Quark-Elec QK-A042T User manual

CONFIGURATIONTOOLINFORMATION
The configura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 configuraon tool is on the included CD or can be downloaded from hps://
www.quark‐elec.com/downloads/configuraon‐tools/
The configura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 Configure 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ficates 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 field 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fied
www.quark‐elec.com
QK‐A042T
CLASSBTRANSPONDER
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CertaincountriesrequirebylawthatclassBtranspondersIMOandMMSInumber
configuredintothedevice.Thisisdoneusingtheconfiguraontool.Detailed
instruconscanbefoundinthemanual.
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‐A042T
BEFOREYOULEAVEYOURHOME:
DriversandConfiguraonsowareareneededforspecificfeatures.
Before you leave your home: ensure you can load the driver and configuration software
through the CD or through internet access (Download any software to your Windows
laptop before travelling to your boat if needed). you will need to input the configuration
information using Windows computer and configuration tool before using A042T on water.
Drivers: Will automatically install to your device if it is running Windows 10. If not, it is
included on the FREE CD and as a download from www.quark-elec.com
INSTALLATION
1.Mounng:Consideryourlocaon…
 Dry, sturdy locaon.
 Ensure you have the correct length of cables needed for VHF, GPS and power source. If
drilling holes for your cabling, seal around any holes to prevent damage to your vessel or
equipment.
2.ConnectyourVHFAntenna
 If you want to use one VHF antenna for both AIS and radio (or other purposes), then you will
need an acve splier. An acve splier will protect the A042T and your other VHF
equipment (VHF radio). If not, the two signals will significantly damage each device
connected, as well as reducing the signal.
If using two VHF antennas place them a good distance from each other. (at least 3 metres).
3.ConnectyourGPSantenna
 GPS antenna is connected via the TNC female bulkhead connector. The GPS antenna should be
located outside where the sky is visible for best results.
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4.ConnectPower
The A042T uses 12.0V power. This is connected via the POWER/NMEA cable. The power must be
12.0V; any more will damage the QK‐A042T. Donotput12.0Vpowertoground(GND)asthis
willdamageunit. Once connected check the LED lights are Flashing green. lights indicate a valid
AIS or GPS signal is being received by the A042T.
QK‐A042T
Pinname Colour
Power+ Red
Power‐Black (thick)
GND Black
RS422 R+ Yellow
RS422 R‐Orange
RS422 T+ Blue
RS422 T‐Green
GND Black
GND Black
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5.DisconnectpowerandconnectNMEAinputandoutputifdesired.
The A042T uses NMEA 0183‐RS422. If your connecng device uses the older NMEA‐0183 RS232
standard you can connect to it using a Protocol Bridge (QK‐AS03) see our website for details.
6.Checkconneconsandre‐poweryourA042T.Re‐connect 12.0V power once all connecons
are correct. Check LEDs are sll working.
7.ConnectyourA042TtoaWindowscomputerusingtheprovidedUSBcable.
Once you have installed the Configuraon soware (and drivers if needed) you are ready to enter
your configuraon informaon (see next page).