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Model LX1360 

Product Guide 

Baseball & Football Scoreboard 

72 Industrial Boulevard 

Wrightsville, GA 31096 

Phone: (800) 445-7843 

Fax: (800) 864-0212 

www.electro-mech.com 

LX1360 Revision 5 March 11, 2013

Table of Contents 

Scoreboard Specifications .........................................................3 

Scoreboard Installation .............................................................4 

Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................4 

Electrical Installation................................................................................................8 

Reversible Captions.................................................................................................11 

Servicing the Scoreboard ........................................................12 

Display Replacement...............................................................................................12 

Driver Replacement.................................................................................................15 

Power Supply Replacement.....................................................................................17 

Horn Replacement...................................................................................................18 

Warranty ..................................................................................19 

LX1360 Revision 5 March 11, 2013

LX1360 Revision 5 March 11, 2013 

Scoreboard Specifications 

Model: LX1360 

Packing List: Scoreboard cabinet, mounting hardware, control console, junction box, and stereo 

patch cable 

Displays: Red or Amber LEDs for... 

• Clock: 18-inch tall digits for minutes and seconds 

• Home / Guest Score: 18-inch tall digits with a max count of 99 

• Inning (To Go): 18-inch tall digit with a max count of 9 

• Ball/Down, Strike/Quarter, Out: 4-inch bullet-style indicators 

Dimensions: 120 inches W x 60 inches H x 6 inches D 

Weight: 180 lbs. 

Location of Serviceable Components: Behind right side (Home) Score digits 

Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 2.0 Amps, 60 Hz 

Accessories: A 4-1/4 in. x 2-1/4 in. x 2 in. junction box with a 1/4 in. stereo jack mounted on the 

face plate is attached to the data cable at the point of operation. A 10-ft. stereo patch cable connects 

the control console to the junction box. 

Posts Needed for Mounting: 2 

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Scoreboard Installation 

One of the items listed below must be purchased from Electro-Mech in order to complete the 

installation: 

• Data cable (length dependent upon installation site layout) 

• ScoreLink wireless communication system 

Items not provided by Electro-Mech that are necessary for installation: 

• Two posts 

• Power cable to connect the scoreboard to the power source 

• Grounding hardware 

• A grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle for the control console at the 

scorekeeper’s table 

• A weatherproof power disconnect at the scoreboard 

Please consult national and local codes before beginning your installation. Electronic signs such 

as scoreboards can be subject to restrictions in some areas. Electro-Mech will provide technical 

support to answer your installation questions and cooperate with the people involved in your 

installation process. Qualified personnel should perform the scoreboard installation. 

Mechanical Installation 

Mechanical installation includes erecting posts and attaching the scoreboard and ID panel cabinets 

to the posts. 

Post Installation 

In its standard configuration, the scoreboard cabinet mounts on two posts. Typically installers use 

steel pipes or I-beams as mounting posts. The mounting hardware provided with this scoreboard 

will accommodate posts up to 4-1/2 inches in diameter. When the scoreboard cabinet includes two 

side ID panels, it ships with larger mounting hardware that will accommodate 7-inch diameter 

posts. 

In order to reduce glare from the sun on the front of the scoreboard, position the posts to angle the 

scoreboard face away from the afternoon sun. Sink the posts in concrete footings. The specifications 

for posts and footings are dependent upon factors such as the expected local wind and soil 

conditions, the height of the scoreboard from the ground, and local building codes. 

The illustrations on the following pages show the how the posts are spaced for a few typical configurations 

of this scoreboard. Please contact the factory to verify the post size and spacing for 

your particular package before beginning installation. 

