Furuno FA150 AIS, with Display

Furuno Model: FA150

More Furuno FA150 AIS Information:
• Furuno FA150 AIS Product Brochure (.pdf)
• Furuno FA150 AIS Operations Manual (.pdf)
• Furuno FA150 AIS Installation Manual (.pdf)
• Furuno FA150 AIS Dimensions (.pdf)

Furuno FA150 AIS has Multi-featured Transponder:
The Furuno FA150 AIS 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 Furuno FA150 AIS consists of a transponder unit and a compact display unit with 4.5" Silver Bright Display. The compact Furuno FA150 AIS display is designed to accommodate a simple and space-saving installation with a user-friendly ergonomic design.

The Furuno FA150 AIS 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.

Furuno FA150 AIS HD Video Playlist:

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


Furuno FA150 AIS uses Internationally Recognized Symbols:

The Furuno FA150 AIS 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.

Furuno FA150 AIS Has IMO Compliance and Certification:
The Furuno FA150 AIS 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).

Furuno FA150 AIS 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)

Furuno FA150 AIS Power Requirements
● Display Unit: 12-24 VDC, 3-1.5 A
● Transponder Unit: 12-24 VDC, 7-3.5 A

Furuno FA150 AIS Technical Specifications and Dimensions:


Furuno FA150 AIS Notes

1. UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option - use 000-113-498 or purchase from psicompany.com
2. List Price Credit for GPA017S/S is $105.00
3. List Price Credit for 000-133-670 is $75.00
4. Neither GPA017S/S nor 000-133-670 is required if GVA100/DB1 is used
5. 100-183-262 Pipe/Mast Mount is required if utilizing locally purchased VHF Antenna - not required if utilizing 000-113-498 VHF Antenna
6. If an aftermarket antenna is used, it must be capable of transmitting at 156.025 - 162.025 mHz