Wire Supplied Components - KVH Industries TracVision HD7 Installation Manual

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Wire Supplied Components

Follow the steps below to wire the power
inserter, which is required for all installations,
and the supplied 8-way splitter, which is only
required for DIRECTV service.
NOTE: Only SWM-compatible splitters may be used.
Connect and Mount the Power Inserter
a. Attach a Snap-N-Seal F-type connector to the
SWM (RF1) cable from the antenna. Then
connect the cable to the power inserter's
SWM connector (see
b. Using fasteners appropriate for the mounting
surface, secure the power inserter to the
mounting surface.
Connect and Mount the Splitter
IMPORTANT!
This section explains how to connect the
8-way splitter for DIRECTV SWM receivers/
DVRs only. If you need to install non-SWM
receivers/DVRs, refer to the wiring diagrams
in "Wiring Non-SWM Receivers" on page
a. Using the screws supplied with the splitter,
secure the splitter to an appropriate
mounting surface.
b. Fasten one end of the 25 ft (30 m) ground
wire (supplied in the kitpack) to the splitter's
grounding screw. Connect the other end of
the ground wire to a suitable AC ground (see
Figure 24).
c. Connect one end of an RF cable to the power
inserter's IRD connector. Connect the other
end of the cable to the splitter's In connector
(see Figure 24).
Figure 23).
29.
Figure 23 Power Inserter Connection
From
SWM (RF1)
Connector
SWM
SWM
Power
Inserter
Figure 24 8-Way Splitter Connection (DIRECTV Only)
From Antenna's
SWM (RF1) Connector
SWM IRD
8-Way Splitter
SWM
Power
Inserter
Terminator
Vessel
In
AC Ground
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