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Quark-Elec QK-A032 Manual

Nmea 2000/0183 bi-directional converter
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Features
 Converts the most common NMEA 0183 sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs
 Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs into NMEA 0183 sentences
 Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 0183 input
 Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 2000 CAN bus connection
 Compatible with all NMEA 0183 versions without configuring
 Configurable baud rate
 Free firmware updates provided when new features and conversions are added. (Update via
USB from Windows PC)
 Pre-fitted cables for a quick and easy installation
 NMEA 0183 sentences can be output through WiFi/USB
 NMEA 2000 PGNs can be output through WiFi/USB (selectable format: NMEA 0183 or PCDIN)
 WiFi supports Ad-hoc, Station and standby mode
* From 10th Jan 2022, all A032-S will be upgraded to A032-AIS (support AIS sentences) for free and we
will only keep one variation in stock. A032-AIS will be simply named A032.
https://www.quark-elec.com
V4.32
NMEA 2000/0183 Bi-directional Converter
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QK-A032 Manual
2021

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  • Page 1 Quark-elec Manual QK-A032 Manual NMEA 2000/0183 Bi-directional Converter Features  Converts the most common NMEA 0183 sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs  Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs into NMEA 0183 sentences  Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 0183 input ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quark-elec Manual Contents Setup Overview ........................... 3 1.1. Before leaving home: ......................3 1.2. Installation and Setup ......................3 Introduction ............................5 NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 ......................5 Mounting ............................. 5 Connecting ............................7 5.1. Connecting to the NMEA 2000 network ................. 7 5.2.

  • Page 3: Setup Overview

    Quark-elec Manual 1. Setup Overview 1.1. Before leaving home: Drivers and Configuration software are optional and only needed for specific features. The Configuration Software and specific instructions are included on the FREE CD or can be downloaded from https://www.quark-elec.com/downloads/. Consider if there is a CD reader/internet access on site, if you will use the features below.
  • Page 4 Quark-elec Manual 6. To connect a mobile device wirelessly to the A032 through a router (Station mode) see Wireless Connections chapter. 7. Optional: Configuring your device’s Baud rates or WiFi settings The A032 has been pre-set to frequently used WiFi and Baud rate settings for your convenience. If you wish to change these settings, please use the Configuration tool.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Quark-elec Manual 2. Introduction The A032 is intended for use in a marine environment. It provides an easy way to link older NMEA 0183 devices to a newer and faster NMEA 2000 marine network. It has a bi-directional converter with a wide support of message types.
  • Page 6 Quark-elec Manual Figure 2: A032 Dimension in mm https://www.quark-elec.com 6 of 20 2021 V4.32...

  • Page 7: Connecting

    Although the A032’s NMEA 0183 interface is based on the RS422 communication protocol (differential ends), it also supports NMEA0183-RS232 interface devices (single end). The following tables provide the wiring information for each type. QK-A032 wire RS422 device terminals NMEA output+...

  • Page 8: Status Led's

    Quark-elec Manual Swap NMEA + and NMEA- wires if the connection does not work. QK-A032 wire RS232 device terminals NMEA output+ GND *[2] NMEA 0183 Output NMEA output- NMEA Input NMEA input+ GND *[2] NMEA 0183 NMEA input- NMEA Output Input Swap NMEA input and GND / NMEA output and GND wires if the connection does not work.

  • Page 9: Wireless Connections

    Quark-elec Manual When the A032 is connected to a Windows PC and powered up, the ‘A032 connected’ status message will be displayed at the bottom of the Configuration software window. The firmware version will be shown in bottom right-hand corner.
  • Page 10 Quark-elec Manual The A032’s WiFi adapter supports both: • In Ad-hoc mode, mobile devices connect directly (peer to peer) to another device, without a router or access point. For example; PC, tablet or smartphone can connect directly to the A032 to receive marine data.

  • Page 11: Wifi Ad-Hoc Mode

    Quark-elec Manual 8.1. WiFi Ad-hoc mode ON YOUR DEVICE (phone, laptop etc.): About 15 seconds after the A032 has been powered up, a WiFi network with an SSID similar to ‘QK- A032xxxx’ will appear in the available WiFi networks list.

  • Page 12: Wifi Station Mode

    Quark-elec Manual 8.2. WiFi Station mode Station mode WiFi allows the router to handle the data traffic sent from the device. This data can then be shared on the local area network. It is similar to connecting device directly to the router by wire, but instead using wireless technology.

  • Page 13: Wifi Standby

    Windows 7, 8, 10: To enable the USB data connection between your computer and the A032 hardware drivers may have to be installed on your computer. The driver can be found on the CD or it can be downloaded from https://www.quark-elec.com The drivers usually install automatically to the computer if it is running Windows 10 (non-upgraded version).

  • Page 14: Chart Software

    1. When OpenCPN is first opened, the software will greet users with a page similar to the one below. This is the main view of openCPN software. Users now need to feed data to openCPN via the Quark-elec instruments. Click on the 'Options’ tab at the top. The ‘Options’ tab looks like a spanner as seen below in the highlighted image.

  • Page 15: Updating/ Upgrading Firmware

    Data Port 2000 11. Updating/ upgrading Firmware From time to time, Quark-elec provides new firmware updates to support additional NMEA 2000 PGNs and NMEA 0183 messages. Users can update the firmware on their devices to the latest available version. The firmware can be upgraded through the following process: 1.

  • Page 16: Conversion Lists

    Quark-elec Manual Figure 7: Grey and white wires joined together Check you have connected the correct wires before powering the A032 up. Connecting the wrong wires will damage your device! 4. Connect A032 to a Windows PC via USB cable.

  • Page 17: A032 Nmea 2000 To Nmea 0183 Conversions

    Quark-elec Manual Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data 126992, 127258, 129025, 12902 Rate Of Turn 127251 Revolutions 127488 Rudder Sensor Angle 127245 Water Speed and Heading 127250, 128259 Dual Ground/Water Distance 128275 Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 129026 Relative (Apparent) Wind Speed and Angle...

  • Page 18: Specification

    Quark-elec Manual *please note: some of the NMEA 0183 sentences that are received require additional data before being sent. Through USB and WiFi, the A032 will output data including the NMEA 0183 input messages and messages from the NMEA 2000 network. The user can choose the output format to be the raw data (in PCDIN format) or the converted NMEA 0183 format for the messages received from NMEA 2000 network (it can be easily set up using the configuration tool).

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 Quark-elec Manual in numerous industrial applications. It is a communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats and is generally plug-and-play. • NMEA2000 / N2K backbone: Used with NMEA 2000, the backbone is the main BUS supplying data and power to all the devices on the boat.

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