TracVision TracVision M3 Bedienungsanleitung
TracVision M3/M2 Installation Guide
TracVision M3/M2
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TracVision M3/M2 Installation Guide
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No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2008 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0274-02 Rev. B
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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M3/M2 satellite TV antenna system on
a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.
Installation Steps
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized marine
technician install the TracVision antenna. To find a technician near you, please visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.
Related Documentation
The following additional documents are provided with the TracVision M3/M2 system:
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools...3
2. Plan the Installation...4
3. Prepare the Mounting Site...5
4. Wire the Antenna...6
5. Remove the Shipping Restraint...7
6. Mount the Antenna...8
7. Wire the Interface Box...9
8. Connect Power...10
9. Mount the Interface Box...11
10. Turn On the System...12
11. Enter Your Latitude & Longitude...13
12. Select Satellites...14
13. Set the LNB Skew Angle...15
14. Educate the Customer...16
Document Description
User’s Guide Operation, setup, and troubleshooting information
Product Registration Form Details on registering the product with KVH
Warranty Statement Warranty terms and conditions
Contents List List of every part supplied in the kit
North/South America, Australia:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: [email protected]
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET, +5 GMT)
(Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, +5 GMT)
Europe, Middle East, Asia:
Phone: +45 45 160 180
E-mail: [email protected]
(Mon.-Thu., 8 am-4:30 pm, -1 GMT)
(Fri., 8 am-2 pm, -1 GMT)
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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 on the Kitpack Contents
List. 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 tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• 7/16" socket wrench
• 1/2" socket or open-end wrench
• Electric drill and 5/16" (8 mm) bit
• Hole saw of desired diameter (for cable
access hole, see page 5)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
•Adhesivetape
• Light hammer
• Center punch
• Eight 1/4" fasteners (see “Mount the
Interface Box” on page 11)
• Satellite TV receiver
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Interface Box/Controller
Radome
Baseplate
Antenna
Figure 1: TracVision M3/M2 System Components
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines:
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 2). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform.
• Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna’s base
(see Figure 3). Also make sure it is flat, level
(within ±2°), strong enough to support the
antenna’s weight (18 lbs/8.2 kg), and rigid
enough to withstand vibration.
• Custom mounting solutions, including struts
and masts, are available from several third-
party manufacturers. Contact your local KVH
dealer or distributor for details.
• KVH recommends that you do not mount the
antenna on the same level as the radar,
because the radar’s energy might overload
the antenna.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough to
the supplied interface box belowdecks to
allow you to connect the 50-ft. (15 m) coaxial
cable between the antenna and the interface
box, while still maintaining sufficient slack in
the cable.
• When choosing a location for the interface
box and receiver, find a dry, well-ventilated
area belowdecks away from any heat sources
or salt spray. Also be sure the interface box
front panel will be easily accessible to the
user.
Antenna
Vessel Platform
Radar
Blocked!
Figure 2: Blockage from Obstruction
4 x 0.3"
( 0.8 cm)
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4.6"
(11.7 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm) 5.6"
(14.2 cm)
Cable Connector
17.3"
(44 cm)
Figure 3: Antenna Dimensions
Do not shorten or extend the antenna cable.
Since the cable carries data, power, and
communications, the integrity of this cable
and its connections is very important.
IMPORTANT!
Plan the Installation
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Once you have identified a suitable antenna
mounting site, according to the guidelines
provided on page 4, follow these steps to prepare
the mounting site for installation.
a. Unfold the antenna mounting template
(supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and
place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure
the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward
the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s
centerline (see Figure 4). You don’t need to
mount the antenna exactly on the centerline (the
closer, the better), but the antenna’s forward
arrow must be parallel to it.
b. Using the template, mark the locations for the
four mounting holes.
c. Drill a 5/16" (8 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations you marked in
Step b (see Figure 5). Later, you will insert
four 1/4"-20 bolts through these holes to
secure the antenna to the mounting surface.
d. Mark a location for the cable access hole,
either in the center of the antenna mounting
hole pattern or in an area aft of the antenna.
Later, you will route the antenna cable
through this hole and into the vessel.
e. Using a hole saw, drill the cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step d. Be sure to
size the hole appropriately to maintain a
cable bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm). If the
hole location is in the center of the antenna
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of the
cable access hole must not exceed 3.5"
(88 mm). Smooth the edges of the hole to
protect the cable.
f. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface.
g. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied
foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press
the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting
surface, centered between the antenna
mounting holes (see Figure 6).
X
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm)
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
4.6" (11.7 cm)
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4 x 0.31"
( 0.8 cm)
Mounting Holes
Cable Access Hole
(Suggested)
AntennaBase
Figure 4: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
Be sure the mounting surface is flat and level.
Use a separate mounting plate, if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 5: Drilling Antenna Mounting Holes
Center
Between
Mounting
Holes
Figure 6: Foam Seal
Prepare the Mounting Site
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to
the antenna.
a. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key,
remove the connector cover from the
antenna’s base (see Figure 7). Save the cover
and the four M4 cap screws for later use.
