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KVH Industries TracVision G4 User's Manual

1. 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 Yellow Label Red Label Green Label Blue Label White Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Connectors 1 36 54 0147 Effective Strain Relief for ADCU Terminal Connections Due to both the potential number of wires that connect to the rear of the ADCU and the dynamic environment aboard ship it is critical that the terminal connections be properly strain relieved using tie wraps a number of which are included in the GyroTrac kitpack Some things to consider when strain relieving wires Good Strain relief Tie wrap Ideal Strain relief Arrangement 54 0147 Arrangement There should be no tension on the wires connecting to the terminal strips Removing slack is important but the wires should not be taut Leave enough slack in the wires to allow easy access to the ADCU s rear panel in case of future software upgrades If the cable is equipped with a ferrite the ferrite should be as close as possible to the termin
2. N i Appendix E Optional Rotating Card Display The optional rotating card display presents true or magnetic heading using a compass card rotating under a fixed lubber line with user selectable red or green backlighting E 1 Specifications Dimensions 5 6 142 mm x 5 6 142 mm x 3 76 mm Weight 39 oz 1110 gm E 2 Mounting the Rotating Card Display The rotating card display may be mounted either of two ways Option 1 Free standing on its Bracket Option 2 Flush with the Panel Templates for either method are provided at the end of this appendix The unit should be located no closer than 36 1 m to any magnetic compass Before installing remove the display unit from its stand by removing the latch knobs on either side Option 1 Bracket Mounting 1 Select a site with room for the unit to rotate in its bracket Using Template E 1 mark and drill four 6 mm holes in the mounting surface Fasten the bracket in place with the screws provided 2 Reattach the display unit to the bracket temporarily Skip to Section E 3 Wiring the Rotating Card Display on the following page
3. Figure 3 23 Reading Calibration Score Figure 3 24 Clearing Compass Calibration After resetting this autocalibration the following screen may appear This may result from a temporary lack of communication with the compass Restart the system to restore compass data de Reading the Calibration Score These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL The calibration score should be checked during the installation process and whenever adjustments are made to vessel equipment that can affect the compass accuracy A complete explanation of the calibration score is provided in The Calibration Score on page 41 Proceed to Clearing Compass Calibration Clearing Compass Calibration These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL Clearing the compass calibration will reset the system to the factory defaults Cigar COMPASS YS HEKE Ret HPN P Return to Selecting A inn ALERT SCREENS utocompensation ALHLOZAL Peret t ins FIGAZS wait Turn off power to GyroTrac for two seconds then turn it back on to reset 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr 3 7 Antenna Status Mode These screens are only seen if Antenna Comm is turned ON This sequence of steps allows a user to scan for system errors access antenna type version and serial number information check the signal and noise levels indicate t
4. Function enables the sensor module compass calibration Command CALON Response echoes the command Compass Calibration Disable Function disables the sensor module compass calibration Command CALOFF Response echoes the command 54 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands tr Table H 4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Table H 5 Sensor Module Commands 155 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 156 Table H 6 RF Board Commands Compass Calibration Function calibrates the sensor module Command CALGYRO Response system initializes rate bias and calibrates the azimuth and elevation axis gyros H 6 RF Board Commands Serial Communications Status Polarization Report Tone Changes Function starts serial communications reports status and polarization tone changes Command S Response S s p b m lt cr gt every 5 seconds until gt lt cr gt is returned from system software Where s satellite A primary B secondary p polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left X no LNB power b band H high band L low band U USA m mode V valid invalid The Mode bit is used to evaluate the Satellite Polarization and 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 wil
5. Using a nut driver socket remove the four 1 standoffs and set aside Remove the old RF PCB Install the new RF PCB making certain to align the PCB so that the RF connectors are facing inward see Figure 5 1 on page 105 Apply a drop of Loctite to one end of the four 1 standoffs Install the four standoffs Loctite applied ends facing the RF PCB Secure in place using the nut driver Reattach the RF cables making certain to connect them in their original positions marked cable on top Reattach the Molex connectors to the RF PCB Insert the split rubber grommet surrounding the Molex connector cables into the small slot on the new RF PCB cover Secure the RF PCB cover using the nuts and washers removed in Step 2 54 0147 5 6 54 0147 Replacing the Antenna Gyro Assembly Remove the main PCB cover as described in Removing the Main PCB Cover on page 106 Using a nut driver socket remove the four nuts and washers securing the antenna gyro to the reflector bracket see Figure 5 8 The nut on the bottom right also secures a cable clamp Set the nuts washers and cable clamp aside Bracket Gasket Gyro Disconnect the antenna gyro Molex connector from the main PCB see Figure 5 3 on page 107 Remove the old antenna gyro assembly Connect the new antenna gyro s Molex connector to the main PCB Replace the antenna gyro gasket see Figure 5 8 re Figure 5 8 Repl
6. 12VDC Ship s Power 11 16 VDC White Green White Orange Orange White Green white White Blue Blue White Furuno Data IRD Ground Cable to IRD KVH Display Port 1 Power RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 baud TX2A Port 2 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 or 9600 baud Ground Serial Port 3 is unavailable Cosine inverted Pe hee tae ye et ee for data output while the system is connected to a TracVision G4 antenna Sine inverted Ground GPS Ship s Gyro Data GPS B or HDG B Input GyroTrac Sensor Gyro TXD RS 422 Module Cable bike 4800 bps 8 N 1 GPS A or HDG A Gyro Power KVH Display 5 Power Duplicate pass through Wiring Color Code Definitions Port 1 First Color Wire RS 422 Second Color Tracer NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 3 4800 baud icq A detailed wiring diagram and complete 5 instructions have been provided in 8 Section 2 6 Wiring the ADCU E z 5 KIVIHI l KVH Industries Inc KVH Europe A S 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Ved Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 Phone 45 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 867 077 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com E mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc
7. Figure 3 16 Display Brightness Controls Figure 3 17 Internal External Reference Menus du Setting Display Brightness The ADCU display s brightness may be adjusted to suit your preferences Press the right key to make the display brighter the left key to make it dimmer When you are satisfied with the setting press the center key to accept the setting Sert EPa shi nesit Hest Retr Proceed to Selecting Heading Reference Mi Bright TERS Source aop The ADCU display offers 20 levels of brightness each of which is indicated Brighten Display by an asterisk that appears or disappers when the Dim and Brighten keys are pressed Dim Display Selecting Heading Reference Source The Heading Reference Source menu provides the option to override the GyroTrac s external sensor module in favor of another source such as a ship s gyro as follows e INTERNAL GyroTrac will receive and use heading data from its sensor module The Control Compass menus will be available e EXTERNAL GyroTrac will receive and use heading data from an external heading source As a result the Control Compass menus will be inactive and hidden Refer to Figure 2 21 on page 30 for details on connecting a ship s gyro to the ADCU HESdaPs in Proceed to Entering Gyro Offset Values Referee TPL eGrriai irk ENTER Ext Setting will blink Internal or External based on the current selection Pushi
8. Choosing the Best Location for the TracVision Antenna There are several factors to consider when choosing the location for the TracVision antenna Figure 2 1 Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon satellite all around The less blockage the better the system performs Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions above decks The antenna requires a 15 to 85 look angle to receive satellite signals Antenna Blockage LES O Blocked 15 85 Vessel Platform To minimize tracking errors place the antenna unit as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel s fore and aft centerline and midships The antenna unit need not be located exactly on the vessel s fore and aft axis but its centerline MUST be parallel to it The mounting surface should be flat and strong enough to carry the complete assembly 30 lbs 13 6 kg To prevent warpage to the antenna baseplate make sure that the mounting surface is rigid so that it cannot flex when the vessel vibrates If necessary add a strength member to the mounting site to stiffen it Be sure to account for the height and base dimensions see Figure 2 2 on the following page TracVision Antenna 54 0147 re Figure 2 2 Antenna Unit Dimensions KIVIHI 3 The radome exterior is treated w
9. Horizontal Bracket Cc 8 Flat Washer Fiber Washer Vertical 8 Self locking Nut gt Bracket 9 Insert 8 flat washers and 8 32 Phillips screws into the horizontal bracket s mounting holes from above and through the vertical bracket Secure in place with 8 self locking nuts and flat washers 10 Place the sensor module in the horizontal bracket with the proper orientation up forward 11 Thread 10 32 machine screws through lock washers flat washers and bracket and then into the captive extrusion T nuts within the sensor module housing as shown in Figure 2 12 54 0147 tr If you do not use the supplied 8 screws be sure to use equivalent hardware that ensures secure mounting and minimum vibration Figure 2 14 Mounting the Vertical Sensor Bracket Figure 2 15 Securing the Horizontal Bracket to the Vertical Bracket Should you ever need to replace the 10 32 screws used to secure the housing to the bracket the screws must be no longer than 10 mm to avoid damaging the housing 23 TracVision G4 Technical Manual When choosing a location take into account the space required to route position and strain relieve all cables that will be attached to the back of the ADCU Directions for proper wiring are presented in Section 2 6 Wiring the ADCU on page 29 Figure 2 16 Mounting the ADCU with Velcro Attachments Ja 2 4 Mou
10. 54 0147 re 10 Position the baseplate assembly in place over the mounting holes and cable access with the baseplate s Forward arrow shown in Figure 2 6 pointing toward the bow Ensure that all holes line up and that the connectors are centered over the cable access Make any necessary adjustments Figure 2 6 before seating the foam seal in place permanently Baseplate Forward Arrow FORWARD 11 Clean the mounting surface where the foam seal will be placed Remove the paper backing from the foam seal to expose the contact cement then lay the foam seal in place adhesive side down and press down firmly to bring the adhesive into full contact along the bottom Ensure the narrow end points toward the bow Figure 2 7 Baseplate Connector Assignments Bottom View 12 Connect the data power and RF cables from belowdecks to the baseplate as shown in ses Figure 2 7 Turn the power and data cable connectors down until locked in place don t use a excessive force Connect the RF cable s using a 6 1 wrench applying 30 pounds of torque If RF1 H connect more than one RF cable label both ends of N each RF cable to match its antenna baseplate RF2 CE Data connector RF1 or RF2 Do NOT use teflon gel on SEY the cable fittings as it reduces signal strength at higher frequencies Second IRD Installation 54 0147 17 TracVision G4 Technical Manual When rotating the azimuth
11. Tighten the holding nuts Replacing the Elevation Drive Motor Remove the main PCB cover as explained in Removing the Main PCB Cover on page 106 Remove the Elevation Motor Molex connector from the main PCB see Figure 5 3 on page 107 Feed the elevation motor cable through the cutout to the front of the support frame Remove the four stop nuts and washers that secure the motor to the support frame see Figure 5 9 on page 113 Remove the motor assembly Install the new motor assembly with the elevation motor cable facing down as shown in Figure 5 9 Reinstall the stop nuts and washers but do not tighten Raise the motor and work the toothed drive belt over the outer lip of the motor hub Press down gently on the motor body while rotating the antenna reflector up and down to ensure free movement 54 0147 6 Adjust the belt tension for a maximum of 3 mm deflection with moderate finger pressure between the motor and antenna pulley Some readjustment may be necessary if the belt tension results in excessive antenna reflector vibration 7 Connect the Elevation Motor Molex connector to the main PCB and reinstall the PCB cover 5 8 Replacing the LNB The LNB assembly receives power from the IRD via the RF PCB Be certain that the IRD is turned off or disconnected from its power source before removing or reconnecting the LNB Replacing a North American LNB 1 Using a c wrench carefully disconnect both
12. 1 Select a calm day and a clear area Avoid excessive pitching and rolling as this can distort the calibration data 2 Apply power to the ADCU and note your approximate heading so that you will know when you have completed a full circle 3 Steer your vessel at a slow steady speed through a full circle that takes at least 2 minutes to complete Try to time your turn so that it takes 30 seconds or more to turn 90 After completing a full circle continue the process with a second circle The circles do not need to be perfectly round as long as you make a complete 360 turn 4 Once you have completed two full circles your GyroTrac should be calibrated Check the calibration score as described on the following page 54 0147 The Calibration Score Each calibration results in a calibration score that is stored in the system s memory Magnetic Environment Accuracy Calibration Update Number Accuracy ACC The ACC data indicates the degree of accuracy the GyroTrac will provide based on the quality of the last calibration Table 2 7 lists the five possible accuracy levels Magnetic Environment MAGENV The MAGENYV score GOOD OK POOR BAD indicates the quality of the installation location If the quality is POOR or BAD the sensor module probably should be moved to a more favorable magnetic environment Calibration Update Number CAL The CAL indicates the number of times the sensor has b
13. Ideally the sensor module should be mounted as low as possible in the center of the vessel but NOT in the bilge The mounting surface should be free of excessive vibration and flexing Maintain at least four feet 1 3 m separation between the sensor module and any magnetized materials large ferrous masses cranes engines derricks other antennas cables carrying high amperage direct current or battery banks Take extra care when mounting the sensor module on a steel vessel Enclose the sensor module in a fiberglass container and use an aluminum brass plastic or wood NOT steel or iron platform to position the sensor at least four feet 1 2 m above and six feet 1 8 m away from the steel surface Be alert for devices that change their magnetic characteristics when in use such as CRTs computer and TV screens radar magnetrons electric winches loudspeakers windshield wipers and other devices with DC motors GyroTrac cannot compensate for changing magnetic fields created by these devices If you need to fabricate custom mounting brackets for the sensor module they should be made from non ferrous materials such as wood brass aluminum fiberglass or plastic Be sure to use stainless steel bolts or nails Choosing the Best Location for the ADCU The ADCU should be mounted in a dry location allowing enough room at the back for connecting system cables The ADCU should be placed so that the LCD display is v
14. MSB LSB Binary value 0 to 1023 equal to 0 0 to 359 6 degrees stabilized magnetic heading B ASCII hex 0x00 C ASCII hex 0x00 Status ASCII hex 0x43 D ASCII hex 0xAA cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D Line feed ASCII hex 0x0A 54 0147 G 3 Furuno Output The Furuno output is a proprietary message format typically used with Furuno and other brands of radars and autopilots Two user configurable options are available true or magnetic heading and 25 millisecond 40 Hz or 200 millisecond 5 Hz data rate The default rate is 200 millisecond 5 Hz Optional Stepper Components An optional interface unit is available to generate a stepper output The stepper interface uses an NMEA HDM or HDT serial message input to generate the stepper signal format The stepper signal replaces traditional gyro outputs used with satellite communications systems autopilots and steering displays The Stepper Interface unit is shown in Figure G 1 while the specifications are listed in Table G 6 Please refer to the Stepper Interface User Manual for specific wiring instructions Stepper Interface Dimensions 10 5 267 mm x 5 8 147 mm x 2 3 58 mm Weight 13 oz 370 gm Input NMEA 0183 Stepper Output 3 6 12 24 steps degree Output Voltage 5 V standard 30 70 V option also available Part Number 19 0089 Stepper Voltage Converter A stepper voltage converter KVH Part Number 19 0089 is needed when the
15. data sequence registered by the TracVision G4 These sequences may vary based on the software version loaded onto the TracVision G4 system This data can be recorded using the data port and a PC TracVision G4 Controller Rev X Version X XX Serial number XXXXXXXX EAD Motors RF CHECKSUM RF ZAP RF PGM_908 RF CHECKSUM OxF807 Initializing RF Controller RF S A V U V RF SATINSTALL 50 C 53 C RF L B Identifies Satellite A or B as currently RF SATCONFIG loaded for acquisition RF F A 12574 20000 56 0x0100 R U 3 Satellite Configuration Data Satellite A RF F A 12574 20000 56 0x0100 R U 3 RF F A 12383 20000 56 0x0100 L U 3 RF F A 12383 20000 56 0x0100 L U 3 RF F B 12370 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 Satellite Configuration Data Satellite B RF F B 12370 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 RF F B 12326 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 RF F B 12326 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 RF RF PCB Version X X Current RF software revision RF DVB DSS 4 RF COMM PASS PASS is expected Initializing Antenna NO GPS Default Used GPS EXPRESSVU AZ 208 5 EL 38 1 Limit Switch Test GPS UTC 083000 00 Lat 4131 00N Long 7115 00W GPS data from NMEA port GPS ECHO 119 AZ 238 9 EL 22 1 Calculated satellite position based on GPS Limit Switch Status PASS PASS i
16. Data otherwise the default is Mag 54 0147 Setting the NMEA Outputs GyroTrac is fully compatible with NMEA input versions 1 5 and 2 2 However the individual serial ports can only be programmed to use NMEA version 2 2 as an output TELELE DALEL EW YES BLUF DALEE Get reS HEKE cancel By choosing Next or completing the configuration for each output GyroTrac will cycle through the remaining NMEA outputs Each output follows the same sequence of screens as illustrated in this flow chart 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface Fe Custom configurations are not available on GyroTrac Figure 3 13 Setting NMEA Outputs Return to Setting the Serial Outputs By choosing Next or completing the configuration for each output GyroTrac will cycle through the remaining NMEA outputs in the following order GGA GLL HDG HDM HDT VTG XTE Each output follows the same sequence of screens as illustrated in this flow chart Return to Setting the Serial Outputs When Serial Ports 2 or 3 are selected to provide NMEA output the baud rate is automatically changed to 4800 baud from the default of 9600 baud Serial Port 1 and its pass through duplicate only provide 4800 baud output i TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 14 Setting Furuno Output If the system is NOT connected to a GPS or a ship s gyro only magnetic heading data will be available and the fo
