KVH Industries TracVision R4 User Manual

Satellite Television

KVH TracVision

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R5/R4

owner’s

manual

•

Installation Instructions

•

User’s Guide

•

Technical Manual

A Guide to TracVision R5/R4

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tracking systems available today. KVH
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R5/R4 is designed for use with European and North

American DVB-compatible satellite services as well as

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DIRECTV

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.1 Digital Satellite Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1.2.1 TracVision R5/R4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1.2.2 Satellite TV Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1.3 Materials Provided with TracVision R5/R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for TracVision R5/R4 Use . . .1-5

2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.1 Choosing the Best Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.3 Connecting System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

2.3.2 Connecting to Vehicle Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

2.3.3 Connecting the Receiver Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

2.3.4 Installing the Switchplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

2.3.5 Connecting the Antenna RF Signal Cable to

the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

2.3.5.1 Installing Two Receivers and TVs

(North American Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

2.3.5.2 Connecting Three or More Receivers and TVs

(North American Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

2.3.6 Sealing the Cable Access Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

2.4 Activating the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

2.5 Selecting the Active Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

2.5.1 Installing Your Selected Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

2.5.2 Programming User-defined Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

2.6 Setting the Skew Angle (European Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . .2-24

2.7 Testing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

2.8 Configuring TracVision R5/R4 for Remote

Satellite Dish Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

2.9 Changing Geographic Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27

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3 Using Your TracVision R5/R4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3.1 Turning On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3.2 Changing Channels and Switching Between Satellites . . . . . . .3-2

3.2.1 Using the Receiver Remote Control to Switch

Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3.2.2 Using the TV/SAT Switch to Switch

Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

3.2.3 Using a PC to Switch Between Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

3.3 Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

3.4

DISH 500 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

4.1 Causes and Remedies for Common Operational Issues . . . . . .4-1

4.1.1 Blo

4.1.2 Incorrect Satellite Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.1.3 Satellite Signal Blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4.1.4 Dew or Rain Pooling on Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

4.1.5 Satellite Coverage Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

4.1.6 Vehicle

4.1.7

4.1.8 Type of Multiswitch Used

4.1.9 Stationary Use Only

4.2 Receiver Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

wn Fuse or Improper Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Turning During Startup

Incorrect or Loose RF Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

(North American Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

(TracVision R4 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

(TracVision R5 only) . . . . . .4-3

4.2.1 Receiver Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.2.2 Receiver Faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.3 Antenna Gyro and LNB Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

4.4 Computer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.1 Warranty/Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.2 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.3 Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

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5.4 Field Replaceable Unit Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

5.4.1 PCB Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

5.4.2 RF Detector/DVB Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

5.4.3 Antenna Gyro Assembly

(TracVision R5 only) . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

5.4.4 Antenna LNB Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

5.5 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Appendix A System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Appendix B Switchplate Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

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1 Introduction

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1.1 Digital Satellite Television

Your new TracVision R5/R4 satellite antenna is fully compatible
with the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, which use
the international standard for digital TV transmission, as well as
Digital Satellite Service (DSS) services, such as DIRECTV. As a
result, you will be able to receive and decode signals from your
chosen satellite services with the proper programming and
hardware (e.g., the satellite TV receiver).

Your TracVision R5/R4 comes with a pre-programmed “satellite
library” of European and North American satellite services.
When configuring the TracVision R5/R4, you may choose a pair
of satellites from the library to be active in the system and with
your receiver. For the antenna to receive signals from two
satellites, they must be within 10
orbit. As a result, certain satellites can only be paired with certain
other satellites. Tables 1-1 and 1-2 list the possible satellite pairs
that may be selected in North America and Europe.

service you wish to receive is not already in the satellite library, you
may also add two additional satellites of your choice to the library.

° longitude of each other in

If the satellite

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Table 1-1

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(European LNB Required)

1.2 System Overview

If you are a DISH 500 customer or
you have 3 or more receivers, you
can order the optional TV/SAT
Switch – free of charge. Simply fill
out the order form located at the
back of this manual and fax it to
KVH at [phone].

Figure 1-1

TracVision R5/R4 System

Configuration

A complete satellite TV system includes the TracVision R5/R4
connected to a receiver and a television set. The optional TV/SAT
Switch allows you to select a satellite at the pr
desktop or laptop computer is used to

configure the system and

ess of a button. A

conduct diagnostics. The complete system is illustrated in
Figure 1-1.

