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Quark-Elec QK-A034 Manual

Bi-directional nmea 2000 to wifi and usb multiplexer with nmea 0183 and seatalk input options
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QK-A034 Manual
Bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WIFI and USB Multiplexer with NMEA
Features
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Bi-directional WiFi, USB and NMEA 2000
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Combines inputs data from up to three NMEA 0183 input devices and one SeaTalk input
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Galvanically isolated NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk input ports. (also called opto-isolation.
Galvanically isolation prevents unwanted currents between devices, preventing equipment
damage and interference with radio signals
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Converts common SeaTalk
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NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 converter (converts common sentences to PGNs and visa-versa)
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WiFi: Ad-hoc mode allows up to 4 connections to the internal WiFi module simultaneously
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WiFi: Station mode allows for the connection of the A034 to your router/ access point for
greater number of wireless users and WiFi range.
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WiFi: Standby option (disable WiFi)
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WiFi and USB input and output of combined data in NMEA 0183 sentence format
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WiFi and USB additionally output of NMEA 2000 network PGNs (in both 0183 sentences and
PCDIN format)
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Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux
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Compatible with Android and iOS via WiFi
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Filtering allows for overflow reduction and additional configuration.
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Routing reduces the risk of data over-flow.
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  • Page 1 QK-A034 Manual QK-A034 Manual Bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WIFI and USB Multiplexer with NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk input options Features • Bi-directional WiFi, USB and NMEA 2000 • Combines inputs data from up to three NMEA 0183 input devices and one SeaTalk input •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QK-A034 Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ..............................4 Connections ............................. 5 Status LED’s ........................6 2.1. 2.2. NMEA 0183 Inputs ......................6 2.3. SeaTalk Input ........................7 2.4. NMEA 2000 Port ........................8 2.5. Conversion Lists ........................8 2.5.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    QK-A034 Manual Introduction The QK-A034 is a sophisticated NMEA 2000 to WiFi and USB multiplexer, with added flexibility for your growing system. In addition to bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WiFI and USB, the A034 provides a seamless connection of NMEA 0183 and Raymarine SeaTalk1 input devices to your NMEA 2000 network, WiFi and USB devices.

  • Page 4: Mounting

    QK-A034 Manual Mounting The A034 was designed for the small-commercial, leisure and fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets. Although the A034 case is water resistant, the terminals are open and seawater can cause a short circuit. A034 comes with an extruded aluminium enclosure with external dimensions of 114.5 x 110 x 32 mm.

  • Page 5: Connections

    QK-A034 Manual 2. Connections Figure 2: Typical system connection The A034 multiplexer has the following options for connection to inputs, outputs and host devices. • NMEA 2000 input and output • WiFi input and output • USB input and output •...

  • Page 6: Status Led's

    QK-A034 Manual 2.1. Status LED’s A034 features eight LEDs which indicate SeaTalk in, NMEA IN, IN2, IN3, NMEA2000 OUTPUT, USB, WIFIand Power status respectively. The status LEDs on the panel show port activity and system status. Figure 2:LED indications •...

  • Page 7: Seatalk Input

    QK-A034 Manual 2.3. SeaTalk Input The built-in SeaTalk to NMEA converter translates SeaTalk data into NMEA sentences. The SeaTalk port has 3-Pin terminals for connection to the SeaTalk bus. Ensure the connection is correct before powering up. Inaccurate connection could damage the A034 and other devices on the SeaTalk Bus.

  • Page 8: Nmea 2000 Port

    QK-A034 Manual 2.4. NMEA 2000 Port The A034 converter provides a NMEA 2000 network connection. The A034 combines all the NMEA 0183 data inputs and then converter them to be NMEA 2000 PGNs and visa-versa. With A034, WiFi data, USB data and NMEA 0183 input and SeaTalk1 input data can be available on new NMEA 2000 capable instruments, such as NMEA 200 chart plotters.

  • Page 9: Nmea 2000 To Nmea 0183 Conversions

    QK-A034 Manual VTG* Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 129026 Relative (Apparent) Wind Speed and Angle 130306 Cross Track Error, Measured 129283 Time & Date 126992 AIS Message 1,2,3 129038 AIS Message 4 129793 AIS Message 5 129794 AIS Message 9...

  • Page 10: Wifi Output

    QK-A034 Manual 2.6. WiFi Output The A034 allows users to send and view 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 viewedin the chart software.

  • Page 11: Usb Output

    QK-A034 Manual 2.7. USB Output The A034 is supplied with a type B USB connector and USB cable. The USB cable can be linked directly to a USB port on the PC. The USB connector provides data input and output as standard (multiplexed information from all input instruments will be sent to this connection).

  • Page 12: Configuration (Via Usb)

    QK-A034 Manual 3. Configuration (via USB) The A034 Configuration tool software can be found on the free CD provided with your product or at https://www.quark-elec.com/downloads/configuration-tools/. The A034 Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the port routing, sentence filtering, NMEA baud rates, and WiFi settings for the A034.

  • Page 13: Wifi - Station Mode

    QK-A034 Manual 3.2. WiFi - Station mode WiFi is set to Ad-hoc mode as standard. 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 14: Filtering

    QK-A034 Manual 3.4. Filtering The A034 features filtering of NMEA 0183 sentences. Each input has a flexible filter that can be configured to pass or block specific sentences from entering the multiplexer. NMEA sentences can be passed or blocked, specified by input. This frees up bandwidth, significantly reducing the possibility of data overflow and resulting loss of data.

  • Page 15: Usb - Monitoring Nmea Messages

    QK-A034 Manual 3.5. USB - Monitoring NMEA Messages Connect A034 and then click ‘Open port’, all the sentences will be displayed in the application. Figure 6: Monitor via USB 4. Upgrading firmware The current firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool (When connected, the firmware version will showin the bottom of the Configuration software window).

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty And Notices

    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 17 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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