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- Page 1 TracPhone ® Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TracPhone ® Installation Guide This guide explains how to install the TracPhone V30 mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications system. Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide. Table of Contents Inspect Parts and Get Tools..........3 Connect Power ..............16 Plan the Antenna Installation ..........4 Turn On the System ............18... - Page 3 WARNING companies. Risk of Electric Shock Disclaimer If any component of the TracPhone V30 system becomes damaged and/or no longer Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and functions normally, disconnect it from vessel completeness of the material in this document. No power, secure it from unintended operation, company shall be liable for errors contained herein.
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Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
KVH Partner Portal (www.kvh.com/partners), or a smartphone/tablet with the KVH TracPhone V30 app installed and loaded with the latest antenna software • NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 talker and interface cable (see... -
Page 5: Plan The Antenna Installation
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Plan the Antenna Installation Figure 2: Antenna Dimensions Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, be sure the designated install location meets the following guidelines. IMPORTANT! Damage caused by an improper installation is not covered under KVH warranty. - Page 6 Plan the Antenna Installation TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 3: Pedestal and Brace Dimensions Pedestal Structure Requirements If a pedestal is going to be used, it must meet the following minimum requirements Pedestal 3.28 ft 6.56 ft 9.84 ft 13.12 ft...
- Page 7 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Plan the Antenna Installation Prevent RF Radiation Exposure Avoid RF Interference Select a location that is well above any areas accessible to Although many variables determine the exact distance passengers and crew to reduce the risk of RF radiation required between the antenna and radar/high-power radio exposure.
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Page 8: Plan The Vsat-Hub Installation
Plan the VSAT-Hub Installation TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 6: VSAT-Hub Dimensions Plan the VSAT-Hub Installation Before you install the VSAT-Hub, be sure the designated install location meets the following guidelines: • Select a mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. -
Page 9: Prepare The Antenna Site
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Prepare the Antenna Site Prepare the Antenna Site 6. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface, ensuring the... -
Page 10: Prepare The Antenna Cable
Prepare the Antenna Cable TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 9: Long Run RF Cable Options Prepare the Antenna Cable LMR-240 (50 You need to connect one 50 RF coax cable from the antenna to the belowdecks VSAT-Hub. KVH recommends Max. -
Page 11: Wire The Antenna
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Wire the Antenna Wire the Antenna 2. Fill half of the inner body of the cable’s male connector with the supplied silicone grease. Follow these steps to connect the coax cable to the 3. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the cable to the antenna’s power/data baseplate connector. -
Page 12: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna 2. Remove the foam shipping restraint(s) and save for future use. Follow these steps to first remove the radome and foam shipping restraint, and then mount the antenna to the IMPORTANT! mounting surface. - Page 13 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna 10. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure in place CAUTION with the three #10-32 screws you removed earlier (see Figure 14 on page 11). Be sure to observe the safe handling 11. Install a protective plastic cap (supplied in kit) over instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet each radome screw.
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Page 14: Mount The Vsat-Hub
Mount the VSAT-Hub TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Mount the VSAT-Hub Follow these steps to install the VSAT-Hub inside the vessel. 1. Tape the mounting template in the location selected for the VSAT-Hub. Punch holes at each of the two keyhole locations and at the mounting tab location. -
Page 15: Wire The Vsat-Hub
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Wire the VSAT-Hub Wire the VSAT-Hub Attach the Wi-Fi Antennas Connect the two supplied Wi-Fi antennas to the rear panel Follow these steps to wire the VSAT-Hub (see page 36 of the VSAT-Hub. a complete wiring diagram). -
Page 16: Connect An Nmea Talker
Connect an NMEA Talker TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Connect an NMEA Talker NMEA 2000 1. Connect the VSAT-Hub to the vessel’s NMEA 2000 The antenna requires a vessel heading input from a CAN network backbone via a “T” connector. Be sure customer-supplied NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 talker. -
Page 17: Connect Power
Figure 23: Grounding the VSAT-Hub Example Connect Power Follow the steps in this section to properly ground the TracPhone V30 system and connect power. Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracPhone system to ship’s ground is mandatory for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety regulatory compliance. - Page 18 Connect Power TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 24: Power Wiring Connect Power to the VSAT-Hub Follow these steps to connect power to the TracPhone V30 system. IMPORTANT! All power connections must be hard wired. 1. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power and be sure the vessel is properly grounded in accordance with marine standards.
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Page 19: Turn On The System
Follow these steps to turn on the system. 1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. 2. Apply vessel power to the TracPhone V30 system. 3. Press the power button on the back of the VSAT-Hub. The button’s light should illuminate blue. -
Page 20: Set Up The System
Set Up the System TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Set Up the System Option 2: Using the Ethernet Connection 1. Connect a laptop PC configured for DHCP directly to Follow the steps on the next few pages to access the any “Ethernet” port on the VSAT-Hub. - Page 21 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Set Up the System Run the Setup Wizard Assign an Administrator Password At the first page of the wizard, you must do the following: The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to step you through system configuration. Through the setup wizard, •...
