Quark-Elec QK-A042T Setup Manual

QK‐A042T
CONFIGURATION TOOL INFORMATION
The configura on tool for the A042T is where the user will assign their ships informa on to the
transponder. This informa on is needed for the transponder to accurately broadcast the class B
AIS signal. The configura on tool is on the included CD or can be downloaded from h ps://
www.quark‐elec.com/downloads/configura on‐tools/
The configura on tool operates on a Windows PC.
Name
Mari me Mobile Service Iden ty is your unique 9 digit number that is assigned to a DSC
MMSI (Digital Selec ve Calling) DSC radio or a transponder unit. See chapter in manual on mobile
mari me service iden ty.
Interna onal Mari me Organiza on number should be entered into this sec on. The IMO
IMO
number will be on the hull and cer ficates for the ship.
CALL SIGN Enter the call sign for your vessel.
Draught is the ver cal distance between the waterline and the bo om of the hull (keel), with
Draught the thickness of the hull included. Dra determines the minimum depth of water
a ship or boat can safely navigate.
Name Enter the name of your vessel.
ETA Es mated Time of Arrival to des na on entered below.
This is the des na on your vessel is heading to. This should be entered before every journey
Des na on
ideally.
This field should contain a number referring to the type of vessel you are using this transpond‐
Ship type er on. For example enter the number 36 for vessels using sail propulsion. For example enter
the number 37 for pleasure cra (Yacht powered by engine).
This refers to the connec on you are using between the transponder and the so ware. Find
Serial the right COM port for your transponder and click connect. This informa on can be found in
the device manager on your PC. See chapter in manual on checking the USB connec ons.
How o en (in seconds) Class B AIS signal will be broadcast by the transponder.
Report set
Do not set report to below 30 seconds.
The transponder must know where your antenna is located to make accurate readings for other
ships and your own. Please be as accurate as possible when wri ng this informa on down. You
will need it to Configure the A042T.
A: Distance from bow to GPS antenna posi on in metres
B: Distance from stern to GPS antenna in metres
C: Distance from port to GPS antenna in metres
D: Distance from Starboard to GPS antenna in metres
Note: Some of this informa on is legally required if using the A042T on water. Please check with
your relevant authority or coastguard. Please input this informa on carefully.
Disclaimer
This product is designed to aid naviga on and should be used to augment normal naviga onal procedures
and prac ces. It is the user's responsibility to use this product prudently. Neither Quark‐elec, nor their
distributors or dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any
accident, loss, injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.
V1.0(8/18)
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QK‐A042T
CLASS B TRANSPONDER
SET‐UP GUIDE
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What You Need
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Installa on Overview
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Notes

All products are CE, RoHS cer fied
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