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KVH Industries tracphone v3ip Installation Manual

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TracPhone
V3
IP
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in 24 " (60 cm) Dome
(to match TracVision
HD7 or M7 –
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tapered baseplate variant)
Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 TracPhone ® in 24 " (60 cm) Dome (to match TracVision HD7 or M7 – ® tapered baseplate variant) Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KVH, TracPhone, CommBox, IP-MobileCast, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are trademarks, and mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark, of KVH Industries, Inc. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid injury. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Potentially lethal voltages are present within the ICM when it is connected to AC power. To avoid electric shock, do not open the chassis enclosure.

  • Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: System Components you have everything you need to complete the installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown in Figure 1 and on the Kitpack Content List.

  • Page 5: Plan The Antenna Installation

    Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 2: Antenna Dimensions installation guidelines. Choose a Suitable Mounting Surface Side View • Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 2). 31.17"...
  • Page 6 Continued Plan the Antenna Installation Minimize Satellite Blockage Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to transmit and receive satellite signals (see Blocked! Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. 7.5°...

  • Page 7: Plan The Icm Installation

    Plan the ICM Installation Before you begin, consider the following Figure 5: ICM Dimensions installation guidelines for the ICM. • Select a mounting location in a dry, well- 16.31" Strain-Relief Bracket ventilated area belowdecks away from any (41.43 cm) heat sources or salt spray. •...

  • Page 8: Prepare The Icm

    Prepare the ICM Follow these steps to prepare the ICM for Figure 6: Jumper Cables Wiring and Wi-Fi Antennas installation. Wi-Fi Antenna (x2) Connect the ICM Jumper Cables Connect the three supplied jumper cables to the rear panel of the ICM (see Figure 6). a.

  • Page 9: Mount The Icm

    Mount the ICM There are two options for mounting the ICM: Figure 7: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket Option 1 - Inside an equipment rack Option 2 - To a horizontal surface NOTE: You may choose to wait to mount the ICM until after you have completed all system wiring.

  • Page 10: Prepare The Antenna Site

    Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 11: Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to prepare the site for installation. a. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and Ø3.75"...

  • Page 11: Remove The Shipping Restraints

    Remove the Shipping Restraints Inside the antenna, two screws prevent the Figure 12: Removing the Radome antenna assembly from moving during shipment. In addition, four bolts secure the antenna to the shipping pallet. Follow these steps to remove these restraints. a.

  • Page 12: Prepare The Antenna Cables

    Prepare the Antenna Cables Follow these steps to prepare and route the RF Figure 14: RF Cable Requirements and power/data cables. 15-50 ft (5-15 m) Cable Run Prepare the Customer’s RF Cables Cable RG-11 You need to connect two 75 RF coax cables (KVH part no.
  • Page 13 Continued Prepare the Antenna Cables Connect the Customer’s RF Cables to the Figure 15: Connecting the Pigtail Cables to the RF Cables Supplied Pigtail Cables To Antenna Right-Angle Connectors IMPORTANT! (type “F”) Use of the supplied RG-11 pigtail cables is mandatory if you are using LMR cables.

  • Page 14: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cables. Figure 17: Bottom View of Baseplate a. Pass the RF cables from belowdecks up through the hole in the center of the baseplate (see Figure 17). b. Clean and dry the antenna’s RF connectors. c.

  • Page 15: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna. Figure 19: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate a. Place the antenna over the holes drilled in the mounting surface and make sure the forward arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 19).

  • Page 16: Wire The Icm

    Wire the ICM Follow these steps to wire the ICM (see page 44 Figure 21: Antenna Power/Data Wiring for a complete wiring diagram). Connect the Antenna Power/Data Cable a. First dress the power/data cable from the Antenna antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4"...
  • Page 17 Continued Wire the ICM Connect a NMEA 0183 Talker (Optional) Figure 23: Compatible NMEA 0183 Inputs A vessel heading input will enhance the system’s Data Type Compatible Messages performance. A vessel position input will serve as a backup to prevent a loss of service if the True or Magnetic $--HDG antenna’s internal GPS fails.
  • Page 18 Continued Wire the ICM Connect the RF Cables Figure 25: Antenna RF Transmit and Receive Wiring IMPORTANT! If you are using LMR-600-75 cables, do not RxRF TxRF connect them directly to the ICM. Connect the Antenna supplied 1 ft (30 cm) pigtail cables between the RF cables and the ICM.

