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Summary of Contents for Lionel BASE 3
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lionel Base3 User Guide Rev 7/12/23 Contents Introducing the Base3 and Cab3 APP ......................3 Connecting the Base3 to your Layout ......................3 GET READY TO RUN ........................... 3 LOCATION..............................4 POWER UP THE TRACK ..........................4 Cab2 Remote with the Base3 ........................4 Setting Base3 &... - Page 3 CLEARING A RF ENGINE FROM THE BASE3 DATABASE ................10 LCS with the Base3 ............................. 11 CONNECTING BASE3 TO LCS MODULES ....................11 BASE3 PDI POWER ..........................11 Using Memory Modules with the Base3 ....................11 BLACK WRITABLE MEMORY MODULE ....................11 ORANGE MEMORY MODULE FOR OLDER LEGACY ENGINES ..............
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Page 4: Introducing The Base3 And Cab3 App
That is until now. Symbolically modeled after the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City, the new Lionel Base3 bridges the gap between all Lionel control system types. Legacy, TMCC, and LionChief+2.0 engines are now joined by LionChief, LionChief+, and FlyerChief engines (both Bluetooth and RF varieties) in being controlled from a single controller. -
Page 5: Location
With your engine on the track and ready to roll, power-up your track to a constant 18VAC. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the LIONEL power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive and any cars to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit. -
Page 6: To Match The Channel Of Your Cab2 And Base3
TO MATCH THE CHANNEL OF YOUR CAB2 AND BASE3: 1. Press the CTC button 2. Scroll to channel select 3. Using the Touch-Screen numbers, enter the channel of your Base3 (the same number you located by watching the Base3’s yellow light) The system operates on the same frequencies as many other common wireless devices. -
Page 7: Access Point Mode
When you do not have a Wi-Fi network, or you do not wish to connect your Base3 to your Wi-Fi network, use “ACCESS POINT”. This mode creates an entirely new network with a SSID of “Lionel Base3 – NNNN”. The “NNNN” represents the last 4 digits of the Base3’s Wi-Fi radio MAC address. This is unique to each Base3. -
Page 8: Base3 Lights
Let’s go over the functions of each Base3 light during normal operation. Orange “L” logo: This Lionel “L” logo on the front center of the Base3 is the Wi-Fi connection indicator. This light will be off when no Wi-Fi devices are connected to the Base3. Once a Wi-Fi device is connected, such as a smartphone with the Cab3 App, this light will go solid until the connection is discontinued. -
Page 9: Programming Bluetooth Engines Into The Base3
Programming Bluetooth Engines into the Base3 One of the key features of the Base3 is the ability to operate Lionel Bluetooth engines using a Cab2, Cab- 1L, or the Cab3 App. Compatible Bluetooth engines include LionChief, LionChief Plus, FlyerChief, and even Bluetooth-equipped HO! Bluetooth-equipped engines that also have a TMCC radio, including Legacy and LionChief Plus 2.0, will be controlled by the Base3 using their TMCC radios and not... -
Page 10: Programmed Bluetooth Engines
How to tell if an engine is Bluetooth There are two ways to tell if a Lionel engine that is not equipped with TMCC is Bluetooth-compatible: 1. When the locomotive powers-up, it will play a “chirping” sound. Earlier RF LionChief engines play a more defined “beeping”... -
Page 11: To Program A Rf Engine Into The Base3
Setting up a RF engine with the Base3 is like programming a Legacy or TMCC engine. Since RF engines do not have a RUN/PGM switch on them, that switch is on the front of the Base3. TO PROGRAM A RF ENGINE INTO THE BASE3: 1. -
Page 12: Lcs With The Base3
PDI port will resume. When a short occurs, the Base3’s “LIONEL” lights on the sides will blink to indicate a fault. Using Memory Modules with the Base3 The Base3 supports use of Legacy Memory Modules (MEM) originally used with the Base2 and Cab2. -
Page 13: Orange Memory Module For Older Legacy Engines
Orange Memory Module Procedure using Cab2 1. Address a LIONEL LEGACY Control System equipped engine with its TMCC ID# 2. Press INFO 3. Select LOAD with the soft keys 4.
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Can remote switches be switched through base 3
Yes, the Lionel BASE 3 can control remote switches.
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