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i.

Using a tie-wrap

(supplied in the kit)

, secure

the RF cables to the LNB to prevent them

from getting snagged when the antenna is in

motion (see Figure 19).

j.

Reattach the radome (see Figure 1 on page 3).

Tie-wrap

RF Cables

Figure 19: Securing RF Cables to the LNB

Continued

Installing the Tri-Americas LNB

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Summary of Contents for TracVision M7

Page 1: ...hange the LNB when you travel between North America the Caribbean Central America and South America Depending on the LNB currently installed in the antenna you might need to bypass the inverter PCB Follow the guidelines below Steps Required Technical Support Phone 1 401 847 3327 E mail techs kvh com Mon Fri 9 am 6 pm ET 5 GMT Sat 9 am 2 pm ET 5 GMT Currently Installed LNB Perform Steps Conventiona...

Page 2: ...nts before you start working on the antenna If your TracVision antenna has a serial number earlier than 090500117 you should have received a PCB upgrade kit in addition to this Tri Americas LNB kit Follow the instructions in the PCB upgrade kit first before installing the Tri Americas LNB If you did not receive a PCB upgrade kit please contact the KVH Sales Team at 401 847 3327 IMPORTANT 10 32 Scr...

Page 3: ... end wrench disconnect and remove the RF cable connecting the inverter PCB to the RF PCB see Figure 4 b Disconnect the RF cable from the inverter PCB s RF1 TO LNB connector and connect it to the RF PCB s TO LNB connector see Figure 5 Figure 3 Location of Inverter PCB Inverter PCB RF PCB Behind Cover Figure 4 Cable Connecting the Inverter PCB to the RF PCB RF Cable Figure 5 Moving the RF1 Cable RF ...

Page 4: ...undle at locations 1 5 shown in Figure 7 Don t cut the ends of the tie wraps yet so you can easily distinguish these new tie wraps from the original tie wraps g Using wire cutters cut and remove the original tie wraps at locations 1 5 shown in Figure 7 h Cut the excess ends of the new tie wraps Be sure to collect the trimmings from the antenna Cable Access Hole RF Cable Figure 6 RF2 FROM IRD Conne...

Page 5: ...ure 9 NOTE Leave the other end of this cable connected to the inverter PCB s RF2 TO LNB connector k Apply an RF1 label to the RF cable that is still connected to the LNB see Figure 10 l Connect the RF2 labeled cable from step f to the LNB see Figure 10 RF Cable LNB RF2 Figure 8 RF2 Connector on LNB Figure 9 Storage Location for Unused RF2 Cable Tie wrap Connector Cap RF Cable Figure 10 RF Connecto...

Page 6: ...es are labeled as shown in the associated figure Figure 11 through Figure 15 Label the cables as necessary b Disconnect the RF cables from the current LNB RF2 RF1 Figure 11 Linear Dual output LNB RF2 RF1 RF4 RF3 Figure 12 Linear Quad output LNB RF1 RF2 Figure 13 Compact Circular LNB RF2 RF1 Figure 14 Conventional Circular LNB RF2 RF1 Figure 15 Galaxy LNB Installing the Tri Americas LNB ...

Page 7: ...ew Tri Americas LNB fully into the choke feed with the connectors aligned to the left as shown in Figure 19 on page 9 h If the antenna has a serial number later than 080201076 Tighten the two M4 socket set screws to secure the LNB in place Apply 9 in lbs 1 Nm of torque if possible If your antenna has a serial number earlier than 080201077 Tighten the wing screws to secure the LNB in place Connecto...

Page 8: ...he RF cables to the LNB to prevent them from getting snagged when the antenna is in motion see Figure 19 j Reattach the radome see Figure 1 on page 3 Tie wrap RF Cables Figure 19 Securing RF Cables to the LNB Continued Installing the Tri Americas LNB ...

Page 9: ...per position for the satellite TV service you wish to receive OFF DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu ON DIRECTV Latin America Galaxy If you have two receivers installed set the switch on both 22KHz tone generators f Reconnect power to the TracVision system components g Turn on the TracVision antenna and configure it to track satellites that are compatible with the Tri Americas LNB These include DIRECT...

Page 10: ...witch on both 22KHz tone generators to the proper position for the satellite TV service you wish to receive OFF DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu ON DIRECTV Latin America Galaxy h Reconnect power to the TracVision system components i Turn on the TracVision antenna and configure it to track satellites that are compatible with the Tri Americas LNB These include DIRECTV DISH Network EchoStar ExpressVu o...

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