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2023 NMRA LCC Information Sheet.

NMRA PSR Clinic - Arizona Railroad Historical Society Experience with LCC.

Link to Original NMRA LCC Demo Layout


 

RR-CirKits is your best source for NMRA LCC compliant products.

NEW! LCC-LocoNet Gateway

  • LCC-LocoNet Gateway image
  • Manual
  • Add LCC nodes to an existing LocoNet layout.
  • Add LocoNet devices to an LCC controlled layout.
  • Supports up to 1024 Input/Output conversion pairs.
  • Includes an internal NMRA CAN bus LCC® to USB interface. (no external LCC Buffer-USB required)
  • 2,500 Volt High Speed Digital isolation between LCC® CAN bus, LocoNet®, and USB port.
  • Type B USB connector for PC connection.
  • Dual RJ45 connectors for easy CAN bus LCC® loop through connections.
  • Dual RJ12 LocoNet connectors for easy LocoNet® loop through connections.
  • 4 LED display status. (Sync, USB, Data, and On)
  • Small package size. Just 2-7/16" x 3-5/16" x 1-1/8".
  • Ready to run unit includes USB cable, LocoNet cable, LCC Terminators, and 15V power supply. – Nothing extra to purchase.
  • Standard 125,000 Baud CAN bus LCC interface speed. – No jumpers or switches to set.
  • Buffered inputs and outputs for full speed, error free data transmission.
  • Powered directly from LCC® bus connections* and USB port, or else create a powered LCC bus using the unit and power supply.
  • Includes optional stand alone LocoNet circuitry.
              *Note: Requires a powered LCC bus. [50 mA. bus load]

Tower LCC

  • Tower LCC image
  • Support for 16 Input/Output lines.
  • Includes drive for any combination of:
    • Up to 16 Input Lines.
    • Up to 16 Output Lines.
  • Internal Logic Blocks with up to 32 conditional statements.
  • Communicates over the CAN bus version of LCC.
  • CDI controlled configuration via Software. (e.g. JMRI DecoderPro 4.8 or later.) Both reading and writing of description values is directly supported.
  • All configuration is stored internally in the nodes, and may be changed at any time on any system. (no local files to keep up to date)
  • Automatically saves all data including input/output states during power down.
  • Boot Loader protocol allows firmware upgrades over the LCC Bus connection.
  • Power is supplied over the LCC Bus.

Signal LCC

  • Signal LCC image
  • Support for 16 signal lamps plus 8 I/O lines.
  • Each signal mast may use as many lamps as required.
  • Available with signal connections using miniature screw terminals (-S) or 10 pin headers. (-P)
  • Support for 8 Input/Output lines.
  • I/O lines includes drive for any combination of:
    • Up to 8 Input Lines.
    • Up to 8 Output Lines.
  • Internal Logic Blocks with up to 32 conditional statements.
  • Up to 8 virtual track circuits for easy linking to other signal masts.
  • Communicates over the CAN bus version of LCC.
  • CDI controlled configuration via Software. (e.g. JMRI DecoderPro 4.8 or later.) Both reading and writing of description values is directly supported.
  • All configuration is stored internally in the nodes, and may be changed at any time on any system. (no local files to keep up to date)
  • Automatically saves all data including input/output states during power down.
  • Boot Loader protocol allows firmware upgrades over the LCC Bus connection.
  • Power is supplied over the LCC Bus.

LCC Buffer-USB

  • LCC Buffer-USB image
  • NMRA CAN bus LCC® to USB interface.
  • 2,500 Volt High Speed Digital isolation between CAN bus LCC® and USB port.
  • Simplify your LCC configuration and/or use a PC based CTC.
  • Compatible with JMRI OpenLCB.
  • Type B USB connector for PC connection.
  • Dual RJ45 connectors for easy CAN bus LCC® loop through connections.
  • 4 LED display status. (Ready, Power, Transmit, and Receive)
  • Small package size. Just 1-1/2" x 2-1/4" x ¾".
  • Ready to run unit includes USB cable. – Nothing extra to purchase.
  • Standard 125,000 Baud CAN bus LCC interface speed. – No jumpers or switches to set.
  • Buffered inputs and outputs for full speed, error free data transmission.
  • Powered directly from LCC® bus connections* and USB port.
          *Note: Requires a powered LCC bus. [10 ma. bus load]

LCC Repeater

  • LCC Repeater image
  • Bit level repeater connects two LCC ® CAN bus segments.
  • Quad RJ45 connectors for dual LCC ® CAN bus loop through connections.
  • Includes a CAN bus data monitor LED for network trouble shooting. 2 LED display.
  • Small package size. Just 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 1". (including mounting flanges)
  • 600 ma power supplied to each LCC ® CAN bus segment. 
  • 15VDC 1.2 Amp Universal Switching Power Supply included.

LCC Terminator Pair

  • LCC Terminator image
  • NMRA CAN bus LCC® Termination Pair.
  • May be used to provide the required termination at each end of the CAN bus LCC® 
  • Balanced CAN termination provides the best noise rejection.
  • Includes CAN bus Power Indicator and CAN bus data monitor for easy network cable trouble shooting.

LCC Power-Point

  • LCC Power-Point Image
  • LCC Power-Point ties together 2 LCC jacks, a Traffic Monitor, and a power supply. 
  • Create a powered LCC bus for simple wiring by powering your LCC Nodes over the cable
  • The LCC Power-Point supplies 1/2A to each LCC CAN Bus cable.
  • PS-S-15-1200 universal switching power supply is included.  (Terminator and CAN bus cable shown are not included)
  • Additional Power-Point units may be added as required by your system's power requirements.


LCC® is a trademark of the NMRA

LocoBuffer-NG

  • Next Generation USB to LocoNet® interface with type A USB connector.
  • Plug and play for Linux, Mac, Windows 10 & 11.
  • 2,500 Volt Digital isolator between USB and LocoNet®
  • Keep your system up and running through ground loops, spikes, and surges. Rogue currents and ground issues can wreak havoc with your data, and even damage your LocoNet.
  • Buffered inputs and outputs allow use with all operating systems with USB support.
  • More robust output design, reduced sensitivity to wiring errors.
  • Even smaller (dongle style) package size. Now just 2" x 1" x 5/8"

Now includes beta drivers for Mac Big Sur.



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