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Page 1: ...Satellite Television KVH TracVision SA owner s manual Installation Instructions User s Guide Technical Manual A Guide to TracVision SA ...

Page 2: ...you the ability to connect more than one IRD and TV to the system In addition the baseplate connectors of your TracVision SA have been changed to make installation easier The following changes have been made to the Owner s Manual to reflect these system improvements 1 2 TracVision SA System Overview Figure 1 1 shows the new baseplate connectors and cable routing Satellite Receiver Options Purchase...

Page 3: ...ed on the back of the baseplate join the power signal and control cabling from units inside the vehicle 2 4 Connecting the Antenna Unit TracVision SA Cable Ports In a dual output LNB configuration cable port 1 can be used to connect a second RF cable when connecting multiple IRDs and TVs to the system Figure 2 14 shows the antenna unit s exterior baseplate cable ports consisting of two RF connecto...

Page 4: ...ring is unchanged TracVision SA Data Cable Wiring Process 1 Feed the cable up to the roof and through the second liquid tight fitting 3 as pictured in Figure 2 14 3 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D RF Cable Power Data Figure 2 15 Interior Baseplate Wiring Power 2 Data 3 RF1 4 RF2 1 Figure 2 14 Cable Port Assignments Exterior of Baseplate ...

Page 5: ...racVision SA and the IRD as follows 1 For a single IRD installation connect the F connector end of the RF signal cable to the Antenna Unit baseplate connector labeled RF1 see Figure 2 14 Once the cable is securely connected loosen the sealing nut at the base of the RF1 connector and tighten it onto the end of the RF cable 2 Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable through the cable access hole and...

Page 6: ...d connected directly to the second IRD The data cable remains connected to the first master IRD Each IRD TV pair can operate independently of the other allowing different viewers to watch different channels However the master IRD must remain turned on if the second IRD is in use 5 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D Twist 0 25 0 25 KVH has provided an F connector for use wi...

Page 7: ...HCP 13V 2 Connect a second RF cable to the multiswitch input labeled LNB LHCP 18V 3 Connect the multiswitch outputs to individual IRD inputs Use RG 6 cable terminated with F type connectors for all RF connections 4 Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks Channel Master 7184 Radio Shack 15 1259 or equivalent 6 Multiswitch DC In RHCP 13v VHF UHF LHCP 18v Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 ...

Page 8: ... 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1144 01 System Fuse 16 0017 3150 LNB 19 0056 Optional purchased separately 7 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D Table 5 1 Field Replaceable Units ...

Page 9: ...peak Dimensions Weight 32 81 cm wide x 14 8 38 cm high 33 lbs 15 kg LNB Dual Output Maintenance Port 9600 bps 8 N 1 EIA RS232 Pointing System Elevation Range 15 to 75 Azimuth Range 720 Position Repeatability 0 1 Environmental Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity to 100 percent 8 Table A 1 TracVision SA System Specifications ...

Page 10: ...IRD PC Elevation Mechanism Azimuth Mechanism LNB CPU Motor Driver Power Supply and RF Detector Azimuth Motor Switch Power 12v DC Power Switch RF1 IRD Maint Power TracVision SA Antenna Unit Components Wiring In vehicle Components Terminal Connectors Cable Assignments RF1 RF Cable 32 0589 30 RF2 Owner provided RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms cable IRD Maint Data Cable 32 059 30 Power Power Cable 32 0590 30 El...

Page 11: ...al output LNB configuration 1 2 TracVision SA System Overview Since the dual output LNB is now standard the following sidebar note no longer applies 1 2 1 TracVision SA Components The Antenna Unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism signal front end power supply and control elements These include antenna drive controls and mechanisms the cable wrap subassembly power conditioning and regulat...

Page 12: ... 1 In a dual output LNB configuration this cable port can be used to connect a second RF cable when connecting multiple IRDs and TVs to the system 2 4 4 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD The following sidebar note has been changed to remove the reference to installing a dual output LNB 2 When shipped from the factory the 1 liquid tight fitting is sealed with a rubber stopper Leave ...

