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4.5
Maintenance Port Parser
Commands
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racVision C3 system parser commands are detailed in
Appendix E
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A Guide to TracVision C3
Contents
Main
TracVision C3 Owners Manual Addendum
(ECO #s 6138, 6356, 6580, 6643)
1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision C3
Table 1-3 TracVision C3 Packing List
5.3 Replaceable Parts
Field Replaceable Units
Table 5-1
TracVision C3 Owners Manual Addendum
(ECO #6138)
5.3 Replaceable Parts
Congratulations!
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Table of Contents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
2Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
3Using Your TracVision C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
5Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
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1Introduction
1.1 Digital Satellite Television
1.2 TracVision C3 System Overview
1.2.1 TracVision C3 Components
1.2.2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)
1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision C3
Table 1-3 TracVision C3 Packing List
1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision C3 Use
2Installation
Installation Tools and Materials Required
Kitpack Contents
2.1 Choosing the Best Location
Radar Concerns
2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit
Antenna Mounting Procedure
8. Remove the antenna unit from the mounting plate.
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2.3 Connecting System Components
Locating the Switchplate
Panel Cutout
2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable
2.3.2 Connecting to Vessel Power
Recommended Power Wiring
Connecting the Power Cable to the Switchplate
2.3.3 Connecting the IRD Ground Wire
2.3.4 Installing the Switchplate
2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the IRD
2.3.5.1 Installing Two IRDs and TVs (North American Systems Only)
2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More IRDs and TVs (North American Systems Only)
Installing More than One Multiswitch
2.4 Activating the IRD
DIRECTV and DISH Network IRD Activation
Other IRD Activations
2.5 Selecting the Active Satellite
2.5.1 Installing Your Selected Satellites
Connecting to the TracVision C3 Maintenance Port
Installing the Satellite of Choice
2.5.2 Programming User-defined Satellites
Entering User-defined Satellite Data
@SAVE,A(or @SAVE,B if data is for User2 satellite) @DEBUGOFF
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe)
An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America)
2.6 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only)
Adjusting the LNB Skew Angle
2.7 Checking Out the System
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2.8 Changing Geographic Location
Swap LNBs
Install New Satellites
Replace the IRD
3Using Your TracVision C3
3.1 Turning On the System
3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites
3.2.1 Using the IRD Remote Control to Switch Between Satellites
DIRECTV Satellite Subscribers
EchoStar Satellite Subscribers
3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to Switch Between Satellites - Optional
TV/SAT Switch Controls and Indicators
Connecting the TV/SAT Switch
Using the TV/SAT Switch
3.2.3 Using a PC to Switch Between Satellites
3.3 Watching Television
Cable Unwrap
Sleep Mode
Conical Scan Tracking
3.4 Internet Access
4Troubleshooting
4.1 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues
4.1.1 Blown Fuse or Improper Wiring
4.1.2 Vessel Turning During Startup
4.1.3 Incorrect Satellite Configuration
4.1.4 Satellite Signal Blocked
4.1.5 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome
4.1.6 Satellite Coverage Issue
4.1.7 Radar Interference
4.1.8 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors
4.2 IRD Troubleshooting
4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults
4.4 Computer Diagnostics
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5Maintenance
5.1 Warranty/Service Information
5.2 Preventive Maintenance
Monthly
Annually
5.3 Replaceable Parts
5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures
Figure 5-4 Close-up of RF Detector and PCB
Figure 5-3 Antenna Assembly
5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement
5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder
RF Board
PCB
5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly
Estimated Time to Repair: 1 hour
Antenna Gyro Calibration
5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement
5.5 Preparation for Shipment
Appendix A System Specifications
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Appendix C Switchplate Template
Panel Cutout
Appendix D Startup Data Sequence
54-0159 Rev.G
D-1
Startup Data Sequence
D-2
A Guide to TracVision C3
Appendix E Maintenance Port Parser Commands
STATUSor HELP.
E.1 System Commands
E.2 Manual Positioning Commands
Table E-2 Manual Positioning Commands
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E.3 Operational Commands
E.4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands
E.5 RF Board Commands
Table E-5 RF Board Commands
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E.6 Installation Commands
Table E-6 Installation Commands
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E.7 Debug Commands
Table E-7 Debug Commands
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