Satellite TelevisionKVH TracVision® R5/R4owner’smanual•Installation Instructions •User’s Guide•Technical ManualA Guide to TracVision R5/R4
1.3 Materials Provided withTracVision R5/R4Table 1-3 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in theTracVision R5/R4 package by name and KVH part
1.3.1 Additional Materials Required forTracVision R5/R4 UseTo make full use of your new TracVision R5/R4 and receivesatellite TV on the road, you will
2-1Installation54-0157 Rev.H2 InstallationYour TracVision R5/R4 is designed for simple installation andsetup. Just follow these easy steps:Step Refer
2-2A Guide to TracVision R5/R4Kitpack ContentsTable 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack.Part Qty. KVH Part No.Tie-wraps 5 22-0013Clamshell
2-3Installation54-0157 Rev.H2.1 Choosing the Best Location• Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear viewof the southern sky to receive satellite
2-4A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitablemounting location based upon the guidelines inS
2-5Installation54-0157 Rev.H7. Seal the two baseplate holes shown in Figure 2-4with the plugs provided in the kitpack.8. Apply construction adhesive t
2-6A Guide to TracVision R5/R412. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to theforward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7Forward Ship
2-7Installation54-0157 Rev.H13. Remove the nuts and washers securing theshipping restraints to the baseplate. The shippingrestraints are pictured in F
2-8A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.3 Connecting System ComponentsThe following sections provide instructions for properly wiringthe antenna unit to the c
Congratulations!You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellitetracking systems available today. KVH®Industries’ TracVision®R5/R4 is
2-9Installation54-0157 Rev.H2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/PowerCable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cableto the antenna’s data/power
2-10A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.3.2 Connecting to Vehicle PowerRecommended Power WiringShort circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns.
2-11Installation54-0157 Rev.H2.3.3 Connecting the Receiver Ground WireA grounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided toconnect your receiver t
2-12A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the Receiver1. Route an RF cable up through the roof’s cableaccess hole
2-13Installation54-0157 Rev.H2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More Receiversand TVs (North American Systems)To install three or more receiver/TV pairs, an
4. Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master #7184, RadioShack #15-1259 or equivalent).2.3.6 Sealing the Cable Acce
2.5 Selecting the Active SatelliteAs noted previously, TracVision R5/R4 can track a variety ofDVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. The systemc
The satellites listed in TracVision R5/R4 satellite library will besufficient for most users. However, if you wish to install one ortwo user-defined s
2. If you are using HyperTerminal, openHyperTerminal and establish the followingsettings:• Bits per second: 9600• Data bits: 8• Parity: None• Stop bit
3. Type SATINSTALL, <sat_a_name>,<sat_b_name> and press Enter. Type None as thename of Satellite B if wish to install only one satellite.K
TracVision®and KVH®are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.DVB®(Digital Video Broadcasting) is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.DIRE
2.5.2 Programming User-defined SatellitesThe TracVision R5/R4 satellite library has two open slots thatyou may use to program two user-defined satelli
Entering User-defined Satellite DataOnce the link between the PC and the TracVision R5/R4 isestablished as described in Section 2.5, “Selecting the Ac
This information has to be entered for each of the followingcategories:• vertical high • vertical low• horizontal high • horizontal lowor• right • lef
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 configured
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 config
2-24A Guide to TracVision R5/R42.6 Setting the Skew Angle(European Systems Only)The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimizechannel recepti
2-25Installation54-0157 Rev.HSkew AnglesLNB Clamp & Wing NutScribeMarkLNBFigure 2-18Skew Adjustment 4. Type SKEWANGLE and press Enter. The system
2.8 Configuring TracVision R5/R4 forRemote Satellite Dish OperationIn some campground locations, dense foliage will block thesatellite signal. In thes
2-27Installation54-0157 Rev.H2.9 Changing Geographic LocationIf you move from Europe to the U.S., or from the U.S. to Europe,you will need to modify y
3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4For TracVision R5/R4 to receive the satellite signals, the antennamust have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If yo
Table of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . .
