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- Page 1 KVH Industries, Inc. A G uide to TracVision Cruiser ® • Technical Manual • User’s Guide • Installation Guidelines...
- Page 2 50 Enterprise Center for all troubleshooting or service Middletown, RI 02842 USA calls made regarding this product. tel: +1 401 847-3327 fax: +1 401 849-0045 e-mail: info@kvh.com internet: http:/ /www.kvh.com KVH Part # 54-0144 Rev. C © 1999, KVH Industries, Inc.
- Page 3 ® ® TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. ® DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation. ™ DISH Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Digital Satellite Television ......1-1 TracVision Cruiser System Overview .....1-1 1.2.1 TracVision Cruiser Components..........1-2... - Page 5 Data Cable Wiring .....C-1 Wiring TracVision Cruiser to a 15-pin Data Connector ..C-1 DB9 Data Connector Pin Assignments ....C-2 Appendix D EchoStar IRD Commissioning Procedure .
- Page 6 Figure 1-2 TracVision Cruiser Single IRD System Configuration ..1-1 Figure 1-3 Primary Components of TracVision Cruiser ... .1-2 Figure 2-1 Forward Shipping Restraint and LNB Arm (Arranged for Shipping) ......2-3 Figure 2-2 TracVision Cruiser Shipping Restraints (Top View) .
- Page 7 List of Tables Table 1-1 TracVision Cruiser Packing List ....1-3 Table 2-1 Kitpack Contents ......2-2 Table 2-2 TracVision Cruiser Operational Messages .
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Page 8: Introduction
A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision Cruiser connected to an Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD), aka a “satellite receiver,” and a television set. A desktop or laptop computer is used to conduct diagnostics. -
Page 9: Tracvision Cruiser Components
A Guide to TracVision Cruiser 1.2.1 TracVision Cruiser Components The Antenna Unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism, signal front end, power supply and control elements. These include antenna drive controls and mechanisms, the cable wrap subassembly, antenna gyro sensor, power conditioning and regulating circuits, and the RF detector. -
Page 10: Materials Provided With Tracvision Cruiser
* A complete listing of kitpack contents is provided in Section 2.1.2, “Kitpack.” 1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision Cruiser Use To make full use of your new TracVision Cruiser and receive satellite TV on the water, you will need to provide/purchase the following: •... -
Page 12: Installation
Installation Installation Overview of Installation TracVision Cruiser is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Plan the entire installation before 1. Choose the antenna location. proceeding! Take into account component placement, running 2. Mount the antenna unit. -
Page 13: Kitpack
A Guide to TracVision Cruiser 2.1.2 Kitpack Table 2-1 lists the materials provided in the TracVision Cruiser kitpack. Table 2-1 Part Qty. KVH Part No. Kitpack Contents Rocker switch 12-0048 Switch plate 19-0167 RF F-connector 23-0170 Terminal crimp (female) 23-0188-03... -
Page 14: Mounting The Antenna Unit
Installation Mounting the Antenna Unit KVH recommends that TracVision Cruiser be mounted with the cable ports facing aft. However, the unit can be installed in whatever orientation is most convenient for the vessel and the mounting area. Mount the TracVision Cruiser with the supplied stiffening plate using the following procedure. - Page 15 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser 4. Position the stiffening plate in the desired location on the centerline of the vessel. The dimensions of the stiffening plate are illustrated in Figure 2-3. 21.11" Figure 2-3 4.73" Stiffening Plate Dimensions 4.0" 19.277"...
- Page 16 Installation 8. There are eight possible drain hole locations in the baseplate, as illustrated in Figure 2-5. Drill out ONLY those drain holes that will be facing aft when the unit is mounted. The drain holes should ⁄ " and angled as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Recommended Drain Hole Locations...
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Page 17: Connecting The Antenna Unit
Antenna Unit to the IRD and to vessel power. Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring within the TracVision Cruiser Baseplate Figure 2-8 • When attaching cables to the TracVision Cruiser Proper Wire-to-Terminal terminal connector strips, make sure the Connection insulation is stripped back approximately ⁄... - Page 18 • Completely seal cable access holes on the deck. TracVision Cruiser Cable Ports On one side of the baseplate are four liquid-tight fittings, which serve the dual purpose of relieving strain on the cables as well as providing a tight seal around the cable access ports.
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Page 19: Connecting The Antenna Data Cable To The Ird
IRD as discussed later. For your reference, DB9 pin assignments and wiring identification information has been provided in Appendix C. The other end will be attached to the TracVision Cruiser as described in the following section. Figure 2-12... - Page 20 Installation Wiring to an IRD with a DB15 Connector Should the IRD only be equipped with a DB15 connector, contact KVH for an adapter or follow the alternate wiring directions provided in Appendix C. DISH Network Unlike the DIRECTV IRDs, the EchoStar IRD used with the DISH Network is not equipped with a DB9 connector.
