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Command Control operations continued
Programming your switches
In an environment where more than one Command switch is intalled, be sure that
you program each switch with it’s own switch ID # initially so other switches are not
addressed when doing a “soft set”.
Note!
Soft Set Programming
The TMCC switch incorperates “Soft Set Technology” which allows the operator to change the
ID# (1-99) without physically activating the program button. This is great for switches that
are not easily accessable.
1. Activate the desired switch by pressing SW, (the new switch ID# number) then
alternate the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons to verify the command system is communicating with
the switch.
2. On the Cab remote, press the SET button five times slowly. After the fifth press, the lantern
will start to blink.
3. Press the SW, (the new switch ID# number) SET.
4. The lantern will flicker when the SET button is pressed and then will continue to blink for
approx. 5 seconds.
5. When the lantern stops blinking, press SW, (the new switch ID# number) and
alternate AUX1 and AUX2 to verify that it is reprogrammed to the new number.
Train route information
In TMCC1 operation, Routes 1 to 9 are supported and are stored in the switch. Routes 1-9
are assigned by the Cab-1 controller. Each switch saves the route number assigned, and the
“through” or “out” selection. After a route is selected and activated, the switch is fired with
a randomized time. The reason for this is when a route is activated, all of the switches
operating together would add undesired load on the track power transformer. Allow up to 2
seconds for all switches to throw when part of a route and the route is selected and activated.
Please refer to page 13 in your TMCC1 owners manual for instruction on creating routes
In LEGACY operation, Routes 1-99 are supported and are stored in the LEGACY base. No
route assignment is stored in the switch, please refer to the route builder in the LEGACY
manual for how to create a route.
Servicing the lamp
Your switch lamp and switch controller are illuminated by a light emitting diode (LED).
The LED is expected to last for the life of the switch and is not user serviceable. Contact
Lionel Service if your LED needs to be replaced.
