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1.3

Materials Provided With the
TracVision G4

Table 1-3 lists the components and materials in the TracVision G4
shipping carton.

Component

KVH Part No.

Antenna Unit

02-0989-01HP

†

02-0989-02HP

††

Installation Kitpack

72-0099

Data Cable

32-0619-50

†

32-0619-100

††

PC Cable

32-0628-06

RF Cable

32-0417-50

Power Cable

32-0510-50

Ground Cable

32-0583-50

TracVision G4 Technical Manual

54-0147

TracVision G4 User’s Guide

54-0147-01

GyroTrac, which includes:

01-0226-01

Sensor Module

02-1154

ADCU

02-0961

Flush Mount ADCU Panel

20-0667

Horizontal Sensor Bracket

20-0658

Vertical Sensor Bracket

20-0666

Sensor to ADCU Cable

32-0623-30

Kitpack

72-0095

†

North American system

††

European system

* Not included with European systems

54-0147

TracVision G4 Technical Manual

Table 1-3

TracVision G4 Packing List

For lists of items supplied in the
kitpacks, see Tables 2-3 and 2-4 on
page 10.

Summary of Contents for KVHTRACVISION G4

Page 1: ...Satellite Television KVH TracVision G4 technical manual Installation Configuration Maintenance A Guide to TracVision G4...

Page 2: ...dule Cable Wiring Color Code Definitions First Color Wire Second Color Tracer Example Red Orange Red Wire with Orange Tracer TracVision G4 will suffer serious damage if connected to power in excess of...

Page 3: ...rn Get Thres sig level Yes Next Return Get version Yes Next Return Get serial number Yes Next Return Get skew angle Yes Next Return Bit Error Rate Get bit error rate Yes Next Return ARE YOU SURE Yes N...

Page 4: ...t Number Radome 02 0925 03 Main PCB 02 0992 RF PCB 02 1524 Antenna Gyro Sensor 02 1090 Antenna Gyro Gasket 24 0139 Elevation Drive Belt 24 0105 104 Elevation Motor 02 1356 North American LNB 02 0870 E...

Page 5: ...ellite B following the procedure in Section 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU on page 44 However please note that the antenna may not be able to find your selected second satellite when you swi...

Page 6: ...Figure 1 shows how skew determines the amount of signal the LNB collects The more signal it collects the better the reception To set the skew you simply need to rotate the LNB to the proper angle as s...

Page 7: ...until the Set Lat Long screen appears 5 Follow the process shown in Setting Latitude and Longitude on page 86 to enter your position into the antenna 6 After you ve entered your position press the NEX...

Page 8: ...you should readjust the LNB s skew for your new location Example If you traveled from El Salvador to Acapulco along the coast you wouldn t need to change the skew since the correct skew is 66 for bot...

Page 9: ...feed as shown in Figure 5 4 Refer to the skew labels on the end of the LNB and on the LNB choke feed shown in Figure 6 and adjust the LNB as necessary to match as closely as possible the correct skew...

Page 10: ...cing the Antenna Gyro Assembly 1 With a PC connected to the ADCU s maintenance port apply power to the antenna unit 2 Type HALT cr cr Press the ENTER key while the system is performing the limit switc...

Page 11: ...incorrect For your TracVision G4 HP system the correct configuration command is TVG4HPT not TVG4HP You will need to enter the TVG4HPT command whenever you replace the main printed circuit board PCB or...

Page 12: ...ve any comments regarding this manual please e mail them to manuals kvh com Your input is greatly appreciated A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers sugges...

Page 13: ...ct DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of the DIRECTV Group DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu a...

Page 14: ...he IRD s 26 2 6 Wiring the ADCU 29 2 7 Calibrating the Sensor 40 2 8 Activating Programming the IRD 42 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU 44 2 10 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only 54...

Page 15: ...g the Main PCB or Fuses 106 5 5 Replacing the RF PCB 109 5 6 Replacing the Antenna Gyro Assembly 111 5 7 Replacing the Elevation Motor and Belt 114 5 8 Replacing the LNB 116 5 9 GyroTrac Field Replace...

