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1. 2 11 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD 2 12 2 3 6 1 Installing Two IRDs and TVs North American Systems licuit entm e Re 2 13 2 3 6 2 Connecting Three or More IRDs and TVs North American Systems Only 2 13 Selecting the Active Satellite 2 15 2 4 1 Installing Your Selected Satellites 2 16 2 4 2 Programming User defined Satellites 2 17 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only 2 21 Checking Out the System 2 22 Configuring TracVision L3 for Remote Satellite Dish Operation 2 23 54 0157 Rev C 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Using Your TracVision 13 3 1 Turning on the System 3 1 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite 3 2 Watching TV on the Move and at Rest 3 3 Troubleshooting 4 1 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues 4 1 4 1 1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring 4 2 4 1 2 Incorrect Satellite Configuration 4 2 4 1 3 Satellite Signal Blocked 4 2 4 1 4 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome 4 3 4 1 5 Outside Satellite Coverage Zone 4 3 4 1 6 Vehicle Turning Du
2. eyejiduoiws 9 xipueddy ajejdwa Predefined Satellite Configurations Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations As noted previously your TracVision L3 comes programmed with the satellite configurations for seven European and eight North American satellite services For your reference those configurations are listed below These configurations are current as of September 15 2000 and are subject to change by the satellite service providers European Satellites Satellite FS C ID P B D Configuration Definitions Astra 1 11778 27500 34 0x0020 V H 3 F Frequency 11742 27500 34 0x0020 V L 3 S Transponder symbol rate 12344 27500 34 0x0035 H H 3 11876 27500 34 0x0020 H L 3 C FEC code Astra 2N 11778 27500 23 0x0020 V H 3 ID Satellite network ID 00000 27500 34 0x0000 V L 3 oy x 11914 27500 23 0x0020 H H 3 P LNB polarization vertical or 00000 27500 34 0x0000 H L 3 horizontal Astra 2S 11972 27500 23 0x0020 V H 3 B LNB Band high low or USA 00000 27500 34 0x0000 V L 3 D Decoding type 3 DVB 12226 27500 23 0x0020 H H 3 00000 27500 34 0x0000 H L 3 Hispasat 12152 27500 34 0x0031 V H 3 11660 27500 34 0x0031 V L 3 12154 27500 34 0x0031 H H 3 11522 27500 34 0x0031 H L 3 Hotbird 12073 27500 34 0x0013 V H 3 11958 27500 34 0x0013 V L 3 11862 27500 34 0x0013 H H 3 11862 27500 34 0x0013 H L 3 Sirius 12130 27500 34 0x03E8 V H 3 00000 27500 34 0x
3. F 1 F 2 Manual Positioning Commands F 2 F 3 Operational Commands F 4 F 4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands F 4 F 5 RF Board Commands F 5 F 6 Installation Commands F 6 F 7 Debug CommandS F 8 List of Figures Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 54 0157 Rev C TracVision L3 System Configuration 1 2 Primary Components of the TracVision L3 1 3 Proper Orientation of the Antenna Unit 2 3 Elevation Shipping Restraint 2 3 Baseplate Shipping Restraints 2 3 Mounting the Unit on a Curved Surface 2 4 Baseplate Dimensions 2 4 Connectors Facing Rear of Vehicle Factory drilled Drain Hole Locations 2 5 Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle Recommended Drain Hole Locations 2 5 Proper Wire to Terminal Connection 2 6 Moving the Antenna Reflector 2 6 Cable Port Assignments Exterior of Baseplate 2 7 Figure 2 11 Cable Overlap within the TracVision L3 Baseplate 2 7 Figure 2 12 Switchplate Panel Cutout Dimensions 2
4. A Guide to TracVision L3 When shipped from the factory the 1 liquid tight fitting is sealed with a rubber stopper Leave the stopper in the fitting Figure 2 19 Connecting the RF Cable to TracVision L3 KVH has provided an F connector for use with the TracVision L3 This connector specifically requires the Augat Snap n Seal Crimp Strip Tool part number IT1000 If you do not have this tool you will need to purchase a silicone filled weatherproof F connector Radio Shack part number 278 236 or equivalent to use instead Figure 2 20a d Attaching the KVH provided F connector to an RF Cable 2 12 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal The RF signal cable is fitted with an F type connector at only one end and should be attached to TracVision L3 and the IRD as Cable to the IRD follows 1 Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable through the 42 liquid tight fitting at the back of the TracVision L3 baseplate and away from the dome leaving the F connector inside the TracVision L3 baseplate as pictured in Figure 2 19 To Vehicle Entry Port for RF1 Connector Connect the RF signal cable s F connector to the plug labeled RF1 Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable and pass through the cable hole drilled earlier and into the vehicle Attach the provided F connector to the end of the RF signal cable inside the vehicle as illustrated in Figure 2 20a d using an Augat Snap n Seal
5. Do not discard the foam shipping restraints or shipping box They should be saved for future use in case the Antenna Unit needs to be removed and shipped to another location A Guide to TracVision L3 Figure 2 4 Mounting the Unit on a Curved Surface 10 11 Figure 2 5 Baseplate Dimensions 12 2 4 the appropriate fasteners two flexible wings allow the rear mounting bolts to attach to the antenna baseplate These may be angled upward to ensure a secure mounting as shown in Figure 2 4 Antenna Baseplate bolts to this wing which can remain horizontal Mounting Plate Wing Mounting Plate can be tightened down to conform to a curved surface Using the mounting plate as a template drill four 5 mm holes through the roof of the vehicle at each of the four corners Temporarily secure the mounting plate at the corners with rivets or screws With the corners secured use the mounting plate as a template to mark and drill the remaining nineteen 5 mm holes through the roof of the vehicle Remove plate and clean roof surface The dimensions of the baseplate and locations of the drill holes are shown in Figure 2 5 28 8 731 mm 24 0 610 mm Place the construction adhesive over all holes If using a liquid construction adhesive apply bead to mounting plate in a zig zag pattern Installation 13 Reposition mounting plate over adhesive and attach
6. 2 Turn on the antenna using the switchplate as Figure 3 2 pictured in Figure 3 2 Turning on the TracVision L3 3 Avoid turning for 60 seconds after turning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyro to initialize properly Antenna On Off Switch Or IV 54 0157 Rev C 3 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 The satellite configuration on your IRD must match the satellite setting on the TracVision L3 system Satellite A on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 1 or A based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 1 setting Satellite B on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 2 or B based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 2 setting Refer to your IRD user manual for complete instructions for your IRD DISEqC applies to European systems only 3 2 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite TracVision L3 can have a pair of satellites installed either one of which can be the active satellite selection There are several methods to select whether your TracVision L3 will track Satellite A or B IRD Remote Control If you have followed the installation instructions your system should be set to the active satellite pair of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides You must also have a properly configured IRD if this has not been done refer to your IRD Use
7. 4 1 5 Outside Satellite Coverage Zone TracVision L3 will provide outstanding reception throughout the entire coverage area for your satellite television service of choice However signal quality can be degraded as you approach the fringe coverage areas Refer to your satellite television service manual to check the viable coverage area 4 1 6 Vehicle Turning During Startup If the vehicle turns during the 60 second startup and initialization sequence that occurs immediately after turning on the power to the TracVision L3 unit the antenna gyro will record that variable motion as standing still This may cause the antenna to track improperly To solve this problem turn TracVision L3 off for at least 10 seconds Turn the system back on making certain that the vehicle is either motionless or travelling in a straight line for the 60 seconds immediately following power up 4 1 7 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors As part of preventive maintenance described in Section 5 Maintenance KVH recommends checking the Antenna Unit cable connections A loose RF connector can reduce the signal quality Refer to Section 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD for directions on proper Antenna Unit to Baseline RF levels are included as RF cabling part of the startup sequence provided in Appendix E 54 0157 Rev C 4 3 A Guide to TracVision L3 4 4 4 1 8 Using a Passive Multiswitch North American Syst
8. 5 AGice to TracVision L3 E Installation Instructions User s Guide Technical Manual ip Congratulations You have selected one of the most advanced land mobile satellite tracking systems available today KVH Industries TracVision L3 is designed for use with European and North American DVB compatible satellite services as well as DIRECTV This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation use and maintenance of your TracVision L3 system Throughout this manual important information is marked for your attention by these icons A helpful tip that either directs you to a related area within the manual or offers suggestions on getting the highest quality out of your system An alert to important information regarding procedures product specifications or product use Information about installation maintenance troubleshooting or other mechanical issues An electrical safety warning to help identify electrical issues that can be a hazard to either this KVH product or a user gt gt Direct questions comments or suggestions to KVH Industries Inc KVH Europe A S 50 Enterprise Center Ved Klaedebo 12 Middletown RI 02842 USA 2970 Hoersholm Denmark tel 1 401 847 3327 tel 45 45 16 01 80 fax 1 401 849 0045 fax 45 45 86 70 77 e mail infoOkvh com e mail info Okvh dk internet http www kvh com internet http www kv
9. Crimp Strip tool to lock the connector on the cable A Slide compression fitting onto raw cable before beginning connector termination 5 Installation B Twist and break off connector body Twist 91 0 Use the Augat tool to strip the center conductor and trim back the overall jacket Do not cut through the braid 0 25 6 mm 0 25 6 mm D Slide connector body onto the prepared cable Slide the compression fitting up into the connector body Use Augat tool to snap on the connector a 5 Attach the cable to the IRD connector labeled SATELLITE IN 2 3 6 1 Installing Two IRDs and TVs North American Systems Only To connect a second TV and IRD to the TracVision L3 system you must connect a second RF cable to the RF2 connector within the Antenna Unit baseplate The other end of the RF cable should be run down into the vehicle and connected directly to the second IRD Each IRD TV pair can operate independently of the other allowing different viewers to watch different channels 2 3 6 2 Connecting Three or More IRDs and TVs North American Systems To install three or more IRD TV pairs an active multiswitch Channel Master model 6214IFD or equivalent is placed between the Antenna Unit and the IRDs Figure 2 21 on the following page illustrates typical wiring arrangeme
