DGT First Tournament Board USB-C Connection Kit, board not included

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DGT kit that connects the first board of a tournament set-up, or a single tournament board, to the computer and to the mains. No board is included.

  • Mains adapter designed for up to 12 boards and four connection boxes
  • Same hardware for wooden tournament e-Boards and Smart Boards
  • An additional kit then connects each of the following boards
ForTournament, Smart Board
RoleFirst board
ConnectionUSB-C
Warranty2 years

In the box

  • PC-to-bus cable
  • Board-to-bus USB-C cable
  • 5m patch (link) cable
  • 20m patch (link) cable
  • Board-to-clock cable
  • Serial-to-USB converter cable
  • Mains adapter, for up to 12 boards
  • 4 connection boxes

You will also need

  • A DGT tournament e-Board or Smart BoardThe kit does not include any board: it is used to connect the one you already have.
  • An additional kit for each extra boardThis kit covers the first board only; each additional board requires the additional kit.
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What this kit is for

It connects the first board of a tournament set-up to the computer and to the power supply. DGT states that it is required to connect the first of each series of 12 tournament boards. The Tournament e-Board manual also requires it for individual use: recording your games, playing against a computer or against opponents online. It is sufficient for all of this, except for adding the board to a chain of several boards.

Contents still to be confirmed

DGT's documents do not quite agree: the page lists seven cables but only names six, and the manual adds LiveChess documentation. This listing only includes the items named consistently across the page, the manual and the FAQ.

Boards concerned

The same hardware serves both wooden tournament e-Boards and plastic Smart Boards. Since January 2020, all tournament boards have had a USB-C connection, and DGT no longer makes electronic boards with a serial port.

Several boards

Each additional board is connected using the additional kit. At the 13th board, then the 25th and the 37th, the first board kit is needed again. When a clock is connected, the LiveChess software also records the time taken for each move.

A word of caution

The mains adapter must not be replaced with a universal adapter: DGT warns that incorrect voltage polarity destroys the boards beyond repair.

Specifications
Boards concerned
Wooden tournament e-Boards and Smart Boards
Board connection
USB-C
Power supply
Mains adapter for up to 12 boards
Link cables
5m and 20m
Software
DGT LiveChess (recording games and move times)
Warranty
2 years
Frequently asked questions
Does this kit include a board?

No, it only includes the connection hardware. The board must be ordered separately.

Is it enough for a single board used at home?

Yes, for individual use, according to the Tournament e-Board manual: recording your games, playing against a computer or online. It does not allow the board to be added to a chain of several boards.

What should I order for several boards?

This kit for the first board, then the additional kit for each following one. For every set of 12 boards, the first board kit is required again.

Can a different mains adapter be used?

No, DGT prohibits replacing the adapter with a universal one: incorrect polarity destroys the boards beyond repair.

Does the kit work with Smart Boards?

Yes, DGT states that wooden e-Boards and plastic tournament Smart Boards use the same connection hardware.

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