3. Turn on the antenna using the switchplate, aspictured in Figure 3-2.4.(TracVision R5 only) If the vehicle is moving, avoidturning the vehicle for 6
North AmericaDIRECTV SubscribersDIRECTV subscribers in certain regions of the United States willrequire a DSS Plus receiver to receive broadcasts from
Indicator Status MeaningSat A Blinking green Wait – Searching for satelliteSolid green Tracking Satellite AError Blinking red System problem – Refer
3.2.3 Using a PC to Switch Between SatellitesIf you’re unable to switch between satellites using the receiverremote control, you can use a PC connecte
3. Type @L,X and press Enter once the dataconnection is made.Key: X = A or B (whichever satellite you want to track)To select Satellite A, type @L,A a
Sleep Mode (TracVision R5 only)When the vehicle has come to a stop and the antenna holds itsposition for 1 minute, the antenna unit enters Sleep Mode,
If the satellite signal is lost while the system is in conical scantrack mode, the control software imposes a 45-second time-outdelay. If the signal i
8. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes for the CheckSwitch function to complete and for the antenna torestart and configure itself for DISH 500 mode.If the C
4 TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4-1 identifies sometrouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references totroubleshootin
4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper WiringIf the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, thereare three key factors to check as part of the tr
ii3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13.1 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.4 Dew or Rain Pooling on DomeDew or rain can occasionally pool on the top of the radome.While this moisture will usually be dispersed when the veh
4.1.7 Incorrect or Loose RF ConnectorsAs part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5,“Maintenance”) KVH recommends checking the antenna uni
4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB FaultsSection 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions forauthorized service personnel who may be required to replace
3. Apply power to the TracVision R5/R4 system andallow the system to complete full initialization.Data should be scrolling on the PC display toidentif
5-1Maintenance54-0157 Rev.H5 Maintenance5.1 Warranty/Service InformationFor information on KVH warranty, repair, and liability policies,please refer t
5-2A Guide to TracVision R5/R45.3 Replaceable PartsTracVision R5/R4 has been designed with durability and lowmaintenance in mind. If you experience an
5-3Maintenance54-0157 Rev.H5.4 Field Replaceable UnitProceduresThe following subsections provide detailed procedures forrepairing or swapping out fiel
5-4A Guide to TracVision R5/R4Figure 5-3Antenna AssemblyLocking Nutsand WashersAntenna GyroAntenna Gyro CableReflector BracketWing Screwand WasherLN
5-5Maintenance54-0157 Rev.H5.4.1 PCB Removal and ReplacementEstimated Time to Repair: 1⁄2 hourThe microprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a coverf
5-6A Guide to TracVision R5/R47. The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the screws and PCB.8. Reverse this process to
5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-7Maintenance54-0157 Rev.H5. Remove the 4 standoffs – Fig. 5-1. Remove the RFDetector PCB from the rotating plate.6. Installation of the replacement
5-8A Guide to TracVision R5/R4Antenna Gyro Calibration1. Connect a PC to the communications port asdescribed in Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.”2.
5.5 Preparation for ShipmentIf it is necessary to repack the antenna unit for shipment, theshipping restraints removed during installation must berepl
Appendix ASystem SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsPower 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal,3.5 amps peakDimensions/Weight 32" (81 cm) wide x
Appendix BSwitchplate TemplateB-1Switchplate Template54-0157 Rev.H3.82"(97 mm).32" (8 mm)2.36"(60 mm).16" (4 mm)3.19"(81 mm)2
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1 Introduction1.1 Digital Satellite TelevisionYour new TracVision R5/R4 satellite antenna is fully compatiblewith the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
1.2 System OverviewA complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision R5/R4connected to a receiver and a television set. The optional TV/SATSwitch
In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only)The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilizedantenna system. Once the satellite is acquired,
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