TracVision G4 User manual

Satellite Television
KVHTracVision
®
G4
technical
manual
•Installation
•Configuration
•Maintenance
A Guide to TracVision G4

TracVision G4 T/M Cover 54-0147 Rev. G
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Green/White White/Green Blue/White White/Blue Brown/White White/Brown Gray/White White/Orange Orange/White White/Gray
Data Cable
#32-0619-100*
#32-0619-50†
* European
Systems
†N. American
Systems
Black
Red
TracVision
Power
#32-0510-50
Ground
+12 VDC
Ship’s
Power
(11-16Vdc)
Not
Used Not Used
Green/White White/Green White/Blue Blue/White White/Orange Orange/White
GyroTrac Sensor
Module Cable
#32-0623-30
A detailed wiring diagram and complete
instructions have been provided in
Section 2.4, "Wiring the TracVision G4
System Components."
Wiring Color Code Definitions
First Color: Wire
Second Color: Tracer
Example: Red/Orange = Red Wire with Orange Tracer
TracVision G4 will suffer serious
damage if connected to power in
excess of 16 Vdc. Complete
details regarding connecting
TracVision G4 to ship's power have been
provided in
Section 2.4, ÒWiring the TracVision
G4 System Components.Ó
Gyro Power
Ground
Gyro RXD+
Gyro RXD-
Gyro TXD-
Gyro TXD+
Not Used
IRD Ground Wire
(to IRD)
#32-0583-50
TracVision G4 can either receive
power through the ADCU (as
illustrated in the diagram) or
directly from ship’s power if that is
more convenient. Refer to
Section 2.4.2,
ÒProviding Power to the Antenna UnitÓ for details.
TracVision®G4 Wiring Quick Reference Guide

GyroTrac Mode Menus
Setup display type?
Enter Next Return
Setup data outputs?
Yes Next Return
Setup configuration?
Yes Next Return
Get Antenna status?
Enter Next Return
control antenna?
Enter Next Return
Select Mag/True
Select Serial Port 1, 2, or 3
Set NMEA Outputs
Select Mag/True
Control Compass?
Enter Next Return
Autocalibration On or Off
Calibration Accuracy, Magnetic
Environment, and Calibration #
Compass Calibration Reset
Set AutoCal On/Off?
Yes Next Return
Read Cal score?
Yes Next Return
Clear Compass Cal?
Yes Next Return
The Control Compass Menus are only
available if the selected heading
reference source is INTERNAL.
Magnetic eading
###.#°
Mag/ DG True/ DG
###.#° ###.#°
Pitch Roll Yaw
#.#° #.#° #.#°
Mag/ dg Rate/Sec
#.#° #.#°
Tracking <Sat Name>
###.#° ##.#° ####
ANTENNA Initializing
No Antenna Information
Lat: ##
Long: ##
compass?
Yes Next Return
Pitch, Roll & Yaw?
Yes Next Return
Rate of Turn?
Yes Next Return
Latitude Longitude?
Yes Next Return
Antenna display?
Yes Next Return
Set Reference Voltage
Set Swing Voltage
Set Speed
Select Output Type
Set Data Rate
Set sine-cos levels?
Yes Next Return
Set serial outputs?
Yes Next Return
Set Furuno outputs?
Yes Next Return
Select Internal or External
Heading Reference Source
TV Antenna Communication
On or Off
Set eading int/ext?
Yes Next Return
Set Gyro Offsets?
Yes Next Return
Default Display box?
Yes Next Return
Set TV com on/off?
Yes Next Return
Display Default
Set Offset Roll
Set Offset Yaw
Set Offset Pitch
Errors Detected
Antenna Type and Version
Antenna Serial Number
Threshold and
Signal Levels
LNB Skew Angle
Get System Errors?
Yes Next Return
Get Thres/sig level?
Yes Next Return
Get version?
Yes Next Return
Get serial number?
Yes Next Return
Get skew angle?
Yes Next Return
Bit Error Rate
Get bit error rate?
Yes Next Return
Antenna Restarts
Set Latitude
Set Longitude
Select Active Satellite
Man control antenna?
Yes Next Return
Restart antenna?
Yes Next Return
Install satellite?
Yes Next Return
Set Lat/Long?
Yes Next Return
Select Satellite?
Yes Next Return
Adjust Azimuth
Adjust Elevation
Install Sat Pair
Set Latitude
Set Longitude
Restart Antenna
* ARE YOU SURE? *
Yes No
** WARNING **
Data will be ALTED
Alert Screens
Certain operations temporarily halt data
output. In this event, the ADCU will display a
set of alert screens. Select Yes to proceed,
No to return to the Main Data Display.
System Security - PIN Code Screens
Certain functions require the entry of a
Personal Identification Number (PIN). PIN
entry and selection are done on the screens
below. The default setting is 0000.
Enter pincode = XXXX
- Enter +
New pincode = XXXX
- Enter +
Dim or Brighten
ADCU Display
Set brightness?
Yes Next Return
Return to Selected Primary Display
Sleep Mode On/Off*
Set sleep on/off?
Yes Next Return
Instant On Mode On/Off**
set instant on/off?
Yes Next Return
See Section 3.2.3 for more detailsSee Section 3.2.2 for more details
GyroTrac™Menu Quick Reference Guide
ADCU Primary Display Options
Pitch Roll Yaw
#.#° #.#° #.#°
Pitch, Roll, Yaw
Mag/ dg Rate/Sec
#.#° #.#°
Rate of TurnCompass Displays*
*True North Display requires GPS data
Magnetic eading
###.#°
Mag/ DG True/ DG
###.#° ###.#°
Antenna Displays
Tracking <Sat Name>
###.#° ##.#° ####
ANTENNA Initializing
No Antenna Information
SELECTED DISPLAY
Select Installed
Satellite A Select Installed
Satellite B
Enter GyroTrac Mode Menus
Lat: ##
Long: ##
Latitude/Longitude†
† Lat/Long Display requires GPS data
* Sleep Mode only available in systems with antenna software version 3.02 or later
** Instant On Mode only available in systems with antenna software version 3.27 or later
See Section 3.3 for details See Section 3.4 for details See Section 3.5 for details See Section 3.6 for details See Section 3.7 for details See Section 3.8 for details
See Section 3.2 for details

