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• Guide to Operation
• Guide to Technical Information

A Guide to TracVision

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Page 1: ...owner s manual Guide to Operation Guide to Technical Information A Guide to TracVision G8 TVG8_OM_BinderCover_9 03 KVH TracVision G8Satellite Television...

Page 2: ...Notes Press any button to return If GPS is providing valid position data to the antenna manual entry of latitude longitude is not available...

Page 3: ...mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com Internet www kvh com A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the best performance from your sy...

Page 4: ...s a registered trademark of the DVB Project DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation...

Page 5: ...tion 13 1 1 System Overview 15 1 2 System Components 17 1 3 Materials Provided with the TracVision G8 18 2 Installation 19 2 1 Planning the Installation 21 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna 26 2 3 C...

Page 6: ...on G8 Field Replaceable Units 94 5 4 Accessing Antenna Components Through the Hatch 96 5 5 Replacing the PCB Module Fuse 96 5 6 Replacing the Main PCB 97 5 7 Replacing the RF PCB 100 5 8 Replacing the...

Page 7: ...cations 127 B MCU Flush Mount Panel Template 129 C Comprehensive System Wiring Diagram 131 D Startup Data Sequences 133 E Maintenance Port Parser Commands 135 F Patent Protection 145 Warranty 147 Inde...

Page 8: ...ching to the Second Satellite 7 5 Watching Television 8 6 Internet Access 9 7 Using the MCU Interface 10 Guide to Operation This guide explains everything you need to know to operate your TracVision G...

Page 9: ...ilized antenna system The antenna s built in global positioning system GPS allows the system to calculate the precise azimuth and elevation to the satellite from your vessel s current location ensurin...

Page 10: ...nt for regional changes and different satellite services Power signal and control cabling from belowdecks units are connected to the antenna at the rear of the baseplate Master Control Unit The MCU is...

Page 11: ...king the signal such as other vessels trees buildings other onboard equipment etc You must also be located within the selected satellite s coverage area in order to receive its signal Refer to your sa...

Page 12: ...w the steps below 1 Turn on the IRD and the television Refer to your IRD user s manual for complete operating instructions for the IRD 2 Apply power to the TracVision G8 antenna 3 Minimize turning the...

Page 13: ...l If you are a DIRECTV subscriber but do not have a DSS Plus IRD or you are using a multiswitch use the MCU switching option described in Switching Satellites Using the MCU on page 8 EchoStar and Expr...

Page 14: ...atellite Conical Scan Tracking The antenna uses conical scanning to maintain peak signal strength to the receiver and to update the satellite s position When conical scan tracking is active the antenn...

Page 15: ...cking the satellite again or enters Search mode to find the satellite 6 Internet Access Your TracVision G8 can receive high speed Internet data when used in conjunction with KVH s TracNet 2 0 Mobile H...

Page 16: ...e following information resources Quick Reference Guide The quick reference guide on the inside front cover of this manual illustrates the main display and the overall menu structure allowing you to e...

Page 17: ...the MCU Interface 57 4 Troubleshooting 81 5 Maintenance 91 Appendices 125 Guide to Technical Information This guide explains how to install troubleshoot and maintain the TracVision G8 system For comp...

Page 18: ...ection provides a basic overview of the TracVision G8 system It explains how the system works and describes the function of each component Contents 1 1 System Overview 15 1 2 System Components 17 1 3...

Page 19: ...vh com In motion Tracking The TracVision G8 uses a state of the art actively stabilized antenna system The antenna s built in GPS allows the system to calculate the precise azimuth and elevation to th...

Page 20: ...atin America service Latin American LNB required If the satellite service you wish to receive is not listed in the satellite library you may add two additional satellites of your choice to the library...

Page 21: ...ons through an LCD and three soft keys The MCU also serves as the system s junction box allowing the system to use ship s power and supply and receive data to from the TracVision G8 The MCU can accept...

Page 22: ...pping carton Component KVH Part No Antenna unit 02 1262 01 02 1262 03 02 1262 04 Master control unit MCU 02 1265 Installation kitpack 72 0127 Data power cable 100 ft 30 m 32 0744 100 TracVision G8 Own...

Page 23: ...on sequentially to ensure a safe and effective installation Contents 2 1 Planning the Installation 21 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna 26 2 3 Connecting the IRD s 31 2 4 Wiring the MCU 35 2 5 Mount...

