Quark-Elec QK-A032, Manual

Page 1: ...nic Opto isolation on NMEA 0183 input Galvanic Opto isolation on NMEA 2000 CAN bus connection Compatible with all NMEA 0183 versions without configuring Configurable baud rate Free Firmware updates provided when new features and conversions are added Update via USB from Windows PC Pre fitted cables for ease of installation NMEA 0183 sentences output through WiFi USB NMEA 2000 PGNs output through W...

Page 2: ... Checking the USB connection Windows 13 10 Chart Software 14 10 1 OpenCPN example USB setup 14 10 2 OpenCPN example Network setup WiFi 15 10 3 Maps 15 11 Updating upgrading Firmware 16 12 Conversion Lists 17 12 1 A032 S Conversion List standard non AIS version 17 A032 S NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversions 17 A032 S NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 conversions 18 A032 S does not convert AIS messages 18 12 2 A...

Page 3: ...32 S 4800bps A032 AIS 38400bps These are simply the default setting users can adjust the baud rates using the Configuration software Configuration software Windows PC Required Driver may be required as above 12 0V power from N2K bus 1 2 Installation and Setup 1 Mounting Consider the location Dry sturdy location 0 5m from other WiFi equipment Ensure there is the correct length of wires needed If dr...

Page 4: ...nvenience If you wish to use other settings you can adjust these using the Configuration tool See the configuration section of the manual and the configuration instructions on the CD provided Default Baud Rate settings Default WiFi settings The device is set to connect wirelessly in Ad hoc mode peer to peer without a router or access point You can change to Station mode connecting through a router...

Page 5: ... asynchronous communications NMEA 2000 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 The key difference apart from the obvious one of operating speed is that NMEA 0183 is an interface while NMEA 2000 is a network The NMEA 2000 networ...

Page 6: ...s not waterproof so should be mounted in a dry place such as behind the instrument panel on a flat surface Please allow 0 5m between the A032 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 maintain the port and keep dust out of A032 Figure 2 A032 Dimension in mm ...

Page 7: ... always required two termination resistors one at each end Please note 12 0V power for the A032 unit comes from the NMEA 2000 backbone 5 2 Connecting to a NMEA 0183 Device A pre fitted five core screened cable is provided for connecting to the NMEA 0183 devices The user can use the configuration tool to setup NMEA 0183 input and output baud rate Figure 4 Cables for NMEA 0183 connection Wire Colour...

Page 8: ... and then off after initialization When operating these LEDs flash as below Power Top LED red flashes at 3 second intervals NMEA 2000 input Middle LED green flashes for each valid NMEA 2000 PGN input NMEA 0183 input Bottom LED green flashes for every valid NMEA 0183 sentence input Please note the NMEA LEDs flash when their respective data is received not converted or sent Figure 5 LED functions ...

Page 9: ...tion_note pdf When the A032 is connected to a Windows PC and powered up A032 connected will be shown at the bottom of the Configuration software window The software version will be shown in bottom right hand corner NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 input and output baud rates can be set up from dropdown menu The A032 can work with standard NMEA 0183 devices 4 8kbps or the high speed NMEA 0183 devices 38 4kbps W...

Page 10: ...o another device without a router or access point For example PC tablet or smartphone can connect directly to the A032 to receiver marine data In Station mode WiFi wireless devices communicate through an access point AP such as a router that serves as a bridge to other networks such as the Internet or LAN This allows the router to handle the data and traffic from the device This data can then be p...

Page 11: ...number as 2000 in the chart software 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 and password can be changed using the configuration software the password should be between 8 to 12 characters Users can check the wireless connection with TCP ...

Page 12: ...cted to the router 7 Enter the router s IP address in the Gateway section This can usually be found under the router Leave the other settings as they are 8 Click Config in the bottom right hand corner and wait about 60 seconds After 60 seconds Click Disconnect 9 Repower the A032 The A032 will now attempt to connect to the router 10 In the chart software set the protocol as TCP Insert the IP addres...

Page 13: ...pp 2 Type less dev sub 3 The Mac system will return a list of USB devices A032 will display as dev tty usbmodemXYZ where XYZ is a number Nothing further needs to be done if it is listed Linux No driver is required for Linux When plugged into the computer A032 will show up as a USB CDC device on dev ttyACM0 or similar 9 1 Checking the USB connection Windows After the driver is installed run the Dev...

Page 14: ...example USB setup 1 When OpenCPN is first opened the software will greet users with a page similar to the one below This is the main view of openCPN software Users now need to add data to openCPN via the Quark elec instruments Click on the Options tab at the top The Options tab looks like a spanner as seen below in the highlighted image 2 In the options at the top of the menu will be a tab button ...

Page 15: ... Apply and then OK Protocol TCP IP address 192 168 1 100 This is the IP address for Ad hoc WiFi In Station mode simply replace with the relevant IP See Station mode Data Port 2000 10 3 Maps The OpenCPN interface comes with a basic map view This can easily download more detailed maps There is a wide range of free and licensed charts available in different formats via the OpenCPN website at https op...

Page 16: ...uing 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 w...

Page 17: ...to NMEA 2000 conversions are currently available NMEA 0183 sentence Function Converted to NMEA 2000 PGNs DBT Depth Below Transducer 128267 DPT Depth 128267 GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data 126992 129025 129029 GLL Geographic Position Latitude Longitude 126992 129025 GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites 129539 GSV GNSS Satellites in View 129540 HDG Heading Deviation Variation 127250 HDM Heading...

Page 18: ...9044 1F814 Datum DTM 129283 1F903 Cross Track Error APB RMB XTE 129284 1F904 Navigation Data RMB 129291 1F90B Set Drift Rapid Update VDR 129539 1FA03 GNSS DOPs GSA 129540 1FA04 GNSS Sats in View GSV 130306 1FD02 Wind Data MWV 130310 1FD06 Environmental Parameters MDA MTW 130311 1FD07 Environmental Parameters MDA 130312 1FD08 Temperature MDA MTW please note some of the NMEA 0183 sentences that are ...

Page 19: ...ommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data 126992 127258 129025 12902 ROT Rate Of Turn 127251 RPM Revolutions 127488 RSA Rudder Sensor Angle 127245 VHW Water Speed and Heading 127250 128259 VLW Dual Ground Water Distance 128275 VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed 129026 VWR Relative Apparent Wind Speed and Angle 130306 XTE Cross Track Error Measured 129283 ZDA Time Date 126992 VDM AIS Message 1 2 3 1...

Page 20: ...4 VDM 129794 1FB02 AIS Message 5 VDM 129798 1FB06 AIS Message 9 VDM 129039 1F80F AIS Message 18 VDM 129040 1F810 AIS Message 19 VDM 129041 1F811 AIS Message 21 VDM 129802 1FB0A AIS Message 14 VDM 129809 1FB11 AIS Message 24 Part A VDM 129810 1FB12 AIS Message 24 Part B VDM please note some of the NMEA 0183 sentences that are received require additional data before being sent 13 Specification Item ...

Page 21: ... 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 Document history Issue Date Changes Comments 1 0 27 02 2018 Initial release 2 0 25 07 2018 Update to document 3 0 24 10 2018 New 2018 format 4 0 29 01 2019 A032 AIS added 4 1 10 10...

Page 22: ...he Internet Sentences Used in NMEA 0183 protocol to transfer data between marine equipment Station mode WiFi devices communicate by going through an Access Point AP or router This allows the user to view data while accessing other router functions such as other devices or internet USB cable for communication and power supply between devices Quark elec UK Unit 7 the Quadrant Newark Close Royston UK...