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
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific
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(Mon.-Thu., 8 am-4:30 pm; Fri., 8 am-2 pm, +1 GMT)
North/South America, Australasia
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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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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Follow these steps to mount the antenna.
a. Place the antenna over the holes drilled in the
mounting surface. Ensure the forward arrow
points toward the bow and is parallel to the
vessel’s centerline (see Figure 14).
b. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four 3/8"-16
mounting bolts (see Figure 15).
c. 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 15). To enable proper grounding,
ensure the preinstalled shoulder washers are
in place and were not dislodged during
handling.
d. 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.
e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the six #10-32 screws you
removed on page 9. Hide and protect the
screws with the plastic screw caps (supplied
in the kit).
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the anti-seize
lubricant.
B
Figure 14: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate
it slowly to avoid damaging the limit switch.
IMPORTANT!
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)
Antenna Baseplate
3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)
3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)
Preinstalled
IMPORTANT: Apply
anti-seize to threads
Figure 15: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside
the vessel.
a. Tape the mounting template in the location
selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each
of the two keyhole locations and at the
mounting tab location.
b. Remove the template.
c. Drill a 1/8" (3 mm) hole at the three hole
locations you marked in Step a.
d. Install a #8 Phillips thread-forming screw
partway into one of the keyhole holes leaving
a small gap for hooking the TV-Hub onto it.
Use the thickness (2.5 mm) of the M10 washer
(supplied in the kit) as a gauge for the size
gap to leave.
e. Repeat step dfor the other keyhole.
f. Peel off the backing on the adhesive-backed
washer (supplied in the kit) and place it over
the mounting tab hole (see Figure 16).
g. Align the wide part of the TV-Hub’s
keyholes, as shown in Figure 17, over the
screws, then slide downwards to secure the
screws into the narrow part of the keyholes.
h. Press the rear mounting tab of the TV-Hub
onto the adhesive washer and install the third
#8 Phillips thread-forming screw in the
mounting tab hole.
7.93"
(20.1 cm)
3.17"
(8.1 cm)
4.86"
(12.3 cm)
Front of TV-Hub
Keyhole
2 x Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
Mounting Tab
Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
Figure 16: TV-Hub Mounting Template
Keyhole (x2)
Mounting Tab
Figure 17: TV-Hub Keyholes and Mounting Tab
Mount the TV-Hub
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the
TV-Hub.
a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see
Figure 18).
b. Hand-tighten the RF cable until it is all the
way into the “Antenna” jack. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench 1/8 turn.
Deck
Antenna
To antenna only,
supplies 42 VDC
RF1
Figure 18: TV-Hub Antenna Connection
Do not connect anything other than the
antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna” jack.
The “Antenna” jack has 42 VDC on it which
will damage other devices, such as
multiswitches, receivers, DVRs, etc.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub
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The steps for connecting the customer’s
receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting
them up depends upon the customer’s satellite
TV service (see Figure 19 and Figure 20).
NOTE: KVH’s TracVision Configuration Wizard,
available at www.kvh.com/tvseriesconfigurator,
displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the
most common configurations.
Follow the steps in the applicable section below
to wire the receivers. Then connect the receiver(s)
to the customer’s television(s).
Linear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
DIRECTV (SWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
DIRECTV (Non-SWM) . . . . . . . . . page 18
DIRECTV Latin America . . . . . . . page 19
Tri-Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 20
DISH Network/Bell TV . . . . . . . . page 21
TV-Hub A
DIRECTV U.S.
Non-SWM Receivers
DISH Network, Bell TV,
and Linear Receivers
DIRECTV U.S.
SWM Receivers
Figure 19: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections
TV-Hub B
Linear, Tri-Americas, and
DIRECTV Latin America Receivers
Figure 20: TV-Hub B Receiver Connections
Wire the Receivers
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Linear Wiring
Follow these steps to connect linear receivers to
the TracVision system (linear universal quad LNB
required).
