KVH Industries M9 User Manual

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TracVision M9 Installation Guide

TracVision M9

Standard Configuration

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TracVision M9 Installation Guide

Standard Configuration with Master Control Unit (MCU)

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M9 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 MCU Installation...5

4. Prepare the Antenna Site...6

5. Wire the Antenna...7

6. Mount the Antenna...8

7. Remove the Restraints...9

8. Wire the Receiver(s) and MCU...10

9. Connect Power...11

10. Mount the MCU...12

11. Select Satellites...13

12. Calibrate the Internal Sensor...14

13. Educate the Customer...16

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.

Antenna LNB Types

The installation process differs slightly depending on the type of LNB (low noise block) that is installed in the antenna (circular or linear). These differences are noted throughout this manual. Appendix C on page 25 notes the type of LNB required for each region and satellite.

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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Inspect Parts and Get Tools

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.

IMPORTANT!

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

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.

• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers

• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) and #29 drill bits

•17 mm socket wrench

Figure 1: TracVision M9 System Components

Antenna

Radome

Baseplate Connectors

(w/Logo Plate)

MCU (Master Control Unit)

Display Buttons

• 9/16" open-end wrench

• Light hammer and center punch

•Adhesive tape

• Scriber or pencil

• Wire strippers

• 15-amp quick-tripping circuit breaker

• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with Snap-N-Seal connecting the antenna to the receiver(s) (see Step 4e on page 6 to determine the number and type of cables required)

• Connector installation tool (Augat IT1000

- KVH part #19-0242)

• Power cable for connecting vessel power to the MCU (see Figure 2)

• Satellite TV receiver and TV

F-connectors for

Figure 2: Power Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Gauge

< 40 ft (12 m)

40-70 ft (12-21 m)

12AWG (4mm

10AWG (6mm

)

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Plan the Antenna Installation

Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines:

• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV (see Figure 3). 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 4). Also make sure it is flat, level, strong enough to support the antenna’s weight (85 lbs, 38.6 kg), and rigid enough to withstand vibration.

• Be sure to preserve enough free space outside the access hatch to allow a technician to remove the hatch and perform maintenance.

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

• Select a location that is not too high above the waterline. Limit the height above the waterline to less than 1/2 the vessel’s length.

Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction

Blocked!

Mast

Figure 4: Antenna Dimensions

38.86"

(98.7 cm)

Look angle

Antenna

Vessel Platform

Side View

• 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 and 4 ft (1.2 m) away from the radar.

• Select a location that is at least 4 ft (1.2 m) away from any magnetized materials, large ferrous masses, cranes, engines, derricks, other antennas, devices with DC motors, electric winches, high-amperage cables, or battery banks. The antenna’s internal compass sensor performs best in a benign magnetic environment.

• If you are mounting the antenna on a steel vessel, use an aluminum, brass, plastic, or wood platform (NOT steel or iron) to position the antenna at least 4 ft (1.2 m) above and 6 ft (1.8 m) away from the steel surface.

4x ø.50"

(4x ø13 mm)

17"

(43.2 cm)

ø35"

(ø88.9 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

Access Hatch

Bottom View

(15.2 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

FWD

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Plan the MCU Installation

Before you begin, consider the following MCU installation guidelines:

• Select an MCU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray.

• Be sure the MCU’s front panel will be easily accessible to the user. The owner will use the MCU’s buttons to control the antenna.

• Be sure to leave enough room at the MCU’s rear panel for connecting the cables (see Figure 5 for MCU dimensions).

• Since the supplied data/power cable is 100 ft (30 m) long, the MCU should be located within 100 ft (30 m) of the antenna.

• The kitpack contains parts for mounting the MCU either to a horizontal surface (using Velcro) or to a vertical surface (using the supplied flush mount bracket).

Figure 5: MCU Dimensions

Top View

Front View

0.66"

(16.7 mm)

9.18"

(233.2 mm)

Prepare the MCU Mounting Site (Flush Mount only)

NOTE: Skip this step if you plan to mount the MCU to a horizontal surface instead.

a. Using the MCU flush mounting template

provided at the end of this manual, mark and cut out a hole in the mounting surface to accommodate the flush mount bracket (see Figure 6).

b. Using the same template, mark the locations

for the four MCU mounting holes.

c. Using a #29 drill bit, drill a 0.136" (3.45 mm)

hole at the four mounting hole locations. Later, you will mount the MCU using four #8 screws.

