Furuno FA50 Class-B AIS Transponder With GPA017s GPS Antenna

Exchange navigation and ship data

The Furuno FA50 Class-B AIS Transponder 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. 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.

Furuno FA50 Class-B AIS Transponder Features:

Static data:

• MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
• Call sign and 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

Power Requirements

• 12-24 VDC

Notes:

1. UAIS rated VHF Antenna is required option – use or purchase
   locally
2. Neither nor is required if is used
3. Pipe/Mast Mount is required if utilizing locally purchased VHF
   Antenna – not required if utilizing VHF Antenna
4. If an aftermarket antenna is used, it must be capable of
   transmitting at 156.025 – 162.025 mHz
5. Antenna mounting hardware and antenna coax cable not
   included