TracVision M5
Control Panel Configuration
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Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need to complete the
installation.
Figure 1: TracVision M5 System Components
Antenna
a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
Radome
IMPORTANT!
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
Baseplate
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.
Switchplate
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Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
Electric drill and 3/8" (10 mm), 5/32"
(4 mm), 3/32" (2.25 mm), and #29 bits
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3" (80 mm) hole saw
MCP (MultiSat Control Panel)
Socket wrenches
7/16" open-end wrench
Light hammer and center punch
Adhesive tape
Scriber or pencil
Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
Snap-N-Seal® F-connectors for
connecting the antenna to the receiver(s)
(see Step 7a on page 9 to determine the
number and type of cables required)
Figure 2: Guidelines for Power Cables
Cable Length
Use Cable Gauge
14AWG (2.5mm2)
12AWG (4mm2)
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Connector installation tool (Augat IT1000
- KVH part #19-0242)
< 40 ft (12 m)
Power cables for connecting power to the
switchplate and MCP (see Figure 2)
40-70 ft (12-21 m)
Satellite TV receiver and TV
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Plan the Antenna Installation
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Before you begin, consider the following antenna
installation guidelines:
Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction
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Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 3). The fewer obstructions, the
better the system will perform.
Blocked!
Look Angle
TracVision Antenna
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Make sure the mounting surface is wide
enough to accommodate the antenna’s base
(see Figure 4). Also make sure it is flat, level,
strong enough to support the antenna’s
weight (30 lbs, 13.6 kg), and rigid enough to
withstand vibration.
Mast
Vessel Platform
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Select a location that is as close as possible to
the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft
centerline and midships.
Figure 4: Antenna Dimensions
Do not mount the antenna at the same level
as the radar because the radar’s energy might
overload the antenna. Ideally, you should
mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above and 4 ft
(1.2 m) away from the radar.
Side View
19.3"
(49 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
4.5"
(11.4 cm)
Bottom View
4.5"
(11.4 cm)
9"
(23 cm)
4 x 5/16"
( 8 mm)
19.3"
(49 cm)
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Plan the Belowdecks Installation
3
Before you begin, consider the following
installation guidelines for the belowdecks
equipment.
Figure 5: Switchplate Dimensions
4.39"
(111.5 mm)
Switchplate
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Select a switchplate mounting location in a
dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away
from any heat sources or salt spray.
2.96"
(75.2 mm)
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Be sure to leave enough room at the
switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the
cables (see Figure 5 for switchplate
dimensions).
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Since the supplied data cable is 50 ft (15 m)
long, the switchplate must be located within
50 ft (15 m) of the antenna.
The switchplate mounting template at the
end of this manual shows the size of the hole
required for a flush-mount installation.
Figure 6: MCP Dimensions
0.66"
(16.7 mm)
Top View
MCP
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Select an MCP mounting location in a dry,
well-ventilated area belowdecks away from
any heat sources or salt spray.
3.17"
(80.6 mm)
Be sure the MCP’s front panel will be easily
accessible to the user. The owner will use the
MCP’s buttons to control the antenna.
Be sure to leave enough room at the MCP’s
rear panel for connecting the cables (see
Figure 6 for MCP dimensions).
Front View
Since the supplied main control cable and RF
control cable are both 25 ft (7.6 m) long, the
MCP must be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of
the switchplate. Later, you will connect the
MCP to the switchplate using these special
cables.
2.52"
(64.1 mm)
8.1"
(205.7 mm)
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The kitpack contains parts for mounting the
MCP either to a horizontal surface (using
Velcro) or to a vertical surface (using the
supplied flush mount bracket). The MCP
mounting template at the end of this manual
shows the size of the hole required for a
flush-mount installation.
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Prepare the Belowdecks Sites
4
Once you have identified suitable mounting sites
for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps
to prepare the sites for installation.
Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout
3.82"
(97 mm)
3/32" ( 2.25 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
.32" (8 mm)
Switchplate
a. Using the switchplate mounting template
provided at the end of this manual, mark and
cut out a hole in the mounting surface to
accommodate the switchplate (see Figure 7).
2.36"
(60 mm)
2.05"
(52 mm)
Panel Cutout
3.19"
(81 mm)
.16" (4 mm)
b. Using the same template, mark the locations
for the four switchplate mounting holes.
c. Drill a 3/32" (2.25 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations. Later, you will
mount the switchplate using four #6 screws.
Figure 8: MCP Flush Mount Bracket
MCP (Flush Mount only)
NOTE: Skip this step if you plan to mount the MCP
to a horizontal surface instead.
a. Attach the supplied flush mount bracket to
the MCP now, before you connect any cables.
Simply slide the bracket onto the MCP from
behind and position the front edge of the
bracket over the seam line between the front
bezel and the chassis. Secure the bracket in
place using two #6-32 screws and washers
(see Figure 8).
#6-32 x 1/2" Screw
and Washer (x2)
b. Using the MCP flush mounting template
provided at the end of this manual, mark and
cut out a hole in the mounting surface to
accommodate the flush mount bracket (see
Figure 9).
Figure 9: MCP Mounting Holes Layout
c. Using the same template, mark the locations
for the four MCP mounting holes.
8.87"
(225 mm)
d. Using a #29 drill bit, drill a 0.136" (3.45 mm)
hole at the four mounting hole locations.
Later, you will mount the MCP using four #8
screws.
7.62"
(194 mm)
.63"
(16 mm)
1.83"
(46 mm)
3.08"
(78 mm)
.63"
(16 mm)
.136" ( 3.45 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
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Prepare the Antenna Site
5
Once you have identified a suitable antenna
mounting site, according to the guidelines
provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the
mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare
the site for installation.
Figure 10: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout
FWD
3" ( 80 mm)
Cable Access Hole
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
9"
(229 mm)
NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna
exactly on the vessel’s centerline, but the
antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it.