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LX1360 Standard Post Spacing 

10' 

7' 

5' 

POWER CABLE 

IN 3/4" CONDUIT 

POWER 

DISCONNECT 

#6 BARE COPPER 

GROUND WIRE 

5/8" BRASS TEAR 

DROP CONNECTOR 

5/8" X 8' COPPER 

CLAD GROUND ROD 

CONTROL CABLE 


10' 

TO CONTROL LOCATION 

TO POWER SOURCE 

LX1360 Post Spacing with One Side ID Panel 

14' 

11' 

5' 

POWER CABLE 


POWER 

DISCONNECT 


GROUND WIRE 





CONTROL CABLE 


10' 



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LX1360 Post Spacing with Two Side ID Panels 

18' 

11' 

5' 

POWER CABLE 


POWER 

DISCONNECT 


GROUND WIRE 





CONTROL CABLE 


10' 



Mounting Hardware 

The back of the scoreboard is attached to the posts at four points as shown below. Four sets of 

mounting hardware are provided to attach the scoreboard to the posts at these points. Additional 

hardware sets are provided to attach the optional ID panels, if ordered. A single set of mounting 

hardware consists of a steel angle bracket, two threaded rods, two washers, and two nuts. On the 

following page is an illustration of an overhead cross section view and a side cross section view of 

the scoreboard attached to a post at a mounting point. A steel bar is riveted to the scoreboard’s 

aluminum extrusion frame. The bar has two tapped holes. The threaded rods screw into these 

tapped holes. The washers and nuts are used to clamp the steel angle bracket against the steel post 

and hold the scoreboard in place. 

LX1360 Mounting Points 

Mounting Points 

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Extrusion Lip 

Scoreboard 

Back 

Threaded Rod 

Steel Angle 

Bracket 

Overhead Cross Section View 

1/4-Inch Flat Bar 

With Tapped Holes 

Nut 

Washer 

4-Inch Steel Post 

4-Inch 

Steel Post 

Steel Angle 

Bracket 

Nut 

Washer 

Side Cross Section View 

Aluminum Frame 

Extrusion 

Scoreboard 

Face 

Threaded Rod 

1/4-Inch Flat Bar 

With Tapped Holes 

Scoreboard Back 

Standard Mounting Method 

Note: If you’ve purchased an ID panel to be mounted above the scoreboard, it will be easier to 

raise it into position first. Use the same technique described below. 

The following steps describe how to mount the scoreboard on the posts: 

1. Place the back of the scoreboard cabinet against the posts on the ground. Make sure the 

mounting points are aligned with the posts. 

2. Screw the threaded rods into the tapped holes in the scoreboard. 

3. Place a steel angle bracket over the threaded rods at one of the mounting points. 

4. Place a washer over each threaded rod. 

5. Screw the nuts onto the threaded rods so that the bracket is loosely held in place. 

6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 at the other mounting points. 

7. Raise scoreboard into place and tighten nuts to clamp the back of the scoreboard against 

the posts. 

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Electrical Installation 

We recommend a qualified electrician perform the needed electrical connections to ensure proper 

operation of the scoreboard. These connections include grounding the scoreboard, connecting the 

scoreboard to a power source, installing the ScoreLink RF Receiver or the data cable, and connecting 

the control console. 

Ground Connection 

The National Electrical Code requires a scoreboard (electric sign) to be grounded. Grounding the 

cabinet helps the scoreboard electronics operate properly and helps minimize damage caused by 

lightning strikes. Metal posts do not provide an adequate ground path. The following steps 

describe how to ground the scoreboard: 

1. Drive one or more 5/8 in. x 8 ft. copper clad ground rods in the soil near the scoreboard. 

2. Connect #6 bare copper wire to the ground rods using 5/8 in. brass tear drop connectors. 

3. On the back of the scoreboard, remove the access panel to expose the Power and Data 

Chassis. Dome plugs covering the knock-outs may be removed to feed cables through to 

the Power and Data Chassis. 

4. Pass the ground conductor through one of the knock-outs and connect it to the ground lug 

(Ground). 

Power and Data Chassis Location (Access Panel in Place) 

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Power and Data Chassis (Access Panel Removed) 

Power Connections 

The scoreboard requires 120 VAC service at the scoreboard to operate properly. Maximum 

power consumption of Model LX1360: 260 Watts. Make sure your power cable is rated for this 

electrical load. Install the power cable in conduit. Avoid running the power cable near the data 

cable. The following steps describe how to connect the scoreboard to the power source: 

1. Feed the power cable through one of the knock-outs beside the Power and Data Chassis. 

2. Crimp fork terminals to the power cable wires. 

3. Connect the AC line wire, AC ground wire, and AC neutral wire to the Main Power terminal 

block on the Power and Data Chassis according to the illustration below: 

AC-L 

AC-N 

MAIN POWER 

GROUND 

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Install a power disconnect that isolates all current carrying conductors (not the ground conductor) 

on one of the posts below the scoreboard. If a secondary switch is installed near the scorekeeper’s 

table, it should also isolate these conductors. Place the power disconnect in the OFF position 

between games to help protect the scoreboard from lightning damage. This can also provide a 

convenient way of turning the scoreboard off during maintenance or repairs. 

ScoreLink Wireless RF Communication System 

The ScoreLink Wireless RF Communication System is designed to eliminate the data cable 

between the scoreboard and the control console on Electro-Mech scoreboards. If you have purchased 

this accessory, disregard the section of this manual titled Data Cable Installation. Refer to 

the installation manual provided for this product. An embedded ScoreLink receiver module purchased 

along with a scoreboard will be shipped pre-installed from the factory 

Data Cable Installation 

The data cable connects the scoreboard to the control console. Install the data cable in conduit. If 

the cable is ever damaged, it is easier and less expensive to replace a cable in conduit. A small 

junction box with a 1/4-inch stereo jack mounted on the face plate is attached to the data cable at 

the point of operation of the scoreboard. This junction box should be securely mounted in a clean, 

dry area within ten feet of the control console. Most customers order the data cable with the junction 

box attached. Some customers prefer to attach the junction box after the cable is installed. 

Those customers must solder the data cable to the 1/4-inch stereo jack. The illustration below 

shows the data cable wire connection points on the rear of the 1/4-inch stereo jack. 

1/4-inch Stereo Jack Wiring Diagram 

2 

1 

3 

PIN 2 - RED WIRE 

PIN 1 - BLACK WIRE 

PIN 3 - SHIELD WIRE 

The following steps describe how to connect the data cable to the scoreboard: 

1. At the rear of the scoreboard feed the data cable through one of the knock-outs next to the 

Power and Data Chassis. 

2. Crimp fork terminals to the data cable wires and the shield. 

3. Connect the data cable red wire to the RED terminal of the Data In terminal block. 

4. Connect the data cable black wire to the BLK terminal of the Data In terminal block. 

5. Connect the data cable shield wire to the SHLD terminal of the Data In terminal block. 

6. Reinstall the access panel. 

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Control Console Connections 

The 10 ft. stereo patch cable has two molded 1/4-inch stereo plugs attached to it. It is used to connect 

the control console to the junction box. The following steps describe how to connect the control 

console: 

1. Plug one end of the stereo patch cable into 1/4-inch stereo jack on the junction box. 

2. Plug the other end into the 1/4-inch stereo jack mounted on the control console back plate. 

3. Plug the control console power cord into a grounded NEMA 5-15R 120 VAC receptacle. 

Control Console Safety Warning 

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) 

pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are 

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace your obsolete 

outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. 

Reversible Captions 

This multi-sport scoreboard includes reversible captions for Baseball and Football. Some of the 

bullets and digits used to display Ball, Strike, and Inning information for baseball can also be used 

to display Down, Quarter, and Yards To Go (respectively) for football. These captions are on 

moveable plates and are held in place by rails instead of being part of the face of the scoreboard. 

To change sports, slide out the plates and select the appropriate captions for the sport being 

played. 

Note: The rails holding the reversible captions are the same color as the scoreboard face. These 

rails have been highlighted for added visibility. 

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Servicing the Scoreboard 

While your scoreboard was designed for years of trouble-free operation, some problems may 

occasionally occur. Electro-Mech offers onsite service in some areas. In other areas, we can help 

you contact an independent service technician. In either case, we will make every effort to answer 

your questions. Our trained personnel are ready to provide technical support from Monday to Friday 

during the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. Our convenient toll free number is listed on 

the cover page of this product guide. Be sure to know your scoreboard model number when calling. 

