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TracVision HD7 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TracVision HD7 Installation Guide ® These instructions explain how to install the TracVision HD7 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide. Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ....3 9.

  • 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: • The antenna must be mounted outside the radar’s beam pattern. 15° to 75° Look Angle IMPORTANT! Blocked! Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy will overload/damage the antenna’s LNB.

  • Page 5: Plan The Acu Installation

    Plan the ACU Installation Before you begin, consider the following ACU Figure 5 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. •...

  • Page 6: Determine Rf Cable Requirements

    RF cable. Each DVR has two tuners, and requires one RF cable. NOTE: One 100 ft (30 m) RG-11 RF cable is supplied with the TracVision HD7 system. NOTE: Refer to Step 11 on page 14 for complete receiver/DVR connection instructions.

  • 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 Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure 3"...

  • Page 8: Remove The Restraints

    Remove the Restraints Internal restraints prevent the antenna assembly Figure 9 Radome Screws from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. Radome NOTE: Be sure to keep the shipping restraint hardware for future use. a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Screw (x6) six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 9).

  • Page 9: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Figure 11 Antenna Connectors/Compatible Receivers IMPORTANT! POWER To ensure the RF cables are fully seated (RF1) during connection, ensure the sealing nuts on the antenna’s RF connectors are flush with the For non- antenna base before you connect RF cables. DIRECTV Receivers Receivers...

  • Page 10: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to Figure 12 Forward Arrow Location the mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Ensure the forward arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 12).

  • Page 11: Mount The Acu

    Mount the ACU Follow the steps below to mount the ACU to a Figure 15 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting standard 19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack, or above or beneath a horizontal surface. Mounting Option A - Equipment Rack Mounting Hole (x4) a.
  • Page 12 Continued Mount the ACU Option B - Horizontal Mounting Figure 16 ACU Rack Mounting Bracket Removal Rack Mounting a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the Bracket (x2) six screws securing the rack mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU (see Figure 16).

  • Page 13: Wire The Acu

    (1) This device must not cause harmful interence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK KVH and TracVision are registered DO NOT OPEN including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 14: Wire For Directv Service

    Wire for DIRECTV Service Follow the steps below to wire the TracVision Figure 22 Power Inserter/8-Way Splitter Connections HD7 system for DIRECTV service. From Antenna’s SWM (RF1) Connector IMPORTANT! This section explains how to wire SWM receivers/DVRs for DIRECTV service. If you...
  • Page 15 Continued Wire for DIRECTV Service Connect Receivers/DVRs to the Splitter Figure 23 Basic SWM Receiver Wiring Diagram From Power Now you need to connect the receivers and/or Inserter’s IRD DVRs to the splitter. Consider the following Connector Vessel connection guidelines before you begin: AC Ground •...

  • Page 16: Configure Each Receiver/Dvr

    Configure Each Receiver/DVR Follow the steps below to start up the TracVision Figure 25 ACU Power Button system and configure each connected DIRECTV receiver/DVR for TracVision use. IMPORTANT! T R A C K I N G S A T S...

  • Page 17: Connect The Acu To The Network

    When the TracVision system is Antenna Control Unit (ACU) connected to the vessel’s onboard network, or ANTENNA you connect to the TracVision HD7 system using RS232 ETHERNET FUSE AC INPUT Tested to comply...
  • Page 18 POWER supplied router. IMPORTANT! Do not connect to the router’s Internet port. b. Restart the TracVision HD7 system. Then apply power to the router. Then follow the instructions below to determine the ACU’s IP address. NOTE: No router setup is required. However, if desired, refer to the router’s manual for alternate setup...
  • Page 19 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Changing Network Settings Figure 29 Entering the IP Address (Example) Choose one of the methods below if you need to change network settings: • Option A - Use the Web Interface (Recommended) Enter the ACU’s IP Adress Here •...
  • Page 20 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Option B - Use the ACU Buttons Figure 32 Network Settings Menus Use the flowchart in Figure 32 to access the Ethernet Settings menu and change the desired T R A C K I N G S A T S ®...

  • Page 21: Update The Software If Necessary

    If you have the KVH TracVision iPhone/iPod touch application loaded and configured for use with the network, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to check for and install new software. TIP: You can download the TracVision iPhone app for free from the Apple iTunes ® app store.

  • Page 22: Educate The Customer

    DIRECTV or DISH receiver/DVR; just call 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 and troubleshooting information. • You can use the KVH TracVision iPhone/...
  • Page 23 Appendices This section provides additional information on receiver compatibility, receiver setup, and custom wiring instructions. Contents A. Connecting a PC to the ACU ..............25 B. Wiring Non-SWM Receivers..............29 C. Configuring Non-SWM Receivers ............33 D. ACU Menu Structure ..................37...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Pc To The Acu

    EXIT MENU ANTENNA POWER a. Press the power button on the front of the ACU to turn off the TracVision system (see Power Figure 37). Button b. Make sure nothing is connected to the ACU’s Ethernet port (see Figure 39).
  • Page 25 Continued Connecting a PC to the ACU d. Compare the PC’s IP address to the IP Figure 41 Connection Properties address assigned to the ACU. If the first three portions of the IP address match, the PC is configured to communicate with the ACU. For example, if the PC’s IP address is 169.100.0.1, and the ACU’s IP address is 169.100.0.2, your PC is configured for ACU...
  • Page 26 Continued Connecting a PC to the ACU Access the Web Interface Figure 44 Entering the IP Address (Example) a. Open your web browser. b. Type the ACU’s IP address (not the IP address you just chose for your PC) into the address bar (see Figure 44).

  • Page 27: Wiring Non-Swm Receivers

    Wiring Non-SWM Receivers The following wiring diagrams illustrate how to connect non-SWM receivers/DVRs to the TracVision HD7 system. Non-SWM receivers/ DVRs include Bell TV, DISH Network, and legacy DIRECTV receivers. SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs are listed in the table below. SWM Receiver/DVR Models*...
  • Page 28 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring Up to 4 Non-SWM Receivers Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 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...
  • Page 29 Continued Wiring Non-SWM Receivers Wiring Up to 8 Non-SWM Receivers* Antenna (RF1) RF2 RF3 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 ®...

  • Page 30: Configuring Non-Swm Receivers

    Configuring Non-SWM Receivers Follow the steps below to set the TracVision HD7 Figure 46 Entering the IP Address (Example) system to use your selected satellite service, and/ or configure the non-SWM receivers for use with the TracVision HD7 system. Step 1 - Set the Desired Satellite Service Follow these steps to set the TracVision HD7 Enter the ACU’s IP Adress Here...
  • Page 31 Continued Configuring Non-SWM Receivers Option B - Use the ACU Buttons Figure 49 Changing Sat Service Menu Use the flowchart in Figure 49 to access the Change Sat Service menu on the ACU. Then T R A C K I N G S A T S ®...
  • Page 32 NOTE: Once the receivers are set up, you can switch satellites as needed using the ACU buttons, web interface, or TracVision iPhone/iPod touch app. a. Ensure the antenna has an unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Page 33: Acu Menu Structure

    ACU Menu Structure 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 A B O U T S Y S T E M ?
  • Page 34 Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com © Copyright 2009 KVH Industries Inc. KVH, TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.

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