TracVision M1DX, M1-c Installation Manual
TracVision® M1DX
with Multi-service Interface Box/Controller
®
M1DX Installation Guide
TracVision
TracVision M1DX Installation Guide
Multi-service Interface Box/Controller Configuration
These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M1DX 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 Installation.............................4
3. Prepare the Mounting Site .................5
4. Wire the Antenna ................................6
5. Remove the Shipping Restraint.........7
6. Mount the Antenna.............................8
7. Wire the Interface Box.........................9
8. Connect Power...................................10
9. Mount the Interface Box...................11
10. Turn On the System...........................12
11. Set Up the System..............................13
12. Enter Your Latitude & Longitude...15
13. Run Check Switch Tests....................16
14. Educate the Customer.......................18
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician install the TracVision M1DX antenna. To find a technician near you, please visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Related Documentation
The following additional documents are provided with the TracVision M1DX system:
Document
User’s Guide Operation, setup, and troubleshooting information
Product Registration Form Details on registering the product with KVH
Warranty Statement Warranty terms and conditions
Contents List List of every part supplied in the kit
Description
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET; Sat. 9 am-2 pm ET)
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. © 2008-2011 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0579 Rev. C
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Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Figure 1: TracVision M1DX System Components
Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
Standard-Definition Models
DIRECTV DISH Network
D12
D11
D10
311
211k
211
High-Definition (HD) Models
DIRECTV DISH Network
HD not supported 211k
211
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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need to complete the
installation.
NOTE: Henceforward, this manual uses the term
“interface box” to refer to the multi-service interface
box/controller.
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.
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
Antenna
Radome
Baseplate
Multi-service Interface Box/Controller
c. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• 3/8" socket or open-end wrench
• Electric drill and 1/4" (6 mm) bit
• Hole saw of desired diameter (for cable
access hole, see page 5)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
•Adhesive tape
• Light hammer
• Center punch
• Eight 1/4" fasteners (see “Mount the
Interface Box” on page 11)
• Satellite TV receiver(s) for your desired
service (see Figure 2 for a list of validated
receivers; for information on connecting
different receiver models, contact KVH
Technical Support at 401-847-3327)
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Antenna
Blocked!
17-73°
Vessel Platform
Radar
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
4 x Ø0.28"
(Ø7.04 cm)
Ø13.5"
(Ø34.3 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
3.2"
(8.1 cm)
3.2"
(8.1 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
Cable Connector
13.13"
(33.4 cm)
Figure 4: Antenna Dimensions
Do not shorten or extend the antenna cable.
Since the cable carries data, power, and
communications, the integrity of this cable
and its connections is very important.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to follow the guidelines above.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
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Before you begin, consider the following
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
(within ±2°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight (7.5 lbs), and rigid enough
to withstand vibration.
• Custom mounting solutions, including struts
and masts, are available from several thirdparty manufacturers. Contact your local KVH
dealer or distributor for details.
• KVH recommends that you do not mount the
antenna on the same level as the radar,
because the radar’s energy might overload
the antenna.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the supplied interface box belowdecks to
allow you to connect the 50-ft. (15 m) coaxial
cable between the antenna and the interface
box, while still maintaining sufficient slack in
the cable.
Plan the Installation
• When choosing a location for the interface
box and receiver(s), find a dry, wellventilated area belowdecks away from any
heat sources or salt spray. Also be sure the
interface box front panel will be easily
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accessible to the user.
13.5"
(34.3 cm)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
4 x Ø0.25"
(Ø0.6 cm)
Mounting Holes
Antenna Base
1.75" (4.4 cm)
1.25" (3.2 cm)
Maximum
Cable Access Hole
Ø3.5" (Ø8.9 cm)
Recommended
Cable Access Hole
Ø1.0" (Ø2.5 cm)
4 x Seal
Guides
Figure 5: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Figure 6: Using the Template to Mark Hole Locations
The diameter of the cable access hole must not
exceed 3.5" (89 mm) to maintain the integrity
of the foam seal.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 7: Foam Seal
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Prepare the Mounting Site
Once you have identified a suitable antenna
mounting site, according to the guidelines
provided on page 4, follow these steps to prepare
the mounting 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 5 and Figure 6). You
don’t need to mount the antenna exactly on the
centerline (the closer, the better), but the
antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.
b. Mark the locations for the four mounting
holes on the mounting surface in the
locations indicated on the template.
c. Mark a location for the cable access hole.
KVH recommends a location 1.25" (32 mm)
aft of the center of the mounting hole pattern,
as shown on the template (see Figure 5). Size
the hole appropriately to maintain a cable
bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm).
d. Mark four seal guides in the locations
indicated on the template. Later, these guides
will help you position the foam seal correctly.
e. Drill a 1/4" (6 mm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations you marked in Step b. Later,
you will insert four #10-32 screws through
these holes to secure the antenna to the
mounting surface.
f. Using a hole saw, drill the cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step c. Smooth the
edges of the hole to protect the cable. Later,
you will route the antenna cable through this
hole and into the vessel.
g. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
Bow
Mounting Holes (x4)
Guides (x4)
Foam Seal
h. 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, surrounding the guides and centered
between the mounting holes (see Figure 7).
Cable Access Hole
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Figure 8: Attaching the Rubber Feet
Be sure to install the rubber feet. They are
required to isolate the antenna from vibration.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 9: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Figure 10: Protecting the Connector with the Rubber Boot
Be sure to seal the cable access hole to prevent
water from leaking into the vessel.
IMPORTANT!
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to
the antenna.
a. First attach the four rubber mounting feet
(supplied in the kitpack) to the bottom of the
antenna at the locations shown in Figure 8.
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole.
If you are routing the cable underneath the
antenna (normal installation):
Keep the end of the cable with the right-angle
connector and rubber sealing boot at the
antenna site. You may remove the straight
rubber boot at the opposite end of the cable
for easier cable routing, if necessary.
Wire the Antenna
If you are routing the cable straight down
from the connector (alternate installation):
Keep the straight connector and rubber
sealing boot at the antenna site.
c. Connect the cable to the antenna. Hand-
tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for
1/4 turn to ensure an electrical and weatherproof connection (see Figure 9).
d. Position the rubber boot over the connector to
help protect the connector from the elements
(see Figure 10).
e. Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
antenna cable for easy serviceability.
f. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
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