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KVH Industries M5 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision M5 GyroTrac Configuration ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT) KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision M5 System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List.

  • Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation

    (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the Look Angle better the system will perform. TracVision Antenna • Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level Mast (within ±1°), strong enough to support the...

  • Page 5: Plan The Sensor Installation

    Plan the Sensor Installation Consider the following GyroTrac sensor Figure 6: GyroTrac Sensor installation guidelines: • Select a sensor mounting location in a dry area belowdecks as low as possible in the center of the vessel. Do not mount the sensor in a bilge.

  • Page 6: Plan The Adcu Installation

    Plan the ADCU Installation Consider the following ADCU installation Figure 7: ADCU Dimensions guidelines: Top View • Select an ADCU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks, away from any heat sources or salt spray. • Be sure the ADCU’s front panel will be easily accessible to the user.

  • Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site

    Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 9: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation.

  • Page 8: Remove The Restraints

    Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts Figure 11: Foam Block Shipping Restraint prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. Foam Block a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws Shipping Restraint securing the radome to the baseplate.

  • Page 9: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, Figure 14: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna and RF cables to the antenna. Connecting to: # RF Cables a. First determine the number of RF coax cables System with Circular Dual LNB you need to connect to the antenna for your 1 receiver...

  • Page 10: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 17: “Forward” Arrow in Antenna Baseplate mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the “Forward” arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 17).

  • Page 11: Mount The Sensor

    Mount the Sensor In Step 3, you identified a suitable GyroTrac Figure 20: Sensor Alignment sensor mounting location. Now follow these steps to mount the GyroTrac using one of the following options: Option 1 - Mount to a horizontal surface Option 2 - Mount to a vertical surface IMPORTANT! If you are unable to mount the sensor exactly...
  • Page 12 Continued Mount the Sensor Option 2 - Mount to a Vertical Surface Figure 22: Bracket Orientation Options a. The vertical bracket allows you to mount the Horizontal sensor (within its horizontal bracket) either Bracket perpendicular or parallel to the mounting surface (see Figure 22).

  • Page 13: Wire The Receiver(S)

    S-VIDEO PHONE JACK This receiver controls satellite selection e. If you are connecting two receivers to the TracVision system, decide which receiver will be the primary receiver. The primary Secondary Receiver - Optional receiver controls satellite selection. TV ANT/CABLE IN...
  • Page 14 DC return instead. NOTE: If you need to connect more than four receivers to the TracVision system, install an active multiswitch that generates a 22 KHz tone (such as Spaun model SMS 5602 NF - KVH part #19-0413).

  • Page 15: Wire The Adcu

    Figure 28. GyroTrac Sensor f. (Optional) If you wish to connect the vessel’s White/Green GPS to the TracVision system, connect the White/Blue GPS to the blue ADCU terminal strip Blue/White GPS B- connector, as shown in Figure 28. A GPS...

  • Page 16: Connect Power

    Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power to the Figure 29: Wiring Vessel Power to the Antenna antenna and ADCU. a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. Antenna CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power Vessel Power and make sure the circuit is dead before you Power Cable 12-16 VDC connect any power wires.

  • Page 17: Mount The Adcu

    Mount the ADCU In Step 4, you identified a suitable ADCU Figure 33: Velcro Mounting mounting location. Now follow these steps to mount the ADCU using one of the following options: Option 1 - Velcro mount to a horizontal surface Fabric Strip (x4) Option 2 - Flush mount to a vertical surface Option 1 - Velcro Mount...

  • Page 18: Select Satellites

    Select Satellites Tri-Sat Mode - Circular Systems Follow these steps to set up a circular system for one of the two available DISH Network Tri-Sat modes (see Figure 36). If you wish to set up the Figure 36: Satellite Install Commands for Circular Tri-Sat Modes system for one or two satellites instead, skip this step and proceed to page 20.
  • Page 19 Select Satellites Tri-Sat Mode - Linear Systems Follow these steps to set up a linear system for one of the three available Tri-Sat modes (see Figure 38). If you wish to set up the system for Figure 38: Satellite Install Commands for Linear Tri-Sat Modes one or two satellites instead, skip this step and Satellites Command...
  • Page 20 Select Satellites Dual-Sat or Single-Sat Mode Follow these steps to set up the system for one or two satellites. Figure 39: Satellite Selection Menus on ADCU a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Then apply power to the receiver(s), TV(s), ADCU, and antenna.

