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Thank you for choosing Electro-Mech products for your athletic facility. We hope you will be pleased with the performance and appearance of your player statistics panels. The information in this document will help you maintain the equipment in its best condition.

Receiving Your Indoor Player Statistics Panel Set

Depending on the shipping method, cardboard sheets, partially open wooden crates, or a set of complete enclosures may protect the panel cabinets. It is important to inspect all packaging for damage when the cabinets arrive ─before signing any paperwork telling the trucking company that you have received everything in good condition. If damage has occurred to the packaging, then damage may have occurred to the stat panels. Where you find dents, scrapes, or holes in the packaging, peel back the cardboard or other packing materials to expose the cabinet. Make notes on the paperwork provided by the trucking company before accepting delivery. If the damage appears to be severe, refuse the shipment. Contact Electro-Mech as soon as possible if you suspect shipping damage.

We recommend keeping the statistics panel cabinets in their packing materials until the day of installation. It is important to keep the packing materials dry while they are on the scoreboard. Wet cardboard can adhere to surfaces and damage the finish.

If your stat panels arrives in wooden crates, take care to avoid scraping the cabinets with tools, nails, or lumber when prying apart the nailed sections. Make certain to pry the wooden pieces apart from each other rather than trying to apply force against a scoreboard cabinet. Aluminum is strong, but a steel crowbar is stronger.

Once the crate is out of the way, remove the cardboard padding. You may need to remove a few labels adhered to the sides of the cabinets for shipping. At this point, your player statistics panels are unpacked and ready for installation.

Storage Prior to Installation

Unless you are planning to install your stat panels on the same day that they arrive, you will need to prepare a clean, dry, secure area for storage. Even though your player statistics displays are designed ruggedly, you will need to keep them away from moisture, dirt, accidental damage, and abuse.

Stand the panels upright prior to assembly; never lay them facing up or down. Never stack things on top of the cabinets while they are in storage.

These recommendations apply equally to ID panels and other items that may have shipped with your player statistics displays.

Conditions of Installation and Use for Indoor Scoreboards

This player statistics panel set is designed for installation and use in a dry environment. Do not attempt to install or operate the player statistics displays outdoors or in a wet location.

Indoor player statistics displays are typically attached to a wall. Each cabinet includes a set of mounting tabs so that it may hang from bolts anchored to the wall. Optionally, you may wish to suspend the statistics panels from the ceiling using the eye bolts provided in the top of each cabinet. Whatever the mounting method, it is important to make sure that the hardware, as well as the structure on which the statistics panels are to be mounted, can support the weight of the displays and any ID panels or other accessories.

Each player statistics display includes an attached AC power cord fitted for a standard 120 VAC electrical outlet. When the displays are not in use, you should disconnect them from power. For this reason, we recommend installing a dedicated disconnect switch within sight of each statistics panel. In the "off" position, the switch should isolate all load-carrying conductors (not the ground). This will help protect the stat panel electronics from nearby lightning strikes and other power fluctuations that might otherwise travel along the power cables.

For some projects, the statistics displays may be incorporated into a single cabinet shared with the main basketball scoreboard display. In this case, a single 120 VAC electrical receptacle can supply power for the entire apparatus. However, for wired installations, the player statistics sections require a separate data cable.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

General Description:

• Model LX2055 is a set of two electronic player statistics panels designed for permanent indoor installation and intended primarily to show statistics by Player Number for basketball.

Standard Package Includes:

• Two scoreboard cabinets
• One control console
• Two stereo patch cables
• Two junction boxes (when configured to use hardwired data cable)
• Two stereo plugs

Cabinet Dimensions and Weight:

• 48 in (W) x 60 in (H) x 6 in (D), 70 lb each

Cabinet Construction and Finish:

• Each cabinet includes a self-supporting frame constructed from extruded aluminum channel and formed aluminum pieces. The face and back sections are made from aluminum sheet material. The face is finished with matte black enamel paint. All other cabinet surfaces are mill finish. Accent striping and other decorative elements are cut from interior grade vinyl.

