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1. 9 SURF MAIN AND 10 REFERENO Eco du he tes 2 Fly Desat DE De I ED I OS LO tt 11 PC INTERFACE Plan Mode PC Requirements CARE AND CLEANING eene 46 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE 46 MODULE REMOVAL FROM BOOT 46 BATTERY 46 RETURNING MODULE TO BOOT mme 47 Set ALM Alarms Menu 15 Set UTL Utilities Menu orones uc cr 16 ALTITUDE SENSING AND 48 Set TME Time Date Menu eene 18 ANALOG PRESSURE GAUGE A300 XT ONLY 48 TECHNICAL 49 DSAT ALGORITHM NDL tn 50 PZ ALGORITHM NDL CHART ne 51 DIVE MODE k an BANQUE 5 SPECIFICATIONS nn 52 WET ACTIVATION OF DIVE MODE 22 SMARTGLO BACKLIGHT 22 INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD PET TRE 54 BAR GRAPHS 5 DUAL ALGORITHM ennemies 22 CONSERVATIVE FACTOR nose utut 23 TECH DEEP STOP SAFETY STOP mamans DIVE TIME REMAINING DTR 23 No Deco DTR NDC O2 DTR OTR P o Dive
2. 185 gt Other button operations and displays are similar to Deco QW m Fig 76 CV MAIN 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 2002 Design 2012 28 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL 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 The difference between DVI and CV is that DV causes operation to enter Violation Gauge Mode 5 minutes after surfacing from that dive The Audible will sound during which the alarm LED and full TLBG will flash The Down Arrow icon will flash Fig 77 until de X scent is made to below the required Stop Depth Fig 77 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 decrease 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 Upon entry into DV2 the Audible will sound during which the alarm LED and full TLBG will flash The Up Arrow icon will also flash until within 10 FT 3 M of and below the required Stop Depth of 60 FT 18 M The difference between DV2 and general D
3. e 5 lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and flash the Seconds digits e 5 2 sec if the setting is not changed to revert to Set CDT Lead in hold while the Seconds digits are flashing to scroll upward through Set Points from 00 to 59 in 1 Second 01 LM increments at 8 sec lt 2 sece to step upward through Second Set Points lt 2 sec to step back through Second Set Points 5 lt 2 sec to save the CDT setting and revert to Set CDT Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main 2002 Design 2012 40 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SET ALM ALARMS LEAD IN information is to include Fig 109 gt Graphics Go To and ALM with SET icon S lt 2 sec to access Set EDT Alarm A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set UTL Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET EDT ALARM information is to include Fig 110 The FREE mode EDT Alarm is factory set for 30 seconds When set ON the Alarm will sound every 30 seconds while operating underwater in FREE Dive Mode gt Graphic EDT with SET icon gt Graphic OFF ON flashing with wave clock EDT icon A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between OFF and ON S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set D1 S 2 sec if the setting is not changed to revert to Set ALM Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main DEPTH
4. gt CF Z DSAT icons if they apply gt Graphic AIR or OFF flashing or Max Depth allowed with FT M and MAX icons FO2 numeric value flashing Since there are only 2 digits 100 is displayed as 00 PO2 Alarm value with PO2 icon OFF will prevent that Gas from being displayed as a switch option during dives Be ja 2 as 3 similar A hold to scroll upward through FO2 settings from OFF if previously selected to Air to 21 through 100 in 1 increments at 8 sec stopping when the button is released or at 32 then at 50 then at 80 even if A is held depressed A hold again to resume the scroll upward through 100 then stop at Air or 21 if a repetitive Nitrox dive A 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time S 2 sec if the setting is not changed to step back to Set Gas Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main S 2 sec to save the setting and flash the PO2 digits if Nitrox or access Set Gas 3 if Air To set PO2 if flashing lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points of 1 00 to 1 60 one at a time in increments of 0 05 M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time S 2 sec to save the PO2 Alarm setting and access Set Gas 2 revert to Set Gas Lead in after Gas 3 S 2 sec to step back to Set Gas Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NORM TEC
5. 5 6 7 5001 to 6000 2 55 1 30 0 58 0 28 0 21 0 13 0 10 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 1526 to 1830 3 10 1 00 0 40 0 22 0 17 0 11 0 09 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 DSAT BASED NDLS HR MIN 6001 to 7000 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 IMPERIAL 7001 8001 9001 10001 to to to to 8000 9000 10000 11000 2 36 2 28 2 21 2 15 1 20 1 16 1 12 1 09 0 52 0 48 0 45 0 43 0 34 0 33 0 31 0 30 0 26 0 24 0 23 0 22 0 19 0 18 0 17 0 16 0 15 0 14 0 13 0 12 0 11 0 10 0 10 0 09 0 09 0 08 0 08 0 08 0 08 0 07 0 07 0 07 0 06 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 DSAT BASED NDLS HR MIN 1831 to 2135 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 METRIC 2136 2441 2746 3051 to to to to 2440 2745 3050 3355 2 48 2 39 2 31 2 24 1 25 1 21 1 17 1 13 0 55 0 52 0 49 0 46 0 36 0 34 0 32 0 31 0 27 0 26 0 24 0 23 0 20 0 19 0 18 0 17 0 16 0 14 0 13 0 12 0 12 0 11 0 10 0 10 0 09 0 09 0 08 0 08 0 08 0 07 0 07 0 07 0 07 0 06 0 06 0 06 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 ALTITUDE LEVELS Range 0 to 3 000 feet 0 to 915 meters 3 001 to 5 000 feet 916 to 1 525 meters 5 00
6. ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL O2 Time Remaining OTR During Nitrox operation O2 accumulation during a dive or 24 hour period is displayed on an Alternate screen as a percent of O2 saturation allowed per dive or per day Fig 60a Max allowed is 300 OTU 100 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 Fig 614 Fig 60 NO DECO ALT 3 current O2 Fig 61 NO DECO MAIN OTR is DTR DIVE MODE STRUCTURE NORM DIVE MODE TECH DIVE MODE Surface Mode Surface Mode a Pe AES OO TO scs PEE PRD MOP NR POP aseo EE A Dive Dive Mode AE A Start Stop Timer A Start Stop Timer Safety Stop s Safety Stop s i 2 Reset Timer i gt Reset Timer at15FT 4 5M Main 2sec at Depth Time Main 2 o for 3 min or Timer set or Timer A gt ALTS Tee AHTS Deep Stop at 1 2 Max Main A Depth for 2 min 9 sec gt ALTs lt 2 se0 y ight Smartglo lt 2 sec ALTs Gas Switch lt 2 y ight Smartglo Switch to S 2 sec Gas 1 27560 Gas 1 GoTo A lt 2 29 2 sec sec Switch to 5 Gas 2 Go T ALTs lt 2sec Switch to S Gas 3 lt Gas 3 Go To lt 2 sec A lt 2sec 2002 Design 2012 24 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATE
7. Depth Sensor Fig 124a 125a PC Interface Data Port Fig 124b 125b and buttons are free of debris or obstructions e To dissolve salt crystals soak in lukewarm water or a slightly acidic bath 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water After u 1 ig 124 CASE BACK removal from the bath place the unit under gently running fresh water and towel dry before storing A300 module Transport your unit cool dry and protected INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your A300 A300 XT should be inspected annually by an Authorized AERIS Dealer who will perform a factory prescribed func tion check and inspection for damage or wear To keep the 2 vear limited warranty in effect this inspection must be completed one year after purchase 30 days AERIS recommends that you continue to have an inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly The costs of annual inspections or inspections relating to water tight integrity are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty Fig 125 CASE BACK A300 XT console To Obtain Service Take your unit to your local Authorized AERIS Dealer If required to return your unit to the factory Obtain an RA Return Authorization number by contacting AERIS at 510 562 0500 or send an e mail to service oceanicusa com e Record all dive data in the Log and or download the data stored in memory All data will be erased during factory service Package it using a protective cush
8. GAUG mode is for those using the units as digital gauges with no Ni O2 calculations FREE mode A300 only is for those using the unit for breath hold activities without scuba ACTIVATION 8 DIAGNOSTICS A momentary press release of any button will activate the unit It will not activate at a depth deeper than 5 FT 1 5 M or atan Altitude higher than 14 000 feet The unit has contacts that will cause it to activate and enter Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 seconds The contacts are the buttons and the pins of the PCI PC Interface data port Conductivity between any button and any pin being wet will satisfy the activation bridge Upon wake up the unit will check for depth once per second If depth is not sensed within 10 minutes it will enter PSM Power Saver Mode Once a dive is made it will continue checking for depth until the Time to Fly and Time to Desaturate counters reach 0 00 hr min 24 hours post dive max and the unit shuts Off Immediately following manual push button activation not if by wet activation all segments of the LCD are displayed Fig 1 followed by a countdown from 8 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 approx 3 sec If sensor readings and battery voltage are within tolerance the NORM Surface Main screen is displayed Fig 2 If any value is not acceptable the failure description will flash for 5 seconds for each type failure If more than one failure is sensed the failures will be presen
9. No indication Up Arrow is given to ascend If O2 reaches the Alarm level the Audible will sound again during which the graphic UP Up Arrow icon and the O2 value with Fig 86 O2 WARNING O2 icon in place of Depth will flash Fig 87 After the Audible is silenced Depth will be restored the graphic UP with Up during Audible Arrow icon will remain on flashing until on the surface and the graphic O2 will replace DTR Fig 88 A lt 2 sec to access M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight gt Als are similar to No Deco Fig 87 O2 ALARM during Audible No Deco High O2 during Deco When 2 reaches the Warning Level the Audible will sound during which the O2 value with O2 icon will flash in place of Depth similar to Fig 86 until the audible is silenced then Depth will be restored No indication Up Arrow is given to ascend IF O2 reaches the Alarm level the Audible will sound again during which the graphic UP in place of Stop Depth Up Arrow icon and the O2 value with O2 icon in place of Depth will flash Stop Time will display 3 dashes Fig 89 After the Audible is silenced Depth will be restored the graphic UP with Up Arrow icon will remain on flashing until on the surface and the graphic O2 will replace Stop Time The full TLBG remains on solid as a reminder of Deco Noua NE Deco