Page 24: ...d Connecting to RF Cables North American Systems One IRD 1 Two IRDs 2 Two or more IRDs 2 European Systems One IRD 1 Two IRDs 2 Three IRDs 3 Four IRDs 4 More than four IRDs 4 Multiswitch required Follo...

Page 25: ...43 10 4 M4 x 0 7 x 8 mm pan head Phillips screws 14 0075 08 6 Plastic screw covers 19 0088 8 Rear logo plate 20 0885 02 1 Power connector plug 23 0497 02 1 IRD ground cable 32 0583 50 1 PC cable for d...

Page 26: ...enna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon satellite all around The less blockage the better the system...

Page 27: ...feet 1 2 m above and six feet 1 8 m away from the steel surface Be alert for devices that change their magnetic characteristics when in use such as CRTs computer and TV screens radar magnetrons elect...

Page 28: ...6 152 mm 6 152 mm 12 305 mm Access Hatch 17 432 mm Figure 2 2 Antenna Unit Dimensions The radome exterior is treated with a special finish selected for compatibility with the dome material and transp...

Page 29: ...2 4 If mounting the antenna on a deck Mark a location aft of the antenna for the cable access hole The hole must be large enough to accommodate the data power cable and all required RF cables see Tab...

Page 30: ...move the tie wrap securing the MCU kitpack box to the antenna baseplate Remove the box 8 Unfasten the tie wrap securing the antenna frame to the sensor bracket release the tab using a flat head screwd...

Page 31: ...own in Figures 2 8 and 2 9 54 0198 28 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Figure 2 9 Connecting the Data Power Cable Figure 2 6 Location of Baseplate Connectors Connectors Figu...

Page 32: ...the cable access hole that you cut out in Step 4 14 Place the rear logo plate over the cables so that each cable exits the proper opening see Figure 2 11 Using the six M4 screws supplied in the kitpa...

Page 33: ...four feet are bottomed against the mounting surface 17 Reinstall the radome Secure in place with the eight screws removed in Step 6 Install a protective plastic screw cap from the kitpack over each s...

Page 34: ...Ds Option 1 Connecting One IRD One end of the RF cable should already be connected to the RF1 plug on the base of the TracVision antenna Connect the other end of the RF1 cable to the IRD plug labeled...

Page 35: ...F cable labeled RF2 to the multiswitch input labeled LNB LHCP 18V 3 Connect the multiswitch outputs to individual IRD inputs Use RG 11 cable with F type connectors for all RF connections Terminate all...

Page 36: ...in Figure 2 14 Installation 54 0198 33 Multiswitch DC In RHCP 13v VHF UHF LHCP 18v Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 DC Power Multiswitch DC In RHCP 13v VHF UHF LHCP 18v Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 DC Power IRD 5...

Page 37: ...ich should already be connected to the RF4 plug on the base of the antenna Connecting More than Four IRDs To connect more than four IRDs you will need to install an active multiswitch between the ante...

Page 38: ...ground the multiswitch instead of the individual IRDs 2 4 Wiring the MCU All other wiring for the TracVision system connects at the rear panel of the MCU For the TracVision system to work you must con...

Page 39: ...as been supplied in the kitpack to make connecting power to the MCU a snap To connect the power and IRD ground wires follow the simple steps below 1 A large ferrite coil is supplied in the kitpack to...

Page 40: ...ws 5 After inserting and securing the wires tug gently to ensure that the connections are solid Also make certain that the wire insulation is not pinched in the connector 6 Plug the power connector pl...

Page 41: ...the kitpack Clean the bottom of the housing with a mild detergent and water to remove oils etc Peel the protective backing from the squares and apply them to the bottom of the housing at each of the...

Page 42: ...6 32 screw and insert the screw into the hole from below as shown in Figure 2 21 Do not tighten the screws yet just a few turns is sufficient 4 Slide the flush mount bracket backward over the MCU unt...

Page 43: ...ices Programming is conducted using menu selections displayed on the TV screen Please refer to your IRD owner s manual for specific instructions Table 2 4 provides some key data for use when programmi...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...alaxy_8E can be selected but not both Any two of the European satellites listed below can be paired together as long as the satellites are within range of the antenna Astra1 Sirius Astra2N Thor Astra2...

Page 46: ...e Install Satellite screen 3 Follow the process shown in Figure 2 23 on the following page to install your selected satellites At the end of the process be sure to press the YES button to restart the...

