KVH Industries M7, TracVision M7 Installation Manual

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TracVision M7 Installation Guide

TracVision M7

Switchplate Configuration

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TracVision M7 Installation Guide

Switchplate Configuration

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M7 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

2. Plan the Antenna Installation...4

3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation...5

4. Prepare the Antenna Site...6

5. Remove the Restraint...7

6. Wire the Antenna...8

7. Mount the Antenna...9

8. Wire the Switchplate...10

9. Wire the Receiver(s)...11

10. Connect Power...13

11. Mount the Switchplate...14

12. Enter Your Latitude & Longitude...15

13. Select Satellites...17

14. Run Two Check Switch Tests...19

15. Set the LNB Skew Angle...20

16. Educate the Customer...21

Who Should Install the System?

To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine technician install the TracVision antenna. KVH-authorized technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit

www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.

Linear vs. Circular Systems

The installation process differs slightly depending on the type of LNB (low noise block) that is installed in the antenna (linear or circular). These differences are noted throughout this manual. Appendix B on page 28 notes the satellites available for each LNB type and geographic region.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

North/South America, Australia:

Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com

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.

Europe, Middle East, Asia:

Phone: +45 45 160 180 E-mail: support@kvh.dk

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Radome

Baseplate

Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components

Antenna

Switchplate

Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT!

Figure 2: Power Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Gauge

< 40 ft (12 m)

14AWG (2.5mm

)

40-70 ft (12-21 m)

12AWG (4mm

)

Figure 3: KVH-Validated U.S./Canadian Receivers

* For compatibility with a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH

part #72-0301-07), use model H21-200 or H20-600.

Standard-Definition Models

DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu

D12 D11 D10

311 4100

3100

High-Definition (HD) Models

DIRECTV DISH Network ExpressVu

H21* H20*

211k 211

6100

Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation.

a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains

everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. Save the packaging for future use.

b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to

ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.

c. Gather all of the tools and materials listed

below. You will need these items to complete the installation.

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers

• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), and 3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits

• 3" (80 mm) hole saw

• Socket wrenches

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Torque wrench (Linear systems only)

• Light hammer and center punch

• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil

• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper

• 2 mm allen hex key (Linear systems only)

• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with Snap-N-Seal on page 8 for quantity and type required

• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool (KVH part #19-0242)

• Power cable (see Figure 2)

• Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3

for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)

•Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent) or KVH Flash Update Wizard installed

laptop PC with Windows

F-connectors; see Step 6a

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Blocked!

TracVision Antenna

Mast

Look Angle

Vessel Platform

Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction

27.36"

(69.5 cm)

26.2"

(66.5 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

(15.2 cm)

4 x 1/2"

( 13 mm)

26.2"

(66.5 cm)

Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions

Side View

Bottom View

Plan the Antenna Installation

Consider the following antenna installation guidelines:

• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform.

• Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level (within ±1°), strong enough to support the antenna’s weight (55 lbs, 25 kg), and rigid enough to withstand vibration.

• Select a location that is as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft centerline and midships.

• Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy might overload the antenna. Ideally, you should mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above the radar, outside the beam path of the radar.

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2.96"

(75.2 mm)

4.39"

(111.5 mm)

Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions

Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout

Consider the following switchplate installation guidelines:

• 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 switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the cables and maintaining a service loop (see Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions).

• The supplied data cable is 100 ft (30 m) long. Be sure to locate the switchplate close enough to the antenna for the cable to reach, while allowing adequate slack for a service loop.

• (Circular and Sky Mexico only) The grounding block should be located within 95 ft (28 m) of the antenna, within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the primary receiver, and within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a suitable vessel AC ground.

Plan the Belowdecks Installation

Prepare the Switchplate Mounting Site

Once you have identified a suitable switchplate mounting site, follow these steps to prepare the site for installation.

