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2 - antenna gyro assembly (tracvision lf only), Tracvision lf only), 2 antenna gyro assembly – KVH Industries LF User Manual

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5-6

A Guide to TracVision LF/SF

7. Remove the 9 pan head screws securing the PCB

to the rotating plate.

8. Reverse this process to install the replacement

PCB. Reinstall all cable connectors removed in
Step 6.

9. Carry out the LNB calibration procedure

(Section 5.4.3).

5.4.2 Antenna Gyro Assembly

(TracVision LF only)

Estimated Time to Repair: 1 hour

The antenna gyro assembly is mounted on the rear of the antenna
reflector bracket with four locking nuts and washers – Fig. 5-3.
Following the removal and replacement of the antenna gyro
assembly, it will be necessary to calibrate the gyro and restart the
system. Directions for removal, replacement, and calibration
follow:

1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the E-ring from

one end of the connecting rod – Fig. 5-2.

2. Remove the connecting rod by sliding it off the

bracket.

3. Fully retract the elevation axis motor shaft

– Fig. 5-5.

PCB

Limit Switches

Gyro

(TracVision LF only)

RF Connector

to IRD

RF Connector

to LNB

Elevation Motor

Azimuth Motor

Cable Wrap

Fuse

J11

J2

J1

J4

Figure 5-6

PCB Connector Locations –

Rear View

When replacing the PCB cover, be
careful not to pinch any cables.