Quark-Elec QK-AS06 Setup Manual

QK-AS06
If the AS06 is showing an unexpected behaviour, the following checks need to be done:
1. In sunny and reduced wind conditions, look for signs of bearing contamination by observ-
ing how smoothly the anemometer (both wind vane and wind cups) come to a stop.
2. A good working bearing should rotate smoothly and should stop gradually. Sometimes it
will have a reverse and forward movement before fully stopping.
3. If a quick and abrupt slowdown in rotation is observed before the anemometer comes to
a stop, it is a sign of improper bearing resistance due to dirt entering the anemometer's
bearing or the bearing is possibly worn out if it has been in use for several years.
Please be advised, calibration service and bearing replacement should be performed only by
Quark-elec authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity.
7. Configuration (via USB)
The AS06 is designed to be used out of the box. If required, it can be connected to a Windows PC
using a RS232 to USB adaptor (included) for:
• Accessing wind data on a PC via the USB port.
• Use the Configuration tool for adjusting the baud rate.
• Use the configuration tool to calibrate the wind direction.
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Use the configuration tool to calibrate the wind speed (only perform this when you have
been asked by a member of Quark-elec technical team or our authorized distributor).
Check the manual for further information on how to connect the QK-AS06 wind sensor to the
USB adaptor and how to use the configuration tool.
8.Data output protocols
The QK-AS06 will begin sending wind speed and direction data in MWV sentence format
immediately once is connected to a 12V DC power supply. The default baud rate is 4.8kbs, how-
ever other common baud rates can be set using the configuration tool.
Example sentence: $IIMWV,214.8,R,5.1,K,A*33 , where the relative wind angle is 214.8
and the speed is 5.1 Km/h.
WARNING:
1. Calibration service and bearing replacement should be performed only by our
authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity.
2. DO NOT lubricate the wind cup shaft, the wind vane shaft or any of the bearings
as this could increase the rolling resistance and might lead to inaccurate measure-
ments.
Disclaimer: This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational
procedures and practices. It is the user's responsibility to use this product prudently. Neither Quark-elec, nor
their distributors or dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any
accident, loss, injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.
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