NOTE: If you prefer, you may install the switchplate within a standard electrical panel instead.

a. Using the switchplate mounting template

provided at the end of this manual, mark and cut out a hole in the mounting surface to accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 7).

b. Using the same template, mark the locations

for the four switchplate mounting holes.

c. Drill a 3/32" (2.25 mm) hole at the four

mounting hole locations. Later, you will mount the switchplate using four #6 screws.

2.36"

(60 mm)

.16" (4 mm)

3.82"

(97 mm)

.32" (8 mm)

Panel Cutout

3.19"

(81 mm)

3/32" ( 2.25 mm) Mounting Hole (x4)

2.05"

(52 mm)

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Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure 9: Foam Seal

Align with

Cable Access

Hole

Once you have identified a suitable antenna 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.

Prepare the Antenna Site

FWD

a. Unfold the antenna mounting template

(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 8).

NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly on the vessel’s centerline (the closer, the better), but the antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.

b. Using a light hammer and center punch,

mark the locations for the four mounting holes and cable access hole on the mounting surface in the locations indicated on the template.

c. Drill a 1/2" (13 mm) hole at the four

mounting hole locations you marked in Step b. Later, you will insert four 3/8"-16 bolts through these holes to secure the antenna to the mounting surface.

d. Cut out the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole in

the location you marked in Step b. Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cables. Later, you will route the data, power, and RF cables through this hole and into the vessel.

(305 mm)

1/2" ( 13 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

3" ( 80 mm)

Cable Access Hole

12"

(305 mm)

e. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.

f. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied

foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press

the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface, ensuring the hole in the foam seal aligns with the cable access hole in the mounting surface (see Figure 9).

NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have difficulty connecting the cables to the antenna if the foam seal is attached to the baseplate.

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Figure 10: Removing the Radome

Figure 11: Foam Block Shipping Restraint

Shipping Restraint

Once you have removed the restraint, keep the antenna level as much as possible and handle the antenna very carefully. Prevent the internal antenna assembly from rotating freely within the baseplate to avoid damaging the limit switch.

IMPORTANT!

Inside the antenna, a foam block prevents the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove this shipping restraint.

a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws

securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 10). Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place.

TIP: If you keep the radome topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard.

b. Remove the foam block that is wedged

beneath the antenna’s reflector (see Figure 11). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna.

Remove the Restraint

#10-32 Screw (x6)

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Figure 12: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna

* Multiswitch required for additional receivers.

See Appendix A on page 25 for details.

Connecting to: # RF Cables

System with Circular Dual LNB

1 receiver 1

2 or more receivers 2*

System with Linear Dual LNB

1 receiver 1

2 receivers 2

System with Linear Quad LNB

1 receiver 1

2 receivers 2

3 receivers 3

4 or more receivers 4*

Figure 13: RF Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Type

<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11

Figure 14: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna

DataPower

Follow these steps to connect the data, power, and RF cables to the antenna.

a. First determine the number of RF coax cables

you need to connect to the antenna for your particular installation (see Figure 12). (See Figure 13 to determine the type of cable required.)

b. Route the data, power, and RF cables

belowdecks through the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole. Leave an adequate service loop, approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will connect the data and power cables to the switchplate and the RF cable(s) to the receiver(s).

c. Connect the data cable to the “Data”

connector on the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 14). Hand-tighten until the cable locks in place; do not use excessive force.

Wire the Antenna

d. Connect the power cable to the “Power”

connector on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten until the cable locks in place; do not use excessive force.

e. Connect the RF coax cable(s) to the antenna.

If you need to connect just one RF cable, connect the cable to the “RF1” connector on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn to ensure an electrical and weather-proof connection. Connect any additional RF coax cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4 connectors, in that order.

TIP: If you connect two or more RF cables, label both ends of each cable to match the connector. This will make it easier to identify the cables later.

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Figure 15: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate

You will need to rotate the antenna assembly by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate the antenna assembly slowly. If it hits a mechanical stop with excessive force, the limit switch might become damaged.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 16: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)

Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the 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 15).

b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line

up with the four holes in the mounting surface.

c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,

place a 3/8" flat washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from above (see Figure 16).

