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Quark-Elec QK-A027-plus Manual

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QK-A027-plus Manual
QK-A027-plus AISnet Receiver Manual
Features
• Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding
both channels simultaneously
• Sensitivity up to -112 dBm@30% PER (where A027 is -105dBm)
• Up to 50 nautical miles receiving range
• SeaTalk
1
to NMEA 0183 protocol converter
• NMEA 0183 message output through Ethernet (RJ45 port), WiFi, USB, and NMEA 0183
• Built-in GPS receiver to provide positional data
• Multiplexes NMEA input with AIS+GPS
• Converts the combined NMEA 0183 data into NMEA 2000 PGNs
• WiFi can be set up to work in Ad-hoc/station/standby operating modes
• Up to 4 devices can be connected simultaneously to the internal WiFi access point
• Plug & Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS (The configuration tool is a Windows
application, therefore a Windows computer is required for the initial configuration)
• The interfaces are compatible with NMEA0183-RS422 devices. For RS232 devices a Protocol Bridge
(QK-AS03) is recommended.
V 1.0
NMEA 2000 AIS+GPS Receiver with Ethernet Output
Multiplexing Seatalk
NMEA 2000/0183/WiFi/USB/Ethernet Output
Built-in NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Converter
sentences,
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& NMEA 0183 Input
and outputs as a seamless stream of data
2022

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  • Page 1 QK-A027-plus Manual QK-A027-plus AISnet Receiver Manual NMEA 2000 AIS+GPS Receiver with Ethernet Output Multiplexing Seatalk & NMEA 0183 Input NMEA 2000/0183/WiFi/USB/Ethernet Output Built-in NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Converter Features • Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz & 162.025MHz) and decoding both channels simultaneously •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    QK-A027-plus Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ............................4 Connections ............................. 4 3.1. Status LEDs ......................... 5 3.2. Power ........................... 6 3.3. VHF/AIS antenna ......................... 6 3.4. GPS antenna ........................7 3.5. NMEA input and output connection ..................7 NMEA 0183 default baud rates ................7 NMEA 0183 wiring - RS422 / RS232? ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    QK-A027-plus Manual 1. Introduction The A027+ is a commercial level AIS/GPS receiver with multiple routing functions. Data is generated from the built-in AIS and GPS receivers. The NMEA 0183 and Seatalk inputs are combined by the multiplexer and forwarded to the WiFi, Ethernet (RJ45 port), USB, NMEA0183, and N2K outputs. Whether you are using a tablet, a mobile phone, or an onboard computer, you can easily connect the device to your on- board navigation system.

  • Page 4: Mounting

    QK-A027-plus Manual 2. Mounting Although the A027+ comes with an extruded aluminium enclosure to shield it from external RF interference, it should not be fitted close to generators or compressors (e.g., refrigerators) as they can generate substantial RF noise. It is designed to be installed in a protected indoor environment. Generally, a suitable placement of the A027+ is together with other types of navigation equipment, along with the PC or chart plotter that will be used to display the output data.

  • Page 5: Status Leds

    QK-A027-plus Manual • AIS antenna connector: A SO239 VHF connector for external AIS antenna. An active VHF antenna splitter is required if one VHF antenna is shared by the A027+ and a VHF voice radio. • GPS connector: A TNC female bulkhead connector for external GPS antenna. The integrated GPS module supplies positional data provided a GPS antenna is connected to the A027+.

  • Page 6: Power

    QK-A027-plus Manual • GPS: LED flashes every second while receiving a valid message. • AIS: LED flashes for each valid AIS message received. • N2K: LED will flash for each valid NMEA 2000 PGN sent out on NMEA 2000 port.

  • Page 7: Gps Antenna

    QK-A027-plus Manual Figure 7: GPS (TNC), AIS (SO239), WiFi (SMA) antenna connections 3.4. GPS antenna A TNC female bulkhead 50 Ohm connector is for the external GPS antenna (not included). For best results, the GPS antenna should be in ‘line of sight’ of the sky. Once connected to a GPS antenna, the integrated GPS module supplies positional data to the NMEA 0183 output, WiFi, USB Ethernet and NMEA 2000 backbone.

  • Page 8: Seatalk Input

    QK-A027-plus Manual NMEA OUT+ GND * NMEA OUT- NMEA RX * Swap two wires if the connection does not work. Warning: Your NMEA 0183-RS232 device might have two GND connections. One is for the NMEA connection, and one is for the power.

  • Page 9: Ethernet Connection (Rj45 Port)

    QK-A027-plus Manual As the table shows, not all datagrams result in an NMEA 0183 sentence. Some datagrams are only used to retrieve data, which is combined with other datagrams to create one NMEA 0183 sentence. 3.7. Ethernet Connection (RJ45 port) The A027+ can be connected to a standard PC, network router or switch.

  • Page 10: Wifi Connection

    QK-A027-plus Manual Revolutions 127488 Rudder Sensor Angle 127245 True Heading and Status 127250 Set and Drift 129291, 130577 Water Speed and Heading 127250, 128259 Dual Ground/Water Distance 128275 VTG* Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 129026 Relative (Apparent) Wind Speed and Angle...

  • Page 11: Wifi Ad-Hoc Mode Connection

    QK-A027-plus Manual • In Standby mode, WiFi will be disabled, which reduces power consumption. The A027+ is set to Ad-hoc mode as default, but this can be easily changed to Station or Standby mode if required, by using the configuration tool (See configuration section).

  • Page 12: Checking The Usb Connection (Windows)

    QK-A027-plus Manual Drivers are usually installed automatically if your computer is running an original Windows 10 operating system. A new COM port will automatically show up in device manager once the A027+ is powered up and connected to the computer via USB.

  • Page 13: Configuration (Via Usb)

    QK-A027-plus Manual If all the above is set up correctly, similar NMEA messages to the examples below should be shown. Figure 11: Display on HyperTerminal 4. Configuration (via USB) The A027+ configuration tool software can be found on the free CD provided with your product or at https://www.quark-elec.com/downloads/configuration-tools/.

  • Page 14: Configuring Baud Rates

    QK-A027-plus Manual Once open, click ‘Connect’. When the A027+ is powered up and successfully connected to a computer (Windows system), the application will display ‘Connected’ and the firmware version in the status bar (at the bottom of the application). Once you have finished modifying the relevant settings, press ‘Config’ to save them to the A027+.

  • Page 15: Wifi - Standby/Disable

    QK-A027-plus Manual You should now see your marine data in your chart software. If not, check your router’s IP address list and confirm the IP address that your router has assigned to the A027+. Occasionally, a router assigns a different IP address to a device than the one you chose to assign during configuration. If this is the case, copy the IP address from the router into your chart software.

  • Page 16: Configuring Filters

    QK-A027-plus Manual Configuring filters Each input port’s blacklist can block up to 8 sentence types. To filter out unwanted message types from a specific input, enter the details in the corresponding ‘Blacklist’ in the configuration software. All you need to do is remove the ‘$’ or ‘!’ from the 5-digit NMEA talker and sentence identifiers and insert them separated by commas.

  • Page 17: Upgrading Firmware

    QK-A027-plus Manual Figure 14: Monitor via USB 5. Upgrading firmware The current firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool (when connected, the firmware version will be shown at the bottom of the configuration software window). To upgrade the firmware, Power up your A027+ and then connect it to a Windows computer via USB.

  • Page 18: Limited Warranty And Notices

    Quark-elec warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for two years 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.
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