Related Manuals for KVH Industries TracVision UHD7
Summary of Contents for KVH Industries TracVision UHD7
- Page 1 TracVision UHD7 ® in 32” (81 cm) Dome (to match TracVision TV8) Installation Guide...
- Page 2 TracVision Antenna Systems Addendum PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to the Installation Guide New RG-11 Cable Connectors Figure 1: New EX Series 11 Connectors for RG-11 The Belden Snap N Seal connectors (SNS11AS), used to terminate RG-11 RF cables as described in your antenna installation manual, are no longer available.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate (Reg. No. 2,864,752) 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. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. - Page 4 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 To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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Page 5: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure you Figure 1: TracVision UHD7 System Components have everything needed to complete the installation. Antenna IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate or the hoist holes in the internal frame, and... -
Page 6: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines. IMPORTANT! Be sure to follow the guidelines below. Blocked! 12.5° to 80° Damage caused by an improper installation is Look Angle not covered under KVH warranty. •... - Page 7 Continued Plan the Antenna Installation • Make sure the mounting surface is wide Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level (within ±1°), strong enough to support the antenna’s weight (approx.
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Page 8: Plan The Tv-Hub Installation
Plan the TV-Hub Installation Consider the following TV-Hub installation Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation guidelines. LED Lights • Select a mounting location in a dry, well- ventilated area belowdecks away from any 3.23" heat sources or salt spray. (8.2 cm) 1.73"... -
Page 9: 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 Ø17" (Ø43.2 cm) mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare Baseplate Footprint the site for installation. -
Page 10: Prepare The Rf Cables
Prepare the RF Cables Determine the necessary type of RF cables and Figure 9: RF Cable Requirements connectors you need for any RF cables that are required in addition to what is supplied in the Up to 100 ft (30 m) Cable Run antenna kit (see Figure 9 and Figure 17 on page... -
Page 11: Removing The Hatch And Radome
Removing the Hatch and Radome Follow these steps to remove the service hatch and Figure 10: Remove the Service Hatch radome to access the antenna. a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eleven M4 screws securing the service hatch to the baseplate b. -
Page 12: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Follow these steps to remove the shipping Figure 13: Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal restraints from inside the antenna. 3/8" Bolt (x2) IMPORTANT! Once you have removed the restraints, keep Bracket (x2) the antenna level as much as possible and handle the antenna very carefully. -
Page 13: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Determine the number of tuners the system will Figure 16: Number of Tuners Per SWM Device need to support and the number of RF cables you SWM Device No. Tuner(s) will need for your installation (refer to the tables in Figure 16 and Figure 17). -
Page 14: 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. Ensure the forward arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 19). -
Page 15: Mount The Tv-Hub
Mount the TV-Hub Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 21: TV-Hub Mounting Template the vessel. Front of TV-Hub a. Tape the mounting template in the location 7.93" Keyhole (20.1 cm) selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each 2 x Ø... -
Page 16: Wire The Tv-Hub
Wire the TV-Hub Follow these steps to connect the antenna cables to Figure 23: TV-Hub Antenna Connection the belowdecks equipment. Antenna a. Connect a grounding block in-line with each RF cable from the antenna (see Figure 23 and “Grounding Requirements” on page 21). -
Page 17: Wire The Receivers
Wire the Receivers The steps for connecting the customer’s receiver(s) Figure 24: Receiver/DVR Wiring to the TracVision system and setting them up Antenna depends upon the customer’s satellite TV service. Follow the steps in the applicable section below to wire the receivers. Then connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s television(s). - Page 18 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – SWM Wiring Figure 25: Wiring 1 DIRECTV Receiver Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV receivers Antenna to the TracVision system. Connecting 1 SWM Receiver/DVR Connect an RF cable from the “Signal to IRD” connector on the SWM power inserter to the “Satellite In”...
- Page 19 Continued Wire the Receivers Connecting 9 -13 SWM Receivers (13 Tuners Max) Figure 27: Wiring Up to 13 DIRECTV Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Signal to IRD” Antenna connector on the SWM power inserter to the “SWM” input on a 2-way SWM splitter (see Figure 27).
- Page 20 Continued Wire the Receivers Connecting 14-26 SWM Receivers (26 Tuners Max) Figure 28: Wiring Up to 26 DIRECTV Receivers a. First connect up to 13 receivers to the antenna’s Antenna RF2 cable, as explained in “Connecting 9 -13 SWM Receivers (13 Tuners Max)” on page IMPORTANT! When wiring the receivers, be sure to keep the number of splits to no more than two per path.
- Page 21 Continued Wire the Receivers DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 29: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver Follow these steps to connect most DISH Antenna Network (non-Wally) or Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system. (To connect Wally receivers, refer to “Using Wally Receivers”...