10. U S Patent no 4 882 678 Ascent Rate Meter U S Patent no 5 156 055 Scuba Air Device U S Patent no 6 201 478 Other patents pending User Setable Display U S Patent no 5 845 235 is owned by Suunto Oy Finland LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For details refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided Register on line at www diveaeris com DECOMPRESSION MODEL The programs within the A300 and A300 XT simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model This model is merely a way to apply a limited set of data to a large range of experiences The dive computer model is based upon the latest research and experiments in decompression theory Still using the A300 or A300 XT 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 2002 Design 2012 3 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Also see Dive Mode Features page 21 2002 Design 2012 4 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ALERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Safety Stop Deco Stop DI 8 5 S o 5 DISPLAY ICONS DSAT a gt SET FLY 02 272 FO2 MFT DS MAX
11. lt 2 75 volts If a Low Battery Warning condition lt 2 75 volts occurs during a dive the system will continue to operate with normal displays and functions throughout that dive The Low Battery icon will not be displayed during dives underwater It will be displayed when the unit enters Surface Mode If a Low Battery Alarm condition lt 2 50 volts occured during the dive the graphics CHG and BAT will alternate after 10 min utes on the surface then the unit will shut Off LOW BATTERY WHILE ON THE SURFACE lt 2 75 volts warning level Backlight is completely disabled Battery icon shell with inner bar appears solid If a dive is started the icon is not displayed on the dive mode screens All functions continue to be available lt 2 50 volts Too Low alarm level Battery icon shell only will flash for 5 seconds then the unit shuts off completely LOW BATTERY DURING A DIVE lt 2 75 volts warning level Backlight is completely disabled All other functions continue to be available Battery icon is not displayed on the dive mode screens Battery icon shell with inner bar appears solid upon entry into Surface Mode lt 2 50 volts Too Low alarm level Backlight is completely disabled All other functions continue to be available during the dive Battery icon is not displayed on the dive mode screens Upon surfacing the Battery icon shell only flashes and the graphics CHG and BAT
12. revert to Main NORM TECH SET GROUPS Sequence gt gt Set Lead in gt Set OP MOD gt gt Set GAS gt gt Set ALM gt gt Set UTL gt gt Set TME Set OP MOD Mode allows selection of the operating mode to be used Set GAS allows FO2 and PO2 Alarms TECH only to be set Set ALM Alarms allows dive alarms to be set or turned off Set UTL Utilities allows general items to be set or turned off Set TME Time Date allows time date and formats to be set Set Group Lead in information includes Fig 23 gt Graphics Go To SET S lt 2 sec to access Set OP MOD Lead in A 2 sec to step forward to History M lt 2 sec to step back to Log Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET OP MOD LEAD IN information includes Fig 24 gt Graphics Go To OP MOD with SET icon S lt 2 sec to access Set OP the mode currently active A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set GAS S 2 sec to step back to Set Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Set OP information includes Fig 25 gt gt Graphic OP with SET icon Graphic NOR TEC GAU FRE flashing A 2 sec to step forward through the selections M lt 2 sec to step back through the selections S lt 2 sec to save the selection and revert to that mode s Surface Main S 2 sec to step back to Set OP MOD Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 22 LOG DATA 4 L
13. 1 then step through the Surface Sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Sequence 4 sec M lt 2 sec to access ID SN then step back through the Sequence S press to activate Smartglo Backlight GAUG SURF ALT 1 information includes Fig 96 gt gt gt Max Depth with FT or M and MAX icons Elapsed Dive Time hr min with wave clock icon LAST icon indicating that data is from the dive previously conducted Dashes if no previous dive A lt 2 sec to step forward to ALT 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main sec or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight GAUG SURF ALT 2 information includes Fig 97 gt gt gt Time of Day hr min with AM or PM icon no icon if 24 hour format Temperature with F or C icon Altitude graphic if L2 to L7 blank if Sea level A lt 2 sec to step forward to FLY M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 sec or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight Fig 95 GAUG SURF MAIN after dive 2 Fig 96 GAUG SURF ALT 1 Last dive s data Fig 97 GAUG SURF ALT 2 Last dive s data 2002 Design 2012 35 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FLY information includes Fig 98 gt Time to Fly countdown hr min with FLY and clock time icons dashes if no dive yet A lt 2 sec to step forward to Log Lead in M lt 2 sec to st
14. Cannot switch during sounding of alarms All dives begin with Gas 1 and default to Gas 1 on the surface gt Graphics Go To meaning switch or change to that Graphic AIR with FO2 icon or if Nitrox FO2 value set 21 to 100 With FO2 icon and current PO2 level with PO2 and NX icons Gas tank 1 or 2 3 icon one in use A lt 2 sec to step forward through Preview screens M lt 2 sec to step back through Preview screens S lt 2 sec to Switch from the Gas in use to the Gas indicated after 3 sec then revert to Main with the new Gas selected 94 After it is silenced the Preview screen will be restored 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 and 2 is gt 1 60 the PO2 alarm will strike If in Deco indication to ascend will not be given you control action to be taken Fig 94 GAS SWITCH ALARM 2002 Design 2012 33 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL GAUG OP MODE 2002 Design 2012 34 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 TERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL GAUG SURFACE MODE The SURF MAIN screen will remain on display for 10 minutes during which time the unit will enter GAUG Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 seconds The unit will enter Post Dive Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second and display the Surf
15. FO2 set for Gas 2 or 3 TECH only 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 Lead in information includes Fig 13 14 gt Z or DSAT CF NX icons if they apply Fig 13 PLAN LEAD IN gt Graphic PLAN if Air or Gas 1 set for Air Max Depth allowed for Gas 1 FO2 setting with FT or M and MAX icons if Nitrox gt Graphic AIR with FO2 and Gas 1 icons or set for Gas 1 xx with FO2 icon and PO2 alarm setting x xx ATA with PO2 icon if Nitrox gt Plan mode icon wave clock profile S lt 2 sec to access PDPS A lt 2 sec to forward to Log Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Fly Dsat 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 14 PLAN LEAD IN Gas 1 set for Nitrox 2002 Design 2012 11 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL PDPS information includes Fig 15 16 gt VV V VM e S 2 sec while viewing the first screen to step back to Plan Lead in A hold to sc
16. Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH gt NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox blank if Air gt TLBG VARI if they apply e A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 2 sec to access Gas Switching if TECH 5 lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms e S press to activate Smartglo Backlight SS ALTs information 1 gt gt is similar to No Deco Main 2 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 1 3 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 2 4 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 3 DECOMPRESSION Decompression mode activates when theoretical No Decompression time and depth limits are exceeded Upon entry into Deco the Audible will sound during which the alarm LED and full TLBG will flash An Up Arrow icon will also flash Fig 70 until within 10 FT 3 M of and below the required Stop Depth the Stop Zone S lt 2 sec to silence the Audible gt Once within 10 FT 3 M of and below the required Stop Depth in the Stop Zone the full Stop icon Up and Down Arrows with Stop Bar will be displayed solid Managing Deco Stops 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 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 You should stay sligh
17. Lead in gt gt Set OP MOD gt gt Set CDT gt gt Set ALM gt gt Set UTL gt gt Set TME gt FREE does not access Set Gas FO2 SET GROUP LEAD IN information includes similar to Fig 23 Graphics Go To SET S lt 2 sec to access Set OP MOD Lead in A lt 2 sec to step forward to ID SN M lt 2 sec to step back to Fly Desot 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET OP MOD Mode shared with NORM TECH see page 13 SET Countdown Timer separate from NORM TECH refer to the following SET ALM Alarms separate from NORM TECH refer to the following SET UTL Utilities shared with NORM TECH see page 16 no DS SS Algorithm or CF SET TME Time Date shared with NORM TECH see page 18 SET CDT COUNTDOWN TIMER LEAD IN information is to include Fig 107 Graphics Go To and CDT with SET icon S 2 sec to access Set CDT A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set ALM Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set OP MOD Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET CDT information is to include Fig 108 Graphic CDT with SET icon solid gt Graphic OFF or time value previously set min sec with clock icon Minute digits flashing A hold to scroll upward through Minute Set Points from OFF to O to 9 in 1 Minute 1 increments at 8 sec lt 2 sec to step upward through Minute Set Points M 2 sec to step back through Minute Set Points