17. Elevation UP Step Function commands a manual 0 1 UP step in elevation angle Command 8 Response echoes the command Elevation DOWN Step Function commands a manual 0 1 DOWN step in elevation angle Command 2 Response echoes the command H 3 Operational Commands Tracking Mode Function starts active tracking of the satellite Command TRACK Response echoes the command Idle Mode Function halts active tracking and conical scan then enters Idle mode Command HALT Response echoes the command 54 0147 H 4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Target Location Function reports the target location in antenna frame data format is E for elevation in degrees 000 900 and A for azimuth in degrees 0000 3599 with implied decimals Command TGTLOCATION Response Target Location A E A B E Att Analog Signal Strength Report Function reports signal strength from RF detector circuit in A D counts 000 FFF Hex Command SIGLEVEL Response Signal Strength XXXX H 5 Sensor Module Commands Report Platform Attitude Function reports vessel attitude indicated by sensor module Command ATTITUDE Response Pitch PPP Roll RR R Yaw YYY Y Compass Calibration Score Function reports compass calibration score Command CALSCORE Response Cal Score XXX Compass Calibration Enable
18. Enter Main EA toes Track Installed Menu Track Installed Sat a ih He ttt Satellite A Satellite B Variations on these displays are also presented in Figure 3 9 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr Figure 3 4 Soft Key Functions and Primary Data Displays s TracVision G4 Technical Manual Pressing the center key will cycle the Main Menu through the available functions as follows Figure 3 5 Main Menu Functions Select Installed Satellite A Proceed to Section 3 3 Setup Display Mode set data displayed on the LCD during normal operation Proceed to Section 3 4 Set Data Outputs Mode set type and format of data outputs Proceed to Section 3 5 Set Configuration Mode set heading reference source enter gyro offsets reset to factory defaults and turn TV comm on off Proceed to Section 3 6 Control Compass Mode set calibration read cal score and clear compass calibration Proceed to Section 3 7 Antenna Status Mode check status and version of antenna get antenna serial get signal level amp threshold display skew angle and measure bit error rate Proceed to Section 3 8 Control Antenna Mode adjust antenna azimuth and elevation manually restart system install satellite pairs set lat long select active satellite and update satellite frequency data HASEL i Heaairrs HHH Ht EBEQUF GiSPlas tires Enter Met POEL UP BEL
19. For other options please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD Other IRD Activations Please refer to the user manual that accompanied your IRD for activation instructions Programming European IRDs Before the TracVision G4 system can be used in Europe the IRD must be programmed to receive signals from the selected DVB satellite services Programming is conducted using menu selections displayed on the TV screen Please refer to your IRD owner s manual for specific instructions Table 2 8 provides some key data for use when programming the IRD Configuration Item Setting Antenna Alternative 1 DiSEqC 1 Antenna Alternative 2 DiSEqC 2 LNB Frequency Universal It is also important that the IRD s settings for Antenna Alternatives 1 and 2 match the ADCU s installed satellite settings as follows e Antenna Alternative 1 Satellite A e Antenna Alternative 2 Satellite B Section 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU on page 44 provides details on the satellite installation process 54 0147 Programming DSS Plus IRDs If you are using multiple DSS Plus IRDs and intend to shift from one satellite to another only one of the IRDs can be configured as a two satellite receiver All other IRDs must be configured as one satellite receivers The two satellite IRD will determine which satellite the antenna is tracking while the other receivers can watch any channels available via that sate
20. I 1 I I ti g GYROTRAC TX Blue White oi KVH Display Power SENSOR MODULE RX White Orange _ _ L2 TXTA 4 Pass through Duplicate of ioj SERIAL PORT 1 RS 422 RX Orange White TX1B 4800 baud 12v Green White L _ Ground White Label 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 UL SERIAL PORT 3 RS 422 1 7 SERIAL PORT 2 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 or 9600 baud ea ShiftL TX2A Ground 4 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data Ground _ _ lt 1 arela DataH 4800 or 9600 baud ee EN E O S a Unavailable with TracVision G6 TX B 1 1 1 1 d 1 1 DataLl To modify refer to Selecting Poko omoa Hort TracVision or GyroTrac only PA Soe ete Ground FURUNO Operations Ground _ 4 I a ShiftH DATA I I 1 I I 30 54 0147 Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring e When inserting a wire into a terminal connector make certain that the wire insulation is not pinched in the connector e After inserting and securing wire tug gently to ensure that the connection is solid e Position cables behind the ADCU so that they connect neatly to the terminal strips e Do not tin solder the wire ends e Each cable provided with the TracVision G4 should be routed and dressed before terminating at the ADCU The antenna data and power cable wires may be trimmed
21. North American Systems Only An active not passive multiswitch must always be used to connect the TracVision G4 system to multiple IRDs Refer to Section 2 5 Connecting the IRD s on page 26 for directions on proper multiswitch multiple IRD cabling 54 0147 4 3 GyroTrac specific Issues The GyroTrac is designed for reliable easy use This section provides a brief overview of some potential operational issues Issue 1 System is installed correctly and power is available but the system is non functional Solution Check the 4 amp fuse within the ADCU Remove the two screws securing the top and the base of the ADCU and remove the ADCU s top cover The fuse is secured in brackets on the upper printed circuit board PCB Remove the damaged fuse and replace with a new functional fuse Issue 2 System fails the startup routine and the ADCU displays Errors Detected Solution GyroTrac will not operate unless the system passes the startup self tests The following actions may be taken in this instance e Shut down the system then restore power e Shut down the system and verify proper wiring as detailed in Section 2 6 Wiring the ADCU on page 29 e Contact a KVH dealer or distributor for further assistance Issue 3 GyroTrac is connected to a TracVision G4 system but there is no communications between GyroTrac and the antenna and you are unable to access antenna specific menus on the
22. stabilized heading output for use with Cetrek autopilots Each serial port can be independently programmed to output data at a rate of 1 Hz to 20 Hz selectable in 1 Hz increments The default data rate is 10 Hz NMEA1 Magnetic Heading HDM Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Update rate Selectable at 1 to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type HCHDM XXX X M hh lt cr gt lt lf gt Sentence breakdown HCHDM NMEA talker and sentence ID XXX X Stabilized magnetic heading in degrees and tenths M Magnetic heading ASCII hex 0x4D i ASCII hex 0x2A hh Checksum cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D Line feed ASCII hex 0x0A 54 0147 GyroTrac Data Outputs tr NMEA2 Magnetic Heading HDG Table G 2 Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit NMEA2 Magnetic no parity Heading Output Update rate Selectable at 1 to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type HCHDG XXX X hh lt cr gt lt lf gt Sentence breakdown HCHDG NMEA talker and sentence ID XXX X Stabilized magnetic heading in degrees and tenths ASCII hex 0x2A hh Checksum cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D If Line feed ASCII hex 0x0A NMEAS3 True Heading HDT Table G 3 Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit NMEA3 True no parity Heading Output Update rate Selectable at 1
23. 02842 5279 USA Tel 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com KVH Europe A S Ved Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Tel 45 45 16 01 80 Fax 45 45 86 70 77 E mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com If you have any comments regarding this manual please e mail them to manuals kvh com Your input is greatly appreciated Welcome to TracVision 64 oF TracVision G4 Serial Number This serial number will be required for all troubleshooting or service calls made regarding this product Click here to go to our state of the art Customer Support web page the fastest and easiest way to get all of your questions answered g ISO KVH Part 54 0147 Rev J KV B 9001 2004 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved LISTED TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc GyroTrac and TracNet are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc DVB Digital Video Broadcasting is a registered trademark of the DVB Project 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 Cetrek is a trademark of Cetrek USA Furuno is a registered trademark of Furuno USA Inc BaG and Halcyon are trademarks of Brooks and Gatehouse Inc Ta
24. 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 Based on this information the data entered via the PC would look like this assuming that YOURSAT 123 would be Satellite A HALT 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 ZAP To install and start tracking the USER satellite the following additional data would be entered HALT SATINSTALL USER1 NONE L A ZAP 54 0147 53 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 37 Adjusting the European LNB Skew Angle Figure 2 38 Skew Angle Labels SK ADJUS EW M ENIT 2 10 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only To optimize channel reception the antenna s LNB skew angle must be adjusted Refer to your satellite service provider for the proper skew angle for your selected satellite service and geographical location You can also find the proper skew angle from the ADCU as long as a GPS is providing data to the ADCU or the vessel s correct latitude and longitude are entered into the ADCU Refer to Antenna Status Data Screens on page 80 for details on viewing the A
25. 54 0147 Selecting Active Satellite Using the ADCU Interface tr These screens are only seen if the Gyro Trac ADCU is connected to a TracVision G4 After installing the active pair of satellites use the Select Satellite menu to choose which of the installed satellites will be active atellite MEM PLP Sat Name A corresponds to the first satellite selected SELECt ISAT HAME At during the Install ves Het cancel Satellite process Figure 3 34 Select Active Satellite Proceed to Updating Satellite Frequency Data Sat Name B corresponds to the second satellite selected during the Install Satellite process LSAT MAHE At Silene 54 0147 a TracVision G4 Technical Manual Do NOT use this function unless directed by KVH Technical Support or a KVH authorized technician Improper data selection may affect the system s operation Updating Satellite Frequency Data If the antenna is unable to find a satellite the satellite s frequency data may have changed The Satellite Frequency Scan feature allows you to update the frequency data of any satellite stored in the system s library This function should not be used unless directed by KVH Technical Support or a KVH authorized technician With the desired satellite band and polarization selected the system will automatically search for the frequency with the strongest signal The system will
26. 79 3 8 Control Antenna Mode 24 245 ne220032042224ee 5284485 81 Troubleshooting 0000 eee weet 91 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix 0 0 2 00 ce eee eee 93 4 2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues 22 24ceneehseoearedetbededevced 94 4 3 GyroTrac specific Issues Introduction re 1 Introduction This section provides a basic overview of the TracVision G4 system It explains how the system works and describes the function of each component 1 1 TracVision G4 System Overview ccc cece eee eee 3 1 2 TracVision G4 COMBONCNNS cete tetetrtetiririrert reed saia 5 1 3 Materials Provided With the TracVision G4 6 54 0147 1 Introduction 1 1 TracVision G4 System Overview A complete satellite TV system illustrated in Figure 1 1 includes the TracVision G4 antenna unit connected to the GyroTrac digital gyro stabilized sensor Advanced Digital Control Unit ADCU an IRD satellite TV receiver and a television set A desktop or laptop computer is used to conduct diagnostics System specifications are provided in Appendix A on page 123 TracVision G4 Antenna Figure 1 1 TracVision G4 System Diagram DB 11 16 VDC TracVision G KIVIHI 3 5 4 5 Amps Options Purchased Separately Advanced Digital Control Unit ADCU r PC Diagnostics Satellite Receiver 1 TV1 GPS or Ship s Gyro Interfaces to Au
27. ADCU Solution Verify that GyroTrac is configured as a TracVision component as detailed in Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations on page 76 54 0147 Troubleshooting re Figure 4 1 ADCU Fuse Location Top Cutaway 4 amp Fuse Upper PCB a TracVision G4 Technical Manual Issue 4 There is no data output through Serial Port 3 Solution Serial Port 3 provides no output when GyroTrac is configured as a component within a GyroTrac compatible TracVision system 4 4 IRD Troubleshooting The IRD that was provided with your satellite television service may also be the cause of less than ideal operation First check the IRD s configuration to ensure it is set up for the desired programming In the case of a faulty IRD refer to your IRD user manual for service and warranty information If the IRD is both configured properly and fully functional contact your local KVH dealer or service center for assistance 4 5 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5 Maintenance on page 101 provides detailed instructions for authorized service personnel who may be required to replace the TracVision G4 antenna gyro or the LNB 4 6 Computer Diagnostics TracVision G4 has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts viewed on a PC having an RS 232 serial communication port If you are unable to isolate a system problem set up for computer diagno
28. G Shock 20 G 11 msec Vibration 0 9 G rms over 5 33 Hz 54 0147 123 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 124 Table A 4 TracVision G4 GyroTrac Performance Specifications Table A 5 TracVision G4 GyroTrac Environmental Specifications A 2 GyroTrac Compass Specifications Performance Data Accuracy 3 0 peak 1 0 typical Repeatability 0 25 Resolution 0 1 gyro 0 01 Tilt angle pitch amp roll range 45 Rate gyro drift 0 minute auto corrected Maximum angular velocity 45 second Bandwidth 10 Hz Power consumption 12 32 VDC 330 mA stand alone TracVision component 11 16 VDC 3 5 amps nominal 4 5 amps peak Data I O format RS 422 NMEA 0183 Version 2 2 Zero point stability 0 8 1 After calibration free magnetic field to tilt angles of 20 accuracy 5 0 RMS to 45 tilt or roll Environmental Data Operating temperature 13 F to 130 F 25 C to 55 C Storage temperature 40 F to 185 F 40 C to 85 C Maximum shock performance 20G 11 msec EMI RFI IEC 945 FCC Part 15J Class B 54 0147 System Specifications tr Interface Data Choice of 4 Simultaneous Outputs Table A 6 NMEA 0183 ver 2 2 BWC TracVision G4 GyroTrac Interface Specifications Bearing distance to waypoint GGA GPS fix data GLL GPS latitude long
29. Hispasat Hotbird Sirius Thor 54 0147 85 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 33 Set Latitude Longitude Procedure If the latitude and or longitude entered is not valid for the installed satellite pair the following screen will appear Let Lome NMOL Wada Recheck and re enter your latitude and longitude and verify your installed issue Je satellite pair to resolve this Setting Latitude and Longitude These screens are only seen if the GyroTrac ADCU is connected to a TracVision G4 When installing a satellite pair it is also necessary to enter the vessel s latitude and longitude to ensure that the installed satellites are viewable as well as to permit the system to set several internal parameters Set Lat Lorst EPL er Meat Return Proceed to Selecting Active Satellite Lek ables Enter Use the keys to select each number and choose between NORTH and SOUTH Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then launch the LONGITUDE screen LOnTitHdE i Ent Sr Use the keys to select each number and choose between EAST and WEST 2 Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then display the selected latitude and longitude Lah a hides LUGS ah Lids This screen is displayed for 3 seconds before returning to ae Set Lat Long
30. Power Dividers DC In RHCP VHF UHF LHCP 13V 18 Multiswitch Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Be sure to connect a ground cable from each IRD to a suitable ground ideally the ADCU ground terminal Ja RHCP VHF UHF LHCP 13v 18v Multiswitch Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire A grounding wire has been provided to connect your IRD to a suitable ground 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 ideally to the ADCU ground terminal route the ground wire to the ADCU and leave unconnected for now Each IRD that you connect to the TracVision system should have a similar ground connection If you are using a multiswitch you can ground the multiswitch instead of the individual IRDs 54 0147 re 2 6 Wiring the ADCU All other wiring for the TracVision system connects at the rear panel of the ADCU Included in the GyroTrac kitpack are five terminal strip connectors with terminal connectors numbered 1 through 60 see Figure 2 20 You will connect all wires to these terminal strip connectors first then you will insert the connectors Figure 2 20 into the rear panel of the ADCU Terminal Strip Connectors Red Label Yellow Label guunnanaaeee T d S era
31. RF connectors from the LNB 2 Loosen the two wing screws on the throat of the choke feed until the LNB is free to slide out Withdraw the LNB as shown in Figure 5 10 3 Insert the replacement LNB as far as it will go ensuring it reaches the bottom of the feedhorn Be careful not to puncture or dislodge the plastic seal covering the LNB throat Orient the LNB to align with the strut holding the pair of RF cables 4 Apply asmall amount of thread locking compound Loctite 425 or equivalent to the wing screw threads and tighten the screws to secure the LNB in position 5 Reattach the RF connectors to the LNB 54 0147 Fe Excessive belt tension may result in antenna reflector vibration Ensure that the IRD is turned off or disconnected from its power source before removing or reconnecting the LNB Figure 5 10 North American LNB Removal 115 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 116 Figure 5 11 Skew Angle Labels Figure 5 12 European LNB Removal Skew Labels Replacing a European LNB Using a 6 wrench carefully disconnect the RF connectors from the LNB 2 Note the currently set skew value as indicated by the stickers on the LNB and choke assembly see Figure 5 11 SKEW ADJUSTMENT 3 Loosen the wing screws and remove the LNB from the choke assembly as shown in Figure 5 12 Insert the replacement LNB as far as it will go en
32. Table 2 9 If you re moving to Europe you will need to choose a new Satellite pair from the list of available European satellites see Table 2 10 For details on installing these new Satellites refer to Section 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU on page 44 Replace the IRD In order to receive satellite TV service in your new geographic You may also need to replace your location you will need to purchase an IRD designed for that television when changing location Refer to your satellite TV service provider for more geographic location In North information America your TV must support the NTSC video standard In Europe your TV must support the PAL video standard 54 0147 57 3 Using the ADCU 54 0147 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 Interface This section explains how to use all of the ADCU functions You will use the ADCU to operate control and monitor the TracVision G4 and GyroTrac Startup and Self test 2 044 4 ee beeen cbd bicabeseeesebanced Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu Setup Display Mode cc0 lt concucccuccccbiesstsevbdessne es Set Data Outputs Mode occ cccsccacscdoactduessencscensds Set Configuration MONG cccccccccecicadsiscacacasaicases Control Compass Mode 000 anaana aaa aaan Antenna Status Mode 0c c cece eee Control Antenna Mode lt 2 4 00ss0ve0sesesesesceeess Using the ADCU Interface tr 3 1 Startu
