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Multi-Section Outdoor 

LED Scoreboards 

 

Installation, Maintenance, 

and Specifications Manual 

 

ED12562 

 

 

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 is a registered trademark of NFPA International. 

 

Scoreboard Models 

BA-1518-11 FB-1424-11 FB-1630-11 FB-2001-11 SO-1424-11 
BA-1524-11 FB-1430-11 FB-1630L-11 FB-2002-11 SO-1624-11 
BA-2007-11 FB-1524-11 FB-1730-11 FB-2003-11 SO-1830-11 
BA-3718-11 FB-1530-11 FB-1830-11 MS-2009-11 SO-1830L-11 
BA-3724-11 FB-1624-11 FB-1830L-11 MS-2118-11 SO-1930-11 

 

ED12562 
Product 1192 
Rev 4 – 28 October 2002 

 

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 2002 Daktronics, Inc. 

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in the preparation of this manual, the publisher assumes no  
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Note:

 Please fill in the information below for your 

display, and use it as a reference when calling 
Daktronics for assistance. 
 
Scoreboard Serial No. _________________  
 
Scoreboard Model No. _________________  
 
Date Installed ________________________

 

 

PO Box 5128  331 32nd Ave  Brookings SD  57006 
Tel 605-697-4036 or 877-605-1115  Fax 605-697-4444 
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Summary of Contents for BA-1518-11

Page 1: ...ights reserved While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions No part of this book covered by the copyrights he...

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Page 3: ...2 Footings and Beams 6 1 6 3 Lifting the Scoreboard 6 4 6 4 Scoreboard Mounting 6 5 6 5 Ad Panel Mounting 6 6 6 6 Optional One or Two Line Message Center Mounting 6 6 Section 7 Electrical Installatio...

Page 4: ...terface Card 9 3 TNMC Controller 9 4 Modules and Drivers 9 6 Power Supplies 9 7 Weatherstripping 9 7 9 6 TNMC Display Maintenance 9 8 9 7 Troubleshooting 9 8 9 8 Initialization Information at Startup...

Page 5: ...strates the Daktronics drawing numbering system Daktronics identifies individual engineering drawings by the drawing number 7087 P08A 69945 in the example which is located in the lower right corner of...

Page 6: ...splays are built for long life and require little maintenance However from time to time certain display components will have to be replaced The Replacement Parts List in Section 4 provides names and p...

Page 7: ...to be used in model identification Section 3 Contains specifications for scoreboard models listed in this manual Section 4 Contains a list of drawings listing component locations Section 5 Lists spec...

Page 8: ...m names TNMCs are available as a standard new scoreboard option with many of the models in this series and the message centers are also available for retrofit on existing scoreboards With some TNMC sy...

Page 9: ...ings are also grouped in the Appendix Reference Drawing Multi Section Baseball Scoreboards Drawing A 126086 Multi Section Baseball Scoreboards w TNMC Drawing A 126362 Multi Section Football Scoreboard...

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Page 11: ...ns The chart on the following pages shows all of the mechanical specifications circuit specifications and maximum power requirements for each model in this manual Models are listed in alphanumeric ord...

Page 12: ...Total H8 0 W16 0 D6 2438 mm 4877 mm 152 mm Top H3 0 W16 0 D6 914 mm 4877 mm 152 mm BA 1518 11 Bottom H5 0 W16 0 D6 1524 mm 4877 mm 152 mm 400 lb 182 kg 845 lb 383 kg Indicators 2 51 mm All Others 18 4...

Page 13: ...A A1 63 4 Total H9 4 W36 0 D6 2845 mm 10973 mm 152 mm 2 Top H4 0 W18 0 D6 1219 mm 5486 mm 152 mm BA 2007 11 w TNMC 2 Bottom H5 4 W18 0 D6 1626 mm 5486 mm 152 mm 840 lb 381 kg 2 crates 700 lb 318 kg 11...

