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- Page 1 TracVision M5 Switchplate Configuration...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0416 Rev. A 9. -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. Save the packaging for future use. IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the... -
Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. •... -
Page 5: Plan The Switchplate Installation
Plan the Switchplate Installation Before you begin, consider the following switchplate installation guidelines: • Select a switchplate mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. • Be sure to leave enough room at the switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the cables (see Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions). -
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. a. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. -
Page 7: Remove The Restraints
Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate. Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place. -
Page 8: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, and RF cables to the antenna. a. First determine the number of RF coax cables required for your particular installation. If you wish to connect just one satellite TV receiver to the TracVision system, only one RF cable is required. -
Page 9: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the 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 16). -
Page 10: Wire The Switchplate
Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna. NOTE: System wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix D on page 26. a. First dress the data and power cables from the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4"... -
Page 11: Wire The Receiver(S)
Wire the Receiver(s) In Step 6, you routed the RF coax cables from the antenna, through the cable access hole, and into the vessel. Follow these steps to connect the RF coax cable(s) to the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s). IMPORTANT! If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix A on page 21. -
Page 12: Connect Power
Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The switchplate supplies power to the antenna. a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires. b. -
Page 13: Mount The Switchplate
Mount the Switchplate In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable location for the switchplate and cut out the mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now follow these steps to mount the switchplate. a. Fit the switchplate assembly into the mounting hole until it is flush with the mounting surface. -
Page 14: Enter Your Latitude & Longitude
Enter Your Latitude & Longitude Follow these steps to enter your vessel’s latitude and longitude into the antenna. NOTE: The antenna will use your position information to speed up satellite acquisition. If the antenna knows where you are, it knows where it should start looking for the satellite (see Figure 24). - Page 15 Continued... c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s) and the switchplate (see Figure 25 on page 14). Wait two minutes for system startup. e. Data should now be scrolling in your HyperTerminal window (see Figure 27).
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Page 16: Select Satellites
Select Satellites Follow these steps to set up the system for the desired pair of satellites. IMPORTANT! The antenna is programmed at the factory for the following default satellite pair: Circular: DSS_101 & DSS_119 (DIRECTV) Linear: ASTRA & HOTBIRD If these are the customer’s desired satellites, you may skip this step. -
Page 17: Set The Lnb Skew Angle (Linear Only)
Set the LNB Skew Angle Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB to the correct skew angle for your selected satellite and vessel position. a. Using HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard, type SKEWANGLE then press Enter. Note the reported skew angle. TIP: If two satellites are installed, you might wish to set an average skew instead. -
Page 18: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Before you depart the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system. Also be sure the customer understands the following: •... - Page 19 Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. It also provides system wiring diagrams and a mounting template for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Wiring 3+ Receivers (Circular only), 21 B. Satellite Library, 22 C. User-Defined Satellites, 23 D.
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Page 20: Wiring 3+ Receivers (Circular Only)
Wiring 3+ Receivers IMPORTANT! Only antennas equipped with a circular dual LNB can support more than two receivers. Antennas equipped with a linear LNB support only two receivers. To connect three or more receivers, follow these steps to install an active (powered) multiswitch between the antenna and the receivers. -
Page 21: 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 Standard Circular Dual LNB Required Satellite, Longitude Name in Library DIRECTV, 72°W DSS_72 DIRECTV, 101°W... -
Page 22: User-Defined Satellites
User-Defined Satellites The satellite library in the TracVision antenna includes two slots for user-defined satellites (USER 1 and USER 2). You can program one or both of these library slots for any satellite you wish that is not already set up in the library. To configure a user-defined satellite, you will need to program into the antenna the following information about the satellite (see Figure 34):... - Page 23 Continued... Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard. 1. Type HALT then press Enter. 2. Type DEBUGON then press Enter. 3. Type the following SATCONFIG command then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable field (see Figure 35 for definitions). SATCONFIG,USERA,B,C,D,E 4.
- Page 24 Continued... Example - Linear Satellite The following is an example of programming a linear user-defined satellite (USER 1). Satellite Name: YOURSAT 123 at 7°W Transponder Data Value Horizontal High Frequency 11.966 GHz Symbol rate 27500 FEC code rate Network ID 2048 (dec) = 0x0800 Vertical High Frequency...
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Page 25: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams This appendix provides system wiring diagrams for the following receiver configurations: • One or two receivers • Three or more receivers (circular only) IMPORTANT! The wiring diagrams on the following pages are intended as a quick reference only. Be sure to follow the complete wiring instructions provided earlier in this manual. - Page 26 Continued... Wiring One or Two Receivers +12 VDC Switchplate Primary Receiver TV ANT/CABLE IN OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN SATELLITE IN This receiver controls satellite selection Secondary Receiver - Optional TV ANT/CABLE IN OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN SATELLITE IN Antenna Power Data...
- Page 27 Continued... Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Circular only) RHCP LHCP +13V +18V Multiswitch +12 VDC Antenna Power Data Switchplate – – Receiver #1 TV ANT/CABLE IN OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN Receiver #2 TV ANT/CABLE IN OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN...
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Page 28: Switchplate Mounting Template
Switchplate Mounting Template... - Page 29 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.