33. available RF S B V U V POS 354 5 22 1 3116 RF B V U V POS 355 0 22 5 1868 RF B V U V POS 354 0 22 0 2912 RF S B V U V POS 354 5 21 9 2114 RF S B V U V POS 353 1 21 9 2680 Avg 22 3 21 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Saved Sat Pos AZ 248 2 EL 22 0 144 54 0147 GyroTrac Data Outputs tr Appendix G GyroTrac Data Outputs The GyroTrac transmits up to five selectable message types simultaneously to external navigation devices connected to the ADCU One output port is dedicated to the sine cosine signal format one is dedicated to the Furuno AD10S signal format and three separate serial ports allow outputs of NMEA 0183 KVH RS 422 and Cetrek proprietary signal formats Each of these message formats is described below Step by step instructions for selecting desired message outputs is given in Section 3 Using the ADCU Interface on page 59 G 1 Sine Cosine Output GyroTrac may be configured to provide either 3 wire or 4 wire Refer to Connecting the sine cosine output but not both Sine cosine output message Sine Cosine Interface on page 35 options are magnetic or true heading and a combination of for Gompiete TENURED reference and swing voltages used to denote the heading value ed PO eal Ka ran ana other navigational systems to use The reference and swing voltages are set through the ADCU to the sine cosine output suit the requirements of the device using the data Default reference v
34. data with the new frequency and associated network ID and stores it in the satellite library RF PCB Software Version Function reports RF PCB software version Command VER Response RF PCB Version X X Report Tracking Information Function reports hardware software locks AGC value bit error rate and ADC value Command l Response 1 X G B D Y Where X hardware lock 0 not locked 1 locked on satellite G AGC value signal level B bit error rate D ADC value Y software lock 0 not locked 1 locked on satellite 54 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands re 159 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 160 Table H 7 Installation Commands H 7 Installation Commands 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 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 reports names for satellites A and B Command SATINSTALL Response SATINSTALL lt sat_a_name gt lt sat_b name gt Report Tracked Satellite Function reports name of satellite currently being tracked Command SAT Response SAT lt sat_name gt Report Configured Satellite Names Function reports names for all configured satell
35. 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 clear 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 liabilit
36. receiving stepper device uses a reference voltage greater than the 5 volt maximum available from the stepper interface The converter is wired directly between the stepper interface output and the receiving equipment to provide the necessary reference voltage An external 6 70 VDC power supply is required to provide the necessary voltage to this device Figure G 2 on the following page shows the stepper voltage wiring connections and wiring diagram 54 0147 GyroTrac Data Outputs tr Figure G 1 Stepper Interface Table G 6 Stepper Interface Specifications 149 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure G 2 Optional 6 70 V Stepper Voltage Converter Wiring Diagram negative logic positive logic Interface Box Terminal ROD __ 4VE Supply Out Step Supply VE _ Step Supply VE 15 70 VDC 6 70 VDC input from converter power supply Function Core Color Interface Connector Terminal Number Step Line 1 _ Red 23 Step Line 2 Yellow 22 Step Line 3 _ Green 21 OV Common Blue 24 Step O P Line 1 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load Step O P Line 2 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load e Step O P Line 3 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load e _ __ VE Supply Out _ Step O P L
37. remove the bad fuse and replace with a good fuse of the same rating 5 5 Replacing the RF PCB 1 The RF PCB receives operating voltages from both the main PCB and the IRD via the RF cable Ensure that all power including the IRD is turned off before proceeding 2 Using a socket wrench remove the four nuts and washers securing the RF PCB cover see Figure 5 5 Set the hardware and cover aside RF PCB Cover Figure 5 5 Support Frame RF PCB Mounting Top View 4 p dl ia a H4 p oe 54 0147 109 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 5 6 RF PCB Connector Locations Rear View Figure 5 7 RF Cable Ferrules ee am L Ferrules Failure to hold the ferrules tightly while loosening the RF connectors can result in damage to the cables and reduce the signal quality 110 3 Molex Connectors RF Connectors 10 Ti 12 13 Unplug the Molex connectors from the RF PCB see Figure 5 6 Standoff If the top RF cable is not already marked label it so that the RF cables can later be plugged into the proper positions on the new PCB Using a wrench carefully remove the two RF cables from the RF PCB Hold the RF connector ferrules while loosening the connectors to avoid excess stress on or twisting of the cables see Figure 5 7
38. system model Command TVXX Where XX system model i e G4 Response system configures software and antenna restarts H 2 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 Table H 2 Manual Positioning Commands 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 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 relative to up or external sensor attitude reference 10 0 85 0 Response echoes the command mechanism moves at a fixed velocity 54 0147 153 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table H 3 Operational Commands 154 Azimuth CW Step Function commands a manual 0 1 clockwise step in azimuth angle Command 6 Response echoes the command Azimuth CCW Step Function commands a manual 0 1 counter clockwise step in azimuth angle Command 4 Response echoes the command
39. the allow the system to complete full initialization diagnostic information available in Data should be scrolling on the PC display to the startup data sequence identify any system problems detected If no data is seen recheck your connections and the terminal software setup 4 7 Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision G4 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix H on page 151 54 0147 99 This section identifies system components that may be replaced in the field details how to replace those components and lists preventive maintenance routines 5 1 Warranty Service Information 00 000 ee 5 2 Preventive Maintenance 2 4 44 4444eSetadeserisetssan es 5 9 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units 5 4 Replacing the Main PCB or Fuses 0 05 5 5 Replacing the RF PCB so cad seus ccucccece sss eneeeseeses 5 6 Replacing the Antenna Gyro Assembly 05 5 Replacing the Elevation Motor or Belt 5 8 Replacing the LNB sos 44 52 5654060654 bea ewancnaeaneees 5 9 GyroTrac Field Replaceable Units 0000 0 5 10 Preparation for Shipment 0c cece eee n ees 54 0147 re 101 5 1 Warranty Service Information For information on KVH warranty repair and liability policies please refer to the complete warranty statement provided at the conclusion of this manual If you have any questions please call
40. to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type HCHDT XXX X T hh lt cr gt lt lf gt Sentence breakdown HCHDT NMEA talker and sentence ID XXX X Stabilized true heading in degrees and tenths True Heading is only available T True heading ASCII hex 0x54 when GPS data input is received by the ADCU Refer to Connecting PEGI eh GPS for True North Capability on hh Checksum page 36 for complete details cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D If Line feed ASCII hex 0x0A 54 0147 147 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table G 4 KVH Output Table G 5 Cetrek Output 148 KVH Format Special Output Sentence Set at Factory Only Communication 9600 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Update rate Selectable at 1 to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type AAAA BBBB CCCC lt cr gt lt if gt Sentence breakdown Sentence identifier AAAA Stabilized pitch attitude in tenths of degrees BBBB Stabilized roll attitude in tenths of degrees CCCC Stabilized magnetic azimuth in tenths of degrees cr Carriage return ASCII hex 0x0D If Line feed ASCII hex Ox0A Cetrek Output Sentence Communication 4800 baud 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Update rate Selectable at 1 to 20 Hz 10 Hz default Sentence type MSB LSB B C Status D lt cr gt lt lf gt Sentence breakdown
41. to the serial port on your PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs Figure 2 36 Maintenance ADCU Maintenance Port Port DB9 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1 start bit e 1 stop bit e no flow control 3 Apply power to the TracVision G4 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 for the correct COM port 48 54 0147 re Entering User defined Satellite Data To configure your user defined satellites follow the steps below 1 Using your PC s terminal emulation program type HALT lt cr gt lt cr gt indicates a carriage
42. 2 0099 Data Cable 32 0619 50t 32 0619 100tt PC Cable 32 0628 06 RF Cable 32 0417 50 Power Cable 32 0510 50 Ground Cable 32 0583 50 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 54 0147 TracVision G4 User s Guide 54 0147 01 GyroTrac which includes 01 0226 01 Sensor Module 02 1154 ADCU 02 0961 Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20 0667 Horizontal Sensor Bracket 20 0658 Vertical Sensor Bracket 20 0666 Sensor to ADCU Cable 32 0623 30 Kitpack 72 0095 t North American system tt European system Not included with European systems 54 0147 2 Installation 54 0147 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 0 2 6 2 1 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 This section explains how to install configure and test the TracVision G4 system Follow the simple procedures in this section sequentially to ensure a safe and effective installation Planning the Installation 0 0 cc cece eee Mounting the TracVision Antenna 2 c6224s s00dsead ens Mounting the Gyrolrae SnSOF 22 222cs cscc20c 2sc02s0e 8 Mounting the ADCU o 2scs5525555505550602525244e2eeede0 Connecting the IRD S ccsccescucscceesessssssesen5e 2 Wiring the ADCU ocncacciceciasacasisigisisicn eck cee nenn Calibrating the Sensor n nananana naaa Activating Programming the IRD 00 00 e cee Installing Satellites Using the ADCU 005 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only 20 00 00000c00eG sere sees ee bes Checking Out the System 2 2 1 0 nanana
43. 54 0147 Optional Rotating Card Display tr Figure E 1 Optional Rotating Card Display R Oy z 135 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure E 2 Rotating Card Display Removing the Backplate 136 Option 2 Flush Mounting ile E 3 Using Template E 2 mark the cutout area in the mounting surface Cut out the marked area and smooth the edges with a file Test fit the display unit in the cutout opening Remove the two 6 mm machine screws from the back of the display unit Insert the display unit into the cutout then place the panel mounting bracket clamp in position behind the display unit Reverse the 6 mm screws and reinsert into the case through the bracket clamp Tighten the screws to secure in place Wiring the Rotating Card Display Refer to Figure E 2 To remove the backplate remove 8 screws a and withdraw the backplate assembly Separate the two pigtail plug connectors from the card assembly S lt 1 8 Screws a FUSE 1A 2 2 PACKING GLANDS b c d oS S Pass the power supply and data cables through their packing glands b c and d from the outside and tighten the gland nuts before connecting wires 54 0147 Optional Rotating Card Display tr 3 Refer to Figure E 3 below connect the power and Figure E 3 data wires to the terminal block as listed in Table E 1 Rotating Card Display Terminal Strip Wiring T
44. 69 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Setting the Serial Outputs The GyroTrac can output as many as three serial messages simultaneously in any combination of NMEA version 2 2 KVH RS 422 or Cetrek proprietary format NMEA message options and the KVH and Cetrek formats are described briefly in Appendix G on page 145 Follow the procedures illustrated below Figure 3 12 to set the serial outputs The factory default speed setting is Setting Serial Outputs 10 Hz HEX Tanoe Srii Fort 4 config OU Pit Data MHEAR PELL GME OULPUL St HO OULPUE LYRE BUH Cetrek Proceed to Setting the NMEA Outputs Proceed to Setting the Furuno Output Opens menus for Serial Ports 2 amp 3 All three serial ports have the same selection options However the output from Port 1 is only 4800 baud Serial Port setting information will be displayed for 2 5 seconds Setting can be None NMEA KVH or Cetrek If GyroTrac is configured as a component of a TracVision system the following screen will appear when attempting to configure Serial Port 3 iF ee No Action Return to Set Serial Outputs Return to Select Serial Port 1 Refer to Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations to configure the system as GyroTrac only and activate Serial Port 3 This screen will only appear if GPS is available to provide True North
45. A Guide to TracVision G4 Installation e Configuration Maintenance e el gt 2 oO _ oO 7p TracVision G4 Wiring Quick Reference Guide iDy 1t M r 1 TracVision G4 can either receive power through the ADCU as illustrated in the diagram or directly from ship s power if that is more convenient Refer to Alternate Method of Providing Power to the Antenna on page 32 for details TracVision Power oj gt ol SE 2 olo 5 g S 3 S S 5 2 not 2 S S S a E E uset o g o z o 5 2 S Z Not Used Not Used 0 al la S 6 e 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 IRD Ground Wire T T to IRD 12 VDC Ship s Power 11 16 VDC White Green Blue White White Orange Orange White Green White Gyro Power GyroTrac Sensor TracVision G4 will suffer serious 3 Module Cable damage if connected to power in excess of 16 VDC Complete details regarding connecting TracVision G4 to ship s power have been provided in Connecting the ADCU to Vessel Po
46. DCU calculated skew value Adjusting the LNB Skew Angle 1 Turn off the power to the antenna unit 2 If the radome is not already removed remove the radome and set it aside in a safe place 3 Loosen the two wing screws securing the LNB within the choke feed as illustrated in Figure 2 37 Skew Labels 4 Refer to the LNB skew angle labels on the end of the LNB and on the LNB choke feed shown in Figure 2 38 and adjust the LNB as necessary to match as closely as possible the skew angle provided by your service provider or the ADCU 5 Retighten the wing screws 6 Reinstall the radome Align the three radome screw holes with the baseplate nut holders insert the 10 24 screws and tighten Install a protective plastic screw cap over each screw 54 0147 re 2 11 Checking Out the System Now that you ve installed the TracVision G4 you need to verify that the system functions properly Check the system startup routine to ensure that the system is operating within normal parameters To view the startup routine connect a PC to the ADCU s maintenance port The diagnostics procedure requires Windows Hyperterminal or other terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the ADCU Connect the other end to the serial port on the PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be need
47. ED way Antenna Power Red to Antenna r 411 16 VDC Power Cable i t 1 1 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 Red Label TRACVISION PORT DSS Ground White Orange gt PC RXD Orange White PC TO ANTENNA to from Antenna DSS TXD Gray White _ _ _ PC TXD White Brown DATA LINES Data Cable Data Cable DSS RXD White Gray PC Ground Brown White al GTX White Blu GPS NMEA to Antenn GTX Blue White Data Cable l 1 l N ooog gg 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 Yellow Label Green Label A ll J fd Gd SHIP S POWER Powar InRed s si 11 16 VDC Ground In Black J i IRD Ground Wire to IRD T_ _ _ Sine _ Sine inverted SINE COSINE 3 wire or 4 wire Refer to Connecting the Sine Cosine Interface for complete intructions Cosine KVH Display Power TX1A 2 2 TX1B 2 Cosine inverted a 4 9 SERIAL PORT 1 RS 422 NMEA Cetrek KVH Data 4800 baud Ground Blue Label 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Li a WW aa T T T Ground White Green __ _T T 1T _ _ GPS A GPS or SHIP S GYRO ii NMEA DATA INPUT TX White Blue 1 1 GPS B RS 422 4800 bps 8 N 1 l T
48. EL Ret LHP 68 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr Setting the Sine Cosine Data Output The sine cosine setup is done in three stages first the magnetic or true heading option is selected then the reference voltage is set and finally the swing voltage is set The valid range for reference and swing voltages is between 0 and 6 5 volts The default value for reference voltage is 2 5 volts The default value for swing voltage is 1 67 volts Refer to your autopilot manual for correct voltage requirements Figure 3 11 oo ee ee Setting Sine Cosine Data Output Proceed to Section 3 5 Set Configuration Mode If the GyroTrac is receiving data from a ship s gyro all compass outputs are automatically configured as True North and cannot be set to Magnetic If this is the case the following variation on the magnetic true selection screen will be displayed Proceed to Setting the Serial Outputs Cosine iS Mas Setting will blink Mag or ENTER TRE True based on the current selection Pushing the MAG or TRUE buttons will toggle between selections EMLer eo gt If the system is NOT connected to a GPS or a ship s gyro only he ey lhe f magnetic heading data will be eo eee available and the following variation on the magnetic true selection ae screen will be displayed The system will then proceed to the Set Ref screen 54 0147
49. LAF Gate DAt PLE St HEKE Fek Pa Set HF COMP a SUP St i Orr YES Ment Fek LP LOML Po Cone asst Pet Uri YES Met neenna Statuses Het Bate TONLPDL SP Seria Em ar HEKE Fat LP To Factory Default or Chosen Data Display Select Installed Satellite B This menu will only appear configured as INTERNAL I I I if the heading reference is I I I These menus will not appear if GyroTrac is configured to operate as a stand alone system e g COMM OFF 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface Fe Alert Screens Certain operations require GyroTrac to temporarily cease its data output or alter its configuration so that new parameters or configurations may be entered When you enter one of these functions a pair of alert screens will appear informing you of what will happen Selecting Yes will allow you to continue into the function Selecting No will return you to the Main Menu Figure 3 6 Sample Alert Screens seek OWS TG HH ARE YOL SURET DALA Will bf HALTED The RETURN and CANCEL Keys Throughout the GyroTrac menus the right hand key will often be designated as either RETURN or CANCEL These options have the following functions e RETURN Returns to the main data display If no keys are pressed within 10 seconds the menu will automatically default to the main data display e CANCEL Cancels current action and returns to the s
50. N lt lt cr gt to enter the Debug mode Type LSTEST lt cr gt Type EL 300 lt cr gt Type CALGYROccr 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 Type ZAP lt cr gt to restart reinitialize the system If you have a GPS connected to the GyroTrac no further action is required If you do not have a GPS connected to the GyroTrac KVH recommends that you complete the following steps to speed satellite acquisition and improve system performance 8 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 54 0147 re 9 Determine your vessel s current latitude and longitude to the nearest degree 10 Type GPS AA B CCC D lt cr gt where e AA Latitude in degrees e B N North or S South e CCC Longitude in degrees e D E East or W West 11 Verify that the response shows the correct parameters 12 Type ZAP lt cr gt to restart reinitialize the system 5 7 Replacing the Elevation Motor and Belt The elevation motor is mounted to the inside of the support frame Machine screw washer and stop nut sets hold the drive motor in position to maintain proper tension on the toothed drive belt When adjusting belt tension or
51. On Mode On Off Instant On allows the antenna to immediately receive a TV signal if the vessel has not moved since the antenna was last shut off If the vessel moves after acquiring the satellite via Instant On the antenna will undergo its standard initialization process resulting in a brief interruption of the TV signal Figure 3 31 Set instant on oares re Xt O RetUPN Instant On Mode Menu o K a Proceed to Installing a New Satellite Pair iNESTAHMT Mode O me eee as The antenna communication setting will blink ON or OFF based on current selection ON activates Instant On Mode The factory default setting for a a Pushing the ON and OFF buttons will x J Instant On Mode is ON change the selected setting 54 0147 83 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 32 Install Satellite Pair Process Installing a New Satellite Pair These screens are only seen if the GyroTrac ADCU is connected to a TracVision G4 TracVision G4 permits two satellite services Satellites A and B to be installed simultaneously There is also an option for NONE on Satellite B permitting single satellite operation IMStLaii Satelliter Enter HEEE RER LHP INSLA1L1L A LSAT NAMES HEEE cancel and Longitude Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all available satellites Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all satellites that can be paired with the selection for Satell