10. Fig 5 2 2 Remove the elevation axis motor shaft from the linear actuator Fig 5 2 3 Remove the 6 pan head screws from the PCB cover flanges Remove the PCB cover Fig 5 1 4 Remove cable connectors from PCB Figure 5 5 illustrates the PCB arrangement and connector locations RF Connector to IRD RF Board RF Connector to LNB di Limit Switches Fuse Gyro J5 E o o J J11 PCB t V4 1 9 J2 J1 E RF Board i Elevation Motor Azimuth Motor 5 The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws Remove the screws and PCB 6 Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB Reinstall all cable connectors removed in Step 4 7 Carry out all calibration procedures for the antenna gyro Section 5 4 3 8 Reinstall your preferred satellites as detailed in Section 2 4 1 Installing Your Selected Satellites 54 0157 Rev C When carrying out maintenance on the PCB be sure to not drop any of the small screws inside the mechanism If a screw is lost within the baseplate it must be retrieved to avoid causing any damage when the unit rotates Figure 5 5 PCB and Detector Board Connector Locations Cable Wrap TracVision L3 is equipped with a 5x220 mm 4 amp 250 volt fast blow fuse which is mounted on th
11. sec Maintenance Port 9600 bps 8 N 1 ElA RS232 Pointing System Elevation Range 15 to 75 Azimuth Range 720 Position Repeatability 0 1 Environmental Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity to 100 percent 54 0157 Rev C A 1 Functional Block Diagram Appendix B Functional Block Diagram TracVision L3 Antenna Unit Components Wiring In vehicle Components pr 1 Terminal TV Connectors i Antenna i Sensor sss s Elevation Mechanism de suns AM eats RF DVB i Decoder Switchplate i i Elevation i Motor i DB9 Maint 3 i i i Connector i i CPU Motor Driver i i i Power Supply i E i Power Power i Switch i E 1 1 1 1 NETT s i i Vehicle Power Elevation Azimuth i 412v DC i Limit Limit i i Switch Switch i Cable Assignments RF Cable 32 0589 30 2 os Owner provided RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms cable North American systems only IRD Maint Antenna Data Cable 32 0630 30 Power Cable 32 0590 30 54 0157 Rev C B 1 ZSLO TS 1 9 16 4 mm 3 82 97 mm 32 8 mm 2 36 60 mm 3 32 3 mm dia Panel Cutout 2 05 52 mm 3 19 81 mm
12. 5 5 Figure 5 6 LNB Skew Angle Setting European Systems Only 5 7 Figure 5 7 Attaching the Shipping Restraints to the Antenna Baseplate 5 8 Figure 5 8 Placing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint 5 8 Figure 5 9 Securing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint 5 9 Figure 5 10 Repackaging the TracVisionL3 5 9 List of Tables Table 1 1 Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 2 5 Table 2 6 Table 2 7 Table 4 1 Table 5 1 Table A 1 Table F 1 Table F 2 Table F 3 Table F 4 Table F 5 Table F 6 Table F 7 54 0157 Rev C Available European Satellite Pairs European LNB Required 1 1 Available N American Satellite Pairs U S style LNB requiredO 1 2 Trac Vision L3 Packing 1 4 Installation 5 2 1 Kitpack Contents oeste dote 2 2 Available European Satellite Pairs European LNB Required 2 15 Available N American Satellite Pairs U S style LNB Required 2 15 Satellite Installation Names 2 17 Default Transponder Values 2 19 Sample User defined Satellite Configuration 2 20 Troubleshooting Matrix 4 1 Field Replaceable Units 5 2 TracVision L3 System Specif
13. 8 Figure 2 13 Proper Terminal Strip Wiring Arrangement duda ria ti E ed edd dod ni nc et 2 8 Figure 2 14 Antenna Data Cable Wiring Arrangement 2 9 Figure 2 15 Proper Terminal Strip Wiring Arrangement Power Cable 2 9 Figure 2 16 Cable Wiring Arrangement 2 10 Figure 2 17 Vehicle Power Wiring Arrangement 2 10 Figure 2 18 Mounting the Switchplate Support Frame and Front Cover 2 11 Figure 2 19 Connecting the RF Cable to TracVision L3 2 12 Figure 2 20a d Attaching the KVH provided F connector EO at 6 AAA trt cepe e mte ona 3 2 12 Figure 2 21 Installing Three or More IRDs Using an Active Multiswitch North American Systems Only 2 14 Figure 2 22 Skew Adjustment European Systems Only 2 21 Figure 2 23 Remote Dish Wiring Configuration 2 23 Figure 3 1 Be Aware of Objects that Might Block the Satellite Signals 3 1 Figure 3 2 Turning on the TracVision L3 Using the Switchplate 3 1 Figure 5 1 Antenna PCB and Rotating Plate 5 3 Figure 5 2 Close up of Linear Actuator Pivot Bracket and Pin 5 3 Figure 5 3 Antenna Assembly 5 4 Figure 5 4 Close up of RF Detector and 5 4 Figure 5 5 PCB and RF Detector Board Connector Locations
14. Commands TracVision L3 system parser commands are parsed when the system receives an ASCII carriage return Hex 0D An ASCII line feed Hex 0A is permitted but is ignored in any transmitted command All system responses are terminated with an ASCII carriage return followed by a line feed and ending with either an acknowledge character ASCII gt Hex 3E or a not acknowledge character ASCII Hex 3F The parser commands are shown below in boldface capital letters but they are not case sensitive In most cases the command is responded to with an echo that is if you type ZAP for example and press ENTER the response will be the command you have entered For other commands the response is specific for each command such as VERSION STATUS or HELP F1 System Commands Software Version Table F 1 Function reports software version and system type System Commands Command VERSION Argument none Response KVH TracVision L3 Version XX XX System Status Report Function reports general system status Command STATUS Argument none Response System status string Initialize the System Function initializes the system perform a soft reset Command ZAP Argument none Response echoes the command then reinitializes the system 54 0157 Rev C F 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 Table F2 Manual Positioning Commands F 2 Calibrate Gyro Function perform
15. HISPASAT Satellite A Hotbird 13 0 HOTBIRD lt sat_b_name gt the name of your choice for Satellite B Sirius 5 0 E SIRIUS Thor 0 8 W THOR Table 2 5 lists the assigned names for satellites that are in the preprogrammed European satellite library If you do not wish to assign a pair of satellites enter None as the name of Satellite B After you have assigned satellites as Satellites A and B the final step is to tell the antenna which of the two satellites it should acquire and track This step should be carried out the first time a satellite is selected allowing the system to carry out the initial download of the channel guide To do so enter the Satellite Selection parser command as follows Command L x lt cr gt Where x A or B one of your selected satellites as defined during the SATINSTALL process Choosing A or B will assign the antenna to acquire and track that installed satellite To complete the process type ZAP lt cr gt to restart the system Be sure the IRD satellite configuration matches your chosen TracVision L3 settings 2 4 2 Programming User defined Satellites The TracVision L3 satellite library has two open slots that you may use to program two user defined satellites in case you want to install watch a satellite that is not in the KVH predefined list To configure a user satellite the system must first be in Idle Mode by typing HALT and then information about the satellite must be provided
16. all of the wiring and removing any slack slowly rotate the antenna while raising and lowering the reflector to make certain that the cables are all clear of any moving elements as pictured in Figure 2 9 Check to be certain that the elevation axis actuator motor shaft pictured in Section 5 Maintenance Figure 5 2 clears all cable connections Completely seal all rooftop cable access holes Installation TracVision L3 Cable Ports On one side of the baseplate are four liquid tight fittings which serve the dual purpose of relieving strain on the cables as well as providing a tight seal around the cable access ports Figure 2 10 Cable Port Assignments Exterior of Baseplate RF 1 Used only with N American Systems When wiring is done properly the sets of cables will overlap each other as illustrated in Figure 2 11 Data 2 2 Cable H 241 lt Cable Overlap within the TracVision L3 Baseplate Power A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the TracVision L3 wiring with the exception of the RF cable which will be connected to the IRD This switchplate includes an ON OFF switch and a DB9 maintenance port for easy access to the Antenna Unit s software and diagnostics Follow these steps to begin the wiring process 1 Select a location to mount the TracVision L3 switchplate It should be flat and within reach of the cables connected to the Antenna Unit 2 Create a panel cutout
17. in the mounting surface Figure 2 12 on the following page illustrates the mounting dimensions and a template has been provided in Appendix C 54 0157 Rev C 2 7 A Guide to TracVision L3 Figure 2 12 Switchplate Panel Cutout Dimensions A full scale panel cutout template has been provided in Appendix C Figure 2 13 Proper Terminal Strip Wiring Arrangement Data Cable Brown White 4 RTN Orange White 5 PC_RXD White Brown 6 PC_TXD White Orange EE RTN White Gray RF_TXD Gray White 9 RF_RXD Shield 10 3 82 97 L5 82 8 mm 3 32 3 mm dia 2 36 ere 60 mm cone ru 52 mm 16 4 mm 3 19 81 mm 3 the Antenna power and data cables from the Antenna Unit and out through the panel cutout 4 Runa cable from vehicles power 11 16 Vdc through the panel cutout You are now ready to wire the TracVision L3 system to the switchplate connectors and vehicle power 2 3 1 Wiring the Antenna Data Cable TracVision L3 will not function properly unless you connect the antenna data cable Cable 32 0630 30 Antenna Data Cable to Baseplate Terminals Wring Process 1 Feed the cable up to the roof and through the third liquid tight fitting 3 from the left as pictured in Figure 2 10 2 Refer to Figure 2 13 for the proper arrangement of data cable wires within the terminal strip 3 After connecting the antenna data c
18. including e Satellite name Satellite position longitude 54 0157 Rev C North American Satellites DSS 101 W DSS_101 DSS 110 W DSS_110 DSS 119 W DSS_119 EchoStar 61 W Echo_61 EchoStar 110 W Echo_110 EchoStar 119 W Echo 119 EchoStar 148 W Echo 148 ExpressVu Expressvu Other Installation Designations User defined 1 USER1 User defined 2 USER2 None None USER1 and USER2 will only be available if one or two user defined satellites have been added to the library as detailed in Section 2 4 2 Programming User defined Satellites 2 17 A Guide to TracVision L3 Transponder information for each of the following polarizations frequencies vertical high amp vertical low horizontal high amp horizontal low Transponder information includes frequency symbol rate FEC code and network ID in hexidecimal format e Decoder type This information can be obtained from your satellite service provider or from sites on the Internet such as www satcodx com For your reference the satellite configuration information for the predefined satellites has been provided in Appendix D Entering User defined Satellite Data Once the link between the PC and the TracVision L3 is established as described in Section 2 4 Selecting the Active Satellite it is necessary to provide initial longitude data regarding the user defined satellite To do
