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Follow these steps to test the system for proper
operation.
a.
Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
view of the sky.
b.
Verify that the antenna is tracking the service
satellite and the system is online, as indicated
by the Home page of the TracPhone V3-HTS
web interface (see Figure 59).
c.
On the Home page, make sure the vessel’s
heading is displayed in the Real-time Vessel
& VSAT Satellite Display (see Figure 60). If it
is not shown, check your wiring to the
NMEA 0183 talker.
d.
Enter the following address in your web
http://test.minivsat.net
.
Verify that the Welcome page appears,
indicating good communication between the
TracPhone system and the land-based hub
e.
Turn on all other electronic equipment above
deck within the proximity of the antenna.
Verify that the system continues to operate
without any degradation in performance.
f.
Fill out the Installation Checklist (provided in
the Customer Welcome Kit) and return it to
KVH. Refer to the instructions on the form.
Figure 59: Good Service Connection Indicated on Home Page
Figure 60: Heading Displayed on Home Page
Figure 61: Welcome Page for Testing
Submission of the Installation Checklist is
required
to certify the quality of your
installation.
IMPORTANT!
Test the System
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