Furuno FA150 AIS, Automatic Identification System, UAIS

Furuno FA150 AIS, UAIS System

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

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.

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 Notes

1. UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option - use 000-113-498 or purchase locally
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
   
   Need More Furuno FA150 AIS Information?
   • Furuno FA150 AIS Product Brochure (.pdf)
   • Furuno FA150 AIS Operations Manual (.pdf)
   • Furuno FA150 AIS Installation Manual (.pdf)