KVH Industries tracvision M7SK Installation Manual

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TracVision® M7SK
Switchplate Configuration
Tapered Baseplate Version
Installation Guide
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TracVision® M7SK Installation Guide
Tapered Baseplate Version - Switchplate Configuration
These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M7SK (M7 with Auto Skew and GPS) satellite TV antenna system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.
Installation Steps
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ...............3
2. Plan the Antenna Installation ............4
3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation ......5
4. Prepare the Antenna Site....................6
5. Wire the Antenna ................................7
6. Mount the Antenna .............................8
7. Remove the Shipping Restraints .....10
8. Wire the Switchplate ........................ 11
9. Wire the Receiver(s).......................... 12
10. Connect Power .................................. 13
11. Mount the Switchplate ..................... 14
12. Connect a Laptop to the Antenna... 15
13. Select Satellites................................... 16
14. Educate the Customer ...................... 17
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, Refer to Appendix A on page 18 for a listing of the satellites available for each LNB type and geographic region. Refer to the User’s Guide for details on setting up a circular system as needed.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
North/South America, Australia:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: support@kvh.com
KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark 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. © 2013 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0943 Rev. A
Europe, Middle East, Asia:
Phone: +45 45 160 180 E-mail: support@emea.kvh.dk
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Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate (see Figure 1) or hoisting eyelets (see Figure 13) and never by the radome.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 2: Switchplate Power Cable Guidelines
Cable Length Use Cable Gauge
< 40 ft (12 m)
14AWG (2.5mm
2
)
40-70 ft (12-21 m)
12AWG (4mm
2
)
Figure 3: KVH-Validated U.S./Canadian Receivers
Standard-Definition Models
DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV
D12 D11 D10
311 211k/z 211
4100 3100
High-Definition (HD) Models
DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV
HD not supported
211 211k/z
6100 6131
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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation.
a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Kitpack Contents List. Save the packaging for future use.
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete the installation.
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
Antenna
Radome
Baseplate
Switchplate
Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
Electric drill and 5/8" (16 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), and 3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
3.75" (95 mm) hole saw
9/16" and 3/4" socket wrenches
7/16" open-end wrench
Light hammer and center punch
Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with Snap-N-Seal
Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
Switchplate power cable (not supplied, see Figure 2 and page 13)
Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or equivalent
Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3
for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)
•Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Wizard
®
F-connectors (see page 7).
®
laptop PC with Windows
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Blocked!
Tr acVision Antenna
Mast
Look Angle
Vessel Platform
Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
Be sure to follow the guidelines above. Damage caused by an improper installation is not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
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Plan the Antenna Installation
Consider the following antenna installation guidelines:
Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV (see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform.
Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level (within ±1°), strong enough to support the antenna’s weight, and rigid enough to withstand vibration.
Select a location that is as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft centerline and midships.
Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy might overload the antenna. Ideally, you should mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above the radar, outside the beam path of the radar.
Side View
31.17"
(791.7 mm)
4
FWD
Forward
Mark
Ø12.00"
(Ø304.8 mm)
26.23"
(666.3 mm)
8.49"
(215.6 mm)
4.24"
Bottom View
(107.7 mm)
4.24"
(107.7 mm)
8.49"
(215.6 mm)
4 x Ø.56" (Ø14.2 mm)
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Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions
Front View
Top View
Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout
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Plan the Belowdecks Installation
Consider the following switchplate installation guidelines:
Select a switchplate mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray.
Be sure to leave enough room at the switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the cables and maintaining a service loop (see Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions).
The supplied data cable is 100 ft (30 m) long. Be sure to locate the switchplate close enough to the antenna for the cable to reach, while allowing adequate slack for a service loop.
(Circular and Sky Mexico only) The grounding block should be located within 95 ft (28 m) of the antenna, within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the primary receiver, and within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a suitable vessel AC ground.