Overview of LED Display Circuit Boards:

• Red, amber and green LEDs (light emitting diodes) mounted on PCBs (printed circuit boards) form all lighted digits. The circuit boards are mounted behind the aluminum face, which is painted matte black to increase contrast. The epoxy shells of the LEDs protrude past the scoreboard face, maximizing viewing angle while providing impact-absorbing protection from contact with stray balls and other flying objects. The LEDs may be dimmed to reduce glare under changing lighting conditions. They are rated for 100,000 hours of use.

Display Features:

• 10 each 2-Digit Player Number (five sets for Guest, five sets for Home), Red, 6 inches tall, to 99
• 10 each 1-Digit Player Fouls (five for Guest, five for Home), Green, 6 inches tall, to 9
• 10 each 2-Digit Player Points (five sets for Guest, five sets for Home), Amber, 6 inches tall, to 99

Additional Standard Scoreboard Features:

• All serviceable components accessible from the front of the cabinet
• Built-in AC power cable, 6 feet long (one per cabinet)
• Data output port for daisy-chaining additional displays
• Eye bolts for lifting
• Integrated mounting tabs

Control Console:

• The console features custom software running on an internal microprocessor, a 32-character LCD display, a 37-button sealed membrane keypad, and a 6-ft. power cord. The console enclosure consists of an ABS plastic base and top with a metal back plate.
• Four data output ports can each directly drive a player statistics display through a single cable run and indirectly drive up to ten displays in perfect synchronization via daisy-chaining. The number of synchronized displays is practically limitless when using the optional ScoreLink RF communications system.
• The software includes support for 50 levels of brightness.

Optional Equipment and Features:

• Data cable for hard-wired installations (two runs required)
• ScoreLink RF communications system for wireless data transmission (two receiver units required)
• Hard carrying case for control console and accessories
• Non-illuminated, illuminated, and fully electronic ID panels, message centers, and video displays
• Stadium Sound Systems

Power Requirements:

• Each LX2055 player statistics display requires one circuit providing 1.5 amps, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
• Power enters each cabinet via an attached 6-foot long cord designed to plug into a standard (NEMA 5-15R) power receptacle.
• The control console requires one circuit providing 0.5 amps, 120 VAC, 60 Hz via standard (NEMA 5-15R) power receptacles.
• Electro-Mech recommends installing a dedicated breaker to control power to the player statistics displays.
• All power receptacles must be properly grounded.

Mounting Requirements:

• In its standard configuration, this scoreboard display set is designed for indoor use, and each cabinet may be mounted on a wall or suspended from the ceiling.
• To use the standard mounting tabs for installation on a wall, the installer must securely attach two lag bolts, or similar hardware, with a maximum diameter of 3/8 inches. The mounting tabs are spaced 40 inches from center to center.
• Each display cabinet may be suspended from the two eye bolts attached along the top of the frame. These eye bolts are spaced 36 inches center-to-center and have a 1-inch diameter opening to accept chain or cable.

Safety Listing, Support, and Warranty Information:

• All LX-series scoreboard displays are ETL Listed to UL Standard 48 for Electric Signs.
• Electro-Mech offers technical support at no charge over the phone or via the Internet for the life of the product.
• The standard limited warranty covers factory labor on parts returned to Electro- Mech within five years of the scoreboard's date of invoice.
• Additional support plans are available.
• The complete standard warranty statement is included near the end of this document.

PLANNING YOUR SCOREBOARD INSTALLATION

A good plan is important to the success of any project, and installing player statistics panels is no exception. An important first step in planning for your stat panels is determining the optimal location. Key factors here are accessibility and visibility.

By "accessibility" we mean the ease with which you can get people, equipment, cabling, etc. to the player statistics displays during installation, as well as ease-of-access for future service. If you position the panels so that using a lift or ladder to reach them is impractical, you will almost certainly add cost to the installation and to service calls.

By "visibility" we mean the ease with which spectators, participants, and the operator of the stat panels can see the displays. Because every sports facility is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all way to describe the perfect stat panel location. We can tell you that the vertical placement of the displays should be high enough to give spectators a clear line of sight over the heads of players but low enough to allow fans to glance up from the game and check the stats without straining their necks. For safety, you will want to keep the bottom the cabinets at least eight feet above the floor (to prevent people from smacking their heads against them).