52. Se aah pia et Cosine Cosine inverted Because the reference voltage is a reference output not an input connecting this output to another reference output from an autopilot or other system will cause problems In this case connect the following wires from the autopilot or other system to the green ADCU terminal strip connector Autopilot Other System Wire Terminal Connector Sine 12 Cosine 10 Internal Power Ground 7 not chassis ground Reference INPUT 8 KVH Output DO NOT connect the autopilot or other system to the ADCU reference output ADCU terminal 8 if the autopilot has its own internal reference Review the user s manual for the selected equipment 54 0147 re Figure 2 26 Sine Cosine ADCU Wiring The sine cosine reference voltage is an OUTPUT not an INPUT Connecting this output to the reference output for an autopilot or other system can cause problems This section explains how to resolve most issues Table 2 6 GyroTrac Autopilot Sine Cosine Wiring Arrangement Before connecting the Autopilot internal ground to ADCU terminal 7 use a low impedance voltmeter to make certain that there is no DC voltage between the two terminals A DC surge could damage one or both systems 35 TracVision G4 Technical Manual When the vessel is stationary certain GPS models may not output the data required for GyroTrac to determine true north Figure 2 27 GPS t
53. Trac to function as a TracVision system component Pushing the ON and OFF buttons will change the selected setting 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr 3 6 Control Compass Mode These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL The Control Compass function provides control over the GyroTrac sensor module including turning autocalibration on and off reading the calibration score and manually clearing the compass calibration Figure 3 21 Enter Ment Return Compass Control Mode Menu Sequence COM ro on ALERT SCREENS SEL AULOCS OF Moret Resa C81 Shore Clear COMPASS C31 YES Mash Return Yes Met Return TES Heat Poe LP Selecting Autocalibration These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL GyroTrac is fully capable of autocalibration to ensure that the navigation data is as accurate as possible Figure 3 22 Setting Autocalibration Bet ALL OCS OMOT YES Hert RELE Proceed to Reading the Calibration Score ALLS ifi oF gt d ENTER A well calibrated sensor is crucial Autocalibration setting will blink ON or to GyroTrac s accuracy If you shift OFF based on current selection remove or add equipment near the Pushing the ON or OFF buttons will change the selected setting sensor KVH suggests turning autocalibration on so that the sensor will automatically recalibrate itself 54 0147 77 TracVision G4 Technical Manual
54. Turn Set FUPUNO OULFULS Set Gyro OF fSeiSt clear COMPASS Calt Get Serial NUMbert Yes Het Return Yes Hert Return yes Next Returr ves Het Return YES Hert Return Select Mag True Set Offset Pitch Compass Calibration Reset Antenna Serial Number Mas Has Rate sec Hee ee ee Set Data Rate Set Offset Roll The C IC i i e Control Compass Menus are on Set Offset Yaw F p j y available if the selected heading reference source is INTERNAL Latitude Lonsatuaes Default DiSP18aY box GEt ThreS Sis Levelt yes Next Return ves Next Return ves Next Return Alert Screens Lat ae Display Default Threshold and Certain operations temporarily halt data Signal Levels Looms a output In this event the ADCU will display a set of alert screens Select Yes to proceed No to return to the Main Data Display ARLEGMMa di Srl aes Sok WARMING Hk Set TY com ON OFF Set Skew analet Yes Next Return Data Will be HALTED YES Heat Ret Urr ves Hert Return TV Antenna Communication LNB Skew Angle TRackKins 53t MAME On or Off HHH Ht Hit He HEE RMTEMMA IMitaalizins HO ANLENNA IMA Fornat aor GEL bit error rate Yes Nest Return Bit Error Rate See Alert Screens on page 65 for more details TRaECh ahs LFA MAME H HHH Ht Hi Ht HHHH AHTENNA I NO Antenna rnformat See Section 3 8 for details DONLPO1L antennat Emer Hert Rer Ur Man Control antennat Yes Hert Return Adjust Azimuth Adjust Elevation RES
55. acing the Antenna Gyro Assembly Make sure the cable passes through the PCB access slot to protect the wires from the edge of the PCB frame 111 TracVision G4 Technical Manual When rotating the antenna by hand go slowly Hitting the mechanical stops with excessive force will damage the azimuth limit switch Refer to Section 4 6 Computer Diagnostics on page 98 for complete details on connecting a PC to the system via the maintenance port 112 8 Using the nuts removed in Step 2 secure the new antenna gyro to the reflector bracket The antenna gyro should be oriented so that the cable extends from the top of the gyro as shown in Figure 5 8 Using the cable clamp secure the antenna gyro cable to the bottom right nut Carefully move the reflector through its range of motion to ensure that the cable moves freely between the elevation mechanism and the lower assembly Adjust the antenna gyro cable as necessary to ensure proper motion Reinstall the PCB cover Calibrating the Antenna Gyro 1 oS a oe Z With a PC connected to the ADCU s maintenance port apply power to the antenna unit Type HALT lt crs gt lt cr gt indicates a carriage return ENTER key 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 Type DEBUGO
56. after installation RG 11 or RG 6 cable with F type connectors is required for all RF wiring Use of any other cable will result in degraded performance Use RG 6 cable for distances up to 75 ft 23 m use RG 11 cable for distances greater than 75 ft 23 m The KVH warranty does not cover degraded performance due to improper wiring Table 2 1 Number of RF Cables to Connect to the Antenna You may want to connect two RF cables to the antenna in all cases That way if an IRD is added in the future no additional RF cables will need to be run al TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table 2 2 Recommended ADCU to Ship s Power Cable Specifications Table 2 3 Antenna Unit Kitpack Contents Table 2 4 GyroTrac Kitpack Contents e Power cable to connect the ADCU to ship s power Table 2 2 provides proper gauge and length specifications Cable Length Cable Gauge to 50 ft 15 m 14 AWG 1 5 mm2 50 ft 15 m 12 AWG 2 5 mm2 Kitpack Contents The kitpacks packaged with your antenna unit and GyroTrac contain various hardware and other materials that will be needed to complete the TracVision system installation Ensure that the kitpacks contain all of the items listed in Tables 2 3 and 2 4 Part Qty 1 20 x 3 hex head screws flat washers 20 self locking nuts Plastic screw covers Foam seal 4 8 4 6 1 Tie wraps 2 Core cla
57. al connections Strain relieve wires and cables as close to the ferrite as possible A good arrangement includes a tie wrap behind the ferrite on the side furthest from the ADCU an ideal design includes a tie wrap on either side of the ferrite Terminal Strip Connector Ferrite Tie wrap tr Figure 2 31 Examples of Effective Strain Relief a TracVision G4 Technical Manual You must calibrate the GyroTrac sensor after installation so that it can compensate for any magnetic distortions The ADCU is equipped with a fuse to protect against high voltage spikes If the system is installed correctly and power is available but the system is non functional refer to Section 4 3 GyroTrac specific Issues on page 97 for instructions on checking and replacing the fuse Ja 2 7 Calibrating the Sensor Every sensor module is calibrated at the factory in a perfect world environment However hard and soft iron effects on your vessel can distort the local magnetic field causing errors in the reported heading These errors are minimized by mounting the sensor module in a suitable location and are further removed by GyroTrac s autocalibration feature which compensates for minor magnetic distortions After installing the GyroTrac you must calibrate the sensor as described below and achieve a good calibration score to ensure the highest degree of heading accuracy
58. an EE 1 50 57 56 55 54 53 52 5 60 59 58 tw f 7 7 Pi rd 7 ae aaaa amp aaaea eee Q Q EEEE N X x Sa N N s OoOo X 7 nee 7 N E E s gt aAA trTTrrroTiT e FTE g JF apoeeeooon lalla ae White Label Blue Labe Green Label For the TracVision system to work you must wire the following cables to the ADCU e Antenna Data Cable Connect all wires to the terminal strip connectors first DO NOT attach the terminal strip connectors to the ADCU until you have e GyroTrac Sensor Cable completed and verified all wiring e Antenna Power Cable unless you are connecting antenna power to its own circuit e Vessel Power Cable e IRD Ground Cable s You may also connect other external devices such as an autopilot plotter remote display or GPS to the ADCU Figure 2 21 on the following page shows all available connections to the ADCU 54 0147 29 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 21 ADCU Wiring TRACVISION ica lee TXD Green White Antenna Ground Black POWER Data Cable TXD White Green p e NOTUS
59. an LNBt 02 0870 European LNB 02 1278 Data Cable 32 0619 50 32 0619 100 RF Cable 32 0417 50 PC Cable 32 0628 06 Power Cable 32 0510 50 Ground Cable 32 0583 50 CPU Fuses 16 0017 3150 t North American system tt European system 54 0147 tr The antenna unit s printed circuit boards PCBs gyro LNB elevation motor and elevation drive belt may be removed and replaced on site using common hand tools Other TracVision G4 service must be done by your authorized dealer installer TracVision G4 components distributor or by KVH Evidence of tampering or unauthorized receive power from multiple repairs will void the warranty The following sections provide sources Do not open any step by step procedures for removing and replacing field electrical assemblies or attempt replaceable units servicing until IRD power and vessel input power are Figure 5 1 depicts the location of a number of components within disconnected the TracVision G4 antenna unit Figure 5 1 TracVision G4 Antenna Unit Baseplate Cut Away lt European LNB U S style Antenna Gyro RF Board and Cover Elevation Drive Motor Assembly Antenna Support Frame PCB Cover and CPU 54 0147 105 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 5 2 PCB Cover Removal The PCB cover fits snugly over the PCB When removing or replacing the cover take care to ensure t
60. art antennat Yes Hert Return Antenna Restarts set SLSGr On Off Yes Hert Return Sleep Mode On Off SEL iNStANt on off YES Hert Ret urr Instant On Mode On Off IMStall Sateiliter yes Hest ReLurri Install Sat Pair Set Latitude Set Longitude Restart Antenna Set LateLons Yes Hert Return Set Latitude Set Longitude Select Satellite ves Hert Returns Select Active Satellite Sat fPESUEnCe Slant Yes Hert Ret Uh Update Frequency Traciision 64 Technical Manual This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation configuration troubleshooting and maintenance of the KVH TracVision G4 system Complete instructions on how to use the TracVision G4 system is provided in the TracVision G4 User s Guide 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 best performance from 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 x Px Direct questions comments or suggestions to KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI
61. ations nanunua nananana anaana aaan 123 TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template 127 ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template 05 129 Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Diagram 131 Optional Rotating Card Display 0 0 00 135 Startup Data Sequences ssssseececeiceen ees eee cess o 143 GyroTrac Data Outputs acorn cc cauceaueocaucesusescus 145 Maintenance Port Parser Commands 005 151 re 121 System Specifications re Appendix A System Specifications A 1 Antenna Specifications Physical Characteristics Table A 1 Antenna Unit 21 53 cm h x 19 2 49 cm d Tracy wet GA nie 30 Ibs 13 6 kg Physical Specifications External Sensor 7 8 19 8 cm x 5 12 7 cm w x 5 12 9 cm h ADCU 7 3 18 5 cm d x 8 2 20 8 cm w x 2 6 6 6 cm h Operating temperature 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 130 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Input Power Table A 2 Input 11 16 VDC 3 5 amps nominal TracVision G4 Power Specifications 4 5 amps peak Antenna System Performance Table A 3 Minimum EIRP 50 51 dBW TracVision G4 Performance Elevation range 15 85 a Azimuth range 720 Pitch roll range 15 Pitch roll rate 45 second Turn rate 45 second Yaw 90 in 10 seconds Tracking rate 30 per second Position repeatability 0 1 Surge sway heave 0 2
62. ble of Contents Table of Contents 54 0147 Introduction siea ea a eaiere a awed wale 1 1 1 TracVision G4 System Overview 00000e eee 3 1 2 TracVision G4 Components 0 00 eee eee 5 is Materials Provided With the TracVision G4 6 instalation ccs waceedewedendes ee a ese anes 7 2 1 Planning the Installation nnana aaua aeaa 9 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna 15 2 3 Mounting the GyroTrac Sensor 2005 19 2 4 Mounting the ADCU ccecsecsveuteaven eedend Gas bd 24 2 5 Connecting the IRD 5 gs d22c lt 64s4ge0eereerwandans 26 2 6 Wining the ADCU atot ate serai roe ranea Ea cee Red 29 2 7 Calibrating the Sensor 0 0 0 0 ee 40 2 8 Activating Programming the IRD 0 42 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU 44 2 10 Setting the Skew Angle European Systems Only 0 000000e 54 2 11 Checking Out the System n anaana aea 55 2 12 Changing Geographic Location s saasaa asea 57 Using the ADCU Interface sananunnnnnnnnnnnnn 59 3 1 Startup and Self test s ss ese esdwsaws dds awaeevden WS 61 3 2 Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu 63 3 3 Setup Display Mode nnaaa nanana 67 3 4 Set Data Outputs Mode 2 0 0000 0 68 3 5 Set Configuration Mode asa saasaa aaee 73 3 6 Control Compass Mode 2000 000 eee TI 3 7 Antenna Status Mode 20 cece eee
63. cal Manual 5 Repeat Step 4 for each of the following transponder categories e vertical high e horizontal high OR e right e vertical low e horizontal low e left TracVision G4 requires that the data fields for all 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 Table 2 13 Transponder Data Default Value Satellite Transponder Frequency 00000 Default Data Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code the same value as provided for those transponders with data Network ID 0x0000 Polarity and Band whichever combinations are not already provided 6 After entering all of the necessary information save the settings by typing SAVE A lt cr gt or B if the data is for satellite User 2 7 Type ZAP lt cr gt to restart the antenna 8 If you need to configure a second user defined satellite repeat this procedure starting with Step 1 to enter data for the USER2 satellite You have now added your user defined satellite s to the system s satellite library The first user defined satellite you configured is stored as USER1 If you configured a second satellite it is stored as USER2 If you want the antenna to track one or both of these user defined satellites you need to install it To install a satellite you can use either the ADCU as d
64. changing the belt do not remove the screws from the motor side only loosen the external nuts on the belt side Figure 5 9 shows the arrangement of motor drive belt and antenna pulley Figure 5 9 Elevation Drive Mechanism Drive Belt Roller Drive Motor Motor Screws Washers and Stop Nuts Replacing the Drive Belt 1 Using an nut driver loosen the four 8 32 self locking nuts until the motor is free to move upward Raise the motor to the top of the slots and retighten the nuts to hold it there 54 0147 113 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 114 Roll the belt over the motor hub while slowly moving the antenna reflector through its vertical travel Work the belt out from between the antenna pulley and reflector Carefully work the new belt in between the antenna pulley and the reflector Ensure that the teeth are on the inside of the belt Feed the belt behind the roller and over the motor hub Once the belt is in place work it back and forth to ensure that the belt is aligned and the teeth are engaged with the motor pulley Loosen the nuts and gently press downward on the motor hub until the drive belt is at proper tension Adjust the belt tension for a maximum of 3 mm deflection with moderate finger pressure between the motor and antenna pulley Some readjustment may be necessary if the belt tension results in excessive antenna reflector vibration
65. ct the wire to terminal 2 of the green ADCU terminal strip connector see Figure 2 28 54 0147 tr Before connecting the power cable turn off vessel power and test the circuit to ensure that no power is present Power supplied to the TracVision G4 MUST NOT exceed 16 VDC or the TracVision power supply will suffer serious damage Figure 2 28 Vessel Power to ADCU Wiring al TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 29 Attaching the Terminal Strips to the ADCU Double check all wiring Be certain to plug terminal strips into the correct positions If wiring is incomplete or incorrect or the terminal strips exchange positions serious electrical damage can occur to the TracVision antenna unit the GyroTrac and interfacing electronics Figure 2 30 Proper Terminal Strip Order Ja Connecting the Terminal Strip Connectors to the ADCU Now that you have connected all wires to the terminal strip connectors insert the connectors into the ADCU s rear panel as shown in Figure 2 29 a Ba ae oO OSES a 3 ell T0080 Joc oe ees 0000 EEEE AE Eaa TT Jammi pooooooee a o4 Jee sceceee lt s mana a Be sure to attach the terminal strip connectors in their correct positions as shown in Figure 2 30 Maintenance Port
66. data is not present and that those navigation functions that use GPS inputs are not available The GPS must be turned on first for TracVision G4 to use the GPS position data during initialization Figure 3 2 Startup Error Screen TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 3 TracVision G4 Startup Screens Je TracVision Startup and Self test Screens When configured as a component of a TracVision system GyroTrac conducts a series of startup routines and self tests to verify antenna operation The TracVision self test status screens are only displayed when the main data display is set to show the antenna status information as described in Section 3 3 Setup Display Mode on page 67 Hoek SESPCh Mode 2 t Waitin Fo i at HHH Ht HH Ht SEarth Mod B k HH Ht HEHE I niti l Rate Bias HEHE HS HH HS HHHH To Main Data Display 54 0147 3 2 Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu As soon as the self test routine is completed the LCD panel shows one of five data displays selected in the Display Setup Mode described in Section 3 3 Setup Display Mode on page 67 When any of the primary data displays are on screen the soft keys allow you to switch between the two installed satellites as well as enter the Main Menu The key functions and display options are as follows Primary Data Displays MeSMEetic Headina HHH He
67. de the flush mount bracket backward over the ADCU until the two notches meet the screws as shown in Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Securing the ADCU to the Flush Mount Bracket 4 Tighten the screws to secure the ADCU to the bracket 5 After completing the wiring described in Section 2 6 Wiring the ADCU insert the ADCU and bracket into the hole and secure the unit to the mounting surface with the 8 black screws and 8 washers supplied in the kitpack 54 0147 25 TracVision G4 Technical Manual For instructions on RF wiring for TracNet please refer to the TracNet Owner s Manual or Technical Manual Ja 2 5 Connecting the IRD s For the TracVision system to work you must connect the following cables to your satellite TV receiver s IRDs e RF Cable e Ground Wire Connecting the RF Cable s Each RF cable must be an RG 11 75 ohms or RG 6 75 ohms cable fitted with F type connectors The RF cable s should already be connected to the antenna baseplate see Step 12 of Section 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna on page 17 The following sections explain how to connect the RF cable s to your IRD s To connect the TracVision antenna to your IRD s choose one of the following configurations based on the number of IRDs you will connect to the antenna Option 1 Connecting One IRD Option 2 Connecting Two IRDs Option 3 Connecting Three or More IRDs North American systems on
