KVH Industries TracVision TV6 User manual

KVH Industries, Inc.
TracVision®TV6
Installation Guide

TracVision TV6 Installation Guide
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54-0988 Rev. C
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV6 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 Antenna to the TV-Hub......... 12
11. Wire the Receivers.................................. 13
12. Connect a NMEA Device ...................... 22
13. Connect Power........................................ 23
14. Turn On the System ............................... 25
15. Access the Web Interface....................... 26
16. Connect to an Onboard Network......... 27
17. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ................ 28
18. Set Up the System................................... 29
19. Educate the Customer............................ 32
A. Installing an IP AutoSwitch................33 B. Using a DIRECTV Coax Network......37
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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 23 for details
on the proper grounding of the equipment.
Important Safety Information

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Before you begin, follow these steps 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 1/2" (13 mm) and 1/8"
(3 mm) drill bits
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
• 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)
• Socket wrenches
• 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 Apple®iOS
or Android™smartphone/tablet with the
latest downloads via the TracVision TV/
RV mobile 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 TV6 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
HR22
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.
• Consider the distance between your antenna
and any radar. 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. Most radar transmitters
emit RF energy within an elevation range of
-15º to +15º (see Figure 4). Therefore, mount
the antenna outside of this elevation range
and at least 3 ft (1 m) away from the radar.
• 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 100 ft
(30 m) coax cable between them, while still
maintaining sufficient slack in the cable.
NOTE: If you need to use a longer cable, use a RG-11
(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
Figure 4: Distance from Radar
+15°
-15°
3 ft (1 m)
Minimum
Radar Potential RF
Interference
Never place the antenna in the beam path of
the radar, regardless of distance. The radar’s
energy may damage the antenna or impair its
performance.
IMPORTANT!
27.53"
(69.9 cm)
Ø26.2"
(Ø66.6 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
4 x Ø1/2"
(Ø13 mm)
Side View
Bottom View
FWD
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).
• Be sure the TV-Hub LED lights will be 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
connections, ensure the TV-Hub mounting
location provides adequate Wi-Fi reception.
• If you plan to connect the TV-Hub to the
vessel’s onboard local area network (LAN),
choose a location near an available Ethernet
port.
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 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 RF cable(s) 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 8).
NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting
surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have
difficulty connecting the cable(s) to the antenna if the
foam seal is attached to the baseplate.
12"
(305 mm)
Ø1/2" (Ø13 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(305 mm)
Ø3" (Ø 80 mm)
Cable Access Hole
FWD
Align Foam Seal
with Cable
Access Hole
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Determine the necessary type of RF cable(s) and
connectors you need for any RF cables that are
required in addition to what is supplied in the
antenna kit (see Figure 9 and Figure 10 on
page 8). Then follow the guidelines below to
prepare the cable(s).
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 9: RF Cable Requirements
• Do not reuse old RF cables from a
previous antenna installation. The RF1
cable between the TV-Hub and the
antenna carries not only satellite signal,
but power and data as well. Therefore, the
integrity and reliability of this cable is
critically important.
• RF cables must be rated for 75not 50
• Use of any cables not specified in Figure 9
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 these steps to connect the antenna RF
cable(s) to the antenna.
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
you need for your installation (see Figure 10).
b. Clearly label the RF1 cable at both ends. 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 them later.
c. Route the RF cable(s) 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.
d. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF
cable(s) and the antenna (see Figure 11).
e. Fill half of the inner body of the RF1 cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
f. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF1
cable to the “RF1” connector on the bottom of
the antenna, allowing the grease to diffuse
and settle into the entire space within the
connector.
g. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all
the way into the connector. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench to 20 in-lbs, or a
7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
h. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
i. Repeat steps d-hto connect any additional RF
cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4
connectors. Later, you will connect RF1 to the
TV-Hub and any other RF cable(s) to a
grounding block and receiver(s).
j. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent.
k. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
CAUTION
Observe the safe handling instructions in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided
with the silicone grease.
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 Tri-Americas Circular LNB
2 or more receivers 2*
System with DIRECTV L.A. Circular LNB
1 receiver 1
2 or more receivers 2*
System with Linear Universal Quad LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
3 receivers 3
4 receivers 4
More than 4 receivers 4*
RF3
RF4
RF1
RF2
Figure 11: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
Wire the Antenna
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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 12). Carefully lift the radome straight
up until clear of the antenna assembly and set
it aside in a safe place.
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. Remove the foam block that is wedged
beneath the antenna’s reflector (see
Figure 13). 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 12: Removing the Radome
Shipping
Restraint
Figure 13: Foam Block 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 Shipping Restraint
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