Guide to Operation
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Using the MCU Interface
All TracVision G8 operations are controlled and monitored using
the MCU. An LCD display shows configuration data and three
buttons enable you to perform menu-driven tasks.
Figure 4
MCU Front Panel
During the TracVision G8 installation process, the satellite
selections should have been configured to your specifications as
detailed in the
Guide to Technical Information.
Once the system is
installed and functioning properly, the system will function
automatically.
However, there may be instances in which you need to access
certain settings or diagnostic tools via the MCU interface. To
assist you, KVH has provided the following information
resources:
Quick Reference Guide:
The quick reference guide on the inside front cover of this
manual illustrates the main display and the overall menu
structure, allowing you to easily and quickly navigate
among the MCU menus.
Section 3 in the
Guide to Technical Information
:
Section 3, “Using the MCU Interface,” on page 57
of the
Guide to Technical Information
provides a detailed
explanation of every menu option and system
configuration setting. These menus should, for the most
part, be accessed by authorized technicians. The following
are the most commonly used menu functions:
Menu Function
Pur
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Install Satellite
Install a satellite to track
62
Set Sleep On/Off
Turn Sleep Mode on or off
69
Set Brightness
Adjust the MCU display’s brightness
81
LCD Display
Buttons
Tracking <SAT NAME>
Sat A
Menu
Sat B