KVH Industries M9 User Manual

TracVision M9 Installation GuideTracVision M9Standard Configuration

10Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the belowdecks equipment.NOTE: System wiring diagrams are provided in Appendix F on page 31.a. If you a

11Follow these steps to connect power to the MCU. The MCU supplies power to the antenna.a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.b. Connect a powe

12In Step 3, you identified a suitable MCU mounting location. Now follow these steps to mount the MCU using one of the following options:Option 1 - Ve

13Follow these steps to turn on the system and set it up for the desired pair of satellites. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of t

14The antenna’s internal compass sensor is calibrated at the factory for a perfect-world environment. However, hard and soft iron effects on your vess

15d. Steer the vessel at a slow, steady speed through a complete circle that takes at least two minutes to complete (see Figure 28). Use the heading y

16The installation process is complete! Before you depart the vessel, test the system to verify the antenna works properly. Then give the Customer Wel

Appendices17This section provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. It also provides system wiring diagrams and a moun

19If you wish to route the system cables through the bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than connect the cables at the side of the baseplate, f

20Seal the Original Cable PCB Location1. Peel off the paper backing from the large cover plate gasket supplied in the kitpack. Attach the gasket to th

TracVision M9 Installation Guide1Standard Configuration with Master Control Unit (MCU)KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with contrast

21Route and Secure the Cables1. Remove the four M4 screws securing the cable brackets to the inside rim of the baseplate (see Figure 37). Remove and s

226. Attach the supplied cable exit shroud over the cable access hole inside the baseplate, using the two M4 screws you removed earlier from the cover

23Antenna with Circular Dual LNB(North American systems only)To connect three or more receivers, follow these steps to install an active (powered) mul

24Antenna with Linear Quad LNB(European systems only)Follow these steps to connect three or four receivers directly to the antenna.NOTE: If you need t

25The TracVision M9 antenna can track a variety of DVB-compatible and DSS (DIRECTV) satellites. Most popular satellites are programmed in the antenna’

26The satellite library in the TracVision antenna includes two slots for user-defined satellites (USER 1 and USER 2). You can program one or both of t

274. Apply power to the TracVision antenna. Data should soon be scrolling in your HyperTerminal window (see Figure 48). If no data appears, check your

28Enter the following commands via Windows HyperTerminal or KVH Flash Update Wizard.1. Type HALT then press Enter.2. Type DEBUGON then press Enter.3.

29Example - Linear SatelliteThe following is an example of programming a linear user-defined satellite (USER 1).Satellite Name: YOURSAT 123 at 7°WComm

30If you needed to relocate magnetic materials near the antenna, or you relocated the antenna itself, follow these steps to clear the calibration scor

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

31This appendix provides system wiring diagrams for the following receiver configurations:• One or two receivers• Three or more receivers (circular)•

32Wiring One or Two ReceiversContinued...FOUTPUT TOANTENNAMAINTENANCE PORT RF PORTFUSEPOWER INMCUAntennaData/PowerSATELLITE INOUT TO TVTV ANT/CABLE IN

33Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Circular only)Continued...FOUTPUT TOANTENNAMAINTENANCE PORT RF PORTFUSEPOWER INGnd to MCUDC Return (-)MCUAntennaData

34Wiring Three or Four Receivers (Linear Quad only)Continued...FOUTPUT TOANTENNAMAINTENANCE PORT RF PORTFUSEPOWER INMCUData/Power+24 VDC+–Receiver #2S

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

5Before you begin, consider the following MCU installation guidelines:• Select an MCU mounting location in a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks away

6Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the mounting h

7Follow these steps to connect the data/power and RF cables to the antenna.a. Route the data/power and RF cables belowdecks through the cable access h

8Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the mounting surface.a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Mak

9Inside the antenna, three heavy-duty tie-wraps prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping