Kvh Industries Tracphone V7 Users Manual Installation Guide 24 (60 Cm) Configuration
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Installation Guide TracPhone V7 TracPhone V7 24" (60 cm) Configuration TracPhone V7 Installation Guide KVH’s Complete mini-VSAT Broadband sm System These instructions explain how to install the TracPhone V7 mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications system. Instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User’s Guide. Installation Steps 1. Inspect Parts and Get Tools... 3 9. Wire the Belowdecks Units... 13 2. Plan the Antenna Installation... 4 10. Connect Power... 15 3. Plan the Belowdecks Installation... 5 11. Configure the Computer(s)... 16 4. Prepare the Belowdecks Units... 6 12. Turn On the System... 19 5. Prepare the Antenna Site... 9 13. Set Up RF Hazard Zones (Optional)... 20 6. Remove the Restraints... 10 14. Test the System... 21 7. Wire the Antenna... 11 15. Educate the Customer... 23 8. Mount the Antenna... 12 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. 80 80 Radiation Hazard Radiation Hazard 36 ft ( 1 1m ) 36 m 11 ft ( ) Antenna 5 5 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 www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. Technical Support North/South America, Australia: Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com Europe, Middle East, Asia: Phone: +45 45 160 180 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 1 1 Inspect Parts and Get Tools Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation. Figure 1: TracPhone V7 System Components Antenna 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. Radome IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and never by the radome or any portion of the internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1). Baseplate b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment. Control Unit 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). Modem Router Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) Remote Service & Support Module 3 2 Plan the Antenna Installation Before you begin, consider the following antenna installation guidelines: • • Figure 2: Blockage from Obstruction 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. 5 to 80 Look Angle Antenna Mast Vessel Platform Figure 3: Antenna Dimensions Side View 27.36" (69.5 cm) • Blocked! 26.2" (66.5 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) FWD 6" (15.2 cm) Bottom View 6" (15.2 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) 4 x 1/2" ( 13 mm) 26.2" (66.5 cm) 4 3 Plan the Belowdecks Installation 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: Figure 4: Control Unit or Modem Dimensions (Identical) 2.61" (6.6 cm) 16.75" (42.5 cm) 11.31" (28.7 cm) Figure 5: Case Dimensions Option 1 - Inside the optional case Option 2 - To a horizontal surface together using two L-brackets Option 3 - To a horizontal surface separately using four L-brackets 11.3" (28.7 cm) NOTE: The control unit and modem are sized to fit a standard 19" (482.6 mm) equipment rack. • To use the supplied data and power cables, the control unit must be located within 100 ft (30 m) of the antenna. However, you can order 150 ft (45 m) cables if a longer cable run is necessary (see Figure 20 on page 11). 20.5" (52.1 cm) 20.5" (52.1 cm) Router and MTA • To use the supplied Ethernet cables, select a mounting location within 25 ft (7.5 m) of the modem (maximum length = 200 ft (60 m)). • Be sure the location provides adequate WiFi reception. Do not install the router in an area surrounded by metal or near any electrical devices that generate RF noise. Remote Service & Support Module • To use the supplied serial data cable, select a mounting location within 25 ft (7.5 m) of the control unit (maximum length = 50 ft (15 m)). • Be sure the location provides adequate GPRS cellular reception. 5 4 Prepare the Belowdecks Units If 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 four M4 screws securing the rear cover to the case. Discard the rear cover. b. Attach the top cover to the case using four M4 x 12 mm screws (see Figure 6). Attach the bottom cover and the two mounting brackets using four M4 x 16 mm screws. c. Attach the four plastic feet to the bottom cover (see Figure 6). d. At the front of the case, insert eight cage nuts into the following locations on the frame (four on each side) (see Figure 6): #2, #5, #8, and #11. e. At the back of the case, insert four cage nuts into the following locations on the frame (two on each side): #1 and #3 f. Remove the four #6-32 screws and washers securing the two retaining straps to the rear panel of the control unit. Do not remove the bottom screws securing the straps to the modem. g. