Plan The Antenna Installation - KVH Industries TracVision HD11 Installation Manual

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Plan the Antenna Installation

Select the antenna mounting site(s) based on the
guidelines within this section. Guidelines are
organized into the following categories:
• Mounting Surface
• Power/Data Cable Length
• Blockage
• Antenna Orientation
• Radar/High-Power Radio Transmitters
Mounting Surface
• If available, install the antenna on a platform
or pedestal, rather than on a deck. Both
service hatches should be fully accessible for
installation and service.
• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna's base
(see Figure 3). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna's weight (200 lbs (90 kg)), and rigid
enough to withstand vibration.
• Choose a mounting surface as close as
possible to the intersection of the vessel's
centerline and midships.
Power/Data Cable Length
If you wish to use the supplied power/data
cable, the antenna must be mounted within 100 ft
(30 m) of its ACU. However, you can order a
longer cable if needed – contact KVH for details.
Figure 3 Antenna Dimensions
Side View
Cable
Connectors
18V 13V Power/Data 18V/22KHz 13V/22KHz
19.01"
(48.29 cm)
ø51.315"
(130.34 cm)
Bottom View
Service
Hatch
ø13.780"
(35.00 cm)
9.744"
(24.75 cm)
57.28"
(145.50 cm)
Cable Connectors
(cable cover not shown)
9.744"
Service
(24.75 cm)
Hatch
Mounting Hole
4x ø.63" (1.60 cm)
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