TracVision C3 Manual de usuario

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 C3 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 technician

install the system. To find a technician near you, please visit www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.

Linear vs. Circular Systems

The installation process differs, depending on the type of LNB (low noise block) installed in the

antenna (linear or circular). These differences are noted throughout this guide. In general, North

American satellites require a circular LNB, while European satellites require a linear LNB.

Technical Support

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

1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ............ 3

2. Plan the Installation.......................... 4

3. Remove the Mounting Plate ...........5

4. Remove the Shipping Restraints.... 6

5. Drill the Mounting Holes................ 7

6. Mount the Antenna .......................... 8

7. Cut Out the Switchplate Hole......... 9

8. Wire the Antenna ...........................10

9. Seal the Cable Access Hole............11

10. Wire the Receiver(s)....................... 12

11. Wire the Switchplate...................... 14

12. Install Service Key(s)...................... 15

13. Mount the Switchplate................... 16

14. Install Satellites............................... 17

15. Find the Skew Angle...................... 18

16. Set the Skew Angle......................... 19

17. Set Up and Test the System........... 20

18. Educate the Customer.................... 21

N. America, S. 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., 8am-4:30 pm, +1 GMT)

TracVision®C3 Installation Guide

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 supplied Contents

List. Carefully examine all of the supplied

parts to ensure nothing was damaged in

shipment.

b. Gather all of the tools and materials listed

below. You will need these items to complete

the installation.

• Electric drill

• 3/16" (5 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), and

3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits

• 1/2" wrench or nut driver

• 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw and auger bit

• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers

•Cuttingpliers

•Linear only:

9/64" allen wrench

•Circular only:

RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) RF cable, if

installing two or more receivers

• Silicone sealant, RTV, or equivalent

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Construction adhesive suitable for the

deck

• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool

(KVH Part #19-0242)

• Satellite TV receiver(s) for your desired

service (see Figure 2 for a list of validated

U.S./Canadian receivers; for information on

connecting different receiver models, contact

KVH Technical Support)

Always lift the antenna by the baseplate,

never by the radome (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT!

Figure 1: TracVision C3 Antenna

Radome

Baseplate

Figure 2: Receivers Validated for Use with TracVision C3

Standard-definition models

DIRECTV DISH Bell TV

D12

D11

D10

311

211k

211

3100

4100

High-definition models

DIRECTV DISH Bell TV

HD not

supported 211k

211 6100

6131

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Before you begin, consider the following

installation guidelines:

• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a

15° to 75° look angle to receive satellite

signals (see Figure 3).

• Mount the antenna no higher than half the

length of the vessel above the waterline.

• Choose a mounting surface that is flat, strong

enough to support the antenna’s weight

(34 lbs, 15 kg), and rigid enough to withstand

vibration without flexing.

• The antenna must be kept out of line with

nearby radars to avoid damage.

• Select an antenna mounting location on the

centerline of the vessel with the antenna’s

cable connectors facing the rear of the vessel

(see Figure 4).

• Identify a safe location for the 3/4" (19 mm)

cable access hole in the deck. The cable access

hole should be located at least 6" (15 cm)

away from the antenna’s baseplate

connectors (see Figure 4). Make sure you will

not drill into any existing wires or aesthetic

structures inside the vessel.

• Choose a dry, flat location for the switchplate

that will be easily accessible to the user. Take

into account the lengths of the cables, as well

as accessibility to the equipment after

installation.

NOTE: If you need a longer power/data cable, KVH

offers 45-foot (KVH part #32-0730-45) and 60-foot

(KVH part #32-0730-60) cables.

•Circular only:

Identify a location for the grounding block

within 27 feet of the antenna, within 5 feet of

the receiver(s), and within 25 feet of a suitable

chassis ground location.

Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction

Blocked!

Antenna

Mast

15-75˚

Vessel Platform

Figure 4: Antenna Orientation

Radome

Bow

Mounting

Plate

Baseplate

Connectors

Forward

Arrow

Plan the Installation

Follow the steps below to remove the mounting

plate.

a. Remove the eight screws and washers

securing the radome to the baseplate (see

Figure 5).

b. Carefully lift up the radome until clear of the

antenna assembly and set aside in a safe

place.

c. Using a 1/2" wrench or nut driver, remove

the six bolts, nuts, and washers securing the

mounting plate to the baseplate (see

Figure 6).

NOTE: Be sure to keep the bolts in case the antenna

needs to be shipped to another location.

d. Remove the mounting plate and set it aside

for now (see Figure 7).

Figure 5: Removing the Radome

Radome

Screw and

Washer (x8)

Baseplate

Figure 6: Mounting Plate Bolts (Top View)

1234

Figure 7: Removing the Mounting Plate

Remove the Mounting Plate

At the bottom of the antenna, two tie-wraps

prevent the internal antenna assembly from

moving during shipment. Follow the steps below

to remove these shipping restraints.

a. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the two

tie-wraps securing the antenna mechanism to

the baseplate (see Figure 8).

b. After removing the tie-wraps, seal the four

tie-wrap holes at the bottom of the baseplate

with the plugs provided in the kitpack (see

Figure 9).

Figure 8: Tie-Wrap Locations (Top View)

Rotating

Plate

Baseplate

Forward

Tie-wrap

Rear

Tie-wrap

Once you have removed the restraints, keep

the antenna level as much as possible and

handle the antenna unit carefully. Improper

handling might damage the unit.

IMPORTANT!

