Satellite Television A Guide to TracVision C3 owner’s manual ® KVH TracVision C3 • Installation Instructions • User’s Guide • Technical Manual
TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643, 7132, 7564) The following information applies to Revision G of the TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision C3 The data/power cable supplied with the system is 28 ft (8.5 m) in length. The RF cable supplied with the system is 50 ft (15 m) in length. Table 1-3 has been updated to show the correct cable lengths. Component KVH Part No.
5.3 Replaceable Parts Table 5-1 has been updated to show the new part numbers for the data/power cable, RF cable, RF PCB, and European LNB. Part Name Part Number Baseplate Assembly 02-1245-01* 02-1245-03** Radome Assembly 02-0953-04 Data/Power Cable 32-0730-28 RF Cable 32-0417-50 PC Cable 32-0628-06 CPU PCB 02-1043-02 RF PCB 02-1524 Antenna Gyro 02-1035 Antenna Gyro Gasket 24-0139 System Fuses 16-0017-3150 LNB (European system) 19-0346 LNB (N.
TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #7173) The following information applies to Revision G of the TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). Your TracVision C3 system has the capability to automatically switch between the Echo 119 and Echo 110 satellites in DISH 500 mode.
. Using the receiver’s remote control, go to the “Point Dish/Signal Strength” screen (press Menu, 6, 1, 1 (on most models)). 6. Using the remote control’s arrow buttons, highlight “Check Switch” and press the Select button. 7. Highlight “Test” and press Select. 8. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes for the Check Switch function to complete and for the antenna to restart and configure itself for DISH 500 mode.
TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643, 7132) The following information applies to Revision G of the TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision C3 The data/power cable supplied with the system is 28 ft (8.5 m) in length. The RF cable supplied with the system is 50 ft (15 m) in length. Table 1-3 has been updated to show the correct cable lengths. Component KVH Part No.
5.3 Replaceable Parts Table 5-1 has been updated to show the new part numbers for the data/power cable, RF cable, RF PCB, and European LNB. Part Name Part Number Baseplate Assembly 02-1245-01* 02-1245-03** Radome Assembly 02-0953-04 Data/Power Cable 32-0730-28 RF Cable 32-0417-50 PC Cable 32-0628-06 CPU PCB 02-1043-02 RF PCB 02-1342 Antenna Gyro 02-1035 Antenna Gyro Gasket 24-0139 System Fuses 16-0017-3150 LNB (European system) 19-0346 LNB (N.
TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #6138) The following information applies to Revision G of the TracVision C3 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). Table 5-1 has been updated to show the new part number for the RF PCB. 5.
Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced satellite tracking systems available today. KVH® Industries’ TracVision® C3 is designed for use with European and North American DVBcompatible satellite services as well as DIRECTV®. This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your TracVision C3 system.
TracVision®, KVH®, and TracNet™ are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. DIRECTV® is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH Network™ is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation. ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services. DirecPC® is a registered trademark of Hughes Network Systems, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 TracVision C3 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1.2.1 TracVision C3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision C3 . . . . . . . . . .
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 Using a PC to Switch Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 3.
5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 5.5 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite Television Your new TracVision C3 satellite antenna is fully compatible with the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, which use the international standard for digital TV transmission, as well as Digital Satellite Service (DSS) services, such as DIRECTV. As a result, you will be able to receive and decode signals from your chosen satellite services with the proper programming and hardware (e.g., the IRD [satellite TV receiver]).
A Guide to TracVision C3 Table 1-2 Available N. American Satellite Pairs (U.S.-style LNB required) DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_110 Echo_119 ✓ ✓ Echo_148 Expressvu ✓ DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 ✓ Echo_61 Echo_110 ✓ Echo_119 ✓ ✓ ✓ Echo_148 ✓ Expressvu 1.2 If you are a DISH 500 customer, you can order the optional TV/SAT Switch – free of charge. Simply fill out the order form located at the back of this manual and fax it to KVH at +1 401 845-8190.
Introduction 1.2.1 TracVision C3 Components The antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism, signal front end, power supply, and control elements. These elements include antenna drive controls and mechanisms, the cable wrap subassembly, antenna gyro sensor, power conditioning and regulating circuits, and the RF detector. The antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block (LNB) converter with built-in preamplifier.
A Guide to TracVision C3 1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) Before you can start watching satellite TV using your TracVision antenna, you will need to activate your IRD. Refer to Section 2.4, “Activating the IRD,” for more details. The IRD (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from the antenna unit for signal processing and channel selection, and sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. The IRD also provides the interface for the user to activate authorization for reception.
