QK-A035 Manual
V 1.0
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2021
Although the NMEA 0183 standard specifies signal names, voltage levels and connection methods
clearly; in reality, this standard has been interpreted with variation between manufacturers. To ensure
your A035 is not damaged please double-check the specifications of the devices before connecting
them.
3.3.2 NMEA Outputs
The A035 provides 4 independent NMEA outputs. These NMEA 0183 outputs are capable of driving the
combined data from the inputs.
Each output has an internal router which can be configured to pass or block specific input ports (see the
configuration section).
3.3.3 Additional Functions
See the configuration section below for:
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Filtering input data (blocking certain data from entering the multiplexer)
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Routing of input data to specific outputs (instead of sending all data to all outputs)
3.5 Micro SD card slot
The A035 comes pre-fitted 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 through WiFi on a PC, tablet, smartphone or other WiFi
enabled device. Users can access marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind
speed, direction, water depth, AIS etc. These data sets can be viewed on your chart. WiFi connections
are bi-directional so the chart plotter software can also send cross track and waypoint information to an
autopilot to steer a programmed course.
The IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standard has two basic modes of operation; Ad-hoc mode (peer to peer)
and station mode (also called infrastructure mode).
The A035 supports 3 different WiFi modes:
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In
Ad-hoc mode:
wireless devices connect directly (peer to peer) without a router or access point.