  • Page 19: Connect Power

    Connect Power Before you begin, be sure that you understand Figure 26: AC Power Options the following important requirements: TracPhone Equipment AC Power Requirements The TracPhone system is designed to run on 3-wire single-phase AC power (hot, neutral, and Ground Shipboard ground).
  • Page 20 Continued Connect Power Once you have read and understand the Figure 27: Power Wiring requirements described on page 18, follow these steps to connect power to the TracPhone system. a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power and be sure the vessel is properly grounded in accordance with marine standards.

  • Page 21: Turn On The System

    Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the system. Figure 29: Power Button a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Power Button b. Apply vessel power to the TracPhone system. c. Press the power button on the front of the ICM (see Figure 29).

  • Page 22: Update The System Software

    Update the System Software If Necessary Follow these steps to ensure the latest software is installed in the TracPhone system. Figure 32: Updates Page on Web Interface Check the Current Software Version a. Go to the TracPhone V3-IP web interface and click the Updates tab.

  • Page 23: Customize The Web Interface

    Customize the Web Interface Follow these steps to customize the web interface Figure 34: Setting the Administrator Password for the customer’s use. Set the Administrator Password The user must be logged in as an administrator to make changes to the system’s configuration. Follow these steps to change the administrator password to something unique.

  • Page 24: Set Up No-Transmit Zones

    Set Up No-Transmit Zones Optional To prevent exposure to RF energy (see the hazard Figure 37: Example of a No-Transmit Zone area illustration on page 1), you can configure up to two no-transmit zones for areas where crew and/or passengers frequent (see Figure 37). The No-Transmit system will disable the transmitter whenever the Zone...

  • Page 25: Set Up Tracking Avoidance Zones

    Set Up Tracking Avoidance Zones Optional You can configure up to five tracking avoidance zones for areas where there may be partial Figure 40: Tracking Avoidance Zones Page of Web Interface blockage or RF interference. Whenever the antenna is tracking a satellite in the direction of a tracking avoidance zone, it will switch to a different satellite if one is available.

  • Page 26: Test The System

    Test the System Follow these steps to test the system for proper Figure 41: Good Service Connection Indicated on Home Page operation. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. b. Verify that the antenna is tracking the service satellite and the system is online, as indicated by the Home page of the TracPhone V3-IP web interface (see Figure 41).

  • Page 27: Configure The Network

    Configure the Network The ICM includes four Ethernet ports and a built- Figure 43: ICM Ethernet Ports and Wireless Access Point in wireless access point (WAP) that can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the customer’s needs (see Figure 43). Some of the most common ICM network configurations can User Ethernet be selected directly from the TracPhone V3-IP...
  • Page 28 Continued Configure the Network Standard Configuration Figure 46: Standard Configuration In a standard configuration, all four User Ethernet ports and the built-in WAP provide direct Internet access without a user login. This is the default configuration. Follow these additional steps to configure the network. a.
  • Page 29 Continued Configure the Network Static IP Configuration Figure 48: Static IP Configuration In a static IP configuration, a network device is assigned an IP address that can be accessed directly from the Internet. It does not receive an IP address from the ICM. Follow these additional steps to configure the network.
  • Page 30 Continued Configure the Network Crew Configurations Figure 50: Crew Configurations The crew configurations allow the customer to control user access to the system’s Internet connection. Each crew configuration has certain ports (and Wi-Fi) designated as “Crew LAN.” Users who connect to the system via one of these ports (or Wi-Fi) will be required to enter their user name and password to access the Internet.
  • Page 31 Continued Configure the Network Dual Dome Configuration Figure 52: Dual Dome Configurations The dual dome configuration allows you to connect a second TracPhone V-IP Series antenna as a backup system. Whenever the primary system loses its connection to the mini-VSAT Broadband service, all voice and data traffic will automatically get routed to the secondary system.
  • Page 32 Continued Configure the Network ICM Wireless Settings Figure 54: Wireless DHCP (Example) With Wi-Fi enabled, vessel devices can connect to Mobile the ICM via its built-in wireless access point Devices 192.168.5.100 (WAP) and receive IP addresses from the ICM via DHCP (see Figure 54). Follow these steps to 192.168.5.101 enable and configure the WAP, if desired by the customer.
  • Page 33 Continued Configure the Network Optional Media Server for IP-MobileCast Figure 56: Available Network Options The IP-MobileCast service delivers licensed Option KVH Part No. entertainment to commercial vessels and superyachts at sea without consuming the Media Server, Commercial 02-2103 vessel’s data plan or affecting data speeds. It also offers large file delivery services for critical ship Media Server, Superyachts 02-2104...

