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- Page 1 73-7155-250 6/13 Lionel CAB-1L Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction Welcome to LEGACY command control Installing the batteries Installing batteries in your CAB-1L remote controller Command-equipped locomotives CAB-1L & Base-1L radio channel selection Programming ID#s for your Command-equipped locomotives Addressing locomotives Activating whistle quilling on LEGACY locomotives (optional) Sending basic commands to locomotives with CAB-1L Tuning your locomotive’s performance... -
Page 3: Welcome To Legacy Command Control
The Base-1L receives signals from the remote and sends your commands across the layout. If you already have a LEGACY Base (6-14295), you can simply add one or more CAB-1L remotes to your existing LEGACY layout—no need for the Base-1L. If you are looking to get started with the LEGACY Control System, the combination of CAB-1L and Base-1L is an affordable way to start unlocking many of Lionel’s celebrated features. -
Page 4: Cab-1L & Base-1L Radio Channel Selection
Setting the communication channel CAB-1L & Base-1L radio channel selection he CAB-1L communicates with the Base-1L at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Within this band, there are nine distinct channels available for your use, the default channel is 1. Chances are, channel 1 will be fine for your layout and you’ll have no need to change channels on your system. - Page 5 Then Select the radio channel for CAB-1L: 1. Remove the sliding cover over the SET key at the bottom front of the CAB-1L. 2. Hold down the SET key and press a number key (1 - 9) to pick the radio channel to transmit on.
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Page 6: Programming Id#S For Your Command-Equipped Locomotives
To make it easy to remember, Place locomotive on track try using part of the locomotive cab number. For example, ID your Lionel F3 no. 2343 to "#23" or Turn track power on "#43." We use 23 in our example. -
Page 7: Addressing Locomotives
Repeat this process for each LEGACY locomotive ID. Note that this horn setting for engines and trains is saved internally within the CAB-1L itself. This means that if more than one CAB-1L is being used on your layout, each one must be programmed to set the horn style for a given engine or train. -
Page 8: Sending Basic Commands To Locomotives With Cab-1L
THROTTLE to the right to accelerate, to the left to decelerate. There is no “stop.”If you don't press a button or turn the throttle for 30 seconds, CAB-1L goes into battery-saving “sleep” mode. Turn the throttle or press any button to “wake” it up. -
Page 9: Tuning Your Locomotive's Performance
Command-equipped locomotives Tuning your locomotive’s performance SETTING MOMENTUM The LEGACY system’s momentum feature simulates the labored performance of a real life locomotive pulling a heavy load. Press L, M, or H (located under CAB-lL’s removable panel) for light, medium, or heavy momentum. The locomotive remembers this setting until you change it. -
Page 10: Sending Numeric Commands To Locomotives
Command-equipped locomotives Sending numeric commands to locomotives AUX-1 hen you address a locomotive and press any non-numeric button such as AUXl, you enable 10 numeric command buttons. Turning the throttle or entering more than two digits for a locomotive address will also enable numeric commands. The numeric keypad issues commands listed below until you press any top-row button (SW, ACC, RTE, TR, or ENG). -
Page 11: Switches
To throw Switch #1 to “out” (refer to the manual that came with your switch controller for this proceedure), you can operate Press SW any TMCC remote-controlled switch using CAB-1L. SWITCH SHORTHAND. After addressing Hint Press 1 a “switch”, you can immediately... -
Page 12: Creating Routes Around Your Railroad
Switches Creating routes around your railroad Every model railroad has switches, which provide Assign switches #2 (through), Example plenty of operational variety, especially when #4 (out), and #14 (through) to Route #1 thrown in certain patterns—a route. Command Base ON Here’s a common scenario: to travel from the main Switch controller accessory is on line to the yard, you have a preset route: Switch #2... -
Page 13: Activating Routes
Switches Activating routes Select any route you’ve programmed by pressing Address Route #1 RTE and your chosen RTE ID#. Make sure you Example press and hold the ID# button for one full second. Press RTE This ensures the command is issued to every switch controller on your railroad. -
Page 14: The Tr Button
The second use for the TR button, as we’ve noted, is to create and operate “Trains,” a combination of two or more locomotives and/or Command Control-equipped rolling stock, also referred to as a “lash-up” in the world of Lionel. Once you’ve grouped several things into a train, they operate together, as a single locomotive. -
Page 15: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement The Lionel CAB-1L and Base-1L are covered by FCC rules for a Class B computing device. As required by FCC regulations, the following is provided for the information and guidance of the user. 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 16: Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service
(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.