Lionel CAB-1L Manual de usuario
Lionel
CAB-1L
Owner’s Manual
73-7155-250
6/13
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Table of contents
Introduction
Welcome to LEGACY command control 3
Installing the batteries
Installing batteries in your CAB-1L remote controller 3
Command-equipped locomotives
CAB-1L & Base-1L radio channel selection 4-5
Programming ID#s for your Command-equipped locomotives 6
Addressing locomotives 7
Activating whistle quilling on LEGACY locomotives (optional) 7
Sending basic commands to locomotives with CAB-1L 8
Tuning your locomotive’s performance 9
Sending numeric commands to locomotives 10
Switches
Controlling switches with the CAB-1L 11
Notes on AUX-1 and AUX-2 11
Creating routes around your railroad 12
Activating routes 13
Clearing routes 13
The TR button
Tracks or Trains 14
FCC Statement 15
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 16
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Installing batteries in your CAB-1L remote controller
Installing the batteries
Your CAB-1L remote controller is powered by four AA batteries alkaline (not included). To install
the batteries, slide open the cover on the back of the remote, and place the batteries in the remote
according to the + and – symbols molded in the remote.
A few basic warnings:
• Be sure that the +/- of each battery is positioned as shown in the battery compartment.
• Use only new AA alkaline batteries.
• Never mix new and used batteries or use different types together.
• Remove the batteries from the remote when the remote will not be used for an extended period of
time.
The CAB-1L is the simple way to start operating in the LIONEL LEGACY Command Control
environment – and an economical way to add operators when running trains with friends!
Whether you want to access the basic features of the LEGACY control or operate our older TrainMaster
command control (TMCC1) equipment, the CAB-1L remote controller allows you to walk around
your layout while controlling your trains. 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. Only one Base (either the LEGACY Base or the Base-
1L) should be used on a layout.
You may use a combination of LEGACY CAB-2 and CAB-1L remotes with a single LEGACY Base.
However, only CAB-1L’s may be used with the Base-1L.
For complete instructions for the CAB-1L and Base-1L, visit www.lionel.com
and download manual 73-7147-250 from the Customer Service Section.
Welcome to LEGACY command control
Important!
Introduction
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CAB-1L & Base-1L radio channel selection
Setting the communication channel
The 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.
However, the 2.4 Ghz frequency spectrum is also used by WiFi, cordless phones, and various
other devices you may have near your layout. If you are having trouble maintaining reliable
communication between your Lionel remote and layout, experiment with different channels
following the instructions shown here.
Remember that all your remotes must be set to the same channel number as your
Base (this is true for Base-1L as well as the LEGACY Base). To see or change the current
channels on CAB-2 and LEGACY Base, refer to the owner’s manual for those products.
When changing channels, first change your BASE-1L to the desired channel, then change
the CAB-1L to match.
Start by selecting the radio channel for Base-1L:
1. Press the button on the side of the Base-1L once. The Base’s green LED will blink up to
nine times, which indicates the current channel number. After a pause the blink pattern
repeats. It will do this for a couple of minutes, and then return to normal operating mode
unless the button is pressed again.
2. While the Base-1L is blinking its channel number, pressing the button a second time
changes the current radio channel to the next higher frequency. Keep pressing the button
until the desired radio channel is reached, as indicated by the blink pattern. Immediately
proceed to the next step (see next page), and change the radio channel selection for your
CAB-1L. Once that is done, the channel blinking pattern on your Base-1L will cease.
Note!
Hint!
CHANNEL
SELECT
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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.
3. The speaker will beep to give feedback when the channel is configured, either one beep if a base
responds, or three beeps if no base responds. The new channel number will be saved.
Both types of beeps mean that a channel has been configured, but if there happens to be a base
in range when the channel is set, then the one beep signal means that communication has been
established with the base. Three beeps means that no base responded when test commands were
transmitted by the CAB-1L during channel configuration. If this happens when a base is within range,
then it may be that the Base is set to a different channel than the one you just selected for your CAB-
1L (see the previous page).
