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SPECIFICATIONS OF

n exchange that can be utilized
What is AIS?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) improves the safety level of boating by exchanging
information about the status of your ship with other AIS-equipped craft nearby. The system

AIS
DATA

utilizes VHF broadcasts to handle information about the surrounding area, such as other
craft and buoys and other aids-to-navigation.
The AIS data includes target position, course and speed over ground, allowing you to
foresee the course changes of particular targets. AIS targets are constantly visible even when
they are shrouded in fog, in darkness, behind headlands, river bends or other obstructions.

Comparison between Class-A and Class-B
Class-A

Class-B

SOLAS vessel

Non-SOLAS vessel

SOTDMA (Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access)

CSTDMA (Carrier Sensing Time Division Multiple Access)

Reserves a particular time slot and negotiates the use of that time slot
with other Class-A vessels within radio range.

Uses any time slot as and when it is available. If no slot is available,
Class-B AIS tries to access to the slot again after a pre-set time.

Frequency Range

156.025 - 162.025 MHz

156.025 - 162.025 MHz (Same as Class-A)

Update Interval

Variable by ship speed and course

GPS RECEIVER
Receiving Channels
Rx Frequency
Rx Code
Position Accuracy

12 channels parallel, 12 satellites tracking
1575.42 MHz
C/A code
10 m (HDOP 4)

INTERFACE
COM
Ethernet
Input:

RS-422/IEC 61162-1
10/100BASE-T
ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT,
OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC,
DSE, PFEC
VDM, VDO, ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, PFEC

Output:
POWER SUPPLY

12-24 VDC 2.0-1.0 A

Ships status "at anchour" and moving faster than 3 kt

10 sec.

Ships operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt

10 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt and
changing course

3 1/3 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt

6 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

1.7 kg 3.7 lb

5 0.2”

R2.5
R6

s

2- 5

Outputs data to NavNet 3D, NavNet vx2 and PC through Ethernet
Flexible integration with various AIS compatible radar and chart plotters
AIS Viewer software for PC (Standard supply)

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

Distribution Box
DB-1

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

3.3 kg 7.3 lb

0.15 kg 0.3 lb
69 2.7"

169
96 6.7"
3.8"

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

90 3.5”

GPS/VHF Combined Antenna
GVA-100-T

50

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

Ethernet
10/100BASE-T

AIS Transponder
FA-50

32 1.3"

236 9.3"

Greatly improves the level of the situational awareness
even in fog, darkness or congested waterways

PC

or

PC

Enhances safe navigation by exchanging critical navigation information
from AIS-equipped vessels nearby

Sturdy design mounts easily on a bulkhead

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

GPS/VHF
Combined
Antenna
GVA-100-T

1245 49.0"

Receives both Class-A and Class-B AIS information

s

Antenna Unit
(Separate)

HUB

s

s

Option
1. VHF Antenna 150M-W2VN
2. Antenna Cable Set (30/50 m)
3. Antenna Base
4. Power Supply Unit PR-240
5. LAN Cable (2/10 m) for the connection with a PC
6. LAN Cable (1/5/10/20/30 m) for the connection with NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

Moving faster than 2 kt: 30 sec.

Fully satisfies the technical standards for Class-B AIS, IEC 62287-1

s

EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. AIS Transponder FA-50
2. GPS Antenna GPA-017S or GPS/VHF Combined Antenna GVA-100-T
with Distribution Box DB-1 (Optional VHF antenna is needed.)
3. AIS Viewer FAISPC-MX
4. Installation Materials and Spare Parts

Antenna Unit
(Combined)

Moving less than 2 kt: 3 min.

s

s

IP20
IPx6

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

AIS TRANSPONDER
FA-50

61 2.4" 24 0.9"

3 min.

