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Lionel Legacy PowerMaster 360W Owner's Manual

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Lionel
Lionel
LEGACY 360W
LEGACY 360W
PowerMaster
PowerMaster
Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
A TMCC Command Base (6-12911), LEGACY Command Base (#992 from set 6-14295), or LEGACY
BASE-1L (6-37156) is required to operate the LEGACY PowerMaster. The LEGACY PowerMaster is
controlled by the signal generated by a Lionel command base. It is not controlled directly by the
signals from a CAB controller.

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  • Page 1 A TMCC Command Base (6-12911), LEGACY Command Base (#992 from set 6-14295), or LEGACY BASE-1L (6-37156) is required to operate the LEGACY PowerMaster. The LEGACY PowerMaster is controlled by the signal generated by a Lionel command base. It is not controlled directly by the signals from a CAB controller.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lionel LEGACY 360W PowerMaster controller! This device is a high output control unit for use with any Lionel LEGACY or TMCC control system and external power supplies, providing your railroad with up to 360 watts and 20 amps of alternating current.

  • Page 3: Safety Information: Protecting Your Layout From Overloads

    All rights reserved. Lionel ® , LionChief ™ , LionChief Plus ™ ,TMCC ® , LEGACY ® , FasTrack ® , TrainMaster ® , Odyssey ® , RailSounds ® , CrewTalk ™ , TowerCom ™ , DynaChuff ™ , StationSounds ™ , Pullmor ® , ElectroCoupler ™...

  • Page 4: Legacy Powermaster Features

    LEGACY PowerMaster Features Power Selection Switch Slide the switch to the 270W position to set the electronic current limit to 270W or 15 amps when using two 135W PowerHouse transformers. Slide the switch to the 360W position to set the electronic current limit to 360W or 20 amps when using two 180W PowerHouse transformers.

  • Page 5: Connecting Your Legacy Powermaster To The Track

    Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to the track or best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your PowerMaster to the track. Use the spade-shaped connectors on the PowerMaster with no more than two wires on each terminal. Use terminal strips (available at your local electronics supply store) to allow you to connect multiple wires to evenly distribute power to your layout.
  • Page 6 Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to O gauge track (continued) Lionel Lockon Figure 3. Transformer connection...

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Legacy Powermaster To A Fastrack Terminal Section

    Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to a FasTrack terminal section f you are using the Lionel FasTrack track system, you will find that the terminal section easily connects to thePowerMaster's output terminals. Two wires are attached to the underside of the FasTrack terminal section (available separately, 6-12016). Attach the spade- shaped connectors at the ends of these wires to the PowerMaster.

  • Page 8: Supplying Power To Your Legacy Powermaster

    Supplying power to your LEGACY PowerMaster he LEGACY PowerMaster receives its power from external power supplies. It has been designed to operate with two Lionel 135W PowerHouses (6-12866) or two 180W PowerHouses (6-22983). DO NOT MIX 135W AND 180W CAUTION!

  • Page 9: Legacy Control System Set-Up

    LEGACY Control System set-up efore you operate the LEGACY 360W PowerMaster with the LEGACY Control System, you will need to set the device type, control mode, and assign it a unique ID#. The LEGACY 360W PowerMaster receives signals from the LEGACY 455 MHz track Note! signal.

  • Page 10: Setting The Device Type And Control Mode For The Powermaster With A Cab-2 Remote Control

    Setting the device type and control mode for the PowerMaster with a CAB-2 Remote Control f the PowerMaster has been assigned an ENG ID# you will need to select a device type and control mode for the output so the CAB-2 Remote Controller knows how to operate the controller.

  • Page 11: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    TrainMaster Command Control operations efore you operate the LEGACY PowerMaster with the TrainMaster Command Control System, you will need to assign a unique ID# to the PowerMaster. Note! The LEGACY PowerMaster receives signals from the LEGACY 455 MHz track signal. 1.

  • Page 12: Operating Tmcc-Equipped Locomotives With The Powermaster

    Operating TMCC-equipped locomotives with the PowerMaster hen operating Command-equipped locomotives with the PowerMaster, the PowerMaster serves as a circuit breaker and a remote power switch. In this mode the track power is either off or full on at the maximum output. The conventional bell, whistle, direction and other key activated functions of the LEGACY PowerMaster are disabled.

  • Page 13: Operating Conventional Locomotives In The Command Control Environment Using A Cab Remote Controller

    Operating Conventional locomotives in the Command Control environment using a CAB Remote Controller o operate Conventional lcoomotives, set the CMD/CONV switch on the LEGACY PowerMaster to CONV. When the switch is set to CONV, you have complete control of the PowerMaster ouptut from the CAB Remote Control.

  • Page 14: Legacy Cab-2 Remote Controller Commands

    LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Commands Warning Sound Controller Push up to trigger the bell on equipped locomotives. Pull down to trigger the whistle on equipped locomotives. Train Brake Slider Adjust to set the limit for the maximum voltage from the output.

  • Page 15: Cab-1 And Cab-Il Remote Controller Commands

    CAB-1 and CAB-1L Remote Controller commands Fires the rear ElectroCoupler on select Conventional locomotives. Fires the front ElectroCoupler on select Conventional locomotives. The AUX1, 0 sequence sets the output voltage to zero and resets an overload shutdown. Increases the output voltage with a clockwise rotation.

  • Page 16: Running Non-Lionel Locomotives With Your Cab-2/Cab-1 Remote Controller

    AC voltage from 0 to 18 volts. No modification of the locomotive is required. If you experience erratic operation of some non-Lionel locomotives (such as random horn and bell sounds), placing a lighted car on the track or connecting an accessory to track power...
  • Page 17 ® E units. The LEGACY PowerMaster unit makes M.T.H. ® products operating in conventional mode compatible with the Lionel TrainMaster Command Control system! Use your CAB Remote to power up the the track and control an M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 1.0 locomotive.

  • Page 18: Proto-Sound ® 1.0 Operations

    Programming your QSI ® /M.T.H. ® Proto-Sound ® 1.0 locomotive he LEGACY PowerMaster allows you to program your QSI ® /M.T.H. ® Proto-Sound ® locomotives with ease, bringing some of the Proto-Sound® features under your control while operating in conventional mode. Follow these steps and refer to your locomotive’s instructions for information about your engine’s features.
  • Page 19 Operating QSI ® /M.T.H. ® Proto-Sound ® features with LEGACY PowerMaster Turns track power off. (used with Proto-Sound® 1.0 and 2.0) M.T.H.® Station Talk. (used with Proto-Sound® 2.0) M.T.H.® Fast Horn. (used with Proto-Sound® 2.0) M.T.H.® Programming Pulse. (used with Proto-Sound® 1.0) M.T.H.®...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure that the PowerHouse power supply is plugged into the LEGACY PowerMaster, the PowerHouse cord is plugged into a 120 VAC outlet, and the power switch is turned on. Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections.

  • Page 21: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly aproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 23: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service

    Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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