KVH Industries TracVision S2 Manual do Utilizador

Satellite TelevisionKVHTracVision® S2owner’smanual•Installation Instructions •User’s Guide•Technical ManualA Guide to TracVision S2

Figure 2-10 TracVision S2 Shipping Restraints (Storage Position) . . . .2-7Figure 2-11 Switchplate Cutout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 5-1 Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Table A-1 TracVision S2 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . .

1 Introduction1.1 Digital Satellite TelevisionDIRECTV®, DISH Network™,and ExpressVu systems transmitdigital audio and video data from land-based trans

1.2.1 TracVision S2 ComponentsThe antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism,signal front end, power supply and control elements. Theseel

1.3.1 Additional Materials Required forTracVision S2 UseTo make full use of your new TracVision S2 and receive satelliteTV, you will need to provide/p

2-1Installation54-0196 Rev. A2 InstallationTracVision S2 is designed for simple installation and setup. Justfollow these easy steps:Step Refer to Sect

2-2A Guide to TracVision S2Kitpack ContentsTable 2-2 lists the materials provided in the TracVision S2 kitpack.Part Qty. KVH Part No.Switchplate Assem

2-3Installation54-0196 Rev. A2.1 Choosing the Best Location• Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear viewof the southern sky to receive satellit

2-4A Guide to TracVision S22.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitablemounting location based upon the guidelines inSect

2-5Installation54-0196 Rev. A8. Reposition the antenna, lining up the mountingplate holes with the holes in the roof. Attach themounting plates to the

RJ11 Jack(Data Cable to IRD - Optional)Maintenance Port(DB9 Connector)Input Power(+12 VDC)GroundSwitchplate MountingHole (1 of 2)Data/Power Connector1

2-6A Guide to TracVision S211. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to theforward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-6). 12. Remove the nuts and w

2-7Installation54-0196 Rev. A14. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facingthe sides of the vehicle) and secure in place usingthe 8 pan head s

2-8A Guide to TracVision S22.3 Connecting System ComponentsThe following sections provide instructions for properly wiringthe antenna unit to the comp

2-9Installation54-0196 Rev. A2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna to theSwitchplate1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cableto the antenna’s data/pow

Installing Two IRDs and TVsTo connect a second TV and IRD to the TracVision S2 system, youmust connect a second RF cable to the antenna’s RF2 connecto

4. Terminate all unused output connectors with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master #7184, RadioShack #15-1259 or equivalent).2.3.3 Sealing the Cable Acce

2.3.5 Connecting the Switchplate to Vehicle PowerThe switchplate must be connected to a +12 Vdc, 2.5-3.5 amppower supply to operate.1. Disconnect vehi

2.4 Activating the IRDKVH makes it easy to activate your IRD. Just call KVH at 1-888-584-4163 and ask for IRD Activation (Monday - Friday,8:30 a.m. -

Message DefinitionKVH TracVision S2 Displays for 5 seconds at startupSoftware Version Current software versionAlternates with “KVH TracVision S2”Initi

2.5.2 Checking Out the System Without an IRDData ConnectionTo ensure that the system is configured and operating properly,you will need to check the d

254-0196 Addendum to Rev. AAppendix CSwitchplate Template2.5"2"

4. Press the switchplate’s POWER button to applypower to the TracVision S2 system and wait for thesystem to fully initialize. Data should be scrolling

3 Using Your TracVision S2For TracVision S2 to receive the satellite signals, the antenna musthave a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only

System Startup (Connected to an IRD Low-speed Data Port)1. Upon power-up, the system performs a set ofstartup routines.2. The antenna then searches fo

3.2 Tracking the Correct SatelliteIf your system is connected to an IRD’s low-speed data port,follow the steps in Section 3.2.1, “Using the IRD for Sa

3.3 Turning Off the SystemTo turn off the TracVision S2 system, simply press theswitchplate’s POWER button (see Figure 3-2).3.4 Watching TelevisionTur

4TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4-1 identifies sometrouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references totroubleshooting

4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper WiringIf the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, thereare two key factors to check as part of the trou

4.1.4 Satellite Coverage IssueTracVision S2 will provide outstanding reception throughout theentire coverage area for your satellite television servic

4.2.2 AC Power FluctuatingIf the system periodically displays a picture for less than oneminute, then enters Search Mode 1, the IRD data port may belo

4.2.5 Failed IRD Status CheckAs detailed in Appendix E, TracVision S2 completes a detailedstartup routine whenever it is turned on. One of the first c

