Memory Modules – Lionel Power & Control

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

The following table describes the different memory module types and their compatibility:

Module Color	Type	Description	Compatible with
Orange	Factory Engine Module	Contains Engine Information	Cab2, Base3
Tan	Generic Engine Modules	Contains Generic Engine Information	Cab2, Base3
Blue	Factory OS Modules	Firmware	Cab2/Base2
Black	Writable User Module	Shipping Blank	Cab2/Base2, Base3

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.

The black module is used for a few different tasks:

Transfer your existing Legacy Base2’s engine database to your new Base3
Backup and/or restore your Base3’s database
Update your Cab2 remote’s firmware

Updating Cab2 firmware using black memory module

Download the latest Cab2 firmware from the Lionel Support Site.
Plug the black memory module into the Base3
The firmware can be installed into the black memory module using one of two ways:
1. Using the Cab3 APP. Click here for more information.
2. Using the B3SU (Base3 System Utility). Click here to download and install the B3SU.
After the firmware has been downloaded to the black memory module via the previous step, unplug it from the Base3.
Turn off the Cab2 remote and plug in the black memory module.
Press and hold the SET and CTC buttons. Wait 10-15 seconds and your screen will display the main page. The remote firmware is now updated.

ORANGE MEMORY MODULE FOR OLDER LEGACY ENGINES

Your Legacy engines perform best when all its options are loaded into the Base3 database. Older Legacy locomotives included an orange memory module, which is one way to load these settings.

Orange Memory Module Procedure using Cab2

Address a LIONEL LEGACY Control System equipped engine with its TMCC ID#
Press INFO
Select LOAD with the soft keys
Insert your Orange module into your remote
Follow the on-screen prompts to load the engine info

Information about your engine will be downloaded into the Base3 database and associated with the ID# you entered in step 1. This information will now be used by all remotes connected to the Base3.

TAN ENGINE MEMORY MODULES

These modules are used for custom engine information or for multi-engine information.