KVH Industries TracVision Land Mobile Antenna Replacement Instructions

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LNB Replacement Instructions for a

TracVision

Land Mobile Antenna

The following instructions explain how to replace the LNB

(low-noise block) in a TracVision Land Mobile Antenna.

Estimated Time to Complete:

⁄

Hour

Tools Required

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Needle-nose pliers

1. Turn off the antenna and remove the appropriate

vehicle fuse to disconnect power. Ensure power is

removed from both the antenna and the receiver

or multiswitch connected to RF1.

2. Remove the 8 screws securing the radome (see

Figure 1). Remove the radome and set it aside in a

safe place.

Figure 1 Radome Screws

54-0310 Rev. A

LNB Replacement Instructions

Before servicing the antenna unit,

remove the appropriate vehicle fuse

to disconnect power. Ensure power

is removed from both the antenna

and the receiver or multiswitch

connected to RF1.

If you need technical assistance,

please contact KVH Technical

Support:

Phone: 1-401-847-3327

E-mail: techs@kvh.com

Internet: www.kvh.com/help

Page 1 LNB Replacement Instructions LNB Replacement Instructions for a TracVision Land Mobile Antenna ® The following instructions explain how to replace the LNB (low-noise block) in a TracVision Land Mobile Antenna. Estimated Time to Complete: ⁄ Hour Tools Required • Phillips-head screwdriver •...
Page 2 TracVision Land Mobile Antenna 3. (European systems only) Note the current LNB skew angle (see Figure 2). Figure 2 LNB Skew Angle Setting (European Systems Only) Skew Angles LNB Clamp & Wing Screw Scribe Mark 4. Disconnect the RF cable(s) from the LNB.
Page 3 LNB Replacement Instructions 6. Remove the top of the LNB clamp and remove the LNB. 7. Place the new LNB in the clamp and reattach the RF cable(s). 8. Replace the LNB clamp: A. For a North American LNB, tighten the clamp fully and skip to Step 10.