KVH Industries TracVision R4 - Manual (Page 9)

In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only)
The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized
antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro
continuously measures your vehicle’s motion and position, and
transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna
pointed at the satellite at all times.
1.2.1 TracVision R5/R4 Components
The antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism,
signal front end, power supply, and control elements. The
antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block (LNB)
converter with a built-in preamplifier. The European
configuration includes a single-output LNB while the North
American system uses a dual-output LNB. A molded ABS
radome encloses the fiberglass baseplate and is secured in place
with standard fasteners. Connectors on the back of the baseplate
join the power, signal, and control cabling from units inside the
vehicle.
1.2.2 Satellite TV Reciever - Sold Separately
The receiver (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from
the antenna unit for signal processing and channel selection, and
sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. Please refer to the
User’s Manual provided with your selected receiver for complete
operating instructions.
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Introduction
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The dual-output LNB in the North
American systems allows two
receiver/TV pairs to be connected
directly to the antenna. Three or
more pairs can be connected to the
system if an active multiswitch is
used. Section 2.3.5, “Connecting
the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the
Receiver,” provides installation
directions for each of these options.
Before you can start watching
satellite TV using your TracVision
antenna, you will need to activate
your receiver. Refer to Section 2.4,
“Activating the Receiver,” for more
details.
KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH
Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion
tracking capability to the
TracVision R4, allowing you to
receive satellite signals while on
the move.