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TracVision M5 Installation Guide

TracVision M5

Control Panel Configuration

TracVision M5 Installation Guide

MultiSat Control Panel (MCP) Configuration

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M5 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 Belowdecks Sites, 6

5. Prepare the Antenna Site, 7

6. Remove the Restraints, 8

7. Wire the Antenna, 9

8. Mount the Antenna, 10

9. Modify the Switchplate (Optional), 11

10. Wire the Switchplate, 12

11. Wire the MCP and Receivers, 13

12. Connect Power, 14

13. Mount the Switchplate & MCP, 15

14. Enter Your Latitude & Longitude, 16

15. Select Satellites, 17

16. Get the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only), 18

17. Set the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only), 19

18. Educate the Customer, 20

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 D on page 30 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

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 3/8" (10 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), 3/32" (2.25 mm), and #29 bits

Figure 1: TracVision M5 System Components

Antenna

Radome

Baseplate

Switchplate

• 3" (80 mm) hole saw

• Socket wrenches

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Light hammer and center punch

•Adhesive tape

• Scriber or pencil

• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper

• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with Snap-N-Seal® F-connectors for connecting the antenna to the receiver(s) (see Step 7a on page 9 to determine the number and type of cables required)

• Connector installation tool (Augat IT1000

- KVH part #19-0242)

• Power cables for connecting power to the switchplate and MCP (see Figure 2)

MCP (MultiSat Control Panel)

Figure 2: Guidelines for Power Cables

Cable Length Use Cable Gauge

< 40 ft (12 m)

40-70 ft (12-21 m)

14AWG (2.5mm

12AWG (4mm

)

• Satellite TV receiver and TV

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 (30 lbs, 13.6 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 and 4 ft (1.2 m) away from the radar.

Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction

Blocked!

Look Angle

TracVision Antenna

Mast

Vessel Platform

Figure 4: Antenna Dimensions

Side View

(54 cm)

21"

19.3"

(49 cm)

(22.9 cm)

4.5"

(11.4 cm)

Bottom View

4.5"

(11.4 cm)

(23 cm)

4 x 5/16"

19.3"

(49 cm)

( 8 mm)

Plan the Belowdecks Installation

Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines for the belowdecks equipment.

Switchplate

• 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 (see Figure 5 for switchplate dimensions).

• Since the supplied data cable is 50 ft (15 m) long, the switchplate must be located within 50 ft (15 m) of the antenna.

• The switchplate mounting template at the end of this manual shows the size of the hole required for a flush-mount installation.

MCP

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

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

Figure 5: Switchplate Dimensions

4.39"

(111.5 mm)

Figure 6: MCP Dimensions

Top View

2.96"

(75.2 mm)

0.66"

(16.7 mm)

3.17"

(80.6 mm)

• Be sure to leave enough room at the MCP’s rear panel for connecting the cables (see Figure 6 for MCP dimensions).

• Since the supplied main control cable and RF control cable are both 25 ft (7.6 m) long, the MCP must be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of the switchplate. Later, you will connect the MCP to the switchplate using these special cables.

• The kitpack contains parts for mounting the MCP either to a horizontal surface (using Velcro) or to a vertical surface (using the supplied flush mount bracket). The MCP mounting template at the end of this manual shows the size of the hole required for a flush-mount installation.

Front View

2.52"

(64.1 mm)

8.1"

(205.7 mm)

Prepare the Belowdecks Sites

Once you have identified suitable mounting sites for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps to prepare the sites for installation.

Switchplate

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.

MCP (Flush Mount only)

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

a. Attach the supplied flush mount bracket to

the MCP now, before you connect any cables. Simply slide the bracket onto the MCP from behind and position the front edge of the bracket over the seam line between the front bezel and the chassis. Secure the bracket in place using two #6-32 screws and washers (see Figure 8).

b. Using the MCP 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 9).

c. Using the same template, mark the locations

for the four MCP mounting holes.

