KVH Industries TracNet H60, Installation Manual

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TracNet H60 Installation Guide
Wire the Antenna
Wire the Antenna
Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to the
antenna’s N-type baseplate connector.
Route the Cable Belowdecks
1. Route the TNC-connector end of the antenna cable
belowdecks through the cable access hole. Leave an
adequate service loop, 14" (36 cm) in diameter, at the
antenna location for serviceability.
2. Route the TNC-connector end of the cable to the BDU
location (you will connect it later). Always maintain the
minimum bend radius in the cable.
Figure 13: Minimum Bend Radius
Connect the Cable to the Antenna
1. Clean and dry the antenna cable’s N-type connector
and the N-type connector on the bottom of the
baseplate.
Figure 14: Antenna Baseplate Connector
2. Fill half of the inner body of the cable’s male N-type
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
3. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the cable to the
antenna’s connector, allowing the grease to diffuse
and settle into the entire space within the connector.
4. Make sure the cable connector is hand-tightened all
the way into the antenna’s connector.
5. Seal the cable connection with self-vulcanizing tape or
equivalent.
Figure 15: Connecting the Cable to the Antenna
6. Secure the cable near the antenna to relieve stress.
7. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole.
Figure 16: Strain-relief (Finished Installation Example)
Cable Type Min. Bend Radius
LMR-240 2.5" (6.4 cm)
LMR-400 4.5" (11.5 cm)
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the safe handling
instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provided with the silicone grease.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the metal of the connector will not come into
contact with the mounting platform or pedestal.