UNDERWATER

ACOUSTIC MODEMS

PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE

 UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC MODEMS

EvoLogics underwater acoustic modems provide full-duplex digital communication using EvoLogics' patented S2C (Sweep-Spread Carrier)
Technology, delivering an excellent performance, resistant to the challenges of the dynamic subsea environment. Self-adaptive algorithms
adjust the S2C parameters to maintain the highest bitrate possible in current conditions.

Every EvoLogics underwater acoustic modem implements advanced data delivery algorithms, supports addressing and networking and is
easy to control with a comprehensive set of commands and software-configurable settings.

· Use as transponders, beacons and pingers - all modems are fully com-
patible with EvoLogics USBL/LBL positioning systems and can facilitate
simultaneous communication and navigation.

· WiSE and SDM devices offer extra opportunities for developers.

· OEM versions without housing and streamlined transducer units are avail-
able for system integration with UUVs.

APPLICATIONS

Oil & Gas Monitoring Stations

Support deepwater oil and gas exploration with a reliable communication sys- Integrate the communication system with a power source, multiple sen-
tem that provides real-time transmissions of sensor data or sending commands sors and an acoustic releaser for a fully autonomous solution for long-
to remote equipment term data collection missions

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (ROVs and AUVs) Seismic

Real-time tracking and data aquisition, command transmissions with instant mes- Collect seismic data and use the instant messaging feature for alarm-
saging feature - send commands on top of the main data flow from sensors or triggering events
cameras Networks and Relay chains
Transmit information over longer distances or cover a larger area
Oceanography
Collect measurement data from various sensors in real-time or over periodic inter- Information and Communication Centers
vals, store and transmit data with adjustable priorities. Low power consumption Advanced data management and expandable modular design can be-
and a power saving wake-up module enable long-term deployments come the central point for all your underwater communication needs
BITRATE, kbps

The R-series offers a broad selection of short- mid- and long-range

devices for shallow or deep water applications.

The M-series of "mini"-modems targets size- and weight-sensitive appli-

62.5 S2C M HS cations with a lighter and more compact design.

S2C R WiSE and SDM modems provide extra features for developers.

31.2
S2C R 48/78 S2CR 42/65
S2C M 48/78 S2CM 42/65
S2CR 15/27
13.9 S2CR 7/17
S2CR 12/24
S2CR 18/34 S2CR 18/34H S2CR 7/17W S2CR 7/17D
9.2
6.9 S2CM 18/34

OPERATING RANGE, m
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 S2C R Series
versatile and configurable

S2C M Series
light and compact

S2C R WiSE and SDM

extra features for developers

VESSEL

SURFACE BUOY VESSEL

TRANSCEIVER HOST PC

· Self-adaptive algorithms for reliable performance in adverse

underwater conditions

· Intelligent data interweaving for maximum full-duplex

channel utilization

· Multiple data streams with user-adjustable priorities

· Built-in forward error correction and data compression

· Advanced communication protocol with several data

delivery algorithms: send and receive large volumes of data
with the highest bitrate possible in current conditions; send
SENSOR NODE and receive short instant messages without interrupting the
main data flow between devices
UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC
SENSOR NETWORK
· Addressing and networking: build relay chains and under-
water networks with broadcasting capabilities

· Low power consumption and additional power-saving op-

tions, power supply and on/off switch for external instruments
SENSOR NODE
· Sensor integrations - retrieve data from ADCP (Acoustic
Doppler Current Profiler), SVP (Sound Velocity Profiler), CTD
(Conductivity, Temperature, Depth), Pressure sensors, INS (Inertial
SENSOR NODE Navigation System) etc.

DEVELOPER TOOLS

S2C WiSE-Series modems: the sandbox - an embedded network protocol development platform - provides an excellent testbed. Run
custom networking scripts, sensor-specific data preprocessing scripts and modules directly on real hardware in real-world conditions.

S2C Modem Emulator: test protocols and/or application solutions without underwater modems. A time-saver for code debugging and
refinement. Solutions, designed and tested with the emulator, are easy to export to modem hardware. Available over remote access or as
a standalone EvoLogics Modem Emulator Box.

Software Defined Modem (SDM) mode: transmit and receive arbitrary

waveforms and set a reference to trigger signal detection.

