Oceanic Scuba Diving Equipment 4627 User Manual

VTX OPERATING MANUAL  
VTX  
DIVE COMPUTER  
OPERATING MANUAL  
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VTX OPERATING MANUAL  
CONTENTS  
NOTICES...............................................................................................4  
GAS/TMT.SWITCHING........................................................................32  
OVERVIEW......................................................................................33  
NORM.GAS.SWITCH.MENU...........................................................33  
GAUG.TMT.SWITCH.MENU...........................................................33  
ACTIVATION.AND.OVERVIEW.............................................................5  
ACTIVATION......................................................................................6  
MENU.SYSTEM.................................................................................6  
SAMPLE.DISPLAYS,.ICONS,.AbbREVIATIONS.............................7  
POWER.SUPPLY...............................................................................8  
Power.Saver.Mode.......................................................................8  
VTX.bATTERY.STATUS....................................................................8  
Low.battery.Warning,.Alarm.......................................................8  
TRANSMITTER.(TMT).bATTERY.STATUS......................................8  
bRIGHTNESS.CONTROL.................................................................9  
Adjust.brightness........................................................................9  
AUDIbLE.ALARM..............................................................................9  
OPERATING.MODES......................................................................10  
GAUG.OP.MODE.................................................................................34  
GAUG.SURF.MAIN..........................................................................35  
ADJUST.bRIGHTNESS..................................................................35  
GAUG.SURF.ALTS..........................................................................35  
GAUG.MENU...................................................................................35  
Set.Alarms.Menu........................................................................36  
Set.Utilities.Menu.......................................................................36  
View.Preview...............................................................................36  
GAUG.DIVE.MAIN...........................................................................37  
Adjust.brightness......................................................................37  
GAUG.Dive.ALT..........................................................................37  
Delayed.Violation.......................................................................37  
HOME.MODE....................................................................................... 11  
HOME.MENU...................................................................................12  
My.Info.........................................................................................12  
DC.Info.........................................................................................12  
Clear.NI-O2.Calculations...........................................................12  
Home.Setup.Menu......................................................................13  
Set.Auto.Dim...........................................................................13  
Set.Date,.Time.Menu..............................................................13  
battery/TMT.Status.................................................................13  
bluetooth.................................................................................14  
NORM/GAUG.Log.Mode.............................................................15  
NORM/GAUG.History.Mode.......................................................15  
FREE.DIVE.OP.MODE.........................................................................38  
FREE.SURF.MAIN...........................................................................39  
ADJUST.bRIGHTNESS..................................................................39  
FREE.SURF.ALTS...........................................................................39  
FREE.MENU....................................................................................40  
Countdown.Timer.......................................................................40  
Set.Menu.....................................................................................40  
FREE.DIVE.MAIN............................................................................41  
Adjust.brightness......................................................................41  
FREE.Dive.ALT............................................................................41  
FREE.DIVE.ALARMS......................................................................41  
NORM.SURFACE.MODE....................................................................16  
NORM.SURF.MAIN.........................................................................17  
ADJUST.bRIGHTNESS..................................................................17  
NORM.SURF.ALTS..........................................................................17  
NORM.MENU...................................................................................18  
Plan.Mode...................................................................................18  
Set.Gas.Menu..............................................................................18  
Set.TMT.Menu.(NORM,.GAUG)..................................................19  
Set.Alarms.Menu........................................................................20  
Set.Utilities.Menu.......................................................................20  
Set.Preview.................................................................................20  
View.Preview...............................................................................21  
COMPASS.MODE................................................................................43  
COMPONENTS................................................................................44  
OVERVIEW......................................................................................45  
COMPASS.MENU............................................................................45  
NORTH.OP.MAIN............................................................................45  
REFERENCE.OP.MAIN...................................................................45  
REFERENCE.MENU........................................................................46  
CALIbRATION.................................................................................46  
DECLINATION.................................................................................47  
ALARMS..........................................................................................47  
NORM/GAUG.DIVE.MODE.ALARMS.................................................48  
DIVE.MODE.FEATURES.....................................................................21  
TRANSMITTER.SIGNAL.RECEPTION.GUIDE...............................23  
PROXIMITY.OF.THE.TMTS.AND.VTX............................................23  
Link.Interruption.Underwater....................................................23  
OVERVIEW.OF.AUTO.DIM..............................................................23  
WET.ACTIVATION...........................................................................24  
bAR.GRAPHS.................................................................................24  
ALGORITHM....................................................................................24  
CONSERVATIVE.FACTOR..............................................................24  
DEEP.STOP.....................................................................................24  
SAFETY.STOP.................................................................................25  
DIVE.TIME.REMAINING.(DTR).......................................................25  
No.Deco.DTR.(NDC)...................................................................25  
O2.DTR.(OTR).............................................................................25  
GAS.TIME.REMAINING.(GTR).......................................................25  
REFERENCE.......................................................................................51  
UPLOADING/DOWNLOADING.......................................................52  
USb.Connection.........................................................................52  
PC/Mac.Requirements...............................................................52  
ALTITUDE.SENSING.AND.ADJUSTMENT.....................................53  
CARE.AND.CLEANING...................................................................53  
INSPECTIONS.AND.SERVICE........................................................53  
bATTERY.REPLACEMENT.............................................................54  
Data.Retention............................................................................54  
TRANSMITTER.bATTERY.REPLACEMENT..................................55  
TRANSMITTER.INSTALLATION.ON.A.REGULATOR....................55  
TECHNICAL.DATA..............................................................................56  
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................57  
DSAT.ALGORITHM.NDL.CHART...................................................60  
ALTITUDE.LEVEL.CHART..............................................................60  
Z+.ALGORITHM.NDL.CHART.........................................................61  
ADDITIONAL.INFORMATION.-.bRIGHTNESS.&.POWER............62  
NORM.DIVE.MODES...........................................................................26  
NO.DECO.MAIN..............................................................................27  
ADJUST.bRIGHTNESS..................................................................27  
NO.DECO.ALT.................................................................................27  
DEEP.STOP.(DS).............................................................................27  
SAFETY.STOP.(SS)........................................................................28  
DECOMPRESSION.........................................................................28  
VIOLATION.MODES........................................................................29  
HIGH.PO2........................................................................................30  
HIGH.O2...........................................................................................31  
INSPECTION/SERVICE.RECORD......................................................63  
OCEANIC.WORLDWIDE.....................................................................63  
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VTX OPERATING MANUAL  
NOTICES  
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY  
For details, refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided. Register on line at www.oceanicworldwide.com  
COPYRIGHT NOTICE  
This operating manual is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced  
to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic/2002 Design.  
VTX Operating Manual, Doc. No. 12-5382  
© 2002 Design, 2014  
San Leandro, CA USA 94577  
TRADEMARK, TRADE NAME, AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE  
Oceanic, the Oceanic logo type, VTX, the VTX logo, GasTime Remaining (GTR), Diver Replaceable Batteries, Graphic Diver Interface, Tissue Loading Bar  
Graph (TLBG), Pre Dive Planning Sequence (PDPS), Set Point, Control Console, Turn Gas Alarm, and Dual Algorithm are all registered and unregistered  
trademarks, trade names, and service marks of Oceanic. All rights are reserved.  
PATENT NOTICE  
U.S. Patents have been issued, or applied for, to protect the following design features:  
Dive Computer with Free Dive Mode and Wireless Data Transmission (U.S. Patent no. 7,797,124), Dive Computer with Free Dive Mode (U.S. Patent no.  
8,600,701), and Air Time Remaining (U.S. Patent no. 6,543,444). Other patents pending. User Setable Display (U.S. Patent no. 5,845,235) is owned  
by Suunto Oy Finland.  
DECOMPRESSION MODEL  
The programs within the VTX simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model. This model is merely a way to apply a lim-  
ited set of data to a large range of experiences. The VTX dive computer model is based upon the latest research and experiments in decompression theory.  
Still, using the VTX, just as using the U.S. Navy (or other) No Decompression Tables, is no guarantee of avoiding decompression  
sickness, i.e. “the bends.” Every diver’s physiology is different, and can even vary from day to day. No machine can predict how your body will  
react to a particular dive profile.  
fCC ID: MH8A  
fCC COMPLIANCE:  
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) this equipment may not cause harmful  
interference, and 2.) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
fCC INTERfERENCE STATEMENT:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Intentional Radiator, a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules,  
Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Oceanic/2002 Design could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Pay special attention to items marked with this Warning symbol.  
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VTX OPERATING MANUAL  
ACTIVATION  
AND  
OVERVIEW  
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INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE  
The interactive control console utilizes 3 control buttons that are referred to as M, A, and S (Fig. 1).  
• M (left front) - Menu, Mode, Minus (decrease)  
• A (right front) - Advance, Add (increase).  
• S (right side) - Select, Save.  
M
S
A
ACTIVATION  
To activate the VTX, press/release any button.  
Fig. 1 - Control Buttons  
• An Oceanic welcome screen will be displayed for 3 seconds (Fig. 2)* during which diagnostics will be performed verifying  
that sensors and battery voltage are within tolerance.  
*After the Battery is replaced on a new day prior to performing any dives, a message is displayed before the welcome.  
• It will also check ambient barometric pressure, and calibrate present depth as 0. When at 3001 feet (916 meters), or  
higher, it will adjust depth for the higher altitude.  
• After the diagnostic check, the Home Menu screen will be displayed (Fig. 3) allowing you to select what you would like to  
do (view information, perform setup, access operating modes).  
• If no button is pressed within 2 minutes, the unit will enter PSM (Power Saver Mode) turning the screen off. Refer to page 8.  
• If no dive is made within 2 hours, the unit will shut Off.  
Fig. 2 - Diagnostic Check  
(for 3 sec, then Home Menu)  
Wet activation contacts will automatically activate the unit and cause it to enter dive mode when the contacts become wet and  
it senses depth of 5 FT (1.5 M). They will not inadvertently activate Surface Mode such as when in a wet gear bag.  
WAIT FOR BEEP  
THEN ACTIVATE  
MENU SYSTEM  
The viewing area is used to display alpha numeric messages and measured values as well as menu type systems for selection of  
settings and various auxiliary functions. It also serves as the Digital Compass.  
Fig. 2A - Message given after  
Battery Change on new day  
Menus which are identified by function such as Main, Set, and Switch. The items available within the menus vary according to  
the mode you are in at the time. Some settings, such as for Units, are common throughout the modes and can be changed in any  
Utilities Menu.  
HOME MENU  
MY INFO  
DC INFO  
SETUP  
LOG  
HISTORY  
NORM  
GAUG  
FREE  
• Home Menu  
>> Home Setup Menu  
>> Set Date Time Menu  
COMPASS  
• NORM Surface Main Menu  
>> Set Gas Menu  
Fig. 3 - Home Menu  
(after Diagnostics)  
>> Set TMTs Menu  
>> Set Alarms Menu  
>> Set Utilities Menu  
>> Set Preview Menu  
• NORM Dive Menu  
>> Gas/TMT Switch Menu  
• GAUG Surface Main Menu  
>> Set TMTs Menu  
>> Set Alarms Menu  
>> Set Utilities Menu  
• GAUG Dive Menu  
>> TMT Switch Menu  
• FREE Surface Main Menu  
>> Set Menu  
• Compass Surface Menu  
>> Reference Menu  
>> Set Declination Menu  
• Compass Dive Menu  
>> Reference Menu  
NORM SET PREVIEW  
Upon entering a menu, movement through it starts at the first (top) selection, then continues in a rolling manner down the screen.  
Items or selections are generally shown in columns of up to 7 items. Additional items form a second column (Fig. 4).  
GAS 1  
GAS 2  
TLBG AL  
WATER  
DEEP STOP  
SAFE STOP  
TURN AL  
END AL  
GAS 3  
GAS 4  
Typical button operations within menu systems >>  
A (< 2 sec) - to step down the screen (forward) through selections.  
M (< 2 sec) - to step up the screen (backward) through selections.  
S (< 2 sec) - to select or access the item highlighted.  
S (2 sec) - to step back to the menu after the item is selected.  
M (2 sec) anytime, or no button action for 2 minutes - will revert to Home or the Surface Main.  
DEPTH AL  
EDT AL  
DTR AL  
Fig. 4 - Sample Menu  
(13 items, 2 columns)  
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SAMPLE DISPLAY LAYOUTS  
SURfACE MAIN  
SET MENU  
DIVE MAIN  
NORM SET ALARMS  
SURF  
NDC  
0: 04  
FT  
86  
NDC  
AUDIBLE =  
ON  
DEPTH = 130 FT  
EDT = 0:40  
EDT  
EDT  
- : - - 0:32  
0:24 0:35  
TLBG = 8 SEG  
AR  
DS  
0:10  
DTR =  
TURN =  
END =  
GAS 1  
GAS 1  
GTR  
GTR  
1500 PSI  
TL  
- -  
1799PSI  
1480  
PSI  
42  
300 PSI  
DISPLAY ICONS & GRAPHIC ABBREVIATIONS  
(Full character graphics, such as AUDIBLE, are not listed below.)  
A, AM  
= Am (time)  
M
= Meters (depth)  
AL  
AR  
AV  
AVAIL  
BAR  
BT  
C
CAL  
CDT  
= Alarm  
= Ascent Rate Indicator  
= Average  
= Available  
= Metric unit (pressure)  
= Bluetooth  
= Centigrade (temperature)  
= Calibration (compass)  
= Countdown Timer  
M.D  
MAX  
MIN  
N
NDC  
NDL  
NI  
= Month & Day (date)  
= Maximum  
= Minimum, Minutes (time)  
= North (compass)  
= No Deco Time Remaining  
= No Deco Limit (time)  
= Nitrogen  
No.  
= Number  
NORM, NOR = Normal Scuba Mode  
CONSERV = Conservative Factor  
O2  
= Oxygen  
D.M  
DA  
DC  
= Day & Month (date)  
= Depth Alarm  
= Dive Computer  
= Decompression  
OTR  
P, PM  
PO2  
PSI  
RTI  
S
= O2 Time Remaining  
= Pm (time)  
= Partial Pressure of O2 (ATA)  
= Pounds per Square Inch (pressure)  
= Repeating Time Interval  
= South (compass)  
DECO  
DESAT = Desaturation (nitrogen)  
DS  
= Deep Stop  
DSAT  
DTR  
E
= Algorithm type  
SAT  
SEC  
SEG  
SI  
= Saturation  
= Seconds (time)  
= Segments (bar graph)  
= Surface Interval  
= Dive Time Remaining  
= East (compass)  
= Elapsed Dive Time  
EDT  
EL, ELEV= Elevation (altitude level)  
EMERG. = Emergency  
SPG  
SURF  
TAT  
TEMP  
= Submersible Pressure Gauge  
= Surface (mode, time)  
= Total Ascent Time (deco)  
= Temperature  
F
= Fahrenheit (temperature)  
= Fractional % of Oxygen  
= Free Dive Mode  
FO2  
FREE  
FT  
TL, TLBG = Tissue Loading Bar Graph  
TMT  
W
= Feet (depth)  
= Transmitter (tank pressure)  
= West (compass)  
GAUG, GAU = Digital Gauge Scuba Mode  
GTR  
INFO  
= Gas Time Remaining  
= Information  
Z+  
= Algorithm type  
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POWER SUPPLY  
• VTX Battery >> (1) 3 vdc, CR2, Lithium, 800 mAh - Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, or RayOvac recommended.  
• Use life (examples) >> 15 hours at 100% Brightness with Auto Dim set OFF; 34 hours at 60% Brightness with Auto Dim To  
time set for 10 seconds and Dim level set for 10%. Refer to page 62 for more information relating to power usage.  
SETUP MENU  
SET AUTO DIM  
SET DATE, TIME  
BAT T, TMT STATUS  
BLUETOOTH  
Once a low battery alarm condition occurs (red icon flashing), sufficient time should be available to  
ascend to the surface while Brightness is held to 60% maximum.  
• Transmitter Battery (each) >> (1) 3 vdc, CR2, 800 mAh, Lithium.  
• Use life >> 300 dive hours if (2) 1 hour dives per dive day.  
• Replacement >> by user (annual recommended).  
Fig. 5 - HOME SETUP MENU  
(to access Battery Status)  
POWER SAVER MODE (PSM)  
When 2 minutes elapse without any button being pressed while on the surface, the unit will enter a Power Saver Mode (PSM)  
which turns the display screen off until a button is pressed at which time it will turn back on.  
BATT, TMT STATUS  
PLEASE WAIT . . .  
SEARCHING FOR -  
BAT T/TMT  
During the time that the screen is off, operations continue as normal in the background with current updated information dis-  
played after the screen comes on again.  
An Auto Dim feature can also be used to save power during dives by dimming the display screen to a % level of Brightness that  
you set prior to the dives. Oceanic recommends that you take advantage of this feature. Refer to pages 13 and 62.  
Fig. 6A - BATTERY STATUS  
MESSAGE  
BATT, TMT STATUS  
BATTERY STATUS  
To access, while viewing the Home Menu when on the surface >>  
• S (< 2 sec) to access Home Setup Menu, then -  
• A or M (< 2 sec) until BATT, TMT STATUS is highlighted (Fig. 5).  
• S (< 2 sec) then activates the unit's receiver displaying a Please Wait message (Fig. 6A) for 3 seconds, then the Status  
screen appears (Fig. 6B).  
VTX = BAT T GOOD  
TMT 1 = BAT T GOOD  
TMT 2 = BAT T LOW  
TMT 3 = NOT AVAIL  
TMT 4 =  
OFF  
Fig. 6B - BATTERY STATUS  
A color coded Low Battery icon is displayed at the lower/left of Surface and Dive Main screens when battery power is low.  
• No icon = means battery power is good and you have sufficient power to conduct normal diving activities.  
Yellow = caution (warning), meaning you should have sufficient battery power to complete a normal 1 hour dive.  
• Red (while on the surface) = alarm, meaning the battery must be changed prior to starting a dive.  
SURF  
1:03  
LOW  
BATTERY  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
TL  
850PSI  
LOW BATTERY WARNING  
1
• Red (during a dive) = alarm, meaning you should savely ascend to the surface and replace the battery before continuing  
Fig. 7 - VTX  
with diving activities. Caution - The unit may shut off at any time without further warning.  
SURF  
LOW BATTERY WARNING  
0:11  
• The Battery icon will be displayed (yellow) when voltage decreases to 2.75 vdc.  
• Battery change prior to any diving is recommended. Less than 1 hour dive time may be expected.  
• The graphics LOW BATTERY will alternate with NORM (or GAUG or FREE) on the Surface Main (Fig. 7).  
• If a dive is started, the graphic is not displayed on the dive mode screens.  
• Brightness level will be limited to 60% with other functions continuing as usual.  
CHANGE  
BATTERY  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
TL  
TL  
TL  
380PSI  
5
Fig. 8A - LOW BATTERY  
ALARM (on surface)  
LOW BATTERY ALARM  
• The Battery icon will change from yellow to red (flashing) when voltage decreases to 2.50 vdc.  
• Entry into dive modes and compass use is blocked. Battery change is required prior to starting any dives.  
• The graphics CHANGE BATTERY (red) will flash on the Surface Main (Fig. 8A) until the battery is changed or the unit shuts  
off due to voltage being too low to sustane operations.  
64  
FT  
GO UP  
LOW BAT TERY  
AR  
GTR  
GAS 1  
• If a dive is in progress, the red Battery icon will flash and the graphics GO UP LOW BATTERY (red) will be displayed with 2  
red Up Arrows (Fig. 8B) that will alternate with the usual information displayed until on the surface.  
36  
1320  
PSI  
Fig. 8B - LOW BATTERY  
ALARM (during dive)  
Ascent should be made to the surface following proper ascent protocols, respecting ascent speeds  
allowed, and Deco and Safety Stops if possible.  
SURF  
1:03  
TMT 1  
LOW BATTERY  
TRANSMITTER (TMT) BATTERY STATUS  
Indication is provided only while on the surface.  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
850PSI  
1
Low Battery Warning  
• The graphics BATT LOW appear solid (yellow) on the Status screen (see Fig. 6B).  
• DC functions continue to be available (surface and dive).  
Fig. 9 - TMT LOW BATTERY  
ALARM  
Low Battery Alarm  
• The graphics TMTx LOW BATTERY (red) alternate with the graphics NORM (or GAUG) on the SURF Main screen (Fig. 9).  
• The graphics BATT LOW (red) also flash on the Status screen.  
• TMT operation continues until Tank Pressure decreases to 50 PSI at which time the TMT's link is lost.  
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BRIGHTNESS CONTROL  
The level (%) of screen Brightness can be adjusted by accessing the Brightness Adjustment screen while viewing the Home Menu  
screen, or a Surface or Dive Main screen (NORM, GAUG, or FREE), or the Compass OP Main screen.  
• A (2 sec), while on the surface or during dives, will access a Brightness adjustment screen with the last % highlighted and  
flashing. During a Low Battery Warning or Alarm condition, the level will be limited to 60% maximum.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information is to include (Fig. 10):  
> xx % (last value saved), flashing.  
