3.2.1 Using the IRD for Satellite Selection ......................................3-3
3.2.2 Using the Switchplate for Satellite Selection ..........................3-3
3.2.2.1
The Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.3
Turning Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.4
Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1
Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues . . . . . .4-1
4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring ..............................................4-2
4.1.2 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome ...............................................4-2
4.1.3 Satellite Signal Blocked ..........................................................4-2
4.1.4 Satellite Coverage Issue.........................................................4-3
4.1.5 Vehicle Turning During Startup...............................................4-3
4.1.6 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors .........................................4-3
4.1.7 Type of Multiswitch Used ........................................................4-3
4.2
IRD Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2.1 IRD Wiring ..............................................................................4-4
4.2.2 AC Power Fluctuating .............................................................4-4
4.2.3 No IRD Data Connection........................................................4-4
4.2.4 EchoStar IRD Activation Check..............................................4-4
4.2.5 Failed IRD Status Check ........................................................4-5
4.2.6 IRD Faulty...............................................................................4-5
4.3
Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.4
Computer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.5
Maintenance Port Parser Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
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