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A Guide to TracVision S2
owner’s
manual
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Installation Instructions
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User’s Guide
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Technical Manual
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KVH TracVision S2
Satellite Television
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TracVision S2 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #6119) The following information applies to Revision A of the TracVision S2 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0196). Aprotective cover has been added to the switchplate to guard against damaging electrostatic discharges (ESD), which may occur during installation. Figure 2-11 Switchplate Cutout Dimensions 2.3 Connecting System Components 2" Figure 2-11 and the template on the following page have been changed to show the new switchplate cutout dimensio
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Appendix C Switchplate Template 2" 2.5" 54-0196 Addendum to Rev. A 2
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A Guide to TracVision S2 – ADDENDUM TracVision S2 Owner’s Manual Addendum (ECO #6040) The following information applies to Revision A of the TracVision S2 Owner’s Manual (KVH Part Number 54-0196). 2 Installation Kitpack Contents Two plugs have been added to the kitpack for sealing the predrilled holes in the antenna baseplate. Part Qty. KVH Part No. Table 2-2 Kitpack Contents Switchplate assembly 1 02-1236-01 Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 RJ11 handset cable 1 32-0724-25 Clam shell ventilator 1 19-0230 3
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Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced land-mobile satellite ® ® tracking systems available today. KVH Industries’ TracVision S2 ® ™ is designed for use with DIRECTV , DISH Network , and ExpressVu. This manual provides detailed instructions on the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your TracVision S2 system. Throughout this manual, important information is marked for your attention by these icons:
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® ® TracVision and KVH are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. ® DIRECTV is an official trademark of DIRECTV, a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Corporation. ™ 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.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 TracVision S2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2.1 TracVision S2 Components ....................................................1-2 1.2.2 Integrated Receiver/Decoder (IRD) ........................................1-2 1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision S2 . . .
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3.2.1 Using the IRD for Satellite Selection ......................................3-3 3.2.2 Using the Switchplate for Satellite Selection..........................3-3 3.2.2.1 The Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 3.3 Turning Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 3.4 Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.4.2 Antenna LNB Replacement....................................................5-6 5.5 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Appendix B Comprehensive TracVision S2 System Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 Appendix C Switchplate Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 Appendix D EchoStar IRD Activation Procedure . . . . . . . . . .D-1 Ap
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Figure 2-10 TracVision S2 Shipping Restraints (Storage Position) . . . .2-7 Figure 2-11 Switchplate Cutout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Figure 2-12 Antenna Baseplate Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Figure 2-13 Switchplate Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Figure 2-14 Installing Three or Four IRDs Using an Active Multiswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Figure 2-15 Installing the Clamshell Ventilator
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Table 5-1 Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Table A-1 TracVision S2 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Table F-1 System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-1 Table F-2 Manual Positioning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-2 Table F-3 Operational Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-3 Table F-4 Target and Signal Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-4 54-0196 Re
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Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Digital Satellite Television ® ™, TracVision S2 is a self-acquiring DIRECTV , DISH Network and ExpressVu systems transmit satellite TV antenna for use when digital audio and video data from land-based transmitters to a your vehicle is stationary. The satellite “parked” above the equator. Each satellite relays the system is not designed to track the signals in spot beams covering the continental United States and TV satellite when the vehicle is contiguous waters.
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A Guide to TracVision S2 1.2.1 TracVision S2 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, power conditioning and regulating circuits, and the RF detector. The antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a dual-output low noise block (LNB) converter with built-in preamplifier. A molded ABS radome encloses the baseplate and is secured in
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Introduction 1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision S2 Use To make full use of your new TracVision S2 and receive satellite TV, you will need to provide/purchase the following: • Television • Appropriate IRD for your selected satellite You can purchase and activate an IRD directly from KVH! Call KVH at TV service 1-888-584-4163 for details. 54-0196 Rev. A 1-3
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Installation 2 Installation TracVision S2 is designed for simple installation and setup. Just follow these easy steps: Table 2-1 Step Refer to Section... Installation Process 1. Choose the antenna location 2.1 2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2 3. Connect the system components 2.3 4. Activate the IRD 2.4 5. Check out the system 2.5 Tools and Materials Required Plan the entire installation before • Electric drill proceeding! Take into account component placement, cable 3 3 • ⁄16"-drill bit and ⁄4" hol
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A Guide to TracVision S2 Kitpack Contents Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the TracVision S2 kitpack. Table 2-2 Part Qty. KVH Part No. Kitpack Contents Switchplate Assembly 1 02-1236-01 Tie-wraps 5 22-0013 RJ11 Handset Cable 1 32-0724-25 Clam Shell Ventilator 1 19-0230 3 #6 x ⁄4" Thread-forming Screws 5 14-0298-12 1 5 ⁄4"-20 x ⁄8" hex screws 4 14-0250-10 1 ⁄4" flat washers 4 14-0251 2-2
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Installation 2.1 Choosing the Best Location • Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals, the ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the horizon/satellite all around. • Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the roof (e.g., air conditioners). The antenna requires a 15º to 75º look angle to receive satellite signals. Figure 2-1 Antenna Blockage TracVision Antenna Blocked! Air Conditioner Vehicle Roof • Consider the location o
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Vehicle Centerline Front/Rear of Vehicle A Guide to TracVision S2 2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit 1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable mounting location based upon the guidelines in Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location.” Always lift the antenna unit by the 2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton. gray baseplate, never by the 3. Position the antenna unit in the desired location radome! on the centerline of the vehicle with the antenna’s mounting plate arrows facing the front
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Installation 8. Reposition the antenna, lining up the mounting plate holes with the holes in the roof. Attach the 3 mounting plates to the roof using ⁄16"-diameter rivets (or appropriate fasteners). Seal all rivet If the roof’s mounting surface is not heads and edges with silicone. perfectly flat as KVH recommends, make sure the baseplate does not 9. Remove and save the 8 pan head screws and flat warp when you attach the washers that secure the radome to the baseplate. antenna’s mounting plates.
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A Guide to TracVision S2 11. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the forward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 Forward Shipping Restraint (Arranged for Shipping) 12. Remove the nuts and washers securing the shipping restraints to the baseplate. The positions of all three shipping restraints are pictured in Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Rotating Plate TracVision S2 Shipping Restraints Ship
