Lionel LCS IRV2 Manuel utilisateur
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Lionel
LCS IRV2
Owner's Manual
Lionel
LCS IRV2
Owner's Manual
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Thank You!
Your layout has always been more than the sum of its parts. 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.
Table of contents
What is Lionel’s Layout Control System?
How it works! 3
LCS IRV2 Features 4
Installing Your First LCS Device
The LCS DB-9 Cable with Power Supply 5
Installing a new LCS system with Legacy Base 6-7
Installing a new LCS system with Base-1L Command Base 8
Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Base 9-10
Installing additional LCS devices 11
Configuring Your LCS Device
Installation of IR Sensor Sled and Cover 12
Set IR Sensor Sled TMCC ID and Action Command 13
List of Action Commands 14-15
About IR Sensor Sled “Direction” 16
Automatic CAB-2/Base Updates (Legacy base required) 16
Viewing Locomotive Fuel Levels (Legacy base required) 17
Recording Actions on the LCS IRV2 Sensors
Choosing a Recording Mode 18
MODE 1: Recordings that apply to ALL passing LEGACY locomotives 19
MODE 2: Recordings that play ONLY on one engine or train 20
Recording ONLY the devices you specify (Mode 3) 21
Erasing or Disabling Recordings 22
Recording when you have more than one IR Sensor Sled 22
Creating Complex Recordings 23
IRV2 and the LCS iPad®App 24
Reference
IRV2 Sensor Quick Guide 25-26
Operation of LEDs 27
Specifications of the LCS IRV2 27
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy and Service 28
Contents of your IRV2 box
• LCS IRV2
• 2 LCS IRSL Sled sensor boards
• 2 Sled Covers
• 2 module-to-sled cables: 1 meter length
• 4 Cover Screws
• 1 LCS IRV2 Owner's Manual
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What is Lionel’s Layout Control System?
Lionel’s Layout Control System or “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®to run locomotives, operate track
switches, accessories and lighting. Create automatic events to control passing locomotives and
other layout accessories or switches.
LCS is a modular system, with each product offering unique features. No single LCS product
will do everything and not every layout will require every type of LCS device. But a fully realized LCS
system will likely include the following:
• A Lionel Command Base (Legacy or Base-1L) for locomotive control
• LCS WiFi so you can control your layout from smart devices like an iPad
• LCS ASC2 to operate switches, lighting, and accessories
• LCS BPC2 for block power control
• LCS AMC2 to operate accessories with AC or DC motors
• LCS SensorTrack (one or more) which adds a new level of interactivity with compatible
Lionel Legacy locomotives. For FasTrack use only.
• LCS IRV2 gives SensorTrack functionality to layouts that do not use FasTrack
• LCS SER2 for computer control and use of existing Lionel serial devices like the TPC-300
and TPC-400
How it works!
As you know, your Lionel Cab Remote sends commands to your Command Base. In turn,
the base controls your locomotives via a one-way communication link. LCS works in
parallel with your existing command base, adding a wired network of control modules. Spread
across your layout, these LCS modules operate switches, lighting, accessories and track power
blocks. LCS is bidirectional, meaning modules can send and receive commands.
And here’s where it all comes together: Since LCS can also send commands back through
the command base, LCS devices can operate your locomotives as well as your layout! For
example, a module like the IRV2 can make a locomotive blow a grade-crossing signal as it
passes. And the LCS WiFi module connects devices like an Apple iPad®to your layout so you
and your friends can easily operate switches, locos and more.
This document describes the features, installation and operation of the LCS IRV2. For more
about the Layout Control System and its products, please visit www.lcs.lionel.com.
LCS WiFi
IRSL sled
LCS IRV2
LCS PDI cables connect modules
for bi-directional communication.
Command base controls locomotives,
one-way communication only
Figure 1. LCS doesn't replace your Lionel Command Base — it adds to it!
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LCS IRV2 Features
The IRV2 is a blue LCS module that includes two (2) infrared receiver "sleds" and cables
that mount to a non-FasTrack style track system. The IRV2 module can control up to four
(4) sleds. Additional sleds can be purchased separately.
The receivers in the sleds read data beamed out of all Lionel Legacy and Vision locomotives
that are equipped with an infrared transmitter. When one of these locomotives crosses a sled,
engine details like TMCC ID, road name, number, engine type, lighting options, fuel levels,
and direction of travel are retrieved and transmitted to your LCS installation and Legacy
command base.
The IRV2 has five main features:
• Automatically updates engine information on all CAB-2 remotes.
• Display locomotive’s current fuel level on all CAB-2 remotes.
• Trigger actions when locomotives pass (eg., blow a grade-crossing warning). The IRV2
comes with a variety of pre-programmed “Action Commands.”
• Records and plays back your own custom actions.
• Real-time locomotive location. If the iPad®LCS App is connected to the system, the
locomotive’s current location and other information is displayed in real-time (LCS WiFi,
iPad®or other device and software required).
Infrared transmitters are located on the belly tank of Legacy diesel locomotives
and on the tender of Legacy steam locomotives. Locomotives without infrared
transmitters do not work with the LCS IRV2.
