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3230 FOOTBALL 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. 1 Revised: 02/22/2007

3230 FOOTBALL 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:3230:14’ L x 5’ H x 6” D, 3230 with a side sponsor panel: 18’ L x 5’ H x 6” D
WEIGHT:3230:245 lbs, 3230 with a side sponsor panel: 290 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.
DISPLAY:The 3230 football scoreboard displays HOME scores, GUEST scores, and YDS. TO GO to 99,
TIME to 99 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59), DOWN and QTR to 4.
DIGITS:Red light emitting diodes mounted on printed circuit boards form the digits and. The clock and
scores digits are 18” tall. The TO GO, PERIOD, and DOWN digits are 15” tall.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: Scoreboard -120 VAC, 1.4 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.
SCORELINK 300 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 SCORELINK 300 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)
  • ScoreLink 300 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 3230 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 3230 Post Spacing — 14' 11', 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, 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 3230 Post Spacing Labelled: 14' 11' · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · 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 3230 scoreboard with an optional side sponsor panel. The sponsor panel is built into the scoreboard cabinet.

Figure 2 3230 with Optional Top Sponsor Panel Post Spacing — 18' 11', 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, 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 3230 with Optional Top Sponsor Panel Post Spacing Labelled: 18' 11' · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · 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 3230 with an optional top sponsor panel. This panel is a separate unit that mounts on the same posts as the scoreboard.

Figure 3 3230 with Side Sponsor Panel Post Spacing — 14' 11', 5', POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT, POWER DISCONNECT, 10', #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE, 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR, 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD, TO CONTROL LOCATION, TO POWER SOURCE
Figure 3 3230 with Side Sponsor Panel Post Spacing Labelled: 14' 11' · 5' · POWER CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · CONTROL CABLE IN 3/4" CONDUIT · POWER DISCONNECT · 10' · #6 BARE COPPER GROUND WIRE · 5/8" BRASS TEAR DROP CONNECTOR · 5/8" X 8' COPPER CLAD GROUND ROD · TO CONTROL LOCATION · TO POWER SOURCE

Mounting The Scoreboard The scoreboard is attached to the posts at four points. Figure 4 shows the location of the mounting points on the rear of the scoreboard.

Figure 4 Mounting Points — MOUNTING POINT #2, MOUNTING POINT #1, ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO., #3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102, Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102, El ectric shock hazard: Disconnect power before servi ci ng equipment, Check wi th the applicable state and local codes before i nstallation, CAUTION, MOUNTING POINT #4, MOUNTING POINT #3
Figure 4 Mounting Points Labelled: MOUNTING POINT #2 · MOUNTING POINT #1 · ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO. · #3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102 · Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102 · El ectric shock hazard: Disconnect power before servi ci ng equipment · Check wi th the applicable state and local codes before i nstallation · CAUTION · MOUNTING POINT #4 · MOUNTING POINT #3

ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO.Mod el No. MM-1000Serial No . AB-Dat e of Mfg.120 VAC 60 Hz 13.3 ANo . of lam pholders 107#3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102 Replace wit h 15 W lam p, maxim umEl ectric shock hazard: Disconnectpower before servi ci ng equipmentCAUTION

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 5 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 5 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 5 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. 2.Screw the threaded rods into the tapped holes in the scoreboard. 3.Place a steel angle bracket over the threaded rods at mounting point #1. 4.Place a washer over each threaded rod. 5.Screw the nuts onto the threaded rods so that the bracket is loosely held in place. 6.Repeat steps 3 - 6 at the other mounting points. 7.Raise the scoreboard into place and tighten the nuts to clamp the scoreboard in place on the posts.

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. Screw the threaded rods into the tapped holes in the top sponsor panel. Place a steel angle bracket over the threaded rods at a mounting point. Place a washer over each threaded rod. Screw a nut onto each threaded rod so that the bracket is loosely held in place. Repeat steps 3 - 5 at the other mounting points. Tighten the nuts to clamp it in place on the posts.

