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KVH Industries TracVision TV1 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 TracVision ® Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. © 2014 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information This icon indicates a danger, warning, or caution notice. Be sure to read these carefully to avoid injury. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock To avoid electric shock, do not open the TV-Hub chassis enclosure. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 4: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure Figure 1: TracVision TV1 System Components you have everything needed to complete the installation. Antenna IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the Radome internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).

  • Page 5: Plan The Antenna Installation

    Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines. Blocked! 20° to 70° IMPORTANT! Look Angle Be sure to follow the guidelines below. TracVision Antenna Damage caused by an improper installation is not covered under KVH warranty.

  • Page 6: Plan The Tv-Hub Installation

    Plan the TV-Hub Installation Consider the following TV-Hub installation Figure 6: TV-Hub Dimensions - Horizontal Orientation guidelines. LED Lights • Select a mounting location in a dry, well- ventilated area belowdecks away from any 4.36" heat sources or salt spray. (11.1 cm) 1.73"...

  • Page 7: Prepare The Antenna Site

    Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna Figure 8: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout mounting site, according to the guidelines provided on page 4, follow these steps to prepare Antenna Base the mounting site for installation. 13.5" (34.3 cm) a.

  • Page 8: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to Figure 10: Attaching the Rubber Feet the antenna. a. Attach the four rubber mounting feet (supplied in the kitpack) to the bottom of the antenna at the locations shown in Figure 10. IMPORTANT! Be sure to install the rubber feet.
  • Page 9 Continued Wire the Antenna g. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all Figure 11: Connecting the Antenna Cable the way into the connector. Then tighten it with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, or a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn (see Figure 11). h.

  • Page 10: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the Figure 13: Removing the Radome mounting surface. a. Remove the four #8-32 screws securing the radome to the antenna (see Figure 13). b. Carefully lift the radome straight up until #8-32 Screw (x4) clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place.
  • Page 11 Continued Mount the Antenna d. Apply a thin layer of the supplied anti-seize Figure 15: Mounting Hardware lubricant to the threads of the four #10-32 Phillips screws. IMPORTANT: Apply anti-seize #10-32 x 3" Screw to threads CAUTION Be sure to observe the safe handling #10 Flat Washer instructions in the Material Safety Data Sheet (7/16"...

  • Page 12: Mount The Tv-Hub

    Mount the TV-Hub Follow these steps to install the TV-Hub inside Figure 16: TV-Hub Mounting Template the vessel. Front of TV-Hub a. Tape the mounting template in the location 7.93" Keyhole (20.1 cm) selected for the TV-Hub. Punch holes at each 2 x Ø...

  • Page 13: Wire The Antenna To The Tv-Hub

    Wire the Antenna to the TV-Hub Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the Figure 18: TV-Hub Antenna Connection TV-Hub. a. Connect the RF cable from the antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the TV-Hub (see Figure 18). IMPORTANT! Do not connect anything other than the antenna’s RF1 cable to the “Antenna”...

  • Page 14: Wire The Receivers

    Wire the Receivers The steps for connecting the customer’s Figure 19: TV-Hub A Receiver Connections receiver(s) to the TracVision system and setting them up depends upon the customer’s satellite TV service (see Figure 19 and Figure 20). TV-Hub A NOTE: KVH’s TracVision Configuration Wizard, available at www.kvh.com/tvseriesconfigurator, displays a wiring diagram and parts list for all of the most common configurations.
  • Page 15 Continued Wire the Receivers Linear Wiring Figure 21: Wiring a Linear Receiver Follow these steps to connect a linear receiver to the TracVision system (linear universal single LNB required). Connecting a Linear Receiver Connect an RF cable from the “Receiver” jack on the TV-Hub to the “Satellite In”...
  • Page 16 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – SWM Wiring Figure 22: Wiring 1 DIRECTV SWM Receiver Follow these steps to connect DIRECTV SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). NOTE: You can connect non-SWM receivers as well, as explained in “DIRECTV –...
  • Page 17 Continued Wire the Receivers Connecting 9-16 SWM Receivers (or Tuners) Figure 24: Wiring a DIRECTV External SWM-8 Kit To connect more than 8 tuners, first follow the TV-Hub steps for 2-8 tuners, as explained on the previous page. Then install an external SWM-8 kit (KVH part no.
  • Page 18 Continued Wire the Receivers DIRECTV – Non-SWM Wiring Figure 25: Wiring 1 to 2 DIRECTV Non-SWM Receivers Follow these steps to connect non-SWM receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB and TV-Hub A required). IMPORTANT! Non-SWM receivers are limited to manual satellite switching only.
  • Page 19 Continued Wire the Receivers DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring Figure 27: Wiring 1 DISH/Bell Receiver Follow these steps to connect DISH Network or Bell TV receivers to the TracVision system (circular LNB required). IMPORTANT! Receivers must be DISH Pro-compatible. Look for the DISH Pro logo on the box.

