DB-100-55 Deckbox + C1500 Bundle

The DB-100-55 Deckbox + C1500 Bundle provides a ready-made two-node acoustic communication system pairing a portable deckbox modem with a compact enclosed subsea modem. The DB-100-55 integrates modem electronics, battery power, and laptop-friendly USB/Ethernet access in a rugged portable case, while the C1500 combines a with a 77Wh Li-Ion battery for portable operation, all housed in an aluminum enclosure rated for direct subsea deployment at depths up to 2000 m.

System Features:

• Ready-Made Two-Node System: Includes one deckbox modem and one enclosed C1500 modem for testing, development, and field trials.
• Flexible Data Rates: 80 bps to 10,240 bps depending on the selected modulation scheme.
• Precise Acoustic Ranging: Two-way acoustic ranging with accuracy better than <0.3 m.
• Easy System Integration: Ethernet, RS-422, RS-232, pShell, JSON, web interface access, and programmable Linux APIs.
• Onboard Data Logging: Internal storage with expandable microSD support and waveform playback/recording capability.

DB-100-55 Deckbox Features:

• Portable Deckbox Operation: Self-contained topside or dockside modem platform with integrated battery power, all in a rugged, field-ready case.
• Laptop-Friendly Access: USB serial and Ethernet interfaces for straightforward setup, configuration, and operation.
• Dunking Transducer: External transducer enables quick acoustic testing from docks, vessels, or test tanks.

C1500 Features:

• Compact Enclosed Subsea Node: Aluminum enclosure rated for direct underwater deployment at depths up to 2000 m.
• Low-SWaP Platform: Compact modem for acoustic communications, data logging, or system integrations.
• Integrated Battery Power: 77Wh 22.2V Li-Ion battery supports portable subsea operation.
• Long-Range Acoustic Communication: 1–4 km depending on conditions and modulation selected.

Optional Specialized Features (License Required):

• Phorcys Stheno: Adds secure Phorcys communications capability on supported configurations.
• MARIA: Unlocks the Marine Acoustic Rapid Innovation Architecture for custom acoustic algorithms, PCM data access, and advanced hardware control.

NOTE: Requires 1 license copy per modem.

What's in the Box:

• 1x DB-100-55 Deckbox Acoustic Modem
• 1x C1500 Enclosed Acoustic Modem
• 1x DB-100 Dunking Transducer (10M cable length)
• 1x Popoto Digital Interface (PDI) Board
• 1x Subconn-to-PDI Cable
• 2x USB Cables
• 2x Li-Ion Chargers

Technical Details:

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