Introduction

Very easy to use & install NMEA combiner & multiplexer.

Ideal if you want to combine multiple NMEA 0183 devices with equipment like phones, chart plotters, PCs, laptops and tablets.

And then view your marine data wirelessly anywhere on your boat.

Combines 1 SeaTalk* and 3 NMEA inputs into 1 wired NMEA or wirelessly output.

The ideal way to consolidate all your marine data.

NMEA Combiner / Multiplexer for small-commercial, leisure, sailing, pleasure and fishing boats.

The QK-A031 is a very sophisticated NMEA 0183 multiplexer & combiner that has three NMEA 0183 inputs (listener-ports), one SeaTalk1 input, one NMEA 0813 output (talker-port), a WiFi interface and a USB port to connect to host devices.

The built-in SeaTalk™ to NMEA converter translates SeaTalk data into NMEA sentences. This data is then combined with NMEA data received on the other inputs. SeaTalk is converted into NMEA sentences but not vice-versa. The SeaTalk bus is a single-cable system and connects all instruments serially. Only one SeaTalk input is needed.

A effective way to view all your marine data combined wirelessly anywhere on your boat to your mobile phones, tablet and laptop (with the added option to connect to a NMEA chart plotter).

Features

• Multiplex up to three NMEA 0183 input devices.
• Galvanically isolated NMEA and SeaTalk input ports.
• Configurable baud rates: (4.8, 9.6, 38.4k input and output).
• Differential NMEA output with galvanically isolated protection
• Simultaneous wireless and USB output.
• The internal WiFi access point connects up to 4 devices simultaneously.
• SeaTalk to NMEA 0183 protocol converter
• Wide power supply voltage: DC 12-35 Volts.
• Can connect to Garmin products through our Garmin Bridge (AS03)
• Compatible with Windows 7,8,10,Mac OS X, Linux systems, Android and iOS

Easy to Install

The NMEA Combiner / Multiplexer is ideal for all small-commercial, leisure, sailing, pleasure and fishing boats.

The QK-A031 has the following electrical connections/indicators:

• SeaTalk input connector.
• NMEA input.
• NMEA 0183 output.
• WiFi Interface. The wireless connection can always be checked with TCP/IP port monitoring software as shown in the application notes and the SSID and password can be changed through QK-A031 configuration APP, increasing security and memorability. QK-A031 can connect in Ad Hoc (peer-peer mode) or Station Mode (through a router) by selecting the mode and specifying the SSID and Password.
• LED lights. Which indicate power (8), NMEA In (2,3,4) NMEA out (5) and SeaTalk (1) status respectively.
• USB connector.

Function diagram

Will you need a Garmin Bridge ?

A garmin bridge is designed to connect an AIS Receiver or Multiplexer to Garmin type devices

A garmin bridge is easy to install using a simple ‘Plug ‘n’ Play’ connection with no setup or configuration needed. You will probably need one if you are connecting to a Garmin Device or some Raymarine Products.

How to check:

The easy way to check is to have a look at the device output connections you will be connecting the multiplexer to.

You will need a garmin bridge if the connections on the device (Chart plotter, depth reader, etc.) have a TX, RX or GND connection.

If in doubt contact us for advice

Download

Config tool can be downloaded here.

Application note can be downloaded here.

Packing list

Quark-elec order number is QK-A031. In the package, you will have: QK-A031 module with enclosure and one USB cable.

If you have any technical questions regarding this item, please go to the Quark-elec website and leave your question on the forum, it's the quickest way to get a reply.

Note: This product has been well tested in the UK before dispatching to customer. Please make sure you understand how to use it before purchasing from us. For international shipping, VAT and other import or handling fees may be applied by your local customs. These are the responsibility of the recipient. We will always declare the purchase price excl. shipping. All technical questions please email to info@quark-elec.com. Alternatively, you can visit Quark-elec forum to find your answer.

Returns policy

We have a 30 days refund policy. We will accept returns within 30 days, however, please be aware the buyer pays the return postage. If you do not accept these terms, we will not be able to refund the product.