KVH Industries TracVision HD11 Installation Guide

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Blockage
The antenna requires a clear view of the sky to
track satellites. Be sure to choose a location that
does not block the antenna’s -24° to +119°
elevation range (see Figure 4).
Antenna Orientation
• You may mount the antenna so that the front
of the antenna (opposite the cable connectors)
is facing the vessel’s bow, stern, port, or
starboard (see Figure 5).
• If you are installing two TracVision HD11
antennas, mount the antennas facing in
opposite directions (180° offset).
Radar/High-Power Radio Transmitters
Many variables determine the exact minimum
distance required between the antenna and
radar/high-power radio transmitters, including
transmitter beam properties and the reflective
properties of nearby surfaces. However, consider
the following general guidelines when selecting a
safe antenna location:
• Mount the antenna as far away as possible
from the radar and high-power radio
transmitters.
• Do not mount the antenna at the same level
as the radar. Most radar transmitters emit RF
energy within an elevation range of -15° to
+15° (see Figure 6). Most RF energy can be
avoided by mounting the antenna outside
this elevation range – as long as the antenna
is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the
transmitter. For best results, KVH
recommends maintaining as much vertical
separation as possible between the antenna
and any radar/high-power radio transmitter.
RF emission from radars and high-power
radio transmitters might damage the antenna
or impair system performance. Be sure to
consider the following guidelines when
selecting an antenna location.
IMPORTANT!
Continued Plan the Antenna Installation
Figure 4 Antenna Blockage
Figure 5 Antenna Forward
Figure 6 Radar/High-Power Radio Transmitter Interference
Blocked!
Antenna
Vessel Platform
-24° to +119°
Look Angle
Mast
Antenna - Top View
Hatch
Hatch
Cable Connectors
(Antenna Rear)
FWD Arrow Inside
Radome (Face
Vessel’s Bow, Stern,
Port, or Starboard)
Antenna
Antenna
+15°
-15°
Radar
Potential Radar
Interference
10 ft (3 m)
Minimum
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KVH Industries TracVision HD11 Specifications

General

Brand	KVH Industries
Model	TracVision HD11
Category	Satellite TV System
Language	English