TracVision RV1 User manual

KVH Industries, Inc.
Installation Guide
TracVision®RV1

TracVision RV1 Installation Guide
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54-0969 Rev. A
This guide explains how to install the TracVision RV1 satellite TV antenna system on a vehicle.
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 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 ............................... 8
7. Mount the TV-Hub................................ 9
8. Wire the TV-Hub ................................. 10
9. Wire the Receivers............................... 11
10. Connect to a Network......................... 16
11. Secure the Wi-Fi Connection.............. 17
12. Connect Power ..................................... 18
13. Turn On the System............................. 20
14. Set Up the System ................................ 21
15. Set the LNB Skew Angle..................... 25
16. Educate the Customer......................... 26
A. Wiring Diagrams ................................. 27 B. Connecting IP AutoSwitches ............. 32
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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 vehicle 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 the vehicle’s ground will cause an unsafe floating
ground condition, risking potentially lethal electric shock. See Connect Power on page 18 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 the steps below 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
• Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
• Light hammer and center punch
• 5/8" (16 mm) hole saw
• Electric drill and 1/8" drill bit
• Construction adhesive and fasteners
suitable for mounting the antenna to the
roof
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• 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)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
• Torque wrench and 2 mm Allen hex key
• 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
iPhone®/iPad®with the latest downloads
through the TracVision TV/RV 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 RV1 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
HH22
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.
• Make sure the mounting surface is flat, level,
and wide enough to accommodate the
antenna’s base (see Figure 4), strong enough
to support the antenna’s weight, and rigid
enough to prevent antenna vibration.
• Select an antenna mounting location on the
centerline of the vehicle with the antenna’s
cable connector facing the rear of the vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the TV-Hub inside the vehicle 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.
• Once you’ve chosen a location for the antenna,
identify a safe location nearby for the 5/8"
cable access hole in the roof.
Be sure to follow the guidelines below.
Damage caused by an improper installation is
not covered under KVH warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Blocked!
Vehicle Roof
Obstruction
AB
Antenna
20° to 70°
Look Angle
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
Obstruction
Height (A)
Min. Distance
from Antenna (B)
8" 19.5"
10" 26"
12" 32.5"
14" 39"
16" 45.5"
Cable Connector
FWD
Antenna
(Top View)
Antenna
(Side View) 13.12"
33.3 cm
Antenna
(Top View)
13.5"
34.3 cm
1.5"
3.8 cm
Mounting
Plate
5 x Ø0.19"
Front of Vehicle
Vehicle
Centerline
Figure 4: Antenna Dimensions
When placed on the mounting surface, all
four mounting plates must lay flat against the
roof (within ±7/16") to avoid warping the
base and damaging the antenna.
IMPORTANT!
Locate the cable access hole at least 6" away
from the connector, making sure you will not
drill into any existing wires or aesthetic
structures inside the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
Plan the Antenna Installation
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Plan the TV-Hub Installation
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Consider the following TV-Hub installation
guidelines.
• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-
ventilated area inside the vehicle away from
any heat sources.
• 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 on a surface (see Figure 5
and Figure 6). This includes mounting on a
ceiling or in a rack.
• Ideally, the TV-Hub LED lights will be easily
visible to the user.
• Select a location that will provide adequate
clearance for the TV-Hub dimensions (see
Figure 5 and Figure 6).
• 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
connection, ensure the TV-Hub mounting
location provides adequate Wi-Fi reception.
• If you plan to connect the TV-Hub to the
vehicle LAN, choose a location that takes
Ethernet connection into consideration.
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 9.
1.73"
(4.4 cm)
9.34"
(23.7 cm)
4.36"
(11.1 cm)
7.90"
(20.0 cm)
LED Lights
Figure 5: 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 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Vertical Orientation

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Once you have identified a suitable antenna
mounting site according to the guidelines
provided on page 5, follow these steps to prepare
the site and antenna for installation.
a. Unfold the antenna mounting template
(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and
place it onto the mounting surface to use as a
guide for any needed marking. Make sure the
“FWD” (forward) arrow is facing front and is
parallel to the vehicle’s centerline (see
Figure 7).
