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QK-AS06 Manual                                                     

 

 

 

V 1.0 

1  of  11 

2021 

 
 

QK-AS06 Manual 

NMEA 0183 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 

  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   

 

Summary of Contents for AS06

Page 1: ... 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 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 ...

Page 2: ... features a cup anemometer with 3 cups for speed and a pre balanced vane for direction measurement providing a reliable and robust solution for marine applications The AS06 has been pre calibrated and can be used out of the box to provide instant wind speed and direction data to NMEA 0183 devices or to the NMEA 2000 backbone AS01 NMEA 2000 mini gateway required not included With the ceramic bearin...

Page 3: ...unted at least 2 m 7 ft above the ground and consistent with meteorological conditions for the application The AS06 cable should be secured with cable ties to protect it from damage Secure the mast the AS06 is mounted on so that it does not vibrate Installing a lightning rod nearby can reduce the risk of damage caused by lightning The sensor can be damaged by improper handling Store the sensor in ...

Page 4: ...e damage to the AS06 2 The AS06 must be substantially horizontal and the arm should be pointing straight forward Spirit level not included can be used to obtain the right position Position can also be adjusted from the two screws on the D bracket After the installation is complete please ensure fixing screws are tightened and the D bracket is well fixed and secured to the mast 3 3 Secure the cable...

Page 5: ...he above table and your device s documentation carefully before powering up 4 3 Connecting QK AS06 to NMEA 0183 RS422 devices Although AS06 uses single ended RS232 interface it also supports RS422 differential signal interface devices In this case devices have to be connected in the following way 2 Swap NMEA input and NMEA input wires if the communication does not work The following is an example ...

Page 6: ...le 0 to 359 degrees 2 Reference R Relative T True 3 Wind Speed 4 Wind Speed Units K M N 5 Status A Data Valid V Invalid 6 Checksum Example sentence IIMWV 214 8 R 5 1 K A 33 6 Maintenance The AS06 was designed to be maintenance free for the first 4 years of use While the outer surface could show some signs of surface corrosion with time in salty maritime or harsh environments the inner bearings mec...

Page 7: ...bearing resistance due to dirt entering the anemometer s bearing or the bearing is possibly worn out if it has been in use for several years Please be advised calibration service and bearing replacement should be performed only by Quark elec authorized distributors and trained personnel to maintain warranty validity 7 Configuration via USB The AS06 is designed to be used out of the box If required...

Page 8: ...return a list of USB devices The AS06 will be displayed as dev tty usbmodemXYZ where XYZ is a number Nothing further needs to be done if your device is listed Linux No driver is required for Linux When plugged into the computer the AS06 will show up as a USB CDC device on dev ttyACM0 Windows 7 8 10 Drivers usually are installed automatically if your computer is running an original Windows 10 versi...

Page 9: ...and the displayed wind angle value should be 0 in order to obtain meaningful data Due to the position of the wind sensor after installation and the slight discrepancy between the arm and the 0 position of the wind angle sensor the reading might show a slight difference compared to the true value This value can be adjusted if required to get accurate wind angle data Wind speed calibration code PLEA...

Page 10: ...utput data rate 4 8k to 38 4kbps RS 422 galvanically isolated Operating Temperature 35 C to 65 C Environmental Rating Weatherproof IP66 Storage Temperature 30 C to 70 C Recommended Humidity 0 93 RH 9 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 ...

Page 11: ...vided with this product Document history Issue Date Changes Comments 1 0 02 12 2021 Initial release 08 01 2022 10 Glossary NMEA 0183 is a serial data interface operating at 4 8 Kbit second utilizing standard asynchronous communications It is an electrical and data standard for communication between marine electronics NMEA2000 N2K is a serial data network operating at 250 Kbit second utilizing the ...

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