KVH Industries TracNet H30, Installation Manual

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TracNet H30 Installation Guide
Plan the BDU Installation
Plan the BDU Installation
Before you install the BDU, be sure the designated install
location meets the following guidelines:
• Select a mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated
area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt
spray.
• Be sure the location provides adequate Wi-Fi
reception. Do not install it in an area surrounded by
metal or near any electrical devices that emit RF
noise.
• The Hub+ is designed for mounting in a standard
equipment rack. It requires 1U of available space.
• Be sure the front panel will be easily accessible to
the user.
• Leave enough room behind the rear panel to
accommodate the connecting cables with service
loops, 14" (36 cm) in diameter.
• If you plan to connect the BDU to the vessel’s
onboard local area network (LAN), choose a location
near an available Ethernet port.
• To use the supplied antenna cable, the BDU must
be located within 50 ft (15 m) of the antenna.
However, you can order a longer cable if necessary.
Note: Installation details are provided in “Mount the BDU”
on page 13 .
Figure 6: BDU Dimensions