230 9.1”
255 10.0”

s

-15 to +55°C
-30 to +70°C

2-step fixing by ship speed

Ships status "at anchour" and not moving faster than 3 kt

12 0.5”
144 5.7”
219 8.6”

Access scheme

TRANSPONDER UNIT
TX/RX Frequency
156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz

44
1.7”

Vessel applied

ENVIRONMENT
Temprature
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:
Waterproofing
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:

STANDARDS
IMO MSC.140(76), IEC 62287-1, ITU-R M.1371-2,
DSC ITU R M.825-3, IEC 60945 Ed.4

Power Supply Unit
PR-240

100/110/
115/200/
220/230
VAC

RS-422

2m

24 VDC 12-24 VDC

SENSOR
• GPS
• Gyrocompass
• Speedlog
• Satellite Compass
EXTERNAL DISPLAY
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2
• Radar
FAR-21x7/28x7
• Plotter
GP-7000/F
• ECDIS
FEA-21x7/28x7
• Pilotplug
AIS INTERFACE
IF-1500AIS

Radar
• FR-8xx2 series
option or local supply

* Usually FA-50 uses the internal GPS. When connecting the external GPS, use one which satisfies
the followings.
1) Outputs DTM sentence. (WGS-84 can be chosen.)
2) Outputs GBS sentence.
3) Outputs sentences with the mode indicator;
GNS: Ver. 3.0 or later GLL: Ver. 2.0 or later GGA: Ver. 2.0 or later RMC: Ver. 1.5 or later
4) The measured result of internal and external GPSs should be within 26 m. (These antenna should
be located within 6 m.)

155

TRADEMARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

196
7.7"
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

FURUNO NORGE A/S

FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.

Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)798 65-2111
Fax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France
Phone: +33 5 56 13 48 00
Fax: +33 5 56 13 48 01

Ålesund, Norway
Phone: +47 70 102950
Fax: +47 70 102951

Gdynia, Poland
Phone: +48 58 669 02 20
Fax: +48 58 669 02 21

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

FURUNO ESPAÑA S.A.

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Camas, Washington, U.S.A.
Phone: +1 360-834-9300
Fax: +1 360-834-9400

Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 91-725-90-88
Fax: +34 91-725-98-97

Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Phone: +46 31-7098940
Fax: +46 31-497093

Rellingen, Germany
Phone: +49 4101 838 0
Fax: +49 4101 838 111

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED

FURUNO DANMARK AS

FURUNO FINLAND OY

LLC “FURUNO EURUS”

Havant, Hampshire, U.K.
Phone: +44 23 9244 1000
Fax: +44 23 9248 4316

Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: +45 36 77 45 00
Fax: +45 36 77 45 01

Espoo, Finland
Phone: +358 9 4355 670
Fax: +358 9 4355 6710

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 812 767 15 92
Fax: +7 812 766 55 52

07125U Printed in Japan
Catalogue No. N-868

The FA-50 offers accurate information exchange that can be utilized
for collision avoidance

AIS target

AIS information

When placing a cursor onto the AIS
target, an AIS data window will pop
up to display the following data of
the target: Ship's name, COG, SOG,
CPA, TCPA, Range and Bearing.

LAN

NavNet vx2 can
also be interfaced
to the FA-30

LA

N
AIS info on NOAA chart

EA 0
NM

Rough raster chart is already installed.
Also, additional charts can be installed
into this viewer.
COG/SOG vector

183
AIS Viewer for PC
(Standard supply)

Information to be received
with GPS antenna
GPA-017S

Dynamic Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ship's position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Rate of turn (ROT)
Heading
Navigation status*

FURUNO’s FA-50 class-B AIS transponder receives navigation

shown with SOG/COG vector, which greatly assists you in

data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to

grasping the surrounding situation even in the midst of

aid in safe navigation. Also, the FA-50 transmits own ship’s

congested waterways. Also, Closest Point of Approach (CPA)

information to the vessels around, which also aids in collision

a n d Ti m e t o C l o s e s t P o i n t o f A p p r o a c h ( T C PA ) c a n b e

avoidance.

computed and displayed on the radar/chart plotter screens.

