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- Page 1 Installation Guide TracNet ™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TracNet ™ Installation Guide This guide explains how to install the TracNet H90 hybrid VSAT, cellular, and Wi-Fi communications system. Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide. Table of Contents Important Safety Information..........2 Configure the System ............21 Inspect Parts and Get Tools.......... -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Disclaimer If any component of the TracNet H90 system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions Every effort has been made to ensure the correctness and normally, disconnect it from vessel power, completeness of the material in this document. No secure it from unintended operation, and company shall be liable for errors contained herein. -
Page 5: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Figure 1 and on the Kitpack Contents List. • Eye protection Save the packaging for future use. • Shop towels Figure 1: TracNet H90 System Components • Voltmeter • Utility knife • Flush cutters • Wire stripper/terminal crimper •... -
Page 6: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation TracNet H90 Installation Guide 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 7 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Plan the Antenna Installation Figure 3: Pedestal and Brace Dimensions Pedestal Structure Requirements If a pedestal is going to be used, it must meet the following minimum requirements 3.28 ft 6.56 ft 9.84 ft ...
- Page 8 Plan the Antenna Installation TracNet H90 Installation Guide 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 9: Plan The Bdu Installation
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Plan the BDU Installation Figure 6: BDU Dimensions Plan the BDU Installation Before you install the BDU, 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 10: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site TracNet H90 Installation Guide Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in “Plan the Antenna Installation” on page 4, follow these steps to prepare the site for installation. -
Page 11: Rig And Hoist The Antenna
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Rig and Hoist the Antenna Rig and Hoist the Antenna 3. Close both service hatches. Secure each hatch using the hex latches. Follow these steps to detach the antenna from the pallet 4. Secure the crane rigging to the antenna’s four lift and safely rig the antenna for crane hoisting. -
Page 12: Prepare The Antenna Cable
Prepare the Antenna Cable TracNet H90 Installation Guide Figure 12: New Cable Run Options (Available from KVH) Prepare the Antenna Cable LMR-240 (50 You need to connect a single coax cable from the antenna to the BDU. KVH recommends using the supplied 100 ft Max. -
Page 13: Wire The Antenna
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Wire the Antenna Wire the Antenna Attach Second Foam Seal, If Needed If you routed the cable through a hole under the antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to the (see page 8), attach a second foam seal to the base of the antenna’s N-type baseplate connector. - Page 14 Wire the Antenna TracNet H90 Installation Guide Reattach the Cable Cover 2. Fill half of the inner body of the cable’s N-type male connector with the supplied silicone grease. Position the cable cover over the antenna’s cable 3. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the cable to the connector and secure in place with the six #6-32 captive antenna’s connector, allowing the grease to diffuse...
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Page 15: Mount The Antenna
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Mount the Antenna Mount the Antenna 4. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the four supplied 1/2"-13 bolts to prevent galling. Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the mounting surface. - Page 16 Mount the Antenna TracNet H90 Installation Guide 9. Remove the eight screws, flat washers, and lock nuts securing the four lift brackets to the antenna. Use a 5/32" hex key to keep the screws from turning, and use a 1/2" open-end wrench to loosen and remove the nuts.
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Page 17: Mount The Bdu
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Mount the BDU Mount the BDU 2. Attach the supplied strain-relief bracket to the back of the BDU using the four supplied M3 screws. Follow these steps to install the BDU inside the vessel. Figure 26: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket Note: You may choose to wait to mount the BDU until after you have completed all system wiring. -
Page 18: Wire The Bdu
Wire the BDU TracNet H90 Installation Guide Figure 28: Antenna Cable Connection Wire the BDU Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to the BDU. IMPORTANT! If you are using an RG-58 or LMR-240 cable, you may connect it directly to the BDU. If you are using any other type of cable, you must connect a pigtail cable between it and the BDU. -
Page 19: Connect An Nmea Talker
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Connect an NMEA Talker Connect an NMEA Talker NMEA 2000 1. Connect the BDU to the vessel’s NMEA 2000 CAN The antenna requires a vessel heading input from a network backbone via a “T” connector. Be sure to use customer-supplied NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 talker. -
Page 20: Connect Power
Connect Power TracNet H90 Installation Guide Figure 32: AC Power Options Connect Power Before you begin, be sure that you understand the following important requirements: AC Power Requirements The TracNet system is designed to run on 3-wire single- phase AC power (hot, neutral, and ground). Voltage between hot-neutral and hot-ground should each measure between 100-240 VAC. - Page 21 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Connect Power Connecting Power 6. Repeat the previous step with the BDU powered on, looking for the same measured result. Once you have read and understand the requirements on the previous page, follow these steps to connect power to WARNING the TracNet system.
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Page 22: Turn On The System
Turn On the System TracNet H90 Installation Guide 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 TracNet system. -
Page 23: Configure The System
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Configure the System Configure 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 Ethernet port 1 on the BDU. - Page 24 Configure the System TracNet H90 Installation Guide Run the Setup Wizard Assign an Administrator Password At the first page of the wizard, you must set the following: The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to step you through system configuration. Through the setup wizard, •...
