72-4279-250 10/08 Lionel #996 PowerMaster Bridge Owner’s Manual Caution—Electrically operated product Not recommended for children under fourteen years of age. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to PREVENT electric shock. Transformer ratings—input: 120 vac; 60 hz only.
Congratulations! C ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel #996 PowerMaster Bridge. Layouts using the Lionel PowerMaster (6-24130) can transition to full CAB-2 operation with the #996 PowerMaster Bridge. The PowerMaster Bridge allows you to replace your TMCC CAB-1 with a Legacy CAB-2 to vary track voltage, change locomotive direction, adjust speed, and control sounds remotely.
Operating your PowerMaster Bridge safely Warning! When using electrical products, follow these basic safety precautions: • Read these instructions thoroughly before using this device. • The PowerMaster Bridge is not recommended for children under fourteen years of age. • Parents should periodically inspect the PowerMaster Bridge for potential hazards and have them repaired by an authorized Lionel Service Center.
Introduction to the PowerMaster Bridge T he #996 PowerMaster Bridge provides a bridge between the LEGACY Control System transmitting at 2.4 GHz and the TrainMaster Command Control system which transmits at 27 MHz. The PowerMaster Bridge provides this bridge by accepting a serial stream of data from the LEGACY Control System and trasmitting the data on 27 MH.
Connecting your PowerMaster Bridge to the Lionel Legacy Control System T he “Y” cord that comes with your Lionel Legacy Control System makes it possible to use the PowerMaster Bridge with the Legacy Control System. Follow the steps below and refer to figure 1 to connect the PowerMaster Bridge to the Legacy Control System. 1. Use the “Y” cable that comes with your Lionel Legacy Control System to connect the PowerMaster Bridge to the Legacy Command Base/Charger. 2.
Troubleshooting Guide My PowerMaster Bridge comm. light flickers but does not control my PowerMaster with my CAB2 controller? • Make sure that the track address is not assigned to a lash-up. • Make sure that your PowerMaster’s track address is the same as the desired address being used. • Make sure that your PowerMaster is not using a alternate frequency other then the stock crystal that it is sold with.
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Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service T his Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the exception of LIGHT BULBS & LED’s are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one year from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
