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Quark-Elec Manual

 

 

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2016 

V1.0 

QK-A023 AIS Wireless Receiver 

(Auto-hopping V2.0) 

Features 

 

Receiving on dual channels (161.975 MHzand162.025 MHz) alternately 

 

Auto-hopping channel algorithm improves captured message rate by 4% 

 

Sensitivity up to -105 dBm@30% PER 

 

Up to 45 nautical miles receiving range 

 

USB 2.0 powered (<[email protected]

 

Serial output: 38400 bps baud rate over USB 

 

Integrated TCP/IP protocol stack supports up to 4 simultaneous TCP clients 

 

Message output in NMEA-0183 format   

 

Supports interworking with GPS receiver 

 

Adhoc mode 

 

BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna 

 

Compatible with Windows 7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android and iOS 

 

Plug & Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs 

 

Compatible  with  Windows,  Mac,  Linux,  Android  and  iOS  (optional  Configuration  must  be 
completed using Windows software.) 

 

This  device  does  not  come  pre-loaded  with  map  data.  We  advise  using  openCPN  for  map 
data. Some iOS apps may charge for map use. 

 

Summary of Contents for QK-A023

Page 1: ...aud rate over USB Integrated TCP IP protocol stack supports up to 4 simultaneous TCP clients Message output in NMEA 0183 format Supports interworking with GPS receiver Adhoc mode BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna Compatible with Windows 7 8 10 Mac OS X Linux systems Android and iOS Plug Play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs Compatible with Windows Mac Linux Android and iOS optional Conf...

Page 2: ...Quark Elec Manual https www quark elec com 2 of 15 2016 V1 0 Figure 1 Typical application Ad hoc mode Figure 2 Typical application station mode ...

Page 3: ... to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational procedures and practices It is the user s responsibility to use this product prudently Neither Quark elec nor their distributors or dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any accident loss injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product Accu...

Page 4: ...isplayed on the screen enabling the skipper or navigator to visualize the traffic within VHF range Using QK A023 can enhance safety at sea by providing proximity size and directional information from other vessels improve safety and efficiency in navigation and help protect the marine environment Although QK A023 comes with an extruded aluminum enclosure to shield it from external RF interference ...

Page 5: ...respectively 2 MOUNTING QK A023 is designed to placed where it is well protected from humidity and water QK A023 is not supplied with a VHF antenna as the type of antenna and cable requirements differ from vessel to vessel A suitable VHF antenna should be connected before the receiver will operate fully 3 POWER UP QK A023 is typically powered by PC laptop tablet battery or other devices with 5 0V ...

Page 6: ...Quark Elec Manual https www quark elec com 6 of 15 2016 V1 0 QK A023 with different types of external VHF antenna Figure 4 QK A023 connection Figure 5 N type connection N type connector with cable ...

Page 7: ... will be recognized and shown as a USB modem The ID can be checked with the following steps After plugging QK A023 into a USB port launch Terminalapp Type ls dev usb Mac systems will return a list of USB devices QK A023 will display as dev tty usbmodemXYZ where XYZis a number Nothing further needs to be done if it is listed No driver is required for Linux When plugged into the computer QK A023 wil...

Page 8: ...Quark Elec Manual https www quark elec com 8 of 15 2016 V1 0 Figure 7 Com port setting If all the above is set up correctly users will see the following information Figure 8HyperTerminal output ...

Page 9: ...to QK A023xxxx using WiFi enabled devices such as computers mobile phones or tablets Connect the device s to QK A023xxxx with 88888888 as the default password Set the protocol as TCP IP address as 192 168 1 100 and the port number as 2000 in the chart software Item Setting SSID Similar to QK A023xxxx Protocol TCP IP address 192 168 1 100 Port 2000 With the above settings wireless connection should...

Page 10: ... IP setting check Note In Ad hoc mode the IP address should not be changed and the password should between 8 to 12 characters 5 2 Station mode QK A023 can also be connected in station mode by changing these parameters to those of your Wireless Access Point as illustrated below ...

Page 11: ... quark elec com blog 2017 12 20 latest field test of patented autohopping algorithm The Configuration Software GUI can be used to adjust these settings including baud rates and WiFi settings You can download the software here https quark elec com doc QE_MUX_configTool zip Detailed instructions on how to use the Configuration software are available here https www quark elec com doc QK A0xx_GUI_appl...

Page 12: ...nput Other software is available such as SeaClear PolarNavy PolarView They all have similar settings http www sping com seaclear http www polarnavy com http www polarnavy com main prod1 Figure 11Serial port setting on OpenCPN For WiFi connection Network rather than Serial needs to be selected in Connections Properties and the following settings need to be input AIS input is in COM2 GPS input is in...

Page 13: ... best possible receiving range the AIS antenna should be placed as high as possible with a relatively clear view of the horizon Large obstructions might shade the AIS radio communication from certain directions giving uneven coverage AIS communication system frequencies are close tothe duplex channels used for marine communication so the antenna should be separated as much as possible Ideally at l...

Page 14: ... Specification Frequency bands 161 975MHz 162 025MHz Operating temperature 25 C to 80 C Storage temperature 25 C to 85 C DC supply 5 0V 0 2V Average supply current 32mA 5 0V AIS receive sensitivity 105dBm 30 PER WiFi mode Ad Hoc on 802 11 b g n Security WPA WPA2 Network Protocols TCP ...

Page 15: ...0 For more technical information and other enquiries please go to the Quark elec forum at https www quark elec com forum For sales and purchasing information please email us info quark elec com Quark elec UK Unit 7 The Quadrant Newark Close Royston Herts SG8 5HL ...

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