KVH Industries TracPhone V3, TracPhone V3HTS, TracPhone V3IP Replacement Instructions Manual

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TracPhone

V3/V3IP/V3HTS PCB

Replacement Instructions

The following instructions explain how to replace the PCB in a TracPhone V3/V3-IP/V3-HTS
antenna.

NOTE: Your antenna might have parts that differ from those pictured in this document. Such differences
have no bearing on the instructions unless noted otherwise.

Replacement Steps

1. Remove the Radome ............................. 2

2. Replace the Main Board........................ 2

3. Record the Serial Number.................... 4

4. Update the Software ..............................4

5. Configure the New Main Board...........5

Tools Required

This procedure requires the following tools:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

•Cutting pliers

•ESD wrist strap

• 7/16" open-end wrench and
7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs

Important - Please Read!

To perform the calibration step at the end of this procedure, the vessel must remain stationary in
calm seas.

Be sure to avoid causing sharp bends in cables when securing or routing cables in the following
procedure. Sharp bends or kinks in cables can degrade antenna performance. Also be sure to
trim the excess portion of any tie-wraps you install and collect all tie-wrap trimmings from the
antenna to avoid damage when the unit rotates.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

North/South America, Australasia:

Phone: [phone] (U.S. only) or [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Step 1 - Remove the Radome

Figure 1: Radome Screws (V3-IP Shown)

Figure 2: GPS and Power Cable Connections to the PCB

PCB

RF Cables

“MRX” Label

Figure 3: RF Cable Connections to the PCB

GPS Cable

PCB

Power Cable

CAUTION

For your own safety, be sure to disconnect
power from all wired components before
performing this procedure.

a. Disconnect all power from the TracPhone

system – turn off and unplug the ICM
(V3-IP/V3-HTS) or modem and control unit
(V3).

b. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the

radome to the baseplate (see Figure 1). Set the
radome and screws aside in a safe place.

Step 2 - Replace the Main Board

Important!

#10-32 Screw (x3)

The main board is static-sensitive. Be sure to take
the proper grounding precautions before
handling.

a. Put on an ESD wrist strap and connect it to

any bare metal portion of the antenna frame.

b. Inside the antenna, disconnect the GPS cable

and power cable from the PCB (see Figure 2).

c. Using a 7/16" wrench, disconnect the two RF

cables from the PCB (see Figure 3). To avoid
stressing the cables, hold the top of the
connector while loosening.

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d. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the four

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1

PCB

3

4

Figure 4: Tie-wraps Securing Wires Behind the PCB

PCB Module

#10-32 Screw (x2)

Figure 5: PCB Module Mounting Screws

Carefully guide the wires through the holes
in the frame to provide the slack necessary to
access the PCB. Do not tug on the wires, as
you might accidentally pull the wires from
their connectors.

IMPORTANT!

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1

2 3

#6-32 Screw (x6)

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6

7

Frame

PCB Cover

Slotted Hole (x2)

Figure 6: PCB Connectors and Mounting Screws

Make sure no wires get pinched between the
PCB cover and the frame.

IMPORTANT!

tie-wraps securing the wires behind the PCB
(see Figure 4). Also remove the protective
tape from the wires at tie-wrap locations #2,
3, and 4.

e. Remove the two #10-32 screws securing the

PCB module to the antenna frame (see
Figure 5).

f. Slide the PCB module straight up to detach it

from the two mounting posts on the frame.

g. Gently tilt back the PCB module, while

guiding the connecting wires through the
holes in the frame, to access the PCB (see
Figure 6).

h. Carefully disconnect the seven connectors

from the PCB (see Figure 6).

i. Remove the six #6-32 screws securing the

PCB to the PCB cover (see Figure 6). Remove

and save the defective PCB.

j. Attach the replacement PCB to the PCB cover

using six #6-32 screws (supplied in kit).

k. Reconnect the seven connectors in the

locations shown in Figure 6. (Note that
connector #4 has four wires attached, while
connector #5 has only two wires.)

l. While guiding the wires back through the

holes in the frame, position the PCB module
upright against the frame.

m. Engage the two slotted holes at the base of

the PCB module with the mounting posts on
the frame.

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n. Secure the PCB module to the frame using

Figure 7: Antenna Serial Number

two #10-32 screws (supplied in the kit) (see

Figure 5 on page 3).

o. Using the supplied protective tape and four

tie-wraps, secure the wires behind the PCB as
shown in Figure 4 on page 3.

p. Reconnect the RF cables to the PCB (see

Figure 3 on page 2). Be sure to connect the RF

cable labeled “MRX” to the connector on the
right. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in.-lbs.

q. Reconnect the GPS and power cables to the

PCB (see Figure 2 on page 2).

Step 3 - Record the Serial Number

a. Find the antenna serial number label on the

frame (see Figure 7). Write down this 9-digit
number for later use.

b. Inspect the inside of the antenna to make sure

you have not left any tools inside.

c. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna and

secure it with the six new #10-32 screws
(supplied in kit).

d. Reconnect power to the antenna.

Step 4 - Update the Software

V3-HTS & V3-IP: Follow the instructions in the
system’s Help menu or User’s Guide to update
the system software to the latest version.

V3

: Follow the instructions in the Tracphone V-

series Flash Wizard’s Help menu.

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Step 5 - Configure the New Main Board

Figure 8: PuTTY Configuration Screen

Follow the steps below to enter the antenna serial
number, set the LNB type, and calibrate the
accelerometers and gyros.

NOTE: These instructions assume you will be using
PuTTY to enter antenna commands. However, you
may use a different terminal emulator program, such
as HyperTerminal.

Important!

Calibrate the gyros only while the vessel is
stationary in calm seas.

a. Turn on the ICM and wait five minutes for

system startup.

b. Connect your computer to the “User Ethernet

1” port on the rear panel of the ICM.

c. Start PuTTY and enter the ICM’s IP address

and port number (see Figure 8). Select Telnet
for “Connection type” then select Open to
start a Telnet session and open a command
line window.

NOTE: By default, the ICM uses a gateway of

192.168.5.1 and port 50001. You may change these
settings at the ICM’s web interface (see the
instructions in the Installation Guide, User’s Guide,
or Help).

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d. At the command line, enter and send the

following commands to the antenna:

•HALT

• DEBUGON

• EEUNLOCK

• =SERNUM,<antenna serial number>

(example: =SERNUM,170201234)

NOTE: If you are replacing the main board in a
V3-HTS antenna, enter “LNBTYPE,2.” If you are
replacing the main board in a V3 or V3-IP antenna,
enter “LNBTYPE,1.”

• LNBTYPE,<LNB type 1 or 2>

(example: LNBTYPE,2)

• =CALACCELOFFSET

Verify that the calibrations for x, y, and z
accelerometers all pass.

e. Enter and send the following command:

• =CALNEWGYRO

Verify that the calibrations for azimuth (AZ),
elevation (EL), and skew gyros all pass.

f. Enter and send the following command:

•ZAP

g. The system will restart. Wait five minutes for

system startup. Then test the system for
normal operation. If the problem persists,
contact KVH Technical Support.

The replacement procedure is complete!

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