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TracVision =M3-DX Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision M3 – DX Version Circular Configuration...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with 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 M3DX System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Contents List. Save the packaging for future use.

  • 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 clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV Blocked! (see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions above decks, 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, follow these steps to drill the Antenna Base mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare 15.5" the site for installation. (39.4 cm) a.

  • Page 6: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to Figure 8: Removing the Connector Cover the antenna. a. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key, remove the connector cover from the antenna’s base (see Figure 8). Save the cover and the four M4 cap screws for later use.

  • Page 7: Remove The Shipping Restraint

    Remove the Shipping Restraint Follow these steps to remove the shipping Figure 12: Removing the Radome restraint, which prevents the internal antenna assembly from moving during shipment. The antenna will not work with this restraint still in place. a. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the radome to the antenna.

  • Page 8: Mount The Antenna

    Reinstall the antenna radome. The radome’s “TracVision” labels should face fore and aft. While pressing the radome down onto the base, secure the radome to the base using the three #10-32 screws you removed earlier.

  • Page 9: Wire The Interface Box

    Wire the Interface Box Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable Figure 18: 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 21: 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 22: 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

    Using the buttons on the interface box front SYSTEM NEEDS SETUP panel (see Figure 25), follow the steps in the next section to set up the TracVision system for the customer’s service provider: Option 1 - DIRECTV (see page 13)

  • Page 13: Set Up The System

    Set Up the System Option 1 - DIRECTV Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 26 to set up the system for DIRECTV. Figure 26: DIRECTV 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 - DISH Network Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 27 to set up the system for DISH Network. Figure 27: DISH Network Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front TRACKING DTV 101 Press any button panel.
  • Page 15 Set Up the System Option 3 - ExpressVu Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 29 to set up the system for ExpressVu. Figure 29: ExpressVu Setup a. Press any button on the interface box front Press any button TRACKING DTV 101 panel.

  • Page 16: Run Check Switch Tests

    Run Check Switch Tests DISH or ExpressVu Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or Figure 30: Expected Check Switch Results ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the receiver’s Check Switch test as required. DISH 1000/129 Results Port Primary Receiver - 2 Check Switch Tests Follow these steps to run two Check Switch tests...
  • Page 17 Continued Run Check Switch Tests DISH or ExpressVu Only Resetting the System Before Retrying the Figure 31: Factory Reset Primary Receiver Check Switch Procedure If the receiver Check Switch results displayed on Press MENUS until the TV do not match the expected values shown 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 1-866-551-8004 and explain how to use the system.
  • Page 19 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 2008 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.

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