KVH Industries TracVision M9 User Manual

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These instructions explain how to replace the skew motor or skew motor belt in a TracVision
M9 antenna.
Installation Steps
Tools Required
This procedure requires the following tools:
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Skew Motor Replacement Instructions
1. Remove the Radome, 2
2. Remove the Feed Tube and Reflector
Bracket, 2
3. Measure the Current Belt Tension, 3
4. Replace the Motor, 3
5. Set the Belt Tension, 3
6. Reinstall the Reflector Bracket and Feed
Tube, 4
Skew Motor Belt Replacement Instructions
1. Remove the Radome, 5
2. Remove the Feed Tube and Reflector
Bracket, 5
3. Replace the Belt, 6
4. Set the Belt Tension, 6
5. Reinstall the Reflector Bracket and Feed
Tube, 6
• Phillips screwdrivers
• 5/64" Allen key
• 3/32" Allen key
•Tension meter
• 7/16" open-end wrench
N. America, S. America, Australia:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
Europe, Middle East, Asia:
Phone: +45 45 160 180
E-mail: support@kvh.dk
Skew Motor/Belt Replacement Instructions
for TracVision
®
M9

KVH Industries TracVision M9 Specifications

General

Type	Marine Satellite TV Antenna
Frequency Band	Ku-band
Environmental Rating	IPX6
Operating Temperature	-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
Compatible Satellites	DVB
Polarization	Linear
Power	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Tracking Speed	Up to 60° per second

Summary

Skew Motor Replacement Instructions

Step 1 - Remove the Radome

Disconnect power and remove the eight Phillips screws securing the radome.

Step 2 - Remove the Feed Tube and Reflector Bracket

Loosen feed tube screws, then remove six screws securing the reflector bracket.

Step 3 - Measure the Current Belt Tension

Use a tension meter to measure and record the current skew motor belt tension.

Step 4 - Replace the Motor

Disconnect motor cable, remove screws, slide motor hub to relieve tension, and extract motor.

Step 5 - Set the Belt Tension

Slide motor hub to achieve measured belt tension and tighten motor screws.

Step 6 - Reinstall the Reflector Bracket and Feed Tube

Align reflector bracket, secure it, reinstall feed tube, and tighten screws.

Skew Motor Belt Replacement Instructions

Step 1 - Remove the Radome

Disconnect power and remove the eight Phillips screws securing the radome.

Step 2 - Remove the Feed Tube and Reflector Bracket

Loosen feed tube screws, then remove six screws securing the reflector bracket.

Step 3 - Replace the Belt

Loosen motor screws, remove choke feed screw, slide hub to relieve tension, and extract belt.

Step 4 - Set the Belt Tension

Slide motor hub to achieve 400-500 Hz tension reading and tighten motor screws.

Step 5 - Reinstall the Reflector Bracket and Feed Tube

Secure reflector bracket, reinstall feed tube fully, and tighten screws.

Tools Required

Technical Support