KVH Industries KVH TracVision TracVision G6 User manual

TracVisionG6
Installation&TechnicalManual
This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper
installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of
the KVH TracVision G6 system. Complete instructions on how to
use the TracVision G6 system is provided in the TracVision G6
User’s Guide.
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KVH Part # 54-0161 Rev. D (Unreleased)
© 2003, KVH Industries, Inc.
TracVision G6 Serial Number
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Welcome to TracVision G6

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of KVH Industries, Inc.
GyroTrac™is a trademark of KVH Industries, Inc.
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a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services.
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Table of Contents
TableofContents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 TracVision G6 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 TracVision G6 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Materials Provided With the TracVision G6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.3 Mounting the GyroTrac Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.4 Mounting the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Cable(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.6 Wiring the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2.7 Calibrating the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
2.8 Activating/Programming the IRD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
2.9 Installing Satellites Using the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
2.10 Setting the Skew Angle
(European Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
2.11 Checking Out the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
2.12 Changing Geographic Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
3Using the ADCU Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
3.1 Startup and Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
3.2 Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . .63
3.3 Setup Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
3.4 Set Data Outputs Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
3.5 Set Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
3.6 Control Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
3.7 Antenna Status Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
3.8 Control Antenna Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
4.1 Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
4.2 Causes and Remedies for Common
Operational Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
4.3 GyroTrac-specific Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
4.4 IRD Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
4.5 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
4.6 Computer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
4.7 Maintenance Port Parser Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
5Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
5.1 Warranty/Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
5.2 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
5.3 TracVision G6 Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
5.4 PCB Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
5.5 Antenna Gyro Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
5.6 Azimuth Limit Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
5.7 Elevation Motor and Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
5.8 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
5.9 GyroTrac Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
5.10 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Appendix A System Specifications
Appendix B ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template
Appendix C Comprehensive TracVision G6 System
Wiring Diagram
Appendix D Optional Rotating Card Display
Appendix E Startup Data Sequences
Appendix F Data Outputs
Appendix G Maintenance Port Parser Commands

Introduction
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1–Introduction
This section provides a basic overview of the TracVision G6 system. It
explains how the TracVision system works and describes the function of
each component.
Contents
1.1 TracVision G6 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 TracVision G6 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3 Materials Provided With the TracVision G6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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1.1 TracVision G6 System Overview
Acomplete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes
the TracVision G6 antenna unit connected to the GyroTrac digital
gyro-stabilized sensor, Advanced Digital Control Unit (ADCU),
an IRD (satellite TV receiver) and a television set. A desktop or
laptop computer is used to configure the system for satellite
selection and conduct diagnostics. System specifications are
provided in Appendix A on page 123.
System Compatibility
The TracVision G6 satellite antenna is fully compatible with
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB®) satellites, as well as
DIRECTV®‘s Digital Satellite Service (DSS) satellites. The
system is also fully compatible with KVH’s TracNet™2.0 Mobile
High-speed Internet System (for more information about TracNet 2.0,
please visit our web site at www.kvh.com).
In-motion Tracking
The TracVision G6 uses a state-of-the-art actively stabilized
antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro
continuously measures the heading, pitch, and roll of your vessel
and sends commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna
pointed at the satellite at all times.
Satellite Receiver 2
Satellite Receiver 1
Options Purchased Separately
GyroTrac Sensor
Advanced Digital
Control Unit (ADCU)
TracVision G6 Antenna
Interfaces to:
Autopilots
Radars
Plotters
Remote Displays
PC Diagnostics GPS or
Ship's Gyro
11-16 VDC
3.5 - 4.5 Amps
Power RF
TV 1
TV 2
RF
Data
Figure 1-1
TracVision G6 System Diagram
TracVision
Figure 1-2
TracVision Identifies and
Compensates for Vessel Motion