1A Guide to TracVision S2 – ADDENDUM54-0196 Addendum to Rev. ATracVision S2 Owner’sManual Addendum(ECO #6040)The following information applies to Revi

4.3 Antenna LNB FaultsSection 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions forauthorized service personnel who may be required to replacethe TracV

3. Open the terminal emulation software andestablish the following settings:•9600 baud• no parity•8 data bits•1 start bit•1 stop bit• no flow control4

5-1Maintenance54-0196 Rev. A5 MaintenanceThe following sections provide details on preventivemaintenance and field replaceable units and parts for the

5-2A Guide to TracVision S25.3 Replaceable PartsTracVision S2 has been designed with durability and lowmaintenance in mind. If you experience an opera

5-3Maintenance54-0196 Rev. A5.4 Field Replaceable UnitProceduresThe following subsections provide detailed procedures forrepairing or swapping out fie

5-4A Guide to TracVision S25.4.1 PCB Removal and ReplacementEstimated Time to Repair: 1⁄2hourThe microprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a coverfa

5-5Maintenance54-0196 Rev. A4. Remove 6 pan head screws from the PCB coverflanges. 5. Remove the PCB cover. To get the necessaryclearance, rotate the

5-6A Guide to TracVision S29. Carry out the LNB calibration procedure(Section 5.4.2).5.4.2 Antenna LNB ReplacementEstimated Time to Repair: 1⁄2 hourTh

5-7Maintenance54-0196 Rev. A7. The system must respond with the followingmessage: CALLNB: PASS. If the system displaysCALLNB: FAIL, return to Step 3 a

5-8A Guide to TracVision S25.5 Preparation for ShipmentIf you need to repack the antenna unit for shipment, theshipping restraints removed or stowed d

Congratulations!You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellitetracking systems available today. KVH®Industries’ TracVision®S2is desi

Appendix ASystem SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsPower 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 ampsnominal, 3.5 amps peakDimensions/Weight 32" wide x 14.8&quo

Appendix BComprehensive TracVision S2System Wiring DiagramThe wiring diagram is presented on the following page.B-1Comprehensive TracVision S2 System

Appendix CSwitchplate TemplateC-1Switchplate Template54-0196 Rev. A1.85"2.35"

Appendix DEchoStar IRD ActivationProcedureIf you have purchased a DISH Network system, there is a chancethat your EchoStar IRD will fail to acquire th

10. Type in the elevation that you obtained in Step 6. -Type EL,xxx<CR>(e.g., Elevation of 30.2° = EL,302<CR>)11. Using a compass, take a

Appendix EStartup Data SequencesThe data on the following pages presents the startup datasequences registered by the TracVision S2. The first section

E-2A Guide to TracVision S2+POS: 327.7 33.9 2717Signal Peaked: AZ = 327.69, EL = 33.40, RF = 2822+POS: 327.7 33.3 2751+POS: 327.7 33.3 2741*** Ent

E.2 System Not Connected to IRD DataStandard Startup Sequence?PGMKVH TracVision S2 Rev X - Version X.XX - Serial Number XXXXXXXXLimit Switch TestLimit

*** Entering Search Mode 1 *** -----------Searching for a different satelliteSearch1 decided to go to: AZ = 335.9, EL = 33.5+POS: 23.5 33.5 518+PO

TracVision®and KVH®are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.DIRECTV®is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corpo

*** Tracking Satellite ***+POS: 360.0 22.5 1917+POS: 360.0 22.5 1635+POS: 360.0 22.5 1976Switch held: wrong satellite--------------SAT SELECT switc

Appendix FMaintenance Port ParserCommandsTracVision S2 system parser commands are parsed when thesystem receives an ASCII carriage return (Hex 0D). An

F.2 Manual Positioning CommandsTo execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit inidle mode by typing HALT and pressing “ENTER.” Position

Azimuth CCW StepFunction: commands a 0.1 deg CCW manual step in azimuthangleCommand: 4Argument: noneResponse: echoes the commandElevation UP StepFunct

F.4Target and Signal CommandsReport Target LocationFunction: reports the target (satellite) location in the baseplateframe and uses the saved satellit

KVH Industries Limited Warranty TracVision S2Limited Warranty on HardwareKVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in ma

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Table of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.1 Using the IRD for Satellite Selection ...3-33.2.2 Using the Switchplate for Satellite Selection...

5.4.2 Antenna LNB Replacement..............5-65.5 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .