Are you interested in purchasing a digital scoreboard but feeling a little overwhelmed? We’ve put together a comprehensive A to Z guide to digital scoreboards to help you better understand the different scoreboard elements.
Fixed Digit Style Scoreboards
Whilst they don’t offer video displays, AusSport fixed screen scoreboards still boast a range of great features including electronic team names, scores, game timers and more.
Elite Screen Style Scoreboards
The Elite Outdoor Scoreboard is AusSport’s top of the range electronic scoreboard, and offers the ability to display all types of graphics, text and video.
A to Z Digital Scoreboard Guide
A source of power for a scoreboard which is disconnected from mains power. Usually for a scoreboard mounted on a mobile trolley. Batteries can vary in power capacity depending on the size of the scoreboard.
The value in Candelas or Nits for a scoreboard – higher values mean a brighter scoreboard. For outdoors should be no less than 6000, for indoors no more than 3000.
A component of an LED scoreboard which is self-contained with LED panels, power supplies and other electronics. Can be bolted together with other cabinets to provide a complete screen.
Candelas effectively measure the luminous power of visible light (brightness). The higher the candela value, the brighter your scoreboard.
The material used on fixed digit style scoreboards to keep them protected against the weather. Usually, Colorbond Steel in AusSport scoreboards.
A plywood or cardboard container to keep the scoreboard safe when in transit from AusSport to the purchaser.
On an Elite Screen the layout can be changed to suit a users needs. Usually done by AusSport at configuration time.
The acceptance of the scoreboard by the purchaser usually at the site of installation or at the business of the installer.
The device to send score information to the scoreboard. Distances of around 150m are achievable.
The construction of the support structure and the scoreboard. Sometimes done by AusSport and sometimes done by the purchaser of the scoreboard or their contractor.
The connection point for power to a scoreboard which is hardwired ie not plugged directly into a PowerPoint. This requires an electrician to connect the scoreboard to power.
Light Emitting Diode. The tiny electronic devices that are the basis of all modern scoreboards. When a current is fed into an LED it glows a specific colour. Put many LEDs together and you have a scoreboard.
A seating angle to fix the scoreboard to a wall.
Nits effectively measure the luminous power of visible light (brightness). The higher the nits value, the brighter your scoreboard.
The tiny dot of light which is the basis of all modern scoreboards. The closer these are together the higher the resolution of a screen. Often shortened to just P e.g. P6 or P4
The method used when the scoreboard needs to be easily connected and reconnected to power or when an electrician is not available.
A tyre that has air in it and can be pumped up.
The see through windows that protect the LEDs in fixed digit scoreboards. Much stronger and lighter than glass.
The mains electricity supply for the scoreboard OR the battery-based supply for a mobile scoreboard.
The box a battery sits into which also includes a power invertor. This allows a scoreboard with plug and lead to be plugged into mobile power via the power hub.
The location of a scoreboard on a ground. It is crucial to get the best result when positioning a scoreboard.
The structural legs that hold up a scoreboard permanently mounted at a sports ground.
The logos or images used on the front of fixed digit scoreboards.
The horn speaker which sounds a tone at the end of the half or quarter. Can be fired off manually as well. Wireless controlled.
Insurance added to cover any damage done to the scoreboard when it is in transit from AusSport to the purchaser
A powder coated frame with wheels fitted to allow a scoreboard to be mobile.
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