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KVH Industries TracPhone V3 Replacement Instructions Manual

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TracPhone
Replacement Instructions
The following instructions explain how to replace the PCB in a TracPhone V3/V3-IP/V3-HTS
antenna.
NOTE: Your antenna might have parts that differ from those pictured in this document. Such differences
have no bearing on the instructions unless noted otherwise.
Replacement Steps
1. Remove the Radome ............................. 2
2. Replace the Main Board........................ 2
3. Record the Serial Number .................... 4
Tools Required
This procedure requires the following tools:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Cutting pliers
Important - Please Read!
To perform the calibration step at the end of this procedure, the vessel must remain stationary in
calm seas.
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. 54-0755 Rev. B | 72-0486
V3/V3
/V3
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IP
PCB
HTS
4. Update the Software ..............................4
• ESD wrist strap
• 7/16" open-end wrench and
7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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. 54-0755 Rev. B | 72-0486...

  • Page 2: Remove The Radome

    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. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the four Figure 4: Tie-wraps Securing Wires Behind the PCB tie-wraps securing the wires behind the PCB (see Figure 4). Also remove the protective tape from the wires at tie-wrap locations #2, 3, and 4. e.

  • Page 4: Record The Serial Number

    n. Secure the PCB module to the frame using Figure 7: Antenna Serial Number two #10-32 screws (supplied in the kit) (see Figure 5 on page o. Using the supplied protective tape and four tie-wraps, secure the wires behind the PCB as shown in Figure 4 on page p.

  • Page 5: Configure The New Main Board

    Step 5 - Configure the New Main Board Figure 8: PuTTY Configuration Screen Follow the steps below to enter the antenna serial number, set the LNB type, and calibrate the accelerometers and gyros. NOTE: These instructions assume you will be using PuTTY to enter antenna commands.
  • Page 6 d. At the command line, enter and send the following commands to the antenna: • HALT • DEBUGON • EEUNLOCK • =SERNUM,<antenna serial number> (example: =SERNUM,170201234) NOTE: If you are replacing the main board in a V3-HTS antenna, enter “LNBTYPE,2.” If you are replacing the main board in a V3 or V3-IP antenna, enter “LNBTYPE,1.”...

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