Mount the Antenna

d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting

surface using a 3/8" shoulder washer, a 3/8" flat washer, and a 3/8"-16 lock nut from below. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed.

TIP: If you are installing a linear system, keep the radome off for now. You will need to adjust the skew angle of the antenna’s LNB.

e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure

in place with the six #10-32 screws you removed in Step 5a.

f. Install a protective plastic screw cap

(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome screw.

3/8"-16 Bolt (x4)

3/8" Flat Washer (x4)

Antenna Base

Foam Seal

Mounting Surface

3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)

3/8" Flat Washer (x4)

3/8"-16 Lock Nut (x4)

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Figure 17: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable

The diagram refers to wires by body color/ stripe color. For example, “Brown/White”

means the brown wire with the white stripe.

IMPORTANT!

Do not connect the data cable’s drain wire (shield) to anything. You can simply snip it from the cable.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 18: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable

Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to 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.

b. Connect the data cable from the antenna to

the terminal board on the back of the switchplate (see Figure 17). Be sure to match the wire colors with the terminal board label. Tighten the terminal screws to secure all wires in place.

Wire the Switchplate

Body/Stripe

Brown/White White/Brown Orange/White White/Orange Gray/White White/Gray

Antenna Data Cable

c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to

the switchplate’s power output terminals (see Figure 18).

Antenna Power Cable

Ground (Black)

+12 VDC (Red)

–

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If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix A on page 25 (circular) or page 26 (Sky Mexico).

IMPORTANT!

Antenna

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Secondary Receiver - Optional

Primary Receiver

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

RF1RF2

(Optional)

RF1RF2

(Optional)

Grounding

Block

Satellite In

Vessel

AC Ground

Ground Wire

#6 Mounting Screw (x2)

Figure 19: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna

Wire the Receiver(s)

If you are installing a circular system, or a linear system for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to connect the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s) to the TracVision system.

NOTE: For DIRECTV Ku-band Tri-Sat service, you will need to install the KVH Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH part #72-0301-07).

a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to

the grounding block, as shown in Figure 19. Label this grounding block connector “RF1.”

b. If you are connecting multiple receivers,

connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the grounding block. Label this connector “RF2.”

c. Attach the supplied ground wire to either

ground screw on the grounding block. Connect the other end of the wire to a suitable vessel AC ground.

d. Using the two #6 screws supplied with the

grounding block, mount the grounding block inside the vessel.

Circular and Sky Mexico Systems

e. If you are connecting two receivers to the

TracVision system, decide which receiver will be the primary receiver. The primary receiver controls satellite selection.

NOTE: The secondary receiver will be able to select channels carried on the satellite that is currently selected by the primary receiver.

f. Connect the supplied 5-ft RF cable from the

“RF1” connector on the grounding block to the “Satellite In” connector on the primary receiver (see Figure 19).

g. If you are connecting two receivers, connect

an RF cable from the “RF2” connector on the grounding block to the “Satellite In” connector on the secondary receiver.

h. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s

television(s). Follow the instructions in the receiver’s manual.

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If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix A on page 27.

IMPORTANT!

Antenna

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Secondary Receiver - Optional

Primary Receiver

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

RF1RF2

(Optional)

Satellite In

Figure 20: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna

Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a suitable ground point. If a potential exists between AC and DC grounds, connect the wire to the switchplate’s DC return instead.

IMPORTANT!

Wire the Receiver(s)

If you are installing a linear system (with the exception of Sky Mexico), follow these steps to connect the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s) to the TracVision system.

a. If you are connecting two receivers to the

TracVision system, decide which receiver will be the primary receiver. The primary receiver controls satellite selection.

NOTE: The secondary receiver will be able to select channels carried on the satellite that is currently selected by the primary receiver.

b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to

the “Satellite In” connector on the primary receiver (see Figure 20).

