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1390 MULTI-SPORT SCOREBOARD

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Thank you for choosing an Electro-Mech Scoreboard for your athletic complex. We are confident that your new scoreboard will give many years of reliable service.

Rev. 2 Revised: 06/11/2007

1390 MULTI-SPORT SCOREBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL:This ETL listed scoreboard includes the scoreboard cabinet, a horn, mounting hardware,
control console, 10 ft. extension cable, and junction box.
DIMENSIONS:1390:14’ L x 5’ H x 6” D, 1390 with a side sponsor panel: 18’ L x 5’ H x 6” D
WEIGHT:1390:235 lbs, 1390 with a side sponsor panel: 280 lbs
SCOREBOARD CONSTRUCTION:The outer frame is made from extruded aluminum. Internal
structural parts may be extruded aluminum or formed from aluminum sheet. The face and back
are made from aluminum sheet. The face and masks are finished with enamel paint. Black is the
standard color. The captions are white exterior grade vinyl. Some of the captions are mounted on
reversible metal plates to change from football / soccer to baseball / softball use.
DISPLAY:The 1390 multi-sport scoreboard displays HOME and VISITOR scores to 99, INNING /
PERIOD to 9, BALL, STRIKE, OUT, Hit, Error, and TIME to 99 minutes and 59 seconds
(99:59).
DIGITS:Red light emitting diodes mounted on printed circuit boards form the digits. The INNING /
PERIOD digit is 15” tall. All other digits are 18” tall. Circular clusters of light emitting diodes
form the 4” diameter indicators used for BALL, STRIKE, OUT, H, and E.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: Scoreboard -120 VAC, 1.2 A, 60 Hz. Control Console - 120 VAC, 0.5
A, 60 Hz
SCOREBOARD ELECTRONICS:100% solid state fully enclosed.
CONTROL CONSOLE:The control console features a microprocessor, 37 key sealed membrane keypad,
a LCD display, and an attached 6 foot power cord. The console housing consists of ABS plastic
base and top pieces with a steel back plate.
CONTROL CABLE:The cable has two 22 AWG stranded copper conductors with semi-rigid PVC
insulation. It also has a braided shield and a foil shield. The polyethylene jacket is rated at 300
volts. The cable is direct burial rated and measures approximately ¼” in diameter. This item is
sold separately from the scoreboard.
JUNCTION BOX AND EXTENSION CABLE:A 4 ¼” x 2 ¼” x 2” junction box with a ¼” stereo jack
mounted on the face plate is attached to the control cable at the point of operation. A 10 ft.
extension cable connects the control console to the junction box.
SL-330 RF MODEM SYSTEM:This accessory can be used in place of control cable and junction box
for this scoreboard without internal modifications to the scoreboard or the control console. Refer
to the SL-330 RF MODEM SYSTEM OWNER’S HANDBOOK for more information.
WARRANTY:Five year limited warranty.

SCOREBOARD INSTALLATION

This part of the manual describes the mechanical and electrical installation of the scoreboard.

One of the items listed below must be purchased in order to complete the installation:

  • Control cable (length dependent upon installation site layout)
  • SL-330 RF Modem System

Items not provided by Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company that are necessary for installation:

  • Two posts
  • Power cable to connect the scoreboard to the power source
  • Grounding hardware
  • A grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle for the control console at the scorekeeper’s table.

Items not provided that are recommended by Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company for installation:

  • A weatherproof power disconnect at the scoreboard

Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company performs installations in some areas. In other areas, we can help you contact an independent installer. In areas in which installation service is not available from Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company, we will make every effort to answer your installation questions. Qualified personnel should perform the scoreboard installation. Consult national and local codes before installation.

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The mechanical installation includes installing the posts and mounting the scoreboard and the optional sponsor panels (if purchased) to the posts.

Post Installation The scoreboard mounts on two posts. Typically installers will use steel pipes or I-beams. In order to reduce the glare from the sun on the front of the scoreboard, position the posts so that the front of the scoreboard is angled away from the afternoon sun, if possible. The mounting hardware will accommodate posts up to 4.5 inches outer diameter. Sink the posts in reinforced concrete footings. Figure 1 shows the spacing of the posts for the 1390 scoreboard. The specifications for the posts and concrete footings are dependent upon the expected local wind and soil conditions, the height of the scoreboard from the ground, and the local building codes. Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company assumes no responsibility for the installation of scoreboards by others.

Figure 1 1390 Post Spacing — 14', 11', 5', 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, 10', #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE, 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR, TO CONTROL LOCATION, 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, TO POWER SOURCE
Figure 1 1390 Post Spacing Labelled: 14' · 11' · 5' · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · 10' · #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE · 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR · TO CONTROL LOCATION · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · TO POWER SOURCE

Figure 2 shows the spacing of the posts for a 1390 scoreboard with an optional side sponsor panel. The sponsor panel is built into the scoreboard cabinet.