Page 47: ...talled Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all available satellites Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all satellites that can be paired with the selection for Satellite A If no s...

Page 48: ...itude Transponder information for each of the following polarizations frequencies vertical high vertical low horizontal high horizontal low OR right left Transponder information includes frequency sym...

Page 49: ...a cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the MCU Connect the other end to the serial port on your PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the terminal...

Page 50: ...if invalid entry returns error message 2 Type DEBUGON cr to enter DEBUG mode 3 Enter the satellite s transponder information as follows Command SATCONFIG X N F S C ID P B D cr Where SATCONFIG directs...

Page 51: ...eady provided 5 After entering all of the necessary information save the settings by typing SAVE A cr or B if the data is for satellite User 2 6 Type ZAP cr to restart the antenna 7 If you need to con...

Page 52: ...e B you need to tell the antenna which of the two satellites it should initially acquire and track This step should be performed the first time a satellite is selected allowing the system to download...

Page 53: ...arization 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 this inf...

Page 54: ...0800 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 information the data entered v...

Page 55: ...iate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the MCU Connect the other end to the serial port on the PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector...

Page 56: ...y and vertically polarized channels if possible 5 When all checks are completed shut down the system A sample startup sequence has been provided in Appendix D on page 133 with the typical ranges and r...

Page 57: ...erican LNB North America Europe European LNB feed tube Latin America Latin America North America North American LNB Europe North America North American LNB feed tube Europe Latin America Latin America...

Page 58: ...d if you re moving to Latin America you will need to select the Latin American satellite For details on installing these new satellites refer to Section 2 7 Installing Satellites Using the MCU on page...

Page 59: ...ains how to use all of the MCU functions You will use the MCU to operate control and monitor the TracVision G8 Contents 3 1 Startup and Self test 59 3 2 Main Display and Accessing the Main Menu 60 3 3...

Page 60: ...Inc TracVision G8 Init RF Board SAT A Menu SAT B Init Sensor SAT A Menu SAT B Init Antenna SAT A Menu SAT B Search mode 1 SAT A Menu SAT B Search mode 2 SAT A Menu SAT B Search mode 3 SAT A Menu SAT...

Page 61: ...rrently tracking The soft keys allow you to switch between the two installed satellites as well as enter the main menu The key functions are as follows 54 0198 60 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to...

Page 62: ...n display CANCEL Cancels the current action and returns to the start of the action without making any changes Using the MCU Interface 54 0198 61 Install Satellite Yes Next Return Tracking SAT NAME SAT...

Page 63: ...he 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 5 indicates that no messages are being received fro...

Page 64: ...cel Install B SAT NAME Yes Next Cancel Installing sats Please wait SAT Name and SAT NAME installed Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all available satellites Selecting NEXT will cycle the...

Page 65: ...119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV In Latin America the system can track either Galaxy_8W or Galaxy_8E to receive DIRECTV Latin Ame...

Page 66: ...ay brightness Using the MCU Interface 54 0198 65 Figure 3 7 Restart Antenna Menu Restart antenna Yes Next Return Antenna Restarted Proceed to Section 3 5 Operations Mode This screen is displayed for 3...

Page 67: ...te and display the antenna s current state 54 0198 66 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Get Antenna status Enter Next Return Get system errors Yes Next Return Get version Yes...

Page 68: ...Yes Next Return Skew angle If errors detected Signal level Threshold OR No errors detected Testing OK Test Test Type Testing Failure Push any Button to Proceed Push any Button to Proceed Push any But...

Page 69: ...ata and change satellite configuration settings 54 0198 68 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Set sleep on off Yes Next Return Control antenna Enter Next Return Man control an...

Page 70: ...the Antenna Man control antenna Enter Next Return AZ XXX X EL XX X Azimuth AZ XXX X EL XX X Elevation Make antenna track Yes No Cancel YES tells the antenna to begin actively tracking the set azimuth...

Page 71: ...Information Figure 3 13 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...

Page 72: ...cel Install B SAT NAME Yes Next Cancel Installing sats Please wait SAT Name and SAT NAME installed Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all available satellites Selecting NEXT will cycle the...

Page 73: ...gh each digit and the direction option and then launch the LONGITUDE screen Use the keys to select each number and choose between EAST and WEST Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digi...

Page 74: ...atellite selected during the Install Satellite process Sat Name B corresponds to the second satellite selected during the Install Satellite process SAT NAME A selected SAT NAME B selected Figure 3 18...