18. M 2 sec to access Gas Switching S lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight Fig 67 DS MAIN 2002 Design 2012 26 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL DS ALTs information 1 gt gt is similar to No Deco Main 2 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 1 3 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 2 4 gt gt is similar to No Deco ALT 3 SAFETY STOP MAIN information includes Fig 68 69 gt Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected gt CF icon if set On TECH only gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt Stop Depth with FT or M icon fixed at 15 FT 4 5 M if NORM at value set if TECH gt Stop icon arrows bar with SS icon gt Stop Time min sec with clock icon start at 3 minutes if NORM at value set if TECH gt Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH gt NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox blank if Air gt TLBG VARI if they apply e A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 M 2 sec to access Gas Switching if TECH 5 lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight or gt Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected gt CF icon if set On gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt Graphic RT Run Time gt Stop icon arrows bar with SS icon gt Run Time with clock icon counting up to 9 59 min sec then to 5 59 hr min gt
19. Main History 2 information includes Fig 53 gt Max Depth recorded with FT M and MAX icons gt Longest dive time hr min recorded during a single dive up to 9 59 min with wave clock EDT icon gt HIST icon e A lt 2 sec to access History 5 2 sec to revert to History 1 e 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main History 3 information includes Fig 54 gt Lowest Temperature recorded during a dive with F or C icon gt Graphic SEA or L2 to L7 highest Altitude at which a dive was conducted gt HIST icon A lt 2 sec to revert to History 1 S 2 sec to revert to History 1 M lt 2 sec to step back to History 2 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main ID SN Identification information includes Fig 55 This information should be recorded and kept it will be required in the event that your unit requires factory service gt Graphic R1A or higher indicating the Firmware revision level currently installed in the unit gt Factory programmed serial number up to 5 digits with icon This number will change if the Firmware is updated by factory service or by future download of a newer revison from the AERIS web site e lt 2 sec to revert to Surface Main M lt 2 sec to step back to History 1 e 5 lt 2 sec to access Clear only after dives when residual nitrogen remains e 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NORM TECH CLEAR information incl
20. Mode 5 24 NORMITECH DIVE NO DECO MAIN AND ALTS TECH DEEP STOP een SAFETY STOP Sherman DECOMPRESSION sasi k 27 VIOLATION MODES nome 28 HIGH PO2 alice TECH DIVE GAS SWITCHING esses 32 2002 Design 2012 2 Doc No 12 7255 01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to AERIS and THANK YOU for choosing the A300 A300 XT NOTICES 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 AERIS 2002 Design A300 A300 XT Operating Manual Doc No 12 7255 2002 Design 2012 San Leandro CA USA 94577 TRADEMARK TRADE NAME AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE AERIS the AERIS logo type A300 A300 XT the A300 logo the A300 XT logo Diver Replaceable Batteries Graphic Diver Interface Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG Pre Dive Planning Sequence PDPS Set Point Control Console and ACI AERIS Computer Interface are all registered and unregistered trademarks trade names and service marks of AERIS All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Data Sensing and Processing Device
21. No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE FEATURES 2002 Design 2012 21 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL WET ACTIVATION OF DIVE MODE The unit is configured with contacts that will automatically activate Dive Mode when the space between the contacts is bridged by 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 Interface Data Port and the stems of the buttons SMARTGLO BACKLIGHT The unit is configured with a sensor that measures the intensity of ambient light This Smartglo saves battery power by allowing the Backlight to only come on when light level is low To activate the SmartGlo Backlight gt gt press the S button If ambient light level is low the Backlight will activate and illuminate the display for button depression time plus 10 seconds if in NORM mode or the Duration time set 5 10 or 15 seconds if in TECH GAUG or FREE mode e Pressing any button while the Backlight is on will reset the timer keeping it on for the duration time Extensive use of the Backlight reduces estimated Battery life Also the Backlight does not operate during a Low Battery condition or when the unit is connected to a PC BAR GRAPHS The unit features 2 bar graphs one on each side of the LCD gt The TLBG Tissue Loading Bar Graph on the left Fig 57a represents nitrogen loa
22. No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD Serial Number Firmware Rev Date of Purchase Purchased from Below to be filled in by an Authorized AERIS Dealer Service Performed Dealer Technician NOTES 2002 Design 2012 54 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NOTES 2002 Design 2012 55 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL A300 A300 XT DIVE COMPUTER OPERATING MANUAL 2002 Design 2012 56 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12
23. SAT PO2 TAT ss Icons SET FLY Battery 02 CF Z DSAT M MAX FO2 SAT PO2 TAT SS M FT 02 NX LAST STOP Setting Mode Time to Fly Low Voltage of O2 saturation Conservative Factor is on Algorithm selected Algorithm selected Depth units Max Depth value is 2 setting Dive recently conducted Time to Desaturate value is PO2 level Total Deco Ascent Time Safety Stop Depth units O2 Time Remaining 2 is set for Nitrox Data is for the Last dive Stop Depth reguired Time sur ace Interval AAA o Plan Mode V m eru Elapsed Dive Time NDC Time PO O RR O 12 Deco Stop Time 2002 Design 2012 Doc No 12 7255 01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL OVERVIEW The A300 model features FREE Dive mode as well as NORM TECH and GAUG modes The A300xt model features a Tank Pressure alarm actuated an reed switch for an analog pressure gauge mounted in the same console as the dive computer module NORM mode is intended for the casual diver who plans to use a single gas and does not yet wish to configure the numerous settings and alarms many are factory set at predetermined fixed values TECH mode allows the user to configure all settings and alarm values using the control buttons or PCI program and set up and switch between multiple gasses
24. and Up Arrow icon remain on solid Fig 84 until PO2 decreases below the warning level when they are removed A lt 2 sec to access ALTs M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight gt Alls are similar to No Deco PO2 during Deco The PO2 warnings and the alarm values that were set do not apply when in Deco When PO2 reaches 1 60 the Audible will sound during which the PO2 value with icon will flash in place of Stop Time gt After the Audible is silenced the PO2 value with icon will alternate with Stop Time once each minute Fig 85 PO2 will be displayed for 10 seconds then Stop Time will be displayed for 50 seconds once each minute until PO2 decreases below 1 60 then PO2 will not be displayed Fig 81 VGM MAIN after Audible Fig 82 VGM MAIN on surface Fig 83 PO2 WARNING during Audible alternate with 2 Fig 84 POZ ALARM after Audible alternate with PO2 Fig 85 PO2 ALARM after Audible in Deco 2002 Design 2012 30 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL HIGH 02 Warning gt gt at 80 to 99 240 OTU Alarm gt gt at 100 300 OTU When O2 reaches the Warning level the Audible will sound during which the O2 value with O2 icon will flash in place of Depth Fig 86 until the audible is silenced then Depth will be restored
25. and the TLBG on surface and dive Main screens and includes a TLBG Alarm that activates when it enters the Caution zone 14 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 TECH GAUG Alarms The SURF MAIN screen 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 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 Surface Mode clock wave 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 SURFACE SEQUENCE Sequence gt gt SURF MAIN gt gt ALT 1 gt ALT 2 gt FLY DESAT gt SET gt ID A lt 2 sec to step forward through the Surface sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Surface sequence 4 sec M lt 2 sec to step back through the Surface sequence S lt 2 sec to access selections S 2 sec to step back from a selection to the previous selection or sequence item M 2 sec or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes to revert to SURF MAIN S press to activate the Smartglo B
26. changed to step back to Set Depth Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main If SET is saved and the Time digits are flashing gt gt A hold to scroll upward through Set Points from 0 10 to 3 00 hr min in 05 increments at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the Time value solid and flash the graphic SET allowing ON or OFF to be selected S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Depth Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET TLBG ALARM TECH only information includes Fig 34 gt SET icon and graphic TLBG gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing with TLBG segments last set solid A lt 2 sec to step through the selections OFF ON and SET M lt 2 sec to step back through the selections S lt 2 sec to save the selection and access Set DTR Alarm if OFF or ON is saved or flash the Time digits if SET is saved Fig PRE SET TEBGALARM S 2 sec if the selection is not changed to step back to Set Depth Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main If SET is saved and the Time digits are flashing gt gt A 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points from 14 through 19 segments M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the value solid and flash the graphic SET allowing ON or OFF to be selected S 2 sec if the Set Point is not
