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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FA-50
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FA-50 AIS Transponder. We are con-
fident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and
reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our
extensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the ma-
rine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless op-
erated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended
procedures for operation and maintenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FA-50 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 com-
plies with IMO MSC. 74(69) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-2 and DSC ITU-R M.825.3
It also complies with IEC 62287-1 (Type testing standard), IEC 60945 (EMC and en-
vironmental conditions).
FA-50 consists of VHF and GPS antennas, a transponder unit and several associated
units. The transponder contains a VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers on two paral-
lel VHF channels, interface, communication processor, and internal GPS receiver.
The internal GPS is a 12-channel all-in-view receiver with a differential capability. It
also gives position, COG and SOG when the external GPS wails. FA-50 receives
DSC, time-sharing with TDMA receiver.
The main features are
• Safety of navigation by automatically exchanging navigational data
• Static data
-MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
-Call sign & name
-Length and beam
-Type of ship
-Location of position-fixing antenna on the ship
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