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4 - antenna lnb replacement, 4 antenna lnb replacement – KVH Industries TracVision C3 User Manual

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5-8

A Guide to TracVision C3

Antenna Gyro Calibration

1. Connect a PC to the communications port as

described in

Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.”

2. Type

HALT

( indicates a carriage return/

ENTER key) while the system is performing the
limit switch initialization routine. The system will
complete the initialization function by finding the
azimuth and elevation switch limits and then go to
the home position.

3. Type

DEBUGON

to enter Debug Mode.

4. Type

=CALGYRO

. Verify that the Antenna

Gyro Azimuth scale factor is between -0.00090 and
-0.00110 and the Antenna Gyro Elevation scale
factor is between 0.00090 and 0.00110.

5. Type

ZAP

to restart/reinitialize the system.

5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement

Estimated Time to Repair:

1

2

hour

In the event that the LNB experiences problems, it may be
necessary to replace it. To do so, use the following procedure:

1. (European systems only) Make a note of the current

LNB skew angle, pictured in Figure 5-7.

2. Disconnect the RF cable connector(s) at the LNB.

3. Remove the wing nut and washer from the LNB

clamp

Fig. 5-3

.

4. Remove the top of the LNB clamp and remove the

LNB.

5. Place the new LNB in the clamp and reattach the

RF connector(s).

6. Replace the LNB clamp:

A. For North American LNBs, tighten the clamp

fully. The replacement process is complete.

B. For European LNBs, do not fully tighten the

clamp and proceed to Step 7.

7. (European systems only) Carefully turn the LNB so

that the scribe mark is aligned with the skew angle
noted in Step 1. Fully tighten the clamp to
complete the replacement process.

The LNB receives power from the
IRD via the RF Detector PCB. Be
certain that the IRD is disconnected
from its power source before
removing or reconnecting the LNB.

Skew Angles

LNB Clamp

& Wing Nut

Scribe
Mark

LNB

Figure 5-7

LNB Skew Angle Setting

(European systems only)