Page 16: ...ovides a basic overview of the TracVision G4 system It explains how the system works and describes the function of each component Contents 1 1 TracVision G4 System Overview 3 1 2 TracVision G4 Compone...

Page 17: ...KVH s TracNet 2 0 Mobile High speed Internet System for more information about TracNet 2 0 please visit our web site at www kvh com In motion Tracking The TracVision G4 uses a state of the art active...

Page 18: ...the possible satellite pairs that may be selected in North America and Europe If the satellite service you wish to receive is not listed in the satellite library you may add two additional satellites...

Page 19: ...onics and is waterproof to a depth of one meter Advanced Digital Control Unit ADCU The ADCU is the user interface providing access to the system and its functions through an LCD and three soft keys Th...

Page 20: ...0583 50 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 54 0147 TracVision G4 User s Guide 54 0147 01 GyroTrac which includes 01 0226 01 Sensor Module 02 1154 ADCU 02 0961 Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20 0667 Horizontal Se...

Page 21: ...ntents 2 1 Planning the Installation 9 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna 15 2 3 Mounting the GyroTrac Sensor 19 2 4 Mounting the ADCU 24 2 5 Connecting the IRD s 26 2 6 Wiring the ADCU 29 2 7 Calibr...

Page 22: ...extra RF signal cables as needed Refer to Table 2 1 to determine the number of RF cables that you will need Connecting to RF Cables North American Systems One IRD 1 Two or more IRDs 2 European System...

Page 23: ...3 and 2 4 Part Qty 1 4 20 x 3 hex head screws 4 1 4 flat washers 8 1 4 20 self locking nuts 4 Plastic screw covers 6 Foam seal 1 Tie wraps 2 Core clamp ferrite 1 Part Qty 8 fiber washers 10 8 flat was...

Page 24: ...able lengths between units Lengths of these cables are as follows Cable Function Length Data Cable ADCU to Antenna Unit 50 ft 15 m 100 ft 30 m PC Cable ADCU to PC 6 ft 2 m RF Cable Antenna to IRD 50 f...

Page 25: ...eive satellite signals To minimize tracking errors place the antenna unit as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel s fore and aft centerline and midships The mounting surface should be f...

Page 26: ...en the radar and TV dome i e at least 8 to 10 feet 2 5 to 3 m the TracVision antenna can be placed below the radar as there will be little chance of signal blockage Installation 54 0147 13 Figure 2 2...

Page 27: ...reens radar magnetrons electric winches loudspeakers windshield wipers and other devices with DC motors GyroTrac cannot compensate for changing magnetic fields created by these devices If you need to...

Page 28: ...of the cable access hole to protect the cables 4 Bring the data cable power cable and RF cable s from belowdecks up through the cable access hole in the mounting surface see Table 2 1 on page 9 to det...

Page 29: ...mounting surface with the hole centered over the cable access cutout Do not remove the paper backing at this time Align the seal with the vessel s centerline and the narrow end pointing toward the bo...

Page 30: ...ow end points toward the bow 12 Connect the data power and RF cables from belowdecks to the baseplate as shown in Figure 2 7 Turn the power and data cable connectors down until locked in place don t u...

Page 31: ...as it will go and all four feet are bottomed against the mounting surface 17 If you are installing a European system Leave the radome off for now you will install it later If you are installing a Nor...

Page 32: ...possible If you are unable to place the sensor module in a level arrangement refer to Entering Gyro Offset Values on page 75 to compensate for the offset To mount the GyroTrac sensor choose either of...

Page 33: ...aft axis to 5 The proper orientation is illustrated in Figure 2 11 3 Position the horizontal sensor bracket so that the sensor module will be properly oriented when placed in the bracket 4 Using the h...

Page 34: ...er orientation up forward 8 Thread 10 32 screws through lock washers flat washers and bracket and then into the captive extrusion T nuts within the sensor module housing as shown in Figure 2 12 8 scre...

Page 35: ...ured in Figure 2 13 3 The module must be level with the vessel s deck You may fine tune this placement using the ADCU s pitch and roll data Adjust the brackets so that the pitch and roll are 0 zero wh...

Page 36: ...ket with the proper orientation up forward 11 Thread 10 32 machine screws through lock washers flat washers and bracket and then into the captive extrusion T nuts within the sensor module housing as s...