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. Mark the location for the cable access hole
(see requirements on page 5).
c. Use a 5/8" hole saw to cut out the cable
access hole in the vehicle’s roof. Smooth the
edges of the hole to protect the cable.
d. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
e. Attach the four supplied metal mounting
plates to the bottom of the antenna using the
eight M5 screws supplied in the kitpack (see
Figure 8).
f. Over each mounting plate, fit a supplied
rubber bumper into the hole in the antenna’s
baseplate (see Figure 8).
g. Carefully carry the antenna to the roof of the
vehicle.
Cable Connector
Antenna
(Top View)
Antenna
(Top View)
Mounting
Plate (x4)
Ø0.19" Mounting
Hole (x20)
Front of Vehicle
Vehicle
Centerline
FWD
Figure 7: Mounting Template
Mounting Plate (x4)
Rubber Bumper (x4)
M5 Screw (x8)
Figure 8: Attaching the Mounting Plates
Prepare the Antenna Site
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Follow the steps below to wire the antenna.
a. Route the RG-6 antenna cable (the end with
the straight connector) down through the
cable access hole and into the vehicle. You
may remove the straight rubber boot for
easier cable routing. Later, you will connect
this end of the cable to the TV-Hub.
b. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF cable
and the underside of the antenna.
c. Fill of half of the inner body of the RF cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
d. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF
cable with the right-angle connector and
rubber sealing boot to the antenna allowing
the grease to diffuse and settle into the entire
space within the connector.
e. Make sure the RF cable is tightened all the
way into the connector, then tighten further
with either a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn, or a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, to ensure
an electrical and weather-proof connection
(see Figure 9).
f. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside of
the connector.
g. Position the rubber boot over the connector to
help protect the connector from the elements
(see Figure 9).
h. Leave an adequate service loop in the antenna
cable with approximately 8" of slack for easy
serviceability.
i. Seal the cable access hole with a liberal
amount of silicone sealant (or equivalent) to
protect against leakage.
j. Install the supplied clamshell ventilator over
the cable access hole. The clamshell’s opening
should face the rear of the vehicle. Secure in
place with the three #6 screws supplied in the
kitpack (see Figure 10). Then seal the screws
with silicone sealant (or equivalent).
Figure 9: Connecting the Antenna Cable
#6 Screw (x3)
Clamshell
Ventilator
Antenna
Cable
Vehicle
Roof
To TV-Hub
Figure 10: Mounting the Clamshell Ventilator
Do not kink the cable. Maintain a bend radius
of at least 3 inches (75 mm).
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
roof.
a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive to
the bottom of the antenna’s four mounting
plates across all of the holes.
b. At the mounting location you chose in
Section 2 on page 4, place the antenna on the
centerline of the roof so that the cable
connector faces the rear of the vehicle (see
Figure 11).
NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly
on the vehicle’s centerline, but the antenna’s forward
arrow (see Figure 12) must be parallel to it.
c. Attach the four antenna mounting plates to
the roof using 20 fasteners appropriate for the
roof’s construction (see Figure 11).
d. Seal all fasteners with silicone sealant (or
equivalent).
Cable Connector
Antenna
(Top View)
Antenna
(Top View)
Mounting
Plate (x4)
Ø0.19" Mounting
Hole (x20)
Front of Vehicle
Vehicle
Centerline
FWD
Figure 11: Mounting the Antenna
Figure 12: Forward Arrow
Due to the variation in RV roof construction,
consult with the RV manufacturer to
determine the safest fastening method.
IMPORTANT!
Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside
the vehicle:
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 13).
g. Align the wide part of the TV-Hub’s
keyholes, as shown in Figure 14, over the
screws, then slide downwards to secure the
screws into the narrow part of the keyholes.
h. Press the rear mounting tab on 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)
2 x Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
3.17"
(8.1 cm)
4.86"
(12.3 cm)
Front of TV-Hub
Keyhole
Ø 0.13"
(Ø 0.3 cm)
Mounting Tab
Figure 13: TV-Hub Mounting Template
Keyhole (x2)
Mounting Tab
Figure 14: TV-Hub Key Holes and Mounting Tab
Mount the TV-Hub
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Follow these steps to wire the TV-Hub.