Page 13: ...d TVs To install three or more IRD TV pairs an active multiswitch Channel Master model 6214IFD or equivalent is placed between the Antenna Unit and the IRDs Figure 2 24 illustrates typical wiring arrangements for multiple IRDs If more than four IRDs are required contact KVH for additional wiring instructions Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction sheet 3 A Gui...

Page 14: ...erminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks Channel Master 7184 Radio Shack 15 1259 or equivalent 5 3 Replaceable Parts Table 5 1 has been updated to include the dual output LNB Part Name Part Number Radome Assembly 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1144 01 System Fuse 1...

Page 15: ...m wide x 14 8 38 cm high 33 lbs 15 kg LNB Dual Output Maintenance Port 9600 bps 8 N 1 EIA RS232 Pointing System Elevation Range 15 to 75 Azimuth Range 720 Position Repeatability 0 1 Environmental Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity to 100 percent 5 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D Table A 1 TracVision SA System Specifications ...

Page 16: ...muth Mechanism LNB CPU Motor Driver Power Supply and RF Detector Azimuth Motor Switch Power 12v DC Power Switch RF1 IRD Maint Power TracVision SA Antenna Unit Components Wiring In vehicle Components Terminal Connectors Cable Assignments RF1 RF Cable 32 0589 30 RF2 Owner provided RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms cable IRD Maint Data Cable 32 059 30 Power Power Cable 32 0590 30 Elevation Limit Switch RF2 ...

Page 17: ... been changed to illustrate the new PCB Part Name Part Number Radome Assembly 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1144 01 System Fuse 16 0017 3150 LNB 19 0194 Optional purchased separately 5 4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The elevation axis motor shaft bracket has been redesigned for...

Page 18: ...the E ring from one end of the connecting rod Fig 5 2 When carrying out maintenance on the PCB be sure to not drop any of the small screws inside the mechanism If a screw is lost within the baseplate it must be retrieved to avoid causing any damage when the unit rotates E ring Elevation Axis Motor Shaft Linear Actuator Connecting Rod Figure 5 2 Close up of Connecting Rod and E ring PCB Cover Pan H...

Page 19: ...gure 5 5 illustrates the PCB arrangement and connector locations 3 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D PCB Cover Linear Actuator Elevation Axis Motor Shaft Figure 5 4 Removing the PCB Cover Figure 5 5 PCB Connector Locations Rear View PCB Limit Switches RF Connector to IRD RF Connector to LNB Elevation Motor Azimuth Motor Cable Wrap Fuse J11 J2 J1 J4 TracVision SA is equipp...

Page 20: ...ith 9 pan head screws 8 Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB Reinstall all cable connectors removed in Step 6 9 Carry out the LNB calibration procedure Section 5 4 2 4 When replacing the PCB cover be careful not to pinch any cables ...

Page 21: ...bly 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1043 01 System Fuse 16 0017 3150 LNB 19 0194 Optional purchased separately 5 4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The elevation axis motor shaft bracket has been redesigned for simplicity allowing easier access to the printed circuit board PCB This n...

Page 22: ...Remove the connecting rod by sliding it off the bracket 3 Fully retract the elevation axis motor shaft Fig 5 4 When carrying out maintenance on the PCB be sure to not drop any of the small screws inside the mechanism If a screw is lost within the baseplate it must be retrieved to avoid causing any damage when the unit rotates PCB Cover Linear Actuator Elevation Axis Motor Shaft Figure 5 4 Removing...

Page 23: ...ng plate with 9 pan head screws 8 Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB Reinstall all cable connectors removed in Step 6 9 Carry out the LNB calibration procedure Section 5 4 2 3 A Guide to TracVision SA ADDENDUM 54 0149 Addendum to Rev D Figure 5 5 PCB Connector Locations Rear View When replacing the PCB cover be careful not to pinch any cables TracVision SA is equipped with a 5x20 ...

Page 24: ...ly 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1043 01 System Fuse 16 0017 3150 LNB 19 0194 Optional purchased separately 5 4 1 PCB Removal and Replacement The sidebar note has been changed to indicate the new rating of the fuse Table 5 1 Field Replaceable Units Should the fuse ever need to be re...

