The Cab3 APP allows for complete Base3 configuration. For those who choose to not utilize the Cab3 APP, Lionel offers a Windows-based program that provides the same configuration utilities. The Base3 System Utility connects to the Base3 via Wi-Fi, allowing you to communicate to the Base3 with the click of a mouse.

The B3SU provides many functions:

• Base3 settings and status:
  • Change the Base3’s name, route throw rate, and TMCC radio channel.
  • View the Base3’s firmware revision.
  • View the status of the Base3’s various radios and PDI ports
  • Save/restore a local copy of the Base3’s database
• Base3 firmware updater:
  • Update the Base3’s core firmware
  • Update the Wi-Fi module firmware
  • Update the Bluetooth module firmware.
• Memory module support:
  • Create a Cab2 firmware module
  • Backup and restore the Base3’s engine database
  • Import your Legacy Base2’s engine database.
  • Create engine-specific memory modules or multi-engine modules
• Engine roster:
  • View/change road name, road number, locomotive type, control type, sound type, and basic light settings
  • Support for both 2-digit and 4-digit engine rosters
• Bluetooth LionChief engine settings:
  • View programmed engines, pair a new engine, or remove an existing engine
• RF LionChief engine settings:
  • View programmed engines, pair a new engine, or remove an existing engine
• TR data:
  • View and edit trains/lash-ups saved to the Base3’s database
• ACC data:
  • View and edit accessories saved to the Base3’s database
• SW data:
  • View and edit track switches saved to the Base3’s database
• RTE data:
  • View and edit routes saved to the Base3’s database
• Wi-Fi settings:
  • Configure the Base3 Wi-Fi connection
  • View Wi-Fi firmware revision
  • Set a SSID and password for a secure Wi-Fi connection
• Command Panel:
  • A simplified command panel for controlling engines from your PC. While this tool cannot do everything that a Cab2 or Cab3 APP can do, the basic functions allow you to test changes made while using the B3SU