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Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools... 3 2. Plan the Antenna Installation... 4 3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation... 5 4. Prepare the Belowdecks Units... 6 5. Prepare the Antenna Site... 9 6. Remove the Restraints... 10 7. Wire the Antenna... 11 8. Mount the Antenna... 12 9. Wire the Belowdecks Units... 13 10. Connect Power... 15 11. Configure the Computer(s)... 16 12. Turn On the System... 19 13. Set Up RF Hazard Zones (Optional)... 20 14. Test the System... 21 15. Educate the Customer... 23 CAUTION - RF Radiation Hazard The antenna transmits radio frequency (RF) energy that is potentially harmful. Whenever the system is powered on, make sure everyone stays more than 36 feet (11 m) away from the antenna within its 5-80° elevation range. No hazard exists directly above the antenna and anywhere below the antenna’s mounting plane. RadiationHazardRadiationHazard36ft(11m)36ft (11m) 80 5 80 5 Antenna Who Should Install the System? To ensure a safe and effective installation, only a KVH-certified technician should install the TracPhone system. KVH-certified technicians have the tools and electronics expertise necessary to install the system. To find a technician near you, visit Technical Support North/South America, Australia: Europe, Middle East, Asia: Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Phone: +45 45 160 180 E-mail: techs@kvh.com E-mail: support@kvh.dk KVH, TracPhone, and the unique light-colored dome with 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. © 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0464 Rev. C Inspect Parts and Get Tools 1 Before 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 everything shown in Figure 1 and on the Kitpack Content Lists. Save the packaging for future use. IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1). b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment. c. Gather all of the tools and materials listed below. You will need these items to complete the installation. • Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers • Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) bit • 3" (80 mm) hole saw •Wire cutters • Socket wrenches and extension • 7/16" open-end wrench • Light hammer and center punch •Adhesive tape, scriber or pencil • Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper • Two RF coax cables (see Figure 20 on page 11 for type required) •Connector installation tools • Laptop computer with Windows® Vista or XP installed NOTE: KVH offers an optional Service Selector kit for connecting both a TracPhone V7 and a Fleet antenna system to the onboard local area network (LAN). Supplemental instructions are provided in the Service Selector kit (KVH P/N 01-0299). Figure 1: TracPhone V7 System Components Antenna Radome Baseplate Control Unit Modem Router Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) Remote Service & Support Module Plan the Antenna Installation 2 Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to transmit and receive satellite signals (see Figure 2). The fewer obstructions, the better the system will perform. • Make sure the mounting surface is wide enough to accommodate the antenna’s base (see Figure 3). Also make sure it is flat, level (within ±1°), strong enough to support the antenna’s weight (60 lbs, 27.2 kg), and rigid enough to withstand heavy vibration. • Select a location that is as close as possible to the intersection of the vessel’s fore-and-aft centerline and midships. • Select a location that is well above any areas accessible to passengers and crew to reduce the risk of RF radiation exposure. • Do not mount the antenna at the same level as the radar because the radar’s energy might overload the antenna. Ideally, you should mount the antenna 4 ft (1.2 m) above the radar, outside the beam path of the radar. Figure 2: Blockage from Obstruction Blocked! Antenna Mast Look Angle Vessel Platform 5 to 80 Figure 3: Antenna Dimensions Side View 27.36"(69.5 cm) 26.2" (66.5 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 4 x 1/2" ( 13 mm) 26.2" (66.5 cm) FWD Bottom View 5 Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines for the belowdecks units. Control Unit and Modem • Select a mounting location in a dry, wellventilated area belowdecks away from any heat sources or salt spray. • Be sure the front panels will be easily accessible to the user. • Leave enough room at the rear panel for connecting the cables. • You have several options for mounting the control unit and modem: Option 1 - Inside the optional case Option 2 - To a hori...