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QK-A034-B Manual
Features
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Bi-directional WiFi
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Bi-directional NMEA 2000
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Bi-directional NMEA 0183
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Bi-directional USB
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Combines input data from three NMEA 0183 input devices, and one SeaTalk input
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Galvanically isolated NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk ports (also called opto-isolation, Galvanic
isolation prevents unwanted currents between devices, preventing equipment damage and
interference with radio signals)
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SeaTalk
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Converter (Converts commonly used SeaTalk
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NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 converter (converts common NMEA 0183 sentences to PGNs)
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NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 converter (converts common NMEA 2000 PGNs into NMEA 0183
sentences)
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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-B 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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NMEA 2000 - NMEA 0183 - WiFi - USB
with NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk
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QK-A034-B Manual
Bi-Directional Multiplexer
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input options
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data types to NMEA 0183 sentences)
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Summary of Contents for Quark-Elec QK-A034-B
- Page 1 QK-A034-B Manual QK-A034-B Manual Bi-Directional Multiplexer NMEA 2000 - NMEA 0183 - WiFi - USB with NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk input options Features • Bi-directional WiFi • Bi-directional NMEA 2000 • Bi-directional NMEA 0183 • Bi-directional USB • Combines input data from three NMEA 0183 input devices, and one SeaTalk input •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
QK-A034-B Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ............................4 Connections ............................. 5 3.1. Status LEDs ......................... 6 3.2. NMEA 0183 Inputs ......................6 3.3. NMEA 0183 wiring - RS422 or RS232? ................7 3.4. SeaTalk1 Input ........................7 3.5. NMEA 2000 Port ........................8 3.6. -
Page 3: Introduction
QK-A034-B Manual 1. Introduction The QK-A034-B is a sophisticated bi-directional NMEA 2000, WiFi, USB and NMEA 0183 multiplexer, with a huge amount of flexibility for your growing system. It is the perfect solution for merging wired NMEA2000 and NMEA 0183 equipment to each other and to to USB laptops and tablet WiFi APPs to form a linked-up system. -
Page 4: Mounting
QK-A034-B Manual 2. Mounting The A034-B was designed for the small-commercial, leisure and fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets. Although the A034-B case is water resistant, the terminals are open and seawater can cause a short circuit. The A034-B comes with an extruded aluminium enclosure with external dimensions of 114.5 x 110 x 32 The A034-B should be mounted in a dry place such as behind the instrument panel on a flat surface. -
Page 5: Connections
QK-A034-B Manual 3. Connections Figure 2: Typical system connection The A034-B multiplexer has the following options for connection to inputs, outputs and host devices. • NMEA 2000 connection for power, data input and output • 3x NMEA 0183 inputs •... -
Page 6: Status Leds
QK-A034-B Manual 3.1. Status LEDs A034-B features ten LEDs which indicate SeaTalk in, NMEA IN, IN2, IN3, NMEA2000 Output, NMEA 0183 output, Overflow, USB, WIFI and Power status respectively. The status LEDs on the panel show port activity and system status. -
Page 7: Nmea 0183 Wiring - Rs422 Or Rs232
QK-A034-B Manual 3.3. NMEA 0183 wiring - RS422 or RS232? A034-B uses the NMEA 0183-RS422 protocol (differential signal), however some chart plotters or devices may use the older NMEA 0183-RS232 protocol (single-ended signal). Check which protocol your connecting NMEA devices (e.g. Chart plotter) use. If you are unsure whether your connecting NMEA 0183 device uses NMEA 0183 RS422 or RS232, the input/output connections on the device will give you some indication. -
Page 8: Nmea 2000 Port
QK-A034-B Manual GPS speed over ground, value stored Course over ground. RMC sentence is generated from stored values from other GPS related datagrams. GPS time, value stored GPS date, value stored GPS lat/long, values stored Magnetic heading, including variation (99) Magnetic variation, value stored AS the table shows, not all datagrams result in an NMEA 0183 sentence. -
Page 9: Nmea 0183 To Nmea 2000 Conversions
QK-A034-B Manual 3.6.1. 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... -
Page 10: Wifi Output
QK-A034-B Manual 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 1F814 Datum 129283 1F903 Cross Track Error APB, RMB, XTE... -
Page 11: Wifi Ad-Hoc Mode Connection
From a Phone, Tablet or PC: Once the A034-B has powered up, scan for a WiFi network with an SSID of ‘QK-A034-B xxxx’ or similar. Similar to ‘QK-A034-B xxxx’ A034-B SSID Connect to ‘QK-A034-B xxxx’ with the default password: ‘88888888’. WiFi password 88888888... -
Page 12: Checking The Usb Connection (Windows)
QK-A034-B Manual 3.8.2. Checking the USB connection (Windows) After the driver is installed (if needed), run the Device Manager and check the COM number (this is the number associated with the USB port you are using. The port number is the number that Windows assigns as an input device. -
Page 13: Configuration (Via Usb)
QK-A034-B Manual 4. Configuration (via USB) The A034-B 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-B Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the port routing, sentence filtering, NMEA baud rates, and WiFi settings for the A034-B. -
Page 14: Wifi - Station Mode
QK-A034-B Manual 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 15: Filtering
QK-A034-B Manual 4.4. Filtering The A034-B 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 16: Usb - Monitoring Nmea Messages
QK-A034-B Manual 4.5. USB - Monitoring NMEA Messages Connect A034-B and then click ‘Open port’, all the sentences will be displayed in the application. Figure 6: Monitor via USB 5. Upgrading firmware The current firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool (When connected, the firmware version will show in the bottom of the Configuration software window). -
Page 17: 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.