Linear Systems

c. If you are connecting two receivers, connect

the RF2 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the secondary receiver.

d. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s

television(s). Follow the instructions in the receiver’s manual.

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Power supplied to the antenna must not fall below 12 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.

IMPORTANT!

–

+12 VDC

Ground

Vessel Power

Figure 21: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable

Follow these steps to connect power. The switchplate supplies power to the antenna.

a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.

For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires.

b. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC (4 amps

continuous) vessel power (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on page 3). the other end to the switchplate.

Connect Power

CAUTION

Route

c. Detach the two terminal connectors from the

back of the switchplate and crimp them onto the power cable’s wires.

d. Connect the power cable wires to the power

(+) and ground (-) input terminals on the switchplate (see Figure 21).

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5/32" ( 4 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

#6 Screw (x4)

Fron

over

Switchpl

nti

ng Surfac

Figure 22: Mounting the Switchplate

In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable 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. If you chose this option, simply use two of the #6 screws to mount the switchplate to the panel.

a. Align the four mounting holes in the

switchplate with the holes in the mounting surface (see Figure 22).

b. Mount the switchplate to the mounting

surface using four #6 screws.

c. Gently snap the front cover onto the

switchplate to conceal the mounting screws.

Mount the Switchplate

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Figure 23: Direction to Satellite Depends on Your Location

Figure 24: Switchplate Front Panel

OFF

Maintenance Port

Figure 25: HyperTerminal Settings

Maintenance Port

Follow these steps to enter your vessel’s latitude and longitude into the antenna. If you are installing a linear system, this step is required. If you are installing a circular system, this step is highly recommended, especially for DISH Network and ExpressVu configurations.

NOTE: The antenna will use your position data to speed up satellite acquisition. If the antenna knows where you are, it knows where it should start looking for the satellite (see Figure 23). In addition, for a linear system, the antenna will use your position information to calculate the correct LNB skew angle.

Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

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).

TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s “TracVision Antenna Comms” window.

a. Using a PC serial data cable, connect your

laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on the front of the switchplate (see Figure 24).

NOTE: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial COM port, you can use the USB-to-RS232 adapter manufactured by IOGear (IOGear part number GUC232A) or Belkin (Belkin part number F5U109 or F5U409).

b. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish

the following settings for your COM port (see Figure 25):

• Bits per second: 9600

• Data bits: 8

•Parity: None

• Stop bits: 1

•Flow control: None

TIP: To view characters on the screen as you type, set up HyperTerminal to echo typed characters. Select “Properties” from the File menu; select “ASCII Setup” at the Settings tab; then select “Echo typed characters locally” at the ASCII Setup window.

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Figure 26: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window

Entering a vessel position of 57°N, 22°E:

HALT DEBUGON GPS,57,N,22,E ZAP

EXAMPLE

c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed

view of the sky.

d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s)

and the switchplate (see Figure 24 on page 15). Wait one minute for system startup.

e. Data should now be scrolling in your

HyperTerminal window (see Figure 26). If no data appears, check your connections and make sure you’re using the right COM port.

Continued Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

Enter Your Latitude and Longitude

You can determine your approximate latitude and longitude in Europe or North America from the position grids provided in Appendix C on page 29.

To enter your position information into the antenna, enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:

a. Type HALT then press Enter.

b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.

c. Type the following command then press

Enter. Italics indicate a variable.

GPS,XX,A,YYY,B

XX = Latitude (0 - 90) A = S (South) or N (North) YYY = Longitude (0-180) B = E (East) or W (West)

Do not enter decimals. Simply round your latitude and longitude to the nearest whole numbers.

d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna

restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.

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The antenna is programmed at the factory for the following default satellite pair:

DSS_101 & DSS_119 (DIRECTV Dual-Sat)

If these are the customer’s desired satellites, skip this step and proceed to Step 16.

IMPORTANT!