  • Page 21: Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

    Enter Your Latitude & Longitude Tri-Sat Mode Only If you set up the system for a Tri-Sat mode, and you do not have a GPS connected to the ADCU, follow these steps to enter your vessel’s latitude Figure 40: Lat/Long Menus on ADCU and longitude into the system.

  • Page 22: Get The Lnb Skew Angle

    Get the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only To optimize reception, the antenna’s LNB must be set to the correct skew angle for the linear satellite(s) you want to track. Follow these steps Figure 41: Skew Angle Menus on ADCU to determine the correct skew angle for your currently selected satellite and vessel position.

  • Page 23: Set The Lnb Skew Angle

    Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle you noted in Step 16. Figure 42: LNB Location on Back of Antenna’s Reflector a. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s) and disconnect antenna power.

  • Page 24: Run Two Check Switch Tests

    Run Two Check Switch Tests DISH Network or ExpressVu Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the Figure 45: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV receiver’s Check Switch test twice. The first DISH 1000/129 Results Check Switch test finds the satellites;...

  • Page 25: Calibrate The Sensor

    Select a calm day and navigate the vessel to a clear area. Excessive pitching and rolling can distort calibration data. b. Apply power to the TracVision system. 1 Minute c. Just before you begin, note the vessel’s heading.
  • Page 26 Continued Calibrate the Sensor d. The display shows the calibration score for Figure 48: Calibration Score Example the calibration you just performed with the Accuracy Magnetic Calibration Autocalibration function (see Figure 48). Environment Number Rating e. If Accuracy = “BAD CAL”: Recalibrate the sensor by navigating through two additional circles.

  • Page 27: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Before you Figure 50: Example of Satellite Blockage leave the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system.
  • Page 28 Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for wiring multiple receivers. It also provides a list of available satellites, system wiring diagrams, and a mounting template for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Wiring 3+ Receivers ......31 B. Connecting a PC to the ADCU ..33 C.

  • Page 29: Wiring 3+ Receivers

    Wiring 3+ Receivers Circular Systems To connect three or more receivers to a circular system, follow these steps to install an Eagle Aspen multiswitch (KVH part #72-0310) between Figure 51: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 51.
  • Page 30 Wiring 3+ Receivers Sky Mexico Systems To connect three or more receivers to a system configured for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to install a Spaun model SMS 5602 NF multiswitch Figure 52: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico (KVH part #19-0413) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 52.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Pc To The Adcu

    TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s “TracVision Antenna Comms” window. 1. Using a PC serial data cable, connect your laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on the back of the ADCU (see Figure 54).

  • Page 32: Satellite Library

    Satellite Library The TracVision antenna can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Most popular satellites are programmed in the antenna’s library (see the tables below). North America Europe Circular LNB Required Linear LNB Required DIRECTV Dual-Sat: DSS_101, DSS_119...

