Quark-Elec QK-A026+ Setup Manual

QK-A026+
9. Standard WiFi Ad-hoc connec-
tion on your wireless device:
15 seconds after the A026+ has
powered up, scan for a WiFi net-
work with an SSID similar to 'QK-
A026xxxx'.
Connect to 'QK-A026xxxx' with
the default password: '88888888'.
Chart software: in your chart soft-
ware, set the protocol to 'TCP', IP
address to '192.168.1.100' and
port number to '2000'
For Station mode WiFi or to disable WiFi, use the Configuration software. (see below)
USING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (WINDOWS):
Ad-hoc WiFi password can be changed for security and memorability.
WiFi can be changed from Ad-hoc (default) to Station mode or Standby.
Station mode is configured by inputting your router/access point's details into the Configuration
software. Once configured, the correct settings must be entered into your chart software.
Filtering: using the black list function
If desired, selected NMEA sentences can be blocked from chosen input/s, using the 'black list '
field. Remove the '$' or '!' from the 5 digit NMEA talker and sentence identifier and insert separat-
ed by commas. For example to block '!AIVDM' and '$GPAAM' enter 'AIVDM,GPAAM' .
Up to 8 sentences types can be filtered from each input port. If blacklisting SeaTalk
the corresponding NMEA message (see the manual for a full list of converted messages).
Routing your data
As a default, all input data (excluding any filtered data) is routed to all outputs . Data can be rout-
ed to limit the data flow to certain output/s by un-ticking the corresponding boxes in the Configu-
ration software.
Monitor the data stream via USB
Use the 'Display' tab on the Configuration tool to monitor all input data including the data
received through NMEA 2000 backbone. (both PCDIN and NMEA 0183
NMEA Default Baud rates can be adjusted as required. Default Baud rates settings are:
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NMEA IN 4800bps, NMEA OUT: 38400bps. These can be adjusted as required.
Setup the output format of the NMEA 2000 messages. NMEA 2000 data can be output to WiFi
and USB port in two formats: PCDIN (raw N2K data) or the converted NMEA 0183 format.
Disclaimer: This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational procedures
and practices. It is the user's responsibility to use this product prudently. Neither Quark-elec, nor their distributors or
dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any accident, loss, injury or
damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.
V1.0(04/21)
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data, block
format).
QK-A026+ NMEA 2000 AIS RECEIVER
WITH SEATALK CONVERTER
NMEA 0183/N2K/WIFI/USB/ OUTPUT
MULTIPLEXING ADDITIONAL NMEA 0183 INPUT
BUILT-IN NMEA 0183 TO NMEA 2000 CONVERTER
SET-UP GUIDE
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