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6/19
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  • Page 1 78-5296-250 6/19 Lionel Lionel LCS IRV2 LCS IRV2 Owner's Manual Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    But until now, combining those parts into a complete system could be a challenge. Lionel’s new Layout Control System or “LCS,” fulfills the LEGACY promise of integrated locomotive and layout control.

  • Page 3: What Is Lionel's Layout Control System

    What is Lionel’s Layout Control System? ionel’s Layout Control System or “LCS” doesn’t replace your existing Lionel Legacy Control system. It adds to it! You can control your layout from Lionel Cab Remote controllers or from smart devices like an Apple iPad ®...

  • Page 4: Lcs Irv2 Features

    The IRV2 module can control up to four (4) sleds. Additional sleds can be purchased separately. The receivers in the sleds read data beamed out of all Lionel Legacy and Vision locomotives that are equipped with an infrared transmitter. When one of these locomotives crosses a sled,...

  • Page 5: Installing Your First Lcs Device

    LCS component, please skip ahead to the next section titled “Installing additional LCS devices.” When installing a new LCS system, the process you will follow depends on which Lionel Command Base is to be connected to your LCS system. Following sections describe starting a new LCS installation with a Legacy Base or a Base-L1.

  • Page 6: Installing A New Lcs System With Legacy Base

    IRSL3 IRSL4 IRV2 6-85296 Figure 4. LCS IRV2 PDI connections. Use either connector. 5. Restore power to your layout and Legacy Base. 6. Plug in the LCS wall-pack power supply. Both SensorTrack LEDs should illuminate briefly on power-up. Legacy command base must have software rev 1.52 or higher installed.
  • Page 7 Figure 5. A sample LCS system with the IRV2 and a LEGACY Base Once connected and powered-up, the yellow LED on the Legacy Base will blink once every second. With this setup, you can control Lionel locomotives and Layout Control System products using using any combination of LEGACY/CAB-2 and CAB-1L remotes.

  • Page 8: Installing A New Lcs System With Base-1L Command Base

    3. Connect the DB-9 connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable to your Base-1L. 4. Connect the LCS PDI cable end of the LCS DB-9 Cable to either connector on your LCS device, such as an LCS IRV2 (see photo on page 7) or any other Layout Control System product.

  • Page 9: Installing Lcs With Legacy And Trainmaster Command Base

    Installing Your First LCS Device Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Base he following instructions apply ONLY if you are using one or more original CAB-1 remotes with a Legacy command base. It is not necessary to follow these instructions to use the CAB-1L remote with a Legacy command base.
  • Page 10 Once connected and powered-up, the yellow LED on the Legacy Base will blink once every second. With this setup, you can control Lionel locomotives and Layout Control System products using any combination of Legacy Remotes, CAB-1L remotes and original CAB-1 remotes.

  • Page 11: Installing Additional Lcs Devices

    The order of devices in the “chain” is up to you. The only exception is that an LCS WiFi must be the first device in the chain if no Lionel Command Base is present. To connect each additional LCS device: 1.

  • Page 12: Configuring Your Lcs Device

    Configuring Your LCS Device Installation of IR Sensor Sled and Cover he IRSL PCB and accompanying cover must be installed onto your track per the figure below. Screws IRSL sensor board IRSL cover Connector for cable Track Figure 9. Installing the IRSL The IRV2 system is designed to work with track that does not have an incorporated roadbed.

  • Page 13: Set Ir Sensor Sled Tmcc Id And Action Command

    (ex. “03” for ID three). If you have more than one IR Sensor Sled, be sure to give each a unique ID number. 5. Press the SET button on the Lionel Remote (Cab-1L or Legacy Cab-2). Notice that the LED flashes quickly, then goes back to blinking. You’ve now set the TMCC Accessory ID.

  • Page 14: List Of Action Commands

    Configuring Your LCS Device List of Action Commands n addition to the “no action” behavior, the IRV2 supports the following Action Commands: Direction Right-To-Left Direction Left-To-Right Action No action; disable No action; disable previously previously created user created user recording (see recording (see Action 9) Action 9) Crossing gate signal blow...
  • Page 15 2. Release the Program button. 3. On your Lionel Remote (CAB-1L or Legacy CAB-2) press the ACC button (Accessory mode) 4. Now enter the two numerical digits of the ID you wish to set. For ID 1-9, use a leading zero (ex.

