TracVision TV1/RV1 Main Board Operating instructions

Brand: TracVision

Model: TV1/RV1 Main Board

Type: Operating instructions

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TracVision TV1/RV1

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TracVision TV1/RV1 Main Board

Replacement Instructions

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

North/South America, Australasia:

Phone: +1 401 847-3327

Email: [email protected]

Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa:

Phone: +45 45 160 180

Email: [email protected]

See this procedure in action!

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The following instructions explain how to replace

the main board in a TracVision

TV1/RV1 antenna.

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:

•ESD wrist strap

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• #2 Phillips torque screwdriver set to 5 in.-lbs

• #2 Phillips torque screwdriver set to 11 in.-lbs

• 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Alcohol cleaner and lint-free cloth

• Laptop computer with the latest version of

TV1/RV1 software downloaded from the KVH

Partner Portal

Step 1 - Replace the Main Board

Follow the steps below to replace the main board.

a. Power off and unplug the TV-Hub to disconnect

power from the antenna.

CAUTION

Make sure the antenna is pointed away from the

sun whenever the radome is removed. The high-

gloss reflector can focus sunlight into a narrow

beam, generating a significant amount of heat

that can cause damage and injury.

Figure 1: Main Board (Cover Not Shown)

b. Remove and discard the four #8-32 screws

securing the radome to the baseplate (see

Figure 2). Carefully lift the radome straight up

until clear of the antenna assembly and set it

aside in a safe place. Do not place the radome on

a hot steel surface– the heat may warp the

radome.

c. Put on an ESD wrist strap and connect it to the

nearest ground.

d. Disconnect the gyro cable and the two RF cables

from the main board (see Figure 3, connectors

1-3). To avoid stressing the RF cables, hold the

body of the connector while loosening the

connector nut.

e. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove and

discard the two M4 screws that hold the main

board cover in place (see locations 1 and 2 in

Figure 4). Then carefully lift and slide the cover

out of the front of the antenna frame to gain

access to the main board.

f. Carefully disconnect the remaining cables from

the main board, taking note of the exact location

and orientation of each (see Figure 3).

g. Remove and discard the five M3 screws that

secure the main board to the mounting posts

(see Figure 3).

h. Remove the main board.

Important!

The main board is static-sensitive. Be sure to take

the proper grounding precautions before handling.

Figure 2: Radome Screws

#8-32 Screw (x4)

Figure 3: Main Board Screws and Cable Connectors

Connector Label Key:

2 = LNB RF Connector

3 = R/J RF Connector

1 = Gyros, 8-pin

5 = AZ/EL Motor Cable, 10-pin

4 = Antenna ID Dongle, 6-pin

= M3 Screw (x5)

Figure 4: Main Board Cover M4 Screws

i. Remove any of the six thermal pads that may

still be attached to heat sink blocks on the

antenna frame (see Figure 5). Then clean the

heat sink blocks with alcohol and dry.

j. Remove six new thermal pads from the blue

plastic backing (supplied in kit) and gently press

them onto the back of the new main board

within the stenciled outlines (see Figure 6).

k. Note the antenna serial number, located on the

frame, as shown in Figure 5. You will need to

enter this 9-digit number later.

l. Position the new main board over the mounting

holes at the five locations shown in Figure 7.

Lower the main board down onto the mounting

holes and hold it in place firmly, while securing

it with five new M3 screws (supplied in kit) in an

alternating cross-corner pattern. Tighten the

screws to 11 in.-lbs of torque.

m. Reconnect the cables to the main board (see

Figure 7, connectors 4 and 5).

n. Carefully reinstall the main board cover and

secure it in place with two new M4 screws

(supplied in kit). Then tighten the screws to

11 in.-lbs of torque.

o. Reconnect the gyro cable and the two RF cables

to the main board (see Figure 7, connectors 1-3).

Hold the connector body while tightening the

connector nut. Tighten to 15 in.-lbs of torque.

p. Slowly rotate the antenna assembly through its

elevation range to ensure the main board cover

does not restrict the antenna’s movement.

q. Inspect the inside of the antenna to make sure

you have not left any debris or tools inside.

