WNC-M25MSS4

Silver Edition Standalone Configuration Modem

Subnero’s silver edition underwater smart modem is the workhorse communication node to be used in the general commercial deployments. This modem also provides options for customization and extension at many levels, allowing network protocols as well as physical layer algorithms to be implemented and tested easily.

Key Features

  • Up to 15 kbps data rate*.
  • Up to 5 km communication range (horizontal & vertical) in tropical waters.
  • 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.
  • Support for multiple receiving channels for a variety of applications.

* Depending on channel conditions and reliability requirements.

Standalone Configuration

The standalone configuration (SC) is designed with a pressure housing to support different deployment depths and to function on an external power source, which could be a battery for underwater deployments or a power supply when deployed from the water surface. This configuration is optimized for maximum flexibility and reliability in a wide range of deployment scenarios, ensuring seamless and uninterrupted data transmission even in challenging environments.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Communication

Feature Details
Modulation (software defined) PSK-OFDM, FH-BFSK
FEC (Forward Error Correction) - LDPC (up to 1/6 rate code)
- JANUS (1/2 rate convolution code)
JANUS support Yes, subject to operating frequency band
Bandwidth 12 kHz (20 - 32 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 ✕ 316 mm
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C

* Upgrades available. Read more.

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