LX2160 Owner's Manual
Revised July 29, 2019
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Sometimes Separate, Sometimes Together
As mentioned previously, the current loop signal that sends data from the control
consoles to the scoreboard 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 scoreboards. Instead, you
should plan for a separate cable run for each scoreboard (or for each chain of
scoreboards, if you plan to daisy chain). Each control console includes four output
ports, so it is possible to directly drive four hard-wired scoreboards (or chains) from one
console.
In the illustration above, two scoreboards are linked through Control Console "A"
because both patch cables are plugged into data ports on the back on the console. If
activities in the gym require two separate consoles, the patch cable connected to the
"B" junction box can be moved to the "B" console.
In facilities with multiple scoreboards 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 scoreboard and (via daisy chaining) a set of
shot clocks, another port to drive a second scoreboard, 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.
