KVH Industries TracVision M7 User manual

TracVision M7 Installation Guide
TracVision M7
Switchplate Configuration

TracVision®M7 Installation Guide
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Switchplate Configuration
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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M7 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 27 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 Antenna Site....................6
5. Remove the Restraint..........................7
6. Wire the Antenna ................................8
7. Mount the Antenna.............................9
8. Wire the Switchplate.........................10
9. Wire the Receiver(s)..........................11
10. Connect Power .................................. 13
11. Mount the Switchplate..................... 14
12. Connect a Laptop to the Antenna... 15
13. Select Satellites................................... 16
14. Enter Your Latitude & Longitude .. 18
15. Run Check Switch Tests................... 19
16. Set the LNB Skew Angle.................. 21
17. Educate the Customer...................... 22
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Before you begin, follow these steps to 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 1/2" (13 mm), 5/32"
(4 mm), and 3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
• Socket wrenches
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Torque wrench and 2 mm allen hex key
(only required for linear systems without
Auto Skew capability)
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
• Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
Snap-N-Seal®F-connectors (see Step 6a)
• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
• Power cable (see Figure 2)
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
• Satellite TV receiver and TV (see Figure 3
for a list of validated U.S./Canadian receivers)
•Windows
®laptop PC with Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Wizard
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 1: TracVision M7 System Components
Antenna
Switchplate
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: Power Cable Guidelines
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 (55 lbs, 25 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
27.36"
(69.5 cm)
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
4 x 1/2"
( 13 mm)
26.2"
(66.5 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 switchplate installation
guidelines:
• 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 100 ft (30 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
95 ft (28 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.
Prepare the Switchplate Mounting Site
Once you have identified a suitable switchplate
mounting site, follow these steps to prepare the
site for installation.
NOTE: If you prefer, you may install the switchplate
within a standard electrical panel instead.
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 7).
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.
Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions
2.96"
(75.2 mm)
4.39"
(111.5 mm)
2.16"
(54.9 mm)
Front View
Top View
3/32" ( 2.25 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
3.82"
(97 mm)
.32" (8 mm)
2.36"
(60 mm)
.16" (4 mm) 3.19"
(81 mm)
2.05"
(52 mm)
Panel Cutout
Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout
Plan the Belowdecks 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).
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 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 hole in the foam seal
aligns with the cable access hole in the
mounting surface (see Figure 9).
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.
12"
(305 mm)
FWD
1/2" ( 13mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(305 mm)
3" ( 80 mm)
Cable Access Hole
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Figure 9: Foam Seal
Align with
Cable Access
Hole
Prepare the Antenna Site
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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 10). 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 11). 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 10: Removing the Radome
Figure 11: Foam Block Shipping Restraint
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 Restraint
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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 12). (See
Figure 13 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 14). 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 12: 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 13: RF Cable Guidelines
Cable Length Use Cable Type
<= 75 ft (23 m) RG-6
> 75 ft (23 m) RG-11
Figure 14: 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 15).
b. 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 16).
NOTE: To enable proper grounding, ensure the
preinstalled shoulder washers are in place, and were
not dislodged during handling (see Figure 16).
c. 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.
TIP: If you are installing a linear system that does not
have Auto Skew capability, 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 six #10-32 screws you
removed in Step 5a.
e. Install a protective plastic screw cap
(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome
screw.
Figure 15: 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!
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)
AntennaBaseplate
3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)
3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)
Preinstalled
Figure 16: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to
the antenna.
a. First dress the data and power cables from
the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each
wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently
twist each wire to ensure a good electrical
connection.
b. Connect the data cable from the antenna to
the terminal board on the back of the
switchplate (see Figure 17). Be sure to match
the wire colors with the terminal board label.
Tighten the terminal screws to secure all
wires in place.
c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to
the switchplate’s power output terminals (see
Figure 18).
Figure 17: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable
Brown/White
White/Brown
Orange/White
White/Orange
Gray/White
White/Gray
Antenna
Data Cable
Body/Stripe
The diagram refers to wires by body color/
stripe color. For example, “Brown/White”
means the brown wire with the white stripe.
IMPORTANT!
Do not connect the data cable’s drain wire
(shield) to anything. You can simply snip it
from the cable.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 18: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable
+12 VDC (Red)
Ground (Black)
Antenna Power Cable
+–
Wire the Switchplate
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If you are installing a circular system, or a linear
system for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to
connect the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s) to
the TracVision system.
a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the grounding block, as shown in Figure 19.
Label this grounding block connector “RF1.”
b. If you are connecting multiple receivers,
connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the
grounding block. Label this connector “RF2.”
c. Attach the supplied ground wire to either
ground screw on the grounding block.
