KVH Industries TracVision TV1 User manual

KVH Industries, Inc.
Installation Guide
TracVision®TV1

TracVision TV1 Installation Guide
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to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2014 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
54-0974 Rev. B
This guide explains how to install the TracVision TV1 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. Wire the Antenna .................................. 7
6. Mount the Antenna ............................... 9
7. Mount the TV-Hub.............................. 11
8. Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub...... 12
9. Wire the Receivers............................... 13
10. Connect a NMEA Device.................... 19
11. Connect Power ..................................... 20
12. Turn On the System............................. 22
13. Access the Web Interface.................... 23
14. Connect to an Onboard Network...... 24
15. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection.............. 25
16. Set Up the System ................................ 26
17. Set the LNB Skew Angle..................... 29
18. Educate the Customer......................... 30
A. Installing an IP AutoSwitch ............... 31 B. Using a DIRECTV Coax Network..... 34
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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 20 for details
on the proper grounding of the equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of Burns
Make sure the antenna is pointed away from the sun whenever the radome is removed. The high-gloss
reflector can focus sunlight into a narrow beam, generating a significant amount of heat that can cause
damage and injury.
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 screwdrivers
• Electric drill with 1/8" (3 mm) and
1/4" (6 mm) bits
• Hole saw of desired diameter (for cable
access hole, see Figure 8 on page 6)
• Socket wrenches
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• 7/16" open-end torque wrenches set to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m) and 15 in.-lbs
(1.7 N-m)
• Torque wrench and 2 mm Allen hex key
(linear system only)
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape, and scriber or pencil
• 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 TV1 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 ±2°), 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 belowdecks to allow you to
connect the 50-ft. (15 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-6
(75 ) cable that does not exceed 100 ft (30 m) in
length.
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
20° to 70°
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!
4 x Ø0.28"
(Ø0.7 cm)
Ø13.5"
(Ø34.3 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
3.2"
(8.1 cm) 6.4"
(16.3 cm)
Cable Connector
13.28"
(33.4 cm)
Side View
Bottom View
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 prepare
the mounting 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 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 1/4" (6 mm) hole at the four mounting
hole locations you marked in Step b. Later,
you will insert four #10-32 screws through
these holes to secure the antenna to the
mounting surface.
d. Using a hole saw, drill the cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step b. Be sure to
size the hole approximately to maintain a
cable bend radius of at least 3" (80 mm). If the
hole location is in the center of the antenna
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of the
cable access hole must not exceed 3.5"
(89 mm). 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 9).
13.5"
(34.3 cm)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
3.2" (8.1 cm)
6.4"
(16.3 cm)
4 x Ø0.25"
(Ø0.6 cm)
Mounting Holes
Antenna Base
1.75" (4.4 cm)
1.25" (3.2 cm)
Maximum
Cable Access Hole
Ø3.5" (Ø8.9 cm)
Recommended
Cable Access Hole
Ø1.0" (Ø2.5 cm)
4 x Seal
Guides
Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Center
Between
Mounting
Holes
Figure 9: Foam Seal
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to
the antenna.
a. Attach the four rubber mounting feet
(supplied in the kitpack) to the bottom of the
antenna at the locations shown in Figure 10.
NOTE: If the optional mounting bracket was
purchased with the system (KVH part no. 72-0639),
install it first according its installation instructions.
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole.
If you are routing the cable underneath the
antenna (normal installation):
Keep the end of the cable with the right-angle
connector and rubber sealing boot at the
antenna site. You may remove the straight
rubber boot at the opposite end of the cable
for easier cable routing, if necessary.
If you are routing the cable straight down
from the connector (alternate installation):
Keep the straight connector and rubber
sealing boot at the antenna site.
c. Leave an adequate service loop (8" (20 cm) of
slack) in the cable for serviceability.
d. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF cable
and the underside of the antenna.
e. Fill half of the inner body of the RF cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
f. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF
cable to the RF connector on the bottom of the
antenna, allowing the grease to diffuse and
settle into the entire space within the
connector.
CAUTION
Observe the safe handling instructions in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided
with the silicone grease.
Figure 10: Attaching the Rubber Feet
Be sure to install the rubber feet. They are
required to isolate the antenna from vibration.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
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g. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all
the way into the connector. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn (see Figure 11).
h. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
i. Position the rubber boot over the connector to
help protect the connector from the elements
(see Figure 12).
j. Seal the RF cable connection with silicone
sealant or equivalent.
k. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
Figure 11: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Figure 12: Protecting the Connector with the Rubber Boot
Continued Wire the Antenna
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
a. Remove the four #8-32 screws securing the
radome to the antenna (see Figure 13).
b. 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.
c. 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 14).
#8-32 Screw (x4)
Figure 13: Removing the Radome
Make sure the antenna is pointed away from
the sun whenever the radome is removed. The
high-gloss reflector can focus sunlight into a
narrow beam, generating a significant amount
of heat that can cause damage and injury.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 14: Forward Arrow
Be sure to insert the mounting bolts from
above and use the supplied hardware for a
secure installation.
IMPORTANT!