AIS utilizes a VHF data link to exchange own ship information

The FA-50 feeds AIS data to the NavNet 3D and vx2 series or a

Dynamic Data

with other AIS-equipped vessels around. The FA-50

PC with FURUNO’s AIS Viewer software interfaced through

incorporates the received AIS information into radar, a chart

Ethernet. The FA-50 can also be interfaced with a FURUNO

plotter and other graphic display options such as a PC to

chart plotter and radar via NMEA 0183 format to supplement

improve situational awareness. AIS targets on the screens are

information to the onboard navigation system.

•
•
•
•
•

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
IMO number*
Ship's name
Type of ship
Call sign
Length and beam
Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Voyage Related Data
• Ship's draft*
• Hazardous cargo
• Destination and ETA*

The software can be upgraded to a full
version of MaxSea Navigation Software
or MaxSea-NavNet Software.

Past track line

AIS target

AIS target symbol

Safety-related messages

COG/SOG vector changes its length
according to SOG.
ROT mark is viewable when the target
vessel sends the information.
Past track dots enables you to evaluate
the target's action.

* Class-A AIS only

Information to be transmitted
Ship’s position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Heading

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Ship's name
Type of ship
Cargo
Call sign

AIS target data
for the selected vessel

• Length and beam
• Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Fixed form of safety-related
messages

COG/SOG
vector

Radar FR-8xx2 series
When interfacing with FR-8xx2 series,
optional AIS interface IF-1500AIS is needed.

AIS information

Past track
dots

ROT mark

SPECIFICATIONS OF

n exchange that can be utilized
What is AIS?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) improves the safety level of boating by exchanging
information about the status of your ship with other AIS-equipped craft nearby. The system

AIS
DATA

utilizes VHF broadcasts to handle information about the surrounding area, such as other
craft and buoys and other aids-to-navigation.
The AIS data includes target position, course and speed over ground, allowing you to
foresee the course changes of particular targets. AIS targets are constantly visible even when
they are shrouded in fog, in darkness, behind headlands, river bends or other obstructions.

Comparison between Class-A and Class-B
Class-A

Class-B

SOLAS vessel

Non-SOLAS vessel

SOTDMA (Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access)

CSTDMA (Carrier Sensing Time Division Multiple Access)

Reserves a particular time slot and negotiates the use of that time slot
with other Class-A vessels within radio range.

Uses any time slot as and when it is available. If no slot is available,
Class-B AIS tries to access to the slot again after a pre-set time.

Frequency Range

156.025 - 162.025 MHz

156.025 - 162.025 MHz (Same as Class-A)

Update Interval

Variable by ship speed and course

GPS RECEIVER
Receiving Channels
Rx Frequency
Rx Code
Position Accuracy

12 channels parallel, 12 satellites tracking
1575.42 MHz
C/A code
10 m (HDOP 4)

INTERFACE
COM
Ethernet
Input:

RS-422/IEC 61162-1
10/100BASE-T
ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT,
OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC,
DSE, PFEC
VDM, VDO, ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, PFEC

Output:
POWER SUPPLY

12-24 VDC 2.0-1.0 A

Ships status "at anchour" and moving faster than 3 kt

10 sec.

Ships operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt

10 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt and
changing course

3 1/3 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt

6 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

1.7 kg 3.7 lb

5 0.2”

R2.5
R6

s

2- 5

Outputs data to NavNet 3D, NavNet vx2 and PC through Ethernet
Flexible integration with various AIS compatible radar and chart plotters
AIS Viewer software for PC (Standard supply)

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

Distribution Box
DB-1

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

3.3 kg 7.3 lb

0.15 kg 0.3 lb
69 2.7"

169
96 6.7"
3.8"

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

90 3.5”

GPS/VHF Combined Antenna
GVA-100-T

50

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

Ethernet
10/100BASE-T

AIS Transponder
FA-50

32 1.3"

236 9.3"

Greatly improves the level of the situational awareness
even in fog, darkness or congested waterways

PC

or

PC

Enhances safe navigation by exchanging critical navigation information
from AIS-equipped vessels nearby

Sturdy design mounts easily on a bulkhead

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

GPS/VHF
Combined
Antenna
GVA-100-T

1245 49.0"

Receives both Class-A and Class-B AIS information

s

Antenna Unit
(Separate)

HUB

s

s

Option
1. VHF Antenna 150M-W2VN
2. Antenna Cable Set (30/50 m)
3. Antenna Base
4. Power Supply Unit PR-240
5. LAN Cable (2/10 m) for the connection with a PC
6. LAN Cable (1/5/10/20/30 m) for the connection with NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

Moving faster than 2 kt: 30 sec.

