To Reset the IRD
1. Completely shut down DC power to the antenna.
2. Remove the AC source, either at the breaker or by
unplugging the IRD.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds before restoring power
first to the IRD and then to the antenna.
2.6 Checking Out the System
Power up the TracVision Cruiser system and observe messages
on your TV screen to verify proper operation. Some messages
originate in the IRD, others are generated in the TracVision
Cruiser circuits. Be sure that both the Antenna Unit and the
IRD are turned on. Depending on the satellite TV service and
IRD, the system may display several text messages on the
television screen to aid in monitoring TracVision Cruiser
performance. These messages are not displayed when the IRD
is displaying the Signal Strength Meter on the TV screen. The
messages and their meanings are described in Table 2-2.
Message
Definition
TracVision Cruiser
Displays at startup, alternating with
“
Software
Version
”
information
Software Version
Current software version
Alternates with
“
TracVision Cruiser
”
Initializing
System initializing
Search Mode 1
Antenna Unit in Search Mode 1
Search Mode 2
Antenna Unit in Search Mode 2
Search Mode 3
Antenna Unit in Search Mode 3
Reacquisition
System is reacquiring the satellite
RF Signal Error
RF signal detector has no signal at input
AZ Motor Error
Fault detected in azimuth drive subassembly
EL Motor Error
Fault detected in elevation drive subassembly
Ant Gyro Error
Fault detected in Antenna Gyro assembly
or
Antenna Gyro failed to initialize properly
because the vessel was turning during the
60-second startup and initialization period
following power-up
Cable Unwrap
System in process of unwrapping cable
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Table 2-2
TracVision Cruiser Operational
Messages
The DISH Network and some
newer IRDs (e.g., the Sony A50)
give priority to internal IRD
messages rather than on-screen
messages. KVH recommends that
the maintenance port be used to
read installation-related messages
on a PC.