Figure 9: Tie-wrap Hole Locations (Bottom View)

Forward Tie-wrap

Holes

Rear Tie-wrap

Holes

Remove the Shipping Restraints

Follow the steps below to drill the antenna

mounting holes.

a. Place the mounting plate on the deck at the

location you chose in “Plan the Installation”

on page 4. Ensure the mounting plate’s

forward arrow points towards the bow of the

vessel (see Figure 10).

b. Using the mounting plate as a template, lay

out the locations for the six mounting holes.

Then drill the six 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes in the

mounting surface.

CAUTION

For your own safety, shut down vessel

power before you drill or connect wires. Test

the circuit to ensure no power is present.

21.11"

(536 mm)

24"

(610 mm)

26"

(660 mm)

4.73"

(120 mm)

1.57"

(40 mm)

1.18"

(30 mm)

(101 mm)

19.28"

(490 mm)

Mounting

Plate

Radome

Bow

Mounting

Plate

Baseplate

Connectors

Centerline

Vessel

Forward

Arrow

Forward

Arrow

16.01"

(407 mm)

6.42"

(163 mm)

Figure 10: Mounting Plate Orientation

The locations of the mounting holes may

vary slightly from one mounting plate to the

next. Use the dimensions shown in Figure 10

for general reference only; use the mounting

plate itself as a template to lay out the holes

in the mounting surface.

IMPORTANT!

Drill the Mounting Holes

Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 11 to

mount the antenna to the mounting surface.

a. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each

mounting hole.

b. Reposition the mounting plate over the

mounting holes. Line up the holes in the

mounting plate with the holes in the

mounting surface.

c. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each

mounting hole on top of the mounting plate.

d. Place the antenna unit on top of the mounting

plate, ensuring all holes are aligned.

e. At each hole, place a 1/4" flat washer on a

1/4"-20 x 3" bolt (supplied in the kitpack) and

insert it into the baseplate mounting hole

from above.

NOTE: Unless you need different hardware for a

thicker deck, be sure to use the bolts supplied in the

kitpack when mounting the antenna. Do not reinstall

the mounting plate bolts that you removed in

“Remove the Mounting Plate” on page 5.

f. Apply a flat washer, lock washer, and the nut

you removed in “Remove the Mounting

Plate” on page 5, to each mounting bolt from

belowdecks and tighten securely.

g. Circular only:

Reinstall the radome using the eight screws

and washers you removed in “Remove the

Mounting Plate” on page 5 (see Figure 12).

Linear only:

Do not reinstall the radome at this time.

Later, you will need to adjust the skew angle

of the antenna’s LNB.

Figure 11: Mounting the Antenna

Bolt

Antenna

Baseplate

Mounting

Plate

Silicone

Sealant

Deck

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Hex Nut

Flat Washer

Mounting Hole

Figure 12: Radome Screws and Washers

Radome

Screw and

Washer (x8)

Baseplate

Mount the Antenna

Follow the steps below to cut out the switchplate

mounting hole.

a. Using the switchplate mounting template

supplied in Appendix C on page 27, mark

and cut out a hole in the mounting surface to

accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 13).

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.

Figure 13: Switchplate Cutout Dimensions

Panel Cutout

0.16"

(4 mm)

3/32"

(2.25 mm) dia

3.82"

(97 mm)

0.32"

(8 mm)

2.05"

(52 mm)

3.19"

(81 mm)

2.36"

(60 mm)

Cut Out the Switchplate Hole

Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.

a. At the location you chose in “Plan the

Installation” on page 4, use a 3/4"

(19 mm) hole saw to cut out a cable access

hole in the vessel’s deck (see Figure 14).

b. Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the

cables.

c. Circular only:

If you plan to connect multiple receivers,

label both ends of two RF cables for later

reference. Label one cable “RF1” and the

other “RF2.”

d. Route the power/data cable and the RF

cable(s) down through the cable access hole

in the deck. Be sure to maintain a service loop

on the deck (approximately 8" (20 cm)).

NOTE: Ensure the rubber sealing boot on the RF

cable is located on the end of the cable closest to the

antenna’s baseplate connectors.

e. Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s “RF1”

connector. Hand-tighten first, then tighten

with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.

NOTE: Leave the protective cap installed on the RF2

connector unless you are connecting a second RF

cable.

f. Circular only:

If you plan to connect multiple receivers,

connect a second RF cable to the “RF2”

connector.

g. Connect the power/data cable to the

antenna’s center connector and lock in place

(see Figure 15).

h. Slide the rubber sealing boot up the RF cable

until it covers the connector. This boot will

help protect the connector from the elements.

Figure 14: Drilling the Cable Access Hole

Figure 15: Wiring the Antenna

RF2

(optional)

RF1

Power/Data

Cable

AntennaBaseplate

Wire the Antenna

Follow the steps below to seal the cable access

hole.

a. Seal the cable access hole on the deck with a

liberal amount of silicone sealant, RTV, or

equivalent to protect against leakage.

b. Install the clamshell ventilator, supplied in

the kitpack, over the cable access hole using

three of the supplied #6 screws (see

Figure 16).

c. Circular only:

Route the RF cable(s) to the grounding block

location you chose in “Plan the Installation”

on page 4.

Linear only:

Route the RF cable to the receiver location.

d. Route the power/data cable through the

switchplate cutout you made in “Cut Out the

Switchplate Hole” on page 9.

Figure 16: Installing the Clamshell Ventilator

Clamshell

Ventilator

Power/Data

& RF Cables

#6 Screw (x3)

Seal the Cable Access Hole

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