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Quark-elec Manual QK-A012 Wireless GPS Receiver Manual Features 50 Channels “All-In-View” Tracking Position accuracy of 2.5 meters 2D RMS Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 26/26/1 Seconds Reacquisition Time: 1.5 second Standard NMEA 0183 output through WiFi and USB Supports WiFi in Ad-hoc and Station mode ...
Quark-elec Manual Contents Set up overview.............................3 Introduction..............................4 Location................................4 Connections..............................5 Mounting.................................5 Power up................................ 6 Connecting to USB port..........................6 7.1. USB connection status........................6 Connection through WIFI..........................8 8.1. Ad-hoc mode............................8 8.2. Station mode............................ 9 Specification..............................10 Limited Warranty and Notices......................10 2 of 11 https://www.quark-elec.com...
A012xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK-A012xxxx’ with the default password: ‘88888888’. The QK-A012 is set to connect wirelessly in Ad-hoc mode (with no need for a router or access point) If you want to change to station mode (to view data through a WiFi access point), see the Station mode, chapter 8.2 of the manual.
The QK-A012 receives and processes GPS signals from satellites, this means that with a power supply (even a power bank) and GPS antenna, the QK-A012 can calculate its location anywhere in the world. The antennas must have 4 out of a possible 33 satellites available in order to triangulate the data and calculate the antenna’s location.
Mounting QK-A012 is designed to be securely positioned in an indoor environment and needs to be placed where it is well protected from humidity and water. QK-A012 is not supplied with GPS antenna. An active GPS antenna with a female SMA connector should be mounted and ideally spaced 0.5 metres from other antenna.
The drivers usually install automatically to your device if it is running an original Windows 10 version. A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager after plug in. Mac: For Mac OS X, QK-A012 will be recognized and shown as a USB modem. The ID can be checked with the following steps: 1.
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Quark-elec Manual QK-A012 is in COM5 Figure 3: Checking the COM port in Device Manager Figure 4: Setting on HyperTerminal /Putty If all the above is set up correctly, similar messages to the examples below should be shown. Figure 5: Display on HyperTerminal 7 of 11 https://www.quark-elec.com...
QK-A012. 8.1. Ad-hoc mode 15 seconds after the QK-A012 has powered up, you will be able to scan for a WiFi network with an (SSID) similar to ‘QK-A012xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK-A012xxxx’ with the default password: ‘88888888’.
To allow the QK-A012 to connect to the router you may have to open an access point. This can be done in the router settings. Your router manufacturer will be able to give you instructions for adding this.
Quark-elec warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. Quark-elec will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour.
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Quark-elec Manual Document history Issue Date Changes / Comments 14/08/2018 Release of product Quark-elec (UK) Unit 7, the Quadrant Newark close Royston, UK SG8 5HL 11 of 11 https://www.quark-elec.com 2018 V1.0...