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KVH Industries Tracvision HD11 Replacement Instructions

KVH Industries Tracvision HD11 Replacement Instructions

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TracVision HD11 Main Board
Replacement Instructions
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
North/South America, Australasia:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
Email: support@kvh.com
The following instructions explain how to replace
the main board in a TracVision
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.

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:
• Headband light
• ESD wrist strap
• 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs
• Phillips screwdrivers
• Torque wrench with Phillips bits (11 in.-lbs and
21 in.-lbs)
• Flat-head jeweler's torque screwdriver set to
5 in.-lbs
• Latest HD11 software update file downloaded
to a laptop computer via the KVH Partner Portal
or to a mobile device via the KVH HD11 app

Step 1 - Remove the Old Main Board

Follow the steps below to remove the old main
board.
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect power from all
wired components before you begin.
a. Turn off the ACU to remove power from the
antenna.
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. © 2012-2017 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0817 Rev. B | 72-0522
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific:
Phone: +45 45 160 180
Email: support@emea.kvh.com
®
HD11 antenna.
Figure 1: Main Board in an HD11 Antenna
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  • Page 1 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. © 2012-2017 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0817 Rev. B | 72-0522...
  • Page 2 b. Disconnect the power/data cable from the back Figure 2: Service Hatches of the ACU and unplug the AC power cable from its power source. NOTE: Follow all shipboard lockout-tagout procedures, where applicable. c. Using a 7/16" socket/ratchet or nut driver, unlock the three hex latches securing one of the Service Hatch (x2)
  • Page 3 ACU and turn on the antenna. Then wait five minutes for system startup. Step 3 - Update the Software Follow the instructions in the TracVision HD11 Installation Guide or User’s Guide to update the system software to the latest version.
  • Page 4 Step 4 - Calibrate the Gyros Figure 8: Support Page and Command Line Icon The sensor module’s gyros need to be calibrated to work with the antenna’s main board. Follow the steps below to calibrate the gyros. Important! Calibrate the gyros only while the vessel is stationary in calm seas.
  • Page 5 e. After calibration is complete, verify that the azimuth (AZ), elevation (EL), and skew gyros all pass, then enter and send the following command: • ZAP Step 5 - Test the System Test the system for normal operation. If the problem persists, contact KVH Technical Support.

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