LX2056 Owner's Manual
Revised November 11, 2015
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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.
