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LUMA™ Wireless Optical Modems

Model LUMA X, LUMA X-UV, LUMA 500ER, LUMA 250LP, LUMA 100, LUMA flex

Plug-and-play underwater optical modems with up to 10 Mbit/s bandwidth, 6,000 m depth rating and ultra-low power consumption.

Description

LUMA™ optical modems send data through water at up to 10 Mbit/s, enabling real-time HD video transfer wirelessly. They operate at depths of up to 6,000 meters and the most advanced model consumes 1500 times less energy per bit than the fastest acoustic modem on the market, suiting battery-powered sensors.

Features include a plug & play Ethernet interface acting as a transparent link to legacy systems, minimal multi-path distortion, high tolerance to ambient light, low latency, an ultra-compact low-weight form and ultra-low-power sleep mode with optical wake-up. LUMA X and X-UV units made since 2022 can be upgraded via firmware licence to form a distributed cell-network. The range comprises LUMA X, X-UV, 500ER, 250LP, 100 and the LUMA flex OEM modem, for offshore operators, service companies and sensor and ROV/AUV OEMs.

Specifications

Data rateup to 10 Mbit/s
Depth rating6,000 meters
Energy efficiency1500 times less energy per bit than the fastest acoustic modem (most advanced model)
InterfaceEthernet

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