Page 14: ...15 381 mm All Others 18 457 mm 950 W 120 V AC 7 8 A A1 64 A2 65 A3 66 4 Total H9 4 W36 0 D6 2845 mm 10973 mm 152 mm 2 Top H4 0 W18 0 D6 2845 mm 5486 mm 152 mm BA 3724 11 2 Bottom H5 4 W18 0 D6 1626 mm...

Page 15: ...03 mm All Others 24 610 mm 360 W 120 V AC 3 A A1 12 2 Total H8 0 W25 0 D6 2438 mm 7620 mm 152 mm FB 1430 11 w TNMC Top and Bottom H4 0 W25 0 D6 1219 mm 7620 mm 152 mm 760 lb 345 kg 1444 lb 655 kg Cloc...

Page 16: ...w TNMC Top and Bottom H4 0 W25 0 D6 1219 mm 7630 mm 152 mm 700 lb 318 kg 1330 lb 603 kg Clock 30 457 mm Indicators 8 203 mm All Others 24 610 mm 730 W 120 V AC 6 1 A A1 12 2 Total H8 0 W18 0 D6 2438...

Page 17: ...ll Others 24 610 mm 695 W 120 V AC 5 8 A A1 15 A2 16 2 Total H8 0 W32 0 D6 2438 mm 9754 mm 152 mm FB 1630L 11 Top and Bottom H4 0 W32 0 D6 1219 mm 9754 mm 152 mm 720 lb 327 kg 1368 lb 621 kg Clock 30...

Page 18: ...Others 24 610 mm 400 W 120 V AC 3 3 A A1 15 A2 16 2 Total H8 0 W25 0 D6 2438 mm 7620 mm 152 mm FB 1730 11 w TNMC Top and Bottom H4 0 W25 0 D6 1219 mm 7620 mm 152 mm 740 lb 336 kg 1406 lb 638 kg Clock...

Page 19: ...l Others 24 610 mm 730 W 120 V AC 6 1 A A1 15 A2 16 2 Total H8 0 W32 0 D6 2438 mm 9754 mm 152 mm FB 1830L 11 Top and Bottom H4 0 W32 0 D6 1219 mm 9754 mm 152 mm 780 lb 354 kg 1482 lb 672 kg Clock 30 4...

Page 20: ...57 mm Indicators 8 203 mm TOL 18 457 mm All Others 24 610 mm 455 W 120 V AC 3 8 A A1 15 A2 16 2 Total H8 0 W20 0 D6 2438 mm 6096 mm 152 mm Top H6 0 W20 0 D6 1219 mm 6096 mm 152 mm FB 2002 11 Bottom H4...

Page 21: ...658 mm 152 mm MS 2118 11 Top and Bottom H4 0 W12 0 D6 1219 mm 5486 mm 152 mm 275 lb 125 kg 390 lb 176 kg Clock Score Period 18 457 mm Penalty 15 381 mm 370 W 120 V AC 3 1 A A1 71 A2 72 2 Total H8 0 W1...

Page 22: ...10 mm 685 W 120 V AC 5 7 A A1 13 A2 14 2 Total H8 0 W25 0 D6 2438 mm 7620 mm 152 mm SO 1830 11 Top and Bottom H4 0 W25 0 D6 1219 mm 762 mm 152 mm 560 lb 254 kg 1064 lb 483 kg Clock 30 762 mm TOL 18 45...

Page 23: ...Others 24 610 mm 440 W 120 V AC 3 7 A A1 15 A2 16 2 Total H8 0 W32 0 D6 2438 mm 9754 mm 152 mm SO 1830L 11 w TNMC Top and Bottom H4 0 W32 0 D6 1219 mm 9754 mm 152 mm 840 lb 381 kg 1596 lb 724 kg Cloc...

Page 24: ...age Power Amps Per Line Single Phase Driver Number and Address 2 Total H8 0 W25 0 D6 2438 mm 7620 mm 152 mm SO 1930 11 w TNMC Top and Bottom H4 0 W25 0 D6 1219 mm 7620 mm 152 mm 950 lb 432 kg 1550 lb...

Page 25: ...FB 1430 11 Drawing A 147264 Component Locations FB 1524 11 w TNMC Drawing A 142650 Component Locations FB 1530 11 Drawing A 145498 Component Locations FB 1624 11 Drawing A 142652 Component Locations...

