in document 'Ze-Prog'. TACT
Access
Control System Stand
alone access control system for keyless access to secure areas. This
system uses Dallas iButtons for user identification. Enables
operation of electric gate controllers and door releases. Installer
selectable 'Supervisor' mode allows for the system to accept iButtons programmed into the controller as
'supervisor' at any time, and iButtons programmed into the controller as 'user' only at times when a 'supervisor'
iButton is present in a second 'captive' reader attached to the controller. Up
to 120 iButtons may be programmed into any one controller. Any
of the iButtons may be programmed into any number of controllers. The
programming of iButtons into controllers may be accomplished either by registering directly at the controller or
by using a computer. The latter method allows for selective deletion of registered iButtons.
More information is available in document 'Tact'. Time
& Attendance An
entry-level time and attendance system utilized the Access Control System hardware with one 'In' and one 'Out'
iButton reader connected to the controller. A gate, door or turnstile
release may be operated from the controller. The controller is connected to a computer that determines the
validity of an iButton presented to either of the readers, and records the time and date of access allowed or
denied. An anti pass-back feature is included.
More information is available in document 'Tact'.
PATROL
'Watchman's
Clock' Patrol Guard Monitoring A
modern equivalent of the traditional watchman's clock uses a very rugged stainless steel and brass portable
'baton' that electronically registers the unique serial numbers of iButtons mounted as identifiers at each patrol
point, together with a timestamp. At the end of a patrolman's shift,
the baton is inserted into a download station that enables the collected recordings to be written to a data file
on a connected computer. Data
collected from the Patrol baton may be viewed, printed or exported for use within an Excel spreadsheet.
The baton, which is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery, is designed to endure aggressive environments.
OEM
design
The
Zytec team have designed, developed and produced many custom designs on behalf of clients, including slot machine
interfaces and special features, central monitoring of progressive banks using Mikohn Con-1 controllers (1990),
electronic scale interfacing and displays, security monitoring systems and telemetry using GSM
and GPRS cellular
communications. Roulette
Wheel Monitoring and Customer Display
Way
back in the early 1990's, the Zytec team designed and manufactured a roulette wheel monitoring an customer display
system that demonstrated reliability and ease of calibration, whilst being
significantly more economic than that of the
established market leaders of the era. This model is no longer in
production, however sufficient interest could prompt re-development using currently available technology.
Roulette
Machines
In
1993, the Zytec team designed and manufactured a significant number of coin operated roulette machines for South
African and Namibian clients who could no longer obtain the popular Bergmann (Weltron) roulette machines.
This remained a very successful project until the local legislation caused single-site operation to be
uneconomic.
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