TracVision 95W LNB Installation

TracVision 95W LNB Installation To enable a TracVision system to receive DIRECTV international programming from the linear satellite located at 95W, a 95W LNB must be installed in a secondary M7SK or M9 antenna. The following dual-dome antenna configurations support this capability: Primary M7 (circular) configured for DIRECTV M9 (circular) configured for DIRECTV HD7 configured for DIRECTV Secondary (to match dome) M7SK (linear) M9 (linear) includes automatic skew M7SK (linear) These instructions explain how to replace the existing Dual or Quad Linear LNB in the secondary antenna with the single-output 95W LNB. Dual-output Linear LNB or Quad-output Linear LNB 95W Linear LNB Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools... 3 2. Replace the LNB... 4 3. Wire the Belowdecks Equipment...6 4. Configure the 95W LNB...8 Who Should Perform the Installation? To ensure a safe and effective installation, only a KVH-certified technician should service the TracVision system. To find a technician near you, visit www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. Technical Support North/South America, Australia, New Zealand Phone: 1 888 584-5714 (U.S. only) Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: support@kvh.com (Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET, -5 GMT) (Sat., 9 am-2 pm ET, -5 GMT) Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Phone: +45 45 160 180 E-mail: support@emea.kvh.com (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4:30 pm, +1 GMT) 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. 2012 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0871 Rev. A 1

1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin replacing the secondary antenna s LNB with the 95W LNB, verify that you have all parts and tools needed, all system components are powered off, and the antenna s radome is removed. Verify Parts The 95W LNB Kit contains the following parts: Figure 1: Removing the Radome M7SK Radome 95W single-output LNB Power inserter with adapter #10-32 Screw (x6) s Bypass bracket kit (for HD7 systems) Customer-supplied equipment as required (see pages 6 & 7): DIRECTV SWM Multiswitch with Ports (SWM-8, -16, or -32) with or without SWM Expander (SWME2) or Non-SWM Multiswitch (Zinwell WB68) M9 Baseplate Splitters (2-way, KVH part no. 72-0177 or equivalent; 8-way, DIRECTV SWS-8) Gather Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver Cutting pliers 5/64" hex wrench 7/16" open-end wrench PC with the latest version of the Flash Update Wizard installed Remove the Radome CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect power from all wired components before proceeding. Radome #10-32 Screw (x8) Baseplate Remove the screws securing the radome to the baseplate (see Figure 1). Then carefully lift the radome straight up until it clears the antenna assembly, and set it aside in a safe place. 3

2 Replace the LNB After disconnecting power and removing the radome, follow the steps below to disconnect and remove the linear LNB in the secondary M7SK or M9 antenna, and replace it with the 95W LNB. IMPORTANT! While performing the removal and installation steps, avoid causing any sharp bends in cables. Sharp bends or kinks can degrade antenna performance. Remove the Dual or Quad Linear LNB a. Locate the LNB and note its orientation relative to the skew motor (see Figure 2). b. Using cutting pliers, cut and remove the tiewrap securing the RF cables to the LNB (Figure 2). c. Identify the cable. This is the left-most cable as shown in Figure 2 (it may be labeled, or it may be the only unlabled cable). NOTE: When you install the 95W LNB, you will need to connect the cable to the 95W LNB. All other RF cables are looped and secured with tie-wraps off to the side. d. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, disconnect each RF cable from the LNB, taking care not to stress or kink the cables. e. Using a 5/64" hex wrench, loosen the set screws that secure the LNB in the choke feed (see Figure 3). NOTE: Earlier model antennas may have wing screws rather than set screws. Figure 2: LNB Cables,, and Orientation to Skew Motor M7SK M9 RF3 RF2 RF3 RF2 Figure 3: LNB Set Screws RF4 RF4 M4 Socket Set Screws Orientation LNB Orientation Skew Motor Skew Motor f. Remove the LNB, making sure you have noted its orientation to the skew motor so that the 95W LNB matches the same orientation when installed. Wing Screws* Choke Feed Reflector 4 *in earlier antennas