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

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

Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout

3.82"

(97 mm)

.32" (8 mm)

2.36"

(60 mm)

.16" (4 mm)

Figure 8: MCP Flush Mount Bracket

Figure 9: MCP Mounting Holes Layout

(16 mm)

3.08"

(78 mm)

(46 mm)

.63"

1.83"

Panel Cutout

3.19"

(81 mm)

7.62"

(194 mm)

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

2.05"

(52 mm)

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

8.87"

(225 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

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

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 10).

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 and cable access hole on the mounting surface.

c. Drill a 3/8" (10 mm) hole at the four

mounting hole locations you marked in Step 5b. Later, you will insert four 1/4"-20 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 5b. 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.

Figure 10: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

FWD

3" ( 80 mm)

Cable Access Hole

(229 mm)

3/8" ( 10 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

Figure 11: Foam Seal

Bow

Align with

Cable Access Hole

(229 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 narrow end points toward the bow and the hole in the foam seal aligns with the cable access hole in the mounting surface (see Figure 11).

Remove the Restraints

Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints.

a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws

securing the radome to the baseplate. 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 12). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna.

c. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, remove the

two bolts, washers, and spacers securing the antenna assembly to the baseplate (see Figure 13 and Figure 14). Save these restraints for future use.

Figure 12: Foam Block Shipping Restraint

Foam Block

Shipping Restraint

Figure 13: Shipping Restraint Hardware

Bolt

Washer

Spacer

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.

Figure 14: Removing the Shipping Restraint Bolts

Wire the Antenna

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

a. First determine the number of RF coax cables

required for your particular installation. If you wish to connect just one satellite TV receiver to the TracVision system, only one RF cable is required. If you wish to connect two or more receivers to the system, you need two RF cables. (See Figure 15 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” jack on

the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 16 and Figure 17). Hand-tighten until the connector locks in place; do not use excessive force.

Figure 15: RF Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Type

<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11

Figure 16: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna

d. Connect the power cable to the “Power” jack

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

e. Connect an RF coax cable to the “RF1” jack 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.

f. If you wish to connect two or more receivers,

connect a second RF coax cable to the “RF2” jack on the bottom of the antenna. Label both RF cables to match the antenna connectors so that you can easily identify the cables later.

Figure 17: Antenna Cable Connections

Single Receiver

Installation

RF1

RF2

Second Receiver

Installation

Power

Data

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. Ensure the “Forward” arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 18).

b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line

up with the four holes in the mounting surface.

IMPORTANT!

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.

c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,

place a 1/4" flat washer on a 1/4"-20 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from above (see Figure 19).

d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting

surface using a 1/4" flat washer and a 1/4"-20 lock nut from below. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed.

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

Figure 18: “Forward” Arrow in Antenna Baseplate

Figure 19: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)

1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt (x4)

1/4" Flat Washer (x4)

Antenna Base

Foam Seal

Mounting Surface

1/4" Flat Washer (x4)

1/4"-20 Lock Nut (x4)

Figure 20: Installing the Radome

e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure

in place with the three #10-24 screws you removed in Step 6a (see Figure 20).

f. Install a protective plastic screw cap

(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome screw.

#10-24 Screws (x3)

Modify the Switchplate (Optional)

The switchplate comes preconfigured for a standard TracVision installation without an MCP. To configure the switchplate for an MCP installation, follow these steps to replace the maintenance port assembly in the switchplate with the MCP-ready maintenance port assembly supplied in the kitpack.

NOTE: The MCP-ready maintenance port assembly moves the DB9 maintenance port to the back of the switchplate. This allows you to later connect the main control cable to the back of the switchplate, hidden from view. However, if you wish, you may skip this step and simply connect the main control cable to the DB9 maintenance port on the front of the unmodified switchplate.

a. Remove and discard the two jack screws

securing the standard maintenance port assembly to the switchplate (see Figure 21). Remove and save the standard maintenance port assembly (see Figure 22).

