Revised January 22, 2018
LX2350-4 Owner's Manual
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TESTING, OPERATION, AND ONGOING CARE
After all power, data, and other connections are in place, it is time to test the scoreboard
system. Apply power to the scoreboard display first. Although there is no harm in
powering the control console first, powering the sign first will cause the numeric displays
to remain blank. Any LEDs (other than Electronic Team Names, which will initially
power up with GUEST and HOME showing) that are illuminated on the sign in this
condition would indicate a problem at the scoreboard display.
Next, power up the control console and, for wired setups, connect one of its data output
ports to the junction box using the stereo patch cable. The scoreboard display should
begin showing data within a few seconds. Make sure buttons on the control console
produce responses at the scoreboard display. You may need to consult the
documentation that ships with the control console to test certain features.
For scoreboards with Clock features, set the Clock to count down the final 30 seconds
of a Period. If your scoreboard includes a Horn, it will (by default) sound when the
Clock reaches 0.
Scheduled Testing and Maintenance
The scoreboard system does 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 scoreboard after a gap of more than a month).
During the season, test out the scoreboard the day before each game.
After the Game, and After the Season
Whenever you are not using your scoreboard system, use the disconnect switch to cut
power to the sign. 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.