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Satellite Library
Your TracVision G6 includes a pre-programmed satellite library
of European, North American, and Latin American satellite
services. When configuring the TracVision G6, you may choose a
pair of satellites from the library to be active in the system and
with your IRD. For the antenna to track and receive signals from
two satellites, they must be within 10º longitude of each other in
orbit. As a result, certain satellites can be paired only with certain
other satellites. Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the possible satellite pairs
that may be selected in North America and Europe. In Latin
America, the system can track either Galaxy8W or Galaxy8E to
receive DIRECTV Latin America service (Latin American LNB
required). If the satellite service you wish to receive is not already in
the “satellite library,” you may also add two additional satellites of
your choice to the library.
TracVision G6’s default satellite
pairs are:
N. America (US DIRECTV):
DSS_101 & DSS_119
Europe: Astra 1 & Hotbird WB
L. America (DIRECTV LA):
Galaxy 8W & None
Table 1-2
Available Satellite Pairs - Europe
(European LNB required)
DSS_101 ✓✓✓
DSS_119 ✓✓✓
Echo_61 ✓✓ ✓✓
Echo_110 ✓✓✓✓✓
Echo_119 ✓✓ ✓✓✓
Echo_148 ✓✓ ✓✓
Expressvu ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓
ExpressTV ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
DSS_101 DSS_119 Echo_61 Echo_110 Echo_119 Echo_148 Expressvu ExpressTV
Astra 1 ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
Astra 2N ✓✓✓
Astra 2S ✓✓✓
Hispasat
Hotbird WB ✓✓✓ ✓
Sirius ✓✓✓
Thor ✓✓
Arabsat ✓✓✓ ✓
Nilesat ✓✓
Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hispasat Hotbird WB Sirius Thor Arabsat Nilesat
Table 1-1
Available Satellite Pairs
- North America
(U.S.-style LNB required)

1.2 TracVision G6 Components
Your TracVision G6 system includes the following components:
Antenna Unit
The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism,
signal front end, power supply, and control elements within a
molded ABS radome. Weathertight connectors on the bottom of
the baseplate join the power, signal, and control cabling from
below-decks units.
GyroTrac
TracVision G6 includes KVH’s GyroTrac digital gyrocompass for
three-axis attitude/heading reference, ensuring superior open
water performance in any sea conditions. GyroTrac can also
operate as a fully functional, stand-alone heading reference
sensor.
GyroTrac includes the following two components:
Sensor Module
The sensor module houses the system’s compass/yaw sensor,
inclinometer, rate gyros, and processing electronics and is
waterproof to a depth of 1 meter.
Advanced Digital Control Unit (ADCU)
The ADCU is the user interface, providing access to the system
and its functions through an LCD and three soft keys. The ADCU
also serves as the system’s junction box, allowing the system to
use ship’s power, interface with the sensor module, supply and
receive data to/from the TracVision G6 system, and supply and
receive data to/from other shipboard systems.
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.
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Before you can start watching
satellite TV using your TracVision
antenna, you will need to activate
your IRD. Refer to Section 2.8,
“Activating the IRD” on page 44 for
more details.

1.3 Materials Provided With the
TracVision G6
Table 1-3 lists the components and materials in the TracVision G6
shipping carton.
Component KVH Part No.
Antenna Unit 02-1045-01†
02-1045-03††
02-1045-04†††
Installation Kitpack 72-0103
Data Cable 32-0619-100
PC Cable 32-0628-06
RF Cable*32-0566-100
Power Cable 32-0510-100
Ground Cable 32-0583-50
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GyroTrac, which includes: 01-0226-01
Sensor Module 02-1154
ADCU 02-0961
Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20-0667
Horizontal Sensor Bracket 20-0658
Vertical Sensor Bracket 20-0666
Sensor to ADCU Cable 32-0623-30
Kitpack 72-0095
†North American TracVision G6 system
†† DIRECTV Latin America TracVision G6 system (formerly “Galaxy Latin
America”)
†††European TracVision G6 system with quad-output LNB
*Not supplied with quad-output LNB systems.
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Table 1-3
TracVision G6 Packing List