Page 25: ...rnet www kvh com A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system An alert to important information regarding procedures product specifications or product use An electrical safety warning to help identify electrical issues that can be a hazard to either this KVH product or a user Information about inst...

Page 26: ...KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation ...

Page 27: ... 2 2 3 Mounting the Antenna Unit 2 3 2 4 Connecting the Antenna Unit 2 7 2 4 1 Connecting the Antenna Data Cable to the IRD 2 9 2 4 2 Connecting the Antenna to Vehicle Power 2 11 2 4 3 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire 2 12 2 4 4 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD 2 12 2 5 Checking Out the System 2 14 2 6 Completing the Installation Process 2 15 2 7 Configuring TracVision SA for Remote...

Page 28: ... 5 1 5 1 Warranty Service Information 5 1 5 2 Preventive Maintenance 5 1 5 3 Replaceable Parts 5 2 5 4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures 5 3 5 4 1 PCB Removal and Replacement 5 5 5 4 2 Antenna LNB Replacement 5 5 5 4 3 EchoStar Adapter Replacement 5 7 5 5 Preparation for Shipment 5 7 Appendix A System Specifications A 1 Appendix B Functional Block Diagram B 1 Appendix C Data Cable Wiring C 1 C 1 W...

Page 29: ... 2 4 Figure 2 6 Mounting Plate Dimensions 2 5 Figure 2 7 Connectors Facing Rear of Vehicle Factory drilled Drain Hole Locations 2 5 Figure 2 8 Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle Recommended Drain Hole Locations 2 6 Figure 2 9 Forward Shipping Restraint Storage 2 6 Figure 2 10 Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint Storage 2 6 Figure 2 11 TracVision SA Shipping Restraints Storage Position 2 7 Figure 2 1...

Page 30: ...e Shipping Restraints to the Antenna Baseplate 5 7 Figure 5 6 Securing the Forward Shipping Restraint 5 8 Figure 5 7 Repackaging the TracVision SA 5 8 Figure C 1 DB9 Male and Female Connector Arrangement C 2 List of Tables Table 1 1 TracVision SA Packing List 1 3 Table 2 1 Kitpack Contents 2 2 Table 2 2 TracVision SA Operational Messages 2 14 Table 2 3 DSS On screen Messages 2 15 Table 3 1 TracVis...

Page 31: ...Table F 3 Operational Commands F 3 Table F 4 Target and Signal Commands F 4 v 54 0149 Rev D ...

Page 32: ...op computer is used to conduct diagnostics The interrelationship of units is illustrated in Figure 1 1 System specifications and a functional block diagram are provided in Appendices A and B respectively 1 1 Introduction 54 0149 Rev D Satellite Receiver Options Purchased Separately TracVision SA Antenna 11 16 VDC 2 5 3 5 Amps Low speed Data 9 pin PC Diagnostic Port Switchplate 68 Figure 1 1 TracVi...

Page 33: ...der The IRD receives satellite signals from the Antenna Unit for signal decoding processing and channel selection and sends the signals to the TV set for viewing Messages are sent from the IRD to the Antenna Unit and messages are received from the Antenna Unit for display on the television screen The IRD also provides the interface for the user to activate authorization for reception Please refer ...

Page 34: ...itpack 1 3 1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision SA Use To make full use of your new TracVision SA and receive satellite TV on the road you will need to provide purchase the following Television Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service if using the DISH Network a Model 4000 or 5000 IRD will be required Optional KVH EchoStar Adapter for use with the DISH Network service and I...

Page 35: ...ad locker as required 7 16 open end wrench Wire strippers Adhesive suitable for specific roof construction and materials e g Liquid Nails Rivet Gun and 3 16 rivets or other fastener suitable for specific roof construction Terminal crimp tool Optional PC with terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 Hyperterminal Plan the entire installation before proceeding Take ...

