Quark-elec Manual
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2022
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.
Accessing data on a Mac/Linux/Windows PC
•
Device Driver required if a Windows computer is used to access data via USB. Driver should install
automatically, if not, it is included on the free CD or it can be downloaded from https://www.quark-
elec.com/downloads/ Drivers are not required for Mac or Linux operating systems.
•
The A032 is powered by the NMEA 2000 bus, when connected to a powered NMEA 2000
backbone.
Connecting wirelessly to the A032
via
WiFi, in Station mode
(through a router)
•
Configuration software (Windows PC Required). Device driver installation may be required
•
The A032 is powered by the NMEA 2000 bus.
Adjusting NMEA 0183 baud rates:
The default NMEA 0183 baud is 4.8kbps for input and 38.4kbps
for output. Users can adjust the baud rates using the Configuration software.
•
Configuration software (Windows PC Required). Device driver installation may be required
•
The A032 is powered by the NMEA 2000 bus.
1.2. Installation and Setup
1. Mounting: Consider the
location…
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Dry, sturdy location 0.5m from other WiFi/VHF equipment.
•
Ensure there is the correct length of wires needed. If drilling holes for cabling, seal around any holes
to prevent damage to the vessel or equipment. Keep the USB dust cover on if USB is not being used
2. Connecting the A032 to the NMEA 2000 backbone (12.0V power)
The A032 is powered by the NMEA 2000 network (a minimum of a 12V DC powered NMEA 2000
backbone and two termination resistors are required).
3. Connecting the A032 to an NMEA 0183 device:
please
follow the colour code below:
Wire Colour
Wire Function
Blue
NMEA out-
White
NMEA out+
Black
NMEA in-
Grey
NMEA in+
Brown
GND
4. Checking the LED status lights
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Power: Top LED (red) flashes at 3 second intervals.
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NMEA 2000 input: Middle LED flashes for each valid message received.
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NMEA 0183 input: Bottom LED flashes for each valid message received
.
Please note: the NMEA LEDs will flash when their respective data is received, not sent.
5. Connecting mobile device wirelessly to the A032, without using a router (Ad-hoc mode):
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On the mobile device (phone, laptop etc.):
15 seconds after the A032 has been powered up,
users
can scan for a WiFi network with an SSID similar to ‘QK-A032xxxx’. Connect mobile device to
the
‘
QK-A032xxxx
’ network with the default password: ‘
88888888
’.
•
In Chart software:
set the protocol to
‘
TCP
’, IP address to ‘
192.168.1.100’
and the port number to
‘
2000
’.
