TracVision C3 User manual

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No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2008-2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0361 Rev. C 1
These instructions explain how to install the TracVision C3 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 technician
install the system. To find a technician near you, please visit www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Linear vs. Circular Systems
The installation process differs, depending on the type of LNB (low noise block) installed in the
antenna (linear or circular). These differences are noted throughout this guide. In general, North
American satellites require a circular LNB, while European satellites require a linear LNB.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ............ 3
2. Plan the Installation.......................... 4
3. Remove the Mounting Plate ...........5
4. Remove the Shipping Restraints.... 6
5. Drill the Mounting Holes................ 7
6. Mount the Antenna .......................... 8
7. Cut Out the Switchplate Hole......... 9
8. Wire the Antenna ...........................10
9. Seal the Cable Access Hole............11
10. Wire the Receiver(s)....................... 12
11. Wire the Switchplate...................... 14
12. Install Service Key(s)...................... 15
13. Mount the Switchplate................... 16
14. Install Satellites............................... 17
15. Find the Skew Angle...................... 18
16. Set the Skew Angle......................... 19
17. Set Up and Test the System........... 20
18. Educate the Customer.................... 21
N. America, S. America, Australia:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET, -5 GMT)
(Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT)
Europe, Middle East, Asia:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-4:30 pm, +1 GMT)
TracVision®C3 Installation Guide

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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 supplied Contents
List. Carefully examine all of the supplied
parts to ensure nothing was damaged in
shipment.
b. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• Electric drill
• 3/16" (5 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), and
3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
• 1/2" wrench or nut driver
• 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw and auger bit
• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers
•Cuttingpliers
•Linear only:
9/64" allen wrench
•Circular only:
RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) RF cable, if
installing two or more receivers
• Silicone sealant, RTV, or equivalent
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Construction adhesive suitable for the
deck
• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
(KVH Part #19-0242)
• Satellite TV receiver(s) for your desired
service (see Figure 2 for a list of validated
U.S./Canadian receivers; for information on
connecting different receiver models, contact
KVH Technical Support)
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate,
never by the radome (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Figure 1: TracVision C3 Antenna
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 2: Receivers Validated for Use with TracVision C3
Standard-definition models
DIRECTV DISH Bell TV
D12
D11
D10
311
211k
211
3100
4100
High-definition models
DIRECTV DISH Bell TV
HD not
supported 211k 211 6100 6131
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
15° to 75° look angle to receive satellite
signals (see Figure 3).
• Mount the antenna no higher than half the
length of the vessel above the waterline.
• Choose a mounting surface that is flat, strong
enough to support the antenna’s weight
(34 lbs, 15 kg), and rigid enough to withstand
vibration without flexing.
• The antenna must be kept out of line with
nearby radars to avoid damage.
• Select an antenna mounting location on the
centerline of the vessel with the antenna’s
cable connectors facing the rear of the vessel
(see Figure 4).
• Identify a safe location for the 3/4" (19 mm)
cable access hole in the deck. The cable access
hole should be located at least 6" (15 cm)
away from the antenna’s baseplate
connectors (see Figure 4). Make sure you will
not drill into any existing wires or aesthetic
structures inside the vessel.
• Choose a dry, flat location for the switchplate
that will be easily accessible to the user. Take
into account the lengths of the cables, as well
as accessibility to the equipment after
installation.
NOTE: If you need a longer power/data cable, KVH
offers 45-foot (KVH part #32-0730-45) and 60-foot
(KVH part #32-0730-60) cables.
•Circular only:
Identify a location for the grounding block
within 27 feet of the antenna, within 5 feet of
the receiver(s), and within 25 feet of a suitable
chassis ground location.
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
Blocked!
Antenna
Mast
15-75˚
Vessel Platform
Figure 4: Antenna Orientation
Radome
Bow
Mounting
Plate
Baseplate
Connectors
Forward
Arrow
Plan the Installation
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Follow the steps below to remove the mounting
plate.
a. Remove the eight screws and washers
securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 5).
b. Carefully lift up the radome until clear of the
antenna assembly and set aside in a safe
place.
c. Using a 1/2" wrench or nut driver, remove
the six bolts, nuts, and washers securing the
mounting plate to the baseplate (see
Figure 6).
NOTE: Be sure to keep the bolts in case the antenna
needs to be shipped to another location.
d. Remove the mounting plate and set it aside
for now (see Figure 7).
Figure 5: Removing the Radome
Radome
Screw and
Washer (x8)
Baseplate
Figure 6: Mounting Plate Bolts (Top View)
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Figure 7: Removing the Mounting Plate
Remove the Mounting Plate
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At the bottom of the antenna, two tie-wraps
prevent the internal antenna assembly from
moving during shipment. Follow the steps below
to remove these shipping restraints.
a. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the two
tie-wraps securing the antenna mechanism to
the baseplate (see Figure 8).
b. After removing the tie-wraps, seal the four
tie-wrap holes at the bottom of the baseplate
with the plugs provided in the kitpack (see
Figure 9).
Figure 8: Tie-Wrap Locations (Top View)
Rotating
Plate
Baseplate
Forward
Tie-wrap
Rear
Tie-wrap
Once you have removed the restraints, keep
the antenna level as much as possible and
handle the antenna unit carefully. Improper
handling might damage the unit.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 9: Tie-wrap Hole Locations (Bottom View)
Forward Tie-wrap
Holes
Rear Tie-wrap
Holes
Remove the Shipping Restraints
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Follow the steps below to drill the antenna
mounting holes.
a. Place the mounting plate on the deck at the
location you chose in “Plan the Installation”
on page 4. Ensure the mounting plate’s
forward arrow points towards the bow of the
vessel (see Figure 10).
b. Using the mounting plate as a template, lay
out the locations for the six mounting holes.