Page 36: ... receive satellite signals the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon satellite all around Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof e g air conditioners The antenna requires a 15º to 75º look angle to receive satellite signals Consider the location of the antenna relative to the location of any equipment or necessary wiring within the vehicle For best operation mo...

Page 37: ... or backward The proper orientation is illustrated in Figure 2 2 4 While the baseplate is in place mark location s on roof for cable access to permit convenient cable access to the liquid tight fittings on the back of the baseplate 5 Cut the tie wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping restraint Figure 2 2 Proper Orientation of the Antenna Unit Vehicle Centerline Always lift the ante...

Page 38: ...plate drill four 3 16 holes through the roof of the vehicle at each of the four corners Temporarily secure the mounting plate at the corners with rivets or screws Figure 2 5 Mounting the Unit on a Curved Surface Antenna Baseplate bolts to this wing which can remain horizontal Mounting Plate Wing Mounting Plate can be tightened down to conform to a curved surface Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint R...

Page 39: ...holes If using a liquid construction adhesive apply bead to mounting plate in a zig zag pattern 13 Reposition mounting plate over tape adhesive and attach using 3 16 diameter rivets or appropriate fasteners Seal all rivet heads and edges with silicone 14 Drill cable access hole s in vehicle 15 When unit is installed with connectors facing the rear of the vehicle the factory drilled drain holes are...

Page 40: ...ate Shipping Restraint Storage Angle of Hole relative to front Angle of Hole relative to front Figure 2 8 Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle Recommended Drain Hole Locations You MUST drill out the drain holes as indicated to ensure that any moisture that enters the baseplate is able to drain Ensure that factory drilled holes are completely sealed 15a Alternate Drain Hole Locations If the antenna u...

Page 41: ...lp achieve a good connection Do not pinch insulation inside the connector After attaching the power and data cables to the appropriate terminal connector strips tug gently to ensure a firm connection After attaching cables within the TracVision SA baseplate eliminate any unnecessary slack in the cables before tightening the liquid tight fittings Run the RF signal cable into the baseplate last It w...

Page 42: ...ompletely seal all rooftop cable access holes TracVision SA Cable Ports On one side of the baseplate are four liquid tight fittings which serve the dual purpose of relieving strain on the cables as well as providing a tight seal around the cable access ports When wiring is done properly the sets of cables will overlap each other as illustrated in Figure 2 15 Figure 2 15 Cable Overlap within the Tr...

Page 43: ...cting the data cable to the TracVision SA hook up the other end to the IRD as described in the next subsections DIRECTV The data cable for TracVision SA is equipped with a male DB9 low speed data port connector Connect the DB9 connector on the data cable to the low speed data port on the back of the IRD Wiring to an IRD with a DB15 Connector Should the IRD only be equipped with a DB15 connector fo...

Page 44: ...ust be returned for repairs 2 Install the KVH EchoStar Adapter as shown in Figure 2 18 Secure the Adapter to the IRD using the captive screws in the Adapter 3 Connect the DB9 connector on the data cable to the EchoStar Adapter DB9 Commissioning the IRD Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for instructions on properly commissioning the system EchoStar Commissioning Issues EchoS...

Page 45: ...to operate The supplied power cable should be run up to the antenna unit through the far right liquid tight fitting 4 refer to Figure 2 14 and wired to the terminal connector strip as illustrated in Figure 2 20 TracVision SA comes equipped with a KVH standard 30 foot power cable a rocker switch and a switch panel Power cables of other lengths are also available through KVH distributors Figure 2 21...

Page 46: ...eed the bare end of the RF signal cable through the 2 liquid tight fitting at the back of the TracVision SA baseplate and away from the dome Leave the F connector inside the TracVision SA baseplate as pictured in Figure 2 22 on the following page Figure 2 21 Wiring TracVision SA to Vehicle Power 12v DC Rocker Switch 12v DC Ground 12v DC Ground Shield To chassis ground IRD Ground Wire to IRD Before...

Page 47: ...w cable before beginning connector termination b Twist and break off connector body c Use Augat tool to strip center conductor and trim back overall jacket Do not cut through braid Twist 0 25 0 25 Figure 2 23a d Attaching the KVH provided F connector to an RF Cable KVH has provided an F connector for use with the TracVision SA This connector specifically requires the Augat Snap n Seal Crimp Strip ...

