TracVision Quick Start Guide The following instructions explain how to install and operate the for use with TracVision systems. Using the The KVH makes it easy to change which receiver is the master. Simply turn the knob to select which receiver is in charge of satellite selection! You can connect up to four receivers, and quickly switch master control to any one of them. Using the master receiver, you can select among any of the channels carried by any of the satellites available to the system for your satellite TV service. Tip for DISH Network Subscribers: For your convenience, KVH provides a listing of DISH Network's HD programming and the satellite on which each channel is located. Visit www.kvh.com/ dishhd. 4 Technical Support You can find a certified technician near you by visiting our website at www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. If you need help finding a certified technician, please contact KVH Technical Support: Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com (Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET) (Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET) 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 change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. 2009-2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0646 Rev. B 1
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT! Unless the antenna is a TracVision M1DX/ M3DX/R6DX, the requires connections to the antenna s and connectors. If both RF cables are not installed, you will need to connect a second cable to the antenna s connector to complete the installation. Refer to the following instructions and wiring diagrams for complete details. Step 1 - Connect Cables and Hardware CAUTION For your own safety, be sure to disconnect power from all wired components before performing this procedure. Use the Wiring Diagram Reference at right to locate the wiring diagram for your TracVision system. Wiring Diagram Reference For TracVision System TracVision M5/M7 Switchplate Configuration TracVision M5/M7 Control Panel Configuration TracVision M5/M7 GyroTrac Configuration Custom Front Labels Refer to Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 TracVision M9 Page 6 TracVision M1DX/M3DX/R6DX Page 7 TracVision R5SL/R4SL/R5/R4/C3 Page 8 2 s (6 master receivers) 1 and Multiswitch (2 master receivers, multiple slaves) Page 9 Page 10 2 NOTE: If you are installing the as part of a new TracVision installation, only wire receivers as specified in these instructions. NOTE: If you need to configure DISH Network or Bell TV (ExpressVu) receivers for TracVision use, follow the instructions in the TracVision system s Installation Guide. Simply use the s knob to select the receiver being configured. NOTE: The maximum length of cabling between a receiver and the should not exceed 100. Step 2 - Apply Custom Labels A variety of labels are supplied for your convenience. Apply the custom labels into the insets on the front of the that are appropriate for your installation.
Wiring Diagram - TracVision M5/M7 Switchplate Configuration Data Grounding Block Vessel Switchplate + Terminal Strip + 4 +12 VDC Vessel 4 3
Wiring Diagram - TracVision M5/M7 Control Panel Configuration Data Grounding Block Vessel Switchplate Terminal Strip + + RJ 22 4 4 RS 232 Unit HDTV CONTROL RF Port ANTENNA UNIT RF PORT TONE DETECT FUSE +12 VDC Vessel IN + / MCP In 4
Wiring Diagram - TracVision M5/M7 GyroTrac Configuration Data Grounding Block Vessel +12 VDC Vessel 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ADCU DB9 Maintenance Port 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 4 4 +12 VDC Vessel Refer to the Installation Guide for wiring details GyroTrac Sensor 5
Wiring Diagram - TracVision M9 Grounding Block Data/ Output to TO ANTENNA MCU Vessel MAINTENANCE PORT RF PORT +24 VDC Vessel IN In 4 4 6
FUSE Wiring Diagram - TracVision M1DX/M3DX/R6DX Vehicle/Vessel Input INPUT TO TV /TO RECEIVER Output/ To Destacker, Single-Output (KVH Part #19-0347, Sold Separately) / Data To KVH Multi-service Interface Box (10-16VDC) FUSE FUSE STACKED TO KVH ANTENNA 110W/HD UNSTACKED CONVERTER LSDP MAINTENANCE PORTS RS232 Stacked Output Unstacked Output +12 VDC Vessel 4 4 7
Wiring Diagram - R5SL/R4SL/R5/R4/C3 Grounding Block /Data Vehicle/Vessel Switchplate 4 4 To Vehicle/Vessel AC 8
Wiring Diagram - 2 s (6 s) Vehicle/Vessel To #1 To make receivers 3, 4, 5, or 6 the master receiver, set the knob on this to the 4 position first. Then use the knob on the other to choose the master receiver. 4 4 Vehicle/Vessel #2 4 6 5 4 9
Wiring Diagram - 1 and Multiswitch (2 s with Multiple Slaves) Vehicle/Vessel To 4 Supply 18V SAT Not Used 13V SAT 18V SAT DC 20V ANT IN 13V SAT Multiswitch Rx1 Rx2 Rx3 Rx4 Rx1 Rx2 Rx3 Rx4 6 5 (Slave Only) 4 (Slave Only) (Slave Only) (Slave Only) 10