Installation Instructions(Neo “X” Fusion Atoms/Neo Fusion Atoms)

Plug in the Universal Power supply

Plug the Universal Power into your machine’s service port. On most machines it’s in the bottom of the cabinet near the coin door (usually to the right). On newer Sterns (Spike 1 / Spike 2) it’s behind the translite on the lower right. The plug looks like a standard wall outlet.

Older machines: some need a service-port adapter cable. If you listed your machine when ordering, we included one. Otherwise, grab one at our store or a local computer shop.

Connect the cables to the Pin Stadium GI module

Lower the playfield to its resting angle and rest the GI light bars on top. Now plug the power, GI cable, and Flasher cable into the Pin Stadium GI module:

If your module uses a non-USB plug, use this diagram instead.

Mount the ribbon-cable clamps and tuck the cables

Place the GI module over the backboard, into the bottom of the cabinet, out of the way of any moving parts.

Stick the small adhesive ribbon-cable clamps (from the accessory packet) to the upper-left and upper-right corners of the back of the playfield. These clamps guide the ribbon cables and prevent them from being pinched.

Pro tip: fold the ribbon cable in half lengthwise — it slides into the clamp easier. Leave about 6–8 inches of cable between the clamp and the back of the light bar, with about 1 inch of slack.

Prep the cabinet walls (and install Xeno Mounts first, if you have them)

Lower the playfield to its level resting position. Use the alcohol wipe to clean the cabinet wall just below the playfield-glass track — about 2 inches down. It must be completely dry and dust-free for the Magna-Mounts to bond.

Position the GI lights 1/16″ below the glass channel, far enough back to hide the ribbon cable and clear the backbox hinge.

Peel, press, repeat (GI bars)

Carefully peel off the white protective backing on the Magna-Mount. Align the GI lights 1/16″ below the channel, far enough back to hide the ribbon cable and clear the backbox hinge.

Press firmly along the entire length of the light channel for maximum adhesion. Repeat for the opposite side.

GI bars done — now we install the Fusion flasher bars

Restore the playfield to play position, replace the balls, and clip the GI light bars onto their Magna-Mounts. Replace the glass and lockbar if you want to test the GI bars before continuing.

Take a break, play a game or two, then continue with Step 8 when you’re ready.

Remove the playfield glass and balls from the machine, then raise the playfield vertical.

Standard

Next locate your cables:

Connect each of the wires to your desired bulb/trigger point (just like you did for the UV+Glow above) using the alligator clips (polarity is not important so it doesn’t matter which side you connect them to).

**Hint:  The color of the wires(ref: pic above) represents the factory default color we ship them with, but you can change that later if you decide to.  However if you know what color flasher light you want already, then this will give you a headstart and makes things even easier knowing this.  For example:  Green/Black paired wires are programmed “Green” by default, Red/Black wires are “Red”, etc.

Also if some of  your flasher wires have “Y” adapters on the ends that are not alligator clips or if you have extra adapters in your silver accessory bag, then this means that you “may” be able to make a direct connection to the flasher without using the wire taps.  It’s optional and not all machines have specific inline adapters, so you may not have these included(we include them if it’s an option and available).  However, check to see as you might have some these included specific adapters to match the flasher connector you are trying to trigger from.  If so, use them and if not no worries you don’t need them ;)  If you have these “Konekt” adapters then simply unplug the factory connection to the flasher and plug it into the Konekt “Y” adapter and the other end you will plug in our cable.  Regardless, the alligator clips are an excellent all around solution to make any connection you want on any machine.

Note:

In some cases the alligator clips may not be able to reach into your desired location.  If you are trying to connect to unreachable terminals then please use the wire tap leads lead (small colored stiff wires with black barrel ends). These are great for tapping in the back of a connector terminal or EVEN BETTER if your flasher connector looks like the one in this video then you can get an even more secure method to connect it. Check out our wire tap video here Optionally if you want a permanent installation then you can solder or wire splice into where you determine is the best location.  Also if you see a connector other than an alligator clip, then this means that your have our new Konekt system (if available for your machine) which will allow you to connect to the recommended flasher or GI using a direct factory style plug and play connector to make things even easier.  Find the flasher on your machine that matches the connection and you are good to go.  Also make sure you connect to a flasher and NOT a GI bulb. If you mistakenly connect the Red/Green UV+Glow cable to a GI then the lights will get very warm and damage the light bars.  Also on some machines the flashers are labeled as such but they do not flash, but instead are “On” more than they are “Off” during gameplay or attract mode(when game is one but idle).

