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- Page 1 A G uide to T racV ision L 3 owner’s m anual • Installation Instructions • User’s G uide • T echnical Manual...
- Page 2 DIRECTV . This manual ® provides detailed instructions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your TracVision L3 system. Throughout this manual, important information is marked for your attention by these icons: Direct questions, comments, or suggestions to: KVH Industries, Inc.
- Page 3 ® ® TracVision and KVH are registered 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Digital Satellite Television ......1-1 TracVision L3 System Overview ......1-2 1.2.1 TracVision L3 Components . - Page 5 Using Your TracVision L3 ..... . .3-1 Turning on the System ....... .3-1 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite .
- Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1 TracVision L3 System Configuration ....1-2 Figure 1-2 Primary Components of the TracVision L3 ... .1-3 Figure 2-1 Proper Orientation of the Antenna Unit .
- Page 7 Securing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint ...5-9 Figure 5-10 Repackaging the TracVision L3 .....5-9...
- Page 8 (U.S.-style LNB required0 ..... . .1-2 Table 1-3 TracVision L3 Packing List ..... . .1-4 Table 2-1 Installation Process .
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Page 10: Introduction
When configuring the TracVision L3 you may choose a pair of satellites from the entire library to be active in the system and with your IRD. Selecting one satellite or the other is as simple as changing the television channel using the IRD remote control. -
Page 11: Tracvision L3 System Overview
A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision L3 connected to an IRD, and a television set. A desktop or laptop computer is used to configure the system for satellite selection and conduct diagnostics. -
Page 12: Tracvision L3 Components
Introduction System specifications and a functional block diagram are provided in Appendices A and B, respectively. 1.2.1 TracVision L3 Components The Antenna Unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism, signal front end, power supply and control elements. The antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block (LNB) converter with built-in preamplifier. -
Page 13: Integrated Receiver Decoder
TracVision L3 IRD,” provides installation directions for each of these options. Table 1-3 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in the TracVision L3 package by name and KVH part number. Component KVH Part No. Table 1-3 TracVision L3 Packing List... -
Page 14: Additional Materials Required For Tracvision L3 Use
Introduction 1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision L3 Use To make full use of your new TracVision L3 and receive satellite TV on the road, you will need to provide/purchase the following: • Television • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service, and •... -
Page 16: Installation
Installation Installation TracVision L3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Step Refer to Section... Table 2-1 Installation Process 1. Choose the hardware locations 2. Mount the Antenna Unit 3. Wire system components 4. Select active satellite 5. -
Page 17: Choosing The Best Location
2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit The following instructions will result in a secure, effective installation and trouble-free operation of your TracVision L3. Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the TracVision L3 kitpack. Most of these components will be used in the installation process. -
Page 18: Figure 2-1 Proper Orientation Of The Antenna Unit
Installation Figure 2-1 Proper Orientation of the Antenna Unit Figure 2-2 Elevation Shipping Restraint 4. While baseplate is in place, mark location(s) on roof for cable access to permit convenient cable access to the liquid-tight fittings on the back of the baseplate. -
Page 19: Figure 2-4 Mounting The Unit On A Curved Surface
A Guide to TracVision L3 the appropriate fasteners, two flexible wings allow the rear mounting bolts to attach to the antenna baseplate. These may be angled upward to ensure a secure mounting, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Antenna Baseplate bolts to this “wing,”... -
Page 20: Factory-Drilled Drain Hole Locations
Installation 13. Reposition mounting plate over adhesive and attach using ⁄ " (5 mm)-diameter rivets (or appropriate fasteners). Seal all rivet heads and edges with silicone. 14. Drill cable access hole(s) in vehicle. 15. When unit is installed with connectors facing the rear of the vehicle, the drain holes are located as shown in Figure 2-6. -
Page 21: Wiring The Tracvision L3 System
16. Place Antenna Unit on mounting plate and secure using nuts and washers removed in Step 7. 17. Proceed to Section 2.3, “Wiring the TracVision L3 System,” to wire the TracVision L3 system. The radome will be placed back on the baseplate using the hardware removed in Step 2 after wiring and initializing the system. -
Page 22: Figure 2-10 Cable Port Assignments (Exterior Of Baseplate)
TracVision L3 Baseplate A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the TracVision L3 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. -