For some indoor facilities, it is important to make sure people cannot – accidentally or intentionally – interfere with the player statistics displays or cables connected to them. For example, indoor stat panels are sometimes mounted along the front facade of balcony seating. This can make it tempting for fans to reach over the balcony and touch the panels, snag a cable, drop a soda on them, or otherwise make a nuisance of themselves. One solution would be to install a shield above any scoreboard in this position.

If you are planning for the construction or renovation of a new facility, then you will likely have more options for locating your player statistics displays. In addition, you may be able choose helpful positions for electrical outlets, plan for conduits, and control other details that will make installation, operation, and service easier. Your scoreboard sales rep should be able to answer questions and offer advice that will help you with these plans.

If you are adding this player statistics panel set to an existing facility, your options may be more limited. In some cases, we can modify the stat panel cabinets to meet special needs. An example of this would be accommodating power entry through the back of the cabinet rather than via the standard power cable on top. These sorts of details must be worked out prior to the release of a scoreboard order. Your sales rep can guide you through the process.

The sections that follow in this document primarily discuss the details of the mechanical and electrical installation of a single set of player statistics panels. If your project includes additional panels, clocks, scoreboards, or other electronic displays, please

check with your scoreboard sales 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 document are specific to the standard configuration of this player statistics scoreboard model. Before purchasing materials, running cabling, etc. you should verify with the factory that you have the right documentation for your particular project.

It is possible that a government agency, such as your local city council, will require a building permit or other documentation and approval forms related to the installation and operation of your stat panel displays. In some cases the installation plan may require a stamp from a locally licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

This section of the manual provides information that is important for locating power receptacles, running cable, planning for conduit, and other steps needed in preparation for bringing power and data to the player statistics displays. The final hookups for power and data will happen after the mechanical installation. However, it is wise to plan for key pieces of the electrical installation prior to physically mounting the panels.

If your stat panel package includes special accessories such as an electronic message center or video display, there may be additional cabling and conduit needed to support this equipment. Please consult the documentation provided with such items.

The standard configuration of this statistics panel set includes a power cable attached to the top of each cabinet. Input and output ports for data are located here as well. At the factory, it is possible to relocate these connection points to accommodate special needs. Let your scoreboard sales rep know about any custom requirements BEFORE we begin building your cabinet!

Additional Materials and Tools

The illustration on the previous page shows where power is needed and how data

cables can be routed. Data cable is not included as a standard part of the stat panel

package, although Electro-Mech typically is the source for it. Alternatively, Electro-

Mech can provide a ScoreLink wireless communication system to replace the data

cable. Other materials shown (or implied) in the illustration that are not included in the

standard stat panel package:

• Power receptacles (at each player statistics display and at the point of operation)
• A disconnect switch (to turn the stat displays on and off)
• Cable and conduit to supply power to the receptacles
• Conduit for the data cable (if data cable is used)
• Wire splicing kits for use with 22 AWG wire (if data cable is used)

This document assumes the installer has access to tools and skills for...

• Working with conduit and fittings
• Routing cables
• Crimping terminals, splicing, soldering, and other basic wire management
• Minor carpentry work
• Common tools such as Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, a knife, etc.

Electro-Mech recommends that 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 sign installers in your area, contact your scoreboard sales rep for recommendations.

Power Receptacles and Disconnect Switch

Each player statistics display is designed to be plugged into a US standard (NEMA 5- 15R) 120 VAC receptacle. We recommend providing a disconnect switch to kill power to these receptacles when the signs are not in use. The control console also requires a power receptacle. This receptacle does not need to be attached to a disconnect switch, since the console can easily be unplugged and is typically stored between games. A control console used with an external ScoreLink transmitter will need an extra receptacle for the transmitter's power supply.

Model LX2055 draws a maximum of 1.5 amps at each cabinet. It is common to wire the receptacles for both player stat displays, along with the receptacle for the main basketball scoreboard display, on a single circuit sharing a disconnect switch. This makes it easier to control power for the entire scoreboard system.

Junction Boxes and Data Cable

If your scoreboard package includes the ScoreLink wireless communication system, your work is done here. Skip to the next section.