Mount the Antenna
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d. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize
lubricant to the threads of the four #10-32
Phillips screws.
e. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a 7/16"-diameter flat washer on a
#10-32 Phillips screw and insert the screw
into the hole from above (see Figure 15).
f. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting
surface using a 3/4 "-diameter flat washer
and a #10 lock nut from below. Using hand
tools, tighten all four screws until the four
rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed
against the mounting surface and the foam
seal is fully compressed.
g. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. The
radome’s “TracVision” labels should face
fore and aft. Secure in place with the four
#8-32 screws you removed earlier.
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the anti-seize
lubricant.
Use only manual hand tools to tighten the
mounting screws. The torque from a power
tool might distort the antenna baseplate.
IMPORTANT!
#10-32 x 3" Screw
#10 Flat Washer
Antenna Base
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
#10 Flat Wide Washer
Rubber Foot
(7/16" diameter)
(3/4" diameter)
#10 Lock Nut
IMPORTANT:
Apply anti-seize
to threads
Figure 15: Mounting Hardware
Continued 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 RF 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 15
DIRECTV (Non-SWM) . . . . . . . . . page 17
DISH Network/Bell TV . . . . . . . . page 18
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 Receiver
Figure 20: TV-Hub B Receiver Connections
Wire the Receivers
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Linear Wiring
Follow these steps to connect a linear receiver to
the TracVision system (linear universal single LNB
required).
Connecting a Linear Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on
the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the
receiver (see Figure 21). This receiver will be able to
control satellite selection in Automatic satellite
switching mode.
Figure 21: Wiring a Linear Receiver
TV-Hub
Antenna
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
RF1
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 17.
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 22).
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 23).
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 23 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 22: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver
TV-Hub
AC Powe
r
SWM Receiver
Satellite In
Antenna
RF1
SWM
Figure 23: Wiring a DIRECTV SWM Splitter
TV-Hub SWM
R
AUDIOOUT
L
PrPbY
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 34 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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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 24.
Figure 24: 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 34 for
details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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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 15.
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 25).
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 26).
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 25: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers
Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual
satellite switching only.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 26: 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
Continued Wire the Receivers
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DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring
Follow these steps to connect DISH Network or
Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system
(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 27).
Connecting 2 or More Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the TV-Hub to the “Antenna” jack on the
DC block splitter (supplied in the kit).
b. Connect the “Primary” jack on the DC block
splitter to the “Satellite In” jack on the first
receiver. This receiver will be able to control
satellite selection in Automatic satellite switching
mode (DISH Network only).
c. If you need to connect just a second receiver,
connect the “Secondary” jack on the splitter
to the “Satellite In” jack on the second
receiver (see Figure 28).
If you need to connect three or more
receivers, connect the “Secondary” jack on
the splitter to the “18V” port on a multiswitch
(see Figure 29). KVH offers a 4-output
passive multiswitch (KVH part no. 72-0676)
and an 8-output active multiswitch (KVH
part no. 72-0677).
d. When using a multiswitch, connect the
multiswitch outputs to the “Satellite In” jacks
on the receivers.
Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look
for the DISH Pro logo on the box.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 27: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
TV-Hub
Antenna
RF1
Receiver
Figure 28: Wiring 2 DISH/Bell Receivers
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
TV-Hub
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
DC Block
Splitter
Antenna
Secondary Primary
Figure 29: Wiring 3+ DISH/Bell Receivers
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
TV-Hub
Connect up to 4 receivers
Terminate
unused
outputs
13V18V
Multiswitch
18V
Receiver
DC Block
Splitter
Antenna
Secondary Primary
(DISH Network only) To enable any of the
additional receivers to control satellite
selection in Automatic satellite switching
mode, install an optional IP Autoswitch (KVH
part no. 72-0634) in-line with its RF input. See
Appendix A on page 31 for details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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If an optional NMEA device is connected to the
TV-Hub, the antenna can use its GNSS position
and heading data to speed up satellite
acquisition. The current position and heading
will also be displayed on the Home page of the
web interface.
Follow these steps to connect a NMEA device to
the TV-Hub, if desired.
NMEA 0183
a. Wire and connect the 2-position terminal
strip connector (supplied in the kit) as shown
in Figure 30.
b. Configure the NMEA device to transmit one
or more of the supported NMEA 0183
messages at 4800 baud (see Figure 30).
NMEA 2000
a. Connect the TV-Hub to the vessel‘s
NMEA 2000 CAN network backbone via a
“T” connector, as shown in Figure 30. Be sure
to use a standard drop cable: 5-wire
(4 conductors + shield) twisted pair with
micro-C connectors.
b. Configure the NMEA device to transmit one
or more of the supported NMEA 2000
messages (see Figure 32).
Later, you will select the NMEA source at the
TracVision Setup Wizard (see “Setup Wizard” on
page 27).
TV-Hub
OR
B A
1 2
NMEA 0183 Talke
r
NMEA
0183
NMEA 2000 Talker
CAN Network
Backbone
NMEA
2000
Figure 30: TV-Hub NMEA Connections
Figure 31: Supported NMEA 0183 Messages
NMEA 0183 $--xxx Description
HDG Heading, Deviation &
Variation
HDM Heading, Magnetic
HDT Heading, True
OSD Own Ship Data
THS True Heading & Status
VHW Water Speed and Heading
RMC GNSS Position Data
Figure 32: Supported NMEA 2000 Messages
PGN Description
127250 Vessel Heading
129029 GNSS Position Data
Connect a NMEA Device
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Optional