KVH Industries TracVision M5 Security Camera User Manual
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1. North America Europe Standard Circular Dual LNB Required Linear Dual LNB Required Satellite Longitude Name in Library Satellite Name in Library DIRECTV 72 W DSS_72 Astra 1 19 2 E ASTRA1 DIRECTV 101 W DSS_101 Astra 2N 28 2 E ASTRA2N DIRECTV 110 W DSS_110 Astra 25 28 2 E ASTRA2S DIRECTV 119 W DSS_119 Hispasat 30 0 W HISPASAT EchoStar 61 W ECHO_61 Hotbird 13 0 E HOTBIRD EchoStar 110 W ECHO_110 Hotbird WB 13 0 E HOTBIRDWB EchoStar 119 W ECHO_119 Sirius 5 0 E SIRIUS EchoStar 148 W ECHO_148 Thor 0 8 W THOR Express Vu 82 W EXPRESSVU Arabsat 26 E ARABSAT ExpressVu 91 W EXPRESSTV Nilesat 77W NILESAT Turksat 1C 42 E TURKSATIC eech Circular Dual LNB Required inane aa EU E A Satellite Name in Library Mexico Asiasat 4 122 2 E ASIASAT Linear Dual LNB Required Sinosat 1 110 5 E SINOSAT Satellite Name in Library PAS 9 58 W PAS_9 Latin America Galaxy Circular Dual LNB Required Australia amp New Zealand D Satellite Name in Library Linear Dual LNB Required Galaxy 3C 95 W GALAXY3CN Satellite Name in Library Optus B1 160 E OPTUS_B1 Optus C1 156 E OPTUS_C1 Special LNB required Call KVH at 1 401 847 3327 User Defined Satellites The satellite library in the TracVision antenna includes two slots for user defined satellites USER 1 and USER 2 You can prog2. 1 4 20 lock nut from below Tighten all four 1 4 20 Lock Nut x4 bolts until the four rubber feet are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed Y 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 f 10 24 Screws x3 D 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 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 a Remove and discard the two jack screws securing the standard maintenance port assembly to the switchplate see Fi
3. ANTENNA UNIT HDTV CONTROL 12 VDC G RF1 H LI Se o 000 ourroTv ANTICABLE IN 990 g H This receiver controls R satellite selection Secondary Receiver Optional Doane e E vm p coo U d PHONE JACK RF2 r ourrow DIO VIDEO S VIDEO L SATELLITE IN a 36 Does not apply to DIRECTV HDTV Continued Wiring Three or Four Receivers Circular only Antenna TRAGVISION aur RF2 DEI RHCP 13V LHCP 18V Multiswitch IN I M T 12 VDC MCP 12 VDC Receiver 1 5 ry 9 e 2 a e 990 i 12 soo d Pe ii qmm E Receiver 2 23 SATELLITE IN om Receiver 3 9 Gi v e VEN N 2 9 19 9606 d LS NS steen 4 om Receiver 4 A ES ES g H Does not apply to DIRECTV HDTV 37 SZ saTeLLTEIN_ amp Continued Wiring One DIRECTV HD Receiver Antenna p TRACVISION ox RF2 Power 12 VDC ES Switchplate HDTV B Converter DIRECTV HDTV C i 02 1 431 onverter U 12 VDC Splitter our f Primary HD Receiver 19 0366 meur ATT S G SZ X 99 e 4 7 2 ceo H d A SATELLITE IN Nu This receiver controls salellite selection Secondary Non HD Receiver Optional d 66 SZ ef Ej D Bo eoii AEE W SATELLITE IN
4. TRAGVISIO ON KVH INDUSTRIES TracVision M5 Control Panel Configuration TracVision M5 Installation Guide MultiSat Control Panel MCP Configuration These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M5 satellite TV antenna system on a vessel Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User s Guide Installation Steps 1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools 3 10 Wire the Switchplate 12 2 Plan the Antenna Installation 4 11 Wire the MCP and Receivers 13 3 Plan the Belowdecks Installation 5 12 Connect Power 14 4 Prepare the Belowdecks Sites 6 13 Mount the Switchplate amp MCP 15 5 Prepare the Antenna Site 7 14 Enter Your Latitude amp Longitude 16 6 Remove the Restraints 8 15 Select Satellites 17 7 Wire the Antenna 9 16 Get the LNB Skew Angle Linear only 18 8 Mount the Antenna 10 17 Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear only 19 9 Modify the Switchplate Optional 11 18 Educate the Customer 20 Who Should Install the System To ensure a safe and effective installation KVH recommends that a KVH authorized marine technician install the TracVision antenna KVH authorized technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the system To find a technician near you visit www kvoh com wheretogetservice Linear vs Circular Systems The installation process differs slightly depending on the type of LNB low noise block that is installed in the an