Since this statistics panel set consists of two separate displays, hardwired systems require two separate runs of data cable from the point of operation to the signs ─ one to each display. Alternatively, you can make a single run of data cable from the point of operation to one stat panel and daisy-chain a patch cable from the data output port on the first panel to the data input port on the second panel. Your hard-wired scoreboard package includes two junction boxes, which you should permanently mount to provide a stable point of termination for the data cables. The idea is to connect the control console to these junction boxes via a pair of ten-foot patch cables (or with a single patch cable for daisy-chained stat panels). So the junction boxes will need to be mounted within ten feet of the position where your scoreboard operator will sit. In many gyms the junction boxes are concealed inside a larger floor box. They can be flush mounted on a wall, externally mounted on bleachers, or positioned anywhere else that is convenient. Choose a location that is protected so that the junction boxes and cables are not likely to be stepped on, tripped over, or have liquid (or anything else) spilled on them.

It is also important to label your junction boxes. The connectors used for scoreboard data look very much like the type used in some audio systems. Plugging audio devices into a scoreboard data line can damage the scoreboard system!

Each junction box ships with a length of cable soldered to the stereo socket and tucked inside the box. There should be no need to solder cable to this socket during the installation. Instead, splice the wires from the data cable to the pigtail inside the junction box, matching colors. The wires in the pigtail are 22 AWG, and the cable should use the same size conductors. The installer must provide wire nuts, crimp splices, or other means to connect the wires.

The splice point should stay inside the junction box. That is, you want to feed the long run of data cable into the box rather than pulling the pigtail out. Electro-Mech provides a strain relief on one side of the junction box to secure the cable. You may choose to connect conduit directly to the

junction box, in which case the strain relief will not be needed. The junction box is designed to accept 3/4-inch conduit fittings.

We recommend running data cable in conduit from the junction boxes to the player statistics displays ─ especially where the cable would otherwise be exposed. You should never run data cable in the same conduit as power cable. Having more than one run of scoreboard data cable in a single conduit is perfectly fine.

One more warning about data cable: Never split or branch the cable. The current loop signal we use to transmit data to the player statistics displays 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 discussed below. If your facility calls for a more complicated cabling plan, it is best to work out the details with your scoreboard sales rep prior to installation.

Stereo Plug

At each player statistics display, data enters the cabinet through a port located along the top. The illustration below is a view of the top of the display, showing the standard location of the ports.

There are two common methods for bringing the last few feet of data cable to one of the player statistics displays. One method involves installing a junction box on the wall or other structure near the display. From here you can run a patch cable to the player stat panel's data input port. The standard scoreboard package does not include extra junction boxes and patch cables for this type of cable routing. However, the materials are readily available from Electro-Mech.

The other method requires the right-angle stereo plug assembly, which Electro-Mech provides with all hard-wired indoor scoreboard packages. In the case of players statistics panels, there will be two plug assemblies to terminate the two cable runs required. The assembly consists of the main plug body, an insulating sleeve, and a cover.

Connecting data cable to the stereo plug requires soldering to two terminals. Slide the cover and sleeve over the data cable before soldering. The terminal nearer the center of the plug body connects to the tip of the socket. The black wire from the data cable should be soldered to this terminal. The terminal that extends further from the center of the plug body connects to the ring of the plug. Solder the red wire here. The strain relief tabs are connected to the shaft of the plug. When you bend the tabs around the data cable, they should be in contact with the shielding or the bare drain wire.

Slide the insulator sleeve over the terminals and screw the cover in place to complete the assembly. Now you will be ready to plug the data cable into the port at the top of the stat panel cabinet when it is installed.

Managing Multiple Scoreboard Displays

The preceding material discussed how to run data cable for a single pair of player stat panels. When additional scoreboard displays are installed in the same facility, the options can become confusing. Please discuss cabling plans with your Electro-Mech sales rep to make certain you receive all the materials necessary to meet your expectations.

The simplest (and rarest) arrangement occurs when multiple scoreboards are completely unrelated to each other. In this case, each display would have its own control console (or consoles, in the case of scoreboards with stat panels) and its own data cable.

Daisy-Chaining

Another simple case is when multiple displays are always run in synchronization 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 cabinet, you will link the two displays permanently.