• S (2 sec) to step back to the screen from which access was gained without changing the % value.  
• A (< 2 sec) to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) to step down through values one at a time.  
20%  
• S (< 2 sec) to save the % setting and revert to the screen from which access was gained.  
Fig. 10 - BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUSTMENT  
TIP: When an adjustment is made during a dive that is lower than the Auto Dim % set prior to the dive, the screen will remain  
illuminated at the level you save until you adjust it to a % level above the Auto Dim % set.  
AUDIBLE ALARM  
While operating in NORM or GAUG Mode, the Audible will emit 1 beep per second for 10 seconds when alarms strike, unless it  
is set Off. During that time, the Audible can be acknowledged and silenced by pressing S (< 2 sec).  
The Audible will not be active when it is set OFF (a Set Alarms Menu selection).  
FREE Dive Mode alarms, which emit 3 short beeps either 1 or 3 times, cannot be acknowledged or set OFF.  
Alarms that strike during operations in Compass Mode are described on page 45.  
Situations that will activate the NORM/GAUG 10 second Alarm include -  
** Items apply only in NORM mode.  
• Gas Time Remaining (GTR) at 5 minutes, then again at 0 minutes.  
• Turn Pressure at the value set (Transmitter 1 only).  
• End Pressure at the value set (active Transmitter).  
• Descent deeper than the Depth Alarm value set.  
• Dive Time Remaining at the value set**.  
• Elapsed Dive Time at the value set.  
• PO2 level at .20 < value set for the gas in use and again at the value set**.  
• O2 accumulation at 240 OTU (80%), then again at 300 OTU (100%)**.  
• TLBG at the value set**.  
• Ascent Rate (alarm = all 5 segments) exceeds 60 FPM (18 MPM) when deeper than 60 FT (18 M), or 30 FPM (9 MPM) at  
60 FT (18 M) and shallower.  
• Loss of the active Transmitter Link signal for more than 15 seconds during a dive.  
• Entry into Decompression (Deco)**.  
• Conditional Violation (above a required Deco Stop Depth < 5 minutes)**.  
• Delayed Violation (above a required Deco Stop Depth => 5 minutes)**.  
• Delayed Violation (a Deco Stop Depth > 60 FT/18 M is required)**.  
• Delayed Violation (Depth > 330 FT/100 M).  
• A Gas Switch would expose the diver to PO2 => 1.60 ATA for that gas**.  
A single short beep (which cannot be disabled) sounds when -  
• 5 minutes elapse on the surface after the Violation dive.  
3 short beeps (which cannot be disabled) sound when -  
• Ascent Rate (warning = 4 segments) is 51 to 60 FPM (15.1 to 18 MPM) when deeper than 60 FT (18 M), or 26 to 30 FPM  
(7.5 to 9 MPM) at 60 FT (18 M) and shallower.  
• FREE Dive Repeating Time Interval Alarm - 3 beeps once every 30 seconds, if set On.  
• FREE Dive Depth Alarms 1, 2, 3 - 3 beeps 3 times at each value set.  
• FREE Dive TLBG Alarm (Caution zone, 7 segments) - 3 beeps 3 times.  
• FREE Dive Violation - 3 beeps 3 times upon entry into Decompression.  
• FREE Countdown Timer - 3 beeps 3 times when time counts down to 0:00.  
During the following situations, the audible will not turn off when acknowledged -  
• Delayed Violations 1, 2, 3.  
• Deco Stop Depth Violation => 70 FT/21 M stop required.  
• FREE mode alarms.  
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OPERATING MODES  
HOME >> This is a base mode that provides access to general items common to the operating dive modes.  
NORM >> This is an operating dive mode used for Air and Nitrox scuba activity with up to 4 gases and transmitters.  
If no previous dive has been taken within the past 24 hours, NORM is the default mode upon activation with others accessed as described later.  
GAUG >> This is an operating dive mode used for scuba activity with up to 4 transmitters but without Ni-O2 calculations.  
Once a GAUG dive has been conducted, operation locks into this mode for 24 hours.  
FREE >> This is an operating dive mode used for breath hold diving activity with depth/time indication.  
Ni-O2 calculations are performed while in FREE mode and are carried over between NORM and FREE.  
COMPASS >> This is the navigation mode that can be used at any time while on the surface and during dives.  
At any time while operating in Surface Modes*, operation will enter the Dive Mode selected upon descent to 5 FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds.  
*When a Low Battery Alarm condition is present, BATT icon is red, entry into Dive Modes is blocked.  
Operation shifts from Dive Mode to Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second; however, most surface mode screens will not be available  
until a transition time elapses.  
The reason for this is that making a descent during the first 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM or GAUG dive, or during the first 1 minute after  
surfacing from a FREE dive, is a continuation of that same dive.  
A descent made after the 10 minute (or 1 minute) interval has elapsed is then considered a new dive.  
During the first 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM or GAUG dive, or the first 1 minute after surfacing from a FREE dive, the Dive Main screen will  
be displayed with Surface Interval time replacing Current Depth. Dive ALTs can be accessed to view other information pertaining to that dive.  
MODE STRUCTURE  
HOME.MENU  
MY.INFO  
DC.INFO  
SETUP  
LOG  
SETUP.MENU  
SET.AUTO.DIM  
SET.DATE,.TIME  
bATT,.TMT.STATUS  
bLUETOOTH  
HISTORY  
NORM.MODE  
GAUG.MODE  
FREE.MODE  
COMPASS.MODE  
NORM.MENU  
PLAN  
SET.GAS  
GAUG.MENU  
SET.TMTS  
SET.ALARMS  
SET.UTILITIES  
VIEW.PREVIEW  
FREE.MENU  
CDT.SETUP  
SET.MENU  
COMPASS.MENU  
NORTH.MODE  
REF.MODE  
CALIbRATE  
SET.DECLINATION  
SET.TMTS  
SET.ALARMS  
SET.UTILITIES  
SET.PREVIEW  
VIEW.PREVIEW  
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HOME  
MODE  
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HOME MENU  
The Home Menu is displayed after activation and diagnostics. When the NORM, GAUG, FREE, or Compass Surface Main  
screen is displayed, the Home Menu can be accessed by pressing M for 2 seconds.  
• At any time while operating in the Home Menu system, pressing M (2 sec) will revert to the Home Menu screen.  
• Operation will also revert to the Home Menu screen if no button is pressed within a 2 minute period.  
Selections include (Fig. 11) -  
HOME MENU  
> MY INFO - select to view personal information entered using the PC or Mac interface program.  
> DC INFO - select to view information describing the dive computer, or to clear residual Ni-O2 used for calculations.  
> SETUP - select to access the Setup Menu.  
> LOG - select to access the NORM/GAUG Log data recorded for viewing.  
> HISTORY - select to access the NORM/GAUG History data recorded for viewing.  
> NORM - select to access the NORM operating mode for scuba activities.  
> GAUG - select to access the GAUG operating mode for scuba activities.  
> FREE - select to access the FREE operating mode for breath hold diving activities.  
> COMPASS - select to access the Compass operating mode for navigation.  
MY INFO  
DC INFO  
SETUP  
LOG  
HISTORY  
NORM  
GAUG  
FREE  
COMPASS  
Fig. 11 - HOME MENU  
MY INFO  
USE  
OCEANLOG OR  
DIVERLOG  
PC/MAC PROGRAM  
TO ENTER  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness (refer to page 8).  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through the Menu selections. Down the left column, then down the right column.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through the selections.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the highlighted selection.  
YOUR DATA  
MY INfO (view only)  
Up to 7 lines of information containing up to 16 characters each can be entered using the PC or Mac interface system.  
Fig. 12A - MY INFO  
(prior to any entries)  
Prior to personal information being entered, a graphic message is displayed as a reminder to enter your data (Fig. 12A).  
Examples of information that can be entered include (Fig. 12B):  
> Name.  
MY INFO  
> Phone number.  
> Address.  
DEBRA DIVER  
510-562-0500  
SAN LEANDRO, CA  
BLOOD TYPE A+  
EMERG. CONTACT:  
DAVID DIVER  
> Medical.  
> Emergency contact.  
510-569-3100  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Home Menu.  
Fig. 12B - MY INFO  
(sample of entries made)  
DC INfO (view only)  
This information should be recorded and kept, it will be required in the event that your unit requires factory service.  
Information displayed with the screen title includes (Fig. 13):  
> Model - assigned by the factory.  
DC INFO  
MODEL = VTX  
S E R I A L N O. = 1 2 3 4 5 6  
FIRMWARE = R1A  
> Serial number - assigned by the factory.  
> Firmware revision* - level currently installed in the unit.  
> Date of last calibration - assigned by the factory.  
L A S T C A L  
=
7 . 2 4 . 1 4  
*This number will change if Firmware is updated by factory service or by future download of revised firmware from the Oceanic web site.  
Fig. 13 - DC INFO  
(sample of entries made)  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Home Menu.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the Clear Ni-O2 Calculations screen.  
CLEAR NI-O2 CALCULATIONS  
This feature gives you the ability to reset the unit, clearing all nitrogen and oxygen calculations.  
CLEAR NI-O2 CALC  
ENTER CODE TO  
C L E A R N I - O 2  
CALCULATIONS  
Information displayed with the screen title includes (Fig. 14):  
> Graphics ENTER CODE TO CLEAR NI - O2 CALCULATIONS.  
> 4 digit number (xx - yy, some random assignment by the factory, not 20 - 02 which is the correct reset code).  
2 0  
-
0 2  
S (2 sec) - to revert to the DC INFO screen, if you want to exit the routine without resetting the unit.  
Fig. 14 - CLEAR  
(sample of entries made)  
Reset procedure:  
S (< 2 sec) - to start the first 2 digits (xx on the left) flashing.  
A (hold) - to scroll upward through the first digits (xx) 4 per sec.  
A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through the digits (xx) one at a time.  
M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the digits (xx) one at a time.  
S (< 2 sec) - to save the first 2 digits (xx) and flash the second 2 digits (yy on the right).  
A (hold) - to scroll upward through the second digits (yy) 4 per sec.  
A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through the digits (yy) one at a time.  
M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the digits (yy) one at a time.  
S (< 2 sec) - to save the Reset Code, clear the unit (if (20 - 02), and turn the unit off with all nitrogen/oxygen calculations  
and data being erased..  
S (2 sec) - to revert to the DC INFO screen, if you want to exit the routine without resetting the unit.  
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HOME SETUP MENU, selections include (Fig. 15):  
SETUP MENU  
SET AUTO DIM  
SET DATE, TIME  
BAT T, TMT STATUS  
BLUETOOTH  
> SET AUTO DIM - select to access the Set Auto Dim feature.  
> SET DATE, TIME - select to access the Set Date, Time Menu.  
> BATT, TMT STATUS - select to activate the VTX' receiver then view status information for the VTX and Transmitters.  
> BLUETOOTH - select to initialize the Bluetooth function.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through the Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through the selections.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the highlighted selection.  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to the Home Menu.  
Fig. 15 - HOME SETUP  
MENU  
SET AUTO DIM, selections with the last settings saved include (Fig. 16A/B):  
This feature will allow you to set a time that Dive Main screens will remain illuminated (after the last button press) at the Brightness  
% level you adjusted it to before it is reduced to the Dim level that you set it to here.  
SET AUTO DIM  
TIME UNTIL DIM  
OFF  
> TIME UNTIL DIM with the graphic OFF, or 0:30 MIN:SEC, flashing.  
> DIM TO BRIGHTNESS with 30 %.  
DIM TO BRIGHTNESS  
30 %  
• A (hold) - to scroll upward through Time set points 8/sec from OFF to 0:20 through 2:00 MIN:SEC in increments of 10  
seconds (0:10).  
Fig. 16A - SET AUTO DIM  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through the Time set points one at a time.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the Time set points one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the Time setting.  
SET AUTO DIM  
TIME UNTIL DIM  
0:30 MIN:SEC  
If OFF is selected, the Dim To Brightness setting is to be bypassed with operation reverting to the Home Setup Menu. The  
Auto Dim feature is to be disabled and have no affect during dives.  
DIM TO BRIGHTNESS  
30 %  
If a min:sec Time value is saved, it is to become solid and Dim To Brightness % is to be highlighted and flash.  
Fig. 16B - SET AUTO DIM  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Setup Menu without saving the setting.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through the % Dim set points from 10 through 60% in increments of 10% one at a time.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the % set points one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting, which is to become solid with the highlight removed, and revert to the Home Setup Menu  
with the Set Auto Dim selection highlighted allowing other operations.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to Set Time without saving the setting.  
SET DATE, TIME MENU, selections with the last settings saved include Fig. 17):  
> DATE FORMAT = with M.D (for Month.Day) or D.M (for Day.Month).  
> DATE = with Month.Day.Year or Day.Month.Year, based on the Date Format. Set Year, then Month, then Day..  
SET DATE, TIME  
DATE FORMAT = M.D  
DATE = 7.24.14  
> HOUR FORMAT = with 12 (12: Am to 11: Pm) or 24 ( 0: to 23:).  
> TIME = with hr:min (12:01 A to 11:59 P, if 12 Hour Format; or 0:01 to 23:59, if 24 Hour Format). Set Year, then Minute.  
HOUR FORMAT = 12  
TIME = 10:38 A  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections.  
Fig. 17 - SET DATE, TIME  
MENU  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight and flash that item's set point (see below).  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase set points one at a time.  
• A (hold) - to increase set points at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease set points one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting which becomes solid, with the selection flashing.  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to the Setup Menu.  
BATTERY/TMT (TRANSMITTER) STATUS, information includes (Fig. 18):  
Also refer to page 8.  
BATT, TMT STATUS  
VTX = BAT T GOOD  
TMT 1 = BAT T GOOD  
TMT 2 = BAT T LOW  
TMT 3 = NOT AVAIL  
> VTX = BATT GOOD (or LOW)  
> TMT 1 = BATT GOOD (or LOW), or NOT AVAIL, or OFF  
> TMT 2 = BATT GOOD (or LOW), or NOT AVAIL, or OFF  
> TMT 3 = BATT GOOD (or LOW), or NOT AVAIL, or OFF  
> TMT 4 = BATT GOOD (or LOW), or NOT AVAIL, or OFF  
TMT 4 =  
OFF  
Fig. 18 - BATTERY/TMT  
STATUS  
GOOD (green) means that battery power is acceptable (=> 2.75 volts).  
LOW (yellow) means that the battery should be changed (< 2.75 volts, warning level).  
LOW (red, flashing) means that the battery must be charged prior to further operations (< 2.50 volts, alarm level).  
NOT AVAIL means that the VTX's receiver is not receiving that Transmitter's signal.  
OFF means that the Transmitter has not been selected for use.  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to the Setup Menu.  
• 10 sec - revert to the Setup Menu if S is not pressed.  
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BLUETOOTH  
The VTX contains a Bluetooth module that can be paired with a PC, Mac, or mobile device.  
PC  
Bluetooth is initialized while the selection is highlighted on the Home Setup Menu (by S < 2 sec).  
DC  
A Please Wait screen (Fig. 19A) will be displayed for 5 seconds followed by a screen displaying a countdown from 120 to 0  
seconds (Fig. 19B).  
PLEASE WAIT...  
Fig. 19A - BLUETOOTH  
(initializing)  
If Bluetooth fails to initialize, a message will be displayed for 3 seconds instead of the countdown (Fig. 19C), then operation will  
revert to the Home Setup Menu.  
During the countdown, the unit is on allowing it to be paired with other Bluetooth devices.  
PC  
DC  
> Mobile devices require Diverlog for Mac software that contains files required to discover and communicate with the Bluetooth  
chip in the VTX. Likewise, laptops and desktops are only able to discover the VTX through Diverlog for Mac or the Ocean-  
Log PC Interface program with the use of an optional dongle that can be obtained from an Oceanic Dealer.  
119 SECONDS  
Fig. 19B - BLUETOOTH  
(countdown for pairing)  
> Once paired, a connected message is displayed (Fig. 19D) with the signal icons <<<< changing from white to green while  
the Download, Upload, or Firmware Update operation is started.  
> Once the VTX is unpaired from the PC, Mac, or mobile device, it will be necessary to pair/connect it through the software  
before every download/upload.  
WAIT WHILE  
BLUETOOTH  
DEACTIVATES  
> Pairing/connecting is not permanent and needs to be reestablished every time.  
> This connection functions the same way the USB does in the Diverlog and OceanLog programs.  
Fig. 19C - BLUETOOTH  
(failed to initialize)  
> If the 2 minute countdown elapses without action, operation will revert to the Home Setup Menu and the connection request  
of the OceanLog, Diverlog, or iPhone/iPad version software will be cancelled.  
> If the connection is cut using the software, operation will revert to the Home Setup Menu.  
PC  
DC  
While downloading data, uploading settings, and updating firmware, corresponding screens are displayed indicating action in  
progress (Fig. 19E, 19F, 19G).  
CONNECTED  
Fig. 19D - BLUETOOTH  
(ready to start operation)  
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PC  
DC  
DOWNLOADING  
Fig. 19E - BLUETOOTH  
(in progress)  
PC  
DC  
UPLOADING  
Fig. 19F - BLUETOOTH  
(in progress)  
PC  
DC  
UPDATING FIRMWARE  
WAIT FOR PC MESSAGE  
Fig. 19G - BLUETOOTH  
(failed to initialize)  
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LOG MODE (NORM/GAUG)  
LOG ENTRY FINDER  
Information from the latest 24 NORM and/or GAUG dives is stored for viewing. After exceeding 24 dives, the most recent dive  
is stored while the oldest is deleted.  
NONE  
YET  
> Dives are numbered from 1 to 24 starting each time NORM (or GAUG) mode is activated. After 24 hours elapse with no  
dive, the first dive of the next period of operation is #1.  
> 10 minutes after a dive, the Log screens for all dives stored can be viewed.  
Fig. 20A - LOG MODE  
(no dives recorded yet)  
If a dive’s elapsed time (EDT) exceeds 9:59 (hr:min), data at the 9:59 interval is recorded in the Log upon surfacing of the unit.  
Screen sequence = Log Entry Finder (index) >> Data 1 >> Data 2 >> Data 3.  
LOG ENTRY FINDER  
2 -  
1 -  
9 9 -  
4 . 9 . 1 4 # 2  
4 . 9 . 1 4  
1 0 . 2 9 . 1 3  
# 1  
# 2 2  
Prior to any dives being recorded (new unit out of the box), the graphics NONE YET are displayed (Fig. 20A) on the Log Entry  
Finder screen when the Log Mode is accessed from the Home Menu by S (< 2 sec).  
9 8 - 1 0 . 2 9 . 1 3 # 2 1  
9 7 - 1 0 . 2 8 . 1 3 # 2 0  
9 6 - 1 0 . 2 8 . 1 3 # 1 9  
9 5 - 1 0 . 2 7 . 1 3 # 1 8  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to the Home Menu.  
Fig. 20B - LOG FINDER  
(locate dives by entry & date)  
Log Entry finder, information includes 3 columns (Fig. 20B):  
> Entry number - 1 to 99, most recent first (at top).  
> Date of the dive.  
LOG ENTRY 21 - DATA 1  
TYPE = NO DECO  
ELEV = SEA  
> Dive # for that day, or that series of repetitive dives.  
PRE DIVE SI = 1:28  
START TIME = 10:24AM  
DIVE TIME = 0:48  
MAX DEPTH = 108 FT  
MIN TEMP = 59 F  
The down arrow on the scroll bar at the right will be green if additional entries are listed going down and grey if there are  
no more entries. The up arrow will be green if additional entries are listed going up and grey if there are no more entries.  
• A (hold) - to scroll forward (down) through the listing at a rate of 8 entries per second.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through the listing.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through the listing.  
Fig. 20C - LOG DATA 1  
(NORM Dive)  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access that dive's Log Data 1 screen (for the dive highlighted).  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to Home Menu.  
LOG ENTRY 99 - DATA 1  
TYPE = GAUG  
ELEV = EL2  
Log Data 1, information includes (Fig. 20C, 20D):  
PRE DIVE SI = 0:54  
START TIME = 7:38AM  
DIVE TIME = 1:06  
MAX DEPTH = 213 FT  
MIN TEMP = 48 F  
> Log Entry # (the # shown in the screen title matches the dive selected from the Finder listing).  
> TYPE = NO DECO (or DECO, or VIOLA, or GAUG).  
> ELEV = SEA (or EL 2 to EL 7). Altitude level of the dive.  
> PRE DIVE SI = hr:min. Surface Interval time before the dive.  
> START TIME = hr:min.  
Fig. 20D - LOG DATA 1  
(GAUG Dived)  
> DIVE TIME = hr:min. Elapsed time of the dive.  
> MAX DEPTH = xxx FT (or xx.x M). Maximum recorded during that dive.  
> MIN TEMP = xx F (or C). Minimum recorded during that dive.  
