C1500 - Compact Underwater Acoustic Modem

C1500 - Compact Underwater Acoustic ModemThe C1500 Underwater Modem is Popoto Modems most compact battery powered underwater acoustic modem, designed for reliable communication, ranging, and system integration in demanding subsea environments. Built around the PMM4511 modem board set and packaged in a rugged aluminum enclosure, the C1500 provides an all in one acoustic modem solution with an integrated 22. 2 V, 3500 mAh lithium ion battery and a compact 300 mm x 76 mm x 76 mm form factor

The C1500 Underwater Modem is Popoto Modem’s most compact battery-powered underwater acoustic modem, designed for reliable communication, ranging, and system integration in demanding subsea environments. Built around the PMM4511 modem board set and packaged in a rugged aluminum enclosure, the C1500 provides an all-in-one acoustic modem solution with an integrated 22.2 V, 3500 mAh lithium-ion battery and a compact 300 mm x 76 mm x 76 mm form factor depth-rated to 2000 m.

C1500 Features:

• Compact Battery-Powered Design: Integrated 22.2 V, 3500 mAh lithium-ion battery in a rugged, deployment-ready enclosure.
• Long-Range Acoustic Communication: Supports reliable underwater communication depending on conditions, transducer configuration, and modulation selected.
• Flexible Data Rates: 80 bps to 10,240 bps depending on the selected modulation scheme.
• High-Power Acoustic Output: Transmit output levels up to 175–180 dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m.
• Precise Acoustic Ranging: Two-way acoustic ranging with accuracy better than <0.3 m.
• Programmable Linux Platform: 1.4 GHz Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor running Linux for customization and integration.
• Easy System Integration: Python, MATLAB®, C++, and JSON APIs, with web interface and pShell configuration tools.
• Onboard Data Logging: 32 GB internal storage (approximately 20 GB usable) with microSD expansion up to 1.5 TB+.
• Waveform Playback and Recording: Baseband and passband waveform playback and recording during modem operation.

Optional Specialized Features (License Required):

• Phorcys Stheno: Adds secure Phorcys communications capability in the 20–28 kHz operating band.
• MARIA: Unlocks the Marine Acoustic Rapid Innovation Architecture for custom acoustic algorithms, PCM data access, and advanced hardware control.

What's in the Box:

• 1x C1500 Underwater Modem
• 1x Battery Charger
• 1x 1 m Lab Cable

Technical Details:

Download the technical specifications sheet at www.popotomodem.com/documentation for more in-depth information.