This daisy-chaining technique can be extended, with a third display connected to the second, a fourth display connected to the third, on so on. We recommend daisy- chaining no more than ten displays from a single data source. Each scoreboard display in the chain adds a few milliseconds of delay to the signal it passes to the next display. After the tenth display, this delay would be noticeable when the Clock is counting Tenths of Seconds.

The second technique for running displays in synch is to use two runs of cable, each patched to a separate output of the same control console. We recommend this technique, when conditions in the gym allow it, because it offers the option of running the scoreboards separately in the future. This is discussed further in the next section.

Sometimes Separate, Sometimes Together

As mentioned previously, the current loop signal that sends data from a control console to a scoreboard display cannot be split. That is, you can't take the signal from one data port on the back of the control console to two or more displays. Instead, you should plan for a separate cable run for each display (or for each chain of displays, if you plan to daisy-chain). Each control console includes four output ports, so it is possible to directly drive four hardwired scoreboard displays (or chains) from one 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 independent scoreboard displays, the patch cable connected to the "B" junction box can be moved to the "B" console.

In facilities with multiple scoreboard displays, including shot clocks and locker room clocks, many combinations of these techniques are possible. You may use one port on the back of your control console to drive a main scoreboard display and (via daisy- chaining) a set of shot clocks, another port to drive a second scoreboard display, and a third port to drive several daisy-chained locker room clocks. As always, we recommend discussing these options with your scoreboard sales representative prior to placing your order.

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

This section of the manual describes installing the player statistics panels in their standard configuration, on lag bolts attached to an interior wall. If your scoreboard project includes customizations with additional ID panels or requires other special mounting considerations, please contact Electro-Mech to request details specific to your project. If you have unique requirements and would like to change the position or size of our mounting hardware to accommodate them, we can probably adapt a solution. However, we need to find out BEFORE we start building the cabinets. Let your scoreboard sales rep know about any special needs as early as possible in the process.

Additional Materials and Tools

Most indoor player statistics displays are installed with their backs flat against a wall. The mounting tabs and eye bolts attached to the display cabinets are simple and generic enough to accommodate a variety of techniques for hanging the displays on other structures. However, for the sake of clarity and brevity, we will assume a wall. We will further assume that the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the display cabinets and any accessories to be mounted with them.

The wall could be made of cinder blocks, framed with wood and covered in drywall, or constructed any number of other ways. Because different fasteners are appropriate for different walls, we cannot specify a particular type of fastener. This document uses the term "lag bolt" to generically represent whatever fastener is best suited for the type of structure on which the player statistics panels will hang. To use the mounting tabs provided on each display cabinet, you will need two such lag bolts (per cabinet). The keyhole slots stamped into the mounting tabs allow for a bolt diameter of 3/8 inches or less.

In addition to the wall and the lag bolts, this document also assumes the installer has access to tools and skills for...

• Working at the height designated for positioning the player statistics panels
• Anchoring the lag bolts
• Lifting the display cabinets into position

Electro-Mech recommends you find a reputable sign installer with the equipment and experience to handle the work mentioned above. If you are unfamiliar with sign installers in your area, contact your scoreboard sales rep for recommendations.

Mounting Tabs

When the display cabinets are packaged for shipment, the mounting tabs are rotated down to keep them out of the way. When you are ready to hang the scoreboards, rotate the tabs so that the keyhole slots are correctly oriented. Tighten the bolts to make sure the mounting tabs are secure.

The illustration below shows the mounting tab spacing when this cabinet is shipped in its standard configuration. Customized display cabinets may not conform to these measurements. Before you attach lag bolts to your wall, please verify the details with the factory. Better yet, plan to attach the lag bolts after the display cabinets arrive, so you can take the measurements directly from the mounting tabs.

Finalizing

For the final mechanical step, you must slide the keyhole slots in the mounting tabs over the lag bolts. The lag bolts should allow the tabs to slip down into a position where the bolt heads prevent any forward shifting.

If you've followed the process as it was presented in this document, you will already have electrical receptacles and data cabling (if used) in place. At this point you should plug the scoreboard's power cord into the power receptacle. If you are hard-wiring the data cable, connect the plugs to the input ports on top of the cabinet. The section that follows will discuss how to connect the control console and test the system.