68. ding latitude and longitude to TracVision G4 this data will automatically be used in the satellite installation process In this event the Latitude Longitude menus will skip directly to Restart Antenna 46 F b Proceed to Setting Latitude and Longitude Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all available satellites Selecting NEXT will cycle the display through all satellites that can be paired with the selection for Satellite A If no satellite is available for a pair or you wish a single satellite configuration select NONE Refer to Tables 2 9 and 2 10 for available satellite pairs Lat ithe Enter LOMSi tude Enter Restart Antenna System Enter your latitude Use the keys to select each number and choose between NORTH and SOUTH Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then launch the LONGITUDE screen Enter your longitude Use the keys to select each number and choose between EAST and WEST Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then display the selected latitude and longitude 54 0147 Programming User defined Satellites The TracVision G4 satellite library has the capacity for two user defined satellites in case you want to track a satellite that is not currently preprogrammed in the library User defin
69. e careful not to strike the exposed connectors extending from the bottom of the baseplate or allow them to carry the weight of the antenna unit 54 0147 15 5 Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 4 Azimuth Shipping Restraint Removal The shipping restraints must be removed before power is applied Save the restraints for reuse and be sure to install them whenever the antenna unit is moved from place to place See Section 5 10 Preparing for Shipment on page 118 for instructions on preparing for shipment Figure 2 5 Baseplate Foam Seal Orientation Bottom View Remove and save the three screws securing the radome to the baseplate Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place If you bring the radome topside be sure to secure it with a lanyard so that it does not fall overboard Remove the foam shipping restraint from the antenna unit Using a 10 mm wrench remove the two azimuth shipping restraint bolts washers and spacers from the antenna unit as shown in Figure 2 4 Place the foam seal in position on the mounting surface with the hole centered over the cable access cutout Do not remove the paper backing at this time Align the seal with the vessel s centerline and the narrow end pointing toward the bow see Figure 2 5 Scribe a line all around the seal Foam Seal
70. e following two mounting brackets Figure 2 9 Horizontal Sensor Bracket Horizontal Sensor Bracket Attaches directly to the sensor module housing and must be used in all mounting arrangements Vertical Sensor Bracket For mounting the sensor to a vertical surface These two brackets should enable you to place the sensor module as level as possible If you are unable to place the sensor module in a level arrangement refer to Entering Gyro Offset Values on page 75 to compensate for the offset Figure 2 10 Vertical Sensor Bracket To mount the GyroTrac sensor choose either of the following options Option 1 Mounting the Sensor to a Horizontal Surface Option 2 Mounting the Sensor to a Vertical Surface The following sections describe how to mount the sensor for both of these options Be sure to follow the guidelines in Choosing the Best Location for the GyroTrac Sensor on page 14 54 0147 19 TracVision G4 Technical Manual da Figure 2 11 Proper Orientation of the Sensor Module Option 1 Mounting the Sensor to a Horizontal Surface 1 Choose a mounting location based upon the guidelines in Choosing the Best Location for the GyroTrac Sensor on page 14 Orient the sensor so that the forward reference on the end cap is pointed forward and is parallel to the vessel s fore and aft axis to 5 The proper orientation is illustrated in Figure 2 11 Position the horizontal s
71. echoes the command system enters Debug mode Limit Switch Test Function performs a limit switch test Command LSTEST Response Limit Switch Status PASS Set Report Offset Angles Function reports or sets system offset angles Command OFFSETS OFFSETS XXXXX YYYY Response Offsets XXXXX X YYYYY Y Where X azimuth offset 1800 1800 Y elevation offset 450 450 54 0147 161 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 162 Apply 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 Astral amp Hotbird or X 1 satellites default to Expressvu and EchoStar 119 or X 2 satellites default to DSS_101 and 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 54 0147 KVH Industries Limited Warranty TracVision G4 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries Inc warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for a period of TWO 2 years a
72. ed for some PCs Maintenance Figure 2 39 Port DB9 ADCU Maintenance Port 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1 start bit e 1 stop bit e no flow control 3 Apply power to the TracVision G4 system and A sample startup sequence has allow the system to complete full initialization been provided in Appendix F on Data should be scrolling on the PC display to page 143 with the typical ranges identify any system problems detected If no data and responses for the is seen recheck your connections and the terminal TracVision G4 during startup and software setup operation 54 0147 59 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Be certain to fill out and submit the warranty card to KVH to ensure that your TracVision G4 is fully covered u
73. ed satellites can only be configured via the ADCU s maintenance port To configure a user satellite information about the satellite must be provided including e Satellite name e Satellite position longitude e Transponder information for each of the following polarizations frequencies vertical high How to tell the difference between vertical low High and Low bands horizontal high High 11 700 12 750 GHz horizontal low Low 10 700 11 700 GHz OR right left e Transponder information includes frequency symbol rate FEC code network ID in hexadecimal format This information can be obtained from your satellite service For your reference the satellite provider or from a number of sites on the Internet such as configuration information for the wuww satcodx com predefined satellites is available on our web site at www kvh com footprint 54 0147 47 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Connecting a PC to the ADCU Maintenance Port To program your user defined satellites into the TracVision G4 satellite library you need to connect a PC to the ADCU s maintenance port This procedure requires Windows Hyperterminal or other terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Use the settings appropriate to your application and follow the steps below 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the ADCU Connect the other end
74. een calibrated It is used primarily to verify whether a new calibration has been accepted by the system 54 0147 re Figure 2 32 Sample Calibration Score Screen Table 2 7 Possible Compass Accuracy Levels ACC Score Accuracy lt 1 Better than 1 lt 2 Better than 2 lt 4 Better than 4 lt 8 Better than 8 BAD CAL Recalibrate For guidelines on finding a suitable location refer to Choosing the Best Location for the GyroTrac Sensor on page 14 A complete explanation of the GyroTrac menus is provided in Section 3 Using the ADCU Interface on page 59 Specifics regarding calibration are provided in Section 3 6 Control Compass Mode on page 77 al TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table 2 8 Key IRD Settings When programming the IRD with the antenna configuration data make certain that your choices for Antenna Alternatives 1 and 2 match those installed as Satellites A and B during the Install Satellite procedure detailed in Section 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU on page 44 Je 2 8 Activating Programming the IRD Before it can be used your IRD must be activated and or programmed as described below DIRECTV and DISH Network IRD Activation KVH makes it easy to activate your DIRECTV or EchoStar DISH Network IRD Just call KVH at 1 888 584 4163 and ask for IRD Activation Monday Friday 8 30 a m 5 00 p m EST
75. ensor bracket so that the sensor module will be properly oriented when placed in the bracket Using the holes in the bracket feet as a template mark locations for the four mounting screws Center punch and drill the four holes with a 3 5 mm bit Reposition the bracket over the mounting holes 54 0147 5 Insert 8 fiber washers into the mounting bracket s four mounting holes on both sides of the mounting bracket see Figure 2 12 T nuts contained within sensor housing track Flat washer lock washer and 10 screw 8 screw flat washer and 2 fiber washers 6 Insert 8 flat washers and 8 Phillips screws into the mounting bracket s four mounting holes from above Secure the bracket to the mounting surface 7 Place the sensor module in the bracket with the proper orientation up forward 8 Thread 10 32 screws through lock washers flat washers and bracket and then into the captive extrusion T nuts within the sensor module housing as shown in Figure 2 12 54 0147 re Figure 2 12 Securing the Sensor Module and the Horizontal Sensor Bracket Should you ever need to replace the 10 32 screws used to secure the housing to the bracket the screws must be no longer than 10 mm to avoid damaging the housing al TracVision G4 Technical Manual Je Option 2 Mounting the Sensor to a Vertical Surface 1 Choose a mounting location based upon the guidelines in Choosin
76. er Spacer 54 0147 54 0147 With the antenna reflector slightly elevated slip the narrow end of the elevation shipping restraint beneath the lip of the reflector Gently wedge the restraint inside the baseplate as shown in Figure 5 15 Foam Restraint Pack the TracVision G4 antenna unit in its original package As detailed in the warranty accompanying this product and printed on the last page of this manual a Return Material Authorization RMA number is required prior to the return of the TracVision G4 system to KVH Contact the KVH Technical Support Department at 1 401 847 3327 or via e mail at techs kvh com to obtain the RMA number Please review your warranty to familiarize yourself with all requirements liabilities and policies tr Figure 5 15 Elevation Shipping Restraint Placement KVH is not liable for damage caused by improper shipping Before returning the product be sure to obtain an RMA number from KVH s Technical Support Department and write the number on the outside of the box Shipments received without an RMA number will be returned to you at your expense 119 Appendices Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H 54 0147 This section contains several appendices of supplemental information including mounting templates wiring diagram and parser commands System Specific
77. erm Function oa Output B linked to terminal 5 Output A linked to terminal 6 Shield for output cable Shield for input cable Input B NMEA 0183 data Input A NMEA 0183 data 11 40 VDC NEG CO NN I oO AJ OJN 11 40 VDC POS Table E 1 Rotating Card Display Terminal Strip Wiring Details 4 Set the jumpers as shown in Figure E 4 to select red or green night illumination 1 Red g 2 Black Power Supply Plug ILLUMINATION JUMPERS BACKPLATE GASKET Red Green 54 0147 Figure E 4 Rotating Card Display i PC Board Jumpers and Connectors O Red 18 Blue NMEA Data Plug 137 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 5 Check that the backplate gasket is in place Return the power and data pigtail plugs to their respective PC board connectors 6 Arrange the internal wiring before replacing and tightening the backplate screws 138 54 0147 Optional Rotating Card Display re Template E 1 Rotating Card Display Bracket Mounting 2 04 52 mm Q 0 23 6 mm 4 places 6 02 153 mm 54 0147 139 Optional Rotating Card Display Template E 2 Rotating Card Display Panel Mounting lt 5 4 137 mm 54 0147 141 Startup Data Sequences re Appendix F Startup Data Sequences The data on the following pages presents a sample startup
78. escribed in Installing Your Selected Satellites on page 45 or you can use the SATINSTALL command as described on the following page 54 0147 re Installing User defined Satellites via the Maintenance Port 1 Type HALT lt crs gt to put the antenna in Idle mode 2 Enter the SATINSTALL parser command Command SATINSTALL lt sat_a_name gt lt sat_b name gt lt cr gt Where lt sat_a_name gt the name of your choice for Satellite A for example USER1 lt sat_b_ name gt the name of your choice for Satellite B for example USER2 If you only want to install and track one satellite enter NONE as the name of Satellite B 3 Once you ve assigned satellites as Satellite A and Satellite B you need to tell the antenna which of the two satellites it should initially acquire and track This step should be performed the first time a Satellite is selected allowing the system to download the channel guide To do so enter the following parser command Command L A or B lt cr gt Where A track Satellite A B track Satellite B 4 Type ZAP lt cr gt to restart the antenna Examples of the user defined satellite configuration process are provided for reference in the next two sections 54 0147 51 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table 2 14 Sample Satellite Configuration Data North America An Example of Configuring a User defined Satellite N America The following is an exa
79. g any troubleshooting or service calls You will find the serial number on the first page of this manual Table 5 1 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units To help us continually improve the guality and reliability of our systems please return any failed component to KVH or KVH Europe care of the mailing address listed on the first page of this manual after you receive your replacement part 104 5 3 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units The TracVision G4 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance please contact your local authorized TracVision G4 dealer installer or distributor If an authorized dealer installer or distributor is not located nearby contact KVH or KVH Europe directly at the telephone fax or e mail listings on the first page of this manual Replacement part numbers for field replaceable units FRUs that can be serviced in the field are listed in Table 5 1 GyroTrac field replaceable units are listed in Section 5 9 GyroTrac Field Replaceable Units on page 117 These parts may be obtained from any KVH authorized dealer installer or may be ordered directly from KVH FRU Part Number Radome 02 0925 03 Main PCB 02 0992 RF PCB 02 1342 Antenna Gyro Sensor 02 1090 Antenna Gyro Gasket 24 0139 Elevation Drive Belt 24 0105 104 Elevation Motor 02 0994 02 North Americ
80. g the Best Location for the GyroTrac Sensor on page 14 2 The module must be oriented so that the forward reference on the end cap is pointed forward and parallel to the vessel s fore and aft axis see Figure 2 11 on page 20 The brackets are designed so that the sensor module may be mounted perpendicular or parallel to the mounting surface as pictured in Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Bracket Orientations Vessel Centerline pe S Vessel Centerline 3 The module must be level with the vessel s deck You may fine tune this placement using the ADCU s pitch and roll data Adjust the brackets so that the pitch and roll are 0 zero when the vessel is docked and under normal load 4 When choosing a location for the unit make certain that there is sufficient overhead clearance for both brackets and the sensor module 5 Using the holes in the vertical sensor bracket as a template mark locations for the four mounting screws Center punch and drill the four holes with a 3 5 mm bit 54 0147 6 Secure the vertical sensor bracket to the mounting surface with 8 Phillips screws and flat washers see Figure 2 14 8 screw and washer 7 Position the horizontal sensor bracket over the mounting holes in the vertical sensor bracket as shown in Figure 2 13 8 Insert fiber washers into both sides of the mounting brackets as shown in Figure 2 15 Gi 8 Pan Head Screw gt
81. hat the cover does not dislodge any of the Molex connectors as this will cause system errors and improper operation 106 5 4 Replacing the Main PCB and Fuses The main PCB is protected by a cover fastened to the antenna support frame This cover must be removed to gain access to the main PCB and fuses discussed in the following sections Removing the Main PCB Cover 1 Using a nut driver socket remove the three nuts and washers from the PCB cover s bottom flange 2 Remove the three Phillips screws and washers from the PCB cover s upper flange 3 Remove the PCB cover and set aside 54 0147 Fe Replacing the Main PCB 1 With a PC connected to the ADCU s maintenance port apply power to the antenna unit 2 Record the system serial number for later re entry Refer to Section 4 6 Computer the serial number is listed at the beginning of the Diagnostics on page 98 for startup sequence as shown in Appendix F on complete details on connecting a page 143 PC to the system via the maintenance port 3 Disconnect power from the antenna unit and the p IRD 4 Remove the PCB cover as explained in Removing the Main PCB Cover on page 106 5 Disconnect all Molex connectors from the main PCB see Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Main PCB Connector Locations Main PCB Azimuth Rear View Motor Elevation Motor Cable W
82. he RF cable labeled RF1 to the multiswitch input labeled LNB RHCP 13V 2 Connect the RF cable labeled RF2 to the multiswitch input labeled LNB LHCP 18V 3 Connect the multiswitch outputs to individual IRD inputs Use RG 6 cable with F type connectors for all RF connections Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks Channel Master 7184 Radio Shack 15 1259 or equivalent 54 0147 re Due to the signal polarization in European satellites the use of a multiswitch will result in a loss of signal and less than optimal operation with TracVision G4 systems used in Europe Figure 2 18 Single Multiswitch Installation North American systems only The use of an active multiswitch will interfere with the 22 KHz tone sent by DIRECTV DSS Plus IRDs to the antenna As a result the antenna will not receive the signal to change satellites when you change channels using your DIRECTV DSS Plus remote You will need to use the ADCU front panel buttons to switch between satellites a TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 19 Multiple Multiswitch Installation North American systems only Multiple Multiswitch Installation If you need to connect more than four IRDs to the TracVision antenna you may carry out a multiple multiswitch installation as shown in Figure 2 19 TracVision Antenna Baseplate RF1 Power RF2 a ZEN E Data af RF Splitters
83. he skew angle and display the bit error rate Figure 3 25 Antenna Status Mode Menu Sequence t ESSE Srrort Get Version Get Ferial MHMeSrt Meat Pek UPR Yes HEKE Peak UPR Yes Meat Rak UR GEL TAPSS lt Sid Levelt EKEN SFrS Lee Get bat error rater Yes Meat Pak UPR YES HEKE Peak UPR Yes Meat Rak UR 54 0147 79 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Antenna Status Data Screens These screens are only seen if Antenna Comm is turned ON Figure 3 26 shows the information available through the Get Antenna Status mode The Skew Angle and Bit Error rates are Figure 3 26 only available when the GyroTrac ADCU is connected to a Antenna Status Data Screens TracVision G4 Enter Get ANENA Stat HEKE NO errors detected Testing OK Test Types Azimuth Motor Elevation Motor Antenna Gyro Test lt Test TYPE External Sensor Testing Failure IRD Comms RF Comms RF Signal Ret UPL Antenna Serial Hiei Push any Button to Proceed Ja Lo PLM beer Ret Ur Proceed to Section 3 8 Control Antenna Mode SKEW SPS Let HEKE Ret ur Lo a Push any Button to Proceed Skew angie ee Bit error rate ite Push any Button to Proceed 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface Fe 3 8 Control Antenna Mode These screens are only seen if Antenna Comm is t
84. ine 3 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load e _ Step O P Line 2 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load Step O P Line 1 VE Switch Line Open Drain Load The step supply is internally fused at 1 amp Step output lines are opto isolated from step input lines 150 54 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands re Appendix H Maintenance Port Parser Commands The TracVision G4 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 H 1 System Commands Software Version Table H 1 Function reports software version and system type System Commands Command VERSION Response KVH TracVision G4 Rev X Version X XX XXX Motors System Status Report Function reports general system status Com
