KVH Industries TracVision HD7 User manual

Installation Instructions
TracVision®HD7

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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision HD7 satellite TV antenna system on
avessel. 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 ACU Installation .................... 5
4. Determine RF Cable Requirements..... 6
5. Prepare the Antenna Site...................... 7
6. Remove the Restraints .......................... 8
7. Wire the Antenna .................................. 9
8. Mount the Antenna ............................. 10
9. Mount the ACU ................................... 11
10. Wire the ACU....................................... 13
11. Wire for DIRECTV Service................. 14
12. Configure Each Receiver/DVR ......... 16
13. Connect the ACU to the Network..... 17
14. Update the Software if Necessary..... 21
15. Educate the Customer......................... 22
TracVision®HD7 Installation Guide

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Before you begin, follow the steps below to
ensure you have everything needed 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 the tools and materials listed below.
You will need these items to complete the
installation.
• #0 Flat-head screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) drill
bit
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
• 5/8" open-end wrench
• 9/16" nut driver or wrench
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Light hammer and center punch
• Wire strippers and terminal lug
crimper
•Cuttingpliers
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cabling with
Snap-N-Seal®F-connectors; refer to
Step 4 on page 6 for details
• Satellite TV receivers and/or DVRs
• Surge protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) (recommended)
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna
Figure 2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
Radome
Baseplate
CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT
ANTENNA
POWER
®
TRACKING SATS
DIRECTV 99-101-103

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Before you begin, consider the following antenna
installation guidelines:
• The antenna must be mounted outside the
radar’s beam pattern.
• 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 ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight (61 lbs (28 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.
• The antenna must be located within 100 ft
(30 m) of the ACU.
Do not mount the antenna at the same level as
the radar because the radar’s energy will
overload/damage the antenna’s LNB.
IMPORTANT!
Plan the Antenna Installation
Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction
Figure 4 Antenna Dimensions
Antenna
Mast Vessel Platform
Blocked!
15° to 75°
Look Angle
FWD
12"
[30.5 cm]
27.28"
[69.3 cm]
6"
[15.2 cm]
6"
[15.2 cm]
12"
[30.5 cm]
Ø.50"
[1.3 cm]
Ø26"
[66.6 cm]
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Before you begin, consider the following ACU
installation guidelines:
• Select an ACU mounting location in a dry,
well-ventilated area belowdecks away from
any heat sources or salt spray.
• The ACU’s front panel should be easily
accessible to the user.
• Ensure the supplied router location provides
adequate WiFi reception. Do not install it in
an area surrounded by metal or near any
electrical devices that emit RF noise.
• The ACU must be located within 100 ft (30 m)
of the antenna.
• You can choose from two ACU mounting
options:
Option A - Equipment Rack Mounting
If desired, you can mount the ACU in a standard
19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack.
NOTE: The ACU is 1.5U in height.
Option B - Horizontal Surface Mounting
If desired, you can remove the rack-mount
brackets from the front panel of the ACU, and
secure the ACU underneath or on top of a
horizontal surface using the supplied horizontal
mounting brackets.
Plan the ACU Installation
Figure 5 ACU Dimensions
19.00"
[48.26 cm]
16.75"
[42.55 cm]
2.63"
[6.68 cm]
18.31"
[46.51 cm]
1.75"
[4.45 cm]
0.44"
[1.12 cm]
4X
11.18"
[28.40 cm]
1.52"
[3.8 cm]
1.02"
[2.60 cm]
4.81"
[12.22 cm]
Ø.25"
[0.64 cm]
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Follow the instructions below to determine the
quantity and type of RF cables needed.
What Type of RF Cables are Needed?
To ensure optimal performance, refer to the table
below to select the required RF cable type for
your installation.
NOTE: Only use RF cable lengths 200 ft (61 m) or
less.
How Many RF Cables are Needed?