Once you’ve heard the “single-beep” confirming your CAB-1L has connected to a Base (either
Base-1L or LEGACY Base) you’re all set. You can further confirm communication is working by
turning the throttle or pressing a button on your remote. The red LED on your base should illuminate
in response to incoming commands.
Once you start this process, make sure to change all remotes to the new channel
assignment!
CAB-1L & Base-1L radio channel selection (continued)
Setting the communication channel
Note!
SET LMH
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Programming ID#s for your Command-equipped locomotives
Command-equipped locomotives
Every Command-equipped locomotive comes
factory-programmed with TMCC ID Engine #1.
You may wish to assign a new ID#, using any number
from 1 through 98 (do not use engine 99, as this is the
universal ID# that all LEGACY-equipped locomotives
will respond to). To make it easy to remember,
try using part of the locomotive cab number. For
example, ID your Lionel F3 no. 2343 to "#23" or
"#43." We use 23 in our example.
Here’ s how to give a Command-equipped
locomotive its new ID#. Make sure the Command Base
is ON. Refer to the Command-equipped locomotive
owner’s manual(s) for PROGRAM/RUN switch
locations. Holding the locomotive, slide its control
switch to the PRG, PROG or PROGRAM setting. Place
the locomotive on track and power up your railroad.
Using CAB-1L, press ENG, the ID# (any number 1
to 98), then press and release the SET button located
under the removable panel on CAB-1L. Hear the horn
or whistle blow, or the headlight flash. This confirms
your new ID #. Slide the switch back to RUN and
you’re ready to go.
Want to change your locomotive’s ID#? Just repeat
these steps any time.
Assign an engine ID# to
Santa Fe 2343 on Track #1
Command Base ON, track power off
Slide the locomotive PROGRAM/RUN
switch to PRG/PROG/PROGRAM
Place locomotive on track
Turn track power on
Set TMCC ID to Engine #23:
Press ENG
Press 23 (the ID#)
Press and release the SET (under
removable front panel at the
bottom-front of your CAB-1L)
Hear horn/whistle sound (or see the
headlight flash)
Slide the switch back to the RUN
position.
Your engine remembers its ID# forever;
change it any time—just repeat these
steps
Example
SET LMH
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Addressing locomotives
Command-equipped locomotives
To operate a Command-equippcd locomotive, press
ENG and its ID# on CAB-1L. Turn the throttle or
press any command button; the sound system starts
up (equipped locomotives) and the engine is ready to
begin operations.
Address Engine #23
Press ENG
Press 23 (the ID#)
Throttle up or press any comand button
Example
Activating whistle quilling on LEGACY locomotives (optional)
The Quilling Whistle is a key feature of LEGACY locomotives. “Quilling” allows you to
continuously vary the intensity of the whistle, creating your own unique signature sound. But by
default, CAB-1L sends TMCC style horn commands in order to be compatible with non-LEGACY
locomotives. Because LEGACY locomotives respond to these older commands, too, you’ll still hear
horn or whistle sounds, but you won’t be able to quill.
To set Quilling horn/whistle for one engine or train ID:
1. Remove the sliding cover to expose the SET key at the bottom-front of the CAB-1L.
2. Select a current engine or train in the usual way by pressing either ENG and enter the ID#
or TR and enter the ID#.
3. Hold down the SET key and press the WSTL/HRN key to toggle the whistle configuration
between TMCC1 and LEGACY style for the current engine or train. The CAB-1L will beep
once if the TMCC1 whistle style is selected, or it will beep twice if the LEGACY quilling
whistle is selected instead.
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.
The CAB-1L will remember the settings until you change it.
Remember that older TMCC1 locomotives don’t support quilling and won’t sound at all
in response to LEGACY quilling commands. If an engine stops responding to the WSTL/
HRN button, but its bell is working correctly, change back to TMCC1-style whistle for that
particular Engine ID and all will be well.
