KVH Industries TracVision TV3 User manual

KVH Industries, Inc.
Installation Guide
TracVision®TV3

TracVision TV3 Installation Guide
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to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2014 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
54-0978 Rev. A
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV3 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel.
Operation instructions are provided in the Quick Start Guide.
Installation Steps
Appendices
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.
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 TV-Hub Installation.................. 5
4. Prepare the Antenna Site......................... 6
5. Prepare the RF Cables.............................. 7
6. Wire the Antenna ..................................... 8
7. Remove the Shipping Restraint.............. 9
8. Mount the Antenna................................ 10
9. Mount the TV-Hub................................. 11
10. Wire the TV-Hub.................................... 12
11. Wire the Receivers.................................. 13
12. Connect a NMEA Device ...................... 18
13. Connect to a Network............................ 19
14. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ................ 20
15. Connect Power........................................ 21
16. Turn On the System ............................... 23
17. Set Up the System................................... 24
18. Set the LNB Skew Angle ....................... 28
19. Educate the Customer............................ 29
A. Wiring Diagrams..................................30 B. Connecting IP AutoSwitches..............35
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This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid
injury.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
If any component of the TracVision system becomes damaged and/or no longer functions normally,
disconnect it from vessel power, secure it from unintended operation, and contact KVH Technical
Support (see “Technical Support” on page 1). All repairs or modifications must be performed by a
trained, KVH-certified technician. If you are a KVH-certified technician, you still must contact KVH
Technical Support prior to conducting any repairs or modifications to the equipment.
WARNING
Risk of Explosion
Do not operate the TV-Hub (or any other electrical device) in an environment where flammable gases,
vapors, or dusts are present. In addition, do not operate the TV-Hub in an environment with a
temperature outside its 5º F to 131º F (-15º C to 55º C) temperature range.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
Failure to ground the TracVision system properly to ship’s ground will cause an unsafe floating
ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. See “Connect Power” on page 21 for details
on the proper grounding of the equipment.
Important Safety Information

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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.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 5/16" (8 mm) and
1/8" (3 mm) drill bits
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
•10mmsocketwrench
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m)
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
15 in.-lbs (1.7 N-m)
• Torque wrench and 2 mm Allen hex key
• Light hammer and center punch, adhesive
tape, and scriber or pencil
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s), with “F”
connectors, and termination tools (see page 7)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
• Satellite TV receiver(s)/DVRs for your desired
service (see Figure 2)
• Wi-Fi-enabled laptop PC with the latest
TracVision software and satellite library
downloaded from the KVH Partner portal
(www.kvh.com/partners), or
iPhone®/iPad®with the latest downloads
through the TracVision TV/RV App
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
Antenna
TV-Hub
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 1: TracVision TV3 System Components
Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
* List is subject to change. For information on connecting different
receiver models, contact KVH Technical Support.
Linear
For information on the recommended
receivers for linear service, contact your local
KVH dealer/distributor. Go to
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice to find a
dealer/distributor near you.
DIRECTV* DISH Network*
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
H25
HR21, HR21 Pro
HH22
HR23
HR24
HR34
HR44
311
211
211k
211z
Bell TV*
6100
6131
6400
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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IMPORTANT!

