73-7146-250 6/13 Lionel LEGACY PowerMaster Owner’s Manual A TMCC Command Base (6-12911), LEGACY Command Base (#992 from set 6-14295), or LEGACY BASE-1L (6-37156) is required to operate the LEGACY PowerMaster. The LEGACY PowerMaster is controlled by the signal generated by a Lionel command base. It is not controlled directly by the signals from a CAB controller.
Congratulations! C ongratulations on your purchase of the Lionel LEGACY PowerMaster controller! This device is a high output control unit for use with any Lionel LEGACY or TMCC control system and an external power supply, providing your railroad with up to 180 watts and ten amps of alternating current.
Safety Information: Protecting your layout from overloads Y our LEGACY PowerMaster Controller provides a total output of ten amps. The available voltage depends on how much load is on the output. Generally, the track voltage is 0-18 volts AC. This LEGACY PowerMaster Controller is capable of operating trains up to and including dual-motored AC engines.
LEGACY PowerMaster Features Power Selection Switch Slide the switch to the 135W position to set the electronic current limit to 135W when using a 135W PowerHouse transformer. Leave the switch in the 180W position to set the electronic current limit to 180W when using a 180W PowerHouse transformer. A and U Power Output Terminals Connect the A terminal to the middle rail of the track. Connect the U terminal to the outside rail of the track. Transformer Jack Power input connector from transformer.
Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to the track F or best performance on large layouts, it is recommended that you use 16-gauge wire to connect your PowerMaster to the track. Use the stripped ends of the wires, or spade-shaped connectors on PowerMaster connections, with no more than two wires on each terminal. Use terminal strips (available at your local electronics supply store) to allow you to connect multiple wires to evenly distribute power to your layout. Make sure that all connections are secure.
Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to O gauge track (continued) A U 2 1 Lionel Lockon Figure 3.
Connecting your LEGACY PowerMaster to a FasTrack terminal section I f you are using the Lionel FasTrack track system, you will find that the terminal section easily connects to thePowerMaster's output terminals. Two wires are attached to the underside of the FasTrack terminal section (available separately, 6-12016). Attach the spadeshaped connectors at the ends of these wires to the PowerMaster. Be sure that the connections are secure. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 4.
Supplying power to your LEGACY PowerMaster T he LEGACY PowerMaster receives its power from an external power supply. It has been designed to operate with the Lionel 135W PowerHouse (6-12866) and the 180W PowerHouse (6-22983). It may also be used with any traditional transformer producng up to 20 VAC with a current rating of 7-10 amps. Use only traditional transformers that have a pure sine wave output such as the Lionel Postwar ZW, Lionel KW, MTH Z-4000, and similar transformers.
Connecting your PowerHouse to a traditional transformer Caution! Do not use a transformer with an output voltage greater than 20 VAC. Doing so may damage the PowerMaster. 1. Connect the Power Adapter wire fitted with a fuse to the Power/A/B/C/D terminal on your transformer. 2. Connect the other Power Adapter wire without a fuse to the Common/Ground/U terminal on your transformer. 3. Insert the Power Adapter wire’s connector plug into the PowerMaster’s connector jack. 4.
LEGACY Control System set-up B efore you operate the LEGACY PowerMaster with the LEGACY Control System, you will need to set the device type, control mode, and assign it a unique ID#. Note! The LEGACY PowerMaster receives signals from the LEGACY 455 MHz track signal. Assigning a unique ENG or TR ID# to the LEGACY PowerMaster output 1.
Setting the device type and control mode for the PowerMaster with a CAB-2 Remote Control I f the PowerMaster has been assigned an ENG ID# you will need to select a device type and control mode for the output so the CAB-2 Remote Controller knows how to operate the controller. You may also give the PowerMaster a name and a road number. If the PowerMaster has been assigned a TR ID# you will only need to set the control type. If the PowerMaster is assigned an ENG ID#: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
TrainMaster Command Control operations B efore you operate the LEGACY PowerMaster with the TrainMaster Command Control System, you will need to assign a unique ID# to the PowerMaster. Note! The LEGACY PowerMaster receives signals from the LEGACY 455 MHz track signal. 1. Connect the “U” terminal of a TrainMaster Command Control Base (6-12911) to the “U” terminal of the PowerMaster or to the outside rail of the track. 2. Plug in the TrainMaster Command Base and turn on the power to the PowerMaster. 3.