  • Page 20: Connect A Nmea Device

    Connect a NMEA Device Optional If an optional NMEA device is connected to the TV-Hub, the antenna can use its GNSS position and heading data to speed up satellite Figure 30: TV-Hub NMEA Connections acquisition. The current position and heading TV-Hub NMEA will also be displayed on the Home page of the...

  • Page 21: Connect Power

    Connect Power Before connecting power, be sure the vessel is Figure 33: TV-Hub Grounding Connections properly grounded in accordance with marine standards. Grounding Requirements Ground Proper grounding of the TracVision system to ship’s ground is critically important, as it TV-Hub protects the equipment from lightning and electrostatic discharges (ESD).
  • Page 22 Continued Connect Power Connect Power to the System Figure 34: TracVision System Power NOTE: When powering up a SWM configuration, apply power to all other system components before powering up the receivers and DVRs (tuners are assigned SWM channels during startup). Input Follow the steps below to connect power to the TracVision system (see Figure 34).

  • Page 23: Turn On The System

    Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the system for the Figure 35: TV-Hub Power Switch first time. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Power Switch b. Press the power switch on the rear panel of the TV-Hub to apply power to the TracVision system (see Figure 35).

  • Page 24: Access The Web Interface

    Access the Web Interface Follow the steps for either option below to access Figure 37: Wi-Fi Connection the TV-Hub’s web interface. Using the Wireless Connection a. Select the TVHub-<TV-Hub serial number> network from your device’s Wi-Fi settings to connect to the TV-Hub (see Figure 37). TV-Hub b.

  • Page 25: Connect To An Onboard Network

    Connect to an Onboard Network Optional Connecting the TV-Hub to an onboard local area network (LAN) is required if any of the following Figure 39: TV-Hub Network Connections conditions apply: • One or more IP AutoSwitches are installed to enable automatic satellite switching (DISH Network only) TV-Hub •...

  • Page 26: Secure The Wi-Fi Connection

    Secure the Wi-Fi Connection By default, the TV-Hub’s wireless settings are Figure 42: TV-Hub Security and Password Setting configured for the following: • Wireless Mode: AP (Access Point) • SSID: TV-Hub-<TV-Hub serial number> • IP Address: 172.16.0.1 • Security Mode: Off KVH strongly advises that you select the WPA_PSK security mode as shown in Figure 42 and assign a unique password to prevent...

  • Page 27: Set Up The System

    Set Up the System The Setup Wizard appears upon initial startup to Figure 43: Setup Wizard Welcome Page step you through system configuration (see Figure 43). Before you begin to set up the system: • Know the service provider and associated satellite(s) •...
  • Page 28 Continued Set Up the System Setup Wizard Figure 45: Preset Satellite Groups System configuration continues by prompting Service Satellites (A-B-C-D) you to enter information or perform specific tasks, as necessary. For example: Linear Create a custom group if multiple satellites are needed •...
  • Page 29 Continued Set Up the System Linear Receiver Setup for Automatic Figure 46: Linear Receiver DiSEqC Settings (Example) Switching For automatic switching to work properly using the DiSEqC communications protocol, set up the linear receiver for the same satellites installed in the TracVision system.