Page 75: ...elow 1 Place your IRD in the satellite signal meter mode 2 Select the desired satellite on the MCU Ensure the TV signal meter indicates that you have a strong signal If the antenna is unable to find t...

Page 76: ...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 you to...

Page 77: ...a number between 10700 12700 MHz Symbol Rate 01000 45000 Mbit sec FEC Code 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 or 7 8 Satellite Network ID 0x0000 0xffff hex 54 0198 76 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical...

Page 78: ...t Cancel Set FEC Code X X Enter Configure Network ID Yes Next Cancel Use the keys to set each digit of the number Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and then display the next co...

Page 79: ...alibration turned on the more accurate the sensor will become 54 0198 78 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Set Autocal on off Yes Next Return Get cal score Yes Next Return Co...

Page 80: ...o a more favorable magnetic environment or the source of magnetic interference needs to be relocated Calibration Update Number CAL The CAL indicates the number of times the sensor has calibrated itsel...

Page 81: ...acVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Return to Antenna Status Mode Set Brightness Yes Next Return Min Bright Max Dim Display Brighten Display The MCU display offers 20 levels of b...

Page 82: ...symptoms and lists their possible causes and solutions Contents 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix 83 4 2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues 84 4 3 IRD Troubleshooting 87 4 4 Antenna Gyro and...

Page 83: ...3 2 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 4 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 4 S a t e l l i t e s i g n a l b l o c k e d I n...

Page 84: ...lt fast blow fuse on the PCB module The MCU is equipped with a 30 amp 125 volt fast blow fuse on its rear panel If either of these fuses has blown or been broken the system will not work To access the...

Page 85: ...routed conducted emissions from the system s data power cable may cause reduced picture quality on your TV screen If the picture quality degrades only when the TracVision G8 is operating try installi...

Page 86: ...Antenna on page 23 to make certain that the TracVision G8 antenna unit is in the optimal location with regard to your radar unit Satellite Frequency Data Changed If some channels work while one or mor...

Page 87: ...use of less than ideal operation First check the IRD s configuration to ensure it is set up for the desired programming In the case of a faulty IRD refer to your IRD user manual for service and warran...

Page 88: ...PC data cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the MCU Connect the other end to the serial port on your PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the t...

Page 89: ...4 6 Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision G8 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix E on page 135 Troubleshooting 54 0198 89...

Page 90: ...5 5 Replacing the PCB Module Fuse 96 5 6 Replacing the Main PCB 97 5 7 Replacing the RF PCB 100 5 8 Replacing the Internal Sensor 103 5 9 Replacing the Azimuth FOG 104 5 10 Replacing the Elevation Gyr...

Page 91: ...ive 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...

Page 92: ...vation Motor 02 1350 Elevation Belt 24 0105 0137 Skew Motor 19 0110 Skew Belt 24 0124 0144 North American LNB 02 0870 North American LNB Feed Tube Assembly 02 1282 01 Latin American LNB Assembly 02 08...

Page 93: ...s for removing and replacing field replaceable units Figures 5 1 and 5 2 depict the locations of a number of components within the TracVision G8 antenna unit Maintenance 54 0198 95 TracVision G8 compo...

Page 94: ...4 screws securing the hatch cover to the baseplate 5 5 Replacing the PCB Module Fuse The PCB module is equipped with a 5 amp 125 volt fast blow fuse If this fuse has blown or been broken simply unscre...

Page 95: ...rom the bottom of the PCB module including the roll gyro cable at the in line connector 5 Using a 7 16 wrench carefully disconnect the RF cables from the top of the PCB module 6 Loosen the four captiv...

Page 96: ...nectors and the two DB25 connectors on the PCB module s connector plate 10 Using a 1 4 nut driver socket remove the six 6 32 standoffs securing the PCB to the PCB module see Figure 5 8 Remove the old...

Page 97: ...tor assignments 15 Apply power to the antenna unit 16 Type HALT cr cr indicates a carriage return ENTER key 17 Type DEBUGON cr 18 Type TVG8 cr 19 Type SERNUM serial number cr where serial number the s...

Page 98: ...t be removed to gain access to the RF PCB 2 Disconnect all cables from the bottom of the PCB module including the roll gyro cable at the in line connector 3 Using a 7 16 wrench carefully disconnect th...

