KVH Industries TracVision UHD7 User manual

Installation Guide
TracVision®UHD7
in 32” (81 cm) Dome
(to match TracVision TV8)

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TracVision Antenna Systems
Addendum
Figure 1: New EX Series 11 Connectors for RG-11
KVH Part No. 23-0917
Figure 2: Align the Cable With the Connector
Align with
the end of
the center
conductor
Align with the
base of the
connector
Align with
the end of
the cable
Figure 3: Cable Strip Lengths
0.312" (7.93 mm)
0.562" (14.3 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Figure 4: New Compression Tool
PLEASE READ!
Important Addendum to the Installation Guide
New RG-11 Cable Connectors
The Belden Snap N Seal connectors (SNS11AS), used to
terminate RG-11 RF cables as described in your antenna
installation manual, are no longer available. KVH has
validated the PPC Belden-brand EX®series 11 universal
compression cable connectors as a suitable replacement
(see Figure 1).
New RG-11 Compression Tool
Prepare your cables with the tools provided in the RG-11
crimp tool kit (KVH part no. 72-0493) to ensure that the
cables are stripped to the correct length for proper
engagement between the cable and connector (see
Figure 3). Use the Belden CST596711 cable stripper tool
(KVH part no. 19-0719) to prepare your cables, then
compress the connectors with the new VT200 compression
tool (KVH part no. 19-1141-0200) (see Figure 4). When
compression is complete, the center conductor should be
rigid. If the pin can move in or out, cable performance
may be degraded.
54-1338Rev. A
The EX series 11 universal connectors differ slightly
from the Snap N Seal connectors, so it is critical that
you follow the installation instructions
Be sure to adhere to the following steps, in particular:
1. After folding back your cable’s braid, align the
center conductor with the grooves on the new
connector’s body. Then mark the cable where it
aligns with the base of the connector (see Figure 2).
2. Insert the cable into the connector. Then push
firmly, while rotating clockwise, until the
connector reaches the mark you made in step 1.
The center conductor should protrude from the
connector nut.
IMPORTANT!

TracVision UHD7 Installation Guide
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TracVision® TV8-Matching Dome Configuration
This guide explains how to install the TracVision UHD7 satellite TV antenna system (with the
alternate, 35" (90 cm) dome) on a vessel. Operation instructions are provided in the Help.
Installation Steps
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.
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools .................... 3
2. Plan the Antenna Installation................. 4
3. Plan the TV-Hub Installation.................. 6
4. Prepare the Antenna Site......................... 7
5. Prepare the RF Cables.............................. 8
6. Removing the Hatch and Radome......... 9
7. Remove the Shipping Restraints.......... 10
8. Wire the Antenna ................................... 11
9. Mount the Antenna................................ 12
10. Mount the TV-Hub................................. 13
11. Wire the TV-Hub.................................... 14
12. Wire the Receivers.................................. 15
13. Connect a NMEA Device ...................... 20
14. Connect Power........................................ 21
15. Turn On the System ............................... 23
16. Access the Web Interface....................... 24
17. Connect to an Onboard Network......... 25
18. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection ................ 26
19. Set Up the System................................... 27
20. Configure SWM Receivers/DVRs ....... 29
21. Run a Check Switch Test....................... 30
22. Educate the Customer............................ 31

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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 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 cables, with “F”
connectors, and termination tools (see page 8)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
• Additional SWM splitters, as required
• Satellite TV receiver(s)/DVR(s) for your
desired service (see Figure 2)
• Multimeter
• Wi-Fi-enabled laptop PC Apple® iOS or
Android™ smartphone/tablet with the
KVH TracVision TV-series/UHD7/RV1/
A9 app, and the latest software and satellite
library downloaded
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate or
the hoist holes in the internal frame, and
never by the radome or any other portion of
the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
Antenna
TV-Hub
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 1: TracVision UHD7 System Components
Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
* List is subject to change. For information on connecting
different receiver models, contact KVH Technical Support.
DIRECTV* DISH Network*
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
H25
H44
HR21
HR21 Pro
HR22
HR23
HR24
HR34
HR44
HR54
311
211
211k
211z
Wally
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.
Be sure to follow the guidelines below.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
Antenna
Vessel Platform
12.5° to 80°
Look Angle
Mast
Blocked!
Figure 4: Distance from Radar
+15°
-15°
Potential RF
Interference Antenna
10 ft (3 m)
Minimum
Radar
Antenna
Antenna
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!
