Quark-Elec QK-A031 User manual

6. Connect via WiFi if desired
You can connect to our wireless products in 2 ways...
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.
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QK-A031
Ad-hoc mode WiFi (direct A031 to phone/tablet/PC) is the default seng, this requires no
Windows conguraon.
• On your device (phone/tablet/PC): 15 seconds aer the A031 has powered up, you can scan
for a WiFi network with an SSID similar to ‘QK-A031xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK-
A031xxxx’ with the default password: ‘88888888’.
• In your chart soware: set the protocol as ‘TCP’, IP address as ‘192.168.1.100’ and the port
number as ‘2000’ in the chart soware.
Staon mode WiFi (A031 through a router/access point - to phone/tablet/PC) allows you to
access your data at the same me as your other WiFi network data. This opon requires
conguraon to set up the connecon between the A031 and your router. See the
‘Conguraon’ secon of the manual and conguraon instrucons on the CD provided.
7. You can adjust baud rates if needed
To change the baud rate from the default sengs (input 4800bps and output 38400bps), adjust
these sengs using the Conguraon soware.
See the ‘Conguraon’ secon of the manual and conguraon instrucons on the CD provided.
Ad-hoc mode WiFi Staon mode WiFior
Note: SeaTalk™ is a registered trademark of Raymarine.
SET-UP GUIDE
• What You Need
• Installaon Overview
• Notes
QK-A031
NMEA 0183 MULTIPLEXER
WITH SEATALK™ CONVERTER
All products are CE, RoHS cered
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Please recycle your packaging

This is an overview only. Familiarize yourself with the manual and the manuals of
any connecng devices before installaon. It is always recommended that
electronic equipment be installed by an experienced installer.
QK-A031
BEFORE LEAVING HOME:
12.0V power required
We recommend pre-installing the Conguraon soware and drivers if needed, as you might not
have a CD reader/internet access on site.
Driver and Conguraon soware are oponal and only needed for specic features.
If you will access data on a Mac/Linux/Windows PC:
• Driver required for Windows. If using Windows 10, the driver should install automacally, if
not, it is included on the Free CD and at Quark-elec.com.
• Driver not required for Mac or Linux.
If you will connect to the A031 through Staon mode WiFi: (e.g. through a router, see page 4)
• Conguraon soware (Windows) required. Driver may be required as above.
If you will adjust NMEA 0183 baud rates: The NMEA 0183 baud rates are set to 4800bps (input)
and 38400bps (output) as default, as these are the sengs used by most input and output NMEA
devices. You can adjust the baud rates if desired, using the Conguraon soware.
• Conguraon soware (Windows) required. Driver may be required as above.
Choice of Ad-hoc WiFi
and Staon mode WiFi
TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE
TO YOUR QK-A031
PLEASE ENSURE POWER
SUPPLY IS CONNECTED:
+VE TO 12V
–VE TO GND
INSTALLATION
1. Mounng: Consider your locaon…
• Dry, sturdy locaon 0.5m from other WiFi equipment.
• Ensure you have the correct length of cables needed for VHF, GPS and the 12.0V power
source. If drilling holes for your cabling, seal around any holes to prevent damage to your
vessel or equipment.
2. Connect Power
The A031 uses 12.0V power, from a baery or suitable 12.0V power source.
3. Disconnect power and connect SeaTalk and NMEA input and outputs
Connect the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ terminals of the NMEA input/output on the A031 to the ‘+’ and ‘-‘
terminals of the output/input on the instrument.
The A031 uses NMEA 0183-RS422. If your connecng device uses the older NMEA 0183-RS232
and you are having issues with your NMEA connecon, you may nd swapping these terminals
works for your device. Alternavely, connect it using a Quark-elec Protocol Bridge (QK-AS03).
4. Check LED lights are working on the A031
LEDs will ash blue for every valid message received or sent.
QK-A031
Check power supply is connected ‘+’ (12.0V) and ‘–‘ (GND) or permanent damage
will be caused to the A031.
LED1 SeaTalk In LED2 NMEA 1 In LED3 NMEA 2 In LED4 NMEA 3 In LED5 NMEA out — — LED8 12.0V power