85. isible and the buttons are accessible The ADCU is not susceptible to magnetic interference and does not need to be mounted on a level surface 54 0147 re 2 2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna 1 Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Choosing the Best Location for the TracVision Antenna on page 12 2 Using the template provided in Appendix B on page 127 or the dimensions shown in Figure 2 3 lay out the four mounting bolt holes and cable access hole at the mounting site Make certain that the FWD arrow is parallel with the vessel s centerline and pointed toward the bow ra Figure 2 3 FWD Antenna Mounting Holes Layout Drill 3 8 10 mm Q ee Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole Bolt Hole r Cab R e4 a x oy D 9 229 mm 9 229 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm Bolt Hole 9 229 mm Bolt Hole 3 Drill the four 10 mm bolt holes and cut out the 3 80 mm diameter cable access hole following the layout in Step 2 Smooth the edges of the cable access hole to protect the cables 4 Bring the data cable power cable and RF cable s from belowdecks up through the cable access hole Always lift the antenna unit by the in the mounting surface see Table 2 1 on page 9 to gray baseplate and never by the determine the number of RF cables required radome or any portion of the antenna assembly Also b
86. ite A If no satellite is available for a pair or you wish a single satellite configuration select NONE Refer to Tables 3 1 and 3 2 for available North American and European ISAT Mame LSAT NAME GPiailead satellite pairs Enter your latitude Use the Lah at Licks EMS keys to select each number and choose between NORTH and SOUTH Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then launch the LONGITUDE screen Ju Enter your longitude Use the keys to select each number and choose between EAST and WEST Selecting ENTER will cycle the display through each digit and the direction option and then display the selected latitude and longitude Lah at Licht LONJIitLHASE SLAE antennat HO Restart Antenna System If a GPS is providing latitude and longitude to TracVision G4 this data will automatically be used in the satellite installation procedure In this event the menus will skip directly to Restart Antenna 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr Table 3 1 Available Satellite Pairs North America North American LNB required DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV DSS_101 Echo_61 Echo_119 Expressvu Table 3 2 Available Satellite Pairs Europe European LNB required Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S
87. ite coverage information Simply go to our web site at www kvh com footprint 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 for a 18 45 cm antenna Radar Interference The energy levels radiated by radar units can overload the antenna s front end circuits Refer to Choosing the Best Location for the TracVision Antenna on page 12 to make certain that the TracVision G4 antenna unit is in the optimal location with regard to your radar unit 54 0147 95 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Satellite Frequency Data Changed If some channels work while one or more other channels do not or the antenna cannot find the satellite the selected satellite s frequency data may have changed To update this frequency data refer to Updating Satellite Frequency Data on page 88 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors As part of preventive maintenance described in Section 5 2 Preventive Maintenance on page 103 KVH recommends checking the antenna unit s cable connections A loose RF connector can reduce the signal quality In addition if you are unable to switch satellites using your IRD remote make sure that your IRD s RF cable is connected to the antenna baseplate connector labeled RF1 see Section 2 5 Connecting the IRD s on page 26 Type of Multiswitch Used
88. ites F frequency in MHz either 00000 or a range from 10700 12700 S Satellite transponder symbol rate in Mbit second 01000 29999 C FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 ID satellite network ID in hexidecimal format Ox P LNB polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left B LNB down conversion frequency L low H high U USA D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB Save Satellite Configuration Function saves the configuration data entered with the SATCONFIG command Command SAVE A or B Response echoes the command Where A saves Satellite A Switch Satellites or B saves Satellite B Function shifts tracking to the second satellite Command L A or B Response echoes the command Where A switches to Satellite A or B switches to Satellite B 54 0147 ID Match Decoded Network ID Function reports ID match and decoded network ID Command CHECKID Response Y OX H N OX Y NoID N NoID Where Y yes N no OX network ID NolD satellite unidentified Frequency Scan Function updates satellite frequency data Command SC XXXXX YY Where XXXXX symbol rate 010000 399999 YY FEC code e g 12 23 34 56 67 78 Response system automatically searches for the frequency with the strongest signal then updates the satellite s programmed
89. ites Command SATLISTA Response SATLISTA lt sat_name1 gt lt sat_nameX gt Report Valid Satellite B Selections Function reports names for all valid Satellite B selections for a given Satellite A selection Command SATLISTB lt sat_a_name gt Response SATLISTB lt sat_a_name gt lt sat_b name1 gt 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 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands re 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 echoes the input data If invalid returns error message Where X 1or2 YYY longitude 0 180 Z E East or W West D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB L LNB polarization C circular L linear Set Saved Satellite Position Function sets saved satellite position Command GOTO AZXXXX ELYYY Response SAVED SAT POS AZ XXXX EL YYY Where XXXX azimuth 0000 3599 YYY elevation 100 850 H 8 Debug Commands Enter Debug Mode Table H 8 Function enters Debug mode Debug Commands Command DEBUGON Response
90. ith a special finish selected for compatibility with the dome material Sas and transparency to the satellite 3 i ee signals Application of additional paints or finishes WILL degrade performance potentially beyond acceptable limits 4 5 11 4 cm A full size template of the baseplate mounting holes has been provided in Appendix B on page 127 19 3 49 cm Radar Concerns The TracVision antenna must be kept out of line with nearby radars as their energy levels may overload the antenna s front end circuits In an ideal installation the antenna is mounted four feet 1 2 m above and four feet 1 2 m away from the radar measured from the center of the antenna dome to the center of the radar The best placement for the TracVision antenna is above the radar However if there will be a significant horizontal separation between the radar and TV dome i e at least 8 to 10 feet 2 5 to 3 m the TracVision antenna can be placed below the radar as there will be little chance of signal blockage 54 0147 13 TracVision G4 Technical Manual z If uncertain of the best location for the sensor module make a temporary installation and conduct a Calibration as described in Section 2 7 Calibrating the Sensor on page 40 Any necessary adjustments to the sensor location can be made based on the calibration scores Choosing the Best Location for the GyroTrac Sensor
91. itude HDG Stabilized magnetic heading HDM Magnetic heading HDT True heading VTG Course over ground speed over ground XTE Cross track error measured Cetrek Proprietary digital output Sine Cosine 3 wire User selectable reference swing voltage 4 wire B amp G Set reference voltage to 3 5 V Furuno AD10S standard output 54 0147 125 TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template Appendix B TracVision G4 Baseplate Mounting Holes Template A template for the four mounting holes is presented on the following page 54 0147 127 Drill 3 8 10 mm gt Bolt Hole 9 229 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm gt Bolt Hole N 9 229 mm a 7 Aopendix B TracMsion G4 Besedlate Mounting Holes Teny ate hepa 3 80 mm ma A 9 229 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm 7 Bolt Hole 9 229 mm Drill 3 8 10 mm j Bolt Hole 8 87 a Appendix C ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template Scale 1 1 4x 19 5 mm Thru 129 Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Diagram Appendix D Comprehensive TracVision G4 System Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram is presented on the following page 54 0147 131
92. ive to the bearing of the vessel s bow Han COP Amt eerie Erter HEKE Fet LP F b Proceed to Restarting the Antenna ALERT SCREENS This screen may appear under certain conditions in antenna software revision H or later YES tells the antenna to begin actively tracking the set azimuth and elevation NO leaves the antenna halted in its current position 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr Restarting the Antenna After resetting satellite parameters it is necessary to restart the antenna before the new settings take effect Figure 3 29 RSS tart antennat ves Mewt RELLUN Restart Antenna Menu Proceed to Turning Sleep Mode On Off Antenna Rest art Sd This screen is displayed for 3 seconds before returning to startup sequence and main data display Turning Sleep Mode On Off Sleep Mode turns off conical scan tracking if the antenna holds the same position for one minute As soon as the vessel moves the system will automatically begin tracking the satellite again Figure 3 30 ee N Sleep Mode Menu Proceed to Turning Instant On Mode On Off SLEEP fodes Oh pelle ned The antenna communication setting will blink ON or OFF based on current A selection ON activates Sleep Mode The factory default setting for Sleep Pushing the ON and OFF buttons will Mode is ON change the selected setting Turning Instant
93. l be set to valid For example the Mode bit will be set to invalid when the frequency is set to 00000 to indicate that there is not a frequency to track for the LNB tone and voltage setting 54 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands re 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 lt cr gt 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 0x0000 to Oxffff hex P LNB polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left B LNB down conversion frequency L low H high U USA D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB This command returns all eight combinations of the Satellite Freq Sym FEC ID POL Band Decode currently stored in RAM 54 0147 157 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 158 Set RF Tracking Parameters Function sets RF tracking parameter Command SATCONFIG X N F S C ID P B D lt cr gt 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 satell
94. largest size the ADCU connector plugs can accept e The cable provided with the optional KVH rotating card display is fully compatible with GyroTrac requirements Note that cables to other external devices should follow the manufacturer s recommendations e For power cable specifications refer to Table 2 2 on page 10 As noted in Figure 2 21 on page 30 the output for Serial Ports 2 and 3 can vary from 4800 baud to 9600 baud This is determined automatically based upon the selected output Serial Port 1 provides 4800 baud output only When the TracVision G4 antenna is connected to the GyroTrac system GyroTrac Serial Port 3 will not be able to provide output to other equipment Serial Port 3 will only provide outputs if the antenna unit is disconnected from the ADCU and GyroTrac is configured to operate as a stand alone system as described in Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations on page 76 Connecting the Rotating Card Display Optional For complete instructions on properly wiring the optional rotating card display refer to Appendix E on page 135 54 0147 Connecting the Sine Cosine Interface Optional The GyroTrac ADCU sine cosine interface provides the following outputs e sine e cosine e inverse sine e inverse cosine e reference voltage Green Label Wo eS ae Se On eS ee LOD LI Ud Sine Sine inverted
95. llite Refer to your IRD owner s manual for complete details on this process 54 0147 re z If you use an active multiswitch to connect three or more IRDs the multiswitch will interfere with the 22 KHz tone sent by DIRECTV DSS Plus IRDs to the antenna As a result the antenna will not receive the signal to change satellites when you change channels using your DIRECTV DSS Plus remote sl TracVision G4 Technical Manual E 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU The TracVision G4 can track a variety of DVB compatible and DIRECTV DSS satellites The system contains a preprogrammed library of North American and European satellites It also has two open slots that you may use to program two additional Table 2 9 satellites of your choice Tables 2 9 and 2 10 list the possible Available Satellite Pairs satellite pairs Two of these satellites may be selected to reside in North America the system s active memory as Satellites A and B North American LNB required DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV DSS_101 Echo_61 Echo_119 Expressvu Table 2 10 Available Satellite Pairs Europe European LNB required Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hispasat Hotbird Sirius Thor The satellites listed in TracVision G4 s preprogrammed satellite library will be sufficient for most users However if you wish to install one or two satellites that a
96. llowing variation on the magnetic true selection screen will be displayed The system will then proceed to the Set Data Rate screen de Setting the Furuno Output This option selects two available options for the Furuno output magnetic or true heading reference and 25 millisecond or 200 millisecond data output rate Return to Setting the Sine Cosine Data Output FLPLHpO Gah igi HAG ENTER Setting will blink Mag or U True based on the l current selection Pushing the MAG or TRUE buttons will toggle between selections Data rate setting will blink 25ms or 200ms based on current selection Pushing the 25ms or 200ms buttons will toggle between selections 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr 3 5 Set Configuration Mode The Set Configuration function is used to set the display brightness select an internal or external source for heading data enter offset values that correct for mechanical mounting alignment errors reset the system to its factory defaults and turn TV communications on off Figure 3 15 Enter Nest Returr Configuration Mode Menu Sequence SELUP COMP a SUP St i OFr eo ALERT SCREENS Bet Pa shi Mesit EBSt HOSNI ahh Git Heat Pah LP YES Hert REE UY DGFEULL diSPlar poet Se TY Com oneog et YES Meat Pek Ur YE Meat Pak UPR 54 0147 73 TracVision G4 Technical Manual
97. ly Option 1 Connecting One IRD One end of the RF cable should already be connected to the plug labeled RF1 on the base of the TracVision antenna Connect the other end of the RF1 cable to the IRD plug labeled LNB ANT SAT or SATELLITE IN Option 2 Connecting Two IRDs Two RF cables should already be connected to the plugs labeled RF1 and RF2 on the base of the TracVision antenna Connect the other ends of these RF cables to the plug labeled LNB ANT SAT or SATELLITE IN on the two IRDs The IRD that is connected to the RF1 cable controls which satellite the antenna is tracking The IRD connected to RF2 can select different channels on that satellite but not change the satellite selection itself 54 0147 Option 3 Connecting Three or More IRDs North American Systems only To connect three or four IRDs to the TracVision antenna you will need to install an active multiswitch Channel Master model 6214IFD or equivalent between the antenna and the IRDs Two RF cables should already be connected to the plugs labeled RF1 and RF2 on the base of the TracVision antenna Figure 2 18 shows a typical wiring arrangement for three or four IRDs Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction sheet TracVision Antenna Baseplate RF1 C Power RF2 A ZAN LO Data M4 RHCP VHF UHF 13v Multiswitch Out 2 Out 3 1 Connect t
98. mand STATUS Response system status string Initialize Restart the System Function initializes the system performs a soft reset Command ZAP Response echoes the command then reinitializes the system 54 0147 151 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 152 Help on Parser Commands Function lists parser commands Command HELP Response lists all parser commands Turn On Sleep Mode Function turns on Sleep Mode Command SLEEPON Response echoes the command Turn Off Sleep Mode Function turns off Sleep Mode Command SLEEPOFF Response echoes the command Turn On Instant On Function turns on Instant On feature Command INSTANTON Response echoes the command Turn Off Instant On Function turns off Instant On feature Command INSTANTOFF Response echoes the command Report Skew Angle Function reports skew angle of the current satellite Command SKEWANGLE Response SKEW ANGLE XXXX X Report Serial Number Function reports system serial number Command SERNUM Response SN XXXXXXXX 54 0147 Maintenance Port Parser Commands tr Enter Serial Number Function enters system serial number Command SERNUM XXXXXXXX Where XXXXXXXX the system s serial number Response SN XXXXXXXX Configure System Function configures software for a particular
99. mechanism by hand go slowly Hitting the mechanical stops with excessive force will damage the azimuth limit switch Figure 2 8 Bolting the Antenna Unit to the Deck Side View TS 14 15 16 17 Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the foundation ensuring the Forward label shown in Figure 2 6 points toward the bow At each of the four baseplate mounting holes place a flat washer on a 20 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from above as shown in Figure 2 8 Carefully rotate the azimuth mechanism plate to expose all four mounting holes Bolt 4 Flat Washer Antenna Unit Base _ Foam Seal ee Deck Flat Washer lt gt Lock Nut PEE Y Apply a flat washer and 20 lock nut from below as shown in Figure 2 8 Tighten securely but do not overtighten until the foam seal is compressed as far as it will go and all four feet are bottomed against the mounting surface If you are installing a European system Leave the radome off for now you will install it later If you are installing a North American system Place the radome over the baseplate Align the three radome screw holes with the baseplate nut holders insert the 10 24 screws and tighten Install a protective plastic screw cap from the kitpack over each screw 54 0147 tr 2 3 Mounting the GyroTrac Sensor GyroTrac comes with th
100. mp ferrite 1 Part Qty 8 fiber washers 10 8 flat washers 10 8 32 self locking nuts 10 flat washers 10 lock washers 10 32 Phillips head screws 8 Phillips head screws 8 32 Phillips head screws 8 lock washers 8 Phillips head black screws Velcro self adhesive backings Velcro washers 4 tie wraps a A AI oaJ aj aj oy aj aj a 54 0147 Part Qty Tie wrap screw mount 6 Terminal strip connectors 5 Sensor module to ADCU power wire ferrite 1 4 24 thread forming screws 4 Choosing Component Locations The major considerations in locating the TracVision components are described below Cable Lengths When determining component locations keep in mind accessibility and cable lengths between units Lengths of these cables are as follows Cable Function Length Data Cable ADCU to Antenna Unit 50 ft 15 m t 100 ft 30 m PC Cable ADCU to PC 6 ft 2 m RF Cable Antenna to IRD 50 ft 15 m t Power Cable Power to Antenna Unit 50 ft 15 m Sensor to ADCU Cable GyroTrac 30 ft 10 m IRD Ground to ADCU Ground Cable 50 ft 15 m t North American system tt European system Not included with European systems 54 0147 re Table 2 4 GyroTrac Kitpack Contents Continued Table 2 5 Lengths of Provided Belowdecks Cables TracVision G4 Technical Manual
101. mple of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 123 as the USER1 configured satellite Prior to configuring this satellite or any others be certain to get the most up to date information from one of the sources previously discussed YOURSAT 123 at 122 West DVB decoder Circular Polarization LNB Right Frequency 12 225 GHz Symbol Rate 20000 FEC Code 5 6 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Left Frequency 12 456 GHz Symbol Rate 20000 FEC Code 5 6 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Based on this information the data entered via the PC would look like this assuming that YOURSAT 123 would be Satellite A HALT SATCONFIG USER1 122 W 3 C DEBUGON SATCONFIG A 98 12225 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 SATCONFIG A 98 12456 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 SAVE A ZAP To install and start tracking the USER satellite the following additional data would be entered HALT SATINSTALL USER1 NONE L A ZAP 54 0147 re An Example of Configuring a User defined Satellite Europe The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 123 as the USER1 configured satellite Prior to configuring this satellite or any others be certain to get the most up to date information from one of the sources previously discussed Yoursat 123 at 7 West DVB decoder Linear Polarization LNB Table 2 15 Horizontal High Sample Satellite Configuration Frequency 11 966 GHz eg ee Symbol Rate
