Table of Contents
Advertisement
1.2
System Components
Your TracVision G8 system includes the following components:
Antenna Unit
The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, low
noise block (LNB), GPS, and three-axis sensor within a molded
ABS radome. The European version includes a skew control
mechanism that automatically adjusts the antenna's skew to
account for regional changes and different satellite services.
Power, signal, and control cabling from belowdecks units are
connected to the antenna at the rear of the baseplate.
Master Control Unit (MCU)
The MCU is the user interface, providing access to the system
and its functions through an LCD and three soft keys. The MCU
also serves as the system's junction box, allowing the system to
use ship's power, and supply and receive data to/from the
TracVision G8. The MCU can accept any power input between 9
and 36 volts DC; its power supply provides power to the antenna
and galvanically isolates the TracVision G8 system.
Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)
The IRD (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from the
antenna unit for signal processing and channel selection, and
sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. Please refer to the
user's manual provided with your selected IRD for complete
operating instructions.
54-0198
Before you can start watching
satellite TV using your TracVision
antenna, you will need to activate
your IRD. Refer to
Section 2.6,
"Activating/Programming the IRD,"
on page 40
for details.
Introduction
17
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
