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Tri-Americas
TracVision
HD7
®
These instructions explain how to install the Ka/Ku Tri-Americas LNB on a TracVision HD7
system. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User's Guide.
Installation Steps
2. Remove the Radome ............................. 4
3. Disconnect the RF Cables ..................... 5
4. Remove the Lower Feed/LNB ............ 6
5. Install the New Lower Feed/LNB ...... 8
6. Mount the LNB Assembly.................. 10
7. Set the Belt Tension ............................. 12
Who Should Install the LNB?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician perform this procedure. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and electronics
expertise necessary to install the LNB. To find a technician near you, visit
wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail:
techs@kvh.com
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am - 6 pm Eastern)
(Sat., 9 am - 2 pm Eastern)
KVH, TracVision, 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. © 2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
LNB Installation
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8. Reconnect and Dress Cables .............. 13
9. Mount the Hall Effect Magnet ........... 15
10. Mount the Counterweight.................. 16
11. Replace the Radome ............................ 17
12. Replace the ACU SD Card.................. 18
13. Complete the Installation ................... 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
KVH, TracVision, 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. © 2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. -
Page 2: Remove The Antenna And Get Tools
Remove the Antenna and Get Tools Figure 1 Antenna Radome/Baseplate CAUTION For your own safety, be sure to disconnect power from all wired components before performing this procedure. Radome IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the Baseplate internal antenna assembly (see Figure... -
Page 3: Remove The Radome
Remove the Radome Follow the instructions below to remove the Figure 2 Radome Screws (standard dome version) radome. Standard Dome Version a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Radome six #10-32 screws securing the radome to the #10-32 baseplate (see Figure Screw (x6) b. -
Page 4: Disconnect The Rf Cables
Disconnect the RF Cables Follow the instructions below to disconnect the Figure 4 Tie-wrap/P-clip Removal RF cables from the LNB. a. Using cutting pliers, cut the tie-wrap securing cables to the bottom of the LNB (see Figure b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw and nut securing the P-clip on the bottom of the LNB (see Figure... -
Page 5: Remove The Lower Feed/Lnb
Remove the Lower Feed/LNB Follow the instructions below to extract the LNB Figure 7 Motor Screws assembly. a. For reference later, depress the belt to note the current belt tension (see Figure Motor Screw (x4) b. Using a 2.5 mm ball-end hex wrench, loosen the four hex screws securing the motor in place (see Figure... - Page 6 Continued Remove the Lower Feed/LNB d. While holding the LNB assembly, fully Figure 9 Hex Screws on Reflector loosen the four #8 hex screws on the front of the reflector using a 9/64" ball-end hex wrench (see Figure e. Using needle-nose pliers, extract the four hex screws.
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Page 7: Install The New Lower Feed/Lnb
Install the New Lower Feed/LNB Follow the instructions below to install the new Figure 11 Lower Feed Cover Screw lower feed. a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Remove this #6-32 screw securing the lower feed cover #6-32 Screw (see Figure 11). - Page 8 Continued Install the New Lower Feed/LNB b. Using a 3/32" ball-end hex wrench, carefully Figure 12 Lower Feed Screws secure the new lower feed/LNB onto the motor bracket with two supplied #4 hex screws (see Figure 12). #4 Hex Screw (x2) c.
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Page 9: Mount The Lnb Assembly
Mount the LNB Assembly Follow the instructions below to mount the LNB Figure 14 Mounting Pins assembly onto the rear of the reflector. Mounting Pin (x2) a. Note the position of the mounting pins (see Figure 14)and the LNB assembly’s mounting orientation (see Figure 15). - Page 10 Continued Mount the LNB Assembly e. Orient the LNB assembly and upper feed to Figure 17 Assembly Mounting ensure the RF connectors on the LNB will be facing upward (approximately aligned with the gyro bracket), while maintaining the Gyro Bracket mounting hole alignment with the pins and phase cards (see Figure...
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Page 11: Set The Belt Tension
Set the Belt Tension Follow the instructions below to set the motor Figure 19 Belt Tension Adjustment belt tension. Reflector a. Adjust the skew motor on the bracket to Scribe Mark achieve moderate belt tension. Using a (Resting) 2.5 mm ball-end hex wrench, tighten the motor screws to secure the motor in place Scribe Mark (Deflected) -
Page 12: Reconnect And Dress Cables
Reconnect and Dress Cables Follow the instructions below to reconnect and Figure 22 RF Connector Orientation dress the cables. a. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, connect and tighten the RF1, RF2, RF3, and RF4 cables to the LNB exactly as shown in Figure 22 Figure 23. - Page 13 Continued Reconnect and Dress Cables f. Tuck the motor cable and gyro wires between Figure 25 P-clip/Tie-wrap Mounting the LNB and the motor (see Figure 25). g. While aligning the end of the cable braid with the right edge of the motor, tuck the cable harness between the LNB and motor (see #8-32 Screw, Figure...
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Page 14: Mount The Hall Effect Magnet
Mount the Hall Effect Magnet Follow the instructions below to mount the Hall Figure 28 Hall Effect Magnet Fixture Mounting Effect magnet fixture. a. Mount the supplied magnet fixture onto the gyro bracket by inserting the fixture studs Gyro Bracket from underneath and through the gyro Nut and bracket mounting holes, as shown in... -
Page 15: Mount The Counterweight
Mount the Counterweight Follow the instructions below to mount the Figure 29 Counterweight/Set Screws counterweight and reinstall the radome. Counterweight Set Screw (x2) a. Slowly tilt the reflector so that it points nearly straight upwards (see Figure 29). b. Peel off the release liner from the double- sided adhesive tape on the underside of the Subreflector counterweight. -
Page 16: Replace The Radome
Replace the Radome Standard Dome Version Figure 30 Radome Screws (standard dome version) Reinstall the radome. Then secure it in place using the six #10-32 screws you removed earlier (see Figure 30). Radome 35" (90 cm) Dome Version #10-32 Screw (x6) Reinstall the radome. -
Page 17: Replace The Acu Sd Card
Replace the ACU SD Card Follow the instructions below to replace the SD Figure 32 ACU Cover Screws card inside the ACU. CAUTION Screw (x8) For your own safety, be sure to disconnect power from all wired components before performing this procedure. NOTE: This procedure requires handling exposed electronic parts and components. - Page 18 Continued Replace the ACU SD Card d. Gently remove the SD card (see Figure 35). Figure 35 SD Card Removal/Installation e. Insert the supplied SD card (see Figure 35). f. Gently close and slide the SD card locking tab (see Figure 34 on page 18).
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Page 19: Complete The Installation
Complete the Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation. NOTE: For additional information on any of the following steps, please refer to the TracVision HD7 User’s Guide or the TracVision HD7 Installation Guide. a. Using the supplied USB drive, update the TracVision HD7 software.