Lionel BASE 3 - LCS with the Base3; Connecting Base3 to Lcs Modules; Base3 Pdi Power; Using Memory Modules with the Base3

LCS with the Base3
Lionel’s Layout Control System, or LCS, allows full layout control of things like operating accessories,
switches, track power blocks, and more. The Base3 expands the usability of LCS by including three PDI
connector ports. Each PDI port operates independently, and they all communicate to the Base3’s main
processor, so having a single daisy chain with all LCS modules is no longer needed.
CONNECTING BASE3 TO LCS MODULES
With the Base3, the LCS DB9 Cable with Power Supply is no longer needed. Instead, LCS modules are
connected to the Base3 by using a PDI cable. PDI cables are available in 1’ (6-81500), 3’ (6-81501), 10’ (6-
81502) and 20’ (6-81503) lengths.
BASE3 PDI POWER
The Base3 provides 12V DC PDI power to each LCS module. The green LED above each PDI port on the
Base3 indicates that the PDI power is on for that port.
Each port is rated to operate up to 10 LCS modules. That means the Base3 can handle 30 modules total.
If your layout requires more than this, you may need to add an additional power supply tapped into the
PDI line using a PDI cs-691JOINB00-p board. These are available on the Lionel Support page.
In the unlikely event that a short occurs on one of the PDI lines that is connected, the Base3 will turn off
power to that PDI output to protect both itself and the modules that are connected. The Base3 will
monitor the status of that line and once the short is fixed or removed, power to that PDI port will
resume. When a short occurs, the Base3’s “LIONEL” lights on the sides will blink to indicate a fault.
Using Memory Modules with the Base3
The Base3 supports use of Legacy Memory Modules (MEM) originally used with the Base2 and Cab2.
These modules perform various functions with the Base3:
 Included black writable memory module can transfer your Base2’s engine database to your
Base3.
 Included black memory module can backup and/or restore the Base3’s database.
 Included black memory module can be used to update a Cab2 remote’s firmware
 Upload older Legacy engine information with orange memory modules to the Base3’s database.
 Create engine-specific memory modules using the B3SU
BLACK WRITABLE MEMORY MODULE
The Base3 includes one black rewritable memory module. The information saved to this module can be
rewritten so that the module can be reused over and over again.