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A Guide to the KVH eTrac

Satellite Communications

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Summary of Contents for eTrac

Page 1: ...installation user manual Installation Configuration System Operation Maintenance A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications KVH eTrac mini C GPS...

Page 2: ...system An alert to important information regarding procedures product specifications or product use An electrical safety warning to help identify electrical issues that can be a hazard to either this...

Page 3: ...www kvh com A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communications System KVH and eTrac are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc easyMail and Capsat are trademarks of Thrane Thrane...

Page 4: ..._________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State _______ Zip ____________ Country ____________________ Phone ____________...

Page 5: ...2 5 2 3 1 Connecting the Antenna Data Cable 2 6 2 3 2 Connecting Peripherals to the Breakout Box 2 7 2 3 3 Connecting eTrac to Ship s Power 2 8 2 3 4 Completing the Installation 2 8 2 4 Preparing the...

Page 6: ...3 Figure 2 1 Optimal Viewing Angle to the Horizon 2 2 Figure 2 2 Positioning the Antenna to Minimize Blockage Overhead View 2 3 Figure 2 3 Mounting the eTrac Side View 2 4 Figure 2 4 Breakout Box Int...

Page 7: ...C satellite network and mini C protocol are a store and forward mailing system that enables you to send and receive data to and from mobile terminals worldwide via the Inmarsat C system Four geostati...

Page 8: ...n of the eTrac system 1 2 Overview of the eTrac System The eTrac system has three key components System specifications have been provided in Appendix A The eTrac Antenna Unit The eTrac Antenna Unit is...

Page 9: ...icrosoft Outlook but uses the Inmarsat mini C communications protocol Figure 1 2 illustrates how these three components work together Figure 1 2 Typical eTrac System Configuration Introduction 1 3 34...

Page 10: ...out Box which also contains Three strain relief brackets Six strain relief screws Four Breakout Box mounting screws Antenna Data Cable 16 ft 5 m Installation and Operation Manual Inmarsat C Service Ac...

Page 11: ...nal cables as necessary to connect peripherals to the Breakout Box Optional pole mount kit part number 34 3026 101 Optional rail mount kit part number 34 3026 103 An Inmarsat C registration and an Inm...

Page 12: ...marine cable to connect to ship s power Shrink wrap sleeves Wire strippers Windows compatible PC or laptop computer and a serial data cable with DB9 connectors male to female 2 1 Choosing the Best Loc...

Page 13: ...na should be free from obstructions in the area down to 15 below the horizon as illustrated in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Optimal Viewing Angle to the Horizon Since this may not be possible in the fore and...

Page 14: ...t with the installation process To mount the Antenna Unit 1 Select an appropriate flat surface and using the template map out and drill the required holes 3 for the mounting screws 1 for the connector...

Page 15: ...e Antenna Unit to the mounting surface with the washers and M4 screws from underneath as illustrated in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Mounting the eTrac Side View A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Communicat...

Page 16: ...ted in Figure 2 5 Twist the wires gently to help achieve a good connection Do not pinch insulation inside the connector After attaching the cables to the appropriate terminal connector strips tug gent...

Page 17: ...escribed on the following page do not connect the yellow wire to terminal 13 connect the yellow wire to terminal 6 or 14 instead 7 The Antenna Unit has a four pole power connection All four wires must...

Page 18: ...tion Strain Relief and Cable Protection As with the antenna data cable KVH recommends that you use the strain relief brackets to secure any peripheral cables to the Breakout Box In addition heat shrin...

Page 19: ...r terminals secure the power cable to the Breakout Box using one of the strain relief brackets and two screws 5 Slide the heat shrink sleeve until it covers the portion of the power cable that is pass...

Page 20: ...ng out the SARF The ISN is located on the Delivery Note and on the bottom of the eTrac Antenna Unit 2 4 2 Installing the easyMail Application The informational CD ROM packed with your eTrac system pro...

Page 21: ...syMail installation file setup exe in the easyMail folder When found press OK to install easyMail 4 If the installer needs to update some Windows files a dialog box will appear Answer Yes OK to update...

Page 22: ...stallation and configuration tools described in Sections 2 4 2 and 2 4 3 The interface to the eTrac MES is a text based interface compatible with earlier Thrane Thrane Inmarsat C MES interface protoco...

Page 23: ...ling application The Inmarsat C system has two satellite station types that are of interest to eTrac users the Network Coordination Stations NCS and the LES The Inmarsat C system has an NCS controllin...

Page 24: ...o Send and Receive E mail The eTrac system is capable of sending and receiving e mail messages wherever your vessel is cruising To do so you will need to use the easyMail application or some other Inm...

Page 25: ...n fluctuate but will never be less than 10 K The easyMail application will inform you if the message being sent is too large to transmit Using the eTrac System 3 3 34 0002 Rev D The Inmarsat mini C pr...

Page 26: ...ure 3 4 1 Click the Address Book icon on the main easyMail screen 2 Select New Entry to set up a new recipient The new recipient screen is pictured in Figure 3 5 A Guide to the KVH eTrac Satellite Com...

Page 27: ...entries list and press the To button to enter that address in your message 9 Press OK to close the Address Book 10 Now select Options Set Default ISP to set the default Internet Service Provider that...

Page 28: ...iew of the satellite When the DNID and member number are downloaded into the eTrac the DNID list can be displayed using easyMail by selecting Options Configuration DNID The GPS position of the eTrac s...

Page 29: ...s now configured to send its position at regular intervals to the LES The LES will store the data in the DNID mailbox and then forward it as an attachment to your e mail account Using the eTrac System...

Page 30: ...olutely necessary to paint the Antenna Unit be sure to use water based paints or paint systems based on mild solvents 4 3 Return Authorization A Return Material Authorization RMA is required prior to...

Page 31: ...ts accessories during shipment This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repackaging for shipment Follow the instructions provided in Section 4 3 Return Authorization Mark th...

Page 32: ...4 seconds TX Signalling Access Mode Slotted ALOHA TX Message Channel TDMA FDMA interleaved code symbols Terminal Interface EIA TIA 232 E DTE interface CCITT Rec V 24 28 4800 115000 baud IA 5 code I O...

Page 33: ...ial access codes DNID messaging Program unreserved data reporting Pre assigned data reporting Transmit message size Max 10 K Receive storage 106 K Antenna Unit Inmarsat C GPS omnidirectional antenna R...

Page 34: ...nnector Drill a 1 25 32 mm hole A Drill three 2 5 mm holes for M4 screws A A A Appendix B Mounting Template Mounting Hardware The eTrac baseplate has predrilled holes for use with three M4 screws Thes...

Page 35: ...aler distributor for repair During the first year and if the product was installed by an Authorized KVH dealer distributor identified with the KVH Authorized dealer distributor list KVH will cover the...

Page 36: ...ESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE DELAY IN DELIVERY OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OR POSSESSION OF ANY PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO THE PRODUCT EVEN...

Page 37: ...dustries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com www kvh com KVH and eTrac are trademarks of KVH Industries Inc TT_98_117623...

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