Lionel Fastrack O-36 User manual

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Lionel
O-36 Remote / Command
Control Switch
Owner’s Manual
Lionel
O-36 Remote / Command
Control Switch
Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Lionel FasTrack Command Control Remote Switch! This switch operates and is programmable by your LEGACY remote, the included
hard-wired remote controller, or the manual switch stand. You may choose to remove the
installed manual controllers and forgo that wiring all together. The switch connects easily
to other FasTrack track sections. Use the switch to join two track loops, create a switching
yard, or add a siding. Run your trains around your layout with the freedom only these Lionel
Command Control Switches will give you!
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Table of contents
Joining the FasTrack track sections 3
Operating the switch in conventional mode 4
Changing the switch stand location 5
Operating your switches in command control environment 6
Programming your switches 7
Train Route information 8
Routing the controller cable 9
Mounting the controllers 10
Numbering your switch controllers 10
Powering the switch through a separate power supply 11
Servicing the lamps 11
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 12
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Joining the FasTrack track sections
FasTrack track sections join together easily. With interlocking roadbed
sections and large rail tabs, the track fits
together securely so you always get good
electrical contact. Refer to Figure 1 to see
how to join the track sections.
1. Line up your two sections of track.
2. Insert the rail tabs into the openings at
the ends of the corresponding rails.
3. Press the sections together until the
interlocking roadbed snaps into place.
Figure 1. Joining the track sections
Rail tab

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Operating the switch in conventional mode
You may operate the switch using the controller or the illuminated switch lamp on the roadbed. Refer to Figure 2.
To operate the switch using the controller, power up the track, then pull the lever to
the opposite position. Gently press the lever past the end of its path. The lights inside the
controller will change colors to designate the change in switch positions. The red lights
designate the curved path. The green lights designate the straight path.
Track power must be on to operate the switch using the controller.
To operate the switch using the switch lamp, simply rotate the switch lamp. The new
position of the colored lenses on the lamp designate the change in switch positions.
This switch is equipped with a non-derailing feature. The train’s wheels
automatically throw the blades to the proper position when the train travels toward
the converging track. If you experience difficulties, simply use the controller or
switch lamp to throw the switch into the correct position for the train to travel.
Figure 2. Switch operation
Note!
Note!
Controller
Switch lamp

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Changing the switch stand location
You may choose to position the switch stand either inside or outside the loop of track. Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3 to change the location of the switch stand.
1. Remove the two screws that secure the small roadbed section to the switch and lift away the
roadbed section.
2. Place the “blades,” or moving rails, in the proper position to make removing the switch
stand roadbed section easier.
• If the switch stand is being removed from the curved side, the blades should be set to
the through/straight position.
• If the switch stand is being removed from the straight side, the blades should be set to
the out/curve position.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the switch stand roadbed section to the switch. Please
note that these screws are located towards the inside edge of the switch stand roadbed
section. Lift away the switch stand roadbed section.
4. Install the switch stand roadbed section at its new location. The posts on the switch should
be inserted into the holes on the switch stand roadbed section. The pin on the switch stand
mechanism should be inserted into the slot on the switch control arm. Insert the two
screws to secure the switch stand.
5. Install the small roadbed section, securing it in place with the two screws.
Figure 3. Switch stand installation
Remove these screws
Small roadbed section
Slot
Pin
Switch stand
roadbed section

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Operating your switches in the Command Control environment
Pressing AUX2
Sets the switch for the curve.
Pressing SET
Used to finalize programming switches
Pressing AUX1
Sets the switch for straight through.
Pressing SW
Activates the switch protocols in the command base.
Pressing RTE
Activates the route protocols in the command base.
Pressing Number keys (1-99)
Identifies which switch/route will be addressed
Your Command-equipped switch comes factory-programmed with
a switch ID# of “1.” To get your switch
in action, set PowerMasters to CMD
or set all power supplies on full (no
more than 19 volts). Press SW and
“1” on your CAB. Press AUX1, AUX2;
your switch is ready for Command
operations.
Address Switch #1
Set PowerMaster to CMD or traditional
power supplies to full throttle (no more
than 19 volts)
Press SW
Press 1 (the ID#)
Press AUX1 Pass trough
Press AUX2 Turn out
Example
CAB commands for controlling your switches
Command Control operations
The switches LED’s will change color to follow the switch’s throw route.
For a more in-depth description of the functions of your Cab buttons
please see the manual that was included with your command system.
Note!
Note!

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Programming your switches
Command Control operations continued
We recommend that any Command switches to be placed on your layout in a hard to
reach location be programmed with a new ID# before installation.
Note!
Programming:
1. Make sure that the command base is on and properly installed.
2. Power up the track.
3. Press and hold the program button for 1 to 2 seconds. The lantern will start to blink.
4. On your CAB remote, press SW, (the new switch ID# number)followed by the SET
button. The switch accepts numbers 1 through 99.
5. The lantern will cease to blink and will be on steady.
6. Verify the switch took the new number by pressing SW, (the new ID# number) and
alternating the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons to see the switch activate.
Program button
Figure 4. Switch program button

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Programming your switches
Train route information
Command Control operations continued
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.
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 TMCC2 operation, Routes 1-99 are supported and are stored in the Legacy command base. No route assignment is stored in the switch, please refer to the route builder in the
Legacy manual page 69 for how to create a route.

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Routing the controller cable
The controller cable has been routed through the notch on the curved side of the roadbed at the factory. You may choose to route the controller cable through the notch on the straight
side of the roadbed. As illustrated in Figure 5, remove the notch section from the straight side
of the roadbed and bend the metal tabs to free the controller cable. Reroute the cable through
the notch on the straight side of the roadbed. With the controller cable in place, bend down
the metal tabs to hold the controller cable in the channel. Snap the notch section of roadbed
provided separately with your switch to the curved side of the roadbed to hide the notch.
Save the notch section from the straight side of the roadbed for future use.
TRACK
JUMPER
AUX
IN
AUXILIARYPOWER
AUX
GND
RSC
LIGHTS
REMOTESWITCHCONTROLLER
OUT GND THRU DATA
WIRECOLORCODES
RSCLIGHTS=Yellow
OUT=Red
GND=Black
THRU=Green
Figure 5. Controller cable
Notch section - Curved side of Roadbed
(provide separately with your switch)
Notch section - Straight side of Roadbed
Metal tab
Metal tab
Cable
Note!

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Mounting the controllers
If you have multiple switches and controllers, you may choose to snap the interlocking controller bases together and mount them to your control panel using screws. To join the
controller bases, snap the bases together on a flat surface as illustrated in Figure 6. Drive
screws through the holes in the controller bases to secure the controllers to your layout. We
recommend using No. 4 sheet metal screws.
Figure 6. Joining the controllers
Hole
Hole
Numbering your switch controllers
You may choose to number your switch controllers to help you identify the switches on your layout. Six numbered lenses are included with your switch.
To number a switch, slide the logo lens out from under the left side of the frame, then
insert the numbered lens. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7. Inserting a numbered lens
Frame
Insert the lens under the frame