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Satellite T elevision KVH T racV ision ® L3 owner’ s manual • Installation Instructions • User’ s Guide • T echnical Manual A Guide to T racV ision L3.
Congratulations! Y ou have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellite tracking systems available today . KVH ® Industries’ T racV ision ® L3 is designed for use with European and North American DVB- compatible satellite services as well as DIRECTV ® .
T racVision ® and KVH ® are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. DIRECTV ® is an official trademark of DIRECTV , Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH ™ Network is an official trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation. ExpressV u is a proper ty of Bell ExpressV u, a wholly owned subsidiar y of Bell Satellite Ser vices.
T able of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite T elevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 T racVision L3 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . .
ii 3 Using Y our T racVision L3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.1 T urning on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite . . .3-2 3.3 W atching TV on the Move and at Rest .
Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Appendix B Functional Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 Appendix C Switchplate T emplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations .
Figure 2-11 Cable Ov er lap within the T racVision L3 Baseplate . . . . . . .2-7 Figure 2-12 Switchplate P anel Cutout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Figure 2-13 Proper T er minal Strip Wiring Arrangement – Data Cable . . . . . . . . .
List of T ables T able 1-1 A vailab le European Satellite Pairs (European LNB Required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 T able 1-2 A vailab le N. Amer ican Satellite P airs (U .S.-style LNB required0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite T elevision Y our new T racV ision L3 satellite antenna is fully compatible with the Digital V ideo Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, which use the international standar d for digital TV transmission, as well as Digital Satellite Service (DSS) services, such as DIRECTV ® .
1.2 T racVision L3 System Over view Y our T racV ision L3 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro continuously measur es your vehicle’s motion and position, and transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite at all times.
System specifications and a functional block diagram are provided in Appendices A and B , respectively . 1.2.1 T racVision L3 Components The Antenna Unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism, signal fr ont end, power supply and control elements.
1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder The IRD (purchased separately) receives satellite signals fr om the Antenna Unit for signal processing and channel selection, and sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. The IRD also provides the interface for the user to activate authorization for reception.
1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for T racVision L3 Use T o make full use of your new T racV ision L3 and receive satellite TV on the road, you will need to pr ovide/purchase the following: • T elevision • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service, and • Sealing materials to weatherproof cable holes and seal mounting plate.
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2-1 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C 2 Installation T racV ision L3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Step Refer to Section... 1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1 2. Mount the Antenna Unit 2.2 3. Wire system components 2.
2-2 A Guide to T racVision L3 2.1 Choosing the Best Location • The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon/satellite all around. • Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof (e.g., air conditioners). • Consider the location of the antenna r elative to the location of any equipment or necessary wiring within the vehicle.
2-3 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C 4. While baseplate is in place, mark location(s) on roof for cable access to permit convenient cable access to the liquid-tight fittings on the back of the baseplate.
2-4 A Guide to T racVision L3 the appr opriate fasteners, two flexible wings allow the r ear mounting bolts to attach to the antenna baseplate. These may be angled upward to ensure a secur e mounting, as shown in Figure 2-4.
2-5 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C 13. Reposition mounting plate over adhesive and attach using 3 ⁄ 16 " (5 mm)-diameter rivets (or appropriate fasteners). Seal all rivet heads and edges with silicone. 14. Drill cable access hole(s) in vehicle. 15.
2-6 A Guide to T racVision L3 16. Place Antenna Unit on mounting plate and secure using nuts and washers removed in Step 7. 17. Proceed to Section 2.3, “Wiring the T racV ision L3 System,” to wir e the T racV ision L3 system.
2-7 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C T racVision L3 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.
2-8 A Guide to T racVision L3 3. Run the Antenna power and data cables fr om the Antenna Unit and out thr ough the panel cutout. 4. Run a cable from vehicle’s power (1 1-16 Vdc) through the panel cutout. Y ou are now ready to wir e the T racV ision L3 system to the switchplate connectors and vehicle power .
2-9 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C 2.3.2 Wiring the Antenna Unit Power Cable T racV ision L3 will not function pr operly unless you connect the power cable (Cable #32-0590-30).
2-10 A Guide to T racVision L3 Power Cable-to-Switchplate Wiring Process Find the T racV ision L3 power cable (Cable #32-0590-30) where it comes thr ough the panel cutout made earlier . W ire the Antenna Unit power cable to the switchplate connectors as indicated in Figure 2-16.
2-11 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C 2.3.4 IRD Ground Wire A grounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided to connect your IRD to a suitable gr ound and protect the system. Attach the grounding wire to any suitable scr ew on the rear panel of the IRD with a good contact with the IRD chassis.
2-12 A Guide to T racVision L3 2.3.6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD The RF signal cable is fitted with an F-type connector at only one end and should be attached to T racV ision L3 and the IRD as follows: 1.
2-13 Installation 54-0157 Re v . C B. T wist and break off connector body . C. Use the Augat tool to strip the center conductor and trim back the overall jacket. Do not cut through the braid. D. Slide connector body onto the prepar ed cable. Slide the compression fitting up into the connector body .