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the retaining straps and control unit using the screws and washers you removed in Step f (see Figure 7). h. At the top 3U section of the case, insert the control unit/modem assembly and secure the front mounting brackets to the case using four M6 screws and washers (see Figure 8). i. j. Figure 6: Assembling the Case Top Cover Secure the back of the control unit to the back of the case using the two supplied “Z” brackets. Attach the brackets to the case frame using four M6 screws and washers. Attach the brackets to the rear panel of the control unit using four #6-32 screws and washers (see Figure 8). M4 x 12mm Screw (x4) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Plastic Foot (x4) Mounting Bracket (x2) Bottom Cover M4 x 16mm Screw (x4) Figure 7: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket #6-32 Screw (x4) #6 Washer (x4) Tie-Wrap Holes (x12) Strain-Relief Bracket Control Unit Retaining Strap (x2) Modem Figure 8: Securing the Control Unit/Modem in the Case Attach to Case M6 Screw (x4) Plastic Washer (x4) At the bottom 3U section of the case, attach the supplied blank panel using four M6 screws and washers (see Figure 8). k. Once you have completed all system wiring, mount the case to the vessel using fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface. 6 Option 1 - Mounting in the Case Attach to Control Unit #6-32 Screw (x4) #6 Washer (x4) Case Control Unit and Modem “Z” Bracket (x2) Cage Nut (x4) Cage Nut (x8) Blank Panel Plastic Washer (x8) M6 Screw (x8) 4 Prepare the Belowdecks Units If 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 brackets, attach the strain-relief bracket, and attach the “L” mounting brackets. Option 2 - Mounting Units Together Figure 9: Detaching the Rack-Mount Brackets Control Unit #6 Washer (x12) #6-32 Screw (x12) a. Remove the 12 #6-32 screws and washers securing the two rack-mount brackets to the front of the control unit and modem (see Figure 9). Remove the brackets. b. Remove the four #6-32 screws and washers securing the two retaining straps to the rear panel of the control unit. Do not remove the bottom screws securing the straps to the modem. c. Attach the strain-relief bracket to the retaining straps and control unit using the screws and washers you removed in Step b (see Figure 10). Rack-Mount Bracket (x2) Modem Figure 10: Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket #6-32 Screw (x4) #6 Washer (x4) Control Unit d. Attach two of the supplied “L” mounting brackets to the sides of the control unit or modem using four #6-32 screws and washers (see Figure 11). You can attach the brackets to either the top of the control unit or the bottom of the modem, depending on your desired mounting location. e. Once you have completed all system wiring, mount the modem/control unit assembly to the vessel using fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface. Tie-Wrap Holes (x12) Strain-Relief Bracket Retaining Strap (x2) Modem Figure 11: Attaching the “L” Mounting Brackets (Modem Not Shown) .156" ( 3.96 mm) Mounting Hole (x4) “L” Mounting Bracket (x2) #6 Washer (x4) #6-32 Screw (x4) 7 4 Prepare the Belowdecks Units If you plan to mount the control unit and modem separately, follow these steps to detach the control unit from the modem, attach the strainrelief brackets, and attach the “L” mounting brackets. Option 3 - Mounting Units Separately Figure 12: Detaching the Retaining Straps a. Remove the 12 #6-32 screws and washers securing the rack-mount brackets to the front of the control unit and modem (see Figure 9 on page 7). Remove the brackets. Co ntro it Mo dem b. Remove the 16 #6-32 screws and washers securing the four metal retaining straps to the control unit and modem (see Figure 12). Remove the straps. c. Attach a strain-relief bracket to the back of the control unit using four of the screws and washers you removed in Step b (see Figure 13). l Un #6 Washer (x16) Strap (x4) #6-32 Screw (x16) Figure 13: Attaching the Bracket to the Control Unit d. Attach a second strain-relief bracket to the back of the modem using four of the screws and washers you removed in Step b (see Figure 14). e. Attach two of the supplied “L” brackets to the sides of the control unit using four #6-32 screws and washers (see Figure 11 on page 7). You can attach the brackets at either the top or bottom of the control unit, depending on your desired mounting location. f. Attach the two other supplied “L” brackets to the sides of the modem using four #6-32 screws and washers (see Figure 11 on page 7). You can attach the brackets at either the top or bottom of the modem, depending on your desired mounting location. g. Once you have completed all system wiring, mount