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Installation Guide

TracVision®HD7

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 information in this document is subject to

54-0662 Rev. B

These instructions explain how to install the TracVision HD7 satellite TV antenna system on a

vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide.

Installation Steps

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.kvh.com/wheretogetservice.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:

1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools ................. 3

2. Plan the Antenna Installation .............. 4

3. Plan the ACU Installation .................... 5

4. Determine RF Cable Requirements..... 6

5. Prepare the Antenna Site...................... 7

6. Remove the Restraints .......................... 8

7. Wire the Antenna .................................. 9

8. Mount the Antenna ............................. 10

9. Mount the ACU ................................... 11

10. Wire the ACU....................................... 13

11. Wire for DIRECTV Service................. 14

12. Configure Each Receiver/DVR ......... 16

13. Connect the ACU to the Network..... 17

14. Update the Software if Necessary..... 21

15. Educate the Customer......................... 22

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TracVision®HD7 Installation Guide

Before you begin, follow the steps below to

ensure you have everything needed 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 was damaged in shipment.

c. Gather the tools and materials listed below.

You will need these items to complete the

installation.

• #0 Flat-head screwdriver

• #1 Phillips screwdriver

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) drill

bit

• 3" (80 mm) hole saw

• 5/8" open-end wrench

• 9/16" nut driver or wrench

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• Light hammer and center punch

• Wire strippers and terminal lug

crimper

•Cuttingpliers

• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cabling with

Snap-N-Seal®F-connectors; refer to

Step 4 on page 6 for details

• Satellite TV receivers and/or DVRs

• Surge protector or uninterruptible

power supply (UPS) (recommended)

Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and

never by the radome or any portion of the

internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT!

Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna

Figure 2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

Radome

Baseplate

CONTROL UNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT

ANTENNA

POWER

TRACKING SATS

DIRECTV 99-101-103

Before you begin, consider the following antenna

installation guidelines:

• The antenna must be mounted outside the

radar’s beam pattern.

• 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

(within ±1°), strong enough to support the

antenna’s weight (61 lbs (28 kg)), and rigid

enough to withstand vibration.

• Select a location that is as close as possible to

the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft

centerline and midships.

• The antenna must be located within 100 ft

(30 m) of the ACU.

Do not mount the antenna at the same level as

the radar because the radar’s energy will

overload/damage the antenna’s LNB.

IMPORTANT!

Plan the Antenna Installation

Figure 3 Blockage from Obstruction

Figure 4 Antenna Dimensions

Antenna

Mast Vessel Platform

Blocked!

15° to 75°

Look Angle

FWD

12"

[30.5 cm]

27.28"

[69.3 cm]

[15.2 cm]

12"

[30.5 cm]

Ø.50"

[1.3 cm]

Ø26"

[66.6 cm]

Before you begin, consider the following ACU

installation guidelines:

• Select an ACU mounting location in a dry,

well-ventilated area belowdecks away from

any heat sources or salt spray.

• The ACU’s front panel should be easily

accessible to the user.

• Ensure the supplied router location provides

adequate WiFi reception. Do not install it in

an area surrounded by metal or near any

electrical devices that emit RF noise.

• The ACU must be located within 100 ft (30 m)

of the antenna.

• You can choose from two ACU mounting

options:

Option A - Equipment Rack Mounting

If desired, you can mount the ACU in a standard

19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack.

NOTE: The ACU is 1.5U in height.

Option B - Horizontal Surface Mounting

If desired, you can remove the rack-mount

brackets from the front panel of the ACU, and

secure the ACU underneath or on top of a

horizontal surface using the supplied horizontal

mounting brackets.

Plan the ACU Installation

Figure 5 ACU Dimensions

19.00"

[48.26 cm]

16.75"

[42.55 cm]

2.63"

[6.68 cm]

18.31"

[46.51 cm]

1.75"

[4.45 cm]

0.44"

[1.12 cm]

11.18"

[28.40 cm]

1.52"

[3.8 cm]

1.02"

[2.60 cm]

4.81"

[12.22 cm]

Ø.25"

[0.64 cm]

Follow the instructions below to determine the

quantity and type of RF cables needed.

What Type of RF Cables are Needed?

To ensure optimal performance, refer to the table

below to select the required RF cable type for

your installation.

NOTE: Only use RF cable lengths 200 ft (61 m) or

less.

How Many RF Cables are Needed?

The number of RF cables varies according to the

quantity of receivers and/or DVRs. Consider the

following guidelines.

• Since the 8-way splitter supports up to 8

tuners, you can connect any number of SWM

receivers/DVRs that adds up to 8 tuners or

less.

• Each receiver has a single tuner, and requires

one RF cable. Each DVR has two tuners, and

requires one RF cable.

NOTE: One 100 ft (30 m) RG-11 RF cable is supplied

with the TracVision HD7 system.

NOTE: Refer to Step 11 on page 14 for complete

receiver/DVR connection instructions.

What Type of RF Cable Connectors are

Needed?

Be sure to use only Snap-N-Seal F-type

connectors. Twist-on connectors and other low-

quality connector types degrade performance.

