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UAC-08160X-IE3S

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Underwater Acoustic Communication

Key Features

  • Deep-Sea Deployment – Operates at depths up to 4000 meters, covering the majority of subsea communication needs in the South China Sea and beyond.
  • Durable Construction – Built with a monolithic 2205 stainless steel housing, offering superior corrosion resistance and long service life.
  • Flexible Power Options – Externally powered, with a user-configurable battery compartment to adapt to different mission requirements.
  • Reliable Long-Range Communication – Supports up to 10 km underwater communication with a maximum data rate of 4 kbps (BER 10⁻⁴).
  • Standard Protocol Support – Equipped with an RS232 serial port and compliant with standard control protocols, with technical support available for custom protocol development.

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    Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Communication Frequency Range 8kHz-16kHz
    Communication Distance Up to 10km
    Communication Rate 100bps-4kbps
    Bit Error Rate 10⁻⁴
    Operating Modes Transmit Mode/Receive Mode/Standby Mode
    Communication Type Half-Duplex
    Communication Standard Dual-Mode(MASS/SC-MPSK)
    Maximum Working Depth 4000m(with a design margin of 600m)
    Standby Power Consumption 20mW
    Receive Mode Power Consumption 3.6W
    Transmit Mode Power Consumption up to 120W(with adjustable power levels)
    Power Supply Voltage DC 24V
    Control Interface RS485/RS232/RS422
    Dimensions Diameter 126mm × Height 420mm
    Weight 12kg(in air)/8.6kg(in water)

    Applications

    · Seabed observation stations

    · Buoy communication systems


    · Underwater sensor networks


    · Ocean monitoring & data transmission


    · Offshore engineering and long-term research missions

    Application Diagram 

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    Explore the UAC-08160X Series

    The UAC-08160X Series includes the portable II2S, the 4000 m-rated IE3S, the 6000 m deep-sea SE4T, and the highly integrable OEM system solution. Whether for shallow-water trials, coastal monitoring, or deep-sea engineering and system integration, the UAC-08160X Series delivers reliable performance for diverse underwater acoustic communication needs.


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    How the UAC-08160X-IE3S Works

    The UAC-08160X-IE3S is a high-performance underwater acoustic communication device engineered for deep-sea and mid-water subsea communication where radio frequency (RF) and optical signals are ineffective. It enables robust, long-range transmission as part of advanced underwater acoustic modems.

    Signal Conversion & Modulation

    • Data from buoys, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), subsea sensors, or oceanographic platforms is converted into digital form.
    • The system supports dual-mode modulation (MASS / SC-MPSK), loading the digital data onto acoustic carriers in the 8–16 kHz frequency band, which is optimized for underwater acoustic communication.

    Transmission & Propagation in Water

    • Once modulated, acoustic wave transmission is emitted into the water medium. These signals can reach up to 10 km under optimal conditions, with data rates between 100 bps and 4 kbps and a bit error rate (BER) around 10⁻⁴.
    • The device operates in half-duplex mode, switching between transmit and receive to conserve power and manage communication flow.
    • Deep-sea propagation effects—such as attenuation, multipath reflections from the seabed and surface, pressure (depth), temperature, and salinity variations—are mitigated through advanced signal processing and robust hardware design in the UAC-08160X-IE3S underwater acoustic system.

    Reception & Data Recovery

    • A hydrophone captures incoming underwater acoustic signals.
    • Received signals undergo demodulation to recover the original digital data, whether for telemetry, sensing, or command/control.
    • The system ensures high integrity and low error rates in subsea sensor networks, underwater observatories, or long-term research deployments.

    Operational Parameters & Deployment

    • Maximum working depth: rated to 4000 meters, with design margin for deeper deployment, enabling use in deep-water oil & gas, cable-and-pipe laying, and oceanographic research.
    • Interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422 for control and data link, allowing integration with existing underwater communication systems or custom underwater acoustic modem networks.
    • Power & Modes: Low standby power consumption, higher power during transmission, with adjustable power levels for varying mission profiles.

    Typical Application Scenarios

    • Seabed observation stations and deep-mid water moorings.
    • Buoy communication systems and data relays.
    • Underwater sensor networks for environmental monitoring.
    • Offshore engineering projects, renewable energy platforms, and long-term oceanographic research vessels.
    • Subsea cable and pipeline monitoring in marine communication networks.