Page 48: ...een The messages and their meanings are described in Table 2 2 Message Definition KVH TracVision SA Displays for 5 seconds at startup Software Version Current software version Alternates with KVH TracVision SA Initializing System initializing Search Mode 1 Antenna Unit in Search Mode 1 Search Mode 2 Antenna Unit in Search Mode 2 Search Mode 3 Antenna Unit in Search Mode 3 Reacquisition System is r...

Page 49: ...tialized properly and is functioning replace the radome on the baseplate labels on the sides securing it with the eight pan head screws and flat washers removed at the start of the installation process As noted previously while some DIRECTV IRDs offer on screen messages it is recommended that a PC be available for all installations of both DIRECTV and EchoStar This will permit the installer to rec...

Page 50: ...atellite signal reception The wiring option for the remote dish is very simple and should be installed when the TracVision is installed A high quality A B switch should be used to change from TracVision to remote antenna operation The recommended wiring arrangement for remote dish operation is illustrated in Figure 2 24 2 16 KVH TracVision LM A B A B Common TV Out SAT in Figure 2 24 Remote Dish Wi...

Page 51: ...ssor next queries the IRD to determine whether it is a DIRECTV or DISH Network IRD Based on the IRD type the system will then set various system variables to ensure that the correct satellite is found during Search Mode Satellite RF Threshold The antenna is pointed at the north south east and west horizons to determine the background noise level and to calculate the minimum signal level required f...

Page 52: ...icle and confirming that the antenna is receiving the satellite signal you may turn off the TracVision SA unit to avoid unnecessary use of power The antenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals and relay them to the IRD Instant On Operation As part of its operation TracVision SA routinely saves the satellite position to memory and retains it when the system is turned off When TracVisi...

Page 53: ... and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the TracVision SA The following sections address these issues and potential solutions 4 1 Troubleshooting 54 0149 Rev D Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix 0 1 2 1 3 2 4 P O S S I B L E C A U S E A N D S O L U T I O N SYMPTOM 5 1 3 0 ...

Page 54: ...re will usually be dispersed when the vehicle is in motion it can disrupt the signal while the vehicle is at rest This issue can be minimized with two approaches 1 Spray the dome with hosed water to remove the dew from the dome surface 2 Periodically apply liquid dish detergent to the dome surface Wipe the full strength detergent on the dome and allow it to dry This treatment will provide a film t...

Page 55: ... IRD is properly connected to the Antenna Unit and the television 4 2 2 AC Power Fluctuating If the system periodically displays a picture for less than one minute then enters Search Mode 1 the IRD data port may be locked up as the result of power fluctuations and will require a reset This can be verified by hooking up a PC to the data port and checking for error messages Reset must be done by 1 C...

Page 56: ...fferent problem Test Result NONE If the system tests achieves a result of NONE there is no communication at all between the antenna unit and the IRD Solution Check to be certain the IRD and TracVision SA are connected properly at the low speed data port Refer to Section 2 4 Connecting the Antenna Unit for correct Antenna Unit to IRD wiring procedures and diagrams After verifying the connection cyc...

Page 57: ... the foregoing troubleshooting tools set up for computer diagnostics as described below System problems will most likely be found somewhere through the diagnostic readouts The diagnostics procedure requires terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 Hyperterminal Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC cable to the DB9 connector ...

Page 58: ...ion Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected If no data is seen recheck your connections and the terminal software setup 4 5 Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision SA system parser commands are detailed in Appendix F 4 6 A Guide to TracVision SA ...

Page 59: ...tement provided at the conclusion of this manual 5 2 Preventive Maintenance TracVision SA requires minimal preventive maintenance The following tasks are sufficient to maintain peak performance Monthly Wash the exterior of the radome and baseplate assembly with fresh water a mild detergent may be added to remove grime Do not spray the radome directly with high pressure water Do not apply abrasive ...