Figure 21: Detaching the Standard Maintenance Port Assembly

Remove

Jack Screws

Front View

Figure 22: Standard Maintenance Port Assembly

Standard

Maintenance Port Assembly

b. Attach the MCP-ready maintenance port

assembly to the switchplate using two #4-24 screws (see Figure 23). These screws simply replace the jack screws you removed in Step 9a.

Rear View

Figure 23: MCP-Ready Maintenance Port Assembly

MCP-ready

Maintenance Port Assembly

Rear View

Wire the Switchplate

Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna.

NOTE: System wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix F on page 35.

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 switchplate’s maintenance port assembly (see Figure 24). Be sure to match the wire colors with the terminal board label.

Tighten the terminal

screws to secure all wires in place.

IMPORTANT!

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.

Figure 24: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable

YELLOW Not Used

GREEN Not Used

BRN/WHT PC GND

WHT/BRN PC TXD

ORG/WHT PC RXD

WHT/ORG RF GND

GRY/WHT RF TXD

WHT/GRY RF RXD

BLACK Not Used

NOT USED Not Used

Data Cable to Antenna

c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to

the switchplate’s power output terminals (see Figure 25). Later, you will also connect a power cable from these terminals to the MCP.

Figure 25: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable

To Antenna

and MCP

Ground (Black)

+12 VDC (Red)

–

SATELLITE IN

Wire the MCP and Receivers

Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receivers.

a. Connect the main control cable (DB9-male to

DB9-male) from the DB9 maintenance port jack on the switchplate to the “Antenna Unit” jack on the MCP (see Figure 26).

b. Connect the RF control cable (RJ11 to

DB9-female) from the RJ11 jack on the switchplate to the “RF Port” jack on the MCP.

c. Using a P-clip, stain-relieve all wires at the

switchplate by securing them to the bottom screw of the maintenance port assembly.

IMPORTANT!

If you are installing a DIRECTV HDTV system configuration, see Appendix A on page 23 for special wiring instructions.

IMPORTANT!

If you wish to connect three or more receivers to the antenna, see Appendix B on page 28.

Figure 26: MCP and Receiver Wiring

Antenna

Switchplate

Main Control

MCP

RF Control

Power

Data

Attach P-clip for strain relief

d. 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.

e. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to

the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver.

f. 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. 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.

RF1

RF2

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

Primary Receiver

SATELLITE IN

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

DETECT

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

Secondary Receiver - Optional

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

Connect Power

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

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. Route a set of power wires from the

switchplate’s power output terminals to the MCP (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on page 3). Connect the wires to the plastic power plug supplied in the kitpack (see Figure 27).

NOTE: You should now have three wires connected to each power output terminal on the switchplate: one set of wires to power the antenna, one set to power the MCP, and one set to power the switchplate’s indicator lamp (installed at the factory).

Figure 27: MCP Power Plug

GroundPower

Figure 28: MCP Power Wiring

Terminal Screw (x2)

Retaining Screw (x2)

–

Switchplate-to-MC Power Cable

c. Tighten the terminal screws on the

switchplate to secure all wires in place.

d. Plug the MCP power plug into the “Power

In” jack on the MCP (see Figure 28). Secure in place with the retaining screws.

e. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC vessel

power (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on page 2).

IMPORTANT!

Power supplied to the antenna must not fall below 11 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.

f. Connect your vessel power wires to the

power (+) and ground (-) input terminals on the switchplate (see Figure 29).

MCP

–

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

Figure 29: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable

Vessel Power

11-16 VDC

DETECT

Ground

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

–

Mount the Switchplate & MCP

In Step 4, you prepared the mounting sites for the switchplate and MCP. Now follow these steps to mount them.

Switchplate

a. Drill four 5/32" (4 mm) holes in the

countersunk settings in the switchplate’s support frame (see Figure 30).

a. Fit the switchplate assembly into the

mounting hole until it is flush with the mounting surface.

b. Secure the support frame and switchplate

assembly to the mounting surface using four #6 screws.

c. Snap the front cover onto the switchplate to

conceal the mounting screws and support frame.

