KVH Industries TracPhone V7 User Manual
TracPhone V7 Installation Guide
TracPhone V7
24" (60 cm) Configuration
TracPhone V7 Installation Guide
KVH’s Complete mini-VSAT Broadbandsm System
These instructions explain how to install the TracPhone V7 mini-VSAT Broadband satellite
communications system. 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 Belowdecks Units... 6
5. Prepare the Antenna Site... 9
6. Remove the Restraints... 10
7. Wire the Antenna... 11
8. Mount the Antenna... 12
CAUTION - RF Radiation Hazard
The antenna transmits radio frequency (RF)
energy that is potentially harmful.
Whenever the system is powered on, make
sure everyone stays more than 36 feet
(11 m) away from the antenna within its
5-80° elevation range. No hazard exists
directly above the antenna and anywhere
below the antenna’s mounting plane.
9. Wire the Belowdecks Units... 13
10. Connect Power... 15
11. Configure the Computer(s)... 16
12. Turn On the System... 19
13. Set Up RF Hazard Zones (Optional)... 20
14. Test the System... 21
15. Educate the Customer... 23
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Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, only a KVH-certified technician should install the
TracPhone system. KVH-certified technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary
to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Technical Support
North/South America, Australia:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
KVH, TracPhone, 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.
No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0464 Rev. C
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 in Figure 1 and on the
Kitpack Content Lists. 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
Figure 1: TracPhone V7 System Components
Antenna
Radome
Baseplate
Control Unit
• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) bit
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
•Wire cutters
• Socket wrenches and extension
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Light hammer and center punch
•Adhesive tape, scriber or pencil
• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
• Two RF coax cables (see Figure 20 on
page 11 for type required)
•Connector installation tools
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• Laptop computer with Windows
or XP installed
NOTE: KVH offers an optional Service Selector kit for
connecting both a TracPhone V7 and a Fleet antenna
system to the onboard local area network (LAN).
Supplemental instructions are provided in the Service
Selector kit (KVH P/N 01-0299).
Vista
Modem
Router
Remote Service
& Support Module
Multimedia Terminal
Adapter (MTA)
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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 transmit and receive
satellite signals (see Figure 2). 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 3). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight (60 lbs, 27.2 kg), and rigid
enough to withstand heavy vibration.
• 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 well above any areas
accessible to passengers and crew to reduce
the risk of RF radiation exposure.
• 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.
Figure 2: Blockage from Obstruction
Blocked!
5 to 80
Look Angle
Mast
Vessel Platform
Figure 3: Antenna Dimensions
Antenna
(69.5 cm)
27.36"
Side View
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
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FWD
Bottom View
6"
(15.2 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
4 x 1/2"
( 13 mm)
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Plan the Belowdecks Installation
Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines for the belowdecks units.
Control Unit and Modem
• Select a mounting location in a dry, wellventilated area belowdecks away from any
heat sources or salt spray.
• Be sure the front panels will be easily
accessible to the user.
• Leave enough room at the rear panel for
connecting the cables.
• You have several options for mounting the
control unit and modem:
Option 1 - Inside the optional case
Option 2 - To a horizontal surface together
using two L-brackets
Option 3 - To a horizontal surface
separately using four L-brackets
Figure 4: Control Unit or Modem Dimensions (Identical)
2.61"
(6.6 cm)
16.75"
(42.5 cm)
Figure 5: Case Dimensions
11.3"
(28.7 cm)
11.31"
(28.7 cm)
NOTE: The control unit and modem are sized to
fit a standard 19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack.
• To use the supplied data and power cables,
the control unit must be located within 100 ft
(30 m) of the antenna. However, you can
order 150 ft (45 m) cables if a longer cable run
is necessary (see Figure 20 on page 11).
Router and MTA
• To use the supplied Ethernet cables, select a
mounting location within 25 ft (7.5 m) of the
modem (maximum length = 200 ft (60 m)).
• Be sure the location provides adequate WiFi
reception. Do not install the router in an area
surrounded by metal or near any electrical
devices that generate RF noise.
Remote Service & Support Module
• To use the supplied serial data cable, select a
mounting location within 25 ft (7.5 m) of the
control unit (maximum length = 50 ft (15 m)).
20.5"
(52.1 cm)
20.5"
(52.1 cm)
• Be sure the location provides adequate GPRS
cellular reception.
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Prepare the Belowdecks Units
If you plan to mount the control unit and modem
inside the optional 19" (482.6 mm) case, follow
these steps to assemble the case.
a. Remove the four M4 screws securing the rear
cover to the case. Discard the rear cover.
b. Attach the top cover to the case using four
M4 x 12 mm screws (see Figure 6). Attach the
bottom cover and the two mounting brackets
using four M4 x 16 mm screws.
c. Attach the four plastic feet to the bottom
cover (see Figure 6).
d. At the front of the case, insert eight cage nuts
into the following locations on the frame
(four on each side) (see Figure 6): #2, #5, #8,
and #11.
e. At the back of the case, insert four cage nuts
into the following locations on the frame (two
on each side): #1 and #3
f. Remove the four #6-32 screws and washers
securing the two retaining straps to the rear
panel of the control unit. Do not remove the
bottom screws securing the straps to the modem.