19. using s 5 mm diameter rivets or appropriate fasteners Seal all rivet heads and edges with silicone 14 Drill cable access hole s in vehicle 15 When unit is installed with connectors facing the rear of the vehicle the drain holes are located as shown in Figure 2 6 Front of M Vehicle Factory drilled Drain Hole Positions 2 6 Connectors Facing Rear of Vehicle Factory drilled Drain Hole Locations 15a Alternate Drain Holes If the Antenna Unit is installed with the connectors facing the front of the vehicle drill out 5 mm drain holes in rear facing side of baseplate as illustrated in Figure 2 7 The existing factory drilled drain holes shown in Figure 2 6 must then be plugged with silicone rubber sealant Angle of Hole relative to front Front of Recommended Vehicle 3 16 5 mm Drain Hole Positions Drain Hole Angle relative to baseplate Angle of Hole relative to front Figure 2 7 Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle Recommended Drain Hole Locations You MUST arill out the drain holes as indicated to ensure that any moisture that enters the baseplate is able to drain Ensure that factory drilled holes are completely sealed 54 0157 Rev C 2 5 A Guide to TracVision L3 A DO NOT leave an extra length of cable within the baseplate as a service loop All service
20. 0000 V L 3 12108 27500 34 0x0001 H H 3 00000 27500 34 0x0000 H L 3 Thor 12226 2800 78 0x0046 V H 3 11309 24500 78 0x0046 V L 3 12322 27800 34 0x0046 H H 3 11229 24500 78 0x0046 H L 3 54 0157 Rev C D 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 Satellite North American Satellites F S C ID P B D ExpressView 12603 20000 56 0X0100 V U 3 12603 20000 56 0X0100 V U 3 12384 20000 56 0X0100 H U 3 12384 20000 56 0X0100 H U 3 Echostar 61 12577 20000 34 0X1002 V U 3 12577 20000 34 0X1002 V U 3 12358 20000 34 0X1002 H U 3 12358 20000 34 0X1002 H U 3 Echostar 110 12456 20000 34 0X1006 V U 3 12456 20000 34 0X1006 V U 3 12383 20000 34 0X1006 H U 3 12383 20000 34 0X1006 H U 3 Echostar 119 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 Echostar 148 00000 20000 34 0X1004 V H 3 00000 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 00000 20000 34 0X1004 H H 3 00000 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 DIRECTV 101 12368 20000 67 0X0000 V U 2 12368 20000 67 0X0000 V U 2 12238 20000 67 0X0000 H U 2 12238 20000 67 0X0000 H U 2 DIRECTV 110 12456 20000 34 0X1006 V U 3 12456 20000 34 0X1006 V U 3 12383 20000 34 0X1006 H U 3 12383 20000 34 0X1006 H U 3 DIRECTV 119 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 Startup Data Sequence Appendix E Startup Data Sequence Th
21. 1 1 Figure 1 1 TracVision L3 Antenna TracVision L3 System Configuration 11 16 Volts DC 3 y 2 5 3 5 Amps Switchplat Vehicle witchp ate RF Power Cable Power Coaxial Cables Data Cable ______ Maintenance HE Port Second TV and receiver option only available with U S style dual output LNB Laptop PC Introduction System specifications and a functional block diagram are provided in Appendices A and B respectively 1 2 1 TracVision L3 Components The Antenna Unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism signal front end power supply and control elements The antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block LNB converter with built in preamplifier The European configuration includes a single port LNB while the North American system uses a dual output LNB A molded ABS radome encloses the baseplate and is secured in place with standard fasteners Liquid tight watertight fittings located on the back of the baseplate join the power signal and control cabling from below decks units Figure 1 2 Primary Components of the TracVision L3 Radome Antenna Gyro Reflector Always lift the Antenna Unit by the gray baseplate and not the radome System LNB Bracket antenna reflector or internal Control RF DVB mechanical assemblies PCB Decoder PCB NEVER pick up the unit by the LNB or the gyro Antenna Unit 9 Mounting Plate he Eo M North American LNB Eu
22. 1023 A complete listing of kitpack contents is provided in Section 2 2 Mounting the Antenna Unit Introduction 1 3 1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision L3 Use To make full use of your new TracVision L3 and receive satellite TV on the road you will need to provide purchase the following e Television Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service and Sealing materials to weatherproof cable holes and seal mounting plate 54 0157 Rev C 1 5 Installation 2 TracVision L3 is designed for simple installation and setup Just Installation follow these easy steps Step Refer to Section 1 Choose the hardware locations 2 1 2 Mount the Antenna Unit 2 2 3 Wire system components 2 3 4 Select active satellite 2 4 5 Set the skew angle Europe only 2 5 6 Check out system 2 6 7 Configure for remote dish use 2 7 Installation Tools and Materials Required Electric drill 5 mm and 2 mm drill bits and 13 mm hole saw and auger bit 13 mm socket wrench 2 Phillips and 0 flat tip screwdrivers Augat Snap Seal Crimp Strip Tool Part Number IT1000 if using the KVH provided F connector Silicone sealant RTV or Sikaflex Thread locker as required 11 mm open end wrench Wire strippers Construction adhesive e g Liquid Nails Rivet gun and s 5 mm rivets or other fastener suitable for specific
23. 3 3 3 E DI 5 3 2 2 5 2 S S S S 8 5 3 5 979 0 SYMPTOM Q 0 0 0 0 S T 3 5 lt SELL 2 Antenna not switching channels satellites SONES a Intermittent picture for short intervals Nan System works at rest but not on the move BHNTCERSNEBEBBEB A CEC Picture jumbled parts missing freezing aaa 4 1 Causes and Remedies for Common Cperational Issues There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the TracVision L3 The following sections address these issues and potential solutions 54 0157 Rev C 4 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 4 1 1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring If the Antenna Unit is installed but entirely non responsive there are three key factors to check as part of the troubleshooting process 1 Blown Fuse The Antenna Unit is equipped with a fuse mounted on its CPU Board If this fuse has blown or been broken the Antenna Unit will not operate Refer to Section 5 4 1 PCB Removal and Replacement for details on the fuse location and how to access the CPU Board 2 Wiring If the system has been improperly wired the Antenna Unit will not operate correctly Refer to Section 2 3 Wiring the TracVision L3 System for complete system wiring information 4 1 2 Incorrect Satellite Configuration The satellite configuration on your IRD must match the satellite setting on the T
24. 800 1800 Y new elevation angle 450 450 Applies Default Values to Default Satellites Function updates the default satellites to the default values Command SATPAIR X Response displays numerous frequency commands and reports Satellite Installation Complete Where X 0 satellites default to Astra amp Hotbird or X 1 satellites default to Expressvu and EchoStar 119 or X 2 DSS 101 DSS 119 Report Last Satellite Tracked Update Value Function reports the last satellite tracked or updates the last tracked satellite to the value input if it is different from the current value Command LASTSAT LASTSAT X Response Last lt sat_name gt Where X A updates to satellite A or X B updates to satellite B KVH Industries Limited Warranty TracVision L3 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries Inc warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for a period of TWO 2 years and against labor costs for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser It is the customer s responsibility to verify the date of purchase by returning the warranty card included with the product to KVH within 30 days of purchase or by providing a copy of a dated sales receipt for the KVH product under warranty with the warranty claim If this date cannot be verified the warranty period will begin 30 days after t
25. Replaceable Unit Procedures Always lift the Antenna Unit by The following subsections provide detailed procedures for the gray baseplate never by the repairing or swapping out field replaceable units The procedures radome or any portion of the refer to labeled items presented on the following isometric antenna assembly diagrams which are based on KVH assembly drawings Figure 5 1 Antenna PCB and Rotating Plate RF Board Cover RF Cover 4 Screws Pan Head Screws PCB Cover Rotating Plate Figure 5 2 Close up of Linear Actuator Pivot Bracket Pivot Bracket and Pin T Elevation Axis Motor Shaft Quick Release Pin Linear Actuator 54 0157 Rev C A Guide to TracVision L3 Figure 5 3 Antenna Assembly Wing Screw and Washer LNB Clamp T Antenna Gyro Cable Aa H LNB Styles Locking Nuts and Washers Reflector Bracket Antenna Gyro Antenna Gyro Gasket Antenna Reflector Figure 5 4 Close up of RF Detector and PCB Antenna Gyro Cable Cable Clamp _ N American gt Maintenance 5 4 1 PCB Removal and Replacement Estimated Time to Repair hour The microprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a cover fastened to the rotating plate Fig 5 1 The cover must be removed to gain access to the main power fuse and the PCB assembly 1 Remove the quick release pin from the pivot bracket
26. SATNAMES sat a name sat b name Report Configured Satellite Names Function report names for all configured satellites Command SATLISTA Response SATLISTA sat name1 2 sat nameX Report Valid Satellite B Selections Function report names for all valid satellite B selections for a given satellite A selection Command SATLISTB sat a name Response SATLISTB sat a name sat b namet lt sat_b_namex gt Install Satellite Pair Function installs satellites A and B as the satellite pair Command SATINSTALL lt sat_a_name gt lt sat_b_name gt Response If valid pair echoes the input data If invalid pair returns error message 54 0157 Rev C F 7 A Guide to TracVision L3 Table F 7 Debug Commands Configure Longitude of a User configurable Satellite Function configures one of the user configurable satellites with the longitude provided Command SATCONFIG USERX YYY Z D L Response If valid pair echoes the input data If invalid pair returns error message Where X 10r2 YYY longitude 0 180 Z E East or W West D decoding type O test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB L LNB polarization c circular I linear F7 Debug Commands Report Offset Angles Function reports system offset angles Command OFFSETS OFFSETS XXXXX Y Y Y Y Response Offsets XXXXX X XXXXX X Where X new azimuth offset 1
27. Subscribers EchoStar and ExpressVu subscribers will need to use the maintenance port switching method 3 3 Watching TV on the Move and at Rest TracVision L3 is designed to operate as efficiently and as reliably as possible both when your vehicle is in motion and parked Using Your TracVision L3 When Parked When your vehicle is stopped it is not necessary for the TracVision L3 to be turned on After parking your vehicle and confirming that the antenna is receiving the satellite signal you may turn off the TracVision L3 unit to avoid unnecessary use of power Because the LNB receives its power from the IRD the antenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals and relay them to the IRD However if you plan to change to a channel that is broadcast by another satellite TracVision L3 must be turned on so the antenna can search for identify and lock onto the different satellite Cable Unwrap The Antenna Unit can rotate a full 720 before coming to the end of its cable If it does so the system automatically unwraps the cable by quickly rotating the dish in the opposite direction During this process your television transmission will be frozen momentarily while the cable unwraps and the antenna reacquires the satellite Sleep Mode Unlike turning the power off the antenna will still be operational and When the vehicle has come to a stop and the antenna holds its drawing power when in Sleep position for 1 minute the Ant