Prepare the Switchplate Mounting Site
Once you have identified a suitable switchplate mounting site, follow these steps to prepare the site for installation.
2.16"
(54.9 mm)
4.39"
(111.5 mm)
2.96"
(75.2 mm)
NOTE: If you prefer, you may install the switchplate within a standard electrical panel instead.
a. Using the switchplate mounting template
provided at the end of this manual, mark and cut out a hole in the mounting surface to accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 7).
b. Using the same template, mark the locations
for the four switchplate mounting holes.
c. Drill a 3/32" (2.25 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations. Later, you will mount the switchplate using four #6 screws.
2.36"
(60 mm)
.16" (4 mm)
3.82"
(97 mm)
.32" (8 mm)
Panel Cutout
3.19"
(81 mm)
3/32" ( 2.25 mm) Mounting Hole (x4)
2.05"
(52 mm)
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Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
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Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation.
Prepare the Antenna Site
FWD
a. Unfold the antenna mounting template
(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 8).
NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly on the vessel’s centerline (the closer, the better), but the antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.
b. Using a light hammer and center punch,
mark the locations for the four mounting holes and cable access hole on the mounting surface in the locations indicated on the template.
c. Drill a 5/8" (16 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations you marked in Step b. Later, you will insert four 1/2"-13 bolts through these holes to secure the antenna to the mounting surface.
d. Cut out the 3.75" (95 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.
8.49"
(216 mm)
Good Bolt
Pattern
Ø3.75" (Ø95 mm)
Cable Access Hole
8.49"
(216 mm)
Foam Seal
Ø.63" (Ø16 mm) Mounting Hole (x4)
Poor Bolt
Pattern
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 8).
NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have difficulty connecting the cables to the antenna if the foam seal is attached to the baseplate.
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Figure 9: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
* Multiswitch required for additional receivers.
Connecting to: # RF Cables
System with Circular Dual LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
3 or more receivers 2*
System with Linear Dual LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
System with Linear Quad LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
3 receivers 3
4 receivers 4
5 or more receivers 4*
Figure 10: RF Cable Guidelines
Cable Length Use Cable Type
<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6
75-100 ft (23-30.5 m) RG-11
Figure 11: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
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Follow these steps to connect the data, power, and RF cables to the antenna.
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
you need to connect to the antenna for your particular installation (see Figure 9). (See Figure 10 to determine the type of cable required.)
NOTE: To support future configurations, you can run all four cables.
b. Route the data, power, and RF cables
belowdecks through the 3.75" (95 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).
Wire the Antenna
c. Connect the data cable to the “Data”
connector on the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 11). Hand-tighten until the cable locks in place; do not use excessive force.
d. Connect the power cable to the “Power”
connector on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten until the cable locks in place; do not use excessive force.
e. Connect the RF coax cable(s) to the antenna.
If you need to connect just one RF cable, connect the cable to the “RF1” connector on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn to ensure an electrical connection. Connect any additional RF coax cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4 connectors, in that order.
TIP: If you connect two or more RF cables, label both ends of each cable to match the connector. This will make it easier to identify the cables later.
f. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or equivalent.
Power
RF3
RF1
RF4
Data
RF2
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#10-32 Screw (x6)
Figure 12: Removing the Radome
Figure 13: Hoisting Eyelets
Figure 14: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
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Follow the steps below to mount the antenna.
a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 12). Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place. If you keep the radome topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard. Also, do not place the radome on a hot steel deck – the heat may warp the radome.
b. Keeping shipping restraints in place,
transport the antenna to the mounting location.
NOTE: The two hoisting eyelets on the antenna frame may be used to lift the antenna, if necessary (see Figure 13). After they have been used once, make sure they are undamaged and free of cracks before using them again.
Mount the Antenna
c. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface.
d. Ensure the forward arrow inside the
baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 14).