27. changed to step back to Set EDT Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NORM mode has a fixed TLBG alarm activates at 14 segments 70 SET DTR ALARM TECH only information includes Fig 35 gt SET icon gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing with Time value hr min last set with wave elock profile icon solid A lt 2 sec to step through the selections OFF ON and SET M lt 2 sec to step back through the selections S lt 2 sec to save the selection and revert to Set ALM if OFF or ON is saved or flash the Time digits if SET is saved S 2 sec if the selection is not changed to step back to Set Depth Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 35 SET DTR ALARM If SET is saved and the Time digits are flashing gt gt A hold to scroll upward through Set Points from 0 05 to 0 20 hr min in 01 increments at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the Time value solid and flash the graphic SET allowing ON or OFF to be selected S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set TLBG Alarm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NORM mode has a fixed DTR alarm that activates at 5 minutes NORM TECH SET UTL UTILITIES Unless noted otherwise items set in one mode also apply to the other mode Example If the Units is set for Metric while in NORM mode it can then be set fo
28. maximum depth elapsed dive time no deco status start date time lowest temperature under water sampling rate dive profile and Set Points The ACI program also allows upgrade of select versions of the unit s firmware operating system software after which the unit resets all operating data Since the upgrades require reset of the unit they are blocked during 24 hours after dives Refer to page 45 for more details relating to PC Interface 2002 Design 2012 7 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL POWER SUPPLY e Battery gt gt 1 3 vde CR2450 Lithium Shelf life gt gt up to 5 years Use life gt gt 100 dive hours if 1 1 hour dive per dive day up to 300 dive hours if 3 1 hour dives per dive day Use life gt gt 300 dive hours if 2 1 hour dives per dive day Replacement gt gt by user annual recommended BATTERY STATUS INDICATION Warning gt gt icon on solid Fig 4a when lt 2 75 volts battery change recommended e Alarm gt gt icon on flashing Fig 5 when lt 2 50 volts change the battery When the voltage is below that required for normal operation 2 50 volts the graphics CHG and BAT will alternate and the Battery icon shell only with no inner bar will flash once per second for 5 seconds then the unit will shut off The Backlight will be disabled and not activate on the surface or during the dive when Battery voltage is below the warning level
29. or C icon Fig 100A GAUG DIVE ALT 1 Run Timer default A 2 sec to revert to Main M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight GAUG DELAYED VIOLATION 3 DV3 A Upon descent deeper the MOD Operating Depth of 400 FT 120 M the Audible will sound and the Up Arrow icon will Fig 100B GAUG DIVE ALT 1 flash Fig 102 with EDT Current Depth and Max Depth will only indicate dashes signifying that you are Out of Range The Up Arrow will flash until ascent is made above the MOD Upon ascending above the MOD 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 Fig 101 GAUG DIVE ALT 2 Fig 102 GAUG DV3 MAIN 2002 Design 2012 37 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FREE DIVE OP MODE A300 only 2002 Design 2012 38 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FREE SURFACE MODE FREE dives which are allowed prior to NORM TECH or GAUG dives as well as after NORM or TECH dives calculate Ni O2 based upon the NORM TECH Algorithm selected and a fixed default FO2 of Air FO2 settings for NORM TECH dives do not affect calculations for FREE Dives FREE mode displays NDC Time on a dive ALT screen
30. seconds during dive FREE descent deeper than the Depth Alarm Set Points 1 2 3 FREE Delayed Violation Depth gt 330 FT 100 M FREE CDT counts down to 0 00 FREE TLBG at 14 segments FREE Violation entry into Deco During the following situations the audible will not turn off when acknowledged Delayed Violations e Deco Stop Depth Violation gt 70 FT 21 M stop required FREE mode alarms PC INTERFACE Interface with a PC to allow uploading settings and downloading data is accomplished by connecting the unit to a PC USB Port using the special USB Interface Cable The software program together with the USB Driver required is on the ACI AERIS Computer Interface CD and can be downloaded from the AERIS web site The program s HELP serves as the user manual which can be printed for personal use Prior to attempting to Download data from your unit or Upload Settings to it review the HELP section of the ACI program Recommended is to print those sections of HELP that you consider appropriate for your Interface activities The Settings Upload portion of the ACI program can be used to set change the Set Alarms group Set Utilities group Utilities Set Time etc using the same Interface System FO2 related items must be set using the control buttons Information available for retrieval download from the unit to the PC Download portion of the program includes dive data such as number surface interval time
31. 0 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 3051 3355 1 54 1 00 0 26 0 18 0 09 0 08 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 11001 to 12000 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 3356 3660 1 50 0 58 0 24 0 17 0 09 0 07 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 0 03 12001 to 13000 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 3661 3965 1 43 0 55 0 23 0 16 0 09 0 07 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 0 03 13001 to 14000 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 3966 to 4270 1 37 0 54 0 34 0 22 0 16 0 08 0 07 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 0 03 2002 Design 2012 51 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 lt lt A300 A300 OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS Dive Computer Air or Nitrox A300 XT with up to 3 Gases up to 100 O2 Digital Depth Gauge Timer Free Dive Gauge Timer A300 only DIVE COMPUTER PERFORMANCE Dual Algorithm gt gt Buhlmann ZHL 16c based Pelagic Z or DSAT based No Deco limits gt gt closely follow PADI RDP Decompression gt gt in agreement with Buhlmann ZHL 16c and French MN90 Deco Deep Stops gt gt Morroni Ben
32. 07 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 4001 to 5000 2 21 1 15 0 51 0 35 0 24 0 18 0 14 0 10 0 08 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 1221 1525 2 31 1 21 0 37 0 26 0 15 0 11 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 5001 6000 2 14 1 11 0 49 0 23 0 17 0 10 0 08 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 03 1526 1830 2 23 1 15 0 35 0 24 0 13 0 10 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 Z BASED NDLS HR MIN 6001 to 7000 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 Z BASED NDLS HR MIN 1831 to 2135 2 16 1 12 0 49 0 33 0 23 0 17 0 12 0 09 0 08 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 IMPERIAL 7001 8001 to to 8000 9000 2 02 1 57 1 05 1 02 0 44 0 42 0 30 0 28 0 20 0 19 0 15 0 14 0 11 0 10 0 09 0 08 0 07 0 07 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 0 03 0 03 0 03 METRIC 2136 to 2440 2 10 1 08 0 47 0 32 0 21 0 16 0 11 0 09 0 07 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 2441 to 2745 2 04 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 9001 to 10000 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 2746 3050 1 59 1 03 0 42 0 28 0 19 0 10 0 08 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 10001 to 1100
33. 1 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 gt 13 000 feet 3 965 meters 11001 to 12000 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 3356 to 3660 2 18 0 43 0 30 0 16 0 12 0 08 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 12001 to 13000 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 3661 to 3965 2 12 0 41 0 29 0 15 0 11 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 13001 to 14000 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 3966 to 4270 2 07 1 04 0 39 0 28 0 19 0 14 0 10 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 0 03 0 03 2002 Design 2012 50 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ALERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Altitude feet Depth FT 30 40 Altitude meters Depth M 0 to 3000 2d 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 04 915 3 37 1 55 0 50 0 36 0 20 0 16 0 10 0 09 0 06 0 06 0 05 0 05 3001 to 4000 2 30 1 21 0 53 0 26 0 19 0 11 0 09 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 04 0 04 916 1220 2 41 1 27 0 39 0 28 0 16 0 12 0 08 0
34. 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main sec or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight NORM TECH SURF ALT 2 information includes Fig 10 gt Time of Day hr min with AM or PM icon no icon if 24 hour format gt Temperature with F or C icon gt Altitude level graphic if L2 to L7 blank if Sea level A lt 2 sec to step forward to ALT 3 if Nitrox or access FLY if Air M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 10 sec or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight Fig 7 NORM SURF MAIN no dive yet set for Nitrox Fig 8 TECH SURF MAIN after dive 2 Fig 9 NORM TECH SURF ALT 1 Fig 10 NORM TECH SURF ALT 2 2002 Design 2012 10 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NORM TECH SURF ALT 3 only if Nitrox no screen if Air information includes Fig 11 gt Current O2 saturation with icon gt Current FO2 set for Gas 1 with FO2 Gas 1 amp NX icons gt Current PO2 alarm value set for Gas 1 with icon fixed at 1 40 if NORM A lt 2 sec to step forward to FLY M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 2 10 sec or 2 sec revert to Main Fig 11 NORM TECH M SURF ALT 3 S press to activate Backlight FLY DESAT FLY Time is a count down timer that begins counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a dive from 23 50 to 0 00 hr min DESAT Time also a count down timer
