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Antenna Power/Data Cable Shroud Addendum PLEASE READ! Important Addendum to the Installation Guide A cable shroud is now provided in the kitpack to protect the wires of the power/data cable. Before you connect the power/data cable to the belowdecks equipment, follow these steps to attach the shroud. a.
Complete each page of this installation worksheet to plan and record important information you will need for system setup. To activate the system’s GPRS modem, send the completed worksheet to KVH. Refer to the TracVision HD11 Installation Guide for complete installation instructions.
Gather Tools Gather all of the following tools and materials. You will need these tools to complete the installation. • Adhesive tape • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Eye protection • 5/32" hex key • Pencil • 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs (2.25 N-m) of torque •...
Plan the Antenna Installation Select the antenna mounting site(s) based on the Figure 3 Antenna Dimensions guidelines within this section. Guidelines are Side View organized into the following categories: • Mounting Surface • Power/Data Cable Length • Blockage • Antenna Orientation 57.28"...
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(opposite the cable connectors) Vessel Platform is facing the vessel’s bow, stern, port, or starboard (see Figure 5). • If you are installing two TracVision HD11 Mast antennas, mount the antennas facing in opposite directions (180° offset).
Plan the Belowdecks Installation Plan the installation of the belowdecks Figure 7 ACU Dimensions equipment by using the Installation Worksheet and following the requirements in this section: 16.31" Strain Relief Bracket • Multiswitch Requirements (41.43 cm) • Installation Location Requirements •...
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Continued Plan the Belowdecks Installation • Using the Installation Worksheet, plan and Figure 8 SmartSwitch Dimensions record the installation locations of the multiswitches, ACU(s), and SmartSwitch (if 16.31" equipped). Refer to the Installation Strain Relief Bracket (41.43 cm) Worksheet for details. NOTE: ACU dimensions are shown in Figure 7 on page 7.
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Continued Plan the Belowdecks Installation Mounting Options Figure 9 ACU/SmartSwitch Mounting Options Select a mounting option for the ACU(s) and the ACU Rack Mount SmartSwitch (if equipped). T R A C K I N G S A T S 1.5U D I R E C T V 9 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 0 3 ®...
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Continued Plan the Belowdecks Installation Cable Requirements Figure 10 Cable Types, Connectors, and Tools Up to 100 ft (30 m) Cable Run IMPORTANT! • RF cables must be rated for 75not Cable RG-6 (KVH part #32-0417-100) • Low-quality, poorly terminated, or improperly installed RF cables are the Connector Thomas &...
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Continued Plan the Belowdecks Installation AC Power Requirements Figure 11 Power Requirements The TracVision system is designed to run on TracVision Equipment 3-wire single-phase AC power (hot, neutral, and ground). Voltage between hot-neutral and hot- ground should each measure between 100- 240 VAC.
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Continued Plan the Belowdecks Installation Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the TracVision system to ship's ground is critically important, as it protects the equipment from lightning and electrostatic discharges (ESD). Failure to ground the chassis of the ACU risks damage to the antenna and electric shock.
Prepare the Antenna Site Follow the steps below to prepare the antenna Figure 12 Mounting Holes/Cable Access Hole/Foam Seal mounting site(s). a. Unfold the antenna mounting template Ø.63" (Ø16 mm) Face Vessel Bow Antenna Mounting (supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and Hole (x4) place it onto the mounting surface.
Prepare/Route Cables Follow the steps below to prepare and route Figure 13 Cable Labels cables from the antenna mounting site(s) to the belowdecks equipment locations. Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Text Text Text Text Text Text Text IMPORTANT! •...
Rig/Hoist the Antenna(s) Follow the steps below to remove the shipping Figure 16 Service Hatch/Hardware bolts securing the antenna to the pallet and safely rig each antenna for crane hoisting. IMPORTANT! The antenna’s radome and baseplate have painted surfaces. Be sure to take protective measures to avoid gouging or scratching the antenna during the rigging operation.
Wire the Antenna(s) Follow the steps below to wire the antenna(s) Figure 19 Foam Seal and attach the antenna’s foam seal. Antenna Baseplate (Bottom View) a. Clean and dry the bottom of the antenna baseplate (see Figure 19). Foam Seal b.
Mount the Antenna(s) Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to Figure 22 Antenna Forward the mounting surface. Antenna - Top View a. Using a 7/16" socket/ratchet or nut driver, unlock the three hex latches securing each of the antenna’s service hatches (see Figure 16 on page 15).
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Continued Mount the Antenna(s) g. At each of the four antenna mounting holes, Figure 23 Mounting the Antenna (Side View) place a 1/2" flat washer on a 1/2"-13 bolt and 1/2"-13 Bolt (x4) insert the bolt into the hole from above (see IMPORTANT! Figure 23).