Page 23: Wiring The Antenna Data Cable
Antenna Unit and out through the panel cutout. 4. Run a cable from vehicle’s power (11-16 Vdc) through the panel cutout. You are now ready to wire the TracVision L3 system to the switchplate connectors and vehicle power. 2.3.1 Wiring the Antenna Data Cable TracVision L3 will not function properly unless you connect the antenna data cable (Cable #32-0630-30). -
Page 24: Wiring The Antenna Unit Power Cable
Data Cable to Antenna 2.3.2 Wiring the Antenna Unit Power Cable TracVision L3 will not function properly unless you connect the power cable (Cable #32-0590-30). Power Cable-to-Baseplate Terminals Wiring Process 1. Feed the cable up to the roof and through the fourth liquid-tight fitting (#4) from the left as pictured previously in Figure 2-10. -
Page 25: Connecting To Vehicle Power
A Guide to TracVision L3 Power Cable-to-Switchplate Wiring Process Find the TracVision L3 power cable (Cable #32-0590-30) where it comes through the panel cutout made earlier. Wire the Antenna Before connecting the Antenna Unit Unit power cable to the switchplate connectors as indicated in to vehicle power, remove the Figure 2-16. -
Page 26: Ird Ground Wire
Installation 2.3.4 IRD G round 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, such as the vehicle’s power ground wire connected to the switchplate. -
Page 27: Connecting The Antenna Rf Signal Cable To The Ird
2.3.6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD The RF signal cable is fitted with an F-type connector at only one end and should be attached to TracVision L3 and the IRD as follows: When shipped from the factory, the 1. -
Page 28: Installing Two Irds And Tvs (North American Systems Only)
Installing Two IRDs and TVs (North American Systems O nly) To connect a second TV and IRD to the TracVision L3 system, you KVH recommends the use of must connect a second RF cable to the RF2 connector within the RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) cable Antenna Unit baseplate. - Page 29 Figure 2-21 Installing Three or More IRDs Using an Active Multiswitch (North American Systems Only) TracVision L3 has the capability to switch from one satellite to another when you choose TV channels that are carried by your two selected satellites. However, the use of an...
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Page 30: Selecting The Active Satellite
Installation 2.4 Selecting the Active Satellite As noted previously, TracVision L3 can track a variety of DVB- compatible and DSS 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. -
Page 31: Installing Your Selected Satellites
• 1 start bit • 1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Apply power to the TracVision L3 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. -
Page 32: Programming User-Defined Satellites
Once the data connection has been made between the PC and the Satellite Install Name TracVision L3, you must assign the satellites you wish to have in the satellite pair. On the maintenance screen, put the antenna in European Satellites Idle Mode by typing HALT , then enter the SATINSTALL ASTRA1 19.2˚E... - Page 33 Appendix D. Entering User-defined Satellite Data Once the link between the PC and the TracVision L3 is established as described in Section 2.4, “Selecting the Active Satellite,” it is necessary to provide initial longitude data regarding the user-defined satellite.
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Page 34: Default Transponder Values
• vertical low • horizontal high • horizontal low TracVision L3 requires that the data fields for all four transponder categories be provided. If the selected satellite does not have information for one or more of the transponder categories, default information should be entered in the fields as follows:... -
Page 35: Table
One of your user-defined satellite options has now been added to the TracVision L3 satellite library. This option will now be available the next time the SATINSTALL command is given. An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSAT 101 as the USER1 configured satellite. -
Page 36: Setting The Skew Angle (European Systems Only)
Installation Based on this information, the data entered via the PC would look like this, assuming that YOURSAT 101 would be Satellite A: SATCONFIG,USER1,7,W,3,L @DEBUGON @SATCONFIG,A,98,11966,27500,34,0x0800,H,H,3 @SATCONFIG,A,98,11823,27500,34,0x0800,V,H,3 @SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3 @SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3 @SAVE,A @DEBUGOFF 2.5 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems O nly) The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimize channel reception. -
Page 37: Checking Out The System
A Guide to TracVision L3 2.6 Checking O ut the System To complete the TracVision L3 installation, it will be necessary to verify that the system functions properly. Critical to ensuring that the system is configured and operating properly is to check the system startup routine to ensure that the system is operating within normal parameters. -
Page 38: Configuring Tracvision L3 For Remote Satellite Dish Operation