Page 60: ...t cover Replacement part numbers for units that can be serviced in the field are listed in Table 5 1 These parts may be obtained from any KVH authorized dealer installer Part Name Part Number Radome Assembly 02 0953 02 Baseplate Assembly 02 0952 02 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Data Cable 32 0591 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 EchoStar Adapter Unit 02 0899 CPU PCB 02 1043 01 System Fuse 16 0017 4000 LNB 19 0194 ...

Page 61: ...esented on the following isometric diagrams which are based on KVH assembly drawings PCB Cover PCB Pan Head Screws Rotating Plate Pivot Bracket Linear Actuator Elevation Axis Motor Shaft Quick Release Pin Figure 5 2 Close up of Linear Actuator Pivot Bracket and Pin Always lift the antenna unit by the gray baseplate never by the radome or any portion of the antenna assembly Figure 5 1 Antenna PCB a...

Page 62: ...is motor shaft from the linear actuator Fig 5 2 3 Remove 6 pan head screws from the PCB cover flanges Remove the PCB cover Fig 5 1 4 Remove cable connectors from PCB Figure 5 4 on the following page illustrates the PCB arrangement and connector locations 5 The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws When carrying out maintenance on the PCB be sure to not drop any of the small s...

Page 63: ...reconnecting the LNB 1 Disconnect both RF coaxial connectors at the LNB 2 Remove the wing screw and washer from the LNB clamp Fig 5 3 3 Remove the top of the LNB clamp Fig 5 3 4 Remove the LNB 5 Replacement is the reverse of this procedure Check the rotation to ensure that the LNB is not striking any wires or the baseplate TracVision SA is equipped with a 5x220 mm 4 amp 250 volt fast blow fuse whi...

Page 64: ...eported in step 5 7 Type ZAP cr The system will re initialize using the new RFGAIN and RFOFFSET scale factors displayed following step 5 8 Wait for the system to perform the background noise calculation Read the Average Noise Level value from the messages transmitted out the maintenance port This value must be greater than 300 and less than 1300 An example of the message sequence and format is as ...

Page 65: ...nstall cable 5 5 Preparation for Shipment If it is necessary to repack the Antenna Unit for shipment the shipping restraints removed or stowed during installation must be replaced Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints 1 Rotate the antenna unit so that the LNB is facing forward away from the liquid tight fittings 2 Attach the three restraints to the baseplate using the 1 4 20 x 5 8 long he...

Page 66: ...bracket at the end of the LNB bracket 5 Place the entire Antenna Unit into its shipping box using the original packaging material as illustrated in Figure 5 7 Figure 5 6 Securing the Forward Shipping Restraint 2 tie wraps used to secure LNB arm Forward Shipping Restraint Forward Shipping Restraint Nuts and Washers Hex Screws and Washers Foam Inserts Base Support Shipping Box Figure 5 7 Repackaging...

Page 67: ... high 33 lbs 15 kg LNB Single Output Maintenance Port 9600 bps 8 N 1 EIA RS232 Pointing System Elevation Range 15 to 75 Azimuth Range 720 Position Repeatability 0 1 Environmental Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity to 100 percent Table A 1 TracVision SA System Specifications A 1 System Specifications 54 0149 Rev D ...

Page 68: ...Appendix B Functional Block Diagram B 1 Functional Block Diagram 54 0149 Rev D TracVision SA Antenna Unit Components Wiring In vehicle Components Terminal Connectors Cable Assignments 012 3 4 02 3 02 3 ...

Page 69: ... DB15 connector to the TracVision SA data cable after removing the male DB9 connector The alternate wiring arrangement is as follows DB9 Pin Wire Color Function DB15 Pin 2 Blue White TXD 14 3 White Blue RXD 6 5 Green White GND 7 Creating a DB9 to DB15 Adapter It is also possible to construct a DB9 to DB15 adapter that will remove the need to cut and splice the data cable When constructing such an ...

