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Furuno FA50 Black Box Class B AIS Transponder

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The Furuno FA50 is a Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. It complies with IMO MSC. 140(76) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-2 and DSC ITU-R M.825-3 It also complies with IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions).


The FA50 consists of a transponder unit with GPS antenna. A VHF antenna is required and should be supplied separately. Also included is AIS viewer software from MaxSea, which allows basic display of AIS targets on a PC. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with differential capability. It also gives position, COG and SOG.

Part Number FA50-O
Product Type No
Satellite Network No
Brand Furuno
Description

The Furuno FA50 is a Class B AIS (Automatic Identification System) capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. It complies with IMO MSC. 140(76) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-2 and DSC ITU-R M.825-3 It also complies with IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions).

The FA50 consists of a transponder unit with GPS antenna. A VHF antenna is required and should be supplied separately. Also included is AIS viewer software from MaxSea, which allows basic display of AIS targets on a PC. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with differential capability. It also gives position, COG and SOG.

Features Standard Features:
Static data:

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Call sign & Ship’s name
Type of ship
Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
Dynamic data:

Ship's position with accuracy indication and integrity status
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Heading
Voyage-related data:

Hazardous cargo (type)
Short safety-related messages, pre-set messages
Power Requirements

12-24 VDC

Notes

UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option - use 001-034-670 or purchase locally
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 001-034-670 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
Specs No
Downloads No
Price $1,320.00
Standard Features:
Static data:

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Call sign & Ship’s name
Type of ship
Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
Dynamic data:

Ship's position with accuracy indication and integrity status
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Heading
Voyage-related data:

Hazardous cargo (type)
Short safety-related messages, pre-set messages
Power Requirements

12-24 VDC

Notes

UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option - use 001-034-670 or purchase locally
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 001-034-670 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