Introduction 1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision C3 Use To make full use of your new TracVision C3 and receive satellite TV aboard your vessel, you will need to provide/purchase the following: • Television • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service 54-0159 Rev. G In North America, you can purchase and activate an IRD directly from KVH. Call KVH at 1-888-584-4163 for details.
Installation 2 Installation TracVision C3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Step Refer to Section... 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 the active satellite 2.5 6. Set the skew angle (Europe only) 2.6 7. Check out the system 2.7 Installation Tools and Materials Required • Electric drill • ⁄8" (9.5 mm), 3⁄16" (5 mm), 5⁄32" (4 mm), and ⁄32" (2.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Kitpack Contents Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack. Table 2-2 Kitpack Contents Part Qty. KVH Part No. Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 ⁄4"-20 x 3" hex head cap screws 6 14-0250-48 ⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" hex screws 4 14-0250-0010 ⁄4" flat washers 10 14-0251 Switchplate bulb assembly (spare) 1 19-0193 1 1 1 2.
Installation • The antenna unit should not be too high off the water (a height above the waterline no more than half the vessel length). • 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. Radar Concerns The TracVision antenna must be kept out of line with nearby radars, as their energy levels may overload the antenna’s frontend circuits.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.2 Always lift the antenna unit by the gray baseplate, never by the radome or any portion of the antenna assembly! Mounting the Antenna Unit The following instructions will result in a secure, effective installation and trouble-free operation of your TracVision C3. Antenna Mounting Procedure 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location.” 2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton.
Installation 5. While the antenna unit is in place, mark a location on the deck for the 3⁄4" (19 mm) cable access hole to permit convenient cable access to the antenna’s baseplate connectors. 6. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-4). 2 tie-wraps used to secure LNB arm Shipping Restraint Nuts and Washers Figure 2-4 Forward Shipping Restraint (Arranged for Shipping) Shipping Restraint 7.
A Guide to TracVision C3 11. Reposition the mounting plate over the drilled mounting holes, lining up the the mounting plate holes with the holes in the mounting surface. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each of the six mounting holes on the top surface of the mounting plate. 12. Place the antenna unit on top of the mounting plate, making sure all holes are aligned. 13.
Installation 14. At each hole, place a 1⁄4" flat washer on a 1 ⁄4"-20 x 3" bolt (from the kitpack) and insert it into the mounting hole from above (see Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 Securing TracVision C3 to the Deck Bolt TracVision Baseplate Flat Washer Silicone Mounting Plate Silicone Deck Flat Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut 15. Apply a flat washer, lock washer, and nut (removed in Step 7) to each mounting bolt from below decks and tighten securely. 16.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Figure 2-11 Baseplate Connectors Facing Front of Vessel – Recommended Drain Hole Locations 16a. (Alternate Drain Hole Locations) If the antenna unit is installed with the baseplate connectors facing the bow of the vessel, drill out 3⁄16" (5 mm)-drain holes in the rear-facing side of the baseplate as illustrated in Figure 2-11. The existing factory-drilled drain holes shown in Figure 2-10 must then be plugged with silicone rubber sealant.
Installation 2.3 Connecting System Components The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring the antenna unit to belowdecks components. Locating the Switchplate A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the TracVision C3 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.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cable to the antenna’s data/power connector and lock in place (see Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13 Antenna Data/Power Connector Data/Power 2. Route the other end of the data/power cable down through the cable access hole in the deck and out through the switchplate panel cutout. 3. Connect the data/power cable to the switchplate’s data/power connector and lock in place (see Figure 2-14).
Installation 2.3.2 Connecting to Vessel Power Recommended Power Wiring Short circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns. Turn off vessel power and test the circuit to ensure that no power is present before connecting the power cable. The switchplate requires an 11-16 VDC power input. A quicktripping circuit breaker or fuse should be installed between the switchplate and vessel power. Circuit overload protection should be rated for 5 amperes.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.3.3 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire A grounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided to connect your IRD to a suitable ground and protect the system. Attach the grounding wire to any suitable screw on the rear panel of the IRD with a good contact with the IRD chassis. The other end should be connected to a suitable ground, ideally the ground connector on the switchplate (see Figure 2-15). 2.3.
Installation 2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD 1. Route an RF cable up through the deck’s cable access hole. 2. Connect the RF cable to the antenna’s RF1 connector (see Figure 2-17). Once the cable is securely connected, loosen the sealing nut at the base of the RF1 connector and tighten it onto the end of the RF cable. When shipped from the factory, the antenna’s RF connectors are protected with caps.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More IRDs and TVs (North American Systems Only) To install three or more IRD/TV pairs, an active multiswitch (Channel Master model 6214IFD or equivalent) must be placed between the antenna unit and the IRDs. Figure 2-18 illustrates typical wiring arrangements for multiple IRDs. Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction sheet.
