Plan The Antenna Installation - KVH Industries TracPhone V11 Installation Manual

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Plan the Antenna Installation

Before you begin, consider the following antenna
installation guidelines.
Choose a Suitable Mounting Surface
• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna's base
(see Figure 2).
• Make sure the mounting surface is flat, level
(within ±1º), rigid enough to withstand heavy
vibration, and strong enough to support the
antenna. The antenna weighs 240 lbs (109 kg),
excluding cables.
• Select a location that is as close as possible to
the intersection of the vessel's centerline and
midships.
• If available, install the antenna on a platform
or pedestal, rather than on a deck, and ensure
the diameter of the mounting surface matches
the diameter of the antenna's base (19.01"
(48.29 cm)). Both service hatches should be
fully accessible for installation and service.
• Avoid placing the antenna near any magnetic
compasses or other onboard antennas to
prevent potential interference.
Prevent RF Radiation Exposure
Select a location that is well above any areas
accessible to passengers and crew to reduce the
risk of RF radiation exposure. (See page 1 for an
illustration of the hazard area.)
If mounting the antenna near an accessible area is
unavoidable, you may configure one or two no-
transmit zones to prevent transmissions in
hazardous directions. (See "Set Up No-Transmit
Zones" on page 29 for details.)
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Figure 2: Antenna Dimensions
19.01"
(48.29 cm)
Ø51.30"
(130.31 cm)
9.74"
(24.74 cm)
Service
Hatch
Ø13.78"
(35.00 cm)
Cable Connectors
(cable cover not shown)
Side View
57.28"
(145.50 cm)
Bottom View
9.74"
Service
(24.74 cm)
Hatch
Mounting Hole
4x Ø0.63" (1.59 cm)