Small, Simple, Affordable, & Reliable

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  Acoustic data exchange in open waters, harbours, reefs, pools 

• Small size and low cost for economic use in a broad range of applications 

• Works in high multi-path and noisy environments 

• Robust data exchange format for operation under difficult conditions 

• Low standby power consumption and energy-efficient data transmission 

• 250 meters typical range, up to 1000m under ideal (deep ocean) conditions 

• Instant operation (no configuration) for use with “dumb devices” 

• Configuration through serial commands for use with “smart devices” 

• Very simple to use

Applications of our SAM family of acoustic modems are varied. They include remote control of various underwater devices from lights to chemical release systems, data exchange between underwater instruments and a surface vessel, university research and military/intelligence projects. Desert Star Systems also offers SAM compatible high-powered modems with frequency hopping capabilities for faster and longer distance transmissions.

Applications for SAM-1

• Retrieval of data from underwater instruments 

• Control of underwater instruments and equipment 

• Control of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) 

• An ‘acoustic teletype’ for communication with submarines or among submarines 

• Cost-saving replacement of wired data links 

• Marine mammal telemetry 

• Acoustic diver or vehicle identification 

• Remote control of lift bags 

• Acoustic releases 

• Communication with stealthy instruments that are buried into the seafloor

SAM-1

The SAM-1 technology was licensed by Teknologic for integration into their JSATS receiver system. JSATS are very small acoustic tags implanted in juvenile fish that transmit unique identification codes to receivers. This data allows the researcher to study residency times near the receiver array or individual receivers.

The SAM-1 acoustic modems are integrated into the receivers to allow topside communication without physically recovering the receivers. Software developed by Teknologic allows the acoustic modem integrated into the receiver to constantly listen for the signal from the topside unit. Once it receives a signal the modems test the three available acoustic speeds until it establishes a reliable connection. Thereafter the topside units allow the user to poll various system parameters (e.g., battery voltage, number of detections, last detection ID, tilt, etc.).

Integrating the acoustic modem into the receiver array saves valuable time and money. The system reduces on-site receiver maintenance costs and allows the user to get a snapshot of what the receiver array collected at any time.

Includes

• One SAM-1 Acoustic Modem

• 5-Pin Cable Whip x1

SAM-SET

A SAM-SET includes two acoustic modems and all the cables and connectors necessary for integrating the modems into your system. Suitable for both underwater and surface station operation. Keep in mind that the SAM-1 units do not have internal power supplies, only the VLT and STM units have built-in rechargeable batteries.

Includes

• Two SAM-1 Acoustic Modems

• Two 3-way splitters for land-based testing 

• Two RS-232 (DB9-USB) adapters

• Two 5-pin whips for modem termination to underwater host equipment 

• Two locking sleeves for unterminated cable 

• Two power supplies for use with 3-way splitters