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KVH Industries TracPhone V3 Replacement Instructions

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TracPhone
Replacement Instructions
The following instructions explain how to replace the GPS in a TracPhone V3/V3-IP/V3-HTS
antenna.
Replacement Steps
1. Remove the Radome ............................. 2
2. Remove the Defective GPS................... 2
3. Install the Replacement GPS ................ 3
Tools Required
This procedure requires the following tools:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Cutting pliers
• Adhesive remover that won't scratch metal
Important - Please Read!
Be sure to avoid causing sharp bends in cables when securing or routing cables in the following
procedure. Sharp bends or kinks in cables can degrade antenna performance.
Also be sure to trim the excess portion of any tie-wraps you install and collect all tie-wrap
trimmings from the antenna to avoid damage when the unit rotates.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific:
Phone: +45 45 160 180
Email: mvbsupport@kvh.com
North/South America, Australasia:
Phone: 1 866 701-7103 (U.S. only) or +1 401 851-3806
Email: mvbsupport@kvh.com
KVH, TracPhone, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2011-2018 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0756 Rev. B | 72-0488
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  • Page 1 All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2011-2018 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0756 Rev. B | 72-0488...
  • Page 2 Step 1 - Remove the Radome Figure 1: Radome Screws (V3-IP Shown) CAUTION For your own safety, be sure to disconnect power from all wired components before performing this procedure. #10-32 Screw (x3) a. Disconnect all power from the TracPhone system –...
  • Page 3 d. Remove the rubber grommet from the Figure 4: GPS Attached to Reflector reflector (see Figure 4). Simply push the grommet out through the hole. e. Extract the entire length of GPS cable up through the hole in the reflector (see Figure 5).
  • Page 4 g. Wrap the GPS cable and power cable together with the supplied protective tape (once around) and use a tie-wrap to secure them to the frame at tie-wrap location #3, as shown in Figure 3 on page h. Connect the GPS cable to the PCB (see Figure 2 on page Reinstall the radome (see Figure 1 on page...

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