Important!

Do not lower the replacement main board into

place until it is aligned perfectly above the

mounting posts. Doing so might disturb and

damage the thermal pads, resulting in potential

failure of the board.

Important!

Make sure that no wires get pinched between the

main board cover and the frame, and that the cover

is benched against the back of the frame before it is

secured.

Figure 5: Heat Sink Blocks and Serial Number Location

Figure 6: Thermal Pad Stencils (Back of the Main Board)

Figure 7: Main Board Mounting Holes and Cable Connectors

Connector Label Key:

2 = LNB RF Connector

3 = R/J RF Connector

1 = Gyros, 8-pin

5 = AZ/EL Motor Cable, 10-pin

4 = Antenna ID Dongle, 6-pin

= Mounting Hole (x5)

r. Inspect the four clip-on nuts installed in the

baseplate (see Figure 8). If any are damaged or

missing, replace with one of the four new

clip-on nuts (supplied in kit).

s. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna, aligning

the radome labels forward and aft.

t. Secure the radome with four new #8-32 screws

(7/16" long) (supplied in the kit). Then tighten the

screws to 5 in.-lbs of torque.

u. Hide and protect the radome screws with the

plastic screw caps (supplied in kit).

v. Reconnect power to the TV-Hub.

Step 2 - Update the Software

Connect your computer to the TV-Hub and access

its web interface, then follow the instructions in the

TracVision TV1/RV1 Help to update the system

software to the latest version.

Step 3 - Register the LNB

If a standard circular LNB is installed in the

antenna, skip to step 4.

Otherwise, follow the steps below to register the

LNB with the new main board.

a. If your computer is disconnected from the

TV-Hub, reconnect now to access its web

interface. (Refer to the TracVision system’s

Quick Start Guide for details.)

b. At the Settings page of the web interface, choose

Advanced Settings and set Technician Mode to

On (see

Figure 9).

c. From the LNB Type drop-down menu, choose

your currently installed LNB (see

Figure 10).

Then click Select.

d. The TV-Hub will confirm that you want to

change the LNB type. Click OK to confirm the

change.

Figure 8: Clip-On Nut Location (x4)

Figure 9: Technician Mode

Figure 10: LNB Type Drop-Down Menu

Step 4 - Enter the Antenna Serial Number

and Calibrate the Gyros

Follow the steps below to enter the antenna serial

number through the web interface and calibrate the

gyros. Since the main board stores the bias values

for the antenna’s gyros, you need to calibrate the

gyros whenever you replace the main board.

a. If your computer is disconnected from the

TV-Hub, reconnect now to access its web

interface. (Refer to the TracVision system’s Quick

Start Guide for details.)

b. At the Support page of the web interface, select

Command Line.

c. At the command line, enter and send the

following commands:

• HALT

• DEBUGON

• EEUNLOCK

• =CALACCELOFFSET

d. After gyro calibration is complete, and the TV-

Hub returns a “PASS” message, enter and send

the following command:

• =CALNEWGYRO

NOTE: Gyro calibration can take up to fifteen

minutes. The command line will display

“INITIALIZING” during the process.

e. After gyro calibration is complete and the

TV-Hub returns a “PASS” message from both

gyros, enter and send the following command:

• ZAP

f. Reconnect to the TV-Hub web interface and run

the Setup Wizard to select satellites and

services.

Important!

Calibrate the gyros only while the vessel is

stationary in calm seas or the vehicle is parked.

• =SERNUM,<9-digit antenna serial number> (example: =SERNUM,140802543)

Figure 11: Command Line

Step 5 - Verify Normal Operation

Test the system for normal operation. If the problem

persists, contact KVH Technical Support.

The replacement procedure is complete!

TracVision TV1/RV1 Main Board Operating instructions

Brand: TracVision

Model: TV1/RV1 Main Board

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

TracVision TV1/RV1

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