ScoreTronics PBA-4 User Manual

ScoreTronics, Inc.

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ScoreTronics, Inc., 1110 Jorie Blvd., Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523Phone 630-571-1970 www.scoretronics.com*Patent PendingPBA-4Portable Baseball/Softball ScoreboardOwner’s Manual
ScoreTronics PBA-4 Portable Baseball/Softball Owner’s Manual Page 1ScoreTronics, Inc., 1110 Jorie Blvd., Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523Phone 630-571-1970 www.scoretronics.comTurning the Scoreboard OnTo turn the scoreboard on, press the green button on the top of the scoreboard.The remote control is always ready for use. It has no power switch.Power On Self CheckWhen the scoreboard first turns on, it will go through a self check. All digits anddots will turn ON for two seconds, then turn OFF for two seconds, and then resetto zero score, first inning, no balls, strikes or outs. If the batteries are sensed low,the scores will flash “LO” “BA” at the end of the self check.Turning the Scoreboard OffTo turn the scoreboard off, press and hold down the PWR OFF button on theremote control for TWO SECONDS. The scoreboard will also automatically turnoff after 30 minutes of non-use. The scores will display “PO” “PO” for twoseconds to indicate that it is powering down.Setting Up the Scoreboard at the FieldSlide the scoreboard over the installed steel pipe. The pipe will insert about nineinches up into the scoreboard. Then rotate the scoreboard until the locating pininside the unit drops into the notch in the top of the pipe. This will hold thescoreboard facing the proper direction.Your scoreboard is designed to withstand occasional rain showers. However, it isintended to be stored away when not in use and not be permanently mountedoutdoors. The materials used in your scoreboard will age prematurely if thescoreboard is continuously exposed to sunlight when not in use.Using the ScoreboardTo advance the score, inning, balls, strikes or outs, simply press thecorresponding button on the remote control.
ScoreTronics PBA-4 Portable Baseball/Softball Owner’s Manual Page 2ScoreTronics, Inc., 1110 Jorie Blvd., Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523Phone 630-571-1970 www.scoretronics.comThe balls and strikes will automatically return to zero when you advance past thethird ball or second strike. The outs will return to zero when advancing past thesecond out. The inning will indicate “0” when advancing to inning 10 and showthe last digit for innings above 10.To clear any item, press the CLR ITEM on the remote control, then press the itemyou wish to clear. When cleared, the scores, balls, strikes, or outs will reset to 0and the inning will reset to 1.If the batteries are getting low, the scores will momentarily flash “LO” “BA” whenthe scores or inning are changed. The batteries should be replaced soon whenthis indication occurs to maintain reliable operation.Radio SystemThe range of the remote control is over 500 feet in open field conditions (noobstructions). However, obstructions such as fences and people, and outsideinterference will reduce this range.Radio dead spots (a spot where the scoreboard won’t respond to the remote) canoccur in some fields. This is normal. The usual solution is to step a few feet inany direction away from that spot.BatteriesThe scoreboard uses 16 AA alkaline batteries which are included and pre-installed in your unit. The expected life of these batteries under normal conditionsis 500 hours (200 2-1/2 hour games).The unit has a low battery detection system that will flash “LO” “BA” whenchanging the score or inning if the batteries are low. However, to preventinconvenience to the users, it is best to replace the batteries every one or twoseasons.To replace the batteries in the scoreboard, the front panel must be removed.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws around the edge of the frontpanel and lift out the front panel. The batteries are in two holders just below thescore digits. Observe the polarity markings in the holders when installing the newbatteries. Name brand batteries are recommended. Before reinstalling the frontpanel, clean the inside of the panel with a soft cloth to remove any accumulated
ScoreTronics PBA-4 Portable Baseball/Softball Owner’s Manual Page 3ScoreTronics, Inc., 1110 Jorie Blvd., Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523Phone 630-571-1970 www.scoretronics.comdust. Use caution when tightening the screws when re-installing the front panel,as they can be stripped by overtightening.The remote control uses a 9 volt alkaline battery which is also included and pre-installed in your unit. The expected life of this battery under normalcircumstances is over 5 years. Make sure to store the remote control in a placewhere the buttons are not depressed, for this will drain the battery in a few days.The battery is accessed by sliding the bottom part of the back (the part with theFCC label) down. Be sure to observe the polarity indication when installing thebattery.TroubleshootingThe remote control doesn’t work or range is limited.1. Make sure that the battery in the remote hasn’t been drained bystoring it with the buttons pressed. Try a new battery in the remotecontrol.2. There could be radio interference at this field. The most commonsource for interference is a cable TV line nearby that is “leaking” its signalinto the air. It is illegal for cable signals to “leak” into the air. If there arenearby cable TV lines, call the cable company and ask them to checkthem for signal leakage.3. If there are a few specific areas, typically two feet in diameter, wherethe remote control won’t work, this is a normal and unavoidable conditionin certain fields. It is caused by signal reflections off of nearby metalobjects. When this occurs, simply step a few feet away from the spot.There are missing segments in the score or inning digits, or some dotsaren’t flipping.1. The batteries in the scoreboard could be low. Try installing a new setof batteries.2. There could be something mechanically interfering with the motion ofthe segment or dot. Remove the front cover of the scoreboard and check
ScoreTronics PBA-4 Portable Baseball/Softball Owner’s Manual Page 4ScoreTronics, Inc., 1110 Jorie Blvd., Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523Phone 630-571-1970 www.scoretronics.comfor anything (a wire bundle, for instance) that could prevent the segmentor dot from moving.3. The pivot for the segment or dot could be dirty, preventing movement.Use CLEAN compressed air to blow out the dust from the moving parts.(If you don’t have access to an oil free compressor you can buy a can ofaerosol duster from Radio Shack or a computer store.) DO NOTLUBRICATE ANYTHING! The parts are designed to run dry andlubrication will prevent operation.4. There could be a bad digit. Follow the cable from the digit to thecontrol board and unplug it from the main board. Also unplug anotherdigit and then re-plug them both back in, swapping locations. If the samedigit remains bad, contact ScoreTronics for a replacement digit. In theshort term you may be able to move the bad digit to a less used position(like the left digit of the score) to be able to continue use of thescoreboard. Use the same procedure to check for a malfunctioning dot. The onlydot that cannot be checked with this procedure is the third dot of theballs. Contact ScoreTronics if you are having a problem with thiscomponent.5. Control board. If in Step 4 above the problem stayed with a particularplug on the main board, (meaning that any digit or dot plugged into thatjack malfunctions the same way) then the problem is with the controlboard. Contact ScoreTronics for a replacement control board.WarrantyYour scoreboard is warranted against defects for a period of one year from the date ofpurchase. This warranty does not cover physical abuse, or damage resulting from anyuser modifications or lubrication. ScoreTronics will replace any components that aredeemed defective during the warranty period.

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