Page 70: ...nd female DB9 connectors From Connector Wire Color Function Male Connector Pin 2 Blu Wht DSSTXD Male Connector Pin 3 Wht Blu DSSRXD Male Connector Pin 5 Grn Wht DSSGND Female Connector Socket 2 Org Wht PCRXD Female Connector Socket 3 Wht Org PCTXD Female Connector Socket 5 Brn Wht PCGND C 2 A Guide to TracVision SA Table C 2 DB9 Pin Functions and Color Code Pin 1 Male Connector to IRD Socket 1 Fem...

Page 71: ... the remote control and the command screens Manual Satellite Acquisition and IRD Commissioning 1 Turn on TV and EchoStar IRD 2 Using EchoStar remote press MENU The Main Menu will come up on the Screen 3 Select 6 System Setup 4 Select 1 Installation 5 Select 1 Point Dish Signal The Signal Strength Screen will appear 6 Using remote select the zip code box on the screen and input the local zip code T...

Page 72: ...te is found turn the EchoStar IRD off using the power button on the infrared remote Do not turn off the IRD using the front panel Leave IRD in standby mode for approximately 5 minutes The IRD will now download new software from the satellite To verify that the IRD has been updated put the IRD into the Signal Strength Screen mode and three satellite options will appear on the left side of the scree...

Page 73: ...itch Status PASS PASS is expected Initializing IRD IRD STATUS PASS DSS PASS is expected with successful IRD identification Saved Sat Pos EL 33 4 Averaging Background Noise POS 45 0 26 6 735 POS 57 9 20 0 1004 POS 232 0 20 0 812 POS 25 6 20 0 898 Average Noise Level 957 Noise Threshold 1781 Saved Sat Pos EL 33 4 Entering Search Mode 1 POS 80 9 32 1 1217 POS 44 6 33 4 853 Satellite Found AZ 327 7 EL...

Page 74: ...er 12345678 Instant On System skips limit switch test Limit Switch Status PASS PASS is expected Initializing IRD IRD STATUS PASS DSS PASS is expected with successful IRD identification Saved Sat Pos EL 33 3 Initializing Finetune Peaking the satellite signal POS 360 0 33 9 2622 Signal Peaked AZ 0 00 EL 33 30 RF 2674 POS 0 0 33 3 2646 POS 0 0 33 3 2638 IRD Signal Quality 79 POS 0 0 33 3 2640 POS 0 0...

Page 75: ... the command is responded to with an echo that is if you type ZAP for example and press ENTER the response will be the command you have entered i e ZAP For other commands the response is specific for each command such as VERSION STATUS or HELP F 1 System Commands Software Version Function reports software version Command VERSION Argument none Response KVH TVSA Version XX XX System Status Report Fu...

Page 76: ...ired azimuth angle of the mechanism relative to vehicle reference or baseplate fwd 000 359 9 vehicle referenced Response echoes the command mechanism moves at a fixed velocity Elevation Angle Function commands a manual elevation angle that the mechanism moves to Command EL xxx range is 100 700 Argument desired elevation angle of the mechanism relative to up or external sensor attitude reference 10...

Page 77: ... Argument none Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands a 0 1 deg DOWN manual step in elevation angle Command 2 Argument none Response echoes the command F 3 Operational Commands Idle Mode Function halts active tracking and conical scan then enters idle mode Command HALT Argument none Response echoes the command F 3 Maintenance Port Parser Commands 54 0149 Rev D Table F 3 ...

Page 78: ...on Command SIGLEVEL Argument none Response Signal Strength XXXX Report IRD Signal Quality Function reports the signal strength from the IRD it uses the last received signal quality and initiates a new signal quality request command from the IRD Command SIGQUALITY Argument none Response Stale Signal Quality XX Report IRD Type Function reports the IRD connection type as DSS EchoStar untested or none...

Page 79: ...Department at 401 847 3327 or send an e mail to techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Write the number in large clear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RMA number clearly visible on the outside box will be refused and returned to you at your expense If possible use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from ...

Page 80: ...Fax 401 849 0045 E Mail info kvh com Internet http www kvh com KVH Europe A S Ved Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Phone 45 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 867 077 E Mail info kvh dk Internet http www kvh com KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc TVSA O M Cover 3 00 ...

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