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“New Software Version 04.08 for the FA-150 – Power On/Off History Logs Not Updated”

4 June 2024

Following the GPS rollover in 2022, we are pleased to introduce the new software version 4.08 for (Model – FA-150) Automatic International Ship Identification System. However, please note that Furuno discovered that the power on/off history logs were not updated for the FA-150 with program version 4.07^*1. Our sincere apologies for this situation and we assure you that the defect will be corrected. If you have FA-150 AIS installed onboard, please contact our nearest dealer/distributor.

Models Affected

FA-150 with program version 2450018-04.07 ^*1

[ ^*1This program version released to address GPS rollover (occurred on January 2, 2022)]

How to check the program version?

1. Press MENU
2. Press ▼ or ▲ and select DIAGNOSTICS, then press ENT
3. Press ▼ or ▲ and select TRANSPONDER TEST, then press ENT
4. Press ▼ or ▲ and select MEMORY TEST, then press ENT

What is the Defect

Power on/off history is not updated in the history log.^*2

[ ^*2 The power on/off history log is displayed when there was at least 15 minutes between power off and power on. (The log shows the date and time of the latest 30 power-on and power-off.)]

How to display power on/off history log?

1. Press MENU key.
2. Press ▼ or ▲ and select DIAGNOSTICS, then press ENT key.

Press ▼ or ▲ and select PWR ON/OFF HISTORY, then press ENT key.

Corrective Measures 

If you are using the relevant program version of FA-150, the unit is required to have a software update. The update work is expected to take 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Kindly contact your Furuno representative for more details.

We look forward to your continued support and feedback.