5-8
A Guide to TracVision SA
5.4.4 EchoStar Adapter Replacement
Estimated Time to Repair:
1
⁄
2
hour
Use the following procedure to replace the EchoStar Adapter:
1. Remove power from Antenna and unplug IRD
from AC power.
2. Observe static precautions.
3. Unscrew and remove DB9 cable connector from
the Adapter.
4. Unscrew thumbscrews securing Adapter to IRD.
5. Carefully remove Adapter from IRD card edge.
6. Install new Adapter on the IRD card edge. Secure
the Adapter and reinstall cable.
5.5
Preparation for Shipment
Estimated Time: 1 hour
If it is necessary to repack the Antenna Unit for shipment, the
shipping restraints removed during installation must be replaced.
Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints.
1. Rotate the antenna unit so that the LNB is facing
forward (away from the liquid-tight fittings).
2. Attach the three restraints to the baseplate using
the
1
⁄
4
˝-20 x
5
⁄
8
˝ long hex screws (provided as part of
the kitpack), washers, and nuts (removed from
shipping restraint during installation) as pictured
in Figure 5-6 on the following page.
3. Place the antenna bracket on the forward shipping
restraint.
4. Secure the forward restraint and bracket by
wrapping three tie-wraps around the bend in the
forward restraint and the antenna bracket (at the
end of the LNB bracket).
When rotating the azimuth
mechanism by hand, go slowly!
Hitting the mechanical stops with
excessive force will damage the
azimuth limit switch.
