Quark-elec Manual
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2019
V4.0
11.Updating/ upgrading Firmware
From time to time, Quark-elec updates firmware to support additional NMEA 2000 PGNs and NMEA
0183 messages. Users can update the software on the device to the latest available version.
The firmware can be upgraded through the following process.
Firmware can also be used to upgrade from the A032-S to the A032-AIS version.
1. Power OFF
the A032
(Disconnect from NMEA 2000 network
).
2.
Connect the NMEA 0183 NMEA IN – (black) and NMEA 0183 NMEA OUT – (blue)
.
Ensure the correct cables are attached before continuing.
Figure 7: Blue and black wires joined together
3.
Connect NMEA 0183 NMEA IN + (Gray) and NMEA 0183 NMEA OUT + (White).
Ensure the correct cables are attached before continuing.
Figure 8: Grey and white wires joined together
Check you have connected the correct wires before powering up. Connecting the
wrong wires will damage the device!
4.
Connect A032 to a Windows PC via USB cable.
5. Power ON
the A032
(connect to NMEA 2000 network)
.
In ‘my computer’ 2 new drives,
‘STM32 APP’
and
‘STM32 WiFi’
will appear.
WARNING:
The firmware must be placed in ‘STM32 APP’
folder, NOT any other
folder/window/drive that appears. Saving to the wrong location will damage the device.
6.
Copy the upgraded firmware to the ‘
SMT32 APP’
folder.
7. Once copied successfully, Power OFF
the A032
(disconnect from NMEA 2000 network)
8.
Remove the short connections. (disconnect the wires you connected in step 2 and 3) and
Power ON
the A032
(connect to NMEA 2000 network)
9.
Wait at least 10 seconds and
Power OFF
A032
(disconnect from NMEA 2000 network)
10.
Finally,
RE-POWER ON
the A032
(connect to NMEA 2000 network)
(This ensures settings are
stored).
The upgrading process is complete.