KVH Industries TracVision L2 - Manual (Page 38)

4.1.4 Satellite Coverage Issue
TracVision L2 will provide outstanding reception throughout the
entire coverage area for your satellite television service of choice.
However, signal quality can be degraded as you approach the
fringe coverage areas. Refer to your satellite television service
manual to check the viable coverage area.
4.1.5 Vehicle Turning During Startup
If the vehicle turns during the 60-second startup and
initialization sequence that occurs immediately after turning
on the power to the TracVision L2 unit, the antenna gyro will
record that variable motion as “standing still.” This may cause
the antenna to track improperly. To solve this problem, turn the
TracVision L2 off for at least 10 seconds. Turn the system back
on, making certain that the vehicle is either motionless or
travelling in a straight line for the 60 seconds immediately
following power-up.
4.1.6 Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors
As part of preventive maintenance (described in Section 5,
“Maintenance,” ) KVH recommends checking the antenna unit
cable connections. A loose RF connector can reduce the signal
quality. Refer to
Section 2.3.2, “Connecting the Antenna to the IRD”
for directions on proper antenna unit to RF cabling.
4.1.7 Type of Multiswitch Used
An active (not passive) multiswitch must always be used to
connect the TracVision L2 system to multiple IRDs. Refer to
Section 2.3.2, “Connecting the Antenna to the IRD” for directions on
proper multiswitch/multiple IRD cabling.
4-3
Troubleshooting
54-0195 Rev. A
Baseline RF levels are included as
part of the startup sequence
provided in
Appendix E .
For your convenience, KVH
provides links to several web sites
that offer satellite coverage
information. Simply go to our web
site at
www.kvh.com/footprint/
index.html .