LOG ENTRY 21 - DATA 2  
LAST GAS = 80%, 1.60  
56 FT  
AV DEPTH =  
AV TEMP = 60 F  
START = 3000 PSI  
END = 320 PSI  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access that dive's Log Data 2 screen.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Finder screen with that dive highlighted.  
1.02  
MAX PO2 =  
O2SAT = 23%  
Log Data 2, information includes (Fig. 20E, 20F):  
Fig. 20E - LOG DATA 2  
(NORM Dive)  
> Log Entry # (the # shown in the screen title matches the dive selected from the Finder listing).  
> LAST GAS = AIR; or FO2, PO2 Alarm settings. For the last gas used during that dive. Blank if a GAUG dive.  
> AV DEPTH = xxx FT (or xx.x M). Average for that dive.  
LOG ENTRY 99 - DATA 2  
> AV TEMP = xx F (or C). Average for that dive.  
> START = xxxx PSI (or xxx BAR). Tank 1 pressure when the dive started.  
> END = xxxx PSI (or xxx BAR). Pressure of the tank in use when the dive ended.  
> MAX PO2 = x.xx. Highest level reached during that dive. Blank if an Air or GAUG dive.  
> O2SAT = xx%. Level of O2 saturation when the dive ended. Blank if an Air or GAUG dive.  
56 FT  
AV DEPTH =  
AV TEMP = 60 F  
START = 3000 PSI  
END = 320 PSI  
• S (< 2 sec) - to revert to the Finder screen with that dive highlighted.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to that dive's Log Data 1 screen.  
Fig. 20F - LOG DATA 2  
(Air or GAUG Dive)  
HISTORY MODE (NORM/GAUG), information includes (Fig. 21):  
History is a summary of data recorded during all NORM and GAUG dives conducted.  
HISTORY  
TOTAL DIVES = 49  
> TOTAL DIVES = xxxx (up to 9999).  
38  
TOTAL HOURS =  
MAX DEPTH = 139 FT  
MAX EDT = 1:16  
> TOTAL HOURS = xxxx (up to 9999).  
> MAX DEPTH = xxx FT (or xx.x M). Deepest depth of any dive, down to 330 FT (100 M).  
> MAX EDT = x:xx (hr:min). Longest time of any dive, up to 9:59 (hr:min).  
> MAX ELEV = SEA (or EL 2 to EL 7). Highest altitude level of any dive.  
> LOW TEMP = xx F (or C). Lowest recorded during any dive.  
EL2  
MAX ELEV =  
LOW TEMP = 49 F  
Fig. 21 - HISTORY MODE  
(cumulative summary)  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Home Menu.  
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NORM  
SURfACE MODE  
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NORM SURfACE MODE  
Upon access to NORM mode, the Surface Main screen will be displayed during which time the unit will enter Dive Mode upon  
descent to 5 FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds.  
If 2 minutes elapse with no button action, operation will enter Power Saver Mode turning the screen off until a button is pressed.  
The unit will enter Post Dive Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second and display the Surface Main with the SURF  
icon flashing.  
Access to Alternate screens is allowed during the first 10 minutes with access to other surface modes/screens blocked until  
10 minutes elapse. Exception is for Violations.  
When the 10 minute post dive surface Interval time has elapsed, access to other Surface modes/screens is allowed.  
SURF  
2:48  
NORM SURf MAIN, information includes (Fig. 22A/B):  
NORM  
> Surface Interval Time (hr:min, colon flashing), with SURF icon (flashing during the first 10 minutes after surfacing).  
> Graphic NORM; or NDC as 3 dashes ( - : - - ) & EDT (hr:min) with icons during the first 10 minutes after surfacing.  
> Graphic GAS 1 (start Gas & default 10 minutes after a dive), Gas in use during the first 10 minutes after surfacing.  
> Tank 1 Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon (start TMT & default TMT 10 minutes after a dive), graphic SPG (meaning Submers-  
ible Pressure Gauge) if no TMT is in use; TMT in use during first 10 min after surfacing.  
> Graphic DIVE with number of that dive (up to 24), 0 if no dive yet (or 2 dashes - - with GTR icon during the first 10 minutes  
after surfacing).  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
TL  
850PSI  
3
Fig. 22A - NORM SURF MAIN  
(2 hours after dive 3)  
SURF  
0: 04  
> TLBG, if any after a NORM or FREE dive.  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
NDC  
EDT  
- : - - 0:32  
GAS 1  
GTR  
• A (2 sec) - to access the Adjust Brightness screen.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access NORM SURF ALT 1.  
• M (2 sec) - to revert to the Home Menu.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to access the NORM Menu.  
• S (2 sec) - to access the Compass OP Main.  
- -  
1799PSI  
Fig. 22B - NORM SURF MAIN  
(< 10 min after surfacing)  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 23):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the SURF MAIN without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
20%  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 23 - BRIGHTNESS  
CONTROL  
NORM SURf ALT 1, information includes (Fig. 24):  
> LAST DIVE (screen title).  
> xxx FT (or xx.x M) with graphic MAX DEPTH.  
> Elapsed Dive Time (hr:min, up to 9:59) with graphic DIVE TIME.  
LAST DIVE  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access SURF ALT 2.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to the SURF MAIN.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to the SURF MAIN.  
MAX DEPTH = 120 FT  
DIVE TIME = 0:49  
NORM SURf ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 25):  
> DATE = m.d.y (or d.m.y).  
Fig. 24 - NORM SURF ALT 1  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
> ELEV = SEA (or EL2 to EL7).  
> FLY = hr:min*  
DATE = 7.30.14  
TIME = 7:45 AM  
TEMP =  
ELSEHVO=RTSCEUAT  
FLY = 7:28  
> DESAT = hr:min**  
> O2 SAT = xx%.  
> GAS 1 = AIR; or xx%, x.xx (FO2, PO2 set).  
83 F  
DESAT = 1:06  
GAS 1 = 32%, 1.40  
O2 SAT = 36%  
• A (< 2 sec) - to revert to SURF MAIN.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to SURF ALT 1.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 25 - NORM SURF ALT 2  
*The Time to Fly counter will begin counting down from 23:50 to 0:00 (hr:min) 10 minutes after surfacing from any dive.  
**The Time to Desaturate counter provides calculated time for Tissue Desatuation at sea level taking into consideration the  
Conservation Factor setting. It will begin counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM or FREE dive, counting  
down from a maximum of 23:50 to 0:00 (hr:min).  
Desaturation requiring times greater than 24 hours will display the graphic > 24:00. In the event that Time to Desaturate  
still remains at the end of 24 hours, the unit will turn Off and any Ni-O2 calculations will clear.  
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NORM MENU, information includes (Fig. 26):  
NORM MENU  
PLAN  
SET GAS  
> PLAN - to view a sequence of allowed depths with no deco times.  
> SET GAS - to access a menu for setting FO2 and PO2 alarms for each gas.  
> SET TMTS - to access a menu for setting transmitters.  
SET TMTS  
SET ALARMS  
SET UTILITIES  
SET PREVIEW  
VIEW PREVIEW  
> SET ALARMS - to access a menu for setting dive alarms.  
> SET UTILITIES - to access a menu for setting dive related functions such as algorithm, stops, etc.  
> SET PREVIEW - to access a menu for selecting dive related settings to be viewed together.  
> VIEW PREVIEW - to view items selected.  
Fig. 26 - NORM MENU  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through Menu selections (the active item highlighted).  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the selection that is highlighted.  
• M or S (2 sec) - to step back from the Menu to the NORM SURF MAIN.  
• M (2 sec) - to exit the Menu system and revert to the NORM SURF MAIN.  
• No button action (for 2 min) - will exit the Menu system and revert to the NORM SURF MAIN.  
NORM PLAN MODE  
No Deco time Limits (NDLs) and O2 time Limits (OTLs) in Plan Mode are based on the Algorithm selected (DSAT or Z+), the FO2  
set for Gas 1, and residual nitrogen (or O2) remaining from previous NORM (or FREE) dives. FO2 set for other Gases are not  
used for Plan calculations.  
PDPS (Pre Dive Planning Sequence)  
Plan screens will sequence through Depths from 30 to 190 FT (9 to 57 M), or the Max Depth that will allow theoretical No Deco  
Dive Time of at least 1 minute based upon the previous dive profiles in a series of repetitive dives and taking into account descent  
and ascent rates of 60 FPM (18 MPM).  
When the Conservative Factor is set On, NDLs are reduced to the values of the next 3,000 foot (915 meter) higher Altitude.  
Refer to tables in back.  
PLAN GAS 1, information includes (Fig. 27A/B):  
PLAN GAS 1  
AIR  
> Graphic AIR; or xx%, x.xx - xxx FT (or M) [FO2, PO2 set with the Max Depth allowed for the PO2 alarm value set].  
> Plan Depth value with FT (or M) icon.  
30 FT  
4:20 NDL  
2:17 NDL  
1:21 NDL  
0:57 NDL  
0:40 NDL  
0:30 NDL  
40 FT  
50 FT  
60 FT  
70 FT  
80 FT  
> Dive Time allowed (hr:min) with graphic NDL (or OTL if O2 control).  
• A (hold) - to scroll 8/sec (down screen) through the available Plan Depths from 30 to 190 FT (9 to 57 M) in increments of  
10 FT (3 M) highlighting the information one line at a time.  
Fig. 27A - PDPS  
(Gas 1 set for Air)  
The down arrow on the scroll bar at the right will be green if other deeper depths will be listed when going down and grey  
if there is no other depth listed below. The up arrow on the scroll bar will be green if other shallower depths will be listed  
when going up and grey if there is no other depth listed above.  
PLAN GAS 1  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through the Plan Depths one at a time.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through the Plan Depths one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to exit the PDPS and revert to the Main Menu.  
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32%, 1.40 MAX 111FT  
30 FT  
40 FT  
50 FT  
60 FT  
70 FT  
80 FT  
9:55 NDL  
4:22 NDL  
2:28 NDL  
1:32 NDL  
1:05 NDL  
0:49 NDL  
The PDPS will step/scroll to the Max Depth that will allow a theoretical No Deco time of at least 1 minute based upon previ-  
ous dive profiles in a series of repetitive dives.  
Fig. 27B - PDPS  
(Gas 1 set for Nitrox)  
Once a dive is conducted, the algorithm selected will lock into that selection until 24 hours elapse on the surface after the  
dive, or all residual nitrogen has been offgassed (DSAT time = 0:00).  
SET GAS MENU  
GAS 1 = AIR  
SET GAS MENU (NORM), information includes (Fig. 28A):  
GAS 2 = 22% , 1.40  
GAS 3 = 32% , 1.40  
GAS 4 = OFF  
Selections with their last set points saved include:  
> GAS 1 = with AIR; or 21 to 100% and 1.xx (PO2 alarm setting).  
> GAS 2 = with OFF; or AIR; or 21 to 100% and 1.xx (PO2 alarm setting).  
> GAS 3 = with OFF; or AIR; or 21 to 100% and 1.xx (PO2 alarm setting).  
> GAS 4 = with OFF; or AIR; or 21 to 100% and 1.xx (PO2 alarm setting).  
MAX DEPTH = 124 FT  
Fig. 28A - SET GAS MENU  
(Gas 2 selected)  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash* that item’s set point.  
*During the time that a numeric FO2 value is flashing, the Max Depth allowed for the PO2 alarm value shown is displayed at the bottom.  
FO2 set for AIR:  
> The default FO2 for Gas 1 each new activation period is AIR.  
> When FO2 for Gas 1 is set for AIR -  
>
>
>
>
calculations are the same as when it is set for 21% O2.  
it remains set for AIR until it is set for a Nitrox (21 to 100% O2).  
O2SAT and PO2 values and/or warnings will not be displayed at any time, on the surface or during dives.  
Max Depths allowed by the PO2 alarm set will not be displayed.  
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> Internally, the unit will keep track of the oxygen accumulation so that if FO2 for Gas 1 is subsequently set for Nitrox, the  
oxygen accumulated during previous AIR dives will be accounted for in the next Nitrox dive (during that dive period and  
series of repetitive dives).  
FO2 set for Nitrox:  
> When FO2 for any Gas is set for Nitrox (21 to 100%), the dive is calculated to be for Nitrox.  
> Once FO2 for Gas 1 is set for Nitrox (21 to 100%), the AIR option for all gases is disabled until 24 hours elapse after the  
last dive.  
> The AIR option will not be displayed in Set Gas until a full 24 hour Surface Interval has elapsed.  
SET GAS MENU  
GAS 1 = AIR  
GAS 2 = 32% , 1.40  
GAS 3 = 50% , 1.40  
GAS 4 = OFF  
When the FO2 digits are highlighted & flashing (Fig. 28B):  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step up through FO2 set points one at a time from AIR to 21 to 100% in increments of 1%.  
• A (hold) - to scroll upward through the FO2 set points at a rate of 8 per second stopping momentarily at 32%, 50%, 80%,  
and 100%, then at AIR or 21%.  
MAX DEPTH = 124 FT  
Fig. 28B - SET GAS MENU  
(setting Gas 2 FO2)  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through FO2 set points one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the FO2 setting and highlight & flash the PO2 digits if Nitrox, or move to GAS 2 if AIR.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to & highlight the GAS # selected without changing the FO2 setting.  
SET GAS MENU  
GAS 1 = AIR  
GAS 2 = 32% , 1.40  
GAS 3 = 50% , 1.40  
GAS 4 = OFF  
When the PO2 alarm digits are highlighted & flashing (Fig. 28C):  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step up through the set points one at a time from 1.00 to 1.60 in increments of 0.05.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through the set points one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the PO2 Alarm setting and step back to & highlight the GAS # selected.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to & highlight the FO2 value without changing the PO2 setting.  
MAX DEPTH = 124 FT  
Fig. 28C - SET GAS MENU  
(setting Gas 2 PO2 Alarm)  
FO2 & PO2 Alarms for all gases will remain at their respective set points until changed.  
SET TMT MENU (NORM, GAUG), information includes (Fig. 29A):  
Selections with their last set points saved include (SET will not be displayed upon access):  
> TMT 1 = with OFF or ON.  
SET TMT MENU  
TMT 1 = ON  
TMT 2 = SET  
> TMT 2 = with OFF or ON.  
TMT 3 =  
OFF  
TMT 4 = OFF  
> TMT 3 = with OFF or ON.  
> TMT 4 = with OFF or ON.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
Fig. 29A - TMT SET MENU  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward through that TMT’s set points (OFF, ON, & SET).  
• M (< 2 sec) to step back through that TMT’s set points.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting.  
> If OFF is selected (saved), the VTX’s receiver will be disabled, all other TMT set selections will display the graphic OFF,  
and operation will revert to the Set Utilities Menu.  
> If ON is selected, ON becomes solid and the next TMT ON/OFF set point will flash, allowing it to be set.  
> If SET is selected, the Set TMT Link Code screen will be displayed.  
Set TMT Link Code (Serial Number), information includes (Fig. 29B):  
> Graphics TMT 1 (2, 3, 4) SERIAL NUMBER.  
> 6 digit serial number, the 1st (left) digit flashing.  
SET TMT LINK CODE  
TMT 2  
SERIAL NUMBER  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through the 1st digit’s values.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back through the 1st digit’s values.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the 1st digit’s value and flash the 2nd digit.  
0 3 9 9 5 6  
Fig. 29B - SET LINK CODE  
Repeat A, M, S button action until all digits are set with operation then reverting to the Set TMT Menu with SET highlighted  
allowing OFF or ON to be selected.  
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SET ALARMS MENU (NORM), information includes (Fig. 30):  
NORM SET ALARMS  
AUDIBLE =  
ON  
DEPTH = 130 FT  
EDT = 0:40  
TLBG = 8 SEG  
Selections with their last Set points saved include:  
> AUDIBLE = with ON or OFF.  
> DEPTH = with OFF, or 30 to 330 FT (or 10 to 100 M), increments of 10 FT (3 M).  
> EDT = with OFF, or 0:10 to 3:00 (hr:min), increments of :05. EDT is Elapsed Dive Time.  
> TLBG = with 1 to 8 SEG, increments of 1 SEG. SEG means Segments of the bar graph  
> DTR = with OFF, or 1 to 0:20 ( :min), increments of :01. DTR is Dive Time Remaining.  
> TURN = with OFF, or 1000 to 3000 PSI (or 70 to 205 BAR), increments of 250 PSI (5 BAR). TURN is pressure of TMT 1.  
> END = with 300 to 1500 PSI (or 20 to 105 BAR), increments of 100 PSI (5 BAR). END is pressure of the TMT in use.  
0:10  
1500 PSI  
300 PSI  
DTR =  
TURN =  
END =  
Fig. 30 - SET ALARMS  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase the set point.  
• A (hold) - to increase the set point at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease the set point.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and revert to the Set Alarms Menu.  
SET UTILITIES MENU (NORM), information includes (Fig. 31A):  
NORM SET UTILITIES  
Selections with their last Set points saved include:  
> WATER = with FRESH or SEA. This adjusts depth values based on the type of water.  
> UNITS = with IMPERIAL or METRIC.  
> DEEP STOP = with OFF or ON. This only applies to No Deco dives.  
> SAFE STOP = with OFF or ON. This only applies to No Deco dives.  
> ALGORITHM = with DSAT or Z+. This determines the basis for Ni-O2 calculations.  
> CONSERV = with OFF or ON. This, Conservative Factor, reduces NDLs based on altitude level.  
> SAMPLING = with 2, 15, 30, or 60 SEC (second). This is the rate that data is sampoled and recorded for PC download.  
WATER =  
UNITS = IMPERIAL  
DEEP STOP =  
SAFE STOP = ON  
ALGORITHM = DSAT  
CONSERV =  
SAMPLING =  
FRESH  
OFF  
ON  
15 SEC  
Fig. 31A - SET UTILITIES  
Additional information relating to the effects of the items included are described in associated sections throughout this manual.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase the set point.  
• A (hold) - to increase the set point at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease the set point.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and revert to the Set Utilities Menu.  
Set Safety Stop  
In addition to OFF and ON, Safety Stop has a SET selection.  
SET SAFE STOP  
• S (< 2 sec), while SET is flashing - will display the Set Safe Stop Time/Depth screen with the Time setting flashing (Fig. 31B).  
• A or M (< 2 sec) - to toggle TIME between 3 MIN and 5 MIN.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the Time setting and flash the Depth digits.  
TIME =  
3
MIN  
DEPTH = 15 FT  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through Depth set points of 10, 15, 20 FT (or 3, 4, 5, 6 M).  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back through Depth set points.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and revert to the Set Utilities Menu with SET highlighted & flashing allowing OFF or ON to  
be selected/saved (as described above).  
Fig. 31B - SET NO DECO  
SAFETY STOP  
SET PREVIEW (NORM), information includes (Fig. 32):  
Using this listing, you can chose up to 7 items (set points that have been entered) for display on a Preview screen that can be ac-  
cessed from the NORM Menu (see page 16).  
NORM SET PREVIEW  
GAS 1  
GAS 2  
TLBG AL  
WATER  
DEEP STOP  
SAFE STOP  
TURN AL  
END AL  
GAS 3  
> FO2, PO2 alarms set for - Gas 1, 2, 3, 4.  
> Alarm values set for - Depth, EDT, DTR, TLBG, Turn Pressure, End Pressure.  
> Water Type selected.  
> Deep Stop seting.  
> Safety Stop setting.  
GAS 4  
DEPTH AL  
EDT AL  
DTR AL  
Fig. 32 - SET PREVIEW  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down 1st column then 2nd) through & highlight selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections.  
• S (< 2 sec) - when an item is highlighted will toggle* it between solid and flashing.  
*Once 7 items are highlighted/flashing, another item cannot be toggled to be highlighted/flashing until one of the  
highlighted/flashing items is toggled to solid, not highlighted first.  
When satisfied that those items flashing (up to 4) are what you want for the Preview screen, press S (2 sec) to display all  
items flashing, then press S (< 2 sec) to revert to the Menu with SET PREVIEW highlighted.  
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NORM DIVE PREVIEW, information includes (Fig. 33):  
Upon accessing this screen from the NORM MENU, the items selected using the NORM Set Preview function previously described  
will be displayed with the settings last saved. The illustration shown is a sampling of various items selected with their settings.  
NORM DIVE PREVIEW  
GAS 1 = 32%, 1.40  
DEPTH AL = 130 FT  
EDT AL = 0:50  
WATER = SEA  
DEEP STOP = OFF  
SAFE STOP = 15 FT, 3:00  
• S or M (2 sec) to step back to the NORM MENU with VIEW PREVIEW highlighted.  
Fig. 33 - PREVIEW  
(sample of selected items)  
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fEATURES  
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TRANSMITTER SIGNAL RECEPTION GUIDE  
best.  
Reception.  
Area  
Poor  
Reception.  
Area  
Poor  
Reception.  
Area  
Poor  
Reception.  
Area  
Poor  
Reception.  
Area  
Poor  
Reception.  
Distance  
(greater.than.3.feet/1.0.meters)  
PROXIMITY Of THE TMTS (Transmitters) AND VTX  
The TMTs emit low frequency signals that radiate out in semicircular patterns parallel to the length dimension of the TMT. A coiled  
antenna inside the VTX receives the signals when it is positioned within a zone parallel to or at a 45 degree angle to the TMT as  
illustrated.  