Then drill the six 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes in the
mounting surface.
CAUTION
For your own safety, shut down vessel
power before you drill or connect wires. Test
the circuit to ensure no power is present.
21.11"
(536 mm)
24"
(610 mm)
26"
(660 mm)
4.73"
(120 mm)
1.57"
(40 mm)
1.18"
(30 mm)
4"
(101 mm)
19.28"
(490 mm)
Mounting
Plate
Radome
Bow
Mounting
Plate
Baseplate
Connectors
Centerline
Vessel
Forward
Arrow
Forward
Arrow
16.01"
(407 mm)
6.42"
(163 mm)
Figure 10: Mounting Plate Orientation
The locations of the mounting holes may
vary slightly from one mounting plate to the
next. Use the dimensions shown in Figure 10
for general reference only; use the mounting
plate itself as a template to lay out the holes
in the mounting surface.
IMPORTANT!
Drill the Mounting Holes
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Follow the steps below and refer to Figure 11 to
mount the antenna to the mounting surface.
a. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each
mounting hole.
b. Reposition the mounting plate over the
mounting holes. Line up the holes in the
mounting plate with the holes in the
mounting surface.
c. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around each
mounting hole on top of the mounting plate.
d. Place the antenna unit on top of the mounting
plate, ensuring all holes are aligned.
e. At each hole, place a 1/4" flat washer on a
1/4"-20 x 3" bolt (supplied in the kitpack) and
insert it into the baseplate mounting hole
from above.
NOTE: Unless you need different hardware for a
thicker deck, be sure to use the bolts supplied in the
kitpack when mounting the antenna. Do not reinstall
the mounting plate bolts that you removed in
“Remove the Mounting Plate” on page 5.
f. Apply a flat washer, lock washer, and the nut
you removed in “Remove the Mounting
Plate” on page 5, to each mounting bolt from
belowdecks and tighten securely.
g. Circular only:
Reinstall the radome using the eight screws
and washers you removed in “Remove the
Mounting Plate” on page 5 (see Figure 12).
Linear only:
Do not reinstall the radome at this time.
Later, you will need to adjust the skew angle
of the antenna’s LNB.
Figure 11: Mounting the Antenna
Bolt
Antenna
Baseplate
Mounting
Plate
Silicone
Sealant
Deck
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
Flat Washer
Mounting Hole
Figure 12: Radome Screws and Washers
Radome
Screw and
Washer (x8)
Baseplate
Mount the Antenna
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Follow the steps below to cut out the switchplate
mounting hole.
a. Using the switchplate mounting template
supplied in Appendix C on page 27, mark
and cut out a hole in the mounting surface to
accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 13).
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 13: Switchplate Cutout Dimensions
Panel Cutout
0.16"
(4 mm)
3/32"
(2.25 mm) dia
3.82"
(97 mm)
0.32"
(8 mm)
2.05"
(52 mm)
3.19"
(81 mm)
2.36"
(60 mm)
Cut Out the Switchplate Hole
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Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.
a. At the location you chose in “Plan the
Installation” on page 4, use a 3/4"
(19 mm) hole saw to cut out a cable access
hole in the vessel’s deck (see Figure 14).
b. Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the
cables.
c. Circular only:
If you plan to connect multiple receivers,
label both ends of two RF cables for later
reference. Label one cable “RF1” and the
other “RF2.”
d. Route the power/data cable and the RF
cable(s) down through the cable access hole
in the deck. Be sure to maintain a service loop
on the deck (approximately 8" (20 cm)).
NOTE: Ensure the rubber sealing boot on the RF
cable is located on the end of the cable closest to the
antenna’s baseplate connectors.
e. Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s “RF1”
connector. Hand-tighten first, then tighten
with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
NOTE: Leave the protective cap installed on the RF2
connector unless you are connecting a second RF
cable.
f. Circular only:
If you plan to connect multiple receivers,
connect a second RF cable to the “RF2”
connector.
g. Connect the power/data cable to the
antenna’s center connector and lock in place
(see Figure 15).
h. Slide the rubber sealing boot up the RF cable
until it covers the connector. This boot will
help protect the connector from the elements.
Figure 14: Drilling the Cable Access Hole
Figure 15: Wiring the Antenna
RF2
(optional)
RF1
Power/Data
Cable
AntennaBaseplate
Wire the Antenna
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Follow the steps below to seal the cable access
hole.
a. Seal the cable access hole on the deck with a
liberal amount of silicone sealant, RTV, or
equivalent to protect against leakage.
b. Install the clamshell ventilator, supplied in
the kitpack, over the cable access hole using
three of the supplied #6 screws (see
Figure 16).
c. Circular only:
Route the RF cable(s) to the grounding block
location you chose in “Plan the Installation”
on page 4.
Linear only:
Route the RF cable to the receiver location.
d. Route the power/data cable through the
switchplate cutout you made in “Cut Out the
Switchplate Hole” on page 9.
Figure 16: Installing the Clamshell Ventilator
Clamshell
Ventilator
Power/Data
& RF Cables
#6 Screw (x3)
Seal the Cable Access Hole
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