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- Page 1 78-1325-250 5/14 WiFi 6-81325 LCS PDI CABLES use either connector Lionel WiFi Owner's Manual...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: How It Works
What is Lionel’s Layout Control System? 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 and run locomotives, operate track switches, accessories and lighting. Create automatic events to control passing locomotives and other layout accessories or switches. - Page 4 • Up to 15 Wi-Fi devices can be connected at once. • Each connected device requires software written specifically for the LCS system. • Lionel’s LCS App is available as a free download for the iPad. In addition, Lionel’s independent LCS partners are creating Apps and Software for LCS.
- Page 5 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 (if any) Lionel Command Base is to be connected to your LCS system. Following sections describe starting a new LCS installation with a Legacy Base, a Base-L1 or without any command base.
- Page 6 Figure 4. Installing a new LCS system with 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 a Legacy Remote(s) and optionally CAB-1L remote(s).
- Page 7 Figure 5. Installing a new LCS system with a Base-1L Once connected and powered-up, the red LED on the Base-1L will blink once every second. With this setup, you can control Lionel locomotives and Layout Control System products using a CAB-1L remote(s).
- Page 8 Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Bases 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 9 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 10 DCC. An LCS WiFi is required, as are one other LCS module (such as ASC2 or BPC2). To install a new LCS system on a layout that does NOT include Lionel Command Base: 1. Connect the DC wall-pack to the female cable-mount connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable.
- Page 11 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 D – Red PDI Activity Indicator E – BASE or NO BASE switch F – Green WiFi Activity Indicator Lionel highly recommends using ACCESS POINT mode and manually switching Note! between your WiFi layout control connection or your internet access connection.
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Page 13: Access Point Mode
Access Point Mode ccess Point mode creates an entirely new network, with an SSID of “Lionel LCS – NNNN”. The “NNNN” will represent a unique identifier so that multiple LCS WiFi units may be utilized on a layout. The “NNNN” represents the last 4 digits of the WiFi Radio MAC address which is unique to each LCS WiFi module. - Page 14 Legacy Base or Base1L the switch should be set to “BASE.” When not connected to a Lionel base the switch must be placed in the “NO BASE” position. In a no-base setup, the LCS WiFi must occupy the first connection in the chain of LCS products.
- Page 15 Specifications of the LCS WiFi Mechanical • Size: 3.7” x 2.7” x 1.2” • Mounting: Two #4 pan head sheet metal screws LCS PDI Power Draw • Idle power consumption: 30ma • Operating power consumption: up to 300ma max. 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.
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Page 16: Product Description
(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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