Installation Guide TracVision M7 TracVision M7 Control Panel Configuration
TracVision M7 with Auto Skew Important Information About Your System Important Information About Your TracVision M7 System with Auto Skew ® Note: Not all TracVison M7 systems include Auto Skew. If you are unsure whether your linear TracVision M7 system includes automatic or manual skew adjustment, please refer to the documentation supplied with your system.
TracVision M7 Installation Guide MultiSat Control Panel (MCP) Configuration These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M7 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 MCP and Receivers...12 2. Plan the Antenna Installation...4 11. Connect Power...14 3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation...5 12. Mount the Switchplate & MCP...15 4.
1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, 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 internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1). b.
2 Plan the Antenna Installation Consider the following antenna installation guidelines: • • Figure 4: Blockage from Obstruction 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. Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 5).
3 Plan the Belowdecks Installation Consider the following belowdecks equipment installation guidelines. Switchplate • Figure 6: Switchplate Dimensions 4.39" m) (111.5 m 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 front and rear panels for connecting the cables and maintaining a service loop (see Figure 6 for switchplate dimensions). One cable connects to the front.
4 Prepare the Belowdecks Sites Once you have identified suitable mounting sites for the switchplate and MCP, follow these steps to prepare the sites for installation. Figure 8: Switchplate Mounting Holes Layout 3.82" (97 mm) .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 8). b. Using the same template, mark the locations for the four switchplate mounting holes.
5 Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. a. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 11).
6 Remove the Restraint Inside the antenna, a foam block prevents the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove this shipping restraint. Figure 13: Removing the Radome a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 13). 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.
7 Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the data, power, and RF cables to the antenna. a. First determine the number of RF coax cables you need to connect to the antenna for your particular installation (see Figure 15). (See Figure 16 to determine the type of cable required.) 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.
8 Mount the Antenna 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 centerline (see Figure 18). b. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line up with the four holes in the mounting surface.
9 Wire the Switchplate Follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna. Figure 20: Switchplate Wiring - Antenna Data Cable 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 switchplate (see Figure 20). Be sure to match the wire colors with the terminal board label.
10 Wire the MCP and Receivers If you are installing a circular system, or a linear system for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receiver(s). Circular and Sky Mexico Systems Figure 22: MCP and Receiver Wiring TIP: For DIRECTV Ku-band Tri-Sat service, you will need to install the KVH Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (KVH part #72-0301-07). Antenna a.
10 Wire the MCP and Receivers If you are installing a linear system (with the exception of Sky Mexico), follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the MCP and the antenna to the receiver(s). Linear Systems Figure 23: MCP and Receiver Wiring a. Connect the main control cable (DB9-male to DB9-male) from the “Maintenance” port on the front of the switchplate to the “Antenna Unit” connector on the MCP (see Figure 23). Antenna b.
11 Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power. The switchplate supplies power to both the antenna and the MCP. Figure 24: 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. 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).
12 Mount the Switchplate & MCP In Step 4, you prepared the mounting sites for the switchplate and MCP. Now follow these steps to mount them. Figure 27: Mounting the Switchplate ting Moun ce Surfa Switchplate hplate Switc NOTE: As an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical panel. If you chose this option, simply use two of the #6 screws to mount the switchplate to the panel. a.
13 Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the TracVision system. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky so it can receive satellite signals. b. Apply power to the satellite TV receiver(s) and TV(s). c. Set the switchplate’s power switch to the “on” position to apply power to the TracVision system (see Figure 30). d. Wait one minute for system startup. When the MCP display shows “Set up satellite(s),” proceed to the next step.
14 Choose an Operating Mode If you are installing a circular system, choose the appropriate operating mode for your customer’s satellite TV service provider and satellite preferences (see Figure 31). You will select this mode in the next step. Circular Systems Only Figure 31: Satellites Tracked in Each Operating Mode DIRECTV Mode Satellites Tracked DIRECTV Dual-Sat 101 and 119 Dual-Sat: Select this mode for DIRECTV service if you have not installed a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 33 to set up the system for a DIRECTV mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode). a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel. Circular Systems - DIRECTV Figure 33: DIRECTV Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No b. At “Circular or Linear?,” press CIR. c. At “Service=DIRECTV,” press YES. d.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 34 to set up the system for a DISH Network mode (see Step 14 on page 17 for a description of each mode). a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel. Circular Systems - DISH Network Figure 34: DISH Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No b. At “Circular or Linear?,” press CIR. c. At “Service=DIRECTV,” press NEXT until the display shows “Service=DISH.” Then press YES.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 35 to set up the system for ExpressVu. The antenna will track ExpressVu’s 91 and 82 satellites. a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel. Circular Systems - ExpressVu Figure 35: ExpressVu Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No b. At “Circular or Linear?,” press CIR. c. At “Service=DIRECTV,” press NEXT until the display shows “Service=ExpressVu.” Then press YES. d.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 36 to set up the system for a custom pair of satellites from the antenna’s library. a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel. Circular Systems - Custom Pair Figure 36: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No b. At “Circular or Linear,” press CIR. c. At “Service=DIRECTV,” press NEXT until the display shows “Service=Custom.” Then press YES. d.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 37 to set up the system for one of the following European Trisat groups: Group Satellites Sat. B Sat. C Europe WB HotbirdWB Astra1 Astra2S Europe Hotbird Astra1 Astra2S HotbirdWB Figure 37: European Trisat Group Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No Sat. A Scandinavia Linear Systems - Tri-Sat Group Sirius Thor a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel.
