KVH Industries TracPhone V7 User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Guide

TracPhone V7 Installation GuideTracPhone V724" (60 cm) Configuration

Page 2 - Technical Support

10Inside the antenna, four shipping restraints prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping r

Page 3 - Inspect Parts and Get Tools

11Follow these steps to connect the data, power, and RF cables to the antenna.a. In addition to the data and power cables, you will need to connect tw

Page 4 - Plan the Antenna Installation

12Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the mounting surface.a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Ma

Page 5 - Router and MTA

13Wire the Antenna CablesFollow these steps to connect the antenna to the control unit and the modem.NOTE: A system wiring diagram is provided in Appe

Page 6 - Prepare the Belowdecks Units

14Wire the Control Unit to the ModemFollow these steps to connect the control unit to the modem.a. Connect a serial data cable from the “Modem” jack o

Page 7

15Follow these steps to connect power to the TracPhone V7 system.a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.b. Be sure the vessel is properly ground

Page 8

16Follow these steps to configure the user’s computer(s) for a wired Ethernet connection to the TracPhone V7. Once you have set up and tested a wired

Page 9 - Prepare the Antenna Site

17Windows XPa. Turn on the networked computer.b. At the Windows Contol Panel, double-click Network Connections. You can find the control panel either

Page 10 - 3/8" Bolts

18Macintosh OS Xa. Turn on the networked computer.b. At System Preferences, click the Network icon.c. At the Network window, select the following:•Sho

Page 11 - Wire the Antenna

19Follow these steps to turn on the TracPhone V7 system and check the system for proper operation.a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view

Page 12 - Mount the Antenna

TracPhone V7 Installation Guide1KVH’s Complete mini-VSAT Broadbandsm SystemKVH, TracPhone, and the unique light-colored dome with contrasting baseplat

Page 13 - Wire the Belowdecks Units

20To prevent exposure to RF energy, which may be harmful to people who stand within 36 feet (11 meters) of the antenna, you can configure up to two RF

Page 14

21Now that you have installed the system, you can test the system to verify it is ready for customer delivery. Follow the steps below to test the syst

Page 15 - Connect Power

22f. Open the web browser on any wired (not wireless) networked computer and enter the following address to access the modem’s system status web page:

Page 16 - Configure the Computer(s)

23The installation process is complete! Before you depart the vessel, give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system.

Page 17

Appendices25This section provides a system wiring diagram and supplemental instructions for terminating an LMR-400-75 cable.ContentsA. Wiring Diagram.

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27Wiring DiagramAAppendixSerialGP10PowerPowerNot UsedJ1AC PWRJ3Rx RFJ2Tx RFJ4ACUJ5CONSOLEJ6BUC PWRJ8USERENETJ7ACUENETNO OPERATORSERVICEABLEPARTS INSID

Page 19 - TRACKING 22W

28These instructions explain how to terminate an LMR-400-75 RF cable with an EZ-400-FMH-75 “F” connector using the tools from the TK-400EZ-75 tool kit

Page 20 - (Optional)

29e. Using a utility knife, carefully remove any residual plastic from the center conductor, if necessary (see Figure 53).f. Insert the end of the cab

Page 21 - Test the System

30h. Gently flare the braid with your fingers (see Figure 57).i. Insert the end of the cable into the connector body until the dielectric is firmly se

Page 22 - Continued Test the System

31l. Using an appropriate crimp tool (either the CT-400/300 or the HX-4 with Y1719 dies), crimp the ferrule in place (see Figure 61). Crimp as close t

Page 23 - Educate the Customer

3Before 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

Page 24 - Appendices

KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045E-mail: [email protected] I

Page 25 - Appendix

4Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines:• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to transmi

Page 26 - Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable

5Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines for the belowdecks units.Control Unit and Modem• Select a mounting location in a dry

Page 27

6If you plan to mount the control unit and modem inside the optional 19" (482.6 mm) case, follow these steps to assemble the case.a. Remove the f

Page 28

7If you plan to mount the control unit and modem together as an assembly, without using the optional case, follow these steps to detach the rack-mount

Page 29

8If you plan to mount the control unit and modem separately, follow these steps to detach the control unit from the modem, attach the strain-relief br

Page 30 - KVH Europe A/S

9Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the mounting h

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