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KVH Industries tracvision M7SK Installation Manual
Summary of tracvision M7SK
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Installation guide tracvision ® m7 sk switchplate configuration tapered baseplate version.
Page 2: Tracvision
Tracvision ® m7sk installation guide tapered baseplate version - switchplate configuration 1 kvh, tracvision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of kvh industries, inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The infor...
Page 3: Inspect Parts and Get Tools
3 before you begin, follow these steps to make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation. A. Unpack the box and ensure it contains everything shown on the kitpack contents list. Save the packaging for future use. B. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing w...
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4 consider the following antenna installation guidelines: • 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...
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5 consider the following switchplate installation guidelines: • 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 and maintaining a servic...
Page 6: Prepare The Antenna Site
6 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 p...
Page 7: Wire The Antenna
7 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 9). (see figure 10 to determine the type of cable required.) note: to support future configur...
Page 8: Mount The Antenna
8 follow the steps below to mount the antenna. A. Remove the six #10-32 phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see figure 12). Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place. If you keep the radome topside, secure it with a l...
Page 9: Continued
9 e. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the four 1/2"-13 mounting bolts (see figure 15). F. Using a 3/4" socket, secure the antenna to the mounting surface using four 1/2"-13 bolts, lock washers, and flat washers from below (see figure 15). Tighten all four bol...
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10 follow the steps below to remove the shipping restraints from the antenna. A. Remove the foam block that is wedged beneath the antenna’s reflector (see figure 16). Save this restraint for future use; the customer will need to reinstall it if he/she needs to relocate or reship the antenna. B. Usin...
Page 11: Wire The Switchplate
11 follow these steps to connect the switchplate to the antenna. 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 t...
Page 12: Wire The Receiver(S)
12 follow these steps to connect the customer’s satellite tv receiver(s) to the tracvision system. Note: for details on wiring a system with a circular or sky mexico lnb, refer to the user’s guide. A. If you are connecting multiple receivers to the tracvision system, decide which receiver will be th...
Page 13: Connect Power
13 follow these steps to connect power. The switchplate supplies power to the antenna. A. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. B. Connect a power cable to 12 vdc (4 amps continuous) vessel power (for cable specifications, see figure 2 on page 3). Route the other end to the switchplate. C. Deta...
Page 14: Mount The Switchplate
14 in step 3 on page 5, you identified a suitable location for the switchplate and cut out the mounting hole in the mounting surface. Now follow these steps to mount the switchplate. Note: as an alternative, the switchplate includes two additional mounting holes for installing within an electrical p...
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15 to set up the antenna for your customer’s needs, you will need to connect your laptop computer to the tracvision system then enter commands via windows hyperterminal (or equivalent). Tip: if you are a kvh-authorized technician, you can use the kvh flash update wizard instead of hyperterminal. Ent...
Page 16: Select Satellites
16 follow these steps to set up the desired pair of satellites. Note: for details on configuring a system with a circular or sky mexico lnb, refer to the user’s guide. Enter the following commands via windows hyperterminal or kvh flash update wizard: a. Type halt then press enter. B. Type debugon th...
Page 17: Educate The Customer
17 before you leave the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the customer welcome kit to the customer and be sure the customer understands the following: • the receiver(s) must be activated before it can decode satellite tv signals. Refer to figure 28 for activatio...
Page 18: Satellite Library
18 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). Note: refer to the user’s guide for details on setting up circular systems. Satellite library a north america circular...
Page 19: Basic System Wiring Diagram
19 this wiring diagram shows a basic system configuration. Basic system wiring diagram b data power switchplate +12 vdc vessel power + – + – satellite in out to tv tv ant/cable in audio video s-video phone jack r l satellite in out to tv tv ant/cable in audio video s-video phone jack r l fourth rece...
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20 switchplate mounting template c 3.82" (97 mm) .32" (8 mm) 2.36" (60 mm) .16" (4 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) 2.05" (52 mm) p anel cutout 3 / 32 " (2.25 mm).
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