KVH TracNet H30 Ultra Compact Hybrid Connectivity Solution Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: KVH

Table of Contents

KVH Connectivity Solution Comparison
Hybrid Connectivity Without Complication
TracNet™ H60 Versatile, Compact 60 cm Hybrid VSAT, Cellular, & Wi-Fi
System Specifications
Leisure Airtime Rate Sheet
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

KVH TracNet H30 Ultra Compact Hybrid Connectivity Solution Instruction Manual

Don’t think about how you’ll connect, just enjoy what you’re doing while you’re connected!

Enjoy the fastest, most reliable connectivity at sea and in the marina with the KVH ONETM hybrid network and groundbreaking TracNet terminals. Every TracNet terminal includes integrated satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi technology with intelligent, automatic network switching that will keep you connected to the best communications at all times, in all sea states, and at any vessel speed.

It’s also seamless and stress-free. Stream your favorite movie, enjoy crystal- clear voice calls with family, work remotely, and stay in touch on social media.
KVH ONE, together with TracNet, delivers the connectivity that’s best for you with:

KVH’s global Ku-band HTS network powered by Intelsat
5G/LTE cellular service in 150+ countries1
Compatibility with shore-based Wi-Fi
Intelligent, automatic network switching based on service availability, costs, and the quality of data transfer
Optional manual switching and use of user-supplied SIMs
Flexible month-to-month contract terms with unlimited plan changes & suspensions

Product View

KVH Connectivity Solution Comparison

Versatile and affordable connectivity options, from a VSAT-only solution to hybrid terminals with integrated VSAT, cellular, and Wi-Fi.

| TracPhone V30| TracNet H30 NEW| TracNet H60 NEW| TracNet H90 NEW
---|---|---|---|---
Compatibility| 30+ ft (9+ m) boats| 60+ ft (18+ m) boats| 90+ ft (27+ m) boats
Automatic hybrid switching| N/A|
Connectivity options| VSAT| Hybrid (VSAT, Cellular, Wi-Fi)
Antenna diameter/ weight| 37 cm (14.6″)

10.6 kg (23.4 lbs)

| 37 cm (14.6″)

11.2 kg (24.6 lbs)

| 60 cm (23.6″)

24.3 kg (53.6 lbs)

| 1 m (39.4″)

86 kg (189 lbs)

or 25/3 Mbps with KVH Elite subscription

| 20/3 Mbps

or 40/3 Mbps with KVH Elite subscription

Satellite channels| Single (High-speed)| Dual (High-speed & Unlimited Use)
Stabilization| Two axis + stabilized skew| Three axis + stabilized skew
Supports user-supplied SIM card| N/A|
Easy installation| Single cable install with DC power (AC-DC converter available)| Single cable install with DC and AC power belowdeck units (TracNet H90 available with AC power only)
High-performance tracking| Digital IMUs and commercial-grade rotary joint for uninterrupted reception
Service & support| From system selection and design to installation, and support in ports worldwide, KVH OneCareTM provides peace of mind for the life of your product
KVH EliteTM (unlimited streaming service) compatible| N/A|
Cybersecurity| Integrated terminal and network security| Integrated terminal and network security; optional enterprise-level upgrade
Technical specifications|
kvh.com/v30specs|
kvh.com/h30specs|
kvh.com/h60specs|
kvh.com/h90specs

Belowdeck Units

KVH’s streamlined belowdeck units are at the heart of every TracNet terminal. These tools create confidence through all-in-one system control and network management.

TracNet Hub 12V DC-powered with built-in Wi-Fi router, ethernet ports and VoIP line. Shelf or bulkhead-mount.

TracNet Hub+ AC-powered with touchscreen interface, dual user-supplied SIM slots, built-in Wi-Fi router, ethernet ports and two VoIP lines. Rack-mount.

Hybrid Connectivity Without Complication

KVH Manager delivers a powerful suite of mobile-responsive tools that provides valuable analytics, data usage control, and customizable interfaces. Monitor your usage in real time; choose to allow, restrict or block data usage in eleven different categories; and set up alerts to stay aware of your data usage.

Hybrid Connectivity Without Complication

KVH ONE Hybrid Network Coverage

View up-to-date and terminal-specific coverage maps at kvh.com/tracnetmaps

Global HTS Ku-band satellite network, with 276 million sq km (106 million sq miles) of coverage, powered by Intelsat
Cellular support in 150+ countries as far as 32+ km (20+ miles) offshore
Compatible with shore-based Wi-Fi networks

Actual coverage and availability may vary. Data rates may also vary in different regions. KVH provides no guarantees of coverage or availability. For the most up-to-date coverage maps, visit kvh.com/tracnetmaps.