MCP - Velcro Mount Option

a. Clean the bottom of the MCP and the

mounting surface using a mild detergent.

Figure 30: Mounting the Switchplate

Front Cover

Switchplate

Mounting Surface

5/32" ( 4 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

#6 Screw (x4)

Figure 31: Velcro Mounting the MCP to a Horizontal Surface

Fabric Strip (x2)

b. Peel the backing from the two supplied

Velcro fabric squares and stick them to the bottom of the MCP (see Figure 31).

c. Position the two Velcro hook disks onto the

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

d. Press the MCP firmly into place so that the

fabric’s loop material engages the hook disks.

MCP- Flush Mount Option

a. Make sure the flush mount bracket is

attached to the MCP. If it is not attached, disconnect all of the cables from the MCP, attach the bracket as explained in Step 4 on page 6, then reconnect the cables.

b. Insert the MCP and bracket assembly into the

mounting hole and secure in place with four #8 screws and washers (see Figure 32).

Hook Disk (x2)

Figure 32: Flush Mounting the MCP to a Vertical Surface

#8 Screws and Washers (x4)

#4-24 Screw (x2)

Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

Follow these steps to turn on the system and enter your vessel’s latitude and longitude.

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

a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed

view of the sky.

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

TV(s), and switchplate (see Figure 33). Wait two minutes for system startup.

c. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s

front panel to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 34).

d. At “Install satellite?”, press NEXT until the

display shows “Operations mode?” Then press YES.

Figure 33: Switchplate Power Switch

OFF

Figure 34: Lat/Long Menus on MCP

Install satellite?

Yes Next Return

Until “Operations mode” shown

Operations mode?

Yes Next Return

e. At “Get antenna status?”, press NEXT until

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

f. At “Man control antenna?”, press NEXT until

the display shows “Set Lat/Long?” Then press YES.

g. At “Latitude”, use the - and + buttons to set

each digit of the vessel’s latitude. Press

ENTER to accept each digit.

h. At “Longitude”, use the - and + buttons to set

each digit of the vessel’s longitude. Press ENTER to accept each digit.

i. At “Latitude/Longitude”, verify that the

display shows the correct latitude and longitude.

j. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the

“Set Lat/Long?” screen. Press RETURN until you exit the menu.

Get antenna status?

Yes Next Return

Until “Control antenna” shown

Control antenna?

Yes Next Return

Man control antenna?

Yes Next Return

Until “Set Lat/Long” shown

Set Lat/Long?

Yes Next Return

Latitude: ##N

- Enter +

Use +/- to set vessel latitude

Longitude: ###E

- Enter +

Use +/- to set vessel longitude

Latitude: ##N Longitude: ###E

Select Satellites

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

IMPORTANT!

To select a three-satellite (Trisat) group for a linear system, see Appendix C on page 29. To select a DIRECTV HDTV three-satellite (Trisat) group, see Appendix A on page 23.

a. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s

front panel to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 35).

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

c. At “Trisat Mode?”, press NO.

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

until the display shows the first (primary) satellite you want to select. Then press YES. (See Appendix D on page 30 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 E on page 31.

Figure 35: Satellite Selection Menus on MCP

Install satellite?

Yes Next Return

Trisat mode?

Yes No 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

e. Repeat Step 15d to select the second satellite.

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

f. Wait two minutes while the antenna restarts.

g. (Linear 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

<SAT NAME1> and

<SAT NAME2> installed

Restarting antenna

Get the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only)

To optimize reception, the antenna’s LNB must be set to the correct skew angle for the linear satellite(s) you want to track. Follow these steps to determine what the correct skew angle should be for the currently selected satellite and vessel position.

TIP: You might also be able to get the correct skew angle from the customer’s satellite service provider.

a. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s

front panel to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 36).

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

display shows “Operations mode?” Then press YES.

c. At “Get antenna status?”, press YES.

d. At “Get system errors?”, press NEXT until

the display shows “Get skew angle?” Then press YES.

Figure 36: Skew Angle Menus on MCU

Install satellite?

