KVH Industries TracVision C3 manual

Satellite T elevision KVH T racV ision ® C3 owner’ s manual • Installation Instructions • User’ s Guide • T echnical Manual A Guide to T racV ision C3[...]

54-0159 Addendum to Re v . G T racVision C3 Owner’ s Manual Addendum (ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643, 7132, 7564) The following information applies to Revision G of the T racV ision C3 Owner ’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). 1.3 Materials Provided with T racVision C3 The data/power cable supplied with the system is 28 ft (8.5 m) in length. Th[...]

5.3 Replaceable Parts T able 5-1 has been updated to show the new part numbers for the data/power cable, RF cable, RF PCB, and European LNB. Pa r t N am e Pa r t N um b er Baseplate Assembly 02-1245-01* 02-1245-03** Radome Assembly 02-0953-04 Data/P ower Cable 32-0730-28 RF Cable 32-0417-50 PC Cable 32-0628-06 CPU PCB 02-1043-02 RF PCB 02-1524 Ante[...]

1 54-0159 Addendum to Re v . G T racVision C3 Owner’ s Manual Addendum (ECO #7173) The following information applies to Revision G of the T racV ision C3 Owner ’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). Y our T racV ision C3 system has the capability to automatically switch between the Echo 1 19 and Echo 1 10 satellites in DISH 500 mode. DISH 500 Mod[...]

5. Using the receiver ’s remote contr ol, go to the “Point Dish/Signal Strength” scr een (press Menu, 6, 1, 1 (on most models)) . 6. Using the remote contr ol’s arrow buttons, highlight “Check Switch” and press the Select button. 7. Highlight “T est” and pr ess Select. 8. W ait a minimum of 1 5 minutes for the Check Switch function [...]

54-0159 Addendum to Re v . G T racVision C3 Owner’ s Manual Addendum (ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643, 7132) The following information applies to Revision G of the T racV ision C3 Owner ’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). 1.3 Materials Provided with T racVision C3 The data/power cable supplied with the system is 28 ft (8.5 m) in length. The RF c[...]

5.3 Replaceable Parts T able 5-1 has been updated to show the new part numbers for the data/power cable, RF cable, RF PCB, and European LNB. P art Name P ar t Number Baseplate Assembly 02-1245-01* 02-1245-03** Radome Assembly 02-0953-04 Data/P ower Cable 32-0730-28 RF Cable 32-0417-50 PC Cable 32-0628-06 CPU PCB 02-1043-02 RF PCB 02-1342 Antenna Gy[...]

54-0159 Addendum to Re v . G T racVision C3 Owner’ s Manual Addendum (ECO #6138) The following information applies to Revision G of the T racV ision C3 Owner ’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0159). T able 5-1 has been updated to show the new part number for the RF PCB. 5.3 Replaceable Parts Pa r t N a me P ar t Number Baseplate Assembly 02-1245-01[...]

Congratulations! Y ou have selected one of the most advanced satellite tracking systems available today . KVH ® Industries’ T racV ision ® C3 is designed for use with European and North American DVB- compatible satellite services as well as DIRECTV ® . This manual provides detailed instr uctions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance[...]

Tr acVision ® , KVH ® , and T racNet™ are trademar ks 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 vic[...]

T able of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite T elevision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 T racVision C3 System Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1.2.1 T racVision C3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

ii 3.1 T urning on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.1 Using the IRD Remote Control to Switch Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 3.2.2 Using the TV/SA T Switch to Switch Between Sat[...]

5.4.2 RF Detector/D VB Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 5.5 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 Appendix[...]

1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite T elevision Y our new T racV ision C3 satellite antenna is fully compatible with the Digital V ideo Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, which use the international standard for digital TV transmission, as well as Digital Satellite Service (DSS) services, such as DIRECTV . As a r esult, you will be able to r eceive an[...]

1.2 T racVision C3 System Over view Y our KVH T racV ision C3 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro continuously measur es your vessel’s motion and position, and transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite at all times. A complete s[...]

1.2.1 T racVision C3 Components The antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism, signal front end, power supply , and control elements. These elements include antenna drive controls and mechanisms, the cable wrap subassembly , antenna gyro sensor , power conditioning and regulating cir cuits, and the RF detector . The antenna is a parab[...]

1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) The IRD (purchased separately) r eceives satellite signals from 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 r eception. Please r efer to the User ’s Manual provid[...]

1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for T racVision C3 Use To make full use of your new T racV ision C3 and receive satellite TV aboard your vessel, you will need to pr ovide/purchase the following: • T elevision • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite TV service 1-5 Introduction 54-0159 Re v . G In Nor th Amer ica, you can purchase and a[...]