9"
3/8" ( 10 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
(229 mm)
b. Use the template to mark the locations for the
four mounting holes and cable access hole on
the mounting surface.
Figure 11: Foam Seal
Bow
c. Drill a 3/8" (10 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations you marked in
Step 5b. Later, you will insert four 1/4"-20
bolts through these holes to secure the
antenna to the mounting surface.
Align with
Cable Access Hole
d. Cut out the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole in
the location you marked in Step 5b. Smooth
the edges of the hole to protect the cables.
Later, you will route the data, power, and RF
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. Then press
the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting
surface, ensuring the narrow end points
toward the bow and the hole in the foam seal
aligns with the cable access hole in the
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Remove the Restraints
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Inside the antenna, a foam block and two bolts
prevent the antenna assembly from moving
during shipment. Follow these steps to remove
these shipping restraints.
Figure 12: Foam Block Shipping Restraint
Foam Block
Shipping Restraint
a. Remove the three #10-24 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate.
Carefully lift the radome straight up until
clear of the antenna assembly and 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.
b. Remove the foam block that is wedged
beneath the antenna’s reflector (see
Figure 13: Shipping Restraint Hardware
Figure 12). Save this restraint for future use;
the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she
needs to relocate or reship the antenna.
Bolt
c. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, remove the
two bolts, washers, and spacers securing the
antenna assembly to the baseplate (see
Figure 13 and Figure 14). Save these restraints
for future use.
Washer
Spacer
IMPORTANT!
Once you have removed the restraints,
handle the antenna very carefully. With the
restraints removed, the internal antenna
assembly rotates freely and, if not handled
properly, can damage the limit switch.
Figure 14: Removing the Shipping Restraint Bolts
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Wire the Antenna
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Follow these steps to connect the data, power,
and RF cables to the antenna.
Figure 15: RF Cable Guidelines
Cable Length
<= 75 ft (23 m)
> 75 ft (23 m)
Use Cable Type
RG-6
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
required for your particular installation. If
you wish to connect just one satellite TV
receiver to the TracVision system, only one
RF cable is required. If you wish to connect
two or more receivers to the system, you
need two RF cables. (See Figure 15 to
RG-11
determine the type of cable required.)
Figure 16: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
b. Route the data, power, and RF cables
belowdecks through the 3" (80 mm) cable
access hole. Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will
connect the data and power cables to the
switchplate and the RF cable(s) to the
receiver(s).
c. Connect the data cable to the “Data” jack on
the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 16 and
Figure 17). Hand-tighten until the connector
locks in place; do not use excessive force.
d. Connect the power cable to the “Power” jack
on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten
until the connector locks in place; do not use
excessive force.
Figure 17: Antenna Cable Connections
Single Receiver
Installation
e. Connect an RF coax cable to the “RF1” jack on
the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten,
then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn
to ensure an electrical and weather-proof
connection.
Power
RF1
f. If you wish to connect two or more receivers,
connect a second RF coax cable to the “RF2”
jack on the bottom of the antenna. Label both
RF cables to match the antenna connectors so
that you can easily identify the cables later.
RF2
Data
Second Receiver
Installation
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Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
Figure 18: “Forward” Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface. Ensure the
“Forward” arrow inside the baseplate points
toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s
b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line
up with the four holes in the mounting
surface.
IMPORTANT!
You will need to rotate the antenna assembly
by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate
the antenna assembly slowly. If it hits a
mechanical stop with excessive force, the
limit switch might become damaged.
Figure 19: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
1/4"-20 x 3" Bolt (x4)
c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a 1/4" flat washer on a 1/4"-20 bolt and
insert the bolt into the hole from above (see
1/4" Flat Washer (x4)
Antenna Base
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
1/4" Flat Washer (x4)
1/4"-20 Lock Nut (x4)
d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting
surface using a 1/4" flat washer and a
1/4"-20 lock nut from below. Tighten all four
bolts until the four rubber feet are bottomed
against the mounting surface and the foam
seal is fully compressed.
Figure 20: Installing the Radome
TIP: If you are installing a linear system, you may
wish to keep the radome off for now. Later, you will
need to adjust the skew angle of the antenna’s LNB.
e. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the three #10-24 screws you
removed in Step 6a (see Figure 20).
f. Install a protective plastic screw cap
(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome
screw.
#10-24 Screws (x3)
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Modify the Switchplate
(Optional)
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The switchplate comes preconfigured for a
standard TracVision installation without an
MCP. To configure the switchplate for an MCP
installation, follow these steps to replace the
maintenance port assembly in the switchplate
with the MCP-ready maintenance port assembly
supplied in the kitpack.
Figure 21: Detaching the Standard Maintenance Port Assembly
Remove
Jack Screws
Front View
NOTE: The MCP-ready maintenance port assembly
moves the DB9 maintenance port to the back of the
switchplate. This allows you to later connect the main
control cable to the back of the switchplate, hidden
from view. However, if you wish, you may skip this
step and simply connect the main control cable to the
DB9 maintenance port on the front of the unmodified
switchplate.
Figure 22: Standard Maintenance Port Assembly
a. Remove and discard the two jack screws
securing the standard maintenance port
Remove and save the standard maintenance
Standard
Maintenance Port Assembly
b. Attach the MCP-ready maintenance port
assembly to the switchplate using two #4-24
screws (see Figure 23). These screws simply
replace the jack screws you removed in
Step 9a.
Rear View
Figure 23: MCP-Ready Maintenance Port Assembly
MCP-ready
Maintenance Port Assembly
Rear View
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Wire the Switchplate
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Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to
the antenna.
