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QK-AS08-N2K Manual
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USB port. The AS08-N2K is supplied with a type C
USB connector. This connector is used to connect the
AS08-N2K directly to a PC which allows for data
transfer to the PC. This port is also used to configure
and calibrate the AS08-N2K (The calibration function
is only provided to authorised distributors).
The USB port can also be used to observe the target
attitude with the configuration tool. The configuration
tool provides vessel, aircraft and vehicle 3D models
(dedicated GPU is needed for this function). If the 3D
module is set as 'None', the NMEA 0183 format
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).
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NMEA 2000 port. The AS08-N2K sends the heading, ROT and status PGN messages through
the NMEA 2000 bus to all connected devices.
The AS08-N2K can be simultaneously connected to both an NMEA 2000 network and an NMEA 0183
network, but it needs to be powered via an NMEA 0183 cable.
3.1. Connecting AS08-N2K via USB for Windows configuration
3.1.1. Will you need a driver to connect via USB?
In order to enable the USB data connection of the AS08-N2K, related hardware drivers may be
depending on your system requirements.
For Windows versions 7 and 8, a driver will be needed for
usually installs automatically. A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager once
powered and connected via USB.
The AS08-N2K registers itself to the computer as a virtual serial COM port.
If the driver does not install automatically, it can be found on the included CD and downloaded from
www.quark-elec.com.
3.1.2. Checking the USB COM port (Windows)
After the driver is installed (if needed), run the Device Manager and check the COM (port) number. The
port number is the number assigned to an input device. These can be generated randomly by your
computer.
The configuration software will require a COM port number in order to access the data.
The port number can be found in Windows 'Control Panel>System>Device Manager' under 'Ports (COM
& LPT)'. Find something similar to 'USB-SERIAL CH340' in the list for the USB port. If the port number
needs to be changed for any reason, double click the icon in the list and select the 'Port Settings' tab. Click
the 'Advanced' button and change the port number to the one required.
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Figure 3: 3D Model
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but for Windows 10, the driver
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