The wiring option for the remote dish is very simple and should be installed when the TracVision L3 is installed. A high-quality “A/B switch” should be used to change from TracVision L3 dish reception to remote antenna operation. -
Page 40: Using Your Tracvision L3
Using Your TracVision L3 Using Your TracVision L3 For TracVision L3 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 vehicle for any objects that could be blocking the signal, such as trees, buildings, highway overpasses, etc. -
Page 41: Changing Channels And Switching To The Second Satellite
3.2 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite TracVision L3 can have a pair of satellites installed, either one of which can be the active satellite selection. There are several methods to select whether your TracVision L3 will track Satellite A or B. -
Page 42: Watching Tv On The Move And At Rest
TracVision L3 to be turned on. After parking your vehicle and confirming that the antenna is receiving the satellite signal, you may turn off the TracVision L3 unit to avoid unnecessary use of power. Because the LNB receives its power from the IRD, the antenna will continue to receive the satellite TV signals and relay them to the IRD. - Page 43 A Guide to TracVision L3 begin tracking the satellite again. This convenient feature is ideal for when a vehicle is parked for a short time or idling and passengers want to watch TV. KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to take advantage of this convenient feature.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
4.1 Causes and Remedies for Common O perational Issues There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the TracVision L3. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions. 54-0157 Rev. C... -
Page 45: Blown Fuse Or Improper Wiring
The satellite configuration on your IRD must match the satellite setting on the TracVision L3 system. • Satellite A on the TracVision L3 must be the same satellite as IRD Alternative 1 (or A, based on your IRD) and must be assigned the IRD DiSEqC 1 setting.*... -
Page 46: Dew Or Rain Pooling On Dome
If the vehicle turns during the 60-second startup and initialization sequence that occurs immediately after turning on the power to the TracVision L3 unit, the antenna gyro will record that variable motion as “standing still.” This may cause the antenna to track improperly. To solve this problem, turn TracVision L3 off for at least 10 seconds. -
Page 47: Ird Troubleshooting
(North American Systems O nly) An active multiswitch must always be used to connect the TracVision L3 system to multiple IRDs. Refer to Section 2.3.6, “Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD” for directions on proper multiswitch/multiple IRD cabling. -
Page 48: Maintenance Port Parser Commands
• 1 start bit • 1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Apply power to the TracVision L3 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. -
Page 50: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance 5.1 Warranty/Service Information KVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials for a period of TWO (2) years and against labor costs for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser. It is the The serial number of your customer’s responsibility to verify the date of purchase by... -
Page 51: Replaceable Parts
Antenna Gyro Gasket 24-0139 blow fuse. System Fuse 16-0017-4000 LNB (European System) 19-0196 LNB (N. American System) 19-0056 Switchplate 02-1023 It is recommended that all other technical difficulties be resolved by returning the TracVision L3 unit to an authorized service provider. -
Page 52: Field Replaceable Unit Procedures
Maintenance 5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures Always lift the Antenna Unit by The following subsections provide detailed procedures for the gray baseplate, never by the repairing or swapping out field replaceable units. The procedures radome or any portion of the refer to labeled items presented on the following isometric antenna assembly! diagrams, which are based on KVH assembly drawings. - Page 53 A Guide to TracVision L3 Figure 5-3 Antenna Assembly LNB Styles Figure 5-4 Close-up of RF Detector and PCB Rotating Plate RF Board Cable Clamp Screw Antenna Cable Clamp Gyro Cable...
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Page 54: Pcb Removal And Replacement
Azimuth Motor 5. The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the screws and PCB. TracVision L3 is equipped with a 6. Reverse this process to install the replacement 5x220 mm, 4-amp, 250 volt fast- PCB. -
Page 55: Rf Detector/Dvb Decoder
A Guide to TracVision L3 5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder Estimated Time to Repair: ⁄ hour The RF Detector PCB receives operating voltages from both the CPU board and the IRD (via the RF cable) – Fig. 5-1. Ensure that all power is turned off before proceeding. -
Page 56: Antenna Lnb Replacement
Maintenance 5. Remove the Molex connector from J11 on the CPU board – Fig. 5-5. 6. Remove the 4 nuts and washers and take the gyro off of the bracket. 7. Remove the antenna gyro gasket. 8. Replacement is the reverse of this procedure. Antenna G yro Calibration 1. -
Page 57: Preparation For Shipment