5. 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 D Figure 24 Switchplate Wiring Antenna Data Cable Not Used h Not Used PC GND PC TXD PC RXD Data Cable RF GND to Antenna RF TXD RF RXD Not Used Not Used Figure 25 Switchplate Wiring Antenna Power Cable To Antenna Ground Black and MCP 449 vDC Red ROLL Sr OI 5 Say Qi Get AS PS sy y CX Wire the MCP and Receivers Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to Figure 26 MCP and Receiver Wiring the MCP and the antenna to the receivers a Connect the main control cable DB9 male to DB9 male from the DB9 maintenance port Antonia jack on the switchplate to the Antenna Unit TRAGVISION jack on the MCP see Figure 26 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 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 HF Control IMPORTANT If you wish to connect three or more receivers t
6. Cable Length Use Cable Type a First determine the number of RF coax cables required for your particular installation If lt 75 ft 23 m RG 6 you wish to connect just one satellite TV receiver to the TracVision system only one gt 75 ft 23 m RG 1 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 determine the type of cable required b Route the data power and RF cables Figure 16 Connectors on Bottom of Antenna 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 e Connect an RF coax cable to the RF1 jack on Installation 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 a Ch Power connection SP Kee f If you wish to connect two o
7. s SA KZ D Continued Wiring Two or More DIRECTV HD Receivers Antenna p TRAGVISION Power 12 VDC Switchplate RF Input fake HDTV Converter 02 1431 DIRECTV HDTV Converter 412 VDC i2vpc B B B Additional HD or gF 1 EN plitter e Standard Receivers B i 19 0366 HD Receiver 1 Primary M 6 5 coo E E AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO SA SATELLITE IN Kam 2 This receiver controls satellite selection HD Receiver 2 o S LJ AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PHONE JACK SATELLITE IN SS UR Lf Switchplate Mounting Template ES ww 1g l 6 LE E push INOIND oueq WLU GC cl 28 p ww 09 eee ww 8 ZE Woo b ww 76 E uiu Gye OCL Xv uiu 91 9 H Xr MCP Flush Mounting Template ES eg KIVIHI KVH Industries Inc KVH Europe A S 50 Enterprise Center Middletown RI 02842 5279 U S A Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone 1 401 847 3327 Fax 1 401 849 0045 Phone 45 45 160 180 Fax 45 45 160 181 E mail info kvh dk Internet www kvh com E mail info kvh com Internet www kvh com Copyright 2006 KVH Industries Inc KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc
8. Ge L coe Kg SR SATELLITEIN Z n Continued 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 Besure 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 Continued Selecting t
9. G Satellite table 98 User 1 99 User 2 H Frequency MHz 00000 or 10700 12750 I Symbol rate kilosymbols per second 01000 45000 categories you can enter the following J FEC code rate 12 23 34 56 67 defaults instead or 78 Transponder Data Default Value K Network ID hexadecimal Ox Frequency 00000 Polarization V vertical H horizontal R right L left Symbol rate 27500 M LNB down conversion frequency FEC code rate Same value as other L low 9750 MHz transponders H high 10600 MHz Network ID 0x0000 G Galaxy 10500 MHz 7 Type ZAP then press Enter The antenna 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 S Sinosat 11300 MHz U USA 11250 MHz N Decoding type 2 DSS 3 DVB E Continued Example Linear Satellite The following is an example of programming a linear user defined satellite USER 1 Satellite Name YOURSAT 123 at 7 W Example Circular Satellite The following is an example of programming a circular user defined satellite USER 1 Satellite Name YOURSAT 456 at 122 W Commands you would enter into the antenna via HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard HALT DEBUGON SATCONFIG USER1 7 W 3 L DEBUGON SATCON
10. See the next section for special wiring instructions 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 2 Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the RF Input jack on the HDTV converter 3 Connect an RF coax cable from the RF Out jack on the HDTV converter to either of the Out jacks on the splitter 4 Connect an RF coax cable from the Tone Detect jack on the MCP to the other Out jack on the splitter 5 Connect an RF coax cable from the Input jack on the splitter to the Satellite In jack on the DIRECTV HD receiver Appendix Figure 41 Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver Antenna TRACVISION d Switchplate MCP Converter 02 1431 W s Splitter IT wu W 19 0366 RF Primary HD Receiver amp f 9 A 60 iS 1 S Seseg H Pf CEU f This receiver controls satellite selection Secondary Non HD Receiver Optional e d sarene S TNT om E Continued 6 If you wish to connect a second standard non HD receiver to the antenna connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the Satellite In jack on the secondary receiver 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 primar
