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1.2 System Overview
A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision L3/S3
connected to an IRD and a television set. The optional TV/SAT
Switch allows you to select a satellite at the press of a button. A
desktop or laptop computer is used to configure the system and
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.
1-2
A Guide to TracVision L3/S3
11-16 Volts DC
2.5-3.5 Amps
Satellite Receiver 1
RF2
Options Purchased Separately
TV 1
Data/Power
Vehicle
PowerSwitchplate
PC Maintenance
Satellite Receiver 2TV 2 Laptop PC
TracVision Antenna
RF1
Baseplate
Radome
Second TV
and receiver
option only
available with
U.S.-style,
dual output
LNB.
TV/SAT Switch
(optional)
S
a
t A
E
rr
o
r
O
ther Indicators
:
•Bo
th
blinking
green: initia
lizin
g
•Error lig
ht
blinking
red
:
system
pro
blem
C
ha
ng
ing
S
atellite
s:
1.Pu
s
h
S
ele
ct bu
tto
n
2.W
ait w
h
ile
S
at A or
B
blinks g
reen
3.R
eady w
hen
Sat A
o
r S
at B
stays
so
lid g
reen
S
a
t
B
S
e
le
c
t
Figure 1-1
TracVision L3/S3 System
Configuration
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.
Astra 1 ✓✓ ✓✓
Astra 2N ✓✓
Astra 2S ✓✓
Hispasat
Hotbird ✓✓✓ ✓
Sirius ✓✓✓
Thor ✓
Astra 1 Astra 2N Astra 2S Hispasat Hotbird Sirius Thor
Table 1-2
Available European Satellite Pairs
(European LNB Required)