Table Of Contents - KVH Industries TracPhone V11 Installation Manual

TracPhone V11 Installation Guide
mini-VSAT Broadband
This guide explains how to install the TracPhone V11 mini-VSAT Broadband satellite
communications system. Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.
Installation Steps
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ................. 3
2. Plan the Antenna Installation .............. 4
3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation ........ 6
4. Prepare the Belowdecks Units ............. 7
5. Prepare the Antenna Site.................... 10
6. Prepare the Antenna Cables .............. 11
7. Rig and Hoist the Antenna................. 14
8. Wire the Antenna ................................ 15
9. Mount the Antenna ............................. 18
10. Prepare the Data Cable ....................... 20
CAUTION - RF Radiation Hazard
The antenna transmits radio frequency
(RF) energy that is potentially harmful.
While the system is powered on, make
sure everyone stays more than 42 feet
(13 m) away from the antenna. As
shown in the illustration, this distance
increases to 101 feet (31 m) if a person
is more than 6.5 ft (2 m) above the
plane of the antenna's base. No hazard
exists directly below the antenna.
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, only a KVH-certified technician should install the
TracPhone system. To find a technician near you, visit www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
North/South America, Australia:
Phone: 1 866 701-7103 (U.S. only)
Phone: +1 401 851-3806
E-mail: mvbsupport@kvh.com
KVH, TracPhone, CommBox, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein.
System with CommBox-ACU
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Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa:
Phone: +45 45 160 180
E-mail: mvbsupport@kvh.com
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11. Wire the Belowdecks Equipment.......22
12. Connect Power......................................24
13. Turn On the System .............................26
14. Update the System Software...............27
15. Customize the Web Interface..............28
16. Set Up No-Transmit Zones .................29
17. Test the System .....................................31
18. Connect Vessel Computers .................32
19. Connect Vessel Phones & Options.....34
20. Educate the Customer..........................35
42 ft (13 m)
-24°
6.5 ft (2 m)
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