1. Connect the RF cable tagged “RF1” to the multiswitch input labeled “LNB RHCP +13V”. 2. Connect a second RF cable to the multiswitch input labeled “LNB LHCP +18V”. 3. Connect the multiswitch outputs to individual IRD inputs. Use RG-6 cable terminated with F-type connectors for all RF connections.
2.4 Selecting the Active Satellite As noted previously , T racV ision L3 can track a variety of DVB- compatible and DSS satellites. The system contains a prepr ogrammed library of European and North American satellites. It also has two open slots that you may use to pr ogram two additional satellites of your choice.
“Programming User-defined Satellites.” After configuring the user- defined satellites, return to the satellite installation process in Section 2.4.
Installing the Satellite of Choice Once the data connection has been made between the PC and the T racV ision L3, you must assign the satellites you wish to have in the satellite pair .
• T ransponder information for each of the following polarizations/frequencies: - vertical high & vertical low - horizontal high & horizontal low • T ransponder information includes: - fre.
After entering the SA TCONFIG command, you must turn on the DEBUG mode by typing @DEBUGON . Following the entry of the SA TCONFIG and DEBUGON commands, enter the satellite transponder information via .
After entering this information, it is necessary to save these settings. T o do so, type: @SA VE,A (or @SA VE,B if this data is for Satellite 2) @DEBUGOFF After completing this process, restart the system by either cycling power or typing ZAP in the maintenance screen.
Based on this information, the data enter ed via the PC would look like this, assuming that YOURSA T 101 would be Satellite A: SATCONFIG,USER1,7,W,3,L @DEBUGON @SATCONFIG,A,98,11966,27500,34,0x0800,H,.
2.6 Checking Out the System T o complete the T racV ision L3 installation, it will be necessary to verify that the system functions properly . Critical to ensuring that the system is configured and operating properly is to check the system startup routine to ensure that the system is operating within normal parameters.
system is receiving and decoding the signals properly . If possible, view both horizontally and vertically polarized channels. 2. Select several channels from your second active satellite service to confirm that the system is receiving and decoding the signals pr operly .
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3 Using Y our T racVision L3 For T racV ision L3 to receive the satellite signals, the antenna must have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only receive intermittent signals or the antenna.
3.2 Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite T racV ision L3 can have a pair of satellites installed, either one of which can be the active satellite selection. There are several methods to select whether your T racV ision L3 will track Satellite A or B.
control. If you are a DIRECTV subscriber , but do not have a DSS Plus IRD, use the maintenance port switching option previously described. EchoStar and ExpressVu Satellite Subscribers EchoStar and ExpressV u subscribers will need to use the maintenance port switching method.
begin tracking the satellite again. This convenient feature is ideal for when a vehicle is parked for a short time or idling and passengers want to watch TV . KVH r ecognizes that some customers may not want to take advantage of this convenient feature.
4 T roubleshooting The tr oubleshooting matrix shown in T able 4-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references to troubleshooting solutions. 4.1 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 T racV ision L3.
4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring If the Antenna Unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, ther e are three key factors to check as part of the troubleshooting process: 1. Blown Fuse – The Antenna Unit is equipped with a fuse mounted on its CPU Boar d.
4.1.4 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome Dew or rain can occasionally pool on the top of the radome. While this moisture will usually be dispersed when the vehicle is in motion, it can disrupt the signal while the vehicle is at rest. This issue can be minimized with two approaches: 1.
4.1.8 Using a Passive Multiswitch (North American Systems Only) An active multiswitch must always be used to connect the T racV ision L3 system to multiple IRDs. Refer to Section 2.3.6, “Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD” for directions on pr oper multiswitch/multiple IRD cabling.
The diagnostics procedur e r equires terminal emulation software such as PROCOMM, W indows T erminal, or W indows 95/98 Hyperterminal. Use the settings appr opriate to your application. 1. Connect one end of the PC data cable to the DB9 connector on the switchplate.
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5-1 Maintenance 54-0157 Re v . C 5 Maintenance 5.1 W arranty/Ser vice Information KVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH pr oduct pur chased 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 r etail purchase by the original pur chaser .
5-2 A Guide to T racVision L3 5.3 Replaceable Parts T racV ision L3 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise r equire technical assistance, contact your local authorized T racV ision L3 dealer/distributor first.
5-3 Maintenance 54-0157 Re v . C 5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The following subsections provide detailed pr ocedures for repairing or swapping out field r eplaceable units. The procedur es refer to labeled items presented on the following isometric diagrams, which are based on KVH assembly drawings.
5-4 A Guide to T racVision L3 Figure 5-3 Antenna Assembly LNB Styles PCB Cable Clamp RF Board Cable Clamp Screw Rotating Plate Antenna Gyro Cable Figure 5-4 Close-up of RF Detector and PCB.