  • Page 16: About Ir Sensor Sled "Direction

    For most layouts, automatically updating the LEGACY Base database is a desirable feature. However, some clubs may prefer not to automatically load visiting engine’s info. This can be controlled for all IR sensors on the layout using your Lionel hand- held remote.

  • Page 17: Viewing Locomotive Fuel Levels (Legacy Base Required)

    Configuring Your LCS Device Viewing Locomotive Fuel Levels (Legacy base required) ach time a Legacy locomotive passes over an IR Sensor Sled, it transmits its current fuel levels. To view this information on your CAB-2, simply tap its Speed button. The current fuel level will appear as a gauge in the lower-left corner of the touchpad display (see photo below).

  • Page 18: Recording Actions On The Lcs Irv2 Sensors

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors n addition to the preset Action Commands, LCS IRV2 can record custom commands defined by the operator. (Creating a recording turns off the current Action Command.) The recordings you create begin when a locomotive rolls over an IR Sensor Sled that is “armed” to record.

  • Page 19: Mode 1: Recordings That Apply To All Passing Legacy Locomotives

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors MODE 1: Recordings that apply to ALL passing LEGACY locomotives ode 1 recordings will be played back by ANY passing compatible locomotive. Recording includes commands sent to ALL devices by ALL active operators.

  • Page 20: Mode 2: Recordings That Play Only On One Engine Or Train

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors MODE 2: Recordings that play ONLY on one engine or train ode 2 recordings will be played back ONLY when the locomotive used to create the recording passes over the IR sensor. Mode 2 recordings include commands sent to ALL devices by ALL active operators.

  • Page 21: Recording Only The Devices You Specify (Mode 3)

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors Recording ONLY the devices you specify (Mode 3) ode 3 is designed for recording during a busy operating session. Using this mode, you can make a recording while others continue to operate their locomotives, switches and accessories—but ONLY commands sent to devices you specify will be added to your recording.

  • Page 22: Erasing Or Disabling Recordings

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors Erasing or Disabling Recordings o erase recordings in both directions: 1. Press and hold the IR sensor Record button until it begins to flash 2. Release the button for a moment. 3. Press and hold the IR sensor Record button again, until it glows solid red.

  • Page 23: Creating Complex Recordings

    Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors Creating Complex Recordings t is possible to create quite complicated recordings that play back over time. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of this feature—and avoid frustration! If your recording is long, it’s possible your locomotive could make a full lap, rolling over IR...

  • Page 24: Irv2 And The Lcs Ipad App

    IRV2 Sensors can also send information to an iPad or other computing device connected to the LCS system on your layout. If you’re using Lionel’s LCS App, the location of each passing Legacy locomotive will appear on your iPad screen, next to its corresponding IR sensor icon.

  • Page 25: Reference

    Reference IRV2 Sensor Quick Guide Set the IR Sensor Sled TMCC ID & Action Press the IR sensor's PROGRAM button for 2 seconds. Press CAB buttons: ACC nn (two-digit TMCC ID), SET, AUX1, n (0-9 for action-see table) Confirm the IR sensor TMCC ID Press CAB buttons: ACC nn (TMCC ID), AUX1, <0>.
  • Page 26 Reference IRV2 Sensor Quick Guide (continued) Terminate Currently playing User Recording While a recording is playing back press and release the RECORD button, OR, Press CAB buttons ACC, nn (track’s TMCC ID), AUX1, 0 The currently playing recording is terminated, but can be triggered again. Erase User Recordings (both directions) Press and hold Record button on an IR sensor until it starts blinking.

  • Page 27: Operation Of Leds

    • Slow blinking: Sensor is currently playing a custom user recording. Specifications of the LCS IRV2 Power Budget • Input PDI supply current: 15 mA The following Lionel marks are used throughout this Owner’s Manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. ® ®...

  • Page 28: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy And 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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