Figure 2 1390 with Optional Side Sponsor Panel Post Spacing — 18', 11', Optional Side Ad Panel, 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, 10', #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE, 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR, TO CONTROL LOCATION, 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, TO POWER SOURCE
Figure 2 1390 with Optional Side Sponsor Panel Post Spacing Labelled: 18' · 11' · Optional Side Ad Panel · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · 10' · #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE · 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR · TO CONTROL LOCATION · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · TO POWER SOURCE

Figure 3 shows the spacing of the posts for a 1390 with two optional sponsor panels. These sponsor panels are built into the scoreboard cabinet.

Figure 3 1390 with Two Side Sponsor Panels Post Spacing — 22', 11', Optional Side Ad Panel, Optional Side Ad Panel, 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, 10', #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE, 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR, TO CONTROL LOCATION, 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, TO POWER SOURCE
Figure 3 1390 with Two Side Sponsor Panels Post Spacing Labelled: 22' · 11' · Optional Side Ad Panel · Optional Side Ad Panel · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · 10' · #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE · 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR · TO CONTROL LOCATION · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · TO POWER SOURCE

Figure 4 shows the spacing of the posts for a 1390 with an optional top sponsor panel. This panel is a separate unit that mounts on the same posts as the scoreboard.

Figure 4 1390 with Top Sponsor Panel Post Spacing — 14' 11', Optional Top Ad Panel, 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, 10', #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE, 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR, TO CONTROL LOCATION, 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, TO POWER SOURCE
Figure 4 1390 with Top Sponsor Panel Post Spacing Labelled: 14' 11' · Optional Top Ad Panel · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · 10' · #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE · 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR · TO CONTROL LOCATION · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · TO POWER SOURCE

Mounting The Scoreboard The scoreboard is attached to the posts at four points. Figure 5 shows the location of the mounting points on the rear of the scoreboard.

Figure 5 Mounting Points — MOUNTING POINT #2, MOUNTING POINT #1, ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO., #3 I ndus trial Park way P. O. B ox 102 Wrights ville, GA 31096-0102, Elect ric s ho ck h az ard : Di scon n ect po we r b efo re se rvic ing eq uip me nt, Ch ec k with th e ap plica ble sta te a nd loc al c od es be for e n i sta llatio n, CAUTION, MOUNTING POINT #3, MOUNTING POINT #4
Figure 5 Mounting Points Labelled: MOUNTING POINT #2 · MOUNTING POINT #1 · ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO. · #3 I ndus trial Park way P. O. B ox 102 Wrights ville, GA 31096-0102 · Elect ric s ho ck h az ard : Di scon n ect po we r b efo re se rvic ing eq uip me nt · Ch ec k with th e ap plica ble sta te a nd loc al c od es be for e n i sta llatio n · CAUTION · MOUNTING POINT #3 · MOUNTING POINT #4

ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO.S eria l No. AB -Model N o. MM-1 000D ate of Mfg.12 0 VAC 60 H z 1 3.3 AN o. of la mpholders 10 7R epla ce with 15 W lam p, m ax im um#3 I ndus trial Park way P. O. B ox 102Wrights ville, GA 31096-0102 Elect ric s ho ck h az ard : Di scon n ectpo we r b efo re se rvic ing eq uip me ntCAUTION

MOUNTING HARDWARE

Four sets of mounting hardware are provided to attach the scoreboard at these points. Additional hardware sets are provided to attach the optional top sponsor panels, if ordered. A single set of mounting hardware consists of a steel angle bracket, two threaded rods, two washers, and two nuts. Figure 6 shows an overhead cross section view and a side cross section view of the scoreboard attached to a post at a mounting point. A steel bar is riveted inside the scoreboard’s aluminum extrusion frame. The bar has two tapped holes. The threaded rods screw into these tapped holes. The washers and nuts are used to clamp the steel angle bracket against the steel post and hold the scoreboard in place.

4-Inch Steel Post

Figure 6 Standard Mounting Method — Extrusion Lip, 4-Inch Steel Post, Scoreboard Back, Threaded Rod, Steel Angle Bracket, Aluminum Frame Extrusion, Steel Angle Bracket, Nut Washer, Scoreboard Face, Nut, Washer, 1/4-Inch Flat Bar With Tapped Holes, Threaded Rod, Scoreboard Back
Figure 6 Standard Mounting Method Labelled: Extrusion Lip · 4-Inch Steel Post · Scoreboard Back · Threaded Rod · Steel Angle Bracket · Aluminum Frame Extrusion · Steel Angle Bracket · Nut Washer · Scoreboard Face · Nut · Washer · 1/4-Inch Flat Bar With Tapped Holes · Threaded Rod · Scoreboard Back

The following steps describe how to mount the scoreboard on the posts:

1.

