Driver required if using Windows and should install automatically, if not, it is included on the FREE CD and Quark-elec.com. Drivers not required for Mac or Linux. To connect wirelessly to the A012 through Station mode WiFi (through your router, not just peer- to-peer directly from your device).
Quark-elec Manual 3. Introduction A012 is a compact GPS receiver which receives information from GPS satellites. The A012 was originally designed for accessing location data for use in marine technology. The A012 can be used for many different applications including automotive and recreational uses.
Quark-elec Manual 5. Connecting The A012 is typically powered by PC, laptop, tablet or other devices with 5.0V USB micro B connector. If USB data output isn’t required (if accessing GPS data through WiFi), a power bank or other 5.0V supply (greater than 500mA current) power source can be used.
Quark-elec Manual 6. Wireless Connections The A012 allows users to view their data through WiFi on a PC, tablet, smartphone or other WiFi enabled device. Users can access marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed, direction, water depth, AIS etc. These can be viewed in your chart software (See chapter below, ‘using openCPN-free software)
This allows your main mobile device to still receive internet and for you to be able to view the data. To begin using station mode the Quark-elec instrument should be attached to a computer running windows (for Mac user’s windows boot camp) via USB.
Quark-elec Manual 7. Connecting via USB port A012 is supplied with a USB connector. This connector provides power supply for GPS data output as standard This USB connector can be linked directly to a USB port on the PC. It can also be connected to other mobile devices via an USB OTG(On the Go) connection using the supplied cable.
Quark-elec Manual 8. Status LED’S The A012 features two LEDs which indicate power and GPS status. The two LED’s turn on and then off after initialization. When operating, these LED’s flash as below: Power LED: left LED flashes at 3 second intervals.
1. When you first open the software you will be greeted with a page similar to the one below. This is the main view of openCPN software. You now need to add data to openCPN via your Quark-elec instruments. Click on the 'Options’ tab at the top. The settings tab looks like a spanner as seen below in the highlighted image.
Quark-elec Manual 9.2. OpenCPN example Network setup Using the same options tab as above we can set up a wireless network connection via Ad-hoc. Go to the ‘Connections’ tab at the top of the options menu and click. 1. Click the ‘Add connection’ button.
Quark-elec Manual 10. Specification Item Specification Operating temperature -25°C to +80°C Storage temperature -25°C to +85°C DC supply 5.0V(+/-0.2V) Average supply current (typical 50mA quiescent) Maximum supply current (cold start) 80mA GPS receiver sensitivity -162dBm WiFi mode Ad Hoc and Station modes on 802.11 b/g/n...
Quark-elec warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. Quark-elec will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour.