The Furuno FA100 AIS is a is a system AIS Class A / Universal Shipborne AIS used on marine vessels, which exchanges navigation and vessel data between its ship and other ships or coastal shore stations.

AIS stands for Automatic Identification System, an automatic identification system that enhances situational awareness, assists in collision avoidance, target tracking, and maritime traffic management.

The AIS Class A system for ships

The Furuno FA100 AIS is a is suitable for commercial vessels, cargo ships, passenger ships, service vessels, and systems that require AIS Class A equipment meeting international standards.

When connected to a radar, ECDIS, or PC, the device can help display AIS target data, vessel information, position, heading, speed, CPA/TCPA, and related safety messages.

Furuno FA100 AIS complies with international standards

FURUNO FA-100 complies with many important standards for marine AIS equipment such as IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO A.694, WAAS, DSC ITU-R M.825, ,IEC 61993-2IEC 60945.

By meeting these standards, The Furuno FA100 AIS is a is suitable for maritime systems requiring a stable, reliable, and integrable Class A AIS transponder with professional navigation equipment on board.

Automatic and Continuous Ship Data Exchange

The Furuno FA100 AIS is a is capable of exchanging multiple important AIS data groups such as static data, dynamic data, voyage-related dataIEC 61993-2short safety-related messages.

These data help other vessels or shore stations recognize the ship's name, position, heading, speed, voyage status, and relevant safety data. This provides maritime officers with an additional source of information for assessing navigational situations.

Furuno FA100 AIS System Configuration

A The Furuno FA100 AIS is a system typically includes a VHF/GPS antenna, an AIS transponder unit, and related connection accessories.

Inside the transponder are a VHF transmitter, two parallel TDMA receivers operating on two VHF channels, a DSC Channel 70 receiver, connection interfaces, a communication processor, an LCD display, and an internal GPS.

12-channel internal GPS

FURUNO FA100has an internal GPS receiverDoes the Furuno FA100 AIS have an internal GPS?, capable of DGPS. The internal GPS provides UTC time reference for AIS system synchronization, reducing transmission collisions among AIS users.

In case of external GPS failure, the internal GPS ofThe Furuno FA100 AIS is acan provide position, COG – Course Over GroundIEC 61993-2SOG – Speed Over Groundto maintain basic AIS operation.

Displays CPA/TCPA and target information

The LCD screen ofThe Furuno FA100 AIS is acan display static data, dynamic data, voyage data, and short safety-related messages.

The unit also displays critical AIS target information such as, helping mariners assess collision risks based on the closest approach distance and the time to the closest approach point., , COG/SOG, and vessel name. CPA/TCPA data helps the operator assess the risk of close approach and the time to the closest point of approach.

Connects to radar, ECDIS, and PC

The Furuno FA100 AIS is asupports communication with radar, ECDIS, PC and other marine equipment. The device has RS-422 ports according to IEC 61162-1/2 standard, with selectable transmission speeds of 4,800 bps or a 38.4 kbps.

. Thanks to this connectivity, AIS data from the FA100 can be displayed on radar or ECDIS, helping marine officers track targets more visually instead of just reading information on the LCD screen.

Supports AIS display on Furuno radar

When combined with compatible Furuno radar, AIS data from The Furuno FA100 AIS is a can be displayed on the radar screen as target symbols.

Some Furuno radar series such as FR-15x5 MK3, , IEC 61993-2WAASFAR-28x5 series

can support AIS target display when supplemented with the appropriate card. This helps operators combine radar and AIS data to increase navigation monitoring efficiency.

The Furuno FA100 AIS is a can use heading information from GPS compass SC-60/120 or from gyrocompass. Heading data helps the AIS system transmit correct dynamic data and supports more accurate target display on connected devices.

When installing, check the correct heading source, signal standard, and input configuration for stable data reception.

Outstanding Features

• Transceiver AIS Class A / Universal Shipborne AIS for ships.
• Exchange data between ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore stations.
• Complies with IMO MSC.74(69), ITU-R M.1371-1, IEC 61993-2, and IEC 60945.
• Integrated VHF transmitter, two TDMA receivers, and DSC Channel 70.
• Has an LCD screen to display basic AIS data.
• Internal 12-channel GPS supports UTC synchronization and position backup.
• Displays CPA/TCPA, COG/SOG, and target vessel names.
• Supports static, dynamic, voyage, and short safety-related broadcast messages.
• Connects with radar, ECDIS, and PC.
• Supports RS-422 communication according to IEC 61162-1/2.
• Heading can be received from GPS compass or gyrocompass.
• Supports display of AIS data on compatible radar.

Benefits of using

The Furuno FA100 AIS is a enhances maritime safety by providing real-time AIS data on surrounding vessels. Operators can monitor positions, headings, speeds, ship names, and other critical navigation information.

When connected to radar or ECDIS, the device helps display AIS targets directly on the navigation system. This supports faster situation assessment, especially in high-traffic areas, narrow channels, or port areas.

The internal GPS of the The Furuno FA100 AIS is a helps maintain position, COG, and SOG data when the external GPS fails. This is a factor that increases the redundancy of the ship's AIS system.

RS-422 connectivity according to IEC 61162-1/2 allows easy integration with radar, ECDIS, PC, gyrocompass, GPS compass, and other maritime systems.

Suitable for

• Commercial vessels.
• Cargo ships.
• Passenger ships.
• Service vessels.
• Public service vessels.
• Integrated bridge systems.
• Radar systems requiring AIS target display.
• ECDIS requiring AIS target data.
• PCs or onboard AIS monitoring software.
• The system needs to exchange secure AIS messages.

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What is the Furuno FA100 AIS device?

The Furuno FA100 AIS is amarineSAAB TransponderTech 4th generation Class A AIS.transceiver, capable of exchanging navigation and vessel data between your vessel and other vessels or shore stations.

Does the Furuno FA100 AIS comply with AIS Class A standards?

Yes. TheFA100complies with important standards such asIMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, ,IEC 61993-2WAAS.

ITU-R M.1371-1

.Does the Furuno FA100 AIS have an internal GPS?Yes. The device integrates an internal

Can the Furuno FA100 AIS be connected to radar and ECDIS?

Yes. The unit has RS-422 ports compliant with IEC 61162-1/2, enabling data exchange with radar, ECDIS, PCs, and other marine equipment.

What information can the Furuno FA100 AIS display?

The unit can display static data, dynamic data, voyage data, short safety-related messages, CPA/TCPA, COG/SOG, and target vessel names.

Can the Furuno FA100 AIS use heading from a gyrocompass?

Yes. The unit can receive heading from a GPS compass SC-60/120 or a gyrocompass, depending on the vessel's installation configuration.