102. na anaana Changing Geographic Location 0005 re 2 1 Planning the Installation Who Should Install the TracVision G4 KVH recommends that a KVH authorized technician install the TracVision G4 system Installers should have experience installing electronic equipment on a vessel Materials and Equipment Required for Installation Before you begin installing the TracVision G4 system you need to verify that you have all of the following tools and materials e Electric drill e 10 mm drill bit and 3 80 mm hole saw e Socket wrenches e 6 open end wrench e Flat head and Phillips screwdrivers e Crimp tool Augat T1000 or equivalent e Light hammer center punch tape scriber pencil e Terminal lug crimping tool wire strippers e A PC with terminal emulation software such as Windows Hyperterminal or PROCOMM e RG 6 or RG 11 cable with F type connectors for extra RF signal cables as needed Refer to Table 2 1 to determine the number of RF cables that you will need Connecting to RF Cables North American Systems One IRD 1 Two or more IRDs 2 European Systems One IRD 1 Two IRDs 2 Multiswitch needed for three or more IRDs Follow multiswitch manufacturer s guidelines 54 0147 tr Plan the entire installation before proceeding Take into account antenna unit placement cable running distances between units and accessibility to the equipment
103. nd against factory 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 the 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 During the first year and 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 Approval of charges is at KVH s sole discretion This Limited Warranty does
104. nder the 2 year parts and 1 year labor warranty After completing the review of the startup and operational routines turn on the IRD and television and check the channels on the selected satellites For European systems check both horizontally and vertically polarized channels if possible When all checks are completed shut down the system 54 0147 re 2 12 Changing Geographic Location If you move to a different geographic area you will need to modify your TracVision G4 system to receive satellite TV signals in the new location To begin receiving satellite signals in the new area perform the following steps Swap LNBs To receive the proper satellite signals in the new geographic location your TracVision antenna must be equipped with the appropriate LNB for that location If moving to the U S you will need to install a North American style LNB if moving to Europe you will need to install a European style LNB Table 2 16 lists the part numbers for ordering these LNB options Part Name Part Number Table 2 16 02 1278 LNB Part Numbers European style LNB North American style LNB 02 0870 With the new part you will receive a simple instruction sheet for swapping the LNBs Install New Satellites When you move to a new area the list of available satellites changes If you re moving to the U S you will need to choose a new Satellite pair from the list of available North American satellites see
105. ng the INT or EXT buttons will toggle between selections 54 0147 Entering Gyro Offset Values The sensor module housing must be mounted as close to level in pitch and roll as possible with its long axis parallel to the vessel s centerline Sometimes allowances must be made for the particular installation where pitch roll and azimuth references cannot be met The offset values adjust for this The allowable offset values for pitch and roll are 45 the offset for azimuth can be up to 180 Once entered offset values will not need to be changed unless the sensor module is relocated Pek Ur Proceed to Choosing the t OF FSEt Paton Default Display Mant ZANTEL Set Pithi X Enter t Of Fett ROLL HEKE Carle 1 Set ROLLE m Enter Set Yaw Enter 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr Figure 3 18 Entering Gyro Offset Values Pitch roll and yaw settings are determined by the sensor module s internal inclinometer not external measurements To set pitch roll and yaw properly initially enter zeros for all measurements Choose the Pitch Roll and Yaw display from the Main Menu and record those numbers Reverse the value of the Pitch and Roll positive becomes negative negative becomes positive Return to the Gyro Offset menu and enter the recorded numbers This process should be carried out in still water or at the dock As noted in Secti
106. nting the ADCU Mount the ADCU using either of the following options Option 1 Velcro Fastening on a Horizontal Surface Option 2 Flush mounting The following sections describe how to mount the sensor for both of these options Option 1 Velcro Fastening on a Horizontal Surface 1 Choose a location based upon the guidelines in Choosing the Best Location for the ADCU on page 14 2 Remove the four squares of Velcro fabric from the kitpack Clean the bottom of the housing with a mild detergent and water to remove oils etc Peel the protective backing from the squares and apply them to the bottom of the housing at each of the four corners see Figure 2 16 Fabric Strips a gt Hook Disks D 3 Position the four Velcro hook disks where the ADCU will be mounted Drill screw holes for the disks and secure in place with the 4 24 screws supplied in the kitpack 4 Press the ADCU firmly into place so that the loop material engages the hook disks 54 0147 re Option 2 Flush mounting 1 Choose a location based upon the guidelines in Choosing the Best Location for the ADCU on page 14 2 Atemplate has been provided in Appendix C on page 129 as a guide to mark and cut the proper hole for the flush mount bracket Cut the hole and make certain the bracket and ADCU will fit easily 3 Attach the flush mount bracket to the ADCU by loosening the two screws on the underside of the ADCU Sli
107. o 10 minutes to complete If no strong satellite signal is found at the selected frequency the screen will display Exit returns you to the Sat Frequency Scan screen Try the process again but using a different symbol rate or FEC code Using the ADCU Interface Figure 3 35 Satellite Frequency Scan To find a valid symbol rate and FEC code refer to an up to date satellite table either in a magazine or on the Internet For your convenience this data is available for the system s predefined satellites on our web site at www kvh com footprint The vessel must remain stationary during this process l Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting 54 0147 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 This section identifies basic trouble symptoms and lists their possible causes and solutions Troubleshooting Matrix 00 ccc cece cece eee eee 93 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational ISSUES o ccc cccccecagagagawsdhmienneranna s 94 GyroTrac specific ISSUES cccccccaccccceciniapiiabiaardd 97 IRD Troubleshooting ss 5 555 a5 0454 55542404644444444464408 98 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults 0 00 eee eee 98 Computer Diagnostics n unuunu eenede dene dede ees 98 Maintenance Port Parser Commands 05 99 tr Troubleshooting tr 4 1 Troubleshooting Matrix The troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4 1 identifies some trouble symptoms
108. o ADCU Wiring Ja To adjust the GyroTrac reference to match the reference of the autopilot or other system connect a voltmeter to GyroTrac ADCU terminal 8 and the reference terminal of the autopilot or other system Adjust the GyroTrac reference voltage as described in Setting the Sine Cosine Data Output on page 69 until the voltmeter indicates 0 VDC The sine cosine interface should now operate with optimal precision Connecting GPS for True North Capability Optional GyroTrac is capable of determining true north that is accurate under most conditions to within 1 This capability requires a GPS data input to the GyroTrac NMEA sentences from the GPS must contain one or all of the following sentences VTG VHW or BWC The sentence structure must comply with the NMEA 0183 V2 20 standard and run at 4800 bps 8 N 1 As illustrated in Figure 2 27 and the GyroTrac wiring quick reference guide on the back cover of this manual GPS interface cables connect to the blue ADCU terminal strip connector at terminals 23 and 24 Refer to your GPS user manual for the correct NMEA data out configuration Blue Label 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 GPS A GPS B 54 0147 Connecting the ADCU to Vessel Power Short circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns Turn off vessel power and test the circuit to ensure that n
109. o power is present before connecting any power cables Do NOT reapply power until all system wiring is completed and all terminal strip connectors are installed on the ADCU rear panel as described in Connecting the Terminal Strip Connectors to the ADCU on page 38 The TracVision G4 system requires an 11 16 VDC power input Since it does not have a dedicated power control ON OFF switch a quick tripping circuit breaker or fuse should be installed between vessel power and the ADCU Circuit overload protection should be rated for 5 amperes For recommended power cable specifications refer to Table 2 2 on page 10 If vessel power fluctuates widely or is noisy a 12 VDC 5 amp AC DC power supply or a wide range DC DC converter power supply should be installed Test the voltage and polarity before making connections to vessel power Connect power to the green ADCU terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 2 28 If the user supplied power cable has a drain or shielded wire DO NOT connect the drain or shield to either the ADCU or to ground Green Label Loa Ch th tty a Power In Red _ T Vessel Power I I 11 16 VDC Ground In Black IRD Ground Wire to IRD Connecting the IRD Ground Wire If you ve routed an IRD ground wire to the ADCU as recommended in Connecting the IRD Ground Wire on page 28 conne
110. o the GyroTrac sensor module Twist until locked in place FX Sensor Cable _ lt lt Connector 2 Connect the other end of the sensor cable to the blue ADCU terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 2 25 White Green White Blue Blue White White Orange Orange White Green White 54 0147 Blue Label 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Se re Figure 2 24 GyroTrac Sensor Connector Figure 2 25 Sensor Cable to ADCU Wiring sl TracVision G4 Technical Manual If the ADCU is receiving data from a ship s gyro all compass outputs are automatically configured as True North and cannot be set to Magnetic Ja Connecting External Devices to the ADCU Optional GyroTrac can be integrated with many types of onboard equipment including autopilots radars remote displays plotters global positioning systems GPS and computers All connections between the ADCU and external devices are made at the terminal strip connectors located on the rear of the ADCU Follow these guidelines when wiring additional equipment to the ADCU e Make certain any additional equipment complies with NMEA Standard 2 2 e Data conductor wire should be minimum 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 twisted pair stranded tinned marine cable e Do not use cables with a wire diameter larger than 12 AWG 2 5 mm as this is the
111. oltage is 2 5 volts default swing voltage is 1 67 volts The allowable range for reference and swing voltages is 0 to 6 5 volts in 0 01 volt increments The sine cosine output is commonly used in ComNav Robertson and other autopilots The maximum current that can be B amp G 4 wire Sine Cosine drawn from the sine cosine output is 10 mA The B amp G 4 wire sine cosine output also known as differential sine cosine is a substitute of the Halcyon compass The reference voltage should be set to 3 5 volts 54 0147 145 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Port 3 is not used if GyroTrac is connected to the TracVision antenna 146 Table G 1 NMEA1 Magnetic Heading Output G 2 Serial Port Outputs Serial ports 1 and 2 may be individually programmed to output any of the message formats described on the following pages Up to four NMEA 0183 listening devices can be connected to each of the serial ports Serial Port 1 also has a pass through duplicate port NMEA The NMEA message format conforms to the NMEA 0183 version 2 20 standard for message structure KVH RS 422 The KVH message format is an RS 422 message format giving stabilized pitch roll and yaw data Data output from Port 1 will be at 4800 baud while data from Ports 2 and 3 will be at 9600 baud this message may be used in any device capable of receiving this data rate Cetrek Proprietary The Cetrek proprietary message format is a
112. on 2 3 Mounting the GyroTrac Sensor on page 19 the sensor must be aligned to within 5 of the vessel s fore and aft centerline Deviation beyond 5 will degrade pitch roll and yaw accuracy TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 19 Selecting the Default Display If the main display is set to show antenna tracking information but the antenna communications are OFF the following display will be shown TH Conn aS Off HO cata from amt enna To correct the error turn antenna communications ON or change the main display setting Figure 3 20 Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations de Choosing the Default Display This option resets the ADCU display settings to their factory defaults i e compass 50 percent brightness L Proceed to Selecting joo a TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations ALERT SCREENS DEFALI diSP lar aoe Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac only Operations GyroTrac s factory default configuration is to operate as a stand alone system Antenna Comm OFF Connecting a TracVision antenna will reconfigure GyroTrac to function as a component of a TracVision system Antenna Comm ON PS OTM GN OP oe ot MEE Fateh Return to Setting Display ao ae Brightness Antenna comma ii OM a EMTEA aet The antenna communication setting will blink ON or OFF based on current selection ON allows Gyro
113. p and Self test 1 Turn on the IRD and television 2 Ifa GPS receiver is connected ensure that it has obtained an accurate position 3 Apply operating power to the ADCU 4 Wait while the system conducts a brief self test sequence Test status messages are displayed on the ADCU for approximately two seconds each Only appears 1 l BEUH IMGUSi Paes Ia d t gie Gi I GYPOTr Sat REV Hata I fails Blinks i is pushed i ee m Testina SOP Po Le l I system Testing 1 O nly appears Hemories E 5 L y APP when a GPS is unavailable GYPOTPaC Config AS a TY System i i l l 1 Based on selected l l I l l l configuration GFPoTrac CONFIS AS 3 GYrotTrac system tem Testina DOPE Enter Main Data Display or TracVision startup tests when configured as TracVision component If the self testing routine detects faults in any of the first four self tests the screen pictured in Figure 3 2 is displayed Operation halts at this point and the GyroTrac cannot operate The unit should be returned to your local authorized KVH dealer distributor or service center 54 0147 when gyro test until any button Using the ADCU Interface tr Figure 3 1 Startup and Self test Sequence The absence of valid GPS data is not a fault the status message merely indicates that valid GPS
114. performance of the TracVision G4 The following sections address these issues and potential solutions Blown Fuse Low Power or Improper Wiring Blown Fuse The antenna unit is equipped with two fuses mounted on its main printed circuit board PCB The ADCU is equipped with one fuse mounted on its upper PCB If any of these fuses has blown or been broken the system will not work For details on replacing an antenna unit fuse refer to Section 5 4 Replacing the Main PCB and Fuses on page 106 For details on replacing the ADCU fuse refer to Section 4 3 GyroTrac specific Issues on page 97 Low Power If the power cable from the antenna unit to the power source or ADCU is more than 50 ft 15 m long the power level can decrease over the course of the cable resulting in a voltage level at the antenna unit that is too low to power the system Refer to Connecting the ADCU to Vessel Power on page 37 for details on supplying adequate power to the antenna unit Wiring If the system has been improperly wired the antenna unit will not operate correctly Refer to Section 2 6 Wiring the ADCU on page 29 for complete system wiring information Vessel Turning During Startup If the vessel turns during the 60 second startup sequence that occurs immediately after turning on the power to the TracVision G4 the antenna gyro will record that variable motion as standing still This may cause the antenna to track imprope
115. rangement ADCU PCB Fuse 4 amp 16 0017 4000 Figure 5 13 and Table 5 3 provide the pin assignments for the Sensor to ADCU Data Cable Part Number 32 0623 30 Connector Terminal Wire Color Function 1 Wht Blu Stripe FE_TXD 2 Blu Wht Stripe FE_TXD 3 Wht Org Stripe FE_RXD 4 Org Wht Stripe FE_RXD 4 L Table 5 3 10 Wht Grn Stripe GND Data Cable Wiring Terminal 11 Grn Wht Stripe 12V Assignments Shell Shield 54 0147 117 TracVision G4 Technical Manual When rotating the azimuth mechanism by hand go slowly Hitting the mechanical stops with excessive force will damage the azimuth limit switch Figure 5 14 Azimuth Shipping Restraint Placement 118 5 10 Preparing for Shipment If you need to repack the antenna unit for shipment the shipping restraints removed during installation must be replaced Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints 1 Rotate the azimuth mechanism slowly to find the limit switch stop The front of the antenna should be facing the forward arrow Rotate the azimuth mechanism 180 in the opposite direction to ensure that the mechanism is not resting on the limit switch stop Insert the two azimuth shipping restraint bolts washers and spacers removed during installation into the rotating plate as shown in Figure 5 14 Using a 10 mm wrench secure the rotating plate to the metal base Bolt amp Wash
116. rap External Sensor to RF PCB Power Data Antenna Gyro Azimuth Elevation Limit Switches Fuses 54 0147 107 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 5 4 Main PCB Mounting Top View 108 6 Remove the nine 6 32 screws that secure the PCB to the antenna frame see Figure 5 4 L o Support Frame 9 o o O L 2 e P T T f 0 0 O fe O k am g a m a Laveeeed P 4 4 g 4 g Main PCB 7 Remove the PCB from the antenna frame 8 Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB Reconnect all connectors removed in Step 5 9 Reinstall the PCB cover 10 Apply power to the antenna unit 11 Type HALT lt cr gt lt cr gt indicates a carriage return ENTER key 12 Type DEBUGON lt cr gt 13 Type TVG4 lt cr gt 14 Type SERNUM lt serial number gt lt cr gt where lt serial number gt the system serial number you recorded in Step 2 15 Type ZAP lt cr gt to restart reinitialize the system 16 Calibrate the antenna gyro as explained in Calibrating the Antenna Gyro on page 112 17 Reinstall your selected satellites as directed in Section 2 9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU on page 44 54 0147 re Replacing a Fuse Two 5x20 mm 3 15 amp 250 volt fast blow fuses are mounted to the main PCB see Figure 5 3 on page 107 If one of these fuses has blown or been broken simply
117. re not in the library skip to Programming User defined Satellites on page 47 After configuring these user defined satellites return to the satellite installation process in Installing Your Selected Satellites on page 45 44 54 0147 Installing Your Selected Satellites To install your selected satellites as Satellite A and B follow the steps below T 2 54 0147 Apply power to the ADCU Following the startup sequence press the center button until the Control Antenna screen appears Press the ENTER button to access the Control Antenna Mode Press the center button until the Install Satellite screen appears Follow the process shown in Figure 2 35 on the following page to install your selected satellites At the end of the process be sure to press the YES button to restart the antenna re Figure 2 33 Control Antenna Screen Figure 2 34 Install Satellite Screen Section 3 Using the ADCU Interface on page 59 provides complete details on the use of the ADCU menus including complete antenna control details in Section 3 8 Control Antenna Mode on page 81 sl TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 35 Install Satellite Process IMStalil Satellitt Return TMStSli A tSAT NAME gt yes Hext cancel IMnstail E ZAT NAMES YES NEXE IMStaliiins Sats FI Wait If a GPS is provi
118. return ENTER key This command puts the antenna in Idle mode 2 Enter the SATCONFIG parser command Command SATCONFIG USERX YYY Z D L lt cr gt Table 2 11 Where X 1 or 2 satellite alternative SATCONFIG Parser Command YYY longitude 0 180 Z E East or W West D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB L LNB polarization C circular L linear Function 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 3 Type DEBUGON lt lt crs gt to enter DEBUG mode 4 Enter the satellite s transponder information Command SATCONFIG X N F S C ID P B D lt cr gt Table 2 12 Where SATCONFIG directs data to the RF Board Satellite Transponder Data Sequence X satellite location A or B N satellite table 98 amp 99 are slots for user defined 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 R right L left B the LNB down conversion frequency L low H high U USA D decoding type 0 test 1 DSS A 2 DSS B 3 DVB 54 0147 49 TracVision G4 Techni