Page 37: ...rotective backing from the squares and apply them to the bottom of the housing at each of the four corners see Figure 2 16 3 Position the four Velcro hook disks where the ADCU will be mounted Drill sc...

Page 38: ...racket to the ADCU by loosening the two screws on the underside of the ADCU Slide the flush mount bracket backward over the ADCU until the two notches meet the screws as shown in Figure 2 17 4 Tighten...

Page 39: ...antenna Connect the other end of the RF1 cable to the IRD connector labeled LNB ANT SAT or SATELLITE IN Option 2 Connecting Two IRDs Two RF cables should already be connected to the connectors labele...

Page 40: ...ts Use RG 6 cable with F type connectors for all RF connections Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks Channel Master 7184 Radio Shack 15 1259 or equivalent Installation 54 0147...

Page 41: ...o the ADCU and leave unconnected for now Each IRD that you connect to the TracVision system should have a similar ground connection If you are using a multiswitch you can ground the multiswitch instea...

Page 42: ...power to its own circuit GyroTrac Sensor Cable Vessel Power Cable IRD Ground Cable s You may also connect other external devices such as an autopilot plotter remote display or GPS to the ADCU Figure 2...

Page 43: ...ace for complete intructions SERIAL PORT 1 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 baud SERIAL PORT 3 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 or 9600 baud Unavailable with TracVision G6 To modify refer to Selecting...

Page 44: ...e to anything Connecting the Antenna Data Cable Connect the antenna data cable to the red and yellow ADCU terminal strip connectors as shown in Figure 2 22 Installation 54 0147 31 A comprehensive wiri...

Page 45: ...antenna while keeping the GyroTrac powered on If the power cable is longer than 50 ft 15 m be sure to verify the voltage at the antenna to ensure that there is sufficient power to drive the antenna un...

Page 46: ...onnect the other end of the sensor cable to the blue ADCU terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 2 25 Installation 54 0147 33 13 14 23 22 21 20 19 18 24 17 16 15 White Green White Blue Blue White...

Page 47: ...devices should follow the manufacturer s recommendations For power cable specifications refer to Table 2 2 on page 10 As noted in Figure 2 21 on page 30 the output for Serial Ports 2 and 3 can vary fr...

Page 48: ...nect the autopilot or other system to the ADCU reference output ADCU terminal 8 if the autopilot has its own internal reference Review the user s manual for the selected equipment Installation 54 0147...

Page 49: ...ty requires a GPS data input to the GyroTrac NMEA sentences from the GPS must contain one or all of the following sentences VTG VHW or BWC The sentence structure must comply with the NMEA 0183 V2 20 s...

Page 50: ...12 VDC 5 amp AC DC power supply or a wide range DC DC converter power supply should be installed Test the voltage and polarity before making connections to vessel power Connect power to the green ADC...

Page 51: ...1 2 11 10 9 8 7 6 12 5 4 3 13 14 23 22 21 20 19 18 24 17 16 15 25 26 35 34 33 32 31 30 36 29 28 27 48 47 38 39 40 41 42 43 37 44 45 46 60 59 50 51 52 53 54 55 49 56 57 58 Maintenance Port Connectors 1...

Page 52: ...but the wires should not be taut Leave enough slack in the wires to allow easy access to the ADCU s rear panel in case of future software upgrades If the cable is equipped with a ferrite the ferrite s...

Page 53: ...so that you will know when you have completed a full circle 3 Steer your vessel at a slow steady speed through a full circle that takes at least 2 minutes to complete Try to time your turn so that it...

Page 54: ...Number CAL The CAL indicates the number of times the sensor has been calibrated It is used primarily to verify whether a new calibration has been accepted by the system Table 2 7 Possible Compass Accu...

Page 55: ...services Programming is conducted using menu selections displayed on the TV screen Please refer to your IRD owner s manual for specific instructions Table 2 8 provides some key data for use when progr...

Page 56: ...l determine which satellite the antenna is tracking while the other receivers can watch any channels available via that satellite Refer to your IRD owner s manual for complete details on this process...