2-1 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 2 Installation T racV ision C3 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. Connect system components 2.3 4. Activ ate the IRD 2.4 5. Select the activ e satellite 2.5 6. Set the sk ew angle[...]

2-2 A Guide to T racVision C3 Kitpack Contents T able 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack. Pa rt Qty . KVH Part No. Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 1 ⁄ 4 "-20 x 3" he x head cap screws 6 14-0250-48 1 ⁄ 4 "-20 x 5 ⁄ 8 " hex scre ws 4 14-0250-0010 1 ⁄ 4 " flat washers 10 14-0251 Switchplate bulb assemb ly (spare) 1 19[...]

2-3 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G • The antenna unit should not be too high off the water (a height above the waterline no more than half the vessel length). • Make sure that the mounting surface is rigid so that it cannot flex when the vessel vibrates. If necessary , add a strength member to the mounting site to stiffen it. Radar Concerns The [...]

2-4 A Guide to T racVision C3 2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit The following instructions will r esult in a secure, ef fective installation and trouble-fr ee operation of your T racV ision C3. Antenna Mounting Procedure 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Locatio[...]

2-5 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 5. While the antenna unit is in place, mark a location on the deck for the 3 ⁄ 4 " (19 mm) cable access hole to permit convenient cable access to the antenna’s baseplate connectors. 6. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping r estraint (see Figure 2-4). 7. Remove the nuts and was[...]

2-6 A Guide to T racVision C3 11 .R eposition the mounting plate over the drilled mounting holes, lining up the the mounting plate holes with the holes in the mounting surface. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each of the six mounting holes on the top surface of the mounting plate. 12. Place the antenna unit on top of the mounting plate, mak[...]

2-7 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 14. At each hole, place a 1 ⁄ 4 " flat washer on a 1 ⁄ 4 " -20 x 3" bolt (from the kitpack) and insert it into the mounting hole from above (see Figur e 2-9). 15. Apply a flat washer , lock washer , and nut (removed in Step 7 ) to each mounting bolt fr om below decks and tighten securely . 16. Wh[...]

2-8 A Guide to T racVision C3 17. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facing the sides of the vessel) and secure in place using the 8 pan head screws and flat washers r emoved in Step 3 . 18. Drill the cable access hole (marked in Step 5 ). Recommended 3/16" (5 mm) Drain Hole P ositions Drain Hole Angle (relative to baseplate) Bow Angl[...]

2-9 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 2.3 Connecting System Components The following sections provide instr uctions for properly wiring the antenna unit to belowdecks components. Locating the Switchplate A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the T racV ision C3 wiring (with the exception of the RF cable, which will be connected to the [...]

2-10 A Guide to T racVision C3 2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cable to the antenna’s data/power connector and lock in place (see Figure 2-13). 2. Route the other end of the data/power cable down through the cable access hole in the deck and out through the switchplate panel cutout. 3. Co[...]

2-11 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 2.3.2 Connecting to V essel Power Recommended Power Wiring Short circuits may r esult in severe electrical shock or burns. T urn off vessel power and test the cir cuit to ensure that no power is present befor e connecting the power cable. The switchplate requir es an 1 1-16 VDC power input. A quick- tripping circu[...]

2-12 A Guide to T racVision C3 2.3.3 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire Ag r ounding wir e (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided to connect your IRD to a suitable ground and pr otect the system. Attach the grounding wir e to any suitable screw on the rear panel of the IRD with a good contact with the IRD chassis. The other end should be connected to a [...]

2-13 Installation 54-0159 Re v . G 2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD 1. Route an RF cable up through the deck’s cable access hole. 2. Connect the RF cable to the antenna’s RF1 connector (see Figure 2-17). Once the cable is securely connected, loosen the sealing nut at the base of the RF1 connector and tighten it onto the e[...]

2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More IRDs and TVs (North American Systems Only) To install three or mor e IRD/TV pairs, an active multiswitch (Channel Master model 6214IFD or equivalent) must be placed between the antenna unit and the IRDs. Figure 2-18 illustrates typical wiring arrangements for multiple IRDs. Mount the multiswitch unit in accordance w[...]

Installing More than One Multiswitch If there is a need for mor e than four IRDs, it is possible to carry out a multiple multiswitch installation, as illustrated in Figure 2-19. 2.4 Activating the IRD DIRECTV and DISH Network IRD Activation KVH makes it easy to activate your DIRECTV or EchoStar (DISH Network) IRD. Just call KVH at 1-888-584-4163 an[...]