11. and 110 sats installed Set Sat Select Mode D Auto anus Choose one Select SAT 101 and FY Choose one 101 110 Mode set Restarting antenna Continued Sat Select Modes 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 between either 101 110 or 101 119 see Figure 44 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 and 119 see Figure 45 Educate the Customer About HDTV e 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 e 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 e 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 v
12. and materials listed below You will need these items to complete the installation Switchplate e Flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers e Electric drill and 3 8 10 mm 5 32 4 mm 3 32 2 25 mm and 29 bits e 3 80 mm hole saw e Socket wrenches 7 16 open end wrench e Light hammer and center punch e Adhesive tape e Scriber or pencil e Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper e 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 Figure 2 Guidelines for Power Cables number and type of cables required e Connector installation tool Augat IT1000 Cable Length Ese Cape ausge e Power cables for connecting power to the 2 switchplate and MCP see Figure 2 SU DAE CITAR 12AWG 4mm e Satellite TV receiver and TV Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin consider the following antenna installation guidelines 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 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 Select a location that is as close as possible to the intersection
13. 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 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 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 Figure 5 Switchplate Dimensions M 4390 aIl 111 5 mm 2 96 75 2 mm Figure 6 MCP Dimensions 0 66 Top View 16 7 mm m 8 1 205 7 mm Prepare the Belowdecks Sites Once you have identified suitable mounting sites Figure 7 Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout for the switchplate and MCP follow these steps to prepare the sites for installation a 827 X 97 mm 23 32 22 25 mm sel 32 8 mm P Mounting Hole x4 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 b Using the same template mark the locations for the four switch
14. EC code FEC code Network ID Network ID e Frequency e Symbol rate e FEC code rate e Network ID e Decoder type NOTE You can find this satellite information on the web at www lyngsat com or www satcodx com neither website is affiliated with KVH D Continued Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard 1 Type HALT then press Enter 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 SATCONFIG USERA B C D E 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 QSATCONFIG E G H LJ K L M N 6 Repeat Step E5 for each polarization band e Vertical High e Horizontal High e Vertical Low e Horizontal Low OR e Right Left If your selected satellite does not have data for one or more of these transponder Figure 53 SATCONFIG Command Fields Field Description A User defined satellite in library 1 User 1 2 User 2 Longitude 0 180 E East or W West Decoding type 2 DSS 3 DVB mlolal ow Polarization C circular L linear Figure 54 SATCONFIG Command Fields Field Description F User defined satellite in library A User 1 B User 2
15. FIG A 98 11966 27500 34 0x0800 H H 3 GSATCONFIG A 98 11823 27500 34 0x0800 V H 3 GSATCONFIG A 98 00000 27500 34 0x0000 V L 3 SATCONFIG A 98 00000 27500 34 0x0000 H L 3 ZAP D Transponder Data Value Transponder Data Value Horizontal High Right Frequency 11 966 GHz Frequency 12 225 GHz Symbol rate 27500 Symbol rate 20000 FEC code rate 3 4 FEC code rate 5 6 Network ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Vertical High Left Frequency 11 823 GHz Frequency 12 456 GHz Symbol rate 27500 Symbol rate 20000 FEC code rate 3 4 FEC code rate 5 6 Network ID 2048 dec 0x0800 Network ID 4100 dec 0x1004 Vertical Low Commands you would enter into the antenna via No data listed HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard Horizontal Low HALT No data listed DEBUGON SATCONFIG USER1 122 W 3 C DEBUGON SATCONFIG A 98 12225 20000 56 0x1004 R U 3 SATCONFIG A 98 12456 20000 56 0x1004 L U 3 ZAP Wiring Diagrams This appendix provides system wiring diagrams for the following receiver configurations e One or two receivers Three or more receivers circular only One DIRECTV HD receiver e 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 Appendix E Continued Wiring One or Two Receivers Antenna eee TRAGCVISION
