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.FA-70 AIS receives vessel name, callsign, position, COG, SOG, and other useful information from surrounding vessels. FA-70 is a Class-B+ AIS that transmits your data with higher performance and faster rates than typical Class-B units, thus increasing your awareness. SO-TDMA enables an AIS time slot assignment that makes you visible even in congested waters.

SO-TDMA allows assignment of an AIS time slot, making you visible even in busy waters.

Time division multiple access (in short TDMA) is a method for sharing a radio network signal. It allows different users to share the same bandwidth by dividing the bandwidth into time slots. The users end up in a session each one after the other with their own time slot (s). This allows users to share the same channel, but only use part of the bandwidth. TDMA has been used in various digital applications, e.g. GSM, 2G and DECT (cordless telephones). Time division multiple access is a variation on the more general term multiplexing. And ensures a lower power consumption.

The FA-70 class B AIS will be delivered with:  

Features:

• Silent mode with optional ON / OFF switch
• Compact and light with greater range and faster transmission power *
• Internal VHF splitter eliminates the need for a separate antenna *
• Switchable between SO-TDMA and CS-TDMA *
• NMEA2000 connector, 2x NMEA0183 connectors and a USB (micro B) connector
• Initial setup can be done via the NMEA2000 network (TZT2 / TZT3)
  * FA-70 only
• Outputs data to NavNet TZtouch2, TZtouch, 3D through Ethernet
• Flexible integration with various AIS compatible radar and chart plotters
• High power (5W) and fast transmitting rate contributing to greater safety

NMEA-2000 Certified

For yachts fishing vessels and work boats

FURUNO fa-4070-brochure-en.pdf

FURUNO fa-4070-brochure-de.pdf

FURUNO fa-70-installation-manual.pdf

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