QK-A032
6. Connect via WiFi if desired
Ad-hoc mode WiFi (direct A032 to phone/tablet/
PC) is the default setting, this requires no Windows
configuration. SET-UP GUIDE
On your device (phone/tablet/PC): 15 seconds
after the A032 has powered up, you can scan for
a WiFi network with an SSID similar to ‘QK-
A032xxxx’. Connect the device to ‘QK-A032xxxx’
with the default password: ‘88888888’.
QK-A032
In your chart software: set the protocol as
‘TCP’, IP address as ‘[Link]’ and the port
number as ‘2000’ in the chart software.
NMEA 2000/0183
Station mode WiFi (A032 through a router/access point - to phone/tablet/PC) allows you to
access your data at the same time as your other WiFi network data. This option requires
BI-DIRECTIONAL GATEWAY
configuration to set up the connection between the A032 and your router. See the
‘Configuration’ section of the manual and configuration instructions on the CD provided.
7. Need to Configure baud rates, USB or WiFi settings?
The device is set to connect wirelessly in Ad-hoc mode (with no need for a router or access point)
If you want to change to Station mode (connecting through a router) or adjust other setting, see
the configuration section of the manual and the configuration instructions on the CD provided.
The NMEA 0183 side can be connected to a multiplexer if connecting more than one
NMEA 0183 device to your N2K network.
What You Need
Installation Overview
Notes
All products are CE, RoHS certified
Disclaimer: This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational [Link]
procedures and practices. 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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This is an overview only. Familiarize yourself with the manual and the INSTALLATION
manuals of any connecting devices before installation. Designed to be 1. Mounting: Consider your locations
connected by an experienced installer. Dry, sturdy location 0.5m from other WiFi equipment.
Ensure you have the correct length of wires needed. If drilling holes for your cabling, seal
around any holes to prevent damage to your vessel or equipment.
BEFORE LEAVING HOME:
12.0V power from N2K bus required 2. Disconnect all power sources before connecting your equipment!
We recommend pre-installing the Configuration software and drivers if needed, as you might not
have a CD reader/internet access on site. 3. Connect to your NMEA 2000 backbone (12.0V power)
The QK-A032 draws 12.0V power from your NMEA 2000 backbone. You will need a backbone and
Driver and Configuration software are optional and only needed for specific features.
2 termination resistors (1 on each end), such as NMEA 2000 Starter Kit ([Link]/
product/nmea-2000-n2k-starter-kit/).
If you will access data on a Mac/Linux/Windows PC:
Driver required for Windows. If using Windows 10, the driver should install automatically, if 4. Connect your NMEA 0183 device following the colour code below
not, it is included on the Free CD and at [Link]. Driver not required for Mac or Linux
Wire Colour Wire Name (Function)
If you will connect to the A032 through Station mode WiFi: (e.g. through a router, see page 4) Blue NMEA out-
Configuration software (Windows) required, Driver may be required as above
White NMEA out+
If you will adjust NMEA 0183 baud rates: The NMEA 0183 baud rates are set to different settings Black NMEA in-
depending on the A032 version (A032-S: 4800bps/A032-AIS: 38400bps). These are simply the
Grey NMEA in+
default settings, users can adjust the baud rates using the Configuration software.
Configuration software (Windows) required. Driver may be required as above Brown GND
Configuration Software and specific instructions are on the FREE CD and at [Link].
5. Check LED feedback
Power: Top LED (red) flashes at 3 second intervals.
NMEA 2000 input:Middle LED flashes for each valid message received.
NMEA 0183 input:Bottom LED flashes for each valid message received.
Please note: the two LEDs can only show when their respective data is received not sent.
Version Converts Default Baud rate
A032-S Most common NMEA 0183 sentences and NMEA 2000 4800bps
* PNGs. See manual for complete Conversions List.
* Or NMEA 0183 multiplexer
connecting to multiple A032-AIS All messages and PNGs as above plus AIS messages. 38400bps
NMEA 0183 devices
