TracVision M5/M7 User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Overview
Your TracVision M5/M7 system is a state-of-the-art, actively
stabilized antenna system that delivers live satellite TV to your
vessel’s audio/video entertainment system. A basic system is
illustrated below.
Figure 1-1 TracVision System Diagram (Typical Installation)
TIP: Receiver wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix A on page 63.
Antenna Unit
The antenna unit houses the antenna positioning
mechanism, LNB (low noise block), and control
elements within a radome. Weathertight
connectors join the power, signal, and control
cabling from the belowdecks units.
Switchplate
The switchplate controls power to the antenna via
the On/Off switch. The switchplate includes a
maintenance port (DB9 connector), allowing you to
connect a PC, an optional TV/SAT Switch, or a
MultiSat Control Panel (MCP).
TracVision Antenna
Switchplate
Purchased Separately
Vessel Power
12 - 16 VDC
Power
Data
Satellite Receiver(s)
TV(s)
RF
MAINTENANCE