2 Continued Replace the LNB Install the 95W LNB Figure 4: Cable Connection a. Insert the 95W LNB into the choke feed with the connector-end facing away from the skew motor. b. Align the LNB to match the skew motor orientation you noted when removing the original LNB. Cable c. Using a 5/64" hex wrench, tighten the two set Unused RF Cables screws to secure the LNB in place. Apply 9 inlbs (1 N-m) of torque, if possible. Refer to Figure 3 on page 4. Figure 5: Loop and Secure the LNB and Unused Cables d. Remove the protective cap from the LNB M7SK connector. Cable e. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, connect the cable to the LNB connector, taking care not to stress or kink the cable (see Figure 4). Torque to 15 in-lbs. f. Unused RF Cables Using the large tie-wrap supplied in the kit, secure the cables to the LNB (as shown for either antenna in Figure 5). g. Using a small tie-wrap supplied in the kit, loop and secure the unused RF cables to all RF cables in a way that prevents them from interfering with antenna movement through the entire skew and elevation ranges (see Figure 5). h. Verify that the tied-off cables cause no interference by manually rotating the skew assembly and moving the reflector up and down through its entire range of motion. IMPORTANT! Trim the excess portion of any tie-wraps you install and collect all tie-wrap trimmings to avoid damage when the antenna rotates. M9 Cable Unused RF Cables Reinstall the Radome a. Reinstall the radome onto the antenna and secure in place with the #10-32 screws you removed in Section 1. b. Install (or re-install if removed in Section 1) a protective plastic screw cap over each radome screw. 5

3 Wire the Belowdecks Equipment Wire the belowdecks equipment as shown below for TracVision systems with an M7 or M9 primary antenna (HD7 primary shown on next page). Refer to the antenna s Installation Guide for details for all system components and power connections. M7 or M9 Primary Primary Secondary TracVision M7 or M9 Circular TracVision M7SK or M9 Linear with 95W LNB RF2 OUT INPUT Splitters* OUT OUT INPUT OUT *Required for 119W, otherwise optional AC Power Not Used Not Used Power Inserter H-OUT RF OUT Switch in 17/18V-HORZ. 17/18V-VERT. position Not Used PWR TO H-LNB (17/18V) 13V 18V 13V/22KHz 18V/22KHz Port 1 Port 2 Multiswitch SWM or Legacy with DIRECTV Ports AC Power Outputs To Tuners 1-16 Each Receiver = 1 Tuner Each DVR = 2 Tuners 6

3 Continued Wire the Belowdecks Equipment For TracVision systems with an HD7 primary antenna, wire the belowdecks equipment as shown below. Primary Secondary HD7 Primary TracVision HD7 Circular* TracVision M7SK Linear with 95W LNB *Bypass the internal SWM. See Appendix A. RF2 RF3 RF4 AC Power Not Used Not Used PWR TO H-LNB (17/18V) Power Inserter H-OUT RF OUT Switch in 17/18V-HORZ. 17/18V-VERT. position Not Used 13V 18V 18V/22KHz 13V/22KHz Port 1 Port 2 SWM 8, 16, 32 Multiswitch with or without SWM Expander with DIRECTV Ports AC Power SWM1 SWM2 SWM3 SWM4 Tuners 1-8 Tuners 9-16 Tuners 17-25 Tuners 26-32 8-way Splitters Each Receiver = 1 Tuner Each DVR = 2 Tuners 7

4 Configure the 95W LNB Follow the final configuration steps below. Connect to the Maintenance Port With the TracVision system turned off, connect a PC with the Flash Update Wizard to the maintenance port of the antenna. If you prefer, you can use Windows HyperTerminal or equivalent instead of the Flash Update Wizard. Turn On the System Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Then apply power to the antenna system. Configure the Satellite Set up the secondary antenna for the 95W satellite by entering the commands shown in Figure 6 using either Windows HyperTerminal or the KVH Flash Update Wizard. Figure 6: Maintenance Port Commands for Satellite Configuration HALT DEBUGON SATCONFIG,USER1,95,W,3,L SATINSTALL,USER1,NONE @DEBUGON @SATCONFIG,A,98,11470,20000,67,0X0001,H,G,2 @SAVE,A ZAP Figure 7: Dish Types for Receiver Configuration Primary Secondary Dish Type M7 M7SK Round & 95W M9 M9 Round & 95W HD7 M7SK Slimline-3 & 95W Figure 8: Signal Verification 8 NOTE: Only one polarization needs to be configured. The antenna restarts and begins to search for the 95W satellite. NOTE: Refer to the antenna s Installation Guide for details on setting up satellites and receivers. Configure the Receiver(s) Once the satellite is found and identified, use the receiver s remote control (and a connected television) to set the Satellite Dish Type as shown in Figure 7. If you are configuring a legacy DIRECTV receiver, be sure to also choose Multiswitch. Verify Signal Quality Once configured, while observing the 95W satellite, view the signal meters to verify that the receiver reports good signal quality (see Figure 8). LNB installation is complete! Be sure to call DIRECTV to enable the International Channels subscription.