35. A lt 2 sec to access ALTs M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight gt are similar to Deco Fig 89 O2 ALARM High O2 on Surface during Audible Deco Upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second surfacing the Surface Main screen is displayed Fig 20 During the first 10 minutes access to the Surface ALTs is allowed with other modes and screens blocked until the 10 minutes elapse gt IF O2 is 100 the value with O2 icon will flash on the Main in place of Surface Interval SI time until 10 minutes elapse then it will alternate with SI until it is lt 100 when SI will be restored gt If you surface due to 100 O2 without having completed the Deco obligation operation will enter VGM after 5 minutes Fig 90 SURFACE MAIN 2002 Design 2012 31 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL TECH DIVE GAS SWITCHING 2002 Design 2012 32 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL OVERVIEW gt gt gt gt GAS SWITCH PREVIEV information includes Fig 91 92 93 gt Gas Switch Alarm If a switch to the new Gas FO2 would result in PO2 gt 1 60 the Audible will sound during which a warning message will flash Fig gt gt Can only switch when a Dive Main screen is displayed Cannot switch on surface
36. ALARMS FREE mode features 3 Depth Alarms that can be set at progressively deeper depths It is programmed to prevent Depth 2 from being set at values equal or shallower than the setting for Depth 1 and Depth 3 from being set at values equal or shallower than the setting for Depth 2 SET DEPTH ALARM 1 2 3 information is to include Fig 111 gt Graphic D1 D2 D3 with SET icon gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing with Depth value last set and FT or M icon A lt 2 sec to step upward through the selections of OFF ON and SET M lt 2 sec to step back through the selections e S lt 2 sec to save the selection and access Set Depth Alarm 2 if OFF ON is saved or flash the Depth digits if SET is saved 5 2 sec if the selection is not changed to step back to Set EDT Alarm e 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main If SET is saved and the Depth digits are flashing e A hold to scroll upward through the Set Points from 30 through 330 FT 10 to 100 M in 10 FT 1 M increments at 8 sec e A lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Point e M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points S 2 sec to save the Depth value solid and flash the graphic SET allowing ON or OFF to be selected Setting D2 D3 Alarms are similar with their Set Points beginning 1 increment gt the D1 D2 Alarm setting If D1 or D2 is set OFF the message SET 1 or 2 ON FIRST will be displayed flashing for 5 seconds Fi
37. ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL A300 with FREE DIVE MODE A300 XT with ANALOG PRESSURE GAUGE DIVE COMPUTER OPERATING MANUAL 2002 Design 2012 1 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL CONTENTS NOTICES 3 GAUG OP MODE APR EE SE AREN AE dem ie SURFACE MODES FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS nnne 4 DIVE MODES rennais DISPLAY ICONS 5 OVERVIEW 6 DIVE OP MODE PE HLA 3 38 ACTIVATION 8 DIAGNOSTICS an SURFACE MODES 39 AUDIBLE ALARM SET MODES amp CDT EE o NET PP P S 40 PG INTERFACE DIVE MODES nn 42 POWER SUPPLY amp BATTERY STATUS DIE MI ee M 43 Power Saver Mode nee rena runaa rota du kk nab NORM TECH SURFACE 5
38. At depths of 60 FT 18 and shallower ascent rates should exceed 30 FPM 9 MPM 13 41 50 121 15 4 51 60 151 18 5 60 18 DUAL ALGORITHM The unit 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 in for 24 hours after the dive You can select DSAT or Z DSAT has been the standard used by AERIS in all of its dive computers until this time It features NDLs that are based exposures and test data which also formed validation for the PADI RDP It imposes restrictions for repetitive Deco dives considered more risky Fig 58 ASCENT TOO FAST Z Pelagic Z performance is based on Buhlmann ZHL 16c It features NDLs that are considerably more conservative especially at shallower depths 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 2002 Design 2012 22 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL CONSERVATIVE FACTOR CF When the CF is set On the 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
39. EAD IN Dp mnm Fig 24 SET OP MODE LEAD IN Fig 25 SET OP MODE 2002 Design 2012 13 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SETTING NORM TECH FO2 AND PO2 ALARMS NORM is for use with only 1 Gas for which FO2 can be set for Air and 21 to 100 Nitrox The PO2 Alarm is fixed at 1 40 with a Warning fixed at 1 20 TECH is for use with up to 3 Gas each of which FO2 can be set for Air and 21 to 100 Nitrox Each Gas has a separate PO2 Alarm which can be set from 1 00 to 1 60 with a Warning fixed at 0 20 less There is no FO2 50 Default setting like previous AERIS Nitrox dive computers Until a dive is conducted FO2 for NORM and TECH remain at the values set for that mode even if the mode is changed When the unit shuts off the settings revert to Air the default for all gasses After a dive is conducted FO2 Gas 1 remains at the value set for the mode in which the dive was conducted NORM or TECH and the setting automatically carries over to the other mode even if it had a different setting prior to the dive The PO2 alarm value for NORM remains fixed at 1 40 and the values for TECH remain as set even if the mode is changed between dives FO2 set for Air The default FO2 for all Gas each new period of activation is AIR When FO2 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 numerical value 21
40. Fig 18 gt VV VM Log Data 1 information includes Fig 19 Log Data 2 information includes Fig 20 gt gt gt Graphics Go To LOG S lt 2 sec to access the Log Preview screen of the most recent dive recorded A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Plan Lead in if NORM or TECH or to Fly if GAUG 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Graphics NONE and YET if no dive recorded yet or Date month day or day month that the dive started Dive number 1 to 24 with icon Graphic NOR TEC GAU or VIO identifying the type of dive NxX icon if it applies LOG icon 8 15 nok A hold to scroll through previous dive s Preview screens at 8 sec from the most recent toward the oldest recorded A lt 2 sec to step through the screens recent to oldest M lt 2 sec to step through the screens in reverse order oldest to recent S lt 2 sec to access that dive s Log Data 1 screen S 2 sec to revert to Log Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NX LOG Time of day hr min the dive started with clock and AM or PM icon Graphic SEA or L2 L7 altitude level of dive LOG icon A lt 2 sec to access that dive s Log Data 2 screen S 2 sec to revert to that dive s Log Preview 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Pre dive Surface Interval hr min with clock wave icon if T no previous dive that p
41. H SET ALM ALARMS Unless noted otherwise Alarm values set in one mode also apply to the other mode Example If the Audible is set OFF while in NORM mode it can then be set ON while in TECH mode SET ALM LEAD IN information includes Fig 30 Graphics Go To and ALM with SET icon S lt 2 sec to access Set Audible A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set UTL Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set GAS Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 30 SET ALARMS LEAD IN SET AUDIBLE ALARM information includes Fig 31 This feature is used to disable Audible Alarms and the associated LED except during Violations Setting it Off does not effect the messages or flashing that occurs when an Alarm strikes It also does not affect FREE Mode Alarms A300 v Graphic AUD with SET icon Graphic OFF or ON flashing v A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between OFF and ON S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Depth Alarm S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set ALM Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET DEPTH ALARM information includes 32 This feature is not the same as the Delayed Violation depth alarm or the FREE depth alarms A300 described later SET icon Graphic OFF or ON flashing with Depth value last set with FT or M and MAX icons solid VV A lt 2 sec to step forward through the selections OFF ON and SET M lt 2 sec to ste
42. ING REMOVAL BATTERY REPLACEMENT using cover tool 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 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 Battery Cover Removal Fig 126B RING REMOVAL using screwdriver e Turn the unit or module over to expose the Battery Cover e While applying steady inward pressure on the center of the Battery Cover rotate the Retaining Ring 10 degrees clockwise using a cover tool Fig 126A or by pressing against the upper tab of the Ring with a small blade screwdriver Fig 126B e Lift the Ring up and away from the housing or turn the unit over to allow the Ring to drop out into your hand Remove the transparent Battery Cover Battery Removal e Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery Fig 1274 Remove the Cover O ring DO NOT use tools e Slide the Battery up and out of the battery compartment 2002 Design 2012 46 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Inspection a e Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing Inspec
43. M after surfacing Fig 6 PSM 2002 Design 2012 8 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NORM TECH SURFACE MODES 2002 Design 2012 9 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NORM TECH SURFACE MODE The SURF MAIN screen of the mode selected will remain on display for 10 minutes during which time the unit will enter that type Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 seconds The unit will enter Post Dive Surface Mode for that Mode upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second and display the Surface Main With the Surface Mode clock wave icon flashing Access to SURF 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 If another 10 minutes of no action elapses operation will enter PSM NORM TECH SURFACE SEQUENCE Sequence gt gt SURF MAIN gt gt ALT 1 gt ALT 2 gt ALT 3 gt FLY DESAT gt PLAN gt LOG gt SET gt HIST gt ID A lt 2 sec to step forward through the Surface sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Surface sequence 4 sec e M lt 2 sec to step back through the Surface sequence 5 lt 2 sec to access selections e S 2 sec to step back from a selection to the previous sel
