Quark-Elec IS20 Manual

Quark-Elec IS20 Manual

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IS20 Manual
NETWORKED MULTIFUNCTION INSTRUMENT
Features
Sunlight-viewable 4.3" LCD display
Intuitive graphical user interface that allows for comprehensive customization
Day & Night mode for improved visibility
Data views include wind, speed, position, depth, engine, environment, fuel and navigation
NMEA 0183, NMEA2000 and WiFi network data inputs
Efficient power consumption
Versatile mounting options, with both dash mount and flush mount kits available
Audible and visual alarms, providing real-time monitoring of input data to ensure it remains
within the defined safety range
V 1.0
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IS20 Manual
2023

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  • Page 1 IS20 Manual IS20 Manual NETWORKED MULTIFUNCTION INSTRUMENT Features Sunlight-viewable 4.3” LCD display ◼ Intuitive graphical user interface that allows for comprehensive customization ◼ Day & Night mode for improved visibility ◼ Data views include wind, speed, position, depth, engine, environment, fuel and navigation ◼...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IS20 Manual Contents Introduction ............................3 Mounting ............................. 3 2.1. Dash mounting........................4 2.2. Flush mounting ........................5 Front Panel and buttons........................6 Connecting the display ........................7 4.1. Power and NMEA 0183 input/output connector ..............8 4.2. Type-C connector ........................8 4.3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Limited Warranty and Notices ...................... 22 1. Introduction The IS20 is a networked multifunction instrument that provides you with the flexibility to display vital instrument and navigation data. It consolidates multiple marine instrument functions into a single display, thereby simplifying your on-board experience with the IS20.
  • Page 4: Dash Mounting

    • Interference - the selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators, and radio transmitters. • Magnetic compass - To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the IS20 should not be installed within the compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications. For example, the AS08 needs 0.6 meters minimum distance.
  • Page 5: Flush Mounting

    IS20 Manual Figure 2 Dash mounting 2.2. Flush mounting Be careful when cutting the hole to flush mount the device. There is only a small amount of clearance between the case and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the device after it is mounted.
  • Page 6: Front Panel And Buttons

    IS20 Manual Figure 4 Flush mounting cut off drawing 3. Front Panel and buttons Figure 5 IS20 front panel V 1.0 6 of 23 2023...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Display

    ENTER. Select a menu option and to enter the next menu level. OK. Select menu item or save the setting. 4. Connecting the display The IS20 has the following options for connection to inputs, outputs and host devices at rear (from left to right): •...
  • Page 8: Power And Nmea 0183 Input/Output Connector

    The IS20 provides a standard male NMEA 2000 connector. Data sources provide live data to the system. Apart from NMEA 0183 input port, the IS20 can also be connected to a NMEA 2000 network to receive NMEA 2000 data. The NMEA 2000 connector also provides the power supply to IS20.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    To proceed, simply tap 'Accept', and the default page will be presented. To power off the IS20, press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds while the display is active. 5.2. Adjust the brightness When the IS20's screen is active, pressing and holding the central area of the screen will bring up the brightness setting page.
  • Page 10: Data Source

    Figure 7 IS20 Data source setting The first tab opens the ‘Data Source’ menu on the display. The IS20 provides flexible options for data inputs, allowing the user to select one of the following four data sources from the dropdown list, including NMEA 0183 4.8kbps, NMEA 0183 38.4kbps, NMEA 2000 or WiFi.
  • Page 11: Unit

    Figure 8 IS20 Unit setting The Unit menu allows you to specify the preferred units of measure used for data items. Currently, the following units are supported by the IS20: Depth: feet, meters or fathom Speed: m/s, knots or km/h Temperature: °...
  • Page 12: Language

    The ‘Display’ menu allows the user to set the language, colour scheme, theme and the brightness of the display. 6.3.1. Language The current firmware of IS20 only supports English. As IS20 allows user to connect to the Internet to upgrade the firmware, the following languages will be supported in the near future. English (UK) Chinese...
  • Page 13: Time

    The IS20 can be set up to work in station mode, which means it can be connected to other devices working as a station (e.g. A026+, or wireless router installed on the vessel).
  • Page 14 IS20 Manual Figure 12 IS20 WiFi working mode setting To setup the IS20 to work in station mode, the followings need to be set up properly: Mode: set WiFi working mode to ‘Station’ SSID: enter your wireless router’s SSID here.
  • Page 15: Alarm

    Figure 14 WiFi setting for Quark-elec devices 6.6. Alarm Alarms are used to alert the user to a hazard or situation requiring attention. The IS20 allows the user to set up alarms for navigation data from the Alarm page. Audible and visual warnings are triggered based on the specified thresholds of the alarm.
  • Page 16: General

    Within the general options of the IS20, users could configure the following settings: NMEA 0183 Output Baud Rate: The IS20 offers a standard NMEA 0183 differential output, allowing users to repeat the input data and transmit it to other devices such as VHF radios, autopilots, or computers.
  • Page 17: Firmware

    Multiple sentence types can be specified, with each type separated by a comma. Depth Offset Value: The IS20 also provides the option to apply an offset value to the depth measurement if necessary. This feature proves useful when precise depth value correction is required for specific applications.
  • Page 18: Updating Firmware From A Windows Computer

    IS20 Manual 6.8.2. Updating firmware from a Windows computer To upgrade the IS20 firmware without requiring an internet connection, you have the option to utilize the USB port and a Windows computer. Follow these steps to proceed: 1) Connect the IS20 to your Windows computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Page 19: Digital

    IS20 Manual Within each page of the IS20, every piece of information is thoughtfully presented within its own frame. These frames offer a versatile range of styles and formats to ensure the data is presented in a visually appealing and easily understandable manner.
  • Page 20: Heading Page

    8. Supported sentences. 8.1. NMEA 0183 sentences When the IS20 is connected to an optional NMEA 0183 or WiFi device, it has the capability to receive a wide range of NMEA 0183 sentences. These sentences can be selectively displayed on your preferred pages, providing you with convenient access to the information that matters most to you.
  • Page 21: Nmea 2000

    Time & Date, Local Time Offset 8.2. NMEA 2000 PGNs The following NMEA 2000 PGNs are supported by the IS20’s current firmware. Quark-elec remains dedicated to ongoing development and improvement of the IS20, consistently delivering firmware updates to enhance functionality, supporting more PGNs.
  • Page 22: Specification

    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.
  • Page 23 IS20 Manual to Quark-elec. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. A returns number must be given before any unit is sent back for repair. The above does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer.

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