The number of RF cables varies according to the
quantity of receivers and/or DVRs. Consider the
following guidelines.
• Since the 8-way splitter supports up to 8
tuners, you can connect any number of SWM
receivers/DVRs that adds up to 8 tuners or
less.
•Each receiver has a single tuner, and requires
one RF cable. Each DVR has two tuners, and
requires one RF cable.
NOTE: One 100 ft (30 m) RG-11 RF cable is supplied
with the TracVision HD7 system.
NOTE: Refer to Step 11 on page 14 for complete
receiver/DVR connection instructions.
What Type of RF Cable Connectors are
Needed?
Be sure to use only Snap-N-Seal F-type
connectors. Twist-on connectors and other low-
quality connector types degrade performance.
For Lengths Use RF Cable Type
Up to 100 ft (30 m) RG-6
100 ft (30 m) to
200 ft (61 m)
RG-11
Determine RF Cable Requirements
Figure 6 Typical Wiring (DIRECTV Only)
Vessel
AC Ground
SWM
(RF1)
Power
Data
Antenna
8-Way Splitter
ACU
CONTROLUNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT
ANTENNA
POWER
®
TRACKING SATS
DIRECTV 99/101/103
SWM
Power
Inserter
IRDSWM
Supports up to 8 Tuners
Each SWM Receiver = 1 Tuner = 1 RF Cable
Each DVR = 2 Tuners = 1 RF Cable
RF =
RF
RF
RF
RF RF RF RF
RFRFRF
RG-6/RG-11
RF Cable
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Follow the steps below to drill the antenna’s
mounting holes and cable access hole.
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 7).
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" (1.3 cm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations. 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" (8 cm) hole at the cable access
hole location. Smooth the edges of the hole to
protect the cables. Later, you will route the
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.
g. Press the foam seal down firmly onto the
mounting surface (not the antenna’s
baseplate), 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.
Prepare the Antenna Site
Figure 7 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Figure 8 Foam Seal
12"
(30.5 cm)
FWD
1/2" ( 1.3 cm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(30.5 cm)
3" ( 8 cm)
Cable Access Hole
Align with
Cable Access
Hole
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Internal restraints prevent the antenna assembly
from moving during shipment. Follow these
steps to remove these shipping restraints.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the shipping restraint
hardware for future use.
a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the
six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the
radome to the baseplate (see Figure 9).
b. Carefully lift the radome straight up off the
antenna. Then set it aside in a safe place.
c. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove
the four bolts, two brackets, and two washers
securing the antenna to the shipping pallet
(see Figure 10).
NOTE: You will remove additional shipping
restraints after you mount the antenna.
Remove the Restraints
Figure 9 Radome Screws
Figure 10 Shipping Restraints
Screw (x6)
Radome
Baseplate
Bracket
and Bolt (x2)
Bolt and
Washer (x2)
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.
Connect the Power and Data Cables
Connect and hand-tighten the data and power
cables to the antenna (see Figure 11).
Connect an RF Cable to SWM (RF1)
a. Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s SWM
(RF1) connector. Then, using a 7/16" open-
end wrench, tighten the RF cable for 1/4 turn.
b. Using a 5/8" open-end wrench, turn the
sealing nut on the connector (between the RF
cable and the antenna) until the O-ring forms
a seal against the F-connector.
Connect Additional RF Cables - Non-SWM
Receivers/DVRs Only
Follow the instructions below if you need to
connect non-SWM receivers/DVRs. Non-SWM
receivers/DVRs include Bell TV, DISH Network,
and legacy DIRECTV receivers.
NOTE: SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs are listed
in the table at right.
a. Connect RF cables to the antenna’s RF2 and
RF3 connectors (see Figure 11).
b. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, tighten the
RF cables to the antenna for 1/4 turn. Then
using a 5/8" open-end wrench, turn the
sealing nut on the connector until the O-ring
forms a seal against the F-connector.
c. Label the ends of the SWM (RF1), RF2, and
RF3 cables for easy identification later.
