Installation - KVH Industries LF Owner's Manual

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Installation

TracVision LF/SF is designed for simple installation and setup.
Just follow these easy steps:
Step
1. Choose the antenna location
2. Mount the antenna unit
3. Connect the system components
4. Activate the IRD
5. Check out the system
Tools and Materials Required
• Electric drill
3
• ⁄ "-drill bit and
1 6
• #2 Phillips and #0 flat tip screwdrivers
• Silicone sealant or RTV
• 7 ⁄ "-open end wrench
1 6
• Adhesive suitable for specific roof construction
and materials (e.g., Liquid Nails)
• Rivet gun and
for specific roof construction)
• (Recommended) PC with terminal emulation
software such as Windows Hyperterminal or
PROCOMM and a DB9 (male-to-female) PC data
cable
Kitpack Contents
Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack.
Part
Switchplate Assembly
Tie-wraps
3 ⁄ " Hole Plugs
8
RJ11 Handset Cable
Clam Shell Ventilator
#6 x 3 ⁄ " Thread-forming Screws
4
IRD Ground Wire (50 ft)
54-0194 Rev. D
3 ⁄ " hole saw and auger bit
4
3 ⁄ "-rivets (or other fastener suitable
1 6
Qty.
1
5
2
1
1
5
1
Refer to Section...
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
KVH Part No.
02-1236-01
22-0013
19-0282-06
32-0724-25
19-0230
14-0298-12
32-0583-50
Table 2-1
Installation Process
Plan the entire installation before
proceeding! Take into account
component placement, cable
running distances between units,
and accessibility to the equipment
after installation.
While some DIRECTV IRDs
offer on-screen messages, it is
recommended that a PC be
available for all installations of
DIRECTV, EchoStar, and
ExpressVu.
Table 2-2
Kitpack Contents
Installation
2-1