28. VH or KVH Europe after you receive your replacement part Table 5 1 Field Replaceable Units 5 3 Replaceable Parts TracVision L3 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance contact your local authorized TracVision L3 dealer distributor first Have the Antenna Unit serial number ready with a list of the trouble symptoms If an authorized dealer distributor is not located nearby contact the factory directly at the telephone facsimile or e mail listings inside the front cover Replacement part numbers for units that can be serviced in the field are listed in Table 5 1 These parts may be obtained from any KVH authorized dealer distributor Should the fuse ever need to be replaced TracVision L3 uses a 5x20mm 4 amp 250 volt fast blow fuse Part Name Part Number Baseplate Assembly 02 1044 01 Radome Assembly 02 0953 03 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Antenna Data Cable 32 0630 30 RF Cable 32 0589 30 PC Cable 32 0628 06 CPU PCB 02 1043 02 RF PCB 02 1017 02 Antenna Gyro 02 1035 Antenna Gyro Gasket 24 0139 System Fuse 16 0017 4000 LNB European System 19 0196 LNB N American System 19 0056 Switchplate 02 1023 It is recommended that all other technical difficulties be resolved by returning the TracVision L3 unit to an authorized service provider Maintenance 5 4 Field
29. able to the TracVision L3 hook up the other end to the switchplate as described in the next subsection Antenna Data Cable to Switchplate Wiring Process Find the TracVision L3 antenna data cable Cable 32 0630 30 where it comes through the panel cutout made earlier Wire the antenna data cable to the switchplate connectors as indicated in Figure 2 14 on the next page The connector board is etched with the wire color identification to make the wiring process easier Installation Figure 2 14 Antenna Data Cable Wiring Arrangement Not Used Not Used PC GND PC TXD PC RXD Data Cable RF GND to Antenna RF TXD RF RXD Not Used Not Used YT TV zz Su 2 3 2 Wiring the Antenna Unit Power Cable TracVision L3 will not function properly unless you connect the power cable Cable 32 0590 30 Power Cable to Baseplate Terminals Wiring Process 1 Feed the cable up to the roof and through the fourth liquid tight fitting 4 from the left as pictured previously in Figure 2 10 Figure 2 15 Proper Terminal Strip Wiring Refer to Figure 2 15 for the proper arrangement of Arrangement Power Cable power cable wires within the terminal strip After connecting the power cable to the Shield 1 Grnd TracVision L3 hook up the other end to the Hea FE EE switchplate as described in the next subsection i nd Black 3 Grnd 54 0157 Re
30. ation from one of the sources previously discussed Yoursat 101 at 7 West DVB decoder Linear Polarization LNB Horizontal High Frequency 11 966 GHz Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code 3 4 Network ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Vertical High Frequency 11 823 GHz Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code 3 4 Network ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Vertical Low No Data Listed Horizontal Low No Data Listed Installation Based on this information the data entered via the PC would look like this assuming that YOURSAT 101 would be Satellite A SATCONFIG USER1 7 W 3 L DEBUGON SATCONFIG A 98 11966 27500 34 0x0800 H H 3 SATCONFIG A 98 11823 27500 34 0x0800 V H 3 SATCONFIG A 98 00000 27500 34 0x0000 V L 3 SATCONFIG A 98 00000 27500 34 0x0000 H L 3 SAVE A DEBUGOFF ZAP 2 5 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimize channel reception Refer to your satellite service provider for the proper skew angle for the selected satellite service and geographical location The skew angle for KVH predefined satellites can also be obtained by using a PC connected to the maintenance port Enter your latitude and longitude using the GPS command refer to Appendix F 6 for details and then type SKEWANGLE The system will respond with the skew angle for whichever satellite is currently selected Adjusting the LNB Skew Angle 1 Determine the skew angle for the selected satelli
31. calibrate the gyro and restart the system Directions for removal replacement and calibration follow 1 Remove the quick release pin from the pivot bracket Fig 5 2 2 Remove the elevation axis motor shaft from the linear actuator Fig 5 2 3 Remove the 6 pan head screws from the PCB cover flanges Remove the PCB cover Fig 5 1 4 Remove the screw and clamp holding the antenna gyro cable to the rotating plate Be sure to save the cable clamp and screw Fig 5 4 Maintenance 5 Remove the Molex connector from J11 on the CPU board Fig 5 5 6 Remove the 4 nuts and washers and take the gyro off of the bracket 7 Remove the antenna gyro gasket 8 Replacement is the reverse of this procedure Antenna Gyro Calibration 1 Connecta PC to the communications port as described in Section 4 4 Computer Diagnostics 2 Type HALT lt cr gt while the system is performing the limit switch initialization routine The system will complete the initialization function by finding the azimuth and elevation switch limits and then go to the home position 3 Type DEBUGON lt cr gt to enter Debug Mode 4 Type CALGYRO lt cr gt Verify that the Antenna Gyro Azimuth scale factor is between 0 00090 and 0 00110 and the Antenna Gyro Elevation scale factor is between 0 00090 and 0 00110 5 ZAP to restart reinitialize the system 5 4 4 Antenna LNB Replacement Estimated Time to Repair hour In th
32. ction sets or reports current cable wrap angle defined as 0 CCW limit to 700 CW limit the value is expressed as 0000 7000 with an implied decimal Command WRAPANGLE xxxx Argument the desired cable wrap angle setting Response Wrap Angle F4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Target Location Function reports the target location in antenna frame Data format is for elevation in degrees 000 900 and A for azimuth in degrees 0000 3599 with implied decimals Command TGTLOCATION Argument none Response Target Location A A E Maintenance Port Parser Commands Analog Signal Strength Report Function reports signal strength from RF detector circuit in A D counts 000 FFF Hex Command SIGLEVEL Argument none Response Signal Strength xxxx E5 Board Commands Serial Communications Status Polarization Report Tone Changes Table F 5 Function start serial communications reports status amp RF Board Commands polarization tone changes Command es Response S s p b m cr every 5 seconds until gt lt cr gt is returned from system software Where s Satellite a Primary b 2 Secondary p Polarization v Vertical h 2 Horizontal x No LNB Power b Band h High Band Low band u USA m Mode v Valid i Invalid The Mode bit is used to evaluate the Satellite Polarizat
33. d be used to change from TracVision L3 dish reception to remote antenna operation The recommended wiring arrangement for remote dish operation is illustrated in Figure 2 23 Antenna s m um um um wf RF Cable RF Cable RF Cable Common A B A B Switch A B 4 gt Remote Dish 54 0157 Rev C If a need does arise to paint the radome ONLY use non metallic automotive paint to avoid degrading the RF signal strength and the reception quality Figure 2 23 Remote Dish Wiring Configuration 2 23 Using Your TracVision L3 3 Using Your TracVision L3 For TracVision L3 to receive the satellite signals the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite If you only receive intermittent signals or the antenna cannot find the satellite check around your vehicle for any objects that could be blocking the signal such as trees buildings highway overpasses etc Figure 3 1 Be Aware of Objects that Might Block the Satellite Signals 3 1 Turning on the System The TracVision L3 system is easy to use Antenna unit initialization and satellite acquisition is completely automatic To minimize the time it takes To use the TracVision L3 system antenna to acquire the satellite do not change the channel during the 1 Turn on the IRD and the television Refer to your startup process or cable unwrap IRD user manual for complete operating instructions for the IRD
34. e PCB To access and replace the fuse follow the directions to remove the PCB cover and then swap the blown fuse for a new one A Guide to TracVision L3 Following the removal and replacement of the antenna gyro assembly it will be necessary to calibrate the gyro and restart the system 5 4 2 RF Detector DVB Decoder Estimated Time to Repair hour The RF Detector PCB receives operating voltages from both the CPU board and the IRD via the RF cable Fig 5 1 Ensure that all power is turned off before proceeding 1 Remove the 4 RF board cover screws and washers from the RF board cover 2 Remove the RF board cover 3 Remove 2 RF connectors from the coaxial fittings on the PCB Tag the cables to ensure that they are returned to the same connectors 4 Remove the Molex connectors from J3 and J1 Fig 5 5 5 Remove the 4 standoffs Fig 5 1 Remove the RF Detector PCB from the rotating plate 6 Installation of the replacement RF Detector is the reverse of this procedure Be sure that the RF cables are restored to their original positions Be sure that the center conductor pin is centered in the connector before tightening the collar 5 4 3 Antenna Gyro Assembly Estimated Time to Repair 1 hour The antenna gyro is mounted on the rear of the antenna reflector bracket with four locking nuts and washers Fig 5 3 Following the removal and replacement of the antenna gyro assembly it will be necessary to
35. e data on the following pages presents a standard startup data sequence registered by the TracVision L3 This sequence can be recorded using the data port and a PC PGM KVH TracVision L3 Rev X Version X XX Serial Number XXXXXXXX RF ZAP Initializing RF Controller RF S A H U V RF SATINSTALL 55 C 57 C RF L B Identifies Satellite A or B as currently RF SATCONFIG loaded for acquisition RF F A 12368 20000 67 0X0000 V U 2 Satellite configuration data Satellite A RF F A 12368 20000 67 0X0000 V U 2 RF F A 12238 20000 67 0X0000 H U 2 RF F A 12238 20000 67 0X0000 H U 2 RF F B 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 Satellite configuration data Satellite B RF F B 12374 20000 34 0X1004 V U 3 RF F B 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 RF F B 12381 20000 34 0X1004 H U 3 RF RF PCB Version X X Current RF software revision RF S B H U V RF 1 0 48960 00000 00433 0 RF COMM PASS PASS is expected RF S B H U V Initializing Antenna GPS UTC 083000 00 Lat 4131 00N Long 7115 00W GPS DSS 119 AZ 238 9 EL 22 1 GPS DSS 101 AZ 220 9 EL 33 4 Limit Switch Test Limit Switch Status PASS PASS is expected RF S B H U V Initializing Rate Bias RF S B V U V A D 1992 2033 601 RF S B H U V Gyro Bias Az 1991 95 El 2032 05 Expected
