AIS Furuno FA 150

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)