(DISH Network only) If you wish to receive DISH Network’s three-satellite service, be sure to install the appropriate DISH 1000 satellites for your geographic area, as shown in Figure 27. If you wish to install DISH 1000/ 61 service, you can skip this step and proceed to Step 14. If you wish to install DISH 1000/ 129 service, follow the procedure below.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 27: Recommended Areas for DISH 1000 Satellites

Programming DISH Network’s 119, 110, and 129 satellites:

HALT DEBUGON SATINSTALL,TRISAT,DISH ZAP

EXAMPLE

Figure 28: Satellite Install Commands for Common Services

* Reception of satellite 110 requires Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit

(KVH part #72-0301-07)

Service (Satellites)

Command

DIRECTV Tri-Sat* (101, 110, 119)

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, DSS

DISH 1000/129 (119, 110, 129)

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, DISH

DISH 1000/61 (119, 110, 61)

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, DISH61

DISH 500 (119, 110)

SATINSTALL,ECHO_119, ECHO_110

ExpressVu (91, 82)

SATINSTALL,EXPRESSTV, EXPRESSVU

Select Satellites

Follow these steps to set up a circular system for the desired service provider and satellites.

Circular Systems

= DISH 1000/129 Recommended

= DISH 1000/61 Recommended

Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:

a. Type HALT then press Enter.

b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.

c. Option 1: Type the appropriate command in

Figure 28 for the desired satellite TV service.

Option 2: If your desired setup is not listed in Figure 28, type the following command to install a custom pair of satellites from the antenna’s library. Then press Enter.

SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB

SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite

or NONE for a single satellite

See Appendix B on page 28 for a list of all available satellites. Be sure to enter the satellite names as they appear in the library.

NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you can set up user-defined satellites. Refer to the associated Application Note on the KVH Partner Portal (KVH-authorized technicians only).

d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna

restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.

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The antenna is programmed at the factory for the following default satellite pair:

ASTRA & HOTBIRD

If these are the customer’s desired satellites, you may skip Steps a-d and proceed to Step e.

IMPORTANT!

Programming the PAS 9 satellite for Sky Mexico service:

HALT DEBUGON SATINSTALL,PAS_9,NONE ZAP

EXAMPLE

Figure 29: Satellite Install Commands for Tri-Sat Modes

Satellites Command

A = Hotbird B = Astra 1 C = Astra 2S

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, EUR

A = Hotbird WB B = Astra 1 C = Astra 2S

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, EWB

A = Hotbird WB B = Sirius C = Thor

SATINSTALL,TRISAT, SCN

Figure 30: Antenna and Receiver Satellite Synchronization

* Sat. C only applies to Tri-Sat modes.

Antenna Receiver DiSEqC

Sat. A Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1

Sat. B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2

Sat. C* Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3

Select Satellites

Follow these steps to set up a linear system for the desired pair of satellites.

Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:

a. Type HALT then press Enter.

b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.

c. Option 1: Type the appropriate command in

Figure 29 for the desired Tri-Sat mode.

Option 2: If your desired setup is not listed in Figure 29, type the following command then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable.

Linear Systems

SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB

SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite

or NONE for a single satellite

See Appendix B on page 28 for a list of all available satellites. Be sure to enter the satellite names as they appear in the library.

NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you can set up user-defined satellites. Refer to the associated Application Note on the KVH Partner Portal (KVH-authorized technicians only).

d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna

restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.

e. If you have not installed a multiswitch, set up

the receiver(s) for the same satellites, and in the same order, that you set them up in the antenna (see Figure 30). This synchronization is necessary to enable automatic satellite switching.

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This procedure must be performed while the vessel is docked in calm water.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 31: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV

DISH 1000/129 Results

DISH 1000/61 Results

DISH 500 Results

ExpressVu Results*

* If you installed just one ExpressVu satellite, the TV will show

an error message instead. This is normal.

