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QK-A035 Manual

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QK-A035 Manual

NMEA 0183 4x4 Multiplexer with SeaTalk

Converter

and

Integrated Voyage Data Logger

Features

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Multiplex up to 4 NMEA 0183 inputs and SeaTalk¹ devices

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Configurable baud rates (4800, 9600, 38400bps)

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Simultaneous WiFi, USB and NMEA output

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Galvanically isolated NMEA and SeaTalk¹ input ports

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Bi-directional USB/WiFi interface enables connection between navigation devices and autopilot

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WiFi

– Ad-hoc mode allows up to 4 devices to connect to the internal WiFi module simultaneously

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WiFi

– Station mode allows for the connection of the A035 to your router/ access point for greater

number of wireless users and WiFi range

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Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux (configuration tool is only windows compatible)

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Compatible with Android and iOS excluding configuration and USB functions. (Please note

configuration must be done using Windows software)

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Advanced filtering and routing functions allow for full overflow reduction and additional

configuration of the multiplexer

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Automatic data recording on an SD card that offers tracking, data backup, sharing and export

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Monitoring of NMEA data passing through the device

Summary of Contents for QK-A035

Page 1: ...connect to the internal WiFi module simultaneously WiFi Station mode allows for the connection of the A035 to your router access point for greater number of wireless users and WiFi range Compatible with Windows Mac Linux configuration tool is only windows compatible Compatible with Android and iOS excluding configuration and USB functions Please note configuration must be done using Windows softwa...

Page 2: ...ditional Functions 9 3 5 Micro SD card slot 9 4 Wireless Connections 9 4 1 WiFi Ad hoc mode 10 4 Connecting Via USB Port 10 4 1 1 Windows 10 4 1 2 Mac 11 4 1 3 Linux 12 5 Configuration via USB 12 5 1 Configuring baud rates 13 5 2 WiFi station mode 13 5 3 WiFi standby 14 5 4 Configuring routing and filtering 15 5 4 1 Filtering black list setup 15 5 4 2 Routing data away from chosen outputs 15 5 5 V...

Page 3: ...35 with no need for a WiFi access point Though it can also be connected to an access point router if desired see WiFi section Bi directional USB The USB port also supports bi directional communication It allows computer based navigation applications to send sentences through the multiplexer to control an autopilot and other devices The USB port is also used for configuration of specific WiFi and N...

Page 4: ...monitoring markets It is not waterproof so needs to be mounted in a dry place such as behind the instrument panel on a flat surface Please allow 0 5m between the A035 and other WiFi devices This will help avoid interference problems If USB is not being used then please use the USB dust cover provided This will help keep dust out of the unit The SD card dust cover should be applied at all times eve...

Page 5: ... A035 multiplexer has the following options for inputs outputs and host devices 4x NMEA 0183 inputs 1x SeaTalk input 4x NMEA 0813 outputs Bi directional WiFi interface Bi directional USB SD card slot Buttons are used to secure the terminal connections no screwdriver needed for connection ...

Page 6: ... loss WiFi LED will flash for each valid NMEA message sent to the WiFi output Figure 5 LED functions 3 2NMEA 0183 wiring RS422 or RS232 The A035 uses the NMEA 0183 RS422 protocol differential signal however some chart plotters or devices may use the older NMEA 0183 RS232 protocol single ended signal With the following tables the A035 can be connected to most NMEA 0183 devices no matter RS422 or RS...

Page 7: ...red and converted to an NMEA sentence Any unsupported datagrams are ignored These converted NMEA messages are filtered and then combined with NMEA data received on the other inputs This function allows the NMEA multiplexer to listen on the SeaTalk bus Only one SeaTalk input is needed since the SeaTalk bus is a single cable system that connects all the instruments together through one cable The Sea...

Page 8: ... avoided NMEA baud rates are set to the following default settings NMEA IN 1 4800bps NMEA IN 2 4800bps NMEA IN 3 4800bps NMEA IN 4 38400bps NMEA OUT 1 4800bps NMEA OUT 2 4800bps NMEA OUT 3 38400bps NMEA OUT 4 38400bps These can be adjusted as required using the configuration software see the configuration section Connect the and terminals of the NMEA input output on the A035 to the and terminals o...

Page 9: ...itted with a standard Micro SD card If the operator has their own SD card they wish to use with the A035 please use a computer to format it with FAT32 type and then insert into the A035 before powering up The A035 can support 1GB to 512GB size SD cards The SD card dust cover should be applied at all times even no SD card is being used 4 Wireless Connections The A035 allows users to view their data...

Page 10: ...e laptop etc Connect to QK A035xxxx with the default password 88888888 In the chart plotter or navigation software Set the protocol to TCP IP address to 192 168 1 100 and the port number to 2000 With the above settings a wireless connection should be established and the user will be able to receive the data through the chart software Note In Ad hoc mode the IP address should not be changed SSID an...

Page 11: ...e port number for the A035 can be found in Windows control panel system device manager under ports COM LPT Find the A035 in the list for the USB variant To change this number double click the A035 and select the port settings tab Click the advanced button and change the port number to the one required Checking the USB data flow If desired the USB data can always be checked with a terminal monitor ...

Page 12: ...A035 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 a Mac using BootCamp or other Windows simulating software while the A035 is connected via USB cable The configuration tool cannot access the A035 via WiFi And it will not function while another program is using the A035 Please close all applications using the A035...

Page 13: ...wing Done comes up then click on disconnect to safely remove the device from the PC Re start the A035 to activate the new settings 5 2 WiFi station mode The WiFi is set to ad hoc mode by default Station mode allows your router access point to handle the data and traffic from your device This data can then be picked up through your router anywhere on your local area network Similar to plugging the ...

Page 14: ...will now attempt to connect to the router 10 In your chart software set the protocol to TCP Insert the IP address you assigned to the A035 Enter the port number as 2000 in the chart software You should now be connected and see your marine data in your chart software If not then check your router s IP address list and confirm the IP address that your router has assigned to the A035 Occasionally a r...

Page 15: ...ll much of the available bandwidth of an NMEA 0183 port at 4800bps By filtering out any unnecessary data bandwidth is saved for other devices data It also solves the conflict in the case where two similar NMEA devices provide the same types of sentences Operators may choose to enable this data on one input only filtering and or to route each input to a specific output routing 5 4 1 Filtering black...

Page 16: ...dium size boats in sailing conditions Customers can set the saving frequency to be Rapid via the configuration tool This way the file will be saved every 100k bytes 0 1M bytes so it will be saved more frequently Saving frequency doesn t affect the length of the record history but there are three points to be aware of when setting this parameter 1 In case the A035 is powered off the buffered data t...

Page 17: ...rent firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool When connected the firmware version will be displayed at the bottom of the configuration software window To upgrade the firmware you will need a FAT32 formatted 8GB or smaller USB flash drive and a USB programming cable the blue Type B plug to Type A receptable USB cable which came with your device 1 Download the new firmware fil...

Page 18: ...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 replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs incurred in re...

Page 19: ... marine electronics NMEA2000 N2K is a serial data network operating at 250 Kbit second utilizing the Controller Area Network CAN The CAN bus was originally developed for the automotive industry but is now used in numerous industrial applications It is a communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats and is generally plug and play NMEA2000 N2K ba...

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