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TracVision G4 Installation and Technical Manual – ADDENDUM
54-0147 Addendum to Rev. G
TracVision G4 Technical
Manual Addendum
(ECO #5416)
The following information applies to Revision G of the
TracVision G4 Installation and Technical Manual (KVH Part
Number 54-0147).
Appendix F
Predefined Satellite
Configurations
Some minor corrections have been made to the table of predefined
satellite configurations for European satellites (corrections are noted in
bold type). The North American satellite data remains unchanged.
As noted previously, your TracVision G4 comes programmed
with the satellite configurations for seven European and seven
North American satellite services. For your reference, those
configurations are listed below. These configurations are current
as of July 1, 2001, and are subject to change by the satellite
service providers.

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European Satellites
Satellite F,S,C,ID,P,B,D
Astra 1 11778,27500,34,0x0020,V,H,3
11742,27500,34,0x0020,V,L,3
12344,27500,34,0x0035,H,H,3
11876,27500,34,0x0020,H,L,3
Astra 2N 11778,27500,23,0x0020,V,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3
11914,27500,23,0x0020,H,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3
Astra 2S 11817,27500,23,0x0020,V,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3
11798,27500,23,0x0020,H,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3
Hispasat 12152,27500,34,0x0031,V,H,3
11660,27500,34,0x0031,V,L,3
12154,27500,34,0x0031,H,H,3
11522,27500,34,0x0031,H,L,3
Hotbird 12073,27500,34,0x013E,V,H,3
11958,27500,34,0x013E,V,L,3
11862,27500,34,0x013E,H,H,3
11862,27500,34,0x013E,H,L,3
Sirius 12130,27500,34,0x03E8,V,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3
12108,27500,34,0x0001,H,H,3
00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3
Thor 12226,28000,78,0x0046,V,H,3
11309,24500,78,0x0046,V,L,3
12322,27800,34,0x0046,H,H,3
11229,24500,78,0x0046,H,L,3
Configuration Definitions
F = Frequency
S = Transponder symbol rate
C = FEC code
ID = Satellite network ID
P = LNB polarization (vertical or
horizontal)
B = LNB band (high, low, or USA)
D = Decoding type (3 = DVB)

