Lionel TMCC BPC Manual

Lionel TMCC BPC Manual

Block power controller

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71-4184-250
11/02
TMCC
Block Power
Controller (BPC)

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  • Page 1 71-4184-250 11/02 TMCC Block Power Controller (BPC)
  • Page 2 CAB-1 Remote Controller. Experience the superiority of the Lionel TrainMaster Command Control system! The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds™, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™, StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1 Remote Controller®,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controlling two blocks of track with a single BPC Using Two BPC’s To Control Eight Blocks With Two TPC’s Wiring two BPC’s to two TPC’s Controlling eight blocks of track with two BPC’s and two TPC’s Specifications of Block Power Controller Limited Warranty/Lionel Service...
  • Page 4: Wiring Your Block Power Controller Powering The Block Power Controller

    Do not connect this terminal to the outside rail 2. Attach another wire to the Power/A terminal of your transformer and connect it to the POWER/A terminal on the BPC unit. POWER SUPPLY TMCC BPC 6-14184 BLOCK POWER CONTROLLER Patent Pending COMM...
  • Page 5: Connecting The Comm Wires

    Wiring Your Block Power Controller Connecting the COMM wires o receive your commands, the BPC will need to communicate with the Command Base. Messages from the Command Base are sent through the Command Base Cable (available separately, 6-14191 for a 6’ cable or 6-14195 for a 20’ cable). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 1 on page 4 to connect your BPC unit to the Command Base with the cable.
  • Page 6: Connecting Additional Tmcc Products In A "Daisy Chain

    Wiring Your Block Power Controller Connecting additional TMCC products in a “daisy chain” ou may choose to power additional TMCC products using the same power supply and Command Base by creating a “daisy chain,” or a series of TMCC units wired in succession. Refer to Figure 2 and follow these steps as you connect the BPC to the next TMCC product.
  • Page 7: Setting The Bpc To Control Either Four Or Two Blocks Of Track

    Wiring Your Block Power Controller Setting the BPC to control either four or two blocks of track ach BPC is capable of controlling either two or four blocks of track. Before you assign the individual ID#s to the blocks of track (the outputs of the BPC), you must tell each BPC whether two or four blocks will be connected.
  • Page 8: Assigning Accessory Id#'S To The Blocks Of Track

    Wiring Your Block Power Controller Assigning the accessory ID#'s to the blocks of track In the previous section, you set the BPC to control either two or four blocks of track. Note! To do so, you entered either 98 or 99. Those numbers are reserved for setting the number of outputs, so do not attempt to assign accessory (ACC) ID#’s 98 or 99.
  • Page 9: Using A Single Bpc To Control Four Blocks With Two Tpc's

    Figure 4 to connect your BPC to two TPC’s. In this configuration, your BPC will control four blocks of track. The L.E.D. illuminates for one half of a second to indicate that the BPC has received a command. TMCC BPC 6-14184 BLOCK POWER CONTROLLER...
  • Page 10: Controlling Four Blocks Of Track With A Single Bpc

    Using A Single BPC To Control Four Blocks With Two TPC’s Controlling four blocks of track with a single BPC he BPC allows you to choose which TPC controls a particular block of track. With a single BPC, you are able to alternate the control of four blocks of track between two TPC’s. Follow these steps to control each block of track.
  • Page 11: Using A Single Bpc To Control Two Blocks With Four Tpc's

    Four TPC’s Wiring a single BPC to four TPC’s efer to Figure 5 to connect your single BPC to four TPC’s. In this configuration, your BPC will control two blocks of track. TMCC BPC 6-14184 BLOCK POWER CONTROLLER Patent Pending...
  • Page 12: Controlling Two Blocks Of Track With A Single Bpc

    Using A Single BPC To Control Two Blocks With Four TPC’s Controlling two blocks of track with a single BPC he BPC allows you to choose which TPC controls a particular block of track. You are able to switch control between four TPC’s. Follow these steps to control each block of track. 1.
  • Page 13: Using Two Bpc's To Control Eight Blocks With Two Tpc's

    Using Two BPC’s To Control Eight Blocks With Two TPC’s Wiring two BPC’s to two TPC’s efer to Figure 6 to connect two BPC’s to two TPC’s. In this configuration, your BPC’s will control eight blocks of track. TMCC BPC 6-14184 TMCC BPC 6-14184 BLOCK POWER CONTROLLER...
  • Page 14: Controlling Eight Blocks Of Track With Two Bpc's And Two Tpc's

    Using Two BPC’s To Control Eight Blocks With Two TPC’s Controlling eight blocks of track with two BPC’s and two TPC’s he BPC allows you to choose which TPC controls a particular block of track. With two BPC’s, you are able to switch control of four blocks of track between two TPC’s. Follow these steps to control each block of track.
  • Page 15: Specifications Of Block Power Controller

    Specifications of the Block Power Controller Physical Ratings • Size: 3.7” x 2.7” x 1.2” • Mounting: Two #4 pan head sheet metal screws Electrical Ratings • Input voltage: 9 volts to 20 volts (AC) • Input supply current: 50 mA •...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty/Lionel Service

    Center, together with proof of original purchase above instructions carefully before returning any will, at the option of Lionel L.L.C., be repaired or merchandise for service. You may choose to have replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the...

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