Figure 24: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable
NOTE: System wiring diagrams are provided in
a. First dress the data and power cables from
the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each
wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently
twist each wire to ensure a good electrical
connection.
b. Connect the data cable from the antenna to
the terminal board on the switchplate’s
Be sure to match the wire colors with the
terminal board label. Tighten the terminal
screws to secure all wires in place.
YELLOW
GREEN
Not Used
Not Used
PC GND
PC TXD
PC RXD
RF GND
RF TXD
RF RXD
Not Used
Not Used
IMPORTANT!
BRN/WHT
WHT/BRN
ORG/WHT
WHT/ORG
GRY/WHT
WHT/GRY
BLACK
The diagram refers to wires by body color/
stripe color. For example, “Brown/White”
means the brown wire with the white stripe.
Data Cable
to Antenna
IMPORTANT!
NOT USED
Do not connect the data cable’s drain wire
(shield) to anything. You can simply snip it
from the cable.
c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to
the switchplate’s power output terminals (see
Figure 25). Later, you will also connect a
power cable from these terminals to the MCP.
Figure 25: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable
Ground (Black)
To Antenna
and MCP
+12 VDC (Red)
–
+
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Wire the MCP and Receivers
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Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to
the MCP and the antenna to the receivers.
Figure 26: MCP and Receiver Wiring
a. Connect the main control cable (DB9-male to
DB9-male) from the DB9 maintenance port
jack on the switchplate to the “Antenna Unit”
jack on the MCP (see Figure 26).
Antenna
b. Connect the RF control cable (RJ11 to
DB9-female) from the RJ11 jack on the
switchplate to the “RF Port” jack on the MCP.
Power Data
Switchplate
c. Using a P-clip, stain-relieve all wires at the
switchplate by securing them to the bottom
screw of the maintenance port assembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you are installing a DIRECTV HDTV
system configuration, see Appendix A on
page 23 for special wiring instructions.
Attach P-clip
for strain relief
Main Control
MCP
RF Control
IMPORTANT!
If you wish to connect three or more receivers
d. If you are connecting two receivers to the
TracVision system, decide which receiver
will be the primary receiver. The primary
receiver controls satellite selection.
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+ / –
Primary Receiver
NOTE: The secondary receiver will only be able to
select a channel carried on the satellite that is
currently selected on the primary receiver.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
RF1
RF2
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
e. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver.
Secondary Receiver - Optional
f. If you are connecting two receivers, connect
the RF2 cable from the antenna to the
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
“Satellite In” jack on the secondary receiver.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
IMPORTANT!
Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the
receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a
ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a
suitable ground point. If a potential exists
between AC and DC grounds, connect the
wire to the switchplate’s DC return instead.
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Connect Power
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Follow these steps to connect power. The
switchplate supplies power to both the antenna
and the MCP.
Figure 27: MCP Power Plug
Terminal Screw (x2)
a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect vessel power
and make sure the circuit is dead before you
connect any power wires.
Retaining Screw (x2)
Power
Ground
b. Route a set of power wires from the
switchplate’s power output terminals to the
MCP (for cable specifications, see Figure 2 on
page 3). Connect the wires to the plastic
power plug supplied in the kitpack (see
Figure 27).
Figure 28: MCP Power Wiring
+ –
NOTE: You should now have three wires
connected to each power output terminal on the
switchplate: one set of wires to power the antenna,
one set to power the MCP, and one set to power
the switchplate’s indicator lamp (installed at the
factory).
Switchplate-to-MCP
Power Cable
MCP
c. Tighten the terminal screws on the
+
–
switchplate to secure all wires in place.
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+
/
–
d. Plug the MCP power plug into the “Power
In” jack on the MCP (see Figure 28). Secure in
place with the retaining screws.
Figure 29: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable
e. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC vessel
power (for cable specifications, see Figure 2
on page 2).
Vessel Power
Ground
11-16 VDC
IMPORTANT!
Power supplied to the antenna must not fall
below 11 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.
f. Connect your vessel power wires to the
power (+) and ground (-) input terminals on
the switchplate (see Figure 29).
–
+
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Mount the Switchplate & MCP
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In Step 4, you prepared the mounting sites for the
switchplate and MCP. Now follow these steps to
mount them.
Figure 30: Mounting the Switchplate
Front Cover
Switchplate
Switchplate
a. Drill four 5/32" (4 mm) holes in the
countersunk settings in the switchplate’s
support frame (see Figure 30).
Mounting Surface
a. Fit the switchplate assembly into the
mounting hole until it is flush with the
mounting surface.
5/32" ( 4 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
b. Secure the support frame and switchplate
assembly to the mounting surface using four
#6 screws.
#6 Screw (x4)
c. Snap the front cover onto the switchplate to
conceal the mounting screws and support
frame.
Figure 31: Velcro Mounting the MCP to a Horizontal Surface
MCP - Velcro Mount Option
a. Clean the bottom of the MCP and the
mounting surface using a mild detergent.
Fabric Strip (x2)
b. Peel the backing from the two supplied
Velcro fabric squares and stick them to the
bottom of the MCP (see Figure 31).
Hook Disk (x2)
#4-24 Screw (x2)
c. Position the two Velcro hook disks onto the
mounting surface. Drill screw holes for the
disks and secure in place with #4-24 screws.
d. Press the MCP firmly into place so that the
Figure 32: Flush Mounting the MCP to a Vertical Surface
fabric’s loop material engages the hook disks.
MCP- Flush Mount Option
a. Make sure the flush mount bracket is
attached to the MCP. If it is not attached,
disconnect all of the cables from the MCP,
attach the bracket as explained in Step 4 on
page 6, then reconnect the cables.
b. Insert the MCP and bracket assembly into the
mounting hole and secure in place with four
#8 screws and washers (see Figure 32).
#8 Screws and
Washers (x4)
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Enter Your Latitude & Longitude
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Follow these steps to turn on the system and
enter your vessel’s latitude and longitude.