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Page 21: Connecting The Antenna To Vessel Power
1/4˝ TracVision Cruiser must be connected to a +12 volt DC, 5 amp power supply to operate. The supplied power cable Figure 2-16 should be run up to the antenna unit, through the far right Proper Terminal Strip Wiring liquid-tight fitting (#4 –... -
Page 22: Connecting The Antenna Rf Signal Cable To The Ird
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 Cruiser and the IRD as follows: 1. Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable... - Page 23 B. Twist and break off connector body. Twist KVH has provided an F-connector for use with the TracVision Cruiser. C. Use Augat tool to strip center conductor to This connector specifically requires and trim back overall jacket. Do not cut the Augat Snap ‘n Seal Crimp/Strip...
- Page 24 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master #7184, degraded performance and void Radio Shack #15-1259 or equivalent). the warranty. Figure 2-20 TracVision Cruiser Data Cable Connector Connecting TracVision Cruiser to TracVision Cruiser RF Connectors Multiple IRDs DC Power DC In RHCP VHF/UHF...
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Page 25: Connecting The Ird To Vessel Power
When power fluctuations occur, the devices attached to it. (IRDs draw TracVision Cruiser will occasionally lose communication with the approximately 200 watts each.) IRD. KVH recommends that a UPS be installed in line with the IRD power. -
Page 26: Checking Out The System
IRD and then to the antenna. Checking Out the System Power up the TracVision Cruiser system and observe messages on your TV screen to verify proper operation. Some messages originate in the IRD, others are generated in the TracVision Cruiser circuits. -
Page 27: Completing The Installation Process
PC be available for all installations of both DIRECTV and DISH Network (EchoStar). This will permit the installer to record the TracVision Cruiser startup sequence to verify that the unit is functioning within specified parameters. Baseline startup parameters (with optimal ranges) have been provided in Appendix E. -
Page 28: Operation
60 seconds after you satellite. turn on the TracVision Cruiser antenna unit. If you do turn Once Channel 200 appears, wait at during the minute following power-up, the antenna could... - Page 29 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser The system carries out a number of automated steps at startup. For reference, these steps are outlined in Table 3-1 below. Step Actions Table 3-1 Antenna Unit Initialization The microprocessor circuitry does a basic self-test of the hardware and...
- Page 30 Operation Conical Scan Tracking The antenna control unit generates a conical scanning function to maintain peak signal strength to the receiver and to update the satellite’s position. When conical scan tracking is active, the antenna moves continually with a circular motion to sweep across the satellite’s peak signal.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There are a number of common issues that can affect the signal reception quality or the operation of the TracVision Cruiser. The following sections address these issues and potential solutions. 54-0144 Rev. C... -
Page 33: Satellite Signal Blocked
Refer to Section 2.2, “Choosing the Best Location and Getting the Best Reception,” to make certain that the TracVision Cruiser unit is in the optimal location with regard to your radar unit. 4.1.4 Vessel Turning During Startup... -
Page 34: Incorrect Or Loose Rf Connectors
RF cabling. 4.1.6 Passive Multiswitch Used An active multiswitch must always be used to connect the TracVision Cruiser system to multiple IRDs. Refer to Section 2.4.3, “Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the Baseline RF levels are included as IRD”... -
Page 35: Failed Ird Status Check
IRD. Solution Check to be certain the IRD and TracVision Cruiser are both connected properly at the low-speed data port. Refer to Section 2.4, “Connecting the Antenna Unit,” for correct Antenna Unit to IRD wiring procedures and diagrams. -
Page 36: Antenna Gyro And Lnb Faults
Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions for authorized service personnel who may be required to replace the TracVision Cruiser antenna gyro or the LNB. Computer Diagnostics TracVision Cruiser has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts viewed on the TV screen (DSS only) or on a personal computer having an RS-232 serial communication port. -
Page 38: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance 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 39: Replaceable Parts
Clean and lubricate as required. Replaceable Parts TracVision Cruiser has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise require technical assistance, contact your local authorized TracVision Cruiser dealer/installer first. -
Page 40: Field Replaceable Unit Procedures
Maintenance Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The following subsections provide detailed procedures for repairing or swapping out field replaceable units. The procedures refer to labeled items presented on the following isometric diagrams, which are based on KVH assembly drawings. Figure 5-1 Antenna, PCB, and Rotating Plate Figure 5-2 Close-up of Linear Actuator,... - Page 41 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser Figure 5-3 Antenna Assembly Orient LNB this way Figure 5-4 Close-up of RF Detector, PCB, and Cover From Antenna Gyro Apply clamp directly behind ferrite as shown...
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Page 42: Pcb Removal And Replacement
PCB Connector Locations – From Rear View (not to scale) Pan Head Screws TracVision Cruiser is equipped with a 5x220 mm, 4-amp, 250 volt fast- blow fuse, which is mounted on the PCB. To access and replace the fuse, remove the PCB cover. -
Page 43: Rf Detector
A Guide to TracVision Cruiser 5.4.2 RF Detector Estimated Time to Repair: ⁄ hour The RF Detector PCB (Item 2) 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 44 Maintenance 5. Remove the Molex connector from J11 on the CPU board – Fig. 5-5. 6. Remove the 4 locking nuts and flat washers and take unit off of the bracket. 7. Replacement is the reverse of this procedure. Antenna Gyro Calibration 1.
