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TracVision R5SL/R4SL

4

RF PCB Replacement Instructions

e.

Using needle-nose pliers, carefully depress the tab of 

one standoff, then carefully raise the PCB over the tab. 

Repeat this procedure for the other two standoffs.

NOTE: 

Excessive force can damage the PCB standoffs. Be sure to 

gently depress the standoff tab, then carefully raise the PCB over the 
standoff tab.

Figure 5  PCB Standoff

f.

Remove the RF PCB.

g.

Reverse this procedure to install the replacement RF 

PCB. Ensure that the cable connectors are returned to 

their original positions. Then reinstall the radome and 

reconnect power to the TracVision system.

Standoff
Tab

PCB

Standoff

Summary of Contents for R4SL

Page 1: ...gh the KVH Partner Portal at www kvh com partners 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver 7 16 open end wrench Needle nose pliers PC with the latest version of the Flash Update Wizard installed Be sure to avoid causing sharp bends in cables when securing or rerouting cables in the following procedures Sharp bends or kinks in cables can degrade antenna performance IMPORTANT CAUTION For your o...

Page 2: ...emove the radome and set it aside in a safe place Figure 1 Radome Screws b Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove the screw securing the RF PCB cover to the rotating plate Then remove the cover NOTE The RF PCB is static sensitive Ensure that you take the necessary grounding precautions before handling Figure 2 RF PCB Cover RF PCB Radome Screws RF PCB RF PCB Cover RF PCB Cover Screw ...

Page 3: ...g the RF cables first to ensure they are returned to the correct connectors on the new RF PCB Figure 3 RF PCB Connectors d Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver remove the screw securing the RF PCB to the rotating plate Figure 4 RF PCB Screw and Standoffs RF PCB RF Connectors Molex Connectors From Main PCB To Receiver To LNB J6 J4 TO IRD FROM LNB RF PCB J6 J4 TO IRD FROM LNB Screw Standoffs x 3 ...

Page 4: ... NOTE Excessive force can damage the PCB standoffs Be sure to gently depress the standoff tab then carefully raise the PCB over the standoff tab Figure 5 PCB Standoff f Remove the RF PCB g Reverse this procedure to install the replacement RF PCB Ensure that the cable connectors are returned to their original positions Then reinstall the radome and reconnect power to the TracVision system Standoff ...

Page 5: ...P If your computer does not have a DB9 serial COM port you can use a KVH tested USB adapter Refer to the Flash Update Wizard s Release Notes for more information Figure 6 TracVision Switchplate b Double click the KVH Flash Update Wizard shortcut on your PC s desktop to start the Flash Update Wizard TIP You do not need to flash the antenna you will simply type commands in the Flash Update Wizard s ...

Page 6: ...es not match the software version listed in the Release Notes proceed to Step 3 Flash the Main PCB if required Step 3 Flash the Main PCB if required The main PCB now needs to be updated or flashed to ensure compatibility with the new RF PCB Flashing also allows the antenna to use the most current satellite configuration data available Follow the Flash Update Wizard instructions to flash the main b...

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