Here is how to locate the Flasher and GI:

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To find the flasher options(they are numbered) open the coin door and use the buttons to navigate to Settings/Diag/Lamps/Flash.  You can then cycle through them (with the volume or flipper buttons) and get a visual locations of where they are located.  The machine will also tell you what flasher# you are on too.  This helps to makes things even easier using this method. You will need to pull out the white switch located near the hinge of the coin door to activate the high voltage for the flashers. Otherwise they will not flash then. 

To help you trace and identify the 2 wires coming from the flasher:

Normally on the Stern machines they are an orange and red wire in most cases.  On the screen when you’re in settings it also tell you the factory wires next to the flasher # too.   It will also tell you the color of the factory wires on the screen.   That way you will know what you are looking for. You can also confirm that you have the correct flasher by unplugging the flasher connection and the flasher bulb on the machine will turn “Off” and then plug it back together and the bulb will flash “On”.  This way you will know 100% for sure you’re on the correct one and it is a flasher.  Also “never” trigger from a shaker motor on a Stern machine, and only if you are instructed on machines like Jersey Jack Pinball machines, etc. 

The Red/Green cable is the UV+Glow, if you are installing Fusions then it will alway have a black cable with a paired colored wire(Red,Green, or Blue etc).  Then from that point you can plug in the flasher connection.   

As far as the G.I. trigger:

Any white G.I. bulb for the Blue and White cable you can find will be fine. Generally on the Sterns it will have a yellow wire going to it to help you identify that.  Just make sure it’s White and not any other colors as it will cause undesirable effects if it’s not White
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Play a few games and see which one you would like to connect to or Email Us if you are unsure.

On the opposite end that you plan to clip to, simply fold it over the black barrel so that it has enough width to connect the clip over it. These methods of connection are generally used and can be semi-permanent solutions if done correctly and it is suggested to put some electrical tape over the ends of the alligator clips to keep them insulated when using the wire tap method. Optionally if you want a permanent installation then you can solder or wire splice into where you determine is the best location.  With some installations you may be provided with wire taps built into the adapter and no alligator clip is needed.

Wire tap method shown here:

Connect the other end of the power splitter(if not done already prior) to the Orion’s Belt Flasher module(black heat shrink board with buttons on it:

Lower the playfield to resting angle position on the cabinet and rest the light bars on the playfield.

Place the now connected Fusion Flasher Module over the backboard into the bottom of the cabinet out of the way of any moving objects.

Tip: Bend the ribbon cable in half (as shown below) so that it slides easier as you insert it into the cable clamp you install in the earlier steps on the backboard of the playfield. This allow for easier adjustment for slack and helps when you go to tuck it out of site once the playfield is down. You will eventually find a sweet spot that works with each machine. The ribbon cable is designed to be bendable so that you can further tuck it up and out of the way for a nice stealth look.

Lower the playfield back down to it’s level resting position and use the included alcohol wipe to clean the area where you will be mounting the light bar.  It will need to be very clean and completely dry before proceeding. The wipe is to insure the best adhesion for the Magna-Mount system that hold the light bar to the side of the cabinet. This is a VERY IMPORTANT step as this will insure solid mount. Take your time here on this one please.  Also DO NOT remove the other side of the Magna-Mounts from the light bar prior to installation.  The light bars are to be installed with them on for two important reasons, one for correct positioning and also for polarity of the mounts.  If you take them off and install them there is a good chance you will reverse polarity if they are not put on with the light bars.  If polarity it wrong light bars will always shift when you re-attached them and never go in the correct spot.   The two magnets fight will against each other.

Notice here, I have roughly marked the length of the lights to know where to clean and positioning of the lights is critical for the best effect and clean factory finished look. The ribbon cable should be tucked just behind and under the back playfield glass receiver channel into the existing Pin Stadium ribbon cable clamp.

Carefully peel off the white protective backing for the Magna-Mount system, paying attention to align the lights flush to the bottom of the Pin Stadiums HD-Magna Mount (they should be touching)

Note:  DO NOT separate either of the sides the Magna-Mounts from the back of the light bar as it needs to be installed together as the magnetic polarity is set for proper mounting.  This is very important!

Press firmly all along the entire length of the light channel with your fingers to create maximum bonding. Repeat for the opposite side of the cabinet.  Take your time here as this is a vital part of the install to insure proper mounting.

You’re done — light it up

Raise the playfield back to play position, replace the balls, attach both light bar sets (GI + Fusion flashers) to their Magna-Mount backs on the cabinet sides, then replace the glass and lockbar.

Next: download the app and customize your lights

Pin Stadium App — Download & Setup

Enjoy the experience — the Fusion is the loudest, brightest setup we make. Post a “before / after” on the Pin Stadium Pinside thread — we love seeing them.

Questions? Email me directly: Contact Pin Stadium