V1.0(02/22)
QK
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A027+
USING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (WINDOWS):
Ad
-
hoc WiFi passwords can be changed for security and memorability.
WiFi can be changed from Ad
-
hoc (default) to station or standby mode.
Station mode
is configured by inputting your router/access point details into the configuration
software (once configured, the correct settings must be entered into your chart software).
Filtering: using the black list function
If desired, selected NMEA sentences can be blocked from chosen input/s, using the
’
black list
‘
field. Remove the
‘$’
or
‘!’
from the 5 digit NMEA talker and sentence identifier and insert separat-
ed by commas. For example to block
‘!
AIVDM
’
and
‘$
GPAAM
’
enter
‘
AIVDM,GPAAM
’ .
Up to 8 sentences types can be filtered from each input port. If blacklisting SeaTalk
1
data, block
the corresponding NMEA message (see the manual for a full list of converted messages).
Routing your data
As a default, all data input (excluding any filtered data) is routed to all outputs . Data can be routed
to limit the data flow to certain outputs by un
-
ticking the corresponding boxes in the configuration
software.
Please be aware, with the current firmware version the USB and WiFi is only a one
-
way
port, it doesn
’
t output any data even the output box has been ticked.
Monitor the data stream via USB
Use the
‘
display
’
tab on the configuration tool to monitor all input data including the data
received through NMEA 2000 backbone (both PCDIN and NMEA 0183 format).
NMEA Default Baud rates
can be adjusted as required. Default baud rates settings are:
•
NMEA IN 4800bps, NMEA OUT: 38400bps. These can be adjusted as required.
LAN settings:
IP, gateway address and subnet mask can be setup for ethernet usage.
Setup the output format of the NMEA 2000 messages.
Please be aware, with the current firmware
version, the NMEA 2000 is only a one
-
way port, it doesn
’
t output any data even the output format
has been selected.
10. Standard WiFi Ad
-
hoc connec-
tion on your wireless device:
15 seconds after the A027+ has
powered up, scan for a WiFi network
with an SSID similar to
‘
QK
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A027xxxx
’.
Connect to
‘
QK
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A027xxxx
’
with the default password:
‘
88888888
’.
Chart software:
in your chart software,
set the protocol to
‘
TCP
’,
IP address to
‘
192.168.1.100
’
and port number to
‘
2000
’
For station mode WiFi or to disable WiFi, use the configuration software (see below).
11. Follow your marine software/app instructions
for adding input/output data sources.
A general overview can be found in the A026+ manual.
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 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.
SET
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UP GUIDE
All products are CE, RoHS certified
www.quark
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elec.com
Please recycle your packaging
QK
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A027+ NMEA 2000 AIS+GPS RECEIVER
NMEA 2000/0183/WIFI/USB/ETHERNET OUTPUT
MULTIPLEXING SEATALK & NMEA 0183 INPUT WITH
SEATALK TO NMEA 0183 CONVERTER
BUILT
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IN NMEA 0183 TO NMEA 2000 CONVERTER