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TracVision G4 Installation and Technical Manual – ADDENDUM
54-0147 Addendum to Rev. G
ECO #5342
TracVision G4 Technical
Manual Addendum
(ECO #5342)
The following changes have been made to Revision G of the
TracVision G4 Installation and Technical Manual (KVH Part
Number 54-0147).
2Installation
The correct part number for the PC cable is 32-0628-06. The correct
length for the PC cable is 6 ft (1.8 m).
Cable (Function) KVH Part # Length
Data Cable (ADCU to Antenna Unit) 32-0619-100* 100 ft (30 m)
32-0619-50†50 ft (15 m)
PC Cable (ADCU to PC) 32-0628-06 6 ft (1.8 m)
RF Cable (Antenna to IRD) 32-0417-50†50 ft (15 m)
Power Cable (Power to Antenna Unit) 32-0510-50 50 ft (15 m)
Sensor to ADCU Cable (GyroTrac) 32-0623-30 30 ft (10 m)
IRD Ground to ADCU Ground Cable 32-0583-50 50 ft (15 m)
*European TracVision G4 systems only
†North American TracVision G4 systems only
2.4.7 Connecting a PC to the ADCU
Locate cable 32-0628-06. For purposes of diagnostics and
maintenance, it is occasionally necessary to hook up a PC to the
system. This may be done using the DB9 maintenance port on the
back of the ADCU. To do so, connect the DB9 (female) to the PC
and the DB9 (male) to the ADCU.
Table 2-3
Lengths of Provided
Below-decks Cables

54-0147 Rev. G
TracVision G4 Installation
and Technical Manual
This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper
installation, use, and maintenance of the KVH TracVision G4
automatic satellite tracking system.
Throughout this manual, important information is marked for
your attention by these icons:
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A helpful tip that either directs you to
a related area within the manual or
offers suggestions on getting the
highest quality out of your system.
An alert to important information
regarding procedures, product
specifications, or product use.
An electrical safety warning to help
identify electrical issues that can be a
hazard to either this KVH product or
a user.
Information about installation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, or
other mechanical issues.
KVH Part # 54-0147 Rev. G
© 2001, KVH Industries, Inc.
TracVision G4 Serial Number
This serial number will be required
for all troubleshooting or service
calls made regarding this product.

TracVision®and KVH®are registered trademarks
of KVH Industries, Inc.
GyroTrac™is a trademark 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.
ExpressVu is a property of Bell ExpressVu, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services.
Cetrek™is a trademark of Cetrek USA.
Furuno®is a registered trademark of Furuno USA, Inc.
B&G®and Halcyon®are trademarks of Brooks and Gatehouse, Inc.

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54-0147 Rev. G
Table of Contents
1 TracVision G4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.1 Materials Provided With TracVision G4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1 Choosing the Best Location and Getting
the Best Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.1.1 Selecting the Best Location for the
TracVision G4 Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.1.2 Selecting the Best Location for the
GyroTrac Sensor Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.2 Installing the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.3 Installing the GyroTrac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.3.1 GyroTrac Installation Kitpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.3.2 Mounting the Sensor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.3.3 Mounting the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.4 Wiring the TracVision G4 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
2.4.1 Wiring the Antenna Unit to the GyroTrac ADCU . . . . . . . .2-14
2.4.2 Providing Power to the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.4.3 Connecting External Devices to the GyroTrac ADCU . . . . .2-15
2.4.4 GyroTrac Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
2.4.5 Wiring the GyroTrac Sine/Cosine Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
2.4.6 True North Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
2.4.7 Connecting a PC to the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
2.4.8 Connecting an Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD . . . . .2-18
2.4.8.1 Connecting the IRD Ground Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
2.4.8.2 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cables
to a Multiswitch (North American
Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
2.4.9 Connecting the ADCU to Vessel Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
2.5 Calibrating the Sensor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
2.5.1 Compensating the GyroTrac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