Page 57: ...s preprogrammed satellite library will be sufficient for most users However if you wish to install one or two satellites that are not in the library skip to Programming User defined Satellites on page...

Page 58: ...til the Install Satellite screen appears 5 Follow the process shown in Figure 2 35 on the following page to install your selected satellites At the end of the process be sure to press the YES button t...

Page 59: ...titude N Enter Longitude E Enter Latitude N Longitude E Enter your latitude Use the keys to select each number and choose between NORTH and SOUTH Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each di...

Page 60: ...n longitude Transponder information for each of the following polarizations frequencies vertical high vertical low horizontal high horizontal low OR right left Transponder information includes frequen...

Page 61: ...ial port on your PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 start bit...

Page 62: ...ided Response if valid entry echoes the input data if invalid entry returns error message 3 Type DEBUGON cr to enter DEBUG mode 4 Enter the satellite s transponder information Command SATCONFIG X N F...

Page 63: ...provided for those transponders with data Network ID 0x0000 Polarity and Band whichever combinations are not already provided 6 Type ZAP cr to restart the antenna 7 If you need to configure a second u...

Page 64: ...k one satellite enter NONE as the name of Satellite B 3 Once you ve assigned satellites as Satellite A and Satellite B you need to tell the antenna which of the two satellites it should initially acqu...

Page 65: ...ar Polarization LNB Right Frequency 12 225 GHz Symbol Rate 20000 FEC Code 5 6 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Left Frequency 12 456 GHz Symbol Rate 20000 FEC Code 5 6 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Based on th...

Page 66: ...etwork ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Vertical High Frequency 11 823 GHz Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code 3 4 Network ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Vertical Low No Data Listed Horizontal Low No Data Listed Based on this informati...

Page 67: ...g the LNB Skew Angle 1 Turn off the power to the antenna unit 2 If the radome is not already removed remove the radome and set it aside in a safe place 3 Loosen the two wing screws securing the LNB wi...

Page 68: ...25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 start bit 1 stop bit no flow control 3...

Page 69: ...heck the channels on the selected satellites For European systems check both horizontally and vertically polarized channels if possible 5 When all checks are completed shut down the system Be certain...

Page 70: ...rt you will receive a simple instruction sheet for swapping the LNBs Install New Satellites When you move to a new area the list of available satellites changes If you re moving to the U S you will ne...

Page 71: ...use the ADCU to operate control and monitor the TracVision G4 and GyroTrac Contents 3 1 Startup and Self test 61 3 2 Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu 63 3 3 Setup Display Mode 67 3 4 Set Data...

Page 72: ...your local authorized KVH dealer distributor or service center Figure 3 1 Startup and Self test Sequence The absence of valid GPS data is not a fault the status message merely indicates that valid GPS...

Page 73: ...splay is set to show the antenna status information as described in Section 3 3 Setup Display Mode on page 67 54 0147 62 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Antenna initializing Waiting for POS data Init R...

Page 74: ...the soft keys allow you to switch between the two installed satellites as well as enter the Main Menu The key functions and display options are as follows Using the ADCU Interface 54 0147 63 Enter Mai...

Page 75: ...on off Get Antenna status Enter Next Return Control antenna Enter Next Return These menus will not appear if GyroTrac is configured to operate as a stand alone system e g COMM OFF Proceed to Section 3...

Page 76: ...return you to the Main Menu The RETURN and CANCEL Keys Throughout the GyroTrac menus the right hand key will often be designated as either RETURN or CANCEL These options have the following functions...

Page 77: ...t answer from the antenna in response to a request The solution to this error is simply to repeat your requested operation Antenna not responding shown in Figure 3 8 indicates that no messages are bei...

Page 78: ...ch Roll Yaw Mag Hdg Rate Sec Lat Long Pitch Roll Yaw Yes Next Return Rate of turn Yes Next Return Latitude Longitude Yes Next Return Antenna display Yes Next Return New Data Display This menu will not...

Page 79: ...sages are output to displays and external navigation systems only if selected via the ADCU Selection procedures are presented in the following sections 54 0147 68 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Set si...

Page 80: ...ion on the magnetic true selection screen will be displayed The system will then proceed to the Set Ref screen Proceed to Section 3 5 Set Configuration Mode Setup data outputs Yes Next Return ALERT SC...

