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NMEA output connector (left), SMA and BNC connectors (right)

QK-A026 Functions Diagram

POWER UP

QK-A026 is powered by the USB connection.

CONFIGURATION

QK-A026 is supplied with a micro USB connector. The NMEA 0183 data can also output through it and it
can be linked directly to a USB port on a PC or other mobile devices via the supplied cable.

The module can then be configured using the Quark-elec

GUI Configuration App

: https://www.quark-

elec.com/download/apps/38-quark-elec-generic-mux-and-wifi-configuration-gui which is free to download
and very straightforward.

This enables the user to specify baud rates for the NMEA interface. The most common settings are 4800
input and 38400 output. It also enables WiFi set-up in both

Ad Hoc

and Station Mode (p2p or router).

Application notes for the GUI

can be found here: https://www.quark-elec.com/download/manuals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Full QK-A026 instructions and troubleshooting

details can be found in the full QK-A026/26 Application

Note here: https://quark-elec.com/download/manuals/41-qk-A024/26-application-note-latest-version

Summary of Contents for QK-A026

Page 1: ...signed to be securely mounted to a suitable bulkhead or shelf in an indoor environment and needs to be placed where it is well protected from humidity and water Antenna QK A026 is not supplied with a VHF antenna as the type of antenna and cable requirements differ from vessel to vessel A suitable VHF antenna will need to be connected before the receiver will operate fully AIS communication system ...

Page 2: ... output connectors QK A026 can be connected to other AIS and SeaTalk compatible equipment eg wind depth or heading sensors QK A026 sends out NMEA 0183 messages via WiFi USB and NMEA outputs simultaneously for chart plotter Built in GPS An integrated GPS unit supplies positional data in addition to the AIS data It should not need setting up GPS information can be output via WiFi USB or NMEA WiFi Co...

Page 3: ...s www quark elec com download apps 38 quark elec generic mux and wifi configuration gui which is free to download and very straightforward This enables the user to specify baud rates for the NMEA interface The most common settings are 4800 input and 38400 output It also enables WiFi set up in both Ad Hoc and Station Mode p2p or router Application notes for the GUI can be found here https www quark...

Page 4: ...re for one year 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 returning the unit to Quark elec This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse acciden...

Page 5: ...ime and future versions may therefore not correspond exactly with this manual The manufacturer of this product disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product Quark elec UK www quark elec com ...

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