16. 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 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 a Ensure the antenna has a clear unobstructed view of the sky b Apply power to the satellite TV receiver s TV s and switchplate see Figure 33 Wait two minutes for system startup p c Press the center MENU button on the MCP s Install satellite front panel to access the onscreen menu see Yes Next Return Figure 34 Until Operations mode shown d At Install satellite press NEXT until the Operations mode display shows Operations mode Then Yes Next Return press YES e At Get antenna status press NEXT until Gat antenna status the display shows Control antenna Then Yes Next Return press YES Until Control antenna shown f At Man control antenna press NEXT until Control antenna the display shows Set Lat Long Then Yes Next Return press YES 8 At Latitude use the and buttons to set Man control antenna each digit of the vessel s latitude Press Yes Next Return ENTER to accept each digit Until Set
17. Lat Long shown h At Longitude use the and buttons to set Set Lat Long each digit of the vessel s longitude Press Yes Next Return ENTER to accept each digit i At Latitude Longitude verify that the Latitude display shows the correct latitude and longitude j After 3 seconds the display returns to the D Set Lat Long screen Press RETURN until you exit the menu Use to set vessel longitude Latitude HEN Longitude HEHHE Select Satellites Follow these steps to set up the system for the desired pair of satellites IMPORTANT To select a three satellite Trisat group for a linear system see Appendix C on page 29 To select a DIRECTV HDTV three satellite Trisat group see Appendix A on page 23 a Press the center MENU button on the MCP s front panel to access the onscreen menu see Figure 35 b At Install Satellite press YES c At Trisat Mode press NO d At Install A SAT NAME gt press NEXT until the display shows the first primary satellite you want to select Then press YES See Appendix D on page 30 for a list of available satellites NOTE If you don t find the satellite you want you can set up a user defined satellite USER 1 or USER 2 See Appendix E on page 31 e RepeatStep 15d to select the second satellite If you want to set up the antenna to track just one satellite select None instead f Wait two
18. 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 IMPORTANT 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 D Appendix Figure 46 Multiswitch Wiring Antenna with Circular Dual LNB Antenna TRAGVISION au Multiswitch DC Power S 1 S LI E SF SATELLITE IN CET Iu Receiver 4 e e e e Lie ee EK lo i El G l Xem M k n e Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it up for one of the three European Trisat groups Trisat Group Satellites Europe WB HotbirdWB Astral Astra2S Europe Hotbird Astral Astra2S Scandinavia HotbirdWB Sirius Thor 1 Ensure the antenna has a clear unobstructed view of the sky 2 Apply power to the receiver s TV s and switchplate Wait two minutes for startup 3 Pressthe center MENU button on the MCP to access the onscreen menu see Figure 47 At Install Satellite press YES At Trisat Mode press YES At USA or Europe press EUROPE NS 9p os At Install Europe WB pres
19. gure 21 Remove and save the standard maintenance port assembly see Figure 22 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 Figure 21 Detaching the Standard Maintenance Port Assembly Remove Jack Screws Front View Figure 22 Standard Maintenance Port Assembly Standard Maintenance Port Assembly Rear View Figure 23 MCP Ready Maintenance Port Assembly MCP ready Maintenance Port Assembly Rear View E Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna NOTE System wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix F on page 35 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 maintenance port assembly see Figure 24 Be sure to match the wire colors with the terminal board label Tighten the terminal screws to secure all wires in place IMPORTANT The diagram refers to wires by body color stripe color For example Brown White means the brown wire with the white stripe IMPORTANT Do not connect the data cable s drain wire shield to anything You can simply snip it from the cable
