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Follow these steps to connect the vessel’s phones
and any purchased accessories to the system.
Connect Vessel Phones
Using the supplied RJ-11 cables, connect the
customer’s analog (not digital) phone(s), fax
machine, and/or PABX to the desired “Voice
Line” jack(s) on the CommBox-ACU (see
Figure 51). Each jack is linked to a phone line.
Connect Optional Accessories
KVH offers the following accessories that extend
the system’s voice/fax service capabilities:
•
UCH-250 Fax Server
:
Enterprise-grade fax
solution; provides a dedicated fax line using a
fully managed, store-and-forward fax service
• Crew Calling Gateway
:
Provides a dedicated
phone line for crew members and charter
passengers to place ship-to-shore voice calls
using prepaid calling cards
Refer to the instructions provided with the
accessory to connect it to the TracPhone system.
Installing Optional CommBox
™
Software
CommBox software extends the system’s
network capabilities. Two options are available:
•
CommBox Standard Bundle
:
Provides least
cost routing, onboard firewall, web caching,
web image compression, ad removal, and
URL and content filtering
•
CommBox Enterprise Bundle
:
Provides
everything in the Standard bundle, plus
automated file transfers, differential
synchronization, mail relay server, web mail
client, anti-spam and anti-virus filters,
roaming crew accounts, and prepaid Internet
and e-mail services; integration with a
CommBox hub is required
KVH will coordinate directly with the customer
to select, install, and configure the appropriate
bundle to meet their needs.
Figure 51: Connecting Vessel Phones (Example)
AC Input
100-240V; 1.6-0.8A 50/60 Hz
Maintenance
RS232
To Modem
RS422
NMEA
1
2
0
WiFi
1
2
3
4
Voice Lines (Analog)
User Ethernet Ports
Ethernet
To Antenna
Red (+48V)
Blac
k (Gnd)
White/Gr
a
y
Gr
ay/White
White/Or
a
nge
Or
ange/White
White/Bro
wn
Bro
wn/White
White/Blue
Blue/White
White/Gr
e
en
Gr
een/White
Red/Or
ange
Or
ange/Red
Red/Gr
een
Gr
een/Red
B
A
Wire Color/Stripe Color
To Modem
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Manufactured in USA.
BUC Power
24VDC , 2.5A
KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks
of KVH Industries, Inc.; mini-VSAT Broadband
is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc.
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
1000
Fuse 3A, 250V ~ Fast Acting
N
Voice Lines
CommBox-ACU
Bridge Phone
1 2
Officers Phone
WiFi
Figure 52: Available Options
* As an alternative, one of the CommBox-ACU’s voice
lines can be configured for Crew Calling functionality
(KVH part #95-0036-1008). Contact KVH Network
Services at
for details.
** If the customer is interested in a CommBox solution,
ask them to contact KVH Network Services at
for a consultation.
Option
KVH Part No.
UCH-250 Fax Server
19-0520
Crew Calling Gateway*
72-0349
CommBox Standard Bundle**
35-0010
CommBox Enterprise Bundle**
35-0011
Connect Vessel Phones & Options
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