TracNet™ H60 Versatile, Compact 60 cm Hybrid VSAT, Cellular, & Wi-Fi

Connectivity

Stay connected worldwide with the versatile, 60 cm commercial-grade TracNet H60. As much as 42% lighter than competing systems, this compact digital antenna offers unmatched communications using hybrid satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity with intelligent, automatic switching. The terminal also includes easy single-cable installation and a commercial-grade rotary joint for continuous azimuth rotation and tracking. Its three-axis pedestal design, stabilized skew, dual digital IMUs, and advanced motor controllers deliver high-performance tracking in all sea states.

High-speed VSAT service (as fast as 10/3 Mbps down/up) via KVH’s global, layered Ku-band HTS network, offering 276 million sq. km (106+ million sq. miles) of coverage
Tuned antenna paired with KVH’s exclusive RingFire™ technology ensures superior reception
Three-axis pedestal design with a fourth axis of automatic skew adjustment for outstanding tracking in all sea states
Terrestrial Communications Module supporting integrated high-power cellular antennas with service in 150+ countries plus built-in high-gain Wi-Fi antennas for seamless switching to shore-based Wi-Fi networks
Commercial-grade rotary joint and single cable design for easy installation and uninterrupted azimuth rotation and tracking

Overview

Belowdeck Units

KVH’s streamlined belowdeck units are at the heart of every TracNet terminal. These tools create confidence through all-in-one system control and network management.

TracNet Hub 10-30V DC-powered with built-in Wi-Fi router, user-supplied SIM port, ethernet ports and VoIP line. Shelf or bulkhead-mount.

TracNet Hub+ AC-powered with touchscreen interface, user-supplied SIM slot, built-in Wi-Fi router, ethernet ports, two VoIP lines, content storage and access for the commercial maritime KVH Link content service. Rack-mount.

System Specifications

Service

Network| KVH Ku-band global HTS network; regional cellular services in 150+ countries; available shore-based Wi-Fi networks
Antenna Type| Ku-band
Service Coverage Area| Seamless Worldwide Regions
Maximum Speed Download/Upload1| 10 Mbps/3 Mbps
Abovedecks Equipment
Antenna Dish Diameter| 60 cm (24”)
Antenna Unit Dimensions/ Weight| 66.6 cm D x 79.2 cm h (26.2” D x 31.2” h)/

24.3 kg (53.6 lbs)

Elevation/Azimuth Range| -24˚ to 116˚ / commercial-grade rotary joint for unlimited azimuth rotation
Temperature| Operating: -30°C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F); Survival: -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F)
Humidity| IEC 60945; 40°C (104°F), 95% Humidity (non-condensing)
Rain| Precipitation rate of 1.7mm/min, w/wind speeds up to 100 knots
Antenna Unit Power| DC, provided by the TracNet Hub or Hub+
Antenna Cable| 100’ coax cable provided; supports cable runs up to 500’; see kvh.com/tracnetcables or contact KVH Technical Support for specifications
Remote Support| Integrated cellular radio for access by KVH Technical Support (requires SIM activation)
Belowdecks Equipment – TracNet Hub+

Dimensions

| 48.3 cm l x 30.7 cm w x 4.5 cm h (19” x 12.1” x 1.75”); will fit in 1U slot; rack- mountable with optional mounting provisions2
Weight| 3.7 kg (8.3 lbs)
Temperature| Operating: -25°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F); Survival: -15°C to 70°C (5°F to 158°F)
Heading Input| NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 magnetic or true heading
Input Power| 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz auto switching, 250W max
Data Interfaces| 4 Ethernet: IEEE 1000BASET-T

2 USB 3.0 Ports

Voice Interfaces| 2 RJ11 ports for VoIP services
Belowdecks Equipment – TracNet Hub
Dimensions| 23.6 cm x 20.5 cm x 4.4 cm (9.34″ x 8.05″ x 1.73″)
Weight| 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
Temperature| Operating: -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F); Survival: -25°C to 70°C (5°F to 158°F)
Heading Input| NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 magnetic or true heading
Input Power| 10-30 VDC, 125W max