Place the scoreboard cabinet against the posts on the ground. Make sure the mounting points are aligned with the posts. Screw the threaded rods into the tapped holes in the scoreboard. Place a steel angle bracket over the threaded rods at a mounting point. Place a washer over each threaded rod. Screw the nuts onto the threaded rods so that the bracket is loosely held in place. Repeat steps 3 - 6 at the other mounting points. Raise the scoreboard into place and tighten the nuts to clamp the scoreboard in place on the posts.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Note: Be sure to leave enough space on the posts above the scoreboard for the optional top sponsor panel, if purchased.

Mounting The Optional Top Sponsor Panel Additional hardware sets are provided to attach the optional top sponsor panels, if purchased. The following steps describe how to mount the top sponsor panel on the posts: 1.Raise the top sponsor panel in place above the scoreboard. Make sure the mounting points are aligned with the posts. 2.Screw the threaded rods into the tapped holes in the top sponsor panel. 3.Place a steel angle bracket over the threaded rods at a mounting point. 4.Place a washer over each threaded rod. 5.Screw a nut onto each threaded rod so that the bracket is loosely held in place. 6.Repeat steps 3 - 5 at the other mounting points. 7.Tighten the nuts to clamp it in place on the posts.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

We recommend a qualified electrician perform the needed electrical connections to ensure proper operation of the scoreboard. These connections include grounding the scoreboard, connecting the scoreboard to a power source, installing the horn, installing the SL-330 or the control cable, and connecting the control console.

Ground Connection
The National Electrical Coderequires a scoreboard (electric sign) to be grounded. Grounding the
scoreboard helps the scoreboard electronics operate properly and helps minimize damage if it is struck by
lightning. Metal posts donot provide an adequate ground path. The following steps describe how to
connect the scoreboard to the power source:
1.Drive one or more 5/8” x 8’ copper clad ground rods in the soil near the scoreboard.
2.Connect #6 bare copper wire to the ground rods using 5/8” brass tear drop connectors.
3.Remove the rear access panel and the dome plugs on the plate below the access panel. Figure 7 shows
the location of the access panel and the dome plugs.
Figure 7 Rear Access Panel — ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO., #3 Indus trial Parkw ay P.O. Box 102 W rightsv ille, GA 31096-0102, Elect ric s hock hazard: Dis connect pow er before s ervic ing equipment, Chec k wit h the applicable s tate and loc al codes before installation, C AUTION, ACCESS PANEL, DOME PLUGS
Figure 7 Rear Access Panel Labelled: ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO. · #3 Indus trial Parkw ay P.O. Box 102 W rightsv ille, GA 31096-0102 · Elect ric s hock hazard: Dis connect pow er before s ervic ing equipment · Chec k wit h the applicable s tate and loc al codes before installation · C AUTION · ACCESS PANEL · DOME PLUGS

ELECTRO-MECH SC OR EBOARD CO.Mode l No. MM-10 00S eria l No. AB -Da te of Mfg.12 0 VAC 60 Hz 1 3.3 A#3 Indus tr ial Par kw ay P.O. Box 102W rightsv ille, GA 31096- 0102 Re plac e with 1 5 W lamp, m aximumNo. of la mpholde rs 10 7Elect ric s hock hazard: Dis connectChec k wit h the applicable s tatepow er before s er vic ing equipmentC AUTION

4.

Figure 8 shows the view behind the access panel.

Figure 8 Access Panel Removed — LX31, LX17, LPS5, J6, J10, J6, J10, J5, J9, J5, J9, Test Jack, J4, J8, J4, J8, Model:, LPS5, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2003, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, J7, J15, J7, J15, Replace with fuses of same type and rating only., J2, S E, F U, J3, J3, J2, S E, FU S E, F U, F U S E, 1/2A, 1A, S E, FU, SE, FU S E, F U, FU SE, S FU E, S FU E, 3A, 5A, 5A, Horn, Main Power, AC-L AC-N, Ground
Figure 8 Access Panel Removed Labelled: LX31 · LX17 · LPS5 · J6 · J10 · J6 · J10 · J5 · J9 · J5 · J9 · Test Jack · J4 · J8 · J4 · J8 · Model: · LPS5 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2003 · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · J7 · J15 · J7 · J15 · Replace with fuses of same type and rating only. · J2 · S E · F U · J3 · J3 · J2 · S E · FU S E · F U · F U S E · 1/2A · 1A · S E · FU · SE · FU S E · F U · FU SE · S FU E · S FU E · 3A · 5A · 5A · Horn · Main Power · AC-L AC-N · Ground

5.

Pass the ground conductor through the right hand hole in the plate below the access panel and connect it to the ground lug (Ground) on the junction chassis.

Power Connections The scoreboard requires 120 VAC service at the scoreboard to operate properly. Maximum power consumption of Model 1390: 144 Watts. Make sure that power cable is rated for this electrical load. Install the power cable in conduit. Avoid running the power cable in close proximity to the control cable. The following steps describe how to connect the scoreboard to the power source:

1. 2. 3.

