KVH Industries TracVision M5 User manual

TracVision M5 Installation Guide
TracVision M5
Control Panel Configuration

TracVision M5®Installation Guide
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MultiSat Control Panel (MCP) Configuration
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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M5 satellite TV antenna system on a
vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.
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. To find a technician near you, visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Linear vs. Circular Systems
The installation process differs slightly depending on the type of LNB (low noise block) that is
installed in the antenna (linear or circular). These differences are noted throughout this manual.
Appendix B on page 33 notes the satellites available for each LNB type and geographic region.
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 Belowdecks Installation ......5
4. Prepare the Belowdecks Sites ............6
5. Prepare the Antenna Site....................7
6. Remove the Restraints ........................8
7. Wire the Antenna ................................9
8. Mount the Antenna...........................10
9. Wire the Switchplate.........................11
10. Wire the MCP and Receivers........... 12
11. Connect Power .................................. 14
12. Mount the Switchplate & MCP....... 15
13. Turn On the System.......................... 16
14. Choose an Operating Mode............. 17
15. Select Satellites................................... 18
16. Set the LNB Skew Angle.................. 24
17. Run a Check Switch Test.................. 25
18. Educate the Customer...................... 27
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Before you begin, make sure you have
everything you need 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 all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 3/8" (10 mm), 5/32"
(4 mm), 3/32" (2.25 mm), and #29 bits
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
• Socket wrenches
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Torque wrench (Linear systems only)
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
• 2 mm allen hex key (Linear systems only)
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
Snap-N-Seal®F-connectors; see Step 7a
on page 9 for quantity and type required
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
(KVH part #19-0242)
• Power cables for connecting power to the
switchplate and MCP (see Figure 2)
• Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3
for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 1: TracVision M5 System Components
Antenna
Switchplate
MCP (MultiSat Control Panel)
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Figure 2: Guidelines for Power Cables
Cable Length Use Cable Gauge
< 40 ft (12 m) 14AWG (2.5mm2)
40-70 ft (12-21 m) 12AWG (4mm2)
Figure 3: KVH-Validated U.S./Canadian Receivers
Standard-Definition Models
DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV
D12
D11
D10
311
211k
211
4100
3100
High-Definition (HD) Models
DIRECTV DISH Network Bell TV
HD not
supported 211k 211 6100 6131
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Consider the following antenna installation
guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 4). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform.
• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna’s base
(see Figure 5). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±1°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight (30 lbs, 13.6 kg), and rigid
enough to withstand vibration.
• Select a location that is as close as possible to
the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft
centerline and midships.
• Do not mount the antenna at the same level
as the radar because the radar’s energy might
overload the antenna. Ideally, you should
mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above the
radar, outside the beam path of the radar.
Blocked!
TracVision Antenna
Mast
Look Angle
Vessel Platform
Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction
21"
(54 cm)
19.3"
(49 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
9"
(23 cm)
4.5"
(11.4 cm)
4.5"
(11.4 cm)
4 x 5/16"
( 8 mm)
19.3"
(49 cm)
Figure 5: Antenna Dimensions
Side View
Bottom View
Be sure to follow the guidelines above.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Plan the Antenna Installation
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Consider the following belowdecks equipment
installation guidelines.
Switchplate
• Select a switchplate mounting location in a
dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away
from any heat sources or salt spray.
• Be sure to leave enough room at the
switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the
cables and maintaining a service loop (see
Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions).
• The supplied data cable is 50 ft (15 m) long.
Be sure to locate the switchplate close enough
to the antenna for the cable to reach, while
allowing adequate slack for a service loop.
•(Circular and Sky Mexico only) The
grounding block should be located within
45 ft (13 m) of the antenna, within 5 ft (1.5 m)
of the primary receiver, and within 25 ft
(7.6 m) of a suitable vessel AC ground.
• The switchplate mounting template at the
end of this manual shows the size of the hole
required for a flush-mount installation.
MCP
• Select an MCP mounting location in a dry,
well-ventilated area belowdecks away from
any heat sources or salt spray.
• Be sure the MCP’s front panel will be easily
accessible to the user.
• Be sure to leave enough room at the MCP’s
rear panel for connecting the cables (see
Figure 7 for MCP dimensions).
• Since the supplied main control cable and RF
control cable are 25 ft (7.6 m) long, the MCP
must be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of the
switchplate. Later, you will connect the MCP
to the switchplate using these special cables.
• The kitpack contains parts for mounting the
MCP either to a horizontal surface (using
Velcro) or to a vertical surface (using the
supplied flush mount bracket). The MCP
mounting template at the end of this manual
shows the size of the hole required for a
flush-mount installation.
2.16"
(54.9 mm)
Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions
2.96"
(75.2 mm)
4.39"
(111.5 mm)
Front View
Top View
8.1"
(205.7 mm)
3.17"
(80.6 mm)
0.66"
(16.7 mm)
2.52"
(64.1 mm)
Figure 7: MCP Dimensions
Front View
Top View
Plan the Belowdecks Installation
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Once you have identified suitable mounting sites
for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps
to prepare the sites for installation.
Switchplate
a. Using the switchplate mounting template
provided at the end of this manual, mark and
cut out a hole in the mounting surface to
accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 8).
b. Using the same template, mark the locations
for the four switchplate mounting holes.
c. Drill a 3/32" (2.25 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations. Later, you will
mount the switchplate using four #6 screws.
