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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need to complete the
installation.
a.
Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown in Figure 1 and on the
Kitpack Content Lists
. Save the packaging for
future use.
b.
Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c.
Gather all of the following tools and
materials that you will need:
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 5/8" (16 mm) bit
• 3.75" (95 mm) hole saw
• 5/16" hex driver
• 7/8" socket
• 7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
20 in.-lbs
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
• Heat gun (for heat shrink)
• Eye protection
• Shop towels
• Voltmeter
• Utility knife
• Flush cutters
Radome
Antenna
(KVH part #02-1925-SL)
Baseplate
CommBox-ACU
(KVH part #02-1875-02)
Modem
(KVH part #19-0773)
Figure 1: TracPhone V7-IP System Components
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
• Wire stripper/terminal crimper
• File
• Two 75
RF coax cables, “F” connectors, and
associated termination tools (see page 12)
• NMEA 0183 talker and interface cable (see
• Isolation transformer, if required (see page 20)
• Laptop PC with the latest TracPhone V7-IP
CommBox-ACU/antenna software (.kvh) and
modem configuration files (.sscf/.sed)
downloaded from the KVH Partner Portal
)
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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