Linear Dual-Sat Mode Setup. TracVision M5, M7 & M7SK

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Chapter 3 - Settings

Linear Dual-Sat Mode Setup

This section explains how to configure the TracVision system to track any two satellites from the antenna’s linear satellite library (shown in

Figure 3-24). For operation instructions, refer to “Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites (Linear Versions)” on page 22.

Figure 3-24 Linear Satellite Library

13.0° E

13.0° E

7.0° W

160.0° E

156.0° E

58.0°W

110.5° E

5.0° E

0.8° W

42.0° E

Satellite

Location

26.0° E

19.2° E

28.2° E

28.2° E

7.0° E

30.0° W

Satellite Installation Name

Arabsat

Astra 1

Astra 2N

Astra 2S

ARABSAT

ASTRA1

ASTRA2N

ASTRA2S

Eutelsat W3A EUTEL_W3A

Hispasat HISPASAT

Hotbird

Hotbird WB

HOTBIRD

HOTBIRDWB

Nilesat

Optus D1

Optus C1

Pas 9

Sinosat 1

Sirius

Thor

Turksat 1C

NILESAT

OPTUSD1*

OPTUSC1

PAS_9

SINOSAT*

SIRIUS

THOR

TURKSAT1C

*NOTE: Reception of these satellites requires special hardware. Please contact your local KVH-authorized dealer/distributor or KVH Technical Support for details.

TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide

Chapter 3 - Settings

Step 1 - Configure the Satellites

Use the flowchart in Figure 3-25 to configure the TracVision system for

linear Dual-Sat Mode.

NOTE: Be sure to record the skew angle (the average skew for both satellites) reported during this procedure. You will need this information to adjust the

TracVision system’s skew angle.

Figure 3-25 Configuring Linear Dual-Sat Mode

<Default Display>

Menu

Set Lat/Long?

Yes Next Cancel

Circular or Linear?

Cir Lin Cancel

Yes

Trisat Mode?

No Cancel

Install <SAT NAME>

Yes Next Cancel

Press Next until your choice for Satellite A is displayed, then press Yes.

Install <SAT NAME>

Yes Next Cancel

Press Next until your choice for Satellite B is displayed, then press Yes. (Choose “NONE” as your choice for Satellite B if you wish to install just one satellite.)

IMPORTANT: Choose Auto for setups without a multiswitch installed; choose Manual for setups with a multiswitch installed.

Set Sat Switch Type

Auto Manual Cancel

Latitude:

- Enter

##N

+

Press - or + to toggle each digit to the desired value, then press Enter to accept each digit.

Longitude:

- Enter

###E

+

Press - or + to toggle each digit to the desired value, then press Enter to accept each digit.

Latitude:

Longitude:

##N

###E

<SAT B> installed

Restarting Antenna

Record the skew angle for later use, then press OK.

Skew Angle

OK

##.#

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Step 2 - Adjust the LNB Skew Angle

Now that you have installed the desired satellites and recorded the skew angle, you need to adjust the antenna’s LNB skew angle to

optimize signal reception. Follow the instructions in “Adjusting the

Skew Angle (Linear Versions)” on page 33 to adjust the skew angle.

NOTE: To enable automatic satellite switching, the receiver must be set up to

match the TracVision system’s satellite settings. Refer to “Linear Receiver

Configuration” on page 26 for more information.