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QK-AS08 Manual
QK-AS08 Manual
3-Axis Compass & Attitude Sensor
with NMEA 0183 and USB output
QK-AS08 Features
• Three-axis solid-state compass
• Providing heading, rate of turn, roll and pitch data in NMEA 0183 and USB port
• Displays the heading data on the panel
• Up to 10Hz update rate for heading
• Super electromagnetic compatibility
• Enables 0.4° compass heading accuracy and 0.6° pitch and roll accuracy
• Calibratable to compensate for magnetic deviation caused by ferrous metals and other electro-
magnetic fields (very rarely required, we only provide this function to our authorised distributors)
• Low (<100mA) power consumption at 12V DC
V 1.0
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2021
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- Page 1 QK-AS08 Manual QK-AS08 Manual 3-Axis Compass & Attitude Sensor with NMEA 0183 and USB output QK-AS08 Features • Three-axis solid-state compass • Providing heading, rate of turn, roll and pitch data in NMEA 0183 and USB port • Displays the heading data on the panel •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
QK-AS08 Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Installation ............................3 2.1. Dimensions, mounting and location ..................3 Connections ............................. 4 3.1. Connecting AS08 via USB for Windows configuration ............5 3.1.1. Will you need a driver to connect via USB? ............5 3.1.2. -
Page 3: Introduction
QK-AS08 Manual 1. Introduction The QK-AS08 is a compact, high-performance gyro electronic compass and attitude sensor. It has an integrated 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis rate gyro and together with the 3-axis accelerometer uses advanced stabilization algorithms to deliver precise, reliable heading and vessel attitude including rate of turn, pitch and roll readings in real time. -
Page 4: Connections
This can be connected to the NMEA 0183 listeners and the power supply. The user can use the configuration tool to setup NMEA 0183 output data type, baud rate and data frequency. 12V DC needs to be connected to power up the AS08. Figure 2 QK-AS08 Wire Function Black... -
Page 5: Connecting As08 Via Usb For Windows Configuration
QK-AS08 Manual data will be sent out through USB and NMEA 0183 port simultaneously. The user can use any USB port monitor software (e.g. OpenCPN) to observe or record the data on PC or OTG (the baud rate should be set to 115200bps for this function). -
Page 6: Configuration (Via Usb On Windows Pc)
QK-AS08 Manual 4. Configuration (via USB on Windows PC) The free configuration software is on the CD provided and is downloadable from www.quark-elec.com. Figure 5: AS08 3-Axis Compass configuration Tool 1. Open the configuration tool 2. Select your COM port number 3. -
Page 7: Nmea 0183 Wiring - Rs422 Or Rs232
QK-AS08 Manual 6. Click ‘Config’. After a few seconds, your settings will now be saved and you can close the configuration tool. 7. Click ‘Read’ to check that the settings have saved correctly before clicking ‘Exit’. 8. Remove the AS08 power supply. -
Page 8: 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 component that fails in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour. - Page 9 QK-AS08 Manual Quark-elec (UK) Unit 7, the Quadrant, Newark Close Royston, UK, SG8 5HL info@quark-elec.com V 1.0 9 of 9 2021...