MCP (Flush Mount only)
NOTE: Skip this step if you plan to mount the MCP
to a horizontal surface instead; proceed to page 7.
a. Attach the supplied flush mount bracket to
the MCP now, before you connect any cables.
Simply slide the bracket onto the MCP from
behind and position the front edge of the
bracket over the seam line between the front
bezel and the chassis. Secure the bracket in
place using two #6-32 screws and washers
(see Figure 9).
b. Using the MCP flush mounting template
provided at the end of this manual, mark and
cut out a hole in the mounting surface to
accommodate the flush mount bracket (see
Figure 10).
c. Using the same template, mark the locations
for the four MCP mounting holes.
d. Using a #29 drill bit, drill a 0.136" (3.45 mm)
hole at the four mounting hole locations.
Later, you will mount the MCP using four #8
screws.
3/32" ( 2.25 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
3.82"
(97 mm)
.32" (8mm)
2.36"
(60 mm)
.16" (4 mm) 3.19"
(81 mm)
2.05"
(52 mm)
Panel Cutout
Figure 8: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout
#6-32 x 1/2" Screw
and Washer (x2)
Seam Line
Figure 9: MCP Flush Mount Bracket
8.87"
(225 mm)
7.62"
(194 mm)
.63"
(16 mm)
3.08"
(78mm)
1.83"
(46 mm)
.63"
(16 mm) .136" ( 3.45 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
Figure 10: MCP Mounting Holes Layout
Prepare the Belowdecks Sites
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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 11).
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 3/8" (10 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. 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 data, power, and 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 narrow end points
toward the bow and the hole in the foam seal
aligns with the cable access hole in the
mounting surface (see Figure 12).
NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting
surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have
difficulty connecting the cables to the antenna if the
foam seal is attached to the baseplate.
9"
(229 mm)
FWD
3/8" ( 10 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
9"
(229 mm)
3" ( 80 mm)
Cable Access Hole
Figure 11: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Figure 12: Foam Seal
Bow
Align with
Cable Access Hole
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts
prevent the antenna assembly from moving
during shipment. Follow these steps to remove
these shipping restraints.
a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate.
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.
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.
c. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, remove the
two bolts, washers, and spacers securing the
antenna assembly to the baseplate (see
Figure 14 and Figure 15). Save these
restraints for future use.
Figure 13: Foam Block Shipping Restraint
Foam Block
Shipping Restraint
Washer
Spacer
Bolt
Figure 14: Shipping Restraint Hardware
Figure 15: Removing the Shipping Restraint Bolts
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!
Remove the Restraints
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Follow these steps to connect the data, power,
and RF cables to the antenna.
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
you need to connect to the antenna for your
particular installation (see Figure 16). (See
Figure 17 to determine the type of cable
required.)
b. Route the data, power, and 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. Later, you will
connect the data and power cables to the
switchplate and the RF cable(s) to the
receiver(s).
c. Connect the data cable to the “Data”
connector on the bottom of the antenna (see
Figure 18). Hand-tighten until the cable locks
in place; do not use excessive force.
d. Connect the power cable to the “Power”
connector on the bottom of the antenna.
Hand-tighten until the cable locks in place;
do not use excessive force.
e. Connect the RF coax cable(s) to the antenna.
If you need to connect just one RF cable,
connect the cable to the “RF1” connector on
the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten,
then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn
to ensure an electrical connection. Connect
any additional RF coax cables to the
antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4 connectors, in
that order.
TIP: 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 the cables later.
f. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or equivalent.
Figure 16: Number of RF Coax Cables to Connect to Antenna
* Multiswitch required for additional receivers.
Connecting to: # RF Cables
System with Circular Dual LNB
1 receiver 1
2 or more receivers 2*
System with Linear Dual LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2*
System with Linear Quad LNB
1 receiver 1
2 receivers 2
3 receivers 3
4 or more receivers 4*
Figure 17: RF Cable Guidelines
Cable Length Use Cable Type
<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6
> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11
Figure 18: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
RF3
Power
RF1
RF4
Data
RF2
Wire the Antenna
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the
forward arrow inside the baseplate 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 1/4"-20
bolts to prevent galling.
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a 1/4" flat washer on a 1/4"-20 bolt and
insert the bolt into the hole from above (see
Figure 20). Secure each mounting bolt to the
mounting surface using a 1/4" flat washer
and a 1/4"-20 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.
TIP: If you are installing a linear system, keep the
radome off for now. You will need to adjust the skew
angle of the antenna’s LNB.
d. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the three #10-24 screws you
removed in Step 6a (see Figure 21). Install a
protective plastic screw cap (supplied in the
kitpack) over each screw.
CAUTION
Observe the safety warnings printed on the
tube of Loctite®anti-seize lubricant:
“Contains mineral oil, calcium hydroxide,
and copper. May cause skin, eye, and
respiratory irritation. Wear eye protection
and gloves. First aid: In case of eye or skin
contact, flush with water. Obtain medical
attention for any eye or internal contact.”
Figure 19: “Forward” Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate
the antenna assembly slowly. If it hits a
mechanical stop with excessive force, the
limit switch might become damaged.
IMPORTANT!
1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt (x4)
1/4" Flat Washer (x4)
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
1/4" Flat Washer (x4)
1/4"-20 Lock Nut (x4)
Antenna Base
Figure 20: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
Figure 21: Installing the Radome
#10-24 Screws (x3)
Mount the Antenna
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