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QK-AS08-N2K Manual                           

 

 

 

V 1.0 

1 of 10 

2021 

 

 

QK-AS08-N2K Manual 

3-Axis Compass & Attitude Sensor 

with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB output  

 

 

 

QK-AS08-N2K Features

 

 

  Three-axis solid-state compass  

  Providing heading, rate of turn, and roll and pitch data in NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB ports 

  Displays the heading data on the panel 

  Up to 10Hz update rate for heading 

  Super electromagnetic compatibility 

  Enables 0.4° compass heading accuracy and 0.6° pitch and roll accuracy 

  Calibratable  to  compensate  for  magnetic  deviation  caused  by  ferrous  metals  and  other  electro-

magnetic fields (very rarely required, we only provide this function to our authorised distributors)  

  Low (<100mA) power consumption at 12V DC 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for QK-AS08-N2K

Page 1: ...MEA 0183 NMEA 2000 and USB ports Displays the heading data on the panel Up to 10Hz update rate for heading Super electromagnetic compatibility Enables 0 4 compass heading accuracy and 0 6 pitch and roll accuracy Calibratable to compensate for magnetic deviation caused by ferrous metals and other electro magnetic fields very rarely required we only provide this function to our authorised distributo...

Page 2: ... via USB for Windows configuration 5 3 1 1 Will you need a driver to connect via USB 5 3 1 2 Checking the USB COM port Windows 5 3 2 NMEA 2000 Output 6 4 Configuration via USB on Windows PC 6 4 1 NMEA 0183 wiring RS422 or RS232 7 5 Data Output Protocols 8 6 Specification 9 7 Limited warranty and notices 9 8 Disclaimer 9 9 Document history 9 10 For more info 9 ...

Page 3: ...ing pitch and roll data of the boat and outputting this information via the USB NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 ports You can filter out this message type if not required using the Windows configuration tool with AS08 The AS08 N2K outputs the NMEA 0183 format data via USB and RS422 port Users can easily connect it to their computer or NMEA 0183 listeners to share information with navigational software cha...

Page 4: ... field such as magnetized materials electric motors electronic equipment engines generators power ignition cables and batteries If you believe your AS08 N2K isn t accurate please contact your distributor to re calibrate your device 3 Connections The AS08 N2K sensor has the following connections NMEA 0183 port and power A four core M12 connector can be connected with the provided 2 meter cable This...

Page 5: ...ndows configuration 3 1 1 Will you need a driver to connect via USB In order to enable the USB data connection of the AS08 N2K related hardware drivers may be needed depending on your system requirements For Windows versions 7 and 8 a driver will be needed for configuration but for Windows 10 the driver usually installs automatically A new COM port will automatically show up in the device manager ...

Page 6: ... 2000 bus simultaneously via the NMEA 0183 port These messages can be shared with navigational software chart plotters autopilots and dedicated instrument displays when connected to the NMEA 2000 bus 4 Configuration via USB on Windows PC The free configuration software is on the CD provided and is downloadable from www quark elec com Figure 5 AS08 N2K 3 Axis Compass configuration Tool Figure 4 Vie...

Page 7: ...g However the AS08 N2K has an internal filter so the user can remove unwanted NMEA 0183 message types Data output frequency is set to transmit at 1Hz once per second as default Heading messages HDM and HDG can be set to 1 2 5 10 times per second Rate of turn roll and pitch can only be set at 1Hz NMEA 0183 baud rates Baud rates refer to the data transfer speed The AS08 N2K s output port default bau...

Page 8: ... GND NMEA Out NMEA Out Signal type RS 422 Supported messages IIHDG Heading with deviation variation IIHDM Heading magnetic IIROT Rate of turn minute indicates bow turns to port IIXDR Transducer measurements Vessel attitude pitch and roll XDR message example IIXDR A 15 5 D AS08 N2K_ROLL A 11 3 D AS08 N2K_PITCH 3B where A indicates transducer type A is for angle transducer 15 5 is the roll value ind...

Page 9: ...t cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorised 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 8 Disclaimer This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational procedures and practices It is the user s responsibility to use this product...

Page 10: ...QK AS08 N2K Manual V 1 0 10 of 10 2021 For sales and purchasing information please email us info quark elec com Quark elec UK Unit 7 The Quadrant Newark Close Royston UK SG8 5HL info quark elec com ...

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