119. rly To solve this problem turn the TracVision G4 off for at least 10 seconds Turn the system back on ensuring that the vessel is either motionless or traveling in a straight line for the 60 seconds immediately following power up 54 0147 Troubleshooting Incorrect Satellite Configuration European Systems Only The satellite configuration on European IRDs must match the satellite settings on the TracVision G4 system e Satellite A on the TracVision G4 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 B on the TracVision G4 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 on configuring your IRD Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by buildings other vessels or equipment on the vessel itself Refer to Choosing the Best Location for the TracVision Antenna on page 12 to make certain that the TracVision G4 antenna unit is in the optimal location Simply moving the vessel to clear an external obstruction will also restore signal quality Satellite Coverage Issue s TracVision G4 will provide outstanding reception within the For your convenience KVH 18 45 cm antenna coverage area for your satellite television provides links to several web sites that offer satell
120. s a junction box between ship s power and the antenna unit Connect the antenna power cable to the red ADCU terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 2 23 Black Red t 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 Red Label Alternate Method of Providing Power to the Antenna Optional Rather than using the ADCU as its power source the antenna unit can be connected directly to a separate 5 amp switch and breaker if such a configuration is more convenient or if the ADCU is placed more than 50 ft 15 m from the antenna unit For example this configuration would be preferred if you needed to be able to turn off the antenna while keeping the GyroTrac powered on If the power cable is longer than 50 ft 15 m be sure to verify the voltage at the antenna to ensure that there is sufficient power to drive the antenna under load 11 16 VDC If not carefully increase the voltage to the antenna unit to compensate for any drop in power over the length of the cable and ensure that the voltage reaching the antenna unit is between 11 and 16 VDC Do NOT connect the antenna to vessel power until all other wiring is completed Also be sure to follow the same power wiring guidelines provided in Connecting the ADCU to Vessel Power on page 37 54 0147 Connecting the GyroTrac Sensor Cable 1 Connect the connectorized end of the sensor cable t
121. s expected Initializing Ext Sensor h 0 S h 1 RF S B H U V ES Status h 0 5 h 1 ES Cal Score 991 Confirmed data from external sensor EXT SENSOR PASS 54 0147 143 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Initializing Rate Bias RF S B V U V A D 2134 2034 456 A D 2139 2016 425 RF S B H U V A D 2125 1992 370 A D 2117 2112 384 Gyro Bias Az 2118 22 El 2024 11 Expected range is 1700 2300 Gyro Uncertainty Az 3 00 El 3 00 Limit Switch Search RATE BIAS PASS PASS is expected Searching for ECHO 119 Threshold 1000 POS 353 3 22 1 419 RF B H U V POS 59 6 22 1 425 Satellite Found AZ 251 2 EL 22 1 RF 1373 Entering Tracking RF Freeze 1 RF Freeze 2 POS 350 7 22 0 2667 RF S B V U V POS 351 2 22 1 2982 RF S B V U V POS 352 0 22 4 2953 RF S B V U V POS 352 7 22 6 2821 RF S B V U V xxx Network ID Check Comparing the tracked satellite s network ID to POS 354 1 22 6 2370 the selected satellite s network ID RF S B V U V POS 353 9 21 9 2788 RF S B V U V POS 354 9 22 5 1819 RF Y 0x1004 Indicates positive satellite identification Tracking ECHO 119 Identifies satellite currently tracked Avg 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TV broadcast image should be
122. stics as described on the following page System problems will most likely be found somewhere through the diagnostic readouts 54 0147 Troubleshooting re The diagnostics procedure requires Windows Hyperterminal or other terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM Use the settings appropriate to your application 1 Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 maintenance port connector on the rear of the ADCU Connect the other end to the serial port on your PC a 9 pin 25 pin connector adapter may be needed for some PCs Maintenance Figure 4 2 ee ADCU Maintenance Port 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2 Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1 start bit e 1 stop bit e no flow control 3 Apply power to the TracVision G4 system and Appendix F on page 143 shows
123. suring it reaches the bottom of the feedhorn Be careful not to puncture or dislodge the plastic seal covering the LNB throat Adjust the LNB s position so that it has the same skew value noted in Step 2 Apply a small amount of thread locking compound e g Loctite 425 or equivalent to the wing screw threads and tighten the screws to secure the LNB in position Reattach the RF connectors to the LNB 54 0147 tr 5 9 GyroTrac Field Replaceable Units GyroTrac has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind If you are experiencing an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance please contact your local KVH dealer or distributor Have the GyroTrac serial number ready with a list of the trouble symptoms If an authorized dealer or distributor is not located nearby contact KVH directly at the telephone facsimile or e mail listings on the first page of this manual Replacement part numbers for components that can be serviced in the field are listed in Table 5 2 These parts may be obtained from any KVH authorized dealer installer or may be ordered directly from KVH FRU KVH Part No Table 5 2 Sensor Module 02 1154 GyroTrac Field Replaceable Units ADCU 02 0961 Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20 0667 Horizontal Sensor Bracket 20 0658 Vertical Sensor Bracket 20 0666 Terminal Strip Connectors 23 0223 12 Figure 5 13 Sensor to ADCU Data Cable 32 0623 30 Data Cable Terminal Ar
124. t Compass screen determined by availability of GPS data for True North MeSH TRUE HOES HEE HO BEE HO Fitth ROLL amp yaw YES HEKE RELH Pitik Ha Ht Rate OF turn HEKE Pea ir POEL This menu will not appear if ves Mert Return GyroTrac is configured to operate as a stand alone system FL at lt ji I Li I 1 1 Antenna screen 1 determined by APLEMna Initializing availability of ie 1 HO DiS fron Antenna TracVision G6 and time in the startup I I I sequence Waitin for POS DALA 54 0147 67 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 3 4 Set Data Outputs Mode The Set Data Outputs function is used to select several types of ad data formats available from the GyroTrac The message formats For more details about the available are as follows data outputs refer to Appendix G GyroTrac Data Outputs on page 145 E e 1 sine cosine either 4 wire or B amp G 3 wire 3 serial message formats NMEA 0183 KVH pitch roll and yaw Cetrek e 1 Furuno AD10S These messages are output to displays and external navigation systems only if selected via the ADCU Selection procedures are Figure 3 10 presented in the following sections Data Outputs Mode Menu Sequence SELUP Gata OULPLULS t EPE Sr Meat ReLurr Set Serial ouLrutes Set FUPUNG OUEPUL St Wes HEX Ret LP ves HEE POLLY veS HEX
125. t the possible satellite pairs that may be selected in North America and Europe If the satellite service you wish to receive is not listed in the satellite library you may Table 1 1 add two additional satellites of your choice to the library Available Satellite Pairs North America North American LNB required Europe Astra 1 amp Hotbird DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV DSS_101 Echo_61 Echo_119 Expressvu Table 1 2 Available Satellite Pairs Europe European LNB required Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hispasat Hotbird Sirius Thor 4 54 0147 1 2 TracVision G4 Components Your TracVision G4 system includes the following components Antenna Unit The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism low noise block LNB power supply and control elements within a molded ABS radome Weathertight connectors on the bottom of the baseplate join the power signal and control cabling from belowdecks units GyroTrac TracVision G4 includes KVH s GyroTrac digital gyrocompass for three axis attitude heading reference ensuring superior open water performance in any sea conditions GyroTrac can also operate as a fully functional stand alone heading sensor GyroTrac includes the following two components Sensor Module The sensor module houses the system s compass yaw sensor inclinometer rate gyros and processing electronics and is waterproof
126. tart of the action without making any changes 54 0147 65 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 7 Incorrect Response Error Message Figure 3 8 Non responsive Antenna Error Message Antenna Error Messages At times the ADCU will display error messages alerting you to a specific problem e g you have selected an invalid satellite pair There are also two general antenna error messages that are not related to a specific action Antenna response incorrect shown in Figure 3 7 indicates that the ADCU received an incorrect answer from the antenna in response to a request The solution to this error is simply to repeat your requested operation ERRORS APPR PSP OPS incorrect Antenna not responding shown in Figure 3 8 indicates that no messages are being received from the antenna This is usually the result of the antenna not being powered up or the antenna being disconnected from the ADCU ERROR APPL SS HOL PSP Orda aS _ _ 54 0147 Using the ADCU Interface tr 3 3 Setup Display Mode The Setup Display mode selects the data that will be displayed on the ADCU LCD after startup and self test it does not control the data sent to remote heading display units north up radars autopilots etc Figure 3 9 Setting Display Proceed to Section 3 4 Set Data Outputs Mode New Data Display YEE HEL REL UP HASNEt iT Hears HHH H
127. their possible causes and references to Table 4 1 troubleshooting solutions Troubleshooting Matrix Section 4 2 x Key S y 1 Anyone can do N 2 Electronics know how recommended e 2 S 3 Dealer service recommended S oy S S v s S k S o gS S n 9 D S 9 5S 4 x S 5 8 Slots fe O k Q s OLS O J ws S QA ELS S o s D amp s Q Q S S 2 S E 2 S S Q X 6 a s Ss S S 8 pen ge 2 8 12 E S S S X S a E 8 3 E F Z3 2 X A wu S 8 2 JaA x Py 2 amp a Y g S Ke D oO oO A Oo x S gt 2 s 8 8 2 8 2 8 S amp 8 S E S S 32 F F amp s o F u A ESS S o SsS S R amp J F S E E S SESJE E S S S Q I 7 SJo o S a 5 amp 2 N gt z 2 Z z 8 amp z 5 L Z S 82 HI S I SISIN S J S L S E amp 8 amp F 5 2 8 8 8 8 8 L g 2 2 SYMPTOM ala Ss gt g Antenna non functional 1 Antenna not switching satellites No picture on TV set E Certain channels do not work Intermittent picture for short intervals E System works at dock but not on the move fia System will not find satellite Snowy television picture Pixelating television picture No antenna specific menus on GyroTrac i Antenna and GyroTrac not communicating 1 ine M ine ine ine ine Ph In No data output through Serial Port 3 54 0147 93 TracVision G4 Technical Manual 4 2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There are a number of common issues that can affect the
128. then update that satellite s programmed data with the new frequency and associated network ID and store it in the satellite library To update the satellite frequency data follow the steps below 1 Place your IRD in the satellite signal meter mode 2 Select the desired satellite on the ADCU Ensure the TV signal meter indicates that you have a strong signal If the antenna is unable to find the selected satellite automatically you can manually point the antenna using the Manual mode see Manually Controlling the Antenna on page 82 3 Select the desired polarization and band on the IRD 4 Do not move the vessel Your boat must remain motionless during the entire Satellite Frequency Scan process 5 Follow the ADCU menus on the next page The scan itself will take a couple of minutes Once complete restart the antenna and ensure the antenna will track the new frequency 54 0147 Ermel RaLGe Emt Gr Set FEC Cie Emer PEO SP Sra Restart Antenna System 54 0147 Return to Manually Controlling the Antenna Use the keys to select each number Selecting ENTER will cycle through each digit and then launch the FEC code screen Valid settings are 01000 39999 Use the keys to scroll through the available FEC codes 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 Use the ENTER key to accept your selection This scan may take up t
129. to a depth of one meter Advanced Digital Control Unit ADCU The ADCU is the user interface providing access to the system and its functions through an LCD and three soft keys The ADCU also serves as the system s junction box allowing the system to use ship s power interface with the sensor module supply and receive data to from the TracVision G4 system and supply and receive data to from other shipboard systems Integrated Receiver Decoder IRD 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 Please refer to the user s manual provided with your selected IRD for complete operating instructions 54 0147 Introduction re TracVision A KIMI p Before you can start watching satellite TV using your TracVision antenna you will need to activate your IRD Refer to Section 2 8 Activating Programming the IRD on page 42 for details sl TracVision G4 Technical Manual Table 1 3 TracVision G4 Packing List For lists of items supplied in the kitpacks see Tables 2 3 and 2 4 on page 10 1 3 Materials Provided With the TracVision G4 Table 1 3 lists the components and materials in the TracVision G4 shipping carton Component KVH Part No Antenna Unit 02 0989 01 02 0989 02 t Installation Kitpack 7
130. to desired length However be sure to cut back the drain wire shield do NOT connect the drain wire to anything Connecting the Antenna Data Cable Connect the antenna data cable to the red and yellow ADCU terminal strip connectors as shown in Figure 2 22 Green White _ _ _ White Green l I T 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 Red Label Orange White White Brown White Orange r Brown White I Gray White i White Blue White Gray Blue White I I 4 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 Yellow Label 54 0147 re Do NOT connect the antenna data cable s drain wire shield Figure 2 22 Antenna Data Cable to ADCU Wiring Cut back any unused wires from the Data Cable A comprehensive wiring diagram of the entire TracVision G4 system has been provided for technical reference in Appendix D on page 131 A color quick reference guide to wiring the TracVision G4 is also provided on the inside front cover of this manual al TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 2 23 Antenna Power Cable to ADCU Wiring The antenna unit s power cable connector cannot accept cables larger than 14 AWG 1 5 mm Je Connecting the Antenna Power Cable For single switch convenience the ADCU has been designed to serve a
131. topilots Radars Plotters Remote Displays GyroTrac Sensor System Compatibility The TracVision G4 satellite antenna is fully compatible with Digital Video Broadcasting DVB satellites as well as DIRECTV s Digital Satellite Service DSS satellites The system is also fully compatible with KVH s TracNet 2 0 Mobile Figure 1 2 High speed Internet System for more information about TracVision Identifies and TracNet 2 0 please visit our web site at www kvh com Compensates for Vessel Motion In motion Tracking The TracVision G4 uses a state of the art actively stabilized antenna system Once the satellite is acquired the antenna gyro continuously measures the heading pitch and roll of your vessel and sends commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite at all times 54 0147 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Satellite Library Your TracVision G4 includes a pre programmed satellite library of North American and European satellite services When configuring the TracVision G4 you may choose a pair of satellites Hae VISION GES GARISING from the library to be active in the system and with your IRD pairs are N America US DIRECTV For the antenna to track and receive signals from two satellites DSS_101 amp DSS_119 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 lis
132. urned ON This sequence of steps allows a user to adjust the antenna s azimuth and elevation manually restart the antenna turn Sleep Mode on off turn Instant On Mode on off install a new pair of active satellites set the latitude and longitude select the active satellite system and update satellite frequency data Figure 3 27 COMtPOL antennas Control Antenna Mode Menu Sequence Ent Sr HEX Poe LAPP eo ALERT SCREENS Har COP Ool antennat RESLA APL Prat Set SLGer OF OF Ft aS HEKE RE LPF YES Heat Pek URE YES Met Return Heath Ret PP BEL GMSiart Of oFr ft IMStLaLL Sateliiies YOS HEKE Peak UP yes Heck Boek LPP a ae E ip TS Set Lat Long ESELECL SSteLllites Eat FPSAUEnoS Slat Heat Pek LPR YES Hert Pak UR 54 0147 81 TracVision G4 Technical Manual Figure 3 28 Manual Antenna Control Procedure If the manual adjustment of the antenna reached the maximum rotation 720 the antenna will rotate 360 and return to the Manual Control Antenna screens If the system started up in Instant On mode the following message may be displayed Je Manually Controlling the Antenna In certain circumstances you may need to control the azimuth elevation and tracking of the TracVision G4 antenna manually using the process shown in Figure 3 28 Use the and keys to manually move the dish Azimuth measurements are reported as relat
133. wer on page 37 Wiring Color Code Definitions First Color Wire Second Color Tracer Example Red Orange Red Wire with Orange Tracer TVG4_TM_cover_540147_Rev J Gyrolrac Advanced Digital Control Unit ADCU Menu Quick Reference Guide HANEL iT Head rs Hag Had RALE TEL HHH Ht Ha Ht Ha Ht SELECTED DISPLAY Ma3 HDG TRue HOS See Section 3 3 for details See Section 3 4 for details See Section 3 5 for details See Section 3 6 for details See Section 3 7 for details WP Gi SP Las teat SELUP data OWL Put St FELLE CONi SUP St aor Ret urry YS HEXEL Control Compass GE ANML NNA Status Emer HEKE Reker aS Meat Retuer Return Enter Hert Return COMPASS Set Sine cos 1everss Set prighntness St AULOCSL oreoret Get system Errors Yes Hest RELLEN yes Hest Ret urr yes Next Return Yes Next REUEN ves Next ReLUen MESNEtGC Heads Select Mag True a or pramen Autocalibration On or Off Errors Detected SHE Set Reference Voltage CU Display HASJHDG TRHEHDG Set Swing Voltage Ha He HHH HS Fitch ROLL amp vawr Set Serial GULPULS Set Headin iNt exti Resa Cal scoret Set version Yes Next Return ves Hert REtLUPr YES Hert Return ves Next Return YES HEA Return Select Serial Port 1 2 or 3 Select Internal or External Calibration Accuracy Magnetic Antenna Type and Version Fitch ROLL Yaw Heading Reference Source Environment and Calibration Het Hee He Set Speed Select Output Type Set NMEA Outputs Rate of
134. y in contract tort or otherwise arising out of or in connection with any product shall not exceed the price paid for the product INNO 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 implied 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 GyroTrac Wiring Quick Reference Guide 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
135. your local authorized dealer installer or distributor or contact KVH or KVH Europe directly IMPORTANT Before returning the product be sure to obtain an RMA number from KVH s Technical Support Department and write the number on the outside of the box Shipments received without an RMA number will be returned to you at your expense 5 2 Preventive Maintenance TracVision G4 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 Use caution when spraying the radome directly with high pressure water e Do not apply abrasive cleaners or volatile solvents such as acetone to the ABS radome e Check all connectors at the sensor module ADCU antenna baseplate and IRD Remove connectors and examine for signs of corrosion clean as needed Semi Annually e Remove the radome and examine the interior of the antenna unit for signs of corrosion loose connections or frayed or broken wires 54 0147 Detailed information on KVH s global support program and how to contact KVH or a dealer near you is available at www kvh com global_support When cleaning the radome avoid any compounds that react with plastic 103 TracVision G4 Technical Manual The serial number for your TracVision G4 will be required durin

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