the control unit and modem to the vessel using fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface. Control Unit Tie-wrap Holes (x12) #6-32 Screw (x4) #6 Washer (x4) Figure 14: Attaching the Bracket to the Modem Tie-wrap Holes (x12) Modem #6-32 Screw (x4) #6 Washer (x4) 8 Strain-Relief Bracket Strain-Relief Bracket 5 Prepare the Antenna Site Once you have identified a suitable antenna mounting site, according to the guidelines provided in Step 2, follow these steps to drill the mounting holes and cable access hole to prepare the site for installation. a. Unfold the antenna mounting template (supplied in the Customer Welcome Kit) and place it onto the mounting surface. Make sure the “FWD” (forward) arrow points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 15). NOTE: You don’t need to mount the antenna exactly on the vessel’s centerline, but the antenna’s forward arrow must be parallel to it. Figure 15: Antenna Mounting Holes Layout FWD 3" ( 80 mm) Cable Access Hole 12" (305 mm) 1/2" ( 13 mm) Mounting Hole (x4) 12" (305 mm) b. Using a light hammer and center punch, mark the locations for the four mounting holes and cable access hole on the mounting surface in the locations indicated on the template. c. Drill a 1/2" (13 mm) hole at the four mounting hole locations you marked in Step b. Later, you will insert four 3/8"-16 bolts through these holes to secure the antenna to the mounting surface. d. Cut out the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole in the location you marked in Step b. Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cables. Later, you will route the data, power, and RF cables through this hole and into the vessel. Figure 16: Foam Seal Align with Cable Access Hole e. Clean and dry the antenna mounting surface. f. Peel off the paper backing from the supplied foam seal to expose the adhesive. Then press the foam seal down firmly onto the mounting surface, ensuring the hole in the foam seal aligns with the cable access hole in the mounting surface (see Figure 16). NOTE: Apply the foam seal to the vessel mounting surface, not to the antenna’s baseplate. You will have difficulty connecting the cables to the antenna if the foam seal is attached to the baseplate. 9 6 Remove the Restraints Inside the antenna, four shipping restraints prevent the antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow these steps to remove these shipping restraints. a. Remove the six #10-32 Phillips screws securing the radome to the baseplate. Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set it aside in a safe place. Figure 17: Elevation Shipping Restraint Wire TIP: If you keep the radome topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard. b. Using wire cutters, cut and remove the elevation shipping restraint securing the reflector to the antenna frame (see Figure 17). c. Cut and remove the tie-wrap securing the antenna’s LNB to the reflector (see Figure 18). Figure 18: LNB Shipping Restraint d. Using a 9/16" socket with 6" extension, remove the two 3/8" bolts securing the azimuth shipping restraints to the antenna baseplate (see Figure 19). Remove the restraints. IMPORTANT! Once you have removed the restraints, handle the antenna very carefully. With the restraints removed, the internal antenna assembly rotates freely and, if not handled properly, can damage the limit switch. Tie-wrap Figure 19: Azimuth Shipping Restraints 3/8" Bolts 10 7 Wire the Antenna Follow 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 two 75-ohm RF coax cables from the antenna to the belowdecks equipment. Use the guidelines in Figure 20 to determine the type of RF cables required. IMPORTANT! Figure 20: RF Cable Requirements 15-50 ft (5-15 m) Cable Run Cable: RG-11 (KVH P/N 32-0566-0050) Connector: SNS11AS Installation Tools: CST596711 and L3011B 50-100 ft (15-30 m) Cable Run Cable: LMR-400-75 Connector: EZ-400-FMH-75 Installation Tools: TK-400EZ-75 Terminate RF cables with the proper type “F” connectors (see Figure 20). Connectors are included with RG-11 cables purchased from KVH. Instructions for terminating LMR-400-75 cable are provided in Appendix B on page 28. 