2.5.2 The Calibration Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
2.6 Commissioning the IRD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
2.7 Installing Satellites on the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
2.7.1 Programming User-defined Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
2.8 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only) . . . . . . . . .2-31
2.9 Checking Out the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
3 Interface Configuration and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.1 Startup and Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.1.1 TracVision Startup and Self-test Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.2 Data Display and Accessing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.2.1 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.2.2 Alert Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.2.3 System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.2.4 The RETURN and CANCEL Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.2.5 Antenna Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.3 Setup Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3.4 Set Data Outputs Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
3.4.1 Setting the Sine/Cosine Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.4.2 Setting the Serial Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
3.4.2.1 Setting the NMEA Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
3.4.3 Setting the Furuno Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
3.5 Set Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
3.5.1 Setting Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
3.5.2 Selecting Heading Reference Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
3.5.3 Entering Gyro Offset Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
3.5.4 Choosing the Default Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
3.5.5 Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac-only Operations . . . . . . .3-16
3.6 Control Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
3.6.1 Selecting Autocompensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
3.6.2 Reading the Calibration Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
3.6.3 Clearing Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
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3.7 Antenna Status Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
3.7.1 Antenna Status Data Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
3.8 Control Antenna Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
3.8.1 Manually Controlling the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
3.8.2 Restarting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
3.8.3 Turning Sleep Mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
3.8.4 Turning Instant On Mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
3.8.5 Installing a New Satellite Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
3.8.6 Setting Latitude and Longitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
3.8.7 Selecting the Active Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues . . . . . .4-1
4.1.1 Blown Fuse, Low Power, or Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.1.2 Vessel Turning During Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.1.3 Incorrect Satellite Configuration
(European Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.1.4 Satellite Signal Blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.1.5 Outside Satellite Coverage Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.1.6 Radar Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.1.7 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.1.8 Multiswitch Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.1.9 Passive Multiswitch Used (North American
Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2 GyroTrac-specific Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3 IRD Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.4 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.5 Computer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4.6 Maintenance Port Parser Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.1 Warranty/Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.2 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
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5.3 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.4 PCB Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
5.4.1 CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
5.4.2 RF Detector Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
5.5 Antenna Gyro Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.6 Elevation Motor and Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
5.6.1 Drive Belt Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
5.6.2 Elevation Drive Motor Removal and Replacement . . . . . . .5-10
5.7 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
5.7.1 European LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
5.7.2 U.S.-style LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
5.8 GyroTrac Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
5.9 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
A.1 Antenna Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
A.2 GyroTrac Compass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Appendix B TracVision G4 Baseplate
Mounting Holes Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Appendix C ADCU Flush Mount Panel Template . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Appendix D Comprehensive TracVision G4 System
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
Appendix E Optional KVH Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
E.1 Optional Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
E.2 Mounting the Pointer Analog and Digital Displays . . . . . . . . . .E-2
E.2.1 Mounting the Display Backlighting Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3
E.2.2 Wiring the Pointer Analog and Digital Displays . . . . . . . . . .E-3
E.2.3 Wiring the Backlight Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4
E.3 Mounting the Rotating Card Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4
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E.3.1 Bracket Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4
E.3.2 Panel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-5
E.3.3 Wiring the Rotating Card Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-5
Template E-1 Rotating Card Display Bracket Mounting . . . . . . . .E-9
Template E-2 Rotating Card Display Panel Mounting . . . . . . . . .E-11
Appendix F Predefined Satellite Configurations . . . . . . . . .F-1
Appendix G Startup Data Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-1