Figure 33: Switchplate Power Switch
NOTE: The antenna will use your position
ON
information to speed up satellite acquisition. If the
antenna knows where you are, it knows where it
should start looking for the satellite. In addition, for a
linear system, the antenna will use your position
information to calculate the correct LNB skew angle.
OFF
Figure 34: Lat/Long Menus on MCP
a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
view of the sky.
Menu
b. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s),
TV(s), and switchplate (see Figure 33). Wait
two minutes for system startup.
c. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s
front panel to access the onscreen menu (see
Install satellite?
Yes
Next
Return
Until “Operations mode” shown
d. At “Install satellite?”, press NEXT until the
display shows “Operations mode?” Then
press YES.
Operations mode?
Yes
Next
Return
e. At “Get antenna status?”, press NEXT until
the display shows “Control antenna?” Then
press YES.
Get antenna status?
Yes
Next
Return
Until “Control antenna” shown
f. At “Man control antenna?”, press NEXT until
the display shows “Set Lat/Long?” Then
press YES.
Control antenna?
Yes
Next
Return
g. At “Latitude”, use the - and + buttons to set
each digit of the vessel’s latitude. Press
ENTER to accept each digit.
Man control antenna?
Yes
Next
Return
Until “Set Lat/Long” shown
h. At “Longitude”, use the - and + buttons to set
each digit of the vessel’s longitude. Press
ENTER to accept each digit.
Set Lat/Long?
Yes
Next
Return
i. At “Latitude/Longitude”, verify that the
display shows the correct latitude and
longitude.
Latitude:
-
##N
+
Enter
Use +/- to set vessel latitude
j. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
“Set Lat/Long?” screen. Press RETURN until
you exit the menu.
Longitude:
###E
+
-
Enter
Use +/- to set vessel longitude
Latitude:
Longitude:
##N
###E
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Select Satellites
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Follow these steps to set up the system for the
desired pair of satellites.
Figure 35: Satellite Selection Menus on MCP
IMPORTANT!
Menu
To select a three-satellite (Trisat) group for a
select a DIRECTV HDTV three-satellite
(Trisat) group, see Appendix A on page 23.
Install satellite?
Yes
Next
Return
a. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s
front panel to access the onscreen menu (see
Figure 35).
Trisat mode?
No Return
Yes
b. At “Install Satellite?”, press YES.
c. At “Trisat Mode?”, press NO.
Install A <SAT NAME>
d. At “Install A <SAT NAME>”, press NEXT
until the display shows the first (primary)
satellite you want to select. Then press YES.
available satellites.)
Yes
Next
Cancel
Press NEXT until desired satellite shown
Install B <SAT NAME>
Yes
Next
Cancel
Press NEXT until desired satellite shown
NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want,
you can set up a user-defined satellite (USER 1 or
Installing sats
Please wait
e. Repeat Step 15d to select the second satellite.
If you want to set up the antenna to track just
one satellite, select “None” instead.
<SAT NAME1> and
<SAT NAME2> installed
Restarting antenna
f. Wait two minutes while the antenna restarts.
g. (Linear only) Set up the receiver(s) for the
same satellites, and in the same order, that
you set them up in the antenna:
Antenna Receiver
DiSEqC
Sat. A
Sat. B
Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1
Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2
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Get the LNB Skew Angle
(Linear only)
16
To optimize reception, the antenna’s LNB must
be set to the correct skew angle for the linear
satellite(s) you want to track. Follow these steps
to determine what the correct skew angle should
be for the currently selected satellite and vessel
position.
Figure 36: Skew Angle Menus on MCU
Menu
TIP: You might also be able to get the correct skew
angle from the customer’s satellite service provider.
Install satellite?
Yes
Next
Until “Operations mode” shown
Operations mode?
Return
a. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s
front panel to access the onscreen menu (see
Figure 36).
Yes
Next
Return
b. At “Install satellite?”, press NEXT until the
display shows “Operations mode?” Then
press YES.
Get antenna status?
Yes
Next
Return
c. At “Get antenna status?”, press YES.
d. At “Get system errors?”, press NEXT until
the display shows “Get skew angle?” Then
press YES.
Get system errors?
Yes Next Return
Until “Get skew angle” shown
e. The display shows the calculated skew angle
for the selected satellite and position (which
you entered in Step 14). Note this number for
future reference.
Get skew angle?
Yes
Next
Return
Skew angle
##.#
f. Press any button. The display returns to the
“Get skew angle?” screen.
g. Press RETURN until you exit the menu.
TIP: This procedure provides the correct skew angle
for the currently selected satellite only. If you installed
a pair of satellites in Step 15, you might wish to
calculate the average skew for the two satellites and
set the LNB to that skew angle instead. To find the
average skew, first select the second satellite and
repeat the procedure above to get the calculated skew
angle for the second satellite. Then add the two skew
angle numbers together and divide by two to get the
average skew angle.
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Set the LNB Skew Angle
(Linear only)
17
Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the
skew angle you noted in Step 16.
Figure 37: LNB Location on Back of Antenna’s Reflector
a. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s).
Reflector
LNB
b. Disconnect antenna power at the switchplate.
CAUTION
Disconnect power from the antenna and the
receivers before you adjust the LNB. The
antenna’s moving parts can cause injury.
c. Remove the antenna’s radome, if you
installed it earlier in Step 8e.
Figure 38: Wing Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector
TIP: If you keep the radome topside, secure it with
a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard.
Reflector
Wing
Screws
d. Locate the LNB on the back of the antenna’s
e. Loosen the two wing screws on the base of
the antenna’s feed tube, located in the center
screws secure the LNB in place.
f. Adjust the LNB clockwise or counter-
clockwise until the skew arrow on the LNB
points to the skew angle you noted in Step 16
(see Figure 39). If the skew angle is greater
than +15°, subtract 180 to get the equivalent
negative skew angle and set the LNB to that
angle instead.
