FAX30 Weatherfax & Navtex Receiver
The Furuno FAX30 is a versatile external black box designed to transform any NavNet display or PC into a powerful Weatherfax and Navtex receiver. Its waterproof design ensures durability while connected via a single Ethernet cable to a NavNet display or an Ethernet hub. This allows multiple NavNet displays to access the FAX30 simultaneously. Additionally, the FAX30 can be connected to any standard PC equipped with an Ethernet card.
The unit efficiently receives essential weather images and navigational information, which are displayed on the connected screen with user-friendly softkey menu options. On a PC, users can access the information through their web browser without needing to install a complex software solution. Users can conveniently print vital information using their PC and printer.
Experience unmatched weather tracking capabilities by combining the FAX30 with NavNet’s true color radar, enabling safer navigation even in unpredictable weather conditions.
The Furuno FAX30 Weatherfax & Navtex Receiver is an external black box unit designed to integrate weather and navigational data into existing marine IT infrastructures. It converts any NavNet display or standard PC into a receiver for Weatherfax and Navtex information. This system is suitable for commercial vessels or maritime operations requiring reliable access to weather images and navigational warnings without dedicated, standalone hardware. The FAX30 connects via a single Ethernet cable, allowing multiple NavNet displays to share access when routed through an Ethernet hub. For PC integration, information is accessible via a web browser, eliminating the need for proprietary software installation. The unit supports the reception of essential weather images and Navtex messages, which can be stored internally for later review or printed via a connected PC and printer. It offers a cost-effective, paperless solution for tracking weather and receiving critical navigation alerts, enhancing operational awareness.
The FAX30 serves as a receiver for both Weatherfax images and Navtex messages. It processes and displays this critical weather and navigational information on connected NavNet displays or standard PCs.
The unit connects directly to a 10.4" NavNet display or via an Ethernet hub for multiple NavNet displays. It is also compatible with any standard PC equipped with an Ethernet card.
For Weatherfax, it supports LF frequencies from 80 kHz to 160 kHz and MF/HF frequencies from 2 MHz to 25 MHz. For Navtex, it supports 490 kHz or 518 kHz.
Yes, the FAX30 can store up to 12 weather fax images and 130 Navtex messages. Information can also be printed using a connected PC and printer.
FAX30 - Furuno Weatherfax & Navtex Receiver