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Quark-Elec QK-A036 Manual

Nmea 2000 - wifi /usb bi-directional converter with integrated voyage data logger
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QK-A036 Manual
NMEA 2000<--> WiFi /USB Bi-directional Converter
Features
 NMEA 2000 to WiFi and USB gateway
 Integrated SD card(32GB) for voyage data logging
 Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs to / from NMEA 0183 sentences over WiFi and
USB
 Records all NMEA 2000 network activity for system diagnosis and performance analysis
 Circular buffer preserves latest recorded data while oldest data overwritten when SD card is full
 Galvanic opto-isolation on NMEA 2000 CAN bus connection
 Free Firmware updates provided when new features and conversions are added. (Update via
USB from Windows PC)
 Pre-fitted cables for ease of installation
 Recorded data in selectable format: NMEA 0183 or PCDIN(NMEA 2000 raw data)
 Read to access 'Quark-cloud'
 WiFi supports Ad-hoc, station and standby mode
V 1.0
With Integrated Voyage Data Logger
1 of 17
QK-A036 Manual
2021

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  • Page 1 QK-A036 Manual QK-A036 Manual NMEA 2000<--> WiFi /USB Bi-directional Converter With Integrated Voyage Data Logger Features  NMEA 2000 to WiFi and USB gateway  Integrated SD card(32GB) for voyage data logging  Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs to / from NMEA 0183 sentences over WiFi and ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QK-A036 Manual  Contents Setup Overview ........................... 3 1.1. Before leaving home ....................... 3 1.2. Installation and Setup ......................3 Introduction ............................4 Mounting ............................. 5 Connections ............................6 4.1. Connecting to the NMEA 2000 network ................. 6 4.2. Micro SD card slot ........................6 4.3.

  • Page 3: Setup Overview

    Accessing data on a Mac/Linux/Windows PC • Driver required if using Windows and should install automatically, if not, it is included on the free CD and at Quark-elec.com. Drivers are not required for Mac or Linux. • 12.0V power from N2K bus...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    A036 uses a circular buffer where the oldest data is overwritten only when memory is full. Similar to most Quark-elec products the A036 can be used straight out of the box for standard functionality or configured for additional sophistication.

  • Page 5: Mounting

    QK-A036 Manual other WiFi enabled devices can connect directly to the A036 with no need for a WiFi access point. (Thought it can also be connected to an access point/router if desired (see WiFi section) • Bi-directional USB: The USB port also supports bi-directional communications. It allows computer-based, navigation applications to send sentences through the multiplexer to control an autopilot and other devices.

  • Page 6: Connections

    QK-A036 Manual Figure 2: A036 Dimension in mm 4. Connections Disconnect all power sources before connecting your equipment! 4.1. Connecting to the NMEA 2000 network The A036 is pre-fitted with a five-core screened cable for the NMEA 2000 connection, fitted with a male micro-fit connector.

  • Page 7: Wireless Connections

    4.3.1. WiFi Ad-hoc mode From a phone, tablet or PC: Once the A036 has powered up, scan for a WiFi network with an SSID of ‘QK-A036’ or similar. Connect the device to ‘QK-A036xxxx’ with Similar to ‘QK-A036xxxx’...

  • Page 8: Wifi Station Mode

    QK-A036 Manual In the chart software (or chart plotter), Protocol Set the protocol as ‘TCP’, IP address as IP address 192.168.1.100 ‘192.168.1.100’ and the port number as Data Port 2000 ‘2000’ in the chart software. With the above settings, a wireless connection should be established and the user will be able to receive the data through the chart software.

  • Page 9: Wifi Standby

    To enable the USB data connection from the A036 to other devices, related hardware drivers may be needed, dependent on the system requirements. The driver can be found on the CD in the packing box or be downloaded from https://www.quark-elec.com The drivers usually install automatically to the device if it is running Windows 10 (non-upgraded version).

  • Page 10: Mac

    QK-A036 Manual After the driver is installed, run the Device Manager and check the COM number (this is the number associated with the USB port being used. The port number is the number that Windows assigns as an input device. These can be generated randomly by the computer).

  • Page 11: Configuration (Via Usb)

    QK-A036 Manual Figure 4: LED functions 6. Configuration (via USB) The Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the connection with the cloud, NMEA 0183 data format, and WiFi settings. The Configuration tool can be found on the free CD and as a download from our website below.

  • Page 12: Upgrading Firmware

    QK-A036 Manual Cloud Settings Operators can turn the communication with Quark-cloud on or off. The saved NMEA data (in .txt file) will be automatically uploaded to the cloud once the device has been registered and connected to the Internet. This upload function can be disabled if desired.

  • Page 13: Conversion Lists

    QK-A036 Manual Accessing the cloud server is a new service that Quark-elec began providing in 2021. We are keen to keep developing it to provide more features. Please check out our website to get the latest news. One QK-A036 can have up to 8GB cloud memory for free in the first 24 months.

  • Page 14: Nmea 2000 To Nmea 0183 Conversions

    QK-A036 Manual Heading, Deviation & Variation 127250 Heading, Magnetic 127250 Heading, True 127250 Water Temperature 130311 Wind Direction & Speed 130306 Wind Speed and Angle (True or relative) 130306 Recommended Minimum Navigation Information 129283,129284 RMC* Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data...

  • Page 15: Specification

    QK-A036 Manual 129283 1F903 Cross Track Error APB, RMB, XTE 129284 1F904 Navigation Data 129291 1F90B Set & Drift, Rapid Update 129539 1FA03 GNSS DOPs 129540 1FA04 GNSS Sats in View 130306 1FD02 Wind Data 130310 1FD06 Environmental Parameters MDA, MTW...

  • 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 discretion, 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 QK-A036 Manual • USB: cable for communication and power supply between devices. Quark-elec (UK) Unit 7, the Quadrant Newark Close Royston, UK SG8 5HL V 1.0 17 of 17 2021...

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