KVH Industries TracVision HD7 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(Sat., 9 am-2 pm Eastern) KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow the steps below to Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna ensure you have everything needed to complete the 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 Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: • The antenna must be mounted outside the radar’s beam pattern. 15° to 75° Look Angle IMPORTANT! Blocked! Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy will overload/damage the antenna’s LNB. -
Page 5: Plan The Acu Installation
Plan the ACU Installation Before you begin, consider the following ACU Figure 5 ACU Dimensions installation guidelines: • Select an ACU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from 11.18" any heat sources or salt spray. [28.40 cm] •... -
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Follow the steps below to drill the antenna’s Figure 6 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting holes and cable access hole. You will route all of the antenna cables through this access hole later. Baseplate Footprint a. Unfold the antenna mounting template ø2"... -
Page 7: Remove The Hatch And Radome
Remove the Hatch and Radome Remove the Service Hatch and Radome Figure 8 Service Hatch Screws Follow the steps below to remove the service hatch and radome. a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eleven M4 screws securing the service hatch to the antenna’s baseplate (see Figure 8). -
Page 8: Prepare The Rf Cable(S)
Prepare the RF Cable(s) Follow the steps below to prepare the antenna’s Figure 10 DIRECTV SWM Receivers and DVRs RF cable(s). SWM Receivers SWM DVRs DIRECTV SWM Devices: 1 RF Cable HR21, HR21 Pro HR22 ® If you are installing only DIRECTV receivers and DVRs, you only need to run a HR23 single RF cable from the antenna to the SWM... -
Page 9: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow the steps below to connect the antenna Figure 12 Antenna Connectors cables. POWER Connect the Power and Data Cables Non-SWM (RF1) Receivers TO SWM Connect the supplied data and power cables to (DIRECTV Latin Power the antenna (see Figure 12). -
Page 10: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to Figure 15 Forward Arrow Location the mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Ensure the forward arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure... -
Page 11: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Remove the Shipping Restraint Brackets Figure 17 Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal Internal shipping restraint brackets prevent the 3/8" Bolt (x2) antenna assembly from moving during Bracket (x2) shipment. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove the two 3/8" bolts, washers, and lock nuts securing the two brackets (see Figure 17). -
Page 12: Mount The Acu
Mount the ACU There are two options for mounting the ACU: Figure 20 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting Option 1 - Inside an equipment rack Mounting Hole (x4) Option 2 - To a horizontal surface NOTE: You may choose to wait to mount the ACU until after you have completed all system wiring. -
Page 13: Connect The Antenna Cables
Meets requirements CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. terminal strip connector (supplied in the kitpack), as shown in Figure 23. Tighten each Terminal Strip Connector Terminal Strip Connector terminal screw to secure the wires in place. -
Page 14: Connect Power
Connect Power Before you begin, be sure that you understand Figure 25 AC Power Options the following important requirements. TracVision Equipment AC Power Requirements The TracVision system is designed to run on 3-wire single-phase AC power (hot, neutral, and Ground Shipboard ground). - Page 15 KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. In a standard installation with a connection to single-phase AC power, the antenna system is normally connected to ship's ground through the Vessel 120 VAC ground wire of the ACU's power plug.
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Page 16: Connect Swm Receivers/Dvrs
Connect SWM Receivers/DVRs Follow the steps below to connect the customer’s Figure 27 DIRECTV SWM Receiver/DVR Wiring (Example) DIRECTV SWM receiver(s) and/or DVR(s) to the To Antenna system. NOTE: If you need to install a non-SWM receiver or Power DVR, refer to “Wiring Non-SWM Receivers”... -
Page 17: Configure Swm Receivers/Dvrs
Configure SWM Receivers/DVRs Follow the steps below to start up the TracVision Figure 28 ACU Tracking Screen and Power Button system and configure each DIRECTV SWM T R A C K I N G S A T S receiver and/or DVR for TracVision use. D I R E C T V 9 9 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 IMPORTANT! If you need to configure non-SWM devices,... -
Page 18: Connect To An Onboard Network
KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. By default, the ACU’s Ethernet port is configured as a DHCP client, which means the vessel’s router can automatically assign it an IP address when connected to the ACU’s Ethernet port (see... -
Page 19: Access The Web Interface
KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. a. Connect your PC or mobile device to the ACU using one of the following options: • Connect directly to the ACU’s Ethernet... -
Page 20: Change Network Settings
Change Network Settings Once your PC or mobile device is connected to Figure 34 Ethernet Settings on the Web Interface the ACU’s web interface, follow the steps below to change certain network settings. Changing Ethernet Settings At the web interface, select the Settings tab. Then choose Edit to modify the desired network settings (see Figure... -
Page 21: Update The System Software
Option 4 - Use an iPhone or iPod touch ® ® If you have the KVH TracVision HD7 application loaded on your iPhone/iPod touch, and it is configured for use with the network, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to check for and... -
Page 22: Educate The Customer
• Clean the radome regularly. Dirt buildup can affect reception. Figure 40 KVH TracVision HD7 iPhone/iPod touch App • The vessel must be located within the satellites’ coverage area to receive satellite TV signals. To view satellite coverage information, visit www.kvh.com/footprint. -
Page 23: Wiring Non-Swm Receivers
Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix The following wiring diagrams show how to connect non-SWM receivers and DVRs to the system. Non-SWM receivers/DVRs include DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network, Bell TV, and legacy DIRECTV receivers. Wiring Up to 4 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data... - Page 24 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring Up to 8 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data Power T R A C K I N G S A T S Input Input ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
- Page 25 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring SWM and Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data Power Power T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
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Page 26: Configuring Non-Swm Receivers
Configuring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix Follow the steps below to set up the TracVision system to use the customer’s selected satellite TV service and configure non-SWM receivers and Figure 41 Web Interface Login Screen DVRs. Select the Satellite TV Service on the ACU Follow the steps below to set up the TracVision system for the customer’s satellite TV service. - Page 27 DVR. NOTE: Once the receivers/DVRs are set up, you can switch satellites as needed using the ACU front panel buttons, web interface, or the KVH TracVision HD7 iPhone/iPod touch app. a. Ensure the antenna has an unobstructed view of the sky.
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Page 28: Acu Menu Structure
ACU Menu Structure Appendix MENUS T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENUS CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT ANTENNA POWER... - Page 29 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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