Page 81: ...menus for Serial Ports 2 3 All three serial ports have the same selection options However the output from Port 1 is only 4800 baud Proceed to Setting the NMEA Outputs No Port 3 TV setup Yes Next Cance...

Page 82: ...in the following order GGA GLL HDG HDM HDT VTG XTE Each output follows the same sequence of screens as illustrated in this flow chart Return to Setting the Serial Outputs By choosing Next or completin...

Page 83: ...TER 200mS Data rate setting will blink 25ms or 200ms based on current selection Pushing the 25ms or 200ms buttons will toggle between selections Setting will blink Mag or True based on the current sel...

Page 84: ...unting alignment errors reset the system to its factory defaults and turn TV communications on off Using the ADCU Interface 54 0147 73 Set Gyro offsets Yes Next Return Setup Configuration Enter Next R...

Page 85: ...from an external heading source As a result the Control Compass menus will be inactive and hidden Refer to Figure 2 21 on page 30 for details on connecting a ship s gyro to the ADCU 54 0147 74 TracVis...

Page 86: ...t Pitch XX X Enter Set offset Roll Yes Next cancel Set Roll XX X Enter Set Yaw XXX X Enter Set offset Yaw Yes Next Cancel Figure 3 18 Entering Gyro Offset Values Pitch roll and yaw settings are determ...

Page 87: ...or GyroTrac only Operations ALERT SCREENS Default display done Figure 3 19 Selecting the Default Display Set TV com On Off Yes Next Return Antenna Comm is ON On ENTER Off Return to Setting Display Br...

Page 88: ...terface 54 0147 77 Set Autocal on off Yes Next Return Read cal score Yes Next Return Control Compass Enter Next Return Clear COMPASS cal Yes Next Return ALERT SCREENS Figure 3 21 Compass Control Mode...

Page 89: ...ystem to the factory defaults 54 0147 78 TracVision G4 Technical Manual After resetting this autocalibration the following screen may appear Proceed to Clearing Compass Calibration Read Cal Score Yes...

Page 90: ...e signal and noise levels indicate the skew angle and display the bit error rate Using the ADCU Interface 54 0147 79 Get Antenna status Enter Next Return Get system error Yes Next Return Get version Y...

Page 91: ...on 3 8 Control Antenna Mode ALERT SCREENS Get Antenna status Enter Next Return Get system errors Yes Next Return Get Version Yes Next Return Antenna type TVX Antenna Ver X XX Get skew angle Yes Next R...

Page 92: ...latitude and longitude select the active satellite system and update satellite frequency data Using the ADCU Interface 54 0147 81 Set sleep on off Yes Next Return Control antenna Enter Next Return Ma...

Page 93: ...AZ XXX X EL XX X Azimuth AZ XXX X EL XX X Elevation Make antenna track Yes No Cancel Finding limit switch Please wait This screen may appear under certain conditions in antenna software revision H or...

Page 94: ...3 29 Restart Antenna Menu Restart antenna Yes Next Return Antenna Restarted Proceed to Turning Sleep Mode On Off This screen is displayed for 3 seconds before returning to startup sequence and main d...

Page 95: ...available for a pair or you wish a single satellite configuration select NONE Refer to Tables 3 1 and 3 2 for available North American and European satellite pairs Latitude N Enter Longitude E Enter...

Page 96: ...lable Satellite Pairs North America North American LNB required DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu Expr...

Page 97: ...d choose between NORTH and SOUTH Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then launch the LONGITUDE screen Use the keys to select each number and choose b...

Page 98: ...Using the ADCU Interface 54 0147 87 Proceed to Updating Satellite Frequency Data Select Satellite Enter Next Return Select SAT NAME A Yes Next Cancel Select SAT NAME B Yes Next cancel Sat Name A corre...

Page 99: ...w the steps below 1 Place your IRD in the satellite signal meter mode 2 Select the desired satellite on the ADCU Ensure the TV signal meter indicates that you have a strong signal If the antenna is un...

Page 100: ...7 7 8 Use the ENTER key to accept your selection Restart Antenna System No strong frequency Exit If no strong satellite signal is found at the selected frequency the screen will display Exit returns...