Most scoreboard replacement parts are available for immediate shipment. Damaged parts can 

usually be repaired at a significant cost savings. 

If the scoreboard turns on LEDs, but does not operate normally, make note of which functions are 

affected. If some LEDs either never turn on or always stay on, make note of their specific locations 

on the scoreboard. 

Display Replacement 

The LEDs that form digits and indicators are soldered on circuit boards mounted behind metal 

masks. Do not attempt to replace individual LEDs. In case of a malfunction, the entire LED circuit 

board must be removed. To avoid damage to the electrical components, always turn off 

the power to the scoreboard when removing or replacing LED displays. The illustration 

below shows the components of a typical LED digit assembly. 

LED Digit Assembly 

1/8" SPACER 

6-32 KEP LOCK NUT 

MASK 

 

LED DIGIT 

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The following steps describe how to replace a defective LED display: 

1. Remove the sheet metal screws that fasten the mask to the face of the scoreboard. Caution: 

Support the mask with your hand before removing the last screw. The ribbon cable that 

connects to the rear of the circuit board is not designed to support the weight of the assembly. 

2. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the rear of the circuit board. For assemblies with more 

than one LED display PCB, it will be necessary to disconnect the ribbon cables from each 

circuit board. The cables are labeled to indicate the proper circuit board connection. Caution: 

Do not let the cable hang outside of the scoreboard. It is easily cut by sharp metal 

edges. Damage to the ribbon cable may create short circuit paths that will damage the 

other components. 

3. Place the assembly on a flat surface and remove the 6-32 kep lock nuts that hold the defective 

circuit board in place. 

4. Remove the circuit board from the assembly. 

5. Align the mounting holes in the replacement LED digit circuit board with the threaded 

studs on the mask and install it on the mask using the 6-32 kep lock nuts. 

6. Plug the ribbon cable onto the header on the back of the circuit board. Refer to the illustration 

below in order to plug the ribbon cable IDC connector onto the circuit board in the 

proper orientation. 

LED DIGIT HEADER 

RIBBON CABLE 

IDC SOCKET 

CABLE 

CENTER KEY 

CENTER KEY ON RIBBON CABLE IDC SOCKET 

MUST POINT IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE 

ARROW ON THE REAR OF THE LED DIGIT. 

7. Reinstall the assembly using the sheet metal screws. 

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J6 

J5 

J4 

J7 J15 

J3 J2 

J10 

J9 

J8 

J6 

J5 

J4 

J7 J15 

J3 J2 

J10 

J9 

J8 


Chassis Location 

LX17 

LX22 

#1 

5A 

Inside the chassis you will find an LX17 Driver, an LX22 Driver, a Mean Well Power Supply, a 

Horn Relay, and a 5 amp fuse. 

Chassis Contents 

LX17 Driver 

LX22 Driver 

Horn Relay 

5 Amp Fuse 

Mean Well 

Power Supply #1 

SP-320-24 

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Driver Replacement 

Electrical connections to the LX Driver Printed Circuit Boards are made with ribbon cable polarized 

IDC sockets and locking ramp crimp terminal housings that mate with jacks on the PCB. 

Four machine screws are used to secure a Driver PCB inside the scoreboard. A line drawing of an 

LX Driver is provided below, and on the following page is a table listing all connections for both 

LX Drivers. 

1. Unplug the electrical connections from the PCB. Do not cut the plastic tie wraps around 

the ribbon cables. 

2. Remove the four screws. 

3. Remove the PCB from the scoreboard. 

4. Insert the replacement PCB in the scoreboard. 

5. Secure the PCB with the four screws. 

6. Insert the plugs into the jacks on the module. 

To avoid damage to the PCB, always turn off the power to the scoreboard when removing or 

replacing it. 