Yes Next Return

Until “Operations mode” shown

Operations mode?

Yes Next Return

Get antenna status?

Yes Next Return

Get system errors?

Yes Next Return

Until “Get skew angle” shown

e. The display shows the calculated skew angle

for the selected satellite and position (which you entered in Step 14). Note this number for future reference.

f. Press any button. The display returns to the

“Get skew angle?” screen.

g. Press RETURN until you exit the menu.

TIP: This procedure provides the correct skew angle for the currently selected satellite only. If you installed a pair of satellites in Step 15, you might wish to calculate the average skew for the two satellites and set the LNB to that skew angle instead. To find the average skew, first select the second satellite and repeat the procedure above to get the calculated skew angle for the second satellite. Then add the two skew angle numbers together and divide by two to get the average skew angle.

Get skew angle?

Yes Next Return

Skew angle

##.#

38: Wing S

LNB to the Refl

Set the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only)

Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle you noted in Step 16.

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

b. 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.

c. Remove the antenna’s radome, if you

installed it earlier in Step 8e.

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

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

reflector (see Figure 37).

e. Loosen the two wing screws on the base of

the antenna’s feed tube, located in the center of the reflector (see Figure 38). These wing screws secure the LNB in place.

Figure 37: LNB Location on Back of Antenna’s Reflector

Reflector LNB

gure

Reflector

crews Securing the

Wing

Screws

ector

f. Adjust the LNB clockwise or counter-

clockwise until the skew arrow on the LNB points to the skew angle you noted in Step 16 (see Figure 39). than +15°, subtract 180 to get the equivalent negative skew angle and set the LNB to that angle instead.

IMPORTANT!

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

g. Tighten the wing screws to secure the LNB in

place.

h. Reinstall the radome (as explained in

Steps 8e-f on page 10).

If the skew angle is greater

Figure 39: LNB Skew Angle Adjustment

LNB

Negative

Skews

0 Skew

Positive Skews

Choke Feed

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 40).

Figure 40: 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.

• You need to activate the receiver for the desired satellite TV service before the receiver can decode satellite signals. KVH can help you activate a DIRECTV receiver; just call KVH’s Activation Department at 1-888-584-4163 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm ET)

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

Appendices

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

Contents

A. DIRECTV HDTV Installation, 23

B. Wiring 3+ Receivers (Circular only), 28

C. Selecting a Trisat Group (Linear only), 29

D. Satellite Library, 30

E. User-Defined Satellites, 31

F. Wiring Diagrams, 35

Switchplate Mounting Template, 41

MCP Flush Mounting Template, 43

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DIRECTV HDTV Installation

These supplemental instructions explain how to configure the system for DIRECTV HDTV using KVH’s optional HDTV converter. To complete a basic, single-receiver configuration, you will need the following components:

• HDTV converter (KVH part #02-1431)

• Splitter (KVH part #19-0366)

•DIRECTV HD receiver

•HDTV television

The HDTV converter adjusts the signal frequency of DIRECTV’s 110 satellite, allowing the system to receive its high-definition channels. This configuration also allows the system to receive signals from DIRECTV’s 101 and 119 satellites for a three-satellite (Trisat) setup.

Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver

Follow these steps to connect the HD receiver.

IMPORTANT!

If you wish to connect two or more HD receivers to the antenna, you will need to install an active multiswitch. See the next section for special wiring instructions.

Figure 41: Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver

Antenna

RF1RF2

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

DETECT

HDTV Converter (02-1431)

–

FUSE POWER IN

Switchplate

+ / –

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MCP

1. Connect an RF coax cable from the “HDTV Control” jack on the MCP to the “Control Input” jack on the HDTV converter (see Figure 41).

2. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the “RF Input” jack on the HDTV converter.

3. Connect an RF coax cable from the “RF Out” jack on the HDTV converter to either of the “Out” jacks on the splitter.

4. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Tone Detect” jack on the MCP to the other “Out” jack on the splitter.

5. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Input” jack on the splitter to the “Satellite In” jack on the DIRECTV HD receiver.

