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QK-A032 NMEA 2000/0183 Bi-directional Converter
Features
Converts the most common NMEA 0183 sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs
Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs into NMEA 0183 sentences
Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 0183 input
Galvanic isolation on NMEA 0183 / output
Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 2000 CAN bus connection
Compatible with all NMEA 0183 versions without configuring
Configurable baud rate
Free Firmware updates provided when new features and conversions are added. (Update
via USB from Windows PC)
Pre-fitted cables for ease of installation
NMEA0183 messages output through WiFi/USB
NMEA 2000 PGNs output through WiFi/USB (in PCDIN format)
WiFi supports Ad-hoc and station mode
https://www.quark-elec.com
V1.0
1 of 19
2018
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- Page 1 Quark-elec Manual QK-A032 NMEA 2000/0183 Bi-directional Converter Features Converts the most common NMEA 0183 sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs into NMEA 0183 sentences Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 0183 input Galvanic isolation on NMEA 0183 / output ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quark-elec Manual Contents Set-up Overview............................3 Introduction..............................5 NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183........................5 Mounting.................................6 4.1. Connecting to the NMEA 2000 Network..................7 4.2. Connecting to a NMEA 0183 Device....................7 Connection through WiFi..........................8 5.1. Ad-hoc mode (peer to peer)......................8 5.2. -
Page 3: Set-Up Overview
Connect your NMEA 0183 device following the colour code in the manual. Need to connect wirelessly? On your device (phone, laptop etc.): 15 seconds after the QK-A032 has powered up, you can scan for a WiFi network with an (SSID) to looks similar to ‘QK-A032xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK- A032xxxx’... - Page 4 Quark-elec Manual Fig 1: Multiple QK-A032 connections to backbone NMEA OUT Fig 2: Combining NMEA 0183 devices through QK-A031 to Backbone https://www.quark-elec.com 4 of 19 2018 V1.0...
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Page 5: Introduction
Quark-elec Manual Introduction The QK-A032 is intended for use in a marine environment. It provides an easy way to link between your boat’s old and new data networks. The QK-A032 allows the user to connect NMEA 0183 equipment to a NMEA 2000 network and vice versa. It has a bi-directional converter with wide support of message types. -
Page 6: Mounting
Quark-elec Manual Mounting The QK-A032 is aimed at the small-commercial, leisure, fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets. It is not waterproof so should be mounted in a dry place such as behind the instrument panel on a flat surface. Please allow 0.5m between the A032 and other WIFI devices. This will help avoid interference problems. -
Page 7: Connecting To The Nmea 2000 Network
A NMEA 2000 backbone must be connected to power and two termination resistors are required at each end of the backbone. QK-A032 is pre-fitted with a five-core screened cable for the NMEA 2000 connection, fitted with a male micro-fit connector. Simply connect the cable to the network backbone using a T-piece connector. -
Page 8: Connection Through Wifi
Quark-elec Manual Connection through WiFi QK-A032 allows users to view their data through WiFi or USB port on a PC, laptop or tablet. Users can access marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed, direction, water depth and AIS messages from vessels. These can be viewed in applications like OpenCPN. - Page 9 Quark-elec Manual ON YOUR DEVICE (phone, laptop etc.): 15 seconds after the QK-A032 has powered up, you will be able to scan for a WiFi network with an (SSID) similar to ‘QK-A032xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK-A032xxxx’ with the default password: ‘88888888’.
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Page 10: Station Mode (Access Point)
Quark-elec Manual 5.2. Station mode (access point) QK-A032 can also be connected in Station mode by changing these parameters to those of your Wireless Access Point as illustrated below: Fig 9: Station mode settings Fig 10: Station mode connection The Configuration Software (GUI) can be used to adjust these settings; including NMEA input/output, baud rates and WiFi settings. -
Page 11: Connecting To A Usb Port
QK-A032; please use the following link to install the USB drivers manually. https://www.quark-Elec.com/downloads/drivers/ For Mac OS X the QK-A032 will be recognized and shown as a USB modem. The ID can be checked with the following steps: After plugging QK-A032 into a USB port, launch Terminal.app. - Page 12 Quark-elec Manual QK-A032 is in COM5 Fig 11: Check COM port If the driver and the port number are set up correctly, similar messages to the examples below should be shown (when using TCP/IP net assist to check output). Fig 12: USB port output https://www.quark-elec.com...
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Page 13: Configuration
Fig 13: Configuration 7.1. Baud rate setting NMEA 0183 input and output baud rates can be setup from dropdown menu. So QK-A032 can work with the standard NMEA 0183 devices (4.8kbps) or the high-speed NMEA 0183 devices (38.4kbps). 7.2. WiFi setup The WiFi can be set up in either Ad Hoc (p2p) or Station mode (AP). -
Page 14: Status Leds
And Short connected NMEA 0183 NMEA IN + (Gray cable) and NMEA OUT + (White cable) Power up the QK-A032. Connect QK-A032 to a Windows PC via USB cable. On ‘my computer’ a new drive called similar as ‘STM32’ pops up Copy the upgrade firmware to the ‘SMT32’... -
Page 15: Conversion List
Quark-elec Manual 10. Conversion List The following tables list the supported NMEA 0183 PGN’s (parameter group numbers) and NMEA 0183 sentences. 10.1. NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversions The NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversions that is currently available. NMEA 0183... - Page 16 Quark-elec Manual 129026 1F802 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 1F805 GNSS Position Data GGA, GLL, GSA, RMC, ZDA 129033 1F809 Time & Date 129044 1F814 Datum 129283 1F903 Cross Track Error APB, RMB, XTE 129284 1F904 Navigation Data 129291 1F90B Set &...
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Page 17: Specification
Quark-elec Manual 11. Specification Item Specification DC supply 12V (+/-10%) Average supply current 55mA Maximum supply current 95mA NMEA data format ITU/ NMEA 2000 and 0183 format NMEA 0183 port baud rate 4800bps to 38400bps baud NMEA 2000 port baud rate... -
Page 18: Limited Warranty And Notices
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. - Page 19 Station mode – Station mode on the device is used for allowing the device to connect to a router or access point. For more technical information and other enquiries, please go to the Quark-Elec forum at: https://quark-Elec.com/forum/ For sales and purchasing information, please email us: info@quark-Elec.com...
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