Quark-Elec A026+ NMEA 2000 User manual

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A026+ NMEA 2000 AIS receiver + multiplexer
A036 NMEA 2000 to WiFi / USB bi-directional converter + VDR
A035 NMEA 0183 4x4 multiplexer + VDR
A027+ NMEA 2000 AISnet receiver
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AS00 NMEA 2000 to 0183 mini gateway 7
AS01 NMEA 0183 to 2000 mini gateway 7
A026 AIS and GPS receiver + NMEA multiplexer
A027 AIS and GPS receiver + SeaTalk converter
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A028 NMEA 2000 AIS and GPS receiver
A051T WiFi AIS transponder (Class B)
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A031 NMEA 0183 multiplexer (with SeaTalk converter)
A032 NMEA 2000 / 0183 Bi-directional gateway + WiFi 12
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A033 Bi-directional NMEA multiplexer + WiFi + NMEA 0183 + USB (with
SeaTalk converter)
A034 Bi-directional multiplexer + Wi + NMEA 2000 + NMAE 0183 + USB
(with SeaTalk converter)
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AS07-0183 NMEA 0183 GPS & heading sensor with optional USB output
AS07-N2K NMEA 2000 GPS & heading sensor
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A016 battery monitor with NMEA 0183 output
AS08 3-axis compass & attitude sensor
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AS15 coaxial lightning surge protector
A015-RX active VHF antenna splitter (for AIS receivers)
AS06 wind sensor with NMEA 0183 output
A015-TX active VHF antenna splitter (for AIS transponders)
R041 wireless 4G LTE router
R042 mobile phone signal booster
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COMMERCIAL GRADE AIS DEVICES
A026+ NMEA 2000 AIS receiver with NMEA multiplexer:
‘I’m so pleased I nally found a fully integrated bi-directional data converter which allows my
devices to communicate together with no delay / data lag.’
COMMERCIAL GRADE DEVICES
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A027+ NMEA 2000 AISnet receiver with Ethernet port:
‘It’s so easy to plug straight into my router and receive AIS signal directly to my computer.’