Feed the power cable through the middle hole in the plate below the access panel. Crimp fork terminals to the power cable wires. Connect the AC line wire and AC neutral wire to the Main Power terminal block on the junction chassis according to Figure 9.

Figure 9 Power Connections
Figure 9 Power Connections

Install a power disconnect that isolates all current carrying conductors on one of the posts below the scoreboard (not the ground conductor). If a secondary switch is installed near the scorekeeper’s table, it should also isolate these conductors. Place the power disconnect in the OFF position between games to help protect the scoreboard from lightning damage. A power disconnect on the scoreboard post also provides a convenient way of turning the scoreboard off during maintenance or repairs.

Horn Installation The items provided to install the horn are the horn, the mounting bolt, and the mounting bracket. Items which are not provided but are necessary for proper installation are ¾” conduit, a two ¾” male conduit connectors, a ¾” straight male conduit connector, two wires, two forked crimp terminals, and two butt splice connectors. The electrical requirements for the horn are 0.35 A 120 VAC. The horn is mounted to the top of the scoreboard. If a horn was purchased with the scoreboard, a tapped hole is provided to fasten the horn to the scoreboard. The mounting bolt is screwed into the tapped hole at the factory. The following steps describe the assembly and mounting of the horn: 1.Cut a piece of ¾” conduit of sufficient length to reach from the horn mounting point to one of holes below the PERIOD panel. 2.Attach the conduit connectors to the ends of the conduit. 3.Cut two pieces of wire of approximately 4 feet longer than the conduit. 4.Push the wires through the conduit. 5.Splice the horn wire leads to the two wires that run through the conduit with the butt splice connectors. 6.Screw the conduit connector into the threaded hole on the weatherproof back box. 7.Fasten the horn assembly to the scoreboard using the mounting bolt from the scoreboard. 8.Crimp forked terminals on the ends of the two wires that protrude out of the other end of the conduit. 9.Pass the wires through one of holes below the PERIOD panel. 10.Fasten the conduit connector to the plate and connect the wires to the Horn terminal block on the junction chassis. Connect the AC-L wire to the left terminal and the AC-N wire to the right terminal.

SL-330 The SL-330 RF MODEM SYSTEM is designed to eliminate the control cable between the scoreboard and the control console on Electro-Mech Scoreboard MM and MP series scoreboards as well as all LED scoreboards. If you have purchased this accessory, disregard the section of this manual titled Control Cable Installation. Refer to the installation manual provided for this product.

Serial Data Output Connections Customers who have purchased a set of delay of game timers can provide one unit with serial data from this scoreboard. This connection is an alternative to providing a delay of game timer with serial data from the control console via the control cable or a SL-330 RF modem. Do not connect the second delay of game timer to this scoreboard. The following steps describe how to transmit serial data from this scoreboard to one delay of game timer: 1.At the rear of the scoreboard, feed data cable (same type of cable specified for control cable on page 3) through a hole in the plate below the access panel. 2.Crimp fork terminals to the cable wires and the shield. 3.Connect the cable to the terminal block labeled Serial Data Output on the junction chassis according to figure 10.

Figure 10 Serial Data Output Wiring Diagram
Figure 10 Serial Data Output Wiring Diagram

4. 5. 6. 7.

Remove the delay of game timer rear access panel. Feed the cable through a hole in the plate below the access panel. Crimp fork terminals to the cable wires and the shield. Connect the cable to the terminal block labeled Control Cable on the delay of game timer junction chassis according to figure 11.

Figure 11 Control Cable Wiring Diagram
Figure 11 Control Cable Wiring Diagram

8.

Reinstall the delay of game timer rear access panel.

Control Cable Installation The control cable connects the scoreboard to the control console. Install the control cable in conduit. If the cable is ever damaged, it is easier and less expensive to replace a cable in conduit. A small junction box with a ¼” stereo jack mounted on the face plate is attached to the control cable at the point of operation of the scoreboard. This junction box should be securely mounted in a clean, dry area within ten feet of the rear of the control console. Most customers order the control cable with the junction box attached. Some customers prefer to attach the junction box after the cable is installed. Those customers must solder the control cable to the ¼” stereo jack. Figure 12 shows the control cable wire connection points on the rear of the ¼” stereo jack.

1/4" STEREO JACK

Figure 12 ¼” Stereo Jack Wiring Diagram — PIN 1 - BLACK WIRE PIN 2 - RED WIRE PIN 3 - SHIELD WIRE
Figure 12 ¼” Stereo Jack Wiring Diagram Labelled: PIN 1 - BLACK WIRE PIN 2 - RED WIRE PIN 3 - SHIELD WIRE

The following steps describe how to connect the control cable to the scoreboard: 1.At the rear of the scoreboard feed the control cable one of the holes in the plate to the left of the access panel. 2.Crimp fork terminals to the control cable wires and the shield. 3.Connect the control cable to terminal block labeled Control Cable on the junction chassis according to figure 13.