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Page 45: Antenna Lnb Replacement
A Guide to TracVision Cruiser 5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement Estimated Time to Repair: ⁄ hour The LNB (Item 19) receives preamplifier operating power from the IRD via the RF Detector PCB – Fig. 5-3. Be certain that the IRD is disconnected from its power source before removing or reconnecting the LNB. -
Page 46: Echostar Adapter Replacement
Maintenance 8. Wait for the system to perform the background noise calculation. Read the Average Noise Level value from the messages transmitted out the maintenance port. This value must be greater than 300 and less than 1300. An example of the message sequence and format is as follows: *** Averaging Background Noise *** Average Noise Level = 750... -
Page 47: Preparation For Shipment
A Guide to TracVision Cruiser Preparation for Shipment Estimated Time: 1 hour To ship the TracVision Cruiser unit, it is necessary to remove the antenna unit from the mounting plate. Refer to Section 2.4, “Connecting the Antenna Unit,” for details on how the antenna baseplate is attached to the mounting plate. -
Page 48: Appendix A System Specifications
System Specifications Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Table A-1 TracVision Cruiser System Power 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak Specifications Dimensions/Weight 31˝ wide x 14.5˝ high/ 33 lbs Dual Output Tracking Better than 30˚/sec Maintenance Port... -
Page 50: Appendix B Functional Block Diagram
Functional Block Diagram Appendix B Functional Block Diagram In-vessel Components TracVision Cruiser Antenna Unit Components/Wiring Terminal Antenna Connectors Sensor Elevation Mechanism Azimuth Mechanism DSS or EchoStar Detector Elevation Motor Maint. CPU/Motor Driver/ Azimuth Power Supply Motor Power Power Power Elevation... -
Page 52: Appendix C Data Cable Wiring
Wiring TracVision Cruiser to a 15-pin Data Connector Appendix C Data Cable Wiring C.1 Wiring TracVision Cruiser to a 15-pin Data Connector In some instances, the IRD provided with a satellite TV service may be equipped with a 15-pin connector (DB15 wide-band data port), rather than a 9-pin connector (DB9 low-speed data port). - Page 53 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser C.2 DB9 Data Connector Pin Assigments During the troubleshooting or maintenance process, it may be necessary to check the DB9 data connectors to ensure that it is operating properly. With that in mind, Figure C-1 and Table C-2 detail the pin assignments for both the male and female DB9 connectors.
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Page 54: Appendix D Echostar Ird Commissioning Procedure
- The screen will show you the Azimuth and Elevation to the satellite. Write this down. 7. Connect a PC to the data port. 8. Turn on the TracVision Cruiser. HALT <CR> 9. Type after receiving the message *** Entering Search Mode 1 ***. - Page 55 61.5° West, 119° West, 148° West. Your EchoStar IRD is now updated. 18. Turn the TracVision Cruiser off and then on. The EchoStar IRD will now communicate with the TracVision Cruiser system. To verify this, monitor data port information.
- Page 56 Appendix E Startup Data Sequence The data on the following pages presents the standard startup data sequence registered by the TracVision Cruiser when using DIRECTV or EchoStar IRDs. This sequence can be recorded using the data port and a PC.
- Page 57 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser Typical Startup Sequence and Ranges: DSS (DIRECTV) ?PGM KVH TracVision Cruiser Rev X - Version X.XX - Serial Number XXXXXXXX Limit Switch Test Limit Switch Status: PASS --------- Pass is expected. *** Initializing IRD ***...
- Page 58 Startup Data Sequence Typical Startup Sequence and Ranges: EchoStar (DISH Network) ?PGM KVH TracVision Cruiser Rev X - Version X.XX - Serial Number XXXXXXXX Limit Switch Test Limit Switch Status: PASS ---------- Pass is expected. *** Initializing IRD *** PASS...
- Page 60 Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser Commands TracVision Cruiser 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 61 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser Manual Positioning Commands To execute the following commands, first put the Antenna Unit in idle mode by typing HALT and pressing “ENTER.” Positioning commands may be entered after the antenna comes to rest. Table F-2...
- Page 62 Maintenance Port Parser Commands Azimuth CCW Step Function: commands a 0.1 deg CCW manual step in azimuth angle Command: Argument: none Response: echoes the command Elevation UP Step Function: commands a 0.1 deg UP manual step in elevation angle Command: Argument: none Response:...
- Page 63 A Guide to TracVision Cruiser Tracking and Conscan Commands Table F-4 Report Target Location Tracking and Conscan Commands Function: reports the target (satellite) location in the Earth frame and uses the saved satellite position TGTLOCATION Command: Argument: none Response: Target Location = E XXX, A XXXX...
- Page 64 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.
- Page 65 KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Europe A/S 50 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI 02842 U.S.A. Ved Klaedebo 12, 2970 Hoersholm, Denmark Tel: (401) 847-3327 Fax: (401) 849-0045 Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 867 077 E-mail: info@ kvh.com Internet: http://www.kvh.com...
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