20. he 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 1 D Ensure the antenna has a clear unobstructed view of the sky Apply power to the satellite TV receiver s TV s and switchplate Wait two minutes for system startup Press the center MENU button on the MCP s front panel to access the onscreen menu see Figure 43 At Install Satellite press YES At Trisat Mode press YES At USA or Europe press USA The MCP installs the Trisat group of satellites into the antenna 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 If you selected Automatic mode at Select SAT 101 and select a satellite pair e Press 119 for 101 119 e Press 110 for 101 110 After restart the antenna will start tracking the satellite pair you selected The antenna restarts Wait two minutes for system startup Figure 43 DIRECTV Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP Install satellite Cxes D Next Return Trisa t mode Cxes D No Return USA or Europe CUSA Europe Return Installing Trisat Group Please wait 101 119
21. ions mode Then press YES Get antenna status C Yes D Next Return c At Get antenna status press YES d At Get system errors press NEXT until Get system errors the display shows Get skew angle Then Yes Next Return press YES Until Get skew angle shown e The display shows the calculated skew angle Get skew angle for the selected satellite and position which Yes Next Return you entered in Step 14 Note this number for future reference Skew angle f Press any button The display returns to the GR 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 i Set the LNB Skew An le Linear only Follow these steps to set the antenna s LNB to the skew angle you noted in Step 16 a Turn off and unplug the receiver s b Disconnect antenna power at the switchplate A CAUTION Disconnect power from the antenna and the receivers before you adjust the LNB The antenna
22. isit the website for the first time e 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 e 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 Figure 44 Automatic Sat Select Mode Selected Selected Pair Satellite Alternate Pair 101 119 Figure 45 Manual Sat Select Mode Selected Satellite 8 Tracking 119 Menu Alternate Satellites E Wirin 3 Receivers Circular only 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 To connect three or more receivers follow these steps to install an active powered multiswitch between the antenna and the receivers NOTE You can purchase an active multiswitch Channel Master model 6314IFD from KVH order part 19 0123 1 Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the RHCP 13V jack on the multiswitch see Figure 46 2 Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the LHCP 18V jack on the multiswitch 3 Connect the receivers to the individual outputs of the multiswitch 4 Terminate
23. m 5 pm ET e Refer to the User s Guide for complete operation instructions and troubleshooting information D 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 DIRECTV HDTV Installation 23 Wiring 3 Receivers Circular only 28 Selecting a Trisat Group Linear only 29 Satellite Library 30 User Defined Satellites 31 mmg NAN p Wiring Diagrams 35 Switchplate Mounting Template 41 MCP Flush Mounting Template 43 E DIRECTV HDTV Installation 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 e HDTV converter KVH part 02 1431 e Splitter KVH part 4419 0366 e DIRECTV HD receiver e HDTV television 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 Wiring a Single DIRECTV HD Receiver Follow these steps to connect the HD receiver IMPORTANT If you wish to connect two or more HD receivers to the antenna you will need to install an active multiswitch
24. 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 Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1 Sat B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2 Figure 35 Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Install satellite Return CYes gt Next Trisat mode Yes C No D Return Install A SAT NAME Yes gt Cancel Press NEXT until desired satellite shown Install B SAT NAME gt Yes D Cancel Press NEXT until desired satellite shown Installing sats Please wait lt SAT NAME1 and lt SAT NAME2 gt installed Restarting antenna E Get the LNB Skew An le Linear only To optimize reception the antenna s LNB must Figure 36 Skew Angle Menus on MCU 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 TIP You might also be able to get the correct skew angle from the customer s satellite service provider Install satellite Yes Next gt Return a Press the center MENU button on the MCP s Until Operations mode shown front panel to access the onscreen menu see f Figure 36 Operations mode Yes Next Return b At Install satellite press NEXT until the display shows Operat
25. mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare ii the site for installation a Unfold the antenna mounting template 3 80 mm supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit and Cable Access Hole place it onto the mounting surface Make sure 9 the FWD forward arrow points toward 229 mm NOTE You don t need to mount the antenna Pa exactly on the vessel s centerline but the 03 8 010 mm A 9 antenna s forward arrow must be parallel to it Mounting Hole x4 229 mm b Usethe template to mark the locations for the four mounting holes and cable access hole on Figure 11 Foam Seal the mounting surface B c Drill a 3 8 10 mm hole at the four ew 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 ANS Align with d Cutout the 3 80 mm cable access hole in Cable Access Hole 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 Peeloff 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 acces
26. ng Screw x2 connect any power wires 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 Figure 28 MCP Power Wiring page 3 Connect the wires to the plastic power plug supplied in the kitpack see Figure 27 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 gt Switchplate to MCP Power Cable c Tighten the terminal screws on the switchplate to secure all wires in place d Plug the MCP power plug into the Power In jack on the MCP see Figure 28 Secure in place with the retaining screws e Connect a power cable to 12 VDC vessel power for cable specifications see Figure 2 on page 2 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 I Mount the Switchplate amp MCP In Step 4 you prepared the mounting sites for the switchplate and MCP Now follow these steps to mount them Switchplate a Drill four 5 32 4 mm holes in the countersunk settings in the switchplate s support frame see Figure 30 a Fit the switchplate assembl
27. o the antenna see Appendix B on page 28 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 By mn antenna un AF PORT conor NOTE The secondary receiver will only be able to select a channel carried on the satellite that is currently selected on the primary receiver RF1 GES y SC A e d os ET This receiver controls e Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to Ee This receiver con the Satellite In jack on the primary receiver Secondary Receiver Optional f If you are connecting two receivers connect R y 3 P the RF2 cable from the antenna to the 9 eg Satellite In jack on the secondary receiver He Gen O SS IMPORTANT Be sure all receivers are grounded If the receiver has a 2 prong power plug runa 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 E Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power The Figure 27 MCP Power Plug switchplate supplies power to both the antenna and the MCP I f Terminal Screw x2 sd ld a Before you begin disconnect vessel power e r i A CAUTION 1 3 For your own safety disconnect vessel power l and make sure the circuit is dead before you Retaini
28. of the vessel s fore and aft centerline and midships 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 Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction Blocked 15 to 85 Look Angle C D TracVision Antenna Vessel Platform Figure 4 Antenna Dimensions UN Side View Quam TRAGVISION lt EEN wo pc L D TTT TTT TT 19 3 49 cm a H 4 22 9 cm Bottom View 4 x 5 16 8 mm 49 cm Plan the Belowdecks Installation Before you begin consider the following installation guidelines for the belowdecks equipment Switchplate 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 5 for switchplate dimensions 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 MCP Select an MCP mounting location in a dry well ventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray Be sure the MCP s front panel will be
29. ome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system Also be sure the customer understands the following e Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times The radome protects the antenna s moving parts from wind rain and debris A WARNING It is dangerous to watch TV while piloting a vessel The TracVision system is intended as a passenger entertainment product only e 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 e Heavy rain or snow may temporarily interrupt reception Clean the antenna regularly Dirt buildup on the radome can affect reception e The vessel must be located within the selected satellite s coverage area to receive its satellite TV signals To view satellite coverage maps visit www kvh com footprint Please register the system with KVH The registration process is quick easy online and ensures the best possible service from KVH Visit www kvh com register or refer to the Product Registration Form for details e 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 a