Plan the Antenna Installation
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• 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 (approx. 93.5 lbs, 42.3 kg),
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 cables between them, while still
maintaining sufficient service loops in the
cables.
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 8).
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
39.33"
(98.9 cm)
35.02"
[90 cm]
6.0"
(15.2 cm)
M10 X 1.5 mm
Threaded Insert (x4)
12.0"
(30.5 cm)
FWD
Continued 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 for strain-relief.
• 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 13.
1.73"
(4.4 cm)
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
3.23"
(8.2 cm)
Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation
Top View
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
11.13"
(28.3 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" (1.3 cm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations you marked in Step b. Later,
you will insert four 3/8"-16 bolts through
these holes from below to secure the antenna
to the mounting surface.
d. Cut out the 2" (5 cm) 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 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. 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).
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
12.0"
(30.5 cm)
Align Foam Seal
with Ø2" (Ø5 cm)
Cable Access Hole
Ø1/2" (ø1.3 cm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
6.0"
(15.2 cm)
FWD
Ø17" (Ø43.2 cm)
Baseplate Footprint
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Determine the necessary type of RF cables 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 17 on
page 11). Then follow the guidelines below to
prepare the cables.
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 Belden 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. 32-1272-0200)
Connector Belden SNS11AS
(KVH part no. 23-0213)
Tools Belden CST596711,
L3011B (KVH part no. 72-0493)
Strip
Lengths
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.04" (1.02 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 remove the service hatch and
radome to access the antenna.
a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the
eleven M4 screws securing the service hatch to
the baseplate
b. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the
eight #10-32 Phillips screws securing the
radome to the baseplate (see Figure 11).
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.
Figure 10: Remove the Service Hatch
M4 Screw (x11)
Service Hatch
Figure 11: Removing the Radome
#10-32
Screw (x8)
Baseplate
Radome
Figure 12: Antenna Hoisting Holes
Hoisting Hole (x2)
If necessary, use the two 0.5" (12.5 mm)
holes in the antenna frame (see Figure 12) to
hoist the antenna to its mounting location.
DO NOT use any other structure inside the
antenna — doing so might damage the
antenna.
IMPORTANT!
Removing the Hatch and Radome
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Follow these steps to remove the shipping
restraints from inside the antenna.
a. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove
the two bolts securing the two shipping
restraint brackets to the frame (see Figure 13).
NOTE: Be sure to keep the shipping restraint brackets
for future use.
b. In place of the brackets, place a 3/8" flat
washer (supplied in kit) on each of the two
3/8" bolts that you just removed (see
Figure 14). Then reinstall the bolts.
c. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the two
tie-wraps equipped with paper tags (see
Figure 15).
Once you have removed the restraints, 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!
Figure 13: Shipping Restraint Bracket Removal
3/8" Bolt (x2)
Lock Nut (x2)
Washer (x2)
Bracket (x2)
Figure 14: Mounting Bolt Reinstallation
3/8" Bolt (x2)
Lock Nut (x2)
Washer (x2)
Washer (x2)
(supplied in kit)
Figure 15: Antenna Restraints
Tie-wrap
Tie-wrap
Remove the Shipping Restraints
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Determine the number of tuners the system will
need to support and the number of RF cables you
will need for your installation (refer to the tables
in Figure 16 and Figure 17). Then follow the steps
below to connect the cables to the antenna.
a. Clearly label all RF cables at both ends of each
cable to match the connector. This will make it
easier to identify them later.
b. Route the RF cables 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.
c. Remove the rubber caps from the RF
connectors on the bottom of the antenna that
you will use (see Figure 18). Leave the caps on
all unused connectors.
d. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF cables
and the antenna with a solvent or alcohol.
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.
h. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside of
the connector.
i. Repeat steps d-g to connect additional RF
cables to the antenna’s RF2-RF5 connectors, as
necessary.
j. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent and weatherproof 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 16: Number of Tuners Per SWM Device
SWM Device No. Tuner(s)
SWM Receiver 1
SWM DVR 2
Genie (HR34/HR44) 5
Genie (HR54) 7
Genie Client 0
Figure 17: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
* Two SWM expansion kits are available for installations that
require 27 to 52 tuners (KVH part no. 72-0897) or 53 to 104
tuners (72-0898).
SWM Tuners No. Cables Antenna Connectors
13 or fewer 2 RF1 and RF2
14 or more 3 RF1, RF2, and RF3
27 or more* 5 RF1, RF2, RF3, RF4,
and RF5
Figure 18: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
To Power
Inserter
Required if the
system will support
14 or more tuners
tuners
To T V- Hub Required if the
system will support
27 or more tuners
(need expansion kit)
Wire the Antenna
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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 19).
b. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four M10
mounting bolts (see Figure 20).