CAUTION
Observe the safety warnings printed on the tube of Loctite “Contains mineral oil, calcium hydroxide, and copper. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Wear eye protection and gloves. First aid: In case of eye or skin contact, flush with water. Obtain medical attention for any eye or internal contact.”
®
anti-seize lubricant:
Hoisting Eyelets (x2)
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Be sure your 1/2"-13 mounting bolts extend between 1.5" (38 mm) and 1.75" (44 mm) into the baseplate to ensure sufficient thread engagement.
IMPORTANT!
1/2"-13 Bolt (x4)
IMPORTANT!
Apply anti-seize
to threads
Flat Washer (x4)
Mounting Surface
Baseplate
Foam Seal
1.75" max
Lock Washer (x4)
Figure 15: Mounting the Antena (Side View)
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e. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four 1/2"-13 mounting bolts (see Figure 15).
f. Using a 3/4" socket, secure the antenna to the
mounting surface using four 1/2"-13 bolts, lock washers, and flat washers from below (see Figure 15). Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed. KVH recommends that you tighten the bolts to between 34 and 40 ft-lbs (46.1 and 54.2 N-m) of torque.
Continued Mount the Antenna
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Shipping Restraint
Figure 16: Foam Block Shipping Restraint
Figure 17: Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal
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Follow the steps below to remove the shipping restraints from the antenna.
a. Remove the foam block that is wedged
beneath the antenna’s reflector (see Figure 16). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna.
b. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove
the two 3/8" bolts, washers, and lock nuts securing the two shipping restraint brackets to the frame (see Figure 17).
NOTE: Be sure to keep the shipping restraint brackets for future use.
c. In place of the brackets, place a 3/8" flat
washer (supplied in the kitpack) on each of the two 3/8" bolts that you just removed. Then reinstall the bolts and secure them in place with the washers and lock nuts you removed earlier.
d. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the six #10-32 screws you removed earlier (see Figure 12 on page 8).
e. Install a protective plastic cap (supplied in
the kitpack) over each radome screw.
Remove the Shipping Restraints
3/8" Bolt (x2)
Bracket (x2)
Replace with Washer
(supplied in kitpack)
Washer (x2)
Lock Nut (x2)
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Figure 18: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable
Brown/White White/Brown Orange/White White/Orange Gray/White White/Gray
Antenna Data Cable
Body/Stripe
The diagram refers to wires by body color/ stripe color. For example, “Brown/White”
means the brown wire with the white stripe.
IMPORTANT!
Do not connect the data cable’s drain wire (shield) to anything. You can simply snip it from the cable.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 19: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable
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Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna.
a. First dress the data and power cables from
the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a good electrical connection.
b. Connect the data cable from the antenna to
the terminal board on the back of the switchplate (see Figure 18). Be sure to match the wire colors with the terminal board label. Tighten the terminal screws to secure all wires in place.
Wire the Switchplate
c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to
the switchplate’s power output terminals (see Figure 19).
Antenna Power Cable
Ground (Black)
+12 VDC (Red)
+
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Figure 20: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna
Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a suitable ground point. If a potential exists between AC and DC grounds, connect the wire to the switchplate’s DC return instead.
IMPORTANT!
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Wire the Receiver(s)
Follow these steps to connect the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s) to the TracVision system.
NOTE: For details on wiring a system with a circular or Sky Mexico LNB, refer to the User’s Guide.
a. If you are connecting multiple receivers to the
TracVision system, decide which receiver will be the primary receiver. The primary receiver controls satellite selection.
Antenna
NOTE: The additional receiver(s) will be able to select channels carried on the satellite that is currently selected by the primary receiver.
b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Satellite In” connector on the primary receiver (see Figure 20).
c. If you have a second receiver, connect the
RF2 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the second receiver.
d. If the system is equipped with a quad LNB
and you have a third receiver, connect the RF3 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the third receiver.
e. If the system is equipped with a quad LNB
and you are connecting a fourth receiver, connect the RF4 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite In” connector on the fourth receiver.
