WNC-S40HSO4

Silver Edition OEM Configuration Modem

Designed as a versatile workhorse, Subnero’s silver edition smart modem offers unparalleled flexibility, featuring customizable options and extensibility across various levels. From network protocols to physical layer algorithms, users can effortlessly implement and test modifications, ensuring seamless integration into diverse underwater communication ecosystems.

Applications

  • High-speed data transfer for underwater IoT sensors
  • On-demand image transfer
  • Large sensor payload data transfer for marine robotics
  • Underwater networks

Key Features

  • Up to 33 kbps data rate*.
  • Up to 1 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.

* Depending on channel conditions and reliability requirements.

OEM Configuration

The OEM configuration (OC) streamlines integration and enhances adaptability, rendering it an ideal choice for seamless integration into subsea platforms like AUVs, ROVs, and sensor systems. Furthermore, it offers a pressure hull option specifically designed for free-flooded platforms, ensuring comprehensive compatibility across diverse marine environments.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Communication

Feature Details
Modulation (software defined) PSK-OFDM, FH-BFSK
FEC (Forward Error Correction) LDPC (up to 1/6 rate code)
Bandwidth 25 kHz (25 - 50 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
Operating depth 2000 m (Transducer)
Dimensions ⌀ 100 ✕ 132 mm
Operating temperature 0 to 70 °C (Electronics), 0 to 40 °C (Transducer)

* Upgrades available. Read more.

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