KVH TracPhone V3 Operating instructions

Brand: KVH

Model: TracPhone V3

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

TracPhone V3/V3IP/V3HTS

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The following instructions explain how to replace the GPS in a TracPhone V3/V3-IP/V3-HTS

antenna.

Replacement Steps

1. Remove the Radome ............................. 2

2. Remove the Defective GPS................... 2

3. Install the Replacement GPS................ 3

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

•Cutting pliers

• Adhesive remover that won’t scratch metal

Important - Please Read!

Be sure to avoid causing sharp bends in cables when securing or routing cables in the following

procedure. Sharp bends or kinks in cables can degrade antenna performance.

Also be sure to trim the excess portion of any tie-wraps you install and collect all tie-wrap

trimmings from the antenna to avoid damage when the unit rotates.

Technical Support

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

Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific:

Phone: +45 45 160 180

Email: [email protected]

North/South America, Australasia:

Phone: 1 866 701-7103 (U.S. only) or +1 401 851-3806

Email: [email protected]

TracPhone

V3/V3IP/V3HTS GPS

Replacement Instructions

Step 1 - Remove the Radome

a. Disconnect all power from the TracPhone

system – turn off and unplug the ICM (V3-

IP/V3-HTS) or control unit and modem (V3).

b. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the

radome to the baseplate (see Figure 1). Set the

radome and screws aside in a safe place.

Step 2 - Remove the Defective GPS

a. Disconnect the GPS cable from the PCB (see

Figure 2).

b. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the three

tie-wraps securing the GPS cable to the

antenna’s frame and reflector (see Figure 3).

c. Cut and remove the tape securing the GPS

cable to the power cable (see Figure 3).

CAUTION

For your own safety, be sure to disconnect

power from all wired components before

performing this procedure.

#10-32 Screw (x3)

Figure 1: Radome Screws (V3-IP Shown)

GPS Cable

PCB

Figure 2: GPS Cable Connection to PCB

GPS Cable

Tie-wrap #1

Tie-wrap #2

Tie-wrap #3

Tape

Power Cable

Figure 3: Tie-wraps Securing GPS Cable to Reflector and Frame

d. Remove the rubber grommet from the

reflector (see Figure 4). Simply push the

grommet out through the hole.

e. Extract the entire length of GPS cable up

through the hole in the reflector (see

Figure 5).

f. Grasp the GPS module and pull it free from

the reflector.

g. Remove any remaining adhesive residue

from the reflector.

Step 3 - Install the Replacement GPS

a. Feed the cable of the replacement GPS down

through the hole in the reflector.

b. Install the rubber grommet to prevent

abrasion from the metal edges of the hole in

the reflector.

c. Peel off the paper backing from the base of

the replacement GPS module to expose the

adhesive. Then press the GPS module down

firmly onto the reflector in the orientation

shown in Figure 4. Apply pressure to make

sure the adhesive bonds to the reflector.

d. Using a tie-wrap, loosely secure the GPS

cable to the reflector (see Figure 4 and

Figure 6).

e. Route the GPS cable through the access hole

in the frame (see Figure 6).

f. Tilt the reflector back to its highest pointing

elevation. Then wrap the GPS cable with the

supplied protective tape (once around) and

use a tie-wrap to secure the cable to the frame

at tie-wrap location #2 so that there is just a

small amount of slack remaining in the cable,

as shown in Figure 6.

GPS Module

Grommet

Tie-wrap #1

Reflector

Figure 4: GPS Attached to Reflector

GPS Module

GPS Cable

Figure 5: Extracting the GPS Cable

GPS Module

Grommet

Tie-wrap #1

Tape

Hole in Frame

Tie-wrap #2

Cable Slack

Reflector

Figure 6: Routing and Securing the GPS Cable

Avoid kinking the end of the GPS cable. Loop

tie-wrap #1 loosely around the cable; do not

pull it taut. Also, be sure to loop the tie-wrap

through the bottom of the reflector so that the

tie-wrap’s buckle rests against the bottom of

the reflector and not against the cable.

IMPORTANT!

g. Wrap the GPS cable and power cable together

with the supplied protective tape (once

around) and use a tie-wrap to secure them to

the frame at tie-wrap location #3, as shown in

Figure 3 on page 2.

h. Connect the GPS cable to the PCB (see

Figure 2 on page 2).

i. Reinstall the radome (see Figure 1 on page 2).

The replacement procedure is complete!

KVH TracPhone V3 Operating instructions

Brand: KVH

Model: TracPhone V3

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

TracPhone V3/V3IP/V3HTS

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