QK-A024/26 Manual
V 3.0 11 of 16 2020
4. LEDs
Three LEDs indicate the operation of the A024/26. When operating, these LEDs flash as below:
Figure 9: LED indications
Power: Top LED flashes at 3 second intervals.
AIS: Middle LED Flashes for each valid AIS message received.
GPS: Bottom LED Flashes every second while receiving a valid message (A026 only)
5. Configuration
Quark-Elec Windows configuration tool can be used to setup the NMEA 0183 baud rates and WiFi
settings for A024/26.
The free Configuration software comes with the CD provided or is available to download at
https://www.quark-elec.com/doc/QE_MUX_configTool.zip
The configuration tool must be used when plugged into a windows PC via USB cable. The tool cannot be
accessed via WiFi. For extra instructions for using the configuration tool go to https://www.quark-
elec.com/doc/QK-A0xx_GUI_application_note.pdf
The configuration tool must not be opened while other programs are using the A026. Close down all
applications using the A024/26 before using the configuration tool.
5.1. Configuring Baud Rates
1. NMEA 0183 input baud rates can be setup from the
dropdown menus.
2. When the A024/26 is connected to a computer
(Windows system) and powered up, ‘A026
connected’ will be shown at the centre of the
bottom and the software version shows at the
bottom right. A024/26 can work with the standard
NMEA 0183 devices (4800bps) or the high-speed
NMEA 0183 devices (38400bps).
3. Select the desired baud rate.
4. Click ‘Config’ once you have set the Baud rates for
the inputs to save them to the A024/26.
5. Click ‘Disconnect’.
6. Re-power the A024/26 to activate the new settings
to the device.
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