Operating TMCC-equipped locomotives with the PowerMaster W hen operating Command-equipped locomotives with the PowerMaster, the PowerMaster serves as a circuit breaker and a remote power switch. In this mode the track power is either off or full on at the maximum output. The conventional bell, whistle, direction and other key activated functions of the LEGACY PowerMaster are disabled. The speed of the locomotive and all other locomotive features are controlled by addressing the locomotive directly. 1.
Operating Conventional locomotives in the Command Control environment using a CAB Remote Controller T o operate Conventional lcoomotives, set the CMD/CONV switch on the LEGACY PowerMaster to CONV. When the switch is set to CONV, you have complete control of the PowerMaster ouptut from the CAB Remote Control. You can set the output voltage to the track, trigger direction changes, and activate whistle and bell sounds. In addition, you can fire the ElectroCouplers on select conventional locomotives.
LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Commands Warning Sound Controller Push up to trigger the bell on equipped locomotives. Pull down to trigger the whistle on equipped locomotives. Train Brake Slider Adjust to set the limit for the maximum voltage from the output. (LEGACY and TMCC mode) Boost Rotate up to increase the output voltage while control is activated. Voltage returns to initial level when control is released. 0 or R buttons Press to reset the output voltage to zero and reset an overload shutdown.
CAB-1 and CAB-1L Remote Controller commands Fires the rear ElectroCoupler on select Conventional locomotives. Fires the front ElectroCoupler on select Conventional locomotives. The AUX1, 0 sequence sets the output voltage to zero and resets an overload shutdown. Increases the output voltage with a clockwise rotation. Decreases the output voltage with a counter-clockwise rotation. Triggers the whistle on equipped locomotives. Triggers the bell on equipped locomotives.
Running non-Lionel locomotives with your CAB-2/CAB-1 Remote Controller Y our LEGACY PowerMaster Transformer was designed to be compatible with all locomotives operating on AC voltage from 0 to 18 volts. No modification of the locomotive is required. If you experience erratic operation of some non-Lionel locomotives (such as random horn and bell sounds), placing a lighted car on the track or connecting an accessory to track power should eliminate the problem.
Powering up for operation with QSI®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 1.0 A dditional features have been added to the LEGACY PowerMaster unit to unlock the operation of the QSI®/M.T.H.® E units. The LEGACY PowerMaster unit makes M.T.H.® products operating in conventional mode compatible with the Lionel TrainMaster Command Control system! Use your CAB Remote to power up the the track and control an M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 1.0 locomotive. 1. Press TR or ENG on the CAB Remote. 2.
Programming your QSI®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 1.0 locomotive T he LEGACY PowerMaster allows you to program your QSI®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 1.0 locomotives with ease, bringing some of the Proto-Sound® features under your control while operating in conventional mode. Follow these steps and refer to your locomotive’s instructions for information about your engine’s features. 1. Press AUX1, 0 on the CAB Remote. Be sure to wait for the sounds to stop completely.
Operating QSI®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® features with LEGACY PowerMaster Turns track power off. (used with Proto-Sound® 1.0 and 2.0) M.T.H.® Station Talk. (used with Proto-Sound® 2.0) M.T.H.® Fast Horn. (used with Proto-Sound® 2.0) M.T.H.® Programming Pulse. (used with Proto-Sound® 1.0) M.T.H.® Fast Bell. (used with Proto-Sound® 2.0) Places track voltage at 30% of input. (used with Proto-Sound® 1.0) Places full voltage on the track. Start up sequence for M.T.H.® Proto-Sound®1.0. M.T.H.
Troubleshooting No lights or operation Be sure that the PowerHouse power supply is plugged into the LEGACY PowerMaster, the PowerHouse cord is plugged into a 120 VAC outlet, and the power switch is turned on. Train runs, but WHISTLE/HORN, BELL, and DIRECTION buttons do not work Check track connections. The track must be connected to the “A” and “U” terminals on the transformer. Check that the CMD/CONV switch is in the CONV position.
FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly aproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Notes: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Lionel Limited Warranty Policy & Service Lionel product, including all mechanical and electrical components, moving parts, motors and structural components, with the Tyearhisexception of LIGHT BULBS, LED’s & TRACTION TIRES are warranted to the original owner-purchaser for a period of one from the original date of purchase against original defects in materials or workmanship when purchased through a Lionel Authorized Retailer*.