- Page 25 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Configure the System Assign a Guest Account Password (Optional) Configure LAN Settings (Optional) At the second page of the wizard, you can set the At the third page of the wizard, you can make any following: necessary changes to the following LAN settings: •...
- Page 26 Configure the System TracNet H90 Installation Guide Configure Built-In Wi-Fi Settings Set the Port Configuration With Wi-Fi enabled, vessel devices can connect to the At the fourth page, you can change the LAN configuration BDU via its built-in wireless access point (WAP). At the of the BDU’s Ethernet ports and built-in Wi-Fi, if desired.
- Page 27 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Configure the System Configure WAN Settings With its hybrid network capability, the TracNet system can automatically switch to an available cellular or shore- based Wi-Fi network for Internet connectivity. At the fifth page of the wizard, select the shore Wi-Fi network or networks that the TracNet system should use.
- Page 28 Configure the System TracNet H90 Installation Guide Update the System Software 3. Select the software update file you saved on your laptop. Be sure it is the AC-BDU version of H-series Follow these steps to check the currently installed software.
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Page 29: Transmit Zones (Optional)
TracNet H90 Installation Guide No-Transmit Zones (Optional) Figure 49: Example of No-Transmit Zone Elevation Range No-Transmit Zones (Optional) To prevent exposure to RF energy (see page 1 for an illustration of the hazard area), you can configure up to two no-transmit zones for areas where crew and/or passengers frequent. -
Page 30: Test The System
Test the System TracNet H90 Installation Guide Test the System 8. If the customer activated the TracNet system for KVH global cellular service, select the Cell tab. If there is cellular service in your area, select the Cell Only Follow these steps to test the system for proper operation. -
Page 31: Connect Vessel Network Devices
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Connect Vessel Network Devices Connect Vessel Network Global Static IP Global Static IP service allows you to set up a network Devices device with an IP address that can be accessed directly from the Internet. It does not receive an IP address from The BDU includes four Ethernet ports and a built-in the BDU. -
Page 32: Connect The Vessel Phones
Connect the Vessel Phones TracNet H90 Installation Guide Connect the Vessel Phones External VoIP Devices (Optional) If the vessel requires more than two phone lines, you can Using the supplied RJ-11 cables, connect the customer’s connect an external VoIP device to Ethernet port 4 on the... -
Page 33: Educate The Customer
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Educate the Customer Educate the Customer • Data usage and overage alerts via email and text message can be configured easily over the Internet at the KVH Manager (see www.mykvh.com). Give the Welcome Kit to the customer, make sure they... -
Page 34: Terminating Lmr-240 Cable
Terminating LMR-240 Cable TracNet H90 Installation Guide Appendix A: 3. Place the metal ferrule onto the cable. Terminating LMR-240 Cable Figure 61: Placing the Ferrule These instructions explain how to terminate the supplied LMR-240 coax cable with an EZ-240-TM-X TNC connector using the tools from the LMR-240 termination tool kit (KVH part no. - Page 35 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Terminating LMR-240 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 36 Terminating LMR-240 Cable TracNet H90 Installation Guide Figure 69: 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 37 TracNet H90 Installation Guide Terminating LMR-240 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 71: Properly Terminated LMR-240 RF Cable 12. Using a multimeter or similar device, check the...
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Page 38: Connecting Pigtail Cables To The Antenna Cable
Connecting Pigtail Cables to the Antenna Cable TracNet H90 Installation Guide Appendix B: 5. Seal the antenna cable-to-pigtail connection using self-vulcanizing tape or equivalent. Then protect the Connecting Pigtail Cables to connection with the heat shrink. the Antenna Cable Figure 73: Connecting the Antenna Cable to the Pigtail Cable Pigtail cables are required in the following circumstances: •... -
Page 39: Approved Cable Types
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Approved Cable Types Appendix C: Approved Cable Types The following cable types have been approved by KVH for use with the TracNet system up to the specified maximum lengths. You can also refer to the TracNet Cable Wizard at www.kvh.com/TracNetcables... -
Page 40: Verifying The Nmea 0183 Message
Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message TracNet H90 Installation Guide Appendix D: 3. Configure options at the Serial configuration menu as follows: Verifying the NMEA 0183 • 4800 baud Message • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit Verify the message supplied by the NMEA 0183 talker by connecting its output to a laptop using an RS422-to-USB •... -
Page 41: Wiring Diagram
TracNet H90 Installation Guide Wiring Diagram Appendix E: Wiring Diagram... - Page 42 Regulatory Compliance European Union Compliance Hereby, KVH Industries, Inc. declares that the radio equipment type TracNet H90 complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. For the full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit www.kvh.com/euconformity. Federal Communications Commission Compliance The TracNet system complies with Class A of Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules for radiated and conducted emissions.
- Page 44 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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