A Bypass the HD7 Internal SWM For TracVision systems with an HD7 primary antenna, bypass the internal SWM in the HD7 by wiring and installing a bypass bracket. Figure 9: Removing the HD7 Radome Appendix Verify Parts Bypass bracket kit contents: SWM bypass bracket 3/8" lock washers 3/8"-32 hex nuts #10-32 Screw (x6) Radome SWM label Gather Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver Baseplate 7/16" open-end wrench 1/2" open-end wrench Remove the HD7 Radome a. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six #10-32 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. TIP: If you keep the radome topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard. 9

A Continued Bypass the HD7 Internal SWM Wire the SWM Bypass Bracket Follow the instructions below to bypass the antenna SWM by wiring the SWM bypass bracket. a. Locate the SWM inside the antenna (see Figure 9 on page 9). b. Apply the label, supplied in the kitpack, to the end of the cable (see Figure 10). c. Using a 7/16" open-end wrench, carefully disconnect each of the cables shown in Figure 10, and connect them, one at a time, to the corresponding connectors on the SWM bypass bracket. d. Ensure the cables are arranged neatly. Tilt the reflector upward and downward, through its full range of movement, to ensure the cables do not inhibit its movement. NOTE: To avoid damage, avoid excessive twisting or sharp bends in the cables while tightening. Figure 10: SWM Bypass Bracket Wiring SWM Bypass Bracket RF2 RF3 RF4 13V/22kHz 18V/22kHz Sat 103 /110 /119 13V 18V Sat 99 /101 Legacy Port 2 Port 1 13V/22kHz 18V/22kHz Sat 103 /110 /119 13V 18V Sat 99 /101 OFF-AIR Legacy 3 SWM SWM2 Legacy 2 SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 10

A Continued Bypass the HD7 Internal SWM e. Using 7/16" open-end wrench, carefully disconnect each of the cables shown in Figure 11 and connect them, one at a time, to the corresponding connectors on the other side of the bracket. Figure 11: SWM Bypass Bracket Wiring Port 2 OFF-AIR Port 1 13V/22kHz 18V/22kHz Sat 103 /110 /119 SWM 13V 18V Sat 99 /101 Legacy 3 SWM2 Legacy 2 SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 SWM2 SWM1/PWR Legacy 3 Legacy 2 Legacy 1 RF2 RF3 RF4 11

A Continued Bypass the HD7 Internal SWM Install the Bypass Bracket Follow the steps below to install the SWM bypass bracket. Figure 12: SWM Bypass Bracket Installation NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the bracket is shown without connected cables. a. Mount the SWM bypass bracket onto the SWM connectors, as shown in Figure 12. b. Using a 1/2" open-end wrench, secure the bracket into place using the two 3/8" nuts and lock washers supplied in the kitpack, as shown in Figure 13. NOTE: Be sure to neatly arrange the cables, ensuring the reflector can travel through its full range of motion. Port 2 Port 1 13V/22kHz 18V/22kHz Sat 103 /110 /119 13V 18V Sat 99 /101 c. Reinstall the HD7 radome and return to Configure the 95W LNB on page 8 to complete the remaining steps for 95W LNB installation. OFF-AIR Legacy 3 SWM SWM2 Legacy 2 SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 Figure 13: SWM Bypass Bracket Hardware Nut (x2) Star Washer (x2) Port 2 Port 1 13V/22kHz 18V/22kHz Sat 103 /110 /119 13V 18V Sat 99 /101 OFF-AIR Legacy 3 SWM SWM2 Legacy 2 SWM1/PWR Legacy 1 12