- Page 22 Set Up the System TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Assign a Guest Account Password Configure LAN Settings (Optional) At the second page of the wizard, you must do the At the third page of the wizard, if desired, you can make...
- Page 23 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Set Up the System Update the System Software Configure the Built-In Wi-Fi Settings With Wi-Fi enabled, vessel devices can connect to the From the web interface, you can ensure the latest software VSAT-Hub via its built-in wireless access point (WAP) and is installed in the system.
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Page 24: Set Up No-Transmit Zones (Optional)
Set Up No-Transmit Zones (Optional) TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Set Up No-Transmit Zones Note: Each no-transmit zone must span at least 5°. Therefore, be sure to set the beginning and ending (Optional) azimuths at least 5º apart. 2. At the web interface, select the No-Transmit Zones... -
Page 25: Test The System
Test the System Test the System 5. Verify that the Welcome screen appears, indicating good communication between the TracPhone V30 system and the land-based hub. Follow these steps to test the system for proper operation. 1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of Figure 40: Welcome Screen for Testing the sky. -
Page 26: Configure The Network
Configure the Network TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Configure the Network Global Static IP Global Static IP service allows you to set up a network The VSAT-Hub includes four Ethernet ports and a built-in device with an IP address that can be accessed directly wireless access point (WAP). -
Page 27: Connect The Vessel Phone
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Connect the Vessel Phone Connect the Vessel Phone Using the supplied RJ-11 cable, connect the analog (not digital) phone or PABX to the VSAT-Hub’s “PHONE LINE” jack. Figure 42: Connecting the Vessel Phone (Example) -
Page 28: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 44: Example of Satellite Blockage Educate the Customer Give the Welcome Kit to the customer, make sure they know the administrator and Wi-Fi passwords, and show them how to use the system. Be sure they understand the... -
Page 29: Appendices
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Appendices Appendices The following sections are intended to supplement the manual with specific guidelines for the unique installation. Terminating the Antenna Cable........29 Wiring the Antenna Using a Preinstalled Cable....33 Wiring the Antenna Using Pigtail Cables......34 Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message......... -
Page 30: Terminating The Antenna Cable
Terminating the Antenna Cable TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Terminating the Antenna 3. Place the metal ferrule onto the cable. Cable Figure 48: Placing the Ferrule These instructions explain how to terminate an RF cable with an EZ-240-TM-X “TNC” connector. The example given is of an LMR-240 cable terminated using the tools from the LMR-240 termination tool kit (KVH part no. - Page 31 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Terminating the Antenna Cable 5. Insert the end of the cable into the #2 end of the 6. Using the DBT-U deburr tool, deburr and chamfer the CST-240 stripping tool. Then rotate the tool clockwise center conductor. Avoid nicking the aluminum tape around the cable until the tool turns easily.
- Page 32 Terminating the Antenna Cable TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 56: Crimping the Ferrule onto the Cable 8. Insert the end of the cable into the connector body until the dielectric is firmly seated inside the connector. Make sure there is no gap between the knurled end of the connector and the cable jacket.
- Page 33 TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Terminating the Antenna Cable When you are done, the heat shrink should extend from the rear of the connector to the cable jacket. This forms a weather-tight seal. Figure 58: Properly Terminated LMR-240 RF Cable 12. Using a multimeter or similar device, check the...
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Page 34: Wiring The Antenna Using A Preinstalled Cable
Wiring the Antenna Using a Preinstalled Cable TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Wiring the Antenna Using a Preinstalled Cable You can connect the antenna to the VSAT-Hub using a preinstalled 75 RG-11, LMR-400, or LMR-600 RF cable, as long as the cable is clean, free of rust or corrosion, meets all of the criteria in “Prepare the Antenna Cable”... -
Page 35: Wiring The Antenna Using Pigtail Cables
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Wiring the Antenna Using a Prein- Wiring the Antenna Using 5. Seal the antenna cable-to-pigtail connection using silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or equivalent. Pigtail Cables Then protect the connection with the heat shrink. 6. Repeat these steps for each pigtail, then continue... -
Page 36: Verifying The Nmea 0183 Message
Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Figure 65: PuTTY Port Configuration Options (Example) Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message Verify the message supplied by the NMEA 0183 talker by connecting its output to a laptop using an RS422-to-USB adapter cable and viewing its data stream using PuTTY, HyperTerminal, or other terminal emulator. -
Page 37: Wiring Diagram
TracPhone V30 Installation Guide Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram... - Page 39 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 Email: info@emea.kvh.com...
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