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Installation
54-0149 Rev. D
2.4.2 Connecting the Antenna to
Vehicle Power
Tips for Safe and Successful Wiring within
the TracVision SA Baseplate
•
When attaching cables to the TracVision SA
terminal connector strips, make sure the insulation
is stripped back approximately
1
⁄
4
"
. Twist the wires
gently to help achieve a good connection. Do not
pinch insulation inside the connector.
•
After attaching the power and data cables to the
appropriate terminal connector strips, tug gently
to ensure a firm connection.
•
After attaching cables within the TracVision SA
baseplate, eliminate any unnecessary slack in the
cables before tightening the liquid-tight fittings.
Connecting to Vehicle Power
TracVision SA must be connected to a +12 volt DC,
2.5-3.5 amp power supply to operate. The supplied power cable
should be run up to the antenna unit, through the far right
liquid-tight fitting (#4 – refer to Figure 2-14), and wired
to the terminal connector strip as illustrated in Figure 2-20.
TracVision SA comes equipped with a KVH standard 30-foot
power cable, a rocker switch, and a switch panel. Power cables of
other lengths are also available through KVH distributors.
Figure 2-21 on the following page illustrates the internal wiring
arrangement for TracVision SA within the vehicle, including the
supplied rocker switch. When wiring the rocker switch, it is
recommended that the shield wire from the TracVision SA be
connected to the chassis ground.
Shield
Red
Black
Brown/White
Orange/White
White/Orange
Green/White
White/Blue
Blue/White
Shield
Grnd
+12v DC
Grnd
RTN
PC_RXD
PC_TXD
RTN
IRD_RXD
IRD_TXD
Grnd
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 2-20
Proper Terminal Strip Wiring
Arrangement – Power Cable
Figure 2-19
Proper Wire-to-Terminal
Connection