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place an M10 lock washer and flat washer on
an M10 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole
from below (see Figure 20).
d. 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. Rotate the antenna through its full range of
motion, to ensure there is no interference, and
inspect the inside of the antenna to make sure
you have not left any tools or debris inside.
f. Reinstall the service hatch and radome onto
the antenna. Secure them in place with the
screws you removed in “Removing the Hatch
and Radome” on page 9. Hide and protect the
screws with plastic screw caps (supplied in
kit).
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the anti-seize lubricant.
Figure 19: 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!
M10 x 50 mm Bolt (x4)
Foam Seal
M10 Flat Washer (x4)
M10 Lock Washer (x4)
10 mm max.
Mounting Surface
Antenna Base
Figure 20: 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 kit) as a gauge for the size gap to
leave.
e. Repeat step d for the other keyhole.
f. Peel off the backing on the adhesive-backed
washer (supplied in kit) and place it over the
mounting tab hole (see Figure 21).
g. Align the wide part of the TV-Hub’s
keyholes, as shown in Figure 22, 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 21: TV-Hub Mounting Template
Keyhole (x2)
Mounting Tab
Figure 22: TV-Hub Keyholes and Mounting Tab
Mount the TV-Hub
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cables to
the belowdecks equipment.
a. Connect a grounding block in-line with each
RF cable from the antenna (see Figure 23 and
“Grounding Requirements” on page 21).
b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the
“Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 23).
c. 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.
d. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the
“Power to SWM” connector on the SWM
power inserter (see Figure 23).
e. Using fasteners appropriate for the mounting
surface, secure the power inserter to the
mounting surface.
NOTE: Do not connect the SWM power inserter’s AC
power cable to vessel power at this time. Power will be
connected in “Connect Power” on page 21.
Figure 23: TV-Hub Antenna Connection
POWER
TO SWM
AC Power
SWM Power
Inserter
Antenna
Deck
TV-Hub Antenna
Grounding
Block
RF1 RF2
Do not connect anything other than the
antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna” jack.
The TV-Hub supplies voltage that will
damage other devices, such as multiswitches,
receivers, DVRs, etc.
IMPORTANT!
Wire 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.
Follow the steps in the applicable section below to
wire the receivers. Then connect the receiver(s) to
the customer’s television(s).
DIRECTV (SWM) Wiring . . . . . . . page 16
DISH Network/Bell TV Wiring. . page 19
NOTE: The DISH Network/Bell TV section includes
steps to connect most non-Wally DISH receivers. To
connect Wally receivers, refer to “Using Wally
Receivers” on page 32.
Figure 24: Receiver/DVR Wiring
Antenna
DISH Network and
Bell TV Receivers
Deck
TV-Hub Antenna
POWER
TO SWM
AC Power
SWM Power
Inserter
DIRECTV U.S.
SWM Receivers
Note: The system does not support
DIRECTV non-SWM receivers.
Receiver
RF1 RF2
If you have any DISH/Bell receiver(s) other
than a Wally, during setup, you will need to
temporarily connect the receiver(s), one at a
time, directly to the “Receiver” port on the
TV-Hub and run a Check Switch test. Refer to
“Run a Check Switch Test” on page 30 or to
the Help for more details.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Receivers
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DIRECTV – SWM Wiring
Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV receivers
to the TracVision system.
Connecting 1 SWM Receiver/DVR
Connect an RF cable from the “Signal to IRD”
connector on the SWM power inserter to the
“Satellite In” jack on the receiver (see Figure 25).
Connecting Up to 8 SWM Receivers (13 Tuners Max)
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Signal to IRD”
connector on the SWM power inserter to the
“SWM” input on an 8-way SWM splitter (see
Figure 26).
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 up to 8 SWM devices
that add up to 13 or fewer tuners. Refer to
Figure 26 to determine the tuners consumed by
each type of device.
NOTE: HR34 and HR44 Genies both reserve 5 tuners.
The HR54 Genie reserves 7 tuners.
c. Terminate any unused outputs on the splitter
with 75terminators and tighten with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in.-lbs.
