FURUNO FA - 150 MARINE AIS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET: FURUNO FA-150 CLASS-A AIS (USED/REFURBISHED)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Furuno FA-150 is a MED-certified Class-A AIS transponder designed for all SOLAS-compliant vessels. This highly reliable system consists of a dedicated transponder unit and a compact "Silver Bright" monochrome LCD display. It provides real-time data exchange of navigation and ship information with other AIS-equipped vessels and coastal VTS stations. Known for its ease of installation and rugged "workhorse" reputation, the FA-150 is the ideal choice for shipowners looking for a proven, high-performance AIS solution at a fraction of the cost of new equipment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Furuno FA-150

Display Unit: 4.5" Silver Bright Monochrome LCD (FA-1502)

Transponder Unit: FA-1501 (High-sensitivity receiver/transmitter)

Output Power: 12.5 W or 1 W (Selectable)

Frequency Range: 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz

Target Capacity: Tracks up to 2,000 reports per minute (4,500 on dual channels)

GPS Receiver: 12-channel parallel receiver (UTC synchronization & backup)

Connectivity: * 3x NMEA 0183 I/O Ports

1x Dedicated Sensor Port

1x External Display Port

1x Front-panel Pilot Plug

Power Supply: 12-24 VDC (Accepts 10.8 V to 31.2 V)

Waterproofing: IP56 (Display Front)

KEY FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

Vivid Plotter Display: Features a dedicated plotter screen that provides a "radar-like" bird’s-eye view of all surrounding AIS targets for rapid situational assessment.

CPA/TCPA Alarms: Automatically calculates the Closest Point of Approach and Time to CPA, triggering an alarm if a vessel enters a user-defined safety zone.

Direct Integration: Seamlessly outputs AIS data to Furuno FAR-21x7/28x7 Radars and FMD/FEA series ECDIS without the need for additional interface cards.

Comprehensive Vessel Data: Displays Static (MMSI, Name, IMO), Dynamic (Position, Speed, Course), and Voyage (Draft, Destination, ETA) information.

Durable Keypad Design: Features tactile, backlit buttons (NAV, STATUS, MENU, DISP) that are easy to operate in heavy seas or while wearing gloves.

Versatile Antenna Options: Supports either separate GPS/VHF antennas or a space-saving combined antenna (GVA-100).

Inland AIS Support: Fully capable of complying with European Inland Waterway standards through simple menu configuration.

TYPICAL CONDITION (USED/REFURBISHED)

Standard Set: Usually includes the FA-1502 Display, FA-1501 Transponder, and GPS Antenna.

Quality Check: Used units are typically inspected for LCD "bleed" or dead pixels, and the VHF transmitter is tested to ensure full 12.5W output power.

Refurbishment: Often supplied with a new internal memory battery to ensure voyage settings and MMSI data are retained during power cycles.

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