Furuno FA170 Display Unit
Furuno FA170 Display Unit — Product description
Enhance Maritime Safety with the Furuno FA170 AIS Display
In the demanding world of marine navigation, staying ahead of potential hazards is crucial. The Furuno FA170 serves as a dedicated 4.3-inch color LCD display unit, designed to bring Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to life right at your fingertips. This compact powerhouse visualizes symbols for nearby AIS-equipped vessels, AIS-SARTs (Search and Rescue Transmitters), coastal stations, and various aids to navigation—all within VHF range. Mariners rely on it for real-time situational awareness, turning raw AIS signals into actionable insights that support collision avoidance.
What sets the FA170 apart is its seamless integration potential. It outputs critical AIS data to ECDIS, radar overlays, or other navigational systems, creating a unified bridge experience. Whether you're maneuvering in congested shipping lanes or navigating foggy coastal waters, this display helps you track vessels with precision, reducing the risk of close-quarters situations.
Robust Connectivity and Expansion Options
The FA170 is engineered for modern bridge setups, boasting versatile connectivity. It features six bidirectional in/out ports, three dedicated input-only ports, a single LAN port for networked operations, and an alarm output via contact closure. This setup allows effortless connection to multiple sensors and displays, ensuring your AIS information flows freely across your navigation suite.
Compliance is non-negotiable at sea, and the FA170 is fully Bridge Alert Management (BAM) ready, aligning with IMO MSC.302(87) standards. This means it handles alerts intelligently, prioritizing and routing notifications to keep your crew informed without overwhelming the watch officer.
Powerful Target Management and Messaging
Capable of storing up to 2,048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs, the FA170 keeps a comprehensive log of your maritime neighborhood. Tap into a target list to summon detailed pop-up info, including vessel name, position, course, speed, and more. Need to communicate? Generate AIS messages or request a name query directly from the unit. When threats emerge, a dedicated dangerous target list pops up, highlighting vessels on potential collision courses with visual and audible cues.
Stay connected beyond visuals—exchange short safety-related messages with specific MMSI holders or broadcast to all AIS vessels via VHF. With storage for 20 transmitted and 20 received messages, you'll never lose track of vital comms during extended voyages.
Intuitive Display and User Experience
The heart of the FA170 is its vivid 4.3-inch color LCD screen, boasting a WQVGA resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. The viewing area measures 95.04 mm wide by 53.856 mm high, perfect for console mounting without dominating space. Brightness adjusts across 18 steps, adapting to harsh sunlight or dim night watches for optimal readability every time.
Compact and rugged, this display unit mounts easily in tight pilothouse areas. Note that it functions standalone as a display—pair it with a compatible Furuno AIS transponder like the FA-170 series for full transmit/receive capabilities.
Real-World Applications for Every Voyager
Fishermen scanning for gear conflicts, cargo ships threading busy straits, or pleasure craft exploring remote archipelagos—all benefit from the FA170's clarity. It shines in SAR operations, spotting AIS-SART beacons amid clutter, and supports VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) interactions. By overlaying AIS on your existing nav screens, it layers intelligence over radar echoes, helping discern friend from potential foe in low-visibility scenarios.
Investing in the FA170 means prioritizing safety without complexity. Its straightforward interface minimizes training time, letting even relief crews operate it confidently.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Display: 4.3-inch color LCD, 480 x 272 dots (WQVGA)
- Viewing Area: 95.04 (W) x 53.856 (H) mm
- Brightness: Adjustable in 18 steps
- Target Capacity: Up to 2,048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs
- Ports: 6 in/out, 3 input-only, 1 LAN, 1 alarm output
- Message Storage: 20 TX / 20 RX
- Compliance: BAM-ready per IMO MSC.302(87)
This display unit arrives ready for installation—ideal for upgrades or expansions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Furuno FA170 display show?
It displays symbols for AIS-equipped vessels, AIS-SARTs, coastal stations, and navigation aids within VHF range, along with detailed target info and dangerous target alerts.
Does the FA170 include an AIS transponder?
No, this is the display unit only. It requires a separate compatible AIS transponder for full AIS functionality.
How many AIS targets can the FA170 track?
Up to 2,048 AIS targets and AIS-SARTs, providing ample capacity for busy waters.
Is the FA170 compatible with other navigation systems?
Yes, it outputs AIS data to ECDIS, radar, and more via multiple ports, plus LAN for networking.
What messaging features does it offer?
Send safety-related messages to specific MMSI or all AIS vessels, storing 20 sent and 20 received.
Is the FA170 BAM compliant?
Absolutely—it's Bridge Alert Management ready, meeting IMO MSC.302(87) requirements.
How adjustable is the screen brightness?
It offers 18 brightness steps, ensuring clear visibility in any lighting condition.
FA170 Display Unit
This 4.3" color LCD display displays symbols for AIS-equipped vessels, AIS-SARTs, coastal stations, and other aids to navigation within 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).
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. Users 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 transmitted and 20 received messages.
Specifications:
- Screen Size: 4.3 Inch color LCD, 480 x 272 dots (WQVGA)
- Viewing Area: 95.04 (W) x 53.856 (H) mm
- Brightness Adjustment: 18 steps
*Display unit only
*No AIS transponder included
SKU: NVN-63604
MPN: FA1702
UPC: 611679368263
Technical specifications
| Brand | Furuno |
| Model | Furuno FA170 Display Unit |
| SKU / MFR# | 63604 |
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