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KVH Industries TracVision M7 Installation Manual

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TracVision
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Master Control Panel Configuration
Tapered Baseplate Version
Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® Master Control Panel Configuration Tapered Baseplate Version Installation Guide...

  • 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. 54-0941 Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, make sure you have Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components everything you need to complete the installation. Antenna 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 belowdecks equipment Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions installation guidelines. Top View Switchplate 2.16" (54.9 mm) • Select a switchplate mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. •...

  • Page 6: Prepare The Belowdecks Sites

    Prepare the Belowdecks Sites Once you have identified suitable mounting sites Figure 8: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps to prepare the sites for installation. 3.82" (97 mm) 3/32" ( 2.25 mm) Mounting Hole (x4) .32"...

  • Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site

    Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 11: 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 8: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, Figure 12: 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 9: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna. Figure 15: Removing the Radome a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 15). Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place.
  • Page 10 Continued Mount the Antenna e. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize Figure 18: Mounting the Antena (Side View) lubricant to the threads of the four 1/2"-13 mounting bolts (see Figure 18). Baseplate IMPORTANT! 1.75" max Foam Seal Be sure your 1/2"-13 mounting bolts extend Mounting Surface between 1.5"...

  • Page 11: Remove The Shipping Restraints

    Remove the Shipping Restraints Follow the steps below to remove the shipping Figure 19: Foam Block Shipping Restraint restraints from the antenna. a. Remove the foam block that is wedged beneath the antenna’s reflector (see Figure 19). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna.

  • Page 12: Wire The Switchplate

    Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to Figure 21: 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 13: Wire The Mcp And Receivers

    Wire the MCP and Receivers Circular and Sky Mexico If you are installing a circular system, or a linear system for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to Figure 23: MCP and Receiver Wiring connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receiver(s).
  • Page 14 Continued Wire the MCP and Receivers Linear Systems If you are installing a linear system (with the exception of Sky Mexico), follow these steps to Figure 24: MCP and Receiver Wiring connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receiver(s). a.

  • Page 15: Connect Power

    Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The Figure 25: MCP Power Plug switchplate supplies power to both the antenna and the MCP. Terminal Screw (x2) a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you Retaining Screw (x2) connect any power wires.

  • Page 16: Mount The Switchplate & Mcp

    Mount the Switchplate & MCP In Step 4, you prepared the mounting sites for the Figure 28: Mounting the Switchplate switchplate and MCP. Now follow these steps to mount them. Switchplate NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel.

  • Page 17: Turn On The System

    Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the TracVision Figure 31: Switchplate Power Switch system. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky so it can receive satellite signals. b. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s) and TV(s).

  • Page 18: Choose An Operating Mode

    Choose an Operating Mode Circular Systems - Only If you are installing a circular system, choose the appropriate operating mode for your customer’s Figure 32: Satellites Tracked in Each Operating Mode satellite TV service provider and satellite preferences (see Figure 32). You will select this DIRECTV mode in the next step.

  • Page 19: Select Satellites

    Select Satellites Circular Systems - DIRECTV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 34 to set up the system for a DIRECTV Figure 34: DIRECTV Satellite Selection Menus on MCP mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode).
  • Page 20 Select Satellites Circular Systems - DISH Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 35: DISH Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Figure 35 to set up the system for a DISH Network mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode).
  • Page 21 Select Satellites Circular Systems - Bell TV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 36 to set up the system for Bell TV Figure 36: Bell TV Satellite Selection Menus on MCP (formerly ExpressVu). The antenna will track Bell TV’s 91 and 82 satellites.
  • Page 22 Select Satellites Circular Systems - Custom Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 37 to set up the system for a custom pair Figure 37: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP of satellites from the antenna’s library. a.
  • Page 23 Select Satellites Linear Systems - Tri-Sat Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 38 to set up the system for one of the Figure 38: European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP following European Trisat groups: Set up satellite(s)? Group Satellites Sat.
  • Page 24 Select Satellites Linear Systems - Custom Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 39 to set up the system for a custom pair Figure 39: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP of satellites from the antenna’s library. a.

  • Page 25: Set The Lnb Skew Angle

    Set the LNB Skew Angle Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB Figure 40: Set Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector to the skew angle you noted earlier. M4 Socket a. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s) and Set Screws Reflector disconnect antenna power at the switchplate.

  • Page 26: Run A Check Switch Test

    Run a Check Switch Test DISH Network or Bell TV Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or Bell TV (formerly ExpressVu), follow these steps Figure 42: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV to run the receiver’s Check Switch test as DISH 1000/129 Results required.
  • Page 27 Continued Run a Check Switch Test Additional Receiver(s) If you connected multiple receivers, follow these steps to run a Check Switch test on each additional receiver (one at a time), unless it is a preconfigured DISH receiver. When you are done, reconnect the receivers as before.

  • Page 28: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 43: 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 29 Wiring 3+ Receivers Circular Systems If you need to connect three or more receivers, or you set up the system for DISH Network’s 129 satellite (one or more receivers), install an active Figure 45: Wiring Up to 4 Receivers (powered) multiswitch or Master Receiver Selector between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 45.
  • Page 30 Wiring 3+ Receivers Sky Mexico Systems To connect three or more receivers to a system configured for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to Figure 46: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico install an Eagle Aspen 501481 multiswitch (KVH part #19-0573) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 46.
  • Page 31 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 Europe Circular LNB Required Linear LNB Required Satellite, Longitude Name in Library Satellite, Longitude Name in Library DIRECTV, 72°W...
  • Page 32 Position Grids Circular and Sky Mexico If the vessel is located in Europe or North America, you may use the appropriate grid and table below to determine your approximate latitude and longitude. Europe North America Grid # Latitude Longitude Grid # Latitude Longitude 7°...
  • Page 33 Basic System Wiring Diagram Circular and Sky Mexico This wiring diagram shows a basic circular or Sky Mexico system configuration. TracVision Antenna Data Power (Optional) Switchplate +12 VDC + – RJ22 Vessel Power Maintenance + – Power Terminal Strip Grounding Block Ground Wire...
  • Page 34 Basic System Wiring Diagram Linear Systems This wiring diagram shows a basic linear system configuration. TracVision Antenna Switchplate Data Power +12 VDC + – RJ22 Vessel Power Maintenance + – Power Terminal Strip + – Antenna Unit RF Port HDTV ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE...
  • Page 35 Switchplate Mounting Template...
  • Page 36 MCP Flush Mounting Template...
  • Page 37 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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