Revised January 22, 2018
LX2350-4 Owner's Manual
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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 box to the scoreboard
─
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 scoreboard 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 the scoreboard end, data enters the cabinet through a port located along the top. In
the case of center-hung scoreboards, you may pick any of the four faces to serve as the
initial entry point for data. Then use the patch cables to route data out of the first
cabinet and into the second, out of the second and into the third, etc. The illustration
below is a view of the top of a single scoreboard face showing the standard location of
the ports.