8.1"

(205.7 mm)

Figure 6: MCU Mounting Holes Layout

7.62"

(194 mm)

.136" ( 3.45 mm) Mounting Hole (x4)

3.08"

(78 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

1.83"

(46 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

2.52"

(64.1 mm)

8.87"

(225 mm)

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Prepare the Antenna Site

Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation.

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 7).

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

b. Use the template to mark the locations for the

four mounting holes on the mounting surface.

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

mounting hole locations you marked in Step 4b. Later, you will insert four M10 bolts from below to secure the antenna to the mounting surface.

Figure 7: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure 8: Number of RF Coax Cables Required

Connecting to: # RF Cables

System with Dual LNB

d. Mark a location for the cable access hole,

either in the center of the antenna mounting hole pattern or in an area aft of the antenna. Later, you will route the data/power and RF cables through this hole and into the vessel.

IMPORTANT!

If you wish to route the cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than connecting at the side, you will need to modify the antenna’s baseplate. See Appendix A on page 19 for details.

e. Drill the cable access hole in the location you

marked in Step 4d. Be sure to size the hole appropriately to accommodate the data/ power cable and all required RF cables (see Figure 8 and Figure 9 to determine the number and type of RF cables required). Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cables.

1 receiver 1

2 or more receivers 2*

System with Quad LNB (Europe Only)

1 receiver 1

2 receivers 2

3 receivers 3

4 or more receivers 4**

* Multiswitch required for 3 or more receivers. ** Multiswitch required for 5 or more receivers. See Appendix B on page 23 for details.

Figure 9: RF Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Type

≤ 75 ft (23 m) RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11

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Wire the Antenna

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

IMPORTANT!

If you wish to route the cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than connecting at the side, see Appendix A on page 19 for supplemental instructions.

a. Route the data/power and RF cables

belowdecks through the 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/power cable to the MCU and the RF cable(s) to the receiver(s).

b. Position the antenna in place over the

mounting holes with the baseplate’s connectors (see Figure 10) facing the stern.

c. Connect the data/power cable to the antenna

(see Figure 11 and Figure 12); hand-tighten.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 10: Antenna Connectors

Connectors

Figure 11: Data/Power Cable Connections

MCU Antenna

F-type Connector N-type Connector

Figure 12: Antenna Baseplate Cable Connections

Data/

RF3 RF1 RF2 RF4

Power

Be sure to properly align the data/power cable with the antenna’s baseplate connector before tightening. Connecting the cable at an angle may damage the cable’s center tines.

d. Using a 9/16" wrench, connect the RF cable(s)

to the antenna. If you need to connect only one RF cable, connect the cable to the antenna’s RF1 connector (see Figure 12). Connect any additional RF cables to the RF2, RF3, and RF4 connectors.

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.

e. Place the rear logo plate over the cables, so

each cable exits the proper opening (see Figure 13). Using six M4 screws, attach the logo plate to the baseplate.

Figure 13: Rear Logo Plate Installed

M4 Screw (x6)

RF1 Cable Data/Power Cable

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Mount the Antenna

Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the mounting surface.

a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes

drilled in the mounting surface.

b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line

up with the four holes in the mounting surface. Also make sure the connectors face the stern.

c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,

place an M10 lock washer and flat washer on an M10 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from below (see Figure 14).

IMPORTANT!

Make sure the mounting screws do not extend further than 0.4" (10 mm) into the antenna’s baseplate. Inserting the screws any further will damage the antenna.

d. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber

feet are bottomed against the mounting surface.

Figure 14: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)

10 mm max.

Antenna Base

Mount Surface

M10 Flat Washer (x4)

M10 Lock Washer (x4)

M10 x 50 mm Bolt (x4)

IMPORTANT!

Do not block the four small drain holes in the bottom of the antenna. These drain holes ensure that any moisture within the antenna will be able to escape.

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Remove the Restraints

Inside the antenna, three heavy-duty tie-wraps prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints.

a. Remove the eight #10-32 Phillips-head screws

securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 15). 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. Unfasten the two tie-wraps securing the

reflector to the antenna frame (see Figure 16). To unfasten the tie-wraps, release the tab with a flat-head screwdriver.

c. Unfasten the tie-wrap securing the antenna

frame to the sensor bracket (see Figure 17).

d. Save the tie-wraps for future use; the

customer will need to reinstall them if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna.

Figure 15: Removing the Radome

#10-32 Screw (x8)

Figure 16: Locations of Shipping Restraints

Tie-wrapTie-wrap

e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure

in place with the eight #10-32 screws you removed in Step 7a.

f. Install a protective plastic screw cap

(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome screw.