Fully satisfies the technical standards for Class-B AIS, IEC 62287-1

s

EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. AIS Transponder FA-50
2. GPS Antenna GPA-017S or GPS/VHF Combined Antenna GVA-100-T
with Distribution Box DB-1 (Optional VHF antenna is needed.)
3. AIS Viewer FAISPC-MX
4. Installation Materials and Spare Parts

Antenna Unit
(Combined)

Moving less than 2 kt: 3 min.

s

s

IP20
IPx6

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

AIS TRANSPONDER
FA-50

61 2.4" 24 0.9"

3 min.

230 9.1”
255 10.0”

s

-15 to +55°C
-30 to +70°C

2-step fixing by ship speed

Ships status "at anchour" and not moving faster than 3 kt

12 0.5”
144 5.7”
219 8.6”

Access scheme

TRANSPONDER UNIT
TX/RX Frequency
156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz

44
1.7”

Vessel applied

ENVIRONMENT
Temprature
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:
Waterproofing
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:

STANDARDS
IMO MSC.140(76), IEC 62287-1, ITU-R M.1371-2,
DSC ITU R M.825-3, IEC 60945 Ed.4

Power Supply Unit
PR-240

100/110/
115/200/
220/230
VAC

RS-422

2m

24 VDC 12-24 VDC

SENSOR
• GPS
• Gyrocompass
• Speedlog
• Satellite Compass
EXTERNAL DISPLAY
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2
• Radar
FAR-21x7/28x7
• Plotter
GP-7000/F
• ECDIS
FEA-21x7/28x7
• Pilotplug
AIS INTERFACE
IF-1500AIS

Radar
• FR-8xx2 series
option or local supply

* Usually FA-50 uses the internal GPS. When connecting the external GPS, use one which satisfies
the followings.
1) Outputs DTM sentence. (WGS-84 can be chosen.)
2) Outputs GBS sentence.
3) Outputs sentences with the mode indicator;
GNS: Ver. 3.0 or later GLL: Ver. 2.0 or later GGA: Ver. 2.0 or later RMC: Ver. 1.5 or later
4) The measured result of internal and external GPSs should be within 26 m. (These antenna should
be located within 6 m.)

155

TRADEMARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

196
7.7"
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

FURUNO NORGE A/S

FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.

Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)798 65-2111
Fax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France
Phone: +33 5 56 13 48 00
Fax: +33 5 56 13 48 01

Ålesund, Norway
Phone: +47 70 102950
Fax: +47 70 102951

Gdynia, Poland
Phone: +48 58 669 02 20
Fax: +48 58 669 02 21

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

FURUNO ESPAÑA S.A.

FURUNO SVERIGE AB

FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Camas, Washington, U.S.A.
Phone: +1 360-834-9300
Fax: +1 360-834-9400

Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 91-725-90-88
Fax: +34 91-725-98-97

Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Phone: +46 31-7098940
Fax: +46 31-497093

Rellingen, Germany
Phone: +49 4101 838 0
Fax: +49 4101 838 111

FURUNO (UK) LIMITED

FURUNO DANMARK AS

FURUNO FINLAND OY

LLC “FURUNO EURUS”

Havant, Hampshire, U.K.
Phone: +44 23 9244 1000
Fax: +44 23 9248 4316

Hvidovre, Denmark
Phone: +45 36 77 45 00
Fax: +45 36 77 45 01

Espoo, Finland
Phone: +358 9 4355 670
Fax: +358 9 4355 6710

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 812 767 15 92
Fax: +7 812 766 55 52

07125U Printed in Japan
Catalogue No. N-868

The FA-50 offers accurate information exchange that can be utilized
for collision avoidance

AIS target

AIS information

When placing a cursor onto the AIS
target, an AIS data window will pop
up to display the following data of
the target: Ship's name, COG, SOG,
CPA, TCPA, Range and Bearing.

