Buy Furuno FA-150 AIS (Universal AIS) set – Display, Transponder and GPS Antenna:
Furuno FA 150 Universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) 2015 mfg. set is for sale. Furuno FA-150 AIS set comprises of monitor display unit FA-1502 with Transponder box (Furuno FA-1501 transponder) and GPS Antenna (Furuno GPA017S) is for sale. Improve your navigation safety with Furuno FA-150 AIS transponder state of the art AIS Class A system by observing other ships installed with AIS. Real-time information exchange with other ships data including static, dynamic, voyage information and safety-related messages concerning safety within VHF coverage area.
This is a second hand / used equipment in fully working condition. What we have presently available is a 2015 mfg. set in excellent physical and working condition. All our equipment are tested and fully functional.
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Main Features of Furuno FA-150 AIS:
This FA-150 set comes with a compact 4.5″ LCD display monitor, a transponder unit and a GPS antenna. The transponder works on a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two parallel VHF channels, a DSC channel 70 receiver, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver. It has an internal 12 channel all in view GPS receiver with the differential ability also provides UTC reference for system synchronization to avoid a clash in case of multiple users. It also gives position, COG and SOG in case the external GPS fails.
The FA-150 is a universal AIS (Automatic Identification System) that is strongly capable of exchanging navigation and ship data between own ship and other ships or coastal stations. Furuno FA-150 complies with IMO and IEC regulations – IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-1, DSC ITU-R M.825 and IEC 61993-2 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and environmental conditions).
The FA-150 AIS system operates in three modes namely, autonomous which is a continuous operation in all areas, assigned meaning data transmission interval remotely controlled by the authority in traffic monitoring service and polled that is in response to interrogation from a ship or authority. Moreover, it is synchronized with GPS time to avoid conflict among multiple users (IMO minimum 2000 reports per minute and IEC requires 4500 reports on two channels). In addition to the local AIS frequencies, VHF channels 87B and 88B are commonly used. Shipborne AIS transponders exchange various data as specified by the IMO and ITU on either frequency automatically set up by the frequency management telecommand received by the DSC receiver on the ship.
Use of AIS in collision avoidance:
As an anti-collision aid the AIS has the following advantages over radar:
• Information provided in near real-time
• It is able to instantly represent target course alterations
• Not subject to target swap
• Not subject to target loss in clutter
• Not subject to target loss due to fast maneuvers
• FA-150 is capable of detecting vessels within VHF/FM coverage range, around bends and behind islands in some circumstances. When using the AIS for anti-collision purposes it is important to remember that the AIS is
an additional source of navigation information. It does not replace other navigational systems. The AIS may not be giving a complete or correct “picture” of shipping traffic in its vicinity. The use of the AIS does not negate the responsibility of the OOW to comply with all collision regulation requirements, especially the maintaining of a proper look-out. The
prudent navigator uses all aids available to navigate the ship.
Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS – Overview / Specifications:
• Compact 4.5″ silver bright LCD
• Full compliance with international regulations and standards
• Furuno FA-150 UAIS System seamlessly integrates with Radar, ECDIS and Electronic Chart System
• Optional PC software
• Provides real-time AIS info for collision avoidance
• Compact design of Furuno FA-150 display and control unit provides simple and space-saving installation and user friendly design
• 12-channel all-in-view GPS receiver which has Differential capabilities (DGPS)
• Enhances navigational safety by automatically exchanging navigational information between ships and between ship and the coast.
• Static data:
– MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
– IMO number (where available)
– Call sign & name
– Length and beam
– Type of ship
– Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
• Dynamic data:
– Ship position data with great accuracy indication and integrity status
– Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)
– Course over ground (COG)
– Speed over ground (SOG)
– Heading
– Rate of turn (ROT) where available
• Data related to Voyage:
– Ship’s draught
– Navigation status (requires manual input)
– Hazardous cargo (type)
– Destination and ETA (subject to master’s discretion)
• Facility of free Short safety-related messages
• Furuno FA-150 AIS has a 4.5 inch silver bright LCD display which complies with minimum requirements set by IMO
• This Furuno AIS system FA-150 can be fully interfaced with other navigation equipment like Radar, ECDIS and PC to expand the functionality
• Alarms: CPA/TCPA
• Built-in GPS receiver for UTC synchronization and backup Position-fixing device
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Suggestions – other Furuno shipborne AIS models:
Furuno FA 100 Class A shipborne Universal AIS – the predecessor model of FA-150