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- Page 1 TracVision M9 Standard Configuration...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TracVision M9 Installation Guide ® These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M9 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide. Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools .......3 8. -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1 TracVision M9 Antenna you have everything you need to complete the installation. Radome 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 4 Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: -20° to 85° IMPORTANT! Look Angle Be sure to follow the guidelines below. Damage caused by an improper installation is not covered under KVH warranty. Blocked! •... -
Page 5: Plan The Mcu Installation
Plan the MCU Installation Before you begin, consider the following MCU Figure 6 MCU Dimensions installation guidelines: 0.66" (16.7 mm) • Select an MCU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. •... -
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 8 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2 on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. -
Page 7: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data/power Figure 11 Antenna Connectors and RF cables to the antenna. IMPORTANT! If you wish to route the cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than Connectors connecting at the side, see Appendix A on page 23 for supplemental instructions. -
Page 8: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 15 Mounting the Antenna (side view) mounting surface. 10 mm max. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes Antenna Base drilled in the mounting surface. b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line Mount Surface up with the four holes in the mounting surface and the antenna’s connectors face the... -
Page 9: Remove The Restraints
Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna, three heavy-duty tie-wraps Figure 16 Removing the Radome prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. Radome a. Remove the eight #10-32 Phillips-head screws Antenna securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 16). -
Page 10: Wire The Receiver(S) And Mcu
Wire the Receiver(s) and MCU Circular/Sky Mexico Version Only Figure 19 Wiring Diagram - Circular/Sky Mexico Version Follow these steps to connect the MCU and one or two receivers IMPORTANT! Antenna If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix B on page Data/... - Page 11 Continued Wire the Receiver(s) and MCU Linear Quad Version Only Figure 20 Wiring Diagram - Linear Quad Version Follow these steps to connect the MCU and up to four receivers. IMPORTANT! Antenna If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix B on page Data/...
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Page 12: Connect Power
Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power to the MCU. Figure 21 Ferrite Coil Clamped onto Power Cable The MCU supplies power to the antenna. Ferrite Coil a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires. -
Page 13: Mount The Mcu
Mount the MCU Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable Figure 24 Velcro Mounting MCU mounting location. Now follow these steps to mount the MCU using one of the following options: Option 1 - Velcro mount to a horizontal surface Fabric Strip (x4) Option 2 - Flush mount to a vertical surface Hook Disk (x4) -
Page 14: Select Satellites
“Setting the MCU to Track Satellites” Sat. C Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3 in the TracVision M9 User’s Guide for complete information. NOTE: DISH 1000 customers with the DISH 129 satellite installed must have a multiswitch installed to... -
Page 15: Calibrate The Internal Sensor
Simply leave the Autocalibration function set to ON. a. Select a calm day and navigate the vessel to a clear area. Excessive pitching and rolling can distort calibration data. b. Apply power to the TracVision system. c. Just before you begin, note the vessel’s heading. - Page 16 Continued Calibrate the Internal Sensor d. Steer the vessel at a slow, steady speed Figure 30 Running Autocalibration through a complete circle that takes at least 2 Minutes two minutes to complete (see Figure 30). Use the heading you noted in Step c to confirm when you have completed a full circle.
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Page 17: Run Two Check Switch Tests
Run Two Check Switch Tests Dish Network or Bell TV Only If you set up the TracVision M9 system for DISH Network or Bell TV service, follow the steps below to run the receiver’s Check Switch test Figure 33 DISH 1000/129 Check Switch Results twice. -
Page 18: Educate The Customer
WARNING It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel. The TracVision system is intended as a passenger entertainment product only. • The antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of... - Page 19 Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. It also provides system wiring diagrams and a mounting template for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Bottom Cable Entry Kit............ 21 B. Connecting Additional Receivers ........25 C. Clearing the Calibration Score........29 D.
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Page 20: Bottom Cable Entry Kit
Bottom Cable Entry Kit Appendix If you wish to route the system cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than Figure 38 Interior Baseplate (Antenna Not Shown) connect the cables at the side of the baseplate, follow these steps to modify the antenna for Cable bottom cable entry. - Page 21 Continued Bottom Cable Entry Kit Appendix Seal the Original Cable PCB Location Figure 41 Large Cover Plate and Gasket 1. Peel off the paper backing from the large cover plate gasket supplied in the kitpack. Attach the gasket to the supplied cover plate, making sure all holes are aligned.
- Page 22 Continued Bottom Cable Entry Kit Appendix Route and Secure the Cables Figure 44 Cable Brackets on Inside Rim of Baseplate 1. Remove the four M4 screws securing the cable brackets to the inside rim of the baseplate (see Figure 44). Remove and save the cable brackets.
- Page 23 Continued Bottom Cable Entry Kit Appendix 5. Secure the data/power and RF cables to the inside rim of the baseplate, using the two Figure 47 Cables Secured by Brackets cable brackets. Secure the brackets in place using the four M4 screws you removed earlier (see Figure 47).
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Page 24: Connecting Additional Receivers
Block to connect three or four receivers to the Vessel RF1 RF2 TracVision M9 system. If you wish to connect AC Ground five or more receivers, please refer to the TracVision M9 User’s Guide. Output to IMPORTANT! - Page 25 Figure 51 Antenna Wiring - Antenna with Linear Quad LNB Use the wiring diagram in Figure 51 if you wish to connect up to eight receivers to the TracVision M9 system. IMPORTANT! Antenna Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a...
- Page 26 Figure 52 Wiring Diagram - Linear Sky Mexico Version Use the wiring diagram in Figure 52 if you wish to connect up to eight receivers to the TracVision M9 system. IMPORTANT! Antenna Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a...
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Page 27: Clearing The Calibration Score
6. When the display shows “Cal Score Cleared”, Set Autocal On/Off? turn off the TracVision system. Next Return Select NEXT until 7. Wait 10 seconds, then turn on the TracVision “Clear Cal Score?” is displayed. system. Clear Cal Score? Next... -
Page 28: Mcu Flush Mounting Template
MCU Flush Mounting Template... - Page 29 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 2010 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.
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