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TracVision M1 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® with 12V DIRECTV Mobile Receiver ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET, Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET) KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate 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.
  • Page 3 PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to Your Product Manual ® This addendum applies to the TracVision Installing the Rubber Cable Seal A rubber cable seal is provided in the kitpack to prevent water from entering the cable channel on the bottom of the antenna. Before you wire and mount the antenna, follow these steps to install this seal.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Mount The Antenna

    Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. The radome’s “TracVision” labels should face Figure 16: Mounting Hardware fore and aft. Secure the radome to the base using the four #8-32 screws you removed earlier.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Test The System

    Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the sky. b. Apply power to the TV and the TracVision system. c. Turn on the power switch on the front of the Power Switch Status Lights receiver (see Figure 22).

  • Page 14: 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 15 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.

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