44. ON S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Safety Stop S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Units 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main fig 327361 DEEP STOP When Deep Stop is set On a Stop screen will appear upon ascent to within 10 FT 3 M below the calculated Stop Depth which is 1 2 the Max Depth achieved after first having descended to gt 80 FT 24 M SET SAFETY STOP NORM information includes Fig 40 41 The Safety Stop SS can be turned OFF or ON or set for TMR Timer which is a Run Timer that can be Started Stopped and Reset to time an independent SSp at a preferred depth often required by charter operators If while in TECH mode the SS is set for a Depth and Time other than 15 FT 4 5 M for 3 minutes the SS setting will revert to 15 FT 4 5 M for 3 min if the OP Mode is changed to NORM and a dive is made in NORM gt Graphic SAFE with SET Stop Bar Arrows and SS icons N Graphic OFF or ON or ON TMR flashing Fig SET SAFETY STOP NORM TECH A lt 2 sec to step forward through the settings M lt 2 sec to step back through the settings e S 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Algorithm e 5 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Units 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET SAFETY STOP TECH information includes Fig 40 41 42 In TECH mode the Safety Stop can be turned OFF or ON set for TMR or
45. RIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NORM TECH DIVE MODES Unless noted otherwise information in this section applies to both NORM and TECH dives 2002 Design 2012 25 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 TERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL NO DECO MAIN information includes Fig 62 gt V V VV V VV Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected CF icon if set On TECH only Current Depth with FT or M icon DTR hr min with wave clock profile NDC icon DS icon if set On and triggered TECH only Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH NX icon if FO2 is set for nitrox blank if Air TLBG VARI if they apply A 2 sec to access ALT 1 M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight NO DECO ALT 1 information includes Fig 63 gt gt Max Depth with FT or M and MAX icons EDT hr min with wave clock icon A lt 2 sec to access ALT 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight NO DECO ALT 2 information includes Fig 64 gt gt Time of Day hr min with AM PM icon if 12 Hour Temperature with F C icon A lt 2 sec to access ALT 3 if Nitrox or revert to Main if Air M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S pres
46. S FREE mode alarms which are separate from NORM or GAUG alarms sound either 1 or 3 times as 3 beeps then clear They cannot be acknowledged or silenced CDT Alarm When a set Countdown Time reaches 0 00 the audible will sound during which time the graphic CD will be displayed with 0 00 min sec flashing on the Main Fig 116 If Temperature and EDT are on the Main CDT replaces them during the audible then they are restored EDT Alarm When set On the EDT alarm activates every 30 seconds during a dive The audible will sound during which time the EDT digits will flash on the Main Fig 117 If the CDT is on the Main EDT replaces it during the audible then the CDT is restored Depth Alarms When set On the Depth alarms 1 2 3 activate at their respective set Depths The audible will sound during which time the graphic D1 or D2 D3 will be displayed in place of Temperature or the graphic CD with the Depth digits flashing on the Main Fig 118 After the audible is silent Temperature or the graphic CD will be restored High Nitrogen Alarms When nitrogen increases to the caution level 14 TLBG segments 70 the audible will sound during which time the TLBG seg ments will flash on the Main Fig 119 In the event that nitrogen continues to increase and reaches the Deco level the audible will sound again during which time all 20 segments of the TLBG the Up Arrow icon and the graphics UP and VIO will flash Fig 120 When th
47. T hr min with wave clock icon A lt 2 sec to access ALT 3 M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight DECO STOP ALT 3 information includes Fig 74 gt Time of Day hr min with AM or PM icon if 12 Hour gt Temperature with F or C icon A lt 2 sec to access ALT 4 if Nitrox or revert to Main if Air M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 2 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight DECO STOP ALT 4 information includes Fig 75 gt Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected O2 accumulated with icon FO2 with icon value set for Gas in use PO2 value x xx ATA with icon Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH NX icon Fig 75 DECO STOP ALT 4 V V V VM A 2 sec to revert to Main M 2 sec to step back to ALT 3 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight NORM TECH 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 The Audible will sound during which the alarm LED will flash A Down Arrow will also flash Fig 76 until descent is made to below the required Stop Depth then it is removed je 5 lt 2 sec to silence Audible
48. Timer screen which will reappear upon ascent to 20 FT 6 M for 1 second f you enter Deco or a High O2 alarm condition occurs 100 while the SS Timer is active the SS function will be disabled for the remainder of that dive e If you surface prior to completing the SS it will be disabled for the remainder of that dive DIVE TIME REMAINING DTR Nitrogen loading and oxygen accumulation are constantly monitored and whichever time is the least amount available NDC or OTR will be displayed as DTR on the No Deco Dive Main screen No Deco DTR NDC 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 maxi mum allowable level Whichever compartment value is closest to this maximum level is in control for that Depth and the value will be displayed as NDC time identified by the wave clock profile icon Fig 59a and graphically as the TLBG Fig 59b 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 AERIS dive computers offer Fig 59 NO DECO MAIN NDC is DTR 2002 Design 2012 23 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12
49. a Stop Depth and Time can be selected If the SS is set for a ON while in NORM mode the SS will remain set ON and revert to the Depth Time previously set while in TECH if the OP Mode is changed and a dive is made in TECH Fig 41 SET SAFETY STOP gt Graphic SAFE with SET Stop Bar Arrows and SS icons gt Graphic OFF or ON or ON TMR flashing A 2 sec to step forward through the settings of OFF ON ON TMR and SET M lt 2 sec to step back through the settings S lt 2 sec to save the setting 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main IF OFF ON or TMR is selected operation will advance to Set Algorithm IF SET is selected Stop Depth with FT M icon and Stop Time with clock icon will be displayed with the Time digits flashing Fig 42 A or M lt 2 sec to toggle Stop Time between 3 00 and 5 00 min sec Fig 42 SET SAFETY STOP S lt 2 sec to save the Stop Time setting and flash the Depth digits EGEL Depth A 2 sec to step through Depth Set Points of 10 15 and 20 FT 3 4 5 and 6 M M lt 2 sec to step back through Depth Set Points S lt 2 sec to save Depth setting and revert to the Set SS screen with the graphic SET flashing A or M lt 2 sec to select ON or OFF or TMR and advance to Set Algorithm S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Deep Stop 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main 2002 Design 2012 17 D
50. ace Main with the Surface Mode clock wave icon flashing Access to SURF 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 If another 10 minutes of no action elapses operation will enter PSM GAUG SURFACE SEQUENCE Sequence gt gt SURF MAIN gt gt ALT 1 gt ALT 2 gt FLY gt LOG gt SET gt HIST gt ID A lt 2 sec to step forward through the Surface sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Surface sequence 4 sec M lt 2 sec to step back through the Surface sequence S lt 2 sec to access selections S 2 sec to step back from a selection to the previous selection or sequence item M 2 sec or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes to revert to SURF MAIN S press to activate the Smartglo Backlight AITs revert to the Main after 10 seconds of no button action Some of the descriptions that follow are shared with NORM TECH modes and are referenced back in those sections GAUG SURF MAIN information includes Fig 95 gt gt gt gt SI hr min with clock wave icon Dive number with icon that operating period up to 24 0 if no dive made yet Graphic GAU operating mode Battery icon if voltage is low A lt 2 sec to step forward to ALT
51. acklight FREE SURF MAIN information includes Fig 103A B gt Surface Interval Time min sec with clock wave icon gt Dive number with icon O if no dive yet and graphic FRE or graphic CD and countdown Time min sec with clock icon if the CDT is selected to be displayed gt Battery icon if a Low Battery condition exists gt TLBG with icon if any after NORM TECH or FREE dives Fig 103A FREE SURF MAIN e A lt 2 sec to access CDT Status if the CDT is not on the Main or ALT 1 if the CDT is on the Main then step forward default without CDT through the Surface sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Surface sequence at 4 sec M lt 2 sec to access ID SN then step back through the Surface sequence S lt 2 sec to Start Stop the CDT if on the Main No action if the CDT is 0 00 or it is not on the Main S 2 sec to Reset the CDT to the time previously set if on the Main and stopped or 0 00 No action if the CDT is running or it is not on the Main S press to activate the Smartglo Backlight Fig 103B FREE SURF MAIN CDT STATUS no screen if on Main information includes Fig 104 gt Graphic REDY means the is set amp is ready to start blank if 0 00 not set or has counted down gt Graphic CD and CD Time min sec with clock icon S lt 2 sec to Start Stop the CDT No action if the CDT is 0 00 5 2 sec to Reset the CDT to the time previously se
