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. 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 will send a message to any connected smart device that is using the Cab3 APP to alert the user to the issue.