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

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 ScoreLink 300 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
ground the scoreboard:
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 6 shows
the location of the access panel and the dome plugs.
Figure 6 Rear Access Panel — ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO., #3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102 Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102, El ectric shock hazard: Disconnect power before servi ci ng equipment, Check wi th the applicable state and local codes before i nstallation, CAUTION, ACCESS PANEL, DOME PLUG
Figure 6 Rear Access Panel Labelled: ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO. · #3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102 Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102 · El ectric shock hazard: Disconnect power before servi ci ng equipment · Check wi th the applicable state and local codes before i nstallation · CAUTION · ACCESS PANEL · DOME PLUG

ELECTRO- MECH SC OREB OARD CO.Mod el No. MM-1000Serial No . AB-Dat e of Mfg.#3 Industri al Parkway P.O . Box 102Wrightsvill e, GA 31096-0102 120 VAC 60 Hz 13.3 ANo . of lam pholders 107Replace wit h 15 W lam p, maxim umEl ectric shock hazard: Disconnectpower before servi ci ng equipmentCAUTION

4.

Figure 7 shows the view behind the access panel.

Figure 7 Access Panel Removed — LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD, J24, J23, J22, J21, J20, J19, J18, J17, J16, J15, J14, J13, ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices., Test Jack, Model:, LDM12, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2004, Model:, LPS5, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2004, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, No user replaceable parts inside; return to factory for repair., Replace with fuses of same type and rating only., S E, F U, S E, F U S E, F U S E, J12, J11, J10, J9, J8, J7, J6, J5, J4, J3, J2, J1, F U, 1/2A, 1A, SE, FU, FU, S E, F U SE, F U S E, S E F U, SE F U, 3A, 5A, 5A, Control Cable, Black Red Shield, Serial Data Output, Black Red Shield, HORN, Main Power, AC-L AC-N, Ground, LDM12, LPS5
Figure 7 Access Panel Removed Labelled: LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD · J24 · J23 · J22 · J21 · J20 · J19 · J18 · J17 · J16 · J15 · J14 · J13 · ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. · Test Jack · Model: · LDM12 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2004 · Model: · LPS5 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2004 · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · No user replaceable parts inside; return to factory for repair. · Replace with fuses of same type and rating only. · S E · F U · S E · F U S E · F U S E · J12 · J11 · J10 · J9 · J8 · J7 · J6 · J5 · J4 · J3 · J2 · J1 · F U · 1/2A · 1A · SE · FU · FU · S E · F U SE · F U S E · S E F U · SE F U · 3A · 5A · 5A · Control Cable · Black Red Shield · Serial Data Output · Black Red Shield · HORN · Main Power · AC-L AC-N · Ground · LDM12 · LPS5

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 3230: 168 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:

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 8.

Figure 8 Power Connections — 1. 2. 3.
Figure 8 Power Connections Labelled: 1. 2. 3.

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 weatherproof back box, the mounting bolts, and the mounting bracket. Items which are not provided but are necessary for proper installation are ¾” flexible conduit, a ¾” right angle male conduit connector, a ¾” straight male conduit connector, two wires, and four forked crimp terminals. The electrical requirements for the horn are 0.35 A 120 VAC. The horn assembly is attached to the left side of the scoreboard for models with top sponsor panels. These models have two tapped holes at the mounting point. Other models may have tapped holes on the left side of the scoreboard or have one tapped hole on the top of the scoreboard at the mounting point. Mounting bolts are screwed into the tapped holes at the factory. The following steps describe the assembly and mounting of the horn: 1.Remove the mounting bolts from the scoreboard. 2.Cut a piece of ¾” conduit of sufficient length to reach from the horn mounting point to one of the holes in the plate below the access panel. 3.Attach the ¾” right angle male conduit connector to one end of the conduit and the ¾” straight male conduit connector to the other end. 4.Cut two pieces of wire of approximately 7 feet longer than the conduit. 5.Push the wires through the conduit. 6.The horn mounting bracket has a side mount bracket attached. If the horn is going to be mounted on top of the scoreboard, remove the side mount bracket as seen in figure 9.

Figure 9 Side Mount Bracket Removal
Figure 9 Side Mount Bracket Removal

7.