Figure 25: Wiring 1 DIRECTV Receiver
AC Power
SWM Receiver
Deck
TV-Hub
Satellite In
RF1
Antenna
AC Power
SWM Power
Inserter
SIGNAL
TO IRD
POWER
TO SWM
Grounding
Block
RF2
Antenna
Figure 26: Wiring Up to 8 DIRECTV Receivers
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
SWM Splitter
AC Power
SWM Power
Inserter
SIGNAL
TO IRD
POWER
TO SWM
Note: Connect any combination of receivers, DVRs, and
Genie clients that add up to 13 or fewer tuners on the
RF2 cable. Only 3 Genie clients can be active at one time.
Terminate
unused
outputs
Supports up to 13 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Each Genie DVR = 5 or 7 tuners
Each Genie client = 0 tuners
Genie DVR
Genie Client
Network
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AC Power
AC Power
Satellite In
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Connecting 9 -13 SWM Receivers (13 Tuners Max)
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Signal to IRD”
connector on the SWM power inserter to the
“SWM” input on a 2-way SWM splitter (see
Figure 27).
b. Connect the 2-way SWM splitter’s outputs to
the “SWM” inputs on two 8-way SWM splitters.
c. Connect the 8-way SWM splitter’s outputs to
the “Satellite In” jacks on the receivers/DVRs
(or “Network” jack when connecting a Genie
client). Connect any combination of SWM
devices that add up to 13 or fewer tuners. Refer
to Figure 27 to determine the tuners consumed
by each type of device.
NOTE: HR34 and HR44 both reserve 5 tuners. The
HR54 reserves 7 tuners.
d. Terminate any unused outputs on the splitters
with 75terminators and tighten with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in.-lbs.
When wiring the receivers, be sure to keep the
number of splits to no more than two per path.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 27: Wiring Up to 13 DIRECTV Receivers
Terminate
unused
outputs
SWM 8-way
Splitter
SWM 8-way
Splitter
SWM 2-way
Splitter
Maximum of
two splitters
per path
Deck
TV-Hub
Supports up to 13 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Each Genie DVR = 5 or 7 tuners
Each Genie client = 0 tuners
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
Note: Connect any combination of receivers, DVRs, and
Genie clients that add up to 13 or fewer tuners on the
RF2 cable. Only 3 Genie clients can be active at one time.
Genie DVR
Genie Client
Network
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AC Power
AC Power
Satellite In
Antenna
AC Power
SWM Power
Inserter
SIGNAL
TO IRD
POWER
TO SWM
RF2
Grounding
Block
RF1
Antenna
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Connecting 14-26 SWM Receivers (26 Tuners Max)
a. First connect up to 13 receivers to the antenna’s
RF2 cable, as explained in “Connecting 9 -13
SWM Receivers (13 Tuners Max)” on page 17.
NOTE: Only use DIRECTV-approved SWM splitters.
Additional 2-way (KVH part no. 19-1016), 4-way
(19-1017), and 8-way (19-0618) SWM splitters are
available.
b. Connect the RF3 cable to any combination of
2-, 4-, and/or 8-way SWM splitters, as
necessary. Do not exceed two splitters per
path.
c. Connect the SWM splitter’s outputs to the
“Satellite In” jacks on the receivers/DVRs (or
“Network” jack when connecting a Genie
client). You can connect any combination of
SWM devices that add up to 13 or fewer tuners
on RF2 and up to 13 or fewer tuners on RF3
(26 total). Refer to Figure 28 to determine the
tuners consumed by each type of device.
d. Terminate any unused outputs on the splitters
with 75terminators and tighten with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in.-lbs.
When wiring the receivers, be sure to keep the
number of splits to no more than two per path.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 28: Wiring Up to 26 DIRECTV Receivers
SWM 2-way
Splitter
Maximum of
two splitters
per path
Deck
AC Power
SWM
Power
Inserter
TV-Hub
RF1
RF2
RF3
Terminate
unused
outputs
SWM 8-way
Splitter
SWM 8-way
Splitter
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
Note: Connect any combination of receivers, DVRs, and Genie
clients that add up to 13 or fewer tuners on each RF cable
(RF2 and RF3). Only 3 Genie clients can be active at one time.
Genie DVR
Genie Client
Network
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COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
AC Power
AC Power
Satellite In
Antenna
up to 13 tuners (26 total):
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Each Genie DVR = 5 or 7 tuners
Each Genie client = 0 tuners
RF2 and RF3 each support
Antenna
Grounding
Block
POWER
TO SWM
SIGNAL
TO IRD
Connect SWM 2-,
4-, or 8-way splitters
to RF3, as necessary
Continued Wire the Receivers
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