36. e event that the LNB experiences problems it may be necessary to replace it To do so use the following procedure 1 Make a note of the current LNB skew angle pictured in Figure 5 6 European systems only 2 Disconnect the RF cable connector at the LNB 3 Remove the wing nut and washer from the LNB clamp Fig 5 3 4 Remove the top of the LNB clamp and remove the LNB 5 Place the new LNB in the clamp and reattach the RF connector 54 0157 Rev C LNB Clamp amp Wing Nut The LNB receives power from the IRD via the RF Detector PCB Be certain that the IRD is disconnected from its power source before removing or reconnecting the LNB Figure 5 6 LNB Skew Angle Setting European Systems Only Skew Angles LNB 0 Na all J Ng Scribe A Guide to TracVision L3 When rotating the azimuth mechanism by hand go slowly Hitting the mechanical stops with excessive force will damage the azimuth limit switch Figure 5 7 Attaching the Shipping Restraints to the Antenna Baseplate Figure 5 8 Placing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint 5 8 6 Replace the LNB clamp A For North American LNBs tighten the clamp fully The replacement process is complete B For European LNBs do not fully tighten the clamp and proceed to step 7 7 Carefully turn the LNB so that the scribe mark is aligned with the skew angle noted in Step 1 Fully tighten the clamp to complete the replace
37. e switchplate The diagnostics procedure requires terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 98 Hyperterminal Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 connector on the switchplate Connect the other end to the serial port on the PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits e 1 start bit e 1 stop bit no flow control 3 Apply power to the TracVision L3 system and allow the system to complete full initialization Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected If no data is seen recheck your connections and the terminal software setup Installation Installing the Satellite of Choice Once the data connection has been made between the PC and the TracVision L3 you must assign the satellites you wish to have in the satellite pair On the maintenance screen put the antenna in Table 2 5 Satellite Installation Names Satellite Install Name European Satellites Idle Mode by typing HALT then enter the SATINSTALL ASTRA1 19 2E ASTRA1 command ASTRA2N 28 2 E ASTRA2N Command SATINSTALL sat a name sat b lt gt ASTRA2S 28 2 E ASTRA2S Where sat a name the name of your choice for Hispasat 30 0 W
38. e system Attach the grounding wire to any suitable screw on the rear panel of the IRD with a good contact with the IRD chassis The other end should be connected to a suitable ground such as the vehicle s power ground wire connected to the switchplate 2 3 5 Installing the Switchplate After completing the switchplate wiring process you must install the switchplate itself This process detailed in the following steps is illustrated in Figure 2 18 1 Fit the switchplate assembly and support frame into the panel cutout made in Step 2 in Section 2 3 and flush to the mounting surface 2 Drill out four 4 mm holes in the countersunk settings in the switchplate support frame 3 Drill four 72 2 mm holes in the mounting surface using the countersunk holes in the support frame as the template Secure the support frame and switchplate assembly to the mounting surface using the four 6 self cutting screws 4 Snap the front cover into place to cover the screws and support frame Before securing the switchplate to the mounting surface be sure to strain relieve the wires connecting to the switchplate connectors Several tie wraps have been provided to aid in strain relieving the wires Figure 2 18 Mounting the Switchplate Support Frame and Front Cover C Front Cover B Support Frame A Panel Cutout le 3 82 2 36 60 2 05 54 0157 Rev C
39. ellite s position When conical scan tracking is active the antenna moves continually with a circular motion to sweep across the satellite s peak signal The signal strength is then fed back to the control circuits to keep coming back to the direction of the strongest signal If the satellite signal is lost while the system is in conical scan track mode the control software imposes a 45 second time out delay If the signal is not regained during that time the antenna reverts to the set of Search Modes to start looking for the satellite signal This is an automatic process that does not require user intervention Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4 1 identifies some trouble symptoms their possible causes and references to troubleshooting solutions Table 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix ES D G oy P 0 vw P Jes SEN P x w N 2 5 2 5 7 9 2 2 2 O0 3 3 2 xS v EJ2 o S8 cd S5 amp S 2 D0 S8 5 3 S Lo 5 12 21 SL e 2 8 8 ely S 2 2 5 2 2 32 53 2 5 9 3 E 8 5 S SS ala 2 5 2 5 5 9 2 2 5 2 NT E S lt 5 9 2 lt L S E N S 5 g EJ SA uf S xN u S E8 20 2 3 T S 5 2 2 5 o q 9 8 S 23 0 2 2 3 3 5 5 27 4 5 5 2 3 5 2 2 8 9 8 3 8 5 85 O s 3 3 2 3 2 8 2 2 5 gt S 2 52 2 3 Y E O0 D L 2 w o 3 3 lt y 5 2 S S E 7 27 2 af 9 o E YSA 5 m s 9 o o 5101 3 5 8 2 D J 2 3 5 3 D
40. ems Only An active multiswitch must always be used to connect the TracVision L3 system to multiple IRDs Refer to Section 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RE Signal Cable to the IRD for directions on proper multiswitch multiple IRD cabling 4 2 IRD Troubleshooting The IRD that was provided with your satellite television service may also be the cause of less than ideal operation 4 2 1 IRD Wiring Refer to Section 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD and your IRD user manual to confirm that the IRD is properly connected to the Antenna Unit and the television 4 2 2 IRD Faulty In the case of a faulty IRD refer to your IRD user manual for service replacement and warranty information 4 3 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5 Maintenance provides detailed instructions for authorized service personnel who may be required to replace the TracVision L3 antenna gyro or the LNB 4 4 Computer Diagnostics TracVision L3 has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts viewed on the TV screen DIRECTV only or on a personal computer having an RS 232 serial communication port If you are unable to isolate a system problem with the foregoing troubleshooting tools set up a laptop to carry out computer diagnostics as described on the next page System problems will most likely be found somewhere through the diagnostic readouts Troubleshooting The diagnostics procedure requires terminal emulation so
41. enna Unit enters Sleep Mode Mode If you are going to be parked which turns off the conical scan tracking reducing any motor for an extended period of time noise the antenna may be making As soon as the vehicle moves turning off the antenna will Sleep Mode will automatically be turned off and the system will conserve power while still allowing you to receive the TV signals 54 0157 Rev C 3 3 A Guide to TracVision L3 3 4 begin tracking the satellite again This convenient feature is ideal for when a vehicle is parked for a short time or idling and passengers want to watch TV KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to take advantage of this convenient feature In this case it is possible to disable Sleep Mode using a simple software command as follows 1 Connect a laptop computer to the system used the maintenance port and a terminal emulation program as described in Section 2 4 1 Installing Your Selected Satellites 2 Turn on the antenna When the limit switch test is complete A Type HALT lt cr gt lt cr gt indicates a carriage return ENTER key B Type DEBUGON lt cr gt C Type SLEEPOFF lt cr gt 3 Cycle the antenna s power Sleep Mode is now disabled 4 To reactivate Sleep Mode follow this same process instead using SLEEPON lt cr gt in Step C Conical Scan Tracking The antenna control unit uses conical scanning to maintain peak signal strength to the receiver and to update the sat
42. ftware such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 98 Hyperterminal Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 connector on the switchplate Connect the other end to the serial port on the PC 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits e 1 start bit e 1 stop bit no flow control Apply power to the TracVision L3 system and allow the system to complete full initialization Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected If no data is seen recheck your connections and the terminal software setup 4 5 Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision L3 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix F 54 0157 Rev C 4 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance 5 1 WarrantyService Information KVH Industries Inc warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for a period of TWO 2 years and against labor costs for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser It is the The serial number of your customer s responsibility to verify the date of purchase by TracVision L3 will be required returning the warranty card included with the product to KVH during any troubleshooting or within 30 days of purchase or by providing a copy
43. gnals from two satellites they must be within 10 longitude of each other in orbit As a result certain satellites can be paired only with certain other satellites Tables 1 1 and 1 2 list the possible satellite pairs that may be selected in Europe and in North America Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hspasat TracVision 135 default satellite pairs are Europe Astra 1 Hotbird N America DSS 101 amp DSS 119 Hefer to Section 2 4 for instructions on selecting different satellites Table 1 1 Available European Satellite Pairs European LNB Required Sirius Thor 54 0157 Rev C A Guide to TracVision L3 Table 1 2 Available N American Satellite Pairs U S style LNB required DES 101 DES 110 DES 119 Echo 61 Echo 110 119 Echo 148 Expressvu Contact KVH or DIRECTV for complete details on tracking and receiving signals from DSS 110 1 2 TracVision L3 System Overview Your TracVision L3 employs a state of the art actively stabilized antenna system Once the satellite is acquired the antenna gyro continuously measures your vehicle s motion and position and transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite at all times A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision L3 connected to an IRD and a television set A desktop or laptop computer is used to configure the system for satellite selection and conduct diagnostics The system is illustrated in Figure
44. h dk The Quality Advantage KVH Part 54 0157 Rev C 2000 KVH Industries Inc NASDAQ LISTED TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 IntrOdUcllOn eur a 1 1 Digital Satellite Television 1 1 TracVision L3 System Overview 1 2 1 2 1 TracVision L3 Components 1 3 1 2 2 Integrated Receiver Decoder 1 4 Materials Provided with TracVision L3 1 4 1 3 1 Additional Materials required for TracVision L3 Use 1 5 Installation 2 1 Choosing the Best Location 2 2 Mounting the Antenna 2 2 Wiring the TracVision L3 System 2 6 2 3 1 Wiring the Antenna Data Cable 2 8 2 3 2 Wiring the Antenna Unit Power Cable 2 9 2 3 8 Connecting to Vehicle 2 10 2 3 4 IRD Ground Wire 2 11 2 3 5 Installing the Switchplate