Push the end of the conduit with the right angle male conduit connector through the 2” diameter hole in mounting bracket. The weatherproof back box has two threaded conduit holes. Screw the provided conduit plug into the hole near the word “TOP” inside the weatherproof back box. Feed the wires through the other back box conduit hole and screw the right angle conduit connector to the back box.

8.

9.

10.Attach the weatherproof back box to the mounting bracket using the provided 8-32 x 1/2” Phillips head machine screws, #8 split-lock washers, and 8-32 hex nuts as shown in figure 10.

Figure 10 Back Box Mounting Points
Figure 10 Back Box Mounting Points

11.Remove the horn signal mounting plate from the horn base by loosening the Phillips head screw on the base as seen in figure 11.

Figure 11 Horn Signal Mounting Plate Screw
Figure 11 Horn Signal Mounting Plate Screw

12.The word “TOP” is stamped on the front side of the horn signal mounting plate. Pass the two wires that are inside the back box through the horn signal mounting plate center hole from the rear. 13.Align the horn signal mounting plate with the back box so that the word “TOP” on the horn signal mounting plate and the back box should be oriented in the same direction and the screw hole on the bottom edge of the horn signal mounting plate should be directly over the gap in the back box gasket as seen in figure 12. 14.Fasten the horn signal mounting plate with the four 8-32 x 7/16” machine screws that are provided with the back box.

Figure 12 Horn Signal Mounting Plate Attachment
Figure 12 Horn Signal Mounting Plate Attachment

15.Crimp forked terminals on the ends of the two wires and attach them to the plug receptacle seen in figure 13.

Figure 13 Plug Receptacle Wire Attachment
Figure 13 Plug Receptacle Wire Attachment

16.Slide the slot on the side of the horn base over the tab on the horn signal mounting plate and tighten the Phillips head screw on the other side of the horn base. 17.Fasten the horn assembly to the scoreboard using the mounting bolts from the scoreboard as seen in figure 14.

Figure 14 Horn Assembly and Mounting
Figure 14 Horn Assembly and Mounting

18.Crimp forked terminals on the ends of the two wires that protrude out of the other end of the conduit. 19.Pass the wires through one of the holes in the plate below the access panel. 20.Fasten the conduit connector to the plate and connect the wires to the terminal block labeled Horn. Connect the AC-L wire to the left terminal and the AC-N wire to the right terminal.

ScoreLink 300 The ScoreLink 300 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 ScoreLink 300 RF MODEM SYSTEM OWNER’S HANDBOOK for installation instructions.

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 ScoreLink 300 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 15.

Figure 15 Serial Data Output Wiring Diagram
Figure 15 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 16.

Figure 16 Control Cable Wiring Diagram
Figure 16 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 17 shows the control cable wire connection points on the rear of the ¼” stereo jack.

1/4" STEREO JACK

Figure 17 ¼” Stereo Jack Wiring Diagram — PIN 1 - BLACK WIRE PIN 2 - RED WIRE PIN 3 - SHIELD WIRE
Figure 17 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 18.

Figure 18 Control Cable Wiring Diagram
Figure 18 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.Plug one end of the extension cable into ¼” stereo jack on the junction box or the ScoreLink 300 Transmitter, if purchased. 2.Plug the other end into the ¼” stereo jack mounted on the control console back plate. 3.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.

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 or the ScoreLink 300 Transmitter, if purchased. 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. If a ScoreLink 300 RF MODEM SYSTEM is installed with this scoreboard, plug the wall mount DC power supply into a grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle and the male plug on the end of the attached cable into the Power jack on the Transmitter.

3. 4. 5.

GAME TIME OPERATION

This scoreboard is operated with a 37-key control console. Figure 19 shows the keypad layout on the control console.