2.5 Selecting the Active Satellite As noted previously , T racV ision C3 can track a variety of DVB- compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) 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 program two additional satellites of your choice. T ables 2-3 and 2-4 pro[...]

The satellites listed in T racV ision C3’s pr eprogrammed satellite library will be sufficient for most users. However , if you wish to install one or two user-defined satellites, pr oceed to Section 2.5.2, “Programming User-defined Satellites.” After configuring the user- defined satellites, return to the satellite installation pr ocess in S[...]

3. Apply power to the T racV ision C3 system and allow the system to complete full initialization. Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system problems detected. If no data is seen, recheck your connections and the terminal software setup. Installing the Satellite of Choice Once the data connection has been made between the PC[...]

For example, to assign Astra 2S and Hotbird for your satellite pair , and to track Astra 2S, you would enter the following data: SA TINST ALL,ASTRA2S,HOTBIRD<cr> @L,A<cr> ZAP<cr> 2.5.2 Programming User -defined Satellites The T racV ision C3 satellite library has two open slots that you may use to program two user -defined satelli[...]

Entering User -defined Satellite Data Once the link between the PC and the T racV ision C3 is established as described in Section 2.5, “Selecting the Active Satellite,” it is necessary to provide initial longitude data r egar ding the user-defined satellite. T o do so, enter the SA TCONFIG parser command via PC as follows: Command: SA TCONFIG,U[...]

This information has to be entered for each of the four transponder categories: • vertical high • vertical low • horizontal high • horizontal low or • right • left T racV ision C3 requires that the data fields for all four transponder categories be provided. If the selected satellite does not have information for one or more of the tran[...]

An Example of Configuring a User -defined Satellite (Europe) The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSA T 101 as the USER1 configured satellite. Prior to configuring this satellite or any others, be certain to get the most up-to-date information from one of the sour ces previously discussed. Y OURSA T 101 at 7 W est, DVB decode[...]

An Example of Configuring a User -defined Satellite (N. America) The following is an example of configuring the fictional YOURSA T 101 as the USER1 configured satellite. Prior to configuring this satellite or any others, be certain to get the most up-to-date information from one of the sour ces previously discussed. Y OURSA T 101 at 71 W est, DVB d[...]

2.6 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only) The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimize channel reception. Refer to your satellite service pr ovider for the proper skew angle for the selected satellite service and geographical location. The skew angle for KVH predefined satellites can also be obtained by using a PC connected to t[...]

2. Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings: •9 6 0 0 baud • no parity •8 data bits •1 start bit •1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Apply power to the T racV ision C3 system and the IRD and allow the system to complete full initialization. Data should be scrolling on the PC display to identify any system p[...]

2.8 Changing Geographic Location If you move from Eur ope to the U.S., or from the U.S. to Europe, you will need to modify your T racV ision C3 system to receive satellite TV signals in the new geographic area. To begin receiving satellite signals in the new ar ea, perform the following steps. Swap LNBs To r eceive the pr oper satellite signals in [...]

3 Using Y our T racVision C3 For T racV ision C3 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 cannot find the satellite, check around your vessel for any objects that could be blocking the signal, such as other vessels, trees, buildings, other[...]

3. A void turning the vessel for 60 seconds after turning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyro to initialize properly . 3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites If you have followed the installation instructions, your system should be set to the active satellite pair of your choice and the system should have downloaded the appropr[...]

3.2.2 Using the TV/SA T Switch to Switch Between Satellites - Optional If you are a DISH 500 customer , or you’re unable to switch between satellites using the IRD remote contr ol, you can use the optional TV/SA T Switch (see Figure 3-3) to easily select between Satellite A and Satellite B. TV/SA T Switch Controls and Indicators The Select button[...]

Using the TV/SA T Switch The TV/SA T Switch is very easy to use. All operations ar e controlled thr ough the single Select button. To select the second satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Select button on the TV/SA T Switch. 2. The indicator for the current satellite (Sat A or Sat B) extinguishes, while the indicator for the other [...]

2. Open the terminal emulation software and establish the following settings: •9 6 0 0 baud • no parity •8 data bits •1 start bit •1 stop bit • no flow control 3. Once the data connection is made, enter the Satellite Selection command as follows: Command: @L,x<cr> (<cr> indicates a carriage return/ENTER key) Where: x = A or [...]

KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to take advantage of this convenient feature. In this case, it is possible to disable Sleep Mode using a simple software command as follows: 1. Connect a laptop computer to the system using the maintenance port and a terminal emulation program, as described in Section 2.5.1, “Installing Y our Select[...]