OUT

INPUT

SATELLITE IN

Splitter (19-0366)

Primary (HD) Receiver

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

Secondary (Non-HD) Receiver - Optional

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

SATELLITE IN

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6. If you wish to connect a second, standard (non-HD) receiver to the antenna, connect

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

IMPORTANT!

The HD receiver is the primary receiver that controls satellite selection. The secondary receiver will only be able to select a channel on the satellite that is currently selected on the primary HD receiver. In addition, the secondary receiver must be standarddefinition only (not HD) in this configuration.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 42: Wiring Multiple DIRECTV HD Receivers

Antenna

RF2

RF1

Switchplate

–

MCP

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

HDTV Converter

DETECT

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

7. Follow the instructions in Steps 12 and 13 on pages 14-15 to connect power and mount the switchplate and MCP. Then skip to page 26 to select satellites.

Wiring Multiple DIRECTV HD Receivers

If you need to connect two or more HD receivers, follow these alternate steps to install an active (powered) multiswitch between the antenna and the receivers (see Figure 42).

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.

2. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the “RF Input” jack on the HDTV converter.

3. Connect an RF coax cable from the “HDTV Control” jack on the MCP to the “Control Input” jack on the HDTV converter.

RHCP +13V

Multiswitch

LHCP

+18V

OUT

INPUT

SATELLITE IN

DC Power

OUT

Splitter

HD Receiver #1 (Primary)

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

HD Receiver #2

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

4. Connect an RF coax cable from the “RF Out” jack on the HDTV converter to the “LHCP +18V” jack on the multiswitch.

5. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Tone Detect” jack on the MCP to either of the “Out” jacks on the splitter.

6. Connect an RF coax cable from any output of the multiswitch to the available “Out” jack on the splitter.

7. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Input” jack on the splitter to the “Satellite In” jack on the primary HD receiver. This receiver will control satellite selection.

8. Connect any additional HD or standard receivers to the available outputs of the multiswitch.

IMPORTANT!

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The receiver you connected to the splitter is the primary receiver that controls satellite selection. The secondary receiver(s) will only be able to select a channel on the satellite that is currently selected on the primary receiver.

9. 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.

10. Follow the instructions in Steps 12 and 13 on pages 14-15 to connect power and mount the switchplate and MCP. Then skip to page 26 to select satellites.

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Selecting the DIRECTV Trisat Group

Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it up for Trisat mode. In Trisat mode, the system tracks and receives TV signals from three DIRECTV satellites (101, 119, and 110). The 110 satellite carries most of DIRECTV’s HD programming.

1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

2. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s), TV(s), and switchplate. Wait two minutes for system startup.

3. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s front panel to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 43).

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

5. At “Trisat Mode?”, press YES.

6. At “USA or Europe?”, press USA. The MCP

installs the Trisat group of satellites into the antenna.

7. Now you need to choose a Sat Select mode: Automatic or Manual (see the next section

for a brief description of each). At “Set Sat Select Mode”, press AUTO to select Automatic mode, or press MANUAL to select Manual mode.

8. If you selected Automatic mode, at “Select SAT 101 and“, select a satellite pair:

• Press 119 for 101-119

Figure 43: DIRECTV Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP

Install satellite?

Yes Next Return

Trisat mode?

Yes No Return

USA or Europe?

USA Europe Return

Installing Trisat

Group - Please wait

101, 119, and 110

sats installed

Set Sat Select Mode

Auto Manual

Choose one

Select SAT 101 and:

119 110 Return

Choose one

101-110 Mode set

• Press 110 for 101-110

After restart, the antenna will start tracking the satellite pair you selected.

9. The antenna restarts. Wait two minutes for system startup.

Restarting antenna

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Sat Select Modes

In Automatic mode, the antenna automatically switches between a pair of satellites as the user changes channels on the receiver’s remote. The user sets the MCP to automatically switch between either 101-110 or 101-119 (see Figure 44).

