LCS and the AMC/ARC Log Loader

The Log Loader is pre-LCS, and thus uses a two wire serial interface in place of the PDI interface your ASC2 and BPC2 uses. Because the PDI cable connects to the Command Base, the Command Base's serial port is being used. I have a similar situation - in my case it is to control DZ2500 switch machines via the two wire serial interface. I had to purchase the SER2 module - this uses the PDI interface to connect with the base, then creates the two wire serial interface you need to connect to you Log Loader.

Lionel SER2 description at http://www.lionel.com/lcs/LCSproducts/SER2/index.html

Lionel SER2 owners manual at https://www.lionelsupport.com/...50SER2UsersGuide.pdf

BTW - reminder that if you end up buying the SER2, you will need a PDI cable also to daisy chain from your other LCS equipment.

So I need the SER2?  Looks like I have to use the controller of the log loader no matter what.  I guess I'll try to mount it under the layout somehow so that the wires coming out of it and the levers are safe not to be bumped or broken off.

As for the PDI cables, already have 7 under the layout.  Almost forgot them last time.

Thanks.

Looking at the LCS site you linked to, could I just use the AMC2 instead and wire it directly to the log loader, skipping the controller box?

SINCLAIR, I did just that.  I mounted the control box under my layout using velcro strips. That way if i have need to run it manually it’s easy. 

SINCLAIR,

Log loader and Gantry crane controllers mounted under the layout  

Hello Sinclair, Were you able to use the AMC2 for your Log loader? I’m now in the same boat you were in 2 years ago. Thank you in advance for any assistance.