A Guide to TracVision L3 6. Replace the LNB clamp: A. For North American LNBs, tighten the clamp fully. The replacement process is complete. B. For European LNBs, do not fully tighten the clamp and proceed to step 7. 7. Carefully turn the LNB so that the scribe mark is aligned with the skew angle noted in Step 1. -
Page 58: Figure 5-9 Securing The Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint
Securing the Elevation Axis Shaft Restraint 6. Place the entire Antenna Unit into its shipping containing using the original packaging material, as illustrated in Figure 5-10. Figure 5-10 Repackaging the TracVision L3 Foam Inserts Base Support Shipping Box 54-0157 Rev. C... -
Page 60: Appendix A System Specifications
System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Table A-1 TracVision L3 System Power 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak Specifications Dimensions/Weight 32" (81 cm) wide x 14.5" (37 cm) high, 33 lbs (15 kg) European System: Single Output N. -
Page 62: Appendix B Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram Appendix B Functional Block Diagram TracVision L3 Antenna Unit Components/Wiring In-vehicle Components Terminal Antenna Connectors Sensor Elevation Mechanism Azimuth Mechanism RF DVB RF2 (N. American Systems Only) Decoder Switchplate Elevation Motor Maint. Connector CPU/Motor Driver/ Azimuth Power Supply... -
Page 66: Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations
Predefined Satellite Configurations Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations As noted previously, your TracVision L3 comes programmed with the satellite configurations for seven European and eight North American satellite services. For your reference, those configurations are listed below. These configurations are current as of September 15, 2000, and are subject to change by the satellite service providers. - Page 67 A Guide to TracVision L3 North American Satellites Satellite F,S,C,ID,P,B,D ExpressView 12603,20000,56,0X0100,V,U,3 12603,20000,56,0X0100,V,U,3 12384,20000,56,0X0100,H,U,3 12384,20000,56,0X0100,H,U,3 Echostar 61 12577,20000,34,0X1002,V,U,3 12577,20000,34,0X1002,V,U,3 12358,20000,34,0X1002,H,U,3 12358,20000,34,0X1002,H,U,3 Echostar 110 12456,20000,34,0X1006,V,U,3 12456,20000,34,0X1006,V,U,3 12383,20000,34,0X1006,H,U,3 12383,20000,34,0X1006,H,U,3 Echostar 119 12374,20000,34,0X1004,V,U,3 12374,20000,34,0X1004,V,U,3 12381,20000,34,0X1004,H,U,3 12381,20000,34,0X1004,H,U,3 Echostar 148 00000,20000,34,0X1004,V,H,3 00000,20000,34,0X1004,V,U,3 00000,20000,34,0X1004,H,H,3 00000,20000,34,0X1004,H,U,3 DIRECTV 101...
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Page 68: Appendix E Startup Data Sequence
TracVision L3. This sequence can be recorded using the data port and a PC. ?PGM KVH TracVision L3 Rev X - Version X.XX - Serial Number XXXXXXXX RF: ZAP *** Initializing RF Controller *** RF: S,A,H,U,V... - Page 69 A Guide to TracVision L3 *** Entering Tracking *** RF: S,B,H,U,V +POS: 231.5 26.2 1334 +POS: 231.3 25.8 2023 +POS: 230.6 24.4 2741 RF: Freeze DAC = -00652 +POS: 230.1 23.9 2829 *** Network ID Check ***---------------------Comparing the tracked satellite’s network ID to the +POS: 230.0...
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Page 70: Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser Commands
Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision L3 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 >... -
Page 71: Manual Positioning Commands
A Guide to TracVision L3 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... - Page 72 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:...
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Page 73: Operational Commands
A Guide to TracVision L3 F .3 O perational 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. -
Page 74: Rf Board Commands
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 F .5 RF Board Commands Serial Communications, Status/Polarization Report, Tone Changes Table F-5 RF Board Commands Function:... -
Page 75: Installation Commands
A Guide to TracVision L3 Set RF Tracking Parameters Function: sets RF tracking parameter Command: @SATCONFIG,X,N,F,S,C,ID,P,B,D<cr> Response: Echoes the input data Where: @SATCONFIG = directs data to the RF Board X = satellite location A or B N = satellite table # (98 & 99 are slots for user-... -
Page 76: Table F-6 Installation Commands
Maintenance Port Parser Commands Select Active Satellite Table F-6 Installation Commands Function: switch antenna tracking to/from satellite A and B Command: @L,x Where: x = A or B (as defined during the SATINSTALL process) Set/Report GPS Position Function: reports or sets default GPS position Command: GPS<cr>... -
Page 77: Debug Commands
A Guide to TracVision L3 Configure Longitude of a User-configurable Satellite Function: configures one of the user-configurable satellites with the longitude provided Command: SATCONFIG,USERX,YYY,Z,D,L Response: If valid pair, echoes the input data If invalid pair, returns error message Where: X = 1 or 2... - Page 78 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 labor costs for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser.
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