100-150 ft (30-45 m) Cable Run b. Label both ends of the two RF cables. Label one cable “TX,” and label the other “RX.” Cable: LMR-600-75 Connector: EZ-600-FMH-75 Installation Tools: TK-600EZ c. Route the data, power, and RF cables belowdecks through the 3" (80 mm) cable access hole. Leave an adequate service loop, approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will connect the data and power cables to the control unit and the RF cables to the modem. IMPORTANT! NOTE: RG-11 connectors/tools are manufactured by Thomas & Betts. LMR-400-75 and LMR-600-75 cables/ connectors/tools are manufactured by Times Microwave. NOTE: Optional 150 ft (45 m) data and power cables: Data cable KVH P/N 32-0921-0150 Power cable KVH P/N 32-0924-0150 Do not use bulkhead connectors. It is critical that you maintain the integrity of the cables. d. Connect the data cable to the “Data” jack on the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 21). Hand-tighten until the connector locks in place; do not use excessive force. e. Connect the power cable to the “Power” jack on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten until the connector locks in place; do not use excessive force. f. Connect the RF cable labeled “TX” to the “MTx” jack on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn to ensure an electrical and weather-proof connection. Figure 21: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna MRx Data Power MTx g. Connect the RF cable labeled “RX” to the “MRx” jack on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn. 11 8 Mount the Antenna Follow these steps to mount the antenna to the mounting surface. Figure 22: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate a. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in the mounting surface. b. Make sure the forward arrow inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is parallel to the vessel’s centerline (see Figure 22). c. Make sure the four holes in the baseplate line up with the four holes in the mounting surface. IMPORTANT! You will need to rotate the antenna assembly by hand to see all four mounting holes. Rotate the antenna assembly slowly. If it hits a mechanical stop with excessive force, the limit switch might become damaged. Figure 23: Mounting the Antenna (Side View) 3/8"-16 Bolt (x4) d. At each of the four baseplate mounting holes, place a 3/8" flat washer on a 3/8"-16 bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from above (see Figure 23). e. Secure each mounting bolt to the mounting surface using a 3/8" shoulder washer, a 3/8" flat washer, a 3/8" lock washer, and a 3/8"-16 hex nut from below. Tighten all four bolts until the four rubber feet on the baseplate are bottomed against the mounting surface and the foam seal is fully compressed. f. 3/8" Flat Washer (x4) Antenna Baseplate Foam Seal Mounting Surface 3/8" Shoulder Washer (x4) 3/8" Flat Washer (x4) 3/8" Lock Washer (x4) 3/8"-16 Hex Nut (x4) Figure 24: Reinstalling the Radome Reinstall the radome onto the antenna. Secure in place with the six #10-32 screws you removed in Step 6a (see Figure 24). g. Install a protective plastic screw cap (supplied in the kitpack) over each radome screw. #10-32 Screw (x6) 12 9 Wire the Belowdecks Units Wire the Antenna Cables Figure 25: Antenna Power and Data Wiring Follow these steps to connect the antenna to the control unit and the modem. Antenna NOTE: A system wiring diagram is provided in Appendix A on page 27. Terminal Strip Connector 1 a. First dress the data and power cables from the antenna. Strip back the insulation of each wire approximately 1/4" (6 mm) and gently twist each wire to ensure a good electrical connection. 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 Data White/Gray Gray/White White/Orange Orange/White White/Brown Brown/White White/Blue Blue/White Figure 26: Antenna Power and Data Wiring 1 2 3 Control Unit e. Connect the RF coax cable labeled “RX” (connected to the antenna’s MRx jack) to the “Rx RF” jack on the back of the modem (see Figure 27). Connect the RF coax cable labeled “TX” (connected to the antenna’s MTx jack) to the “Tx RF” jack on the back of the modem. 7 Red The diagram refers to wires by body color/ stripe color. For example, “Brown/White” means the brown wire with the white stripe. f. 6 Black IMPORTANT! d. Plug the terminal strip connector into the rear panel of the control unit (see Figure 26). 5 Power b. Find the terminal strip connector in the kitpack. Connect the antenna data cable to the terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 25. c. Connect the power cable from the antenna to the terminal strip connector as shown in Figure 25. 