RF1
RF2
(Optional)
Quad LNB Only
RF3
(Optional)
RF4
(Optional)
Receiver #1 (Primary)
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
This receiver controls satellite selection
Receiver #2
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Receiver #3
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Receiver #4
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
NOTE: If you need to connect more than four receivers to the TracVision system, install an active multiswitch that generates a 22 KHz tone (such as Spaun model SMS 5602 NF - KVH part #19-0413). Connect the multiswitch in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
f. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s
television(s). Follow the instructions in the
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receiver’s manual.
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Power supplied to the antenna must not fall below 12 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 21: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable
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Follow these steps to connect power. The switchplate supplies power to the antenna.
a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.
For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power wires.
b. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC (4 amps
continuous) vessel power (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on page 3). the other end to the switchplate.
Connect Power
CAUTION
Route
Vessel Power
Ground
+12 VDC
+
c. Detach the two terminal connectors from the
back of the switchplate and crimp them onto the power cable’s wires.
d. Connect the power cable wires to the power
(+) and ground (-) input terminals on the switchplate (see Figure 21).
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5/32" ( 4 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
#6 Screw (x4)
Fron
t
C
over
Switchpl
a
t
e
Mo
u
nti
ng Surfac
e
Figure 22: Mounting the Switchplate
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In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable location for the switchplate and cut out the mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now follow these steps to mount the switchplate.
NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel. If you chose this option, simply use two of the #6 screws to mount the switchplate to the panel.
a. Align the four mounting holes in the
switchplate with the holes in the mounting surface (see Figure 22).
b. Mount the switchplate to the mounting
surface using four #6 screws.
c. Gently snap the front cover onto the
switchplate to conceal the mounting screws.
Mount the Switchplate
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Figure 23: Switchplate Front Panel
ON
OFF
Maintenance Port
Figure 24: HyperTerminal Settings
Maintenance Port
Figure 25: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window
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To set up the antenna for your customer’s needs, you will need to connect your laptop computer to the TracVision system then enter commands via Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent).
TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s “TracVision Antenna Comms” window.
a. Using a PC serial data cable, connect your
laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on the front of the switchplate (see Figure 23). Then make sure nothing is connected to the DB9 port on the back of the switchplate.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial COM port, you can use USB-to-RS232 adapter manufactured by IOGear (IOGear part number GUC232A) or Belkin (Belkin part number F5U257, F5U109, or F5U409). Windows Vista users should use one of the Belkin models; 64-bit Windows Vista/7 users should use Belkin #F5U257.
Connect a Laptop to the Antenna
b. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish
the following settings for your COM port (see Figure 24):
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.
c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
view of the sky.
d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s)
and the switchplate (see Figure 23). Wait one minute for system startup.
e. Data should now be scrolling in your
HyperTerminal window (see Figure 25). If no data appears, check your connections and make sure you’re using the right COM port.
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The antenna is programmed at the factory for the following default satellite pair:
ASTRA & HOTBIRD
If these are the customer’s desired satellites, you may skip Steps a-d and proceed to Step e.
IMPORTANT!
Programming the PAS 9 satellite for Sky Mexico service:
HALT DEBUGON SATINSTALL,PAS_9,NONE ZAP
EXAMPLE
Figure 26: Satellite Install Commands for Tri-Sat Modes
Satellites Command
A = Hotbird B = Astra 1 C = Astra 2S
SATINSTALL,TRISAT, EUR
A = Hotbird WB B = Astra 1 C = Astra 2S
SATINSTALL,TRISAT, EWB
A = Hotbird WB B = Sirius C = Thor
SATINSTALL,TRISAT, SCN
Figure 27: Antenna and Receiver Satellite Synchronization
* Sat. C only applies to Tri-Sat modes.
Antenna Receiver DiSEqC
Sat. A Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1
Sat. B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2
Sat. C* Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3
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Follow these steps to set up the desired pair of satellites.
