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Installation Guide

TracVision

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HD7

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Page 2: ...authorized marine technician install the TracVision antenna KVH authorized technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the system To find a technician near you visit www kvh com wheretogetservice Technical Support If you need technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Support 1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools 3 2 Plan the Antenna Installation 4 3 Plan the ACU Insta...

Page 3: ...open end wrench 9 16 nut driver or wrench 7 16 open end wrench Light hammer and center punch Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper Cutting pliers RG 6 or RG 11 RF coax cabling with Snap N Seal F connectors refer to Determine RF Cable Requirements on page 6 for details Satellite TV receivers and or DVRs Surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS recommended Silicone sealant self vulcaniz...

Page 4: ...port the antenna s weight 95 lbs 43 kg and rigid enough to withstand vibration Select a location that is as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel s fore and aft centerline and midships The antenna must be located within 100 ft 30 m of the ACU Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar s energy will overload damage the antenna s LNB IMPORTANT Plan the An...

Page 5: ...00 ft 30 m of the antenna You can choose from two ACU mounting options Option A Equipment Rack Mounting If desired you can mount the ACU in a standard 19 48 26 cm equipment rack NOTE The ACU is 1 5U in height Option B Horizontal Surface Mounting If desired you can remove the rack mount brackets from the front panel of the ACU and secure the ACU underneath or on top of a horizontal surface using th...

Page 6: ...KVH part 72 0452 01 or a 32 tuner SWM Expander Kit KVH part 72 0452 02 What Type of RF Cable Connectors are Needed Be sure to use only Snap N Seal F type connectors Twist on connectors and other low quality connector types degrade performance For Lengths Use RF Cable Type Up to 100 ft 30 m RG 6 100 ft 30 m to 200 ft 60 m RG 11 Determine RF Cable Figure 6 Wiring Overview NOTE Refer to Wire Supplied...

Page 7: ...2 5 cm hole saw cut out the cable access hole Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cables Later you will route the cables through this hole and into the vessel e Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface f Peel off the paper backing from the supplied foam seal to expose the adhesive g Press the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface not the antenna s baseplate ensuring the hole in...

Page 8: ... place b Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the eight 10 32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate see Figure 10 c Carefully lift the radome straight up off the antenna Then set it aside in a safe place TIP If you keep the radome topside secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard Remove the Hatch and Radome Figure 9 Service Hatch Screws Figure 10 Radome Screws M...

Page 9: ...y serviceability Connect an RF Cable to SWM RF1 a Connect an RF cable to the antenna s SWM RF1 connector Then using a 7 16 open end wrench tighten the RF cable for 1 4 turn b Seal the RF cable connection with silicone sealant self vulcanizing tape or equivalent Wire the Antenna Figure 11 Connectors on Bottom of Antenna Assembly RF4 RF2 DATA TO SWM Power Inserter SWM RF1 RF3 POWER Non SWM Receivers...

Page 10: ...2 and RF3 connectors see Figure 12 Then using a 7 16 open end wrench tighten the RF cables for 1 4 turn b Label the ends of the SWM RF1 RF2 and RF3 cables for easy identification later c Seal the RF cable connections with silicone sealant self vulcanizing tape or equivalent d Route the cables belowdecks through the cable access hole Leave an adequate service loop approximately 8 20 cm of slack in ...

Page 11: ...om below see Figure 14 d Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed KVH recommends that you tighten the bolts to between 12 and 16 ft lbs 16 2 and 21 7 N m of torque You will need to rotate the antenna assembly by hand to see all four mounting holes Rotate the antenna assembly slowly to avoid da...

Page 12: ...ved earlier see Figure 16 Remove the Shipping Restraints Using cutting pliers cut and remove the tie wrap and wire equipped with paper tags see Figure 17 Reinstall the Radome and Add Screw Caps a Reinstall the radome and access hatch onto the antenna Secure the radome and hatch in place using the screws you removed in Remove the Hatch and Radome on page 8 b Install a plastic screw cap supplied in ...

Page 13: ...ipment Rack Mounting a Align the four mounting holes on the front panel of the ACU to the mounting holes on the equipment rack see Figure 18 b Secure the ACU to the equipment rack using four M6 screws and washers see Figure 18 Mount the ACU Figure 18 ACU Equipment Rack Mounting Mounting Hole x4 M6 Screw and Washer x4 10 ...

