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A Guide to TracVision S2

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Page 1: ...Satellite Television KVH TracVision S2 owner s manual Installation Instructions User s Guide Technical Manual A Guide to TracVision S2...

Page 2: ...54 0196 A protective cover has been added to the switchplate to guard against damaging electrostatic discharges ESD which may occur during installation 2 3 Connecting System Components Figure 2 11 and...

Page 3: ...2 54 0196 Addendum to Rev A Appendix C Switchplate Template 2 5 2...

Page 4: ...RJ11 handset cable 1 32 0724 25 Clam shell ventilator 1 19 0230 6 x 3 4 thread forming screws 5 14 0298 12 1 4 20 x 5 8 hex screws 4 14 0250 10 1 4 flat washers 4 14 0251 3 8 hole plugs 2 19 0282 06 2...

Page 5: ...ternet www kvh com A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system An alert to important information r...

Page 6: ...Inc DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation ExpressVu is a property of Bell...

Page 7: ...itchplate 2 9 2 3 2 Connecting the Antenna to the IRD 2 9 2 3 3 Sealing the Cable Access Hole 2 11 2 3 4 Connecting the Switchplate to the IRD 2 11 2 3 5 Connecting the Switchplate to Vehicle Power 2...

Page 8: ...sue 4 3 4 1 5 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors 4 3 4 1 6 Type of Multiswitch Used 4 3 4 1 7 Stationary Use Only 4 3 4 2 IRD Troubleshooting 4 3 4 2 1 IRD Wiring 4 3 4 2 2 AC Power Fluctuating 4 4 4 2...

Page 9: ...nds F 3 F 4 Target and Signal Commands F 4 List of Figures Figure 1 1 TracVision S2 System Configuration 1 1 Figure 2 1 Antenna Blockage 2 3 Figure 2 2 Maximum Mounting Surface Slope 2 3 Figure 2 3 Pr...

Page 10: ...tchplate Front Panel 3 2 Figure 4 1 Switchplate Maintenance Port 4 6 Figure 4 2 PC Data Cable DB9 Connector 4 6 Figure 5 1 Antenna PCB and Rotating Plate 5 3 Figure 5 2 Close up of Connecting Rod and...

Page 11: ...e Units 5 2 Table A 1 TracVision S2 System Specifications A 1 Table F 1 System Commands F 1 Table F 2 Manual Positioning Commands F 2 Table F 3 Operational Commands F 3 Table F 4 Target and Signal Com...

Page 12: ...d to an integrated receiver decoder IRD and a television set A desktop or laptop computer is used to conduct diagnostics The complete system is illustrated in Figure 1 1 System specifications and a wi...

Page 13: ...antenna unit and messages can be received from the antenna unit for display on the television screen The IRD also provides the interface for the user to activate authorization for reception Please ref...

Page 14: ...new TracVision S2 and receive satellite TV you will need to provide purchase the following Television Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service 1 3 Introduction 54 0196 Rev A You can pur...

Page 15: ...for details Silicone sealant or RTV 7 16 open end wrench Adhesive suitable for specific roof construction and materials e g Liquid Nails Rivet gun and 3 16 rivets or other fastener suitable for speci...

Page 16: ...racVision S2 kitpack Part Qty KVH Part No Switchplate Assembly 1 02 1236 01 Tie wraps 5 22 0013 RJ11 Handset Cable 1 32 0724 25 Clam Shell Ventilator 1 19 0230 6 x 3 4 Thread forming Screws 5 14 0298...

Page 17: ...ls Consider the location of the antenna relative to the location of any equipment or necessary wiring within the vehicle Be sure to mount the antenna on a horizontal surface with a minimum roof or oth...

Page 18: ...e connectors 5 Using the 4 mounting plates and each set of 5 holes as templates drill 20 3 16 holes through the roof of the vehicle 6 Set aside the antenna unit and clean the roof s surface to remove...

Page 19: ...aseplate Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle Recommended Drain Hole Locations 10a Alternate Drain Hole Locations If the antenna unit is installed with the baseplate connectors facing the front of the v...

Page 20: ...otating Plate Shipping Restraint Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint Forward Shipping Restraint for LNB Bracket Figure 2 7 TracVision S2 Shipping Restraints Top View Installed for Shipping Do not discar...

