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Quark-Elec QK-AS06B Manual

Nmea 0183 enhanced wind sensor (anemometer)
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QK-AS06B Manual
QK-AS06B Manual
NMEA 0183 Enhanced Wind Sensor (Anemometer)
Features
 Highly accurate measurement of wind speed and direction
 Measurement range: speed from 0 to 107 knots (0 to 55m/sec), direction from 0 to 359°
 Waterproof enclosure (IP66 rating)
 Designed for harsh conditions
 Pre-calibrated and configured
 Quick and simple installation
 Data output in NMEA 0183 MWV sentence format (also supports VWR)
 NMEA 2000 data interface (AS01 NMEA 2000 gateway required, not included in the box)
 Robust fixing bracket
 Low power consumption (27mA)
 Re-calibration possible if required
V 1.0
1 of 11
2024

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  • Page 1 QK-AS06B Manual QK-AS06B Manual NMEA 0183 Enhanced Wind Sensor (Anemometer) Features  Highly accurate measurement of wind speed and direction  Measurement range: speed from 0 to 107 knots (0 to 55m/sec), direction from 0 to 359°  Waterproof enclosure (IP66 rating) ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Secure the cables ........................4 Electronical connections ........................5 4.1. Connections ..........................5 4.2. Connecting QK-AS06B to NMEA 0183 (RS232) devices ............5 4.3. Connecting QK-AS06B to NMEA 0183 (RS422) devices ............5 Data output protocols .......................... 6 Maintenance ............................7 Configuration (via USB) ........................

  • Page 3: Sensor Components

    QK-AS06B Manual 2. Sensor Components The AS06B sensor has the following components: -- Wind vane, mounted on the top of the sensor body, made of polycarbonate, with a brass tip. Wind Vane -- Wind cups: the three cups are cone shaped for optimum Anemometer Base response to varying winds.

  • Page 4: Mount The Arm On The Mast

    QK-AS06B Manual Attaching the Wind Cups 1. Push the wind cups onto the anemometer’s stainless steel wind cup shaft. 2. Slide the wind cups up the shaft, ensuring there is visible day light between the base of the wind cup and the base of the unit.

  • Page 5: Electronical Connections

    12V Power Swap NMEA input + and NMEA input – wires if the communication does not work. The following is an example for connecting the QK-AS06B wind sensor to a NMEA 0183 (RS422) device (in this case, the QK-A031 NMEA multiplexer).

  • Page 6: Data Output Protocols

    Figure 1: Connecting QK-AS06B to NMEA 0183 (RS422) device (e.g. A031) 5. Data output protocols The QK-AS06B 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, however other common baud rates can be set using the configuration tool.

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    Adjusting the data baud rate b. Adjusting or calibrating the wind direction sensor c. Calibrating the wind speed sensor (only modify calibration parameters when you have been asked by a member of Quark-elec technical team or our authorized distributor) V 1.0 7 of 11...

  • Page 8: Connection Via Usb To A Computer

    QK-AS06B Manual 7.1. Connection via USB to a Computer A RS232 to USB adaptor should be used to connect the wind sensor to a computer. The wind sensor has to be connected to the adaptor as shown below: QK-AS06B wires...

  • Page 9: The Configuration Tool (Windows Pc)

    A new COM port will appear in the device manager, once the wind sensor is powered up and connected to the computer via USB. The AS06B registers itself to the computer as a virtual serial com port. If the driver is not automatically installed, it can be downloaded from www.quark-elec.com. 7.3. The Configuration tool (Windows PC) The free configuration software can be downloaded from www.quark-elec.com, for optional...

  • Page 10: Specification

    QK-AS06B Manual • Output messages(reserved). The current version of the AS06B outputs wind speed data in ‘MWV’ sentence format, however the updated version will support heading data in ‘HDM’ and ‘HDG’ sentence format. The new AS06B will have a data filtering function, so it will be possible to filter out unwanted NMEA0183 messages.

  • Page 11: 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 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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