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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. © 2008 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0585 Rev. A... -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision M1 System Components you have everything you need 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 4: Plan The Installation
Plan the Installation Before you begin, consider the following Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a Blocked! clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV 17-73° (see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. -
Page 5: Prepare The Mounting Site
Prepare the Mounting Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 5: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines Antenna Base provided on page 4, follow these steps to prepare 13.5" the mounting site for installation. (34.3 cm) 3.2"... -
Page 6: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to Figure 8: Attaching the Rubber Feet the antenna. a. First attach the four rubber mounting feet (supplied in the kitpack) to the bottom of the antenna at the locations shown in Figure 8. IMPORTANT! Be sure to install the rubber feet. -
Page 7: Remove The Shipping Restraint
Remove the Shipping Restraint Follow these steps to remove the shipping Figure 11: Removing the Radome Screws restraint, which prevents the internal antenna assembly from moving during shipment. a. Remove the four #8-32 screws securing the radome to the antenna (see Figure 11). b. -
Page 8: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 14: Aligning the “Forward” Arrows mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the “Forward” arrows inside the baseplate point toward the bow and are parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 14). -
Page 9: Wire The Receiver
Wire the Receiver Follow these steps to connect system cables to the Figure 17: Wiring the Receiver receiver. IMPORTANT! Do not shorten or extend the antenna cable. Antenna Since the cable carries data, power, and communications, the integrity of this cable and its connections is very important. -
Page 10: Connect Power
Connect Power The receiver requires 10-16 VDC power input Figure 18: Receiver Power Wiring supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @ 12 VDC). Follow Black these steps to connect power to the receiver. Ground Input Power CAUTION (10-16 VDC) Ferrite For your own safety, disconnect vessel Coil power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires. -
Page 11: Mount The Receiver
Mount the Receiver Once all cables are connected, follow these steps Figure 19: Receiver Mounting to install the receiver inside the vessel. a. Attach the two mounting brackets to the sides of the unit using three #2-56 screws. Simply screw these fasteners into the vent 1⁄4"... -
Page 12: Test The System
Test the System Now that you have installed the system, follow Figure 22: Receiver Power Switch and Status Lights these steps to turn the system on and verify that the antenna works properly. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the sky. -
Page 13: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, give the Customer Figure 24: Activation Card Welcome Kit, the red Activation Card, and all manuals to the customer and explain how to use the system. Also be sure the customer understands the following: •... - Page 14 Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com © Copyright 2008 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.