Route Cables
Route the cables belowdecks through the cable
access hole. Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the cables
for easy serviceability.
To ensure the RF cables are fully seated
during connection, ensure the sealing nuts on
the antenna’s RF connectors are flush with the
antenna base before you connect RF cables.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
Figure 11 Antenna Connectors/Compatible Receivers
*NOTE: Additional SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs
might become available at any time. If your receiver or
DVR model is not listed here, check the receiver’s/
DVR’s manual to see if it is SWM-compatible.
SWM Receiver/DVR Models*
HR20
HR21
HR21 Pro
HR22
HR23
H20
H21
H22
H23
R16
R22
R23
D12
D13
SWM
(RF1)
RF4RF2
RF3
POWER
DATA
For
DIRECTV
SWM
Receivers
and DVRs
Only
For non-
SWM
Receivers
Only (DISH
Network,
Bell TV,
Legacy
DIRECTV
Receivers)
Sealing
Nut
Antenna
Base
Proper Sealing Nut Position
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Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to
the mounting surface.
a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface.
b. Ensure the forward arrow inside the
baseplate points toward the bow and is
parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see
Figure 12).
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a 3/8" fender washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt
and insert the bolt into the hole from above
(see Figure 13).
d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting
surface using a 3/8" flat washer, a 3/8" lock
washer, and a 3/8"-16 hex nut from below
(see Figure 13).
e. 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.
f. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove both of
the tie-wraps equipped with paper tags (see
Figure 14).
g. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
the radome in place using the six #10-32
screws you removed in Step 6 on page 8.
h. Install a plastic screw cap (supplied in the kit)
over the six radome screws.
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate
the antenna assembly slowly to avoid
damaging the antenna.
IMPORTANT!
Mount the Antenna
Figure 12 Forward Arrow Location
Figure 13 Antenna Mounting
Figure 14 Shipping Restraint Tie-wraps
3/8"-16 Bolt (x4)
3/8" Fender Washer (x4)
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
3/8" Lock Washer (x4)
3/8"-16 Hex Nut (x4)
Antenna Base
3/8" Flat Washer (x4)
IMPORTANT
Tie-wrap
Tie-wrap
IMPORTANT
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Follow the steps below to mount the ACU to a
standard 19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack, or
above or beneath a horizontal surface.
Option A - Equipment Rack Mounting
a. Align the four mounting holes on the front
panel of the ACU, to the mounting holes on
the equipment rack (see Figure 15).
b. Secure the ACU to the equipment rack using
four M6 screws and washers (see Figure 15).
Mount the ACU
Figure 15 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting
Mounting
Hole (x4)
M6 Screw
and Washer (x4)
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Option B - Horizontal Mounting
a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the
six screws securing the rack mounting
brackets to the sides of the ACU (see
Figure 16).
b. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, secure the
mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU in
the bracket orientation for your installation
(see Figure 17 or Figure 18). Then secure the
mounting brackets using four supplied #6-32
Phillips screws and #6 washers.
c. Using fasteners appropriate for the mounting
surface, secure the ACU to the mounting
surface using the four mounting bracket
holes.
Continued Mount the ACU
Figure 16 ACU Rack Mounting Bracket Removal
Figure 17 Horizontal Mounting Bracket Orientation
Figure 18 Horizontal Mounting Bracket Orientation
Rack Mounting
Bracket (x2)
Screw (x6)
Horizontal Mounting
Bracket (x2)
#6-32 Screw and
#6 Washer (x4)
Horizontal Mounting
Bracket (x2)
#6-32 Screw and
#6 Washer (x4)
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Follow the steps below to wire the ACU.
a. Dress the data and power cables from the
antenna. Using wire strippers, strip back the
insulation of each wire approximately 1/4"
(6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a
good electrical connection.
b. Locate the ACU terminal strip connector
supplied in the kitpack (see Figure 19).
