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- Page 1 TracVision ® Switchplate Configuration Tapered Baseplate Version Installation Guide...
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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. © 2013 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0943 Rev. A... -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. -
Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Consider the following antenna installation Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a Blocked! clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the Look Angle better the system will perform. -
Page 5: Plan The Belowdecks Installation
Plan the Belowdecks Installation Consider the following switchplate installation Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions guidelines: Top View • Select a switchplate mounting location in a 2.16" dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away (54.9 mm) from any heat sources or salt spray. • Be sure to leave enough room at the switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the cables and maintaining a service loop (see Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions). -
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. -
Page 7: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, Figure 9: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna and RF cables to the antenna. Connecting to: # RF Cables a. First determine the number of RF coax cables System with Circular Dual LNB you need to connect to the antenna for your 1 receiver... -
Page 8: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna. Figure 12: Removing the Radome a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 12). Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place. - Page 9 Continued Mount the Antenna e. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize Figure 15: Mounting the Antena (Side View) lubricant to the threads of the four 1/2"-13 mounting bolts (see Figure 15). Baseplate IMPORTANT! 1.75" max Foam Seal Be sure your 1/2"-13 mounting bolts extend Mounting Surface between 1.5"...
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Page 10: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Follow the steps below to remove the shipping Figure 16: Foam Block Shipping Restraint restraints from the antenna. a. Remove the foam block that is wedged beneath the antenna’s reflector (see Figure 16). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna. -
Page 11: Wire The Switchplate
Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to Figure 18: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable the antenna. a. First dress the data and power cables from the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a good electrical connection. -
Page 12: Wire The Receiver(S)
Wire the Receiver(s) Follow these steps to connect the customer’s Figure 20: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna satellite TV receiver(s) to the TracVision system. NOTE: For details on wiring a system with a circular or Sky Mexico LNB, refer to the User’s Guide. Antenna a. -
Page 13: Connect Power
Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The Figure 21: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable switchplate supplies power to the antenna. Vessel Power a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. Ground +12 VDC CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires. -
Page 14: Mount The Switchplate
Mount the Switchplate In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable Figure 22: Mounting the Switchplate location for the switchplate and cut out the mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now follow these steps to mount the switchplate. NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel. -
Page 15: Connect A Laptop To The Antenna
Connect a Laptop to the Antenna To set up the antenna for your customer’s needs, Figure 23: Switchplate Front Panel you will need to connect your laptop computer to the TracVision system then enter commands via Maintenance Port Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent). TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. -
Page 16: Select Satellites
Select Satellites Follow these steps to set up the desired pair of Figure 26: Satellite Install Commands for Tri-Sat Modes satellites. Satellites Command NOTE: For details on configuring a system with a circular or Sky Mexico LNB, refer to the User’s A = Hotbird SATINSTALL,TRISAT, Guide. -
Page 17: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 28: North American Receiver Activation Information verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Service: Call to Activate: Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and be sure the customer understands the following: 1-866-551-8004 DIRECTV •... - Page 18 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). NOTE: Refer to the User’s Guide for details on setting up circular systems. North America Europe Circular LNB Required...
- Page 19 Basic System Wiring Diagram This wiring diagram shows a basic system configuration. TracVision Antenna Switchplate + – + – Power +12 VDC Vessel Power Data Primary Receiver (controls satellite selection) Satellite In TV ANT/CABLE IN OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO...
- Page 20 Switchplate Mounting Template...
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