KVH Industries TracVision R4 - Manual (Page 43)

3.2.3 Using a PC to Switch Between Satellites
If you’re unable to switch between satellites using the receiver
remote control, you can use a PC connected to the switchplate’s
maintenance port to select between Satellite A and Satellite B. The
procedure requires a
PC with Windows HyperTerminal or
download the KVH Flash Update Wizard (available for free at
www.kvh.com/wizard).
To switch satellites using a PC, perform the following steps:
1. Connect one end of the PC data cable to the
maintenance port on the switchplate (see
Figure 3-5). Connect the other end to the serial
port on your PC (a 9-pin/25-pin connector adapter
may be needed for some PCs).
2. If you are using HyperTerminal, open
HyperTerminal and establish the following
settings:
• Bits per second: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
If you are using the KVH Flash Update Wizard,
double-click the “KVH Flash Update Wizard”
shortcut on your computer’s desktop to start the
wizard. Then go to the “Select board to flash”
screen. You do not need to flash the antenna to
configure the satellites; you will simply enter
commands in the
“Command” box.
3-5
Using Your TracVision R5/R4
54-0157 Rev. H
Maintenance Port
(DB9 Connector)
Figure 3-5
Switchplate Maintenance Port
If you are a DISH 500 customer,
you can order the optional TV/SAT
Switch –
free of charge. Simply fill
out the order form located at the
back of this manual and fax it to
KVH at +1 401 845-8190. Please
take advantage of this free offer to
make satellite switching a breeze!