CONFIGURATION
TOOL
INFORMATION
The con
fi
gura on tool for the A042T is where the user will assign their ships informa on to the
transponder. This informa on is needed for the transponder to accurately broadcast the class B
AIS signal. The con
fi
gura on tool is on the included CD or can be downloaded from h ps://
www.quark
‐
elec.com/downloads/con
fi
gura on
‐
tools/
The con
fi
gura on tool operates on a Windows PC.
The transponder must know where your antenna is located to make accurate readings for other
ships and your own. Please be as accurate as possible when wri ng this informa on down. You
will need it to Con
fi
gure the A042T.
A
: Distance from bow to GPS antenna posi on in metres
B
: Distance from stern to GPS antenna in metres
C
: Distance from port to GPS antenna in metres
D
: Distance from Starboard to GPS antenna in metres
Note:
Some of this informa on is legally required if using the A042T on water. Please check with
your relevant authority or coastguard. Please input this informa on carefully.
Disclaimer
This product is designed to aid naviga on and should be used to augment normal naviga onal procedures
and prac ces. 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.
V1.0(8/18)
QK
‐
A042T
Name
Descrip on
MMSI
Mari me
Mobile
Service
Iden ty
is your unique 9 digit number that is assigned to a DSC
(Digital Selec ve Calling) DSC radio or a transponder unit. See chapter in manual on
mobile
mari me
service
iden ty
.
IMO
Interna onal
Mari me
Organiza on
number should be entered into this sec on. The IMO
number will be on the hull and cer
fi
cates for the ship.
CALL SIGN Enter the call sign for your vessel.
Draught
Draught is the ver cal distance between the waterline and the bo om of the hull (keel), with
the thickness of the hull included. Dra determines the minimum depth of water
a ship or boat can safely navigate.
Name
Enter the name of your vessel.
ETA
Es mated
Time
of
Arrival
to des na on entered below.
Des na on
This is the des na on your vessel is heading to. This should be entered before every journey
ideally.
Ship type
This
fi
eld should contain a number referring to the type of vessel you are using this transpond
‐
er on. For example enter the number 36 for vessels using sail propulsion. For example enter
the number 37 for pleasure cra (Yacht powered by engine).
Serial
This refers to the connec on you are using between the transponder and the so ware. Find
the right COM port for your transponder and click connect. This informa on can be found in
the device manager on your PC. See chapter in manual on
checking
the
USB
connec ons.
Report set
How o en (in seconds) Class B AIS signal will be broadcast by the transponder.
Do
not
set
report
to
below
30
seconds.
SET
‐
UP
GUIDE
What
You
Need
Installa on
Overview
Notes
All products are CE, RoHS cer
fi
ed
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‐
elec.com
QK
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A042T
CLASS
B
TRANSPONDER
