Wireless real-time data subsea
High speed wireless communications are not just useful for controlling ROVs and AUVs. Wherever there is a subsea application requiring control, monitoring or the point-to-point transmission of data, ‘going wireless’ is now a credible alternative. BlueComm can be used to provide a remote ‘eyeball’ on specific subsea operations removing the need for a second ROV. Complementary acoustic positioning and communications provides long range command and control of the camera and optical link including wake-up, pan, tilt, zoom, lighting and sleep mode control functions.
As a high speed communication platform, BlueComm is an Ethernet connected device allowing plug-and-play connectivity to clients’ own subsea networks. As such, this allows for easy expansion of pre-existing networks, increasing productivity by increasing speed.
Its flexible system architecture, means that BlueComm can be integrated with our comprehensive array of acoustic navigation, control and monitoring devices. Complementary Sonardyne acoustics communications provide long range (>4 km), low bandwidth command and control. This capability enables functions such as data recording to be turned ‘on’ and ‘off’ remotely from the surface, and health or QC information to be transmitted.
BlueComm 100 uses an array of high power light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are rapidly modulated to transmit data. The receiver uses photodiodes allowing peak performance in all lighting conditions, including very shallow ‘high ambient light’ conditions. Both the receivers and emitters are packaged into a small 5 kg unit rated to 4,000 metres. Delivering 5 Mbps at 10 metres range, BlueComm100 is a short range, highly reliable solution.
Technical Features
Optics
- 450 nm optical wavelength
- 60 degrees beam pattern
- 6 W (radiometric) optical transmit power
Design
- Titanium and glass construction
- Subconn connectors
- 264 mm x 128 mm, 2.4 kgs weight in water
Performance
- 1 - 5 Mbps data rate
- 4000 m depth rating
- 1 - 15 m optical communication range
Ownership
- What's in the box: two BlueComm 100 units, two test cables and manual
- Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
- ITAR Controlled: No
- UK Export License: Not required
