All American Scoreboards Everbrite MP-3388R Troubleshooting guide

Operating Instructions &
Service Manual
Baseball Scoreboard
Model MP-3388R With MP-3000R Control
EFFECTIVE S.N. 17,200 April, 2001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 3
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.2 IDENTIFICATION
1.3 DAMAGE
1.4 DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
2. INSTALLATION 4
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.2 INSPECTION
2.3 INSTALLATION
2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
3. CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATION 5
3.1 SCOREBOARD POWER
3.2 CONSOLE DISPLAY
3.3 CONSOLE POWER
3.4 INITIALIZING SCOREBOARD
3.5 TEAM SCORES
3.6 INNING AND AT BAT
3.7 BALL, STRIKE, AND OUT
3.8 HIT & ERROR
3.9 DIMMER
3.10 BATTING
4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 TEST EQUIPMENT
4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 10
5.1 SCOREBOARD DISPLAY PARTS
5.2 SCOREBOARD CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY PARTS
6. DIAGRAMS 13
6.1 CONTROL CONSOLE KEYBOARD AND SLIPSHEET LAYOUT
6.2 SCOREBOARD SYSTEM LAYOUT
6.3 POWER WIRING
6.4 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY WIRING
6.5 MICROPROCESSOR 4X 7 LAMP PATTERN (8 BIT) (A-12497)
6.6 FIGUREGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM
6.7 JUMPER LOCATION ON 3 POSITION SYSTEM
6.8 TRIAC PLACEMENT DIAGRAM
6.9 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS (C-150649)

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Description
Your All American Scoreboard has been carefully inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is
possible, however, that components may be loosened or forced out of adjustment in transit. If this occurs,
follow the troubleshooting guide (section 4). If equipment then fails to operate, contact immediately:
ALL AMERICAN Service Department
EVERBRITE Corporation
P.O. Box 100
Pardeeville, WI 53954
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-356-8146
Parts being returned for repair are to be sent to:
ALL AMERICAN Service Department
EVERBRITE Corporation
401 S. Main Street
Pardeeville, WI 53954
E-mail [e-mail]
NOTE
If you need to send parts in for repair, please call the ALL AMERICAN
service department for a returned goods authorization (RGA) number.
1.2 Identication
All American uses a 5 digit serial number for scoreboard identication. The serial number tags are
located on the back of the control console and the lower right-hand corner on the face of the scoreboard
display. When contacting the factory for assistance it is important that the model number and serial
number are known.
1.3 Damage
Upon receipt, check for visible damage. If this occurs, or if damage is found after shipment has been
accepted, follow the damage claim procedure.
1.4 Damage Claim Procedure
An instruction sheet is enclosed advising the consignee in case of damage in transit. If damage is noted at
the time of delivery, consignee must obtain an ‘Inspection of Bad Order’ from the delivering carrier. In
order to process your claim, this must be properly lled out with a complete statement of all damage
and it must be signed by the carrier.

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If damage is discovered after delivery, you should call the delivery company. Have them make out a
Concealed Damage Report. Fifteen days after delivery are allowed, so this should be done PROMPTLY
or it is impossible to process this claim.
Advise EVERBRITE corporation of necessary replacement parts or repairs.
Consignee will be invoiced and then should le a claim with the carrier to recover charges. TO FILE
YOUR CLAIM FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:
(A) Cost of replacement parts or repair charges are invoiced to the carrier by the consignee.
(B) The following documents, properly lled out, plus invoice are forwarded to the trucking
company in support of your claim:
(a) Original bill of lading
(b) Original paid freight bill
(c) Certied copy of original invoice
(d) Standard form for presentation of loss and damage claim properly lled out.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 General Information
Shipping papers accompany each scoreboard. Check carefully to see that you receive the following:
1 ea Baseball Display (2 cartons)
1 ea Control Console
1 ea Service Manual
1 ea Mounting Hardware Package
1 ea AC Adaptor
IMPORTANT!
The MP-40 cable supplied by ALL AMERICAN SCOREBOARDS for use on the Microprocessor
based scoreboards is specically designed for this system. Use of a substitute cable may void the
warranty on the scoreboard!
2.2 Inspection
Tighten all screws and ttings that may have loosened in shipment.
2.3 Installation
Select the location best suited for visibility by the majority of spectators. Preferred position is facing east
or north to avoid direct sunlight on the face of the scoreboard, if day games are played.

