KVH Industries TracPhone V3 Operating instructions

Brand: KVH Industries

Model: TracPhone V3

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

TracPhone V3/V3IP/V3HTS

KVH, TracPhone, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.

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

antenna.

NOTE: Your antenna might have parts that differ from those pictured in this document. Such differences

have no bearing on the instructions unless noted otherwise.

Replacement Steps

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:

Important - Please Read!

To perform the calibration step at the end of this procedure, the vessel must remain stationary in

calm seas.

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:

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

2. Replace the Main Board........................ 2

3. Record the Serial Number.................... 4

4. Update the Software ..............................4

5. Configure the New Main Board...........5

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

•Cutting pliers

•ESD wrist strap

• 7/16" open-end wrench and

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

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 PCB

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 modem and control unit

(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 - Replace the Main Board

a. Put on an ESD wrist strap and connect it to

any bare metal portion of the antenna frame.

b. Inside the antenna, disconnect the GPS cable

and power cable from the PCB (see Figure 2).

c. Using a 7/16" wrench, disconnect the two RF

cables from the PCB (see Figure 3). To avoid

stressing the cables, hold the top of the

connector while loosening.

CAUTION

For your own safety, be sure to disconnect

power from all wired components before

performing this procedure.

Important!

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

the proper grounding precautions before

handling.

#10-32 Screw (x3)

Figure 1: Radome Screws (V3-IP Shown)

Figure 2: GPS and Power Cable Connections to the PCB

PCB

RF Cables

“MRX” Label

Figure 3: RF Cable Connections to the PCB

GPS Cable

PCB

Power Cable

d. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the four

tie-wraps securing the wires behind the PCB

(see Figure 4). Also remove the protective

tape from the wires at tie-wrap locations #2,

3, and 4.

e. Remove the two #10-32 screws securing the

PCB module to the antenna frame (see

Figure 5).

f. Slide the PCB module straight up to detach it

from the two mounting posts on the frame.

g. Gently tilt back the PCB module, while

guiding the connecting wires through the

holes in the frame, to access the PCB (see

Figure 6).

h. Carefully disconnect the seven connectors

from the PCB (see Figure 6).

i. Remove the six #6-32 screws securing the

PCB to the PCB cover (see Figure 6). Remove

and save the defective PCB.

j. Attach the replacement PCB to the PCB cover

using six #6-32 screws (supplied in kit).

k. Reconnect the seven connectors in the

locations shown in Figure 6. (Note that

connector #4 has four wires attached, while

connector #5 has only two wires.)

l. While guiding the wires back through the

holes in the frame, position the PCB module

upright against the frame.

m. Engage the two slotted holes at the base of

the PCB module with the mounting posts on

the frame.

PCB

Figure 4: Tie-wraps Securing Wires Behind the PCB

PCB Module

#10-32 Screw (x2)

Figure 5: PCB Module Mounting Screws

Carefully guide the wires through the holes

in the frame to provide the slack necessary to

access the PCB. Do not tug on the wires, as

you might accidentally pull the wires from

their connectors.

IMPORTANT!

2 3

#6-32 Screw (x6)

Frame

PCB Cover

Slotted Hole (x2)

Figure 6: PCB Connectors and Mounting Screws

Make sure no wires get pinched between the

PCB cover and the frame.

IMPORTANT!

n. Secure the PCB module to the frame using

two #10-32 screws (supplied in the kit) (see

Figure 5 on page 3).

o. Using the supplied protective tape and four

tie-wraps, secure the wires behind the PCB as

shown in Figure 4 on page 3.

p. Reconnect the RF cables to the PCB (see

Figure 3 on page 2). Be sure to connect the RF

cable labeled “MRX” to the connector on the

right. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a

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

q. Reconnect the GPS and power cables to the

PCB (see Figure 2 on page 2).

Step 3 - Record the Serial Number

a. Find the antenna serial number label on the

frame (see Figure 7). Write down this 9-digit

number for later use.

b. Inspect the inside of the antenna to make sure

you have not left any tools inside.

c. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna and

secure it with the six new #10-32 screws

(supplied in kit).

d. Reconnect power to the antenna.

Step 4 - Update the Software

V3-HTS & V3-IP: Follow the instructions in the

system’s Help menu or User’s Guide to update

the system software to the latest version.

: Follow the instructions in the Tracphone V-

series Flash Wizard’s Help menu.

Figure 7: Antenna Serial Number

Step 5 - Configure the New Main Board

Follow the steps below to enter the antenna serial

number, set the LNB type, and calibrate the

accelerometers and gyros.

NOTE: These instructions assume you will be using

PuTTY to enter antenna commands. However, you

may use a different terminal emulator program, such

as HyperTerminal.

a. Turn on the ICM and wait five minutes for

system startup.

b. Connect your computer to the “User Ethernet

1” port on the rear panel of the ICM.

c. Start PuTTY and enter the ICM’s IP address

and port number (see Figure 8). Select Telnet

for “Connection type” then select Open to

start a Telnet session and open a command

line window.

NOTE: By default, the ICM uses a gateway of

192.168.5.1 and port 50001. You may change these

settings at the ICM’s web interface (see the

instructions in the Installation Guide, User’s Guide,

or Help).

Important!

Calibrate the gyros only while the vessel is

stationary in calm seas.

Figure 8: PuTTY Configuration Screen

d. At the command line, enter and send the

following commands to the antenna:

•HALT

• DEBUGON

• EEUNLOCK

• =SERNUM,<antenna serial number>

(example: =SERNUM,170201234)

NOTE: If you are replacing the main board in a

V3-HTS antenna, enter “LNBTYPE,2.” If you are

replacing the main board in a V3 or V3-IP antenna,

enter “LNBTYPE,1.”

• LNBTYPE,<LNB type 1 or 2>

(example: LNBTYPE,2)

• =CALACCELOFFSET

Verify that the calibrations for x, y, and z

accelerometers all pass.

e. Enter and send the following command:

• =CALNEWGYRO

Verify that the calibrations for azimuth (AZ),

elevation (EL), and skew gyros all pass.

f. Enter and send the following command:

•ZAP

g. The system will restart. Wait five minutes for

system startup. Then test the system for

normal operation. If the problem persists,

contact KVH Technical Support.

The replacement procedure is complete!

KVH Industries TracPhone V3 Operating instructions

Brand: KVH Industries

Model: TracPhone V3

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

TracPhone V3/V3IP/V3HTS

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