KVH Industries tracvision tv8, Installation Manual

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Determine the necessary type of RF cable(s) and
connectors you need for any RF cables that are
required in addition to what is supplied in the
antenna kit (see Figure 9 and Figure 10 on page 9).
Then follow the guidelines below to prepare the
cable(s).
RF2, RF3, or RF4
Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-6
(KVH part no. 32-0417-0100)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS1P6
(KVH part no. 23-0170)
Tools Augat IT1000
(KVH part no. 19-0242)
Strip
Lengths
RF1, RF2, RF3, or RF4
Up to 200 ft (60 m) Cable Run
Cable RG-11
(KVH part no. 32-1272-0200)
Connector Thomas & Betts SNS11AS
(KVH part no. 23-0213)
Tools Thomas & Betts CST596711,
L3011B (KVH part no. 72-0493)
Strip
Lengths
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
0.25" (6.35 mm)
0.5" (12.7 mm)
0.064" (1.63 mm) dia.
Figure 9: RF Cable Requirements
You must use a RG-11 cable to connect RF1.
IMPORTANT!
• Do not reuse old RF cables from a
previous antenna installation. The RF1
cable between the TV-Hub and the
antenna carries not only satellite signal,
but power and data as well. Therefore, the
integrity and reliability of this cable is
critically important.
• RF cables must be rated for 75

not 50

• Use of any cables not specified in Figure 9
will void the warranty.
• Low-quality, poorly terminated, or
improperly installed RF cables are the
most common cause of system problems.
Terminate all RF cables with high-quality
“F” connectors using the proper
stripping/crimping tools, exactly to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
• When determining cable lengths, be sure
to account for an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) at both ends of
each cable.
IMPORTANT!
Prepare the RF Cables
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