Antenna
a. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see
Figure 15).
b. Hand-tighten the RF cable until it is all the
way into the “Antenna” jack. Then tighten it
further with either a 7/16" wrench for 1/8
turn, or a 7/16" torque wrench set to 15 in-lbs.
The wiring of any additional RF cables in the
system configuration are covered in the receiver
wiring section (see page 11).
Receiver(s)
Connecting the TV-Hub to the system receiver(s)
and setting up the receivers according to the
system configuration depends upon the satellite
television service being used (see Figure 16 and
Figure 17). Detailed instructions are provided in
the next section.
NOTE: The wiring for other optional system
components follows this section. Proper grounding
and power wiring is described in Connect Power on
page 18.
10-30VDC IN
To antenna onl
y
Roof
Antenna
RF1
Antenna
Figure 15: 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, DVRs, etc.
IMPORTANT!
10-30VDC IN
TV-Hub A
DIRECTV U.S.
Non-SWM Receivers
DISH Network, Bell TV,
and Linear Receivers
DIRECTV U.S.
SWM Receivers
Figure 16: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections
10-30VDC IN
TV-Hub B
Linear Receivers
Figure 17: TV-Hub B Receiver Connections
Wire the TV-Hub
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Follow these steps to wire the receivers for the
associated satellite service, then connect the
receiver(s) to the customer’s television(s).
DIRECTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
DISH Network/Bell TV . . . . . . . . page 14
Linear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
DIRECTV – SWM Wiring
Follow the steps below to wire a DIRECTV
system that includes SWM receivers.
Connecting 1 Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on the
TV-Hub to the “Satellite In” jack on the receiver/
DVR as shown in Figure 18.
Connecting 2-8 Receivers
Configurations for connecting multiple receivers
include a SWM splitter that supports up to 8
tuners.
Refer to Figure 19 to determine the tuners
consumed by each type of SWM component.
Refer to wiring diagrams in Appendix A for
connecting multiple SWM receivers and
connecting a network for autoswitching (see
page 27), and wiring for Genie devices (see
page 28).
Wire the system as follows:
a. Connect an RF cable from the “SWM” jack on
the back of the TV-Hub to the “SWM” port on
the SWM splitter.
b. Connect an RF cable to each port of the SWM
splitter required by the configuration, and
connect its other end to the “Satellite In”
connector on the receiver/DVR, or
“Network” port when connecting a Genie
client.
c. Terminate any unused connectors on the
splitter with a supplied 75terminator.
d. Connect the TV-Hub and each receiver you
want to control satellite selection to the
vehicle’s network. If a network is not
available, manual switching with a mobile
device is an alternative.
TV-Hub
AC Power
SWM Receiver/DVR
Satellite In
Antenna
RF1
SWM
Figure 18: DIRECTV SWM Wiring for 1 Receiver
Figure 19: Tuners per DIRECTV SWM Device
*Genie clients cannot switch satellites. Clients can view
programming carried on the satellite currently selected by the current
master receiver.
Device Tuners
Non-Genie SWM receiver 1
Non-Genie SWM DVR 2
Genie™DVR 5
(2 for its DVR, 3
shared with clients)
Genie client* None
Wire the Receivers
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DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring
Follow the steps below to wire a DIRECTV
system that includes non-SWM receivers.
Connecting 1-2 Receivers
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Legacy 1” jack
on the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite
In” jack on the receiver.
b. When installing 2 receivers, repeat step ato
connect an RF cable to the “Legacy 2” jack on
the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”
jack on the receiver (see Figure 20).
Connecting 3 or More Receivers
Configurations for connecting multiple non-
SWM receivers include two DC block splitters
and require a 4 x 8 multiswitch (customer-
supplied or KVH part no 19-0573). See page 29
for a wiring diagram for this configuration.