Page 21: ...rs removed in Step 9 15 Drill the cable access hole marked in Step 4 in the vehicle s roof Forward Shipping Restraint Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint Figure 2 10 Tr...

Page 22: ...t to the antenna unit 2 Once you ve decided on a suitable location create a panel cutout in the mounting surface Figure 2 11 illustrates the mounting dimensions and a full size template has been provi...

Page 23: ...2 12 Once the cable is securely connected loosen the sealing nut at the base of the RF1 connector and tighten it onto the end of the RF cable 3 Connect the other end of the RF cable to the IRD s SATE...

Page 24: ...s Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction sheet 1 Connect the RF cable tagged RF1 to the multiswitch input labeled LNB RHCP 13V 2 Connect a second RF cable to the...

Page 25: ...llows a compatible DIRECTV IRD to communicate with the antenna for automatic satellite selection Without this data connection you will need to manually select the satellite using the switchplate s SAT...

Page 26: ...her end should be connected to a suitable ground ideally the ground connector on the switchplate see Figure 2 13 2 3 7 Installing the Switchplate After completing the switchplate wiring you need to in...

Page 27: ...Out the System Using an IRD Data Connection Turn on the IRD and press the switchplate s POWER button to power up the TracVision S2 system Observe messages on your TV screen to verify proper operation...

Page 28: ...he television screen DIRECTV messages you may see are listed in Table 2 4 Message Definition Searching for satellite The IRD is powered up and please stand by doesn t detect the satellite signal Searc...

Page 29: ...1 Connect one end of a PC data cable to the maintenance port connector located on the rear of the switchplate see Figure 2 16 To access this connector you may need to remove the switchplate from the m...

Page 30: ...In some campground locations dense foliage will block the satellite signal In these situations a remote portable antenna may be the only solution to satellite signal reception The wiring option for t...

Page 31: ...e manual to check the viable coverage area For your convenience KVH provides links to several web sites that offer satellite coverage information Simply go to our web site at www kvh com footprint ind...

Page 32: ...ond 3 Once the antenna finds and starts tracking a satellite the Status indicator comes on solid 4 If your TV does not show a clear picture the antenna is tracking the wrong satellite Refer to Section...

Page 33: ...s the switchplate s SAT SELECT button 2 The Status indicator flashes while the antenna searches for a satellite signal Once the antenna finds and starts tracking a satellite the Status indicator stops...

Page 34: ...o the first satellite you will need to use the SAT SELECT switch again until the first satellite is reacquired Please be patient during this process due to the satellites spacing it may take some time...

Page 35: ...ate status indicator flashing fast X X X System works at rest but not on the move X S a t e l l i t e c o v e r a g e i s s u e S e c t i o n 4 1 4 I R D w i r i n g S e c t i o n 4 2 1 L N B a s s e...

Page 36: ...the top of the radome While this moisture will usually be dispersed when the vehicle is in motion it can disrupt the signal while the vehicle is at rest This issue can be minimized with two approaches...

Page 37: ...the IRD for directions on proper multiswitch multiple IRD cabling 4 1 7 Stationary Use Only Your TracVision S2 antenna was designed for stationary use only As such the antenna will track the desired s...

Page 38: ...na must be connected to the IRD s low speed data port Refer to Section 2 3 4 Connecting the Switchplate to the IRD for details 4 2 4 EchoStar IRD Activation Check If you have purchased a DISH Network...

Page 39: ...rect antenna unit to IRD wiring procedures and diagrams After verifying the connection cycle the power off and on and review the startup test results Test Result UNKNOWN In the instance of a result of...

Page 40: ...ics procedure requires terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM or Windows Terminal or Hyperterminal Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of a PC data cable to the mai...

Page 41: ...TracVision S2 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 recheck your connection...

Page 42: ...or contact KVH directly 5 2 Preventive Maintenance TracVision S2 requires minimal preventive maintenance The following tasks are sufficient to maintain peak performance Monthly Wash the exterior of t...

Page 43: ...be serviced in the field are listed in Table 5 1 These parts may be obtained from any KVH authorized dealer installer Part Name Part Number Radome Assembly 02 0953 10 Baseplate Assembly 02 1244 02 Da...

Page 44: ...an Head Screws PCB Rotating Plate 3 15 amp Fuse Always lift the antenna unit by the gray baseplate never by the radome or any portion of the antenna assembly Figure 5 1 Antenna PCB and Rotating Plate...

