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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).  

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Key Features

  • Reliable Long-range Communication — Supports up to 10 km communication range with data rates from 100 bps to 4 kbps and a bit error rate of 10⁻⁴.
  •  Built-in Power Supply — Integrated 7Ah@24V battery provides around 8 hours of continuous operation, supporting extended offshore missions.
  • Flexible Deployment — Supplied with a 50 m bearing cable (extendable for deeper deployment), suitable for shallow to mid-depth water operations up to 30 m (max pressure 4.5 MPa).
  • Easy Control and Integration — Compatible with RS485/RS232/RS422 interfaces and operated via user-friendly upper-level software.
  • Compact and Robust Design — Lightweight and durable structure (11.5 kg in air / 8.5 kg in water) ensures easy handling and stable offshore deployment.
  • Dual-mode Communication — Supports MASS and SC-MPSK modulation for adaptable underwater communication performance.

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Overview

Applications

  • Marine Observation — Coastal and nearshore environmental monitoring.
  • AUV/ROV Communication — Reliable data links for autonomous or remotely operated vehicles.
  • Hydrographic and Environmental Surveys — Suitable for ecological, seabed mapping, and water quality studies.
  • Offshore Monitoring — Supports real-time communication for platforms, buoys, and coastal stations.

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
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)

Application Diagram 



Related UAM Products series

UAM-16320X Series

Frequency:  16kHz-32kHz 

Communication Distance: 3km

Communication  Rate:100-4kbps 

Bit Error Rate:  10⁻⁴

Operating Range: 300m

UAM-08160X Series

Frequency:  8kHz-16kHz 

Communication Distance: 10km

Communication  Rate:100-4kbps 

Bit Error Rate:  10⁻⁴

Operating Range: 300-6000m

UAM-04080X Series

Frequency:  4kHz-8kHz 

Communication Distance: 30km

Communication  Rate:100-1kbps 

Bit Error Rate:  10⁻⁴

Operating Range: 6000m

AUV Communication & Navigation Kit

Compact Navigator & Underwater Acoustic Modem

Designed for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), the AUV Communication & Navigation Kit delivers high-precision navigation and reliable underwater communication in a unified solution.

  • NAVS-3000 Compact Navigator — Provides INS-based positioning, DVL velocity measurements, and depth data for precise real-time navigation.
  • UAC-08160X-OEM Underwater Acoustic Modem — Ensures stable, long-range underwater communication across multiple frequency bands.

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