Data Interfaces

| 4 Ethernet: Gigabit 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3; 2.4/5GHz IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi; 2 USB 3.0 Ports
Voice Interfaces| 1 RJ11 port for VoIP services
System Options

KVH Link| Available for commercial applications. See kvh.com/link for details.
KVH OneCare™ Support Program| Available; see kvh.com/onecare for details
Iridium Certus® Optional Backup| Available; see “Optional Backup” on kvh.com/H60 for details
Terrestrial Communications Module – Cellular Specifications
Band Support
Regions| Global, except China
5G| Standards| 3GPP Release 15 NSA/SA operation, Sub-6 GHz
MIMO| DL: Up to 4 x 4 MIMO UL: Up to 2 × 2 MIMO
LTE (4G)| Standards| DL Cat 20; UL Cat 18

LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD & LTE-LAA

802.11a/g: 54Mbps 802.11n: 300Mbps 802.11ac: 867Mbps

MIMO| Up to 2 x 2 MIMO
Security| WPA2, WPA3
Complete System
Certification| Complies with the essential requirements of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, which includes the safety objectives set out in EN62368-1 and in EMC directive EN60945

NMEA 2000 Certified

RoHS & REACH

System Warranty4| Comprehensive 2-year parts, 2-year labor warranty supported by KVH’s worldwide Certified Support Network (CSN); extended warranty up to 5 years available
Part Number| 01-0436-11

KVH Global, Layered Ku-band HTS Network Coverage

TracNet 60 cm and 1 m System Coverage Map

Coverage maps are representative and may change at any time. Data rates may also vary in different regions. For complete details, visit kvh.com/tracnetmaps and click on the KVH ONE coverage map. KVH provides no guarantees of satellite coverage or availability.

60 cm and 1 m

Leisure Airtime Rate Sheet

Enjoy the power of global hybrid connectivity with seamless automatic switching between high-speed VSAT, 5G/LTE cellular connectivity in 150+ countries1 , and shore-based Wi-Fi. All plans are month-tomonth, with no annual contract, and flexible suspension policies. Getting started is easy, follow these three simple steps!

Save $300/mo
when you subscribe to 2 active channels!

STEP 1:
Select Your High-Speed VSAT Rate Plan

Choose between a high-speed plan with shaped data rates and plan with no overages, or a high-speed metered plan with affordable overages.

High-Speed Plans

High-speed fixed price with unlimited use
If the monthly high-speed data allotment is consumed, the system will automatically shift to the unlimited use shaped data rate and reset to the high-speed data rate on the first day of the following month.

Plan Name| $/month (USD)

(single channel subscription price)

| High-speed Data/month| High-speed Data Rate 2| Unlimited Use, Shaped Data Rates 2
---|---|---|---|---
HS-RDY3| $0| High-speed-ready; Upgrade to Active HS Service Available
H60L-5GB| $1,029| 5 GB| 10/3 Mbps

(down/up)

|

128/64 Kbps

(down/up)

H60L-10GB| $1,459| 10 GB
H60L-20GB| $2,089| 20 GB| 256/128 Kbps

(down/up)

H60L-40GB| $3,309| 40 GB
H60L-80GB| $6,029| 80 GB
H60L-150GB| $10,659| 150 GB

High-Speed Metered Plans

Lowest cost, affordable overage rates
Simple, usage-based VSAT plans that offer the highest speeds and lowest costs with user-friendly tools for monitoring and controlling data usage.

Plan Name| $/month (USD)

(single channel subscription price)

| Overage Rates US$/MB
---|---|---
HS-RDY3| $0| High-speed-ready; Upgrade to Active HS Service Available
H60LM-5GB| $879| $0.37
H60LM-10GB| $1,309| $0.27
H60LM-20GB| $1,939| $0.21
H60LM-40GB| $3,159| $0.16
H60LM-80GB| $5,879| $0.13
H60LM-150GB| $10,509| $0.11

STEP 2:
Select Your Unlimited Use VSAT Rate Plan

Get the security of unlimited airtime use4 at a fixed price with the TracNet H60’s speed-based rate plans.

