on system will acquire and track satellites
both while the vehicle is stationary and in motion.
During the upgrade process, you will perform the following
steps:
1. Remove the linear actuator
2. Install the gyro
3. Install the new linear actuator
4. Configure the antenna
The upgrade process will convert the TracVision system into its
complementary in-motion system (see Table 1).
Table 1 Upgraded Systems
Before Upgrade:
After Upgrade:
TracVision R4
TracVision R5
TracVision SA
TracVision LM
TracVision S3
TracVision L3
TracVision SF
TracVision LF
TracVision S2
TracVision L2
Tools Required PC with Windows
®
HyperTerminal or, if you are a
KVH-authorized dealer, the KVH Flash Update
Wizard PC serial data cable #2 Phillips screwdriver 3 8
" nut driver Needle-nose pliers Scissors
Warranty Note
After the upgrade is completed, the
TracVision R4/SA/S3/SF/S2 system
will still be covered by its original
warranty and remaining warranty
period. For technical support
purposes, the serial number for the
original TracVision system will also
apply to the upgraded unit.
The Flash Update Wizard is
available to KVH-authorized dealers
through the KVH Partner Portal. Materials Provided
Table 2 lists all of the materials provided with the In-motion
Upgrade Kit.
Table 2 Materials Provided
Part
Part #
Quantity
Gyro
02-1433
1
Gyro Gasket
24-0139
1
#10 Flat Washer
14-0048
4
#10-32 Self-locking Nut
14-0065-10
4
Cable Clamp
22-0021-03
1
Tie-wrap
22-0013
1
Linear Actuator
02-0983-01
1
1
Remove the Linear Actuator
To remove the linear actuator, you will need to disconnect the
elevation axis motor shaft from the reflector bracket and
disconnect the actuator cable from the main PCB (printed circuit
board).
1. Turn off the antenna and remove the appropriate
vehicle fuse to disconnect power. Ensure power is
removed from both the antenna and the receiver(s)
or multiswitch.
2. Remove the 8 screws securing the radome (see
Figure 1). Remove the radome and set it aside in a
safe place.
Figure 1 Radome Screws
2
Before performing the upgrade,
remove the appropriate vehicle fuse
to disconnect power. Ensure power
is removed from both the antenna
and the receiver(s) or multiswitch. 3. a. If the antenna has a bracket as shown in
Figure 2
, remove the quick release pin from the
pivot bracket.
Figure 2 Linear Actuator, Pivot Bracket, and Pin
b. If the antenna has a bracket as shown in
Figure 3,
use needle-nose pliers to remove and
save the E-ring from one end of the connecting
rod. Then remove the connecting rod by sliding it
off the bracket.
Figure 3 Close-up of Connecting Rod and E-ring
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In-motion Upgrade Instructions
54-0153 Rev. G
E-ring
Elevation Axis
Motor Shaft
Linear Actuator
Connecting Rod
Pivot Bracket
Linear Actuator
Elevation Axis Motor Shaft
Quick Release Pin 4
4. Unscrew and remove the elevation axis motor
shaft from the linear actuator (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 Close-up of Linear Actuator
5. Remove the two pan head screws that secure the
actuator to the actuator bracket (see Figure 4).
6. Remove the pan head screws from the main PCB
cover flanges. Remove the main PCB cover (see
Figure 5).
Figure 5 Main PCB and Rotating Plate
The antenna reflector is not shown
in several figures for clarity
purposes only. Do not remove the
antenna reflector!
Main PCB Cover
Pan Head Screws
Main PCB
Rotating Plate
When removing and replacing the
main PCB cover, be sure not to
drop any of the small screws inside
the mechanism. If a screw is lost
within the baseplate, it MUST be
retrieved to avoid causing any
damage when the unit rotates.
The main PCB is static-sensitive.
Ensure you take the necessary
grounding precautions before
handling.
Linear Actuator
Actuator Bracket
Pan Head Screw
Elevation Axis
Motor Shaft 5
In-motion Upgrade Instructions
54-0153 Rev. G
7. Disconnect the linear actuator cable from the
Elevation Motor connector (J2) on the main PCB
(see Figure 6). Figure 7 shows the TracVision
SA/SF/S2 main PCB, while Figure 8 shows the
TracVision R4/S3 main PCB.
Figure 6 Rotating Plate
Figure 7 Main PCB Connectors (TracVision SA/SF/S2)
Figure 8 Main PCB Connectors (TracVision R4/S3)
Main PCB
Antenna Gyro
Elevation Motor
J11
J2
J1
J4
Elevation Motor
Connector (J2)
Linear Actuator
Main PCB
Rotating Plate
Corrugated Sleeve
Main PCB
J5
J11
J9
J2
J1
J4
Antenna Gyro
Elevation Motor 8. Remove the corrugated sleeve from the wires (see
Figure 6).
9. Set the old linear actuator aside.
2
Install the Gyro
Now you need to mount the gyro to the back of the antenna
reflector bracket, as pictured in Figure 9.