45. he date of manufacture of the original product purchased If you discover a defect KVH will at its option repair replace or refund the purchase price of the product at no charge to you provided you return it during the warranty period transportation charges prepaid to the factory direct Please attach your name address telephone number a description of the problem and a copy of the bill of sale or sales receipt as proof of date of original retail purchase to each product returned to warranty service Alternatively you may bring the product to an Authorized KVH dealer distributor for repair If the product was installed by an Authorized KVH dealer distributor identified with the KVH Authorized dealer distributor list KVH will cover the dealer s distributor s labor charges for warranty repairs provided the dealer distributor contacts KVH for pre approval of the charges This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication or has been modified without the written permission of KVH if any KVH serial number has been removed or defaced or if any factory sealed part of the system has been opened without authorization Return Authorization A Return Material Authorization is required prior to returning the product to KVH Industries Please call our Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 3327 or send an e mail to techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Write the number in large c
46. ications A 1 System Commands F 1 Manual Positioning Commands F 2 Operational Commands F 4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands F 4 RF Board Commands F 5 Installation Commands F 7 Debug Commands F 8 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 1 Digital Satellite Television Your new TracVision L3 satellite antenna is fully compatible with the Digital Video Broadcasting DVB satellites which use the international standard for digital TV transmission as well as Digital Satellite Service DSS services such as DIRECTV As a result you will be able to receive and decode signals from your chosen satellite services with the proper programming and hardware e g the Integrated Receiver Decoder IRD Your TracVision L3 comes with a pre programmed satellite library of European and North American satellite services If the satellite service you wish to receive is not already in the satellite library you may also add two additional satellites of your choice to the library When configuring the TracVision L3 you may choose a pair of satellites from the entire library to be active in the system and with your IRD Selecting one satellite or the other is as simple as changing the television channel using the IRD remote control For the antenna to track and receive si
47. ied warranty including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose cannot be excluded under applicable law then such implied warranty shall be limited in duration to ONE 1 YEAR from the date of the original retail purchase of this product by the original purchaser Some states countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state country to state country TVL3 Cover 5 00 Industries Inc KVH Europe A S 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 USA Ved Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Phone 401 847 3327 Fax 401 849 0045 Phone 445 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 867 077 E Mail infoGkvh com Internet http Awww kvh com E Mail infoGkvh dk Internet http www kvh com and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc
48. ion amp Band combination vs the Frequency Symbol Rate FEC currently in RAM This bit will be set to invalid if the Frequency for the selected combination is set to 0x0000 otherwise it will be set to valid Report RF Tracking Parameters Function reports all RF tracking parameters for primary amp secondary satellites Command SATCONFIG Response Fx fffff S C ID P B D cr Where x Satellite a Primary b Secondary fffff Frequency in MHz 00000 and 10700 to 12700 S Symbol rate in Mbit Sec 1000 to 29999 C FEC code rate valid rates 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID Satellite Network ID in hexidecimal format valid range 0 0000 to Oxffff hex P LNB Polarization v Vertical h Horizontal B the LNB down conversion frequency I low h high u USA D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB This command dumps all eight combinations of the Satellite Freq Sym FEC ID POL Band Decode currently stored in RAM 54 0157 Rev C F 5 A Guide to TracVision L3 Set RF Tracking Parameters Function sets RF tracking parameter Command QSATCONFIG X N F S C ID P B D cr Response Echoes the input data Where SATCONFIG directs data to the RF Board X satellite location A or B N satellite table 98 amp 99 are slots for user configured satellites F frequency in MHz either 00000 or a range from 10700 12700 S the satell
49. ite transponder symbol rate in Mbit second 01000 29999 C the FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID the satellite network ID in hexidecimal format Ox P the LNB polarization v vertical h horizontal B the LNB down conversion frequency I low h high u US D decoding type O test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB ID Match Decoded Network ID Function report ID match and decoded network ID Command CHECKID Response Y OXHHHH N OX Y NoID N NoID Where Y yes network ID NoID satellite unidentified E6 Installation Commands To execute the following commands first put the Antenna Unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing ENTER After the system comes to a halt type DEBUGON and press ENTER to enter programming mode Maintenance Port Parser Commands Select Active Satellite Table F6 Function switch antenna tracking to from satellite A and B Installation Commands Command L x Where x A or B as defined during the SATINSTALL process Set Report GPS Position Function reports or sets default GPS position Command GPS lt cr gt GPS XX D YYY E Response GPS XXD YYYE lt cr gt GPS XXD YYYE Where XX latitude 0 90 D S South or N North YYY longitude 0 180 E E East or W West Report Satellite Names Function report names for satellites A and B Command SATNAMES Response
50. lative to up 10 0 85 0 Response echoes the command mechanism moves at a fixed velocity Azimuth CW Step Function commands a 0 1 deg CW manual step in azimuth angle Command 6 Argument none Response echoes the command Azimuth CCW Step Function commands a 0 1 deg CCW manual step in azimuth angle Command 4 Argument none Response echoes the command Elevation UP Step Function commands a 0 1 deg UP manual step in elevation angle Command 8 Argument none Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands a 0 1 deg DOWN manual step in elevation angle Command 2 Argument none Response echoes the command 54 0157 Rev C F 3 A Guide to TracVision L3 Table F 3 Operational Commands Table F4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Operational Commands To execute the following commands first put the Antenna Unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing ENTER After the system comes to a halt type DEBUGON and press ENTER to enter programming mode Tracking Mode Function starts active tracking of the satellite Command TRACK Argument none Response echoes the command Idle Mode Function halts active tracking and conical scan then enters idle mode Command HALT Argument none Response echoes the command Current Cable Wrap Angle Fun
51. lear characters on the outside of the box To avoid confusion and misunderstandings shipments without an RMA number clearly visible on the outside box will be refused and returned to you at your expense If possible use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment KVH assumes no responsibility for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed above THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES GIVEN BY KVH WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER KVH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY CUSTOM OR TRADE USAGE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAID EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE ENLARGED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY TECHNICAL OR OTHER ADVICE OR SERVICE PROVIDED BY KVH IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT KVH s liability in contract tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with any product shall not exceed the price paid for the product IN NO EVENT SHALL KVH BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL TORT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS OR GOODWILL INCLUDING ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DELAY IN DELIVERY OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OR POSSESSION OF ANY PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO THE PRODUCT EVEN IF KVH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES If any impl
52. loops should be stored within the vehicle s cable access Figure 2 8 Proper Wire to Terminal Connection Terminal Connector u 1 4 6 mm Figure 2 9 Moving the Antenna Reflector 16 Place Antenna Unit on mounting plate and secure 17 using nuts and washers removed in Step 7 Proceed to Section 2 3 Wiring the TracVision L3 System to wire the TracVision L3 system The radome will be placed back on the baseplate using the hardware removed in Step 2 after wiring and initializing the system 2 3 Wiring the TracVision L3 System The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the Antenna Unit to the IRD and to vehicle power Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring within the TracVision L3 Baseplate When attaching cables to the TracVision L3 terminal connector strips make sure the insulation is stripped back approximately 6 mm as illustrated in Figure 2 8 Twist the wires gently to help achieve a good connection Do not pinch insulation inside the connector After attaching the power and data cables to the appropriate terminal connector strips tug gently to ensure a firm connection After attaching cables within the TracVision L3 baseplate eliminate any unnecessary slack in the cables before tightening the liquid tight fittings Run the RF signal cable into the baseplate last It will help keep the power and data cables clear of the antenna and LNB After hooking up
53. ment process 5 5 Preparation for Shipment If it is necessary to repack the Antenna Unit for shipment the shipping restraints removed during installation must be replaced Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints 1 Remove the Antenna Unit from the mounting plate 2 Rotate the Antenna Unit so that the LNB is facing forward away from the liquid tight fittings 3 Wedge the three baseplate restraints between the rotating plate and the edge of the baseplate as pictured in Figure 5 7 4 Wrap the elevation restraint around the elevation axis motor shaft as shown in Figure 5 8 Maintenance 5 Secure the elevation restraint by wrapping two tie wraps through the open end of the restraint as shown in Figure 5 9 6 Place the entire Antenna Unit into its shipping containing using the original packaging material as illustrated in Figure 5 10 Foam Inserts T Base Support Shipping Box 54 0157 Rev C Figure 5 9 Securing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint Figure 5 10 Repackaging the TracVision L3 5 9 System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Table A 1 Power 11 16 volts DC 9 2 5 amps nominal TracVision L3 System 3 5 amps peak Specifications Dimensions Weight 32 81 cm wide x 14 5 37 cm high 33 Ibs 15 kg LNB European System Single Output N American System Dual Output Tracking Better than 30