  • Page 33: Connecting External Equipment

    Connecting External Equipment In addition to TracVision and GPS connections, the ADCU rear panel includes three optional compass outputs of the following formats: • One sine/cosine output • Two serial outputs (each configurable for NMEA 0183, KVH RS-422, or Cetrek)
  • Page 34 Continued Connecting External Equipment Sine/Cosine Output Figure 57: Sine/Cosine ADCU Wiring The sine/cosine output can be configured for a Green Label 3-wire or 4-wire sine/cosine output, commonly ® ® used with ComNav , Robertson , and other autopilot systems. Before you connect the external device, consider the following important notes: Ground Ref.
  • Page 35 Continued Connecting External Equipment Sine/Cosine Output Configuration Figure 58: Sine/Cosine Output Configuration Menus on ADCU Once you have finished the system installation, configure the ADCU’s sine/cosine output for the desired heading format and the correct voltages Menu for the external device. 1.
  • Page 36 #1 (see Figure 61). Ground IMPORTANT! TX1B(-) The ADCU’s third serial output is disabled TX1A(+) when the sensor is connected to a TracVision KVH Display Power system. Serial port #3 is only used in a standalone GyroTrac installation.
  • Page 37 Continued Connecting External Equipment Serial Output Configuration Figure 62: Serial Port Configuration Menus on ADCU Once you have finished the system installation, configure the ADCU’s serial outputs for the desired port speed and output type. Menu 1. Press the center MENU button on the ADCU to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 62).
  • Page 38 Continued Connecting External Equipment Serial Output Message Formats This section shows various serial message formats for easy reference. NMEA1 Magnetic Heading (HDM) Format NMEA3 True Heading (HDT) Format Communication: 4800 baud, 1 start bit, 8 data Communication: 4800 baud, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Update rate: 1-20 Hz, selectable...
  • Page 39 Continued Connecting External Equipment Cetrek Format Communication: 4800 baud, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Update rate: 1-20 Hz, selectable Sentence type: $$MSB LSB B C Status D<cr><lf> MSB LSB Binary value 0-1023, equal to 0.0- 359.6 degrees stabilized magnetic heading ASCII hex 0x00...

  • Page 40: Entering Sensor Offset Values

    Entering Sensor Offset Values The GyroTrac sensor must be located as close to Figure 63: Pitch, Roll & Yaw Display on ADCU level in pitch and roll as possible, with its long axis parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 20 on page 11). If you are unable to mount Menu the sensor according to these guidelines, follow these steps to set offset values to compensate for...
  • Page 41 Continued Entering Sensor Offset Values Step 2 - Enter the Gyro Offsets Figure 64: Gyro Offset Menus on ADCU Now you need to enter the offsets (which you determined in Step 1) into the antenna. Menu 1. Press the center MENU button on the ADCU to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 64).

  • Page 42: Clearing The Calibration Score

    5. When the display shows “AutoCal reset Clear COMPASS cal? done”, turn off the TracVision system. Next Return At “ARE YOU SURE?,” press YES 6. Wait 10 seconds, then turn on the TracVision system. AutoCal resetting Please wait AutoCal reset done Turn system Off/On...

  • Page 43: Position Grids

    Position Grids If the vessel is located in Europe or North America, you may use the appropriate grid and table below to determine your approximate latitude and longitude. Europe North America Grid # Latitude Longitude Grid # Latitude Longitude 7° W 67°...

  • Page 44: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams ADCU Wiring - Required Antenna Data Green/White White/Green Blue/White Antenna White/Blue Brown/White White/Brown Orange/White White/Orange Gray/White White/Gray 48 47 60 59 Yellow Label Red Label Green Label Blue Label White Label 25 26 13 14 Vessel Power GyroTrac Sensor (12-16 VDC) Green/White Ground In (Black)
  • Page 45 Wiring Diagrams ADCU Wiring - Optional 48 47 60 59 Yellow Label Red Label Green Label Blue Label White Label 13 14 25 26 Serial Port #1 Display Power TX1A(+) TX1B(-) Ground Sine/Cosine Ground Ref. Voltage Cosine (inverted) Cosine Sine (inverted) Sine Duplicate Serial Port #1 Ground...
  • Page 46 Wiring Diagrams Basic Wiring - Circular/Sky Mexico TracVision Antenna Data Power +12 VDC (Optional) Vessel Power ADCU Refer to ADCU Wiring Diagram 48 47 60 59 Yellow Label Red Label Green Label Blue Label White Label 13 14 25 26...
  • Page 47 Wiring Diagrams Basic Wiring - Linear TracVision Antenna Power +12 VDC Vessel Power Data ADCU Refer to ADCU Wiring Diagram 48 47 60 59 Yellow Label Red Label Green Label Blue Label White Label 25 26 13 14 Sensor +12 VDC...
  • Page 48 ADCU Flush Mounting Template...

  • Page 49: Adcu Flush Mounting Template

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