KVH Industries TracVision R5 Satellite TV System User Manual


 
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Installation
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2 Installation
Your TracVision R5/R4 is designed for simple installation and
setup. Just follow these easy steps:
Step Refer to Section...
1. Choose the hardware locations 2.1
2. Mount the antenna unit 2.2
3. Connect system components 2.3
4. Activate the receiver 2.4
5. Select active satellite 2.5
6. Set the skew angle (Europe only) 2.6
7. Check out system 2.7
8. Configure for remote dish use 2.8
Tools and Materials Required
Electric drill
3
16" (5 mm),
5
32" (4 mm), and
3
32" (2.5 mm) drill bits
and
3
4" (19 mm) hole saw and auger bit
1
2" wrench
#2 Phillips and #0 flat tip screwdrivers
RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) RF cable (if installing
two RF cables - r
efer to
Section 2.3.5 for details)
Silicone sealant, RTV, or Sikaflex
7
16" open end wrench
Construction adhesive (e.g., Liquid Nails)
Rivet gun and
3
16" (5 mm) rivets (or other fastener
suitable for your specific roof construction)
PC with Windows HyperTerminal or download
the KVH Flash Update Wizard (available for free
at
www.kvh.com/wizard)
Plan the entire installation before
proceeding! Take into account
component placement, cable
running distances between units,
and accessibility to the equipment
after installation.
Table 2-1
Installation Process