manualshive.com logo in svg

Quark-Elec QK-A026+, Manual, Page: 18 / 22

Share
Download
Quark-Elec QK-A026+ Manual Download Page 18

 
 

QK-A026-plus Manual 

 

V 1.0 

18 of 22 

2020 

 

4.5.  USB - Monitoring NMEA Messages 

Connect A026+ 

and then click ‘Open port’, all the sentences will be displayed in the application. 

 

 

Figure 16: Monitor via USB 

 

4.6.  NMEA 2000 output format 

NMEA 2000 bus data can be sent out via WiFi and USB. The operator can setup the output format 

through the configuration tool. It can be PCDIN (Raw NMEA 2000 data in NMEA 0183 format), NMEA 

0183(converted PGNs) or standby mode (disable the output from NMEA 2000 bus). 

 

Once settings are complete the user must click 

‘Config’ and then click ‘Disconnect’. Please 

restart the unit by un plugging the unit from Power. The unit is now ready for use.

 

5. Upgrading firmware 

The current firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool (When connected, the 
firmware version will show in the bottom of the Configuration software window). 
 
To upgrade the firmware, 
1. 

Power up your A026+ and then connect it to a Windows computer via USB. 

2. 

Run the Configuration software. 

3. 

Ensure the configuration tool is connected to the A026+, and then click Ctrl+F7. 

4. 

A new Window will pop up with a drive named ‘STM32’ or similar. Copy the firmware into this drive 
and wait around 10 seconds to make sure the full file has been copied. 

5. 

Close the window and the Configuration software. 

6. 

Re-power the A026+, and the new firmware will be active. 

 

6. Chart software 

There is a wide range of chart software available, for example OpenCPN, Navionics. 
 

•

 

https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN (Open Chart Plotter Navigator) is a free software project to create 
concise chart plotter and navigation software, for use underway or as a planning tool. OpenCPN 
is developed by a team of active sailors using real world conditions for program testing and 
refinement.  

•

 

https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating 

 

Summary of Contents for QK-A026+

Page 1: ...EA 0183 message output through WiFi USB and NMEA 0183 Built in GPS to provide positional data Multiplexing NMEA input with AIS GPS sentences and outputs as a seamless stream of data Convert the combined NMEA 0183 data into NMEA 2000 PGNs Ad hoc station standby operating modes on WiFi The internal WiFi access point connects up to 4 devices simultaneously Plug Play connectivity with chart plotters a...

Page 2: ...ion 12 3 10 USB connection 12 Will you need a driver to connect via USB 12 Checking the USB connection Windows 13 4 Configuration via USB 14 4 1 Configuring Baud Rates 15 4 2 WiFi Station mode 16 4 3 WiFi Standby Disable 17 4 4 Filtering 17 Configuring filters 17 Routing data away from chosen outputs 17 4 5 USB Monitoring NMEA Messages 18 4 6 NMEA 2000 output format 18 5 Upgrading firmware 18 6 Ch...

Page 3: ...ata NMEA 0183 input and SeaTalk1 input data can be available on new NMEA 2000 capable instruments such as NMEA 2000 chart plotters The WiFi and USB ports are capable of outputting the converted NMEA 2000 data while allowing users to view the raw or converted data transmitted on NMEA 2000 backbone When connected to an on board PC running compatible software or a chart plotter the AIS data transmitt...

Page 4: ...QK A026 plus Manual V 1 0 4 of 22 2020 Figure 2 Dimensions 3 Connections Figure 3 Typical system connection ...

Page 5: ...ensors via the NMEA inputs The NMEA 0183 messages from these devices can be multiplexed with AIS GPS messages and then sent out through the NMEA 0183 output WiFi USB and NMEA 2000 backbone to a chart plotter or other on board device USB connector The A026 is supplied with a type B USB connector and USB cable The USB cable can be linked directly to a USB port on the PC The USB connector provides da...

Page 6: ...each valid message received GPS LED flashes every second while receiving a valid message AIS LED flashes for each valid AIS message received N2K LED will flash for each valid NMEA 2000 PGN sent out on NMEA 2000 port OUT NMEA 0183 output LED will flash for each valid message send out WiFi LED will flash for each valid NMEA message sent to WiFi output PWR Power LED light is constantly lit in red whe...

Page 7: ...as possible with a relatively clear view of the horizon Large obstructions might shade the AIS radio communication from certain directions giving uneven coverage VHF antennas can be used for AIS messages or radio communications One antenna cannot be connected to both AIS and VHF radio equipment unless an active VHF AIS splitter is used There are important considerations when deciding whether to us...

Page 8: ...l are not consistent in their product labelling The following table may help you identify which protocol your product uses however always check the manual to be certain If your connecting device uses the older RS232 protocol use a QK AS03 Protocol Bridge for your connection The QK AS03 connects and converts RS422 to the older RS232 and visa versa through a simple connection with no configuration n...