Figure 39: LNB Skew Angle Adjustment
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to keep the LNB fully inserted into the
choke feed to ensure optimum performance.
LNB
g. Tighten the wing screws to secure the LNB in
place.
h. Reinstall the radome (as explained in
Choke Feed
Steps 8e-f on page 10).
Negative
Skews
Positive
Skews
0 Skew
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The installation process is complete!
Figure 40: Example of Satellite Blockage
Before you depart the vessel, test the system to
verify the antenna works properly. Then give the
Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and
explain how to use the system. Also be sure the
customer understands the following:
•
Keep the radome installed on the antenna at
all times. The radome protects the antenna’s
moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.
WARNING
TracVision
It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a
vessel. The TracVision system is intended as
a passenger entertainment product only.
•
The antenna must have a clear view of the
sky to receive satellite TV. Common causes of
blockage include trees, buildings, bridges,
and onboard equipment (see Figure 40).
•
•
•
Heavy rain or snow may temporarily
interrupt reception.
Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on
the radome can affect reception.
The vessel must be located within the
selected satellite’s coverage area to receive its
satellite TV signals. To view satellite coverage
•
•
Please register the system with KVH. The
registration process is quick, easy, online, and
ensures the best possible service from KVH.
Product Registration Form for details.
You need to activate the receiver for the
desired satellite TV service before the
receiver can decode satellite signals. KVH can
help you activate a DIRECTV receiver; just
call KVH’s Activation Department at
1-888-584-4163 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm ET)
•
Refer to the User’s Guide for complete
operation instructions and troubleshooting
information.
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Appendices
This section provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. It also
provides system wiring diagrams and mounting templates for the belowdecks equipment.
Contents
Switchplate Mounting Template, 41
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DIRECTV HDTV Installation
A
Appendix
These supplemental instructions explain how to
configure the system for DIRECTV HDTV using
KVH’s optional HDTV converter. To complete a
basic, single-receiver configuration, you will
need the following components:
Figure 41: Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver
•
•
•
•
HDTV converter (KVH part #02-1431)
Splitter (KVH part #19-0366)
DIRECTV HD receiver
Antenna
HDTV television
RF2
RF1
Switchplate
The HDTV converter adjusts the signal frequency
of DIRECTV’s 110 satellite, allowing the system
to receive its high-definition channels. This
configuration also allows the system to receive
signals from DIRECTV’s 101 and 119 satellites for
a three-satellite (Trisat) setup.
–
+
MCP
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+
/
–
Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver
Follow these steps to connect the HD receiver.
HDTV
Converter
(02-1431)
IMPORTANT!
If you wish to connect two or more HD
receivers to the antenna, you will need to
install an active multiswitch. See the next
section for special wiring instructions.
RF
OUT
OUT
Splitter
INPUT
(19-0366)
1. Connect an RF coax cable from the “HDTV
Control” jack on the MCP to the “Control
Input” jack on the HDTV converter (see
Figure 41).
RF
Primary (HD) Receiver
TV ANT/CABLE IN
2. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
the “RF Input” jack on the HDTV converter.
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
3. Connect an RF coax cable from the “RF Out”
jack on the HDTV converter to either of the
“Out” jacks on the splitter.
Secondary (Non-HD) Receiver - Optional
TV ANT/CABLE IN
4. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Tone
Detect” jack on the MCP to the other “Out”
jack on the splitter.
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
5. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Input”
jack on the splitter to the “Satellite In” jack on
the DIRECTV HD receiver.
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6. If you wish to connect a second, standard
(non-HD) receiver to the antenna, connect
the RF2 cable from the antenna to the
Figure 42: Wiring Multiple DIRECTV HD Receivers
“Satellite In” jack on the secondary receiver.
Antenna
IMPORTANT!
The HD receiver is the primary receiver that
controls satellite selection. The secondary
receiver will only be able to select a channel
on the satellite that is currently selected on
the primary HD receiver. In addition, the
secondary receiver must be standard-
RF2
RF1
Switchplate
–
+
definition only (not HD) in this configuration.
IMPORTANT!
MCP
Be sure all receivers are grounded. If the
receiver has a 2-prong power plug, run a
ground wire from the receiver’s chassis to a
suitable ground point. If a potential exists
between AC and DC grounds, connect the
wire to the switchplate’s DC return instead.
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+
/
–
HDTV
Converter
7. Follow the instructions in Steps 12 and 13 on
pages 14-15 to connect power and mount the
switchplate and MCP. Then skip to page 26 to
select satellites.
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
Multiswitch
DC Power
Wiring Multiple DIRECTV HD Receivers
If you need to connect two or more HD receivers,
follow these alternate steps to install an active
(powered) multiswitch between the antenna and
the receivers (see Figure 42).
OUT
OUT
Splitter
HD Receiver #1 (Primary)
INPUT
NOTE: You can purchase an active multiswitch,
Channel Master model 6314IFD, from KVH (order
part #19-0123).
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
1. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “RHCP +13V” jack on the multiswitch.
HD Receiver #2
2. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
the “RF Input” jack on the HDTV converter.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
3. Connect an RF coax cable from the “HDTV
Control” jack on the MCP to the “Control
Input” jack on the HDTV converter.
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4. Connect an RF coax cable from the “RF Out”
jack on the HDTV converter to the “LHCP
+18V” jack on the multiswitch.
5. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Tone
Detect” jack on the MCP to either of the
“Out” jacks on the splitter.
6. Connect an RF coax cable from any output of
the multiswitch to the available “Out” jack on
the splitter.
7. Connect an RF coax cable from the “Input”
jack on the splitter to the “Satellite In” jack on
the primary HD receiver. This receiver will
control satellite selection.
8. Connect any additional HD or standard
receivers to the available outputs of the
multiswitch.