Figure 13 Control Cable Wiring Diagram
Figure 13 Control Cable Wiring Diagram

4.

Reinstall the access panel.

Control Console Connections The 10 ft. extension cable has two molded ¼” stereo plugs attached to it. It is used to connect the control console to the junction box. The following steps describe how to connect the control console:

1. 2. 3.

Plug one end of the extension cable into ¼” stereo jack on the junction box. Plug the other end into the ¼” stereo jack mounted on the control console back plate. Plug the control console power cord into a grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle.

Control Console Safety Warning

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

SCOREBOARD STARTUP

1. 2. 3. 4.

Place the power disconnect for the scoreboard in the ON position. Plug one end of the extension cable into ¼” stereo jack on the junction box. Plug the other end into the ¼” stereo jack mounted on the control console back plate. Plug the control console power cord into a grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle.

GAME TIME OPERATION

This scoreboard is operated with a 37-key control console. Figure 14 shows the keypad layout on the control console.

Figure 14 Keypad Layout — ELECTRO-MECH SCOREBOARD CO., 120 Industrial Parkway Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, SET CLOCK, SET CLOCK .1 SEC, .1 SEC ON / OFF, CLOCK UP / DOWN, MULTISPORT, SET DGT / SC, AUTO HORN, TIME OF DAY, TIME OUT TIMER, NEW GAME, BALL +1, STRIKE +1, OUT +1, FLASH HIT, SET GUEST SCORE, SET HOME SCORE, CLEAR, ENTER, FLASH ERROR, GUEST SCORE +1, HOME SCORE +1, PERIOD OR INNING, HORN ON / OFF, CLOCK ON / OFF
Figure 14 Keypad Layout Labelled: ELECTRO-MECH SCOREBOARD CO. · 120 Industrial Parkway Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · SET CLOCK · SET CLOCK .1 SEC · .1 SEC ON / OFF · CLOCK UP / DOWN · MULTISPORT · SET DGT / SC · AUTO HORN · TIME OF DAY · TIME OUT TIMER · NEW GAME · BALL +1 · STRIKE +1 · OUT +1 · FLASH HIT · SET GUEST SCORE · SET HOME SCORE · CLEAR · ENTER · FLASH ERROR · GUEST SCORE +1 · HOME SCORE +1 · PERIOD OR INNING · HORN ON / OFF · CLOCK ON / OFF

Immediately after the control console power cord is plugged into a 120 VAC source, the console LCD display will read:

ELECTRO-MECH 274 SCOREBOARD MP139

After a few seconds the display will read:

00 D15:00 00 INNING -

The scoreboard will display:

CLOCK – 15:00 GUEST SCORE – 0 HOME SCORE – 0

The control console LCD display shows the same information as the scoreboard. Note: In some functions a 0 will be blanked on the scoreboard, but not on the console. Because this console program is used for a number of models of scoreboards, some functions will appear on the console keypad that are not present on the scoreboard. Figure 15 explains the LCD display layout.

Figure 15 Control Console LCD Display
Figure 15 Control Console LCD Display
Control Console Key Functions
1.SET CLOCK– This key sets the time displayed on the scoreboard clock. Press [SET CLOCK]. The
console LCD display will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
SET CLK <00:00>
Pressthe keypad numbers for the time, [ENTER].Example: Press [SET CLOCK], [6], [0], [0], [0],
[ENTER]on the control console. 60:00 will be displayed on the clock section of the scoreboard.
2.SET CLOCK .1 SEC– This key is used to set the scoreboard clock to a time less than one minute
when tenth of a second accuracy is required. Press [SET CLOCK .1 SEC]. The console LCD display
will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
SET SEC <00.0>
Pressthe keypad numbers for the time, [ENTER]. Example: Press [SET CLOCK .1 SEC], [5], [3],
[8], [ENTER]on the control console. 53.8 will be displayed on the clock section of the scoreboard.
3..1 SEC ON/OFF– This key is used to enable or disable the display of tenths of seconds on the
scoreboard. The use of this key has a visible effect on the scoreboard only if the game clock is less
than one minute. This mode is enabled when the control console is turned on. If it is disabled, the
LCD display on the control console will still show 1/10th second timing, but the scoreboard will not
display it. To turn this function off, press [.1 SEC ON/OFF]. The console LCD display will read:
CLOCK ON <1>
.1 SEC OFF <0>
Press [0], [ENTER]on the control console.
4.CLOCK UP/DOWN– The clock can be set up to either count up or count down. The control console
is set to the clock down mode when it is turned on. To make the clock count up, press [CLOCK UP /
DOWN]. The console LCD display will read:
GAME UP <1>
CLOCK DOWN <0>
Press [1], [ENTER]on the control console. The letter D in front of the game time on the console LCD
will be replaced with the letter U to indicate that the clock is in the count up mode. To reset the clock
to count down mode, press [CLOCK UP / DOWN], [0], [ENTER]on the control console .
5.SET DGT / SC– The console is programmed to control a set of delay of game timers. The delay of
game timer is preset to 30 seconds, but can be set to any time from 0 to 99 seconds. Changes to the
delay of game timer time should be done prior to the start of a game. To change the delay of game
timer time, press [SET DELAY OF GAME TIMER].The console LCD display will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
DELAY TIME1 <30>
Press the keypad numbers to set Delay of Game Timer, [ENTER]. The LCD display will then read:
00 D15:00 0 00
DELAY TIME2 <05>
This will allow you to change the second reset time. To change this time, press the keypad numbers
for the time, [ENTER].