4T roubleshooting The troubleshooting matrix shown in T able 4-1 identifies some trouble symptoms, their possible causes, and r eferences to troubleshooting solutions. 4.1 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues There ar e a number of common issues that can affect the signal r eception quality or the operation of the T racV ision C3. The [...]

4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring If the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-r esponsive, there are two key factors to check as part of the tr oubleshooting process: 1. Blown Fuse – The antenna unit is equipped with two fuses mounted on its CPU Board. If either of these fuses has blown or been broken, the antenna unit will not operate. R[...]

4.1.4 Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite signals can be blocked or degraded by building, trees, other vessels, or equipment on the vessel itself. Refer to Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location,” to make certain that the T racV ision C3 unit is in the optimal location. Simply moving the vessel to clear an external obstruction will also r esto[...]

4.1.8 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors As part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5, “Maintenance” ) KVH recommends checking the antenna unit cable connections. A loose RF connector can reduce the signal quality . In addition, if you are unable to switch to the other programmed satellite, make sur e that you have connected your RF [...]

4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults Section 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions for authorized service personnel who may be requir ed to replace the T racV ision C3 antenna gyro or the LNB. 4.4 Computer Diagnostics T racV ision C3 has been designed to provide diagnostic readouts viewed on a personal computer having an RS-232 serial com[...]

4.5 Maintenance Port Parser Commands T racV ision C3 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix E . 4-6 A Guide to T racVision C3[...]

5-1 Maintenance 54-0159 Re v . G 5 Maintenance 5.1 W arranty/Ser vice Information For information on KVH warranty , repair , and liability policies, please refer to the complete warranty statement provided at the conclusion of this manual. If you have any questions, please call your local authorized dealer/installer or distributor , or contact KVH [...]

5-2 A Guide to T racVision C3 5.3 Replaceable Parts T racV ision C3 has been designed with durability and low maintenance in mind. If you experience an operating problem or otherwise requir e technical assistance, contact your local authorized T racV ision C3 dealer/distributor first. Have the antenna unit serial number ready with a list of the tr [...]

5-3 Maintenance 54-0159 Re v . G 5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures The following subsections provide detailed pr ocedures for r epairing or swapping out field r eplaceable units. The procedures r efer to labeled items pr esented on the following diagrams. PCB PCB Cover Pan Head Screws Rotating Plate RF Board Standoffs RF Board Cover RF Cover Sc[...]

5-4 A Guide to T racVision C3 Locking Nuts and W ashers Antenna Gyro Antenna Gyro Cable Reflector Bracket Wing Screw and W asher LNB Clamp European Antenna Gyro Gasket N. American LNB Styles Antenna Reflector PCB Cable Clamp RF Board Cable Clamp Screw Rotating Plate Antenna Gyro Cable Figure 5-4 Close-up of RF Detector and PCB Figure 5-3 Antenna As[...]

5-5 Maintenance 54-0159 Re v . G 5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement Estimated Time to Repair: 1 ⁄ 2 hour The micropr ocessor PCB assembly is protected by a cover fastened to the rotating plate – Fig. 5-1 . The cover must be r emoved to gain access to the main power fuses and the PCB assembly . 1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the E-ring fr om[...]

5-6 A Guide to T racVision C3 7. The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the scr ews and PCB. 8. Reverse this process to install the r eplacement PCB. Reinstall all cable connectors removed in Step 6 . 9. Carry out all calibration procedur es for the antenna gyro ( Section 5.4.3 ) . 10. Reinstall your preferr ed sate[...]

5-7 Maintenance 54-0159 Re v . G 5. Remove the 4 standoffs – Fig. 5-1 . Remove the RF Detector PCB from the r otating plate. 6. Installation of the replacement RF Detector is the r everse of this pr ocedure. Be sure that the RF cables are r estored to their original positions. Be sure that the center conductor pin is center ed in the connector be[...]

5-8 A Guide to T racVision C3 Antenna Gyro Calibration 1. Connect a PC to the communications port as described in Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.” 2. T ype HALT<cr> (<cr> indicates a carriage return/ ENTER key) while the system is performing the limit switch initialization routine. The system will complete the initialization fun[...]

5.5 Preparation for Shipment If it is necessary to repack the antenna unit for shipment, the shipping restraints r emoved during installation must be r eplaced. Follow these steps to r einstall the restraints. 1. Rotate the antenna unit so that the LNB is facing away from the baseplate connectors. 2. Attach the three r estraints to the baseplate us[...]