54. nts for multiple IRDs If more than four IRDs are required contact KVH for additional wiring instructions Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction sheet 54 0157 Rev C KVH recommends the use of RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms cable for RF wiring Use of non RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms cables will result in degraded performance The KVH warranty does not cover degraded performance due to improper wiring A Guide to TracVision L3 Figure 2 21 Installing Three or More IRDs Using an Active Multiswitch North American Systems Only TracVision L3 has the capability to switch from one satellite to another when you choose TV channels that are carried by your two selected satellites However the use of an active multiswitch may interfere with the 22 KHz tone sent by DIRECTV IRDs to the antenna As a result the antenna may not receive the signal to change satellites when you change channels using your DIRECTV remote In this case you will need to use the manual satellite switch procedure explained in Section 3 2 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite TracVision L3 RF Connectors RF1 RF2 DC Power RHCP VHF UHF 313v Multiswitch 1 Connect the RF cable tagged RF1 to the multiswitch input labeled LNB RHCP 13V 2 Connect a second RF cable to the multiswitch input labeled LNB LHCP 18V 3 Connect the multiswitch outputs to individual IRD inpu
55. of a dated service calls You will find the sales receipt for the KVH product under warranty with the serial number on the warranty card warranty claim If this date cannot be verified the warranty accompanying your system as well period will begin 30 days after the date of manufacture of the as in front of the antenna reflector original product purchased One rotating For additional information on KVH warranty repair and liability policies please refer to the warranty statement provided with your TracVision L3 5 2 Preventive Maintenance TracVision L3 requires minimal preventive maintenance The following tasks are sufficient to maintain peak performance Monthly e Wash the exterior of the radome and baseplate assembly with fresh water a mild detergent may be added to remove grime Do not spray the radome directly with high pressure water Do not apply abrasive cleaners or volatile solvents such as acetone to the ABS radome Annually e Remove the radome and examine the interior of the Antenna Unit for signs of corrosion loose connections or frayed or broken wires e Clean and wax radome e Visually inspect the elevation drive shaft to be certain that it moves easily and is clear of grit and debris Clean and lubricate as required 54 0157 Rev C 5 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 To help us continually improve the quality and reliability of our systems please return any failed component to K
56. ories e vertical high e vertical low horizontal high e horizontal low TracVision L3 requires that the data fields for all four transponder categories be provided If the selected satellite does not have information for one or more of the transponder categories default information should be entered in the fields as follows Transponder Data Default Value Table 2 6 Default der Val Frequency 00000 efault Transponder Values Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code the same value as provided for those transponders with data Network ID 0 0000 Polarity and whichever combinations are not already provided 54 0157 Rev C 2 19 A Guide to TracVision L3 2 20 Table 2 7 Sample User defined Satellite Configuration After entering this information it is necessary to save these settings To do so type SAVE A or SAVE B if this data is for Satellite 2 DEBUGOFF After completing this process restart the system by either cycling power or typing ZAP in the maintenance screen One of your user defined satellite options has now been added to the TracVision L3 satellite library This option will now be available the next time the SATINSTALL command is given An Example of Configuring a User defined Satellite The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 101 as the USERI configured satellite Prior to configuring this satellite or any others be certain to get the most up to date inform
57. ow the system to complete full initialization Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected If no data is seen recheck your connections and the terminal software setup 4 After completing the review of the startup and operational routines shut down the system Additional European System Checks 1 If the system is working properly based on the startup information refer to your regional satellite programming guide Select several channels from your first active satellite service to confirm that the Owner s Manual and Installation Service Guide system is receiving and decoding the signals properly If possible view both horizontally and vertically polarized channels 2 Select several channels from your second active satellite service to confirm that the system is receiving and decoding the signals properly If possible view both horizontally and vertically polarized channels Completing the Installation Once the system has been installed and is operating properly replace the radome 2 7 Configuring TracVision L3 for Remote Satellite Dish Operation In some campground locations dense foliage will block the satellite signal In these situations a remote portable antenna may be the only solution to satellite signal reception The wiring option for the remote dish is very simple and should be installed when the TracVision L3 is installed A high quality switch shoul
58. r s Manual for instructions for your specific IRD When the TracVision L3 system and the IRD have matching configurations switching from one satellite to the other is as easy as changing the channel using the remote control TracVision L3 will automatically switch from Satellite A to B and back again as necessary to receive your selected channel Maintenance Port Switch As described in Section 2 4 Selecting the Active Satellite the maintenance port can also be used to tell the Antenna Unit which satellite it should acquire and track To make the antenna track either Satellite A or B first connect the PC to the maintenance port as described in Section 2 4 Once the data connection is made enter the Satellite Selection parser command as follows Command L x lt cr gt Where x A or B one of your selected satellites as defined during the SATINSTALL process Choosing A or B will assign the antenna to acquire and track that installed satellite DIRECTV Satellite Subscribers DIRECTV subscribers in certain regions of the United States will require a DSS Plus IRD to receive both satellite and local channels Check with DIRECTV for regional requirements The DSS Plus IRD allows you to switch channels using the remote Using Your TracVision L3 control If you are a DIRECTV subscriber but do not have a DSS Plus IRD use the maintenance port switching option previously described EchoStar and ExpressVu Satellite
59. racVision L3 system e Satellite A on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 1 or A based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 1 setting e Satellite on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 2 or B based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 2 setting The DiSEqC settings only apply to European systems Refer to your IRD user manual for complete instructions on configuring your IRD 4 1 3 Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by trees and branches buildings mountains overpasses or equipment on the vehicle itself Refer to Section 2 1 Choosing the Best Location to make certain that the TracVision L3 unit is in the optimal location Simply moving the vehicle to clear an external obstruction will also restore signal quality Troubleshooting 4 1 4 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome Dew or rain can occasionally pool on the top of the radome While this moisture will usually be dispersed when the vehicle is in motion it can disrupt the signal while the vehicle is at rest This issue can be minimized with two approaches 1 Spray the dome with hosed water to remove the dew from the dome surface 2 Periodically apply liquid dish detergent to the dome surface Wipe the full strength detergent on the dome and allow it to dry This treatment will provide a film that will help moisture bead up and roll off the dome
60. range is 1700 2300 Gyro Uncertainty Az 3 00 El 3 00 Limit Switch Search RATE BIAS PASS PASS is expected Searching for DSS_119 Threshold 1000 POS 80 5 25 9 273 RF S B H U V POS 11 3 25 9 513 S B V U V POS 300 8 25 9 162 RF S B V U V Satellite Found AZ 231 1 EL 25 9 RF 1793 POS 230 4 25 9 1963 54 0157 Rev C E 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 Entering Tracking RF S B H U V POS 231 5 26 2 1334 POS 231 3 25 8 2023 POS 230 6 24 4 2741 RF Freeze DAC 00652 POS 230 1 23 9 2829 Network ID Check Comparing the tracked satellite s network ID to the POS 230 0 23 5 2843 Selected satellite s network ID RF Y 0X1004 Indicates positive satellite identification Tracking 055 119 x Identifies satellite currently tracked POS 229 0 22 6 3010 TV broadcast image should be available POS 229 5 23 1 2935 POS 228 6 22 7 2940 POS 229 5 22 8 2881 POS 228 5 22 9 2835 Saved Sat Pos AZ 228 91 EL 22 86 RF AGCON RF AGC 51528 Gyro Bias Residue Az 2 5363e 01 EL 6 1966e 01 POS 229 3 22 7 2520 POS 228 6 23 3 2516 Conscan gt sleep sat in 1 deg window Sleeping Old Gyro Bias Az 1991 95 EL 2032 05 New Gyro Bias Az 1991 70 EL 2032 67 E 2 Maintenance Port Parser Commands Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser
61. rap 5 22 0013 Flash kit cable and adapter 1 02 1029 Antenna Mounting Procedure 1 Remove Antenna Unit from shipping container 2 Remove and save 8 pan head screws and flat washers that hold radome to baseplate Carefully lift radome straight up until clear of antenna assembly and set aside 3 Position Antenna Unit in desired location on the centerline of the vehicle with baseplate and mounting plate arrows facing in the same direction either forward or backward The proper orientation is illustrated in Figure 2 1 on the following page Installation 4 While baseplate is in place mark location s on roof for cable access to permit convenient cable access to the liquid tight fittings on the back of the baseplate 5 Cut the tie wraps holding the foam elevation shipping restraint to the elevation axis motor shaft pictured in Figure 2 2 and remove the restraint 6 Remove the three foam baseplate shipping restraints securing the rotating plate pictured in Figure 2 3 7 Remove six 4 20 hex nuts and washers that secure the Antenna Unit to the mounting plate 8 Remove Antenna Unit from mounting plate 9 The mounting plate allows the Antenna Unit to be mounted on a curved roof While the perimeter of the mounting plate is secured to the vehicle with 54 0157 Rev C Figure 2 1 Proper Orientation of the Antenna Unit Figure 2 2 Elevation Shipping Restraint Figure 2 3 Baseplate Shipping Restraints
