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5-6

A Guide to TracVision S2

9. Carry out the LNB calibration procedure

(

Section 5.4.2

).

5.4.2 Antenna LNB Replacement

Estimated Time to Repair:

1

2

hour

The LNB receives preamplifier operating power from the IRD via
the PCB

Fig. 5-1

and

5-3

. Be certain that the IRD is disconnected

from its power source before removing or reconnecting the LNB.

1. Disconnect both RF coaxial connectors at the LNB.

2. Remove the wing screw and washer from the LNB

clamp

Fig. 5-3

.

3. Remove the top of the LNB clamp

Fig. 5-3

.

4. Remove the LNB.

5. Replacement is the reverse of this procedure.

Check the rotation to ensure that the LNB is not
striking any wires or the baseplate.

Antenna LNB Normalization and Stability Test

1. Connect a PC to the maintenance port as described

in

Section 4.4, “Computer Diagnostics.”

2. Ensure that the antenna is tracking the satellite.

3. Type

HALT

( indicates a carriage return/

ENTER key) to put the system into Idle Mode.

4. Type

DEBUGON

to put the system into

Debug Mode.

5. Type

FINDSAT

to begin the automatic signal

peaking process. Wait until the antenna peaks the
satellite signal and is motionless. The screen will
display

FINDSAT: PASS

.

6. Type

=CALLNB

to start the LNB

Normalization Function.

Note: The CALLNB Function requires the antenna
to be pointed directly at the satellite peak before
performing this routine.

The CALLNB Function requires the
antenna to be pointed directly at
the satellite peak before performing
this routine. Using the FINDSAT
command will ensure that the
antenna is receiving the strongest
possible signal.

When replacing the LNB, make
certain to restore it to its original
orientation, as shown in

Figure 5-3.