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Terminal Strip Connector Antenna Figure 27: Antenna RF Transmit and Receive Wiring Antenna IMPORTANT! Be sure to terminate RF cables properly with type “F” connectors. MRx MTx Modem RxRF TxRF J1 AC PWR J3 Rx RF J2 Tx RF MODEL: VMBR-1510 ArcLight PART: 1234567 REV XXX SERIAL: XX-XXXXXX CAGE CODE: 12345 J6 BUC PWR J5 CONSOLE J4 ACU J8 USER ENET J7 ACU ENET 13 9 Continued Wire the Belowdecks Units Figure 28: Modem Data and BUC Power Wiring Follow these steps to connect the control unit to the modem. Control Unit Wire Colors: Body/Stripe Wire the Control Unit to the Modem Modem MODEM RS422 BUC Power BUC POWER 20V 2.5A a. Connect a serial data cable from the “Modem” jack on the control unit to the “ACU” jack on the modem (see Figure 28). b. Connect the BUC power cable from the “BUC Power” jack on the control unit to the “BUC Pwr” jack on the modem. Modem J1 AC PWR J3 Rx RF J6 BUC PWR J2 Tx RF J5 CONSOLE MODEL: VMBR-1510 ArcLight PART: 1234567 REV XXX SERIAL: XX-XXXXXX CAGE CODE: 12345 J8 USER ENET CAUTION J7 ACU ENET NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, DO NOT OPEN BUC Pwr J4 ACU ACU Wire the Remote Service Module Follow these steps to connect the remote service & support module to the control unit. Figure 29: Remote Service & Support Module Wiring Control Unit a. Connect a serial data cable from the “Maintenance Port” jack on the control unit to the “Serial” jack on the remote service & support module. (see Figure 29). b. Connect the cellular antenna to the “Antenna” jack on the remote service & support module. Maintenance Port Remote Service & Support Module Wire the MTA and Router Cellular Antenna Follow these steps to connect all LAN devices. a. Connect the supplied straight-through Ethernet cable from the “User ENet” jack on the modem to the “WAN” jack on the MTA (see Figure 30). b. Connect a second straight-through Ethernet cable from the “LAN” jack on the MTA to the “Internet” jack on the router. c. Connect the customer’s analog phone(s), fax machine, and/or PABX to the RJ-11 “Phone” jack(s) on the MTA. IMPORTANT! The RJ11 jacks on the MTA are rated for analog signals only. Do not connect a digital device directly to it. d. For a wired Ethernet network, connect the customer’s computer(s) to the numbered RJ-45 Ethernet jack(s) on the router. 14 Serial GP10 Serial Power SIM Antenna Antenna On/Off Audio Figure 30: MTA and Router Wiring Modem User ENet J6 BUC PWR J5 CONSOLE J4 ACU J8 USER ENET CAUTION J7 ACU ENET NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, DO NOT OPEN Analog Phone MTA LAN 12V DC WAN RSTR WAN Router LAN Internet PHONE 2 11 Phone1 PHONE 1 2 3 4 Power Reset Internet Laptop PC NOTE: The routing and VoIP equipment supplied with the system might differ from those shown in this diagram. 10 Connect Power Follow these steps to connect power to the TracPhone V7 system. a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power. Figure 31: Power Wiring Control Unit AC Input CAUTION For your own safety, disconnect vessel power and make sure the circuit is dead before you connect any power cables. b. Be sure the vessel is properly grounded in accordance with marine standards. c. Connect the control unit and modem to the supplied AC power strip (see Figure 31 and Figure 32). Use the special adapter cables provided in the kitpack. IMPORTANT! Do not cut off the ground pin from the control unit and modem power cable plugs, and do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter. d. Connect the appropriate power cord (US or European) to the power strip. e. Connect the supplied AC/DC adapters to the MTA, router, and remote service & support module. Then plug the adapter cables into the vessel’s AC power supply. f. Power Strip Modem AC Pwr J1 AC PWR J3 Rx RF J6 BUC PWR J2 Tx RF J5 CONSOLE MODEL: VMBR-1510 ArcLight PART: 1234567 REV XXX SERIAL: XX-XXXXXX CAGE CODE: 12345 J4 ACU J8 USER ENET CAUTION J7 ACU ENET NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, DO NOT OPEN MTA AC/DC Adapter 12 VDC 12V DC RSTR WAN LAN PHONE 2 PHONE 1 Router Internet 1 2 Reset 3 Power 4 Power Remote Service Module Power Power SIM Antenna On/Off Audio AC/DC Adapter AC/DC Adapter Vessel AC Power (115 or 230 VAC) Figure 32: Power Strip for Control Unit and Modem Strain-relieve all wires at the back of the control unit and modem by securing them to the attached strain-relief bracket(s). Use the tie-wraps supplied in the kitpack. Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables for easy serviceability. g. Plug the power strip into the vessel’s 115 or 230 VAC power supply. IMPORTANT! Double-check all of your wiring before continuing. If wiring is incomplete or incorrect, electronics may become damaged when you apply power. 15 11 Configure the Computer(s) Follow 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 connection, you can configure the computer(s) for a wireless connection. Figure 33: Windows Vista - Local Area Connection Properties IMPORTANT! When setting up a wireless network, apply security settings, such as encryption, to protect the network from outside intrusion. If the user does not require a wireless network, disable the wireless functionality. Refer to the router owner’s manual for setup details. NOTE: The computer must have a network interface card installed and all cabling must be 100 Mbps fast Ethernet UTP CAT-5 with RJ45 connectors. Windows Vista™ a. Turn on the networked computer. b. At the Windows Control Panel, double-click Network and Sharing Center. You can find the control panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.” c. At the Network and Sharing Center window, double-click the View Status link for the Ethernet connection you are using for TracPhone V7. d. At the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. This screen only displays if the computer is currently connected to a network. e. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the Networking tab. Then select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click Properties (see Figure 33). f. At the Internet Protocol Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically (see Figure 34). Then click OK. g. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK. 16 Figure 34: Windows Vista - Internet Protocol Properties 11 Continued Configure the Computer(s) Windows XP Figure 35: Windows XP - Local Area Connection Properties a. Turn on the networked computer. b. At the Windows Contol Panel, double-click Network Connections. You can find the control panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.” c. At the Network Connections window, double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet connection you are using for TracPhone V7. d. At the Local Area Connection Status window, select the General tab. Then click Properties. This screen only displays if the computer is currently connected to a network. e. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the General tab. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties (see Figure 35). f. At the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select the General tab. Then select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically (see Figure 36). Then click OK. Figure 36: Windows XP - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties g. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK. h. Restart the computer. 17 11 Continued Configure the Computer(s) Macintosh OS X a. Turn on the networked computer. b. At System Preferences, click the Network icon. c. At the Network window, select the following: • Show: Built-in Ethernet • Configure: Using DHCP • Leave all text boxes blank d. Network: Click Apply Now. e. Restart the computer. 18 Figure 37: Macintosh OS X - Network Preferences 12 Turn On the System Follow these steps to turn on the TracPhone V7 system and check the system for proper operation. Figure 38: Power Switches Power Switch Control Unit a. Ensure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. b. Apply vessel power to the TracPhone system, including the router, MTA, and remote service & support module. c. Turn on the power switch on the front of the the modem (see Figure 38). The button’s light should illuminate green. d. Turn on the power switch on the front of the control unit (see Figure 38). The button’s light should illuminate green. Power Switch Modem STATUS Figure 39: Good Service Connection Indicated on Control Unit LCD e. Wait 5 minutes for system startup. f. Verify that the antenna finds and starts tracking the service satellite and the modem connects to the mini-VSAT Broadband service, as indicated by the control unit LCD screen shown in Figure 39. If an error message appears, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide. g. Verify that the three status lights on the control unit and the status light on the modem are all lit green (see Figure 40). If any of these lights is not lit green, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide. ONLINE TRACKING 22W NOTE: Satellites will vary depending on your location. Figure 40: Status Lights Control Unit h. Verify that the status lights on the MTA and router indicate a normal condition. Refer to the MTA and router manuals for details. Modem STATUS 19 13 Set Up RF Hazard Zones (Optional) To 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 radiation hazard zones for areas where crew and/or passengers frequent (see Figure 41). The system will disable the transmitter whenever the antenna is pointing within one of these zones. Figure 41: Example of an RF Radiation Hazard Zone RF Radiation Hazard Zone Antenna 335 025 Follow these steps to set up an RF hazard zone. a. Determine the necessary azimuth range for the RF hazard zone(s). You will need to enter, in clockwise order, beginning and ending azimuths (>4° apart) relative to the antenna’s forward arrow, which should be pointing toward the bow (see Figure 42). b. At the control unit, press MENUS until the display shows “CONFIGURATION.” Then press ACCEPT. Figure 42: Azimuths Relative to Antenna’s Forward Arrow c. Press