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Page 27: ...c 1 Driver A 141799 BA 2007 w TNMC Schematic 3 Drivers w TNMC SOP Driver B 146392 BA 3718 Schematic 3 Drivers A 142358 BA 3718 w TNMC Schematic 3 Drivers w TNMC B 142360 BA 3724 Schematic 3 Drivers A...

Page 28: ...C Schematic 2 Drivers w TNMC A 141808 MS 2009 Schematic 2 Drivers A 141807 MS 2118 Schematic 2 Drivers A 141807 SO 1424 Schematic 1 Driver A 141799 SO 1424 w TNMC Schematic 1 Driver w TNMC A 141806 SO...

Page 29: ...A 3724 Drawing A 126445 Installation Specifications FB 2002 FB 2003 Drawing A 128044 Installation Specifications MS 2009 Drawing A 144415 Installation Specifications MS 2118 Drawing A 128206 Beam Foot...

Page 30: ...1830L 11 SO 1930 11 Structure Football A 44556 Beam and Footing Recommendations FB XX30L A 158779 Beam Spacings Football Track Soccer A 70089 FB 1630L 11 FB 1830L 11 Structure Football A 44556 Models...

Page 31: ...eel beams wide flange I beams The first number indicates the front to rear depth of the beam and the second number indicates the weight in pounds per foot of length Column and footing size drawings ar...

Page 32: ...lts is not exceeded Refer to ED7244 Eyebolts to determine allowable loads and load angles for the lifting hardware ED7244 is located in the Appendix of this manual Avoid using other lifting methods Ca...

Page 33: ...r four poles Refer to Section 6 2 to determine the center to center distance of the poles for each model Drawing A 44412 shows that the hardware used for mounting the scoreboard to the beams Each sect...

Page 34: ...and secure with lock washers and hex nuts 6 When the panel is adjusted to the final desired position tighten the hex nuts firmly When mounting ad panels with back sheets remove the back sheets above a...

Page 35: ...s are removable to allow access to the digits cabling and other electronic components Correct power installation is imperative for proper display operation The subsections that follow give details of...

Page 36: ...tructure of the display cannot be used as an earth ground electrode The support is generally embedded in concrete and if it is in earth the steel is usually primed or it corrodes making it a poor grou...

Page 37: ...rawings A 109114 and A 125977 illustrate the two types of entrance panels To gain access to the entrance panel open the access door or digit panel and remove the cover from the entrance enclosure Refe...

Page 38: ...ponding driver Because both drivers are located in the bottom section only the top section digits use an interconnect panel For detailed digit designation and the resulting interconnect panel and driv...

Page 39: ...n and Access Reference Drawings Digit Assembly 18 and 24 Drawing A 135662 Digit Assembly 15 Drawing A 135538 Digit Assembly 30 LED Drawing A 145339 Interconnect Panel Digit Designation FB Displays Dra...

Page 40: ...of the digit Release the connector by squeezing together the locking tabs as you pull the connector free 3 The digits are secured to the inside of the panel with standoff bolts spacers and nuts Remove...

Page 41: ...5 Reconnect the power signal connectors K Note These are keyed connectors B they will attach in one way only Do not attempt to force the connection 6 Close and secure the digit panel and test the sco...

Page 42: ...input for outputs 1 8 19 Power input 120V for driver 20 Power input for outputs 9 16 Output connectors 1 through 16 each have nine pins Pin 7 provides power hot to the digit or indicators wired to tha...

Page 43: ...efer to Drawing A 133350 8 7 Lightning Protection The transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS located in the load center reduces the brief surge induced into the power lines when lightning strikes in...

Page 44: ...the Replacement Part List and the drawings in this manual to obtain the correct replacement part number for any damaged component Also refer to the appropriate manual for a list of potential problems...

Page 45: ...seg outdoor LED red orange Scoreboard 0P 1192 0008 Digit 24 7 seg outdoor LED red orange Scoreboard 0P 1192 0003 Digit 30 7 seg outdoor LED red orange Scoreboard 0P 1192 0020 Indicator 2 circular outd...

