KVH Industries TracVision 4 User Manual Page 1

Satellite TelevisionKVHTracVision®4owner’s manualA Guide to TracVision 4

1.3 Materials Provided WithTracVision 4 SystemTable 1-1 lists the components and materials in the TracVision 4shipping carton.Component KVH Part No.An

2 InstallationTracVision 4 is designed for simple installation and setup. Justfollow these easy steps:Step Refer to Section...1. Choose the hardware l

2.1 Choosing the Best Location andGetting the Best ReceptionThere are several factors to consider when choosing therespective locations of the TracVis

Tips for Successful Antenna Unit Placement and Mounting• The mounting surface should be essentially flat,free of vibration and flexing, and strong eno

3. Place the foam seal in position on the mountingsurface with the hole centered over the cableaccess cutout and the paper backing on thebottom. Do no

11. Apply a flat washer and lock nut fromunderneath.12. Tighten securely until the foam seal is compressedas far as it will go and all four feet are b

2-6A Guide to TracVision 4You are now ready to wire the TracVision 4 system to theswitchplate connectors and ship’s power.Tips for Safe and Successful

2-754-0150 Rev. D2.3.2 Wiring the Antenna Unit Power CableFind the TracVision 4 power cable (cable #32-0510-50) where itcomes through the panel cutout

2-8If there is a need to extend the Antenna Unit-to-ship’s powercable, refer to the following tips:• The Antenna Unit power cable connector on thebase

54-0150 Rev. DCongratulations!You have selected one of the most advanced mobile satellitetracking systems available today. The KVH TracVision®4 offers

2. Drill four 3⁄32" (2.5mm) holes in the mountingsurface using the countersunk holes in the supportframe as the template. Secure the support fram

1. Connect the RF cable tagged "RF1" to themultiswitch input labeled "LNB RHCP +13V". 2. Connect a second RF cable to the multis

Commissioning the IRDPlease refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD forinstructions on properly commissioning the system.EchoStar Commissio

2.4.1 Installing Your Selected satellitesWhen you first connect to the system, it is programmed with thefactory default satellite assignment: DIRECTV’

Installing the Satellite of ChoiceOnce the data connection has been made between the PC and theTracVision 4, you must assign the satellites you wish t

• Transponder information for each of the followingpolarizations/frequencies:- vertical high- vertical low- horizontal high- horizontal low• Transpond

Following the entry of the SATCONFIG and DEBUGONcommands, enter the satellite transponder information via PC asfollows:Command: @SATCONFIG,X,N,F,S,C,

After entering this information, it is necessary to save thesesettings. To do so, type:@SAVE,A (or B if this data is for Satellite 2)@DEBUGOFFAfter co

Based on this information, the data entered via the PC wouldlook like this, assuming that YOURSAT 101 would be Satellite 1:SATCONFIG,USER1,7,W,3,L@DEB

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3 Antenna Unit OperationThe TracVision 4 system is easy to use. Antenna Unitinitialization and satellite acquisition is automatic and does notrequire

3. Fine-tuning/Satellite – When a signal is detected,the antenna interrupts the search mode and beginsa procedure to fine-tune the position for maximu

EchoStar and Expressvu Satellite SubscribersEchoStar and Expressvu subscribers will need to use themaintenance port switching method.3.1.1 Watching TV

Sleep ModeWhen the vessel has come to a stop and holds its position for anyextended period of time, the Antenna Unit enters Sleep Mode,which turns off

4 TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting matrix shown in Figure 4-1 identifies sometrouble symptoms, their possible causes, and reference totroubleshootin

4.1.1 Blown Fuse, Low Power, or WiringIf the Antenna Unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, thereare three key factors to check as part of the

4.1.4 Radar InterferenceThe energy levels radiated by radar units can overload theantenna front-end circuits. Refer to Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best

4.2 EchoStar IRD CommissioningIf you have purchased a DISH Network system, there is achance that your EchoStar IRD will fail to acquire the satellitew

3. Apply power to the TracVision 4 system and allowthe system to complete full initialization. Datashould be scrolling on the PC display to identifyan

i54-0150 Rev. DTable of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 The Digital Satellite System . .

5 MaintenanceThe following sections provide details on preventivemaintenance and field replaceable units and parts for theTracVision 4 antenna unit.5.