MENUS until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE.” Beginning Azimuth d. Press CHANGE until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE = YES.” Then press ACCEPT. e. At “ZONE 1,” press CHANGE. A cursor appears under the first number in the azimuth range for RF hazard zone #1. f. Press CHANGE until the number is set to the first digit of the beginning azimuth for the first hazard zone. g. Press ACCEPT. The cursor moves to the next number. h. Repeat steps f and g to set the remaining digits of the desired RF radiation hazard zone. Then press ACCEPT. i. At “Zone 2,” repeat steps e-h to set the range for the second RF hazard zone, if desired. j. At “XMT IN ZONES,” verify that the display shows “XMT IN ZONES = NO.” Then press MENUS. 335 315 RF Radiation Hazard Zone (Example) 000 Forward 025 Ending Azimuth 045 Antenna 270 090 135 225 180 Figure 43: Setup Process for RF Hazard Zones ZONE 1= 335-025 CHANGE ACCEPT Step 1: Set Zone 1 Azimuth Range ZONE 2= 000-000 NEXT ITEM CHANGE Step 2: Set Zone 2 Azimuth Range XMT IN ZONES= NO NEXT ITEM CHANGE Step 3: Set to “NO” k. Press EXIT to exit the menu. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Configuration section of the User’s Guide. 20 14 Test the System Now 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 system for proper operation. Figure 44: Technician Testing the TracPhone V7 System a. With the TracPhone system powered on, restart the customer’s networked computer(s). b. Make sure the control unit display indicates the system is “Online.” c. If the customer has activated the TracPhone system for mini-VSAT Broadband service, verify that the system can access the Internet. (Enter any common website address (URL) into the browser.) d. If the customer has activated the TracPhone system for VoIP service, also verify that you can place a VoIP call via the TracPhone system. (Using any telephone connected to the MTA, place a call to someone on a terrestrial or cellular network and ask that person to call you back at the customer’s VoIP number.) e. Even if the customer has not yet activated the TracPhone system for mini-VSAT Broadband service, you can still check the modem’s communications to the land-based hub. Open the web browser on any networked computer and enter the corresponding web address for the currently tracked satellite: Satellite Tracked: Use Web Address: 22°W (NSS7) http://204.14.40.60 72°W (AMC6) http://204.14.40.60 8°W (Atlantic Bird2) http://204.14.40.60 Figure 45: Hub Test Web Page Verify that the hub’s test web page appears in the browser (similar to the page shown in Figure 45). Run the speed test on this page several times and ensure it reports within 70% of advertised speeds, on average. NOTE: KVH-certified dealers can find the latest hub information on the KVH Partner Portal. 21 14 Continued Test the System f. 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: http://192.168.0.1 g. At the login window, enter the following user name and password: User name: KVH (all caps) Password: None (leave blank) h. At the system status web page, make sure Signal Quality is at least 8 dB Eb/No (see Figure 46). NOTE: Refer to the User’s Guide for details about the other status information that is available on this web page. 22 Figure 46: System Status Page Via Modem Web Interface 15 Educate the Customer The installation process is complete! Before you depart the vessel, give the Customer Welcome Kit to the customer and explain how to use the system. Also be sure the customer understands the following: • The antenna transmits RF energy that is potentially harmful. Whenever the system is powered on, make sure everyone stays more than 36 feet (11 meters) away from the antenna within its 5-80° look angle (see Figure 47). No hazard exists directly above the antenna and anywhere below the antenna’s mounting plane. Refer to the User’s Guide for details. • Keep the radome installed on the antenna at all times. The radome protects the antenna’s moving parts from wind, rain, and debris. • The antenna must have a clear view of the sky to communicate via the satellite. Common causes of blockage include trees, buildings, bridges, and other onboard equipment (see Figure 48). • Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on the radome can affect communications. Heavy rain or snow may also temporarily interrupt communications. • The vessel must be located within the coverage area of the satellite. To view a satellite coverage map, visit www.kvh.com/ footprint. • You need to activate the system for miniVSAT Broadband service before you can start using the system. Fill out the Activation Form in the Customer Welcome Kit and fax it to KVH at either of the following numbers: Figure 47: Safe Distance to Avoid Risk of RF Radiation Exposure 80 80 Radiation Hazard Radiation Hazard 36 ft ( 1 1m ) 36 m 11 ft ( ) Antenna 5 5 Figure 48: Example of Satellite Blockage TracVision North/South America, Australia: +1 401 851-3823 Europe, Middle East, Asia: +45 45 160 181 • Refer to the User’s Guide for complete operation instructions and troubleshooting information. 