Appendix H Data Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-1
H.1 Sine/Cosine Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-1
H.2 Serial Port Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-1
H.3 Furuno Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-4
H.3.1 Optional Stepper Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-4
Appendix I Maintenance Port Parser Commands . . . . . . . . .I-1
I.1 System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-1
I.2 Manual Positioning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2
I.3 Operational Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-3
I.4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-4
I.5 Sensor Module Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-5
I.6 RF Board Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-6
I.7 Installation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-8
I.8 Debug Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-9
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 TracVision G4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Figure 2-1 Antenna Unit Elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Figure 2-2 Antenna Unit Base Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Figure 2-3 Baseplate/Foam Seal Orientation (Bottom View) . . . . . . .2-6
Figure 2-4 Baseplate Connector Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
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Figure 2-5 Bolting the Antenna Unit to the Deck (Side View) . . . . . . .2-7
Figure 2-6 Horizontal Sensor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Figure 2-7 Vertical Sensor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Figure 2-8 Proper Orientation of the Sensor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Figure 2-9 Securing the Sensor Module and the
Horizontal Sensor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Figure 2-10 Optional Bracket Orientations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Figure 2-11 Attaching the Horizontal and Vertical Brackets . . . . . . . .2-10
Figure 2-12 Mounting the ADCU with Velcro Attachments . . . . . . . . .2-11
Figure 2-13 Securing the ADCU to the Flush Mount Bracket . . . . . . .2-11
Figure 2-14 Terminal Strip Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Figure 2-15 Attaching the Terminal Strips to the ADCU . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Figure 2-16 Examples of Effective Strain Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Figure 2-17 TracVision G4 Wiring Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Figure 2-18 GyroTrac Wiring Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Figure 2-19 DB9 Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Figure 2-20 ADCU DB9 Maintenance Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Figure 2-21 Single Multiswitch Installation
(North American systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Figure 2-22 Multiple Multiswitch Installation
(North American systems only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Figure 2-23 Sample Calibration Score Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Figure 2-24 Control Antenna Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Figure 2-25 Install Satellite Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Figure 2-26 Adjusting the European LNB Skew Angle . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Figure 2-27 Skew Angle Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Figure 3-1 Startup and Self-test Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Figure 3-2 Startup Error Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Figure 3-3 TracVision G4 Startup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Figure 3-4 Soft Key Functions and Primary Data Displays . . . . . . . . .3-3
Figure 3-5 Main Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
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Figure 3-6 Sample Alert Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Figure 3-7 PIN Code Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Figure 3-8 Erase PIN Code Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Figure 3-9 Incorrect Response Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Figure 3-10 Non-responsive Antenna Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Figure 3-11 Setting Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Figure 3-12 Data Outputs Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Figure 3-13 Setting Sine/Cosine Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Figure 3-14 Setting Serial Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Figure 3-15 Setting NMEA Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Figure 3-16 Setting Furuno Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Figure 3-17 Configuration Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Figure 3-18 Display Brightness Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Figure 3-19 Internal/External Reference Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Figure 3-20 Entering Gyro Offset Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Figure 3-21 Selecting the Default Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Figure 3-22 Selecting TracVision or GyroTrac-only Operations . . . . . .3-16
Figure 3-23 Compass Control Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Figure 3-24 Setting Autocompensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Figure 3-25 Reading Calibration Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Figure 3-26 Clearing Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Figure 3-27 Antenna Status Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Figure 3-28 Antenna Status Data Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Figure 3-29 Control Antenna Mode Menu Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Figure 3-30 Manual Antenna Control Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Figure 3-31 Restart Antenna Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Figure 3-32 Sleep Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Figure 3-33 Instant On Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Figure 3-34 Install Satellite Pair Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Figure 3-35 Set Latitude/Longitude Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Figure 3-36 Select Active Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
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Figure 4-1 Troubleshooting Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Figure 4-2 ADCU Fuse Locations (Top Cut Away) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Figure 4-3 DB9 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Figure 5-1 TracVision G4 Antenna Unit (Baseplate Cut Away) . . . . . .5-3