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole. Be sure to keep the end
of the cable with the rubber sealing boot at
the antenna site.
c. If you are routing the cable underneath the
antenna, attach the right-angle connector to
the antenna end of the cable. Hand-tighten,
then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn
to ensure an electrical and weather-proof
connection. Then place the supplied right-
angle rubber boot extension onto the end of
the cable (see Figure 8).
d. Connect the cable to the antenna. Hand-
tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for
1/4 turn (see Figure 9).
e. If you are using a right-angle connector, slide
the right-angle rubber boot extension up the
cable until it covers the right-angle connector.
f. Slide the rubber boot up the cable until it
covers the connector. If you are using a right-
angle connector, be sure the boot mates with
the extension (see Figure 10). This boot will
help protect the connector from the elements.
g. Reattach the cover over the connector, as
shown in Figure 10. Secure in place with the
M4 cap screws you removed in Step a. The
cover must be attached before you mount the
antenna.
h. Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
antenna cable for easy serviceability.
i. Weatherproof and seal the cable access hole
as required.
Figure 7: Removing the Connector Cover
Right-Angle
Connector Extension Rubber Boot
Figure 8: Rubber Boot Extension for Right-Angle Connector
Figure 9: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Right-Angle
Boot Extension
(if necessary)
Rubber Boot
Cover
Figure 10: Protecting the Cable Connection
Be sure to seal the cable access hole to prevent
water from leaking into the vessel.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
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Follow these steps to remove the shipping
restraint, which prevents the internal antenna
assembly from moving during shipment. The
antenna will not work with this restraint still in
place.
a. Remove the three #10-32 screws securing the
radome to the antenna.
b. Carefully lift the radome straight up until
clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside
in a safe place (see Figure 11).
NOTE: Due to the snug fit, some contact between the
radome’s sealing gasket and the antenna mechanism is
normal.
c. Using a 7/16" socket wrench, remove the
shipping restraint bolt, washer, and spacer
securing the antenna assembly to the base
(see Figure 12 and Figure 13). Save the
restraint for future use.
d. Position the antenna onto the mounting
surface. The antenna’s base should rest
squarely atop the foam seal.
Figure 11: Removing the Radome
Figure 12: Removing the Shipping Restraint
Washer
Bolt
Spacer
Figure 13: Shipping Restraint Hardware
Remove the Shipping Restraint
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
a. Align the four holes in the antenna’s
baseplate with the four holes in the mounting
surface. Ensure the “Forward” arrow inside
the baseplate points toward the bow and is
parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see
Figure 14).
b. Secure the antenna’s baseplate to the
mounting surface using four 1/4"-20 bolts,
5/8" washers, 1" washers, and lock nuts, as
shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16.
c. Tighten the bolts until the foam seal is
compressed and the antenna’s four rubber
feet are bottomed against the mounting
surface.
d. Reinstall the antenna’s radome to protect the
antenna while you’re working belowdecks.
While pressing the radome down onto the
base, secure the radome to the base using the
three #10-32 screws you removed earlier.
Later, you will remove the radome again to
set the LNB skew angle.
Figure 14: “Forward” Arrow
Be sure to insert the mounting bolts from
above and use the supplied hardware for a
secure installation.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 15: Tightening the Mounting Bolts from Above
1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt
1/4" Flat Washer
(5/8" diameter)
Antenna Base
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
1/4" Flat Washer
(1" diameter)
1/4"-20 Lock Nut
Figure 16: Mounting Hardware
Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable
and receiver to the interface box.
a. Connect the antenna cable (A) to the “To
KVH Antenna” jack on the interface box (see
Figure 17).
b. Connect an RF coaxial cable (B) from the
“Primary Receiver” jack on the interface box
to the “Satellite In” jack on the receiver.
c. Connect the receiver to the customer’s
television. Follow the instructions in the
receiver’s manual.
Do not shorten or extend the antenna cable.
Since the cable carries data, power, and
communications, the integrity of this cable
and its connections is very important.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to route cables within the vessel
appropriately to avoid damage. For example,
do not route any cables through wet areas
(bilges) or near hot exhaust pipes. Also be
sure you do not kink the cable; maintain a
bend radius of at least 3" (75 mm).
IMPORTANT!
Satellite In
Antenna
Deck
Interface Box
Satellite TV Receiver
(A)
(B)
To KVH Antenna
Primary
Receiver
Figure 17: Wiring the Interface Box
Wire the Interface Box
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The interface box requires 10-16 VDC power
input supporting 50 watts (4.2 amps @ 12 VDC).
Follow these steps to connect power to the
interface box.
a. Before you connect the power wires, turn off
vessel power and test the circuit to ensure no
power is present.
b. Connect the individual power wires to a
dedicated 10-amp or 15-amp circuit breaker.
Connect the negative (black) wire to ground
(power return), and connect the positive (red)
wire to +12 VDC vessel power.
NOTE: As an alternative, you may use an AC/DC
power supply (KVH part #72-0206-01) to supply
power to the interface box.
c. Plug the other end of the wires into the
“Power” jack on the rear panel of the
interface box (see Figure 18).
NOTE: Do not remove the small ferrite coil that is
clamped onto the power wires. This coil suppresses
EMI (electromagnetic interference) from the interface
box.
d. Connect power to the receiver. Follow the
instructions in the receiver’s manual.
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect vessel
power and make sure the circuit is dead
before you connect any power wires.
Ground
Input Power
(10-16 VDC)
Red
Black
Power
Ferrite
Coil
Figure 18: Interface Box Power Wiring
Connect Power
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