TracVision M7
Switchplate 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 M7 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 1/2" (13 mm), 5/32"
(4 mm), and 3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
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3" (80 mm) hole saw
Socket wrenches
7/16" open-end wrench
Figure 2: RF Cable Guidelines
Light hammer and center punch
Adhesive tape and scriber or pencil
Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
Cable Length
<= 75 ft (23 m)
> 75 ft (23 m)
Use Cable Type
RG-6
RG-11
RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
see Step 6a on page 8 to determine the
number of cables required
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Connector installation tool (Augat IT1000
- KVH part #19-0242)
Figure 3: Power Cable Guidelines
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•
•
Power cable (see Figure 3)
Satellite TV receiver and TV
Cable Length
Use Cable Gauge
14AWG (2.5mm2)
12AWG (4mm2)
< 40 ft (12 m)
Windows® laptop PC with Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update
Wizard installed
40-70 ft (12-21 m)
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Plan the Antenna Installation
2
Before you begin, consider the following antenna
installation guidelines:
Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction
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Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV
(see Figure 4). 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 5). Also make sure it is flat, level,
strong enough to support the antenna’s
weight (55 lbs, 25 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 5: 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
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
Bottom View
6"
(15.2 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
4 x 1/2"
( 13 mm)
26.2"
(66.5 cm)
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Plan the Switchplate Installation
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Before you begin, consider the following
switchplate installation guidelines:
Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions
4.39"
(111.5 mm)
•
Select a switchplate mounting location in a
dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away
from any heat sources or salt spray.
•
Be sure to leave enough room at the
switchplate’s rear panel for connecting the
cables (see Figure 6 for switchplate
dimensions).
2.96"
(75.2 mm)
•
Since the supplied data cable is 50 ft (15 m)
long, the switchplate must be located within
50 ft (15 m) of the antenna.
Prepare the Switchplate Mounting Site
Once you have identified a suitable switchplate
mounting site, follow these steps to prepare the
site for installation.
Figure 7: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout
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).
3.82"
(97 mm)
3/32" ( 2.25 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
.32" (8 mm)
b. Using the same template, mark the locations
2.36"
(60 mm)
2.05"
(52 mm)
Panel Cutout
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.
3.19"
(81 mm)
.16" (4 mm)
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Prepare the Antenna Site
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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 8: 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
centerline (see Figure 8).
12"
(305 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.
1/2" ( 13 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
12"
(305 mm)
b. Use the template to mark the locations for the
four mounting holes and cable access hole on
the mounting surface.
Figure 9: Foam Seal
c. Drill a 1/2" (13 mm) hole at the four
mounting hole locations you marked in
Step 4b. Later, you will insert four 3/8"-16
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 4b. 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 hole in the foam seal
aligns with the cable access hole in the
mounting surface (see Figure 9).
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Remove the Restraint
5
Inside the antenna, a foam block prevents the
antenna assembly from moving during
shipment. Follow these steps to remove this
shipping restraint.
Figure 10: Removing the Radome
a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 10). 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.
#10-32 Screw (x6)
b. Remove the foam block that is wedged
beneath the antenna’s reflector (see
Figure 11). Save this restraint for future use;
the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she
needs to relocate or reship the antenna.
IMPORTANT!
Once you have removed the restraint, handle
the antenna very carefully. With the restraint
removed, the internal antenna assembly
rotates freely and, if not handled properly,
can damage the limit switch.
Figure 11: Foam Block Shipping Restraint
Shipping Restraint
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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 12: Number of RF Coax Cables Required
Connecting to:
System with Dual LNB
1 receiver
# RF Cables
a. First determine the number of RF coax cables
required for your particular installation (see
Figure 12). (See Figure 13 to determine the
type of cable required.)
1
2 or more receivers
2*
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).
System with Quad LNB (Europe Only)
1 receiver
1
2 receivers
2
3 receivers
3
4 or more receivers
4**
* Multiswitch required for 3 or more receivers.
** Multiswitch required for 5 or more receivers.
c. Connect the data cable to the “Data” jack on
the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 14).
Hand-tighten until the connector locks in
place; do not use excessive force.
Figure 13: RF Cable Guidelines
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.
Cable Length
<= 75 ft (23 m)
> 75 ft (23 m)
Use Cable Type
RG-6
RG-11
e. Connect the RF coax cable(s) to the antenna.
If you need to connect just one RF cable,
connect the 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. Connect any additional RF coax
cables to the antenna’s RF2, RF3, and RF4
jacks, in that order.