System specifications are provided in

Appendix A .

1-2

In-motion Tracking (TracVision R5 only)

The TracVision R5 employs a state-of-the-art actively stabilized
antenna system. Once the satellite is acquired, the antenna gyro
continuously measures your vehicle’s motion and position, and
transmits commands to the antenna motors to keep the antenna
pointed at the satellite at all times.

1.2.1 TracVision R5/R4 Components

The antenna unit includes the antenna positioning mechanism,
signal front end, power supply, and control elements. The
antenna is a parabolic dish mounting a low noise block (LNB)
converter with a built-in preamplifier. The European
configuration includes a single-output LNB while the North
American system uses a dual-output LNB. A molded ABS
radome encloses the fiberglass baseplate and is secured in place
with standard fasteners. Connectors on the back of the baseplate
join the power, signal, and control cabling from units inside the
vehicle.

1.2.2 Satellite TV Reciever - Sold Separately

The receiver (purchased separately) receives satellite signals from
the antenna unit for signal processing and channel selection, and
sends the signals to the TV set for viewing. Please r
User’s Manual provided with your selected receiver for complete
operating instructions.

efer to the

Introduction

KVH offers an upgrade kit (KVH
Part #02-1026) that adds in-motion
tracking capability to the
TracVision R4, allowing you to
receive satellite signals while on
the move.

dual-output LNB in the North

The
American systems allows two
receiver/TV pairs to be connected
directly to the antenna. Three or
more pairs can be connected to the
system if an active multiswitch is
used. Section 2.3.5, “Connecting
the Antenna RF Signal Cable to the
Receiver,” provides installation
directions for each of these options.

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our receiver. Refer to Section 2.4,
“Activating the Receiver,” for more
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1.3 Materials Provided with
TracVision R5/R4

Table 1-3 lists the units, cables, and materials packed in the
TracVision R5/R4 package by name and KVH part number.

Table 1-3

TracVision R5/R4 Packing List

Cables for the TracVision R5/R4 are
stored beneath the antenna unit
during shipping.

Component KVH Part No.

Antenna Unit (TracVision R5), comprising: 01-0225-19

01-0225-22
01-0225-25
01-0225-28

†

††

††

†

†††

†

Baseplate Assembly (TracVision R5) 02-1245-01*

02-1245-03**

Radome Assembly (TracVision R5) 02-0953-03

Antenna Unit (TracVision R4), comprising: 01-0225-21

01-0225-27
01-0225-30
01-0225-24

†

††

†

††††

††

Baseplate Assembly (TracVision R4) 02-1245-02*

02-1245-04**

Radome Assembly (TracVision R4) 02-0953-05

RF Cable (28 ft/8.5 m) 32-0417-28

Data/Power Cable (28 ft/8.5 m) 32-0730-28

PC Cable (6 ft/1.8 m) 32-0628-06

Kitpack*** 72-0101

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Receiver Ground Wire 32-0583-50

Switchplate

T Switch

TV/SA

†

European TracVision R5/R4 system

††

North American TracVision R5/R4 system (set to DIRECTV)

†††

North American TracVision R5/R4 system (set to DISH Network)

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North Amer

(optional) 01-0245

ican TracVision R5/R4 system (set to ExpressVu)

02-1023

* Baseplate assembly with single-output LNB
** Baseplate assembly with dual-output LNB
*** A complete listing of kitpack contents is provided in Table 2-2.

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1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for
TracVision R5/R4 Use

To make full use of your new TracVision R5/R4 and receive
satellite TV on the road, you will need to provide/purchase the
following:

• Television

Introduction

• Appropriate receiver for your selected satellite

TV service

In North America, you can
purchase and/or activate a receiver
directly from KVH. Call KVH at
1-888-584-4163 for details.

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2 Installation

Your TracVision R5/R4 is designed for simple installation and
setup. Just follow these easy steps:

Installation

Step Refer to Section...

1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1

2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2

3. Connect system components 2.3

4. Activate the receiver 2.4

5. Select active satellite 2.5

6. Set the skew angle (Europe only) 2.6

7. Check out system 2.7

8. Configure for remote dish use 2.8

Tools and Materials Required

• Electric drill

3

•

⁄16" (5 mm), 5⁄32" (4 mm), and 3⁄32" (2.5 mm) drill bits

3

and

⁄4" (19 mm) hole saw and auger bit

1

•

⁄2" wrench

• #2 Phillips and #0 flat tip screwdrivers

Table 2-1

Installation Process

Plan the entire installation before
proceeding! Take into account
component placement, cable
running distances between units,
and accessibility to the equipment
after installation.

• RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) RF cable (if installing
two RF cables - r

efer to

Section 2.3.5 for details)

• Silicone sealant, RTV, or Sikaflex

7

•

⁄16" open end wrench

• Construction adhesive (e.g., Liquid Nails)

• Rivet gun and

3

⁄16" (5 mm) rivets (or other fastener

suitable for your specific roof construction)

• PC with Windows HyperTerminal or download

the KVH Flash Update Wizard (available for free

at

www.kvh.com/wizard)

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Kitpack Contents

Table 2-2 lists the materials provided in the kitpack.

Table 2-2

Kitpack Contents

Part Qty. KVH Part No.

Tie-wraps 5 22-0013

Clamshell ventilator 1 19-0230

#6 x 3⁄4" thread-forming screws 3 14-0298-12

1

⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" hex screws 4 14-0250-10

1

⁄4" flat washers 4 14-0251

3

⁄8" hole plugs 2 19-0282-06

2-2

2.1 Choosing the Best Location

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racVision Antenna

Air Conditioner

Vehicle Roof

" Maximum Gap

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• Since the TracVision antenna requires a clear view

of the southern sky to receive satellite signals, the
ideal antenna site has an unobstructed view of the
horizon/satellite all around.

• Keep the antenna clear of any obstructions on the

roof (e.g., air conditioners). The antenna requires a

15º to 75º look angle to receive satellite signals.

Installation

Figure 2-1

Antenna Blockage

• Consider the location of the antenna relative to the

location of any equipment or necessary wiring
within the vehicle.

• Be sure to mount the antenna on a horizontal

surface. When placed flat on the mounting surface,
the mounting plates should be less than
the mounting surface (see Figure 2-2).

7

⁄16" above

Any larger
gap will warp the baseplate and seriously damage
the antenna.

Figure 2-2

Maximum Mounting Surface Slope

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Vehicle

Centerline

Vehicle

Centerline

Front/Rear

of Vehicle

Front/Rear

of Vehicle

Top View Side View

Mounting Plate

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Baseplate
Connectors

Mounting Plate

Arrows

Always lift the antenna unit by the
gray baseplate, never by the
radome or any portion of the
antenna assembly!

Figure 2-3

Proper Orientation of

the Antenna Unit

2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit

1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable
mounting location based upon the guidelines in

Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location.”

2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton.

3. Position the antenna unit in the desired location
on the centerline of the vehicle with the antenna’s
mounting plate arrows facing the front or rear of
the vehicle. The proper orientation is illustrated in
Figure 2-3.

The mounting plate arrows may

ace either forward or backward

f
along the center

line of the v

for more convenient installation.

2-4

ehicle

4. While the antenna is in place, mark a location on
the roof for the

3

⁄4" (19 mm) cable access hole to
permit convenient cable access to the antenna’s
baseplate connectors.

5. Using the 4 mounting plates and each set of 5
holes as templates, drill 20

3

⁄16" (5 mm) holes

through the roof of the vehicle.

6. Set aside the antenna unit and clean the roof’s
surface to remove any debris.

7. Seal the two baseplate holes shown in Figure 2-4

Factory-drilled

Drain Hole Positions

Front of
Vehicle

Recommended

3/16" (5 mm)

Drain Hole Positions

Drain Hole Angle

(relative to baseplate)

Front of

Vehicle

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ngle of Hole, relative to front

Angle of Hole, relative to front

Baseplate Holes

with the plugs provided in the kitpack.

8. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the
antenna’s four mounting plates. If using a liquid
construction adhesive, apply beads to the
mounting plates in a zig-zag pattern.

Installation

Figure 2-4

Antenna Baseplate (Bottom View)

9. Reposition the antenna, lining up the mounting
plate holes with the holes in the roof. Attach the
mounting plates to the roof using

3

⁄16" (5 mm)­diameter rivets (or appropriate fasteners). Seal all
rivet heads and edges with silicone.

10. Remove and save the 8 pan head screws and flat
washers that secure the radome to the baseplate.

efully lift the radome straight up until clear of

Car
the antenna assembly and set aside.

