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- Page 1 TracPhone ® 26" (66 cm) Configuration Installation Guide...
- Page 2 TracPhone V7-IP and V7 (3-axis Version) Addendum PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to the Installation Guide The Installation Guide recommends an inappropriate torque setting for tightening the antenna mounting bolts. The correct torque setting is 25-30 ft-lbs (34-41 N-m). Therefore, step e of the “Mount the Antenna”...
- Page 3 Antenna Power/Data Cable Shroud Addendum PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to the Installation Guide A cable shroud is now provided in the kitpack to protect the wires of the power/data cable. Before you connect the power/data cable to the belowdecks equipment, follow these steps to attach the shroud. a.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
E-mail: mvbsupport@kvh.com E-mail: mvbsupport@kvh.com KVH, TracPhone, CommBox, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. -
Page 5: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
The part number is followed by two alphanumeric characters which designate non-performance- affecting customer-specific branding. Equipment Applicability The TracPhone V7-IP system provides broadband Internet connectivity between a ship and any destination in the world. The equipment is not intended for SOLAS applications. Declaration and Certification The TracPhone V7-IP system complies with the following harmonized standards under the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:... -
Page 6: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
• Heat gun (for heat shrink) page 18) • Eye protection • Isolation transformer, if required (see page 20) • Shop towels • Laptop PC with the latest TracPhone V7-IP • Voltmeter CommBox-ACU/antenna software (.kvh) and modem configuration files (.sscf/.sed) • Utility knife downloaded from the KVH Partner Portal (www.kvh.com/partners) -
Page 7: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 2: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: Blocked! • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to transmit and receive -24° to 119° Look Angle satellite signals (see Figure 2). - Page 8 Continued Plan the Antenna Installation • Do not mount the antenna at the same level Figure 4: Avoiding RF Interference as the radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF energy within an elevation range of -15° to +15° (see Figure 4). Therefore, mount the Antenna antenna outside this elevation range and at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the transmitter.
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Page 9: Plan The Belowdecks Installation
Plan the Belowdecks Installation Before you begin, consider the following Figure 5: CommBox-ACU or Modem Dimensions (Identical) installation guidelines for the belowdecks units. • Select a mounting location in a dry, well- Strain-Relief Bracket 16.31" ventilated area belowdecks away from any (Modem Only) (41.43 cm) heat sources or salt spray. -
Page 10: Prepare The Belowdecks Units
Prepare the Belowdecks Units Case Mount If you plan to use the optional case, follow these Figure 7: Assembling the Case steps to assemble the case. Top Cover M4 x 12 mm Screw (x4) a. Remove the four M4 screws securing the rear cover to the case. - Page 11 Prepare the Belowdecks Units Rack Mount If you plan to use an existing equipment rack, follow these steps to secure the equipment in the Figure 10: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket rack. CommBox-ACU a. Remove the four #6-32 screws and washers securing the two retaining straps to the sides of the modem.
- Page 12 Prepare the Belowdecks Units Horizontal Surface Mount If you plan to mount the CommBox-ACU and modem to a horizontal surface, without using the Figure 12: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket optional case or an equipment rack, follow these steps to attach the strain-relief bracket and “L” CommBox-ACU mounting brackets.
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Page 13: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 14: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout 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. -
Page 14: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Inside the antenna, a foam shipping restraint Figure 15: Removing the Radome prevents the 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 15: Prepare The Rf Cables
Prepare the RF Cables You need to connect two 75 RF coax cables Figure 18: RF Cable Requirements from the antenna location to the belowdecks equipment. Refer to Figure 18 to determine the 15-50 ft (5-15 m) Cable Run type of cables and connectors required for your Cable RG-11 cable run. -
Page 16: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the RF and power/ Figure 19: Minimum Bend Radius of RF Cables data cables to the antenna. Cable Type Minimum Bend Radius NOTE: An optional 150 ft (45 m) power/data cable is available from KVH (KVH part no. - Page 17 Continued Wire the Antenna e. Make sure the RF cable’s connector is Figure 21: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna tightened all the way into the pigtail cable’s feed-thru adapter. Then tighten it with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in.-lbs. f.
- Page 18 Continued Wire the Antenna Connect the Power/Data Cable Figure 22: Strain-relief Example Connect the power/data cable to the “Power/ Data” jack on the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 21 on page 14). Hand-tighten until the connector locks in place; do not use excessive force.
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Page 19: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 23: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate 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 23). - Page 20 Continued Mount the Antenna d. Rotate the antenna assembly slowly by hand to reveal the other two mounting holes then repeat step c at these two holes. e. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed.
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Page 21: Wire The Belowdecks Equipment
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: with FCC Standards (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks CAUTION 24VDC , 2.5A... - Page 22 Tested to comply with FCC Standards BUC Power This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks CAUTION 24VDC , 2.5A (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 23: Connect Power
Before you begin, be sure that you understand Figure 29: 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). Voltage between hot-neutral and hot-... - Page 24 Connect Power Once you have read and understand the Figure 30: Power Wiring requirements described on page 20, follow these steps to connect power to the TracPhone system. CommBox-ACU a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power AC Input and be sure the vessel is properly grounded...
