Plan The Antenna Installation - KVH Industries M7 Installation Manual

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Plan the Antenna Installation

Consider the following antenna installation
guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform.
• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna's base
(see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna's weight (55 lbs, 25 kg), and rigid
enough to withstand vibration.
• Select a location that is as close as possible to
the intersection of the vessel's fore-and-aft
centerline and midships.
• Do not mount the antenna at the same level
as the radar because the radar's energy might
overload the antenna. Ideally, you should
mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above the
radar, outside the beam path of the radar.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to follow the guidelines above.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
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Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction
Blocked!
Look Angle
Mast
Vessel Platform
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
TracVision Antenna
Side View
6"
(15.2 cm)
Bottom View
6"
(15.2 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
4 x 1/2"
( 13 mm)