Installation; Connecting The Ird(S); Wiring The Switchplate; Mounting The Switchplate - KVH Industries TracVision 6 Technical Manual

2 - Installation

This section explains how to install, configure, and test the
TracVision 6 system. Follow the simple procedures in this section
sequentially to ensure a safe and effective installation.
Contents
2.1 Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2 Mounting the TracVision Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.3 Connecting the IRD(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.4 Wiring the Switchplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.5 Mounting the Switchplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.6 Activating/Programming the IRD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2.7 Installing Satellites to Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2.8 Setting the Skew Angle
(European Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.9 Checking Out the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2.10 Changing Geographic Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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