KVH Industries TracPhone FB150, User Manual

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Service
Access to the interior of the system units is prohibited - failure to comply with this rule
will void the warranty. General service may only be performed by a technician
authorized by KVH Industries.
Do not service or adjust alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.
Grounding, cables and connections
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an
electrical ground. The terminal must be grounded to the ship. For further grounding
information refer to the Installation manual.
Do not extend the cables beyond the lengths specified for the equipment. The cable
between the terminal and antenna can be extended if it complies with the specified data
concerning cable losses etc.
All cables for the TracPhone system are shielded and should not be affected by
magnetic fields. However, try to avoid running cables parallel to AC wiring as it might
cause malfunction of the equipment.
Power supply
The voltage range is 10.5 - 32 V DC; 11.5 A - 4 A. It is recommended that the voltage is
provided by the 24 V DC bus on the ship. Be aware of high start-up peak current:
20 A@24 V, 5 ms.
If a 24 V DC power bus is not available, an external 115/230 VAC to 24 V DC power
supply can be used.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation
of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Do not replace components
with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may
exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power
and discharge circuits before touching them.
Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty!