Wiring 3+ Receivers - KVH Industries M7 Installation Manual

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Wiring 3+ Receivers

If you need to connect three or more receivers, or
you set up the system for DISH Network's 129
satellite (one or more receivers), install an active
(powered) multiswitch or Master Receiver
Selector between the grounding block and the
receivers, as shown in Figure 44.
NOTE: If you need to connect more than four
receivers, please contact KVH Technical Support.
Active Multiswitch
The optional Eagle Aspen multiswitch with AC/
DC power supply (KVH part #72-0310) allows
you to connect up to four receivers to the
TracVision system. However, since a multiswitch
interrupts satellite switching communications
between the receiver and the antenna, you will
need to manually switch between your selected
satellites using the buttons on the MCP's front
panel (see the User's Guide for details).
Master Receiver Selector
The optional KVH Master Receiver Selector
(KVH part #72-0412) is an enhanced multiswitch
that provides the following capabilities:
• Automatic satellite switching in any
operating mode, including DISH 1000/129.
• Support for multiple receivers.
• Capability for the user to select, at any time,
which receiver controls satellite selection.
Simply turn the knob!
Circular Systems
Figure 44: Wiring Up to 4 Receivers
RF1
AC Power In
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz
DC Power
Supply
Power/DC 18V/RF1
Active Multiswitch
OR
Receiver 1 Receiver 2
Antenna
RF2
Grounding Block
Vessel
AC Ground
IMPORTANT!
Multiswitch connections
for DISH 1000/129:
RF1=13V; RF2=18V
13V/RF2
Master Receiver Selector
Receiver 3 Receiver 4
Receiver #4
Satellite In
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Receiver #3
Satellite In
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Receiver #2
Satellite In
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Receiver #1
Satellite In
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
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