Port 123

Satellite 119 110 129

Trans OKOKOK

Status Reception Verified

Switch SW64

Port 123

Satellite 119 110 61

Trans OKOKOK

Status Reception Verified

Switch SW64

Input 1122

Satellite 119 119 110 110

Polarity Odd Even Odd Even

Status Reception Verified

Switch SW42

Input 1122

Satellite91918282

Polarity Odd Even Odd Even

Status Reception Verified

Switch SW21

Run Two Check Switch Tests

If you set up the system for DISH Network or ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the

receiver’s Check Switch test twice. The first Check Switch test finds the satellites; the second Check Switch test configures the receiver for those satellites.

NOTE: If you are connecting multiple receivers, repeat this process for each additional receiver. You will need to connect each receiver, one at a time, to the “RF1” cable and perform the steps below. Then, once you have completed this process for each receiver, you can reconnect them as desired.

a. Dock the vessel and ensure the antenna has

an unobstructed view of the sky.

b. Ensure the receiver is connected to the “RF1”

cable (see Figure 19 on page 11 (circular/Sky Mexico) or Figure 20 on page 12 (linear)).

c. Apply power to the TV and receiver. (If the

antenna is turned off, turn it back on and wait one minute for startup.)

DISH Network or ExpressVu Only

d. Using the receiver remote, go to the “Point

Dish/Signal Strength” screen (press MENU, 6, 1, 1 on most models).

e. Choose Check Switch, then press SELECT.

f. Choose Test, then press SELECT.

g. Wait at least 15 minutes before proceeding to

allow the antenna to find all of the satellites. Disregard any messages on the TV; they do not correctly indicate when the antenna is ready for the next Check Switch test.

h. After waiting 15 minutes, repeat Steps d-f to

run a second Check Switch test.

i. Refer to the tables in Figure 31 to verify the

values displayed on your TV match those required for your selected service. If your values do not match, turn off the antenna, then turn it back on and repeat Steps d-h.

j. Exit the menu and allow the receiver to

download the program guide.

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M4 Socket

Set Screws

Reflector

LNB

Figure 32: Set Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector

Figure 33: LNB Skew Angle Adjustment

Be sure to keep the LNB fully inserted into the choke feed to ensure optimum performance.

IMPORTANT!

Set the LNB Skew Angle

Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB to the correct skew angle for your selected satellite and vessel position.

a. Using HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update

Wizard, type SKEWANGLE then press Enter. Note the reported skew angle.

TIP: If multiple satellites are installed, you might wish to set an average skew instead. To find the average skew, select the second satellite then repeat Step a to get the skew angle (repeat for the third satellite if Tri-Sat). Add the skew angle numbers and divide by two (or three if Tri-Sat) to get the average.

b. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s) and

disconnect antenna power at the switchplate.

CAUTION

Disconnect power from the antenna and the receivers before you adjust the LNB. The antenna’s moving parts can cause injury.

Linear Systems

c. Remove the antenna’s radome, if you

reinstalled it earlier in Step 7.

d. Locate the LNB on the back of the antenna’s

reflector (see Figure 32).

e. Using a 2 mm allen hex key, loosen the two

M4 socket set screws on the LNB choke feed. These screws secure the LNB in place.

f. Adjust the LNB clockwise or counter-

clockwise until the skew arrow on the LNB points to the skew angle that you noted in Step a (see Figure 33).

g. Tighten the two M4 socket set screws to

secure the LNB in place. Apply 9 in-lbs (1 Nm) of torque, if possible.

h. Reinstall the radome (as explained in

Steps 7e-f on page 9).

Negative

Skews

LNB

Choke Feed

0˚ Skew

Positive Skews

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Figure 34: Example of Satellite Blockage

The installation process is complete!

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:

• Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times. The radome protects the antenna’s moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.

Educate the Customer

It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel. While under way, the system is intended for passenger entertainment only.

• The antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and onboard equipment (see Figure 34).

• Heavy rain or snow may temporarily interrupt reception.

• Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome can affect reception.

• The vessel must be located within the selected satellite’s coverage area to receive its satellite TV signals. To view satellite coverage maps, visit www.kvh.com/footprint.