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NMEA 2000 Gateway
AS00 NMEA 2000 to 0183 mini gateway:
‘Converts AIS, depth, wind, heading, GPS & other NMEA 2000 data to NMEA 0183, it’s the
perfect device and it’s pocket-sized.’
AS01 NMEA 0183 to 2000 mini gateway:
‘It’s easy to converts NMEA 0183 data to NMEA 2000 with pocket-sized device.’
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N2K CABLES AND CONNECTORS
AS2K-TP NMEA 2000 T-piece connector:
‘For use when a drop or ‘port’ is required from the NMEA 2000 backbone to connect another
device.’
NMEA 2000 N2K starter kit:
This starter kit provides a complete NMEA 2000 data
and power network to all your NMEA 2000 marine
electronic devices.
This kit is comprised of the following items:
AS2K-B backbone
AS2K-T terminators (male and female)
AS2K-P power-tap splier cable
AS2K-C NMEA 2000 drop cable (2m)
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Please note: this item is not included
in the NMEA 2000 N2K starter kit
1m and 5m drop cable also available
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VOYAGE DATA RECORDERS
A035 NMEA 0183 4x4 multiplexer with SeaTalk1 converter +
integrated voyage data recorder:
‘Providing a highly customizable network to work as an NMEA 0183 hub on my boat. Automac
data recording that can be uploaded to the Quark Cloud to oer online tracking, data backup,
sharing and export.’
A036 NMEA 2000 to WiFi / USB bi-directional converter +
integrated voyage data recorder:
‘Records all NMEA 2000 network acvity for system diagnosis, performance analysis,and
accident invesgaon, all in an eort to reduce operang costs and improve safety. Online back-
up allows for remote access or sharing.’
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A026 AIS and GPS receiver + NMEA multiplexer:
‘Portable USB powered for AIS, GPS and individual instrument data on my phone.’
A027 AIS and GPS receiver + SeaTalk1 converter:
‘The only SeaTalk1 converter with integrated AIS and GPS receiver.’
AIS FAVOURITES
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A028 NMEA 2000 AIS and GPS receiver:
‘Plug and play N2K AIS and GPS receiver.’
A051T WiFi AIS transponder (Class B):
‘Class B AIS transponder with built-in GPS and WiFi, allowing AIS and GPS informaon to be
viewed from anywhere on my boat.’
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WiFi MULTIPLEXERS
A031 NMEA 0183 multiplexer (with SeaTalk1 converter):
‘Happy to see my merged NMEA and SeaTalk1 equipment data on my phone.’
A032 NMEA 2000 / 0183 Bi-directional gateway + WiFi:
‘The only all-in-one N2K gateway with 2-way conversion plus WiFi and USB
The longest 0183-2000 and 2000-0183 conversion lists on the market.’
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A033 Bi-directional NMEA multiplexer + WiFi + NMEA 0183 + USB
(with SeaTalk1 converter):
‘The perfect 2-way WiFi soluon to connect to my autopilot and sensors. With sophiscated
ltering and roung, this is a mulplexer that grows with me.’
A034 Bi-directional multiplexer + WiFi + NMEA 2000 + NMEA
0183 + USB (with SeaTalk1 converter):
‘Connects the NMEA 0183 sensors to my NMEA 2000 chart ploer and phone.’
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MARINE INSTRUMENTS
AS07-0183 NMEA 0183 GPS & heading sensor with optional USB
output:
‘Combines GPS posioning and highly accurate heading informaon in one compact antenna.
Only one installaon above the deck is required, saving me and space.’
AS07-N2K NMEA 2000 GPS & heading sensor:
‘We get great posioning and heading accuracy within one robust antenna. Plug & play NMEA
2000 connecvity allows for a quick and easy installaon process, geng us up and ready to
navigate on the water.’
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AS08 3-axis compass & attitude sensor:
‘Provides accurate, stable readings during dynamically changing condions at sea, making it an
ideal 3-axis status sensor for autopilot and radar overlay applicaons.’
A016 battery monitor with NMEA 0183 output:
‘Knowing how my baeries are performing, the state of charge, and the overall condion gives
me peace of mind on the boat.‘
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Shunt selecon capability up to 500Amps (Both 100A and 500A variaons available)
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VHF / AIS SPLITTERS / WIND SENSORS
A015-TX active VHF antenna splitter (for AIS transponders):
‘Built-in pre-amplier providing AIS signal gain to maximize AIS recepon and range. Fail-safe
circuitry to ensure safe operaon of the two transming devices.’
A015-RX active VHF antenna splitter (for AIS receivers):
‘This pocket-friendly acve splier allows me to use one VHF antenna for AIS receiver, VHF and
AM/FM feeds on the boat.’
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VHF / AIS SPLITTERS / WIND SENSORS
AS06 wind sensor with NMEA 0183 output:
‘The perfect soluon for any sailor looking to get accurate and fast wind data to their
instruments.’
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Please note: this wind sensor is available with 20meter and 30meter cable opons.
AS15 coaxial lightning surge protector:
’To ground the surge of lightning strikes on VHF/AIS/4G antennas. Providing full lightning
protecon for electronics devices on the boat.‘
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INTERNET ON BOARD
R041 marine wireless 4G LTE router:
‘Providing an WiFi internet connecon on boat via 3G/4G network with just a SIM card.’
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R042 marine mobile phone signal booster:
‘Greatly improve the 2G/3G/4G recepon of onboard mobile devices for up to 15 miles
away from the shore.’
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Indoor Antenna
Outdoor Antenna

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Antenna Cable
• Keep the cable as short
as possible (you lose
0.1dB per metre)
• Use a coaxial cable
• Choose a quality cable
(ideally RG 213)
AIS Receiver
• Use the correct power supply for
your AIS receiver
• Locate your AIS receiver close to
the antenna. You can shorten the
cable and extend with WiFi
• AVOID single channel AIS receivers
if the speed and completeness of
data is important to you
AIS Cable Adaptor
• Avoid using a cable
adapter. An adapter can
lose you up to 1dB
External Factors
• Nearby equipment especially LED lighng can reduce your AIS recepon. Check the RF spec
when buying new equipment or lighng for your boat
• Weather condions, for example, high humidity, can strongly decrease AIS range
• The range of an AIS signal is aected by the strength of the signal’s transmission
• Lengthy and complex AIS messages take longer to receive in busy areas
Antennas
• Place your antenna as high as possible
• Use a quality antenna, with a max 3dB gain
• If possible, use a dedicated AIS aerial, not shared
with a radio antenna
• If using one antenna shared for both AIS and VHF
radio, use an ACTIVE splier
• Omni-direconal antennas oen pick up more local
boats. Direconal antennas oen achieve a further
range, but could miss some nearer boats
TOP TIPS: maximising AIS recepon and range
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