Electro-mech LX2350-4, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...in the Electro Mech Model LX2350 4 Indoor Basketball scoreboard as well as the LX2350 4 ETN version of this product which features Electronic Team Names Operation of the scoreboard is covered in the m...

Page 2: ...ech com TABLE OF CONTENTS Best Practices for Personal Safety and Product Care 3 Product Specifications 5 Planning Your Scoreboard Installation 9 Electrical Installation 11 Mechanical Installation 19 T...

Page 3: ...he cabinets for lifting These eye bolts usually remain exposed while the cabinets are in their shipping packages You may lift a packaged cabinet by the eye bolts to remove it from the truck and move i...

Page 4: ...olts for attaching the chains or cables It is important to make sure the support system is designed to handle the weight of the complete scoreboard assembly including any ID panels or other accessorie...

Page 5: ...ch scoreboard section is 9 ft W x 3 ft H x 6 in D 90 lb Each corner section is 13 8 in W x 3 ft H x 13 8 in D 30 lb Full assembly is 11 ft 3 in square W x D 3 ft H 480 lb Cabinet Construction and Fini...

Page 6: ...te of a down counting Period can show HH MM in Time of Day Mode can show a Segment Clock in Practice Segment Timer Mode 2 1 Digit Scores one set for Guest one set for Home Amber 12 inches tall to 199...

Page 7: ...eLink RF communications system for wireless data transmission Hard carrying case for control console and accessories Wired or wireless hand held controllers to start and stop the Period Clock Non illu...

Page 8: ...ro Mech recommends using an electric or mechanical hoist system allowing the scoreboard assembly to be raised or lowered for maintenance Warranty Information The standard limited warranty covers facto...

Page 9: ...ry is that for lighted characters every inch of height provides 50 feet of viewing distance For comfort and because you also need to read the captions on a scoreboard we prefer to recommend 25 feet of...

Page 10: ...rep to make sure you have any project level documentation you may need Before You Spend Your Time and Money Please keep in mind that the dimensions and other details referenced throughout this documen...

Page 11: ...stallation prior to physically mounting the scoreboard If your scoreboard package includes special accessories such as electronic message centers or video displays there may be additional cabling and...

Page 12: ...all four faces of the scoreboard will be synchronized to the same control console using data cable and powered via the same electrical circuit It is possible to treat each scoreboard cabinet independ...

Page 13: ...rewdrivers a knife etc Electro Mech recommends you find a reputable sign installer or electrician with the tools and experience to handle the type of work mentioned above If you are unfamiliar with si...

Page 14: ...mounted on bleachers or positioned anywhere else that is convenient Choose a location that is protected so that the junction box and cables are not likely to be stepped on tripped over or have liquid...

Page 15: ...to the scoreboard will behave unpredictably if it is divided between two destinations There are other options for getting synchronized data to two locations including daisy chaining which will be dis...

Page 16: ...indoor scoreboard packages The assembly consists of the main plug body an insulating sleeve and a cover For center hung scoreboards this end of the data cable must include additional slack if the scor...

Page 17: ...ization from a single control console There are two ways to run cable for this setup By running a secondary data cable from the data output port of one cabinet to the data input port of the second cab...

Page 18: ...e console In the illustration above two signs are linked through Control Console A because both patch cables are plugged into data ports on the back of the console If activities in the gym require two...

Page 19: ...em which is attached to a support beam in the building s ceiling The assembly may be connected to the hoist via chains cables rods etc Rather than attempting to describe all possible options for a sup...

Page 20: ...did at the factory The assembly is held together by 3 8x1 inch bolts Each scoreboard cabinet has four pieces of tapped hardware built into each side of its frame The bolts pass through the cabinet fr...

Page 21: ...the tops of the scoreboard faces If you ve designed the power and data cabling to reach the scoreboard cabinets while they are still on the floor you should make those connections now and test the sys...

Page 22: ...AC power cord At the point of operation the console requires a grounded power receptacle If your scoreboard package includes a ScoreLink RF Communications system the power receptacle may be the only...

Page 23: ...es at the scoreboard display You may need to consult the documentation that ships with the control console to test certain features For scoreboards with Clock features set the Clock to count down the...

Page 24: ...ith a different scoreboard model for outdoor scoreboards you can find the model number printed on a metal plate attached to the back of the scoreboard cabinet near where the power enters For indoor sc...

Page 25: ...less than three business days Electro Mech maintains a supply of common parts for immediate shipment Some customers choose to purchase new parts for immediate use and will later send old parts back t...

Page 26: ...ard configuration a single model LX2350 includes a single power supply two driver PCBs a 5 amp fuse and a 3 amp fuse If your scoreboard includes Electronic Team Names then there is an additional power...

Page 27: ...ask with one hand as you remove the final screw Rotate the mask so that you can see the PCB or PCBs behind it and the cable connections along the back side Unplug the ribbon cables from the PCBs Set t...

Page 28: ...ded to the central chassis and the rating of the fuse changes from 5 amps to 10 amps An additional 3 amp fuse protects the circuit providing AC power to the receptacles for Visual Horn Indicators moun...

Page 29: ...o LX4 To Data Output Port or to ETN0 Driver J4 Word 1 Low Period Clock Minutes Units Right Score Units J5 Word 1 High Period Clock Minutes Tens Right Score Tens Hundreds J6 Word 2 Low Period Clock Sec...

Page 30: ...nt Parts or Equipment will be new or serviceably used comparable in function and performance to the original Parts or Equipment and warranted for the remainder of the warranty period Purchasing additi...

Page 31: ...g but not limited to wireless systems copper wire fiber optic cable conduit or trenching for the purpose of overcoming local site interference Any statements regarding products or services made by sal...