Mount Belowdecks Equipment Follow the steps below to mount the ACU(s) and Figure 26 ACU Strain Relief Bracket SmartSwitch (if equipped). ACU Rack Mounting a. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the ACU, as shown in Figure 26. Using a #1 Phillips #6-32 #6 Washer Strain-Relief...
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Continued Mount the Belowdecks Equipment Joint ACU/SmartSwitch Rack Mounting Figure 30 SmartSwitch Rack Mounting Bracket Removal a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Rack Mounting six #6-32 screws securing the rack mounting Bracket (x2) brackets to the ACU (see Figure 28 on page 19).
Wire Belowdecks Equipment Follow the steps below to wire the belowdecks Figure 32 Cable Jacket Removal equipment. Power/Data Cable Preparation Follow the steps below to prepare the power/ data cable for connection to the ACU. Figure 33 Cable Braid Bulge/Cutting a.
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Continued Wire Belowdecks Equipment e. Thread the power/data cable through the Figure 35 Grounding Sleeve Alignment supplied grounding sleeve. Position the grounding sleeve by aligning the end of its ground wire with the ends of the other wires in the cable (see Figure 35). Grounding f.
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(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any KVH and TracVision are registered interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. on the rear of the ACU (see Figure 39). Fuse 3.15A 250V ~ Fast Acting d.
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Continued Wire Belowdecks Equipment Connect Power, RF Cables, and Other Figure 40 RF Cable Wiring Overview Hardware Antenna IMPORTANT! Be sure to connect power according to the guidelines provided in “AC Power Requirements” on page 11, and ground the system according to the guidelines provided in “Grounding Requirements”...
Follow the steps below to connect each ACU to Figure 41 ACU Network Connection Options the vessel’s onboard network and launch the Wi-Fi TracVision HD11 Setup Wizard. Antenna Connect the ACU(s) to the Network Single Phase AC Input 100-240V ~ 200W MAX 50/60 Hz...
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Continued Launch the Setup Wizard c. Log into the web interface: Figure 43 Setup Wizard Username: admin Password: password d. Follow the Setup Wizard’s onscreen instructions to configure system settings. Be sure to record required information in the Installation Worksheet as you proceed through the Setup Wizard.
• Heavy rain or snow might temporarily interrupt reception. Figure 45 KVH TracVision HD11 iPhone/iPad/iPod touch Apps • Clean the radome regularly. Dirt buildup can affect reception. • The vessel must be located within the selected satellite’s coverage area to receive...
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Wiring Diagrams Appendix The wiring diagrams in this section support a Figure 46 SWM-Compatible Receivers/DVRs variety of configurations and hardware. Refer to Receivers DVRs the applicable wiring diagrams for your installation. HR21, HR21 Pro IMPORTANT! HR22 Unless specified otherwise, receivers/DVRs in the following wiring diagrams are not HR23 SWM-compatible.
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(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any KVH and TracVision are registered interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Fuse 3.15A 250V ~ Fast Acting Power...
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(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any KVH and TracVision are registered interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Fuse 3.15A 250V ~ Fast Acting SmartSwitch...
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(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any KVH and TracVision are registered interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. Fuse 3.15A 250V ~ Fast Acting SmartSwitch...
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Continued Wiring Diagrams Wiring SmartSwitch Output: Overview SmartSwitch Example: Wiring two non-SWM-compatible PORT/A ANTENNA INPUT STARBOARD/B ANTENNA INPUT receiver/DVR groups and one SWM- TO ACU 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ MULTISWITCH OUT 1 MULTISWITCH OUT 2 MULTISWITCH OUT 3 compatible receiver/DVR group 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 18V/22KHZ...
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Continued Wiring Diagrams Wiring SmartSwitch Output: 32 Non-SWM-compatible Tuners SmartSwitch PORT/A ANTENNA INPUT STARBOARD/B ANTENNA INPUT TO ACU 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ MULTISWITCH OUT 1 MULTISWITCH OUT 2 MULTISWITCH OUT 3 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 18V/22KHZ 13V/22KHZ 13V/ 18V 13V 22KHz 18V/ 22KHz...
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Continued Wiring Diagrams Wiring SmartSwitch Output: 16 SWM-compatible Tuners and 32 Non-SWM-compatible Tuners 16-Tuner SWM Expander SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 Optional - To 8-Way Splitter SWM1/PWR Legacy 2 Refer to the instructions in the 24 VDC IN Power to SWM SWM-E2 SWM Expander Kit 18V/22kHz 13V/22kHz...
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Continued Wiring Diagrams Wiring SmartSwitch Output: 32 SWM-compatible Tuners and 32 Non-SWM-compatible Tuners 32-Tuner SWM Expander SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 Optional - To 8-Way Splitter SWM1/PWR Legacy 2 Optional - To 8-Way Splitter Refer to the instructions in the 24 VDC IN 24 VDC IN Power Power...
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ACU Menu Overview 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...
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