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Page 22: Connect A Nmea Device
Connect a NMEA Device Optional At the customer’s option, you can connect a NMEA device to the TV-Hub, allowing the antenna to use its Figure 32: TV-Hub NMEA Connections GNSS heading data to speed up satellite acquisition. A NMEA device will also provide position data as a TV-Hub NMEA NMEA... -
Page 23: Connect Power
Connect Power Before connecting power, be sure the vessel is Figure 35: Grounding Block Example properly grounded in accordance with marine Antenna standards. Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracVision system to ship’s ground is critically important, as it protects the equipment from electrostatic discharges (ESD). - Page 24 Continued Connect Power Connect Power to the System Figure 36: TracVision System Power NOTE: Apply power to all other system components before powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are assigned SWM channels during startup). TV-Hub Follow these steps to connect power to the Input WI-FI ETHERNET...
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Page 25: Turn On The System
Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the system for the Figure 37: TV-Hub Power Switch first time. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Power Switch b. Press the power switch on the rear panel of the TV-Hub to apply power to the TracVision system (see Figure 37). -
Page 26: Access The Web Interface
Access the Web Interface Follow the steps for either option below to access Figure 39: Wi-Fi Connection the TV-Hub’s web interface. Option 1: Using the Wireless Connection a. Select the TVHub-<TV-Hub serial number> network from your device’s Wi-Fi settings to connect to the TV-Hub (see Figure 39). -
Page 27: Connect To An Onboard Network
Connect to an Onboard Network Optional Connecting the TV-Hub to an onboard local area network (LAN) allows the user to access the TV-Hub’s web interface using any device Figure 41: TV-Hub Network Connections connected to the network (see Figure 41). NOTE: Connecting the TV-Hub to the onboard network using its Wi-Fi rather than an Ethernet cable TV-Hub... -
Page 28: Secure The Wi-Fi Connection
Secure the Wi-Fi Connection By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are Figure 44: TV-Hub Security and Password Setting configured for the following: • Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point) • SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial number> • IP Address: 172.16.0.1 • Security Mode: Off KVH requires that you select the WPA_PSK security mode as shown in Figure 44 and assign a unique password to prevent unauthorized access... -
Page 29: Set Up The System
Set Up the System The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to Figure 45: Setup Wizard Welcome Page step you through system configuration (see Figure 45). Before you begin to set up the system: • Know the service provider and associated satellite(s) •... - Page 30 Continued Set Up the System Setup Wizard Figure 47: Satellite Library System configuration continues by prompting you to enter information or perform certain tasks, as necessary. For example: • Enter installer and vessel information • Select a backup source for GNSS position data, if desired •...
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Page 31: Configure Swm Receivers/Dvrs
Configure SWM Receivers/DVRs Follow these steps to set or verify the dish type or Figure 48: DIRECTV SWM Receiver/DVR Configuration configuration of each SWM receiver and/or DVR connected to the TracVision system. NOTE: Refer to your selected receiver/DVR manual for specific configuration instructions. a. -
Page 32: Run A Check Switch Test
Run a Check Switch Test DISH Network/Bell TV Only Follow these steps to run a Check Switch test of each DISH Network/Bell TV receiver and/or DVR Figure 49: DISH Network/Bell TV receiver/DVR Check Switch Screen connected to the TracVision system. (To run a Check Switch test on Wally receivers, refer to “Running a Check Switch Test on Wally Receivers”... -
Page 33: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 50: Blockage Example ensure the antenna works properly. Fill out the Installation Checklist (provided in the Welcome Kit) and return it to KVH. Refer to the instructions on the form. Blocked! Give the Welcome Kit to the customer, provide any passwords and static IP addresses you set... - Page 34 Using Wally Receivers Appendix Wiring DISH Network Wally receivers requires additional equipment and modified wiring Figure 51: Wiring 1 or 2 DISH Wally Receiver configurations, as explained below. Antenna Wiring Wally Receivers To wire Wally receivers, you need to install a DISH Pro hybrid switch (model DPH42) (KVH part no.
- Page 35 Continued Using Wally Receivers Appendix Connecting Up to 5 Wally Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack Figure 52: Wiring Up to 5 Wally Receivers on the TV-Hub to the first “To Dish” jack on the DPH42. Antenna b.
- Page 36 Continued Using Wally Receivers Appendix Connecting Up to 16 Wally Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack Figure 53: Wiring Up to 16 Wally Receivers on the TV-Hub to the first “To Dish” jack on the DPH42. Antenna b.
- Page 37 Continued Using Wally Receivers Appendix Connecting Up to 32 Wally Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack Figure 54: Wiring Up to 32 Wally Receivers on the TV-Hub to the first “To Dish” jack on the DPH42. Antenna b.
- Page 38 Continued Using Wally Receivers Appendix Connecting a Mix of Wally and Non-Wally Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack Figure 55: Wiring a Mix of Wally/Non-Wally Receivers on the TV-Hub to the “Antenna” jack on the DC block splitter (supplied in kit). Antenna b.
- Page 39 Continued Using Wally Receivers Appendix Running a Check Switch Test on Wally Receivers Figure 56: Wally Receiver Check Switch Screen Follow these steps to run a Check Switch test of each Wally receiver connected to the TracVision system. (To run a Check Switch test on most other DISH Network or Bell TV receivers, refer “Run a Check Switch Test”...
- Page 40 European Union Compliance Hereby, KVH Industries, Inc. declares that the radio equipment type TracVision UHD7 is in compliance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Federal Communications Commission Compliance The TracVision system complies with Class B of Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules for radiated and conducted emissions.