LAN

NavNet vx2 can
also be interfaced
to the FA-30

LA

N
AIS info on NOAA chart

EA 0
NM

Rough raster chart is already installed.
Also, additional charts can be installed
into this viewer.
COG/SOG vector

183
AIS Viewer for PC
(Standard supply)

Information to be received
with GPS antenna
GPA-017S

Dynamic Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ship's position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Rate of turn (ROT)
Heading
Navigation status*

FURUNO’s FA-50 class-B AIS transponder receives navigation

shown with SOG/COG vector, which greatly assists you in

data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to

grasping the surrounding situation even in the midst of

aid in safe navigation. Also, the FA-50 transmits own ship’s

congested waterways. Also, Closest Point of Approach (CPA)

information to the vessels around, which also aids in collision

a n d Ti m e t o C l o s e s t P o i n t o f A p p r o a c h ( T C PA ) c a n b e

avoidance.

computed and displayed on the radar/chart plotter screens.

AIS utilizes a VHF data link to exchange own ship information

The FA-50 feeds AIS data to the NavNet 3D and vx2 series or a

Dynamic Data

with other AIS-equipped vessels around. The FA-50

PC with FURUNO’s AIS Viewer software interfaced through

incorporates the received AIS information into radar, a chart

Ethernet. The FA-50 can also be interfaced with a FURUNO

plotter and other graphic display options such as a PC to

chart plotter and radar via NMEA 0183 format to supplement

improve situational awareness. AIS targets on the screens are

information to the onboard navigation system.

•
•
•
•
•

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
IMO number*
Ship's name
Type of ship
Call sign
Length and beam
Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Voyage Related Data
• Ship's draft*
• Hazardous cargo
• Destination and ETA*

The software can be upgraded to a full
version of MaxSea Navigation Software
or MaxSea-NavNet Software.

Past track line

AIS target

AIS target symbol

Safety-related messages

COG/SOG vector changes its length
according to SOG.
ROT mark is viewable when the target
vessel sends the information.
Past track dots enables you to evaluate
the target's action.

* Class-A AIS only

Information to be transmitted
Ship’s position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Heading

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Ship's name
Type of ship
Cargo
Call sign

AIS target data
for the selected vessel

• Length and beam
• Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Fixed form of safety-related
messages

COG/SOG
vector

Radar FR-8xx2 series
When interfacing with FR-8xx2 series,
optional AIS interface IF-1500AIS is needed.

AIS information

Past track
dots

ROT mark

The FA-50 offers accurate information exchange that can be utilized
for collision avoidance

AIS target

AIS information

When placing a cursor onto the AIS
target, an AIS data window will pop
up to display the following data of
the target: Ship's name, COG, SOG,
CPA, TCPA, Range and Bearing.

LAN

NavNet vx2 can
also be interfaced
to the FA-30

LA

N
AIS info on NOAA chart

EA 0
NM

Rough raster chart is already installed.
Also, additional charts can be installed
into this viewer.
COG/SOG vector

183
AIS Viewer for PC
(Standard supply)

Information to be received
with GPS antenna
GPA-017S

Dynamic Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ship's position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Rate of turn (ROT)
Heading
Navigation status*

FURUNO’s FA-50 class-B AIS transponder receives navigation

shown with SOG/COG vector, which greatly assists you in

data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to

grasping the surrounding situation even in the midst of

aid in safe navigation. Also, the FA-50 transmits own ship’s

congested waterways. Also, Closest Point of Approach (CPA)

information to the vessels around, which also aids in collision

a n d Ti m e t o C l o s e s t P o i n t o f A p p r o a c h ( T C PA ) c a n b e

avoidance.

computed and displayed on the radar/chart plotter screens.

