American-dish-service Vision C3 User Manual

Satellite TelevisionKVHTracVision® C3owner’s manual• Installation Instructions• User’s Guide• Technical ManualA Guide to TracVision C3

1 Introduction1.1 Digital Satellite TelevisionYour new TracVision C3 satellite antenna is fully compatible withthe Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) sa

1.2 TracVision C3 System OverviewYour KVH TracVision C3 employs a state-of-the-art activelystabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired,

1.2.1 TracVision C3 ComponentsThe antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism,signal front end, power supply, and control elements. Thesee

1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)The IRD (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from theantenna unit for signal processing and channe

1.3.1 Additional Materials Required forTracVision C3 UseTo make full use of your new TracVision C3 and receive satelliteTV aboard your vessel, you wil

2-1Installation54-0159 Rev. G2 InstallationTracVision C3 is designed for simple installation and setup. Justfollow these easy steps:Step Refer to Sect

2-2A Guide to TracVision C3Kitpack ContentsTable 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack.Part Qty. KVH Part No.Tie-wraps 5 22-00131⁄4"-20

2-3Installation54-0159 Rev. G• The antenna unit should not be too high off thewater (a height above the waterline no more thanhalf the vessel length).

2-4A Guide to TracVision C32.2 Mounting the Antenna UnitThe following instructions will result in a secure, effectiveinstallation and trouble-free ope

2-5Installation54-0159 Rev. G5. While the antenna unit is in place, mark a locationon the deck for the 3⁄4" (19 mm) cable access hole topermit co

54-0159 Addendum to Rev. GTracVision C3 Owner’sManual Addendum(ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643)The following information applies to Revision G of the Tr

2-6A Guide to TracVision C311.Reposition the mounting plate over the drilledmounting holes, lining up the the mounting plateholes with the holes in th

2-7Installation54-0159 Rev. G14. At each hole, place a 1⁄4" flat washer on a 1⁄4"-20 x 3" bolt (from the kitpack) and insert it intothe

2-8A Guide to TracVision C317. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facingthe sides of the vessel) and secure in place usingthe 8 pan head scre

2-9Installation54-0159 Rev. G2.3 Connecting System ComponentsThe following sections provide instructions for properly wiringthe antenna unit to belowd

2-10A Guide to TracVision C32.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/PowerCable 1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cableto the antenna’s data/power

2-11Installation54-0159 Rev. G2.3.2 Connecting to Vessel PowerRecommended Power WiringShort circuits may result in severe electrical shock or burns. T

2-12A Guide to TracVision C32.3.3 Connecting the IRD Ground WireAgrounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided toconnect your IRD to a suitable

2-13Installation54-0159 Rev. G2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD1. Route an RF cable up through the deck’s cableaccess hole.2. Co

2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More IRDs andTVs (North American Systems Only)To install three or more IRD/TV pairs, an active multiswitch(Channel Master

Installing More than One MultiswitchIf there is a need for more than four IRDs, it is possible to carry out a multiple multiswitch installation, as il

5.3 Replaceable PartsTable 5-1 has been updated to show the new part numbers for thedata/power cable, RF cable, and the RF PCB.Part Name Part NumberBa

2.5 Selecting the Active SatelliteAs noted previously, TracVision C3 can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. The system co

The satellites listed in TracVision C3’s preprogrammed satellitelibrary will be sufficient for most users. However, if you wish toinstall one or two u

3. Apply power to the TracVision C3 system andallow the system to complete full initialization.Data should be scrolling on the PC display toidentify a

For example, to assign Astra 2S and Hotbird for your satellitepair, and to track Astra 2S, you would enter the following data:SATINSTALL,ASTRA2S,HOTBI

Entering User-defined Satellite DataOnce the link between the PC and the TracVision C3 isestablished as described in Section 2.5, “Selecting the Activ

This information has to be entered for each of the fourtransponder categories:• vertical high • vertical low• horizontal high • horizontal lowor• righ

An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 configured

An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America)The following is an example of configuring the fictionalYOURSAT 101 as the USER1 config

2.6 Setting the Skew Angle(European Systems Only)The Antenna LNB skew angle must be adjusted to optimizechannel reception. Refer to your satellite ser

2. Open the terminal emulation software andestablish the following settings:•9600 baud• no parity•8 data bits•1 start bit•1 stop bit• no flow control3

54-0159 Addendum to Rev. GTracVision C3 Owner’sManual Addendum(ECO #6138)The following information applies to Revision G of the TracVision C3 Owner’s

2.8 Changing Geographic LocationIf you move from Europe to the U.S., or from the U.S. to Europe,you will need to modify your TracVision C3 system to r

3 Using Your TracVision C3For TracVision C3 to receive the satellite signals, the antennamust have a clear line of sight to the satellite. If you only

3. Avoid turning the vessel for 60 seconds afterturning on the antenna to allow the antenna gyroto initialize properly.3.2 Changing Channels andSwitch

3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to SwitchBetween Satellites - OptionalIf you are a DISH 500 customer, or you’re unable to switchbetween satellites using