Connect the other end of the wire to a
suitable vessel AC ground.
d. Using the two #6 screws supplied with the
grounding block, mount the grounding block
inside the vessel.
e. If you are connecting two receivers to the
TracVision system, decide which receiver
will be the primary receiver. The primary
receiver controls satellite selection.
NOTE: The secondary receiver will be able to select
channels carried on the satellite that is currently
selected by the primary receiver.
f. Connect the supplied 5-ft RF cable from the
“RF1” connector on the grounding block to
the “Satellite In” connector on the primary
receiver (see Figure 19).
g. If you are connecting two receivers, connect
an RF cable from the “RF2” connector on the
grounding block to the “Satellite In”
connector on the secondary receiver.
h. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s
television(s). Follow the instructions in the
receiver’s manual.
If you wish to connect three or more receivers
to the antenna, see Appendix A on page 25
(circular) or page 26 (Sky Mexico).
IMPORTANT!
Antenna
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
Secondary Receiver - Optional
Primary Receiver
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
This receiver controls satellite selection
RF1RF2
(Optional)
RF1RF2
(Optional)
Grounding
Block
Satellite In
Satellite In
Vessel
AC Ground
Ground Wire
#6 Mounting
Screw (x2)
Figure 19: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna
Wire the Receiver(s)
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If you are installing a linear system (with the
exception of Sky Mexico), follow these steps to
connect the customer’s satellite TV receiver(s) to
the TracVision system.
a. If you are connecting multiple receivers to the
TracVision system, decide which receiver
will be the primary receiver. The primary
receiver controls satellite selection.
NOTE: The additional receiver(s) will be able to select
channels carried on the satellite that is currently
selected by the primary receiver.
b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Satellite In” connector on the primary
receiver (see Figure 20).
c. If you have a second receiver, connect the
RF2 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite
In” connector on the second receiver.
d. If the system is equipped with a quad LNB
and you have a third receiver, connect the
RF3 cable from the antenna to the “Satellite
In” connector on the third receiver.
e. If the system is equipped with a quad LNB
and you are connecting a fourth receiver,
connect the RF4 cable from the antenna to the
“Satellite In” connector on the fourth
receiver.
NOTE: If you need to connect more than four
receivers to the TracVision system, install an active
multiswitch that generates a 22 KHz tone (such as
Spaun model SMS 5602 NF - KVH part #19-0413).
Connect the multiswitch in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
f. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s
television(s). Follow the instructions in the
receiver’s manual.
Figure 20: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV
TV ANT/CABLE IN
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PHONE JACK
RL
RF2
RF1
Antenna
Receiver #2
Receiver #1 (Primary)
Receiver #3
Receiver #4
RF3
RF4
This receiver controls satellite selection
Satellite In
Satellite In
Satellite In
Satellite In
(Optional)
(Optional)
(Optional)
Quad LNB Only
Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the
receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a
ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a
suitable ground point. If a potential exists
between AC and DC grounds, connect the
wire to the switchplate’s DC return instead.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Receiver(s)
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Follow these steps to connect power. The
switchplate supplies power to the antenna.
a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.
b. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC (4 amps
continuous) vessel power (for cable
specifications, see Figure 2 on page 3). Route
the other end to the switchplate.
c. Detach the two terminal connectors from the
back of the switchplate and crimp them onto
the power cable’s wires.
d. Connect the power cable wires to the power
(+) and ground (-) input terminals on the
switchplate (see Figure 21).
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect vessel power
and make sure the circuit is dead before you
connect any power wires.
Power supplied to the antenna must not fall
below 12 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 21: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable
+–
+12 VDC
Ground
Vessel Power
Connect Power
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In Step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable
location for the switchplate and cut out the
mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now
follow these steps to mount the switchplate.
NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes
two additional mounting holes for installing within
an electrical panel. If you chose this option, simply use
two of the #6 screws to mount the switchplate to the
panel.
a. Align the four mounting holes in the
switchplate with the holes in the mounting
surface (see Figure 22).
b. Mount the switchplate to the mounting
surface using four #6 screws.
c. Gently snap the front cover onto the
switchplate to conceal the mounting screws.
5/32" ( 4 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
#6 Screw (x4)
FrontCover
Switchplate
Mo
u
nti
ng Surfac
e
Figure 22: Mounting the Switchplate
Mount the Switchplate
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To set up the antenna for your customer’s needs,
you will need to connect your laptop computer to
the TracVision system then enter commands via
Windows HyperTerminal (or equivalent).
TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can
use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of
HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s
“TracVision Antenna Comms” window.
a. Using a PC serial data cable, connect your
laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on the
front of the switchplate (see Figure 23). Then
make sure nothing is connected to the DB9
port on the back of the switchplate.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial
COM port, you can use the USB-to-RS232 adapter
manufactured by IOGear (IOGear part number
GUC232A) or Belkin (Belkin part number F5U257,
F5U109, or F5U409). Windows Vista users should
use one of the Belkin models; 64-bit Windows Vista/7
users should use Belkin #F5U257.
b. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish
the following settings for your COM port (see
Figure 24):
• Bits per second: 9600
• Data bits: 8
•Parity:None
• Stop bits: 1
•Flowcontrol:None
TIP: To view characters on the screen as you type, set
up HyperTerminal to echo typed characters. Select
“Properties” from the File menu; select “ASCII
Setup” at the Settings tab; then select “Echo typed
characters locally” at the ASCII Setup window.
c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
view of the sky.
d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s)
and the switchplate (see Figure 23). Wait one
minute for system startup.
e. Data should now be scrolling in your
HyperTerminal window (see Figure 25). If no
data appears, check your connections and
make sure you’re using the right COM port.
Figure 23: Switchplate Front Panel
ON
OFF
Maintenance Port
Figure 24: HyperTerminal Settings
Maintenance Port
Figure 25: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window
Connect a Laptop to the Antenna
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Follow these steps to set up a circular system for
the desired service provider and satellites.
Enter the following commands via Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Option 1: Type the appropriate command in
Figure 27 for the desired satellite TV service.
Option 2: If your desired setup is not listed in
Figure 27, type the following command to
install a custom pair of satellites from the
antenna’s library. Then press Enter.
SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB
SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite
SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite
or NONE for a single satellite
See Appendix B on page 27 for a list of all
available satellites.
NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you
can set up user-defined satellites. Refer to the
associated Application Note on the KVH Partner
Portal (KVH-authorized technicians only).
d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.
The antenna is programmed at the factory for
the following default satellite pair:
DSS_101 & DSS_119 (DIRECTV Dual-Sat)
If these are the customer’s desired satellites,
skip this step and proceed to page 22.
IMPORTANT!
If you wish to receive DISH Network’s three-
satellite service, use the map in Figure 26 to
help determine the appropriate DISH 1000
mode for your area. Check with DISH Network
for local channels availability. If you want DISH
1000/61 service, skip this step and proceed to
page 18. If you want DISH 1000/129 service,
follow the procedure below.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 26: Recommended Areas for DISH 1000 Satellites
= DISH 61 Satellite Recommended
= DISH 129 Satellite Recommended
Programming DISH Network’s 119, 110, and
129 satellites:
HALT
DEBUGON
SATINSTALL,TRISAT,DISH
ZAP
EXAMPLE
Figure 27: Satellite Install Commands for Common Services
* Optional Master Receiver Selector (KVH part #72-0412)
required for automatic satellite switching; multiswitch
(KVH part #72-0310) required for manual switching; see
Appendix A on page 25.
Service
(Satellites) Command
DISH 1000/129
(119, 110, 129)* SATINSTALL,TRISAT, DISH
DISH 1000/61
(119, 110, 61) SATINSTALL,TRISAT, DISH61
DISH 500
(119, 110) SATINSTALL,ECHO_119, ECHO_110
Bell TV
(91, 82) SATINSTALL,EXPRESSTV, EXPRESSVU
Select Satellites
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Follow these steps to set up a linear system for
the desired pair of satellites.
Enter the following commands via Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Option 1: Type the appropriate command in
Figure 28 for the desired Tri-Sat mode.
Option 2: If your desired setup is not listed in
Figure 28, type the following command then
press Enter. Italics indicate a variable.
SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB
SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite
SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite
or NONE for a single satellite
See Appendix B on page 27 for a list of all
available satellites. Be sure to enter the
satellite names as they appear in the library.
NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want, you
can set up user-defined satellites. Refer to the
associated Application Note on the KVH Partner
Portal (KVH-authorized technicians only).
d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.
e. Set up the receiver(s) for the same satellites,
and in the same order, that you set them up
in the antenna (see Figure 29).
The antenna is programmed at the factory for
the following default satellite pair:
ASTRA & HOTBIRD
If these are the customer’s desired satellites,
you may skip Steps a-d and proceed to Step e.
IMPORTANT!
