WNC-L12LSS4

Silver Edition Standalone Configuration Modem

Offering communication ranges exceeding 10 km and up to 8 kbps of data rate, the L12L series of acoustic smart modems are designed for long-range subsea wireless communications in challenging environments. With features like an ultra-low power deep sleep state consuming less than 1 mW, precise localization and ranging, and arbitrary waveform transmission and recording capabilities, these modems are optimized for high-efficiency underwater operations.

Applications

  • Long-range operations in shallow waters
  • Communication and tracking of AUVs
  • Coastal area networks
  • Long term monitoring of subsea sensors and networks

Key Features

  • More than 10 km communication range in tropical waters*.
  • Up to 8 kbps data rate*.
  • Support for NATO JANUS standard
  • Ranging functionality with 0.1 m precision.
  • Doppler resilience of ±4 knots or better.
  • Support for coherent and incoherent communication schemes.
  • Support for arbitrary signal transmission as well as recording (passband, baseband).
  • Support for user defined communication schemes using UnetStack.

* Depending on channel conditions and reliability requirements.

Standalone Configuration

The standalone configuration (SC) features a pressure housing tailored to accommodate various deployment depths and operate on external power sources, whether underwater with batteries or from the water's surface with a power supply. Engineered for unparalleled versatility and dependability across diverse deployment scenarios, this configuration ensures robust data transmission, even in the most demanding environments, guaranteeing seamless and uninterrupted operations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Communication

Feature Details
Modulation (software defined) PSK-OFDM, FH-BFSK
FEC (Forward Error Correction) LDPC, BCH, Convolution code
Bandwidth 7 kHz (9 - 16 kHz)

Software

Feature Details
Framework UnetStack
User Interface Interactive web UI
Software Interfaces Java, Groovy, Python, C, JavaScript, Julia

Electrical

Feature Details
Power supply 22 - 28 VDC (24 VDC recommended)
Power consumption < 4 W (receive mode, nominal)
< 45 W (transmit mode, avg.)
< 1 mW (deep sleep mode)
External interface Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)*
On-board storage 32 GB*

Mechanical

Feature Details
Hull material Aluminum*
Operating depth 300 m*
Dimensions ⌀ 127 ✕ 260 mm
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C

* Upgrades available. Read more.

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