Using the TV/SAT SwitchThe TV/SAT Switch is very easy to use. All operations arecontrolled through the single Select button. To select the second sate

2. Open the terminal emulation software andestablish the following settings:•9600 baud• no parity•8 data bits•1 start bit•1 stop bit• no flow control3

KVH recognizes that some customers may not want to takeadvantage of this convenient feature. In this case, it is possible todisable Sleep Mode using a

4TroubleshootingThe troubleshooting matrix shown in Table 4-1 identifies sometrouble symptoms, their possible causes, and references totroubleshooting

4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper WiringIf the antenna unit is installed but entirely non-responsive, thereare two key factors to check as part of the trou

4.1.4 Satellite Signal BlockedSatellite signals can be blocked or degraded by building, trees,other vessels, or equipment on the vessel itself. Refer

Congratulations!You have selected one of the most advanced satellite trackingsystems available today. KVH®Industries’ TracVision®C3 isdesigned for use

4.1.8 Incorrect or Loose RF ConnectorsAs part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5,“Maintenance”) KVH recommends checking the antenna uni

4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB FaultsSection 5, “Maintenance,” provides detailed instructions forauthorized service personnel who may be required to replace

4.5 Maintenance Port ParserCommandsTracVision C3 system parser commands are detailed in Appendix E.4-6A Guide to TracVision C3

5-1Maintenance54-0159 Rev. G5 Maintenance5.1 Warranty/Service InformationFor information on KVH warranty, repair, and liability policies,please refer

5-2A Guide to TracVision C35.3 Replaceable PartsTracVision C3 has been designed with durability and lowmaintenance in mind. If you experience an opera

5-3Maintenance54-0159 Rev. G5.4 Field Replaceable UnitProceduresThe following subsections provide detailed procedures forrepairing or swapping out fie

5-4A Guide to TracVision C3Locking Nutsand WashersAntenna GyroAntenna Gyro CableReflector BracketWing Screwand WasherLNB ClampEuropeanAntenna GyroGask

5-5Maintenance54-0159 Rev. G5.4.1 PCB Removal and ReplacementEstimated Time to Repair: 1⁄2 hourThe microprocessor PCB assembly is protected by a cover

5-6A Guide to TracVision C37. The PCB is mounted to the rotating plate with 9 pan head screws. Remove the screws and PCB.8. Reverse this process to in

5-7Maintenance54-0159 Rev. G5. Remove the 4 standoffs – Fig. 5-1. Remove the RFDetector PCB from the rotating plate.6. Installation of the replacement

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5-8A Guide to TracVision C3Antenna Gyro Calibration1. Connect a PC to the communications port asdescribed in Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.”2. Ty

5.5 Preparation for ShipmentIf it is necessary to repack the antenna unit for shipment, theshipping restraints removed during installation must berepl

Appendix ASystem SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsPower 11-16 volts DC @ 2.5 amps nominal,3.5 amps peakDimensions/Weight 32" (81 cm) wide x

Appendix BComprehensive TracVision C3System Wiring DiagramThe wiring diagram is presented on the following page.B-1Comprehensive TracVision C3 System

Appendix CSwitchplate TemplateC-1Switchplate Template54-0159 Rev. G3.82"(97 mm).32" (8 mm)2.36"(60 mm).16" (4 mm)3.19"(81 mm)

Appendix DStartup Data SequenceThe data on the following pages presents a standard startup datasequence registered by the TracVision C3. This sequence

*** Limit Switch Search ***RATE BIAS: PASS------------------------------------PASS is expectedSearching for DSS_101, Threshold = 1000RF: S,A,H,U,V+POS

Appendix EMaintenance Port Parser CommandsTracVision C3 system parser commands are parsed when thesystem receives an ASCII carriage return (Hex 0D). A

Calibrate GyroFunction: performs azimuth and elevation calibration Command: CALGYROArgument: noneResponse: echoes command and calibrates gyroFind Skew

Table of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . .

Elevation AngleFunction: commands a manual elevation angle that themechanism moves toCommand: EL,xxx (range is 100-850)Argument: desired elevation ang

E.3 Operational CommandsTo execute the following commands, first put the antenna unit inidle mode by typing HALT and pressing “ENTER.” After thesystem

Analog Signal Strength ReportFunction: reports signal strength from RF detector circuit inA/D counts (000-FFF Hex)Command: SIGLEVELArgument: noneRespo

Report RF Tracking ParametersFunction: reports all RF tracking parameters for primary &secondary satellites*Command: @SATCONFIGResponse: F,x,fffff

ID Match/Decoded Network IDFunction: report ID match and decoded network IDCommand: @CHECKIDResponse: Y,0X####N,0X####Y, NoIDN,NoIDWhere: Y = yesN = n

Report Satellite NamesFunction: report names for satellites A and BCommand: SATINSTALLResponse: SATINSTALL,<sat_a_name>,<sat_b_name>Report

E.7 Debug CommandsReport Offset AnglesFunction: reports system offset anglesCommand: OFFSETSOFFSETS,XXXXX,YYYYResponse: Offsets= XXXXX.X XXXXX.XWhere:

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ii3.1 Turning on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites

5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .