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CLASS B AIS TRANSPONDER Model FA-70

The FA-70 offers accurate information exchange that can be utilized for collision avoidance

FURUNO’s FA-70 class-B AIS transponder receives navigation data from AIS-equipped vessels nearby that can be utilized to aid in safe navigation. Also, the FA-70 transmits own ship’s information to the vessels around, which also aids in collision avoidance.

Recreational Boats Fishing Vessels
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Features

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

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

  • Flexible integration with various AIS compatible radar and chart plotters

  • High power (5W) and fast transmitting rate contributing to greater safety

  • Internal VHF splitter eliminates need for separate antenna

  • Switchable SO-TDMA and CS-TDMA

  • Receives both Class-A and Class-B AIS information

  • Initial setup can be done through the NMEA2000 network (TZT2/TZT3)

  • Silent Mode with external ON/OFF switch

Specifications

GENERAL

Standards
IEC 60945 Ed.4+CORR.1
IMO MSC.140 (76)
ITU-R M.1371-5, DSC: ITU-R M.825-3
IEC 62287-1 Ed.3.0, IEC 62287-2 Ed.2.0, EN 303 413 V1.1.1
EN 301 843-1 V2.2.1
IEC 62368-1 Ed.3, IEC 62311 Ed.1+Ed.2
TX/RX Frequency
156.025 MHz ～ 162.025 MHz
Output Power: 5 W or 1 W (SO-TDMA), 2 W (CS-TDMA)
Channel Spacing
25 kHz
Waterproofing
Antenna Unit: IP56
Other Units: IP55
Power Supply
12-24 VDC, 1.8-0.9 A
Size
177(W) x55(H) x158(D) (mm)
Weight
0.52 kg (1.1 lbs)

Equipment List

Standard

  • FA-70 Tranponder Unit
  • GPS antenna GPA-017S or GPA-C01
  • Cable Assembly PWR/NMEA1/SILENT cable (1 pcs); 2 m
    NMEA2000 cable (1 pcs); 2 m
    Spare tube fuse (SA, 2pcs)
  • Accessories AIS setting tool (CD-ROM)

Drawing

Interconnection Diagram

Documentation

  • FA-40/70 Brochure
    (Last update: Mar 23, 2023)

Contact

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* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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