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General| Modulation | GMSK |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +55°C |
| Frequency | 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz |
| Display | LCD |
| Frequency Range | 156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz |
| Current Consumption | 1.5 A (max) |
Operator responsibilities, manual usage, copyright, and warranty information.
Guidelines for proper disposal of the equipment according to regulations.
Instructions for safely disposing of batteries, referencing EU and US regulations.
Welcome message and introduction to the product quality.
Overview of the FA-150's capabilities and technical specifications.
Explanation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and its operation.
Identifies and explains the function of each control on the FA-150 unit.
Step-by-step guide on how to power the equipment on and off.
Instructions for adjusting the display's brightness and contrast settings.
Guides users on navigating the equipment's menu system and operating procedures.
Details on inputting essential voyage information such as destination and status.
Configuration of Closest Point of Approach (CPA) and Time to CPA (TCPA) for collision alarms.
Describes how to cycle through different display modes like Plotter, Target List, and Status.
Information on sending and receiving text and safety-related messages via VHF channels.
Step-by-step instructions for composing and transmitting messages to other AIS units.
How to view incoming messages received by the AIS transponder.
Details on accessing logs of transmitted and received messages.
Information on setting and managing regional AIS VHF channels.
How to control audible alerts for alarms and key presses.
Configuration for long-range communication and data transmission to satellites.
Specifications and usage of the optional pilot plug for PC connectivity.
How to view the system's initial configuration settings.
Procedure for activating the Inland AIS feature using an activation key.
How to switch between Inland and SOLAS compliant AIS operating modes.
Inputting voyage-specific data required for Inland AIS operations.
Displays and checks ship's static navigation data for Inland AIS.
Shows and monitors the ship's real-time dynamic navigation data in Inland AIS.
Detailed information display for Class A AIS targets in Inland AIS mode.
Procedures for sending specific message types within the Inland AIS system.
Sending and receiving Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Requested Time of Arrival (RTA) messages.
Informing authorities about the number of persons onboard via specific messages.
Receiving and viewing EMMA meteorological warnings relevant to inland navigation.
Receiving and viewing water level information messages from base stations.
Accessing logs of transmitted and received messages specific to Inland AIS.
How to review the initial settings for Inland AIS functionality.
Options to change the menu display language for Inland AIS.
Setting preferred units for distance, length, and speed in Inland AIS.
Adjusting time differences to display local time accurately in Inland AIS.
Routine checks and cleaning procedures to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Procedures for replacing fuses and resetting circuit breakers for system protection.
Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common operational issues and symptoms.
Running built-in tests to check the functionality of the monitor and transponder units.
Performing memory and internal GPS receiver tests on the transponder unit.
Viewing a log of the equipment's power-on and power-off times.
Accessing a log of the equipment's transmission status (on/off) history.
Displaying and interpreting system alarms and their status messages.
Understanding various error and system messages displayed by the FA-150.
Displaying detailed information about the built-in GPS receiver's status.
Checking the operational status of connected navigation sensors.
Resetting specific or all system settings to their factory default values.
How to test and confirm the proper working of an AIS-SART device.
List of electrical parts and their associated modules for the FA-150.
Visual guide showing the physical location of major internal modules within the unit.
Technical details of the digital interface standards and data transmission protocols.
Reference table of VHF channels and their corresponding frequencies for international and USA modes.
List of ERI (European Reporting International) codes used for ship types and cargo.
Glossary of abbreviations, units, and symbols used throughout the manual.
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