KVH Industries TracVision HD7 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 TracVision ® TracPhone Matching Dome Configuration ® Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KVH, TracVision, TracPhone, 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. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2013 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow the steps below to Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna ensure you have everything needed to complete the installation. 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 3 Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines. Blocked! • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite 15° to 75° Look Angle signals (see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. - Page 5 Continued Plan the Antenna Installation • Do not mount the antenna at the same level Figure 5 Avoiding RF Interference as the radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF energy within an elevation range of -15° to Antenna +15° (see Figure 5). Therefore, mount the antenna outside this elevation range and at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the transmitter.
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Page 6: Plan The Acu Installation
Plan the ACU Installation Before you begin, consider the following ACU Figure 6 ACU Dimensions installation guidelines: 1.52" [3.8 cm] • Select an ACU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. 11.18"... -
Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Follow the steps below to drill the antenna’s Figure 7 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting holes and cable access hole. a. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the Ø3.75"... -
Page 8: Prepare The Rf Cable(S)
Prepare the RF Cable(s) Follow the steps below to prepare the antenna’s Figure 8 DIRECTV SWM Receivers and DVRs RF cable(s). SWM Receivers SWM DVRs DIRECTV SWM Devices: 1 RF Cable HR21, HR21 Pro ® If you are installing only DIRECTV HR22 receivers and DVRs, you only need to run a single RF cable from the antenna to the SWM... -
Page 9: Wire The Antenna
Wire the Antenna Follow the steps below to connect the antenna Figure 10 Antenna Cable Connectors cables. POWER Connect the Power and Data Cables (RF1) To SWM To Multiswitch for Connect the supplied data and power cables to Power Non-SWM Receivers the antenna (see Figure 10). -
Page 10: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna. Figure 12 Radome Removal a. Remove the six #10-32 screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 12). Then carefully lift the radome straight up off the antenna and set it aside in a safe place. If you Radome keep the radome topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard. -
Page 11: Remove The Shipping Restraints
Remove the Shipping Restraints Follow the steps below to remove the shipping Figure 15 Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal restraints from the antenna. 3/8" Bolt (x2) a. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove Bracket (x2) the two 3/8" bolts, washers, and lock nuts Replace with Washer securing the two shipping restraint brackets (supplied in kitpack) -
Page 12: Mount The Acu
Mount the ACU There are two options for mounting the ACU: Figure 17 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting Option 1 - Inside an equipment rack Mounting Option 2 - To a horizontal surface Hole (x4) NOTE: You may choose to wait to mount the ACU until after you have completed all system wiring. -
Page 13: Connect The Antenna Cables
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. terminal strip connector (supplied in the kitpack), as shown in Figure 20. Tighten each Terminal Strip Connector terminal screw to secure the wires in place. -
Page 14: Connect Power
Connect Power Before you begin, be sure that you understand Figure 22 AC Power Options the following important requirements. TracVision Equipment AC Power Requirements The TracVision system is designed to run on 3-wire single-phase AC power (hot, neutral, and Ground Shipboard ground). - Page 15 KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. In a standard installation with a connection to single-phase AC power, the antenna system is normally connected to ship's ground through the Vessel 120 VAC ground wire of the ACU's power plug.
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Page 16: Connect Swm Receivers/Dvrs
Connect SWM Receivers/DVRs Follow the steps below to connect the customer’s Figure 24 DIRECTV SWM Receiver/DVR Wiring (Example) DIRECTV SWM receiver(s) and/or DVR(s) to the To Antenna system. Terminate NOTE: If you need to install a non-SWM receiver or Power unused DVR, refer to “Wiring Non-SWM Receivers”... -
Page 17: Configure Swm Receivers/Dvrs
Configure SWM Receivers/DVRs Follow the steps below to start up the TracVision Figure 26 ACU Tracking Screen and Power Button system and configure each DIRECTV SWM T R A C K I N G S A T S receiver and/or DVR for TracVision use. D I R E C T V 9 9 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 IMPORTANT! If you need to configure non-SWM devices,... -
Page 18: Access The Acu Web Interface
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Ethernet Option 2 - Wireless via the vessel’s network Option 3 - Wired direct connection Wireless via Vessel Network... - Page 19 Continued Access the ACU Web Interface Option 4 - Wireless Direct Figure 29 ACU Web Interface Login Screen By default, the ACU’s built-in Wi-Fi adapter is configured for an Ad-Hoc connection, with security disabled. This allows you to connect a PC directly to the ACU via its wireless antenna.
- Page 20 Continued Access the ACU Web Interface Changing Network Settings Figure 31 ACU Web Interface Settings Page All of the ACU’s network settings can be easily changed at the Settings page of the web interface (see Figure 31). NOTE: You can also change network settings at the ACU’s front panel under the System Settings menu.
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Page 21: Update The System Software
Update the System Software Choose any of the options below to ensure the Figure 35 ACU Check for Updates and Software Version latest software is installed in the system. NOTE: You can view the currently installed software version at the System Details page of the ACU’s web interface. -
Page 22: Educate The Customer
KVH’s Activation Department at 1-866-551-8004 for DIRECTV or 1-866-399-8509 for DISH Network. • Refer to the supplied TracVision HD7 User’s Guide for operation instructions. • You can use the KVH TracVision iPhone/ iPod touch app to communicate with the TracVision system, as long as it is connected to the vessel’s onboard network. -
Page 23: Wiring Non-Swm Receivers
Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix The following wiring diagrams show how to connect non-SWM receivers and DVRs to the system. Non-SWM receivers/DVRs include DIRECTV Latin America, DISH Network, Bell TV, and legacy DIRECTV receivers. Wiring Up to 4 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF3 RF4 Data... - Page 24 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix Wiring More than 4 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF3 RF4 Data Power T R A C K I N G S A T S Input Input ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
- Page 25 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix Wiring SWM and Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF3 RF4 Data Power Power T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE...
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Page 26: Configuring Non-Swm Receivers
Configuring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix Follow the steps below to set up the TracVision system to use the customer’s selected satellite TV Figure 41 Web Interface Login Screen service and configure non-SWM receivers and DVRs. Select the Satellite TV Service on the ACU Follow the steps below to set up the TracVision system for the customer’s satellite TV service. - Page 27 Continued Configuring Non-SWM Receivers Appendix Set Up Each Receiver/DVR Follow the steps below to configure non-SWM receivers/DVRs. DISH Network and Bell TV Receivers/DVRs Follow the steps below to run one Check Switch test on each connected receiver and DVR. NOTE: Once the receivers/DVRs are set up, you can switch satellites as needed using the ACU front panel buttons, web interface, or TracVision iPhone/iPod touch app.
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Page 28: Acu Menu Structure
ACU Menu Structure Appendix MENUS T R A C K I N G S A T S ® D I R E C T V 9 9 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 3 CONTROL UNIT MENUS CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT ANTENNA POWER... - Page 29 KVH Industries A/S KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries Pte Ltd. EMEA Headquarters World Headquarters Asia-Pacific Headquarters Kokkedal, Denmark Middletown, RI U.S.A. Singapore Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Tel: +65 6513 0290 Fax: +65 6472 3469 E-mail: info@emea.kvh.com...
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