Figure 14: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
TIP: If you connect two or more RF cables, label
both ends of each cable to match the connector.
This will make it easier to identify the cables later.
Power
Data
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Mount the Antenna
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Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
Figure 15: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes
drilled in the mounting surface.
b. Make sure the forward arrow inside the
baseplate points toward the bow and is
parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see
Figure 15).
c. 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.
d. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,
place a 3/8" flat washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt and
insert the bolt into the hole from above (see
Figure 16).
Figure 16: Mounting the Antenna (Side View)
e. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting
surface using a 3/8" shoulder washer, a
3/8" flat washer, and a 3/8"-16 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.
3/8"-16 Bolt (x4)
3/8" Flat Washer (x4)
Antenna Base
Foam Seal
Mounting Surface
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.
3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4)
3/8" Flat Washer (x4)
3/8"-16 Lock Nut (x4)
f. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure
in place with the six #10-32 screws you
removed in Step 5a.
g. Install a protective plastic screw cap
(supplied in the kitpack) over each radome
screw.
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Wire the Switchplate
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Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to
the antenna.
Figure 17: 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 back of the
the wire colors with the terminal board label.
Tighten the terminal screws to secure all
wires in place.
BLU/WHT
WHT/BLU
BRN/WHT
WHT/BRN
ORG/WHT
WHT/ORG
GRY/WHT
WHT/GRY
GRN/WHT
WHT/GRN
Not Used
Not Used
PC GND
PC TXD
PC RXD
RF GND
RF RXD
RF TXD
Not Used
Not Used
IMPORTANT!
The diagram refers to wires by body color/
stripe color. For example, “Blue/White”
means the blue wire with the white stripe.
Data Cable
to Antenna
IMPORTANT!
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 18: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Power Cable
Ground (Black)
To Antenna
+12 VDC (Red)
–
+
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Wire the Receiver(s)
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In Step 6, you routed the RF coax cable(s) from
the antenna, through the cable access hole, and
into the vessel. Follow these steps to connect the
RF coax cable(s) to the customer’s satellite TV
receiver(s).
Figure 19: Wiring the Receivers to the Antenna
Antenna
IMPORTANT!
If you wish to connect three or more receivers
to the antenna, see Appendix A on page 21.
a. If you are connecting two receivers to the
TracVision system, decide which receiver
will be the primary receiver. The primary
receiver controls satellite selection.
Primary Receiver
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
RF1
NOTE: The secondary receiver will only be able to
select a channel carried on the satellite that is
currently selected on the primary receiver.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
b. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver
Secondary Receiver - Optional
TV ANT/CABLE IN
R
L
RF2
OUT TO TV
c. If you are connecting two receivers, connect
the RF2 cable from the antenna to the
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
“Satellite In” jack on the secondary receiver.
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.
d. Connect the receiver(s) to the customer’s
television(s). Follow the instructions in the
receiver’s manual.
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Connect Power
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Follow these steps to connect power. The
switchplate supplies power to the antenna.
Figure 20: Switchplate Wiring - Vessel Power Cable
Vessel Power
Ground
a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.
11-16 VDC
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect vessel power
and make sure the circuit is dead before you
connect any power wires.
–
+
b. Connect a power cable to 12 VDC vessel
power (for cable specifications, see Figure 3
on page 3).
IMPORTANT!
Power supplied to the antenna must not fall
below 11 VDC or exceed 16 VDC.
c. Connect your vessel power wires to the
power (+) and ground (-) input terminals on
the switchplate (see Figure 20).
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Mount the Switchplate
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In Step 3, you identified a suitable mounting
location for the switchplate and cut out the
mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now
follow these steps to mount the switchplate.
Figure 21: Mounting the Switchplate
Front Cover
Switchplate
a. Fit the switchplate assembly into the
mounting hole until it is flush with the
mounting surface.
Mounting Surface
b. Drill four 5/32" (4 mm) holes in the
countersunk settings in the switchplate’s
5/32" ( 4 mm)
Mounting Hole (x4)
c. Secure the support frame and switchplate
assembly to the mounting surface using four
#6 screws.
#6 Screw (x4)
d. Snap the front cover onto the switchplate to
conceal the mounting screws and support
frame.
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Enter Your Latitude & Longitude
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Follow these steps to enter your vessel’s latitude
and longitude into the antenna.
Figure 22: Direction to Satellite Depends on Your Location
NOTE: The antenna will use your position
information to speed up satellite acquisition. If the
antenna knows where you are, it knows where it
should start looking for the satellite (see Figure 22). In
addition, for a linear system, the antenna will use
your position information to calculate the correct LNB
skew angle.