Page 46: ...t the time it is shipped This bill which represents the exchange price is due when you receive it Daktronics expects immediate return of an exchange part if it does not solve the problem The company a...

Page 47: ...l Customer Service Daktronics Inc PO Box 5128 331 32nd Ave Brookings SD 57006 Phone Daktronics Help Desk 877 605 1115 toll free or 605 697 4036 Fax 605 697 4444 E mail helpdesk daktronics com Maintena...

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Page 49: ...double stroke fonts may be used for the caption or name 9 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview Standard Daktronics outdoor LED scoreboards are typically front accessible but some models may be...

Page 50: ...tipurpose display controller MDC The signal then exits the MDC and enters the first module of the TNMC 4 Signal is relayed from module to module until it reaches the last module on the message center...

Page 51: ...61 Behind modules on TNMC back panel refer to Drawing A 145045 Modules 0A 1208 3002 Over entire face of the TNMC refer to Drawings A 143808 and A 144323 Power supplies 0A 1213 4013 Behind modules and...

Page 52: ...on the controller s MDC see Figure 7 These DIP switches set the hardware address that the software uses to identify that particular display When replacing a controller board be sure to set the DIP swi...

Page 53: ...The LED flashes faster in bright light and slows as darkness descends RUN Red Controller Steady Flash A steady flash indicates the controller is running correctly Normal flash rate is about once a sec...

Page 54: ...power supply assembly two power supply units controls eight modules Removing Changing a Module To remove module complete the following steps 1 The modules are attached to an internal frame called the...

Page 55: ...plastic twist on fasteners Removing Changing a Louver Complete the following steps to remove the louver assembly from the face of the module 1 See the directions above in the Module and Drivers subse...

Page 56: ...ons make repairs or take corrective actions immediately 9 7 Troubleshooting This subsection contains some symptoms that may be encountered in the displays This list does not include every possible sym...

Page 57: ...tion at Startup Every time the display is powered up the display will run through an initialization in which it will test all LEDs and addresses When completed the initialization test will display Hom...

Page 58: ...hasing a lockable cabinet to store manuals and replacement and spare parts 9 10 TNMC Exchange and Repair and Return Programs Refer to Section 8 10 for information on the Daktronics Exchange and Repair...

Page 59: ...and softball caption sets that are available for use on football scoreboards Drawing A 44432 shows the optional track caption sets that are available for use on football scoreboards Drawing A 101442...

Page 60: ...that have clocks There are two types of trumpet horns Internally mounted 120 V trumpet horn Externally mounted 12 V DC trumpet horn 120 V Trumpet Horn Installation Internally Mounted Caution Disconne...

Page 61: ...These screw holes will be used to attach the horn power enclosure assembly so they should be located within reach of the 2 knockout in the horn panel Refer to the Figure 3 detail on Drawing A 162102 4...

Page 62: ...s the All Sport equipped with radio output The display receives control signal via a radio receiver mounted internally to the front panel The receiver plugs into the power receptacle in the driver pow...

Page 63: ...ations BA 1524 Drawing A 120972 Components 2 4 Pos Power and Signal Entrance Drawing A 125977 Multiple Section Baseball Scoreboard Models Drawing A 126086 Multiple Section Baseball Scoreboard Models w...

Page 64: ...wing A 145620 Component Locations SO 1830L 11 Drawing A 146372 Component Locations BA 2007 11 w LED TNMC Drawing A 147199 Component Locations FB 1430 11 Drawing A 147264 Component Locations FB 1730 11...

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Page 155: ...Appendix B Eyebolts Eyebolts ED7244 Eyebolts B 1...

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Page 157: ...eyebolts also decreases with the lift angle due the bending stress on the eyebolts In sum the smaller the angle between the cable and the top of the display the lighter the sign must be to safely lift...

Page 158: ...0 91 300 Blank 1 1 2 6 3 17 800 4 500 3 600 A Do not use eyebolts on angular lifts unless absolutely necessary For angular lifts the shoulder pattern eyebolt is preferred B Load should always be appli...

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