• Please register the system with KVH. The registration process is quick, easy, online, and ensures the best possible service from KVH. Visit www.kvh.com/register or refer to the Product Registration Form for details.

• You need to activate the receiver for the desired satellite TV service before the receiver can decode satellite signals. KVH can help activate a DIRECTV or DISH receiver; just call KVH’s Activation Department at

1-866-551-8004 for DIRECTV or 1-866-399-8509 for DISH.

WARNING

TracVision

• Refer to the User’s Guide for complete operation instructions and troubleshooting information.

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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...28

C. Position Grids...29

D. Basic System Wiring Diagram...30

Switchplate Mounting Template...33

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Figure 35: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB

Wiring 3+ 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 35.

1. Connect an RF cable from the “RF1” connector on the grounding block to the “13V” connector on the multiswitch.

2. Connect an RF cable from the “RF2” connector on the grounding block to the “18V” connector on the multiswitch.

3. Connect the receivers to the individual outputs of the multiswitch.

4. Connect the receivers to the customer’s TVs.

The use of a multiswitch interrupts satellite switching communications between the receiver and antenna. As a result, you will need to use one of the following methods for satellite switching:

RF2

Grounding

Block

RF2 RF1

AC Power Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz

24 VDC Power Supply

Circular Systems

Ground Wire

RF1

Vessel

AC Ground

Automatic Switching for DIRECTV Ku-band Tri-Sat:

To switch automatically between three satellites using a DIRECTV H21-200 or H20-600 receiver, you will need to install the KVH Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH part #72-0301-07).

Manual Switching (Dual-Sat): To manually switch between your two selected satellites, you can use the TV/SAT Switch (KVH part #01-0245). With the TV/SAT Switch installed, you can switch between satellites at the press of a single button.

Manual Switching (Tri-Sat or Dual-Sat):

To manually switch between two or three selected satellites, you can use a PC connected to the switchplate’s Maintenance port. See the User’s Guide for details.

18V SAT

Rx1

20V

Rx2

ANT

Rx3

13V SAT

Rx4

Satellite In

Multiswitch

Note: Although the label

shows “20V,” the unit accepts a 24 VDC input.

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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Receiver #3

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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Receiver #2

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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Receiver #1

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Receiver #3

Receiver #2

Receiver #1

Receiver #4

Satellite In

RF2 RF1

Grounding

Block

Vessel AC Ground

Ground Wire

RF2 RF1

AC Power In 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz

H/High

V/HighH/Low

V/Low

LNB

22 KHz

18V

12V

432

Receivers

Terr

Multiswitch

Figure 36: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico

Wiring 3+ 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 36.

1. Connect an RF cable from the “RF1” connector on the grounding block to the “H/High” (Horizontal High) connector on the multiswitch.

2. Connect an RF cable from the “RF2” connector on the grounding block to the “V/High” (Vertical High) connector on the multiswitch.

3. Set the multiswitch’s LNB knob to “22 KHz.”

At this setting, the multiswitch will provide a constant 22 KHz tone to the antenna’s LNB.

4. Connect the receivers to the individual outputs of the multiswitch.

5. Connect the receivers to the customer’s TVs.

Sky Mexico Systems

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Only antennas equipped with a linear quad LNB can support more than two receivers. Antennas equipped with a linear dual LNB support only two receivers.

IMPORTANT!

SATELLITE IN

Figure 37: Receiver Wiring - Antenna with Linear Quad LNB

IMPORTANT!

Wiring 3+ Receivers

Follow these steps to connect three or four receivers directly to an antenna equipped with a linear quad LNB.

NOTE: If you need to connect more than four receivers to the TracVision system, install an active multiswitch that generates a 22 KHz tone (such as Spaun model SMS 5602 NF - KVH part #19-0413). Connect the multiswitch in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Decide which receiver will be the primary receiver. The primary receiver will control satellite selection.

NOTE: The additional receivers will be able to select channels carried on the satellite that is currently selected by the primary receiver.

2. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the primary receiver (see Figure 37).

3. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the second receiver.

