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Quark-Elec QK-A023 Manual

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Features
Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHzand162.025 MHz) alternately
Auto-hopping channel algorithm improves captured message rate by 4%
Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER
Up to 45 nautical miles receiving range
USB 2.0 powered (<32mA@5.0V)
Serial output: 38400 bps baud rate over USB
Integrated TCP/IP protocol stack supports up to 4 simultaneous TCP clients
Message output in NMEA-0183 format
Supports interworking with GPS receiver
Adhoc mode
BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
Compatible with Windows 7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android and iOS
Plug & Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS (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-A023 AIS Wireless Receiver
(Auto-hopping V2.0)
1 of 15
2016

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Summary of Contents for Quark-Elec QK-A023

  • Page 1 Quark-Elec Manual QK-A023 AIS Wireless Receiver (Auto-hopping V2.0) Features  Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHzand162.025 MHz) alternately  Auto-hopping channel algorithm improves captured message rate by 4%  Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER  Up to 45 nautical miles receiving range ...
  • Page 2 Quark-Elec Manual Figure 1 Typical application(Ad-hoc mode) Figure 2 Typical application(station mode) https//www.quark-elec.com 2 of 15 2016 V1.0...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Specification ..........................14 ARDWARE The QK-A023 is a single channel AIS receive-only unit, designed to be installed in a protected indoor environment for the small-commercial, leisure, fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets in order to listen to other vessel's AIS information. Patented Auto-hop Channel Algorithm(ACA) improves the captured message rate by 4%.

  • Page 5: Mounting

    QK-A023 is supplied with a USB cable. This cable provides power supply and NMEA 0813 data output. The QK-A023 can be linked directly to a USB port on a PC or other mobile device via the supplied cable. (OTG adapter may be required for tablets.)
  • Page 6 Quark-Elec Manual QK-A023 with different types of external VHF antenna. Figure 4 QK-A023 connection N type connector with cable Figure 5 N type connection https//www.quark-elec.com 6 of 15 2016 V1.0...

  • Page 7: Install Driver

    Windows. A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager after plug in. For Mac OS X, QK-A023 will be recognized and shown as a USB modem. The ID can be checked with the following steps: --- After plugging QK-A023 into a USB port, launch Terminalapp.
  • Page 8 Quark-Elec Manual Figure 7 Com port setting If all the above is set up correctly, users will see the following information: Figure 8HyperTerminal output https//www.quark-elec.com 8 of 15 2016 V1.0...

  • Page 9: Wifi Connection

    Figure 9WiFi Antenna 5.1 Ad-hoc mode 15 seconds after QK-A023 has been powered up, the operator should be able to scan and find a WiFi network (SSID) similar to „QK-A023xxxx‟ using WiFi enabled devices such as computers, mobile phones or tablets.

  • Page 10: Station Mode

    Note: In Ad-hoc mode, the IP address should not be changed and the password should between 8 to 12 characters. 5.2 Station mode QK-A023 can also be connected in station mode by changing these parameters to those of your Wireless Access Point as illustrated below: https//www.quark-elec.com...

  • Page 11: Hopping Interval Configuration

    Quark-Elec Manual OPPING INTERVAL In the new V2.0 QK-A023, it is now possible to set the hopping interval manually via the GUI. This enables the operator to specify hopping intervals of 1s, 30s and 0.25s according to preference and need.
  • Page 12 Quark-Elec Manual The following is a sample setting for the OpenCPN plotter. COM2 was set as the QK-A023 input and COM1 is used for a standard serial port GPS input. Other software is available such as SeaClear, PolarNavy, PolarView. They all have similar settings.

  • Page 13: Antenna

    AIS communication systems use frequencies in the maritime VHF band, which is considered to be „line of sight‟ radio. This means that if the QK-A023 antenna cannot „see‟ the antennas of other vessels, the AIS signals from vessels will not reach QK-A023. In practice, this is not a strict requirement, a few buildings and trees between them will be fine.

  • Page 14: Specification

    Quark-Elec Manual PECIFICATION Item Specification Frequency bands 161.975MHz &162.025MHz Operating temperature -25°C to +80°C Storage temperature -25°C to +85°C DC supply 5.0V(+/-0.2V) Average supply current 32mA@5.0V AIS receive sensitivity -105dBm@30%PER WiFi mode Ad Hoc on 802.11 b/g/n Security WPA/WPA2 Network Protocols https//www.quark-elec.com...
  • Page 15 Quark-Elec Manual For more technical information and other enquiries, please go to the Quark-elec forum at: https://www.quark-elec.com/forum/ info@quark-elec.com For sales and purchasing information, please email us: Quark-elec (UK) Unit 7, The Quadrant, Newark Close Royston, Herts SG8 5HL https//www.quark-elec.com 15 of 15 2016 V1.0...

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