00 D15:00 0 00 DELAY TIME2 <05>

6.AUTO HORN– This key allows the operator to control the end of period horn and the time out horn.
The horn sounds for two seconds when the clock reaches 0:00 at the end of the period. The end of
period horn can be disabled by pressing [AUTO HORN]. The console LCD display will read:
GAME PRESS<1>ON
HORN PRESS<0>OFF
Press [0], [ENTER]to disable the horn. The console LCD display will then read:
T-O PRESS<1>ON
HORN PRESS<0>OFF
The time out horn is normally disabled. To enable the horn to sound at the end of the time out, press
[1], [ENTER]on the control console.
7.TIME OF DAY– The time of day can be displayed on the clock section of the scoreboard.THE
GAME CLOCK WILL BE INOPERABLE UNTIL THE TIME OF DAY FUNCTION IS
TURNED OFF. To turn the time of day clock on, press [TIME OF DAY]. The console LCD display
will read:
TIME OF ON <1>
DAY CLOCK OFF<0>
Press [1], [ENTER] on the control console. The console LCD display will then read:
00 C12:00 0 00
SET CLK <12:00>
Press the keypad numbers for the time, [ENTER]. The letter C will be displayed on the console LCD
display to the left of the time to indicate that the time of day function is active. The scoreboard will
display the time of day.
8.TIME OUT TIMER– To set the Time Out Timer, press [TIME OUT TIMER]. The console LCD
display will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
SET T-O <1:00>
Press the keypad numbers for the time, [ENTER]. After the ENTER key is pressed, the letter T is
displayed to the left of the time on the LCD display and the Time Out Timer immediately begins to
count down to 0. The scoreboard will not display the Time Out time. To exit the Time Out Timer
function before 0, press [TIME OUT TIMER], [ENTER].
9.BALL +1– This key increments the Ball count by 1.
10.STRIKE +1– This key increments the Strike count by 1.
11.OUT +1– This key increments the Out count by 1.
12.SET GUEST SCORE– To set the guest score, press [SET GUEST SCORE]. The console LCD
display will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
GUEST SCORE <00>
Press the keypad numbers for the score, [ENTER]. EXAMPLE: To set the visitor score to 53, press
[SET GUEST SCORE],[5] , [3], [ENTER].

00 D15:00 0 00 GUEST SCORE <00>

13.SET HOME SCORE– To set the home score, press [SET HOME SCORE]. The console LCD
display will read:
00 D15:00 0 00
HOME SCORE <00>
Press the keypad numbers for the score, [ENTER]. EXAMPLE: To set the home score to 75, press
[SET HOME SCORE],[7] , [5], [ENTER].
14.GUEST SCORE +1– This key increments the Guest score by 1.
15.HOME SCORE +1– This key increments the Home score by 1.
16.PERIOD OR INNING– This key is used to increment the period or inning (depending on the sport
being played) by 1.
17.HORN ON/OFF– This key is used to turn the horn on and off.
18.CLOCK ON/OFF– This key is used to start and stop the clock.
19.FLASH ERROR– This key is used to flash the error indicator (E) on the scoreboard. The indicator
will turn on and off several times.
20.FLASH HIT– This key is used to flash the hit indicator (H) on the scoreboard. The indicator will
turn on and off several times.
21.NEW GAME– This key is used to reset all the scoreboard functions to their default settings. To reset
the scoreboard, press [NEW GAME]. The console LCD display will read:
RESET YES<1>
SCOREBOARD NO<0>
Press [1], [ENTER]on the control console. The scoreboard will reset its functions.
22.CLEAR– This key deletes the information being entered into the control console.

00 D15:00 0 00 HOME SCORE <00>

Hand Held Clock Control Unit Operation The hand held clock control unit has an attached cable that is plugged into a jack on the control console back plate labeled Clock Hand held. It has one button that is used to toggle the clock on and off.

You should reset the scoreboard each time that it is turned on. Test out all the functions to ensure that the scoreboard is operating properly.

SCOREBOARD SHUTDOWN

1. 2. 3. 4.