Installation Installing More than One Multiswitch Figure 2-19 Connecting to Multiple Multiswitches (North American Systems Only) If there is a need for more than four IRDs, it is possible to carry out a multiple multiswitch installation, as illustrated in Figure 2-19.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.5 Table 2-3 Available European Satellite Pairs (European LNB required) Astra 1 Astra 1 Selecting the Active Satellite As noted previously, TracVision C3 can track a variety of DVBcompatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. The system contains a preprogrammed library of European and North American satellites. It also has two open slots that you may use to program two additional satellites of your choice. Tables 2-3 and 2-4 provide listings of the possible satellite pairs.
Installation The satellites listed in TracVision C3’s preprogrammed satellite library will be sufficient for most users. However, if you wish to install one or two user-defined satellites, proceed to Section 2.5.2, “Programming User-defined Satellites.” After configuring the userdefined satellites, return to the satellite installation process in Section 2.5.1, “Installing Your Selected Satellites.” 2.5.
A Guide to TracVision C3 3. Apply power to the TracVision C3 system and allow the system to complete full initialization. Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected. If no data is seen, recheck your connections and the terminal software setup.
Installation For example, to assign Astra 2S and Hotbird for your satellite pair, and to track Astra 2S, you would enter the following data: SATINSTALL,ASTRA2S,HOTBIRD @L,A ZAP 2.5.2 Programming User-defined Satellites The TracVision C3 satellite library has two open slots that you may use to program two user-defined satellites in case you want to install/watch a satellite that is not in the KVH predefined list.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Entering User-defined Satellite Data Once the link between the PC and the TracVision C3 is established as described in Section 2.5, “Selecting the Active Satellite,” it is necessary to provide initial longitude data regarding the user-defined satellite.
Installation This information has to be entered for each of the four transponder categories: • vertical high • vertical low • horizontal high • horizontal low right • left or • TracVision C3 requires that the data fields for all four transponder categories be provided.
A Guide to TracVision C3 An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe) The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 101 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. Table 2-7 Sample User-defined Satellite Configuration (Europe) YOURSAT 101 at 7 West, DVB decoder, Linear Polarization LNB Horizontal High Frequency 11.
Installation An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America) The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 101 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 101 at 71 West, DVB decoder, Circular Polarization LNB Right Frequency 11.966 GHz Symbol Rate 27500 FEC Code 3/4 Network ID 2048 (dec) = 0x0800 Frequency 11.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.6 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only) The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimize channel reception. Refer to your satellite service provider for the proper skew angle for the selected satellite service and geographical location. The skew angle for KVH predefined satellites can also be obtained by using a PC connected to the maintenance port. Enter your latitude and longitude using the GPS command (refer to Appendix E.
Installation 2. Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 start bit • 1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Apply power to the TracVision C3 system and the IRD 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. A sample startup sequence has been provided in Appendix D. 4.
A Guide to TracVision C3 2.8 Changing Geographic Location If you move from Europe to the U.S., or from the U.S. to Europe, you will need to modify your TracVision C3 system to receive satellite TV signals in the new geographic area. 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.
Using Your TracVision C3 3 Using Your TracVision C3 For TracVision C3 to receive the satellite signals, the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only receive intermittent signals or the antenna cannot find the satellite, check around your vessel for any objects that could be blocking the signal, such as other vessels, trees, buildings, other onboard equipment, etc.
A Guide to TracVision C3 3. Avoid turning the vessel for 60 seconds after turning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyro to initialize properly. 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the active satellite pair of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropriate channel guides.
Using Your TracVision C3 3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to Switch Between Satellites - Optional If you are a DISH 500 customer, or you’re unable to switch between satellites using the IRD remote control, you can use the optional TV/SAT Switch (see Figure 3-3) to easily select between Satellite A and Satellite B. Figure 3-3 TV/SAT Switch Sat A Error Sat B TV/SAT Switch Controls and Indicators The Select button is used for all operator controls.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Using the TV/SAT Switch The TV/SAT Switch is very easy to use. All operations are controlled through the single Select button. To select the second satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Select button on the TV/SAT Switch. 2. The indicator for the current satellite (Sat A or Sat B) extinguishes, while the indicator for the other satellite starts blinking. 3.