AIS utilizes a VHF data link to exchange own ship information

The FA-50 feeds AIS data to the NavNet 3D and vx2 series or a

Dynamic Data

with other AIS-equipped vessels around. The FA-50

PC with FURUNO’s AIS Viewer software interfaced through

incorporates the received AIS information into radar, a chart

Ethernet. The FA-50 can also be interfaced with a FURUNO

plotter and other graphic display options such as a PC to

chart plotter and radar via NMEA 0183 format to supplement

improve situational awareness. AIS targets on the screens are

information to the onboard navigation system.

•
•
•
•
•

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
IMO number*
Ship's name
Type of ship
Call sign
Length and beam
Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Voyage Related Data
• Ship's draft*
• Hazardous cargo
• Destination and ETA*

The software can be upgraded to a full
version of MaxSea Navigation Software
or MaxSea-NavNet Software.

Past track line

AIS target

AIS target symbol

Safety-related messages

COG/SOG vector changes its length
according to SOG.
ROT mark is viewable when the target
vessel sends the information.
Past track dots enables you to evaluate
the target's action.

* Class-A AIS only

Information to be transmitted
Ship’s position
Coordinated universal time (UTC)
Course over ground (COG)
Speed over ground (SOG)
Heading

Static Data
•
•
•
•
•

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
Ship's name
Type of ship
Cargo
Call sign

AIS target data
for the selected vessel

• Length and beam
• Location of position-fixing antenna
on the ship

Fixed form of safety-related
messages

COG/SOG
vector

Radar FR-8xx2 series
When interfacing with FR-8xx2 series,
optional AIS interface IF-1500AIS is needed.

AIS information

Past track
dots

ROT mark

SPECIFICATIONS OF

n exchange that can be utilized
What is AIS?
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) improves the safety level of boating by exchanging
information about the status of your ship with other AIS-equipped craft nearby. The system

AIS
DATA

utilizes VHF broadcasts to handle information about the surrounding area, such as other
craft and buoys and other aids-to-navigation.
The AIS data includes target position, course and speed over ground, allowing you to
foresee the course changes of particular targets. AIS targets are constantly visible even when
they are shrouded in fog, in darkness, behind headlands, river bends or other obstructions.

Comparison between Class-A and Class-B
Class-A

Class-B

SOLAS vessel

Non-SOLAS vessel

SOTDMA (Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access)

CSTDMA (Carrier Sensing Time Division Multiple Access)

Reserves a particular time slot and negotiates the use of that time slot
with other Class-A vessels within radio range.

Uses any time slot as and when it is available. If no slot is available,
Class-B AIS tries to access to the slot again after a pre-set time.

Frequency Range

156.025 - 162.025 MHz

156.025 - 162.025 MHz (Same as Class-A)

Update Interval

Variable by ship speed and course

GPS RECEIVER
Receiving Channels
Rx Frequency
Rx Code
Position Accuracy

12 channels parallel, 12 satellites tracking
1575.42 MHz
C/A code
10 m (HDOP 4)

INTERFACE
COM
Ethernet
Input:

RS-422/IEC 61162-1
10/100BASE-T
ACK, BBM, DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT,
OSD, RMC, SSD, VBW, VSD, VTG, AIQ, DSC,
DSE, PFEC
VDM, VDO, ABK, ACA, ACS, ALR, TXT, PFEC

Output:
POWER SUPPLY

12-24 VDC 2.0-1.0 A

Ships status "at anchour" and moving faster than 3 kt

10 sec.

Ships operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt

10 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 0 - 14 kt and
changing course

3 1/3 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt

6 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving 14 - 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt

2 sec.

Ship operating in SOLAS mode, moving faster 23 kt and
changing course

2 sec.