For Lengths Use RF Cable Type

Up to 100 ft (30 m) RG-6

100 ft (30 m) to

200 ft (61 m)

RG-11

Determine RF Cable Requirements

Figure 6 Typical Wiring (DIRECTV Only)

Vessel

AC Ground

SWM

(RF1)

Power

Data

Antenna

8-Way Splitter

ACU

CONTROLUNIT MENU CHANGE ACCEPT EXIT

ANTENNA

POWER

TRACKING SATS

DIRECTV 99/101/103

SWM

Power

Inserter

IRDSWM

Supports up to 8 Tuners

Each SWM Receiver = 1 Tuner = 1 RF Cable

Each DVR = 2 Tuners = 1 RF Cable

RF =

RF RF RF RF

RFRFRF

RG-6/RG-11

RF Cable

Follow the steps below to drill the antenna’s

mounting holes and 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 7).

b. Using a light hammer and center punch,

mark the locations for the four mounting

holes and cable access hole on the mounting

surface in the locations indicated on the

template.

c. Drill a 1/2" (1.3 cm) hole at the four mounting

hole locations. Later, you will insert four

3/8"-16 bolts through these holes to secure

the antenna to the mounting surface.

d. Cut out the 3" (8 cm) hole at the cable access

hole location. Smooth the edges of the hole to

protect the cables. Later, you will route the

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.

g. Press the foam seal down firmly onto the

mounting surface (not the antenna’s

baseplate), ensuring the hole in the foam seal

aligns with the cable access hole in the

mounting surface (see Figure 8).

NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting

surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have

difficulty connecting the cables to the antenna if the

foam seal is attached to the baseplate.

Prepare the Antenna Site

Figure 7 Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure 8 Foam Seal

12"

(30.5 cm)

FWD

1/2" ( 1.3 cm)

Mounting Hole (x4)

12"

(30.5 cm)

3" ( 8 cm)

Cable Access Hole

Align with

Cable Access

Hole

Internal restraints prevent the antenna assembly

from moving during shipment. Follow these

steps to remove these shipping restraints.

NOTE: Be sure to keep the shipping restraint

hardware for future use.

a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the

six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the

radome to the baseplate (see Figure 9).

b. Carefully lift the radome straight up off the

antenna. Then set it aside in a safe place.

c. Using a 9/16" nut driver or wrench, remove

the four bolts, two brackets, and two washers

securing the antenna to the shipping pallet

(see Figure 10).

NOTE: You will remove additional shipping

restraints after you mount the antenna.

Remove the Restraints

Figure 9 Radome Screws

Figure 10 Shipping Restraints

Screw (x6)

Radome

Baseplate

Bracket

and Bolt (x2)

Bolt and

Washer (x2)

Connect the Power and Data Cables

Connect and hand-tighten the data and power

cables to the antenna (see Figure 11).

Connect an RF Cable to SWM (RF1)

a. Connect an RF cable to the antenna’s SWM

(RF1) connector. Then, using a 7/16" open-

end wrench, tighten the RF cable for 1/4 turn.

b. Using a 5/8" open-end wrench, turn the

sealing nut on the connector (between the RF

cable and the antenna) until the O-ring forms

a seal against the F-connector.

Connect Additional RF Cables - Non-SWM

Receivers/DVRs Only

Follow the instructions below if you need to

connect non-SWM receivers/DVRs. Non-SWM

receivers/DVRs include Bell TV, DISH Network,

and legacy DIRECTV receivers.

NOTE: SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs are listed

in the table at right.

a. Connect RF cables to the antenna’s RF2 and

RF3 connectors (see Figure 11).

b. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, tighten the

RF cables to the antenna for 1/4 turn. Then

using a 5/8" open-end wrench, turn the

sealing nut on the connector until the O-ring

forms a seal against the F-connector.

c. Label the ends of the SWM (RF1), RF2, and

RF3 cables for easy identification later.

Route Cables

Route the cables belowdecks through the cable

access hole. Leave an adequate service loop,

approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the cables

for easy serviceability.

To ensure the RF cables are fully seated

during connection, ensure the sealing nuts on

the antenna’s RF connectors are flush with the

antenna base before you connect RF cables.

IMPORTANT!

Wire the Antenna

Figure 11 Antenna Connectors/Compatible Receivers

*NOTE: Additional SWM-compatible receivers/DVRs

might become available at any time. If your receiver or

DVR model is not listed here, check the receiver’s/

DVR’s manual to see if it is SWM-compatible.

SWM Receiver/DVR Models*

HR20

HR21

HR21 Pro

HR22

HR23

H20

H21

H22

H23

R16

R22

R23

D12

D13

SWM

(RF1)

RF4

RF2

RF3

POWER

DATA

For

DIRECTV

SWM

Receivers

and DVRs

Only

For non-

SWM

Receivers

Only (DISH

Network,

Bell TV,

Legacy

DIRECTV

Receivers)

Sealing

Nut

Antenna

Base

Proper Sealing Nut Position

Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to

the mounting surface.

a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes

drilled in the mounting surface.

b. Ensure the forward arrow inside the

baseplate points toward the bow and is

parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see

Figure 12).

c. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes,

place a 3/8" fender washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt

and insert the bolt into the hole from above

(see Figure 13).

d. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting

surface using a 3/8" flat washer, a 3/8" lock

washer, and a 3/8"-16 hex nut from below

(see Figure 13).

e. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber

feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the

mounting surface and the foam seal is fully

compressed.

f. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove both of

the tie-wraps equipped with paper tags (see

Figure 14).

g. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure

the radome in place using the six #10-32

screws you removed in Step 6 on page 8.

h. Install a plastic screw cap (supplied in the kit)

over the six radome screws.

You will need to rotate the antenna assembly

by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate

the antenna assembly slowly to avoid

damaging the antenna.

IMPORTANT!

Mount the Antenna

Figure 12 Forward Arrow Location

Figure 13 Antenna Mounting

Figure 14 Shipping Restraint Tie-wraps

3/8"-16 Bolt (x4)

3/8" Fender Washer (x4)

Foam Seal

Mounting Surface

3/8" Lock Washer (x4)

3/8"-16 Hex Nut (x4)

Antenna Base

3/8" Flat Washer (x4)

IMPORTANT

Tie-wrap

IMPORTANT

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