Programming the PAS 9 satellite for Sky
Mexico service:
HALT
DEBUGON
SATINSTALL,PAS_9,NONE
ZAP
EXAMPLE
Figure 28: Satellite Install Commands for Tri-Sat Modes
Satellites Command
A = Hotbird
B = Astra 1
C = Astra 2S
SATINSTALL,TRISAT,
EUR
A = Hotbird WB
B = Astra 1
C = Astra 2S
SATINSTALL,TRISAT,
EWB
A = Hotbird WB
B = Sirius
C = Thor
SATINSTALL,TRISAT,
SCN
Figure 29: Antenna and Receiver Satellite Synchronization
* Sat. C only applies to Tri-Sat modes.
Antenna Receiver DiSEqC
Sat. A Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1
Sat. B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2
Sat. C* Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3
Select Satellites
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This step does not apply to linear systems with
Auto Skew capability.
Follow these steps to enter your vessel’s latitude
and longitude into the antenna. If you are
installing a linear system that does not have
Auto Skew capability, this step is required. If you
are installing a circular system, this step is highly
recommended, especially for DISH Network and
Bell TV configurations.
NOTE: The antenna will use your position data to
speed up satellite acquisition. If the antenna knows
where you are, it knows where it should start looking
for the satellite (see Figure 30). In addition, for a
linear system, the antenna will use your position
information to calculate the correct LNB skew angle.
TIP: You can determine your approximate latitude
and longitude in Europe or North America from the
position grids provided in Appendix C on page 28.
To enter your position information into the
antenna, enter the following commands via
Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update
Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Type the following command then press
Enter. Italics indicate a variable.
GPS,XX,A,YYY,B
XX = Latitude (0-90)
A= S(South) or N(North)
YYY = Longitude (0-180)
B= E(East) or W(West)
Do not enter decimals. Simply round your
latitude and longitude to the nearest whole
numbers.
d. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
restarts. Wait one minute for system startup.
Figure 30: Direction to Satellite Depends on Your Location
Entering a vessel position of 57°N, 22°E:
HALT
DEBUGON
GPS,57,N,22,E
ZAP
EXAMPLE
Enter Your Latitude & Longitude
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If you set up the system for DISH Network or
Bell TV (formerly ExpressVu), follow these steps
to run the receiver’s Check Switch test as
required.
Primary Receiver - 2 Check Switch Tests
Follow these steps to run two Check Switch tests
on the primary receiver, which is connected to
the antenna’s “RF1” cable. This receiver will
control satellite selection.
a. Make sure the vessel is docked in calm water
in a blockage-free area. Ensure the antenna
has an unobstructed view of the sky.
b. Apply power to the TV and receiver. (If the
antenna is turned off, turn it back on and wait
a few minutes for startup.)
c. Using the receiver’s remote, go to the “Point
Dish/Signal Strength” screen (press MENU,
6, 1, 1 on most models).
d. Choose Check Switch, then press SELECT.
e. Choose Check or Test, then press SELECT.
f. Wait at least 15 minutes before proceeding to
allow the antenna to find all of the satellites.
Disregard any messages on the TV; they do
not correctly indicate when the antenna is
ready for the next Check Switch test.
g. Once you have waited the proper amount of
time, choose Retest or Test, then press
SELECT to run a second Check Switch test.
h. Refer to the tables in Figure 31 and verify the
values displayed on your TV match those
required for your selected service.
If your values match, exit the menu. The
receiver will download the program guide.
If your values do not match, turn off the
antenna, then turn it back on and repeat
Steps c-h.
If you purchased a preconfigured DISH
receiver from KVH, you only need to run one
Check Switch test to set up the system.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 31: Expected Check Switch Results Displayed on TV
DISH 1000/129 Results
DISH 1000/61 Results
DISH 500 Results
Bell TV Results*
* If you installed just one Bell TV satellite, the TV will show
an error message instead. This is normal.
Port 123
Satellite 119 110 129
Trans OKOKOK
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW64
Port 123
Satellite 119 110 61
Trans OKOKOK
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW64
Input 1122
Satellite 119 119 110 110
Polarity Odd Even Odd Even
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW42
Input 1122
Satellite91918282
Polarity Odd Even Odd Even
Status Reception Verified
Switch SW21
Run Check Switch Tests
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Additional Receiver(s) - 1 Check Switch
Test
If you connected multiple receivers, follow these
steps to run a Check Switch test on each
additional receiver (one at a time), unless it is a
preconfigured DISH receiver. When you are done,
reconnect the receivers as before.
a. Temporarily disconnect the primary receiver
from the antenna’s “RF1” cable.
b. Connect the additional receiver to the
antenna’s “RF1” cable.
c. Perform Steps a-e on page 19 to run a single
Check Switch test on the receiver.
d. Wait 15 minutes, then verify the values on the
TV match the values shown in Figure 31 on
page 19. If your values do not match, try
running another Check Switch test.
Continued Run Check Switch Tests
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