1.7 kg 3.7 lb

5 0.2”

R2.5
R6

s

2- 5

Outputs data to NavNet 3D, NavNet vx2 and PC through Ethernet
Flexible integration with various AIS compatible radar and chart plotters
AIS Viewer software for PC (Standard supply)

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

Distribution Box
DB-1

GPS Antenna
GPA-017S

3.3 kg 7.3 lb

0.15 kg 0.3 lb
69 2.7"

169
96 6.7"
3.8"

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

90 3.5”

GPS/VHF Combined Antenna
GVA-100-T

50

AIS Viewer
FAISPC-MX

Ethernet
10/100BASE-T

AIS Transponder
FA-50

32 1.3"

236 9.3"

Greatly improves the level of the situational awareness
even in fog, darkness or congested waterways

PC

or

PC

Enhances safe navigation by exchanging critical navigation information
from AIS-equipped vessels nearby

Sturdy design mounts easily on a bulkhead

NavNet Series
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

GPS/VHF
Combined
Antenna
GVA-100-T

1245 49.0"

Receives both Class-A and Class-B AIS information

s

Antenna Unit
(Separate)

HUB

s

s

Option
1. VHF Antenna 150M-W2VN
2. Antenna Cable Set (30/50 m)
3. Antenna Base
4. Power Supply Unit PR-240
5. LAN Cable (2/10 m) for the connection with a PC
6. LAN Cable (1/5/10/20/30 m) for the connection with NavNet vx2

VHF Antenna
150M-W2VN

Moving faster than 2 kt: 30 sec.

Fully satisfies the technical standards for Class-B AIS, IEC 62287-1

s

EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. AIS Transponder FA-50
2. GPS Antenna GPA-017S or GPS/VHF Combined Antenna GVA-100-T
with Distribution Box DB-1 (Optional VHF antenna is needed.)
3. AIS Viewer FAISPC-MX
4. Installation Materials and Spare Parts

Antenna Unit
(Combined)

Moving less than 2 kt: 3 min.

s

s

IP20
IPx6

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

AIS TRANSPONDER
FA-50

61 2.4" 24 0.9"

3 min.

230 9.1”
255 10.0”

s

-15 to +55°C
-30 to +70°C

2-step fixing by ship speed

Ships status "at anchour" and not moving faster than 3 kt

12 0.5”
144 5.7”
219 8.6”

Access scheme

TRANSPONDER UNIT
TX/RX Frequency
156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz

44
1.7”

Vessel applied

ENVIRONMENT
Temprature
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:
Waterproofing
Transponder Unit:
Antenna Unit:

STANDARDS
IMO MSC.140(76), IEC 62287-1, ITU-R M.1371-2,
DSC ITU R M.825-3, IEC 60945 Ed.4

Power Supply Unit
PR-240

100/110/
115/200/
220/230
VAC

RS-422

2m

24 VDC 12-24 VDC

SENSOR
• GPS
• Gyrocompass
• Speedlog
• Satellite Compass
EXTERNAL DISPLAY
• NavNet 3D
• NavNet vx2
• Radar
FAR-21x7/28x7
• Plotter
GP-7000/F
• ECDIS
FEA-21x7/28x7
• Pilotplug
AIS INTERFACE
IF-1500AIS

Radar
• FR-8xx2 series
option or local supply

* Usually FA-50 uses the internal GPS. When connecting the external GPS, use one which satisfies
the followings.
1) Outputs DTM sentence. (WGS-84 can be chosen.)
2) Outputs GBS sentence.
3) Outputs sentences with the mode indicator;
GNS: Ver. 3.0 or later GLL: Ver. 2.0 or later GGA: Ver. 2.0 or later RMC: Ver. 1.5 or later
4) The measured result of internal and external GPSs should be within 26 m. (These antenna should
be located within 6 m.)

155

TRADEMARK REGISTERED MARCA REGISTRADA
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

196
7.7"
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FURUNO FRANCE S.A.

FURUNO NORGE A/S

FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o.

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Phone: +81 (0)798 65-2111
Fax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622

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Phone: +33 5 56 13 48 00
Fax: +33 5 56 13 48 01

Ålesund, Norway
Phone: +47 70 102950
Fax: +47 70 102951

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Phone: +48 58 669 02 20
Fax: +48 58 669 02 21

FURUNO U.S.A., INC.

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Phone: +1 360-834-9300
Fax: +1 360-834-9400

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Phone: +34 91-725-90-88
Fax: +34 91-725-98-97

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Phone: +46 31-7098940
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Phone: +49 4101 838 0
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Phone: +44 23 9244 1000
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Phone: +45 36 77 45 00
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