Wire the system as follows:
a. Connect an RF cable from to the “Legacy 1”
jack on the back of the TV-Hub to the
“Antenna” port on one of the DC block
splitters.
b. Connect the “Primary” connector on the DC
block splitter to the “18V” connector on the
multiswitch, and connect the “Secondary”
connector on the DC block splitter to the
“18V/22KHz” multiswitch connector.
c. Repeat steps aand bwith “Legacy 2” and the
second DC block splitter using the “13V” and
“13V/22KHz” connectors on the multiswitch.
d. Connect the multiswitch outputs to the
“Satellite In” jacks on the non-SWM
receivers.
NOTE: Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual
switching.
TV-Hub
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
Antenna
RF1
Figure 20: DIRECTV Non-SWM Wiring for 1 to 2 Receivers
Continued Wire the Receivers
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DIRECTV – SWM and Non-SWM Wiring
To wire a DIRECTV system that includes both
SWM and non-SWM receivers, refer to the
diagram shown in Figure 21 and the individual
SWM and non-SWM instructions provided on
the previous pages.
NOTE: See DIRECTV SWM and Non-SWM
Configuration on page 30, for another example wiring
diagram for a SWM, Genie clients, and Non-SWM
DIRECTV configuration.
TV-Hub
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Non-SWM Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Legacy 2
Legacy 1
Antenna
RF1
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
Supports up to 8 tuners:
Each SWM receiver = 1 tuner
Each SWM DVR = 2 tuners
Terminate
unused
outputs
SWM Splitter
Figure 21: DIRECTV SWM and Non-SWM Wiring
Continued Wire the Receivers
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DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring
Follow these steps to wire a DISH Network or
Bell TV configuration.
Connecting 1 Receiver
Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on
the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”
connector of the receiver.
Connecting 2 or More Receivers
Configurations for connecting 2-8 receivers
require a DC block splitter, configurations with
3-4 receivers can use a 3 x 4 passive multiswitch
(KVH part no. 19-0861), and configurations with
more than 4 receivers require a 4 x 8 multiswitch
(customer-supplied or KVH part no. 19-0573).
NOTE: See page 31 for an example wiring diagram
for connecting a multiswitch.
Wire the system as follows:
a. Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the back of the TV-Hub to the “Antenna”
port on the DC block splitter.
b. Connect the “Primary” connector on the DC
block splitter to the “Satellite In” connector
on the first receiver, and connect the
“Secondary” connector on the splitter to the
“Satellite In” on the second receiver, or, if
connecting more than two receivers, connect
it to the “18V” port on the multiswitch (see
Figure 22).
c. When using a multiswitch, connect the
multiswitch outputs to the “Satellite In” jacks
on the associated receivers.
Receiver**
AC Power
Satellite In
TV-Hub
Receiver**
AC Power
Satellite In
IP AutoSwitch
To Receiver
RF In
Network
** Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible
See
Appendix B
Ethernet
To Network*
To Network*
Connect IP AutoSwitch
* Network Connections
Connect the TV-Hub and IP AutoSwitch to your onboard
network. If you do not have a network, install a router as
shown below.
Router
12VDC
POWER
ResetEthernet Internet4321
To TV-Hub
AC Power
Antenna
RF1
Receiver
DC Block
Splitter
Antenna
Secondary Primary
Figure 22: DISH/Bell Receiver Wiring
Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look
for the DISH Pro logo on the box.
IMPORTANT!
If you want to enable any of the additional
receivers to control satellite selection, install
an optional IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no.
72-0634) with each desired receiver. Refer to
Appendix B on page 32 for details.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Linear Wiring
Wire the receiver in a linear configuration by
connecting an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack
on the back of the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”
connector of the receiver (see Figure 23).
TV-Hub Antenna
RF1
Receiver
AC Power
Satellite In
Receiver
Figure 23: Wiring a Linear Configuration
Continued Wire the Receivers
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Connecting the TV-Hub to a vehicle’s local area
network (LAN) is required if any of the following
apply:
• one or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to
enable automatic satellite switching (Linear/
DISH Network/Bell TV only)
• one or more DIRECTV SWM-compatible
receivers are connected to the system and
customer requires automatic switching
between the 101W and 119W satellites
• customer wants the ability to access the
TV-Hub’s web interface using any device
connected to the network (see Figure 24)
NOTE: Connecting the TV-Hub to the onboard
network using its Wi-Fi rather than a cable is not
recommended. Although possible, once the TV-Hub’s
wireless settings are changed from Access Point mode
to Infrastructure mode, the ability to connect directly
to the TV-Hub using a mobile device is lost –
connection will always have to be made via the
network.
