Wire The Antenna - KVH Industries TracVision R5 Installation Manual

Wire the Antenna

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Leave the protective cap installed on
the RF2 connector unless
connecting a second RF cable.
(North American Systems Only)
If you need to connect three or more
receivers, refer to Appendix B on
page 22.
8
"
1. Drill a 3/4 hole in the roof for the cable access
hole. Smooth the edges of the hole to prevent
chafing of the cable.
2. Connect the antenna data/power cable to the
antenna's center connector and lock in place.
RF2
(to 2nd Receiver)
North American
Systems only
Antenna Baseplate Connectors
3. Connect one RF cable to the antenna's "RF1"
connector. Hand-tighten first, then tighten with a
"
7/16 wrench for 1/4 turn.
4. Slide the rubber sealing boot up the RF cable until
it covers the connector. This boot will help protect
the connector from the elements.
5. (North American Systems Only) - If you plan to
connect more than one receiver, connect a second
RF cable to the "RF2" connector, then slide the
rubber sealing boot up the RF cable.
6. Route the cables down through the cable access
hole in the roof. Be sure to maintain a service loop
(approximately 8") on the roof to allow plenty of
slack.
7. Route the data/power cable to the switchplate
location inside the vehicle.
8. Route the RF1 cable to the receiver. If you
connected a second RF cable, route the RF2 cable
to the second receiver.
Data/Power RF1
(to Switchplate) (to Receiver)
54-0359 Rev. A