  • Page 30: Set The Lnb Skew Angle

    Set the LNB Skew Angle Linear Systems Only Follow these steps to set the antenna’s LNB to the skew angle supplied by the Setup Wizard (see Figure 47: Removing the Radome page 27). a. At the rear panel of the TV-Hub, set the power switch to the Off position.

  • Page 31: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Before you leave the vessel, test the system to Figure 50: Satellite Switching Selection on Home Page ensure the antenna works properly. Fill out the Installation Checklist (provided in the Welcome Kit) and return it to KVH. Refer to the instructions on the form.

  • Page 32: Installing An Ip Autoswitch

    Installing an IP AutoSwitch Appendix Follow these steps to add an IP AutoSwitch (KVH part no. 72-0634) to each DISH Network receiver you want to be able to control satellite Figure 53: IP AutoSwitch selection in Automatic satellite switching mode. NOTE: A receiver connected directly to the TV-Hub’s “Receiver”...
  • Page 33 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Wire the IP AutoSwitch Figure 55: IP AutoSwitch Connections The wiring of the IP AutoSwitch depends on the RF Input** specific configuration. Refer to the wiring diagrams provided in “DISH Network and Bell TV Wiring” on page 18, while following the RF In general wiring steps below:...
  • Page 34 Continued Installing an IP AutoSwitch Configure the IP AutoSwitch Figure 56: Add IP AutoSwitch Screen When performing system setup (see “Set Up the System” on page 26), follow these additional steps to configure the IP AutoSwitch. NOTE: KVH recommends that you run the Setup Wizard in the web interface whenever you change your system’s configuration by adding or removing devices.

  • Page 35: Using A Directv Coax Network

    Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Appendix In Automatic satellite switching mode, the TV-Hub can accept commands from the master SWM-compatible DIRECTV receiver to Figure 58: Non-Genie Configuration automatically switch between the 101W and 119W satellites. The TV-Hub communicates with TV-Hub the master receiver via the TV-Hub’s Ethernet Ethernet port link to the DIRECTV coax network.
  • Page 36 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Genie Configurations Figure 59: Genie Configuration Full DECA Broadband functionality is built into TV-Hub Genie DVRs (HR44 or HR34). So if a Genie DVR Ethernet is present on the DIRECTV SWM network, no external DECA Broadband kit is required. Just connect the Genie's Ethernet port to the TV-Hub's Can connect via an Ethernet port, either directly or via an onboard...
  • Page 37 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Additional Equipment for Older Receivers Figure 60: Additional Equipment for Older Receivers In addition to the DECA Broadband Kit or a Genie DVR, you might need to connect an SWM Splitter additional device in-line between the receiver and the SWM splitter, depending on the model (see Figure 60).
  • Page 38 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Configuring the DIRECTV Receivers for Figure 61: IP Addressing for Automatic Switching (Example) Automatic Switching To establish communications between the TracVision system and each SWM-compatible TV-Hub DIRECTV receiver for automatic satellite switching, you need to set each receiver to a static IP address and enter that address, along with the receiver's location, in the TV-Hub's web interface.
  • Page 39 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Assigning Static IP Addresses to DIRECTV Receivers Figure 63: IP Address on a DIRECTV Receiver (Example) Once you have identified a valid static IP address WITHOUT an Onboard Network (No Router) range for the receivers, follow these steps to assign a unique static IP address within that range to each receiver.
  • Page 40 Continued Using a DIRECTV Coax Network Add the new receivers to the Autoswitch Figure 64: Adding a DIRECTV Receiver to the Autoswitch Page page of the web interface. Enter each receiver’s static IP address and assign it a friendly name (e.g., “Salon”) (see Figure 64). IMPORTANT! Also be sure to set each receiver’s Dish Type to 3-LNB and Switch Type to SWM, and...
  • Page 42 KVH Industries A/S KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries Pte Ltd. EMEA Headquarters World Headquarters Asia-Pacific Headquarters Kokkedal, Denmark Middletown, RI U.S.A. Singapore Tel: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Tel: +65 6513 0290 Fax: +65 6472 3469 E-mail: info@emea.kvh.com...

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