Furuno Class A Ais Transponder
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Furuno Class A Ais Transponder
Class A AIS Transponder
Furuno's FA170 is a Class A AIS Transponder with a 4.3" Color LCD Display. It displays symbols for AIS-equipped vessels, AIS-SARTs, coastal stations, and other aids to navigation within the VHF range. AIS data can be output to ECDIS, Radar, or other navigational equipment for collision avoidance support.
The FA170 includes 6 in/out ports, 3 input-only ports, one LAN port, and one alarm output (contact closure) port. The unit is BAM (Bridge Alert Management) ready, meeting the specific requirements for BAM as specified in IMO MSC.302 (87). An optional Pilot Plug is available.
This compact unit can store up to 2,048 AIS targets and AIS sarts. Selecting a target from the list generates a pop-up window where detailed information is displayed. You can also create an AIS message or send a name request to the target ship.
When dangerous targets are detected, the FA170 provides a Dangerous Target list. The FA170 is also capable of exchanging short, safety-related messages with a specified MMSI or all AIS-equipped vessels via VHF channels. The FA170 can store up to 20 transmitters and 20 received messages.
Features:
- Class A AIS Transponder with 4.3" Color LCD Display
- Displays Information about AIS-equipped ships, as well as coastal stations and Aids to Navigation within VHF coverage
- Outputs AIS data to ECDIS, Radar, and other navigational equipment
- Sufficient output ports for dual configuration of ECDIS and Radar Systems
- LAN Interface available for simple and efficient network integration
- BAM (Bridge Alert Management) is ready
- Optional available Pilot Plug
- Receives AIS-SART signals for assisting in streamlining SAR activities
Manufacturer Part Number: FA170
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Last Updated: JUNE 09 2026
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