KVH Industries TracPhone V7-HTS Conversion Instructions Download

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Step 3 - Replace the LNB

There are three possible LNB types installed in the
antenna. Identify the LNB

by sight

, then continue

to the relevant page to replace the LNB.

You can find the antenna serial number on the Support

page of the ICM’s web interface or the System Info menu
on the ICM’s front panel.

Antenna LNB

Serial No.

Kit Part No.

Go to

Legacy LNB-1

150300408 and earlier

NOTE: Since the filter is inside
the original LNB being replaced,
an external filter is added to the
new LNB.

72-0797

includes:
• LNB & filter

assembly

• Feed tube

• ICM

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LNB-1 with Filter

150300409 through 150800889

NOTE: Replace LNB/filter
assembly.

72-0797

includes:
• LNB & filter

assembly

• Feed tube

• ICM

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LNB-1 without Filter

150800890 through 170100021

NOTE: Filter is inside the OMT.

72-0790

includes:
• LNB

• Feed tube

• ICM

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LNB-3 (HTS Ready)

170100022 and later

NOTE: An “HTS Ready”
antenna only requires updates to
belowdecks equipment.

72-0821

includes:
• 10 MHz

reference

• ICM

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Summary of Contents for TracPhone V7-HTS

Page 1: ...test software version Follow the instructions in the system s Help menu or User s Guide If the antenna does not have V7 IP software version 117 0 or later installed it will not be able to communicate properly with the new HTS ICM when you convert the system to V7 HTS TracPhone V7IP to V7HTS Conversion Instructions Technical Support If you need technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Supp...

Page 2: ...oard lockout tagout procedures where applicable 2 Remove and discard the six 10 32 screws securing the radome to the baseplate see Figure 2 Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place Do not place the radome on a hot steel deck the heat may warp the radome NOTE If you keep the radome topside secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from ...

Page 3: ... NOTE Since the filter is inside the original LNB being replaced an external filter is added to the new LNB 72 0797 includes LNB filter assembly Feed tube ICM page 4 LNB 1 with Filter 150300409 through 150800889 NOTE Replace LNB filter assembly 72 0797 includes LNB filter assembly Feed tube ICM page 5 LNB 1 without Filter 150800890 through 170100021 NOTE Filter is inside the OMT 72 0790 includes L...

Page 4: ... screws to approximately 21 in lbs 2 4 N m of torque NOTE A filter is added to the new LNB because the OMT in this serial number range does not include a built in filter 4 Remove the protective cap from the LNB s RF connector Then connect the RF cable to the LNB making sure that the RF cable is aligned to prevent any interference when the feed assembly rotates see Figure 5 Hand tighten then tighte...

Page 5: ...re that the LNB notch faces the OMT as shown in Figure 8 Tighten the screws to approximately 21 in lbs 2 4 N m of torque 4 Remove the protective cap from the LNB s RF connector Then connect the RF cable to the LNB making sure that the RF cable is aligned to prevent any interference when the feed assembly rotates see Figure 6 Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 torque wrench set to 15 in lbs 5 Pr...

Page 6: ...75 10N making sure that the LNB notch faces the OMT as shown in Figure 11 Tighten the screws to approximately 21 in lbs 2 4 N m of torque 4 Remove the protective cap from the LNB s RF connector Then connect the RF cable to the LNB making sure that the RF cable is aligned to prevent any interference when the feed assembly rotates see Figure 11 Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 torque wrench set...

Page 7: ...antenna to make sure you have not left any tools or debris inside 4 Reinstall the radome onto the antenna see Figure 14 Secure the radome with six new 10 32 screws KVH part no 14 0053 05N NOTE If the customer would like to replace the V7 IP decals on the radome new V7 HTS labels are available from KVH A complete V7 HTS radome is also available for purchase To order one of these options email parts...

Page 8: ...ed pigtail KVH part no 32 1115 03 to the J1 Rx RF jack on the back of the ICM Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 torque wrench set to 20 in lbs 4b Connect the other end of the supplied pigtail to the ICM RX1 connector on the 10 MHz reference Hand tighten then tighten with a 7 16 torque wrench set to 20 in lbs 4c Connect the antenna s RX cable to the ANTENNA MRX connector on the 10 MHz reference...

Page 9: ...inator see Figure 20 Figure 19 Jumper Cable and Wi Fi Antenna Connection ICM Wi Fi Antenna x2 B1 B2 Figure 20 RF Terminator and Instructions Tag ICM B2 J4 Rx RF IMPORTANT Install RF Terminator P N 19 0972 on this fitting To prevent damage tighten all cable connectors finger tight then turn no more than 1 8 turn using7 16 wrench not to exceed 15 in lbs torque Improper cable installations are not co...

Page 10: ...the ICM 3 Start PuTTY and enter the ICM s IP address and port number see Figure 21 Select Telnet for Connection type then select Open to start a Telnet session and open a command line window NOTE By default the ICM uses a gateway of 192 168 5 1 and port 50001 4 At the command line enter and send the following commands to the antenna HALT DEBUGON EEUNLOCK LNBTYPE LNB type For an HTS Ready conversio...

Page 11: ...hnical Support to commission the modem KVH will coordinate with the NOC to run a P1dB test to determine the 1 dB compression point of the BUC block up converter and the maximum transmit power Configure the Network Choose from the most common network configurations at the web interface or contact KVH Network Services for a custom configuration Refer to Understanding the Network Configuration Change...

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