BlueComm 200

Your underwater optical communications and data transfer modem

Engineered for

USV ROV AUV

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When you need to transfer large amounts of subsea data over short distances – you need BlueComm 200

Transform your underwater operations with BlueComm 200, our pioneering wireless optical communication system. You’ll experience game-changing data transfer speeds enabling true wireless subsea operations, with rates up to 10 Mbps at distances reaching 150 m – even in bright conditions.

Innovation at work

We’ve engineered BlueComm 200 to push the boundaries of your underwater communication. Using advanced LED technology and sensitive photomultiplier tubes, you’ll achieve communication ranges up to 150 m. Its design houses the emitter separately from the receiver, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Fast and flexible – key features to power your mission

Lightning-fast data transfer: 2.5 to 10 Mbps at ranges up to 150 m
Optimal performance: Perfect for moderate to low turbidity dark water (>200 m depth or at night)
Flexible deployment: Connect with your AUV, ROV, USV or surface dunker system
Deep-rated capability: Ready for operations up to 4,000 m
Speed of light technology: Experience unprecedented data transmission rates

Perfect for your platform

Perfect for your:

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUV)
Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
Remotely Operated Vehicles
Tracking and communications systems

Choose your perfect match:

BlueComm 200

When you need maximum range and performance in dark water conditions, our visible light system delivers up to 150 m range – ideal for video transfer and direct vehicle control. You’ll transfer data up to 10,000 times faster than acoustic systems, although ambient light may affect operating range.

BlueComm 200 UV

Working with lights on? Our UV variant maintains reliable communication even with artificial lighting present. Operating at ranges up to 75 metres, it’s your go-to solution for ROV and AUV applications requiring illumination, such as video recording missions.

Both systems offer incredible energy efficiency – transfer more than nine gigabytes of data using just one Lithium D cell battery.

Specifications table

Feature		Type 8361 BlueComm 200 UV
Depth rating		Up to 4,000 m operation
Data rate		2.5–10 Mbps
Optical communication range		Up to 75 m
Mechanical construction		Anodized aluminium or titanium
Supply voltage		24–36 V dc
Communications interface		10/100 Base-T Ethernet (static IP address)
Command interface		Graphical user interface or Ethernet UDP command set

Receiver unit
Receive wavelength		UV (band pass filter blocking visible light)
Receive angle		180° (omni-directional)
Receiver weight in air/water		7.3/3.1 kg
Power consumption		10 W

Emitter unit
Optical transmit power		6 W (radiated light)
Optical wavelength options		450 nm (royal blue), 400–800 nm (white)
Emitter beam shape		180° (omni-directional)
Emitter weight in air/water		3.6/2.6 kg
power consumption		30 W (bandwidth allocation dependant)

Environmental and dimensions
Operating temperature range		-5 to 40°C
Storage temperature		-20 to 55°C
Dimensions (length x diameter)	Receiver	384 x 136 mm
	Emitter	199 x 136 mm

STP files

BlueComm 200 – STP Files

Datasheets

BlueComm 200 – Datasheets

Manuals and quick start guides

BlueComm 200 – Manuals

Optics

• 450 nm (royal blue), 405 nm (UV) optical wavelength
• 180° (omni-directional) beam pattern
• 10 W / 15 W receiver / transmitter optical transmit power

Design

• Titanium and glass construction
• Subconn connectors
• 5.7 kg weight in water, emitter and receiver

Performance

• 2.5 – 10 Mbps data rate
• 4000 m depth rating
• Up to 150m optical communication range

Ownership

What’s in the box?
• Manual, 2 test cables and 2 sets of one emitter and receiver
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Not required

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