Figure 5-2 PCB Cover Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Figure 5-3 PCB Connector Locations (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Figure 5-4 PCB Mounting (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Figure 5-5 Data and RF Flash Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Figure 5-6 RF Cable Ferrules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Figure 5-7 New RF Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Figure 5-8 Elevation Drive Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Figure 5-9 European LNB Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Figure 5-10 U.S.-style LNB Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Figure 5-11 Data Cable Terminal Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Figure 5-12 Shipping Restraint Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Figure E-1 Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
Figure E-2 Mounting the Analog/Digital Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2
Figure E-3 Mounting the Display Backlighting Control Switch . . . . . .E-3
Figure E-4 Wiring the Backlight Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4
Figure E-5 Rotating Card Display – Removing the Backplate . . . . . .E-5
Figure E-6 Rotating Card Display – Terminal Strip Wiring . . . . . . . . .E-6
Figure E-7 Rotating Card Display – PC Board Jumpers
and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-6
Figure H-1 Stepper Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-4
Figure H-2 Optional 6-70v Stepper Voltage Converter
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-6
List of Tables
Table 1-1 TracVision G4 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Table 2-1 Installation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Table 2-2 Recommended ADCU-to-Ship’s Power
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
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Table 2-3 Lengths of Provided Below-decks Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Table 2-4 Antenna Unit Kitpack Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Table 2-5 GyroTrac Kitpack Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Table 2-6 GyroTrac/Autopilot Sine/Cosine Wiring
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Table 2-7 Possible Compass Accuracy Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Table 2-8 Key IRD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Table 2-9 Available Satellite Pairs – Europe
(European LNB required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Table 2-10 Available Satellite Pairs – North America
(U.S.-style LNB required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Table 2-11 SATCONFIG Parser Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Table 2-12 Satellite Transponder Data Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Table 2-13 Satellite Transponder Default Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Table 2-14 Sample Satellite Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Table 3-1 Available Satellite Pairs - Europe
(European LNB required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Table 3-2 Available Satellite Pairs - North America
(U.S.-style LNB required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Table 5-1 TracVision G4 Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Table 5-2 GyroTrac Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Table 5-3 Data Cable Wiring/Terminal Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Table A-1 TracVision G4 Antenna Physical Specifications . . . . . . . .A-1
Table A-2 TracVision G4 Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Table A-3 TracVision G4 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Table A-4 TracVision G4 GyroTrac Performance
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Table A-5 TracVision G4 GyroTrac Environmental
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Table A-6 TracVision G4 GyroTrac Interface Specifications . . . . . . .A-3
Table E-1 Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
Table E-2 Display Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3
Table E-3 Rotating Card Display – Terminal Strip Wiring Details . . .E-6
Table H-1 NMEA1 Magnetic Heading Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-2
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Table H-2 NMEA2 Magnetic Heading Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-2
Table H-3 NMEA3 True Heading Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-3
Table H-4 KVH Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-3
Table H-5 Cetrek Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-4
Table H-6 Stepper Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-5
Table I-1 System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-1
Table I-2 Manual Positioning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2
Table I-3 Operational Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-3
Table I-4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-4
Table I-5 Sensor Module Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-5
Table I-6 RF Board Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-6
Table I-7 Installation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-8
Table I-8 Debug Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-9
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1 TracVision G4 System
Overview
A complete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes
the TracVision G4 connected to an IR , the GyroTrac digital gyro-
stabilized sensor, Advanced igital Control Unit (A CU), 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.
Introduction
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Satellite Receiver 2
Satellite Receiver 1
Options Purchased Separately
GyroTrac Sensor
Advanced Digital
Control Unit (ADCU)
TracVision G4 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 G4 System
Configuration

1.1 Materials Provided With
TracVision G4 System
Table 1-1 lists the components and materials in the TracVision G4
shipping carton.
Component KVH Part No.
Antenna Unit 02-0989-01†
02-0989-02*
Installation Kitpack 72-0099
Data Cable 32-0619-100*
32-0619-50†
PC Cable 32-0628-06
RF Cable 32-0417-50†
Power Cable 32-0510-50
Ground Cable 32-0583-50
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TracVision G4 User’s Guide 54-0147-01
GyroTrac, which includes: 01-0226
Sensor Module 02-0991
ADCU 02-0961
Flush Mount ADCU Panel 20-0667
Horizontal Sensor Bracket 20-0658
Vertical Sensor Bracket 20-0666
Sensor to ADCU Cable (30 ft.) 32-0623-30
Kitpack 72-0095
*European TracVision G4 systems only
†North American TracVision G4 systems only
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Table 1-1
TracVision G4 Packing List