TracVision C3, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...low noise block installed in the antenna linear or circular These differences are noted throughout this guide In general North American satellites require a circular LNB while European satellites require a linear LNB Technical Support If you need technical assistance please contact KVH Technical Support 1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools 3 2 Plan the Installation 4 3 Remove the Mounting Plate 5 4 Remov...

Page 2: ...nly RG 6 or RG 11 75 ohms RF cable if installing two or more receivers Silicone sealant RTV or equivalent 7 16 open end wrench Construction adhesive suitable for the deck Augat IT1000 connector installation tool KVH Part 19 0242 Satellite TV receiver s for your desired service see Figure 2 for a list of validated U S Canadian receivers for information on connecting different receiver models contac...

Page 3: ...ck The cable access hole should be located at least 6 15 cm away from the antenna s baseplate connectors see Figure 4 Make sure you will not drill into any existing wires or aesthetic structures inside the vessel Choose a dry flat location for the switchplate that will be easily accessible to the user Take into account the lengths of the cables as well as accessibility to the equipment after insta...

Page 4: ...wrench or nut driver remove the six bolts nuts and washers securing the mounting plate to the baseplate see Figure 6 NOTE Be sure to keep the bolts in case the antenna needs to be shipped to another location d Remove the mounting plate and set it aside for now see Figure 7 Figure 5 Removing the Radome Radome Screw and Washer x8 Baseplate Figure 6 Mounting Plate Bolts Top View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 7 ...

Page 5: ...he tie wraps seal the four tie wrap holes at the bottom of the baseplate with the plugs provided in the kitpack see Figure 9 Figure 8 Tie Wrap Locations Top View Rotating Plate Baseplate Forward Tie wrap Rear Tie wrap Once you have removed the restraints keep the antenna level as much as possible and handle the antenna unit carefully Improper handling might damage the unit IMPORTANT Figure 9 Tie w...

Page 6: ...down vessel power before you drill or connect wires Test the circuit to ensure no power is present 21 11 536 mm 24 610 mm 26 660 mm 4 73 120 mm 1 57 40 mm 1 18 30 mm 4 101 mm 19 28 490 mm Mounting Plate Radome Bow Mounting Plate Baseplate Connectors Centerline Vessel Forward Arrow Forward Arrow 16 01 407 mm 6 42 163 mm Figure 10 Mounting Plate Orientation The locations of the mounting holes may va...

Page 7: ... for a thicker deck be sure to use the bolts supplied in the kitpack when mounting the antenna Do not reinstall the mounting plate bolts that you removed in Remove the Mounting Plate on page 5 f Apply a flat washer lock washer and the nut you removed in Remove the Mounting Plate on page 5 to each mounting bolt from belowdecks and tighten securely g Circular only Reinstall the radome using the eigh...

Page 8: ...te the switchplate see Figure 13 b Using the same template mark the locations for the four switchplate mounting holes c Drill a 3 32 2 25 mm hole at the four mounting hole locations Later you will mount the switchplate using four 6 screws Figure 13 Switchplate Cutout Dimensions Panel Cutout 0 16 4 mm 3 32 2 25 mm dia 3 82 97 mm 0 32 8 mm 2 05 52 mm 3 19 81 mm 2 36 60 mm Cut Out the Switchplate Hol...

Page 9: ...t on the RF cable is located on the end of the cable closest to the antenna s baseplate connectors e Connect an RF cable to the antenna s RF1 connector Hand tighten first then tighten with a 7 16 wrench for 1 4 turn NOTE Leave the protective cap installed on the RF2 connector unless you are connecting a second RF cable f Circular only If you plan to connect multiple receivers connect a second RF c...

Page 10: ... hole using three of the supplied 6 screws see Figure 16 c Circular only Route the RF cable s to the grounding block location you chose in Plan the Installation on page 4 Linear only Route the RF cable to the receiver location d Route the power data cable through the switchplate cutout you made in Cut Out the Switchplate Hole on page 9 Figure 16 Installing the Clamshell Ventilator Clamshell Ventil...

Page 11: ...cond receiver connect an RF cable from the RF2 connector on the grounding block to the Satellite In connector on the secondary receiver f Attach the supplied ground wire to either grounding screw on the grounding block Connect the other end of the wire to a suitable vessel AC ground g Using two supplied 6 screws mount the grounding block If you cut an RF cable or used additional RF cabling be sure...

