Automatic Identification System (AIS)
The FA‑170 is a Class A AIS transponder from FURUNO, designed for maritime use — allowing automatic exchange of vessel navigational and identification data with other ships and coastal stations. It helps significantly enhance situational awareness and collision-avoidance, supported by a built-in 4.3" colour display for easy monitoring of AIS targets and messages.
Product Details
FEATURES
FURUNO FA 170 Class A AIS Transponder
1. Class A AIS Transponder & Global Compliance: FA‑170 complies with international maritime standards (IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO MSC.302(87), ITU‑R M.1371‑5, IEC 61993‑2 / IEC 60945), ensuring safe and lawful operation in open sea and inland waterways.
2. Integrated VHF Transceiver + Internal GNSS Receiver: It includes a VHF transmitter, dual TDMA receivers, DSC receiver (channel 70), plus a built-in 12‑channel “all-in-view” GPS/GNSS receiver — providing reliable position, COG, SOG and UTC reference even if external GPS fails.
3. Target Tracking & Collision-Avoidance Data Exchange: FA‑170 can exchange data with other AIS‑equipped vessels and coastal stations, receive AIS-SART signals, and output AIS data to radar, ECDIS or other navigation systems — ideal for collision avoidance and maritime safety.
4. 4.3" Colour LCD Display + User‑Friendly Interface: Compact 4.3" colour display shows AIS-equipped vessels, coastal stations, navigation aids, AIS-SARTs — with easy-to-use plotter display, target list, danger‑target warnings, and safety message exchange functions.
5. Bridge Alert Management (BAM) Ready & Network Integration: FA‑170 supports BAM compliance under IMO MSC.302(87), has multiple I/O ports (VHF, LAN, serial, alarm output), and can integrate with radar, ECDIS, and other bridge systems — making it suitable for modern integrated navigation configurations.
SPECIFICATION
| Transponder Class | Class A AIS Transponder |
| Display | 4.3" colour LCD (WQVGA 480 × 272) |
| VHF Frequency Range | 156.025 – 162.025 MHz |
| Transmission Power | 1 W or 12.5 W (selectable) |
| GPS / GNSS Receiver | Internal 12‑channel GNSS, all-in-view, with differential GPS support |
| DSC Receiver | Fixed Channel 70, 156.525 MHz |
| Number of Ports / Interfaces | Multiple I/O ports + LAN + Alarm Output + optional Pilot Plug |
| Target Capacity | Stores up to 2048 AIS / AIS‑SART targets |
| Safety & Regulatory Compliance | IMO MSC.74(69) Annex 3, IMO MSC.302(87), ITU‑R M.1371‑5, IEC 61993‑2, IEC 60945 |
| Supported Outputs | AIS data output to radar, ECDIS, other navigational equipment for collision avoidance |