IMPORTANT!
The receiver you connected to the splitter is
the primary receiver that controls satellite
selection. The secondary receiver(s) will only
be able to select a channel on the satellite that
is currently selected on the primary receiver.
9. Terminate any unused multiswitch outputs
with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master
#7184, Radio Shack #15-1259, or equivalent).
IMPORTANT!
Be sure the multiswitch is properly grounded.
With the multiswitch grounded, you do not
need to ground the individual receivers.
10. Follow the instructions in Steps 12 and 13 on
pages 14-15 to connect power and mount the
switchplate and MCP. Then skip to page 26 to
select satellites.
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Figure 43: DIRECTV Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP
Selecting the DIRECTV Trisat Group
Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it
up for Trisat mode. In Trisat mode, the system
tracks and receives TV signals from three
DIRECTV satellites (101, 119, and 110). The 110
satellite carries most of DIRECTV’s HD
programming.
Menu
1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
Install satellite?
Yes
Yes
USA
Next
Return
view of the sky.
2. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s),
TV(s), and switchplate. Wait two minutes for
system startup.
Trisat mode?
No
Return
3. Press the center MENU button on the MCP’s
front panel to access the onscreen menu (see
USA or Europe?
Europe Return
4. At “Install Satellite?”, press YES.
Installing Trisat
Group - Please wait
5. At “Trisat Mode?”, press YES.
6. At “USA or Europe?”, press USA. The MCP
installs the Trisat group of satellites into the
antenna.
101, 119, and 110
sats installed
7. Now you need to choose a Sat Select mode:
Automatic or Manual (see the next section
for a brief description of each). At “Set Sat
Select Mode”, press AUTO to select
Automatic mode, or press MANUAL to
select Manual mode.
Set Sat Select Mode
Auto
Manual
Choose one
Select SAT 101 and:
119
110
Return
8. If you selected Automatic mode, at “Select
Choose one
SAT 101 and“, select a satellite pair:
101-110 Mode set
•
•
Press 119 for 101-119
Press 110 for 101-110
Restarting antenna
After restart, the antenna will start tracking
the satellite pair you selected.
9. The antenna restarts. Wait two minutes for
system startup.
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Sat Select Modes
Figure 44: Automatic Sat Select Mode
In Automatic mode, the antenna automatically
switches between a pair of satellites as the user
changes channels on the receiver’s remote. The
user sets the MCP to automatically switch
Selected
Pair
Selected
Satellite
101-110:Tracking 110
119
Menu
Alternate Pair
(101-119)
In Manual mode, the user presses a button on the
MCP whenever he/she wishes to switch
satellites. The user can select between 101, 110,
Figure 45: Manual Sat Select Mode
Educate the Customer About HDTV
Selected
Satellite
•
Make sure the DIRECTV HD receiver is set
up for an “Oval, 3 LNB” dish (antenna) type,
so that the receiver can decode channels from
three DIRECTV satellites. Refer to the
receiver’s user manual for details.
Tracking 101
Menu
119
110
Alternate
Satellites
•
The HD receiver will only be able to decode
HD channels if it is activated. High-definition
channels are not included with the basic
DIRECTV package, and premium HD
channels, such as HBO HD, must be ordered
separately. KVH makes activation easy. Just
call KVH’s Activation Department at
1-888-584-4163 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am - 5 pm ET).
•
KVH provides a list of HD channels, and the
DIRECTV satellites that carry them, at
www.kvh.com/HDlineup. Since DIRECTV
changes its channel lineups frequently, KVH
can e-mail updates to you whenever the HD
lineup changes. Register for this free service
when you visit the website for the first time.
•
•
On startup, the receiver needs to download
the Program Guide from the 101 satellite. Be
sure the antenna is tracking the 101 satellite
whenever you reboot the receiver.
Please be patient during the Program Guide
download. It may take more than 20 minutes
for the receiver to download the entire
Program Guide, which lists channels
available on every DIRECTV satellite. A
channel is selectable only if it is loaded in the
Program Guide.
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Wiring 3+ Receivers
(Circular only)
B
Appendix
IMPORTANT!
Only antennas equipped with a circular dual
LNB can support more than two receivers.
Antennas equipped with a linear LNB
support only two receivers.
Figure 46: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB
Antenna
Power
To connect three or more receivers, follow these
steps to install an active (powered) multiswitch
between the antenna and the receivers.
RF2
Data
NOTE: You can purchase an active multiswitch,
Channel Master model 6314IFD, from KVH (order
part #19-0123).
RF1
Switchplate
–
+
1. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “RHCP +13V” jack on the multiswitch
MCP
2. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to
the “LHCP +18V” jack on the multiswitch.
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+
/
–
3. Connect the receivers to the individual
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
outputs of the multiswitch.
4. Terminate any unused multiswitch outputs
with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master
#7184, Radio Shack #15-1259, or equivalent).
Multiswitch
DC Power
IMPORTANT!
Receiver #1
Be sure the multiswitch is properly grounded.
With the multiswitch grounded, you do not
need to ground the individual receivers.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
R
R
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
IMPORTANT!
Receiver #2
(DIRECTV only) Multiswitches block a
receiver’s 22 KHz tone that the antenna needs
to switch satellites automatically. Therefore,
the customer will need to manually switch
satellites using the buttons on the MCU.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
L
L
L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #3
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #4
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
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Selecting a Trisat Group
(Linear only)
Appendix
C
Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it
up for one of the three European Trisat groups:
Figure 47: European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP
Trisat Group
Europe WB
Europe
Satellites
Menu
HotbirdWB, Astra1, Astra2S
Hotbird, Astra1, Astra2S
HotbirdWB, Sirius, Thor
Scandinavia
Install satellite?
Yes
Yes
USA
Next
Return
1. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
view of the sky.
Trisat mode?
