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KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of 

KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to 

change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 

54-0674 Rev. A

These instructions explain how to install the Ka/Ku Tri-Americas LNB on a TracVision HD7 

system. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.

Installation Steps

Who Should Install the LNB?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine 

technician perform this procedure. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and electronics 

expertise necessary to install the LNB. To find a technician near you, visit 

www.kvh.com/

wheretogetservice

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Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

1.

Remove the Antenna and Get Tools... 3

2.

Remove the Radome ............................. 4

3.

Disconnect the RF Cables ..................... 5

4.

Remove the Lower Feed/LNB ............ 6

5.

Install the New Lower Feed/LNB ...... 8

6.

Mount the LNB Assembly.................. 10

7.

Set the Belt Tension ............................. 12

8.

Reconnect and Dress Cables .............. 13

9.

Mount the Hall Effect Magnet ........... 15

10.

Mount the Counterweight.................. 16

11.

Replace the Radome............................ 17

12.

Replace the ACU SD Card.................. 18

13.

Complete the Installation ................... 20

Phone: +1 401 847-3327

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Tri-Americas

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 LNB Installation

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 HD7

Содержание Ka Tri-Americas LNB

Страница 1: ...commends that a KVH authorized marine technician perform this procedure KVH authorized technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the LNB To find a technician near you v...

Страница 2: ...he tools and materials listed below You will need these items to complete the installation 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver 9 32 open end wrench 5 16 nut driver Cutting pliers 2 5 mm ball...

Страница 3: ...yard to prevent it from falling overboard 35 90 cm Dome Version a Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the eight 10 32 screws securing the radome to the baseplate see Figure 3 b Carefully lift the ra...

Страница 4: ...remove the tie wrap securing it in place Then remove the plate d If your LNB does not include a connector plate using cutting pliers cut the tie wrap securing the three RF cables on the top of the LNB...

Страница 5: ...mm ball end hex wrench loosen the four hex screws securing the motor in place see Figure 7 c Slide the motor to relieve belt tension Then unfasten the belt from the reflector s hub and the motor pull...

Страница 6: ...the lower feed to the motor bracket see Figure 10 h Using a 7 64 ball end hex wrench remove the 6 hex screw securing the lower feed LNB to the motor bracket see Figure 10 i Remove the lower feed LNB a...

Страница 7: ...e 11 NOTE Leave the other cover screw installed for now To avoid damage handle the new lower feed cover extremely carefully once you remove the screw If you exert pressure on the cover the cover might...

Страница 8: ...see Figure 11 on page 8 Then remove the cover e Press the supplied lower feed gasket into the grooves on the lower feed see Figure 13 To avoid damage handle the new lower feed LNB extremely carefully...

Страница 9: ...embly see Figure 15 c Place the skew belt over the reflector hub see Figure 15 d Slowly insert the motor pulley inside the belt loop while aligning the phase cards and mounting pins with the mounting...

Страница 10: ...snugly into the mounting holes some friction is expected see Figure 17 g While holding the LNB assembly in place insert four supplied 8 hex screws into the mounting holes on the front of the reflecto...

Страница 11: ...ure 19 This marks the desired belt deflection distance d Using the supplied tension meter secure the belt at the midway point Then pull the belt outward using 2 lbs of force see Figure 20 e Reference...

Страница 12: ...re the connector plate onto the LNB by inserting a supplied thin tie wrap through the LNB mounting holes shown in Figure 23 d Rotate the LNB assembly to ensure there is no contact between the connecto...

Страница 13: ...ed tie wrap secure the cable harness and gyro wires to the LNB as shown in Figure 25 j Route the cables around the LNB as shown in Figure 26 k Loosely secure the RF cables to the LNB plate as shown in...

Страница 14: ...s as shown in Figure 28 c Using a ruler or equivalent distance the magnet located on the magnet fixture approximately 1 8 1 4 from the LNB see Figure 28 d While holding the fixture in place tighten th...

Страница 15: ...f the release liner from the double sided adhesive tape on the underside of the counterweight c Mount the supplied counterweight onto the subreflector as shown in Figure 29 d Using a 1 16 hex wrench t...

Страница 16: ...see Figure 30 35 90 cm Dome Version Reinstall the radome Then secure it in place using the eight 10 32 screws you removed earlier see Figure 31 Figure 30 Radome Screws standard dome version Figure 31...

Страница 17: ...rews securing the ACU cover see Figure 32 Then remove the cover and set it aside in a safe place b Locate the SD card see Figure 33 c Gently press and slide the locking tab to unlock it see Figure 34...

Страница 18: ...f Gently close and slide the SD card locking tab see Figure 34 on page 18 g Reinstall the ACU cover h Using a 1 Phillips screwdriver secure the ACU cover with the eight Phillips screws you removed ear...

Страница 19: ...ps please refer to the TracVision HD7 User s Guide or the TracVision HD7 Installation Guide a Using the supplied USB drive update the TracVision HD7 software b Re enter the network settings if require...

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