Appendix A System Specifications Physical Characteristics Po wer 11-16 v olts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal, 3.5 amps peak Dimensions/W eight 32" (81 cm) wide x 14.8" (38 cm) high, 33 lbs (15 kg) LNB European System: Single output N. American System: Dual output Tr acking Better than 30 º /sec Maintenance P or t 9600 bps, 8,N,1,EIA, RS232 Po int[...]

Appendix B Comprehensive T racVision C3 System Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram is presented on the following page. B-1 Comprehensive T racVision C3 System Wir ing Diagram 54-0159 Re v . G[...]

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Appendix C Switchplate T emplate C-1 Switchplate T emplate 54-0159 Re v . G 3.82" (97 mm) .32" (8 mm) 2.36" (60 mm) .16" (4 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) 2.05" (52 mm) P anel Cutout 3 / 32 " (2.5 mm) dia[...]

Appendix D Startup Data Sequence The data on the following pages presents a standar d startup data sequence register ed by the T racV ision C3. This sequence can be r ecor ded using the data port and a PC. ?PGM KVH TracVision C3 Rev X - Version X.XX - Serial Number XXXXXXXX RF: ZAP *** Initializing RF Controller *** RF: S,A,V,U,V RF: SATINSTALL,55,[...]

*** Limit Switch Search *** RATE BIAS: PASS------------------------------------PASS is expected Searching for DSS_101, Threshold = 1000 RF: S,A,H,U,V +POS: 220.2 33.4 356 +POS: 155.5 33.4 333 RF: S,A,V,U,V +POS: 85.0 33.4 429 RF: S,A,H,U,V +POS: 14.4 33.4 274 *** Cable Unwrap *** Cable Unwrap: AZ = -360.00 +POS: 9.8 33.4 466 RF: S,A,V,U,V +POS: 180[...]

Appendix E Maintenance Port Parser Commands T racV ision C3 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[...]

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 Function: calculates necessar y LNB ske w based on latitude, longitude, and selected satellite Command: SKEW ANGLE* Argument: none Response: displa ys sk[...]

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 elev ation angle of the mechanism relative to up , 10.0°-85.0° Response: echoes the command; mechanism mov es at a fix ed v elocity Azimuth CW Step Function: commands a 0.1 deg CW manual step in azimuth a[...]

E.3 Operational Commands To execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in idle mode by typing HAL T and pressing “ENTER.” After the system comes to a halt, type DEBUGON and pr ess “ENTER” to enter programming mode. T racking Mode Function: star ts active trac king of the satellite Command: TRA CK Argument: none Response: ech[...]

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 E.5 RF Board Commands Serial Communications, Status/P olarization Report, T one Chang es Function: star t ser ial communications, reports status & polarization/t[...]

Report RF T racking P arameters Function: repor ts all RF tracking par ameters f or primar y & secondar y satellites* Command: @SA TCONFIG Response: F ,x,fffff ,S,C ,ID ,P ,B ,D <cr> Where: x = Satellite (a = Primar y , b = Secondar y) fffff = F requency in MHz (00000 and 10700 to 12700) S = Symbol rate in Mbit/Sec (1000 to 29999) C = FEC[...]

ID Match/Decoded Network ID Function: repor t ID match and decoded network ID Command: @CHECKID Response: Y ,0X#### N,0X#### Y, NoID N,NoID Where: Y = yes N = no 0X#### = network ID NoID = satellite unidentified E.6 Installation Commands To execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit in idle mode by typing HAL T and pressing “ENTER[...]

Report Satellite Names Function: repor t names for satellites A and B Command: SA TINST ALL Response: SA TINST ALL,<sat_a_name>,<sat_b_name> Report Configured Satellite Names Function: repor t names for all configured satellites Command: SA TLIST A Response: SA TLIST A,<sat_name1>,...,<sat_nameX> Report V alid Satellite B Se[...]

E.7 Debug Commands Report Offset Angles Function: repor ts system offset angles Command: OFFSETS OFFSETS,XXXXX,YYYY Response: Offsets= XXXXX.X XXXXX.X Where: X = new azim uth offset (-1800 - 1800) Y = new ele vation angle (-450 - 450) Applies Default V alues to Default Satellites Function: updates the def ault satellites to the def ault v alues Com[...]

KVH Industries Limited W arranty T racVision C3 Limited Warranty on Hardware KVH Industries, Inc. warr ants the KVH product purchased against def ects in materials for a period of TWO (2) y ears and against f actor y labor costs f or a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase by the original purchaser . It is the customer’[...]

KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www .kvh.com KVH Europe A/S V ed Klaedebo 12 2970 Hoersholm Denmark Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 867 077 E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www .kvh.com KVH ® , T racNet ™ , and T racVision ® are trade[...]