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Code: 34M-XA-CWR7484-FA50
MPN: FA50
UPC: 611679317957
FA50 AIS50 Class B AIS Transceiver![]()
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.
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