Configuring the Uplink Power

You can increase the uplink power of the sensor to increase the power of the signal transmitted. It is useful if you have interferences or if the sensor is far from the vessel.

Before you begin

The sensor is connected to Mosa2.

Tip: You can watch this short video, explaining the benefit of changing the power of the uplink signal.

Procedure

  1. From Mosa2, click the tab General.
  2. From Uplink Power Adjustment Level, choose the uplink power (values in percentage are for Mosa version 01.02.00 and later):
Sensor Recommended Uplink Powers Conditions Estimated Battery Life
Catch sensor 1800 / 43%
  • Sensor is far from vessel (e.g. more than 800 m depending on conditions, high depth, placed on codend)
  • High level of interferences
  • Issues receiving data
  • Low SNR
 approx. 30 days
3080 / 92% and up to maximum

Increase if 1800 uplink power is not enough.

 The more you increase the uplink power, the shorter the battery life becomes.
Catch Explorer 1800 / 58%
  • Sensor is far from vessel (e.g. more than 800 m depending on conditions, high depth, placed on codend)
  • High level of interferences
  • Issues receiving data
  • Low SNR
  • Approx. 19 hours with PRP delay = 0 sec.
  • Approx. 35 hours with PRP delay =3 sec
3080 / 100%

Increase if 1800 uplink power is not enough.

 The more you increase the uplink power, the shorter the battery life becomes.
Note: The average battery life also depends on the uplink frequency, sounding range and options activated.