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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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1 Tracvision 4 System Overview
12
Materials Provided with Tracvision 4 System
12
2 Installation
14
Choosing the Best Location and Getting the Best Reception
15
Installing the Antenna Unit
15
Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only)
19
Wiring the Tracvision 4 System
19
Wiring the Antenna Unit Data Cable
21
Wiring the Antenna Unit Power Cable
21
Connecting to Ship's Power
22
IRD Ground Cable
22
Installing the Switchplate
23
Connecting an Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD
23
Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cables to a Multiswitch (North American Systems Only)
24
Figure 2-13 Single Multiswitch Installation (North American Systems Only)
25
Figure 2-14 Multiple Multiswitch Installation (North American Systems Only)
25
Figure
25
Commissioning the IRD
26
Selecting the Active Satellite
27
Installing Your Selected Satellites
28
Programming User-Defined Satellites
29
Table 2-10 Sample Satellite Configuration Data
32
Checking out the System
33
3 Troubleshooting
34
Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues
34
Figure
34
Troubleshooting Matrix
34
(European Systems Only)
35
Incorrect Satellite Configuration
35
Vessel Turning During Startup
35
Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors
36
Multiswitch Interference (DSS Plus IRD Users Only)
36
Outside Satellite Coverage Zone
36
Radar Interference
36
Satellite Signal Blocked
36
Passive Multiswitch Used
37
Systems Only)
37
IRD Troubleshooting
37
Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults
37
Computer Diagnostics
37
Maintenance Port Parser Commands
38
Figure 3-2 DB9 Connector
38
Figure
38
4 Maintenance
40
Warranty/Service Information
40
Preventive Maintenance
40
Tracvision 4 Field Replaceable Units
41
Tracvision 4 Antenna Unit (Baseplate Cut Away)
42
Figure
42
PCB Removal and Replacement
43
Figure
43
PCB Connector Locations (Rear View)
43
PCB Cover Plate Removal
43
CPU Board
44
Data and RF Flash Cables
44
Figure
44
Figure 4-4 PCB Mounting (Top View)
44
RF Detector
44
Figure
45
Figure 4-6 RF Cable Ferrules
45
New RF Board Installation
45
Antenna Gyro Assembly
46
Elevation Motor and Belt Replacement
48
Drive Belt Removal and Replacement
48
Elevation Drive Mechanism
48
Figure
48
Elevation Drive Motor Removal and Replacement
49
Antenna LNB Replacement
50
European LNB Replacement
50
U.S.-Style LNB Replacement
50
Figure 4-9 European LNB Removal
50
U.S.-Style LNB Removal
50
Figure
50
Preparation for Shipment
51
Shipping Restraint Placement
51
Appendix A System Specifications
52
Antenna Specifications
52
Table
52
Appendix B Tracvision 4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template
54
Table
65
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KVH Industries TracVision 4 Specifications
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Brand
KVH Industries
Model
TracVision 4
Category
Satellite TV System
Language
English
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