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Configuring the BPC2 for TRACK Addresses
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our BPC2 can be addressed as either a TR (Track) device or an ACC (Accessory). The
features available in both addressing modes are identical, choose whichever suits your
layout best. Note that while configuring your BPC2 following the instructions below, all track
block power relays will automatically be switched to their off position. Once programming is
complete, you will need to turn the desired relays back on manually.
To configure your BPC2 for TRACK-Address Operation:
1. Turn power to your command base and LCS system on.
2. Press and hold the BPC2 PGM button for 1 second. The red LED will begin blinking slowly.
3. On your Lionel cab remote, press TR to choose TRACK-address operation.
4. Enter the 1 or 2 digit base address/TMCC ID.
5. Press SET. The red LED will go on solid for 1 second, and then continue flashing.
6. Now, you may optionally press the Coupler "R" button. Doing so turns on the "restore last
relay settings on power-up" feature.
7 Finally, set the "8 TMCC ID" sub-mode. Press AUX1, then 0. The red LED will go on solidly
for one second, then turn off. The configuration process is complete.
The other sub-mode, "1 TMCC ID" addressing, is reserved for future use and will not
work with Cab remotes.
To operate your BPC2 in TRACK address mode:
1. Press the TR button on your remote
2. Enter the ID number matching the address range set in the configuration step above. Hint:
this will be equal to the TMCC ID/base address (see step 4, above) or one of the next seven
numbers.
3. Press AUX1 to turn a power block on.
4. Press AUX2 to turn a power block off.
Example: If your BPC2 has a TMCC ID/base address of 12 and you want to control the track
power block wired to the third screw terminal, press the TR button, then press 1, 4 (ID 14) and
then press AUX1 and AUX2 to turn that power block on and off.
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