KVH Industries TracVision S2 - Manual (Page 12)

1 Introduction
1.1 Digital Satellite Television
DIRECTV ® , DISH Network ™, and ExpressVu systems transmit
digital audio and video data from land-based transmitters to a
satellite “parked” above the equator. Each satellite relays the
signals in spot beams covering the continental United States and
contiguous waters. TracVision S2 automatically identifies, locks
onto, and receives signals from the appropriate satellite when
your vehicle is stationary.
1.2 TracVision S2 System Overview
A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision S2
connected to an integrated receiver decoder (IRD) and a
television set. A desktop or laptop computer is used to conduct
diagnostics. The complete system is illustrated in Figure 1-1.
System specifications and a wiring diagram are provided in
Appendices
A and B , respectively.
1-1
Introduction
54-0196 Rev. A
11-16 Volts DC
2.5-3.5 Amps
Satellite Receiver 1
RF2
Options Purchased Separately
TV 1
Data/Power
Vehicle
Power
Switchplate
PC Maintenance
Satellite Receiver 2 TV 2 Laptop PC
TracVision Antenna
RF1
Data (optional)
Baseplate
Radome
Figure 1-1
TracVision S2 System
Configuration
TracVision S2 is a self-acquiring
satellite TV antenna for use when
your vehicle is stationary. The
system is not designed to track the
TV satellite when the vehicle is
moving.