Page 101: ...sts their possible causes and solutions Contents 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix 93 4 2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues 94 4 3 GyroTrac specific Issues 97 4 4 IRD Troubleshooting 98 4 5 A...

Page 102: ...1 3 No data output through Serial Port 3 3 S a t e l l i t e c o v e r a g e i s s u e A n t e n n a g y r o f a u l t y S e c t i o n 4 5 L N B a s s e m b l y f a u l t y S e c t i o n 4 5 S a t e l...

Page 103: ...he power source or ADCU is more than 50 ft 15 m long the power level can decrease over the course of the cable resulting in a voltage level at the antenna unit that is too low to power the system Refe...

Page 104: ...e TracVision G4 antenna unit is in the optimal location Simply moving the vessel to clear an external obstruction will also restore signal quality Satellite Coverage Issue TracVision G4 will provide o...

Page 105: ...cking the antenna unit s cable connections A loose RF connector can reduce the signal quality In addition if you are unable to switch satellites using your IRD remote make sure that your IRD s RF cabl...

Page 106: ...isplays Errors Detected Solution GyroTrac will not operate unless the system passes the startup self tests The following actions may be taken in this instance Shut down the system then restore power S...

Page 107: ...f the IRD is both configured properly and fully functional contact your local KVH dealer or service center for assistance 4 5 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5 Maintenance on page 101 provides det...

Page 108: ...l 3 Apply power to the TracVision G4 system and allow the system to complete full initialization Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected If no data is seen...

Page 109: ...utines Contents 5 1 Warranty Service Information 103 5 2 Preventive Maintenance 103 5 3 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units 104 5 4 Replacing the Main PCB or Fuses 106 5 5 Replacing the RF PCB 109 5...

Page 110: ...ntenance 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 U...

Page 111: ...obtained from any KVH authorized dealer installer or may be ordered directly from KVH FRU Part Number Radome 02 0925 03 Main PCB 02 0992 RF PCB 02 1342 Antenna Gyro Sensor 02 1090 Antenna Gyro Gasket...

Page 112: ...tep by step procedures for removing and replacing field replaceable units Figure 5 1 depicts the location of a number of components within the TracVision G4 antenna unit Maintenance 54 0147 105 TracVi...

Page 113: ...ove the three nuts and washers from the PCB cover s bottom flange 2 Remove the three Phillips screws and washers from the PCB cover s upper flange 3 Remove the PCB cover and set aside 54 0147 106 Trac...

Page 114: ...t and the IRD 4 Remove the PCB cover as explained in Removing the Main PCB Cover on page 106 5 Disconnect all Molex connectors from the main PCB see Figure 5 3 Maintenance 54 0147 107 Main PCB Power D...

Page 115: ...tenna unit 11 Type HALT cr cr indicates a carriage return ENTER key 12 Type DEBUGON cr 13 Type TVG4HP cr 14 Type SERNUM serial number cr where serial number the system serial number you recorded in St...

Page 116: ...th a good fuse of the same rating 5 5 Replacing the RF PCB 1 The RF PCB receives operating voltages from both the main PCB and the IRD via the RF cable Ensure that all power including the IRD is turne...

Page 117: ...drop of Loctite to one end of the four 11 16 standoffs Install the four standoffs Loctite applied ends facing the RF PCB Secure in place using the nut driver 10 Reattach the RF cables making certain...

Page 118: ...our standoffs and washers securing the antenna gyro to the reflector bracket see Figure 5 8 Slide the tie wrap which secures the antenna gyro cable off the bottom right standoff 4 Remove the tie wraps...

Page 119: ...yro 1 With a PC connected to the ADCU s maintenance port apply power to the antenna unit 2 Type HALT cr cr indicates a carriage return ENTER key while the system is performing the limit switch initial...

Page 120: ...S connected to the GyroTrac KVH recommends that you complete the following steps to speed satellite acquisition and improve system performance 16 Type HALT cr while the system is performing the limit...

Page 121: ...re 2 Roll the belt over the motor hub while slowly moving the antenna reflector through its vertical travel Work the belt out from between the antenna pulley and reflector 3 Carefully work the new bel...