30. ort on MCP Figure 50 HyperTerminal Settings COM1 Properties Main Flash Port E Continued 4 Apply power to the TracVision antenna Data Figure 51 Antenna Data Scrolling in Window should soon be scrolling in your HyperTerminal window see Figure 51 If no e HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Da 5 DA data appears check your connections and make sure you re using the correct COM F B 12370 20000 78 0x1004 F B 12530 20000 67 0x0003 F B 12530 20000 67 0x0003 Program Your User Defined Satellites First lock To configure a user defined satellite you will need to program into the antenna the following information about the satellite see Figure 52 port perenne 5 Follow the steps in the next section to fk 32406 20000 67 0x0000 R U 2 program the antenna via the HyperTerminal Een window EE vs U 2 PE aa E o a e Satellite name Figure 52 Identifying a Linear Satellite e Satellite longitudinal position Name Longitude e Transponder information for all Decoder type combinations of polarization and band Vertical High Vertical Low Frequency Frequency Symbol rate Symbol rate FEC code FEC code Network ID Network ID e vertical high e vertical low e horizontal high e horizontal low Horizontal High Horizontal Low OR Frequency Frequency e right Symbol rate Symbol rate e left F
31. plate mounting holes c Drilla 3 32 2 25 mm hole at the four mounting hole locations Later you will mount the switchplate using four 6 screws 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 i 6 32 x 1 2 Screw b Using the MCP flush mounting template and Washer x2 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 c Using the same template mark the locations Figure 9 MCP Mounting Holes Layout for the four MCP mounting holes 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 8 87 63 x 9 136 03 45 mm 16 mm Mounting Hole x4 Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 10 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site according to the guidelines provided in Step 2 follow these steps to drill the the bow and is parallel to the vessel s centerline see Figure 10
32. r more receivers RF2 LN D connect a second RF coax cable to the RF2 d y Data Nad 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 Second Receiver Installation Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 18 Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate mounting surface 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 centerline see Figure 18 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 m mechanical stop with excessive force the Figure 19 Mounting the Antenna Side View limit switch might become damaged 1 4 20 x 3 Bolt x4 c Ateach of the four baseplate mounting holes 4 place a 1 4 flat washer on a 1 4 20 bolt and 1 4 Flat Washer x4 _ insert the bolt into the hole from above see Antenna Base Figure 19 Foam Seal mmm d Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting Mounting Surface gt surface using a 1 4 flat washer and a 1 4 Flat Washer x4
33. ram one or both of these library slots for any satellite you wish that is not already set up in the library 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 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 GUC2324A or Belkin Belkin part number F5U109 3 Open Windows HyperTerminal and establish the following settings for your COM port see Figure 50 e Bits per second 9600 e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bits 1 e 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 Appendix Figure 48 Technician Programming the Antenna Figure 49 Main Flash P
34. s NEXT until the display shows the Trisat group you want to select Then press YES 8 At Set Lat Long press YES 9 At Latitude use the and buttons to set each digit of the vessel s latitude Press Enter to accept each digit 10 At Longitude set the vessel s 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 12 Set up the receiver s for the same satellites and in the same order as the antenna Antenna Receiver DiSEqC Sat A Alternative 1 or A DiSEqC 1 Sat B Alternative 2 or B DiSEqC 2 Sat C Alternative 3 or C DiSEqC 3 Selecting a Trisat Grou Linear only Appendix Figure 47 European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP Install satellite Cyes gt Next Return Trisa Cres t mode No Return Install Europe WB Cyes gt Cancel Press NEXT until desired Trisat group shown Set Lat Long Yes gt Next Return Latitude Latitude Longitude Trisat skew angle 12 0 Installing Trisat Group Please wait lt SAT A gt lt SAT B gt and lt SAT C gt installed Restarting antenna E 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 Appendix