Page 99: ...14 Remove the old RF PCB 8 Apply a drop of Loctite threadlocker to the screw ends of the six standoffs and secure the new RF PCB to the PCB module with the standoffs 9 Reconnect the Molex connector th...

Page 100: ...ments 54 0198 102 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information POWER ELEVATION GYRO INTERNAL SENSOR SKEW MOTOR ELEVATION AZIMUTH MOTORS AZIMUTH ROLL GYRO LIMIT SWITCHES FUSE Limit Switc...

Page 101: ...Secure in place with the nuts washers that you removed in Step 2 and reconnect the sensor cable 4 With Autocalibration set to ON the sensor will calibrate itself when you power up the antenna and man...

Page 102: ...e threadlocker to the threads of the screws that you removed in Step 2 Install the new azimuth FOG and secure in place with the screws washers 4 Reconnect the gyro cable that you removed in Step 1 5 C...

Page 103: ...f the feed tube as shown in Figure 5 19 6 Type CALUP XX X cr where XX X is the number you recorded in Step 5 7 Using a digital level measure and record the angle of the roll gyro on the PCB module as...

Page 104: ...threads of the screws that you removed in Step 2 Install the new elevation gyro and secure in place with the two screws 4 Connect the new gyro cable to the in line connector that you disconnected in S...

Page 105: ...removed in Step 3 Install the new roll gyro onto the mounting plate and secure in place with the two M2 5 screws 5 Apply a drop of Loctite threadlocker to the threads of the 4 40 screws that you remo...

Page 106: ...e release tabs 3 Remove the four 8 32 screws locking nuts and washers securing the motor to the antenna frame Remove the old azimuth motor 54 0198 108 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical I...

Page 107: ...h moderate finger pressure between the motor hub and antenna pulley Tighten the screws and locking nuts using an 11 32 nut driver socket Some readjustment may be necessary if the belt tension results...

Page 108: ...3 Remove the four 8 32 screws and washers securing the motor to the antenna frame Remove the old elevation motor 54 0198 110 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information Motor Cable Con...

Page 109: ...lt tension for a maximum of 1 8 3 mm deflection with moderate finger pressure between the motor hub and antenna pulley Tighten the screws Some readjustment may be necessary if the belt tension results...

Page 110: ...de of the belt Once the belt is in place work it back and forth to ensure that the belt is aligned and the teeth are engaged with the pulley 4 Loosen the 8 32 screws and slide the motor downward until...

Page 111: ...y disconnect the four RF cables from the LNB 2 Disconnect the elevation gyro cable from the in line connector Maintenance 54 0198 113 Figure 5 31 European LNB Feed Tube Assembly Figure 5 32 Elevation...

Page 112: ...washers securing the motor to the LNB feed tube assembly see Figure 5 35 Remove the old skew motor 54 0198 114 TracVision G8 Owner s Manual Guide to Technical Information POWER ELEVATION GYRO INTERNAL...

Page 113: ...that the motor s connector is facing the motor cable as shown in Figure 5 35 Reinstall the washers and screws that you removed in Step 6 but do not tighten them yet 10 Slide the motor to adjust the be...

Page 114: ...that you removed in Step 4 13 Carefully reattach the LNB feed tube assembly to the antenna reflector and secure in place with the four 8 32 screws 14 Reconnect the cables that you removed in Steps 2 a...

Page 115: ...lly disconnect the RF cables from the LNB 2 Disconnect the elevation gyro cable from the in line connector Maintenance 54 0198 117 Figure 5 38 European LNB Feed Tube Assembly Figure 5 39 Elevation Gyr...

Page 116: ...the belt 6 Roll the belt over the motor hub then over the pulley Remove and discard the old belt 7 Place the new belt around the pulley and around the motor hub Ensure that the teeth are on the inside...

Page 117: ...belt is at the proper tension tighten the motor s four M3 cap screws 10 Apply a small amount of Loctite threadlocker to the threads of the four 8 32 screws that you removed in Step 4 11 Carefully reat...

Page 118: ...g a 5 64 allen key loosen the two 8 32 set screws securing the LNB in place Remove the old LNB 3 Install the new LNB and secure in place with the 8 32 set screws 4 Using a 7 16 wrench carefully reatta...

Page 119: ...igure 5 44 shows a North American style LNB Figure 5 38 on page 117 shows a European style LNB 2 Disconnect the elevation gyro cable from the in line connector Maintenance 54 0198 121 Figure 5 44 Nort...