In Manual mode, the user presses a button on the MCP whenever he/she wishes to switch satellites. The user can select between 101, 110, and 119 (see Figure 45).

Educate the Customer About HDTV

• Make sure the DIRECTV HD receiver is set up for an “Oval, 3 LNB” dish (antenna) type, so that the receiver can decode channels from three DIRECTV satellites. Refer to the receiver’s user manual for details.

• The HD receiver will only be able to decode HD channels if it is activated. High-definition channels are not included with the basic DIRECTV package, and premium HD channels, such as HBO HD, must be ordered separately. KVH makes activation easy. Just call KVH’s Activation Department at 1-888-584-4163 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm ET).

Figure 44: Automatic Sat Select Mode

Selected

Pair

101-110:Tracking 110

Alternate Pair

(101-119)

Figure 45: Manual Sat Select Mode

Alternate

Satellites

119 Menu

Tracking 101

119 Menu 110

Selected

Satellite

Selected

Satellite

• KVH provides a list of HD channels, and the DIRECTV satellites that carry them, at

www.kvh.com/HDlineup. Since DIRECTV

changes its channel lineups frequently, KVH can e-mail updates to you whenever the HD lineup changes. Register for this free service when you visit the website for the first time.

• On startup, the receiver needs to download the Program Guide from the 101 satellite. Be sure the antenna is tracking the 101 satellite whenever you reboot the receiver.

• Please be patient during the Program Guide download. It may take more than 20 minutes for the receiver to download the entire Program Guide, which lists channels available on every DIRECTV satellite. A channel is selectable only if it is loaded in the Program Guide.

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Wiring 3+ Receivers (Circular only)

Appendix

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

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 46).

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.

Figure 46: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB

Antenna

Power

Data

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

MCP

DETECT

Switchplate

–

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

RHCP +13V

RF1

RF2

LHCP +18V

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!

(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.

Multiswitch

DC Power

Receiver #1

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

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Receiver #2

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #3

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

Receiver #4

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

Selecting a Trisat Group (Linear only)

Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it up for one of the three European Trisat groups:

Trisat Group Satellites

Europe WB HotbirdWB, Astra1, Astra2S

Europe Hotbird, Astra1, Astra2S

Scandinavia HotbirdWB, Sirius, Thor

1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

2. Apply power to the receiver(s), TV(s), and switchplate. Wait two minutes for startup.

3. Press the center MENU button on the MCP to access the onscreen menu (see Figure 47).

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

5. At “Trisat Mode?”, press YES.

6. At “USA or Europe?”, press EUROPE.

7. At “Install Europe WB?”, press NEXT until

the display shows the Trisat group you want to select. Then press YES.

Appendix

Figure 47: European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP

Install satellite?

Yes Next Return

Trisat mode?

Yes No Return

USA or Europe?

USA Europe Return

Install Europe WB?

Yes Next Cancel

Press NEXT until desired Trisat group shown

Set Lat/Long?

Yes Next Return

8. At “Set Lat/Long?”, press YES.

9. At “Latitude”, use the - and + buttons to set

each digit of the vessel’s latitude. Press Enter to accept each digit.

10. At “Longitude”, set the vessel’s longitude.

11. At “Trisat skew angle”, note the reported

skew angle for future reference. Be sure to set the LNB to this skew angle later.

12. Set up the receiver(s) for the same satellites, and in the same order, as the antenna:

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

Latitude: ##N

- Enter +

Use +/- to set vessel latitude

Longitude: ###E

- Enter +

Use +/- to set vessel longitude

Latitude: ##N Longitude: ###E

Trisat skew angle

12.0

Installing Trisat

Group - Please wait

<SAT A>, <SAT B>,

and <SAT C> installed

Restarting antenna

Satellite Library

The TracVision antenna can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Most popular satellites are programmed in the antenna’s library (see the table 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

Appendix

Europe

Linear Dual 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

EchoStar, 148°W ECHO_148

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

Thor, 0.8°W THOR

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 Dual 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.

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® laptop 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 the flash adapter cable supplied in the

kitpack, connect your laptop to the main flash port (top right stereo jack) on the MCP (see Figure 49).