Connect a Laptop to the Antenna
To enter data into the antenna, 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.
Figure 23: Switchplate Front Panel
Maintenance Port
a. Using a straight PC serial data cable, connect
your laptop to the DB9 Maintenance port on
the front of the switchplate (see Figure 23).
ON
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).
OFF
Figure 24: HyperTerminal Settings
b. Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish
the following settings for your COM port (see
Figure 24):
•
•
•
•
•
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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c. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed
Figure 25: Antenna Data Scrolling in Window
view of the sky.
d. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s)
and the switchplate (see Figure 23 on page
14). Wait two minutes for system startup.
e. Data should now be scrolling in your
HyperTerminal window (see Figure 25). If no
data appears, check your connections and
make sure you’re using the right COM port.
Enter Your Latitude and Longitude
To enter your position information into the
antenna, enter the following commands via
Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update
Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Type the following command then press
Enter. Italics indicate a variable.
GPS,XX,A,YYY,B
EXAMPLE
Entering a vessel position of 57°N, 22°E:
XX = Latitude (0 - 90)
A = S (South) or N (North)
YYY = Longitude (0-180)
B = E (East) or W (West)
HALT
DEBUGON
GPS,57,N,22,E
NOTE: Do not enter decimals. Simply round your
latitude and longitude to the nearest whole numbers.
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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 26: Technician Programming the Antenna
IMPORTANT!
The antenna is programmed at the factory for
the following default satellite pair:
Circular: DSS_101 & DSS_119 (DIRECTV)
Linear: ASTRA & HOTBIRD
If these are the customer’s desired satellites,
you may skip this step.
Enter the following commands via Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard:
a. Type HALT then press Enter.
b. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.
c. Type the following command then press
Enter. Italics indicate a variable.
EXAMPLE
Programming Astra2S and Thor satellites:
SATINSTALL,SatelliteA,SatelliteB
HALT
DEBUGON
SATINSTALL,ASTRA2S,THOR
SatelliteA = Name of 1st desired satellite
SatelliteB = Name of 2nd desired satellite
@L,A
ZAP
available satellites. Be sure to enter the
satellite names as they appear in the library.
NOTE: If you don’t find the satellite you want,
you can set up a user-defined satellite (USER 1 or
d. Type @L,A then press Enter.
e. Type ZAP then press Enter. The antenna
restarts. Wait two minutes for system startup.
f. (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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Set the LNB Skew Angle
(Linear only)
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Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB
to the correct skew angle for your selected
satellite and vessel position.
Figure 27: Wing Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector
a. Using HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update
Wizard, type SKEWANGLE then press
Enter. Note the reported skew angle.
Reflector
TIP: The SKEWANGLE command provides the
correct skew angle for the currently selected satellite
only. If a pair of satellites is installed, you might wish
to set an average skew instead. To find the average
skew, select the second satellite then enter the
Wing
Screws
LNB
SKEWANGLE command again to get the second
satellite’s skew angle. Add the two skew angle
numbers together and divide by two to get the average.
b. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s) and
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.
Figure 28: LNB Skew Angle Adjustment
c. Remove the antenna’s radome, if you
installed it earlier in Step 7f.
d. Locate the LNB on the back of the antenna’s
reflector (see Figure 27).
LNB
e. Loosen the two wing screws on the LNB
choke feed. These wing screws secure the
LNB in place.
Choke Feed
f. Adjust the LNB clockwise or counter-
clockwise until the skew arrow on the LNB
points to the skew angle that you noted in
Step 14a (see Figure 28).
IMPORTANT!
0
Be sure to keep the LNB fully inserted into the
choke feed to ensure optimum performance.
Negative
Skews
Positive
Skews
0˚ Skew
g. Tighten the wing screws to secure the LNB.
h. Reinstall the radome (as explained in
Steps 7f-g on page 9).
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Educate the Customer
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The installation process is complete!
Figure 29: 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 29).
•
•
•
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 advanced configurations. It also provides
system wiring diagrams and a switchplate mounting template.
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Wiring 3+ Receivers
A
Appendix
IMPORTANT!
Only antennas equipped with a circular dual
LNB or a linear quad LNB can support more
than two receivers. Antennas equipped with
a linear dual LNB support only two receivers.
Figure 30: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB
Antenna with Circular Dual LNB
(North American systems only)
Antenna
To connect three or more receivers, follow these
steps to install an active (powered) multiswitch
between the antenna and the receivers.
