The Configuration Tool (Windows Pc) - Quark-Elec QK-AS07-0183 Manual

QK-AS07-0183 Manual

4. The Configuration tool (Windows PC)

The free Configuration software is on the CD provided and is downloadable from www.quark-elec.com,
for optional configuration.
1. Open the Configuration tool.
2. Select your COM port number.
3. Click 'Open'. Now, 'Connected' will show on the bottom left side of the configuration tool and the
Configuration tool is read to be used.
4. Click 'Read' to read the device's current settings.
5. Configure the settings as desired:
• NMEA 0183 Baud Rates. 'Baud rates' refer to the data transfer speed. AS07-0183's
output port's default baud rate is 4800bps. However, the baud rate can be configured to
9600bps,38400bps,115200bps if required.
When connecting two NMEA 0183 devices, both devices' baud rates, must be set to the
same speed. Select the baud rate to match your chart plotter or connecting device
• Data Output frequency is set to transmit at 1Hz (1 time per second) as default. This can be
set to 1/2/5/10 times per second.
1Hz is the default setting and is generally recommended. Please note: 10 Hz may cause data
overflow in some devices.
• Output messages are set to transmit all data types as a default setting. However, the AS07-
0183 has an internal filter, so the user can remove unwanted NMEA 0183 message types.
6. Click 'Config'. After a few seconds your settings will now be saved and you can close the
Configuration tool.
7. Click 'Read' to check the setting have saved correctly before clicking 'Exit'.
8. Remove AS07-0183 power supply.
9. Disconnect AS07-0183 from PC.
10. Re-power the AS07-0183 to activate the new settings.
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