KVH Industries eTrac Bedienungsanleitung

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1.3 Materials Provided with the KVH eTrac SystemYour eTrac system is shipped with the following parts and materials:• Antenna Unit• Breakout Box, whic

1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for eTrac UseTo make full use of your new eTrac system, you will need to provide/purchase thefollowing:• A Windows

2 InstallationThe KVH eTrac system is designed for simple installation and setup. Simply followthese steps:1. Choose the installation locations (Secti

When installing the eTrac Antenna Unit, find a location that is as free fromobstructions as possible. Also maintain a certain distance to other antenn

For example: a 4" (10 cm) diameter pole is potentially blocking the Antenna Unit’sview of the horizon. To ensure that the obstruction covers no g

3. Connect the cable to the connector on the base of the Antenna Unit. 4. Secure the Antenna Unit to the mounting surface with the washersand M4 screw

2.3 Wiring the eTrac SystemThe Breakout Box of the eTrac system brings together ship’s power, data to and fromthe Antenna Unit, a DB9 connection for a

2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data CableThe antenna data cable should now be accessible below decks. Run the cable to theBreakout Box installation site

2.3.2 Connecting Peripherals to the Breakout BoxWhen using the Breakout Box, the eTrac system can support multiple peripheralsystems, including a remo

2.3.3 Connecting eTrac to Ship’s PowerThe eTrac system requires 10.5 to 32 Vdc (floating) to operate. An AC/DC converterwill be required if the system

Congratulations!You have selected one of the most advanced and convenient marine communicationssystems available today. The KVH® Industries’ eTrac™ sy

2.4 Preparing the eTrac System for Use with the Inmarsat-C ServiceBefore the eTrac system can be used, it MUST be registered as a Mobile Earth Station

When starting up the eTrac system for the first time, it should be connected to aWindows-based PC or laptop computer via the DB9 cable port on the Bre

If the Status field is red, please select Options-> Configuration-> COM Settings andselect the correct communication port and baud rate. The bau

3 Using the eTrac System3.1 An Overview of the Inmarsat-C ServiceInmarsat-C is a store-and-forward mailing system that enables you to send andreceive

Figure 3-1: Logging in to the NCSOnce the eTrac is logged in to an NCS, several LESes are available to transmit data.You will need to select an LES pr

Figure 3-3: The easyMail Message WindowE-mail LimitationsBecause of the design of the Inmarsat-C service, there are certain limitations to thesize of

3.2.1 Entering Information in the Address Book and Sending an E-mailThe easyMail address book is pictured in Figure 3-4.1. Click the Address Book icon

3. Click the E-Mail destination radio button.4. Choose an 5-, 7-, or 8-bit character format based on the message thatwill be sent:– 5-bit characters:

A position report from your eTrac is identified by the mailbox on the LES that storesthe transmitted packet. The correct mailbox is selected by specif

5. Press the OK button to start the automatic reporting.The eTrac system is now configured to send its position at regular intervals to theLES. The LE

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4 Troubleshooting and MaintenanceWhen properly installed the eTrac system needs no maintenance. After approximately10 years, an internal battery will

4.4 Repackaging for ShipmentThe eTrac shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the Antenna Unitand its accessories during shipment. This

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KVH Industries Limited Warranty: eTracLimited Warranty on HardwareKVH Industries, Inc. warrants the KVH product purchased against defects in materials

THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIESGIVEN BY KVH WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER; KVHMAKES NO OTHER WARRANTI

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KVH eTrac Warranty Registration FormPlease fill out and return this page within thirty (30) days of purchase for warranty registration.KVH Industries,

i34-0002Rev.DTable of Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11.1 G

ii3.3 Using the eTrac Tracking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53.3.1 Local eTrac Configu

1 Introduction1.1 Global E-mail and GPS TrackingThe KVH eTrac system provides global e-mail and vessel tracking capabilities via theInmarsat-C service

The Inmarsat-C system is capable of:• Transmitting data to and from a mobile unit.• Broadcasting data to groups of mobile terminals.• Managing positio

The eTrac Breakout BoxThe Breakout Box serves as the system’s hub, connecting the Antenna Unit to ship’spower and to the desired computer or message t