Page 120: ...s that you removed in Step 4 6 Install the new LNB feed tube assembly and secure in place with the 8 32 screws 7 Reconnect the cables that you removed in Steps 2 and 3 8 Using a 7 16 wrench carefully...

Page 121: ...the last page of this manual a Return Material Authorization RMA number is required prior to the return of the TracVision G8 system to KVH Contact the KVH Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 332...

Page 122: ...ormation including a mounting template wiring diagram and parser commands Contents A System Specifications 127 B MCU Flush Mount Panel Template 129 C Comprehensive System Wiring Diagram 131 D Startup...

Page 123: ...enna System Performance Minimum EIRP 44 dBW Elevation range 15 to 85 Azimuth range 720 Tracking rate 30 second Position repeatability 0 1 Skew control Automatic GPS Internal Antenna dish 32 82 cm dia...

Page 124: ...Appendix B ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template Appendix B MCU Flush Mount Panel Template Scale 1 1 129...

Page 125: ...ing Diagram The comprehensive TracVision G8 wiring diagram is unavailable in PDF format If you require a copy of this wiring diagram please contact KVH Technical Support at 1 401 847 3327 or via email...

Page 126: ...20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 Satellite Configuration Data Satellite B RF F B 12370 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 RF F B 12326 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 RF F B 12326 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 RF RF PCB Version X X Current RF...

Page 127: ...GC level changes the selected satellite s network ID POS 351 2 36 8 2554 PRY 1 4 2 2 242 3 RF Y 0xFFFE Indicates positive satellite identification Tracking DSS_101 Identifies satellite currently track...

Page 128: ...re 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 other commands th...

Page 129: ...mmands 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 desired azimuth ang...

Page 130: ...e Response echoes the command Elevation UP Step Function commands a 0 1 deg UP manual step in elevation angle Command 8 Argument none Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands...

Page 131: ...ANGLE xxxx Argument the desired cable wrap angle setting Response Wrap Angle xxxx E 4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Target Location Function reports the target location in antenna frame Data form...

Page 132: ...pass Calibration Score Function reports compass calibration score Command CALSCORE Argument none Response Cal Score xxx Compass Calibration Enable Function enables the sensor module compass calibratio...

Page 133: ...therwise it will be set to valid For example the Mode bit will be set to invalid when the frequency is set to 00000 to indicate that there is not a frequency to track for the LNB tone and voltage sett...

Page 134: ...or a range from 10700 12700 S the satellite transponder symbol rate in Mbit second 01000 29999 C the FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID the satellite network ID in hexidecimal format 0x P the LNB pola...

Page 135: ...INSTALL sat_a_name sat_b_name Report Configured Satellite Names Function report names for all configured satellites Command SATLISTA Response SATLISTA sat_name1 sat_nameX Report Valid Satellite B Sele...

Page 136: ...Debug Commands Report Offset Angles Function reports system offset angles Command OFFSETS OFFSETS XXXXX YYYY Response Offsets XXXXX X XXXXX X Where X new azimuth offset 1800 1800 Y new elevation angle...

Page 137: ...atellite Tracked Update Value Function reports the last satellite tracked or updates the last tracked satellite to the value input if it is different from the current value Command LASTSAT LASTSAT X R...

Page 138: ...40 015 Canada P34 84 284 5 Germany 1 870 145 Japan 0 127 257 EPO France Germany United Kingdom 4 712 866 United States 2076012 Japan 0 254 462 EPO France Germany United Kingdom 4 668 264 United States...

Page 139: ...ries 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 To...

Page 140: ...anging channels 7 8 changing geographic location 54 55 checking out the system 52 53 choosing locations 23 25 circuit breaker 36 cleaning the antenna 93 clearing the calibration 80 commands maintenanc...

Page 141: ...net access 9 IRD activating 40 description 4 ground wire 35 36 37 master 31 troubleshooting 87 K kitpack box location 27 kitpack contents 22 L library satellite 16 line of sight 5 LNB 4 120 LNB feed t...

Page 142: ...ce 84 power plug 37 power requirements 36 power connecting 36 37 powering on the system 6 prerequisites installation 21 preventive maintenance 93 prewiring 21 programming satellites 42 51 programming...

Page 143: ...software versions 67 specifications 127 startup screens 59 startup sequence 133 134 state antenna 67 steel vessel mounting considerations 24 switching satellites 7 8 symbol rate 76 T technical suppor...

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