Lennox Hearth G8

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of KVH Industries, Inc.

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a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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EchoStar Communications Corporation.

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subsidiary of Bell Satellite Services.

Contents

Main Page TracVision G8 Owners Manual TracVision G8 Serial Number Page Table of Contents Guide to Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3Using the MCU Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 5Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Page Guide to Operation 1System Overview System Compatibility In-motion Tracking Satellite Library System Components Antenna Unit Master Control Unit Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) 2Receiving Satellite Signals 3Turning On the System 4Changing Channels and Switching to the Second Satellite European Satellite Subscribers DIRECTV Satellite Subscribers EchoStar and ExpressVu Satellite Subscribers DIRECTV Latin America Subscribers 5Watching Television Cable Unwrap Conical Scan Tracking Sleep Mode 6Internet Access 7Using the MCU Interface Guide to Technical Information 1 Introduction 1.1 System Overview System Compatibility In-motion Tracking Satellite Library 1.2 System Components Antenna Unit Master Control Unit (MCU) Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) 1.3 Materials Provided with the TracVision G8 Table 1-3 lists the components and materials in the TracVision G8 shipping carton. Table 1-3 TracVision G8 Packing List 2 Installation 2.1 Planning the Installation Who Should Install the TracVision G8 Materials and Equipment Required for Installation Kitpack Contents Choosing Component Locations Choosing the Best Location for the TracVision Antenna Radar Concerns Choosing the Best Location for the MCU FWD 2.2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna Page Data/Power RF3 RF1 RF2 RF4 Page 2.3 Connecting the IRD(s) Connecting the RF Cable(s) Option 1 - Connecting One IRD Option 2 - Connecting Two IRDs Option 3 - Connecting Three or More IRDs (North American and Latin American Systems) Multiple Multiswitch Installation Option 3 - Connecting Three or More IRDs (European Systems) Connecting Three or Four IRDs Connecting More than Four IRDs Connecting the IRD Ground Wire 2.4 Wiring the MCU + - Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable Connecting Vessel Power and the IRD Ground Wire Page 2.5 Mounting the MCU Option 1 - Velcro Fastening on a Horizontal Surface Option 2 - Flush-mounting 2.6 Activating/Programming the IRD DIRECTV and DISH Network IRD Activation Other IRD Activations Programming European IRDs Programming DSS Plus IRDs 2.7 Installing Satellites Using the MCU Installing Your Selected Satellites 44 TracVision G8 Owners Manual - Guide to Technical Information Figure 2-23 Programming User-defined Satellites Connecting a PC to the MCU Maintenance Port Entering User-defined Satellite Data Page Page An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (N. America) An Example of Configuring a User-defined Satellite (Europe) 2.8 Checking Out the System Page 2.9 Changing Geographic Location Swap LNB/Feed Tube Assembly Install New Satellites Replace the IRD Page 3.1 Startup and Self-test 3.2 Main Display and Accessing the Main Menu Main Menu The RETURN and CANCEL Keys Antenna Error Messages 3.3 Installing Satellites 54-0198 63 Figure 3-6 Page 3.4 Restarting the Antenna 3.5 Operations Mode Antenna Status Mode Antenna Status Data Screens Figure 3-10 shows the information available through the Get Antenna Status mode. 54-0198 67 Figure 3-10 Antenna Status Data Screens Control Antenna Mode Manually Controlling the Antenna Restarting the Antenna Turning Sleep Mode On/Off Turning Instant On Mode On/Off Installing a New Satellite Pair 54-0198 71 Figure 3-16 Setting Latitude and Longitude Figure 3-17 Set Latitude/Longitude Selecting Active Satellite Setting the Skew Angle The Set Skew Angle menu allows you to manually adjust the skew angle of the antennas LNB. 54-0198 73 Figure 3-18 Select Active Satellite Updating Satellite Frequency Data Figure 3-20 Satellite Frequency Scan Configuring Satellite Settings 54-0198 77 Note 3 Note 1 Figure 3-21 Configure Satellite Control Compass Mode Selecting Autocalibration Viewing the Calibration Score Accuracy (ACC) Magnetic Environment (MAGENV) Calibration Update Number (CAL #) Clearing the Calibration Setting Display Brightness 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4.1 Troubleshooting Matrix Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Matrix 4.2 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues Power Disturbance, Blown Fuse, or Low Power Fuse Improper Wiring Vessel Turning During Startup Data/Power Cable Interference Incorrect Satellite Configuration (European Systems Only) Satellite Signal Blocked Satellite Coverage Issue Radar Interference Satellite Frequency Data Changed Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors 4.3 IRD Troubleshooting 4.4 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults 4.5 Computer Diagnostics Page 5 Maintenance 5.1 Warranty/Service Information 5.2 Preventive Maintenance Monthly Semi-Annually 5.3 TracVision G8 Field Replaceable Units Page 5.4 Accessing Antenna Components Through the Hatch 5.5 Replacing the PCB Module Fuse 5.6 Replacing the Main PCB Page Page 5.7 Replacing the RF PCB Page Page 5.8 Replacing the Internal Sensor 5.9 Replacing the Azimuth FOG Calibrating the Gyros 5.10 Replacing the Elevation Gyro 5.11 Replacing the Roll Gyro 5.12 Replacing the Azimuth Motor Page 5.13 Replacing the Elevation Motor Page 5.14 Replacing the Elevation Belt 5.15 Replacing the Skew Motor (European Systems Only) Page Page Page 5.16 Replacing the Skew Belt (European Systems Only) Page Page 5.17 Replacing the LNB 5.18 Replacing the LNB/Feed Tube Assembly Page 5.19 Preparing for Shipment Appendices Appendix A System Specifications A.1 Antenna Specifications Page Page Startup Data Sequences 54-0198 133 Appendix D Startup Data Sequences 134 TracVision G8 Owners Manual - Guide to Technical Information Appendix E Maintenance Port Parser Commands STATUS or HELP. E.1 System Commands E.2 Manual Positioning Commands Table E-2 Manual Positioning Commands E.3 Operational Commands Table E-3 Operational Commands E.4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands Table E-4 Tracking and Conical Scan Commands E.5 Sensor Module Commands Table E-5 Sensor Module Commands E.6 RF Board Commands Table E-6 RF Board Commands Page E.7 Installation Commands Table E-7 Installation Commands E.8 Debug Commands Table E-8 Debug Commands Page Appendix F Patent Protection* One or more of the following patents protect the technology in KVH fiber optic gyros: * Foreign patents pending KVH Industries Limited Warranty TracVision G8 Limited Warranty on Hardware Return Authorization Index A B C D E F G H I O P R S T U V W