Connecting 1-4 Linear Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
first receiver (see Figure 21). This receiver will
be able to control satellite selection in Automatic
satellite switching mode.
b. When connecting multiple receivers, connect
a grounding block in-line with each RF cable
from the antenna (see Figure 22 and
“Grounding Requirements” on page 23).
c. Connect the other end of the RF1 cable to the
“Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub.
d. Connect any other RF cables from the
antenna (RF2, RF3, and RF4) to the “Satellite
In” jack on each additional receiver (see
Figure 22).
Figure 21: Wiring 1 Linear Receiver
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
RF1
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
RF1
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
RF4RF3RF2
Grounding
Blocks
Figure 22: Wiring 2 to 4 Linear Receivers
To enable any of the additional receivers to
control satellite selection, install an optional IP
AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line
with the receiver’s RF input. See Appendix A
on page 33 for details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Connecting 5 or More Linear Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “18V” jack on the
multiswitch (see Figure 23).
NOTE: If the desired satellite TV service is limited to
channels carried on high-band transponders (for
example, Sky Mexico), connect the RF cable from the
TV-Hub to one of the “22KHz” tone inputs on the
multiswitch, instead of the “18V” input. In addition,
since you do not need the “18V” and “13V” inputs for
high-band transponders, you only need to connect the
RF1 and RF2 cables to the multiswitch; RF3 and RF4
are unnecessary.
b. Connect a grounding block in-line with each
RF cable from the antenna (see Figure 23 and
“Grounding Requirements” on page 23).
c. Connect the other end of the RF1 cable to the
“Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub.
d. Connect the RF2, RF3, and RF4 cables to the
multiswitch, as shown in Figure 23.
e. Connect each multiswitch output to the
“Satellite In” jack on each receiver.
f. Terminate any unused outputs on the
multiswitch with 75terminators and verify
all connections are tight.
Figure 23: Wiring 5+ Linear Receivers
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
RF1 RF4RF3RF2
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Connect up to 8 receivers
18V
13V
13V/
22KHz
18V/
22KHz
AC Power
13V 18V/
22KHz
13V/
22KHz
18V
Multiswitch
Grounding
Blocks
To enable any of the receivers to control
satellite selection, install an optional IP
AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) in-line
with the receiver’s RF input. See Appendix A
on page 33 for details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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DIRECTV – SWM Wiring
Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM
receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB
and TV-Hub A required).
NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well,
as explained in “DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring” on
page 18.
Connecting 1 SWM Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on the
TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the receiver/
DVR (see Figure 24).
Connecting 2-8 SWM Receivers (or Tuners)
a. Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on
the TV-Hub to the “SWM” input on the SWM
splitter (supplied in the kit) (see Figure 25).
b. Connect the SWM splitter’s outputs to the
“Satellite In” jack on the receivers/DVRs (or
“Network” jack when connecting a Genie
client). You can connect any number of SWM
and Genie devices that add up to 8 tuners or
fewer. Refer to Figure 25 to determine the
tuners consumed by each type of device.
c. Terminate any unused outputs on the SWM
splitter with the supplied 75terminators
and verify all connections are tight.
Figure 24: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver
TV-Hub
AC Powe
r
SWM Receiver
Satellite In
Antenna
RF1
SWM
Figure 25: Wiring a DIRECTV SWM Splitter
TV-Hub SWM
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VIDEOOUT S-VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIOOUT
ETHERNET
SATELLITEIN 1
IRRECEIVE SATA HDMI PHONEJACK
POWERINPUT
USB
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
Genie DVR
Genie Client
Genie Client
Genie Client
Network
Network
Network
Satellite In
Note: Although you
may connect
additional Genie
clients, only 3 can be
active at one time
AC Power
AC Power
SWM DVR
AC Power
SWM Receiver
Satellite In
Satellite In
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Each Genie DVR = 5 tuners
Each Genie client = 0 tuners
SWM Splitter
Terminate
unused
outputs
If you need to receive local channels on the
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
automatically switch between the 101W and
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV
coax network. See Appendix B on page 37 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
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Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (or Tuners)
To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the
steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous
page. Then install an external SWM-8 kit (KVH
part no. 72-0678). Connect the kit to the “Legacy”
jacks on the TV-Hub then connect the SWM
devices, as shown in Figure 26.