Tie-wrap

Figure 17: Close-up of Antenna Frame Shipping Restraint

Tie-wrapSensor Bracket Frame

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SATELLITE IN

Wire the Receiver(s) and MCU

Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the belowdecks equipment.

IMPORTANT!

If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix B on page 23.

NOTE: System wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix F on page 31.

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 only be able to select a channel carried on the satellite that is currently selected on the primary receiver.

b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to

the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver (see Figure 18).

Figure 18: Receiver Wiring

Data/Power

Secondary Receiver - Optional

RF2

SATELLITE IN

Primary Receiver

Antenna

MCU

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

(controls satellite selection

c. If you are connecting two receivers, connect

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

IMPORTANT!

Be sure all receivers are grounded properly. Connect a ground wire from the chassis of each receiver to the MCU’s DC return. This will ensure all system grounds are the same potential.

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

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

e. Connect the data/power cable from the

antenna to the “Output to Antenna” jack on the MCU (see Figure 19). Do not overtighten the connection; finger-tight is sufficient.

RF1

SATELLITE IN

Figure 19: MCU Rear Panel

Output to Antenna

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

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Connect Power

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

a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.

CAUTION

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 24 VDC (2.5 amps)

vessel power (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on page 3). antenna MUST NOT fall below 18 VDC or exceed 30 VDC.

NOTE: If a 24 VDC power supply is not available, install an AC/DC converter that supplies 24 VDC (KVH part #19-0488 or equivalent).

c. KVH recommends you install a 15-amp

circuit breaker between power and the MCU. The MCU does not have an on/off switch.

Power supplied to the

Figure 20: Ferrite Coil Clamped onto Power Cable

Ferrite Coil

Figure 21: Power Plug

Terminal Screw (x2)

d. Install the ferrite coil, supplied in the kitpack,

onto your vessel power cable to help reduce conducted emissions. Make two loops in the cable and clamp the coil around the loops (see Figure 20). This ferrite coil must be installed to comply with the CE standard.

e. Find the plastic power plug supplied in the

kitpack (see Figure 21). Insert your vessel power wires into the plug’s power (+) and ground (-) terminals. Tighten the plug’s terminal screws to secure the wires in place.

f. Plug the power connector plug into the

“Power In” jack on the MCU. Secure in place with the two retaining screws.

g. Connect the MCU ground wire (see

Figure 22) to a suitable ground point.

Retaining Screw (x2)

GroundPower

Figure 22: MCU Power Connection

Power In

MCU Ground Wire

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Mount the MCU

In Step 3, you identified a suitable MCU mounting location. Now follow these steps to mount the MCU using one of the following options:

Option 1 - Velcro mount to a horizontal surface

Option 2 - Flush mount to a vertical surface

Option 1 - Velcro Mount

a. Clean the bottom of the MCU and the

mounting surface using a mild detergent.

b. Peel the backing from the four supplied

Velcro fabric squares and stick them to the bottom corners of the MCU (see Figure 23).

c. Position the four Velcro hook disks onto the

mounting surface. Drill screw holes for the disks and secure in place with #4-24 screws.

d. Press the MCU firmly into place so the

fabric’s loop material engages the hook disks.

Figure 23: Velcro Mounting

Fabric Strip (x4)

Hook Disk (x4)

#4-24 Screw (x4)

Figure 24: Flush Mount Bracket

Option 2 - Flush Mount

a. At the two holes in the bottom of the MCU,

place a #6 flat washer on a #6-32 screw and insert the screw from below (see Figure 24). Do not tighten the screws yet.

b. Slide the flush mount bracket backward onto

the MCU until the two notches in the bracket engage the screws at the bottom of the MCU.

c. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to

the MCU.

d. In Step 3 on page 5, you cut out the mounting

hole in the mounting surface. Insert the MCU and bracket assembly into this mounting hole and secure in place with four #8 screws and washers (see Figure 25).

#6-32 x 1/2" Screw and Washer (x2)

Figure 25: Flush Mounting the MCU to a Vertical Surface

#8 Screws and Washers (x4)

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Select Satellites

Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it up for the desired pair of satellites.

a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed

view of the sky.

b. Apply power to the receiver(s), TV(s), and

MCU. Wait two minutes for system startup.

c. Press the center MENU button on the MCU

to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 26).

d. At “Install Satellite?”, press YES.

e. At “Install A <SAT NAME>”, press NEXT

until the display shows the first (primary) satellite you want to select. Then press YES. (See Appendix C on page 25 for a list of available satellites.)

NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you can set up a user-defined satellite (USER 1 or USER 2). See Appendix D on page 26.

f. Repeat Step 11e to select the second satellite.

If you want to set up the antenna to track just one satellite, select “None” instead.

Figure 26: Satellite Selection Menus on MCU

Install Satellite?

Yes Next Return

Install A <SAT NAME>

Yes Next Cancel

Press NEXT until desired satellite shown

Install B <SAT NAME>

Yes Next Cancel

Press NEXT Until desired satellite shown

Installing sats

Please wait

<SAT NAME1> and

<SAT NAME2> installed

g. At “Restart Antenna?”, press YES. Wait two

minutes while the antenna restarts.

h. (Linear systems only) Set up the receiver(s)

for the same satellites, and in the same order, that you set them up in the antenna:

Antenna Receiver DiSEqC

Sat. A Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1

Sat. B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2

Restart antenna?

Yes No

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Calibrate the Internal Sensor

The antenna’s internal compass sensor is calibrated at the factory for a perfect-world environment. However, hard and soft iron effects on your vessel can distort the magnetic field around the antenna, causing errors in the sensor’s reported heading. To compensate for these magnetic distortions, follow these steps to calibrate the internal sensor.

Turn On Autocalibration

Follow these steps to turn on the system’s Autocalibration function. The Autocalibration function will allow the sensor to calibrate itself automatically.

a. Press the center MENU button on the MCU

to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 27).

b. At “Install Satellite?”, press NEXT until the

display shows “Operations Mode?” Then press YES.

Figure 27: Turning On Autocalibration at the MCU

Install Satellite?

Yes Next Return

Until “Operations Mode” shown

Operations Mode?

Yes Next Return

Get Antenna Status?

Yes Next Return

Until “Control Compass” shown

Control compass?

Yes Next Return

c. At “Get Antenna Status?”, press NEXT until

the display shows “Control Compass?” Then press YES.

d. At “Set Autocal on/off?”, press YES.

e. At “Autocal is: OFF”, press ON.

f. At “Autocal is: ON”, press RETURN.

Run the Autocalibration Function

Follow these steps to steer the vessel through a complete circle to ensure the Autocalibration function effectively calibrates the sensor.

NOTE: If the antenna is installed on a large vessel, such as a tanker or cargo ship, you may omit this step. Simply leave the Autocalibration function set to ON.

a. Select a calm day and navigate the vessel to a

clear area. Excessive pitching and rolling can distort calibration data.

Set Autocal on/off?

Yes Next Return

Autocal is: OFF

On Return Off

Autocal is: ON

On Return Off

b. Apply power to the TracVision system.

c. Just before you begin, note the vessel’s

heading.

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d. Steer the vessel at a slow, steady speed

through a complete circle that takes at least two minutes to complete (see Figure 28). Use the heading you noted in Step c to confirm when you have completed a full circle.

Check the Calibration Score

Once you have completed the circle, follow these steps to check the calibration “score.”

a. Press the center MENU button on the MCU

to access the onscreen menu.

b. At “Install Satellite?”, press NEXT until the

display shows “Operations Mode?” Then press YES.

c. At “Get Antenna Status?”, press NEXT until

the display shows “Control Compass?” Then press YES.

d. At “Set Autocal on/off?”, press NEXT until

the display shows “Get Cal Score?” Then press YES.

e. The display shows the score for the

calibration you performed (see Figure 29).

Figure 28: Running Autocalibration

2 Minutes

1 Minute,

30 Seconds

1 Minute

30 Seconds

f. If Accuracy = “BAD CAL”:

Recalibrate the sensor by navigating through an additional circle. Repeat until you achieve a suitable accuracy rating.

g. If Mag. Environment = “POOR” or “BAD”:

Check the area around the antenna for materials that might cause magnetic interference. Relocate the materials, if possible, or relocate the antenna to a more favorable magnetic environment (see Step 2 on page 4 for details). Then clear the calibration score (see Appendix E on page 30) and recalibrate the sensor.

h. Press any button. The display returns to the

“Get Cal score?” screen.

i. Press RETURN until you exit the menu.

NOTE: The Autocalibration function turns off automatically once the system achieves a good calibration score.