Appendix

Figure 48: Technician Programming the Antenna

Figure 49: Main Flash Port on MCP

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 50):

• 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.

Main Flash Port

Figure 50: 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 51). 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 52):

• Satellite name

• Satellite longitudinal position

• Transponder information for all combinations of polarization and band:

•vertical high

•vertical low

• horizontal high

• horizontal low

•right

•left

Figure 51: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window

Figure 52: 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

•Frequency

•Symbol rate

•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 53 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 54 for definitions).

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

6. Repeat Step E5 for each polarization/band:

• Vertical High

•Vertical Low

•Right •Left

• Horizontal High

• Horizontal Low

Figure 53: 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 54: @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 instructions in Step 15 on page 17 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

Wiring Diagrams

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

• One or two receivers

• Three or more receivers (circular only)

• One DIRECTV HD receiver

• Two or more DIRECTV HD receivers

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.

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Wiring One or Two Receivers*

Antenna

Switchplate

MCP

HDTV

CONTROL

Primary Receiver

+12 VDC

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

DETECT

Power

–

FUSE POWER IN

Data

–

+ / –

+12 VD

RF1

SATELLITE IN

Secondary Receiver - Optional

RF2

SATELLITE IN

* Does not apply to DIRECTV HDTV

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

SATELLITE IN

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Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Circular only)*

Antenna

Power

RHCP +13V

RF1

Multiswitch

RF2

LHCP +18V

+12 VDC

Switchplate

MCP

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

Receiver #1

SATELLITE IN

Data

TV ANT/CABLE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

–

DETECT

+12 VDC

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

–

* Does not apply to DIRECTV HDTV

Receiver #2

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

SATELLITE IN

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Wiring One DIRECTV HD Receiver

Antenna

RF2

Converter (02-1431)

HDTV

(19-0366)

Splitter

RF1

OUT

INPUT

OUT

Data

–

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

Primary (HD) Receiver

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

+12 VDC

Switchplate

–

DETECT

Power

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

MCP

–

+12 VDC

This receiver controls satellite selection

Secondary (Non-HD) Receiver - Optional

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

SATELLITE IN

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Wiring Two or More DIRECTV HD Receivers

Antenna

RF1

Converter (02-1431)

+12 VDC

HDTV

RHCP +13V

RF2

Multiswitch

LHCP +18V

Data

HDTV

ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE

CONTROL

Power

+12 VDC

–

Switchplate

MCP

–

DETECT

FUSE POWER IN

+ / –

+12 VDC

Additional HD or

Standard Receivers

OUT

INPUT

OUT

Splitter (19-0366)

HD Receiver #1 (Primary)

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

This receiver controls satellite selection

HD Receiver #2

TV ANT/CABLE IN

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK

" (2.25 mm)

Switchplate Mounting Template

2.05" (52 mm)

3.82" (97 mm)

.32" (8 mm)

3.19" (81 mm)

Panel Cutout

2.36" (60 mm)

.16" (4 mm)

8.87" (225 mm)

MCP 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)

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

KVH Europe A/S

Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark

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

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

KVH Industries TracVisionM5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Installation Steps

Who Should Install the System?

Linear vs. Circular Systems

Technical Support

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Plan the Antenna Installation

Plan the Belowdecks Installation

Prepare the Belowdecks Sites

Prepare the Antenna Site

Remove the Restraints

Wire the Antenna

Mount the Antenna

Modify the Switchplate (Optional)

Wire the Switchplate

Wire the MCP and Receivers

Connect Power

Mount the Switchplate & MCP

Enter Your Latitude & Longitude

Select Satellites

Get the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only)

Set the LNB Skew Angle (Linear only)

Educate the Customer

DIRECTV HDTV Installation

Wiring 3+ Receivers (Circular only)

Selecting a Trisat Group (Linear only)

Satellite Library

User-Defined Satellites

Wiring Diagrams

Switchplate Mounting Template

MCP Flush Mounting Template