Figure 26: Wiring a DIRECTV External SWM-8 Kit
TV-Hub
Antenna Antenna
AC Power
SWM
18V
13V 18V/
22KHz
13V/
22KHz
DC Block
Splitter
DC Block
Splitter
Secondary Primary Secondary Primary
SWM Power
Inserter SWM-8
Module
SWM1/PWR
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
Connect any combination of SWM receivers/DVRs
that add up to 8 or fewer tuners at the SWM splitter
SWM Splitter
Terminate
unused
outputs
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
IRD
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
If you need to receive local channels on the
119W satellite, and you want the antenna to
automatically switch between the 101W and
119W satellites, you need to use the DIRECTV
coax network. See Appendix B on page 37 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
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DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring
Follow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers
to the TracVision system (circular LNB and
TV-Hub A required).
NOTE: You can connect SWM receivers as well, as
explained in “DIRECTV – SWM Wiring” on
page 16.
Connecting 1-2 Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Legacy 1” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
receiver (see Figure 27).
b. When installing two receivers, connect an RF
cable from the “Legacy 2” jack on the
TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
second receiver.
Connecting 3 or More Receivers
To connect three or more non-SWM receivers,
you need an 8-output multiswitch kit (KVH part
no. 72-0677), which includes two DC block
splitters.
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Legacy 1” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “Antenna” jack on one
of the DC block splitters (see Figure 28).
b. Connect the “Primary” jack on the DC block
splitter to the “18V” jack on the multiswitch,
and connect the “Secondary” jack on the DC
block splitter to the “18V/22KHz” jack on the
multiswitch.
c. Repeat steps aand bwith “Legacy 2” and the
second DC block splitter using the “13V” and
“13V/22KHz” jacks on the multiswitch.
d. Connect the multiswitch outputs to the
“Satellite In” jacks on the non-SWM
receivers.
e. Terminate any unused outputs on the
multiswitch with 75terminators and verify
all connections are tight.
TV-Hub
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
Antenna
RF1
Figure 27: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers
Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual
satellite switching only.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 28: Wiring 3+ DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
TV-Hub
Connect up to 8 non-SWM receivers
13V/
22KHz
13V
18V
18V/
22KHz
DC Block
Splitter
DC Block
Splitter
Antenna Antenna
AC Power
13V 18V/
22KHz
13V/
22KHz
18V
Multiswitch
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
Secondary Primary Secondary Primary
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DIRECTV Latin America Wiring
Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV Latin
America receivers to the TracVision system
(DIRECTV L.A. circular LNB required).
Connecting 1 Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on
the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
receiver (see Figure 29).
Connecting Multiple Receivers
a. Run a second RF cable (RF2) from the
antenna (see “Wire the Antenna” on page 8).
Be sure to connect a grounding block in-line
with the RF1 and RF2 cables from the antenna
(see Figure 30 and “Grounding
Requirements” on page 23).
b. Connect the RF2 cable from the grounding
block to the “13V” jack on the power inserter
(supplied in the kit).
c. Connect the “V-OUT” jack on the power
inserter to the “18V” jack on the multiswitch
(supplied in the kit).
NOTE: If you need to connect more than four
receivers, install a multiswitch that has more outputs.
KVH offers an 8-output multiswitch (KVH part no.
19-0573).
d. Set the power inserter’s switch to the
“17/18V-HORZ, 13/14V-VERT” position.
e. Connect the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub
to the “13V” jack on the multiswitch.
f. Connect the multiswitch outputs to the
“Satellite In” jacks on the receivers.
g. Terminate any unused outputs on the
multiswitch with 75terminators and verify
all connections are tight.
TV-Hub
AC Power
DIRECTV L.A. Receiver
Satellite In
Receiver
Antenna
RF1
Figure 29: Wiring 1 DIRECTV Latin America Receiver
Figure 30: Wiring Multiple DIRECTV Latin America Receivers
TV-Hub
Power
Inserter
Connect up to 4 receivers
Terminate
unused
outputs
Grounding
Block
Receiver
Antenna
AC Power
Satellite In
18V
13V
RF1 RF2
13V
V-OUT
AC Power
DIRECTV L.A. Receiver
13V18V
Multiswitch
Set switch to:
17/18V-HORZ.
13/14V-VERT.
Continued Wire the Receivers
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