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- Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(Sat., 9 am - 2 pm Eastern) 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: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow the steps below to Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna ensure you have everything needed to complete the installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. -
Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation
Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: • The antenna must be mounted outside the radar’s beam pattern. 15° to 75° Look Angle IMPORTANT! Blocked! Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy will overload/damage the antenna’s LNB. -
Page 5: Plan The Acu Installation
Plan the ACU Installation Before you begin, consider the following ACU Figure 5 ACU Dimensions installation guidelines: 1.52" [3.8 cm] • Select an ACU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. •... -
Page 6: Determine Rf Cable Requirements
= RG-6/RG-11 NOTE: Only use RF cable lengths 200 ft (60 m) or RF Cable shorter. One 100 ft (30 m) RG-11 RF cable is supplied with the TracVision HD7 system. 8-Way Splitter How Many RF Cables are Needed? Power... -
Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Follow the steps below to drill the antenna’s Figure 7 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting holes and cable access hole. You will route all of the antenna cables through this access hole later. Baseplate Footprint a. Unfold the antenna mounting template ø2"... -
Page 8: Remove The Hatch And Radome
Remove the Hatch and Radome Remove the Service Hatch and Radome Figure 9 Service Hatch Screws Follow the steps below to remove the service hatch and radome. a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the eleven M4 screws securing the service hatch to the antenna’s baseplate (see Figure 9). -
Page 9: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Connect the Power and Data Cables Figure 11 Connectors on Bottom of Antenna Assembly Connect and hand-tighten the data and power POWER cables to the antenna (see Figure 11). Then route Non-SWM the cables belowdecks through the cable access (RF1) Receivers TO SWM... - Page 10 Continued Wire the Antenna Connect Additional RF Cables - Non-SWM Figure 12 Connectors on Bottom of Antenna Assembly Receivers/DVRs Only POWER Follow the instructions below if you need to Non-SWM (RF1) connect non-SWM receivers/DVRs. Non-SWM Receivers TO SWM (DIRECTV Latin receivers/DVRs include DIRECTV Latin Power America, DISH...
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Page 11: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to Figure 13 Forward Arrow Location the mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Ensure the forward arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure... -
Page 12: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Remove the Shipping Restraint Brackets Figure 15 Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal Internal shipping restraint brackets prevent the 3/8" Bolt (x2) antenna assembly from moving during Bracket (x2) shipment. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove the two 3/8" bolts, washers, and lock nuts securing the two brackets (see Figure 15). -
Page 13: Mount The Acu
Mount the ACU Follow the steps below to mount the ACU to a Figure 18 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting standard 19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack or a horizontal surface. Mounting Option A - Equipment Rack Mounting Hole (x4) a. Align the four mounting holes on the front panel of the ACU to the mounting holes on the equipment rack (see Figure... - Page 14 Continued Mount the ACU Option B - Horizontal Mounting Figure 19 ACU Rack Mounting Bracket Removal Rack Mounting a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Bracket (x2) six screws securing the rack mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU (see Figure 19).
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Page 15: Wire The Acu
(1) This device must not cause harmful CAUTION interence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. -
Page 16: Wire Supplied Components
Wire Supplied Components Follow the steps below to wire the power Figure 25 Power Inserter Connection inserter, which is required for all installations, From and the supplied 8-way splitter, which is only SWM (RF1) required for DIRECTV service. Connector NOTE: Only SWM-compatible splitters may be used. Connect and Mount the Power Inserter a. - Page 17 Continued Wire Supplied Components Connect Receivers/DVRs to the Splitter Figure 27 Basic SWM Receiver Wiring Diagram From Power Now you need to connect the receivers and/or Inserter’s IRD DVRs to the splitter. Consider the following Connector Vessel connection guidelines before you begin: AC Ground •...
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Page 18: Configure Each Receiver/Dvr
Configure Each Receiver/DVR Follow the steps below to start up the TracVision Figure 29 ACU Power Button system and configure each connected DIRECTV receiver/DVR for TracVision use. IMPORTANT! T R A C K I N G S A T S... -
Page 19: Connect The Acu To The Network
When the TracVision system is WiFi Antenna connected to the vessel’s onboard network, or ANTENNA you connect to the TracVision HD7 system using RS232 ETHERNET FUSE AC INPUT Tested to comply... - Page 20 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Network Connection Options Figure 33 Viewing Network Settings on the ACU Choose one of the options below to enable a T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 network connection.
- Page 21 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Changing Network Settings Figure 34 Entering the IP Address (Example) Choose one of the methods below if you need to change network settings (such as the IP address http://169.254.1.2 or subnet mask): • Option A - Use the Web Interface (Recommended) Enter the ACU’s IP Address Here •...
- Page 22 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Option B - Use the ACU Buttons Figure 37 Network Settings Menus Use the flowchart in Figure 37 to access the Wi-Fi Settings or Ethernet Settings menu and change T R A C K I N G S A T S ®...
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Page 23: Update The Software If Necessary
If you have the KVH TracVision iPhone/iPod touch application loaded and configured for use with the network, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to check for and install new software. You can download the TracVision iPhone app for free from the Apple iTunes ® app store. -
Page 24: Educate The Customer
Network receiver/DVR; just call KVH’s Activation Department at 1-866-551-8004 for DIRECTV or 1-866-399-8509 for DISH Network. • Refer to the supplied TracVision HD7 User’s Guide for operation instructions and troubleshooting information. • You can use the KVH TracVision iPhone/ iPod touch app to communicate with the TracVision system, as long as it is connected to the vessel’s onboard network. - Page 25 Appendices This section provides additional information on receiver compatibility, receiver setup, and custom wiring instructions. Contents A. Using an Ad-Hoc Connection..............27 B. Wiring Non-SWM Receivers..............29 C. Configuring Non-SWM Receivers ............33 D. ACU Menu Structure ..................35...
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Page 26: Using An Ad-Hoc Connection
N E X T Y E S the IP address. The ACU is displayed in Bonjour as: hd7-<ACU serial number>. For more information, visit www.apple.com/support/bonjour. V I E W S E R I A L N U M B E R S ? - Page 27 Continued Using an Ad-Hoc Connection Modifying Settings Figure 44 Entering the IP Address (Example) Follow the instructions below to use the web browser on your PC to modify network settings. http://169.254.1.2 NOTE: When setting up a wireless network, be sure to apply security settings, such as encryption, to protect your network from outside intrusion.
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Page 28: Wiring Non-Swm Receivers
Wiring Non-SWM Receivers .The following wiring diagrams illustrate how to connect non-SWM receivers/DVRs to the TracVision HD7 system. Non-SWM receivers/ DVRs include DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network, Bell TV, and legacy DIRECTV receivers. SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs are listed below. • HR20 •... - Page 29 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring Up to 4 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data Power Power T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
- Page 30 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring Up to 8 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data Power T R A C K I N G S A T S Input Input ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
- Page 31 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring SWM and Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 Data Power Power T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
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Page 32: Configuring Non-Swm Receivers
TracVision HD7 system. http://169.254.1.2 Step 1 - Set the Desired Satellite Service Follow these steps to set up the TracVision HD7 Enter the ACU’s IP Address Here system for the satellite service provider of your choice. - Page 33 Y E S satellites as needed using the ACU buttons, web interface, or TracVision iPhone/iPod touch app. a. Ensure the antenna has an unobstructed view C A L I B R A T E G Y R O S ? of the sky.
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Page 34: Acu Menu Structure
ACU Menu Structure MENUS T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENUS CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT ANTENNA POWER A B O U T S Y S T E M ? - Page 35 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 2011 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.
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