Turning On The System - KVH Industries TracPhone V7 User Manual

TracPhone V7 User's Guide
Chapter 2 - Operation

Turning On the System

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Follow the steps below to turn on your TracPhone system.
The antenna transmits RF
energy that is potentially
harmful. Everyone must
stay more than 36 feet
(11 m) away from the
antenna within its 5°-80°
elevation range. No hazard
exists directly above the
antenna and anywhere
below its mounting plane.
1. Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
2. Make sure power is applied to the modem, control unit,
switch, MTA, and computer(s).
3. Press the power button on the modem. The button's
light should illuminate green.
Figure 2-3 Modem Front Panel Power Switch
STATUS
4. Press the power button on the control unit. The button's
light should illuminate green. The control unit supplies
power to the antenna.
Figure 2-4 Control Unit Front Panel Power Switch
5. Turn on your networked computer(s).
6. Wait five minutes for system startup (see the next
section for details).
Once the antenna finds the correct service satellite, all status lights on
the control unit and the modem should be lit green. If any lights are
not lit green, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page
CAUTION
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Radiation
Hazard
Antenna
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Radiation
Hazard
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