Figure 9 Antenna Gyro Installation
1. Fit the gyro gasket over the four mounting studs
on the back of the antenna reflector bracket.
2. Place the gyro on the reflector bracket studs. The
side of the gyro with the No Hand Hold sticker
should be facing up.
3. Attach the gyro to the antenna reflector bracket
using the four flat washers and locking nuts
supplied in the Upgrade Kit.
6
Locking Nuts
and Washers
Antenna Gyro
Antenna Gyro Cable
Reflector Bracket
Antenna Gyro
Gasket 4. Connect the gyro cable to the antenna gyro
connector (J11) on the main PCB (see
Figures 7 and 8 on page 5). Figure 10 shows the
gyro properly installed.
Figure 10 Properly Installed Gyro
5. a. If the system was a TracVision SA/SF/S2:
Secure the antenna gyro cable to the rotating
plate using the cable clamp and screw, as
shown in Figure 11. Position the ferrite coil on the
main PCB side of the cable clamp.
Figure 11 Rotating Plate with Gyro Cable (TracVision
SA/SF/S2)
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In-motion Upgrade Instructions
Main PCB
Antenna
Gyro Cable
Cable Clamp
Cable Clamp Screw
Rotating Plate
Antenna Gyro
Connector (J11)
Ferrite Coil
54-0153 Rev. G b. If the system was a TracVision R4/S3:
Secure the antenna gyro cable to the rotating
plate using the cable clamp and screw, as
shown in Figure 12. Position the cable clamp
between the ferrite coil and the main PCB.
Figure 12 Securing the Antenna Gyro Cable to the Reflector
Bracket (TracVision R4/S3)
6. If the system was a TracVision R4/S3:
Using the supplied tie-wrap, secure the antenna
gyro cable to the reflector bracket, as shown in
Figure 13.
Figure 13 Securing the Antenna Gyro Cable to the Reflector
Bracket (TracVision R4/S3)
8
Main PCB
Cable Clamp
RF Board
Cable Clamp Screw
Rotating Plate
Antenna
Gyro Cable
Antenna Gyro
Connector (J11)
Ferrite Coil
Tie-wrap 3
Install the New Linear Actuator
After installing the gyro, follow the steps below to install the new
linear actuator.
1. Place the corrugated sleeve, removed previously,
around the wires for the new linear actuator (see
Figure 6 on page 5).
2. Secure the new linear actuator to the actuator
bracket using the two screws removed previously
(see Figure 4 on page 4).
3. Connect the linear actuator cable to the Elevation
Motor connector (J2) on the main PCB
(see
Figure 6 on page 5)
.
4. Reinstall the main PCB cover using the pan head
screws removed previously (see Figure 5 on
page 4). Make certain that all cables are running
through the appropriate access slots in the cover
and that the cables corrugated sleeves are
positioned under the access slots.
5. Insert the elevation axis motor shaft into the linear
actuator (see Figure 4 on page 4).
6. Secure the elevation axis motor shaft to the
antenna bracket using the quick release pin or
connecting rod/E-ring that you removed in Step 3
of Section 1, Remove the Linear Actuator.
7. Replace the radome you removed in Step 2 of
Section 1, Remove the Linear Actuator.
4
Configure the Antenna
Following the installation of the new linear actuator and the
antenna gyro assembly, you will need to configure the antenna.
To configure the antenna, you will need a PC with Windows
HyperTerminal installed, or if you are a KVH-authorized dealer,
download the KVH Flash Update Wizard through the KVH
Partner Portal.
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In-motion Upgrade Instructions
54-0153 Rev. G
Ensure that all cables are clear of
any moving parts that could cause
damage to the unit. Connect a PC to the Antenna Maintenance Port
1. a. If the system was a TracVision SA:
The antenna systems data cable has two
connectors, one (male) connecting to the receiver,
the other (female) free to connect to a PC (see
Figure 14). Connect the data cables female DB9
connector to the serial port on the PC (a
9-pin/25-pin connector adapter may be needed for
some PCs).
Figure 14 TracVision SA Data Cable
b. If the system was a TracVision R4/S3:
Connect one end of a PC data cable to the DB9
connector on the switchplate (see Figure 15).
Connect the other end to the serial port on your
PC (a 9-pin/25-pin connector adapter may be
needed for some PCs).
Figure 15 TracVision R4/S3 Switchplate
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Maintenance Port
(DB9 Connector)
If your computer does not have a
DB9 serial COM port, you can use
the following USB-to-RS232
adapter:
IOGear part number GUC232A
(visit www.iogear.com)
Maintenance Port
(female connector)
To Receiver
(male connector) c. If the system was a TracVision SF (with a serial
number before 03060029):
Connect one end of a PC data cable to the
maintenance connector on the antenna baseplate
(see Figure 16). Connect the other end to the serial
port on your PC (a 9-pin/25-pin connector adapter
may be needed for some PCs).
Figure 16 TracVision SF Baseplate Maintenance Connector
d. If the system was a TracVision S2 or SF (