Table of Contents
Advertisement
QK-A024/26 Manual
Features
• Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding
both channels simultaneously.
• Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER
• Up to 35 nautical miles receiving range
• USB 2.0 powered (QK-A024: <120mA@5.0V) (QK-A026: <160mA@5.0V)
• NMEA 0183 message output through WiFi, USB and NMEA 0183
• Built-in GPS to provide positional data (No GPS connection in A024)
• Combines NMEA input (4800bps default, configurable) and AIS messages (+GPS in A026), and
outputs as a seamless stream of data
• BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
• Powered SMA connector for 50 Ohm GPS antenna
• Ad-hoc and Station operating modes
• The internal WiFi access point connects up to 4 devices simultaneously
• Plug & Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS (Initial configuration must be completed
using Windows software.)
• This device connects to NMEA 0183 and is compatible with RS422 output devices. NMEA 0183-
RS232 devices can connect to our device by using the Protocol Bridge (QK-AS03)
• This device does not come pre-loaded with map data. We advise using openCPN or other similar
software for map data. Some Apps may charge for map use
V 3.0
QK-A024/26 Manual
Wireless AIS + GPS Receiver
With NMEA Multiplexer + WiFi
1 of 16
(GPS: A026 only)
2020
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Quark-Elec QK-A024
Summary of Contents for Quark-Elec QK-A024
- Page 1 • Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER • Up to 35 nautical miles receiving range • USB 2.0 powered (QK-A024: <120mA@5.0V) (QK-A026: <160mA@5.0V) • NMEA 0183 message output through WiFi, USB and NMEA 0183 • Built-in GPS to provide positional data (No GPS connection in A024) •...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
QK-A024/26 Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 1.1. What is AIS? ........................3 1.2. The A024/26 ........................3 1.3. Products covered by this manual ..................3 Connections ............................. 4 Installation and Operation ........................ 5 3.1. Mounting ..........................5 3.2. Power ........................... 5 3.3. -
Page 3: Introduction
QK-A024/26 Manual 1. Introduction 1.1. What is AIS? The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels. -
Page 4: Connections
QK-A024/26 Manual 2. Connections (GPS in A026 only) Figure 2: Typical system connection The A024/26 multiplexer has the following options for connection to inputs, outputs and host devices. • AIS antenna connector. Standard BNC female 50 Ohm connector. An active VHF antenna splitter is required if one VHF antenna is shared by A024/26 and VHF voice radio. -
Page 5: Installation And Operation
QK-A024/26 Manual 3. Installation and Operation 3.1. Mounting Location: Although A024/26 comes with an extruded aluminium enclosure to shield it from external RF interference, it should not be fitted close to generators or compressors (e.g. refrigerators) as they can generate substantial RF noise. It is designed to be installed in a protected indoor environment. -
Page 6: Vhf/Ais Antenna
QK-A024/26 Manual 3.3. VHF/AIS Antenna A024/26 is not supplied with a VHF antenna, as the antenna and cable requirements differ from vessel to vessel. A suitable VHF antenna must be connected before the receiver will operate fully. AIS communication systems use frequencies in the maritime VHF band, which is considered to be ‘line of sight’... -
Page 7: Nmea Input And Output Connection
QK-A024/26 Manual 3.5. NMEA input and output connection NMEA 0183 input/output ports allow for connection to NMEA 0183 instruments and a chart plotter. The built-in multiplexer combines the input NMEA 0183 data (e.g. wind/depth) with the AIS and GPS (A026) data and sends the combined data stream to all outputs, including an NMEA 0183 output port. -
Page 8: Wifi Output
QK-A024/26 Manual 3.6. WiFi Output A024/26 allows users to view their data through WiFi on a PC, tablet, smartphone or other WiFi enabled device. Users can access marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed, direction, water depth, AIS etc. These can be viewed in the chart software. -
Page 9: Usb Connection
QK-A024/26 Manual 3.7. USB connection A024/26 is supplied with a USB connector. This connector provides power supply, AIS, GPS data output as standard (multiplexed information from other instruments will also be sent via these connections). This USB connector can be linked directly to a USB port on a PC. - Page 10 QK-A024/26 Manual The USB connection status can always be checked with a terminal monitor application like Putty or HyperTerminal. Ensure that the COM Port is set at 38400bps, 8, N and 1 as shown below using HyperTerminal on Windows as an example.
-
Page 11: Leds
GPS: Bottom LED Flashes every second while receiving a valid message (A026 only) 5. Configuration Quark-Elec Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the NMEA 0183 baud rates and WiFi settings for A024/26. The free Configuration software comes with the CD provided or is available to download at https://www.quark-elec.com/doc/QE_MUX_configTool.zip... -
Page 12: Configuring Station Mode Wifi
QK-A024/26 Manual 5.2. Configuring Station mode WiFi WiFi is set to Ad-hoc mode as standard (see “WiFi Ad-hoc mode connection” chapter). Station mode however, allows your router/access point to handle the data from your device. This data can then be picked up through your router anywhere on your local area network (Similar to plugging the device directly into the router, but using wireless technology). -
Page 13: Chart Software
When you open the software, you will be greeted with a page similar to the one below. (This is the main view of openCPN software.) You now need to add data to openCPN via your Quark-elec instruments. Figure 12: OpenCPN main screen Click on the ‘Options’... -
Page 14: Chart Software Wifi Network Setup (Opencpn Example)
A worldwide directory of free nautical charts can also be found on openseachart.org. The collection and the updates are community driven. These links are for your information only. Quark-elec cannot vouch for the accuracy of their information. V 3.0 14 of 16... -
Page 15: Specification
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 16: Document History
WiFi - Station mode: devices communicate by going through an Access Point (AP) or router. 12. For more info… For more technical information and other enquiries, please go to the Quark-elec forum at: https://www.quark-elec.com/forum/ For sales and purchasing information, please email us: info@quark-elec.com...