Page 122: ...9 Remove the motor assembly 4 Install the new motor assembly with the elevation motor cable facing down as shown in Figure 5 9 Reinstall the screws and washers but do not tighten 5 Raise the motor and...

Page 123: ...10 3 Insert the replacement LNB as far as it will go ensuring it reaches the bottom of the feedhorn Be careful not to puncture or dislodge the plastic seal covering the LNB throat Orient the LNB to al...

Page 124: ...LNB as far as it will go ensuring it reaches the bottom of the feedhorn Be careful not to puncture or dislodge the plastic seal covering the LNB throat Adjust the LNB s position so that it has the sam...

Page 125: ...m any KVH authorized dealer installer or may be ordered directly from KVH FRU KVH Part No Sensor Module 02 1154 ADCU 02 0961 Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20 0667 Horizontal Sensor Bracket 20 0658 Vertical S...

Page 126: ...anism 180 in the opposite direction to ensure that the mechanism is not resting on the limit switch stop 3 Insert the two azimuth shipping restraint bolts washers and spacers removed during installati...

Page 127: ...f the TracVision G4 system to KVH Contact the KVH Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 3327 or via e mail at techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Please review your warranty to familiarize your...

Page 128: ...pendix A System Specifications 123 Appendix B TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template 127 Appendix C ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template 129 Appendix D Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Di...

Page 129: ...re 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Input Power Input 11 16 VDC 3 5 amps nominal 4 5 amps peak Antenna System Performance Minimum EIRP 50 51 dBW Elevation range 15 85 Azimuth range 720 Pitch roll range 15 P...

Page 130: ...TracVision component 11 16 VDC 3 5 amps nominal 4 5 amps peak Data I O format RS 422 NMEA 0183 Version 2 2 Zero point stability 0 8 1 After calibration free magnetic field to tilt angles of 20 accurac...

Page 131: ...ding HDM Magnetic heading HDT True heading VTG Course over ground speed over ground XTE Cross track error measured Cetrek Proprietary digital output Sine Cosine 3 wire User selectable reference swing...

Page 132: ...Appendix B TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template A template for the four mounting holes is presented on the following page TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template 54 0147 127...

Page 133: ...ision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole 9 229 mm 3 80 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole Cut out for Cable Access 9 229 mm 9...

Page 134: ...8 87 225 mm 7 62 194 mm 63 16 mm 3 08 78 mm 1 83 46 mm 63 16 mm 4x 19 5 mm Thru 4x R 63 16 mm Appendix C ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template Scale 1 1 ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template 129...

Page 135: ...Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Diagram 54 0147 131 Appendix D Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram is presented on the following page...

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Page 137: ...on 2 Flush with the Panel Templates for either method are provided at the end of this appendix The unit should be located no closer than 36 1 m to any magnetic compass Before installing remove the dis...

Page 138: ...n position behind the display unit Reverse the 6 mm screws and reinsert into the case through the bracket clamp Tighten the screws to secure in place E 3 Wiring the Rotating Card Display 1 Refer to Fi...

Page 139: ...t B NMEA 0183 data 6 Input A NMEA 0183 data 7 11 40 VDC NEG 8 11 40 VDC POS 4 Set the jumpers as shown in Figure E 4 to select red or green night illumination Table E 1 Rotating Card Display Terminal...

Page 140: ...Technical Manual 5 Check that the backplate gasket is in place Return the power and data pigtail plugs to their respective PC board connectors 6 Arrange the internal wiring before replacing and tighte...

Page 141: ...Optional Rotating Card Display 54 0147 139 Template E 1 Rotating Card Display Bracket Mounting 6 02 153 mm 2 04 52 mm 3 43 87 mm 0 23 6 mm 4 places 1 18 30 mm...

Page 142: ...Optional Rotating Card Display 54 0147 141 Template E 2 Rotating Card Display Panel Mounting 5 4 137 mm...

Page 143: ...Satellite Configuration Data Satellite A RF F A 12574 20000 56 0x0100 R U 3 RF F A 12383 20000 56 0x0100 L U 3 RF F A 12383 20000 56 0x0100 L U 3 RF F B 12370 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 Satellite Configura...