2. Apply power to the receiver(s), TV(s), and
No
Return
switchplate. Wait two minutes for startup.
3. Press the center MENU button on the MCP to
USA or Europe?
access the onscreen menu (see Figure 47).
Europe Return
4. At “Install Satellite?”, press YES.
5. At “Trisat Mode?”, press YES.
Install Europe WB?
Yes Next Cancel
6. At “USA or Europe?”, press EUROPE.
Press NEXT until desired Trisat group shown
7. At “Install Europe WB?”, press NEXT until
the display shows the Trisat group you want
to select. Then press YES.
Set Lat/Long?
Yes
Next
Return
8. At “Set Lat/Long?”, press YES.
Latitude:
-
##N
+
Enter
9. At “Latitude”, use the - and + buttons to set
each digit of the vessel’s latitude. Press Enter
to accept each digit.
Use +/- to set vessel latitude
Longitude:
###E
+
-
Enter
10. At “Longitude”, set the vessel’s longitude.
Use +/- to set vessel longitude
11. At “Trisat skew angle”, note the reported
skew angle for future reference. Be sure to set
the LNB to this skew angle later.
Latitude:
Longitude:
##N
###E
12. Set up the receiver(s) for the same satellites,
Trisat skew angle
12.0
and in the same order, as the antenna:
Installing Trisat
Group - Please wait
Antenna Receiver
DiSEqC
Sat. A
Sat. B
Sat. C
Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1
Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2
Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3
<SAT A>, <SAT B>,
and <SAT C> installed
Restarting antenna
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Satellite Library
D
Appendix
The TracVision antenna can track a variety of
DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites.
Most popular satellites are programmed in the
antenna’s library (see the table below).
North America
Europe
Standard Circular Dual LNB Required
Linear Dual LNB Required
Satellite, Longitude
DIRECTV, 72°W
DIRECTV, 101°W
DIRECTV, 110°W
DIRECTV, 119°W
EchoStar, 61°W
Name in Library
DSS_72
Satellite
Name in Library
Astra 1, 19.2°E
Astra 2N, 28.2°E
Astra 2S, 28.2°E
Hispasat, 30.0°W
Hotbird, 13.0°E
Hotbird WB, 13.0°E
Sirius, 5.0°E
ASTRA1
DSS_101
ASTRA2N
ASTRA2S
HISPASAT
HOTBIRD
HOTBIRDWB
SIRIUS
DSS_110
DSS_119
ECHO_61
ECHO_110
ECHO_119
ECHO_148
EXPRESSVU
EXPRESSTV
EchoStar, 110°W
EchoStar, 119°W
EchoStar, 148°W
ExpressVu, 82°W
ExpressVu, 91°W
Thor, 0.8°W
THOR
Arabsat, 26°E
Nilesat, 7°W
ARABSAT
NILESAT
TURKSAT1C
EUTEL_W3A
Turksat 1C, 42°E
Eutelsat W3A, 7°E
Asia
Standard Circular Dual LNB Required
Satellite
Name in Library
Mexico
Linear Dual LNB Required
Asiasat 4, 122.2°E
Sinosat 1*, 110.5°E
ASIASAT
SINOSAT
Satellite
Name in Library
PAS 9, 58°W
PAS_9
Latin America
Galaxy Circular Dual LNB Required
Australia & New Zealand
Linear Dual LNB Required
Satellite
Name in Library
GALAXY3CN
Galaxy 3C, 95°W
Satellite
Name in Library
Optus B1*, 160°E
Optus C1, 156°E
OPTUS_B1
OPTUS_C1
* Special LNB required. Call KVH at 1-401-847-3327.
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User-Defined Satellites
E
Appendix
The satellite library in the TracVision antenna
includes two slots for user-defined satellites
(USER 1 and USER 2). You can program one or
both of these library slots for any satellite you
wish that is not already set up in the library.
Figure 48: Technician Programming the Antenna
Connect a Laptop to the Antenna
To program your user-defined satellite(s), you
first need to connect a Windows® laptop
computer to the TracVision system and start
Windows HyperTerminal.
TIP: If you are a KVH-authorized technician, you can
use the KVH Flash Update Wizard instead of
HyperTerminal. Enter commands in the wizard’s
“Antenna Comms” window. You do not need to flash
the antenna to enter commands.
1. Turn off the TracVision antenna.
Figure 49: Main Flash Port on MCP
2. Using the flash adapter cable supplied in the
kitpack, connect your laptop to the main flash
port (top right stereo jack) on the MCP (see
Figure 49).
NOTE: If your computer does not have a DB9 serial
COM port, you can use the USB-to-RS232 adapter
manufactured by IOGear (IOGear part number
GUC232A) or Belkin (Belkin part number F5U109).
Main Flash Port
3. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish
the following settings for your COM port (see
Figure 50):
Figure 50: HyperTerminal Settings
•
•
•
•
•
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
TIP: To view characters on the screen as you type, set
up HyperTerminal to echo typed characters. Select
“Properties” from the File menu; select “ASCII
Setup” at the Settings tab; then select “Echo typed
characters locally” at the ASCII Setup window.
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4. Apply power to the TracVision antenna. Data
should soon be scrolling in your
Figure 51: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window
HyperTerminal window (see Figure 51). If no
data appears, check your connections and
make sure you’re using the correct COM
port.
5. Follow the steps in the next section to
program the antenna via the HyperTerminal
window.
Program Your User-Defined Satellites
To configure a user-defined satellite, you will
need to program into the antenna the following
information about the satellite (see Figure 52):
•
•
•
Satellite name
Figure 52: Identifying a Linear Satellite
Satellite longitudinal position
Name
Longitude
Decoder type
Transponder information for all
combinations of polarization and band:
Vertical High:
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code
Vertical Low:
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code
•
•
vertical high
vertical low
•
•
horizontal high
horizontal low
Network ID
Network ID
Horizontal High:
Frequency
Horizontal Low:
Frequency
OR
•
•
right
left
Symbol rate
FEC code
Symbol rate
FEC code
Network ID
Network ID
•
•
•
•
•
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code rate
Network ID
Decoder type
NOTE: You can find this satellite information on the
(neither website is affiliated with KVH).
