Owner`s manual

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Congratulations!
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our 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! 4
LCS BPC2 Module 5
Installing Your First LCS Device
Installing Your First LCS Device 6
The LCS DB-9 Cable with Power Supply 6
Installing a new LCS system with a Legacy Base 7
Installing a new LCS system with a Base-1L 8
Installing LCS with Legacy AND TrainMaster Command Bases 9-10
Installing a new LCS system with NO Command Base 11
Installing additional LCS devices
Installing additional LCS devices 12
Configuring Your BPC2
Configuring your BPC2 13
Connect accessory transformer to relay power terminals 14
Understanding BPC2 software configuration 15
Configuring the BPC2 for TRACK addresses 16
Configuring the BPC2 for ACCESSORY addresses 17
Track Power Wiring Examples
Track power wiring examples 18
Wiring a single track power block 19
Wiring all eight blocks to a single transformer 20
Wiring multiple blocks in two power districts 21
Controlling Track wired to the BPC2
Controlling track wired to the BPC2 22
Finding the correct ID for each of the BPC2's blocks 22
Appendix
Operation of LEDs 23
Specifications of the LCS BPC2 23
Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service 24