Option 1 - Mounting in the Case
Figure 6: Assembling the Case
Top Cover
Plastic Foot (x4)
Bottom Cover
Figure 7: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket
#6-32 Screw (x4)
#6 Washer (x4)
M4 x 12mm Screw (x4)
Mounting Bracket (x2)
M4 x 16mm Screw (x4)
Control Unit
g. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the
retaining straps and control unit using the
screws and washers you removed in Step f
(see Figure 7).
h. At the top 3U section of the case, insert the
control unit/modem assembly and secure the
front mounting brackets to the case using
four M6 screws and washers (see Figure 8).
i. At the bottom 3U section of the case, attach
the supplied blank panel using four M6
screws and washers (see Figure 8).
j. Secure the back of the control unit to the back
of the case using the two supplied “Z”
brackets. Attach the brackets to the case
frame using four M6 screws and washers.
Attach the brackets to the rear panel of the
control unit using four #6-32 screws and
washers (see Figure 8).
k. Once you have completed all system wiring,
mount the case to the vessel using fasteners
appropriate for the mounting surface.
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Tie-Wrap
Holes (x12)
Figure 8: Securing the Control Unit/Modem in the Case
Control Unit
and Modem
Blank Panel
Strain-Relief
Bracket
Attach to Case
M6 Screw (x4)
Plastic Washer (x4)
Case
Plastic Washer (x8)
M6 Screw (x8
Retaining
Strap (x2)
Attach to Control Uni
#6-32 Screw (x4)
#6 Washer (x4)
“Z” Bracket (x2)
Cage Nut (x4)
Cage Nut (x8)
Modem
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Prepare the Belowdecks Units
If you plan to mount the control unit and modem
together as an assembly, without using the
optional case, follow these steps to detach the
rack-mount brackets, attach the strain-relief
bracket, and attach the “L” mounting brackets.
a. Remove the 12 #6-32 screws and washers
securing the two rack-mount brackets to the
front of the control unit and modem (see
Figure 9). Remove the brackets.
b. Remove the four #6-32 screws and washers
securing the two retaining straps to the rear
panel of the control unit. Do not remove the
bottom screws securing the straps to the modem.
c. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the
retaining straps and control unit using the
screws and washers you removed in Step b
(see Figure 10).
d. Attach two of the supplied “L” mounting
brackets to the sides of the control unit or
modem using four #6-32 screws and washers
(see Figure 11). You can attach the brackets to
either the top of the control unit or the bottom
of the modem, depending on your desired
mounting location.
e. Once you have completed all system wiring,
mount the modem/control unit assembly to
the vessel using fasteners appropriate for the
mounting surface.
Option 2 - Mounting Units Together
Figure 9: Detaching the Rack-Mount Brackets
Control Unit
#6 Washer (x12)
#6-32 Screw (x12)
Modem
Figure 10: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket
#6-32 Screw (x4)
#6 Washer (x4)
Tie-Wrap
Holes (x12)
Strain-Relief
Bracket
Rack-Mount Bracket (x2)
Control Unit
Retaining
(x2)
Stra
Modem
Figure 11: Attaching the “L” Mounting Brackets (Modem Not Shown)
.156" ( 3.96 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
“L” Mounting
Bracket (x2)
#6 Washer (x4)
#6-32 Screw (x4)
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Prepare the Belowdecks Units
If you plan to mount the control unit and modem
separately, follow these steps to detach the
control unit from the modem, attach the strainrelief brackets, and attach the “L” mounting
brackets.
a. Remove the 12 #6-32 screws and washers
securing the rack-mount brackets to the front
of the control unit and modem (see Figure 9
on page 7). Remove the brackets.
b. Remove the 16 #6-32 screws and washers
securing the four metal retaining straps to the
control unit and modem (see Figure 12).
Remove the straps.
c. Attach a strain-relief bracket to the back of
the control unit using four of the screws and
washers you removed in Step b (see
Figure 13).
d. Attach a second strain-relief bracket to the
back of the modem using four of the screws
and washers you removed in Step b (see
Figure 14).
e. Attach two of the supplied “L” brackets to
the sides of the control unit using four #6-32
screws and washers (see Figure 11 on page 7).
You can attach the brackets at either the top
or bottom of the control unit, depending on
your desired mounting location.
f. Attach the two other supplied “L” brackets to
the sides of the modem using four #6-32
screws and washers (see Figure 11 on page 7).
You can attach the brackets at either the top
or bottom of the modem, depending on your
desired mounting location.
g. Once you have completed all system wiring,
mount the control unit and modem to the
vessel using fasteners appropriate for the
mounting surface.
Option 3 - Mounting Units Separately
Figure 12: Detaching the Retaining Straps
Control Unit
Modem
#6 Washer (x16)
#6-32 Screw (x16)
Figure 13: Attaching the Bracket to the Control Unit
Control Unit
Tie-wrap
Holes (x12)
#6-32 Screw (x4)
#6 Washer (x4)
Figure 14: Attaching the Bracket to the Modem
Tie-wrap
Holes (x12)
Modem
Strap (x4)
Strain-Relief
Bracket
#6-32 Screw (x4)
#6 Washer (x4)
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Strain-Relief
Bracket
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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 15).
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. 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.
Figure 15: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
FWD
3" ( 80 mm)
Cable Access Hole
12"
(305 mm)
1/2" ( 13 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(305 mm)
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.
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 16).
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.
Figure 16: Foam Seal
Align with
Cable Access
Hole
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