11. When the antenna unit is installed with the
connectors facing the rear of the vehicle, the drain
holes are located as shown in Figure 2-5.

If the roof’s mounting surface is not
perfectly flat as KVH recommends,
make sure the baseplate does not
warp when you attach the
antenna’s mounting plates. Refer to

Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best
Location,” for further details.

Figure 2-5

Baseplate Connectors Facing Rear
of Vehicle – Factory-drilled
Drain Hole Locations

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2 tie-wraps used
to secure LNB arm

Shipping Restraint

Shipping Restraint
Nuts and Washers

Recommended

3/16" (5 mm)

D

rain Hole Positions

Drain Hole Angle

(

relative to baseplate)

Front of
V

ehicle

Angle of Hole, relative to front

Angle of Hole, relative to front

Figure 2-6

Baseplate Connectors Facing

Front of Vehicle – Recommended

Drain Hole Locations

You MUST drill out the drain holes
as indicated to ensure that any
moisture that enters the baseplate
is able to drain. Ensure that factory­drilled holes are completely sealed.

11a.(Alternate Drain Hole Locations) If the antenna unit

is installed with the connectors facing the front of
the vehicle, drill out

3

⁄16" (5 mm)-drain holes in the
rear-facing side of the baseplate as illustrated in
Figure 2-6. The existing factory-drilled drain
holes shown in Figure 2-5 must then be plugged
with silicone rubber sealant.

Figure 2-7

Forward Shipping Restraint

12. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the
forward shipping r

estraint (see Figur

e 2-7).

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13. Remove the nuts and washers securing the

R

otating Plate

S

hipping Restraint

R

otating Plate

Shipping Restraint

Forward Shipping
R

estraint for

LNB Bracket

shipping restraints to the baseplate. The shipping
restraints are pictured in Figure 2-8.

14. Remove the shipping restraints and replace the
nuts and washers into their original positions.

All
nuts and washers removed in Step 13 must be
reinstalled. These nuts and washers secure the
baseplate to the mounting plates.

15. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facing
the sides of the vehicle) and secure in place using
the 8 pan head screws and flat washers removed
in Step 10.

Installation

Figure 2-8

TracVision R5/R4 Shipping
Restraints (Top View)

Do not discard the shipping
restraints, washers, or the nuts.
They should be saved for future
use in case the antenna unit needs
to be removed and shipped to
another location. Four
head screws have been provided in
the kitpack for shipping as the bolts
used to hold the shipping restraints
during initial shipping are integral
parts of the mounting plates.

1

⁄4˝ x5⁄8˝ hex

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16. Drill the cable access hole (marked in Step 4) in the
vehicle’s r

H

.

v

oof.

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A Guide to TracVision R5/R4

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" (2.5 mm) dia

2.3 Connecting System Components

The following sections provide instructions for properly wiring
the antenna unit to the components inside the vehicle.

Locating the Switchplate

A switchplate has been provided to serve as the hub of the
TracVision R5/R4 wiring (with the exception of the RF cable,
which will be connected to the receiver). This switchplate
includes an ON/OFF switch and a DB9 maintenance port for
easy access to the antenna unit’s software and diagnostics.
Follow the steps below to select and prepare the switchplate
mounting location.

1. Select a location to mount the TracVision R5/R4
switchplate. It should be installed in a dry, flat
location within reach of the cables that will
connect to the antenna unit.

Figure 2-9

Switchplate Panel

Cutout Dimensions

A full-scale panel cutout template
has been provided in Appendix B.

2. Once you’ve decided on a suitable location, create
a panel cutout in the mounting surface.
Figure 2-9 illustrates the mounting dimensions
and a full-scale template has been provided in
Appendix B. The connecting cables will be routed
through this cutout.

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2.3.1 Connecting the Antenna Data/Power

Data/Power

Data/Power

Cable

1. Connect one end of the antenna data/power cable
to the antenna’s data/power connector and lock in
place (see Figure 2-10).

2. Route the other end of the data/power cable down
through the cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof
and out through the switchplate panel cutout.

3. Connect the data/power cable to the switchplate’s
data/power connector and lock in place (see
Figure 2-11).

Installation

Figure 2-10

Antenna Data/Power Connector

Figure 2-11

Switchplate Data/Power Connector

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