UAM-08160X-II2S
10KM Long-range Underwater Acoustic Modem (UAM),
Deck Unit with Built-in Battery for Flexible Operation
The UAM-08160X-II2S underwater acoustic modem device, a deck unit in the UAM-08160X series, is designed for flexible deployment and ease of use. It comes with a 50m bearing cable for deployment at depths up to 30m , and the built-in 7Ah@24V battery supports approximately 8 hours of operation per charge . This device provides reliable underwater communication with a range of up to 10 km and a maximum user data rate of 4 kbps (bit error rate 10⁻⁴).
| 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 |
| Communication Type: Half-Duplex |
| Communication Standard: Dual-Mode(MASS/SC-MPSK) |
| Maximum Working Depth: 300m(over 2x design margin) |
| Built-In Battery Capacity: 7Ah@24V |
| Control Interface: RS485/RS232/RS422 |
| Dimensions: Diameter 126mm×Height 492mm |
| Weight: 11.5kg(in air)/8.5kg(in water) |
Key Features
- Flexible Deployment
Delivered with a standard 50 m bearing cable (supports 30 m depth, 4.5 MPa rated). Optional extended cables allow deeper deployment. - User-Friendly Operation
Configurable via upper-level control software with USB-to-RS485 interface. - Built-in Battery Power
Equipped with a 7Ah@24V battery, supporting approx. 8 hours per charge (8h reception + 1h max power transmission). - Reliable Long-Range Communication
Effective communication range up to 10 km with a maximum data rate of 4 kbps (BER 10⁻⁴). - Compact & Portable
Easy to transport and operate, ideal for temporary deployments and offshore field missions.
Applications
- AUV & USV communication links
- Buoy data transmission systems
- Oceanographic research & environmental monitoring
- Subsea sensor networks
- Offshore engineering and temporary field deployment
Application Diagram
Explore the UAM-08160X Series
The UAM-08160X Series includes the portable II2S, the 3000 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 UAM-08160X Series delivers reliable performance for diverse underwater acoustic communication needs.
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How the UAM-08160X-II2S Works
The UAM-08160X-II2S is an underwater acoustic Communication designed to enable reliable long-range data transmission under water—where radio frequency (RF) and optical signals fail. Below is a breakdown of its working principle:
Signal Conversion & Modulation
- Data from surface platforms, buoys, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), or subsea sensors are first digitized.
- The device uses modulation techniques such as MASS or SC-MPSK to encode digital information onto acoustic carriers in the frequency range of 8–16 kHz.
Transmission Through Water
- Once modulated, the sound waves are emitted into the water. These acoustic signals propagate over long ranges—up to 10 km under optimal conditions—with a bit error rate around 10⁻⁴ at data rates between 100 bps and 4 kbps.
- The device operates in half-duplex mode, alternating between transmitting and receiving.
Propagation Effects in the Underwater Environment
- As acoustic waves travel through seawater, they are influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, pressure (depth), and salinity.
- Multipath reflections from the sea surface and seabed cause delays and possible distortion; the UAM-08160X-II2S is engineered to tolerate these effects for stable signal reception.
Reception & Demodulation
- At the receiving end, a hydrophone captures the acoustic signal.
- The system then demodulates it (using the supported dual-mode modulation schemes) and reconstructs the original digital data for commands, sensing, or telemetry.
- The internal battery (7Ah @ 24V) supplies power to support about 8 hours of reception plus 1 hour of high-power transmission, ensuring autonomous subsea operation.
Deployment & Operational Parameters
- Maximum working depth is 300 m, giving robust subsea coverage for coastal, offshore, and oceanographic missions.
- Interfaces such as RS-485 / RS-232 / RS-422 allow control and data transfer via standard serial protocols.