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Page 25: Turn On The System
Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the TracPhone Figure 31: Power Buttons system for the first time. Power Buttons a. Double-check all of your wiring. CommBox-ACU b. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. -
Page 26: Update The System Software
Follow these steps to ensure the latest software is installed in the TracPhone system. Figure 34: Updates Page on Web Interface Check the Current Software Version a. Go to the TracPhone V7-IP web interface and click the Updates tab. Note the displayed CommBox-ACU/Antenna software version (see Figure 34). -
Page 27: Customize The Web Interface
Follow these steps to change the administrator password to something unique. a. At the TracPhone V7-IP web interface, click the Settings tab. Then click Account. b. In Security, click Edit. c. For the current password, enter the default Figure 37: Entering the Vessel Name password: “password”... -
Page 28: Set Up No-Transmit Zones
Set Up No-Transmit Zones Optional To prevent exposure to RF energy, which may be harmful to people who stand within 36 feet Figure 39: Example of No-Transmit Zone Azimuth Range (11 meters) of the antenna, you can configure up to two no-transmit zones for areas where crew and/or passengers frequent (see Figure 39). - Page 29 Continued Set Up No-Transmit Zones c. At the TracPhone V7-IP web interface, click Figure 42: No-Transmit Zones Page of Web Interface the Settings tab. Then click No-Transmit Zones. d. Click Edit. e. Make sure Enforce Zones is selected (see Figure 42).
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Page 30: Test The System
Verify that the antenna is tracking the service satellite and the modem is online, as indicated by the Home page of the TracPhone Figure 44: Heading Displayed on Home Page V7-IP web interface (see Figure 43). -
Page 31: Connect Vessel Computers
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 192.168.5.103 is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. LAN 1: 192.168.5.1 DO NOT OPEN change the settings at the TracPhone V7-IP web interface (go to Settings > Network Settings). Crew PCs 192.168.5.100 192.168.5.101 Option 2 – Wireless DHCP... - Page 32 BUC Power with FCC Standards CAUTION 24VDC , 2.5A KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks f. At the confirmation message, click Save. of KVH Industries, Inc.; mini-VSAT Broadband RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc.
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Page 33: Connect Vessel Phones & Options
Crew Calling Gateway* 72-0349 using prepaid calling cards Refer to the instructions provided with the CommBox Standard Bundle** 35-0010 accessory to connect it to the TracPhone system. CommBox Enterprise Bundle** 35-0011 ™ Installing Optional CommBox Software * As an alternative, one of the CommBox-ACU’s voice lines can be configured for Crew Calling functionality CommBox software extends the system’s... -
Page 34: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer The installation is complete! Before you leave the Figure 53: Customer Welcome Kit vessel, give the Welcome Kit to the customer, make sure he/she knows the administrator password, and explain how to use the system. Be sure the customer understands the following: •... - Page 35 Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable Appendix These instructions explain how to terminate an Figure 56: Cutting the Cable LMR-400-75 RF cable with an EZ-400-FMH-75 “F” connector using the tools from the TK-400EZ-75 tool kit. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Times Microwave website (www.timesmicrowave.com).
- Page 36 Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable 5. Using a utility knife, carefully remove any Figure 60: Removing Plastic Residue residual plastic from the center conductor, if necessary (see Figure 60). 6. Insert the end of the cable into the #2 end of the ST-400EZ stripping tool (see Figure 61).
- Page 37 Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable 8. Gently flare the braid with your fingers (see Figure 64: Flaring the Braid Figure 64). 9. Insert the end of the cable into the connector body until the dielectric is firmly seated inside the connector (see Figure 65). Be sure all braid wires remain on the outside of the connector.
- Page 38 Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable 12. Using an appropriate crimp tool (either the Figure 68: Crimping the Ferrule onto the Cable CT-400/300 or the HX-4 with Y1719 dies), crimp the ferrule in place (see Figure 68). Crimp as close to the connector body as possible.
- Page 39 Configuring Computers for DHCP Appendix Follow these steps to configure your computer for DHCP to allow it to receive an IP address Figure 71: Windows 7 - Local Area Connection Properties from the CommBox-ACU. The location of this configuration setting varies slightly by operating system.
- Page 40 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Windows XP Figure 73: Windows XP - Local Area Connection Properties 1. Turn on the computer. 2. At the Windows Control Panel, double-click Network Connections. You can find the control panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.”...
- Page 41 Continued Configuring Computers for DHCP Macintosh OS X Figure 75: Macintosh OS X - Network Preferences 1. Turn on the computer. 2. In System Preferences, click Network. 3. In the Network dialog box, select Ethernet then set the following: • Location: Automatic •...
- Page 42 , 2.5A (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any (1) Th KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; mini-VSAT Broadband interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 43 www.kvh.com 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 E-mail: info@kvh.com...
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