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Enter the following commands via Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard.
Figure 53: SATCONFIG Command Fields
Field Description
1. Type HALT then press Enter.
A
User-defined satellite in library
(1=User 1; 2=User 2)
2. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
3. Type the following SATCONFIG command
then press Enter. Italics indicate a variable
field (see Figure 53 for definitions).
B
Longitude (0-180)
C
D
E
E (East) or W (West)
SATCONFIG,USERA,B,C,D,E
Decoding type (2=DSS, 3=DVB)
Polarization (C=circular, L=linear)
4. Type @DEBUGON then press Enter.
5. Type the following @SATCONFIG
command then press Enter. Italics indicate a
variable field (see Figure 54 for definitions).
Figure 54: @SATCONFIG Command Fields
Field
Description
@SATCONFIG,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N
F
User-defined satellite in library
(A=User 1; B=User 2)
6. Repeat Step E5 for each polarization/band:
•
Vertical High
Vertical Low
•
•
Horizontal High
Horizontal Low
G
H
I
Satellite table # (98=User 1;
99=User 2)
•
OR
•
Frequency, MHz (00000 or
10700-12750)
Right
•
Left
Symbol rate, kilosymbols per
second (01000-45000)
If your selected satellite does not have data
for one or more of these transponder
categories, you can enter the following
defaults instead:
J
FEC code rate (12, 23, 34, 56, 67,
or 78)
Transponder Data
Frequency
Default Value
00000
K
L
Network ID, hexadecimal (0x####)
Polarization (V=vertical;
H=horizontal; R=right; L=left)
Symbol rate
27500
M
LNB down conversion frequency
(L=low [9750 MHz];
H=high [10600 MHz];
FEC code rate
Same value as other
transponders
G=Galaxy [10500 MHz];
S=Sinosat [11300 MHz];
U=USA [11250 MHz])
Network ID
0x0000
7. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
N
Decoding type (2=DSS; 3=DVB)
restarts. Wait two minutes for system startup.
8. Follow the instructions in Step 15 on page 17
to select your new USER 1 or USER 2 satellite.
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Example - Linear Satellite
Example - Circular Satellite
The following is an example of programming a
The following is an example of programming a
linear user-defined satellite (USER 1).
circular user-defined satellite (USER 1).
Satellite Name: YOURSAT 123 at 7°W
Satellite Name: YOURSAT 456 at 122°W
Transponder Data
Horizontal High
Frequency
Value
Transponder Data
Right
Value
11.966 GHz
27500
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code rate
Network ID
Left
12.225 GHz
20000
Symbol rate
FEC code rate
Network ID
3/4
5/6
2048 (dec) = 0x0800
4100 (dec) = 0x1004
Vertical High
Frequency
11.823 GHz
27500
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code rate
Network ID
12.456 GHz
20000
Symbol rate
FEC code rate
Network ID
3/4
5/6
2048 (dec) = 0x0800
4100 (dec) = 0x1004
Vertical Low
No data listed
Horizontal Low
No data listed
Commands you would enter into the antenna via
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
HALT
DEBUGON
SATCONFIG,USER1,122,W,3,C
@DEBUGON
Commands you would enter into the antenna via
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
@SATCONFIG,A,98,12225,20000,56,0x1004,R,U,3
@SATCONFIG,A,98,12456,20000,56,0x1004,L,U,3
ZAP
HALT
DEBUGON
SATCONFIG,USER1,7,W,3,L
@DEBUGON
@SATCONFIG,A,98,11966,27500,34,0x0800,H,H,3
@SATCONFIG,A,98,11823,27500,34,0x0800,V,H,3
@SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,V,L,3
@SATCONFIG,A,98,00000,27500,34,0x0000,H,L,3
ZAP
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Wiring Diagrams
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Appendix
This appendix provides system wiring diagrams
for the following receiver configurations:
•
•
•
•
One or two receivers
Three or more receivers (circular only)
One DIRECTV HD receiver
Two or more DIRECTV HD receivers
IMPORTANT!
The wiring diagrams on the following pages
are intended as a quick reference only. Be
sure to follow the complete wiring
instructions provided earlier in this manual.
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Wiring One or Two Receivers*
Antenna
Power Data
+12 VDC
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
MCP
+
–
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+ / –
+12 VDC
Primary Receiver
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
RF1
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
Secondary Receiver - Optional
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
RF2
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
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Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Circular only)*
Antenna
Power
Data
RF2
RF1
+12 VDC
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
Multiswitch
MCP
+12 VDC
+
–
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+ / –
+12 VDC
Receiver #1
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
R
R
R
L
L
L
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #2
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #3
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #4
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
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Wiring One DIRECTV HD Receiver
Antenna
RF2
Power
+12 VDC
RF1
Data
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
HDTV
Converter
(02-1431)
MCP
+
–
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+ / –
+12 VDC
OUT
OUT
Splitter
Primary (HD) Receiver
(19-0366)
INPUT
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
Secondary (Non-HD) Receiver - Optional
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
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Wiring Two or More DIRECTV HD Receivers
Antenna
RF1
Power
+12 VDC
RF2
Data
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
HDTV
Converter
(02-1431)
MCP
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
+
–
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+ / –
Multiswitch
+12 VDC
+12 VDC
Additional HD or
Standard Receivers
OUT
OUT
Splitter
(19-0366)
HD Receiver #1 (Primary)
INPUT
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
HD Receiver #2
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
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KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Europe A/S
Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark
Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181
50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A.
Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045
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