S2C R WiSE Modems

GENERAL Same as S2CR-series modems

FIRMWARE 16 - 64 MB sandbox (extendable up to 64 GB with SD card)

S2C EMULATOR BOX S2C R 48/78 WISE

S2C R 18/34 WISE
 SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
S2CR 48/78 S2CR 42/65 S2CR 18/34 S2CR 18/34H S2CR 15/27 S2CR 12/24 S2CR 7/17 S2CR 7/17D S2CR 7/17W S2CM 48/78 S2CM 42/65 S2CM 18/34 S2CM HS S2CR 48/78WISE S2CR 18/34WISE

OPERATING DEPTH Delrin 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m

Aluminium Alloy 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m not available not available

Stainless Steel 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m not available
GENERAL

Titanium 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 6000 m 6000 m 6000 m 10000 m upon request 6000 m not available not available

OPERATING RANGE 1000 m 1000 m 3500 m 3000 m 6000 m 6000 m 8000 m 10000 m 8000 m 1000 m 1000 m 3500 m 300 m 1000 m 3500 m

FREQUENCY BAND 48 - 78 kHz 42 - 65 kHz 18 - 34 kHz 18 - 34 kHz 15 - 27 kHz 13 - 24 kHz 7 - 17 kHz 7 - 17 kHz 7 - 17 kHz 48 - 78 kHz 42 - 65 kHz 18 - 34 kHz 120 - 180 kHz 48 - 78 kHz 18 - 34 kHz

horizontally wide - angle horizontally wide-angle directional directional horizontally wide - angle horizontally horizontally horizontally
TRANSDUCER BEAM PATTERN omnidirectional 100 degrees omnidirectional hemispherical 120 degrees 70 degrees hemispherical 80 degrees hemispherical omnidirectional 100 degrees omnidirectional omnidirectional omnidirectional omnidirectional

ACOUSTIC CONNECTION up to 31.2 kbit/s up to 31.2 kbit/s up to 13.9 kbit/s up to 13.9 kbit/s up to 9.2 kbit/s up to 9.2 kbit/s up to 6.9 kbit/s up to 6.9 kbit/s up to 6.9 kbit/s up to 31.2 kbit/s up to 31.2 kbit/s up to 13.9 kbit/s up to 62.5 kbit/s up to 31.2 kbit/s up to 13.9 kbit/s
CONNECTION

BIT ERROR RATE less than 10-10

less than 10 -10
less than 10-10
less than 10-10

INTERNAL DATA BUFFER 1 MB, configurable 1 MB, configurable 1 MB, configurable 1 MB, configurable

INTERFACE 1)
Ethernet or RS-232 Ethernet or RS-232 Ethernet or RS-232 Ethernet only

INTERFACE CONNECTORS up to 4 connectors, Ethernet and serial combinations up to 4 connectors, Ethernet and serial combinations 1 connector 1 connector

POWER CONSUMPTION 2) Stand-by Mode 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW 0.5 mW 2.5 mW 2.5 mW

Listen Mode 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW 5 - 285 mW not available
POWER

Receive Mode 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 0.8 W 1.3 W 1.3 W

Transmit Mode up to 60 W up to 40 W up to 65 W up to 65 W up to 65 W up to 57 W up to 45 W up to 65 W up to 70 W up to 55 W up to 35 W up to 55 W up to 8.5 W up to 60 W up to 65 W

POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS 3) External 24 VDC (12 VDC) 24 VDC (12 VDC) 24 VDC (12 VDC) 24 VDC (12 VDC)

Internal Rechargeable battery 5 Ah or 10 Ah Rechargeable battery 5 Ah or 10 Ah Rechargeable battery 3.350 Ah not available

HOUSING OPTIONS Delrin Plastic non-magnetic corrosion-resistant housing for short-term deployments, depth rating 200 m         

Aluminium Alloy Light metal housing for short-term deployments, depth rating 2000 m    not available not available

Stainless Steel Robust metal, suitable for long-term deployments in harsh environments, depth rating 1000 m or 2000 m        not available
PHYSICAL

Titanium Corrosion resistant housing, suitable for long-term deployment in harsh environments, depth rating 6000 m    not available not available

Housing Ø 110 x178 mm Ø 110 x178 mm Ø110 x178 mm Ø110 x218 mm Ø 113 x 220 mm Ø 113 x 220 mm Ø113 x 260 mm Ø110 x 178 mm Ø110 x 178 mm Ø 63 mm x 235 mm Ø 63 mm x 235 mm Ø 63 mm x 235 mm Ø 63 mm x 235 mm Ø 110 x178 mm Ø110 x178 mm
DIMENSIONS 4) Total length 265 mm 265 mm 265 mm 300 mm 390 mm 390 mm 420 mm 338 mm 246 mm 310 mm 300 mm 310 mm 310 mm 265 mm 265 mm

