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Quark-Elec QK-A012 Manual

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QK-A012 Wireless GPS Receiver Manual
Features
50 Channels "All-In-View" Tracking
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Position accuracy of 2.5 meters 2D RMS
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Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 26/26/1 Seconds
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Reacquisition Time: 1.5 second
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Standard NMEA 0183 output through WiFi and USB
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Supports WiFi in Ad-hoc and Station mode
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Two LEDs indicate power and GPS activity
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USB 2.0 powered (<50mA@5.0V)
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BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
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Powered SMA connector for 50 Ohm GPS antenna
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The internal WiFi access point connects up to 4 devices simultaneously
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Compatible with Windows 7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android and iOS
https://www.quark-elec.com
V2.0
1 of 13
2018

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  • Page 1 Quark-elec Manual QK-A012 Wireless GPS Receiver Manual Features 50 Channels “All-In-View” Tracking • • Position accuracy of 2.5 meters 2D RMS • Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 26/26/1 Seconds • Reacquisition Time: 1.5 second • Standard NMEA 0183 output through WiFi and USB •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quark-elec Manual 1. Contents Contents ............................2 Set up Overview ..........................3 Installation..............................3 Introduction ............................4 Mounting ............................4 Connecting ............................5 Wireless Connections ........................6 6.1. WiFi Ad-hoc ......................... 6 6.2. WiFi Station mode ....................... 7 Connecting via USB port........................8 7.1.

  • Page 3: Set Up Overview

    Driver required if using Windows and should install automatically, if not, it is included on the FREE CD and Quark-elec.com. Drivers not required for Mac or Linux. To connect wirelessly to the A012 through Station mode WiFi (through your router, not just peer- to-peer directly from your device).

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Quark-elec Manual 3. Introduction A012 is a compact GPS receiver which receives information from GPS satellites. The A012 was originally designed for accessing location data for use in marine technology. The A012 can be used for many different applications including automotive and recreational uses.

  • Page 5: Connecting

    Quark-elec Manual 5. Connecting The A012 is typically powered by PC, laptop, tablet or other devices with 5.0V USB micro B connector. If USB data output isn’t required (if accessing GPS data through WiFi), a power bank or other 5.0V supply (greater than 500mA current) power source can be used.

  • Page 6: Wireless Connections

    Quark-elec Manual 6. Wireless Connections The A012 allows users to view their data through WiFi on a PC, tablet, smartphone or other WiFi enabled device. Users can access marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed, direction, water depth, AIS etc. These can be viewed in your chart software (See chapter below, ‘using openCPN-free software)

  • Page 7: Wifi Station Mode

    This allows your main mobile device to still receive internet and for you to be able to view the data. To begin using station mode the Quark-elec instrument should be attached to a computer running windows (for Mac user’s windows boot camp) via USB.

  • Page 8: Connecting Via Usb Port

    Quark-elec Manual 7. Connecting via USB port A012 is supplied with a USB connector. This connector provides power supply for GPS data output as standard This USB connector can be linked directly to a USB port on the PC. It can also be connected to other mobile devices via an USB OTG(On the Go) connection using the supplied cable.

  • Page 9: Status Led's

    Quark-elec Manual 8. Status LED’S The A012 features two LEDs which indicate power and GPS status. The two LED’s turn on and then off after initialization. When operating, these LED’s flash as below: Power LED: left LED flashes at 3 second intervals.

  • Page 10: Chart Software

    1. When you first open the software you will be greeted with a page similar to the one below. This is the main view of openCPN software. You now need to add data to openCPN via your Quark-elec instruments. Click on the 'Options’ tab at the top. The settings tab looks like a spanner as seen below in the highlighted image.

  • Page 11: Opencpn Example Network Setup

    Quark-elec Manual 9.2. OpenCPN example Network setup Using the same options tab as above we can set up a wireless network connection via Ad-hoc. Go to the ‘Connections’ tab at the top of the options menu and click. 1. Click the ‘Add connection’ button.

  • Page 12: Specification

    Quark-elec Manual 10. Specification Item Specification Operating temperature -25°C to +80°C Storage temperature -25°C to +85°C DC supply 5.0V(+/-0.2V) Average supply current (typical 50mA quiescent) Maximum supply current (cold start) 80mA GPS receiver sensitivity -162dBm WiFi mode Ad Hoc and Station modes on 802.11 b/g/n...

  • Page 13: 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 option, 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.

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