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- Page 1 TracVision M5 Switchplate Configuration...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
E-mail: techs@kvh.com E-mail: support@kvh.dk KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with 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. -
Page 3: Inspect Parts And Get Tools
Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure Figure 1: TracVision M5 System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation. a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. -
Page 4: Plan The Antenna Installation
Look Angle (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. TracVision Antenna • Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level Mast (within ±1°), strong enough to support the... -
Page 5: Plan The Belowdecks Installation
Plan the Belowdecks Installation Consider the following installation guidelines for Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions the belowdecks equipment: • Select a switchplate mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. • Be sure to leave enough room at the 2.96"... -
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. -
Page 7: Remove The Restraints
Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts Figure 10: Foam Block Shipping Restraint prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. Foam Block a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws Shipping Restraint securing the radome to the baseplate. -
Page 8: Wire The Antenna
If you wish to connect > 75 ft (23 m) RG-11 just one satellite TV receiver to the TracVision system, you need to connect just one RF cable to the antenna. If you wish to connect two or more receivers to the system, you will need to connect two RF cables. -
Page 9: Mount The Antenna
Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 16: “Forward” Arrow in Antenna Baseplate mounting surface. a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the “Forward” arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 16). -
Page 10: Wire The Switchplate
Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to Figure 19: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable the antenna. a. First dress the data and power cables from the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a good electrical connection. -
Page 11: Wire The Receiver(S)
Appendix A on page 25 (circular) or page 26 (Sky Mexico). Secondary Receiver - Optional e. If you are connecting two receivers to the TV ANT/CABLE IN Satellite In TracVision system, decide which receiver OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK will be the primary receiver. - Page 12 TV receiver(s) to Figure 22: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna the TracVision system. a. If you are connecting two receivers to the TracVision system, decide which receiver Antenna will be the primary receiver. The primary receiver controls satellite selection.
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Page 13: Connect Power
Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The Figure 23: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable switchplate supplies power to the antenna. Vessel Power a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. Ground +12 VDC CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires. -
Page 14: Mount The Switchplate
Mount the Switchplate In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable Figure 24: Mounting the Switchplate location for the switchplate and cut out the mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now follow these steps to mount the switchplate. NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel. -
Page 15: Enter Your Latitude & Longitude
LNB skew angle. Connect a Laptop to the Antenna To enter data into the antenna, you will need to connect your laptop computer to the TracVision system then enter commands via Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent). - Page 16 Continued Enter Your Latitude & Longitude c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed Figure 28: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window view of the sky. d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s) and the switchplate (see Figure 26 on page 15).
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Page 17: Select Satellites
Select Satellites Circular Systems Follow these steps to set up a circular system for the desired service provider and satellites. Figure 29: Recommended Areas for DISH 1000 Satellites IMPORTANT! The antenna is programmed at the factory for = DISH 1000/129 Recommended the following default satellite pair: = DISH 1000/61 Recommended DSS_101 &... - Page 18 Select Satellites Linear Systems Follow these steps to set up a linear system for the desired pair of satellites. Figure 31: Satellite Install Commands for Tri-Sat Modes IMPORTANT! The antenna is programmed at the factory for Satellites Command the following default satellite pair: A = Hotbird SATINSTALL,TRISAT, ASTRA &...
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Page 19: Run Two Check Switch Tests
Run Two Check Switch Tests DISH Network or ExpressVu Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the Figure 33: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV receiver’s Check Switch test twice. The first DISH 1000/129 Results Check Switch test finds the satellites;... -
Page 20: Set The Lnb Skew Angle
Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB to the correct skew angle for your selected Figure 34: LNB Location on Back of Antenna’s Reflector satellite and vessel position. a. Using HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard, type SKEWANGLE then press Reflector Enter. -
Page 21: Educate The Customer
Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Figure 37: Example of Satellite Blockage Before you leave the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system. Also be sure the customer understands the following: •... - Page 22 Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for wiring multiple receivers. It also provides a list of available satellites, system wiring diagrams, and a mounting template for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Wiring 3+ Receivers...25 B. Satellite Library...27 C. Position Grids...28 D.
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Page 23: Wiring 3+ Receivers
Wiring 3+ Receivers Circular Systems IMPORTANT! Only circular and Sky Mexico systems can Figure 38: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB support more than two receivers. To connect three or more receivers to a circular system, follow these steps to install an Eagle Aspen multiswitch (KVH part #72-0310) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 38. - Page 24 Wiring 3+ Receivers Sky Mexico Systems IMPORTANT! Only circular and Sky Mexico systems can Figure 39: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico support more than two receivers. To connect three or more receivers to a system configured for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to install a Spaun model SMS 5602 NF multiswitch (KVH part #19-0413) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 39.
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Page 25: Satellite Library
Satellite Library The TracVision antenna can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Most popular satellites are programmed in the antenna’s library (see the tables below). North America Europe Circular LNB Required Linear LNB Required Satellite, Longitude Name in Library... -
Page 26: Position Grids
Position Grids If the vessel is located in Europe or North America, you may use the appropriate grid and table below to determine your approximate latitude and longitude. Europe North America Grid # Latitude Longitude Grid # Latitude Longitude 7° W 67°... -
Page 27: Basic System Wiring Diagram
NOTE: If you are installing a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH part #72-0301-07) for DIRECTV Ku-band Tri- Sat service, refer to the wiring instructions that came with the kit. TracVision Antenna Switchplate (Optional) + –... -
Page 28: Switchplate Mounting Template
Switchplate Mounting Template... - Page 29 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 2006 KVH Industries Inc. KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.
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