Figure 2. An IRV2 sled installed
Note!
What is Lionel’s Layout Control System?
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Installing Your First LCS Device
The following section describes installation of a new LCS system. If you already have
installed your first 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 Lionel
Command Base is to be connected to your LCS system. Following sections describe starting a
new LCS installation with a Legacy Base or a Base-L1.
The LCS DB-9 Cable with Power Supply
Every LCS system requires exactly one 6-81499 LCS DB-9 Cable with Power Supply. This
special cable has three connectors: a DB-9 (a), with a “pig-tail” cable-mount power
supply connector (c) and also a 10-foot cable with an “LCS PDI” connector (b) at its end.
The cable receives power from the included DC wall-pack (12VDC at 1A). Power for each LCS
device is supplied through the single LCS data cable. The wall-pack is capable of powering
dozens of LCS devices, depending on type. An additional power booster/cable extender is
available for extremely large LCS installations.
Figure 3. The 6-81499 LCS DB-9 Cable with Power Supply
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Installing a new LCS system with Legacy Base
To install a new LCS system on a layout with a Legacy Command Base:
1. Turn off power to your layout and Legacy Base.
2. Connect the DC wall-pack to the female cable-mount connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable.
3. Connect the DB-9 connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable to your Legacy Command Base.
4. Connect the LCS PDI cable end of the LCS DB-9 Cable to either connector on your LCS
device.
5. Restore power to your layout and Legacy Base.
6. Plug in the LCS wall-pack power supply. Both SensorTrack LEDs should illuminate briefly
on power-up.
Legacy command base must have software rev 1.52 or higher installed.
Figure 4. LCS IRV2 PDI connections. Use either connector.
Note!
Installing Your First LCS Device
6-85296
IRV2
IRSL1 IRSL2 IRSL3 IRSL4
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Installing a new LCS system with Legacy Base (continued)
Your system should resemble the figure below.
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 using any combination of LEGACY/CAB-2 and CAB-1L remotes.
If you have additional LCS devices to install, see “Installing additional LCS devices.” If not,
skip ahead to the next section of this manual, “Configuring your LCS Device.”
Figure 5. A sample LCS system with the IRV2 and a LEGACY Base
Installing Your First LCS Device
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Installing a new LCS system with Base-1L Command Base
To install a new LCS system on a layout with a Base-1L Command Base:
1. Turn off power to your layout and Base-1L.
2. Connect the DC wall-pack to the female cable-mount connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable.
3. Connect the DB-9 connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable to your Base-1L.
4. Connect the LCS PDI cable end of the LCS DB-9 Cable to either connector on your LCS
device, such as an LCS IRV2 (see photo on page 7) or any other Layout Control System
product.
5. Restore power to your layout and Base-1L.
6. Plug in the LCS wall-pack power supply. The red LED should illuminate briefly on power-
up.
Your system should resemble the figure below.
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).
If you have additional LCS devices to install, see “Installing additional LCS devices.” If not,
skip ahead to the next section of this manual, “Configuring your LCS Device.”
Figure 6. A sample LCS system with IRV2 and a Base-1L
Installing Your First LCS Device
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Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Base
The 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.
In order to complete this installation, you will need a CAB-1 remote, an original TMCC
Trainmaster command base, a Legacy Command Base with Legacy CAB-2 remote and the
Legacy serial Y cable (included with the Legacy command base).
This is the ONLY supported application for the Legacy Y cable. The “Command
base” end of the Legacy Serial Y cable cannot be directly connected to any accessory
other than the original TMCC TrainMaster command base.
To install a new LCS system on a layout with a Legacy Command Base, an original TMCC
Command Base and a Legacy Serial Y Cable:
1. Turn off power to your layout, Legacy Base and TMCC TrainMaster command base.
2. Connect the DC wall-pack to the female cable-mount connector of the LCS DB-9 Cable.
3. Connect the "Legacy Base" DB-9 connector of the Legacy Serial Y cable to your Legacy
Command Base.
4. Connect the “Command Base” end of the Legacy Y cable to the DB-9 connector of your
TMCC Trainmaster Command Base.
5. Connect the DB-9 end of the LCS DB-9 Cable to the “Serial Comm” connector of the Legacy
Y cable.
6. Connect the LCS PDI cable end of the LCS DB-9 Cable to either connector on your LCS
device, such as a SensorTrack or any other Layout Control System product.
7. Restore power to your layout, Legacy Base and TMCC TrainMaster command base.
8. Plug in the LCS wall-pack power supply. Both SensorTrack LEDs should illuminate briefly
on power-up.
Legacy command base must have software rev 1.52 or higher installed.
Note!
Note!
Installing Your First LCS Device
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Your system should resemble the figure below.
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.
If you have additional LCS devices to install, see “Installing additional LCS devices.” If not,
skip ahead to the next section of this manual, “Configuring your LCS Device.”
Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Base
(continued)
Figure 7. A sample LCS system with SensorTrack, a LEGACY Base and an original TMCC Base.”
Installing Your First LCS Device
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