Page 45: ...dle nose pliers remove the E ring from one end of the connecting rod Fig 5 2 2 Remove the connecting rod by sliding it off the bracket 3 Fully retract the elevation axis motor shaft Fig 5 4 When carry...

Page 46: ...ate 8 Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB Reinstall all cable connectors removed in Step 6 PCB Limit Switches RF Connector to IRD RF Connector to LNB Elevation Motor Azimuth Motor Cabl...

Page 47: ...ance port as described in Section 4 4 Computer Diagnostics 2 Ensure that the antenna is tracking the satellite 3 Type HALT cr cr indicates a carriage return ENTER key to put the system into Idle Mode...

Page 48: ...nd noise calculation Read the Average Noise Level value from the messages transmitted out the maintenance port This value must be greater than 300 and less than 1300 An example of the message sequence...

Page 49: ...ket on the forward shipping restraint 4 Secure the forward restraint and bracket by wrapping two tie wraps around the bend in the forward restraint and the antenna bracket at the end of the LNB bracke...

Page 50: ...h 33 lbs LNB Dual Output Maintenance Port 9600 bps 8 N 1 EIA RS232 Pointing System Elevation Range 15 to 75 Azimuth Range 720 Position Repeatability 0 1 Environmental Operating Temperature 13 F to 131...

Page 51: ...Appendix B Comprehensive TracVision S2 System Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram is presented on the following page B 1 Comprehensive TracVision S2 System Wiring Diagram 54 0196 Rev A...

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Page 53: ...Appendix C Switchplate Template C 1 Switchplate Template 54 0196 Rev A 1 85 2 35...

Page 54: ...he IRD the remote control and the command screens Manual Satellite Acquisition and IRD Activation 1 Turn on the TV and EchoStar IRD 2 Using the EchoStar remote press MENU The Main Menu will come up on...

Page 55: ...azimuth in 1 increments for maximum signal strength 16 Fine tune elevation in 1 increments for maximum signal strength 17 Once the satellite is found turn the EchoStar IRD off using the power button...

Page 56: ...Using Your TracVision S2 These sequences can be recorded using the data port and a PC E 1 System Connected to IRD Data Standard Startup Sequence PGM KVH TracVision S2 Rev X Version X XX Serial Number...

Page 57: ...Startup Sequence PGM KVH TracVision S2 Rev X Version X XX Serial Number XXXXXXXX Instant On System skips limit switch test Limit Switch Status PASS PASS is expected Initializing IRD IRD STATUS PASS D...

Page 58: ...5 0 26 3 762 POS 62 1 20 0 1111 POS 223 5 20 0 1082 Average Noise Level 985 Nor 1826 Saved Sat Pos EL 33 5 Entering Search Mode 1 POS 193 4 30 1 1098 POS 205 8 33 5 878 Satellite Found AZ 330 0 EL 33...

Page 59: ...acking Satellite POS 348 8 23 3 2100 POS 348 8 23 3 1840 Saved Sat Pos AZ 348 76 EL 23 29 POS 348 8 23 3 2190 POS 348 8 23 3 2010 Instant On Startup Sequence PGM KVH TracVision S2 Rev X Version X XX S...

Page 60: ...ype Send MPG OSD On Switch Back to Echostar IRD Type IRD STATUS FAIL None Saved Sat Pos EL 22 5 Averaging Background Noise POS 45 0 26 3 956 POS 62 1 20 0 1094 POS 223 5 20 0 850 Average Noise Level 9...

Page 61: ...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 i e ZAP For other commands the response is specific for e...

Page 62: ...red azimuth angle of the mechanism relative to vehicle reference or baseplate fwd 000 359 9 vehicle referenced Response echoes the command mechanism moves at a fixed velocity Elevation Angle Function...

Page 63: ...Argument none Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands a 0 1 deg DOWN manual step in elevation angle Command 2 Argument none Response echoes the command F 3 Operational Comman...

Page 64: ...mmand SIGLEVEL Argument none Response Signal Strength XXXX Report IRD Signal Quality Function reports the signal strength from the IRD it uses the last received signal quality and initiates a new sign...

Page 65: ...tries Please call our Technical Support Department at 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 a...

Page 66: ...c 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 U S A Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc TVS...

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