Plan Name| $/month (USD)

(single channel subscription price)

| Download 2| Upload 2
---|---|---|---
UL-RDY3| $0| Unlimited Use-ready; Upgrade to Active UL Service Available
H60LU-128/64| $599| 128 Kbps| 64 Kbps
H60LU-256/64| $999| 256 Kbps| 64 Kbps
H60LU-512/128| $1,899| 512 Kbps| 128 Kbps
H60LU-1/256| $2,949| 1 Mbps| 256 Kbps
H60LU-1/512| $3,759| 1 Mbps| 512 Kbps
H60LU-2/512| $4,769| 2 Mbps| 512 Kbps
H60LU-4/1| $7,879| 4 Mbps| 1 Mbps
H60LU-8/2| $13,749| 8 Mbps| 2 Mbps

STEP 3: Activate the integrated KVH cellular service

Take full advantage of KVH ONE’s global hybrid network covering 150+ countries by choosing to activate the optional integrated KVH cellular service for only $99/month!

5G and LTE-A cellular speeds where available and compatible with the KVH- or user-supplied SIM cards and service
Published data speeds are maximum speeds and may vary in different regions and under different conditions.
Only available when subscribing to an active, paid plan on the alternate channel.
Restrictions may be imposed on access to data-intensive applications and protocols.

TracNet H60’s VSAT airtime plans include two VoIP phone lines for Enhanced Voice Service, with calls to land or mobile lines for as low as $0.05/minute

TracNet H60 Global HTS Coverage

*The map depicts KVH’s expectations for the KVH ONE Global HTS network’s coverage for the TracNet H60. For the most up-to-date coverage maps, visit kvh.com/tracnetmaps.
Actual coverage and availability may vary. Data rates may also vary in different regions.
KVH provides no guarantees of satellite coverage or availability.

TracNet H60 Cellular Coverage

The KVH ONE cellular airtime plan is a monthly credit towards usage in all active destination zones. Usage is calculated and charged by the MB at each destination zone’s $/GB rate. The Tier 1 and Tier 2 zones are on (active) by default, while you have the option to activate the Tier 3 and Tier 4 zones. Visit kvh.com/lteglobalzones for details.

For the most up-to-date coverage maps, visit kvh.com/tracnetmaps.
Actual coverage and availability may vary. Data rates may also vary in different regions.
KVH provides no guarantees of cellular coverage or availability.

Flexible Tools to Manage Your Network and Data

Unique Application Category Control tool to Allow, Restrict, or Block data usage in eleven application category groups to limit unintended data consumption.
100% transparency with easy-to-use alerts, system configuration tools, and data allocation controls via the secure myKVH™ portal’s suite of tools.

Looking for Commercial pricing?

Contact KVH Sales for details: [email protected]

General Terms

All prices are in $USD and do not include any taxes or fees that may apply.
All services and plans are subject to the KVH Master Services Agreement.
HTS network published data rates are rate plan maximums and may vary in different regions and under different conditions. Service reception may be affected by environmental or operational conditions and its uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed.
No annual contract for purchased equipment; rate plans are month-to-month, automatically renewing on a monthly basis. For leased terminal equipment, the contract term must be concurrent with, and extend to, the end of the lease period.
VoIP-only Suspension Plan is offered at $164/month with no limitation on number of months used. May not be used as activation plan. Plan change fee does not apply.
Subscribers are permitted to change rate plans at any time; $100 fee applies for each downward plan change, except during the first 90 days of the initial contract to allow the subscriber to determine the plan most appropriate for their usage needs. For complete details, see “Airtime Rate Plan Change/Suspension Policies” at kvh.com/airtimeresources.
KVH offers first voice line at no charge and second voice line at $31/month. KVH-assigned voice line phone numbers for either line are provided at no charge. User-specified voice line phone numbers for either line are $31/month.
Virtual local phone numbers can be added for a monthly fee of $31 per number (5 max per voice line) where available/subject to in-country regulations.
Outgoing calls and faxes are subject to long distance charges. See details on the “KVH Enhanced Voice Service Long Distance Rate Sheet” at kvh.com/airtimeresources.
Global Static IP Service is available for $30/month per IP address. Visit kvh.com/staticip for details.
BitTorrent and all such data-intensive applications and protocols will be blocked by KVH.

World Headquarters
KVH Industries, Inc. · Middletown, RI U.S.A.
+1.401.847.3327 · [email protected]

EMEA Headquarters
KVH Industries A/S · Kokkedal, Denmark
+45.45.160.180 · [email protected]

Asia-Pacific Headquarters
KVH Industries Pte Ltd. · Singapore
+65.6513.0290 · [email protected]

©2022 KVH Industries, Inc. KVH, KVH ONE, TracNet, and the unique light colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.