52. alternate for 10 minutes then the unit shuts Off completely BATTERY CHANGE While the battery is being replaced calculations and Set Points will be held in non volatile memory Time and Date may need to be adjusted after the battery is installed PSM POWER SAVER MODE Once 10 minutes elapse while the unit is activated and on the surface prior to conducting any dives or once 10 minutes elapse after the post dive transition period has ended the unit enters PSM Power Saver Mode PSM turns the display off Fig 6 until a button is pressed at which time it turns back on During the time that the screen is off all operations continue as normal in the background with current updated information displayed as soon as the screen comes on again Transition Period upon surfacing e Operation shifts from Dive Mode to Surface Mode upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second e Making a descent during the first 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM TECH or GAUG dive is a continuation of that dive or the first minute after surfacing from a FREE dive A300 only A descent made after the 10 minute or 1 minute interval has elapsed is then considered a new dive e During the first 10 minutes or 1 minute after surfacing the Surface Main screen will be displayed with Surface Interval time Surface ALTs can be accessed to view other information pertaining to that dive Fig 4 LOW BATTERY WARNING Fig 5 LOW BATTERY ALAR
53. 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 gt If the SS was set for Off or Timer this display will not appear gt 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 V If set for Timer Upon ascending to 20 FT 6 M for 1 second a No Deco dive in which Depth exceeded 30 FT 9 M for 1 second a beep will sound and a Run Timer will appear if set On displaying 0 00 min sec until started If the SS was set for Off or On the Timer display will not appear e If you descend deeper than 30 FT 9 M for 10 seconds the No Deco Main will replace the
54. des and they can be changed when in any mode SET TME LEAD IN information is to include Fig 47 gt Graphics Go To TME with SET icon S lt 2 sec to access Set Date Format A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set OP MOD Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set UTL Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 47 SET TIME LEAD IN 2002 Design 2012 18 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ALERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SET DATE FORMAT information is to include Fig 48 Date Format is used to establish the position on the screen of Month M relative to Day D which one is displayed on the left and which one on the right gt gt Graphic DATE with SET icon Graphic M D or D M flashing A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between the M D and D M S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Hour Format S 2 sec to step back to Set TME Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET HOUR FORMAT information is to include Fig 49 Hour Format is used to establish how Time of Day is displayed 1 to 12 hours Am Pm or 1 to 24 hours gt gt Graphic HOUR with SET icon Graphic 12 24 flashing A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between 12 and 24 S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Time S 2 sec to step back to Set Date Format 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET TIME information is to include Fig 50 gt gt SET icon Time
55. ding gt The VARI Variable Ascent Rate Indicator on the left Fig 57b represents ascent rate TLBG The TLBG represents relative No Deco or Deco status The first 19 segments 13 normal plus 6 caution represent No Deco status and all 20 indicate a Deco condition Fig 57 BAR GRAPHS The 6 caution segments represent nitrogen loading equal to 70 75 80 85 90 and 95 allowable tissue loading for the current Depth and EDT As Depth and Elapsed Dive Time increase segments add to the TLBG beginning at the bottom During ascents and as post dive Surface Intervals elapse as nitrogen is off gassed segments recede indicating that additional No Deco time is available The unit monitors 12 different nitrogen compartments simultaneously and the TLBG displays the one that is in control of the dive at line Dee 60 FT 18 M amp Shallower VARI Ascent Rate 1 Segments FPM MPM VARI 20 0 10 0 3 The VARI provides a visual representation of ascent speed an ascent speedometer dx ee 13 21 25 61 75 The segments represent two sets of speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 FT 18 M Refer to the chart T We de Deeper than 60 FT 18 M When ascent is too fast all segments of the VARI flash Fig 58 until ascent is slowed VARI Ascent Rate Segments FPM MPM 0 20 0 6 A WARNING At depths greater than 60 FT 18 M ascent rates should not exceed 60 FPM 18 MPM x 21240
56. e audible is silent the TLBG will be removed the graphics and Arrow icon will continue to flash until on the surface then UP and the Arrow will be removed The graphic VIO flashes until 1 minute elapses on the surface then it alternates with FRE and operation reverts to Violation Gauge Mode for 24 hours Fig 120 DECO ENTRY Violation 2002 Design 2012 43 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL REFERENCE A CAUTION When the procedure provided in this section is used to change the Battery you must be sure that the case o ring is not pinched and that the unit is water tight before conducting diving actvities Pre dive pressure testing by an Authorized AERIS facility is highly recommended 2002 Design 2012 44 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL PC INTERFACE The A300 and A300 XT are configured with Data Ports Fig 121a 122 that enable their attachment to an Interface System capable of connection to a PC through a USB port A USB Driver provided as part of the optional Interface System must be installed on the PC The unit will check for an external access request every second while in Surface Mode NORM TECH GAUG or FREE Fig 121 DATA PORT Checks are not made if the activation contacts are wet A300 When the interface cable is connected to the dive computer s Data Port and a PC USB Port a wake up connection is e
57. e boundaries and spirit of the unit s design If you are follow ing these dive profiles AERIS advises that you should not use an A300 or A300 XT If you exceed certain limits the unit 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 2002 Design 2012 48 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA 2002 Design 2012 49 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ALERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Altitude feet Depth FT 30 40 Altitude meters Depth M 0 to 3000 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 05 915 4 43 2 24 1 25 0 59 0 32 0 25 0 17 0 14 0 09 0 08 0 06 0 06 0 05 3001 to 4000 3 21 1 43 1 03 0 31 0 24 0 15 0 12 0 07 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 916 to 1220 3 37 1 06 0 45 0 26 0 19 0 12 0 10 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 4001 to 5000 3 07 1 36 1 00 0 30 0 23 0 14 0 11 0 07 0 07 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 04 1221 to 1525 3 24 1 44 1 03 0 42 0 31 0 24 0 18 0 11 0 09 0 07 0 06 0 05 0 05 0 04 Display SEA Level 1 Sea Level 2 3 14 L5 L Leve Leve Leve Leve Leve Leve 2 3 4
58. ec to access ALT 1 M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight gt Alls are similar to No Deco or Deco whichever applies 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 VOM turns the unit into a digital instrument without any decompression or oxygen related calculations or displays Upon activation of VGM the Audible will sound during which the alarm LED and full TLBG will flash The graphics UP VIO and Up Arrow icon will also be displayed flashing in place of Deco Stop data Fig 80 until on the surface Fig 80 VGM MAIN during Audible After the audible is silenced the TLBG will be removed 2002 Design 2012 29 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL VGM Main information includes Fig 81 gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt Graphics UP with Up Arrow icon flashing until on surface gt VARI while ascending A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only S lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms S press to activate Smartglo Backlight gt ALTs are similar to Deco with no TAT or O2 data VGM on Surface The graphic VIO
59. eco is that DV2 causes operation to enter Violation Gauge Mode 5 minutes after surfacing from that dive Fig 78 DV2 MAIN gt Once within 10 FT 3 M of and below the required Stop Depth the full Stop icon Up and Down Arrows with Stop Bar will be displayed solid Fig 78 Button operations and displays are similar to Deco DELAYED VIOLATION 3 DV3 Upon descent deeper than the MOD the Audible will sound during which the alarm LED will flash The Up Arrow icon and the loaded segments of the TLBG will also flash and Current Depth and Max Depth will only indicate 3 dashes MOD is the Max Operating Depth at which the A300 Al can accurately perform calculations and display data MOD 330 FT 100 M in NORM TECH FREE mode MOD 399 FT 120 M in GAUG mode Upon ascending above the MOD 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 79 gt Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected CF icon if set On TECH only Current Depth as dashes with FT or M icon Up Arrow icon flashing until above MOD DTR as dashes with wave clock profile NDC icon Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox blank if Air TLBG flashing VARI while ascending Fig 79 DV3 MAIN V V VV V VM A 2 s
60. ection or sequence item e M 2 sec or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes to revert to SURF MAIN e S press to activate the Smartglo Backlight AITs revert to the Main after 10 seconds of no button action Some of the descriptions that follow only apply to TECH mode Some are also shared by GAUG and FREE modes which will be referenced back in those sections NORM TECH SURF MAIN information includes Fig 7 8 gt SI hr min with clock wave icon if no dive yet this is time since activation Dive number with icon that operating period up to 24 0 if no dive made yet Graphic NOR or TEC operating mode Battery icon if voltage is low CF icon if set On Z or DSAT icon the algorithm selected Gas 1 tank icon start gas default gas 10 minutes after a dive NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox TLBG with icon if any nitrogen after dives VV VV V VV A 2 sec to step forward to 1 then step through the Surface Sequence A hold to scroll forward through the Sequence 4 sec M lt 2 sec to access ID SN then step back through the Sequence S press to activate Smartglo Backlight NORM TECH SURF ALT 1 information includes Fig 9 gt Depth with FT or M and MAX icons gt Elapsed Dive Time hr min with wave clock icon gt LAST icon indicating that data is from the dive previously conducted Dashes if no previous dive A lt 2 sec to step forward to ALT