4. Connect the RF3 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the third receiver.

Linear Quad LNB Systems

Antenna

Data

Power

Switchplate

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This receiver controls satellite selection

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Receiver #1 (Primary)

RF1

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #2

RF2

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #3

RF3

SATELLITE IN

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

–

5. Connect the RF4 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the fourth receiver.

RF4

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

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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).

Satellite Library

North America

Circular LNB Required

Satellite, Longitude Name in Library

DIRECTV, 72°W DSS_72

DIRECTV, 101°W DSS_101

DIRECTV, 110°W DSS_110

DIRECTV, 119°W DSS_119

EchoStar, 61°W ECHO_61

EchoStar, 110°W ECHO_110

EchoStar, 119°W ECHO_119

EchoStar, 129°W ECHO_129

ExpressVu, 82°W EXPRESSVU

ExpressVu, 91°W EXPRESSTV

Europe

Linear LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Astra 1, 19.2°E ASTRA1

Astra 2N, 28.2°E ASTRA2N

Astra 2S, 28.2°E ASTRA2S

Hispasat, 30.0°W HISPASAT

Hotbird, 13.0°E HOTBIRD

Hotbird WB, 13.0°E HOTBIRDWB

Sirius, 5.0°E SIRIUS

Thor, 0.8°W THOR

Arabsat, 26°E ARABSAT

Nilesat, 7°W NILESAT

Asia

Circular LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Asiasat 4, 122.2°E ASIASAT

Sinosat 1*, 110.5°E SINOSAT

* Special LNB required. Call KVH at 1-401-847-3327.

Latin America

Galaxy Circular LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Galaxy 3C, 95°W GALAXY3CN

Turksat 1C, 42°E TURKSAT1C

Eutelsat W3A, 7°E EUTEL_W3A

Mexico (Sky Mexico)

Linear LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

PAS 9, 58°W PAS_9

Australia & New Zealand

Linear LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Optus D1, 160°E OPTUS_D1

Optus C1, 156°E OPTUS_C1

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Europe

21 22 23 24

Grid # Latitude Longitude

7° W

7° E

22° E

45° E

7° W

7° E

22° E

7° W

7° E

22° E

40° E

7° W

7° E

22° E

7° W

7° E

7° W

7° E

22° E

37° E

7° W

7° E

22° E

37° E

67° N

65° N

63° N

57° N

55° N

53° N

50° N

47° N

43° N

36° N

North America

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.

Grid # Latitude Longitude

55° N

45° N

40° N

32° N

27° N

125° W

110° W

90° W

70° W

55° W

125° W

110° W

90° W

70° W

50° W

125° W

110° W

90° W

70° W

125° W

110° W

90° W

75° W

83° W

78° W

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Basic System Wiring Diagram

This wiring diagram shows a basic circular or Sky Mexico system configuration.

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.

This wiring diagram shows a basic linear system configuration.

TracVision Antenna

RF2

RF1

Switchplate

(Optional)

–

Power

Data

Circular and Sky Mexico Systems

–

+12 VDC

Vessel Powe

Grounding

Ground

Wire

Vessel

AC Ground

Block

Primary Receiver

Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

(controls satellite selection)

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

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Secondary Receiver - Optional

Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

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SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Fourth Receiver - Optional

Satellite In

RF4

(Optional)

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Third Receiver - Optional

Satellite In

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

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Second Receiver - Optional

Satellite In

Primary Receiver

(controls satellite selection)

Satellite In

RF2

(Optional)

RF1

RF3

(Optional)

Quad LNB

Only

–

Switchplate

+12 VDC

Vessel Power

–

TracVision Antenna

Basic System Wiring Diagram

Linear Systems

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3.82" (97 mm)

.32" (8 mm)

2.36" (60 mm)

.16" (4 mm)

3.19" (81 mm)

2.05" (52 mm)

Panel Cutout

" (2.25 mm)

Switchplate Mounting Template

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KVH Industries, Inc.

50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com

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Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181

E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com