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Before you begin, consider the following antenna
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.
• KVH requires that you do not mount the
antenna on the same level as the radar,
because the radar’s energy may damage the
LNB. Ideally, you should mount the antenna
3 ft (1 m) away from and above or below the
15º radar beam path (see Figure 4).
• 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, and rigid enough to
prevent antenna vibration.
• Select a location that is as close as possible to
the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft
centerline and midships.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the TV-Hub to allow you to connect the 50 ft
(15 m) coax cable between them, while still
maintaining sufficient slack in the cable.
NOTE: If you need to use a longer cable, use an RG-6
(75 ) cable that does not exceed 100 ft (30 m) in
length, or an RG11 (75 ) cable that does not exceed
200 ft (60 m) in length (see “Prepare the RF Cables”
on page 7).
Be sure to follow the guidelines below.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Blocked!
TracVision Antenna
Mast
Look Angle
Vessel Platform
10° to 80°
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
+15°
-15°
3 ft (1 m)
Minimum
Radar
Figure 4: Distance from Radar
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
17.6"
(44.7 cm)
4 x ø0.3"
(ø0.8 cm)
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4.6"
(11.7 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm)
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
Cable Connector
Side View
Bottom View
Cable Connectors
Dual Linear
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
Plan the Antenna Installation
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Consider the following TV-Hub installation
guidelines.
• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-
ventilated area belowdecks away from any
heat sources or salt spray.
• Do not install the TV-Hub in an area
surrounded by metal or near any electrical
devices that emit RF noise.
• The TV-Hub can be mounted horizontally or
vertically on a flat surface (see Figure 6 and
Figure 7). This includes mounting on a ceiling
or in a rack.
• Ideally, the TV-Hub LED lights will be easily
visible to the user.
• Select a location that will provide adequate
clearance for the TV-Hub dimensions (see
Figure 6 and Figure 7).
• Leave enough room behind the rear panel
(horizontal mount) or below the rear panel
(vertical mount) to accommodate connecting
the cables and making service loops within
the proper bend radius.
• If you plan to use the TV-Hub’s Wi-Fi
connection, ensure the TV-Hub mounting
location provides adequate Wi-Fi reception.
• If you plan to connect the TV-Hub to the
vessel LAN, choose a location that takes
Ethernet connection into consideration.
NOTE: A template showing the exact locations of the
TV-Hub mounting holes and the dimensions between
them is provided in the Welcome Kit. Installation
details are provided in “Mount the TV-Hub” on
page 11.
1.73"
(4.4 cm)
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
4.36"
(11.1 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation
Top View
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
10.94"
(27.8 cm)
10.52"
(26.7 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
Figure 7: TV-Hub Dimensions - Vertical Orientation
Plan the TV-Hub Installation
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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 8). Tape in place.
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 the template and a light hammer and
center punch, mark the locations for the four
mounting holes.
c. Drill a 5/16" (8 mm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations you marked in Step b. Later, you
will insert four 1/4"-20 bolts through these
holes to secure the antenna to the mounting
surface.
d. Mark a location for the cable access hole, either
in the center of the antenna mounting hole
pattern or in an area aft of the antenna. Later,
you will route the antenna cable through this
hole and into the vessel.
e. Using a hole saw, drill the cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step d. Be sure to
size the hole approximately to maintain a cable
bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm). If the hole
location is in the center of the antenna
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of the
cable access hole must not exceed 3.5" (88 mm).
Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the
cables. Later, you will route the RF cable(s)
through this hole and into the vessel.
f. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
g. 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, centered between the antenna
mounting holes (see Figure 9).
X
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm)
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
4.6" (11.7 cm)
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4 x Ø 5/16"
(Ø 8 mm)
Mounting Holes
Cable Access Hole
(Suggested)
Antenna Base
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Center
Between
Mounting
Holes
Figure 9: Foam Seal
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Follow the steps below before you begin wiring
the antenna.
a. Determine the number of RF coax cables you
need to connect to the antenna for your
particular installation (see Figure 10).
NOTE: A system with a dual linear LNB requires
an additional 50 ft (15 m) RG-6 RF cable with a
sealing boot (KVH part no. 32-0819-50). Spare
right-angle connectors and right-angle boot
extensions are supplied in the kit.
b. Determine the type of RF cable(s) and
connectors required for any RF cables
required in addition to what is supplied in
the antenna kit (see Figure 11). Then follow
the guidelines below to select and prepare the
antenna’s RF cable(s).
Figure 10: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
* Multiswitch may be required.
Connecting to: RF Cables
System with Circular LNB
1 receiver 1
2 or more receivers 1*
System with Single Linear LNB
1 receiver 1
System with Dual Linear LNB
2 receivers 2
Note: LMR-400-75 is a suitable substitute.
Up to 100 ft (30 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-6
(KVH part no. 32-0417-0100)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS1P6
(KVH part no. 23-0170)
Tools Augat IT1000
(KVH part no. 19-0242)
Strip
Lengths
Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-11
(KVH part no. 32-0566-0200)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS11AS
(KVH part no. 23-0213)
Tools Thomas & Betts CST596711,
L3011B (KVH part no. 72-0493)
Strip
Lengths
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Figure 11: RF Cable Requirements
• RF cables must be rated for 75not 50
• Use of any cables not specified in
Figure 11 will void the warranty.
• Low-quality, poorly terminated, or
improperly installed RF cables are the
most common cause of system problems.
Terminate all RF cables with high-quality
“F” connectors using the proper
stripping/crimping tools, exactly to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
• When determining cable lengths, be sure
to account for an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) at both ends of
each cable.
IMPORTANT!
Prepare the RF Cables
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Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.
a. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key,
remove the connector cover from the
antenna’s base (see Figure 12). Save the cover
and the four M4 cap screws for later use.
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole, keeping the end of the
cable with the rubber sealing boot, shown in
Figure 13, at the antenna site. Leave an
adequate service loop, approximately
8" (20 cm) of slack, in the cables for
serviceability.
NOTE: If you are routing the cable underneath the
antenna, add a right angle connector and a right-angle
boot extension onto the cable as shown in Figure 13.
c. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF
cable(s) and the underside of the antenna.
d. Fill half of the inner body of an RF cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
e. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF
cable to the “RF1” connector on the bottom of
the antenna (for a dual linear TV3, see
Figure 14 for the RF1 connector location),
allowing the grease to diffuse and settle into
the entire space within the connector.
f. Make sure the RF cable is tightened all the
way into the connector. Then tighten it with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, or a
7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
g. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
h. Mate the boot to the RF connector or boot
extension covering the right-angle connector.
i. If the antenna is a dual linear TV3, label both
ends of each cable and repeat steps b through
h to connect the second RF cable to the
antenna’s “RF2” connector.
j. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent.
k. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
l. Reinstall the connector cover.
Figure 12: Removing the Connector Cover
Right-Angle
Connector
Right-Angle
Boot Extension
Rubber
Sealing Boot
Figure 13: Rubber Boot Extension for Right-Angle Connector
RF1 ConnectorRF2 Connector
Figure 14: Connectors on Bottom of Dual Linear Antenna
Wire the Antenna
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Inside the antenna, a shipping restraint prevents
the antenna assembly from moving during
shipment. Follow these steps to remove this
restraint.
a. Remove the three #10-32 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 15). 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. Also, do
not place the radome on a hot steel deck – the heat may
warp the radome.
b. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, remove the
bolt, washer, tag, and spacer securing the
antenna assembly to the baseplate (see
Figure 16). Save this hardware for future use.
#10-32 Screw (x3)
Figure 15: Removing the Radome
Bolt
Washer
Tag
Spacer
Figure 16: Shipping Restraint Hardware
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 Shipping Restraint
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