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Follow the instructions below to replace the SD

card inside the ACU.

NOTE:

This procedure requires handling exposed

electronic parts and components. Ensure that you take
the necessary grounding precautions before handling.

Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the

eight Phillips screws securing the ACU cover

(see

Figure 32

). Then remove the cover and

set it aside in a safe place.

Locate the SD card (see

Figure 33

Gently press and slide the locking tab to

unlock it (see

Figure 34

CAUTION

For your own safety, be sure to disconnect
power from all wired components before
performing this procedure.

Figure 32 ACU Cover Screws

Figure 33 SD Card Location

Figure 34 Locking Tab/SD Card

Screw (x8)

SD Card

Location

Locking

Tab

Lock

Unlock

SD Card

Replace the ACU SD Card

Summary of Contents for Ka Tri-Americas LNB

Page 1: ...commends that a KVH authorized marine technician perform this procedure KVH authorized technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the LNB To find a technician near you v...

Page 2: ...he tools and materials listed below You will need these items to complete the installation 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver 9 32 open end wrench 5 16 nut driver Cutting pliers 2 5 mm ball...

Page 3: ...yard to prevent it from falling overboard 35 90 cm Dome Version a Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the eight 10 32 screws securing the radome to the baseplate see Figure 3 b Carefully lift the ra...

Page 4: ...remove the tie wrap securing it in place Then remove the plate d If your LNB does not include a connector plate using cutting pliers cut the tie wrap securing the three RF cables on the top of the LNB...

Page 5: ...mm ball end hex wrench loosen the four hex screws securing the motor in place see Figure 7 c Slide the motor to relieve belt tension Then unfasten the belt from the reflector s hub and the motor pull...

Page 6: ...the lower feed to the motor bracket see Figure 10 h Using a 7 64 ball end hex wrench remove the 6 hex screw securing the lower feed LNB to the motor bracket see Figure 10 i Remove the lower feed LNB a...

Page 7: ...e 11 NOTE Leave the other cover screw installed for now To avoid damage handle the new lower feed cover extremely carefully once you remove the screw If you exert pressure on the cover the cover might...

Page 8: ...see Figure 11 on page 8 Then remove the cover e Press the supplied lower feed gasket into the grooves on the lower feed see Figure 13 To avoid damage handle the new lower feed LNB extremely carefully...

Page 9: ...embly see Figure 15 c Place the skew belt over the reflector hub see Figure 15 d Slowly insert the motor pulley inside the belt loop while aligning the phase cards and mounting pins with the mounting...

Page 10: ...snugly into the mounting holes some friction is expected see Figure 17 g While holding the LNB assembly in place insert four supplied 8 hex screws into the mounting holes on the front of the reflecto...

Page 11: ...ure 19 This marks the desired belt deflection distance d Using the supplied tension meter secure the belt at the midway point Then pull the belt outward using 2 lbs of force see Figure 20 e Reference...

Page 12: ...re the connector plate onto the LNB by inserting a supplied thin tie wrap through the LNB mounting holes shown in Figure 23 d Rotate the LNB assembly to ensure there is no contact between the connecto...

Page 13: ...ed tie wrap secure the cable harness and gyro wires to the LNB as shown in Figure 25 j Route the cables around the LNB as shown in Figure 26 k Loosely secure the RF cables to the LNB plate as shown in...

Page 14: ...s as shown in Figure 28 c Using a ruler or equivalent distance the magnet located on the magnet fixture approximately 1 8 1 4 from the LNB see Figure 28 d While holding the fixture in place tighten th...

Page 15: ...f the release liner from the double sided adhesive tape on the underside of the counterweight c Mount the supplied counterweight onto the subreflector as shown in Figure 29 d Using a 1 16 hex wrench t...

Page 16: ...see Figure 30 35 90 cm Dome Version Reinstall the radome Then secure it in place using the eight 10 32 screws you removed earlier see Figure 31 Figure 30 Radome Screws standard dome version Figure 31...

Page 17: ...rews securing the ACU cover see Figure 32 Then remove the cover and set it aside in a safe place b Locate the SD card see Figure 33 c Gently press and slide the locking tab to unlock it see Figure 34...

Page 18: ...f Gently close and slide the SD card locking tab see Figure 34 on page 18 g Reinstall the ACU cover h Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver secure the ACU cover with the eight Phillips screws you removed ear...

Page 19: ...ps please refer to the TracVision HD7 User s Guide or the TracVision HD7 Installation Guide a Using the supplied USB drive update the TracVision HD7 software b Re enter the network settings if require...

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