Plan The Installation - KVH Industries TracVision R5SL Installation Manual

Plan the Installation

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Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the southern sky to receive
satellite TV. Use the guidelines in Figure 3 to
mount the antenna a suitable distance away
from obstructions on the roof, such as air
conditioners.
• Ensure the mounting surface is flat and
strong enough to support the antenna's
weight (28 lbs).
IMPORTANT!
When placed on the mounting surface, all
three mounting plates must lay flat against
the roof (within 7/16") to avoid warping the
base and damaging the antenna.
• Select an antenna mounting location on the
centerline of the vehicle with the antenna's
cable connectors facing the rear of the vehicle
(see Figure 4).
• Identify a safe location for the 3/4" (19 mm)
cable access hole in the roof. The cable access
hole should be located at least 6" (15 cm)
away from the antenna's baseplate
connectors (see Figure 4). Make sure you will
not drill into any existing wires or aesthetic
structures inside the vehicle.
• Choose a dry, flat location for the switchplate
that will be easily accessible to the user. Take
into account the 28-foot length of the
power/data cable that connects from the
antenna to the switchplate, the power
supply's six-foot power cord, as well as
accessibility to the equipment after
installation.
NOTE: If you need a longer power/data cable, KVH
offers 45-foot (KVH part #32-0730-45) and 60-foot
(KVH part #32-0730-60) cables.
• Identify a location for the grounding block
within 27 feet of the antenna, within 5 feet of
the receiver(s), and within 25 feet of a suitable
chassis ground location.
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Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
Obstruction
A A
Vehicle Roof
Obstruction
Height (A)
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
Figure 4: Antenna Orientation
Front of Vehicle
Vehicle
Centerline
Front Mounting
Plate
Antenna,
Top View
Baseplate
Connectors
Antenna
B
Min. Distance from
Antenna (B)
6"
12"
17"
23"
28"