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Resetting the Gantry Crane in the TrainMaster Command Control environment CAB-1 Remote Controller commands Notes Limited Warranty/Lionel Service The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected under law. All rights reserved. Lionel , TrainMaster...
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Placing the Gantry Crane on your layout itted with a powerful electromagnet, the Gantry Crane is perfect for loading and unloading freight cars. You may choose to place the Gantry Crane along side of your mainline or near a freight yard. You may also choose to have the gantry straddle the track, allowing you to load and unload the cars that pass below.
Connecting the power supply our Gantry Crane was designed to operate at 16-18 volts (AC). The power supply terminals are located along the side of the controller. Refer to Figure 2. Please note that the ends of the wires must be stripped back 1/8” to 1/4”. Caution! Only an adult should perform this task.
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Operating the Gantry Crane with the controller he Gantry Crane has three different functions that can be operated using a controller lever. The cab and boom rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise; the hook and electromagnet travel up and down; and the electromagnet turns on and off. The controller levers are illustrated in Figure 3.
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Connecting the Gantry Crane for operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment o operate the Gantry Crane using your CAB-1 Remote Controller (available separately, 6-12868), you must connect the Crane to the Command Base (available separately, 6- 12911). The Command Base will transmit your CAB-1 Remote Control commands to this accessory. If you have no other TMCC Controllers connected, you will need to wire the Gantry Crane to the Command Base using a Command Base Cable (available separately, 6-14191 or 6-14195).
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assigning an id number to your Gantry Crane repare your Gantry Crane for operation in the TrainMaster Command Control environment by assigning a unique engine (ENG) ID number to it. The Gantry Crane will only respond to commands that are intended for this ID number. 1.
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Operating your Gantry Crane in the TrainMaster Command Control environment fter you have connected the Gantry Crane to the Command Base and assigned it a unique ID number, you are ready to operate the accessory. Please note that the Gantry Crane will respond only while you are operating the controls.
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Fine-tuning the operation of the Gantry Crane he Gantry Crane allows you to adjust the voltage to fine-tune the speed of the cab rotation and hook travel. Follow these steps to adjust the voltage Speed of cab rotation 1. Remove the RUN/PROGRAM jumper from the underside of the controller. Refer to Figure 5 on page 8 for the location of the jumper.
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Fine-tuning the operation of the Gantry Crane (continued) Speed of hook travel 1. Remove the RUN/PROGRAM jumper from the underside of the controller. Refer to Figure 5 on page 8 for the location of the jumper. 2. Press ENG and enter the Gantry Crane’s unique ID number. 3.
restoring the factory default settings ollow these steps to reset the Gantry Crane to its factory defaults. The ID numbers and voltage settings will be reset. 1. Remove the jumper from the underside of the controller. Refer to Figure 5 on page 8 for the location of the jumper.
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Making a simple recording with the Gantry Crane ollow these steps to create a simple recording with the Gantry Crane. As you use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to operate the Gantry Crane, the accessory will memorize each command. After you press AUX1, 9, you have 45 seconds to create a recording. Do not exceed this time limit, or you will get an improper recording.
Playing the recording Follow these steps to play your recording. hint! Always keep the starting point (the initial position of the Gantry Crane) and the input voltages the same. We recommend that you start with the Gantry Crane stopped. Before you play the recording, be sure to position the accessory where it was when you started to record for more consistent results.
resetting the Gantry Crane in the TrainMaster Command Control environment o reset your Gantry Crane in the TrainMaster Command Control environment, simply remove the run/program jumper, press H on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, and then replace the jumper. Alternately, you may follow the conventional reset procedure as discussed on page 11.
(requires proof of purchase from the Lionel Authorized Retailer* it was originally purchased). Any products on which warranty service is sought must be sent freight or postage prepaid (Lionel will refuse any package when postage is due). Transportation and shipping charges are not covered as part of this warranty.
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