Connections at the Control Console

The standard control console packaged with this scoreboard system is powered through a typical three-prong 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 consideration on the control console side of the installation process. For details about ScoreLink, consult the documentation that ships with the product. Otherwise, use the stereo patch cable to plug the console into the junction box.

TESTING, OPERATION, AND ONGOING CARE

After all power, data, and other connections are in place, it is time to test the system. Apply power to the player statistics displays first. Although there is no harm in powering up the control console first, powering up the panels first will cause the numbers on the displays to remain blank. Any LEDs that are illuminated on the stat panels in this condition would indicate a problem within the display.

Next, power up the control console and, for wired setups, connect a data output port on the back of the console to the junction box (or junction boxes, if you have installed two separate cable runs from the point of operation) using the stereo patch cable(s). The stat panel displays will initially remain blank, waiting for the operator to enter information at the control console. Make sure buttons on the control console produce responses at the displays. You may need to consult documentation that ships with the control console(s) to test certain features.

Scheduled Testing and Maintenance

Electro-Mech scoreboard systems do not require scheduled maintenance procedures. However, it is important to check for problems prior to a game. We recommend running through the tests described above between two and four weeks prior to the start of a season (or anytime you plan to use the system after a gap of more than a month). During the season, test out the scoreboard system the day before each game.

After the Game, and After the Season

Whenever you are not using your player statistics scoreboard system, use the disconnect switch to cut power to the display cabinets. You should unplug the control console from its power source and from the data cable as well. It is not necessary to take steps beyond this, even if the scoreboard will not be used for several months.

MAINTENANCE

We hope your player statistics scoreboard system provides years of trouble free service. In the event of a problem, the material that follows will provide some information about contacting technical support as well as some details about the parts inside your player stat panels.

Contacting Technical Support

Our support staff is available by phone or email Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Our web address and phone number are printed at the bottom of this page. When contacting Electro-Mech for support, it helps to have the scoreboard model (LX2055) handy as well as the version of the software running on your control console. If your control console includes an LCD display, you will see the software version flash briefly (for about three seconds) on the screen when you first apply power. Whether you have the LCD display or not, you should find on the bottom of the control console a product label which gives the software version.

If you are reading this manual in search of help with 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 scoreboards, the model number is usually printed on a label at the top center of the cabinet near the attachment point for the power cable.

If you are troubleshooting a problem, the most important information to have is an exact description of which parts of your scoreboard system are working and which parts are not working. The best person to make contact with our support team is someone who has seen the problem first hand. Better yet, give us a call when you are there at the scoreboard display and can walk through a few simple tests with one of our technicians.

Scoreboard problems are rarely so complicated that diagnosing them requires skills beyond using a screwdriver and a ladder. Similarly, replacing parts is straightforward process that does not require complex tools or special knowledge.

Parts Exchange

If, after working with our support staff, you discover that a part needs to be serviced or replaced, the next step is to send the part to Electro-Mech for repair. During the warranty period, we repair parts and return them via UPS ground service at no charge. We can ship parts via overnight service for an additional charge. For work that falls outside of the warranty terms, we can, upon request, provide an estimate of repair costs on returned parts before performing the work. The typical turnaround on repair work is 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 to us to be repaired and returned as "backup" stock. In some cases our support plans include the option for shipping replacement parts to the customer once our service staff has identified a problem. The customer will then return the damaged part after receiving the replacement. Electro-Mech requires a valid credit card number before initiating a shipment of this type. We do not apply charges to the card unless the customer does not return parts within ten days or if the returned parts require work outside of our warranty terms.

Our shipping address:

Electro-Mech Scoreboard Co. 72 Industrial Blvd. Wrightsville, GA 31096

Location of Serviceable Parts

Each stat panel section has a power supply located behind the Player digit assembly situated second from the top, and LX drivers located behind each Points digit assembly.

If your player statistics panels include ScoreLink RF receiver units, they will be accessible just to the right of the center column of digits, along the top row.

Illuminated PCB Assemblies

The LED assemblies and circuit boards (but not individual LEDs) are field replaceable parts. Each LED is soldered to a PCB (printed circuit board) which is, in turn, attached to a protective metal mask. The mask assembly is attached to the scoreboard face with machine screws. You will need a 1/4-inch nut driver to remove these screws.