WEIGHT, dry/wet Delrin 2250/400 g 2300/300 g 2245/400 g 3100/TBC g 2990/490 g 2990/490 g 4700/600 g 6200/600 g 3000/490 g 1120/330 g 1210/420 g 1265/480 g 1120/330 g 2250/400 g 2445/400 g

WAKE-UP MODULE 5)
not compatible with Ethernet The Wake Up Module turns the rest of the device on if it detects incoming acoustic signals or incoming data on one host interface.     single-channel version only not available
Once the device completes receiving or transmitting data, it switches itself off. 2-channel version available for R-series

POWER SWITCH 6)
not compatible with Ethernet The Power Switch allows to provide power supply to up to 4 external instruments and turn them on/off on command    not available not available
MODULES AND OPTIONS

ADVANCED TIMEKEEPING MODULE Allows to accept 1 PPS input from GPS, optionally includes a Chip Scale Atomic Clock for highly precise timekeeping     only available for OEM modem versions not available

SDM VERSION Software Defined Modem mode: transmit/receive arbitrary waveforms and set a reference to trigger signal detection        not available

ACOUSTIC RELEASE DEVICE Reliable mechanism for recovery of underwater assets to the surface. Also available in OEM version for system integration    not available not available

FLOATATION COLLAR Floatation collar for fast recovery to the surface    not available not available

PRESSURE SENSOR Accurate pressure measurements    not available not available

CABLE - MOUNTED TRANSDUCER Separated transducer for easier system integration. Standard cable length 1.5 m, other upon request.        not available

OEM VERSION Version without housing: transducer and electronics for system integration         

Fast short and Long range transmis- Long range transmis- Long range transmis-
Fast short and medium medium range transmis- Medium range Medium range Long range transmis- Long range transmis- Fast short and medium Fast short and medium High-speed short range
sions in vertical and sions in vertical and sions in vertical and Medium range com- Underwater network Underwater network
APPLICATIONS range transmissions in sions in vertical, slant transmissions in transmissions in slant channels, slant channels, slant channels, sions in vertical sions in slant range communication range communication munication for UUVs communication for UUVs protocol development protocol development
horizontal channels and horizontal channels horizontal channels slant channels channels, depth-rated channels, depth-rated for UUVs for UUVs and divers
ong-term deployment long-term deployment depth-rated

1)
One RS-232 Interface can be replaced with a RS-422 interface. Contact EvoLogics for more information!
2)
Power consumption for RS-232 interface. Add 500 mW if an Ethernet interface is installed. Add 300 mW if the Wake-Up Module is installed. User-configurable Listen Mode is only available with a Wake-Up module installed. Power consumption in Listen Mode depends on Listen Mode settings.
3)
300 VDC available for 42/65 models. Contact EvoLogics for more information on external and internal power supply options!
4)
S2CR 48/78, 18/34 - dimensions of a Delrin housing, other builds are slightly larger; S2CR 12/24, 7/17 - dimensions of a titanium housing, other builds are slightly smaller. Contact EvoLogics for more information on device dimensions and weights!
5)
The Wake Up Module is only compatible with RS-232 interface! It is not compatible with Ethernet or RS-422. 2-channel Wake Up Module version reacts to incoming data on two serial interfaces.
6)
The Power Switch is only compatible with RS-232 interface! It is not compatible with Ethernet or RS-422.

Specifications subject to change without notice. © EvoLogics GmbH - August 2018

ABOUT US

EvoLogics GmbH develops underwater information and communication systems based

on bionic concepts, combining cutting edge engineering with the best ideas found in
nature. The advanced product features have become enabling technologies for deep
water exploration and production.

EvoLogics range of products offers highly reliable, flexible and cost-effective solutions
for multiple underwater communication, positioning, navigation and monitoring applica-
tions. We strive for innovation and invest our vast experience into developing, manu-
facturing and supporting products that deliver an excellent performance and solve the
most challenging tasks.

The company was founded in 2000 in Berlin, Germany, by a group of leading inter-
national scientists and maritime engineering experts. The company since focuses on
developing innovative solutions for maritime and offshore industries, as well as smart
robotic systems design and bionic research.

EvoLogics GmbH
Ackerstrasse 76
13355 Berlin, Germany
tel.: +49 30 4679 862 - 0
fax: +49 30 4679 862 - 01
[email protected]
evologics.de