Using Your TracVision C3 2. Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 start bit • 1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Once the data connection is made, enter the Satellite Selection command as follows: Command: @L,x ( indicates a carriage return/ENTER key) Where: x = A or B (whichever satellite you want to track) To select Satellite A, you would enter @L,A. To select Satellite B, you would enter @L,B. 4.
A Guide to TracVision C3 KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to take advantage of this convenient feature. In this case, it is possible to disable Sleep Mode using a simple software command as follows: 1. Connect a laptop computer to the system using the maintenance port and a terminal emulation program, as described in Section 2.5.1, “Installing Your Selected Satellites.” 2. Turn on the antenna. When the limit switch test is complete: a.
Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references to troubleshooting solutions. SSI BLE CAU Blo wn SE fuse (AN DS or im Ves OLU sel p rop turn TIO er w N) ing Inco i r i ng d u rrec ring (Se t sa c s tion tar t telli Sat up ( 4.1. te c ellit Sec 1) onfi e si t i g o gna ura n 4. Dew tion l blo 1 . 2) or r (Se cke ain ctio d (S poo n 4. Sat e c tion ling 1.3) ellit on d e co 4.1.
A Guide to TracVision C3 4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring If the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, there are two key factors to check as part of the troubleshooting process: 1. Blown Fuse – The antenna unit is equipped with two fuses mounted on its CPU Board. If either of these fuses has blown or been broken, the antenna unit will not operate. Refer to Section 5.4.1, “PCB Removal and Replacement,” for details on the fuse locations and how to access the CPU Board. 2.
Troubleshooting 4.1.4 Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by building, trees, other vessels, or equipment on the vessel itself. Refer to Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location,” to make certain that the TracVision C3 unit is in the optimal location. Simply moving the vessel to clear an external obstruction will also restore signal quality. 4.1.5 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome Dew or rain can occasionally pool on the top of the radome.
A Guide to TracVision C3 4.1.8 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors Baseline RF levels are included as part of the startup sequence provided in Appendix D. As part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5, “Maintenance”) KVH recommends checking the antenna unit cable connections. A loose RF connector can reduce the signal quality.
Troubleshooting 4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions for authorized service personnel who may be required to replace the TracVision C3 antenna gyro or the LNB. 4.4 Computer Diagnostics TracVision C3 has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts viewed on a personal computer having an RS-232 serial communication port.
A Guide to TracVision C3 4.5 Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision C3 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix E.
Maintenance 5 Maintenance 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 your local authorized dealer/installer or distributor, or contact KVH or KVH Europe directly. 5.2 Preventive Maintenance TracVision C3 requires minimal preventive maintenance. The following tasks are sufficient to maintain peak performance.
A Guide to TracVision C3 5.3 The serial number of your TracVision C3 will be required during any troubleshooting or service calls. You will find the serial number at the front of this manual. Replaceable Parts TracVision C3 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance, contact your local authorized TracVision C3 dealer/distributor first.
Maintenance 5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The following subsections provide detailed procedures for repairing or swapping out field replaceable units. The procedures refer to labeled items presented on the following diagrams.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Figure 5-3 Antenna Assembly Wing Screw and Washer LNB Clamp Antenna Gyro Cable LNB Styles Locking Nuts and Washers Reflector Bracket N.
Maintenance 5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement Estimated Time to Repair: 1⁄2 hour The microprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a cover fastened to the rotating plate – Fig. 5-1. The cover must be removed to gain access to the main power fuses and the PCB assembly. 1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the E-ring from one end of the connecting rod – Fig. 5-2. 2. Remove the connecting rod by sliding it off the bracket.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Figure 5-6 PCB and RF Detector Board Connector Locations RF Connector to IRD RF Board RF Connector to LNB J1 J3 Fuses Limit Switches Power/Data Gyro J5 J11 J4 PCB J9 J2 J1 RF Board Elevation Motor Azimuth Motor 7. The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the screws and PCB. When replacing the PCB cover, be careful not to pinch any cables. 8. Reverse this process to install the replacement PCB.
Maintenance 5. Remove the 4 standoffs – Fig. 5-1. Remove the RF Detector PCB from the rotating plate. 6. Installation of the replacement RF Detector is the reverse of this procedure. Be sure that the RF cables are restored to their original positions. Be sure that the center conductor pin is centered in the connector before tightening the collar. 5.4.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Antenna Gyro Calibration 1. Connect a PC to the communications port as described in Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.” 2. Type HALT ( 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. 3. Type DEBUGON to enter Debug Mode. 4. Type =CALGYRO.
Maintenance 5.5 Preparation for Shipment If it is necessary to repack the antenna unit for shipment, the shipping restraints removed during installation must be replaced. Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints. 1. Rotate the antenna unit so that the LNB is facing away from the baseplate connectors. 2.