35. s hole in the mounting surface see Figure 11 Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna a foam block and two bolts Figure 12 Foam Block Shipping Restraint prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment Follow these steps to remove A these shipping restraints Foam Block a Remove the three 10 24 Phillips screws Shipping Restraint 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 E Figure 12 Save this restraint for future use Figure 13 Shipping Restraint Hardware the customer will need to reinstall it if he she needs to relocate or reship the antenna Bolt c Usinga 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 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 Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data power Figure 15 RF Cable Guidelines and RF cables to the antenna
36. s moving parts can cause injury c Remove the antenna s radome if you installed it earlier in Step 8e TIP If you keep the radome topside secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard d Locate the LNB on the back of the antenna s reflector see Figure 37 e Loosen the two wing screws on the base of the antenna s feed tube located in the center of the reflector see Figure 38 These wing 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 IMPORTANT Be sure to keep the LNB fully inserted into the choke feed to ensure optimum performance g Tighten the wing screws to secure the LNB in place h Reinstall the radome as explained in Steps 8e f on page 10 Figure 37 LNB Location on Back of Antenna s Reflector Reflector LNB Figure 39 LNB Skew Angle Adjustment Choke Feed H a0 Yee AA 7367158 de na 2 0 o Lech Positive Skews Negative I Skews E Educate the Customer 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 Welc
37. tenna linear or circular These differences are noted throughout this manual Appendix D on page 30 notes the type of LNB required for each region and satellite Technical Support If you need technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Support North South America Australia Europe Middle East Asia Phone 1 401 847 3327 Phone 45 45 160 180 E mail techs kvh com E mail support kvh dk KVH TracVision and the unique light colored dome with contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries Inc All other trademarks are property of their respective companies The information in this document is subject to change without notice No company shall be liable for errors contained herein 2007 KVH Industries Inc All rights reserved 54 0416 02 Rev A E Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin follow these steps to make sure Figure 1 TracVision M5 System Components you have everything you need to complete the Antenna installation 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 TRACViSiOG never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly see Figure 1 Ue 4 Baseplate b Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment c Gather all of the tools
38. y HD receiver In addition the secondary receiver must be standard RF1 definition only not HD in this configuration 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 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 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 NOTE You can purchase an active multiswitch Channel Master model 6314IFD from KVH order part 119 0123 1 Connect the RF1 cable from the antenna to the RHCP 13V jack on the multiswitch 2 Connect the RF2 cable from the antenna to the RF Input jack on the HDTV converter 3 Connect an RF coax cable from the HDTV Control jack on the MCP to the Control Input jack on the HDTV converter D Figure 42 Wiring Multiple DIRECTV HD Receivers Antenna TRACVISION Ever E Switchplate Multiswitch DC Power A OUT our f R Splitter INPUT Ed HD Receiver 1 Primary aud 4 n A ES ca je 99
39. y into the mounting hole until it is flush with the mounting surface b Secure the support frame and switchplate assembly to the mounting surface using four 6 screws c Snap the front cover onto the switchplate to conceal the mounting screws and support frame MCP Velcro Mount Option a Clean the bottom of the MCP and the mounting surface using a mild detergent b Peelthe backing from the two supplied Velcro fabric squares and stick them to the bottom of the MCP see Figure 31 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 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 Figure 30 Mounting the Switchplate Front Cover 95 32 04 mm Mounting Hole x4 gt 6 Screw x4 Figure 31 Velcro Mounting the MCP to a Horizontal Surface Fabric Strip x2 gt Hook Disk x2 4 24 Screw x2 vU 8 Screws and Washers x4 E Enter Your Latitude amp Longitude
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