The VTX cannot effectively receive a signal when it is held out to the sides of the TMT or held at distances much greater than 3  
feet (1.0 meters) in front of the TMT.  
Best reception is achieved when the VTX is within less than 3 feet (1.0 meter) of the TMT and when  
Brightness is set for the lowest % possible.  
When installed into the high pressure ports of the Regulator First Stages, the TMTs must be positioned so that they face horizon-  
tally outward from the Tank Valves.  
Link Interruption Underwater  
During a dive, you may at times move the VTX out of the signal pattern of the TMT, resulting in a temporary loss of the Link signal.  
The Link will be restored within 4 seconds after the VTX is moved back into its correct position.  
35  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
An interruption may also occur while the VTX is within 3 feet (1 meter) of a running DPV, or shortly after a Strobe flashes. The  
Link will be restored within 4 seconds after the VTX is moved out of that area.  
1:29 0:08  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
2830  
PSI  
83  
If the Link is not restored within 15 seconds, the Audible will sound during which the Pressure digits will flash (Fig. 34) until it is  
restored.  
Fig. 34 - LOSS OF LINK  
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OVERVIEW Of AUTO DIM  
The VTX is configured with a feature that automatically dims the screen to a lower level of brightness to conserve battery power  
when the screen is not being viewed during NORM or GAUG dives. It is not active during FREE dives.  
To set the Time Until Dim (Off or min:sec) and Dim To Brightness (%) - refer to page 13, the Home Setup Menu.  
When set Off, Auto Dim will have no affect on Brightness level that will be controlled by your adjustment of % desired.  
When Auto Dim is set for a specific time and %, the Dive Mode screens will automatically dim to the % Brightness set after no  
button action for the min:sec Time that you set.  
Pressing the S button momentarily (< 2 sec), while the screen is dim, will restore Brightness to the % level that you previously  
adjusted it to using the Adjust Brightness feature. Adjust as you wish as conditions require.  
If an alarm strikes while the screen is dim, Brightness will restored to the % level that you previously adjusted it to.  
If you adjust to a Brightness % that is lower than the Dim To value set, the screen will remain illuminated at your adjustment %  
(and Auto Dim will be disabled) until you adjust Brightness % to higher level which will enable Auto Dim once you are above the  
% level that was set for it.  
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WET ACTIVATION  
The VTX is configured with contacts that will automatically activate Dive Mode when the space between the contacts is bridged  
by a conductive material (immersed in water) and it senses a Depth of 5 FT (1.5 M).  
The contacts are the metal pins of the PC/Mac Interface Data Port and the stems of the buttons.  
BAR GRAPHS  
The VTX features 2 bar graphs, one on each side of the LCD (Fig. 35).  
> The one on the left represents nitrogen loading. It is referred to as the TLBG (Tissue Loading Bar Graph).  
> The one on the right represents ascent rate. It is referred to as the VARI (Variable Ascent Rate Indicator).  
AR  
TL  
TLBG (TL)  
The TLBG (on the left) represents your relative No Deco or Deco status. The lower (green & yellow) segments represent No Deco  
status and the top (red) segment indicates a Decompression condition. As your Depth and Elapsed Dive Time increase segments  
add, and as you ascend segments recede indicating that additional No Deco time is available.  
Fig. 35 - BAR GRAPHS  
The VTX monitors 12 different nitrogen compartments simultaneously and the TLBG displays the one that is in control of your dive  
at any given time.  
60.FT.(18.M).&.Shallower  
VARI  
Segments  
Ascent Rate  
FPM  
MPM  
0 - 3  
VARI (AR)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
0 - 10  
11 - 15  
16 - 20  
21 - 25  
26 - 30  
30 +  
3.1 - 4.5  
4.6 - 6  
6.1 - 7.5  
7.6 - 9  
9 +  
The VARI (on the right) provides a visual representation of ascent speed (i.e., an ascent speedometer).  
The segments represent two sets of speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 FT (18 M). Refer to the chart.  
When ascent is too fast, all segments of the VARI will flash until ascent is slowed.  
Deeper.than.60.FT.(18.M)  
VARI  
Segments  
Ascent Rate  
FPM  
MPM  
0 - 6  
WARNING: At depths greater than 60 fT (18 M), ascent rates should not exceed 60 fPM (18 MPM).  
At depths of 60 fT (18 M) and shallower, ascent rates should not exceed 30 fPM (9 MPM).  
0
1
2
3
4
5
0 - 20  
21 - 30  
31 - 40  
41 - 50  
51 - 60  
60 +  
6.1 - 9  
9.1 - 12  
12.1 - 15  
15.1 - 18  
18 +  
ALGORITHM  
The VTX is configured with 2 algorithms which allows you to choose which set of NDLs (No Deco Limits) will be used for Ni/O2  
calculations and displays relating to Plan and DTR (Dive Time Remaining). The selection will lock until 24 hours elapse on the  
surface after the last dive, or all residual nitrogen has been offgassed (tissue desaturation time decreases to 0:00).  
You can select DSAT or Z+. Refer to the NORM Set Utilities Menu (Fig. 36) to make sure the one desired is currently selected.  
NORM SET UTILITIES  
DSAT has been the standard used by Oceanic in almost all of its dive computers until this time. It features NDLs that are based  
on exposures and test data which also formed validation for the PADI RDP. It imposes restrictions for repetitive Deco dives,  
considered more risky.  
WATER = FRESH  
UNITS = IMPERIAL  
DEEP STOP =  
OFF  
SAFE STOP = ON  
ALGORITHM = DSAT  
Z+ (Pelagic Z+) performance is based on Buhlmann ZHL-16c. It features NDLs that are considerably more conservative, espe-  
cially at shallower depths.  
CONSERV =  
ON  
15 SEC  
SAMPLING =  
Fig. 36 - NORM SURF MAIN  
To create even greater margins of safety with respect to decompression, a Conservative Factor as well as No Deco Deep and  
Safety Stops can be included for No Deco dives.  
CONSERVATIVE fACTOR (Cf)  
When the CF is set ON, the NDLs which are based on the algorithm selected and used for Ni/O2 calculations and displays relat-  
ing to Plan and DTR will be reduced to the values available at the altitude level that is 3,000 feet (915 meters) higher. Refer to  
the NDL charts in the back of this manual.  
DEEP STOP (DS)  
When the Deep Stop feature is set ON, it will trigger during NORM No Deco dives when you descend to 80 FT (24 M) and cal-  
culate (and continually update) a Stop Depth equal to 1/2 the Max Depth. An icon will be displayed on the NORM Dive Main  
screen (Fig. 37a) after it has triggered.  
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FT  
NDC  
EDT  
a
0:24 0:35  
AR  
While 10 FT (3 M) deeper than the calculated Stop Depth, you will be able to access a DS Preview screen that will display the  
current Deep Stop Depth (calculated) and Time (fixed at 2 min) for 10 seconds then return to the Main.  
DS  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
1480  
PSI  
42  
Upon initial ascent to within 10 FT (3 M) below the calculated Stop Depth, a DS screen displaying a Stop Depth at 1/2 the Max  
Depth will appear with a Countdown Timer beginning at 2:00 (min:sec) and counting down to 0:00.  
Fig. 37 - NORM DIVE MAIN  
> If you descend 10 FT (3 M) below, or ascend 10 FT (3 M) above, the calculated Stop Depth for 10 seconds during the  
countdown, the No Deco Main will replace the DS Main display and the DS feature will be disabled for the remainder of  
that dive. There is no Penalty if the DS is ignored.  
> In the event that you enter Deco, exceed 190 FT (57 M), or a High O2 condition (=> 80%) occurs, the DS will be disabled  
for the remainder of that dive.  
> The DS is disabled during a High PO2 Alarm condition (=> Set Point).  
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SAfETY STOP (SS)  
If set ON:  
Upon ascent to within 5 FT (1.5 M) deeper than the SS Depth set for 1 second on a No Deco dive in which Depth exceeded 30  
FT (9 M) for 1 second, a beep will sound and a SS at the Depth set will appear on the Main display with a countdown beginning  
at the SS Time set and counting down to 0:00 (min:sec).  
• If the SS was set for OFF or TIMER, this display will not appear.  
• In the event that you descend 10 FT (3 M) deeper than the Stop Depth for 10 seconds during the countdown, or the  
countdown reaches 0:00, the No Deco Main screen will replace the SS Main screen which will reappear upon ascent to  
within 5 FT (1.5 M) deeper than the Safety Stop Depth set for 1 second.  
• In the event that you enter Deco during the dive, complete the Deco obligation, then descend below 30 FT (9 M); the SS  
Main will appear again upon ascent to within 5 FT (1.5 M) deeper than the SS Depth set for 1 second.  
• If you surface prior to completing the SS, it will be disabed for the remainder of that dive.  
• There is no Penalty if you surface prior to completing the SS or ignore it.  
DIVE TIME REMAINING (DTR)  
a
b
The VTX constantly monitors nitrogen loading and oxygen accumulation, and will display whichever time is the least amount  
available as DTR on the No Deco Dive Main screen (Fig. 38a). The graphic NDC, or OTR, will identify which time is being  
displayed.  
104  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
0:16 0:23  
AR  
No Deco DTR (NDC)  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
NDC is the maximum amount of time that you can stay at your present Depth before entering Deco. It is calculated based on the  
amount of Nitrogen absorbed by hypothetical tissue compartments. The rates each of these compartments absorb and release  
Nitrogen is mathematically modeled and compared against a maximum allowable Nitrogen level.  
1750  
PSI  
73  
Fig. 38 -NO DECO MAIN  
(NDC is DTR)  
Whichever one is closest to this maximum level is the controlling compartment for that Depth. Its resulting value will be displayed  
as NDC time and graphically as the TLBG.  
As you ascend, the TLBG segments will recede as control shifts to slower compartments. This is a feature of the decompression  
model that is the basis for multilevel diving, one of the most important advantages that Oceanic dive computers offer.  
O2 Time Remaining (OTR)  
During Nitrox operation, O2 accumulation during a dive, or 24 hour period, is displayed as a percent of O2 saturation allowed  
per dive or per day. Max allowed (100%) is 300 OTU.  
When time remaining before reaching the O2 limit becomes less than NDC, calculations for that Depth will be controlled by O2  
and OTR will be displayed as DTR on the Dive Main.  
GAS TIME REMAINING (GTR)  
GTR is calculated using a patented algorithm that is based on a diver's individual Air (Gas) Consumption Rate and Current  
Depth. Tank Pressure is measured once each second and an average rate of Consumption is calculated over a 90 second pe-  
riod. This Rate of Consumption is then used in conjunction with the Depth to predict the Air (Gas) required for the diver to make  
a safe controlled Ascent including the No Deco Deep and Safety Stops and any required Deco Stops.  
Air (Gas) Consumption and Depth are continuously monitored and GTR reflects any change in circumstances. For example,  
when you suddenly find yourself swimming against a strong current and begin breathing more rapidly, the VTX will recognize the  
change and adjust GTR accordingly.  
GTR is the time you can remain at the present Depth and still safely surface with the Tank Pressure reserve that you selected dur-  
ing setup (End Pressure Alarm Setting).  
GTR is displayed on the Dive Main screens (Fig. 38b).  
GTR Alarm  
When GTR decreases to 5 minutes, the Audible will sound and the GTR time digits and graphic will flash yellow (Fig. 39). If it  
decreases to 0, the Audible will sound again. The time digits and graphic will continue to flash red until GTR becomes greater  
than 1 minute, then it will flash yellow until greater than 5 minutes.  
68  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
0:11 0:52  
AR  
You should initiate a controlled Ascent while monitoring Tank Pressure. However, there is no reason to panic, the VTX has al-  
lowed for the air necessary for a safe ascent including the No Deco Deep and Safety Stops, if set On, and any Deco Stops  
required.  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
540  
PSI  
5
Fig. 39 - NO DECO MAIN  
(GTR 5 min warning)  
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NORM  
DIVE MODE  
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NO DECO MAIN, information includes** (Fig. 40A/B):  
86  
FT  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
NDC  
> Dive Time Remaining (hr:min) with NDC (or OTR) icon.  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG when  
no Transmitter is in use (SPG = Submersible Pressure Gauge).  
EDT  
0:24 0:35  
AR  
DS  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
1480  
PSI  
42  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, up to 99 (remains at 99 when greater), blank if SPG.  
> DS icon - if Deep Stop is set ON and has triggered (activated).  
> TLBG (TL), VARI (AR) - if they apply.  
Fig. 40A - NO DECO MAIN  
(FO2 set for Nitrox)  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
FT  
95  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
NDC  
EDT  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
0:38 0:17  
AR  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be  
displayed in place of NDC for 3 seconds (Fig. 40C).  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
GAS 1  
TL  
SPG  
Fig. 40B - NO DECO MAIN  
(no Transmitters in use)  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
86  
FT  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 41):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
E A R M A R K  
A P P L I E D  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Main without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
1480  
PSI  
42  
Fig. 40C - NO DECO MAIN  
(during 3 sec message)  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
NO DECO ALT, information includes (Fig. 42):  
> MAX D = xxx FT (or xx.x M).  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
> GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4) = AIR; or FO2 % set with PO2 Alarm setting.  
> PO2 = x.xx (current level).  
> O2 SAT = xx % (current level of saturation).  
Fig. 41 - BRIGHTNESS  
MAX D = 123 FT  
TIME = 3:41 PM  
TEMP = 73 F  
GAS 1 = 32%, 1.40  
PO2 = 0.64  
O2 SAT = 38%  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access DS Preview if On and triggered, or revert to Main.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
DEEP STOP (DS) PREVIEW (if On and triggered), information includes (Fig. 43):  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
Fig. 42 - NO DECO ALT  
> Graphic DEEP STOP with Stop icon (arrows and bar).  
> Stop Depth with FT (or M) icon and countdown Time as 2:00 (min:sec).  
98  
FT  
DEEP STOP  
• A (< 2 sec) - to revert to Main.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to ALT.  
56  
FT  
2:00  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 43 - DS PREVIEW  
DEEP STOP (DS) MAIN, information includes (Fig. 44A):  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphic DEEP STOP with Stop icon (arrows and bar).  
> Stop Depth with FT (or M) icon and countdown Time (min:sec).  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
47  
FT  
DEEP STOP  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG.  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, up to 99 (remains at 99 when greater), blank if SPG.  
> TLBG (TL), VARI (AR) - if they apply.  
46  
FT  
1:38  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
1750 PSI  
23  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
Fig. 44A - DS MAIN  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access DS ALT (similar to No Deco ALT).  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be  
displayed in place of Stop information for 3 seconds (Fig. 44B).  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
47  
FT  
E A R M A R K  
A P P L I E D  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
1750 PSI  
23  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
Fig. 44B - DS MAIN  
(during 3 sec message)  
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SAfETY STOP (SS) MAIN, information includes (Fig. 45):  
19  
FT  
SAFETY STOP  
FT  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphic SAFETY STOP with Stop icon (arrows and bar).  
> Stop Depth with FT (or M) icon & countdown Time (min:sec).  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
20  
3:26  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG.  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, up to 99 (remains at 99 when greater), blank if SPG.  
> TLBG (TL).  
750  
PSI  
18  
Fig. 45 - SS MAIN  
(Stop Depth/Time set ON)  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
19  
FT  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access SS ALT (similar to No Deco ALT).  
E A R M A R K  
A P P L I E D  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be  
displayed in place of Stop information for 3 seconds (Fig. 46).  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
750  
PSI  
18  
Fig. 46 - SS MAIN  
(during 3 sec message)  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
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DECOMPRESSION  
Decompression mode activates when theoretical No Decompression time and depth limits are exceeded.  
Upon entry into Deco (Fig. 47), the Audible will sound for 10 seconds* during which the graphic DECO ENTRY (red) will flash.  
A Stop Bar with Up Arrow icon (red) will also flash until within 10 FT (3 M) of and below the required Stop Depth (the Stop Zone)  
which is also displayed with the required Stop Time (both red).  
*S (< 2 sec) - to silence the Audible during the 10 seconds.  
> Once within 10 FT (3 M) of and below the required Stop Depth (the Stop Zone), the full Stop icon (Up & Down Arrows with  
Stop Bar) will be displayed solid (yellow).  
Managing Deco Stops  
FT  
138  
To fulfill your decompression obligation, you should make a safe controlled Ascent to a depth slightly deeper than, or equal to,  
the required Stop Depth indicated and decompress for the Stop Time indicated.  
DECO ENTRY  
20  
FT 0:02  
AR  
GAS 1 GTR  
The amount of decompression credit time that you receive is dependent on Depth, with slightly less credit given the deeper you  
are below the Stop Depth indicated.  
TL  
950 PSI  
12  
Fig. 47 - DECO ENTRY  
You should stay slightly deeper than the required Stop Depth indicated until the next shallower Stop Depth appears. Then, you  
can slowly ascend to, but not shallower than that indicated Stop Depth.  
DECO STOP MAIN, information includes (Fig. 48A):  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
FT  
22  
> Graphic DECO STOP with Stop icon (arrows and bar).  
DECO STOP  
> Stop Depth with FT (or M) icon and countdown Time (min:sec).  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
20  
FT  
0:07  
GAS 2 GTR  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG.  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, up to 99 (remains at 99 when greater), blank if SPG.  
> Full TLBG (TL), red indicates that status is Deco.  
TL  
2140  
PSI  
58  
Fig. 48A - DECO STOP MAIN  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
FT  
22  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be  
displayed in place of Stop information for 3 seconds (Fig. 48B).  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
E A R M A R K  
A P P L I E D  
GAS 2  
GTR  
TL  
2140  
PSI  
58  
Fig. 48B - DECO STOP MAIN  
(during 3 sec message)  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
DECO STOP ALT, information includes (Fig. 49):  
> TAT = hr:min (up to 9:59).  
TAT = Total Ascent Time to the surface including all stops.  
0:12  
TAT =  
> EDT = hr:min (up to 9:59).  
> MAX D = xxx FT (or xx.x M).  
EDT = 0:55  
MAX D = 143 FT  
TIME = 2:38 PM  
TEMP = 63 F  
GAS 2 = 50%, 1.60  
PO2 = 0.83  
O2 SAT = 64%  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
> GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4) = AIR; or FO2 % set with PO2 Alarm setting.  
> PO2 = x.xx (current level).  
> O2 SAT = xx % (current level of saturation).  
Fig. 49 - DECO STOP ALT  
• A or M (< 2 sec) - to step back to Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
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CONDITIONAL VIOLATION (CV)  
Upon ascent above the required Deco Stop Depth, operation will enter CV during which no off gassing credit will be given,  
meaning Deco Stop Time and TAT will not decrease. A penalty time of 1 1/2 minutes will be added for each minute above the  
required Stop Depth.  
FT  
14  
DOWN TO STOP  
The Audible will sound for 10 seconds during which the full TLBG will flash. The graphics DOWN TO STOP with down arrow &  
stop bar icon, and Stop Depth & Time, all red, will flash (Fig. 50) until descent is made to below the required Stop Depth, then  
the Deco Stop Main will be displayed.  
20  
FT  
GAS 2  
0:09  
AR  
GTR  
TL  
1960  
PSI  
56  
Fig. 50 - CV MAIN  
• S (< 2 sec) - to silence Audible.  
> Other button operations and displays are similar to Deco.  
If descent below the required Deco Stop Depth is made within 5 minutes, operation will resume in Deco with off gassing credit  
given (Stop Time and TAT will decrease).  
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DELAYED VIOLATION 1 (DV1)  
Once above the Deco Stop Depth for more than 5 minutes, operation will enter DV1 which is a continuation of CV*.  
FT  
12  
*The difference between DV1 and CV is that DV1 causes operation to enter Violation Gauge Mode (VGM) 5 minutes after surfacing from that dive.  
DOWN TO STOP  
The Audible, which cannot be silenced by pressing S, will sound for 10 seconds. The graphics DOWN TO STOP wih down ar-  
row & stop bar icon, and Stop Depth & Time, all red, will flash (Fig. 51) until descent is made to below the required Stop Depth,  
then the Deco Stop Main will be displayed.  
20  
FT  
0:14  
GAS 2 GTR  
TL  
1920  
PSI  
69  
Fig. 51 - DV1 MAIN  
> Button operations and displays are similar to Deco.  
When descent below the required Deco Stop Depth is made, operation will resume in Deco with off gassing credit given (Stop  
Time and TAT will decrease).  
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DELAYED VIOLATION 2 (DV2)  
If the calculated Deco obligation requires a Stop Depth between 60 FT (18 M) and 70 FT (21 M), operation will enter DV2.  
18.2  
M
DECO STOP  
Upon entry into DV2*, the Audible will sound during which the full TLBG will flash.  
18  
M
GAS 1  
0:02  
*The difference between DV2 and general Deco is that DV2 causes operation to enter VGM 5 minutes after surfacing from that dive.  
