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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Overview
Your TracVision M5/M7 is a state-of-the-art, actively stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite TV to your vessel’s audio/ video entertainment system. A basic system is illustrated below.
TracVision M5 receiver wiring diagrams are provided in
“Appendix A” on page 43
. TracVision M7 receiver wiring diagrams are provided in
“Appendix B” on page 47
.
Figure 1-1 TracVision System Diagram (Typical Installation)
TracVision Antenna
Vessel Power
11 - 16 VDC
Switchplate
Power
Data
Satellite Receiver(s) TV(s)
Purchased Separately
Antenna Unit
The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning mechanism, LNB (low noise block), and control elements within a radome. Weathertight connectors join the power, signal, and control cabling from the belowdecks units.
Switchplate
The switchplate controls power to the antenna via the On/Off switch. The switchplate includes a maintenance port (DB9 connector), allowing the connection of a PC or an optional TV/SAT switch.
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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Features
Your TracVision M5/M7 system uses integrated DVB technology to quickly acquire and track the correct satellite, switch between your selected satellites, and send TV signals to the receiver.
In-motion Tracking
The TracVision M5/M7 system uses a state-of-the-art actively stabilized antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna’s internal gyros continuously measure the heading, pitch, and roll of your vessel and send commands to the antenna motors, keeping the antenna pointed at the satellite at all times - even while you’re on the move!
Dual Satellite Tracking
Your TracVision M5/M7 is capable of tracking two selected satellites, as long as the antenna is located within the selected satellites’ coverage area. During installation, your TracVision system should have been set up to track your desired pair of satellites, allowing you to switch between your selected pair of satellites quickly and easily.
Satellite Library
The TracVision M5/M7 includes a pre-programmed satellite library of the most popular satellite services, offering a wide variety of satellite services to choose from. Using a PC, you can also add up to two additional satellites of your choice to the satellite library.
TIP: For complete information on the satellite library, see
“Programming the Antenna to Track Different Satellites” on page 24
. For complete information on adding satellites to the library, see
“Appendix C” on page 53
.
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Key Features
- Automatic satellite acquisition and tracking
- Easy channel and satellite switching
- Compact and lightweight design
- Weather-resistant construction
- Multiple receiver support
- Sleep mode for power saving
- User-defined satellite programming
- PC connectivity for advanced control