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2.4 Electrical connections
The scoreboard requires two 110 V. 15 AMP AC circuit or one 110 V. 30 AMP circuits for
the exclusive use of the scoreboard.
IMPORTANT!!!
To protect the control from damage, it is advisable that you disconnect the control and store in a dry
secure area when not in use.
NOTE
This equipment is ETL (Electronics Testing Laboratories) CSA and NRTL approved and
complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules for a class A computing device.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and
television reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the
interference.
3. CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATION
3.1 Scoreboard Power
Turn on the branch circuits to the scoreboard. The Home and Guest scores will show “0”.
3.2 Console Display
The 2 line by 20 character Liquid Crystal Display module displays the scoreboard information entered
from the keyboard. The following information is displayed continuously: Home and Guest Scores,
Inning, At Bat, Ball, Strike, Out, and Team Batting.
3.3 Console Power
Plug the AC adaptor into the control console and into a wall outlet.
Push ON/OFF once to turn the console on.
Push ON/OFF a second time to shut the console off.
When rst turned on; the console display should show as follows:
SCOREBOARD CONTROL
VERSION 2001

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3.4 Initializing Scoreboard
Enter the two digit code (00) shown in the lower left corner of the keyboard as in the following example:
Push CODE 0 0 ENTER . When the proper code has been entered, the console
display will show as follows.
0 :00 0
3.5 Team Scores
The Home and Guest Scores can be changed in three different ways.
(A) To add 1 to the existing score: Push +1 .
(B) To directly enter or correct a score: Push Home or Guest SCORE followed by the desired
number, then ENTER . Example: Present Home Score is 15. Change the score from 15 to 23.
Push: Home SCORE 2 3 ENTER .
(C) To clear the score: Push SCORE CLEAR .
3.6 Inning and At Bat
Entry to the above function is made in the same manner as direct entry for Team Scores.
3.7 Ball, Strike, and Out
Push BALL , STRIKE , or OUT , once for each increment of the appropriate indicator.
3.8 Hit & Error
Push HIT , or ERROR to increment the appropriate indicator.
3.8 Dimmer
Push DIMMER to dim the lamps during night use.
3.9 Batting
The home and guest batting indicators operate in the same manner as the dimmer.
Push: Home BATTING to illuminate the home batting indicator.
Push: Home BATTING again to blank the home batting indicator.

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The guest side operates in the same manner.
4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Introduction
This section gives maintenance and troubleshooting information. Included are troubleshooting guides for
typical scoreboard malfunctions. If the cause of a problem cannot be determined, please contact the
Customer Service Department.
4.2 Test Equipment
A simple analog or digital voltmeter will be sufcient for all user repairable problems. Printed circuit
boards requiring troubleshooting should be returned to the factory.
4.3 Troubleshooting
Whenever possible, follow the troubleshooting guides prior to contacting the customer service
department. If a problem not described in the guides exists, contact the customer service
department immediately. Refer to the diagrams provided for assistance in troubleshooting scoreboard
malfunctions.
4.4 Troubleshooting Guides
(A) Scoreboard doesn’t light and console doesn’t work:
(a) Check that the main power switch is turned on.
(b) Replace any defective or blown fuses.
(c) Check the power connections and voltages at the scoreboard.
(d) Contact the Customer Service Department.
(B) Scoreboard digits don’t light but the console works:
(a) With the main power switch “OFF”; remove the cover over the controller assembly.
(b) Check all connections.
(c) Turn the main power “ON”.
(d) If the scoreboard still doesn’t light, check the transformer voltage going to the
receiver PCB (printed circuit board) assembly (blue wires) using a voltmeter set
on the 12 VAC or higher scale.
WARNING
120 VAC wires are exposed whenever the cover over the controller assembly is removed
from the scoreboard. Use extreme caution during troubleshooting or repair. To avoid
possible damage to equipment or personal injury, always turn off the main power before
removing the cover or replacing assemblies, or replacing lamps.

