A024 AIS receiver + NMEA multiplexer+ WiFi

The ideal AIS and NMEA multiplexer for your convenience.

The A024 combines dual-channel AIS data with NMEA information allowing you to view wirelessly anywhere on your boat on smartphones, tablets, and laptops (with the added option to connect to a chart plotter or device of your choice).

(NOTE: If you need integrated GPS, consider the A026)

• Compact dual channel AIS receiver
• Multiplexer: combines AIS with NMEA 0183
• Can be used wireless (WiFi) or through the USB or NMEA ports
• Up to 22 nautical miles receiving range
• Compatible with Chart plotters, Windows, Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android, and iOS

Features

• Two independent receivers monitoring AIS channels (161.975MHz &162.025MHz) and decoding both channels simultaneously
• Sensitivity down to -105 [email protected]% PER
• Up to 22 nautical miles receiving range
• USB 2.0 powered (<270mA @ 5.0V)
• NMEA-0183 message output through WiFi, USB, and RS422
• Combine NMEA input (48000bps only), AIS messages, and output as a seamless stream of data
• BNC connector for 50 Ohm VHF antenna
• Powered SMA connector for 50 Ohm GPS antenna
• Adhoc and Station operating mode
• Compatible with Windows XP,7,8,10, Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android and iOS
• Plug & play connectivity with chart plotters and PCs
• Can connect to Garmin products through our Protocol Bridge (AS03)

What’s included?

• QK-A024 x1
• USB cable x1
• CD containing Manuals, Configuration Software, and drivers x1
• Setup Guidebook x1

This product now includes a dual-band WiFi antenna (AS05) as a standard.

Connections

QK-A024 has the following connections/indicators:

• AIS antenna connector. Standard BNC female 50 Ohm connector. An active VHF antenna splitter is required if one VHF antenna is shared by QK-A024 and VHF voice radio. (We recommend separate antennas ideally.)
• USB connector. A micro USB connector supplies power to the unit and also outputs the NMEA messages. It can also be used for adjusting parameters using the GUI Configuration software.
• WiFi. Connectivity in both Ad Hoc and Station Modes on 802.11 b/g/n.
• NMEA 0183 output connectors. QK-A024 can be connected to other AIS and SeaTalk compatible equipment (eg. wind/ depth or heading sensors) QK-A024 sends out NMEA 0183 messages via WiFi, USB, and NMEA outputs simultaneously for the chart plotter.
• Check the LED lights. QK-A024 features three LEDs that indicate power (top, red) and AIS (centre, green), and GPS* (bottom, green) status respectively. The AIS LED will flicker at a fast rate when signals are received. *As GPS is not fitted on this unit the GPS LED performs no function.

By Quark-Elec

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