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1.3.1 Additional Materials Required for eTrac Use
To make full use of your new eTrac system, you will need to provide/purchase the
following:
• A Windows
™
-compatible computer or optional Thrane & Thrane
Message Terminal
• 14 AWG shielded, stranded marine cable to connect to ship’s power
• Serial data cable (not a null modem cable) with DB9 connectors (male
to female) to connect the computer to the Breakout Box
• 3 M4 screws and washers
• Additional cables as necessary to connect peripherals to the
Breakout Box
• Optional - pole-mount kit (part number 34-3026-101)
• Optional - rail-mount kit (part number 34-3026-103)
• An Inmarsat-C registration and an Inmarsat mobile number
Introduction
1-534-0002Rev.D
YoumustreceiveamobilenumberforyoureTracsystemfroman
InmarsatServiceProviderbeforeeTraccanbeconfiguredand
used.PleaserefertoSection2.4.1,“RegisteringeTracasanMES”
forinstructionsonapplyingforandreceivingamobilenumber.As
thisprocesscantakesometime,KVHrecommendsthatyousubmit
yourapplicationimmediatelyuponpurchasingyoureTracsystem.