9 - replacing the azimuth gyro, 9 replacing the azimuth gyro – KVH Industries TracVision G8 User Manual

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3. Install the new internal sensor. Secure in place with the

nuts/washers that you removed in Step 2 and reconnect
the sensor cable.

4. With Autocalibration set to “ON,” the sensor will calibrate

itself when you power up the antenna and maneuver the
vessel. The factory default setting for Autocalibration is
“ON” (see “Selecting Autocalibration” on page 78).

5.9

Replacing the Azimuth Gyro

1. Disconnect the gyro cable from the in-line connector.

Figure 5-12

Azimuth Gyro

2. Remove the two M2.5 screws securing the gyro to the

LNB/feed tube assembly. Remove the old gyro.

3. Apply a drop of Loctite threadlocker to the threads of the

screws that you removed in Step 2. Install the new
azimuth gyro and secure in place with the two screws.

4. Connect the new gyro cable to the in-line connector that

you disconnected in Step 1.

5. Calibrate the gyro as described in “Calibrating the Gyros”

on page 105.

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Gyro Cable

Connector

M2.5 Screws

(x 2)

Gyro

LNB

Reflector

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