BlueComm 200
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 | Type 8361 BlueComm 200 UV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Rating | Type 8361 BlueComm 200 UV | Up to 4,000 m operation | |
| Data Rate | 2.5–10 Megabits per second | 2.5–10 Megabits per second | |
| Optical Communication Range | Up to 150 m | Up to 75 m | |
| Materials | Anodized aluminium or titanium | Anodized aluminium or titanium | |
| Supply Voltage | 24–36 V dc | 24–36 V dc | |
| Communications Interface | 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (static IP address) | 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (static IP address) | |
| Command Interface | Graphical user interface or Ethernet UDP command set | Graphical user interface or Ethernet UDP command set | |
| Receiver Unit | |||
| Receive Wavelength | Broadband visible light | UV (band pass filter blocking visible light) | |
| Receive Angle | 180° (omni-directional) | 180° (omni-directional) | |
| Power Consumption | 10 W | 10 W | |
| Receiver Weight in Air/Water | 7.3/3.1 kg | 7.3/3.1 kg | |
| Emitter Unit | |||
| Optical Transmit Power | 6 W (radiated light) | 6 W (radiated light) | |
| Optical Wavelength Options | 450 nm (royal blue), 400–800 nm (white) | 450 nm (royal blue), 400–800 nm (white) | |
| Emitter Beam Pattern | 180° (omni-directional) | 180° (omni-directional) | |
| Power Consumption | 15 W (bandwidth allocation dependant) | 30 W (bandwidth allocation dependant) | |
| Emitter Weight in Air/Water | 3.6/2.6 kg | 3.6/2.6 kg | |
| Environmental and Dimensions | |||
| Operating Temperature Range | -5 to 40ºC | -5 to 40°C | |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 55ºC | -20 to 55°C | |
| Dimensions (Length x Diameter) | Receiver | 384 x 136 mm | 384 x 136 mm |
| Emitter | 199 x 136 mm | 199 x 136 mm |
STP files
Datasheets
Manuals and quick start guides
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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