Page 12: ...ds connect the wire to the switchplate s DC return instead Figure 19 Augat IT1000 Connector Installation Tool If you cut the RF cable be sure to terminate it with Snap N Seal F connectors using an Augat IT1000 connector installation tool KVH part 19 0242 Screw on push on twist on and other low quality connectors will degrade system performance IMPORTANT Receiver SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV TV ANT CABLE...

Page 13: ...he vessel s AC power e Linear only Skip to Mount the Switchplate on page 16 100 240 VAC To Vessel AC Power Power Supply 15 VDC Red Ground Black Gro VDC AC Power Cord Power Data Cable From Antenna Figure 21 Switchplate Wiring KVH Power Supply Shown CAUTION For your own safety disconnect vessel power before you connect any power wires Test the circuit to ensure no power is present The TracVision ant...

Page 14: ...are required DISH 1000 61 Connect service key A to the front of the switchplate see Figure 24 DISH 500 Connect both service keys to the switchplate see Figure 24 and Figure 25 Bell TV Formerly ExpressVu Connect service key B to the back of the switchplate to set up the system to track the Bell TV 91 and 82 satellites see Figure 25 NOTE If you wish to set up the system to track satellites not liste...

Page 15: ...tchplate s screw cavities see Figure 26 c Mount the switchplate to the mounting surface using four 6 screws d Gently snap the switchplate cover onto the front of the switchplate to conceal the mounting screws e Circular only Skip to Set Up and Test the System on page 20 Figure 26 Switchplate Mounting 5 32 4 mm Mounting Hole x4 6 Screw x4 Front Cover Switchplate Mounting Surface Mount the Switchpla...

Page 16: ... library see Figure 28 e Type the following command then press Enter Be sure to use the proper install name s for your selected satellite s SATINSTALL SAT_A_NAME SAT_B_NAME NOTE Select the satellite you want to track first as SAT_A Once the procedure is complete the antenna will begin tracking that satellite f Type ZAP then press Enter to restart the antenna Wait two minutes for system startup g K...

Page 17: ...then press Enter to restart the antenna Wait two minutes for system startup g Type SKEWANGLE then press Enter to display the skew angle for your location and currently selected satellite If you installed multiple satellites type AVGSKEW then press Enter to display the average skew Variable Value XX Latitude 0 90 A Enter S or N S South N North YYY Longitude 0 180 B Enter E or W E East W West Figure...

Page 18: ...n the previous step see Figure 31 d Alternate tightening each screw until the LNB no longer rotates e Tighten the screws one additional 1 4 turn f Reinstall the radome using the eight screws and washers you removed in Remove the Mounting Plate on page 5 see Figure 32 g Restore power to the TracVision system Figure 31 LNB Bracket Assembly LNB Bracket Screws LNB LNB Bracket SKEW 20 Skew Negative Ske...

Page 19: ...ll TV receiver s for your selected TracVision mode c Turn on the receiver s and TV s For details on operating the receiver refer to your selected receiver s user manual d Set the switchplate s POWER switch to the ON position see Figure 33 Within a few minutes a picture should appear on the TV e When you have finished testing set the switchplate s POWER switch to the OFF O position Each DISH Networ...

Page 20: ... When you travel to other geographic locations you might need to adjust the skew angle of your antenna s LNB see Find the Skew Angle on page 18 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 The vessel must be located within the selected...

Page 21: ... includes the switchplate mounting template and provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations Contents A Connecting 3 or More Receivers 25 B Choosing Alternate Satellites 26 C Switchplate Template 27 ...

Page 22: ...2 is an enhanced multiswitch that provides the following capabilities Automatic satellite switching in any operating mode including DISH 1000 129 Support for multiple receivers Capability for the user to select at any time which receiver controls satellite selection Simply turn the knob Receiver 3 SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV TV ANT CABLE IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PHONE JACK R L SATELLITE IN Receiver 2 SAT...

Page 23: ...ER switch to the ON position Wait two minutes for system startup c Type HALT then press Enter d Choose your desired satellites from the satellite library see Figure B 1 e Type the following command then press Enter Be sure to use the proper install name s for your selected satellite s SATINSTALL SAT_A_NAME SAT_B_NAME NOTE Select the satellite you want to track first as SAT_A Once the procedure is ...

Page 24: ...27 Switchplate Template C Panel Cutout 0 16 4 mm 3 32 2 25 mm dia 0 32 8 mm 2 05 52 mm 3 19 81 mm 2 36 60 mm 3 82 97 mm ...