GTR  
TL  
124 BAR  
19  
> Once within 10 FT (3 M) of and below the required Stop Depth, the full Stop icon (Arrows with Stop Bar) will be displayed  
Fig. 52 - DV2 MAIN  
solid (Fig. 52).  
> Button operations and displays are similar to Deco.  
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DELAYED VIOLATION 3 (DV3)  
Upon descent deeper than the 330 FT (100 M)*, the Audible will sound for 10 seconds.  
*Beyond this depth, the VTX cannot accurately perform calculations and display data.  
Upon ascending above 330 FT (100 M), Current Depth will be restored, however, Max Depth will display 3 dashes for the  
remainder of that dive. Also, the Log for that dive will display 3 dashes as the Max Depth.  
DV3 MAIN, information includes (Fig. 53) -  
> Current Depth as dashes ( - - - ) with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphics GO UP TOO DEEP with Up Arrows (red), flashing.  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG.  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, blank if SPG.  
> TLBG (TL), VARI (AR) while ascending.  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
- - -  
FT  
GO UP  
TOO DEEP  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
1040  
PSI  
8
Fig. 53 - DV3 MAIN  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
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VIOLATION GAUGE MODE (VGM)  
If a Deco Stop Depth greater than 70 FT (21 M) is required, operation will enter VGM. This would be preceded by DV2.  
Operation would then continue in VGM during the remainder of that dive and for 24 hours after surfacing.  
VGM turns the VTX into a digital instrument without any decompression or oxygen related calculations or displays.  
Upon activation of VGM, the Audible will sound for 10 seconds during which full TLBG* will flash, then be removed.  
VGM MAIN, information includes (Fig. 54) -  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphics GO UP VIOLATION with 2 Up Arrows (red), flashing until on surface.  
> Graphic GAS 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
136  
FT  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon.  
GO UP  
> GTR (min) with icon.  
> Full TLBG, flashing during Audible, then removed.  
> VARI while ascending.  
VIOLATION  
AR  
GAS 2  
GTR  
1270  
PSI  
14  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
Fig. 54 - VGM MAIN  
(after Audible)  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
VGM ALT information is similar to the Deco ALT.  
alternate with  
NORM  
VGM ON SURfACE  
The graphic VIOL flashes for the first 10 minutes, then VIOL (Fig. 55) alternates with NORM (each On 3 seconds) until unit shut  
down after 24 hours with no dives*.  
SURF  
0:14  
*A full 24 hour surface interval must then be served before all functions are restored.  
VIOL  
During that 24 hours, access to all menus and screens is available except those associated with Ni-O2 calculations such as Plan,  
Set FO2. The Fly countdown timer provides the time remaining (of the 24 hours required) before normal operation can resume  
with full features and functions.  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
450PSI  
2
Fig. 55 - VGM ON SURFACE  
Operation also enters VGM 5 minutes after surfacing from a dive in which a Delayed Violation occurred or O2 reached 100%.  
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HIGH PO2  
Warning >> at 0.20 less than the alarm value set for the Gas in use.  
Alarm >> at the value set for the Gas in use, except in Deco then at 1.60 only.  
75  
FT  
When partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) increases to the Warning level; the Audible will sound during which the graphics PO2 =  
1.xx (yellow) will flash in place of DTR (Fig. 56A).  
PO2 = 1.20  
AR  
GAS 2  
GTR  
TL  
TL  
TL  
After the Audible is silenced, DTR is restored.  
2410  
PSI  
53  
Fig. 56A - PO2 WARNING  
(No Deco Dive Main)  
If PO2 continues to increase and reaches the PO2 Alarm level set for the gas in use, the Audible will sound again during which  
the graphics GO UP PO2 = 1.xx with Up Arrows (red) will flash in place of DTR* (Fig. 56B) until PO2 decreases below the set  
point at which time DTR will be restored.  
77  
FT  
*DTR moves to the ALT screen.  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
GO UP  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALTs.  
PO2 = 1.40  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
GAS 2  
GTR  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
2130  
PSI  
48  
Fig. 56B - PO2 ALARM  
(No Deco Dive Main)  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
FT  
21  
PO2 during Deco  
The PO2 alarms that were set do not apply when in Deco.  
PO2 = 1.60  
If PO2 reaches 1.60, the Audible will sound during which the graphics PO2 = 1.60 (red) will flash in place of Stop Depth/Time  
(Fig. 56C).  
GAS 1  
GTR  
460  
PSI  
27  
Fig. 56C - PO2 ALARM  
(Deco Stop Main)  
After the Audible is silenced, the PO2 graphics will alternate with Stop Depth/Time once each minute*.  
*PO2 graphics will be displayed for 10 seconds, then Stop Depth/Time will be displayed for 50 seconds once each minute  
until PO2 decreases below 1.60, then PO2 will not be displayed.  
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HIGH O2  
Warning >> at 80 to 99% (240+ OTU).  
Alarm >> at 100% (300+ OTU).  
108  
FT  
O2SAT = 80%  
AR  
When O2 reaches the Warning level; the Audible will sound during which the graphics O2SAT = 80% (yellow) will flash in place  
of DTR (Fig. 57A). After the audible is silenced, DTR will be restored.  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
TL  
TL  
TL  
TL  
730  
PSI  
16  
If O2 reaches the Alarm level; the Audible will sound again during which the graphics GO UP O2 = 100% with Up Arrows (red)  
will flash (Fig. 57B). After the Audible is silent, the graphics will remain on solid until on the surface.  
Fig. 57A - O2 WARNING  
(No Deco Dive Main)  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
109  
FT  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALTs.  
GO UP  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
O2 = 100%  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
GAS 1  
GTR  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
530  
PSI  
9
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
Fig. 57B - O2 ALARM  
(No Deco Dive Main)  
High O2 during Deco  
When O2 reaches the Warning Level; the Audible will sound during which the graphics O2SAT = xx% (yellow) will flash in place  
of Stop Depth/Time (Fig. 57C) until the Audible is silenced, then Stop Depth/Time will be restored. No indication is given to  
ascend.  
FT  
22  
O2SAT = 80%  
GAS 3  
GTR  
When O2 reaches 100%, the Audible will sound again during which the graphics GO UP O2 = 100% with Up Arrows (red)  
will flash until on the surface (Fig. 57D). After the Audible is silent, the graphics will remain on solid until on the surface. The full  
TLBG remains on solid as a reminder of Deco.  
1870  
PSI  
68  
Fig. 57C - O2 WARNING  
(Deco Stop Main)  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALTs.  
FT  
21  
• M (2 sec) - to access the Gas/TMT Switch Menu*.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
GO UP  
O2 = 100%  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
GAS 3  
GTR  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
1230  
PSI  
59  
Fig. 57D - O2 ALARM  
(Deco, until on surface)  
High O2 on Surface  
Upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second (surfacing), the Surface Main screen is displayed. During the first 10 minutes, access  
to the Surface ALTs is allowed with other modes and screens blocked until the 10 minutes elapse.  
SURF  
0:11  
> If O2 is 100%, the value graphics O2 = 100% will flash on the Main (Fig. 57E) in place of the graphic NORM until 10  
minutes elapse, then the graphics will alternate until O2 is < 100% when O2 will be removed.  
> If you surface due to 100% O2 without having completed the Deco obligation, operation will enter VGM after 5 minutes.  
O2 = 100%  
GAS 1  
DIVE  
340  
PSI  
3
alternate with  
NORM  
Fig. 57E - O2 ALARM  
(on surface)  
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GAS/TMT  
SWITCHING  
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OVERVIEW  
> Can only switch when a Dive Main screen is displayed.  
> Cannot Switch Gas or TMTs on surface, except during the first 10 minutes after surfacing from a dive.  
> Cannot Switch Gas or TMTs during sounding of alarms.  
> All NORM dives begin with Gas 1 and default to Gas 1 after 10 minutes on the surface.  
> Switching Gas also switches TMTs, if being used.  
GAS SWITCH MENU  
GAS  
FO2  
EXPECT  
PO2  
0.44  
0.66  
1.33  
1
2
3
4
== A I R  
=
=
=
32%  
80%  
The following will describe NORM GAS/TMT Switching, then GAUG TMT Switching.  
N O N E  
Fig. 58A - NORM GAS MENU  
NORM GAS SWITCH MENU, information includes (Fig. 58A):  
While a Dive Main is displayed, press M (2 sec) - to access the Menu.  
> Left column labeled GAS - lists them as 1, 2, 3, 4.  
> Middle column labeled FO2 - lists the settings (AIR, % if Nitrox, or NONE if not set for use).  
> Right column labeled EXPECT PO2 - lists the value o expect based on current calculations.  
S E A R C H I N G  
F O R  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through & highlight Gas selections  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections.  
T M T  
3
• S (< 2 sec), while a Gas is highlighted - to flash that Gas allowing it to be selected.  
• S (< 2 sec) again, while a Gas is highlighted & flashing - to switch to that Gas and revert to the Dive Main with it selected.  
• M (2 sec), at any time - to exit and revert to the Dive Main without switching to a new Gas.  
• No button action for 10 seconds will exit and revert to the Dive Main without switching to a new Gas.  
Fig. 58B - TMT SEARCH  
If the associated TMT is set On, the message Searching for TMTx (Fig. 58B), or TMTx Not Available (Fig. 58C), will be  
displayed for 10 seconds, then operation will revert to the Dive Main with that Gas & TMT selected for use.  
T M T  
N O T  
3
If the Gas/TMT are not switched to the same source (tank) as the gas being breathed, GTR will increase to maximum after 1  
minute without a change in transmitted Pressure.  
A V A I L A B L E  
Gas Switch Alarm  
If a switch to the Gas would result in PO2 => 1.60, the Audible will sound and a warning message will flash (Fig. 58D) until it is  
silenced, then the Switch Menu screen will be restored.  
Fig. 58C - TMT NOT  
REPORTING  
> Due to the possibility that sufficient air may not be available in the Switch From tank, the switch will still be allowed.  
> If the switch is made, the PO2 alarm will strike. If in Deco, indication to ascend will not be given (you control action to be  
taken).  
DO NOT SWITCH  
TO GAS 3, 80% FO2  
PO2 = 1.64  
GAUG TMT SWITCH MENU, information includes (Fig. 58E):  
While a Dive Main is displayed, press M (2 sec) - to access the Menu.  
> Single column - lists only TMTs set for use (1, 2, 3, 4).  
Fig. 58D - GAS SWITCH  
ALARM  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through & highlight selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), while a TMT is highlighted - to flash that TMT allowing it to be selected.  
• S (< 2 sec) again, while a TMT is highlighted & flashing - to the message Searching for TMTx (Fig. 58B), or TMTx Not  
Available (Fig. 58C) for 10 seconds, switch to that TMT, and revert to the Dive Main with it selected.  
• M (2 sec), at any time - to exit and revert to the Dive Main without switching to a new TMT.  
• No button action for 10 seconds will exit and revert to the Dive Main without switching to a new TMT.  
TMT SWITCH MENU  
T M T  
T M T  
T M T  
1
2
3
=
If the TMT is not switched to the same source (tank) as the one being breathed from, GTR will increase to maximum after 1  
minute without a change in transmitted Pressure.  
Fig. 58E - GAUG TMT MENU  
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GAUG  
OP MODE  
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GAUG SURfACE MODE  
The Surface Main screen will remain on display for 10 minutes during which time the unit will enter Dive Mode upon descent to 5  
FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds. If 10 minutes elapses with no button action, operation will enter Power Saver Mode (PSM).  
Operation will enter Post Dive Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second and display the Surface Main with the  
SURF icon flashing.  
SURF  
23: 34  
Access to Surface Alternate screens is allowed during the first 10 minutes with access to other surface modes/screens  
blocked until 10 minutes elapse.  
GAUG  
T MT 1  
DIVE  
When the 10 minute post dive surface Interval time has elapsed, access to other Surface modes/screens is allowed. If  
another 2 minutes of no action elapses, operation will enter PSM turning the screen off until a button is pressed.  
1799PSI  
3
Fig. 59A - GAUG SURF MAIN  
(post dive)  
GAUG SURf MAIN, information includes (Fig. 59A/B):  
> Surface Interval Time (hr:min, colon flashing), with SURF icon (flashing during first 10 min after surfacing).  
> Graphic GAUG.  
> Graphic TMT 1 (start TMT & default 10 minutes after a dive), TMT in use during first 10 min after surfacing.  
> Tank 1 Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon (start TMT & default TMT 10 minutes after a dive), graphic SPG (meaning Submers-  
ible Pressure Gauge) if no TMT is in use; TMT in use during first 10 min after surfacing.  
> Graphic DIVE with number of the dive just completed (up to 24), 0 if no dive yet (or 2 dashes - - with GTR icon during first  
10 min after surfacing).  
SURF  
23: 34  
GAUG  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
DIVE  
SPG  
3
• A (2 sec) - to access the Adjust Brightness screen.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access SURF ALT 1.  
Fig. 59B - GAUG SURF MAIN  
(post dive, no Transmitters)  
• M (2 sec) - to revert to the Home Menu.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to access the GAUG Menu.  
• S (2 sec) - to access the Compass OP Main.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 60):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
20%  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Main without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 60 - BRIGHTNESS  
CONTROL  
GAUG SURf ALT 1, information includes (Fig. 61):  
> LAST DIVE (screen title).  
LAST DIVE  
> xxx FT (or xx.x M) with graphic MAX DEPTH.  
> Elapsed Dive Time (hr:min, up to 9:59) with graphic DIVE TIME.  
MAX DEPTH = 145 FT  
DIVE TIME = 1:08  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access SURF ALT 2.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to the SURF MAIN.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to the SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 61 - GAUG SURF ALT 1  
GAUG SURf ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 62):  
> DATE = m.d.y (or d.m.y).  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
DATE = 7.24.14  
TIME = 9:15 AM  
TEMP = 68 F  
ELSEHVO=RETLCU2T  
FLY = 14:37  
> ELEV = SEA (or EL2 to EL7).  
> FLY = hr:min*  
• A (< 2 sec) - to revert to SURF MAIN.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to SURF ALT 1.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 62 - GAUG SURF ALT 2  
*The Time to Fly counter will begin counting down from 23:50 to 0:00 (hr:min) 10 minutes after surfacing from any dive.  
GAUG MENU  
GAUG MENU, information includes (Fig. 63):  
SET TMTS  
SET ALARMS  
SET UTILITIES  
VIEW PREVIEW  
> SET TMTS - to access a menu for setting transmitters.  
> SET ALARMS - to access a menu for setting dive alarms.  
> SET UTILITIES - to access a menu for setting dive related functions such as algorithm, stops, etc.  
> VIEW PREVIEW - to view items.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through Menu selections (the active item highlighted).  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
Fig. 63 - GAUG MENU  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the selection that is highlighted.  
• M or S (2 sec) - to step back from the Menu to the SURF MAIN.  
• M (2 sec) - to exit the Menu system and revert to the SURF MAIN.  
• No button action (for 2 min) - will exit the Menu system and revert to the SURF MAIN.  
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SET TMT MENU (NORM, GAUG), previously described on page 19.  
SET ALARMS MENU (GAUG), information includes (Fig. 64):  
GAUG SET ALARMS  
AUDIBLE = ON  
DEPTH = 150 FT  
EDT = 0:40  
Selections with their last Set points saved include:  
> AUDIBLE = with ON or OFF.  
TURN = 1500 PSI  
END = 300 PSI  
> DEPTH = with OFF, or 30 to 330 FT (or 10 to 100 M), increments of 10 FT (3 M).  
> EDT = with OFF, or 0:10 to 3:00 (hr:min), increments of :05. EDT is Elapsed Dive Time.  
> TURN = with OFF, or 1000 to 3000 PSI (or 70 to 205 BAR), increments of 250 PSI (5 BAR). TURN is pressure of TMT 1.  
> END = with 300 to 1500 PSI (or 20 to 105 BAR), increments of 100 PSI (5 BAR). END is pressure of the TMT in use.  
Fig. 64 - SET ALARMS  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase the set point.  
• A (hold) - to increase the set point at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease the set point.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and revert to the Set Alarms Menu.  
SET UTILITIES MENU (GAUG), information includes (Fig. 65):  
GAUG SET UTILITIES  
WATER = FRESH  
UNITS = METRIC  
Selections with their last Set points saved include:  
> WATER = with FRESH or SEA. Depth values will be based on the type of water.  
> UNITS = with IMPERIAL or METRIC.  
15 SEC  
SAMPLING =  
> SAMPLING = with 2, 15, 30, or 60 SEC (second). Rate that data is sampled and recorded for PC download.  
Additional information relating to the effects of the items included are described in associated sections throughout this manual.  
Fig. 65 - SET UTILITIES  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase the set point.  
• A (hold) - to increase the set point at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease the set point.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and revert to the Set Utilities Menu.  
GAUG DIVE PREVIEW, information includes (Fig. 66):  
GAUG DIVE PREVIEW  
DEPTH AL = 150 FT  
EDT AL = 0:40  
WATER = FRESH  
TURN AL = 1500 PSI  
END AL = 300 PSI  
Upon accessing this screen from the GAUG MENU, the items illustrated will be displayed with the settings last saved.  
Turn and End Alarms will not be displayed unless a TMT is in use.  
• S or M (2 sec) to step back to the GAUG MENU with VIEW PREVIEW highlighted.  
Fig. 66 - VIEW PREVIEW  
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GAUG DIVE MAIN, information includes (Fig. 67):  
Either Elapsed Dive Time (EDT) or a Run Time can displayed on the Main screen with the other on the ALT (Alternate) screen.  
76  
FT  
RUN  
EDT  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphic RUN with Run Time (up to 9:59 min:sec, then 0:10 to 9:59 hr:min), 0:00 until started and after reset.  
> Graphic EDT with Elapsed Dive Time (up to 9:59 hr:min).  
> Graphic TMT 1 (2, 3, 4), one in use.  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG when  
no Transmitter is in use (SPG = Submersible Pressure Gauge).  
0:26 0:58  
AR  
TMT 2  
GTR  
1350 PSI  
23  
Fig. 67 - GAUG DIVE MAIN  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, up to 99 (remains at 99 when greater), blank if SPG.  
> VARI (AR) - while ascending.  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• M (2 sec) - to access the TMT Switch Menu*.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to start/stop Run Timer. This operation is blocked when the screen is dimmed due to Auto Dim and when  
pressed to acknowledge Alarms when they strike.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
100%  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 68):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Main without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 68 - BRIGHTNESS  
GAUG DIVE ALT, information includes (Fig. 69):  
> MAX D = xxx FT (or xx.x M).  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
MAX D = 128 FT  
TIME = 9:52 AM  
TEMP = 73 F  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access revert to Main.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 69 - GAUG DIVE ALT  
GAUG DELAYED VIOLATION 3 (DV3)  
Upon descent deeper than the 330 FT (100 M)*, the Audible will sound for 10 seconds.  
*Beyond this depth, the VTX cannot accurately perform calculations and display data.  
Upon ascending above 330 FT (100 M), Current Depth will be restored, however, Max Depth will display 3 dashes for the  
remainder of that dive. Also, the Log for that dive will display 3 dashes as the Max Depth.  
DV3 MAIN, information includes (Fig. 71) -  
> Current Depth as dashes ( - - - ) with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphics GO UP TOO DEEP with Up Arrows (red), flashing.  
> Graphic TMT 1 (or 2, 3, 4), one in use.  
> Pressure with PSI (or BAR) icon, if the Receiver and Transmitter are active, flashing when Link is lost; or graphic SPG.  
> Gas Time Remaining (min) with icon, blank if SPG.  
> VARI (AR) - while ascending.  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
- - -  
FT  
GO UP  
TOO DEEP  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
1040  
PSI  
8
Fig. 71 - GAUG DV3 MAIN  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• M (2 sec) - to access the TMT Switch Menu*.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
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fREE DIVE  
OP MODE  
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fREE SURfACE MODE  
FREE dives, which are allowed prior to NORM or GAUG dives as well as after NORM dives, calculate Ni-O2 based upon the  
Algorithm selected and a fixed default FO2 of Air. FO2 settings for NORM dives do not affect calculations for FREE Dives.  
FREE mode displays NDC Time (on a dive ALT screen) and the TLBG (TL) on surface and dive Main screens, and includes a TLBG  
Alarm that activates when it enters the yellow Caution zone (9 segments).  
In the event of entry into Deco during operation in FREE mode, operation reverts to VGM for 24 hours.  
FREE dive alarms are set, controlled, and operate separately from NORM and GAUG Alarms.  
The SURF Main screen remains on display for 10 minutes during which time the unit will enter Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT  
(1.5 M) for 5 seconds.  
The unit enters post dive Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT (0.6 M) for 1 second and displays the Surface Main with the SURF  
icon flashing. Access to Surface ALT screens is allowed during the first 10 minute with access to other surface modes/screens  
blocked until 10 minutes elapse. Exception is for Violations.  