Figure 19 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, FOOTBALL / SOCCER / TRACK, DELAY OF GAME TIMER, AUTO HORN, TIME OF DAY, TIME OUT TIMER, NEW GAME, SET GUEST SCORE, SET HOME SCORE, YARDS TO GO, BALL ON, GUEST TIME OUTS, HOME TIME OUTS, DOWN, CLEAR, ENTER, QTR / PERIOD, GUEST SCORE +1, HOME SCORE +1, POSS, HORN ON / OFF, CLOCK ON / OFF
Figure 19 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 · FOOTBALL / SOCCER / TRACK · DELAY OF GAME TIMER · AUTO HORN · TIME OF DAY · TIME OUT TIMER · NEW GAME · SET GUEST SCORE · SET HOME SCORE · YARDS TO GO · BALL ON · GUEST TIME OUTS · HOME TIME OUTS · DOWN · CLEAR · ENTER · QTR / PERIOD · GUEST SCORE +1 · HOME SCORE +1 · POSS · 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 276 SCOREBOARD MPFB

After a few seconds the display will read:

00 3

The scoreboard will display:

CLOCK – 15:00 GUEST SCORE – 0 HOME SCORE – 0 YDS. TO GO – 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 LCD display that are not present on the scoreboard. Figure 20 explains the LCD display layout.

Figure 20 Control Console LCD Display
Figure 20 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>
Press the 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.

00 D15:00 0 00 SET CLK <00:00>

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>
Press the 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.DELAY OF GAME TIMER– The console is programmed to control a set of delay of game timers.
The delay of game timer is preset to 25 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 TIME <25>
Press the keypad numbers to set Delay of Game Timer, [ENTER].
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.

T-O PRESS<1>ON HORN PRESS<0>OFF

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.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].
10.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].
11.YARDS TO GO– To set the yards to go, press [YARDS TO GO]. The console LCD display will
read:
00 D15:00 0 00
YARDS TO GO <00>
Press the keypad numbers for the yards, [ENTER]. EXAMPLE: To set the yards to go to 10, press
[YARDS TO GO], [1], [0], [ENTER].
12.DOWN – This key increments the DOWN by 1. If this key is pressed when DOWN displays 4, the
digit will be blanked.
13.GUEST SCORE +1– This key increments the Guest score by 1.
14.HOME SCORE +1– This key increments the Home score by 1.
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00 D15:00 0 00 YARDS TO GO <00>

15.HORN ON/OFF– This key is used to sound the horn for ½ second.
16.CLOCK ON/OFF– This key is used to start and stop the clock.
17.QTR – This key is used to increment the quarter by 1.
18.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.
The BALL ON, NEXT POSS, GUEST TIME OUTS, and HOME TIME OUTS keys are not used with the
3230 scoreboard.

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. If a ScoreLink 300 RF MODEM SYSTEM is installed with this scoreboard, unplug the Transmitter’s wall mount power supply. Store the control console and ScoreLink 300 Transmitter in a dry location. These units are not waterproof.

5.

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.

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 21 shows the components of a LED digit assembly.

Figure 21 LED Digit Assembly — 1/8" SPACER, 6-32 KEP LOCK NUT, MASK, LED DIGIT
Figure 21 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. 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.

2.

3.

4. 5.

6.

Plug the ribbon cable onto the header on the back of the circuit board. Refer to figure 22 in order to plug the ribbon cable IDC connector onto the circuit board in the proper orientation.

RIBBON CABLE IDC SOCKET

Figure 22 LED Digit Ribbon Cable Connection Diagram — CABLE, CENTER KEY, CENTER KEY ON RIBBON CABLE IDC SOCKET MUST POINT IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE ARROW ON THE REAR OF THE LED DIGIT.
Figure 22 LED Digit Ribbon Cable Connection Diagram Labelled: CABLE · CENTER KEY · CENTER KEY ON RIBBON CABLE IDC SOCKET MUST POINT IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE ARROW ON THE REAR OF THE LED DIGIT.

All other components are located behind the rear access panel. Figure 23 shows the view behind the access panel.

