KVH Industries TracVision TV5 Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. KVH Industries Manuals
  4. TV Antenna
  5. TracVision TV5
  6. Installation manual

KVH Industries TracVision TV5 Installation Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for TracVision TV5:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
TracVision
TV5
®
Installation Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for KVH Industries TracVision TV5

Summary of Contents for KVH Industries TracVision TV5

  • Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. © 2014 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure Figure 1: TracVision TV5 System Components you have everything needed to complete the Antenna installation. IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

  • Page 5: Plan The Antenna Installation

    Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines. Blocked! 0° to 80° IMPORTANT! Look Angle Be sure to follow the guidelines below. TracVision Antenna Damage caused by an improper installation is not covered under KVH warranty.

  • Page 6: 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 4.36" heat sources or salt spray. (11.1 cm) 1.73"...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Prepare The Rf Cables

    Prepare the RF Cables Determine the necessary type of RF cable(s) 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 10 on page...

  • Page 9: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow the steps below to connect the antenna Figure 10: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna cable(s) to the antenna. Connecting to: RF Cables a. First determine the number of RF coax cables System with Circular LNB you need for your installation (see Figure 10).

  • Page 10: Remove The Shipping Restraint

    Remove the Shipping Restraint Inside the antenna, a shipping restraint prevents Figure 12: Removing the Radome the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove this shipping restraint. a. Remove the four #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 12).

  • Page 11: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna. Figure 14: Overhead View of 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 14).

  • Page 12: Mount The Tv-Hub

    Mount the TV-Hub Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 16: TV-Hub Mounting Template the vessel. Front of TV-Hub a. Tape the mounting template in the location 7.93" Keyhole selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each (20.1 cm) 2 x Ø...

  • Page 13: Wire The Antenna To The Tv-Hub

    Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the Figure 18: TV-Hub Antenna Connection TV-Hub. a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 18). IMPORTANT! Do not connect anything other than the antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna”...

  • Page 14: Wire The Receivers

    Wire the Receivers The steps for connecting the customer’s Figure 19: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting them up depends upon the customer’s satellite TV service (see Figure 19 and Figure 20). TV-Hub A NOTE: KVH’s TracVision Configuration Wizard, available at www.kvh.com/tvseriesconfigurator, displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the most common configurations.
  • Page 15 Continued Wire the Receivers Linear Wiring Figure 21: Wiring 1 Linear Receiver Follow these steps to connect linear receivers to the TracVision system (linear universal quad LNB required). Connecting 1-4 Linear Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”...
  • Page 16 Continued Wire the Receivers Connecting 5 or More Linear Receivers Figure 23: Wiring 5+ Linear Receivers a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “18V” jack on the multiswitch (see Figure 23). NOTE: If the desired satellite TV service is limited to channels carried on high-band transponders (for example, Sky Mexico), connect the RF cable from the TV-Hub to one of the “22KHz”...
  • Page 17 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – SWM Wiring Figure 24: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well, as explained in “DIRECTV –...
  • Page 18 Continued Wire the Receivers Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (or Tuners) Figure 26: Wiring a DIRECTV External SWM-8 Kit To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the TV-Hub steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous page. Then install an external SWM-8 kit (KVH part no.
  • Page 19 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring Figure 27: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers Follow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). IMPORTANT! Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual satellite switching only.
  • Page 20 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV Latin America Wiring Figure 29: Wiring 1 DIRECTV Latin America Receiver Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV Latin America receivers to the TracVision system (DIRECTV L.A. circular LNB required). Connecting 1 Receiver Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”...
  • Page 21 Continued Wire the Receivers Tri-Americas Wiring Figure 31: Wiring a Tri-Americas System Follow these steps to connect both DIRECTV Latin America and DIRECTV U.S. receivers to the TracVision system (see Figure 31) (Tri- Americas LNB required). a. Run a second RF cable (RF2) from the antenna (see “Wire the Antenna”...
  • Page 22 Continued Wire the Receivers DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 32: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver Follow these steps to connect DISH Network or Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB required). IMPORTANT! Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look for the DISH Pro logo on the box.

  • Page 23: 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 GNSS position and heading Figure 35: TV-Hub NMEA Connections data to speed up satellite acquisition. The current TV-Hub NMEA position and heading will also be displayed on...

  • Page 24: Connect Power

    Connect Power Before connecting power, be sure the vessel is Figure 38: Grounding Block Example properly grounded in accordance with marine standards. Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracVision system to ship’s ground is critically important, as it protects the equipment from lightning and electrostatic discharges (ESD).
  • Page 25 Continued Connect Power Connect Power to the System Figure 39: TracVision System Power NOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration, apply power to all other system components before powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are assigned SWM channels during startup). Input Follow these steps to connect power to the TracVision system (see Figure 39).

  • Page 26: Turn On The System

    Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the system for the Figure 40: 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 40).

  • Page 27: Access The Web Interface

    Access the Web Interface Follow the steps for either option below to access Figure 42: Wi-Fi Connection the TV-Hub’s web interface. 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 42). TV-Hub b.