Figure 29: Calibration Score Example

Accuracy

Rating

ACC MagEnv Cal# CAL<1° GOOD 1

Data Field Description

Accuracy Rating

Magnetic Environment

Calibration Number

Magnetic

Environment

Degree of accuracy the sensor will provide (CAL<1º = within 1º)

Quality of the antenna’s installation site

Number of times the sensor was calibrated

Calibration Number

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Educate the Customer

The installation process is complete!

Before you depart 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.

WARNING

It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel. The TracVision system is intended as a passenger entertainment product 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 30).

Figure 30: Example of Satellite Blockage

TracVision

• 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.

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

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Appendices

This section provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. It also provides system wiring diagrams and a mounting template for the belowdecks equipment.

Contents

A. Optional Bottom Cable Entry Kit...19

B. Connecting Multiple Receivers...23

C. Satellite Library...25

D. User-Defined Satellites...26

E. Clearing the Calibration Score...30

F. Wiring Diagrams...31

MCU Flush Mounting Template...35

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Optional Bottom Cable Entry Kit

If you wish to route the system cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than connect the cables at the side of the baseplate, follow these steps to modify the antenna for bottom cable entry. Figure 31 shows the relevant parts of the antenna baseplate; refer to this figure throughout the procedure.

Remove the Radome and Restraints

1. Perform Steps 7a through 7d on page 9 to remove the antenna’s radome and shipping restraints. You will need to rotate the antenna assembly by hand to access various parts of the baseplate.

IMPORTANT!

Once you have removed the restraints, handle the antenna very carefully. With the restraints removed, the internal antenna assembly rotates freely and, if not handled properly, can damage the limit switch.

Appendix

Figure 31: Interior of Antenna Baseplate (Antenna Not Shown)

Cable Brackets

Alternate Location

For Cable PCB

Small Cover Plate

Figure 32: Cable PCB in Original Location

Baseplate Hatch

Original Location For Cable PCB

Relocate the Cable PCB

1. Remove the tie-wrap securing the cable PCB (printed circuit board) wires to the baseplate access hatch (see Figure 32).

2. Remove the five #4-40 screws, washers, and nuts securing the cable PCB to the access hatch (see Figure 32).

3. Attach the cable PCB to the alternate cable PCB bracket (see Figure 33) using the five #4-40 screws and washers supplied in the kitpack. Apply a small amount of Loctite threadlocker to the screw threads before securing.

#4-40 Screw (x5)

Tie-wrap

Figure 33: Cable PCB in Alternate Location

Original Location

Alternate Location

#4-40 Screw (x5)

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Seal the Original Cable PCB Location

1. Peel off the paper backing from the large cover plate gasket supplied in the kitpack. Attach the gasket to the supplied cover plate, making sure all holes are aligned. Also make sure all of the holes will align with the holes at the original PCB location, gasket side facing down.

2. Position the large cover plate and gasket (gasket side facing down) over the original cable PCB location. Secure in place with the five #4-40 screws and washers you removed earlier. Apply a small amount of Loctite threadlocker to the screw threads before securing (see Figure 34).

Prepare the Bottom Cable Access Hole

1. Remove the two M4 screws from the small cover plate and gasket inside the antenna baseplate. Remove the small cover plate and gasket (see Figure 35).

2. Peel off the paper backing from the rubber seal and carefully attach the rubber seal to the underside of the baseplate, ensuring a good seal around the rim of the bottom cable access hole (see Figure 36).

Figure 34: Large Cover Plate and Gasket

#4-40 Screw (x5)

Large Cover Plate and Gasket

Figure 35: Small Cover Plate and Gasket

Small Cover Plate

and Gasket

M4 Screw (x2)

Antenna Assembly

Figure 36: Rubber Seal on Underside of Baseplate

Rubber Seal

Note: You will route these

cables later in the process

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Route and Secure the Cables

1. Remove the four M4 screws securing the cable brackets to the inside rim of the baseplate (see Figure 37). Remove and save the cable brackets.

2. Route the data/power (F-type connector end) and RF cables belowdecks through the 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/power cable to the MCU and the RF cable(s) to the receiver(s).

3. Route the N-type connector end of the data/ power cable (see Figure 38) through the baseplate’s bottom cable access hole. Connect the data/power cable to the center connector on the cable PCB (see Figure 39).

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to properly align the data/power cable with the PCB connector before tightening. Connecting the cable at an angle may damage the cable’s center tines.