Figure 23 Access Panel Components — LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD, J24, J23, J22, J21, J20, J19, J18, J17, J16, J15, J14, J13, ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices., Test Jack, Model:, LDM12, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2004, Model:, LPS5, Serial Number:, Electro-Mech, JAN 2004, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, Scoreboard Company, 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com, No user replaceable parts inside; return to factory for repair., Replace with fuses of same type and rating only., S E, F U, S E, F U S E, F U S E, J12, J11, J10, J9, J8, J7, J6, J5, J4, J3, J2, J1, F U, 1/2A, 1A, SE, FU, FU, S E, F U SE, F U S E, S E F U, SE F U, 3A, 5A, 5A, Control Cable, Black Red Shield, Serial Data Output, Black Red Shield, HORN, Main Power, AC-L AC-N, Ground, LDM12, LPS5
Figure 23 Access Panel Components Labelled: LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD · J24 · J23 · J22 · J21 · J20 · J19 · J18 · J17 · J16 · J15 · J14 · J13 · ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. · Test Jack · Model: · LDM12 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2004 · Model: · LPS5 · Serial Number: · Electro-Mech · JAN 2004 · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · Scoreboard Company · 3 Industrial Parkway, Wrightsville, GA 31096 800-445-7846 www.electro-mech.com · No user replaceable parts inside; return to factory for repair. · Replace with fuses of same type and rating only. · S E · F U · S E · F U S E · F U S E · J12 · J11 · J10 · J9 · J8 · J7 · J6 · J5 · J4 · J3 · J2 · J1 · F U · 1/2A · 1A · SE · FU · FU · S E · F U SE · F U S E · S E F U · SE F U · 3A · 5A · 5A · Control Cable · Black Red Shield · Serial Data Output · Black Red Shield · HORN · Main Power · AC-L AC-N · Ground · LDM12 · LPS5

DRIVER MODULE

J1

JACK FUNCTION DRIVER MODULE DC POWER INPUT #1

J2

SERIAL DATA INPUT

J3

SERIAL DATA OUTPUT

J4

CLOCK SECONDS UNITS DIGIT

J5

CLOCK SECONDS TENS DIGIT

J6

CLOCK MINUTES UNITS DIGIT

J7

HOME SCORE UNITS DIGIT

J8

HOME SCORE TENS DIGIT

J9

GUEST SCORE UNITS DIGIT

J10

YARDS TO GO UNITS DIGIT

J11

YARDS TO GO TENS DIGIT

J13

DRIVER MODULE DC POWER INPUT #2

J14

HORN RELAY CONTROL

J16

J16 PERIOD

J17

CLOCK MINUTES TENS DIGIT

J20

GUEST SCORE TENS DIGIT

J22

J22 DOWN

Note: All other LDM12 jacks are unused.

LED Driver Module Replacement Electrical connections to the LDM12 LED DRIVER MODULE are made with ribbon cable polarized IDC sockets and locking ramp crimp terminal housings that mate with jacks on the module. The module is secured inside the scoreboard with six machine screws.

1.

1.Unplug the electrical connections from the module. Do not cut the plastic tie wraps around the ribbon cables. 2.Remove the six screws. 3.Remove the module from the scoreboard. 4.Insert the replacement module in the scoreboard. 5.Secure the module with the six screws. 6.Insert the plugs into the jacks on the module. To avoid damage to the module,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 LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD

J3

SERIAL DATA INPUT / OUTPUT

J4

J4 HORN

J5

SERIAL DATA TEST JACK

A relay inside the LPS5 Power Supply Module isolates the LDM12 LED Driver Module from the control cable when the scoreboard is shut down. Connecting the control console to the test jack on the LPS5 Power Supply Module (J5) with the 10 ft. extension cable bypasses this relay. Figure 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 LPS5 Fuse Locations
LPS5 FUSES
FUSE RATINGFUNCTIONBUSSMAN PART #
F13A 250VTRANSFORMER PRIMARYAGC-3
F210A 250V LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD J1AGC-10
F310A 250V LED POWER INTERFACE BOARD J6AGC-10
F4½A 250VSERIAL DATA ISOLATION RELAYAGC-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.

The LED Power Interface board distributes the output from the power supply modules to the LDM12 LED driver module and the Home Score Tens digit.

LED Power Interface Board Replacement 1.Unplug the wire assemblies from the jacks on the circuit board. 2.The circuit board is mounted on snap-in standoffs. Unseat the circuit board from the standoffs. 3.Press the replacement circuit board in place on the standoffs. 4.Plug the wire assemblies in the correct jacks on the circuit board. Each wire assembly is labeled to indicate the correct jack connection.

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.