Page 9: ...e available on more modern NMEA 2000 capable instruments such as NMEA 2000 chart plotters NMEA 2000 networks must at least consist of a powered backbone with two terminators termination resistors to which the multiplexer and any other NMEA 2000 devices must be connected Each NMEA 2000 device connects to the backbone It is not possible to simply connect two NMEA 2000 devices directly together The A...

Page 10: ...27250 128259 VLW Dual Ground Water Distance 128275 VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 129026 VWR Relative Apparent Wind Speed and Angle 130306 XTE Cross Track Error Measured 129283 ZDA Time Date 126992 VDM AIS Message 1 2 3 129038 VDM AIS Message 4 129793 VDM AIS Message 5 129794 VDM AIS Message 9 129798 VDM AIS Message 14 129802 VDM AIS Message 18 129039 VDM AIS Message 19 129040 VDM AIS Mes...

Page 11: ...29039 1F80F AIS Message 18 VDM 129040 1F810 AIS Message 19 VDM 129809 1FB11 AIS Message 24 Part A VDM 129810 1FB12 AIS Message 24 Part B VDM Please note some PGN sentences that are received require additional data before being sent 3 9 WiFi connection The A026 allows users to view their data through WiFi on a PC tablet smartphone or other WiFi enabled device Users can access marine network data in...

Page 12: ...ask and Port can be left blank if no fixed IP address is needed In your chart software or chart plotter Set the protocol to TCP IP address to 192 168 1 100 and the port number to 2000 Note In Ad hoc mode the IP address should not be changed With the above settings a wireless connection is established and the user will receive the data through the chart software More information in the Chart softwa...

Page 13: ...umber The port number is the number assigned to an input device These can be generated randomly by your computer Your chart software may require your COM port number in order to access the data The port number for the A026 can be found in Windows Control Panel System Device Manager under Ports COM LPT Find something similar to STMicroelectronics Virtual Com Port in the list for the USB port If the...

Page 14: ...t or at https www quark elec com downloads configuration tools The A026 Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the port routing sentence filtering NMEA baud rates and WiFi settings for the A026 It can also be used to monitor and send NMEA sentences through the USB port The configuration tool must be used on a windows PC or Mac use Boot Camp or other Windows simulating software while the A...

Page 15: ...s available to download at https www quark elec com doc QE_MUX_configTool zip The configuration tool must be used when plugged into a windows PC via USB cable The tool cannot be accessed via WiFi For extra instructions for using the configuration tool go to https www quark elec com doc QK A0xx_GUI_application_note pdf The configuration tool must not be opened while other programs are using the A02...

Page 16: ...n commonly 1 or 0 The fourth group must be a unique number between 0 and 255 This number must not be used by any other equipment connected to your router 8 Enter your router s IP address in the Gateway section This can usually be found under the router Leave the other settings as they are 9 Click Config in the bottom right hand corner and wait 60 seconds After 60 seconds Click Disconnect 10 Repowe...

Page 17: ...EA 0183 port at 4800bps By filtering out any unnecessary data the bandwidth is saved for other more crucial device data Most Chart plotters also have their own sentence filter however many PC mobile phone based applications do not So using the black list to filter un necessary sentences can be helpful Filtering also removes potential conflict if two similar NMEA devices provide the same sentence t...

Page 18: ...n will show in the bottom of the Configuration software window To upgrade the firmware 1 Power up your A026 and then connect it to a Windows computer via USB 2 Run the Configuration software 3 Ensure the configuration tool is connected to the A026 and then click Ctrl F7 4 A new Window will pop up with a drive named STM32 or similar Copy the firmware into this drive and wait around 10 seconds to ma...

Page 19: ...ons from the menu bar 3 Click on Add Connection button highlighted in the picture below 4 Select Serial 5 Select the COM number assigned to A026 See connecting via USB to find the COM Port in device manager 6 Adjust the Baud rate accordingly 38400 covers AIS Click Apply and then OK Figure 18 Serial port setting in open CPN example 6 2 Chart Software WiFi Network Setup OpenCPN example For WiFi conn...

Page 20: ...ert IP address In Ad hoc mode direct WiFi connect this is 192 168 1 100 In Station mode this will be a different IP address see WiFi Station Mode section 7 Input the DataPort 2000 8 Click Apply and then OK Figure 19 WiFi setting in OpenCPN example ...

Page 21: ...owever responsible for any transportation costs incurred in returning the unit 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 9 Disclaimer This product is designed to aid navigation and should b...

Page 22: ...A 2000 devices must be connected to a powered NMEA 2000 backbone Devices communicate both ways with other connected NMEA 2000 devices NMEA 2000 is also known as N2K Router A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet USB cable for communication and power supply between devices WiFi Ad hoc mode d...

Reviews:

No comments