Place the power disconnect for the scoreboard in the OFF position. Unplug the control console power cord. Unplug the extension cable. Store the control console in a dry location. This unit is not waterproof.

Proper scoreboard shutdown will help protect the scoreboard and control console from power surges and lightning strikes.

SERVICING THE SCOREBOARD

While your scoreboard was designed for years of trouble-free operation, some problems may occasionally occur. Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company offers onsite service in some areas. In other areas, we can help you contact an independent service technician. In areas in which service is not available from Electro- Mech Scoreboard Company, we will make every effort to answer your questions. Our trained personnel at Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company are ready to answer your questions from Monday to Friday during the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. Be sure to know your scoreboard model number when calling. Scoreboard replacement parts are always available. Damaged parts can usually be repaired at a significant cost savings. Our convenient toll free number is listed at the bottom of every page in this manual.

If the scoreboard turns on LEDs, but does not operate normally, make note of which functions are affected. If some LEDs either never turn on or always stay on, make note of their specific locations on the scoreboard. Refer to the COMPONENT REPLACEMENT section of this manual before changing parts.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

LED digits are serviced from the front of the scoreboard.

The LEDs that form digits are soldered on circuit boards mounted behind metal masks. Do not attempt to replace individual LEDs. In case of a malfunction, the entire LED circuit board must be removed. To avoid damage to the LED driver module,always turn off the power to the scoreboard when removing or replacing LED digits. Figure 16 shows the components of a LED digit assembly.

Figure 16 LED Digit Assembly — 1/8" SPACER, 6-32 KEP LOCK NUT, MASK, LED DIGIT
Figure 16 LED Digit Assembly Labelled: 1/8" SPACER · 6-32 KEP LOCK NUT · MASK · LED DIGIT

1.

Remove the sheet metal screws that fasten the mask to the face of the scoreboard. Caution: Support the mask before removing the last screw. The ribbon cable that connects to the rear of the circuit board is not designed to support the weight of the assembly. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the rear of the circuit board. Caution: Do not let the cable hang outside of the scoreboard. It is easily cut by sharp metal edges. Damage to the ribbon cable may create short circuit paths that will damage the LED driver module.

2.

3.

Place the assembly on a flat surface and remove the 6-32 kep lock nuts that hold the circuit board in place. Remove the circuit board. Align the mounting holes in the circuit board with the threaded studs on the mask and install the replacement digit on the mask. Plug the ribbon cable onto the header on the back of the circuit board.

4. 5.

6.

All other components are located behind the rear access panel. Figure 17 shows the view behind the access panel.

Figure 17 Access Panel Components — LX31, LX17, LPS5, J6, J10, J6, J10, J5, J9, J5, J9, Test Jack, J4, J8, J4, J8, Model:, LPS5, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2003, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, J7, J15, J7, J15, Replace with fuses of same type and rating only., J2, S E, F U, J3, J3, J2, S E, FU S E, F U, F U S E, 1/2A, 1A, S E, FU, SE, FU S E, F U, FU SE, S FU E, S FU E, 3A, 5A, 5A, Horn, Main Power, AC-L AC-N, Ground
Figure 17 Access Panel Components Labelled: LX31 · LX17 · LPS5 · J6 · J10 · J6 · J10 · J5 · J9 · J5 · J9 · Test Jack · J4 · J8 · J4 · J8 · Model: · LPS5 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2003 · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · J7 · J15 · J7 · J15 · Replace with fuses of same type and rating only. · J2 · S E · F U · J3 · J3 · J2 · S E · FU S E · F U · F U S E · 1/2A · 1A · S E · FU · SE · FU S E · F U · FU SE · S FU E · S FU E · 3A · 5A · 5A · Horn · Main Power · AC-L AC-N · Ground

LX17 FUNCTIONS

DRIVER MODULE

JACK FUNCTION

J2

SERIAL DATA INPUT

J3

SERIAL DATA OUTPUT

CLOCK MINUTES UNITS DIGIT CLOCK MINUTES TENS DIGIT CLOCK SECONDS UNITS DIGIT

J4

J5

J6

J7

DC POWER INPUT

CLOCK SECONDS TENS J9 DIGIT J15 HORN RELAY Note: All other jacks are unused.

LX31 FUNCTIONS

DRIVERFUNCTION
MODULE JACKFUNCTION #1FUNCTION #2#3 FUNCTION #4
SERIAL DATA
J2INPUT
HOME UNITS
J4ERROR (SEG H)DIGIT
HOME TENS
J5DIGIT
GUEST UNITS
J6DIGIT
J7DC POWER INPUT
J8BALLSTRIKEOUT HIT (SEG H)
GUEST TENS
J9DIGIT
J10 INNINGSDIGIT
Note: All other jacks are unused.