Wired LAN Connection
a. Connect the TV-Hub Ethernet port to he
network using the supplied Ethernet cable.
By default, the TV-Hub’s Ethernet port is
configured as a DHCP client, and the
network’s router automatically assigns it an
IP address.
b. In Dynamic (DHCP) mode, the TV-Hub
could get assigned a different IP address
whenever it is turned on. Therefore, it is
recommended that the TV-Hub is configured
for Static mode. This is done by entering a
static IP address through the Settings page of
the web interface (see Figure 25).
Onboard Network (LAN)
12VDC
POWER
ResetEthernet Internet4321
TV-Hub
10-30VDC IN
Wireless Router
Ethernet
Figure 24: TV-Hub Ethernet Connection
For DIRECTV systems set up for automatic
satellite switching, make sure the receiver(s)
are connected to the same subnet as the
TV-Hub.
For systems with IP AutoSwitch(es), KVH
part no. 72-0634, make sure they are on the
same local LAN segment as the TV-Hub.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 25: Web Interface Ethernet Settings
Connect to a Network
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By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are
configured for the following:
• Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point)
• SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial number>
• IP Address: 172.16.0.1
•SecurityMode:Off
After the system is turned on (see page 20) and
set up (see page 21), KVH strongly advises that
you select the WPA_PSK security mode as
shown in Figure 26 and assign a unique
password to prevent unauthorized access to the
TV-Hub. If you keep the default settings, you’re
allowing anyone to access the TV-Hub with their
mobile device.
Figure 26: TV-Hub Security and Password Setting
If you select Infrastructure (IF) mode to
connect the TV-Hub to your onboard
network, you will no longer be able to access
the TV-Hub’s web interface directly.
IMPORTANT!
Secure the Wi-Fi Connection
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Before connecting power, be sure the vehicle is
properly grounded.
Grounding Requirements
Proper grounding of the TracVision system to the
vehicle’s ground is critically important, as it
protects the equipment from lightning and
electrostatic discharges (ESD). Follow these steps
to ground the system.
a. Connect the hoop of the grounding wire
(supplied in the kit) to the “Ground” screw
on the rear of the TV-Hub (see Figure 27).
b. Connect the other end of the grounding wire
to the vehicle’s ground.
WARNING
Failure to ground the TracVision system
properly to the vehicle’s ground will cause
an unsafe floating ground condition,
risking damage to the antenna and electric
shock, potentially resulting in DEATH. In a
floating ground condition, the difference
between the equipment's chassis ground and
the vehicle’s ground can measure well over
100 volts, when it normally should not
exceed 25 volts. Therefore, always measure
the difference in potential between chassis
ground and the vehicle’s ground to make
certain that there is no dangerous floating
ground condition, even if the ground pin of
the vehicle’s AC power plug appears to be
intact.
TV-Hub
Vehicle’s Ground
10-30VDC IN Ground
Figure 27: TV-Hub Grounding Connections
Connect Power
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Connect Power to the System
NOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration,
apply power to all other system components before
powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are
assigned channels during startup).
Follow the steps below to connect power to the
TracVision system (see Figure 28).
a. Make sure that the ground wire from the
TV-Hub has been connected as described on
the previous page.
b. Connect the TV-Hub power cable (supplied
in the kit) to the 10-30 VDC power input on
the rear of the TV-Hub.
c. Connect the individual power wires to a
dedicated 12 VDC circuit. Connect the
negative (black) wire to ground (DC return)
and connect the positive (red) wire to clean
+12 VDC vehicle power.
NOTE: An optional power supply is available
from KVH, part no. 72-0669.
10-30VDC IN
Ground
DC Return
10-30 VDC Power,
10A maximum
Red
Black
Power
Filter
Fuse Holder with
9A 32V SFE Fuse
Figure 28: TracVision System Power
Do not use a cigarette lighter as a power
supply. All power connections must be hard
wired.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Connect Power
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