Connecting a PC to the Maintenance Port. TracVision M5, M7 & M7SK Switchplate

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TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Appendix C - Optional PC Functions

Connecting a PC to the Maintenance Port

To program your user-defined satellite(s), you first need to connect a

PC with Windows HyperTerminal installed.

TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash

Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s

“Antenna Comms” window. You do not need to flash the antenna to enter commands.

1. Set the switchplate’s power switch to the Off (down) position.

Figure C-1 Switchplate Power Switch and Maintenance Port

ON

OFF

Maintenance Port

(DB9 Connector)

2. Connect one end of a straight serial data cable to the maintenance port (DB9 connector) located on the switchplate. Connect the other end of the data cable to the serial port on your PC.

TIP: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial COM port, you can use the following USB-to-RS232 adapters: IO Gear Part #

GUC232A (visit

www.iogear.com

) or Belkin Part # F5U109 (visit

www.belkin.com

).

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Appendix C - Optional PC Functions

3. Open HyperTerminal and establish the following settings:

• Bits per second: 9600

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop Bits:1

• Flow Control: None

Figure C-2 HyperTerminal Settings

TIP: To view characters on the screen as you type, set up

HyperTerminal to echo typed characters. Select “Properties” from the

File menu; select “ASCII Setup” at the Settings tab; then select

“Echo typed characters locally” at the ASCII Setup window.

4. Set the switchplate’s power switch to the On (up) position. Wait one minute for the system to initialize.

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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

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Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I connect my receiver to the switchplate?
Refer to the wiring diagrams in Appendix A or B of the user's guide.
How do I change the satellite that I'm watching?
Use the switchplate to select the desired satellite.
How do I set the sleep mode?
Refer to the 'Settings' chapter of the user's guide.
How do I troubleshoot a problem with my switchplate?
Refer to the 'Troubleshooting' chapter of the user's guide.

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