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Introduction

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1 – Introduction

This section provides a basic overview of the TracVision 6 system. It

explains how the system works and describes the function of each

component.

Contents

1.1 TracVision 6 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.2 TracVision 6 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.3 Materials Provided With the TracVision 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 87 88

KVHTracVision 1
TracVision 6-HP 2
Technical Manual Addendum 2
Table of Contents 5
1 – Introduction 7
System Compatibility 8
In-motion Tracking 8
Satellite Library 9
1.2 TracVision 6 Components 10
TracVision 6 11
2 – Installation 12
2.1 Planning the Installation 13
Kitpack Contents 14
Choosing Component Locations 15
Cable Lengths 15
TracVision Antenna 16
Vessel Platform 16
Blocked! 16
Radar Concerns 17
Locating the Switchplate 18
2.2 Mounting the TracVision 19
TracVision 6 Technical Manual 20
Section 4.9, “Preparing for 20
Shipment” on page 67 20
16" 21
When rotating the azimuth 22
2.3 Connecting the IRD(s) 23
Figure 2-9 24
Multiswitch 25
RF Splitters/ 25
Power Dividers 25
TracVision Antenna Baseplate 25
Connecting Three or Four IRDs 26
Figure 2-11 26
2.4 Wiring the Switchplate 27
Figure 2-13 28
Figure 2-14 28
Figure 2-15 29
2.5 Mounting the Switchplate 30
DIRECTV Activation 31
DISH Network Activation 31
Other IRD Activations 31
Programming European IRDs 31
Programming DSS Plus IRDs 32
Table 2-6 33
Table 2-7 33
Maintenance Port 34
Installation 35
SATCONFIG parser command: 36
Horizontal High 39
Vertical High 39
Vertical Low 39
Horizontal Low 39
Installing Your Satellites 40
(European Systems Only) 41
2.9 Checking Out the System 42
1-year labor warranty 43
Swap LNBs 44
Install New Satellites 44
Replace the IRD 44
3 – Troubleshooting 45
3.1 Troubleshooting Matrix 46
Vessel Turning During Startup 47
Type of Multiswitch Used 49
3.5 Computer Diagnostics 50
3.6 Maintenance Port Parser 50
Commands 50
4 – Maintenance 51
4.2 Preventive Maintenance 52
4.3 TracVision 6 Field 53
Replaceable Units 53
Removing the PCB Cover 55
MAIN PCB 56
Replacing the Main PCB 57
Replacing the RF PCB 58
Replacing a Fuse 58
Assembly 59
Calibrating the Antenna Gyro 60
Switch Assembly 62
Plastic Cam 63
Black and White Wires 63
Side View Front View 64
4.8 Replacing the LNB 66
Replacing a European LNB 67
KVH is not liable for damage 69
Appendices 70
Appendix A 71
System Specifications 71
Appendix B 72
Switchplate Template 72
Appendix C 73
Comprehensive TracVision 6 73
Wiring Diagram 73
Appendix D 74
Startup Data Sequence 74
VERSION 76
STATUS or HELP 76
E.3 Operational Commands 79
E.5 RF Board Commands 80
E.4 Tracking and Conical 80
Scan Commands 80
E.6 Installation Commands 84
E.7 Debug Commands 85
TV6_TM_Cover.0604 88

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