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Quark-Elec QK-A035 Manual

Nmea 0183 4x4 multiplexer with seatalk1 converter and integrated voyage data logger
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QK-A035 Manual
NMEA 0183 4x4 Multiplexer with SeaTalk
Features
 Multiplex up to 4 NMEA 0183 inputs and SeaTalk¹ devices
 Configurable baud rates (4800, 9600, 38400bps)
 Simultaneous WiFi, USB and NMEA output
 Galvanically isolated NMEA and SeaTalk¹ input ports
 Bi-directional USB/WiFi interface enables connection between navigation devices and autopilot
 WiFi – Ad-hoc mode allows up to 4 devices to connect to the internal WiFi module simultaneously
 WiFi – Station mode allows for the connection of the A035 to your router/ access point for greater
number of wireless users and WiFi range
 Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (configuration tool is only windows compatible)
 Compatible with Android and iOS excluding configuration and USB functions. (Please note
configuration must be done using Windows software)
 Advanced filtering and routing functions allow for full overflow reduction and additional
configuration of the multiplexer
 Automatic data recording on an SD card that offers tracking, data backup, sharing and export
 Monitoring of NMEA data passing through the device
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and Integrated Voyage Data Logger
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  • Page 1 QK-A035 Manual QK-A035 Manual NMEA 0183 4x4 Multiplexer with SeaTalk Converter and Integrated Voyage Data Logger Features  Multiplex up to 4 NMEA 0183 inputs and SeaTalk¹ devices  Configurable baud rates (4800, 9600, 38400bps)  Simultaneous WiFi, USB and NMEA output ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QK-A035 Manual  Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ............................. 4 Connections ............................5 Status LEDs ........................... 6 NMEA 0183 wiring - RS422 or RS232? ................6 3.1.1. Connecting to NMEA 0183 (RS232) devices ............... 6 3.1.2. Connecting to NMEA 0183 (RS422) devices ............... 7 SeaTalk¹...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    A035 uses a circular buffer where the oldest data is overwritten only when memory is full. Similar to most Quark-elec products, the A035 can be used straight out of the box with the standard factory settings or can be configured for customized use.

  • Page 4: Mounting

    QK-A035 Manual saving frequency could lead to a jam of saving data and in the worst case this could lead to a crash of the running programme. Figure 1 Function diagram 2. Mounting The A035 is aimed at the commercial, leisure, fishing boat and vessel monitoring markets.

  • Page 5: Connections

    QK-A035 Manual 3. Connections Figure 3 Typical system connection The A035 multiplexer has the following options for inputs, outputs, and host devices. • 4x NMEA 0183 inputs • 1x SeaTalk¹ input • 4x NMEA 0813 outputs • Bi-directional WiFi interface •...

  • Page 6: Status Leds

    QK-A035 Manual Figure 4 Side view drawing Power off all the devices before connecting! 3.1 Status LEDs A035 features 12 LEDs which indicate SeaTalk in, NMEA input, NMEA output, overflow, USB, WiFi, and power status respectively. The status LEDs on the panel show port activity and system status.

  • Page 7: Connecting To Nmea 0183 (Rs422) Devices

    QK-A035 Manual NMEA OUT+ -----→ GND * NMEA OUT- -----→ NMEA RX * Swap two wires if the A035 does not work. TAKE CARE: There may be two GND connections on your NMEA 0183-RS232 device. One is GND for the NMEA Connection, and one is GND for Power.

  • Page 8: Nmea Inputs And Outputs

    QK-A035 Manual STMTW Water temperature GPS latitude, value stored GPS longitude, value stored GPS speed over ground, value stored STRMC Course over ground. RMC sentence is generated from stored values from other GPS Related datagrams. GPS time, value stored GPS date, value stored...

  • Page 9: Nmea Outputs

    QK-A035 Manual Although the NMEA 0183 standard specifies signal names, voltage levels and connection methods clearly; in reality, this standard has been interpreted with variation between manufacturers. To ensure your A035 is not damaged please double-check the specifications of the devices before connecting them.

  • Page 10: Wifi Ad-Hoc Mode

    QK-A035 Manual For example, your smartphone can connect directly to the A035 to receiver marine data. • 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.

  • Page 11: Mac

    QK-A035 Manual Usually drivers are installed automatically to the computer if it is running Windows 10 (non-upgraded version). The A035 registers itself as a virtual serial com port. A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager after the A035 has been plugged in.

  • Page 12: Linux

    QK-A035 Manual 2. Type: less /dev/*sub* 3. The Mac system will return a list of USB devices. A035 will be displayed as - “/dev/tty.usbmodemXYZ” where XYZ is a number. Nothing further needs to be done if it is listed. 4.1.3. Linux: No driver is required for Linux.

  • Page 13: Configuring Baud Rates

    QK-A035 Manual 5.1 Configuring baud rates The NMEA 0183 input and output baud rates can be setup from the dropdown menu. The A035 can work with standard NMEA 0183 devices (4800bps) or high-speed NMEA 0183 devices (38400bps). 9600bps can also be chosen, if required.

  • Page 14: Wifi - Standby

    QK-A035 Manual 1. Connect the A035 to a Windows computer using a Micro USB B cable. 2. Run the configuration software (having closed any other programs that would access the A035.) and check connection the status of the A035 at the bottom of the Configuration Tool window.

  • Page 15: Configuring Routing And Filtering

    QK-A035 Manual 5.4 Configuring routing and filtering Figure 10 Routing &Filtering The A035 features filtering and routing. Specific input data can be filtered out and ignored by the multiplexer while the remaining data can then be routed to specific outputs.

  • Page 16: Vdr

    QK-A035 Manual USB). Data can be routed to limit the data flow to only certain output/s. Simply un-tick the corresponding boxes in the configuration software. 5.5 VDR The A035 continuously stores data received from all NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk¹ inputs onto the flash memory, erasing the oldest data stored as new data is recorded.

  • Page 17: Usb Communication With Autopilots

    2. Unzip the firmware file and rename it to a035.bin. 3. Copy the a035.bin firmware file to the USB flash drive’s root directory. 4. Connect the USB flash drive to your QK-A035 using the blue USB programming cable and connect the QK-A035 to its power supply.
  • Page 18 QK-A035 Manual 7. Power up your QK-A035 and connect it to your computer using a USB Type-B plug to Type-A plug cable. Open the configuration tool on your windows computer and connect it to your QK- A035. In case of successful firmware update, the configuration tool should display the new firmware version.
  • Page 19 QK-A035 Manual Quark-elec products may be upgraded from time to time and future versions may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual. The manufacturer of this product disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product.

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