KVH Industries TracVision M5 User manual

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
TracVision M5/M7
GyroTrac™Configuration

KVH Part # 54-0419-01 Rev. C
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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
TracVision M5/M7
GyroTrac Configuration
User’s Guide
This user’s guide provides all of the basic information you need to
operate, set up, and troubleshoot the TracVision M5/M7 satellite
TV antenna system. For detailed installation information, please
refer to the TracVision M5/M7 Installation Guide.
Please direct questions, comments, or suggestions to:
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Manual..............................................................................3
System Overview...............................................................................6
Circular and Linear Versions..............................................................9
2Operation
Receiving Satellite TV Signals .........................................................13
Turning the System On/Off ..............................................................14
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Circular Versions) ...........................................................................15
Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
(Linear Versions)..............................................................................21
Receiver Requirements ...................................................................24
ADCU Display Types.........................................................................26
Product Care....................................................................................29
3 Settings
Manually Setting Latitude and Longitude ........................................33
Setting the LNB Skew Angle (Linear Versions Only)........................34
Connecting a PC ..............................................................................40
DISH 1000 Setup..............................................................................42
Dual-Sat or Single Satellite Setups .................................................46
European Tri-Sat Mode Setup .........................................................52
Setting Instant On Mode ..................................................................55
Setting Sleep Mode .........................................................................56
Adjusting Display Brightness...........................................................57
Restarting the TracVision System....................................................58

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4 Troubleshooting
Five Simple Checks..........................................................................61
Error Messages................................................................................62
Troubleshooting Matrix....................................................................64
Causes and Remedies for Operational Issues..................................65
Technical Support............................................................................69
A Advanced Settings and Functions
Data Output Settings........................................................................73
Setting the Heading Reference Source............................................77
Manually Controlling the Antenna....................................................78
Updating Satellite Frequency Data ..................................................79
Displaying the Calibration Score......................................................81
Displaying the Antenna Software Version........................................82
Displaying the Antenna Serial Number ............................................83
B Recalibration
Recalibrating the System.................................................................87
Setting the Sensor Offset Values .....................................................94
C TracVision M5 Wiring Diagrams
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for One or Two Receivers ...............99
TracVision M5 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers (Circular
Versions Only)*...............................................................................100
D TracVision M7 Wiring Diagrams
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for One or Two Receivers .............103
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers (Circular
Versions Only)*...............................................................................104
TracVision M7 Wiring Diagram for Three or Four Receivers (Linear
Quad-output Versions Only)*..........................................................105

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E ADCU Wiring Diagrams
ADCU Wiring Diagram (Required) ..................................................109
ADCU Wiring Diagram (Optional Equipment) .................................110
F Position Grids
European Position Grid ..................................................................113
North American Position Grid ........................................................114

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
This chapter provides a basic overview of this manual and your
TracVision system.
Contents
Using this Manual.............................................................. 3
System Overview............................................................... 6
Circular and Linear Versions.............................................. 9

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Using this Manual
This manual provides complete operation, setup, and troubleshooting
information for your TracVision system, as well as wiring diagrams
for various TracVision M5/M7 configurations.
Who Should Use This Manual
The user should refer to the “Operation” chapter to learn how to
operate the system.
The user, installer, or servicing technician should refer to the
“Settings” chapter for information on configuring the system and the
“Wiring Diagrams” appendices for information on connecting
additional receivers.
The user and/or servicing technician should refer to the “Advanced
Settings and Functions” appendix for information on advanced
settings and operational procedures.
The user and/or servicing technician should refer to the
“Troubleshooting” chapter to help identify the cause of a system
problem.
Notifications Used in this Manual
This manual uses the following notifications to call attention to
important information:
NOTE: Notes contain useful information about system settings.
TIP: Tips contain helpful information, allowing you to get the most out of
your TracVision system.
CAUTION
This is a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read
these carefully to avoid injury!
This is an important notice. Be sure to read these carefully to
ensure proper operation and configuration of your TracVision
system.
IMPORTANT!

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Typographical Conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
ADCU (Advanced Digital Control Unit) Interface Conventions
When instructions indicate to select a specific ADCU menu option,
press the ADCU button located directly beneath the menu option.
Figure 1-1 Example of ADCU Menu Option and Corresponding Button
Text Example Description
<SAT NAME>
###
Text in brackets or the pound sign (#) indicates a
variable portion of the Advanced Digital Control
Unit (ADCU) display
HALT Bold text in capital letters indicates a command
to be entered via a PC
XBold text in italicized capital letters indicates a
variable portion of a command to be entered via
a PC
Compass?
Yes Next Return ADCU

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Related Documentation
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documents are
provided with your TracVision system:
Document Description
Installation Guide Complete product installation
instructions
Product Registration Form Details on registering the product
Warranty Statement Warranty terms and conditions
Contents List List of every part supplied in the kit