Page 14: ...ure the mounting brackets using four supplied 6 32 Phillips screws and 6 washers c Using fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface secure the ACU to the mounting surface using the four mounting bracket holes Continued Mount the ACU Figure 19 ACU Rack Mounting Bracket Removal Figure 20 Horizontal Mounting Bracket Orientation Figure 21 Horizontal Mounting Bracket Orientation Rack Mounting Brack...

Page 15: ... 3 Terminal Screw x12 RS232 Wi Fi KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc Tested to comply with FCC Standards Meets requirements ANTENNA ETHERNET AC INPUT 100 240V 160W MAX 50 60 HZ FUSE 3 15A 250V FAST ACTING 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 interence and 2 This d...

Page 16: ...nting surface b Fasten one end of the 25 ft 30 m ground wire supplied in the kitpack to the splitter s grounding screw Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable AC ground see Figure 26 c Connect one end of an RF cable to the power inserter s IRD connector Connect the other end of the cable to the splitter s In connector see Figure 26 This section explains how to connect the 8 way spli...

Page 17: ...receiver and DVR models Refer to the User s Guide for your selected receivers DVRs for complete information Always terminate any unused splitter connectors with a supplied terminator see Figure 26 on page 16 Figure 27 Basic SWM Receiver Wiring Diagram Figure 28 Basic SWM DVR Wiring Diagram Vessel AC Ground 8 Way Splitter From Power Inserter s IRD Connector SATELLITE IN SWM 1 S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT ...

Page 18: ... receiver DVR manual for specific configuration instructions b At the Satellite Dish Setup menu set the Dish Type to Slimline 3 Then choose Continue see Figure 31 c Repeat this procedure for each connected receiver DVR If you need to configure DIRECTV Latin America DISH Network Bell TV or legacy DIRECTV receivers refer to Configuring Non SWM Receivers on page 33 IMPORTANT Figure 29 ACU Power Butto...

Page 19: ... the ACU is connected to the vessel s onboard network you can use Bonjour to easily connect to the ACU using a PC on the same network without requiring the IP address The ACU is displayed in Bonjour as hd7 ACU serial number For more information visit www apple com support bonjour Connect the ACU to the Network Figure 32 Connection Options RS232 Wi Fi KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of...

Page 20: ...x x In this case you can connect your PC directly to the ACU s Ethernet port If your PC is configured for automatic IP assignment by default it should also assign a similar IP address on the same IP network Default WiFi Settings The ACU s WiFi adapter is configured for an ad hoc connection with security disabled This allows you to connect a PC directly to the ACU via its wireless antenna If you wi...

Page 21: ... open the web browser b Enter the ACU s IP address into the web browser s address bar Figure 34 c Log in to the web interface using the username and password below see Figure 35 username admin password password d Select the Settings tab Then choose Edit to modify the desired network settings see Figure 36 Continued Connect the ACU to the Network Figure 34 Entering the IP Address Example Figure 35 ...

Page 22: ...ork Settings Menus CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT ANTENNA POWER T R A C K I N G S A T S D I R E C T V 9 9 1 0 1 1 0 3 Press Next until Displays State Gateway Subnet Mask Displays State SSID IP Address Gateway Subnet Mask Security A B O U T S Y S T E M N E X T Y E S V I E W W I F I S E T T I N G S N E X T Y E S V I E W E N E T S E T T I N G S N E X T Y E S V I E W S E R I A L N U M B E R S N ...

Page 23: ... Use a USB Flash Drive If you already have new software saved on a USB flash drive just plug the flash drive into the USB port and follow the ACU s onscreen instructions to update the software see Figure 39 Option C Use the TracVision iPhone App If you have the KVH TracVision iPhone iPod touch application loaded and configured for use with the network follow the app s onscreen instructions to chec...

Page 24: ...m with KVH The registration process is quick easy online and ensures the best possible service from KVH Visit www kvh com register or refer to the Product Registration Form for details You need to activate any connected receivers DVRs for the desired satellite TV service before you can watch television KVH can help activate a DIRECTV or DISH Network receiver DVR just call KVH s Activation Departme...