Removing an LED Assembly, Step-By-Step:

• Disconnect power to the display cabinet before performing any service work.
• Remove the machine screws from the metal mask, leaving for last one of the screws along the top of the mask.
• Support the mask 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, and, if present, the power cables from the PCBs.
• Set the LED assembly aside and save the screws for later.

If your purpose in removing the LED assembly was to provide access to the components behind it, you may skip the next part about removing and replacing the LED printed circuit board.

The LED circuit board is held to the mask by several nuts, which you can remove using a 3/8-inch nut driver. On outdoor displays the thick conformal coating can be messy, as the lock washers on the nuts dig into the coating and knock pieces of it away. Be careful to keep the whole assembly right side up when you return it to the display cabinet.

Power Supplies and Fuses

AC power enters each player statistics display through the power cord attached to the top of the cabinet. Each stat panel section (Guest and Home) is powered by a Mean Well RSP-320-24 power supply module. Each of these modules can be accessed by removing the second Player Number digit assembly on the stat panel face. Next to each power supply module, you will find a 5-amp fuse. AC line passes through these fuses on the way to each power module. All fuses are AG style that should only be replaced with fuses of the same style and rating.

Power connections are made along a row of screw terminals on one side of each power supply module. The Mean Well RSP-320-24 power modules should be set to18.9 VDC output level. If you replace any of the power supply modules, check the output voltage to make certain it is set correctly.

LX Drivers

The LX Driver circuit boards do the work of interpreting data sent from the control console to player statistics display. Using that information, the drivers decide which of the LEDs should be illuminated and which should not. Each LX Driver in this system decodes data representing a specific set of digits used in the scoreboard. The drivers send signals to the LED display circuit boards via ribbon cables.

Data flows from one LX driver to the next in order, starting at the top line of the left (typically Guest) display. The flow of data continues down through each line of player statistics and then over to the top of the second display. In the tables below, columns identify the LX Drivers, listed in order, left to right, based on the data path. The table rows give the names and purposes of the various connectors on the LX Drivers.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Electro-Mech Scoreboard Company Standard Equipment Warranty and Limitation of Liability for Scoreboards and Accessories Sold in the United States

Warranty Coverage

Electro-Mech warrants to the original end-user that the Equipment will be free from Defects (as defined below) in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of invoice. Electro-Mech's obligation under this warranty is limited to, at Electro-Mech's option, replacing or repairing any Equipment or Part thereof that is found by Electro-Mech not to conform to the Equipment’s specifications. Any defective Part must be returned to Electro-Mech for repair or replacement. Equipment determined not to conform to specifications will be repaired or replaced and returned to purchaser with standard ground service transportation charges prepaid. Replacement 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 additional Parts or Equipment from Electro-Mech does not extend this warranty period.

Defects shall be defined as follows. With regard to the Equipment (excepting LEDs), a "Defect" refers to a material variance from the design specifications that prohibits the Equipment from operating for its intended use. With respect to LEDs, "Defects" are defined as LEDs that cease to emit light. The limited warranty provided by Electro- Mech does not impose any duty or liability upon Electro-Mech for partial LED degradation.

This limited warranty is not transferable.

Exclusions from Warranty Coverage

The limited warranty provided by Electro-Mech does not impose any liability upon Electro-Mech for:

• Damage caused by the unauthorized adjustment, repair, or service of the Equipment by anyone other than personnel of Electro-Mech or its authorized repair agents.
• Rental fees or other costs associated with lifts, cranes, or other tools and services used to access the Equipment.
• Damage caused by the failure to provide a continuously suitable environment, including, but not limited to (i) neglect or misuse (ii) a failure or surges of electrical power (iii) any cause other than ordinary use.
• Damage caused by vandalism, fire, flood, earthquake, water, wind, lightning, or other natural disaster, or by any other event beyond Electro-Mech’s reasonable control.
• Costs associated with replacement of communication methods including 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 salesmen, dealers, distributors, or agents, unless such statements are in a written document signed by an officer of Electro-Mech.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Electro-Mech be liable for any special, consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages arising out of or in any way connected with the Equipment or otherwise, including but not limited to damages for lost profits, cost of substitute or replacement equipment, down time, lost data, or injury to property, or any damages or sums paid by the purchaser to third parties.