Connecting The Antenna Rf Signal Cable To The Ird - KVH Industries TracVision S3 Owner's Manual

A Guide to TracVision S3
When shipped from the factory, the
#1 liquid-tight fitting is sealed with a
rubber stopper. Leave the stopper
in the fitting.
Connecting the RF Cable
to TracVision S3
KVH has provided an F-connector
for use with the TracVision S3. This
connector specifically requires the
Augat Snap 'n Seal Crimp/Strip
Tool, part number IT1000.
If you do not have this tool, you will
need to purchase a silicone-filled,
weatherproof F-connector (Radio
Shack part number 278-236 or
equivalent) to use instead.
Figure 2-24a-d
Attaching the KVH-provided
F-connector to an RF Cable
2-14
2.3.6 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal
The RF signal cable is fitted with an F-type connector at only one
end and should be attached to TracVision S3 and the IRD as
follows:
1. Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable through
Figure 2-23
2. Connect the RF signal cable's F-connector to the
3. Feed the bare end of the RF signal cable and pass
4. Attach the provided F-connector to the end of the
Cable to the IRD
the #2 liquid-tight fitting at the back of the
TracVision S3 baseplate and away from the dome,
leaving the F-connector inside the TracVision S3
baseplate (as pictured in Figure 2-23).
To Vehicle
RF1
plug labeled RF1.
through the cable hole drilled earlier and into the
vehicle.
RF signal cable inside the vehicle as illustrated in
Figure 2-24a-d, using an Augat Snap 'n Seal
Crimp/Strip tool to lock the connector on the
cable.
A. Slide compression fitting onto raw cable
before beginning connector termination.
Entry Port for
RF1 Connector