KVH Industries TracVision M7 Manual de usuario

TracVision M7 Installation Guide

TracVision M7

Control Panel Configuration

TracVision®M7 Installation Guide

MultiSat Control Panel (MCP) Configuration

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.

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M7 satellite TV antenna system on a

vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.

Installation Steps

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 B on page 33 notes the satellites available for each LNB type and geographic region.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

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 Restraint............................ 8

7. Wire the Antenna .................................. 9

8. Mount the Antenna............................. 10

9. Wire the Switchplate........................... 11

10. Wire the MCP and Receivers..............12

11. Connect Power .....................................14

12. Mount the Switchplate & MCP..........15

13. Turn On the System.............................16

14. Choose an Operating Mode................17

15. Select Satellites......................................18

16. Set the LNB Skew Angle.....................24

17. Run a Check Switch Test.....................25

18. Educate the Customer.........................27

North/South America, Australia:

Phone: +1 401 847-3327

E-mail: [email protected]

(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET, -5 GMT)

(Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT)

Europe, Middle East, Asia:

Phone: +45 45 160 180

E-mail: [email protected]

(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4:30 pm, +1 GMT)

Before you begin, 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.

• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers

• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm), 5/32"

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

• 3" (80 mm) hole saw

• Socket wrenches

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Torque wrench and 2 mm allen hex key

(only required for linear systems without

Auto Skew capability)

• 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®F-connectors; see Step 7a

on page 9 for quantity and type required

• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool

• Power cables (see Figure 2)

• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or

equivalent

• Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3

for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)

Radome

Baseplate

Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components

Antenna

Switchplate

MCP (MultiSat Control Panel)

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 2: Guidelines for Power Cables

Cable Length Use Cable Gauge

< 40 ft (12 m) 14AWG (2.5mm2)

40-70 ft (12-21 m) 12AWG (4mm2)

Figure 3: KVH-Validated U.S./Canadian Receivers

Standard-Definition Models

DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV

D12

D11

D10

311

211k

211

4100

3100

High-Definition (HD) Models

DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV

HD not

supported 211k

211 6100

6131

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

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 (55 lbs, 25 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 the

radar, outside the beam path of the radar.

Blocked!

TracVision Antenna

Mast

Look Angle

Vessel Platform

Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction

27.36"

(69.5 cm)

26.2"

(66.5 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

(15.2 cm)

4 x 1/2"

( 13 mm)

26.2"

(66.5 cm)

Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions

Side View

Bottom View

Be sure to follow the guidelines above.

Damage caused by an improper installation is

not covered under KVH warranty.

IMPORTANT!

Plan the Antenna Installation

Consider the following belowdecks equipment

installation guidelines.

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 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.

• 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.

• Be sure to leave enough room at the MCP’s

rear panel for connecting the cables (see

Figure 7 for MCP dimensions).

• Since the supplied main control cable and RF

control cable are 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.

Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions

2.16"

(54.9 mm)

2.96"

(75.2 mm)

4.39"

(111.5 mm)

Front View

Top View

8.1"

(205.7 mm)

3.17"

(80.6 mm)

0.66"

(16.7 mm)

2.52"

(64.1 mm)

Figure 7: MCP Dimensions

Front View

Top View

Plan the Belowdecks Installation

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 8).

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; proceed to page 7.

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 9).

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 10).

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.

3/32" ( 2.25 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

3.82"

(97 mm)

.32" (8 mm)

2.36"

(60 mm)

.16" (4 mm) 3.19"

(81 mm)

2.05"

(52 mm)

Panel Cutout

Figure 8: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout

#6-32 x 1/2" Screw

and Washer (x2)

Seam Line

Figure 9: MCP Flush Mount Bracket

8.87"

(225 mm)

7.62"

(194 mm)

.63"

(16 mm)

3.08"

(78 mm)

1.83"

(46 mm)

.63"

(16 mm) .136" ( 3.45 mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

Figure 10: MCP Mounting Holes Layout

Prepare the Belowdecks Sites

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.

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 11).

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 1/2" (13 mm) hole at the four

mounting hole locations you marked in

Step b. Later, you will insert four 3/8"-16

bolts through these holes to secure the

antenna to the mounting surface.

d. Cut out the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole in

the location you marked in Step b. Smooth

the edges of the hole to protect the cables.

Later, you will route the data, power, and RF

cables through this hole and into the vessel.

e. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.

f. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied

foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press

the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting

surface, ensuring the hole in the foam seal

aligns with the cable access hole in the

mounting surface (see Figure 12).

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.

12"

(305 mm)

FWD

1/2" ( 13mm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

12"

(305 mm)

3" ( 80 mm)

Cable Access Hole

Figure 11: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure 12: Foam Seal

Align with

Cable Access

Hole

Prepare the Antenna Site

Inside the antenna, a foam block prevents the

antenna assembly from moving during

shipment. Follow these steps to remove this

shipping restraint.

a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws

securing the radome to the baseplate (see

Figure 13). 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 14). Save this restraint for future use;

the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she

needs to relocate or reship the antenna.

#10-32 Screw (x6)

Figure 13: Removing the Radome

Figure 14: Foam Block Shipping Restraint

Shipping Restraint

Once you have removed the restraint, keep

the antenna level as much as possible and

handle the antenna very carefully. Prevent

the internal antenna assembly from rotating

freely within the baseplate to avoid damaging

the limit switch.

IMPORTANT!

Remove the Restraint

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 15). (See

Figure 16 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”

connector on the bottom of the antenna (see

Figure 17). 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.

Figure 15: 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 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 or more receivers 4*

Figure 16: RF Cable Guidelines

Cable Length Use Cable Type

<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11

Figure 17: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna

RF3

Power

RF1

RF4

Data

RF2

Wire 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. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,

place a 3/8" flat washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt and

insert the bolt into the hole (with preinstalled

3/8" shoulder washer) from above (see

Figure 19).

NOTE: To enable proper grounding, ensure the

preinstalled shoulder washers are in place, and were

not dislodged during handling (see Figure 19).

c. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting

surface using a 3/8" shoulder washer, a

3/8" flat washer, and a 3/8"-16 lock nut from

below. 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 12 and

16 ft-lbs (16.2 and 21.7 N-m) of torque.

TIP: If you are installing a linear system that does not

have Auto Skew capability, keep the radome off for

now. You will need to adjust the skew angle of the

antenna’s LNB.

d. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure

in place with the six #10-32 screws you

removed in Step 6.

e. Install a protective plastic screw cap

(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome

screw.

Figure 18: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate

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.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 19: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)

3/8"-16 Bolt (x4)

3/8" Flat Washer (x4)

Rubber Foot (x4)

Mounting Surface

3/8" Flat Washer (x4)

3/8"-16 Lock Nut (x4)

AntennaBaseplate

3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)

Preinstalled

Mount the Antenna

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