15 Select Satellites Follow these steps and refer to the flowchart in Figure 38 to set up the system for a custom pair of satellites from the antenna’s library. a. At “Set up satellite(s),” press the YES button on the MCP’s front panel. Linear Systems - Custom Pair Figure 38: Custom Pair Satellite Selection Menus on MCP Set up satellite(s)? Yes No b. At “Circular or Linear,” press LIN. c. At “Trisat Mode?,” press NO. d.
16 Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only Follow these steps to set the antenna’s linear LNB to the skew angle you noted earlier. a. Turn off and unplug the receiver(s) and disconnect antenna power at the switchplate. Figure 39: Set Screws Securing the LNB to the Reflector M4 Socket Set Screws Reflector CAUTION LNB Disconnect power from the antenna and the receivers before you adjust the LNB. The antenna’s moving parts can cause injury. b.
17 Run a Check Switch Test DISH Network or ExpressVu Only If you set up the system for DISH Network or ExpressVu, follow these steps to run the receiver’s Check Switch test to configure the receiver for the desired satellites. IMPORTANT! This procedure must be performed while the vessel is docked in calm water. NOTE: If you are connecting multiple receivers, repeat this process for each additional receiver.
18 Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Before you leave 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: • Figure 42: Example of Satellite Blockage Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times. The radome protects the antenna’s moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.
Appendices This section provides supplemental instructions for wiring multiple receivers. It also provides a list of available satellites, system wiring diagrams, and mounting templates for the belowdecks equipment. Contents A. Wiring 3+ Receivers...29 B. Satellite Library...32 C. Position Grids...33 D. Basic System Wiring Diagram...
A Wiring 3+ Receivers To connect three or more receivers to a circular system, follow these steps to install an Eagle Aspen multiswitch (KVH part #72-0310) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 43. Circular Systems Figure 43: Multiswitch Wiring - Antenna with Circular Dual LNB 1. Connect an RF cable from the “RF1” connector on the grounding block to the “13V” connector on the multiswitch. 2.
A Wiring 3+ Receivers To connect three or more receivers to a system configured for Sky Mexico, follow these steps to install a Spaun model SMS 5602 NF multiswitch (KVH part #19-0413) between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure 44. Sky Mexico Systems Figure 44: Multiswitch Wiring - Sky Mexico 1. Connect an RF cable from the “RF1” connector on the grounding block to the “H/High” (Horizontal High) connector on the multiswitch. 2.
A Wiring 3+ Receivers Linear Quad LNB Systems IMPORTANT! Only antennas equipped with a linear quad LNB can support more than two receivers. Antennas equipped with a linear dual LNB support only two receivers. Figure 45: Receiver Wiring - Antenna with Linear Quad LNB Antenna Follow these steps to connect three or four receivers directly to an antenna equipped with a linear quad LNB.
B Satellite Library 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 Circular LNB Required Linear 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 2S, 28.
C Position Grids If the vessel is located in Europe or North America, you may use the appropriate grid and table below to determine your approximate latitude and longitude.
D Basic System Wiring Diagram Circular and Sky Mexico Systems This wiring diagram shows a basic circular or Sky Mexico system configuration. NOTE: If you are installing a Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit for DIRECTV Ku-band Tri-Sat service, refer to the wiring instructions that came with the kit.
D Basic System Wiring Diagram Linear Systems This wiring diagram shows a basic linear system configuration.
.16" (4 mm) 2.36" (60 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) Panel Cutout 3.82" (97 mm) .32" (8 mm) (2.25 mm) 2.
.63" (16 mm) 3.08" (78 mm) 1.83" (46 mm) .63" (16 mm) 4x .136" (3.45 mm) 4x R .63" (16 mm) 7.62" (194 mm) 8.
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