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  • Page 1 TracVision M7 Control Panel 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, make sure you have Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components everything you need to complete the installation. Antenna a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List.

  • Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation

    Look Angle (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the 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 Belowdecks Installation

    Plan the Belowdecks Installation Consider the following belowdecks equipment Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions installation guidelines. Top View Switchplate 2.16" (54.9 mm) • Select a switchplate mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. •...

  • Page 6: Prepare The Belowdecks Sites

    Prepare the Belowdecks Sites Once you have identified suitable mounting sites Figure 8: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps to prepare the sites for installation. 3.82" (97 mm) 3/32" ( 2.25 mm) Mounting Hole (x4) .32"...

  • Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site

    Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 11: 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 Restraint

    Remove the Restraint Inside the antenna, a foam block prevents the Figure 13: Removing the Radome antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove this shipping restraint. a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 13).

  • Page 9: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, Figure 15: 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 18: 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 18).

  • Page 11: Wire The Switchplate

    Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to Figure 20: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable the antenna. a. First dress the data and power cables from the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a good electrical connection.

  • Page 12: Wire The Mcp And Receivers

    Wire the MCP and Receivers Circular and Sky Mexico If you are installing a circular system, or a linear system for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the MCP and the Figure 22: MCP and Receiver Wiring antenna to the receiver(s).
  • Page 13 Wire the MCP and Receivers Linear Systems If you are installing a linear system (with the exception of Sky Mexico), follow these steps to Figure 23: MCP and Receiver Wiring connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receiver(s). a.

  • Page 14: Connect Power

    Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The Figure 24: MCP Power Plug switchplate supplies power to both the antenna and the MCP. Terminal Screw (x2) a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you Retaining Screw (x2) connect any power wires.

  • Page 15: Mount The Switchplate & Mcp

    Mount the Switchplate & MCP In Step 4, you prepared the mounting sites for the Figure 27: Mounting the Switchplate switchplate and MCP. Now follow these steps to mount them. Switchplate NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel.

  • Page 16: Turn On The System

    Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the TracVision Figure 30: Switchplate Power Switch system. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky so it can receive satellite signals. b. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s) and TV(s).

  • Page 17: Choose An Operating Mode

    Choose an Operating Mode Circular Systems Only If you are installing a circular system, choose the appropriate operating mode for your customer’s Figure 31: Satellites Tracked in Each Operating Mode satellite TV service provider and satellite preferences (see Figure 31). You will select this DIRECTV mode in the next step.

  • Page 18: Select Satellites

    Select Satellites Circular Systems - DIRECTV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 33 to set up the system for a DIRECTV Figure 33: DIRECTV Satellite Selection Menus on MCP mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode).
  • Page 19 Select Satellites Circular Systems - DISH Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 34 to set up the system for a DISH Figure 34: DISH Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Network mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode).
  • Page 20 Select Satellites Circular Systems - Bell TV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 35 to set up the system for Bell TV Figure 35: Bell TV Satellite Selection Menus on MCP (formerly ExpressVu). The antenna will track Bell TV’s 91 and 82 satellites.
  • Page 21 Select Satellites Circular Systems - Custom Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 36 to set up the system for a custom pair Figure 36: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP of satellites from the antenna’s library. a.
  • Page 22 Select Satellites Linear Systems - Tri-Sat Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 37 to set up the system for one of the Figure 37: European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP following European Trisat groups: Group Satellites Set up satellite(s)? Sat.
  • Page 23 Select Satellites Linear Systems - Custom Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 38 to set up the system for a custom pair Figure 38: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP of satellites from the antenna’s library. a.

  • Page 24: Set The Lnb Skew Angle

    Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only This step does not apply to linear systems with Auto Skew capability. Figure 39: Set Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB to the skew angle you noted earlier. M4 Socket a.

  • Page 25: Run A Check Switch Test

    Run a Check Switch Test DISH Network or Bell TV Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or Bell TV (formerly ExpressVu), follow these steps Figure 41: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV to run the receiver’s Check Switch test as DISH 1000/129 Results required.
  • Page 26 Continued Run a Check Switch Test Additional Receiver(s) If you connected multiple receivers, follow these steps to run a Check Switch test on each additional receiver (one at a time), unless it is a preconfigured DISH receiver. When you are done, reconnect the receivers as before.

  • Page 27: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 42: North American Receiver Activation Information verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Service: Call to Activate: Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and be sure the customer understands the following: 1-866-551-8004 DIRECTV •...
  • Page 28 Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for wiring multiple receivers. It also provides a list of available satellites, system wiring diagrams, and mounting templates for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Wiring 3+ Receivers ......31 B. Satellite Library........33 C. Position Grids........34 D.

  • Page 29: Wiring 3+ Receivers

    100-240 VAC AC Ground you to connect up to four receivers to the 50-60 Hz IMPORTANT! TracVision system. However, since a multiswitch Multiswitch connections interrupts satellite switching communications for DISH 1000/129: DC Power between the receiver and the antenna, you will RF1=13V;...
  • 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 45: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico (KVH part #19-0413) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 45.

  • Page 31: 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 Satellite, Longitude Name in Library...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Basic System Wiring Diagram

    Basic System Wiring Diagram Circular and Sky Mexico This wiring diagram shows a basic circular or Sky Mexico system configuration. TracVision Antenna Data Power (Optional) Switchplate +12 VDC + – RJ22 Vessel Power Maintenance + – Power Terminal Strip Grounding...
  • Page 34 Basic System Wiring Diagram Linear Systems This wiring diagram shows a basic linear system configuration. TracVision Antenna Switchplate Data Power +12 VDC + – RJ22 Vessel Power Maintenance + – Power Terminal Strip + – Antenna Unit RF Port HDTV...

  • Page 35: Switchplate Mounting Template

    Switchplate Mounting Template...

  • Page 36: Mcp Flush Mounting Template

    MCP Flush Mounting Template...
  • Page 37 Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com © Copyright 2006 KVH Industries Inc. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.

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