c. Connect the data cable wires to the terminal
board connector, as shown in Figure 19. Then
using a #0 flat-head screwdriver, tighten each
terminal screw to secure the wires in place.
d. Connect the power cable wires to the
terminal strip connector, as shown in
Figure 19. Then using a #0 flat-head
screwdriver, tighten both terminal screws to
secure the wires in place.
e. Press and lock the terminal strip connector
into place on the rear of the ACU (see
Figure 20).
f. Connect one end of the ACU’s 120 VAC
power cord to the rear of the ACU (see
Figure 20). Then connect the other end into a
UPS or surge protector.
g. Optional - If you plan to connect the ACU to
an onboard network using the supplied
Ethernet cable, connect it to the ACU’s
Ethernet port (see Figure 21).
Wire the ACU
Figure 19 Terminal Strip Connector
Figure 20 Terminal Strip/Power Supply
Figure 21 Ethernet Port
12 1110987612543
Not Used Not Used
Red (+42V)
Power Cable
Black (Gnd)
Data Cable (Body Color/Strip Color)
Gry/Wht
Wht/Gry
Wht/Org
Org/Wht
Brn/Wht
Wht/Blu
Wht/Brn
Blu/Wht
12 1110987612543
Terminal
Screw (x12)
RS232
Wi-Fi
KVH and TracVisionare registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
Testedto comply
with FCC Standards
Meets requirements
ANTENNA
ETHERNET
AC INPUT
100-240V~
160W MAX
50/60 HZ
FUSE
3.15A
250V~
FAST ACTING This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interence,and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT OPEN
CAUTION
Red (+42V) Black (Gnd) Not Used Wht/Gry Gry/Wht Wht/Org Org/Wht Not Used Wht/Brn Brn/Wht Wht/Blu Blu/Wht
Terminal
Board
120 VAC
Power
Cord
RS232
Wi-Fi
KVH and TracVisionare registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
Testedto comply
with FCC Standards
Meets requirements
ANTENNA
ETHERNET
AC INPUT
100-240V~
160W MAX
50/60 HZ
FUSE
3.15A
250V~
FAST ACTING This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interence,and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT OPEN
CAUTION
Red (+42V) Black (Gnd) Not Used Wht/Gry Gry/Wht Wht/Org Org/Wht Not Used Wht/Brn Brn/Wht Wht/Blu Blu/Wht
ETHERNET
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Follow the steps below to wire the TracVision
HD7 system for DIRECTV service.
Connect the Power Inserter and Splitter
a. Attach a Snap-N-Seal F-type connector to the
SWM (RF1) cable from the antenna. Then
connect the cable to the power inserter’s
SWM connector (see Figure 22).
b. Connect one end of an RF cable to the power
inserter’s IRD connector. Connect the other
end of the cable to the splitter’s In connector
(see Figure 22).
NOTE: Only SWM-compatible splitters may be used.
c. Using the fasteners appropriate for the
mounting surface, secure the power inserter
to the mounting surface.
Mount and Ground the Splitter
a. Using the screws supplied with the splitter,
secure the splitter to an appropriate
mounting surface.
b. Fasten one end of the supplied 25 ft (30 m)
ground wire to the splitter’s grounding
screw. Connect the other end of the ground
wire to a suitable AC ground (see Figure 22).
This section explains how to wire SWM
receivers/DVRs for DIRECTV service. If you
need to install non-SWM receivers/DVRs,
refer to the wiring diagrams in Appendix B
on page 29.
IMPORTANT!
Wire for DIRECTV Service
Figure 22 Power Inserter/8-Way Splitter Connections
From Antenna’s
SWM (RF1) Connector
SWM
Power
Inserter
IRD
In
SWM
Vessel
AC Ground
8-Way Splitter
Terminator
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Connect Receivers/DVRs to the Splitter
Now you need to connect the receivers and/or
DVRs to the splitter. Consider the following
connection guidelines before you begin:
• Refer to the basic wiring diagrams in
Figure 23 and Figure 24.