• Check all connectors at the Antenna Baseplate.Remove connectors and examine for signs ofcorrosion; clean as needed.Semi-Annually• Remove the radome

The Antenna Unit printed circuit boards, Antenna LNB, elevationstepping motor, and elevation drive belt may be removed andreplaced on site using commo

The PCBs are mounted to the antenna elevation mechanismsupport frame with machine screws and are interconnected bymeans of keyed Molex connectors. Fig

4. Installation of the replacement assembly is thereverse of this. Reinstall all Molex connectorsremoved in Step 1.5. Calibrate the Gyro and LNB as d

5. Remove the two RF cables from the RF connectorswith a 7⁄16" (12 mm) wrench. Hold the RF connectorferrule while loosening the connectors to avo

5.5 Antenna Gyro Assembly1. Remove the printed circuit board (PCB) cover,illustrated in Figure 5-2, using a #2 Phillipsscrewdriver and a 3⁄8" (10

5. Type =CALAZ<cr>. Verify that the Antenna GyroAzimuth scale factor is between 0.000800 and0.001200.6. Type =CALEL<cr>. Verify that the A

5.6.1 Drive Belt Removal and Replacement1. Loosen (2) #8-32 x 5/8" screws until the motor isfree to move upward. Raise the motor to the top ofthe

4. Install the new motor with the open holes in themotor mounting plate behind the slots in theframe and the motor connector facing down, asshown in F

4.1.2 Satellite Signal Blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24.1.3 Outside Satellite Coverage Zone . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 Preparation for ShipmentIf it is necessary to repack the Antenna Unit for shipment, theshipping restraint removed during installation must be repl

Appendix ASystem SpecificationsA.1 Antenna SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsAntenna Unit 53 cm (21") h x 49 cm (19.2") d; 13.6 kg (30 l

Appendix BTracVision 4 BaseplateMounting Holes TemplateA template for the four mounting holes is presented on thefollowing page.B-1TracVision 4 Basepl

Appendix BTracVision 4 BaseplateMounting Holes TemplateDrill 3/8" (10 mm)Bolt Hole9" (229 mm)3" (80 mm)Drill 3/8" (10 mm)Bolt Hole

Appendix CSwitchplate Panel CutoutTemplateC-1Switchplate Panel Cutout Template54-0150 Rev. D

Appendix DComprehensive TracVision 4Wiring DiagramThe comprehensive TracVision 4 wiring diagram is unavailable in PDF format. Ifyou require a copy of

Appendix E EchoStar Commissioning Procedure . . . . . . . . .E-1Appendix F Startup Data Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-1Appendix G Mai

Appendix EEchoStar CommissioningProcedureIf you have purchased a DISH Network system, there is achance that your EchoStar IRD will fail to acquire the

10. Type in the elevation that you obtained in step 6. - Type EL,xxx<CR>.(e.g., Elevation of 30.2° = EL,302<CR>)11. Using a compass, take

Appendix FStartup Data SequencesThe data on the following pages presents a sample startupdata sequence registered by the TracVision 4 when receiving s

RF: S,A,H,U,VA/D: 2084 2069 125RF: S,A,H,U,VRF: S,A,H,U,VA/D: 2077 2072 121Gyro Bias: Az = 2088.73, El = 2079.39 ----Expected range is 1700-2300Gyro U

Appendix GMaintenance Port Parser CommandsTracVision 4 system parser commands are parsed when thesystem receives an ASCII carriage return (Hex 0D). An

Help on Parser CommandsFunction: lists parser commands Command: HELPArgument: noneResponse: print a list of all parser commandsG.2 Manual Positioni

Azimuth CCW StepFunction: commands a 0.1 deg CCW manual step in azimuthangleCommand: 4Argument: noneResponse: echoes the commandElevation UP StepFu

Current Cable Wrap AngleFunction: sets or reports current cable wrap angle, defined as0° (CCW limit) to 700° (CW limit); the value isexpressed as 000

G.5 RF Board CommandsSerial Communications, Status/Polarization Report, Tone ChangesFunction: start serial communications, reports status &polari

Set RF Tracking ParametersFunction: sets RF tracking parameterCommand: @SATCONFIG,X,N,F,S,C,ID,P,B,D<cr>Response: Echoes the input dataWhere:

Figure 2-14 PC DB9 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12Figure 4-1 Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G.7 Debug CommandsReport Offset AnglesFunction: reports system offset anglesCommand: OFFSETSOFFSETS,XXXXX,YYYYResponse: Offsets= XXXXX.X XXXXX.XWhe

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1 Introduction1.1 The Digital Satellite SystemYour new TracVision 4 satellite antenna is fully compatible withthe Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) sat

To complete your satellite TV system, you will need anIntegrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) (a.k.a. “satellite receiver”),and a television set. A desktop