When the 10 minute post dive Surface Interval time has elapsed, access to other Surface modes/screens is allowed.  
fREE SURf MAIN, information includes (Fig. 72):  
> Surface Interval Time (min:sec up to 59:59, then hr:min, colon flashing), with SURF icon (flashing during first minute after  
surfacing from dives).  
SURF  
42: 06  
> Graphic FREE.  
FREE  
> Graphic CDT with Countdown Time (up to 9:59 min:sec), if set ON.  
> Graphic DIVE with number of that dive (up to 99), 0 if no dive yet.  
> TLBG, if any after a NORM or FREE dive.  
CDT  
DIVE  
5:00  
3
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
Fig. 72 - FREE SURF MAIN  
(SURF & CDT are min:sec)  
• A (2 sec) - to access the Adjust Brightness screen.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access FREE SURF ALT 1.  
• M (2 sec) - to revert to the Home Menu.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to access the FREE Menu.  
• S (2 sec) - to access the Compass OP Main.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
20%  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 73):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Main without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 73 - BRIGHTNESS  
fREE SURf ALT 1, information includes (Fig. 74):  
> LAST DIVE (screen title).  
LAST DIVE  
> xxx FT (or xx.x M) with graphic MAX DEPTH.  
> Elapsed Dive Time (up to 9:59 min:sec) with graphic DIVE TIME.  
MAX DEPTH = 64 FT  
DIVE TIME = 2:16  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access SURF ALT 2.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to the SURF MAIN.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to the SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 74 - FREE SURF ALT 1  
(Dive Time is min:sec)  
fREE SURf ALT 2, information includes (Fig. 75):  
> DATE = m.d.y (or d.m.y).  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> TEMP = xx F (or C).  
> ELEV = SEA (or EL2 to EL7).  
> FLY = hr:min*  
> DESAT = hr:min**  
DATE = 7.24.14  
TIME = 3:15 PM  
TEMP = 82 F  
ELSEHVO=RSTECAUT  
FLY = 6:28  
DESAT = 0:54  
• A (< 2 sec) - to revert to SURF MAIN.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back to SURF ALT 1.  
• 10 sec with no button action, revert to SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 75 - FREE SURF ALT 2  
*The Time to Fly counter will begin counting down from 23:50 to 0:00 (hr:min) 10 minutes after surfacing from any dive.  
**The Time to Desaturate counter provides calculated time for Tissue Desatuation at sea level taking into consideration the  
Conservation Factor setting. It will begin counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM or FREE dive, counting  
down from a maximum of 23:50 to 0:00 (hr:min).  
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fREE MENU, information includes (Fig. 76):  
> CDT SETUP - to access a screen to set a Countdown Time, then select On/Off.  
> SET MENU - to access a menu for setting dive related functions.  
FREE MENU  
CDT SETUP  
SET MENU  
• A or M (< 2 sec) - to toggle between Menu selections (the active item highlighted).  
• S (< 2 sec) - to access the selection that is highlighted.  
• M or S (2 sec) - to step back from the Menu to the FREE SURF MAIN.  
• No button action (for 2 min) - will exit the Menu system and revert to the FREE SURF MAIN.  
Fig. 76 - FREE SURF MENU  
CDT (COUNTDOWN TIMER) SETUP, information includes (Fig. 77):  
> Graphics OFF, ON, and SET with the last selection (OFF or ON) saved highlighted & flashing.  
> Graphic TIME = MIN:SEC with remaining countdown time (min:sec up to 9:59, colon flashing), if ON and a countdown  
is in progress, or 0:00 with colon flashing if ON & no time is remaining. If OFF, the countdown time previously set is  
displayed with the colon solid.  
FREE CDT SETUP  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through selections.  
OFF  
ON  
SET  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to FREE Menu.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the highlighted selection and ->  
9 : 59  
TIME =  
MIN : SEC  
>> If OFF or ON is saved, operation reverts to the FREE Menu. ON will enable the Timer allowing it to be started/stooped  
while viewing the FREE Surface Main, ON does not start the countdown.  
>> If SET is saved, the graphic MIN and minute digits will be highlighted & flash.  
Fig. 77 - FREE CDT SETUP  
• A (< 2 sec) - to increase Minute Set Point from 0: to 9: in increments of 1: (min) one at a time.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to decrease Set Point one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the Minute setting and flash the Seconds digits and graphic SEC.  
• A (hold) - to increase Seconds Set Point at a rate of 8 per second from :00 to :59 in increments of :01 (sec).  
• A (< 2 sec) - to increase the Set Point one at a time.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to decrease the Set Point one at a time.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the full CDT min:sec setting and highlight & flash SET allowing OFF or ON to be selected, saved.  
SET MENU, information includes (Fig. 78):  
FREE SET MENU  
WATER = FRESH  
UNITS = IMPERIAL  
Selections with their last set points saved include:  
> WATER = with FRESH or SEA.  
RTI AL =  
OFF  
60 FT  
DA 1 =  
> UNITS = with IMPERIAL or METRIC.  
DA 2 = 100 FT  
DA 3 =  
> RTI AL = with OFF or ON. RTI is Repeating Time Interval alarm. When ON, the alarm activates every 30 seconds during dives.  
> DA 1 = with OFF, or 30 to 330 FT (or 10 to 100 M), increments of 10 FT (1 M). DA is Depth Alarm.  
> DA 2** = with OFF, or 40* to 330 FT (or 11 to 100 M), increments of 10 FT (1 M).  
> DA 3** = with OFF, or 50* to 330 FT (or 12 to 100 M), increments of 10 FT (1 M).  
OFF  
Fig. 78 - FREE SET MENU  
*The set point for DA 2 (DA 3) begins one increment greater than the set point saved for DA 1 (DA 2).  
**If DA 1 (DA 2) is set OFF, the message DA1 (DA2) MUST BE SET FIRST will be displayed for 10 seconds (Fig. 79) when an  
attempt is made to set DA 2 (DA 3) for a numeric value when DA 1 (DA 2) is set OFF.  
SET FREE DA3  
DA2 MUST BE  
SET FIRST  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down screen) through and highlight Menu selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up screen) through Menu selections.  
• S (< 2 sec), when a selection is highlighted - to highlight & flash that item’s set point.  
Fig. 79 - SET DA MESSAGE  
(appears for 10 sec)  
• A (< 2 sec) - to toggle or increase the set point.  
• A (hold) - to increase the set point at a rate of 8 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to toggle or decrease the set point.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting and highlight the Menu selection.  
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fREE DIVE MAIN, information includes (Fig. 80) -  
Either Elapsed Dive Time (EDT) or the Countdown Timer (CDT) can displayed on the Main screen with the other on the Alternate.  
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FT  
EDT  
CDT  
Due to short dive times, the Auto Dim feature that automatically dims the screen to a lower level of brightness is not active during FREE dives. Bright-  
ness will remain at the % you adjust it to until you change it.  
0:34 1:26  
78 F  
TL  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon.  
> Graphic CDT with Countdown Time (from min:sec set to 0:00).  
> Graphic EDT with Elapsed Dive Time (up to 9:59 min:sec).  
> Temperature with F (or C) icon.  
Fig. 80 - FREE DIVE MAIN  
> TLBG (TL), if any from FREE or previous NORM dives.  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access ALT.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to start/stop CDT.  
• S (2 sec) - to access Compass*.  
*These items can only be accessed while viewing the Main.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS, information includes (Fig. 81):  
> xx % (last value saved). Up to 60% max when Low Battery Warning or Alarm.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Main without changing the value.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step upward through values of 10% to 100% one at a time in increments of 10%.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through values one at a time.  
100%  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the % setting and revert to the Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
Fig. 81 - BRIGHTNESS  
fREE DIVE ALT, information includes (Fig. 82) -  
> MAX D = xxx FT (or xx.x M).  
> TIME = hr:min with AM (or PM) if 12 Hour Format.  
> NDC = hr:min (up to 9:59).  
MAX D = 78 FT  
TIME = 10:26 AM  
NDC = 1:19  
• A or M (< 2 sec) - to step back to FREE Dive Main.  
• Revert to Main in 10 sec, if no button is pressed.  
fREE DIVE ALARMS  
Fig. 82 - FREE DIVE ALT  
FREE mode alarms, which are separate from NORM (or GAUG) alarms, sound 1 or 3 times as (3) short beeps then clear. They  
cannot be acknowledged or silenced.  
fREE CDT Alarm  
When a set Countdown Time reaches 0:00, the Audible Alarm will sound during which time the graphic CDT with 0:00 (yellow)  
will flash on the Dive Main screen* (Fig. 83A), then remain as 0:00 solid. *If EDT was selected and displayed on the Main, it  
will be replaced by CDT during the audible then EDT will be restored when the audible is silenced.  
fREE RTI (EDT) Alarm  
When set ON, the RTI (Repeating Time Interval) alarm activates every 30 seconds of EDT (Elapsed Dive Dive) during a dive. The  
Audible will sound during which time the graphic EDT with Time digits (yellow) will flash on the Dive Main screen* (Fig. 83B),  
then the screen will return to normal. *If CDT was selected and displayed on the Main, it will be replaced by EDT during the  
audible then CDT will be restored when the audible is silenced.  
fREE Depth Alarms  
When set ON, the Depth alarms (1, 2, 3) activate at their set Depths. The Audible will sound during which time the graphic D1  
(D2, D3) and Depth digits (yellow) will flash on the Dive Main screen (Fig. 83C), then return to normal.  
High Nitrogen Alarms  
When nitrogen increases to the caution level (9 segments), the Audible will sound during which time the TLBG segments (green &  
yellow) will flash on the Dive Main screen (Fig. 83D), then become solid.  
In the event that nitrogen continues to increase and reaches the Deco level; the Audible will sound again during which all TLBG  
segments and the graphics GO UP VIOLATION with Up Arrows will flash on the Dive Main screen until on the surface (Fig. 83E).  
The TLBG will be removed after the audible is silenced.  
Upon surfacing, the graphic VIOL (red) will flash for 1 minute, then alternate with FREE for 24 hours with VGM (Violation Gauge  
Mode) activated to prevent further dives.  
D1  
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FT  
EDT  
28  
FT  
60  
FT  
EDT  
106  
FT  
EDT  
78  
FT  
CDT  
EDT  
CDT  
CDT  
CDT  
GO UP  
VIOLATION  
0:30 1:30  
0:00 2:01  
1:04 1:56  
63 F  
0:42 2:18  
TL  
TL  
TL  
TL  
TL  
83 F  
67 F  
59 F  
54 F  
Fig. 83A - CDT ALARM  
Fig. 83B - EDT ALARM  
Fig. 83C - DEPTH ALARM  
Fig. 83D - TLBG AL  
Fig. 83E - VIOLATION  
(entry into Deco)  
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ADDITIONAL INfORMATION PERTAINING TO fREE DIVE MODE  
Although breathing apparatus is not utilized for fREE Dive activities, nitrogen tissue loading remains a factor. Nitrogen loading is  
calculated based upon a fixed fO2 of AIR.  
Since a user has the option of alternating between NORM (SCUBA) and fREE Dive activities within a 24 hour period, nitrogen calculations  
and the displayed value of No Deco Dive Time Remaining (NDC Time) are carried over from one operating mode to the other, which  
permits the user to maintain awareness of nitrogen absorption and offgasing status.  
The mathematical models currently used in the VTX are based on no decompression/decompression multilevel repetitive dive schedules.  
These algorithms do not take into account the physiological changes associated with the high pressures that competitive type free diving  
can expose a diver to.  
WARNINGS  
Ensure that you know which Operating Mode is selected (NORM, GAUG, or fREE) prior to commencing any dive.  
Conducting free dives within a 24 hour period after conducting SCUBA dives, combined with the effects of multiple  
rapid free Dive ascents, increases your risk of decompression sickness. Such activities may result in accelerated entry  
into decompression which could cause serious injury or death.  
Combining competitive type free dive activities that involve multiple descents/ascents with activities utilizing SCUBA  
during the same 24 hour period is not recommended. Presently, there is no data relating to such activities.  
It is highly recommended that anyone planning to become involved in competitive type free dive activities obtain  
proper instruction and training from a recognized free Diving trainer. It is imperative that the physiological affects be  
understood and the diver is physically prepared.  
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COMPASS  
MODE  
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COMPONENTS  
NORTH MODE  
Diver’s  
REfERENCE MODE  
Diver’s  
Heading  
Set  
Direction  
of Travel  
Direction  
of Travel  
Turn Right  
Turn Left  
N
N
Diver's actual  
Heading  
Diver's actual  
Heading  
000°  
000°  
W
E
W
E
15  
15  
SEC  
SEC  
000  
OP Mode -  
Reference  
Reverse  
North OP  
Mode  
Compass Time remaining  
when <= 15 sec.  
Compass Time remaining  
when <= 15 sec.  
Heading  
Set  
COMPASS MODE SURfACE  
REF.Menu  
rotate (level)  
Set Ref  
S < 2s  
Home  
A < 2s  
S 2s  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
Lock  
save,  
SET  
>
Heading  
Menu  
S 2s  
(2 min)  
Bearing  
COMP  
OP.  
MAIN  
back to  
Reverse  
Heading  
Display OP Main  
with new Heading  
flashing.  
S < 2s  
Confirm  
Reverse  
OP Main  
REVERSE  
S 2s  
A < 2s  
S 2s  
Surface  
Main  
S 2s  
(2 min)  
Adjust  
Brightness  
M
M
< 2s  
2s  
Compass  
Menu  
Battery  
Changed  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
save, display  
as OP Main  
> NORTH.MODE  
A
< 2s  
DATA SAVED  
CAL COMPASS  
save, display  
as OP Main  
REF.MODE.  
3 sec  
M
< 2s  
S < 2s  
after  
beep  
after  
Rotate  
360°  
3 sec  
keep level  
as rotate  
Progress  
(form circle)  
Face Down  
Until Beep  
Face Up  
CALIbRATE  
SET.DECLIN  
Until Beep beep  
turn unit  
upside down  
turn unit  
right side up  
15 sec  
allowed  
ready to start  
after  
complete  
Set.Declin  
> OFF  
CAL  
READY*  
save, back to  
Compass Menu  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
*or FAILED  
save,  
3 sec  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
S < 2s  
back to  
Set Menu  
Set  
EAST  
WEST  
0 to + 45°  
revert to  
Comp OP Main  
(back to Face Down,  
if Failed)  
save,  
back to  
Set Menu  
S < 2s  
Set  
0 to - 45°  
WARNING: You must become thoroughly familiar with setup and  
operation of the VTX Digital Compass before using it as your primary  
device for navigation. failure to do so could result in serious errors  
relating to activities involving navigation.  
> Practice on land before use in water.  
> Practice on the surface before use underwater.  
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OVERVIEW  
> S (2 sec) - to access Compass OP (operating) Main from Surface or Dive Main.  
> S (2 sec), or no button action (2 min*) - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
*During the final 15 seconds, the remaining On time is displayed. If a button is pressed during that time, the 2 minute On time will reset  
allowing operation to remain in Compass Mode.  
> Compass OP (operating) Mode selected (North or Reference) - remains until changed.  
> Reference OP Mode - can set a course, then also select a Reverse course while on the surface and during dives.  
> Numeric values are displayed as 3 digits (000 to 360°), have a resolution of 001°, and an accuracy of +/- 005°.  
> Operation will be normal and display of values will be within specified tolerances up to 90° tilt at which time the Heading  
(diver's direction) digits are removed until the tilt angle is corrected.  
Upon accessing the Compass, the OP (operating) Main of the last mode selected will be displayed >> North, Reference, or  
Reverse Reference.  
While on the surface, press M (< 2 sec) to access the Compass Menu to change the OP Mode, Calibrate, or set Declination.  
COMPASS MENU, selections include (Fig. 84) -  
> NORTH MODE  
COMPASS MENU  
NORTH MODE  
REFERENCE MODE  
CALIBRATE  
> REFERENCE MODE  
> CALIBRATE  
> SET DECLINATION  
SET DECLINATION  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections  
• S (< 2 sec) - to select the item highlighted.  
Fig. 84 - COMPASS MENU  
If NORTH or REFERENCE MODE is selected, that mode will be saved and its Operating Main will be displayed.  
• M (2 sec), any time - to revert to Compass OP Main.  
• No button action (2 min) - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
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FT  
actual  
heading  
E
NORTH OP MAIN, information includes (Fig. 85A) -  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon; or Surface Interval time (hr:min) with SURF icon when on the surface.  
> Static Arrow (green, at 12 o'clock), actual direction of travel.  
> Current dynamic compass (diver) heading (graphic (N, E, SE, etc.).  
> Current (actual) numeric heading value with degrees ° icon. Removed when tilt exceeds 90°.  
> North Mode icon (letter N in box).  
AR  
105°  
N
S
8
SEC  
Fig. 85A - NORTH MODE  
> On time remaining with SEC icon, counting down from15 to 0 (seconds), blank when > 15 seconds remain.  
> VARI (AR), while ascending.  
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FT  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
E A R M A R K  
A P P L I E D  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness. As previously described.  
• S (2 sec), or no button action during 2 min - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to access Compass Menu, surface only.  
• M (< 2 sec), while in NORM Dive Mode only - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The  
graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be displayed in place of the Compass for 3 seconds (Fig. 85B).  
Fig. 85B - DIVE MODE  
(during 3 sec message)  
course  
set  
REfERENCE OP MAIN, information includes (Fig. 86) -  
SURF  
2:48  
actual  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon; or Surface Interval time (hr:min) with SURF icon when on the surface.  
> Turn Arrow (yellow), when actual heading deviates => 10° from the reference course set.  
> Static Arrow (green, at 12 o'clock), actual direction of travel.  
W
heading  
272°  
> Current dynamic compass (diver) heading (graphic (N, E, SE, etc.).  
S
N
11  
> Current (actual) numeric heading value with degrees ° icon. Removed when tilt exceeds 90°.  
> Reference Mode icon (2 bars with arrow) with numeric course set below it, and green dot showing the course set.  
> On time remaining with SEC icon, counting down from15 to 0 (seconds), blank when > 15 seconds remain.  
> VARI (AR), while ascending.  
SEC  
260  
Fig. 86 - REF MODE  
course  
set  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness. As previously described.  
• A (< 2 sec) - to access the Reference Menu  
• S (2 sec), or no button action during 2 min - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to restore screen Brightness from the Auto Dim level to the % level you last adjusted it to.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to acknowledge alarms; this will also restore screen Brightness if it was dimmed by Auto Dim.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to access Compass Menu, surface only.  
• M (< 2 sec), while in NORM Dive Mode only - to apply a snapshot Earmark to the PCI data recorded at that time. The  
graphics EARMARK APPLIED will be displayed in place of the Compass for 3 seconds (similar to Fig. 85B).  
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REfERENCE MENU, information includes (Fig. 87A) -  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon, blank on surface.  
> SET HEADING.  
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FT  
S E T H E A D I N G  
R E V E R S E H E A D I N G  
> REVERSE HEADING.  
> Reference Mode icon (2 bars with arrow) with numeric heading set below it.  
> On time remaining, counting down, if 15 to 0 (sec).  
11  
SEC  
260  
Fig. 87A - REFERENCE  
MENU  
• A or M (< 2 sec) - to toggle between SET and REVERSE.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the selection highlighted, and -  
>
>
If SET HEADING, display REF OP Main with the Heading previously set flashing allowing it to be set.  
If REVERSE HEADING, select it as the OP Mode with new Heading (180° opposite of the Reference Heading set).  
129  
FT  
actual  
heading  
NE  
Set Reference Heading, information includes (Fig. 87B) -  
AR  
030°  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon, blank on surface.  
NW  
SE  
12  
> Static Arrow (green, at 12 o'clock), actual direction of travel.  
SEC  
SET  
> Current dynamic compass (diver) heading (graphic (N, E, SE, etc.).  
> Current (actual) numeric heading value with degrees ° icon. Removed when tilt exceeds 90°.  
> Reference Mode icon (2 bars with up arrow) with graphic SET below it flashing.  
> On time remaining with SEC icon, counting down from15 to 0 (seconds), blank when > 15 seconds remain.  
> VARI (AR), while ascending.  
Fig. 87B - SET REFERENCE  
HEADING  
(rotate to desired Heading)  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness. As previously described.  
• S (2 sec), or no button action during 2 min - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to flash the Heading value (in the center), with SET solid.  
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FT  
actual  
heading  
SW  
• Rotate (keeping level) in either direction until the new Heading desired is displayed (in the center).  
AR  
217°  
SE  
NW  
9
• S (< 2 sec) - to lock in new Heading, and revert to the Reference OP Main displaying the new Heading value set in place of  
SEC  
080  
180°  
the graphic SET. The current (diver's) heading will be displayed in the center.  
opposite of  
Fig. 87C - REVERSE MODE  
(rotate to opposite Heading)  
course set  
Reverse Heading, information includes (Fig. 87C) -  
> Current Depth with FT (or M) icon; or Surface Interval time (hr:min) with SURF icon when on the surface.  
> Static Arrow (green, at 12 o'clock), actual direction of travel.  
> Current dynamic compass (diver) heading (graphic (N, E, SE, etc.).  
