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TracVision M1DX Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® with Multi-service Interface Box/Controller...

  • 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: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision M1DX 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Wire The Interface Box

    Wire the Interface Box Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable Figure 17: Wiring the Interface Box and receiver(s) to the interface box. 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 10: Connect Power

    Connect Power The interface box requires 10-16 VDC power Figure 20: Interface Box Power Wiring input supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @ 12 VDC). Black Follow these steps to connect power to the Ground interface box. Input Power (10-16 VDC) CAUTION Ferrite Coil...

  • Page 11: Mount The Interface Box

    Mount the Interface Box Once all cables are connected, follow these steps Figure 21: Interface Box Mounting to install the interface box 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 12: Turn On The System

    TRACKING DTV 101 panel (see Figure 24), follow the steps in the SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP next section to set up the TracVision system for the customer’s service provider: Option 1 - DISH Network (see page 13) Option 2 - DIRECTV (see page 14)

  • Page 13: Set Up The System

    Set Up the System Option 1 - DISH Network Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 25 to set up the system for DISH Network. Figure 25: DISH Network Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front TRACKING DTV 101 Press any button panel.
  • Page 14 Set Up the System Option 2 - DIRECTV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 27 to set up the system for DIRECTV. Figure 27: DIRECTV Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front Press any button TRACKING DTV 101 panel.

  • Page 15: Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

    Enter Your Latitude & Longitude Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 28: Latitude/Longitude Setting Figure 28 to enter your vessel’s latitude and Press MENUS until LAT/LONG is displayed. longitude into the system. The antenna will use your position information to speed up satellite LAT/LONG= 41N, 071W acquisition, which is critical for DISH Network...

  • Page 16: Run Check Switch Tests

    Run Check Switch Tests DISH Network Only If you set up the system for DISH Network, follow these steps to run the receiver’s Check Figure 30: Expected Check Switch Results Switch test as required. DISH 1000/129 Results Primary Receiver - 2 Check Switch Tests Port Follow these steps to run two Check Switch tests on the primary receiver, which is connected to...
  • Page 17 Continued Run Check Switch Tests DISH Network Only Resetting the System Before Retrying If the receiver Check Switch results displayed on Figure 31: Factory Reset the TV do not match the expected values shown Press MENUS until Figure 30 on page 16, follow these steps and DIAGNOSTICS= No is displayed.

  • Page 18: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Before you Figure 32: Receiver Activation leave the vessel, test the system to verify the Service: Call to Activate: antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Welcome Kit and all manuals to the customer 1-866-399-8509 and explain how to use the system.
  • Page 19 www.kvh.com KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Europe A/S KVH Norway AS KVH Singapore Middletown, RI U.S.A. Kokkedal, Denmark Horten, Norway Singapore Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Tel: +45 45 160 180 Tel: +47 33 03 05 30 Tel: +65 6829 2343 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Fax: +47 33 03 05 31...

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