2-6
A Guide to TracVision SA
14. Place antenna unit on mounting plate and secure
using nuts and washers removed in
Step 2.
15. For convenient storage, the forward shipping
restraint may be rotated 180˚ and secured to its
orginal mounting bolts as pictured in Figure 2-7.
16. Proceed to
Section 2.4, “Connecting the Antenna
Unit,”
to wire the TracVision SA system. The
radome will be placed back on the baseplate using
the hardware removed in Step 2 after wiring and
initializing the system.
2.4
Connecting the Antenna Unit
The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring
the Antenna Unit to the IRD and to vehicle power.
Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring within
the TracVision SA Baseplate
•
When attaching cables to the TracVision SA
terminal connector strips, make sure the insulation
is stripped back approximately
1
⁄
4
˝. Twist the wires
gently to help achieve a good connection. Do not
pinch insulation inside the connector.
•
After attaching the power and data cables to the
appropriate terminal connector strips, tug gently
to ensure a firm connection.
•
After attaching cables within the TracVision SA
baseplate, eliminate any unnecessary slack in the
cables before tightening the liquid-tight fittings.
Figure 2-8
Proper Wire-to-Terminal
Connection
Insulation
Terminal Connector
1/4˝
DO NOT leave an extra length of
cable within the baseplate as a
service loop. All service loops
should be stored within the
vehicle’s cable access.
Forward Shipping Restraint
Installation Nuts and Washers
LNB
Figure 2-7
Forward Shipping
Restraint Storage
DO NOT store the rotating plate
shipping restraints inside the
TracVision SA baseplate.