Page 25: ...ovides additional information on receiver compatibility receiver setup and custom wiring instructions Contents A Using an Ad Hoc Connection 27 B Wiring Non SWM Receivers 29 C Configuring Non SWM Receivers 33 D ACU Menu Structure 35 ...

Page 26: ...o access the View Wi Fi Settings menu Then press Next to scroll through the current settings NOTE The WiFi state must be set to Ad hoc to enable an ad hoc connection see Figure 43 If you need to change this setting or other WiFi settings skip to Modifying Settings on page 28 b If you plan to connect using an ad hoc connection later record the following WiFi settings SSID IP address Password if WEP...

Page 27: ...on to the ACU TIP Refer to Viewing Settings on page 27 for connection information b Enter the ACU s IP address into the web browser s address bar Figure 44 c Log in to the web interface using the username and password below see Figure 45 username admin password password d Select the Settings tab Then choose Edit to modify the desired network settings see Figure 46 Continued Using an Ad Hoc Connect...

Page 28: ...ork Bell TV and legacy DIRECTV receivers SWM compatible receivers DVRs are listed below NOTE Additional SWM compatible receivers DVRs might become available at any time If your receiver or DVR model is not listed here check the receiver s DVR s manual to see if it is SWM compatible HR20 HR21 HR21 Pro HR22 HR23 H20 H21 H22 H23 R16 R22 R23 D12 D13 Wiring Non SWM Receivers B ...

Page 29: ...NET L Pr Pb Y TV SET OUT 8VSB TV ANTENNA CABLE IN SATELLITE IN 13 18V 150mA S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y Satellite In Receiver 1 TV SET OUT 8VSB TV ANTENNA CABLE IN SATELLITE IN 13 18V 150mA S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y TV SET OUT 8VSB TV ANTENNA CABLE IN SATELLITE IN 13 18V 150mA S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R A...

Page 30: ... AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y Satellite In Power Data ACU CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT ANTENNA POWER T R A C K I N G S A T S D I R E C T V 9 9 1 0 1 1 0 3 RF2 RF3 Splitter Input INPUT OUT OUT Out Out Splitter Input INPUT OUT OUT Out Out Multiswitch Power Supply Sat A 18V Sat A 13V Sat B 13V Sat B 18V Not Used Rx1 Rx8 Rx2 Rx7 Rx3 Rx6 Rx4 Rx5 Antenna The supplied SWM power insert...

Page 31: ... AUDIO OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y Satellite In Receiver 1 TV SET OUT 8VSB TV ANTENNA CABLE IN SATELLITE IN 13 18V 150mA S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y TV SET OUT 8VSB TV ANTENNA CABLE IN SATELLITE IN 13 18V 150mA S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R AUDIO VIDEO PHONE USB ETHERNET L Pr Pb Y Satellite In Not Used 13V SAT Rx4 ANT IN Rx3 DC 20V...

Page 32: ...er a Open your web browser Ensure the PC is connected to the ACU s network b Enter the ACU s IP address into the web browser s address bar Then press Enter see Figure 47 c Log in to the web interface using the username and password below see Figure 48 username admin password password d Select the Settings tab Then choose Advanced Settings see Figure 49 e Select the desired satellite service provid...

Page 33: ...k or Check Bell TV then press SELECT e Wait up to 10 minutes for the test to complete and the receiver s Program Guide to load TIP Once complete the Check Switch displays the current satellite followed by OK f Using the receiver s remote select the Program Guide to ensure it has loaded properly DIRECTV Latin America Legacy DIRECTV Receivers Using the receiver s remote control and a connected telev...

Page 34: ...Reflash System Yes Modify Ethernet Settings State DHCP Static or Disabled IP Address Gateway Subnet Mask Yes Modify LCD Screen Brightness Low Medium or High Yes Yes Next Next VIEW ENET SETTINGS VIEW SOFTWARE INFO VIEW POWER INPUT View Serial Numbers Antenna ACU Yes Next Next Select Among Satellites for the Selected Service Bell TV 82 or 91 DIRECTV 99 101 103 or 101 DISH Network 61 77 110 119 or 12...

Page 35: ...2011 KVH Industries Inc KVH TracVision and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc KVH Industries Inc 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com KVH Europe A S Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone 45 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 160 181 E mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com Copyrig...

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