  • Page 34: Connect Voice Line Equipment

    Connect Voice Line Equipment Follow these steps to connect the vessel’s phone Figure 58: Connecting the Vessel Phone and any purchased voice line accessories to the system. Voice Lines Connect the Vessel Phone Using the supplied RJ-11 cable, connect the customer’s analog (not digital) phone or PABX to the “Voice Line 1”...

  • Page 35: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Give the Welcome Kit to the customer, make sure Figure 59: Customer Welcome Kit they know the administrator and Wi-Fi passwords, and show them how to use the system. Be sure they understand the following: • The antenna transmits RF energy that is potentially harmful.
  • Page 36 Terminating LMR RF Cables Appendix These instructions explain how to terminate an LMR-400-75 RF cable with an EZ-400-FMH-75 “F” connector using the tools from the Figure 62: Cutting the Cable TK-400EZ-75 tool kit. The same steps also apply to an LMR-600-75 cable, with the exception of the tools used.
  • Page 37 Continued Terminating LMR RF Cables Appendix 5. Using a utility knife, carefully remove any residual plastic from the center conductor, if Figure 66: Removing Plastic Residue necessary (see Figure 66). 6. Insert the end of the cable into the #2 end of the ST-400EZ stripping tool (see Figure 67).
  • Page 38 Continued Terminating LMR RF Cables Appendix 8. Gently flare the braid with your fingers (see Figure 70). Figure 70: Flaring the Braid 9. Insert the end of the cable into the connector body until the dielectric is firmly seated inside the connector (see Figure 71). Make sure there is no gap between the knurled end of the connector and the cable jacket.
  • Page 39 Continued Terminating LMR RF Cables Appendix 12. Using an appropriate crimp tool (either the CT-400/300 or the HX-4 with Y1719 dies), Figure 74: Crimping the Ferrule onto the Cable crimp the ferrule in place (see Figure 74). Crimp as close to the connector body as possible.
  • Page 40 Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Follow these steps to configure your computer for DHCP to allow it to receive an IP address from the ICM. The location of this configuration Figure 77: Windows 10 - Internet Protocol Properties setting varies slightly by operating system. NOTE: The computer must have a network interface card installed and all cabling must be 100 Mbps fast Ethernet UTP CAT-5 with RJ45 connectors.
  • Page 41 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Windows 8 1. Turn on the computer. Figure 78: Windows 8 - Internet Protocol Properties 2. In Control Panel, double-click Network and Sharing Center. To open the Control Panel, go to the desktop, select Settings from the Charms bar, then select Control Panel.
  • Page 42 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Windows 7 or Windows Vista 1. Turn on the computer. Figure 79: Windows 7/Windows Vista- Internet Protocol Properties 2. In Control Panel, double-click Network and Sharing Center. (You might need to click Network and Internet first.) You can find the control panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.”...
  • Page 43 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Windows XP 1. Turn on the computer. Figure 80: Windows XP - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 2. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. You can find the control panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.”...
  • Page 44 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Macintosh OS X 1. Turn on the computer. Figure 81: Macintosh OS X - Network Preferences 2. In System Preferences, click Network. 3. In the Network dialog box, select Ethernet then set the following: •...
  • Page 45 Wiring Diagram Appendix Antenna Power/Data Blue/White White/Blue Brown/White White/Brown NMEA 0183 Talker(s) Orange/White (optional, customer-supplied) White/Orange Gray/White Ship’s Heading White/Gray and/or Position Black Terminal 13 14 15 16 Strip Connector NMEA To Antenna Six unused wires are reserved for future use; N/C = Not Connected Vessel Phone Vessel PC Voice...
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  • Page 47 KVH Industries A/S KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries Pte Ltd. EMEA Headquarters World Headquarters Asia-Pacific Headquarters Kokkedal, Denmark Middletown, RI U.S.A. Singapore Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Tel: +65 6513 0290 Fax: +65 6472 3469 E-mail: info@emea.kvh.com...

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