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Quark-Elec QK-A026-plus Manual

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QK-A026-plus Manual
QK-A026-plus Wireless AIS + GPS Receiver
Features
• Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding
both channels simultaneously
• Sensitivity up to -112 dBm@30% PER (where A026 is -105dBm)
• Up to 50 nautical miles receiving range
• SeaTalk
1
to NMEA 0183 protocol converter
• NMEA 0183 message output through WiFi, USB and NMEA 0183
• Built-in GPS to provide positional data
• Multiplexing NMEA input with AIS+GPS sentences, and outputs as a seamless stream of data
• Convert the combined NMEA 0183 data into NMEA 2000 PGNs
• Ad-hoc/station/standby operating modes on WiFi
• The internal WiFi access point connects up to 4 devices simultaneously
• Plug & Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS (Initial configuration must be completed
using Windows software.)
• This device connects to NMEA 0183 and is compatible with RS422 output devices. NMEA 0183-
RS232 devices can connect to our device by using the Protocol Bridge (QK-AS03)
V 1.0
NMEA 2000/ 0183/ WiFi/ USB output
Multiplexing additional NMEA 0183 input
Built-in NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Converter
1 of 22
Manual
1
With SeaTalk
Converter
2020

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  • Page 1 QK-A026-plus Manual QK-A026-plus Wireless AIS + GPS Receiver Manual With SeaTalk Converter NMEA 2000/ 0183/ WiFi/ USB output Multiplexing additional NMEA 0183 input Built-in NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Converter Features • Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding both channels simultaneously •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QK-A026-plus Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ............................3 Connections ............................. 4 3.1. Status LEDs ......................... 6 3.2. Power ........................... 7 3.3. VHF/AIS antenna ......................... 7 3.4. GPS antenna ........................7 3.5. NMEA input and output connection ..................8 NMEA 0183 default baud rates ................8 NMEA 0183 RS422 / RS232 ...................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    QK-A026-plus Manual 1. Introduction The A026+ is a powerful and flexible dual channel AIS receiver with multiple integrated functions. It was designed to be a hub for on board navigation which is aimed at the commercial, sport, leisure, fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets.

  • Page 4: Connections

    QK-A026-plus Manual Figure 2: Dimensions 3. Connections Figure 3 Typical system connection V 1.0 4 of 22 2020...
  • Page 5 QK-A026-plus Manual The A26+ NMEA 2000 AIS+GPS receiver has the following options for connection to inputs, outputs and host devices. • AIS antenna connector. A SO239 VHF connector for external AIS antenna. Connect external AIS antenna. An active VHF antenna splitter is required if one VHF antenna is shared by A026+ and VHF voice radio.

  • Page 6: Status Leds

    QK-A026-plus Manual 3.1. Status LEDs A026+ features eight LEDs which indicate power, NMEA 2000 and WiFi status respectively. The status LEDs on the panel show port activity and system status. • SeaTalk and NMEA IN: LEDs will flash for each valid message received.

  • Page 7: Power

    QK-A026-plus Manual 3.2. Power The A026+ operates on 12V DC. Power and GND are clearly indicated. Ensure these are connected correctly. The A026+ benefits from reverse polarity protection to protect the device in case of faulty installation. Ensure you use a reliable 12V power supply. A poorly designed power supply or battery, if connected directly with the engine or other noisy devices could result in significantly degraded receiver performance.

  • Page 8: Nmea Input And Output Connection

    QK-A026-plus Manual 3.5. NMEA input and output connection NMEA 0183 input/output ports allow for connection to NMEA 0183 instruments and a chart plotter. The built-in multiplexer combines the input NMEA 0183 data (e.g., wind/depth/radar) with the AIS and GPS data and sends the combined data stream to all outputs, including the NMEA 0183 output port.

  • Page 9: Nmea 2000 Port

    QK-A026-plus Manual Wind angle, (10 and 11 combined) Wind speed, (10 and 11 combined) Speed through water, includes heading when present Trip mileage (21 and 22 combined) Total mileage (21 and 22 combined) Water temperature Total and Trip mileage Speed through water, includes heading when present...