Generic LX Driver 

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PCB Jack LX17 Functions LX22 Functions 

J2 ScoreLink Data Input (if used) Not used on this scoreboard 

J3 Data Output Data Output 

J4 Minutes units digit Home Score units digit 

J5 

Minutes tens digit 

Home Score tens digit / 

Out Indicator 1 

J6 Seconds units digit Guest Score units digit 

J7 DC Power Input DC Power Input 

J8 Innings & To Go units digit Innings & To Go tens digit 

J9 

J10 

Seconds tens digit 

Quarter 4 Indicator 

Guest Score tens digit / 

Out Indicator 2 

Quarter & Strike Indicators 1-2 / 

Down & Ball Indicators 1-2 / 

Down & Ball Indicators 3-4 / 

Quarter 3 Indicator 

J15 Horn Not used on this scoreboard 

SHLD, 

RED, BLK 

Input Data 

Input Data 

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Power Supply Replacement 

The Model LX1360 uses a Mean Well SP-320-24 power supply module. Replacement modules 

are available from Electro-Mech or through distributors of Mean Well power supplies. The power 

supply must be set to provide 18.9 VDC output, which is how they are configured when shipped 

from Electro-Mech. Connections are made to a set of screw terminals along the side of the power 

supply as illustrated below. The table below lists each terminal and its corresponding function. To 

avoid damage to the power supply module, always turn off the power to the scoreboard 

when removing or replacing it. 

Terminal 

Function 

Line (L) 

Neutral (N) 

Main AC Power 

Ground 

V1 Positive (V1+) 

V1 Negative (V1-) 





LX17 Driver 

LX22 Driver 

SocreLink RF System 

(if used) 

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Horn Replacement 

The LX1360 has an internally mounted horn (Federal Signal Model 350) located between the 

Inning and right side (Home) Score display. The horn is accessible through the front of the scoreboard. 

To replace the horn, you will need a 1/4-in. nut driver, Phillips head screw driver, and tools 

for splicing 18-gauge wire. Follow the steps described below: 

NOTE: ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE REPLACING COMPONENTS 

1. Using the nut driver, remove the four self-tapping screws from the corners of the horn 

cover plate. The horn assembly is attached to the back side of this plate. 

2. Pull the cover plate and horn assembly away from the scoreboard cabinet and cut the two 

wires at the splice. 

3. With the horn assembly now completely detached from the scoreboard, remove the two 

Phillips head screws from the front of the cover plate. This will allow you to separate the 

horn assembly from the cover plate. 

4. To separate the weatherproof cover from the back of the horn, remove the Phillips head 

screws from the front of the horn assembly. 

5. Pull the wires through the grommet in the bottom of the weatherproof box and set aside 

the old horn. 

6. Slide new horn’s wires through the rubber grommet at the bottom of the weatherproof box. 

7. Secure the weatherproof cover to the back of the new horn using the Phillips head screws. 

8. Reattach the cover plate to the front of the horn assembly. 

9. Splice the new horn’s Line (black) and Neutral (white) wires to the matching wires in the 

scoreboard. 

10. Place the completed assembly back in the scoreboard and, using the nut driver, reattach it 

with the four self-tapping screws. 

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Warranty 

Electro-Mech Scoreboard Co. Five-Year Limited Warranty 

The electrical components of all Electro-Mech scoreboards are guaranteed for a 

period of five (5) years from the date of invoice against defects in workmanship or 

material and will be replaced or repaired without cost to the owner, provided the 

equipment or parts are returned postage-paid to the factory in Wrightsville, GA. 

Shipping back to the owner will be via UPS ground service except when air or special 

method of return is specified by the owner, in which case shipping will be freight collect. 

This warranty does not include labor charges incurred in the removal of component 

parts, service calls, or damages resulting from improper installation, improper operation, 

or problems caused by any repair, alteration or modification of the scoreboard 

not performed by Electro-Mech. 

Equipment which is subjected to accident, neglect, abuse, misuse, or natural disasters, 

including but not limited to fire, wind, lightning, or flood, is not covered by this 

guarantee. 

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