NOTE: For details on configuring a system with a circular or Sky Mexico LNB, refer to the User’s Guide.
Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
Select Satellites
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Option 1: Type the appropriate command in
Figure 26 for the desired Tri-Sat mode.
Option 2: If your desired setup is not listed in Figure 26, type the following command then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable.
SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB
SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite
or NONE for a single satellite
See Appendix A on page 18 for a list of all available satellites. Be sure to enter the satellite names as they appear in the library.
NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you can set up user-defined satellites. Refer to the associated Application Note on the KVH Partner Portal (KVH-authorized technicians only).
d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.
e. Set up the receiver(s) for the same satellites,
and in the same order, that you set them up in the antenna (see Figure 27).
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Figure 28: North American Receiver Activation Information
Service: Call to Activate:
DIRECTV
1-866-551-8004
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
DISH Network
1-866-399-8509
(Mon.-Fri., 8:30am - 5pm ET)
Bell TV
1-888-759-3474 (SKY-DISH)
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
Figure 29: Example of Satellite Blockage
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Before you leave the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and be sure the customer understands the following:
The receiver(s) must be activated before it can decode satellite TV signals. Refer to Figure 28 for activation details for North America.
Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times. The radome protects the antenna’s moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.
Educate the Customer
WARNING
It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel. While under way, the system is intended for passenger entertainment only.
The antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and onboard equipment (see Figure 29). Heavy rain or snow may also 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 operation and troubleshooting information.
TracVision
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A
The TracVision antenna can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Most popular satellites are programmed in the antenna’s library (see the tables below).
NOTE: Refer to the User’s Guide for details on setting up circular systems.
Satellite Library
North America
Circular LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude Name in Library
DIRECTV, 72°W DSS_72
DIRECTV, 101°W DSS_101
DIRECTV, 110°W* DSS_110
DIRECTV, 119°W DSS_119
EchoStar, 61°W ECHO_61
EchoStar, 110°W ECHO_110
EchoStar, 119°W ECHO_119
EchoStar/Ciel 2, 129°W ECHO_129
Bell TV, 82°W EXPRESSVU
Bell TV, 91°W EXPRESSTV
Europe
Linear LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude 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
Astra 3, 23.5°E ASTRA3
Astra (Sirius), 5.0°E SIRIUS
Thor, 0.8°W THOR
Arabsat/Badr 4, 26°E ARABSAT
Nilesat, 7°W NILESAT
* DIRECTV HD not supported.
Asia
Linear LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude Name in Library
Asiasat 4, 122.2°E ASIASAT
Latin America
Galaxy Circular LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude Name in Library
Galaxy 3C, 95°W GALAXY3CN
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Turksat 1C, 42°E TURKSAT1C
Eutelsat W3A, 7°E EUTEL_W3A
Mexico
Linear LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude Name in Library
PAS 9/Intelsat 9, 58°W PAS_9
Australia & New Zealand
Linear LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude Name in Library
Optus D1, 160°E OPTUS_D1
Optus C1, 156°E OPTUS_C1
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B
Basic System Wiring Diagram
This wiring diagram shows a basic system configuration.
Tr acVision Antenna
Switchplate
Power
Data
+
+
+12 VDC
Vessel Power
Quad LNB
Only
RF1
RF2
(Optional)
RF3
(Optional)
RF4
(Optional)
Primary Receiver
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
(controls satellite selection)
RL
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Second Receiver - Optional
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Third Receiver - Optional
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Fourth Receiver - Optional
Satellite In
SATELLITE IN
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RL
OUT TO TV
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
Ground
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3.82" (97 mm)
.32" (8 mm)
2.36" (60 mm)
.16" (4 mm)
3.19" (81 mm)
2.05" (52 mm)
Panel Cutout
3
/
32
" (2.25 mm)
Switchplate Mounting Template
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