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A Guide to TracVision L3/S3
owner’s
manual
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Installation Instructions
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User’s Guide
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Technical Manual
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KVH TracVision L3/S3
Satellite Television
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Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellite ® tracking systems available today. KVH Industries’ ® TracVision L3/S3 is designed for use with European and North American DVB-compatible satellite services as well as ® DIRECTV . This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your TracVision L3/S3 system. Before using this manual, be sure to check the inside back cover for any addenda, which may detail changes to
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® ® TracVision , KVH , 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. ® DirecPC is a registered trademark of Hughes Network Systems, a unit of GM Hug
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1.2.1 TracVision L3/S3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision L3/S3 . .
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3 Using Your TracVision L3/S3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.1 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.1 Using the IRD Remote Control to Switch Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to Switch Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 3.2.3
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5.3 Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly (TracVision L3 only) . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 5
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Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite Television Your new TracVision L3/S3 satellite antenna is fully compatible TracVision L3/S3’s default satellite ® with the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB ) satellites, which use pairs are: the international standard for digital TV transmission, as well as Europe: Astra 1 & Hotbird ® Digital Satellite Service (DSS) services, such as DIRECTV . As a N. America (US DIRECTV): result, you will be able to receive and decode signals from your DSS_101 &
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Sat A Error Sat B Select Changing Satellites: 1. Push Select button 2. Wait while Sat A or B blinks green 3. R or S ead at B y w sta hen y Sat A s solid green Other Indicators: •Both blinking green: initializing • Error light system blinking pr red obl : em A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 Table 1-2 Available European Satellite Pairs (European LNB Required) Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hispasat Hotbird Sirius Thor Astra 1 ✓✓ ✓✓ Astra 2N✓✓ Astra 2S✓✓ Hispasat Hotbird ✓✓ ✓ ✓ Sirius✓✓✓ Thor ✓ 1.2 Syste
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Introduction In-motion Tracking (TracVision L3 only) The TracVision L3 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro continuously measures your vehicle’s motion and position, and KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion pointed at the satellite at all times. tracking capability to the TracVision S3, allowing you to receive satellite signals whi
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A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision L3/S3 Table 1-3 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in the TracVision L3/S3 package by name and KVH part number. Table 1-3 Component KVH Part No. TracVision L3/S3 Packing List † Antenna Unit (TracVision L3), comprising: 01-0225-19 †† 01-0225-22 ††† 01-0225-25 †††† 01-0225-28 Baseplate Assembly (TracVision L3) 02-1245-01* 02-1245-03** Radome Assembly (TracVision L3) 02-0953-03 † Antenna Unit (TracVision S3), comprising:
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Introduction 1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision L3/S3 Use To make full use of your new TracVision L3/S3 and receive satellite TV on the road, you will need to provide/purchase the following: • Television In North America, you can • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite purchase and/or activate an IRD TV service directly from KVH. Call KVH at 1-888-584-4163 for details. 54-0157 Rev. G 1-5
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Installation 2 Installation TracVision L3/S3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Step Refer to Section... Table 2-1 Installation Process 1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1 2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2 3. Connect system components 2.3 4. Activate the IRD 2.4 5. Select active satellite 2.5 6. Set the skew angle (Europe only) 2.6 7. Check out system 2.7 8. Configure for remote dish use 2.8 Plan the entire installation before Tools and Materials Required p
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A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 Kitpack Contents Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack. Part Qty. KVH Part No. Table 2-2 Kitpack Contents Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 Clamshell ventilator 1 19-0230 3 #6 x ⁄4" thread-forming screws 3 14-0298-12 1 5 ⁄4"-20 x ⁄8" hex screws 4 14-0250-0010 1 ⁄4" flat washers 4 14-0251 Switchplate bulb assembly (spare) 1 19-0193 3 ⁄8" hole plugs 2 19-0282-06 2-2
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Installation 2.1 Choosing the Best Location • 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. • Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof (e.g., air conditioners). The antenna requires a 15º to 75º look angle to receive satellite signals. Figure 2-1 Antenna Blockage TracVision Antenna Blocked! Air Conditioner Vehicle Roof • Consider the location
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Vehicle Centerline Front/Rear of Vehicle A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Always lift the antenna unit by the Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location.” gray baseplate, never by the radome or any portion of the 2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton. antenna assembly! 3. Position the antenna unit in the desired location on the centerline of the vehicle with the antenn
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Installation 7. Seal the two baseplate holes shown in Figure 2-4 with the plugs provided in the kitpack. Figure 2-4 Baseplate Holes Antenna Baseplate (Bottom View) 8. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the antenna’s four mounting plates. If using a liquid construction adhesive, apply beads to the mounting plates in a zig-zag pattern. If the roof’s mounting surface is not 9. Reposition the antenna, lining up the mounting perfectly flat as KVH recommends, plate holes with the holes in th
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A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 11a.(Alternate Drain Hole Locations) If the antenna unit is installed with the connectors facing the front of 3 the vehicle, drill out ⁄16" (5 mm)-drain holes in the rear-facing side of the baseplate as illustrated in Figure 2-6. The existing factory-drilled drain holes shown in Figure 2-5 must then be plugged with silicone rubber sealant. Angle of Hole, relative to front Figure 2-6 Baseplate Connectors Facing Front of Vehicle – Recommended Drain Hole Locations Front
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Installation 13. Remove the nuts and washers securing the shipping restraints to the baseplate. The positions of all three shipping restraints are pictured in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint TracVision L3/S3 Shipping Restraints (Top View, Installed for Shipping) Forward Shipping Restraint for LNB Bracket Do not discard the shipping restraints, washers, or the nuts. Rotating Plate They should be stowed for future Shipping Restraint use in case the antenna unit needs to b
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A Guide to TracVision L3/S3 Figure 2-11 Rotating Plate TracVision L3/S3 Shipping Shipping Restraint Restraints (Storage Position) Forward Shipping Restraint Rotating Plate Shipping Restraint 15. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facing the sides of the vehicle) and secure in place using the 8 pan head screws and flat washers removed in Step 10. 16. Drill the cable access hole (marked in Step 4) in the vehicle’s roof. 2-8
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Installation 2.3 Connecting System Components The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the antenna unit to the components inside the vehicle. Locating the Switchplate A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the TracVision L3/S3 wiring (with the exception of the RF cable, which will be connected to the IRD). This switchplate includes an ON/OFF switch and a DB9 maintenance port for easy access to the antenna unit’s software and diagnostics. Follow the steps be