5-5 Maintenance 54-0157 Re v . C 5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement Estimated Time to Repair: 1 ⁄ 2 hour The micr oprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a cover fastened to the rotating plate – Fig. 5-1 . The cover must be removed to gain access to the main power fuse and the PCB assembly .
5-6 A Guide to T racVision L3 5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder Estimated Time to Repair: 1 ⁄ 2 hour The RF Detector PCB receives operating voltages from both the CPU boar d and the IRD (via the RF cable) – Fig. 5-1 . Ensur e that all power is turned of f before proceeding.
5-7 Maintenance 54-0157 Re v . C 5. Remove the Molex connector fr om J1 1 on the CPU board – Fig. 5-5. 6. Remove the 4 nuts and washers and take the gyro off of the bracket. 7. Remove the antenna gyro gasket. 8. Replacement is the reverse of this pr ocedure.
5-8 A Guide to T racVision L3 6. Replace the LNB clamp: A. For North American LNBs, tighten the clamp fully . The replacement process is complete. B. For Eur opean LNBs, do not fully tighten the clamp and proceed to step 7. 7. Carefully turn the LNB so that the scribe mark is aligned with the skew angle noted in Step 1.
5. Secure the elevation r estraint by wrapping two tie- wraps thr ough the open end of the r estraint as shown in Figure 5-9. 6. Place the entire Antenna Unit into its shipping containing using the original packaging material, as illustrated in Figure 5-10.
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Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics P ower 11-16 v olts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak Dimensions/W eight 32" (81 cm) wide x 14.
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Appendix B Functional Block Diagram B-1 Functional Block Diag ram 54-0157 Re v . C Elevation Motor Azimuth Motor TV IRD Elevation Mechanism Azimuth Mechanism Antenna Sensor Azimuth Limit Switch RF1 Maint. Power T racVision L3 Antenna Unit Components/Wiring In-vehicle Components T erminal Connectors Cable Assignments RF1.
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Appendix C Switchplate T emplate C-1 Switchplate T emplate 54-0157 Re v . C.
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Appendix D Predefined Satellite Configurations As noted previously , your T racV ision L3 comes programmed with the satellite configurations for seven European and eight North American satellite services. For your refer ence, those configurations ar e listed below .
North American Satellites Satellite F ,S,C,ID,P ,B,D ExpressView 12603,20000,56,0X0100,V ,U,3 12603,20000,56,0X0100,V ,U ,3 12384,20000,56,0X0100,H,U ,3 12384,20000,56,0X0100,H,U ,3 Echostar 61 12577,.
Appendix E Startup Data Sequence The data on the following pages pr esents a standard startup data sequence r egister ed by the T racV ision L3. This sequence can be recor ded using the data port and a PC.
*** Entering Tracking *** RF: S,B,H,U,V +POS: 231.5 26.2 1334 +POS: 231.3 25.8 2023 +POS: 230.6 24.4 2741 RF: Freeze DAC = -00652 +POS: 230.1 23.9 2829 *** Network ID Check ***---------------------Comparing the tracked satellite’s network ID to the +POS: 230.
Appendix F Maintenance Port Parser Commands T racV ision L3 system parser commands ar e parsed when the system r eceives an ASCII carriage return (Hex 0D).
Calibrate Gyro Function: perf orms azimuth and elev ation calibration Command: CALGYRO Argument: none Response: echoes command and calibrates gyro Find Skew Angle f or Currently Selected Satellite Fun.
Elev ation Angle Function: commands a manual ele vation angle that the mechanism mov es to Command: EL,xxx (range is 100-850) Argument: desired ele vation angle of the mechanism relativ e to up , 10.0 ° -85.0 ° Response: echoes the command; mechanism mov es at a fix ed velocity Azimuth CW Step Function: commands a 0.
F .3 Operational Commands T o execute the following commands, first put the Antenna Unit in idle mode by typing HAL T and pr essing “ENTER.” After the system comes to a halt, type DEBUGON and press “ENTER” to enter pr ogramming mode.
Analog Signal Strength Report Function: repor ts signal strength from RF detector circuit in A/D counts (000-FFF He x) Command: SIGLEVEL Argument: none Response: Signal Strength = xxxx F .
Set RF T racking P arameters Function: sets RF trac king parameter Command: @SA TCONFIG,X,N,F ,S,C,ID,P ,B,D<cr> Response: Echoes the input data Where: @SA TCONFIG = directs data to the RF Board.
Select Active Satellite Function: s witch antenna trac king to/from satellite A and B Command: @L,x Where: x = A or B (as defined during the SA TINST ALL process) Set/Report GPS Position Function: rep.
Configure Longitude of a User-configurab le Satellite Function: configures one of the user-configurab le satellites with the longitude provided Command: SA TCONFIG,USERX,YYY ,Z,D,L Response: If valid .
KVH Industries Limited W arranty T racVision L3 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH product purchased against def ects in mater ials for a period of TWO (2) y ears and against labor costs f or a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser .
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