> Current (actual) numeric heading value with degrees ° icon. Removed when tilt exceeds 90°.  
> Reverse Mode icon (2 bars with down arrow) with new Heading (180 ° opposite) below it flashing.  
> On time remaining with SEC icon, counting down from15 to 0 (seconds), blank when > 15 seconds remain.  
> VARI (AR), while ascending.  
CALIBRATE  
TURN  
FACE DOWN  
UNTIL BEEP  
THEN FACE UP  
> Low Battery icon - yellow (if voltage is at the warning level), or red flashing (if voltage is at the alarm level).  
• A (2 sec) - to access Adjust Brightness. As previously described.  
• S (2 sec), or no button action during 2 min - to revert to Surface or Dive Main.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to confirm the reversal with the new Heading value (below the bar/arrow icon) solid.  
Fig. 88A - UPON ACCESS  
(turn unit upside down)  
CALIBRATE  
• Rotate (keeping level) in either direction until the current heading (in the center) matches the reverse value below.  
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FACE UP  
UNTIL BEEP  
CALIBRATION (surface only)  
> It may be advantageous to Calibrate the Compass before its first use after purchase, before use in new global regions, or if  
inaccuracies are experienced. Local magnetic fields can effect display of actual location when reading a digital compass.  
Fig. 88B - AFTER BEEP  
(turn unit right side up)  
> Calibration will be required when the battery is changed.  
CALIBRATE  
Upon selecting Calibration on the Compass Menu (by S < 2 sec), a screen appears displaying the graphics CALIBRATE with  
TURN FACE DOWN (Fig. 88A)*.  
ROTATE  
360°  
KEEP LEVEL  
*This screen will also be accessed after the Battery is changed and Data is either saved or cleared.  
Fig. 88C - TO START  
To initiate Calibration -  
> Turn the unit over (face down) until it beeps, then turn it over (face up) until it beeps (Fig. 88B), after which a screen  
appears displaying the graphics CALIBRATE with ROTATE 360° KEEP LEVEL (Fig. 88C).  
CALIBRATE  
> While keeping it in a flat level position, slowly and steadily rotate* it 360° (keeping it level is critical for accuracy), progress  
will be indicated by a circle forming on the display (Fig. 88D).  
*Rotation should take about 15 seconds. If not fully rotated in 15 seconds, operation will revert to the Compass Menu.  
15  
SEC  
Fig. 88D - PROGRESS  
(circle forms while rotating)  
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Calibration complete -  
CALIBRATE  
> Once fully formed, the circle will be replaced with the graphics READY PASSED CALIBRATION (Fig. 88E) or FAILED  
CALIBRATE AGAIN (Fig. 88F), flashing for 3 seconds, then -  
READY  
PASSED  
CALIBRATION  
> If READY, operation reverts to the Compass OP Main.  
> If FAILED, operation reverts to the TURN FACE DOWN screen for repeat of the procedure.  
> If Calibration fails 3 times, operation reverts to the Surface Main screen.  
Fig. 88E - PASSED  
(reverts to Surface Main)  
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CALIBRATE  
FAILED  
CALIBRATE  
AGAIN  
DECLINATION  
Magnetic Declination is taken from numbers provided on maps or charts that apply to a specific location. The numbers represent  
the easterly or westerly angular difference (Declination) in degrees between magnetic North and true (geometric or polar) North.  
A Compass will point to magnetic North unless its Declination is set to adjust its reference to true North prior to conducting  
navigation activities.  
Fig. 88F - FAILED  
(reverts to Fig. 88A)  
Declination Menu, information includes (Fig. 89A) -  
> OFF.  
SET DECLINATION  
> EAST with 00°.  
> WEST with 00°.  
OFF  
EAST 00°  
WEST  
00°  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step forward (down) through selections.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step back (up) through selections.  
• S (2 sec) - to step back to the Compass Menu with Set Declination highlighted.  
• S (< 2 sec) - to select the item highlighted.  
Fig. 89A - DECLINATION  
MENU  
> If OFF is selected, Declination is set for 00° and operation reverts to the Compass Menu with Set Declination highlighted.  
> If EAST (or WEST) is selected, the numeric value with ° icon will be highlighted & flash (Fig. 89B).  
SET DECLINATION  
OFF  
EAST +14°  
• A (< 2 sec) - to step up through the set points one at a time from 00 to +/- 45° in increments of 1°.  
• A (hold) - to increase the setting at a scroll rate of 4 per second.  
• M (< 2 sec) - to step down through the set points one at a time.  
00°  
WEST  
• S (< 2 sec) - to save the setting with the EAST (or WEST) highlighted.  
• S (2 sec) - to revert to the Compass Menu with Set Declination highlighted.  
Fig. 89B - SET DECLIN  
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ALARMS (while in Compass Mode)  
When most Alarms strike, operation in Compass Mode will be terminated and the Dive Main will be displayed indicating the  
alarm condition. Compass Mode can then be reentered by pressing S (2 sec).  
During several types of alarms, indication will be given while remaining in Compass Mode without interuption. They are -  
Ascent Alarm (Fig. 90A) -  
> VARI (AR) - all segments (their usual colors) flash until slowed.  
178  
FT  
SW  
Depth Alarm (Fig. 90B) -  
AR  
280°  
> Depth digits (red) flash during the audible, then return to their normal color (white) solid.  
SE  
NW  
3
SEC  
270  
Loss of Link (Fig. 90C) -  
> Graphic LOST LINK (yellow) flashes in place of Depth during audible, then Depth is restored.  
Fig. 90A - ASCENT ALARM  
100  
FT  
E
085°  
N
S
6
SEC  
Fig. 90B - DEPTH ALARM  
1
LOST TMT  
E
095°  
N
S
10  
SEC  
Fig. 90C - LOSS OF LINK  
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DIVE MODE  
ALARMS  
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FT  
DEPTH ALARM (Fig. A1)  
NDC  
EDT  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged, time out (10 sec), or ascent is made to a depth less than the value set.  
Depth digits >> flash (red) during Audible, then solid (white).  
0:24 0:51  
DS  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
980  
PSI  
9
Fig. A1 - DEPTH ALARM  
ELAPSED DIVE TIME (EDT) ALARM (Fig. A2)  
FT  
36  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec).  
NDC  
EDT  
0:24 1:00  
AR  
EDT digits >> flash (red) in place of normal data during the Audible, then normal data is restored.  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
950  
PSI  
21  
Fig. A2 - EDT ALARM  
NORM TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH (TL) ALARM (Fig. A3)  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec), or it decreases to 1 segment less than the value set.  
TL (bar graph) >> loaded segments (their usual green, yellow colors) flash during the Audible, then return to solid.  
136  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
0:06 0:47  
DS  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
840  
PSI  
11  
Fig. A3 - TL ALARM  
TURN PRESSURE ALARM (TMT 1 only) (Fig. A4)  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec).  
57  
PRESSURE  
FT  
Pressure digits >> flash (yellow) until the Audible is silenced, then return to solid (normal color, light blue).  
Graphic >> TURN PRESS flashes (yellow) in place of normal data during the Audible, then normal data is restored.  
TURN  
GTR  
1G5A0S 10  
PSI  
32  
TL  
TL  
TL  
TL  
Fig. A4 - TURN ALARM  
END PRESSURE ALARM (TMT in use) (Fig. A5)  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec).  
24  
FT  
Pressure digits >> flash (red) until the Audible is silenced, then return to solid (normal color, light blue).  
Graphic >> END PRESS flashes (red) in place of normal data during the Audible, then normal data is restored.  
END  
PRESSURE  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
500  
PSI  
21  
Fig. A5 - END ALARM  
NORM DIVE TIME REMAINING (DTR) ALARM (Fig. A6)  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec).  
48  
FT  
DTR digits & icon >> flash (red) until the Audible is silenced, then return to solid (normal color, green).  
NDC  
EDT  
0:05 0:52  
GAS 1  
GTR  
980  
PSI  
14  
Fig. A6 - DTR ALARM  
ASCENT ALARM (Fig. A7)  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec) or ascent rate is slowed.  
AR (bar graph) >> all 5 segments (green, yellow, red) flash until Ascent Rate is slowed, then return to solid.  
35  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
0:21 0:33  
AR  
GTR  
1G7A4S 10  
PSI  
36  
GAS TIME REMAINING (GTR) WARNING (at 5 min) (Fig. A8)  
Fig. A7 - ASCENT ALARM  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec), or GTR > 5 min.  
GTR digits & icon >> flash (yellow) until the Audible is silenced and GTR > 5 min, then return to solid (normal color, green).  
68  
FT  
NDC  
EDT  
0:11 0:52  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
540  
PSI  
5
Fig. A8 - GTR WARNING  
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GAS TIME REMAINING (GTR) ALARM (at 0 min) (Fig. A9)  
27  
FT  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec), or GTR => 1 min.  
NDC  
EDT  
GTR digits & icon >> flash (red) until the Audible is silenced, then the digits flash (yellow) until GTR > 5 min, then return to  
solid (normal color, green).  
0:21 0:48  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
360  
PSI  
0
Fig. A9 - GTR WARNING  
LOST LINK WITH TRANSMITTER (TMT in use) (Fig. A10)  
Activate >> TMT signal interrupted for 15 sec.  
35  
FT  
Audible >> sounds until acknowledged or time out (10 sec).  
NDC  
EDT  
Pressure digits & PSI (or BAR) icon >> flash (normal color) until the Link is regained, or time out of 8.5 minutes after  
surfacing*. At 1 minute, the last Pressure reading will be - - - - PSI ( - - BAR).  
1:29 0:08  
AR  
GAS 1  
GTR  
TL  
*Pressure < 50 PSI (4 BAR) will be displayed as - - - - PSI ( - - BAR) for 2 minutes, then the TMT will shut down.  
2830  
PSI  
83  
Fig. A10 - LOST LINK  
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LOW BATTERY WARNING & ALARM - refer to page 8.  
DECO & VIOLATIONS - refer to pages 28 to 30.  
HIGH PO2 WARNINGS & ALARMS - refer to page 30.  
HIGH O2 WARNINGS & ALARMS - refer to page 31.  
fREE DIVE WARNINGS & ALARMS - refer to page 41.  
COMPASS MODE WARNINGS & ALARMS - refer to page 47.  
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REfERENCE  
CAUTION: When the procedure provided in this section is used to change the VTX Battery,  
you must be sure that the case o-ring is not pinched and that the VTX is water tight before  
conducting diving actvities. Pre dive pressure testing by an Authorized Oceanic facility is  
highly recommended.  
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UPLOADING/DOWNLOADING  
As previously described (page 13), the VTX can be paired with a PC, Mac, or mobile device utilizing the Bluetooth function  
together with a dongle* (Fig. 91) that plugs into the PC/Mac USB port.  
*The dongle can be obtained as an optional accessory from an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.  
It can also be connected with a PC or Mac using a USB cable and adapter clip provided.  
USB Connection  
The VTX is configured with a 4 pad interface connection port located on the back of the case (Fig. 92).  
To connect the VTX to a PC or Mac USB port, the USB interface cable provided is connected into the adapter clip provided  
(Fig. 93A) that is clamped onto the VTX.  
When clamping the clip onto the VTX, ensure that the 4 pins on the clip are properly fitted over the 4 pads on the VTX (Fig.  
93B).  
Fig. 91 - BLUETOOTH  
Fig. 92 - INTERFACE PORT  
Fig. 93B - ADAPTER CLIP  
INSTALLED  
DONGLE  
Fig. 93A - USB CABLE  
ADAPTER CLIP  
Bluetooth connection will be blocked when there is USB connection. If a USB connection cable is plugged in while there is Blue-  
tooth connection, the Bluetooth connection will be disabled.  
If a download, upload, or firmware update operation is in progress using Bluetooth, the operation will be allowed then the  
Bluetooth connection will be disabled upon completion when the USB connecting screen is to be displayed (Fig. 94A) until the  
connection is accepted then a 120 second countdown is to be displayed (Fig. 94B) until the connection is made indicated by the  
signal icons changing from white to green with the graphic (Fig. 94C).  
While downloading data, uploading settings, and updating firmware, corresponding screens are displayed indicating action in  
progress (Fig. 94D, 94E, 94F).  
WAIT FOR THE  
CONNECTION  
PC  
PC  
PC  
PC  
PC  
DC  
DC  
DC  
DC  
DC  
TO BE ACCEPTED  
UPDATING FIRMWARE  
WAIT FOR PC MESSAGE  
CONNECTED  
DOWNLOADING  
Fig. 94D - IN PROGRESS  
119 SECONDS  
Fig. 94B - COUNTDOWN  
UPLOADING  
Fig. 94E - IN PROGRESS  
Fig. 94A - CONNECTING  
Fig. 94C - CONNECTION  
MADE  
Fig. 94F - UPDATE  
COMPLETED  
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PC requirements:  
• IBM®, or compatible, PC with Intel Pentium 4 or better microprocessor  
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7®, or 8  
• Super VGA card or compatible video graphics adaptor (256 color or greater) with a minimum 800 X 600 pixel screen  
area of display settings  
• 128MB of available RAM  
• 64MB of available hard drive storage  
• Mouse  
• CD Rom drive  
• Printer  
Mac requirements:  
• Mac with OSX 10.5 or later  
• Super VGA card or compatible video graphics adaptor (256 color or greater) with a minimum 800 X 600 pixel screen  
area of display settings  
• 128MB of available RAM  
• 64MB of available hard drive storage  
• Mouse  
• Printer  
• Internet connection to download App from the Apple App Store  
For software updates, refer to the Oceanic web site >>>>  
www.OceanicWorldwide.com  
For support, call Oceanic Customer Service toll free at >>>> (866) 732-7877, 8 Am to 5 Pm USA Pacific time.  
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ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT  
Prior to the first dive of a series of repetitive dives, Altitude (i.e., ambient pressure) is measured upon activation then every 15  
minutes until a dive is made.  
> Measurements are only taken when the unit is dry.  
> Two readings are taken, the second reading 5 seconds after the first. The readings must be within 1 foot (30 cm) of each  
other to record that ambient pressure as the current Altitude.  
> No adjustments are made during any time that the Wet Contacts are bridged.  
When diving in high altitude waters from 3,001 to 14,000 feet (916 to 4,270 meters), the VTX automatically adjusts to these  
conditions providing corrected Depth, and reduced No Deco and O2 Times at intervals of 1,000 feet (305 meters).  
At an elevation of 3,001 feet (916 meters), Depth calibration automatically changes from feet of seawater to feet of fresh water.  
This is the first adjustment to the algorithm.  
When the Conservative Factor feature is set On, NDLs are calculated based upon the next higher 3,000 foot (915 meter) Alti-  
tude. All adjustments for Altitudes greater than 11,000 feet (3,355 meters) are then made to allowable dive times for 14,000  
feet (4,270 meters). At Sea Level, calculations are based upon an Altitude of 6,000 feet.  
The VTX will not function above 14,000 feet (4,270 meters).  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Protect your unit from shock, excessive temperatures, exposure to chemicals, and tampering. Protect the lens against scratches  
with a Instrument Lens Protector. Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater.  
• Soak and rinse the VTX in fresh water at the end of each day of diving, and check to ensure that the areas around the low  
pressure (depth) sensor (Fig. 95a), data port (Fig. 95b), and buttons are free of debris or obstructions. Soak and rinse the  
regulator with the transmitter attached.  
a
b
To dissolve salt crystals, use lukewarm water or a slightly acidic bath (50% white vinegar/50% fresh water). After removal  
from the bath, place the VTX and the regulator assembly with transmitter under gently running water and towel dry before  
storing.  
• Transport your VTX system cool, dry, and protected.  
Fig. 95 - CASE BACK  
INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE  
Your VTX should be inspected annually by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer who will perform a factory prescribed function check  
and inspection for damage or wear. To keep the 2 year limited warranty in effect, this inspection must be completed one year  
after purchase (+/- 30 days).  
Oceanic recommends that you continue to have an inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly. The costs of  
annual inspections are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty.  
To Obtain Service:  
Take your VTX to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.  
To return your VTX to Oceanic:  
• Record all data in the viewable Log and/or download the data in memory. All data will be erased during factory service.  
• Package it using a protective cushioning material.  
• Include a legible note stating the specific reason for return, your name, address, daytime phone number, serial number(s),  
and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registration Card.  
• Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to the nearest Oceanic Regional Facility, or to Oceanic USA.  
• If shipping to Oceanic USA, obtain an RA (Return Authorization) number by contacting Oceanic at 510-562-0500 x761 or  
800-435-3483 x 761, or send an e-mail to [email protected].  
• Non warranty service must be prepaid. COD is not accepted.  
• Additional information is available at the Oceanic web site >>>>  
OceanicWorldwide.com  
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to to avoid entrance of water into the unit. Dam-  
age due to improper Battery replacement (or subsequent leakage of moisture into the unit) is not  
covered by the VTX's 2 year warranty.  
DATA SAVED  
CALIBRATE  
COMPASS  
The Battery Compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the entrance  
of moisture or dust.  
As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the Battery Compartment, it is recommended that the  
Battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity (e.g., do not change the Battery  
in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day).  
Fig. 96 - CALCULATIONS  
& SETTINGS  
Inspect the Buttons, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged. If there is any sign of moisture inside the unit,  
DO NOT attempt to use it for diving until it receives proper service by the Oceanic factory or an Authorized Regional Facility.  
Data Retention (calculations & settings)  
When the battery is removed, settings* and calculations for repetitive dives are retained in volatile memory until a new battery is  
installed.  
*Date will have to be set, Time may require adjustment for the time duration that the battery remains out of the unit.  
After the Battery is replaced during a 24 hour period after dives, a screen displaying the graphics DATA SAVED CALIBRATE  
COMPASS displayed for 3 seconds (Fig. 96) that will then switch to the Compass Calibrate Face Down screen.  
Fig. 97 - REMOVING THE  
BATTERY COVER  
> Calibrate the Compass. Refer to page 45.  
> Verify all Set points prior to diving.  
BATTERY REMOVAL  
Locate the Battery Cover on the end of the housing:  
• Apply a coin to the recessed slot of the Cover and turn it counter clockwise out of the housing (Fig. 97).  
• Remove the Battery and discard it according to local regulations governing disposal of Lithium batteries.  
INSPECTION  
• Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing.  
• Inspect the Buttons, Lens, and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged.  
• Remove the Battery Cover O-ring and inspect it for any signs of deterioration or deformity. DO NOT use tools to remove the  
O-ring.  
Fig. 98 - INSTALLING THE  
COVER O-RING  
To ensure proper sealing, O-ring replacement is highly recommended each time the Battery is replaced.  
• Closely examine the Battery Cover and Housing for any signs of damage that might prevent proper threading.  
• Closely examine the inside of the Battery Compartment for any signs of corrosion indicating entrance of moisture into the  
unit.  
WARNING: If damage, moisture, or corrosion is found, return your unit to an Authorized Oceanic  
Dealer, and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service.  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
• Lightly lubricate the new Battery Cover O-ring with silicone grease and install it onto the Battery Cover. DO NOT roll the  
O-ring over the Threads, instead stretch it slightly to work it down over the slotted end of the Cover into the groove at the base  
of the threads (Fig. 98).  
Fig. 99 - INSERTING THE  
BATTERY  
• The O-ring must be a genuine Oceanic part that can be purchased from an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.  
Use of any other O-ring will void the warranty.  
• Insert a new CR2 Lithium 3 Volt Battery (Duracell or equivalent) positive (+) side first into the Battery compartment with the  
negative end facing out (Fig. 99).  
• Ensure that the Battery is properly installed and the Cover O-ring is evenly seated around the Cover.  
• Carefully place the Cover (with spring) into the housing and turn clockwise slowly by hand to ensure proper threading.  
• Apply a coin and tighten the Cover by turning it clockwise until secure (Fig. 100). The outer surface of the Cover should be  
flush with the outer surface of the housing.  
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Fig. 100 - COVER  
SECURED  
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TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
Battery Removal  
Locate the Battery Cover on the end of the housing:  
• Apply a coin to the recessed slot of the Cover and turn it counter clockwise out of the housing (Fig. 101).  
• Remove the Battery and discard it according to local regulations governing disposal of Lithium batteries.  
Fig. 101 - COVER  
REMOVAL  
Battery Installation  
• Lightly lubricate the new Battery Cover O-ring with silicone grease and install it onto the Battery Cover. DO NOT roll the  
O-ring over the Threads, instead stretch it slightly to work it down over the slotted end of the Cover into the groove at the base  
of the threads (Fig. 102).  
• The O-ring must be a genuine Oceanic part that can be purchased from an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.  
Fig. 102 - INSTALLING  
COVER O-RING  
Use of any other O-ring will void the warranty.  
• Insert a new CR2 Lithium 3 Volt Battery (Duracell or equivalent) positive (+) side first into the Battery compartment with the  
negative end facing out (Fig. 103).  
• Ensure that the Battery is properly installed and the Cover O-ring is evenly seated around the Cover.  