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If the voltage is less than 8 VAC contact the Customer Service Department.
If the voltage is between 8-12 VAC see the replacement parts list for a receiver PCB
assembly, and contact the Customer Service Department.
(C) The scoreboard digits light but the console doesn’t work:
(a) Check for continuity between the scoreboard and the junction box.
(b) If an open circuit is found, the problem is either the cable or a cable connection.
(c) If the continuity test checks good, check the voltage between the green wire and the white
wire in the junction box, using a voltmeter set on the 12 VAC or higher scale.
If the voltage is 0 VAC see the controller parts list for a transformer assembly.
If the voltage is less than 8 VAC consult the controller wiring diagram for instructions
on long cable compensation.
If the voltage is between 8 VAC and 12 VAC contact the Customer Service Department.
(D) The scoreboard digits light, the console works but there is no control of the scoreboard:
(a) Check the voltage between the black and red wires in the junction box with a
voltmeter set on the 3 VDC or higher scale. The voltage should read somewhere
between 2-3 VDC when the console is working properly.
(b) If the voltage is 0 VDC contact the Customer Service Department for assistance.
(c) If the voltage is correct, (2-3 VDC) check that this reading also appears at the scoreboard.
(d) If the correct voltage also appears at the scoreboard, see the replacement parts list for
a receiver PCB assembly.
(E) The scoreboard works, but some lights stay on all the time:
(a) With the main power “OFF”, switch the plug from the bad digit with the plug for a
known good digit. EXAMPLE: Plug “C” into “D” and “D” into “C” locations.
(b) Turn the power back on. If the same lamps remain lit all the time, the problem is a
shorted lamp socket. If the lamps on a different digit now stay lit all the time, the problem
is on the driver PCB assembly. See the replacement parts list for the proper
replacement part.
(F) The scoreboard works but some lights do not come on:
(a) Check for burned out lamps.
(b) Check for a broken wire or bad connection on the 12 pin connector.
(c) See the replacement parts list for the proper replacement driver board.

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IMPORTANT !!!
In this scoreboard the 120 volt line is on the lamp socket all the time, and the
common is switched to turn the lamps on and off. For this reason, to avoid damage
to the equipment or personal injury, it is important to turn the main power off when
changing the lamps.

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5. REPLACEMENT PARTS
5.1 Scoreboard Display Parts
gure 1
DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
4
5
6
1
2
3
7
8
9
10

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MP-3388R Baseball)
g.& MFG PART REF VENDOR
index NUMBER DESCRIPTION DES PART #
1- 151388 Display, Top 151388
1- 151170 Display, Bottom 151170
1-1 850022 Lamp, 15W/130V Clear 15A15CL
1-1A 850030 Lamp, 25W/130V Clear 25A19 GR CL
1-2 151396 Lamp, #55 PAR/SP spot #55 PAR/SP
1-3 151208 Controller Assembly, W/4-3P Drivers A2 151208
*****SEE DETAIL FIGURE 2*****
1-4A SU00038 Fuse Box, SU00038
1-4B 121880 Fuse, 15A 250V. F1-F4 ABC-15
1-5 EL00474P Antenna, External EL00474P
1-5A WI00018P Antennae Cable, 2.4 GHZ WI00018P
1-6 705916 Screen, BALL, STRIKE, OUT, H & E 705916
1-7 705909 Screen, AT BAT, HOME & GUEST
SCORES 705909
1-8 705908 Screen, INNING 705908
1-9 117370 Service Door 117370
1-10 EL00083 Rainshield EL00083
1-11 EL044100 Resistor, 2 OHM 30 WATT Wire Wound HL-24-09Z
150021 Control Console, 3000 Radio 150021
HB005500 Slipsheet Pair HB005500
150031 Transmitter PCB Assembly A1 150031
***** PROGRAM MP3V38W *****
EL00479P Tranceiver, 2.4 GHZ Zeus EL00475P
EL00473P Antenna, Internal EL00473P
SW005100 Toggle Switch, S1 SW005100
EL053000 LCD Display, 2 Line 20 Character
HB002400 Keyboard Assembly, HB002400
WH009100 Ribbon Cable Assembly, 14C 8” WH009100
122763 Enclosure,
EL00478P Power Adaptor, 9 VDC 300 mA EL00478P
g.& MFG PART REF VENDOR
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5.2 Scoreboard Controller Assembly Parts
gure 2
CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (MP-3388R) Controller Assembly
g.& MFG PART REF VENDOR
index NUMBER DESCRIPTION DES PART #
2- 151208 Controller Assembly A2 151208
2-1 150040 Receiver PCB Assembly A3 150040
***** PROGRAM 3PCNT19W *****
2-2 118922 Driver PCB Assembly, 3 Position A4-A7 118922
2-3 EL00479P Transceiver, 2.4 GHZ Zeus OEM EL00479P
2-4 703719 Transformer, 8V/18V T1/T2 CS-697
2-5 701137 Terminal Block, 7C TB-1 670-7
2-6 151020 Regulator PCB Assy, Adjustable 151020
2-7 705723 Spacer, P.C.Board LCBS-6-01
g.& MFG PART REF VENDOR
index NUMBER DESCRIPTION DES PART #

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6. DIAGRAMS
6.1 Control Console Keyboard and Slipsheet Layout
gure 3
CONSOLE KEYBOARD

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6.2 Scoreboard System Layout
SYSTEM LAYOUT

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POWER WIRING
6.3 Power Wiring

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6.4 Controller Assembly Wiring
CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

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6.5 Microprocesor 4 X 7 Lamp Pattern (8 Bit)
MICROPROCESSOR 4 X 7 (8 BIT) LAMP PATTERN

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6.6 Figuregram Wiring
8 BIT FIGUREGRAM WIRING

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6.7 Jumper Location on 3 Position System
JUMPER LOCATION
All of the 3 position drivers and receivers are identical except for the jumper on each board.
Make sure the jumpers are set for the model of scoreboard you are installing them into.
(A) On the receiver board (refer to gure 11); Jumper pins 2 & 3 for models MP-3385, MP-3312,
MP-3529, and MP-3549. Jumper pins 1 & 2 for all other models.
(B) On the driver board (refer to gure 10); Jumper pins 1 & 2 for use of a horn. Jumper pins 2 &
3 for all others.
P.N. 704148 ASSY 118922
EPROM
MICRO P
P.N. 704150 ASSY 119323
1
2
3
1
2
3
JUMPERS
12
11
10
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
1
2732
8031

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6.8 Triac Placement
MP TRIAC PLACEMENT
DRIVER BOARD
PN. 704148 ASSY. 118922
1
2
3
45
6
78
9
10
11
12
1 1
2 2
3 3
No. 1
4 45 5
6 6
7 78 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
1
2
3
4
5
67
8
11
8
8
6
6
5
4 4
7
3
2
FACE VIEW
8
3
1
5
6
27
4
The triac is the switch that controls the guregram lamps. The triacs for any given guregram are
adjacent to the twelve pin connector on the driver board that controls that guregram. Shown below is the
triac placement and bit designation relative to the guregram bit pattern.