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Quark-Elec QK-A021 Manual

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Features
Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHzand162.025 MHz) alternately
Auto-hop channel algorithm improves 4% of captured message rate
Manually adjustable hopping interval rates (0.25 sec, 1 sec, 30 sec and auto-hopping)
Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER
Up to 45 nautical miles receiving range
USB 2.0 powered (<26mA@5.0V)
Serial output: 38400 bps baud rate over USB
Message output in NMEA-0183 format
SMA connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
SMA to BNC coaxial adaptor included
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux (optional Configuration must be completed using
Windows software.)
This device does not come pre-loaded with map data. We advise using OpenCPN for map
data. Some iOS apps may charge for map use.
https://www.quark-elec.com
V1.0
QK-A021 AIS Receiver Dongle
1 of 10
2018

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  • Page 1 Quark-elec Manual QK-A021 AIS Receiver Dongle Features  Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHzand162.025 MHz) alternately  Auto-hop channel algorithm improves 4% of captured message rate Manually adjustable hopping interval rates (0.25 sec, 1 sec, 30 sec and auto-hopping) ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quark-elec Manual Contents Setup overview..............................3 Setup................................4 Connecting..............................7 Using QK-A021 with OpenCPN........................7 Hopping interval............................8 Status LED’S..............................8 Specification..............................9 Warranty................................. 9 Additional information and support......................9 https://www.quark-elec.com 2 of 10 2018 V1.0...

  • Page 3: Setup Overview

    Ensure you have the correct length of cables needed, like USB or for linking VHF.  Location: Select where your QK-A021 is to be sited, it will need to be close to a device to plug into but it should also not be used close to generators or compressors (e.g. refrigerators) as they can generate substantial RF noise.

  • Page 4: Setup

    The AIS system works on the marine VHF band, which is considered to be ‘line of sight’ radio. What this means is that if the QK-A021 antenna cannot see the antenna of the vessels, the AIS signals from vessels will not reach the QK-A021. Practically, this is not strictly a requirement, few buildings and trees between them will still be fine.
  • Page 5 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-A021 will be recognized and shown as a USB modem. The ID can be checked with the following steps:- ...
  • Page 6 1). If all the above is set up correctly, users will see the following information: The red LED light turns on once QK-A021 powered up, and the yellow/green LED flashes to indicate valid AIS messages received. 6. Run any AIS NMEA-0183 compatible chart software (such as OpenCPN or SeaClear) and then start to view the displayed AIS information.

  • Page 7: Connecting

    Set the COM port and the baud rate of your device. Then click add connection. We set COM2 as the QK-A021 input and COM1 is used for a standard serial port GPS input from an external device.

  • Page 8: Hopping Interval

    Valid AIS received：green LED flashes for each valid message received.  NB: The green LED on QK-A021 will flash if a valid AIS package received. This means please don’t expect QK-A021 to have any AIS messages coming out if the green LED light is not flashing. https://www.quark-elec.com...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Quark-elec Manual Document history Issue Date Changes / Comments 27-02-2015 Initial release 13-07-2017 Release V2.0 hardware https://www.quark-elec.com 10 of 10 2018 V1.0...

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