LX Driver Board Replacement Electrical connections to the LX LED DRIVER BOARDS are made with ribbon cable polarized IDC sockets and locking ramp crimp terminal housings that mate with jacks on the circuit board. The circuit board is secured inside the scoreboard on a metal bracket with two hex nuts.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Unplug the electrical connections from the circuit board. Remove the two hex nuts. Remove the circuit board from the scoreboard. Insert the replacement circuit board on the metal bracket in the scoreboard. Secure the circuit board with the two hex nuts. Insert the plugs into the jacks on the circuit board.

To avoid damage to the circuit board,always turn off the power to the scoreboard when removing or replacing it.

LPS5 LED POWER SUPPLY MODULE FUNCTIONS

JACK

JACK FUNCTION

J1

120 VAC INPUT

J2

20 VDC OUTPUT TO LX DRIVER BOARDS

J3

J3 NOT

J4

J4 HORN

J5

J5 NOT

Figure 18 shows the location of the fuses in the LPS5 LED Power Supply Module. The table following the figure lists the fuse ratings, functions, and part numbers.

Figure 18 LPS5 Fuse Locations — Not a convenience receptacle, This receptacle is designed for use with Electro-Mech control consoles only., F U S, E, F U, S E, F U S E, 1/2 A, F6, Test Jack, J5, Model:, Serial Number:, LPS5, JAN 2003, Electro-Mech, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, J4, Replace with fuses of same type and rating only., F U, SE, F U S E, FU S E, J3, S E, F U, 1/2A, 1A, J2, F U, S F U E, SE, S E, F U SE, F U S E, F4, FU, S F U E, J1, 3A, 5A, 5A, F5 F1, F2, F3
Figure 18 LPS5 Fuse Locations Labelled: Not a convenience receptacle · This receptacle is designed for use with Electro-Mech control consoles only. · F U S · E · F U · S E · F U S E · 1/2 A · F6 · Test Jack · J5 · Model: · Serial Number: · LPS5 · JAN 2003 · Electro-Mech · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · J4 · Replace with fuses of same type and rating only. · F U · SE · F U S E · FU S E · J3 · S E · F U · 1/2A · 1A · J2 · F U · S F U E · SE · S E · F U SE · F U S E · F4 · FU · S F U E · J1 · 3A · 5A · 5A · F5 F1 · F2 · F3
Not a convenience receptacle
This receptacle is designed for use with
Electro-Mech control consoles only.
S E F U ES
U F
1/2 A
F6
Test Jack
J5
Model:Serial Number:
LPS5JAN 2003
Electro-Mech
Scoreboard Company
3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096
800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com
J4Replace with fuses of same type and rating only.
F USEF
S EU S
J3E SU F
1/2A 1A
J2
F U ESEF UF U S E
F4S US
SEF
J1
3A 5A 5A
F5
F1
F2
F3
Figure 18 LPS5 Fuse Locations
LPS5 FUSES
FUSE RATINGFUNCTIONBUSSMAN PART #
F13A 250VTRANSFORMER PRIMARYAGC-3
F2 10A250VLX17AGC-10
F3 10A250VLX31AGC-10
F4½A 250VNOT USEDAGC-1/2
F5 1A250VHORNAGC-1
F6½A 250V 120 VAC ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLEAGC-1/2
Note: Other manufacturers’ fuses may be substituted for the Bussmann fuses.

LED Power Supply Module Replacement Electrical connections to the LED Power Supply Modules are made with keyed plugs that mate with jacks on the left side of the module. The modules are secured inside the scoreboard with four machine screws each.

1.Disconnect the plugs from the jacks on the side of the module. 2.Remove the four screws. 3.Remove the module from the scoreboard. 4.Insert the replacement module in the scoreboard. 5.Secure the module with the four screws. 6.Insert the plugs into the jacks on the side of the module. To avoid damage to the module,always turn off the power to the scoreboard when removing or replacing it.

ELECTRO-MECH SCOREBOARD CO. FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF ALL ELECTRO-MECH SCOREBOARDS ARE GUARANTEED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF INVOICE AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL AND WILL BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER PROVIDED THE EQUIPMENT OR PARTS ARE RETURNED POSTAGE-PAID TO THE FACTORY IN WRIGHTSVILLE, GA. SHIPPING BACK TO THE OWNER WILL BE VIA UPS GROUND SERVICE EXCEPT WHEN AIR OR SPECIAL METHOD OF RETURN IS SPECIFIED BY THE OWNER, IN WHICH CASE SHIPPING WILL BE FREIGHT COLLECT.

EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE FUSES.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR CHARGES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL OF COMPONENT PARTS, SERVICE CALLS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, IMPROPER OPERATION, OR PROBLEMS CAUSED BY ANY REPAIR, ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE SCOREBOARD NOT PERFORMED BY ELECTRO-MECH.

EQUIPMENT WHICH IS SUBJECTED TO ACCIDENT, NEGLECT, ABUSE, MISUSE OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FIRE, WIND, LIGHTNING, OR FLOOD, IS NOT COVERED BY THIS GUARANTEE.