QK-A036 Manual
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2021
Figure 1: Example setup
2. Introduction
The A036
is a sophisticated NMEA 2000 to/from WiFi and USB multiplexer and an integrated vessel data
recorder (VDR).
The A036 transfers data from an NMEA 2000 backbone to any compatible device (e.g. laptop, tablet or
smart phone) connected to it via WiFi or USB port. With it, the N2K network data includes vessel course,
speed, position, wind speed/direction, water depth
and
AIS messages can be viewed in the chart plotter
software. The WiFi and USB connections are bi-directional so the chart plotter software can also send
cross track and waypoint information to an NMEA 2000 autopilot to steer a programmed course.
In addition to bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WiFi and USB, the A036 is capable of recording the messages
transmitted from every device interconnected on the NMEA 2000 network. All messages are stored with
an integrated SD card. The stored data can be uploaded to Quark-cloud or accessed via an SD card
reader (not provided). With an SD card with 32GB (expandable) of storage space the A036 can store up
to an average of 7 weeks
’ worth of vessel data. User won’t have to worry about losing the most recent
data since A036 uses a circular buffer where the oldest data is overwritten only when memory is full.
Similar to most Quark-elec products the A036 can be used straight out of the box for standard functionality
or configured for additional sophistication.
Default Standard Functionality:
The multiplexer converts all messages on N2K backbone and sends
this data to USB output and WiFi interface.
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Bi-directional WiFi:
With 2-way WiFi connectivity, the A036 allows for wireless connection to
autopilots and other NMEA devices if desired. Data from instruments is available wirelessly
though WiFi connections, giving complete freedom to navigate, monitor and control from
anywhere on board. Up to 4 connections from iPads, iPhone, Android phones and tablets or