•Since the 8-way splitter supports up to 8
tuners, you can connect any number of SWM
receivers/DVRs that adds up to 8 tuners or
less.
•Each receiver has a single tuner, and requires
one RF cable. Each DVR has two tuners, and
requires one RF cable.
• If you need to connect more than 8 receivers
or 4 DVRs, please contact KVH Technical
Support.
• Connector labeling might vary between
receiver and DVR models. Refer to the User’s
Guide for your selected receivers/DVRs for
complete information.
• Always terminate any unused splitter
connectors with a supplied terminator (see
Figure 22 on page 14).
Continued Wire for DIRECTV Service
Figure 23 Basic SWM Receiver Wiring Diagram
Figure 24 Basic SWM DVR Wiring Diagram
Vessel
AC Ground
8-Way Splitter
From Power
Inserter’s IRD
Connector
SATELLITEIN
(SWM-1)
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT OUT
AUDIO OU T
VIDEO OUT
DIGITALAUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
ETHERNET PHONE JACK
USB
DIRECTV
H23 Receiver
Satellite In
(SWM-1)
Supports up to 7 Additional Tuners
Each SWM Receiver = 1 Tuner
Each DVR = 2 Tuners
Vessel
AC Ground
8-Way Splitter
From Power
Inserter’s IRD
Connector
Leave 1 unused connector
for each DVR you connect
SATELLITEIN 1
(SWM-2)
SATELLITEIN 2
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT OUT
AUDIOOUT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITALAUDIO
OUT OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
ETHERNET PHONE JACK
USB
DIRECTV
HR23 DVR
Satellite In 1
(SWM-2)
Supports up to 6 Additional Tuners
Each SWM Receiver = 1 Tuner
Each DVR = 2 Tuners
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Follow the steps below to start up the TracVision
system and configure each connected DIRECTV
receiver/DVR for TracVision use.
Power On the TracVision System
a. Plug in the power inserter.
b. Press the power button on the front of the
ACU to turn on the TracVision system (see
Figure 25).
c. Wait up to 3 minutes for the Tracking screen
to display on the ACU (see Figure 26). This
indicates system startup is complete.
Power On Connected Components
Plug in and turn on any connected receivers,
DVRs, and televisions.
Set Each DIRECTV Receiver/DVR to Dish
Type: Slimline-3
a. Press the Menu button on the receiver’s/
DVR’s remote control to display its menu on
the connected television.
NOTE: Refer to your selected receiver/DVR manual
for specific configuration instructions.
b. At the “Satellite DISH Setup” menu, set the
Dish Type to Slimline-3.
c. Repeat this procedure for each connected
receiver/DVR.
If you need to configure DISH Network, Bell
TV, or legacy DIRECTV receivers, refer to
Appendix C on page 33.
IMPORTANT!
Configure Each Receiver/DVR
Figure 25 ACU Power Button
Figure 26 Tracking Screen
CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT
ANTENNA
POWER
®
TRACKING SATS
DIRECTV 99/101/103
Power
Button
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This section details the ACU’s default network
settings, other available options, and methods for
changing settings. When the TracVision system is
connected to the vessel’s onboard network, or
you connect to the TracVision HD7 system using
the supplied router, the following features are
enabled:
• Remote operation of the TracVision HD7
system
• Remote viewing of the system’s status,
including current satellite signal levels,
satellite settings, and other system
information
• TracVision HD7 software updates can be
checked for and installed remotely
Network Connection Options
Choose one of the options below to enable a
network connection (see Figure 27).
• Connect the supplied router to the ACU’s
Ethernet port for wireless access (refer to the
next page for details).
• Connect directly to the vessel’s onboard
network using the ACU’s Ethernet port.
• Connect a wireless bridge, such as Linksys
model #WET54G to the ACU’s Ethernet port.
