Furuno AIS System Model FA150

FURUNO INSTRUMENT Model

FA150

The FA150 is a shipborne Universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) Transponder capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. The FA150 consists of a transponder unit and a compact display unit with 4.5" Silver Bright Display. The compact FA150 display is designed to accommodate a simple and space-saving installation with a user-friendly ergonomic design.

The transponder unit contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface processor and internal GPS receiver. The GPS receiver is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver and has Differential capabilities (DGPS). The GPS receiver provides UTC reference and also provides position, COG and SOG in the event that a connected external GPS receiver fails.

The FA150 provides multiple interfaces for Radar, ECDIS and PC. The available Combo GPS/VHF antenna affords flexible, easy installation.

The FA150 provides the following data:

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
IMO Number (where available)
Call sign & vessel name
Length and beam
Type of ship
Location of position-fixing antenna on ship
Ship's position with accuracy indication and integrity status
UTC
COG, SOG and Heading
ROT (Rate of Turn) where available
Ship's draught
Navigation status
Hazardous cargo (type)
Destination and ETA (at captain's discretion)
Short safety-related messages and free messages.

The FA150 complies with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825. It also complies with IEAC 61993-2 (Type testing standard) and IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions).

Standard Features

Class-A Universal AIS complying with IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1 and DSC ITU-R M.825
Target ship's CPA/TCPA, COG/SOG, name on the basic scrolled LCD display
Interfaces for radar, ECDIS, PC (Future expansion - LAN and Long Range AIS operation)
Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup position fixing
Heading information by GPS compass (SC50/SC110) or gyrocompass
Upgrade existing Furuno radars for AIS target view by retrofitting the RP card (FR-15x5MK3, FR-21x5 and FAR-28x5 series)
4.5" Silver Bright LCD display
Ship reporting capacity - 2,000 reports/minute, 4,500 reports/minute on two channels
TDMA Transmitter
- TX Frequency - 156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz, manual/automatic setting
- Transmitter Power - 1W / 2W / 12.5W, manual/automatic selection
TDMA Receiver
- RX Frequency - 156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz by 2 channels
DSC Receiver
- RX Frequency - CH70 (156.525 MHz)
12-channels internal GPS Receiver w/ Differential (DGPS)

Shipping Information

22 lbs, 1 Carton

Power Requirements

Display Unit: 12-24 VDC, 3-1.5 A
Transponder Unit: 12-24 VDC, 7-3.5 A

Notes

UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option - use 000-113-498 or purchase locally
List Price Credit for GPA017S/S is $105.00
List Price Credit for 000-133-670 is $75.00
Neither GPA017S/S nor 000-133-670 is required if GVA100/DB1 is used
100-183-262 Pipe/Mast Mount is required if utilizing locally purchased VHF Antenna - not required if utilizing 000-113-498 VHF Antenna
If an aftermarket antenna is used, it must be capable of transmitting at 156.025 - 162.025 mHz
Antenna mounting hardware and antenna coax cable not included