• Carefully place the Cover (with spring) into the housing and turn clockwise slowly by hand to ensure proper threading.  
• Apply a coin and tighten the Cover by turning it clockwise until secure (Fig. 104). The outer surface of the Cover should be  
flush with the outer surface of the housing.  
Battery  
(+) ( - )  
Fig. 103 - ORIENTATION  
TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION ON A REGULATOR  
• Remove the existing pressure gauge and high pressure hose, or the high pressure port plug from the port marked HP using  
the proper size hex key.  
• Lightly lubricate the o-ring and threads of the Transmitter fitting with a halocarbon based lubricant such as Christo-Lube  
MCG111.  
Fig. 104 - TRANSMITTER  
COVER INSTALLED  
• Thread the Transmitter clockwise by hand into the regulator's HP port (Fig. 105) and tighten until secure with an appropriate  
sized open end wrench.  
• Attach the regulator First Stage to a full scuba tank and pressurize by slowly opening the tank valve, listening for any  
indication of air leaking around the fitting.  
• If air leakage is present, DO NOT use, take the complete regulator assembly to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer for inspection  
and service.  
TRANSMITTER COMPATIBILITY WITH NITROX  
When packaged and shipped from the factory, Oceanic Transmitters are rated for use with compressed Air and/or nitrogen-  
oxygen (Nitrox) breathing gas mixtures containing up to 99% O2 by volume and with 100% O2.  
Fig. 105 - TRANSMITTER ON  
FIRST STAGE  
WARNINGS  
Decompression diving, or diving deeper than 130 fT (39 M), will greatly increase your risk of decompression sickness.  
Decompression diving is inherently hazardous and greatly increases your risk of decompression sickness, even when performed  
according to the dive computer's calculations.  
Using an VTX is no guarantee of avoiding decompression sickness.  
The VTX enters Violation Mode when a situation exceeds its capacity to predict an ascent procedure. These dives represent  
gross excursions into decompression that are beyond the boundaries and spirit of the VTX's design. If you are following these  
dive profiles, Oceanic advises that you should not use an VTX.  
If you exceed certain limits, the VTX will not be able to help you get safely back to the surface. These situations exceed tested  
limits and can result in loss of some functions for 24 hours after the dive in which a violation occurred.  
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SPECIfICATIONS  
CAN.bE.USED.AS  
• Dive Computer (Air or Nitrox) with up to 4 Gases up to 100% O2 and 4 Transmitters.  
• Digital Depth Gauge/Timer with up to 4 Transmitters.  
• Free Dive (breath hold) activity with Depth Gauge, Countdown Timer.  
• Compass.  
DIVE.COMPUTER.PERFORMANCE  
• Buhlmann ZHL-16c based Pelagic Z+, or DSAT based, algorithm.  
• No Deco limits closely follow PADI RDP.  
• Decompression in agreement with Buhlmann ZHL-16c and French MN90.  
• No Deco Deep Stops >> Morroni, Bennett.  
• Deco Deep Stops (not recommended) >> Blatteau, Gerth, Gutvik.  
• Altitude >> Buhlmann, IANTD, RDP (Cross).  
• Altitude corrections and O2 limits based on NOAA tables.  
TRANSMITTERS.(TMTs)  
• Battery and Pressure check  
>> every 2 seconds when awake  
• Startup  
>> Pressure => 120 PSI (8 BAR)  
>> Battery => 2.75 volts  
• Shutdown  
>> Pressure < 50 PSI (4 BAR)  
TMT.Compatibility.with.Nitrox  
• When packaged and shipped from the factory, Oceanic Transmitters are rated for use with compressed gas containing up to 100% O2 by volume.  
OPERATIONAL.PERFORMANCE  
Function:  
• Depth  
• Timers  
Accuracy:  
±1% of full scale  
1 second per day  
Activation:  
• Manual activation by pressing any button.  
• Cannot be manually activated deeper than 4 FT (1.2 M).  
• Will not operate at elevations higher than 14,000 feet (4,270 meters).  
• Automatic activation of Dive Mode by wet activation contacts upon descent to 5 FT (1.5 M) for 5 seconds.  
Unit.Shutoff:  
• 2 hours after activation, if no dive conducted.  
• 24 hours after conducting a dive, if no further dives conducted.  
Dive.Counter:  
• NORM & GAUG modes display Dives #1 to 24, FREE mode displays #1 to 99 (0 if no dive made yet).  
• Resets to Dive #1 upon diving after 24 hours with no dives.  
Dive.Log.Mode:  
• Stores 24 most recent NORM & GAUG dives in memory for viewing.  
• After 24 dives, adds 25th dive in memory and deletes the older dive.  
Altitude:  
• Operational from sea level to 14,000 feet (4,270 meters) elevation.  
• Measures ambient pressure upon activation and every 15 minutes while in Surface modes.  
• Does not measure ambient pressure when Wet.  
• Compensates for Altitudes above sea level beginning at 3,001 feet (916 meters) elevation and every 1,000 feet (305 meters) higher.  
Power.Supply:  
• VTX Battery  
• Use Life  
(1) 3 vdc, CR2, 800 mAh, Lithium battery (Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, or RayOvac recommended)  
15 operating hours at 100% brightness with Auto Dim set Off  
• Transmitter Battery  
• Use Life  
(1) 3 vdc, CR2, .75 Ahr, Lithium battery (Duracell or equivalent)  
300 dive hours if (2) 1 hour dives per dive day  
• Shelf life  
Up to 5 years  
• Replacement  
User replaceable (annual recommended)  
Power.Saver.Mode.(surface):  
• Activates and turns screen off when 2 minutes elapse on surface with no button operations.  
• Resume operation from Power Saver Mode by pressing any button.  
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SPECIfICATIONS (CONTINUED)  
battery.Indication:  
• Good (> 2.75 v) >> no Battery icon is displayed. No restrictions surface or dive..  
• Warning (<= 2.75 v) >> Low Battery icon (yellow) solid on Surface and Dive Mains, Battery change recommended. Brightness level automatically  
limited to 60% maximum.  
• Alarm (<= 2.50 v) >> Low Battery icon (red) flashing on Surface and Dive Mains. Graphics GO UP LOW BATTERY with Up Arrows flashing on Dive  
Mains, graphics CHANGE BATTERY (red) flashing on Surface Mains until the unit the shuts off. Must change the Battery.  
Transmitter.battery.Indication:  
• Warning (<= 2.75 v) >> graphic BATT LOW (yellow) solid on BATT, TMT STATUS screen, Battery change recommended.  
• Alarm (<= 2.50 v) >> graphic TMTx LOW BATTERY (red) alternating with graphic NORM (or GAUG, or FREE) on Surface Main. Change the Battery.  
• Alarm (<= 2.50 v) >> graphic BATT LOW (red) flashing on BATT, TMT STATUS screen. Change the Battery.  
Operating.Temperature:  
• Out of the water >> between 20 °F and 140 °F (-6 and 60 °C).  
• In the water >> between 28 °F and 95 °F (-2 and 35 °C).  
bAR.GRAPHS:  
TLbG  
segments  
.
• No Deco Normal zone  
1 to 6 (green)  
• No Deco Caution zone 7 to 9 (yellow)  
• Decompression zone  
10 (red)  
VARI  
60 FT (18 M) & Shallower  
Deeper than 60 FT (18 M)  
segments FPM MPM  
0 - 6  
segments  
0
FPM  
0 - 10  
MPM  
0 - 3  
0
1
2
3
4
0 - 20  
• Normal zone (green)  
Normal zone (green)  
Normal zone (green)  
• Caution zone (yellow)  
Too Fast zone (red)  
1
2
11 - 15 3.5 - 4.5  
16 - 20 5 - 6  
21 - 30 6.5 - 9  
31 - 40 9.5 - 12  
41 - 50 12.5 - 15  
51 - 60 15.5 - 18  
3
4
21 - 25 6.5 - 7.5  
26 - 30 8 - 9  
5 (all flash)  
> 30  
> 9  
5 (all flash) > 60  
> 18  
NUMERIC.DISPLAYS:.  
• Time of Day  
• PC/Mac Countdown Timer  
• Altitude Level  
• Time to Fly  
• Time to Desaturate  
Range:  
Resolution:  
1 minute  
1 second  
1 (level)  
1 minute  
1 minute  
0:00 to 23:59 hr:min  
2:00 to 0:00 min:sec  
Sea, EL-2 to EL-7  
23:50 to 0:00 hr:min  
23:50 to 0:00 hr:min  
Temperature  
• Depth, Max Depth (display)  
Tank Pressure  
0 to 99 F (-18 to 60 C)  
0 to 330 FT (100 M)  
0 to 5000 PSI (345 BAR)  
1 F (C)  
1 FT (0.1 M )  
5 PSI (1 BAR)  
• NORM, GAUG Surface Interval  
• NORM, GAUG Dive Number  
• NORM, GAUG Log Entry Number  
0:00 to 23:59 hr:min  
0 to 24  
0 to 99  
1 minute  
1 (dive)  
1 (dive)  
• NORM, GAUG Elapsed Dive Time  
• NORM Dive Time Remaining  
• NORM, GAUG Gas Time Remaining  
0:00 to 9:59 hr:min  
0:00 to 9:59 hr:min  
0 to 99 min  
1 minute  
1 minute  
1 minute  
• FO2 Set Point (Gas 1, 2, 3, 4)  
• PO2 (current value)  
• O2 Saturation  
Air, 21 to 100 %  
0.00 to 5.00 ATA  
0 to 100 %  
1 %  
.01 ATA  
1 %  
• No Deco Deep Stop Time  
• No Deco Safety Stop Time  
• No Deco Safety Stop Run Timer  
2:00 to 0:00 min:sec  
5:00 to 0:00 min:sec  
0:00 to 9:59 min:sec  
1 second  
1 second  
1 second  
• GAUG Dive Run Timer  
0:00 to 9:59 min:sec  
0:10 to 9:59 hr:min  
1 second  
1 minute  
• Deco Stop Time  
• Deco Total Ascent Time  
0:00 to 9:59 hr:min  
0:00 to 9:59 hr:min  
1 minute  
1 minute  
• Violation Countdown Timer  
23:50 to 0:00 hr:min  
1 minute  
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SPECIfICATIONS (CONTINUED)  
NUMERIC.DISPLAYS:.  
Range:  
Resolution:  
• FREE Surface Interval  
0:00 to 59:59 min:sec  
1:00 to 23:59 hr:min  
0 to 99  
1 second  
1 minute  
1
• FREE Dive Number  
• FREE Countdown Timer  
• FREE Elapsed Dive Time  
9:59 to 0:00 min:sec  
0:00 to 9:59 min:sec  
1 second  
1 second  
• Compass Heading  
• Compass Op Time Remaining  
001 to 360°  
15 to 1 sec  
001°  
1 sec  
WARNING: If your VTX stops working for any reason while operating as a Dive Computer, it is important that you  
have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it. This is an important reason for not pushing the no decom-  
pression and oxygen exposure limits, and a critical reason to avoid entering decompression.  
If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of  
your VTX, a backup instrument system is highly recommended.  
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DSAT BASED NDLS (HR:MIN)  
(IMPERIAL)  
Altitude  
(feet)  
0
3001  
to  
4000  
4001  
to  
5000  
5001  
to  
6000  
6001  
to  
7000  
7001  
to  
8000  
8001  
to  
9000  
9001  
to  
10000  
10001  
to  
11000  
11001  
to  
12000  
12001  
to  
13000  
13001  
to  
14000  
to  
3000  
Depth  
(FT)  
30  
4:20  
2:17  
1:21  
0:57  
0:40  
0:30  
0:24  
0:19  
0:16  
0:13  
0:11  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
3:21  
1:43  
1:03  
0:43  
0:31  
0:24  
0:19  
0:15  
0:12  
0:09  
0:07  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
3:07  
1:36  
1:00  
0:40  
0:30  
0:23  
0:18  
0:14  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
2:55  
1:30  
0:58  
0:38  
0:28  
0:21  
0:17  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
2:45  
1:25  
0:55  
0:36  
0:27  
0:20  
0:16  
0:12  
0:09  
0:08  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:36  
1:20  
0:52  
0:34  
0:26  
0:19  
0:15  
0:11  
0:09  
0:08  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:28  
1:16  
0:48  
0:33  
0:24  
0:18  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:21  
1:12  
0:45  
0:31  
0:23  
0:17  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
2:15  
1:09  
0:43  
0:30  
0:22  
0:16  
0:12  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:05  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
2:10  
1:06  
0:41  
0:29  
0:20  
0:16  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
2:04  
1:03  
0:39  
0:28  
0:19  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
1:58  
1:01  
0:37  
0:27  
0:18  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
110  
120  
130  
140  
150  
160  
170  
180  
190  
DSAT BASED NDLS (HR:MIN)  
(METRIC)  
Altitude  
(meters)  
0
916  
to  
1220  
1221  
to  
1525  
1526  
to  
1830  
1831  
to  
2135  
2136  
to  
2440  
2441  
to  
2745  
2746  
to  
3050  
3051  
to  
3355  
3356  
to  
3660  
3661  
to  
3965  
3966  
to  
4270  
to  
915  
Depth  
(M)  
9
4:43  
2:24  
1:25  
0:59  
0:41  
0:32  
0:25  
0:20  
0:17  
0:14  
0:11  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
3:37  
1:52  
1:06  
0:45  
0:33  
0:26  
0:19  
0:16  
0:12  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
3:24  
1:44  
1:03  
0:42  
0:31  
0:24  
0:18  
0:15  
0:11  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
3:10  
1:37  
1:00  
0:40  
0:29  
0:22  
0:17  
0:13  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
2:58  
1:30  
0:57  
0:38  
0:28  
0:21  
0:16  
0:12  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
2:48  
1:25  
0:55  
0:36  
0:27  
0:20  
0:16  
0:12  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:39  
1:21  
0:52  
0:34  
0:26  
0:19  
0:14  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:31  
1:17  
0:49  
0:32  
0:24  
0:18  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
2:24  
1:13  
0:46  
0:31  
0:23  
0:17  
0:12  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
2:18  
1:10  
0:43  
0:30  
0:21  
0:16  
0:12  
0:09  
0:08  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
2:12  
1:07  
0:41  
0:29  
0:20  
0:15  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
2:07  
1:04  
0:39  
0:28  
0:19  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
12  
15  
18  
21  
24  
27  
30  
33  
36  
39  
42  
45  
48  
51  
54  
57  
ALTITUDE LEVELS  
Range:  
Display:  
• SEA = Level 1 (Sea Level)  
• L2 = Level 2  
0 to 3,000 feet (0 to 915 meters)  
3,001 to 5,000 feet (916 to 1,525 meters)  
5,001 to 7,000 feet (1,526 to 2,135 meters)  
7,001 to 9,000 feet (2,136 to 2,745 meters)  
9,001 to 11,000 feet (2,746 to 3,355 meters)  
11,001 to 13,000 feet (3,356 to 3,965 meters)  
> 13,000 feet (3,965 meters)  
• L3 = Level 3  
• L4 = Level 4  
• L5 = Level 5  
• L6 = Level 6  
• L7 = Level 7  
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Z+ BASED NDLS (HR:MIN)  
(IMPERIAL)  
Altitude  
(feet)  
0
3001  
to  
4000  
4001  
to  
5000  
5001  
to  
6000  
6001  
to  
7000  
7001  
to  
8000  
8001  
to  
9000  
9001  
to  
10000  
10001  
to  
11000  
11001  
to  
12000  
12001  
to  
13000  
13001  
to  
14000  
to  
3000  
Depth  
(FT)  
30  
3:17  
1:49  
1:05  
0:48  
0:35  
0:26  
0:19  
0:16  
0:12  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
2:30  
1:21  
0:53  
0:37  
0:26  
0:19  
0:15  
0:11  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:21  
1:15  
0:51  
0:35  
0:24  
0:18  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
2:14  
1:11  
0:49  
0:33  
0:23  
0:17  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
2:08  
1:08  
0:47  
0:32  
0:21  
0:16  
0:12  
0:09  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
2:02  
1:05  
0:44  
0:30  
0:20  
0:15  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
1:57  
1:02  
0:42  
0:28  
0:19  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
1:52  
1:00  
0:39  
0:26  
0:18  
0:13  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
1:47  
0:57  
0:37  
0:24  
0:17  
0:12  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
1:39  
0:55  
0:35  
0:23  
0:16  
0:11  
0:09  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
1:34  
0:53  
0:34  
0:22  
0:16  
0:11  
0:08  
0:07  
0:06  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
1:29  
0:51  
0:33  
0:21  
0:14  
0:10  
0:08  
0:07  
0:05  
0:05  
0:04  
0:04  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
0:03  
0:00  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
110  
120  
130  
140  
150  
160  
170  
180  
190  
Z+ BASED NDLS (HR:MIN)  
(METRIC)  
Altitude  
(meters)  
0
916  
to  
1220  
1221  
to  
1525  
1526  
to  
1830  
1831  
to  
2135  
2136  
to  
2440  
2441  
to  
2745  
2746  
to  
3050  
3051  
to  
3355  
3356  
to  
3660  
3661  
to  
3965  
3966  
to  
4270  
to  
915  
Depth  
(M)  
9
3:37  
1:55  
1:08  
0:50  
0:36  
0:27  
0:20  
0:16  
0:13  
0:10  
0:09  
0:08  
0:06  
0:06  
0:05  
0:05  
0:05  
2:41  
1:27  
0:55  
0:39  
0:28  
0:20  
0:16  
0:12  
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ADDITIONAL INfORMATION PERTAINING TO BRIGHTNESS & POWER CONSUMPTION  
As indicated in various sections of this manual, there are numerous factors that affect battery consumption. Some can reduce battery use life quite rapidly  
such as keeping the Brightness level set at 100% and not taking advantage of the Auto Dim feature to conserve power when the screen is not being viewed  
during dives.  
Note that Auto Dim settings are entered only when on the surface and cannot be changed once a dive is started.  
Remember also that a press/release of the S (side) button will restore the Dive Main screen from the Auto Dim level to the Brightness level you adjusted it to.  
The chart below provides approximate Hours of Operation that can be expected for a new battery before it displays a Low Battery Warning condition  
(BATT icon is green until it turns yellow).  
> As indicated by the chart, the hours will vary depending on different combinations of Brightness levels that you might use together with Auto Dim set-  
tings that you may chose to consider using for activities to be conducted.  
> Testing indicates that once the Low Battery icon comes on yellow, indicating a low battery warning condition, operations may continue for 3 hours  
with the Brightness held at 60% maximum.  
It may not be possible to keep track of the time that has transpired once the icon color changes and a low battery alarm  
condition could appear unexpectedly.  
Brightness  
Level  
Dim To  
Level  
Time To  
Dim  
Hours of Normal  
Operation Expected  
(BATT icon green)  
(adjustment)  
(% set)  
(min:sec set)  
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100  
na  
Off  
15  
100  
100  
50  
10  
0:20  
0:20  
20  
30  
100  
100  
50  
10  
2:00  
2:00  
19  
24  
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80  
na  
Off  
18  
80  
80  
40  
10  
0:20  
0:20  
24  
32  
80  
80  
40  
10  
2:00  
2:00  
22  
26  
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60  
na  
Off  
21  
60  
60  
30  
10  
0:20  
0:20  
27  
34  
60  
60  
30  
10  
2:00  
2:00  
25  
30  
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50  
na  
Off  
24  
50  
50  
30  
10  
0:20  
0:20  
28  
35  
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40  
40  
40  
20  
0:20  
0:20  
26  
35  
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
30  
30  
30  
na  
10  
10  
Off  
0:20  
1:00  
30  
38  
33  
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10  
na  
Off  
42  
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INSPECTION / SERVICE RECORD  
VTX Serial Number:  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
VTX Firmware Rev:  
Transmitter1 Serial Number:  
Transmitter 2 Serial Number:  
Transmitter 3 Serial Number:  
Transmitter 4 Serial Number:  
Date of Purchase:  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
___________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Purchased from:  
Below to be filled in by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer:  
Date  
Service Performed  
Dealer/Technician  
Oceanic.WORLD.WIDE  
Oceanic USA  
2002 Davis Street  
San Leandro, CA 94577  
Tel: 510/562-0500  
Fax: 510/569-5404  
Oceanic EUROPE  
Oceanic ASIA PACIFIC  
Singapore  
Tel: +65-6391-1420 Fax: +65-6297-5424  
Augsburg, Germany  
Tel: +49 (0) 821 810342 0 Fax: +49 (0) 821 810342 29  
E-mail: offi[email protected]  
Oceanic UK  
Devon, United Kingdom  
Oceanic HAWAII and MICRONESIA  
Kapolei, Hawaii  
Tel: (44) 1404-891819 Fax: +44 (0) 1404-891909  
Tel: 808-682-5488 Fax: 808-682-1068  
Oceanic AUSTRALIA  
Rosebud, Victoria, Australia  
Tel: 61-3-5986-0100 Fax: 61-3-5986-1760  
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VTX  
DIVE COMPUTER  
OPERATING MANUAL  
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