Furuno FA-50 Class B AIS Transponder

Furuno FA-50 class-B AIS transponder receives Navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to aid in safe Navigation. The FA-50 also transmits your ship’s information to the vessels around, which also aids in collision avoidance.

The FA-50 consists of a transponder unit with GPS Antenna. 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.

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).

Features:

• LAN and NMEA0183 Interface for easy operation
• Upto 100 AIS targets can be displayed on any network unit
• Supplied with combined serial/power cable
• Requires VHF antenna
• Receives both Class-A and Class-B AIS information
• Greatly improves the level of the situational awareness even in fog, darkness or congested waterways
• Outputs data to NavNet 3D, NavNet vx2 and PC through Ethernet
• Flexible integration with various AIS compatible >Radar and Chart plotters
• Sturdy design mounts easily on a bulkhead