Page 144: ...RF S B V U V POS 351 2 22 1 2982 RF S B V U V POS 352 0 22 4 2953 RF S B V U V POS 352 7 22 6 2821 RF S B V U V Network ID Check Comparing the tracked satellite s network ID to POS 354 1 22 6 2370 th...

Page 145: ...ssage options are magnetic or true heading and a combination of reference and swing voltages used to denote the heading value The reference and swing voltages are set through the ADCU to suit the requ...

Page 146: ...d in any device capable of receiving this data rate Cetrek Proprietary The Cetrek proprietary message format is a stabilized heading output for use with Cetrek autopilots Each serial port can be indep...

Page 147: ...Heading HDT Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Update rate Selectable at 1 to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type HCHDT XXX X T hh cr lf Sentence breakdown HCHDT NMEA t...

Page 148: ...ees CCCC Stabilized magnetic azimuth in tenths of degrees cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D lf Line feed ASCII hex 0x0A Cetrek Output Sentence Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bi...

Page 149: ...are listed in Table G 6 Please refer to the Stepper Interface User Manual for specific wiring instructions Stepper Interface Dimensions 10 5 267 mm x 5 8 147 mm x 2 3 58 mm Weight 13 oz 370 gm Input...

Page 150: ...Line Open Drain Load 11 Step O P Line 2 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load 12 Step O P Line 1 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load 13 Step Supply VE 14 Step Supply VE 15 70 VDC Interface Box Terminal Function C...

Page 151: ...tters but they are not case sensitive In most cases 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 For o...

Page 152: ...f Sleep Mode Command SLEEPOFF Response echoes the command Turn On Instant On Function turns on Instant On feature Command INSTANTON Response echoes the command Turn Off Instant On Function turns off I...

Page 153: ...ENTER Positioning commands may be entered after the antenna comes to rest Azimuth Angle Function commands a manual azimuth angle that the mechanism moves to Command AZ XXXX range is 0000 3599 Argument...

Page 154: ...tep Function commands a manual 0 1 UP step in elevation angle Command 8 Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands a manual 0 1 DOWN step in elevation angle Command 2 Response e...

Page 155: ...IGLEVEL Response Signal Strength XXXX H 5 Sensor Module Commands Report Platform Attitude Function reports vessel attitude indicated by sensor module Command ATTITUDE Response Pitch PP P Roll RR R Yaw...

Page 156: ...m system software Where s satellite A primary B secondary p polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left X no LNB power b band H high band L low band U USA m mode V valid I invalid The Mode bit...

Page 157: ...MHz 00000 and 10700 to 12700 S symbol rate in Mbit Sec 1000 to 29999 C FEC code rate valid rates 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID satellite network ID in hexidecimal format valid range 0x0000 to 0xffff hex P LNB...

Page 158: ...it second 01000 29999 C FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID satellite network ID in hexidecimal format 0x P LNB polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left B LNB down conversion frequency L low...

Page 159: ...ogrammed data with the new frequency and associated network ID and stores it in the satellite library RF PCB Software Version Function reports RF PCB software version Command VER Response RF PCB Versi...

Page 160: ...of satellite currently being tracked Command SAT Response SAT sat_name Report Configured Satellite Names Function reports names for all configured satellites Command SATLISTA Response SATLISTA sat_na...

Page 161: ...ved Satellite Position Function sets saved satellite position Command GOTO AZXXXX ELYYY Response SAVED SAT POS AZ XXXX EL YYY Where XXXX azimuth 0000 3599 YYY elevation 100 850 H 8 Debug Commands Ente...

Page 162: ...te Where X 0 satellites default to Astra1 Hotbird or X 1 satellites default to Expressvu and EchoStar 119 or X 2 satellites default to DSS_101 and DSS_119 Report Last Satellite Tracked Update Value Fu...

Page 163: ...stries Please call our Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 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 T...

Page 164: ...TX2B Ground GPS Ship s Gyro Data Input RS 422 4800 bps 8 N 1 GPS A or HDG A GPS B or HDG B Duplicate pass through Port 1 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 baud KVH Display Power TX1A TX1B Ground Gyro P...

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