RF1
RF2
NOTE: You can purchase an active multiswitch,
Channel Master model 6314IFD, from KVH (order
part #19-0123).
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
1. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “RHCP +13V” jack on the multiswitch
(see Figure 30).
Multiswitch
DC Power
Receiver #1
2. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to
the “LHCP +18V” jack on the multiswitch.
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
3. Connect the receivers to the individual
SATELLITE IN
outputs of the multiswitch.
Receiver #2
4. Terminate any unused multiswitch outputs
with 75 ohm DC blocks (Channel Master
#7184, Radio Shack #15-1259, or equivalent).
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
IMPORTANT!
Receiver #3
Be sure the multiswitch is properly grounded.
With the multiswitch grounded, you do not
need to ground the individual receivers.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Receiver #4
IMPORTANT!
TV ANT/CABLE IN
(DIRECTV only) Multiswitches
block a receiver’s 22 KHz tone
that the antenna needs to switch
satellites automatically.
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
Therefore, the customer will need
to manually switch satellites
using the optional TV/SAT
Switch (KVH part #01-0245).
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Figure 31: Receiver Wiring - Antenna with Linear Quad LNB
Antenna with Linear Quad LNB
(European systems only)
Follow these steps to connect three or four
receivers directly to the antenna.
Antenna
NOTE: If you need to connect more than four
receivers to the TracVision system, install an active
multiswitch that generates a 22 KHz tone (such as
Spaun model 5602NF - KVH part #19-0413).
Connect the multiswitch in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Power
Data
Switchplate
–
+
1. Decide which receiver will be the primary
receiver. The primary receiver will control
satellite selection.
MCP
NOTE: The additional receivers will be able to
select any channel carried on the satellite that is
currently selected on the primary receiver.
HDTV
CONTROL
ANTENNA UNIT
RF PORT
TONE
DETECT
FUSE
POWER IN
+
/
–
Receiver #1 (Primary)
2. Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to
the “Satellite In” jack on the primary receiver
(see Figure 31).
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RF1
RF2
RF3
RF4
R
R
R
R
L
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
This receiver controls
satellite selection
3. Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to
Receiver #2
the “Satellite In” jack on the second receiver.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
L
4. Connect the RF3 cable from the antenna to
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE IN
the “Satellite In” jack on the third receiver.
5. Connect the RF4 cable from the antenna to
Receiver #3
the “Satellite In” jack on the fourth receiver.
TV ANT/CABLE IN
L
IMPORTANT!
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
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.
Receiver #4
TV ANT/CABLE IN
L
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE IN
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Satellite Library
B
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 tables below).
North America
Europe
Standard Circular Dual LNB Required
Linear Dual or Linear Quad 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
ASTRA1
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
DSS_101
ASTRA2N
ASTRA2S
DSS_110
DSS_119
HISPASAT
HOTBIRD
HOTBIRDWB
SIRIUS
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
Turksat 1C, 42°E
Eutelsat W3A, 7°E
TURKSAT1C
EUTEL_W3A
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
C
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 32: Identifying a Linear Satellite
Name
Longitude
Decoder type
To configure a user-defined satellite, you will
need to program into the antenna the following
information about the satellite (see Figure 32):
Vertical High:
Frequency
Vertical Low:
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code
•
•
•
Satellite name
Symbol rate
FEC code
Network ID
Satellite longitudinal position
Network ID
Transponder information for all
combinations of polarization and band:
Horizontal High:
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code
Horizontal Low:
Frequency
Symbol rate
FEC code
•
•
vertical high
vertical low
Network ID
Network ID
•
•
horizontal high
horizontal low
OR
•
•
right
left
•
•
•
•
•
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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C
Enter the following commands via Windows
HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard.
Figure 33: 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 33 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 34 for definitions).
Figure 34: @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 C5 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 13 on page 16
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
D
Appendix
This appendix provides system wiring diagrams
for the following receiver configurations:
•
•
•
One or two receivers
Three or more receivers (circular)
Three or more receivers (linear quad)
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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D
Wiring One or Two Receivers
Antenna
Power Data
+12 VDC
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
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)
Antenna
Power
Data
RF2
RF1
+12 VDC
Switchplate
+
–
RHCP
+13V
LHCP
+18V
+
–
Multiswitch
+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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D
Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Linear Quad)
Antenna
Power
Data
+12 VDC
Switchplate
+
–
+
–
Receiver #1 (Primary)
TV ANT/CABLE IN
RF1
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
RF2
RF3
RF4
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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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
© Copyright 2006 KVH Industries Inc.
KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc.
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