Figure 37: Cable Brackets on Inside Rim of Baseplate

M4 Screw (x4)

Figure 38: Data/Power Cable Connections

MCU Antenna

F-type Connector N-type Connector

Figure 39: Cable Connections on PCB

4. Route the RF cable(s) through the baseplate’s bottom cable access hole. Using a 9/16" wrench, connect the RF cable(s) to the cable PCB (see Figure 39). If you need to connect only one RF cable, connect the cable to the RF1 connector. Connect any additional RF cables to the RF2, RF3, and RF4 connectors. See Step 4e on page 6 to determine the number of RF cables required.

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.

5. Secure the data/power and RF cables to the inside rim of the baseplate, using the two cable brackets. Secure the brackets in place using the four M4 screws you removed earlier (see Figure 40).

Data/RF4 RF2 RF1 RF3

Power

Figure 40: Cables Secured by Brackets

M4 Screw (x4)

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6. Attach the supplied cable exit shroud over the cable access hole inside the baseplate, using the two M4 screws you removed earlier from the cover plate (see Figure 41).

Replace the Logo Plate

1. Attach the supplied blank logo plate using six M4 screws (see Figure 42).

2. Discard the old logo plate, or save it in case you need to change the cable routing in the future.

The baseplate conversion process is complete! Complete the remaining system installation steps starting with Step 6 on page 7.

Figure 41: Cable Exit Shroud Installed Over Cables

Cable Exit Shroud

M4 Screw (x2)

Figure 42: Blank Logo Plate (No Cable Slots)

M4 Screw (x6)

Blank Logo Plate

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Connecting Multiple Receivers

IMPORTANT!

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

Appendix

Figure 43: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB

Antenna with Circular Dual LNB

(North American systems only)

To connect three or more receivers, follow these steps to install an active (powered) multiswitch between the antenna and the receivers.

NOTE: You can purchase an active multiswitch, Channel Master model 6314IFD, from KVH (order part #19-0123).

1. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “RHCP +13V” jack on the multiswitch (see Figure 43).

2. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the “LHCP +18V” jack on the multiswitch.

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

4. Terminate any unused multiswitch outputs with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master #7184, Radio Shack #15-1259, or equivalent).

IMPORTANT!

Be sure the multiswitch is properly grounded. With the multiswitch grounded, you do not need to ground the individual receivers.

IMPORTANT!

DC In

RF1 RF2

RHCP

+13V

Multiswitch

Antenna

Data/Power

LHCP +18V

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

Receiver #1

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #2

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #3

SATELLITE IN

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

MCU

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

(DIRECTV only) Multiswitches block a receiver’s 22 KHz tone that the antenna needs to switch satellites automatically. Therefore, the customer will need to manually switch satellites using the buttons on the MCU.

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

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Antenna with Linear Quad LNB

(European systems only)

Follow these steps to connect three or four receivers directly to the antenna.

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 5602NF - 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 any channel carried on the satellite that is currently selected on the primary receiver.

2. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver (see Figure 44).

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

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

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

IMPORTANT!

Be sure all receivers are grounded properly. Connect a ground wire from the chassis of each receiver to the MCU’s DC return. This will ensure all system grounds are the same potential.

Figure 44: Receiver Wiring - Antenna with Linear Quad LNB

Antenna

MCU

Data/Power

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

RF4

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #2

RF2

SATELLITE IN

Primary Receiver

RF1

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #3

RF3

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

(Controls satellite selection

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd To MCU

DC Return (-)

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Satellite Library

The TracVision M9 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

Standard Circular Dual 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, 148°W ECHO_148

Appendix

Europe

Linear Quad 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

ExpressVu, 82°W EXPRESSVU

ExpressVu, 91°W EXPRESSTV

Asia

Standard Circular Dual LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Asiasat 4, 122.2°E ASIASAT

Sinosat 1*, 110.5°E SINOSAT

Latin America

Galaxy Circular Dual LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Galaxy 3C, 95°W GALAXY3CN

Arabsat, 26°E ARABSAT

Nilesat, 7°W NILESAT

Turksat 1C, 42°E TURKSAT1C

Eutelsat W3A, 7°E EUTEL_W3A

Mexico

Linear Dual LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

PAS 9, 58°W PAS_9

Australia & New Zealand

Linear Quad LNB Required

Satellite Name in Library

Optus B1*, 160°E OPTUS_B1

Optus C1, 156°E OPTUS_C1

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

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User-Defined Satellites

The satellite library in the TracVision antenna includes two slots for user-defined satellites (USER 1 and USER 2). You can program one or both of these library slots for any satellite you wish that is not already set up in the library.