23 Appendices This section provides a system wiring diagram and supplemental instructions for terminating an LMR-400-75 cable. Contents A. Wiring Diagram... 27 B. Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable... 28 25 A Wiring Diagram Appendix Antenna Terminal Strip Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Note: Terminals #3 and #8 are not used MRx Power Red Black MTx Data White/Gray Gray/White White/Orange Orange/White White/Brown Brown/White White/Blue Blue/White Control Unit Power GP10 Serial Service Module Power Power SIM Antenna On/Off Audio Modem J1 AC PWR J3 Rx RF J6 BUC PWR J2 Tx RF J5 CONSOLE MODEL: VMBR-1510 ArcLight PART: 1234567 REV XXX SERIAL: XX-XXXXXX CAGE CODE: 12345 J4 ACU J8 USER ENET CAUTION J7 ACU ENET NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, DO NOT OPEN Not Used MTA Analog Phone Power Power 12V DC RSTR WAN LAN PHONE 2 PHONE 1 Router Internet 1 2 3 4 Power Reset Power Laptop PC 27 B Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable These 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. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Times Microwave website (www.timesmicrowave.com). Appendix Figure 49: Cutting the Cable a. Using the CCT-01 cutting tool, cut the cable evenly (see Figure 49). b. Since cutting the cable can deform the end, gently round the end of the cable using a pair of needle-nose pliers (see Figure 50). Also make sure the center conductor is centered within the cable. Figure 50: Reshaping the Cable c. Place the heat shrink sleeve and metal ferrule onto the cable (see Figure 51). d. Insert the end of the cable into the #1 end of the ST-400EZ stripping tool (see Figure 52). Then rotate the tool clockwise around the cable until the tool turns easily. The end of the cable should now be stripped to expose the center conductor. Figure 51: Placing the Heat Shrink Tubing and Ferrule Figure 52: Stripping the End to Expose the Center Conductor 28 B Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable e. Using a utility knife, carefully remove any residual plastic from the center conductor, if necessary (see Figure 53). f. Figure 53: Removing Plastic Residue Insert the end of the cable into the #2 end of the ST-400EZ stripping tool (see Figure 54). Then rotate the tool clockwise around the cable until the tool turns easily. This removes the cable jacket from the end of the cable, exposing the braid and dielectric (see Figure 55). g. Using the DBT-02 tool, deburr and chamfer the center conductor (see Figure 56). Avoid nicking the aluminum tape covering the dielectric. Figure 54: Stripping the Cable Jacket Figure 55: Cable Stripped, Exposing Dielectric Figure 56: Deburring the Center Conductor 29 B Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable h. 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 seated inside the connector (see Figure 58). Be sure all braid wires remain on the outside of the connector. j. Trim any excess braid (see Figure 59), if necessary. The braid should assemble flush to within 1/16" (1.6 mm) of the connector shoulder. k. Slide the ferrule over the braid until it is flush against the connector shoulder (see Figure 60). Figure 57: Flaring the Braid Figure 58: Pushing On the Connector Figure 59: Trimming the Braid Figure 60: Sliding the Ferrule Over the Braid 30 B Continued Terminating LMR-400-75 Cable l. 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 to the connector body as possible. Figure 61: Crimping the Ferrule onto the Cable m. Crimp the ferrule again, but further back from the connector. However, be careful not to crimp the cable jacket. n. Slide the heat shrink sleeve over the connector body and heat it to compress it into place (see Figure 62). When you are done, the heat shrink should extend from the rear of the connector to the cable jacket. This forms a weather-tight seal. o. Using a multimeter or similar device, check the continuity of the cable. Figure 62: Applying the Heat Shrink Tubing 31 KVH Industries, Inc. 50 Enterprise Center Middletown, RI 02842-5279 U.S.A. Phone: +1 401 847-3327 Fax: +1 401 849-0045 E-mail: info@kvh.com Internet: www.kvh.com KVH Europe A/S Kokkedal Industripark 2B 2980 Kokkedal Denmark Phone: +45 45 160 180 Fax: +45 45 160 181 E-mail: info@kvh.dk Internet: www.kvh.com
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