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Suspension systems for centerhung scoreboards, Advantages, Disadvantages – Daktronics BB-2102 Tuff Sport Four-Sided Basketball LED Scoreboard User Manual

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SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR CENTERHUNG SCOREBOARDS

Daktronics centerhung scoreboards can be suspended in two different ways.

A

static suspension system holds the scoreboard securely in place using cables attached to the structural framework

of a building. This technique works well with smaller scoreboards and in applications where the scoreboard has no need for

lowering and raising. A portable elevating work platform is required to service the scoreboard.

An

electronic hoist system offers more options. This technique uses multiple drums attached to the arena’s structure

which wind (or unwind) cables attached to the scoreboard which enable it to be lowered and raised. A hoist system works

best in larger facilities and in applications where the scoreboard needs to be lowered for service or moved to allow additional

clearance for events.

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ADVANTAGES

• Allows scoreboard to be lowered and serviced

from the floor

• Can move scoreboard to various heights for different

events and when not in use or allow scoreboard to be

lowered and removed from arena entirely

DISADVANTAGES

• Higher purchase cost

• Higher installation costs*

• Maintenance requirements (semi-annual inspection

required by local or state inspectors)

• Additional liability issues

• Additional stress on roof structure

ADVANTAGES

• Lower purchase cost

• No hoist maintenance necessary

• Easier to get engineering approval

DISADVANTAGES

• Cannot lower and raise scoreboard to different levels

• Must have or purchase lift to service scoreboard

• Scoreboard may be in the way for concerts and events

*Installation of an electrical hoist system often requires increased structural work for mounting.

Engineering approval is required as well as installation of electrical service for the hoist.

ELECTRONIC HOIST SYSTEM

STATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Scoreboard is lowered to

floor for service

Service personnel must use elevating lift

to access scoreboard

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