Connect a Laptop to the Antenna

To program your user-defined satellite(s), you first need to connect a Windows computer to the TracVision system and start Windows HyperTerminal.

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 “Antenna Comms” window. You do not need to flash the antenna to enter commands.

1. Turn off the TracVision antenna.

2. Using a straight PC serial data cable, connect

your laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on the back of the MCU (see Figure 46).

laptop

Appendix

Figure 45: Technician Programming the Antenna

Figure 46: Maintenance Port on MCU

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).

3. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish the following settings for your COM port (see Figure 47):

• 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.

Maintenance Port

Figure 47: HyperTerminal Settings

Maintenance Port

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4. Apply power to the TracVision antenna. Data should soon be scrolling in your HyperTerminal window (see Figure 48). If no data appears, check your connections and make sure you’re using the correct COM port.

5. Follow the steps in the next section to program the antenna via the HyperTerminal window.

Program Your User-Defined Satellites

To configure a user-defined satellite, you will need to program into the antenna the following information about the satellite (see Figure 49):

• Satellite name

• Satellite longitudinal position

• Transponder information for all combinations of polarization and band:

•vertical high

•vertical low

• horizontal high

• horizontal low

•right

•left

•Frequency

•Symbol rate

Figure 48: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window

Figure 49: Identifying a Linear Satellite

Name Longitude Decoder type

Vertical High: Vertical Low: Frequency Frequency Symbol rate Symbol rate FEC code FEC code Network ID Network ID

Horizontal High: Horizontal Low: Frequency Frequency Symbol rate Symbol rate FEC code FEC code Network ID Network ID

•FEC code rate

• Network ID

•Decoder type

NOTE: You can find this satellite information on the web at www.lyngsat.com or www.satcodx.com (neither website is affiliated with KVH).

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

1. Type HALT then press Enter.

2. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.

3. Type the following SATCONFIG command

then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable field (see Figure 50 for definitions).

SATCONFIG,USERA,B,C,D,E

4. Type @DEBUGON then press Enter.

5. Type the following @SATCONFIG

command then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable field (see Figure 51 for definitions).

@SATCONFIG,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N

6. Repeat Step D5 for each polarization/band:

• Vertical High

•Vertical Low

•Right •Left

• Horizontal High

• Horizontal Low

Figure 50: SATCONFIG Command Fields

Field Description

A User-defined satellite in library

(1=User 1; 2=User 2)

B Longitude (0-180)

C E (East) or W (West)

DDecoding type (2=DSS; 3=DVB)

E Polarization (C=circular; L=linear)

Figure 51: @SATCONFIG Command Fields

Field Description

F User-defined satellite in library

(A=User 1; B=User 2)

G Satellite table # (98=User 1;

99=User 2)

H Frequency, MHz (00000 or

10700-12750)

If your selected satellite does not have data for one or more of these transponder categories, you can enter the following defaults instead:

Transponder Data Default Value

Frequency 00000

Symbol rate 27500

FEC code rate Same value as other

transponders

Network ID 0x0000

7. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna restarts. Wait two minutes for system startup.

8. Follow the steps in Step 11 on page 13 to select your new USER 1 or USER 2 satellite.

I Symbol rate, kilosymbols per

second (01000-45000)

J FEC code rate (12, 23, 34, 56, 67,

or 78)

K Network ID, hexadecimal (0x####)

L Polarization (V=vertical;

H=horizontal; R=right; L=left)

MLNB down conversion frequency

(L=low [9750 MHz]; H=high [10600 MHz]; G=Galaxy [10500 MHz]; S=Sinosat [11300 MHz]; U=USA [11250 MHz])

N Decoding type (2=DSS; 3=DVB)

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Example - Linear Satellite

The following is an example of programming a linear user-defined satellite (USER 1).

Satellite Name: YOURSAT 123 at 7°W

Transponder Data Value

Horizontal High

Frequency 11.966 GHz

Symbol rate 27500

FEC code rate 3/4

Network ID 2048 (dec) = 0x0800

Vertical High

Frequency 11.823 GHz

Symbol rate 27500

FEC code rate 3/4

Example - Circular Satellite

The following is an example of programming a circular user-defined satellite (USER 1).