  • Page 28: Connect To An Onboard Network

    Connect to an Onboard Network Optional Connecting the TV-Hub to an onboard local area network (LAN) is required if any of the following Figure 44: TV-Hub Network Connections conditions apply: • One or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to enable automatic satellite switching (Linear/ DISH Network/Bell TV only) TV-Hub •...

  • Page 29: Secure The Wi-Fi Connection

    Secure the Wi-Fi Connection By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are Figure 47: 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 strongly advises that you select the WPA_PSK security mode as shown in Figure 47 and assign a unique password to prevent...

  • Page 30: Set Up The System

    Set Up the System The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to Figure 48: Setup Wizard Welcome Page step you through system configuration (see Figure 48). Before you begin to set up the system: • Know the service provider and associated satellite(s) •...
  • Page 31 Continued Set Up the System Setup Wizard Figure 50: Preset Satellite Groups System configuration continues by prompting Service Satellites (A-B-C-D) you to enter information or perform certain tasks, as necessary. For example: Linear Europe 1: Hotbird, Astra1, Astra2S, Astra3 • Enter installer and vessel information Europe 2: •...
  • Page 32 Continued Set Up the System Linear Receiver Setup for Automatic Figure 51: Linear Receiver DiSEqC Settings (Example) Switching For automatic switching to work properly using the DiSEqC communications protocol, set up linear receivers for the same satellites installed in the TracVision system. Set up the satellites in the receiver in the exact same order as they were set up in the antenna.

  • Page 33: Set The Lnb Skew Angle

    Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Manual Skew Only Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard. Figure 52: Location of LNB on Back of Antenna Reflector a. At the rear panel of the TV-Hub, set the power switch to the Off position.

  • Page 34: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 55: Satellite Switching Selection on Home Page 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.

  • Page 35: Installing An Ip Autoswitch

    Installing an IP AutoSwitch Appendix Follow these steps to add an IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) to each DISH Network, Bell TV, or linear receiver you want to be able to Figure 58: IP AutoSwitch control satellite selection in Automatic satellite switching mode.
  • Page 36 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Wire the IP AutoSwitch Figure 60: IP AutoSwitch Connections The wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the RF Input** specific configuration. Refer to the wiring diagrams provided in “Wire the Receivers” on page 13, while following the general wiring steps RF In below: Network...
  • Page 37 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Configure the IP AutoSwitch Figure 61: Add IP AutoSwitch Screen When performing system setup (see “Set Up the System” on page 29), follow these additional steps to configure the IP AutoSwitch. NOTE: KVH recommends that you run the Setup Wizard in the web interface whenever you change your system’s configuration by adding or removing devices.
  • Page 38 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Band/Polarization Control Figure 63: Band/Polarization Control Setting If your configuration consists of linear receivers connected via a multiswitch, and you installed one or more IP AutoSwitches, KVH recommends that you change the TV-Hub’s Band/Polarization Control setting to TV-Hub (see Figure 63). You can find this setting on the Advanced Settings page of the web interface (go to Settings >...

  • Page 39: Using A Directv Coax Network

    Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Appendix In Automatic satellite switching mode, the TV-Hub can accept commands from the master SWM-compatible DIRECTV receiver to Figure 65: Non-Genie Configuration automatically switch between the 101W and TV-Hub 119W satellites. The TV-Hub communicates with Ethernet the master receiver via the TV-Hub’s Ethernet port link to the DIRECTV coax network.
  • Page 40 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Genie Configurations Figure 66: Genie Configuration Full DECA Broadband functionality is built into TV-Hub Genie DVRs (HR44 or HR34). So if a Genie DVR Ethernet is present on the DIRECTV SWM network, no external DECA Broadband kit is required. Just connect the Genie's Ethernet port to the TV-Hub's Can connect via an Ethernet port, either directly or via an onboard...
  • Page 41 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Additional Equipment for Older Receivers Figure 67: Additional Equipment for Older Receivers In addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a Genie DVR, you might need to connect an SWM Splitter additional device in-line between the receiver and the SWM splitter, depending on the model (see Figure 67).
  • Page 42 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Configuring the DIRECTV Receivers for Figure 68: IP Addressing for Automatic Switching (Example) Automatic Switching To establish communications between the TracVision system and each SWM-compatible TV-Hub DIRECTV receiver for automatic satellite switching, you need to set each receiver to a static IP address and enter that address, along with the receiver's location, in the TV-Hub's web interface.
  • Page 43 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV Receivers Figure 70: IP Address on a DIRECTV Receiver (Example) Once you have identified a valid static IP address WITHOUT an Onboard Network (No Router) range for the receivers, follow these steps to assign a unique static IP address within that range to each receiver.
  • Page 44 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Add the new receivers to the Autoswitch Figure 71: Adding a DIRECTV Receiver to the Autoswitch Page page of the web interface. Enter each receiver’s static IP address and assign it a friendly name (e.g., “Salon”) (see Figure 71). IMPORTANT! Also be sure to set each receiver’s Dish Type to 3-LNB and Switch Type to SWM, and...
  • Page 46 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...

Table of Contents