  • Page 10: Nmea 0183 To Nmea 2000 Conversions

    QK-A026-plus Manual NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversions The following NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversions are currently supported. NMEA 0183 Function Converted to NMEA 2000 PGN/s sentence Depth Below Transducer 128267 Depth 128267 Global Positioning System Fix Data 126992, 129025, 129029...

  • Page 11: Wifi Connection

    QK-A026-plus Manual 128267 1F50B Water Depth DBT, DPT 128275 1F513 Distance Log 129025 1F801 Position, Rapid Update 129026 1F802 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 1F805 GNSS Position Data GGA, GLL, GSA, RMC, ZDA 129033 1F809 Time & Date 129044...

  • Page 12: Wifi Ad-Hoc Mode Connection

    QK-A026-plus Manual • In Station mode, wireless devices communicate through an access point (AP) such as a router that serves as a bridge to other networks (such as the Internet or LAN). This allows your router to handle the data and traffic from your device. This data can then be picked up through your router anywhere on your local area network.

  • Page 13: Checking The Usb Connection (Windows)

    QK-A026-plus Manual Type: Is /dev/*sub* The Mac system will return a list of USB devices. A026+ will display as - “/dev/tty.usbmodemXYZ” where XYZ is a number. Nothing further needs to be done if it is listed. Windows 7,8,10: The drivers usually install automatically if your device is running an original Windows 10 version. A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager once powered and connected via USB.

  • Page 14: Configuration (Via Usb)

    QK-A026-plus Manual HyperTerminal example. Run HyperTerminal, set COM Port settings to 38400bps (if using the default A026+ settings), 8, N and 1. Figure 12: HyperTerminal settings If all the above is set up correctly, similar NMEA messages to the examples below should be shown.

  • Page 15: Configuring Baud Rates

    QK-A026-plus Manual Once open, click ‘Connect’. When the A026+ is connected to a computer (Windows system) and powered up the application will indicate if it successfully connected at the bottom center of the app and the software version will be shown at the bottom right.

  • Page 16: Wifi - Station Mode

    QK-A026-plus Manual Figure 14 Setup the baud rate 4.2. WiFi - Station mode WiFi is set to Ad-hoc mode by default. 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 17: Wifi - Standby/Disable

    QK-A026-plus Manual 4.3. WiFi – Standby/Disable The WiFi module can be disabled by selecting ‘standby’ in the WiFi menu 4.4. Filtering The A026+ features filtering of the input NMEA 0183, SeaTalk input, and output NMEA 0183 sentences. Each data stream has a flexible filter that can be configured to pass or block specific sentences from entering the multiplexer.

  • Page 18: Usb - Monitoring Nmea Messages

    QK-A026-plus Manual 4.5. USB - Monitoring NMEA Messages Connect A026+ and then click ‘Open port’, all the sentences will be displayed in the application. Figure 16: Monitor via USB 4.6. NMEA 2000 output format NMEA 2000 bus data can be sent out via WiFi and USB. The operator can setup the output format through the configuration tool.

  • Page 19: Chart Software Usb Setup (Opencpn Example)

    QK-A026-plus Manual We will use OpenCPN for our example, other software will require a similar setup. The following is a sample setting for the OpenCPN plotter. COM2 was set as the A026+ input and in this case. 6.1. Chart Software USB setup (OpenCPN example) When you open the software, you will be greeted with a page similar to the one below.
  • Page 20 QK-A026-plus Manual Insert IP address. In Ad-hoc mode (direct WiFi connect) this is 192.168.1.100. (In Station mode this will be a different IP address, see WiFi Station Mode section) Input the ‘DataPort’: 2000 Click ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’ Figure 19: WiFi setting in OpenCPN (example) V 1.0...

  • Page 21: Specification

    Quark-elec warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for two years 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 22: Document History

    WiFi - Station mode: devices communicate by going through an Access Point (AP) or router. 12. For more info… For more technical information and other enquiries, please go to the Quark-elec forum at: https://www.quark-elec.com/forum/ For sales and purchasing information, please email us: info@quark-elec.com...

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