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Acoustic Modems Brochure

Acoustic Modems Brochure

Acoustic Modems Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Teledyne Benthos Acoustic Modems are designed for reliable underwater communication and data acquisition. They are suitable for various marine environments, including vessels and docks, and support subsea wireless communication.
Specifications:
  • UDB-9400: Includes ATM-900 Series modem deck box, internal batteries or AC/DC power, speaker, serial port, transducer, and splash-proof case. Cables range from 25m to 200m.
  • ATM-920 Series: Rated for 2000 meters depth, with optional 378 W•HR alkaline batteries and remote head.
  • ATM-960 Series: Rated for 6000 meters depth, with optional 588 W•HR alkaline batteries and remote head.
  • ATM-910 Series: Rated for 500 meters depth, with optional 378 W•HR alkaline batteries, remote head, and corrosion-resistant housings.
Technical Features:
  • Baud Rate: 140-2400 bps using MFSK, 2560-15,360 bps using PSK.
  • Frequency Band: Customer specified, ranging from 9-27 kHz.
  • Processing Features: Data redundancy, convolutional coding, multipath guard period selection, MFSK and PSK modulation.
  • Configurations: Deck box, subsea units rated for 500m, 2000m, and 6000m, with omnidirectional and directional transducers.
Deployment and Storage:
  • Typical deployment length is 3-6 months with hourly transmissions, up to 2 years possible, unlimited with external power.
  • Standard data storage of 6144 KB, with expanded memory options available.
Options and Accessories:
  • Dual serial ports, SD card for expanded storage, in-band acoustic recorder, arbitrary waveform playback.
Applications:
  • Oceanographic: Real-time data acquisition from underwater instruments, including current meters and tide gauges.
  • Vehicle Communication: Supports AUV/UUV glider communication and tactical underwater networks.
  • Offshore Oil/Gas Industry: Long-range communication with remote wellhead locations.
  • Ocean Research: Used in ocean observatories and with various oceanographic instruments.
Additional Information: The ATM-900 Series modems offer enhanced capabilities, including high-capacity data logging and real-time clock integration. They are available with various housing materials and transducer configurations to suit different operational needs.
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Teledyne Benthos Acoustic Modems Benthos Acoustic Modems Subsea Wireless Communication COMMUNICATE ACOUSTIC DATA ACQUISITION UNDERWATER REMOTE RELIABLE

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ATM-900 Series Modems The Teledyne Benthos ATM-900 Series Acoustic Telemetry Modems are a major enhancement to previous modem lines offered. The new ATM- 900 Series provides a long list of special purpose, flexible extensions supporting multiple capabilities beyond “just” underwater communications. These capabilities range from high capacity data logging, through updated data storage and user command line interfaces to real-time clock integration. Each surface unit can operate using cables from 2m to 200m with a mating transducer for each cable. Both directional and omnidirectional transducers...

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Gateway Buoy • month deployment (based on Freewave transmission to shore station) 2 • Remote system monitoring from shore base station • Internal space for custom options • Rechargeable batteries • Uses ATM-916 Series Modem • Freewave, 900 MHz spread spectrum communication • Requires shore-based RF system (not included) ATM-900 Series Part Number Designator Legend The ATM-900 Series Acoustic Telemetry Modem uses a new model number and part number scheme. This allows for the model number to be used as the part number and simplifies both the ordering and support processes. Note: Specification designators...

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Teledyne Gateway Buoy Cable Transducer Vehicle Communication • Real-time command, control, and acquisition of data from underwater instrumentation • AUV/UUV glider communication • Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler • utonomous Ocean Sampling Network communication (AOSN) A • Current meters • Tactical underwater local area network communications • Tide gauges Interface Cable Sensor Interface Y-Cable Transducer External Battery Case Ocean Research/Ocean Studies Offshore Oil/Gas Industry • Ocean observatories • Command, control, and acquisition of data from remote underwater instrumentation • Trawl...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.