System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Power 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak Dimensions/Weight 32" (81 cm) wide x 14.8" (38 cm) high, 33 lbs (15 kg) LNB European System: Single output N. American System: Dual output Tracking Better than 30º/sec Maintenance Port 9600 bps, 8,N,1,EIA, RS232 Table A-1 TracVision C3 System Specifications Pointing System Elevation Range 15º to 75º Azimuth Range 720º Position Repeatability 0.
Comprehensive TracVision C3 System Wiring Diagram Appendix B Comprehensive TracVision C3 System Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram is presented on the following page. 54-0159 Rev.
54-0159 Rev. G .16" (4 mm) 2.36" (60 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) Panel Cutout 3.82" (97 mm) .32" (8 mm) (2.5 mm) dia 2.
Startup Data Sequence Appendix D Startup Data Sequence The data on the following pages presents a standard startup data sequence registered by the TracVision C3. This sequence can be recorded using the data port and a PC. ?PGM KVH TracVision C3 Rev X - Version X.
A Guide to TracVision C3 *** Limit Switch Search *** RATE BIAS: PASS------------------------------------PASS is expected Searching for DSS_101, Threshold = 1000 RF: S,A,H,U,V +POS: 220.2 33.4 356 +POS: 155.5 33.4 333 33.4 429 33.4 274 RF: S,A,V,U,V +POS: 85.0 RF: S,A,H,U,V +POS: 14.4 *** Cable Unwrap *** Cable Unwrap: AZ = -360.00 +POS: 9.8 33.4 466 33.4 630 RF: S,A,V,U,V +POS: 180.1 Saved Sat Pos: EL = 33.
Maintenance Port Parser Commands Appendix E Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision C3 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 > (Hex 3E)) or a not-acknowledge character (ASCII ? (Hex 3F)).
A Guide to TracVision C3 Calibrate Gyro Function: performs azimuth and elevation calibration Command: CALGYRO Argument: none Response: echoes command and calibrates gyro Find Skew Angle for Currently Selected Satellite Function: calculates necessary LNB skew based on latitude, longitude, and selected satellite Command: SKEWANGLE* Argument: none Response: displays skew angle * Before this command can function properly, you must perform the GPS Position command detailed in Section E.
Maintenance Port Parser Commands Elevation Angle Function: commands a manual elevation angle that the mechanism moves to Command: EL,xxx (range is 100-850) Argument: desired elevation angle of the mechanism relative to up, 10.0°-85.0° Response: echoes the command; mechanism moves at a fixed velocity Azimuth CW Step Function: commands a 0.1 deg CW manual step in azimuth angle Command: 6 Argument: none Response: echoes the command Azimuth CCW Step Function: commands a 0.
A Guide to TracVision C3 E.3 Operational Commands To execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing “ENTER.” After the system comes to a halt, type DEBUGON and press “ENTER” to enter programming mode.
Maintenance Port Parser Commands Analog Signal Strength Report Function: reports signal strength from RF detector circuit in A/D counts (000-FFF Hex) Command: SIGLEVEL Argument: none Response: Signal Strength = xxxx E.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Report RF Tracking Parameters Function: reports all RF tracking parameters for primary & secondary satellites* Command: @SATCONFIG Response: F,x,fffff,S,C,ID,P,B,D 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 0xffff hex) P = LNB Polarization (
Maintenance Port Parser Commands ID Match/Decoded Network ID Function: report ID match and decoded network ID Command: @CHECKID Response: Y,0X#### N,0X#### Y,NoID N,NoID Where: Y = yes N = no 0X#### = network ID NoID = satellite unidentified E.6 Installation Commands To execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing “ENTER.” After the system comes to a halt, type DEBUGON and press “ENTER” to enter programming mode.
A Guide to TracVision C3 Report Satellite Names Function: report names for satellites A and B Command: SATINSTALL Response: SATINSTALL,, Report Configured Satellite Names Function: report names for all configured satellites Command: SATLISTA Response: SATLISTA,,...
Maintenance Port Parser Commands E.7 Debug Commands Report Offset Angles Function: reports system offset angles Command: OFFSETS OFFSETS,XXXXX,YYYY Response: Offsets= XXXXX.X XXXXX.
KVH Industries Limited Warranty TracVision C3 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for a period of TWO (2) years and against factory labor costs for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser.
TVC3 O_M Cover 8_01 KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Europe A/S 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com Ved Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 867 077 E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com KVH®, TracNet™, and TracVision® are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
