TMCC Lock On

Shame with your ZW-C issues.  I bought the 180W version and love it, works great with my TMCC command base and Cab-1s.  And you did have the Base connected to one of the ground posts of the ZW, right?

Anywho, as far as the TMCC lockon, as long as the outside rails of the loops are connected, you will only need to attach the base to one of the lockons.  If they are completely separate, as in there is no common ground between the loops, you will need a signal wire for each loop.

Thanks for the quick reply. The ZW-C has a problem with Cab 1-L only. I ran Cab 1 for years with no problem. 

  Phil 

Phil,

Regarding the Chip replacement on the ZW-C, MartyE has a good overview of the procedure on his website. It was a great help when I did mine as the photocopied instructions that came with the chip were barely legible.

http://www.martye.com/TipsandTricks/PWCZWLegacy.htm

Since the replacement, I've had no issue with my ZW and the Legacy remote.

I replaced the chip on my ZW-C, took about 5 minutes.  It's fairly easy to work the chip out and replace it without taking anything but the top cover off the unit, should be a very easy replacement.  After the update, it works fine with the Legacy system.

Not to hijack, but being I have one of these ZW-Cs, and a Legacy set on order, how do I know if I need this upgrade or not?  Like I said above, mine is the one that came with 180W bricks, not 135W.

Phil R., did you get the info you needed, have any other questions?

Thanks guys, I got all the info I needed. I am pretty sure that you will need the new chip if you are going to use Cab 1-L. My Cab 2 worked for about a year and then just stopped. Not sure the new chip is needed with Cab 2.To make sure send a note to Talk To Us at Lionel. They will give you the info right away. 

   Phil 

The chip if for the ZW-C, not the CAB2.  If your CAB2 stopped working, send it back to Lionel.