Note!
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Command-equipped locomotives
Sending basic commands to locomotives with CAB-1L
The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic type.
Some locomotives may not support all listed features.
Opens your locomotive's front coil coupler
(equipped locomotives). Coupler release
sound.
Opens your locomotive’s rear coil coupler (equipped
locomotives). Coupler release sound.
Toggles the locomotive's headlight on and off.
Controls the speed of your locomotive. Turn the
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.
Activates the locomotive’s horn or whistle as long
as you hold the button. Steam whistle or
diesel horn sound.
Press BELL to activate the bell, again to
discontinue. Steam bell or diesel bell
sound.
In command control, DIR operates differently than
in conventional Lionel operations. Press DIR—the
locomotive decelerates to complete stop; turn the throttle up, and the locomotive will
accelerate in the new, opposite direction. THERE IS NO NEUTRAL. Steam or diesel
letoff sound.
Press and hold BOOST for extra power. Release BOOST and your locomotive returns to
its previous speed. Labored chuff sound, fuller diesel prime mover.
Press and hold BRAKE when you want to slow down or stop. Release BRAKE and your
locomotive returns to its previous speed. Squealing brake sounds. Coasting
chuff, quieter prime mover.
Press HALT for emergency stops only. HALT stops all Command-equipped locomotives
in action and shuts down all remotely-controlled track power transformers.
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Tuning your locomotive’s performance
Command-equipped locomotives
SET LMH
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. For normal (quick) locomotive response, press L.
Get a feel for the difference in momentum settings. Select L, M, or H. Turn your throttle slightly
and wait a few seconds for the locomotive to respond.
Note that on LEGACY/TMCC2 locomotives, L, Mand Hsettings change the number of individual
speed steps your locomotive supports. A setting of Lgives 32 speed steps, M yields100 speed steps and
Hprovides 100 speed steps with added momentum.
SETTING STALL
Make your locomotive feel more responsive with stall (this tip is especially applicable to Pulmor-
powered TMCC locos). Get your locomotive moving and press SET; the locomotive will stop. Tum
the throttle clockwise to get the engine moving, then decrease speed until the looomotive just stops.
Press SET again. Even if your locomotive doesn't move after turning the throttle, just press SET
again. Stall will be set. Your locomotive remembers the stall setting until you change it. To clear
stall, press SET twice, holding it for one second each time.
STALL EXPLAINED. Set a command-equipped locomotive's stall, and it skips from zero
power to stall when you turn the throttle. Stall eliminates unnecessary throttle rotation—
making your locomotive more responsive.
Not all engines support Stall.
Detail
Note!
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Sending numeric commands to locomotives
Command-equipped locomotives
When 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). The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in bold italic
type.
Halts and resets a locomotive. Resets direction to FORWARD or the control switch's direction
setting. Blows whistle or horn.
�Raises the volume in RailSounds-equipped locomotives. Sound volume increases.
Dialog scene—engineer. speaks first. Scene varies in motion vs. stop, optional leading AUX-1.
CrewTalk announcements.
Raises the RPM level in RailSounds--equipped diesel locomotives. Starts up RailSounds in any
currently addressed locomotive. RPMs increase. Steam blowoff. Startup sequence
commences.
Lowers the RPM level in RailSounds-equipped locomotives. Sound volume decreases.
When stopped, activates shutdown sound in RailSounds equipped locomotives. Horn/whistle, bell,
and RPMs will not sound until you restart RailSounds by pressing 3. (In motion, triggers dialog
scene). Steam or diesel shutdown sequence commences and/or dialog.
Lowers the RPM level in RailSounds-equipped diesels. RPMs decrease. Steam letoff.
Dialog scene--dispatcher speaks first. Scene varies in motion vs. stop, with or without leading
AUX-1. TowerCom announcements
Smoke OFF Air-release.
Smoke ON (see note below). Air-release.
Turns headlights on and off.
AUX-1
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