62. rary will be sufficient for most users However if you wish to install one or two user defined satellites proceed to Section 2 4 2 54 0157 Rev C 2 15 A Guide to TracVision L3 The satellite configuration on your IRD must match the satellite setting on the TracVision L3 system Satellite A on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 1 or A based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 1 setting Satellite B on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 2 or B based on your IRD and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 2 setting Refer to your IRD user manual for complete instructions for your IRD 2 16 Programming User defined Satellites After configuring the user defined satellites return to the satellite installation process in Section 2 4 1 Installing Your Selected Satellites 2 4 1 Installing Your Selected Satellites When you first connect to the system it is programmed with the factory default satellite assignments e Europe Astra 1 Sat A and Hotbird Sat B e N America 055 101 Sat A and 055 119 Sat B Should you wish to track a different satellite either from the satellite library or a user defined satellite you must instruct the antenna which satellites will be in the active satellite pair Connecting to the TracVision L3 Maintenance Port To do so it is necessary to connect a PC to the terminal maintenance port on th
63. ring Startup 4 3 4 1 7 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors 4 3 4 1 8 Using a Passive Multiswitch North American Systems Only 4 4 IRD Troubleshooting 4 4 42 1 IRDEWITIGIO tirs tib rs ee eh de 4 4 4 22 IRD A A CIT ERN 4 4 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults 4 4 Computer Diagnostics 4 4 Maintenance Port Parser Commands 4 5 Maintenance 5 1 Warranty Service Information 5 1 Preventive Maintenance 5 1 Replaceable Parts 5 2 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures 5 3 5 4 1 PCB Removal and Replacement 5 5 5 4 2 RF Detector DVB Decoder 5 6 5 4 3 Antenna Gyro 5 6 5 4 4 Antenna LNB Replacement 5 7 Preparation for Shipment 5 8 Appendix A System Specifications A1 AppendixB Functional Block Diagram B 1 AppendxC Switchplate Template C1 Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations D 1 AppendixE Startup Data Sequence E1 Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser Commands F 1 F 1 System Commands
64. roof construction PC with terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 98 Hyperterminal 54 0157 Rev C Table 2 1 Installation Process Plan the entire installation before proceeding Take into account component placement running cable distances between units and accessibility to the equipment after installation 2 1 A Guide to TracVision L3 Always lift the Antenna Unit by the gray baseplate never by the radome or any portion of the antenna assembly Table 2 2 Kitpack Contents The liquid tight connectors on TracVision L3 may face either forward or backward along the centerline of the vehicle for more convenient installation 2 1 Choosing the Best Location e The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon satellite all around Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof e g air conditioners e Consider the location of the antenna relative to the location of any equipment or necessary wiring within the vehicle For best operation mount the antenna on a horizontal surface 2 2 Mounting the Antenna Unit The following instructions will result in a secure effective installation and trouble free operation of your TracVision L3 Table 2 2 lists the materials provided in the TracVision L3 kitpack Most of these components will be used in the installation process Part Qty KVH Part No RF F Connector 1 23 0170 Tie w
65. ropean LNB 54 0157 Rev C 1 3 A Guide to TracVision L3 The dual output LNB in the North American systems allows two IRD TV pairs to be connected directly to the antenna Three or more pairs can be connected to the system if an active multiswitch is used Section 2 3 6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD provides installation directions for each of these options Table 1 3 Trac Vision L3 Packing List Cables for the TracVision L3 are stored beneath the Antenna Unit during shipping 1 2 2 Integrated Receiver Decoder The IRD purchased separately receives satellite signals from the Antenna Unit for signal processing and channel selection and sends the signals to the TV set for viewing The IRD also provides the interface for the user to activate authorization for reception Please refer to the User s Manual provided with your selected IRD for complete operating instructions 1 3 Materials Provided with TracVision L3 Table 1 3 lists the units cables and materials packed in the TracVision L3 package by name and KVH part number Component KVH Part No Antenna Unit comprising 01 0225 03 Baseplate Assembly 02 1044 01 Radome Assembly 02 0953 03 RF Cable 32 0589 30 Power Cable 32 0590 30 Antenna Data Cable 32 0630 30 PC Cable 32 0628 06 Mounting Plate 20 0668 Kitpack 72 0101 Installation and Operation Manual 54 0157 IRD Ground Wire 32 0583 30 Switchplate 02
66. s azimuth and elevation calibration Command CALGYRO Argument none Response echoes command and calibrates gyro Find Skew Angle for Currently Selected Satellite Function calculates necessary LNB skew based on latitude longitude and selected satellite Command SKEWANGLE Argument none Response displays skew angle Before this command can function properly you must perform the GPS Position command detailed in Section F 6 to provide the system with the proper latitude and longitude Help on Parser Commands Function lists parser commands Command HELP Argument none Response print a list of all parser commands F2 Manual Positioning Commands To execute the following commands first put the Antenna Unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing ENTER Positioning commands may be entered after the antenna comes to rest Azimuth Angle Function commands a manual azimuth angle that the mechanism moves to Command AZ xxxx range is 0000 3599 Argument desired azimuth angle of the mechanism relative to external magnetic reference or baseplate fwd 000 359 9 Response echoes the command mechanism moves at a fixed velocity Maintenance Port Parser Commands Elevation Angle Function commands a manual elevation angle that the mechanism moves to Command EL xxx range is 100 850 Argument desired elevation angle of the mechanism re
67. so enter the SATCONFIG parser command via PC as follows Command SATCONFIG USERX YYY Z D L cr Where Function X 1 or 2 satellite alternative YYY z longitude 0 180 2 East W West 0 decoding type O test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB L LNB polarization C circular L linear configures one of the user configurable satellites with the longitude provided Response if valid entry echoes the input data if invalid entry returns error message 2 18 Installation After entering the SATCONFIG command you must turn on the DEBUG mode by typing DEBUGON Following the entry of the SATCONFIG and DEBUGON commands enter the satellite transponder information via PC as follows Command SATCONFIG X N F S C ID P B D lt cr gt Where SATCONFIG directs data to the RF Board X satellite location A or B N satellite table 98 amp 99 are slots for user configured satellites F frequency in MHz either 00000 or a range from 10700 12700 S the satellite transponder symbol rate in Mbit second 01000 29999 C the FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID the satellite network ID in hexidecimal format Ox P the LNB polarization v vertical h horizontal B the LNB down conversion frequency I low h high u USA D decoding type O test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB This information has to be entered for each of the four transponder categ
68. te and region 2 Loosen the wing nut on the LNB clamp so that the LNB can be moved 3 Carefully rotate the LNB so that the scribe mark on the LNB clamp is aligned with the proper angle measurement 4 Tighten the wing nut and LNB clamp to secure the LNB 54 0157 Rev C Figure 2 22 Skew Adjustment European Systems Only Skew Angles LNB m y LP LNB Clamp amp Wing Nut Scribe Mark 2 21 A Guide to TracVision L3 2 22 2 6 Checking Out the System To complete the TracVision L3 installation it will be necessary to verify that the system functions properly Critical to ensuring that the system is configured and operating properly is to check the system startup routine to ensure that the system is operating within normal parameters To do so it is necessary to connect a PC to the terminal maintenance port The diagnostics procedure requires terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Windows Terminal or Windows 95 98 Hyperterminal Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 connector on the switchplate Connect the other end to the serial port on the PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 start bit e 1 stop bit no flow control 3 Apply power to the TracVision L3 system and all
69. ts Use RG 6 cable terminated with F type connectors for all RF connections 4 Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks Channel Master 7184 Radio Shack 15 1259 or equivalent Commissioning the IRD Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for instructions on properly commissioning the system Installation 2 4 Selecting the Active Satellite As noted previously TracVision L3 can track a variety of DVB compatible and DSS satellites The system contains a preprogrammed library of European and North American satellites It also has two open slots that you may use to program two additional satellites of your choice Tables 2 3 and 2 4 provide a grid of possible satellite pairs Two of these satellites may be selected to reside in the system s active memory as Satellites A and B Once this is done changing the channel on the Table 2 3 IRD remote control will tell the antenna to track one or the other Available European Satellite Pairs making it easy to switch between the satellites of your choice European LNB Required Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hspasat Hihird Srius Thor Table 2 4 Available N American Satellite Pairs U S style LNB Required DES 101 DES 110 DES 119 Echo 61 Echo 110 119 148 Expressvu Contact KVH or DIRECTV for complete details on tracking and receiving signals from DSS 110 The satellites listed in TracVision L3 s preprogrammed satellite lib
70. v C 2 9 A Guide to TracVision L3 Power Cable to Switchplate Wiring Process Find the TracVision L3 power cable Cable 32 0590 30 where it comes through the panel cutout made earlier Wire the Antenna Before connecting the Antenna Unit Unit power cable to the switchplate connectors as indicated in lle A Figure 2 16 After wiring the power cable connect the power E indicator lamp also as noted in Figure 2 16 After both the power a short circuit After connecting to h vehicle power replace the fuse cable and lamp are properly wired carefully insert the lamp into its socket immediately below the switchplate connectors Figure 2 16 Power Cable Wiring Arrangement 12 Vdc Red Cable 32 0590 30 12 Vdc Lamp Ground Black Cable 32 0590 30 Ground Lamp Lamp Socket 2 3 3 Connecting to Vehicle Power Make sure that all wires are After completely wiring the indicator lamp and the data and securely fastened within the antenna cables you must connect the switchplate to vehicle switchplate connectors power as pictured in Figure 2 17 12 Vehicle Power Figure 2 17 Vehicle Power Wiring Arrangement Ground Vehicle Power 2 10 Installation 2 3 4 IRD Ground Wire A grounding wire Cable 32 0583 50 has been provided to connect your IRD to a suitable ground and protect th

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