This allows the TracVision HD7 system to
join the vessel’s network using a WiFi
connection.
TIP: The ACU is Bonjour®-enabled. Once the ACU is
connected to the vessel’s onboard network, you can use
Bonjour to easily connect to the ACU using a PC on
the same network, without requiring the IP address.
The ACU is displayed in Bonjour as: hd7-<ACU
serial number>.
Figure 27 Connection Options
RS232
Wi-Fi
KVH and TracVisionare registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
Testedto comply
with FCC Standards
Meets requirements
ANTENNA
ETHERNET
AC INPUT
100-240V~
160W MAX
50/60 HZ
FUSE
3.15A
250V~
FAST ACTING This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interence,and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT OPEN
CAUTION
Red (+42V) Black (Gnd) Not Used Wht/Gry Gry/Wht Wht/Org Org/Wht Not Used Wht/Brn Brn/Wht Wht/Blu Blu/Wht
ETHERNET
Supplied Router
Ethernet Cable
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
Onboard Network
Wireless Bridge
OR
OR
13 Connect the ACU to the Network
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Connecting the Supplied Router
a. Connect an Ethernet cable from the ACU’s
Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on the
supplied router.
b. Restart the TracVision HD7 system. Then
apply power to the router. Then follow the
instructions below to determine the ACU’s IP
address.
NOTE: No router setup is required. However, if
desired, refer to the router’s manual for alternate setup
and configuration settings.
Determining the ACU’s IP Address
You can find the IP address assigned to the ACU
in the View Enet Settings menus (see Figure 28).
Ethernet Settings for Network Integration
Default Settings
The ACU is set up as a DHCP client; the vessel’s
router can automatically assign an IP address
when connected to the ACU’s Ethernet port. In
this case, you will need to connect your PC to the
network, or use an existing PC connected to the
network, to access the ACU’s web interface.
If an IP address is not assigned during startup,
the ACU will assign its own static IP address to
the Ethernet port. This allows you to easily
connect your PC directly to the ACU’s Ethernet
port.
Alternate Settings
If there is no Ethernet network onboard the
vessel, and/or no DHCP server is on the
network, the ACU will assign itself an IP address
that begins with 169 (i.e. 169.x.x.x). In this case,
you can connect your PC directly to the ACU’s
Ethernet port. If your PC is configured for
automatic IP assignment by default, it should
also assign a similar IP address on the same IP
network.
Do not connect to the router’s Internet port.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 28 Viewing Network Settings on the ACU
CONTROLUNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT
ANTENNA
POWER
®
TRACKING SATS
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Choose Yes to view
Ethernet settings
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Changing Network Settings
Choose one of the methods below if you need to
change network settings:
• Option A - Use the Web Interface
(Recommended)
• Option B - Use the ACU Buttons
Option A - Use the Web Interface (Recommended)
Follow the instructions below to use the web
browser on your PC to change network settings.
NOTE: If you have difficulty accessing the web
interface, you might need to adjust your PC’s
connection settings. Refer to Appendix A on page 25
for more information.
a. Using a PC connected to the vessel’s network,
open the web browser.
b. Enter the ACU’s IP address into the web
browser’s address bar (Figure 29).
c. Log in to the web interface using the
username and password below (see
Figure 30).
username: admin
password: password
d. Select the Settings tab. Then choose Edit to
modify the desired network settings (see
Figure 31).
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Figure 29 Entering the IP Address (Example)
Figure 30 Web Interface Login Screen
Figure 31 Network Settings on the Web Interface
Enter the ACU’s IP Adress Here
admin
password
Login Information
Current
Settings
Select to Edit
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Option B - Use the ACU Buttons
Use the flowchart in Figure 32 to access the
Ethernet Settings menu and change the desired
network settings.
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Figure 32 Network Settings Menus
CONTROLUNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT
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POWER
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change Ethernet
settings
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