Satellite Name: YOURSAT 456 at 122°W

Transponder Data Value

Right

Frequency 12.225 GHz

Symbol rate 20000

FEC code rate 5/6

Network ID 4100 (dec) = 0x1004

Left

Frequency 12.456 GHz

Symbol rate 20000

FEC code rate 5/6

Network ID 2048 (dec) = 0x0800

Vertical Low

No data listed

Horizontal Low

No data listed

Commands you would enter into the antenna via HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:

HALT

DEBUGON

SATCONFIG,USER1,7,W,3,L

@DEBUGON

@SATCONFIG,A,98,11966,27500,34,0x0800,H,H,3

@SATCONFIG,A,98,11823,27500,34,0x0800,V,H,3

@SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3

@SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3

ZAP

Network ID 4100 (dec) = 0x1004

Commands you would enter into the antenna via HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:

HALT

DEBUGON

SATCONFIG,USER1,122,W,3,C

@DEBUGON

@SATCONFIG,A,98,12225,20000,56,0x1004,R,U,3

@SATCONFIG,A,98,12456,20000,56,0x1004,L,U,3

ZAP

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Clearing the Calibration Score

If you needed to relocate magnetic materials near the antenna, or you relocated the antenna itself, follow these steps to clear the calibration score. You need to clear the system’s stored calibration data before you can calibrate the internal sensor for a different magnetic environment.

1. Press the center MENU button on the MCU to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 52).

2. At “Install Satellite?”, press NEXT until the display shows “Operations Mode?” Then press YES.

3. At “Get Antenna Status?”, press NEXT until the display shows “Control Compass?” Then press YES.

4. At “Set Autocal on/off?”, press NEXT until the display shows “Clear Cal Score?” Then press YES.

5. Wait a few seconds while the Autocalibration function resets.

6. When the display shows “Cal Score Cleared”, turn off the TracVision system.

Appendix

Figure 52: Clear Compass Cal Menus on MCU

Install Satellite?

Yes Next Return

Until “Operations Mode” shown

Operations Mode?

Yes Next Return

Get Antenna Status?

Yes Next Return

Until “Control Compass” shown

Control Compass?

Yes Next Return

7. Wait 10 seconds, then turn on the TracVision system.

You can now calibrate the sensor for the new magnetic environment. See “Calibrate the Internal Sensor” on page 14 for calibration instructions.

Set Autocal on/off?

Yes Next Return

Until “Clear Cal Score” shown

Clear Cal Score?

Yes Next Return

Cal Score Cleared

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Wiring Diagrams

This appendix provides system wiring diagrams for the following receiver configurations:

• One or two receivers

• Three or more receivers (circular)

• Three or more receivers (linear quad)

IMPORTANT!

The wiring diagrams on the following pages are intended as a quick reference only. Be sure to follow the complete wiring instructions provided earlier in this manual.

Appendix

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Wiring One or Two Receivers

Antenna

Data/Power

RF1

RF2

MCU

OUTPUT TO

ANTENNA

MAINTENANCE PORT RF PORT

+24 VDC

FUSE

Primary Receiver

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

Secondary Receiver - Optional

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

–

POWER IN

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-)

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-

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Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Circular only)

Antenna

RHCP +13V

Multiswitch

Data/Power

RF2RF1

LHCP +18V

+12 VDC

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-)

MCU

OUTPUT TO

ANTENNA

MAINTENANCE PORT RF PORT

Receiver #1

Receiver #2

SATELLITE IN

+24 VDC

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

FUSE

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

–

POWER IN

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

Receiver #3

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

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Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Linear Quad only)

Antenna

Data/Power

RF1

RF2

RF3

MCU

OUTPUT TO

ANTENNA

MAINTENANCE PORT RF PORT

Receiver #1 (Primary)

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Receiver #2

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Receiver #3

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

+24 VDC

FUSE

–

POWER IN

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-

RF4

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-

Gnd to MCU

DC Return (-

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8.87"

(225 mm)

MCU Flush Mounting Template

7.62" (194 mm)

4x R .63" (16 mm)

4x .136" (3.45 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

1.83" (46 mm)

3.08"

(78 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

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KVH Industries, Inc.

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

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

KVH Industries M9 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Plan the Antenna Installation

Plan the MCU Installation

Prepare the Antenna Site

Wire the Antenna

Mount the Antenna

Remove the Restraints

Wire the Receiver(s) and MCU

Connect Power

Mount the MCU

Select Satellites

Calibrate the Internal Sensor

Educate the Customer

Optional Bottom Cable Entry Kit

Connecting Multiple Receivers

Satellite Library

User-Defined Satellites

Clearing the Calibration Score

Wiring Diagrams

MCU Flush Mounting Template