61. ent until it snaps into place 2264 Fig 132A SECURE COVER using cover tool Fig 1328 SECURE COVER using screwdriver Fig 133 RING SECURE 2002 Design 2012 47 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL 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 gt Measurements are only taken when the unit is dry gt 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 gt 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 A300 Al 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 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 meter
62. ep back to ALT 2 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight Fig 98 FLY LOG shared with NORM TECH see page 12 GAUG SET GROUPS similar to NORM TECH see page 13 Sequence gt gt Set Lead in gt gt Set OP MOD gt gt Set ALM gt gt Set UTL gt gt Set TME gt GAUG does not access Set Gas FO2 SET GROUP LEAD IN information includes similar to Fig 23 gt Graphics Go To SET S lt 2 sec to access Set OP MOD Lead in A lt 2 sec to step forward to History M lt 2 sec to step back to Log Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET OP MOD Mode shared with NORM TECH see page 13 SET ALM Alarms shared with NORM TECH see page 15 no TLBG or DTR SET UTL Utilities shared with NORM TECH see page 16 no DS SS Algorithm or CF SET TME Time Date shared with NORM TECH see page 18 HISTORY shared with NORM TECH see page 20 ID SN same as NORM TECH see page 20 GAUG DIVE MODE STRUCTURE Surface Mode at 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 sec at 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 sec Light Smartglo Start Stop Timer Interchange EDT Reset Timer amp Run Timer on Main amp ALT 2002 Design 2012 36 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL GAUG Dive Run Timer While operating in GAUG Dive mode a Run Timer that by default is displayed on the Dive ALT 1 screen can be interchanged With EDT Ela
63. erature underwater actual between start and end Average Temperature underwater actual between start and end Sampling Rate fixed Dive Profile grouped for that set series of repetitive dives actual expressed as dive time elapsed and depth changed and pre dive surface interval Set Points for all Set selections Alarms ID and time of each strike e actual expressed as dive time elapsed PC requirements IBM4 or compatible PC with USB Port Intel Pentium 200 MHz or better microprocessor Microsoft Windows XP Vista or 7 Super VGA card or compatible video graphics adaptor 256 color or greater with a minimum 800 X 600 pixel screen area of display settings 16MB of available RAM 20MB of available hard drive storage Mouse CD Rom drive Printer For software updates refer to the AERIS web site gt gt gt gt www diveaeris com For support call ACI Support toll free at gt gt gt gt 866 732 7877 8 Am to 5 Pm USA Pacific time 2002 Design 2012 45 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL 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 e Soak and rinse the unit in fresh water at the end of each day of diving and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure
64. eriod Temperature with F or C icon minimum recorded during that dive LOG icon A lt 2 sec to access that dive s Log Data 3 screen M lt 2 sec to step back that dive s Log Data 1 screen Fig 20 LOG S 2 sec to revert to that dive s Log Preview 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main 2002 Design 2012 12 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ALERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL Log Data 3 information includes Fig 21 gt VV V VM Z DSAT CF DS NX icons if they apply Max Depth with FT or M and MAX icons Elapsed Dive Time hr min with wave clock EDT icon TLBG with max segment flashing others fixed up to end of dive accumulation Blank if GAUG or VGM VARI max Ascent Rate sustained for 4 sec LOG icon A lt 2 sec to access that dive s Log Data 4 screen if Nitrox or revert to Preview if not M lt 2 sec to step back that dive s Log Data 2 screen S 2 sec to revert to that dive s Log Preview 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Log Data 4 only if Nitrox information includes Fig 22 gt gt gt gt O2 with icon at end of dive FO2 value set for Gas in use when dive ended with FO2 and Gas tank icons Max level of PO2 achieved with icon NX and LOG icons A lt 2 sec to revert to Preview M lt 2 sec to step back that dive s Log Data 3 screen S 2 sec to revert to that dive s Log Preview 2 minutes or M 2 sec
65. flashes for the first 10 minutes Fig 82 then VIO alternates with NOR or TEC each On 3 seconds until unit shut down after 24 hours with no dives A full 24 hour surface interval must then be served before all functions are restored During that 24 hours access to all selections and screens is available except those associated with Ni O2 calculations such as Desat Plan Set FO2 The Fly countdown timer provides the time remaining of the 24 hours required before normal opera tion can resume with full features and functions HIGH PO2 Warning in NORM gt gt at 1 20 only Alarm in NORM gt gt at 1 40 only except in Deco then at 1 60 only Warning in TECH gt gt at 0 80 to 1 40 0 20 less than Alarm value set Alarm in TECH gt gt at Set Point value except in Deco then at 1 60 only When partial pressure of oxygen PO2 increases to the Warning level the Audible will sound during which the graphic UP Up Arrow icon and PO2 value with icon will flash in place of DTR Fig 83 gt After the Audible is silenced DTR is restored and the graphic UP and Up Arrow icon remain on solid until PO2 decreases below the warning level when they are removed IF PO2 continues to increase and reaches the PO2 Alarm level the Audible will sound again during which the graphic UP Up Arrow icon and PO2 value with icon will flash in place of DTR gt After the Audible is silenced DTR will alternate with the PO2 value and the graphic UP
66. g 112 when an attempt is made to set D2 or D3 ON while D1 or D2 is OFF HISTORY shared with NORM TECH see page 20 ID SN same as NORM TECH see page 20 Fig 110 SET EDT ALARM Fig 111 SET DEPTH ALARM Fig 112 SET DEPTH ALARM MESSAGE 2002 Design 2012 41 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 lt lt A300 A300 OPERATING MANUAL FREE DIVE MODE STRUCTURE Surface Mode at 2 0 6 M for 1 sec at 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 sec Light Smartglo Start Stop Timer Interchange Reset Timer EDT 8 CDT on Main 8 ALT lt 2 sec FREE Countdown Timer The which can only be set while on the surface is by default displayed on the Dive ALT 1 screen It can be interchanged With EDT Elapsed Dive Time and displayed on the Dive Main with EDT moving to the ALT 1 screen If the CDT is started and running while on the surface it will continue to run upon entry into Dive Mode It will also continue to run upon surfacing after a dive until shut Off or time reaches 0 00 FREE DIVE MAIN information includes Fig 113A B gt V Current Depth with FT or M icon Temperature with F or C icon if EDT is displayed EDT min sec up to 9 59 then dashes with wave clock icon or graphic CD and countdown time with clock icon counting down from time set min sec before the dive to 0 00 TLBG if any from FREE NORM or TECH dives that activation
67. h Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through Month Set Points Single digits are right justified 6 if M D and left justified 6 if D M S lt 2 sec to save the Month setting and flash the Day digits S 2 sec to step back to Set Year A hold to scroll upward through Day Set Points from 1 to 31 in one Day 1 increments at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through Day Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through DaySet Points Single digits are left justified 2 if M D and right justified 2 if D M S lt 2 sec to save the Date setting and revert to SET TME Lead in S 2 sec to step back to Set Month 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 48 SET DATE FORMAT Fig 49 SET HOUR FORMAT Fig 50 SET TIME Fig 51 SET DATE 2002 Design 2012 19 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL HISTORY MODE History is a summary of data recorded during all NORM TECH and GAUG dives conducted If no dives have been recorded the graphics NONE YET will be displayed upon accessing screen 1 other screens will not be available History 1 information includes Fig 52 gt Total dive hours recorded up to 9999 with clock icon gt Total dives recorded to 9999 with icon gt HIST icon 5 lt 2 sec to access History 2 A lt 2 sec to step forward to ID SN M lt 2 sec to step back to SET Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to
68. he 5001 to 6000 foot Altitude range SET BACKLIGHT DURATION TECH only information is to include Fig 45 Backlight Duration is the time that the Smartglo Backlight remains on after the S button used to activate it is released v Graphics GLO and SEC with SET icon Duration Time seconds flashing with clock icon V A lt 2 sec to step through the Set Points of 5 10 and 15 sec M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Sampling Rate Fig 45 SET BACKLIGHT DURATION S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Conservative Factor 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET SAMPLING RATE information is to include Fig 46 Sampling Rate is the frequency time interval at which NORM TECH GAUG data is sampled and stored in memory for subsequent download to the PC Interface program v Graphics SAMP and SEC with SET icon Time interval seconds flashing with clock icon v A lt 2 sec to step through the Set Points of 2 15 30 and 60 sec Q M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points Fig 46 SET SAMPLING S lt 2 sec to save the setting and revert to SET U RATE S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Backlight Duration 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET TME TIME DATE Items set in this group apply to all modes therefore they remain as set when moving between mo
69. ioning 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 Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method Non warranty service must be prepaid COD is not accepted e Additional information is available on the AERIS web site diveaeris com The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper battery replacement is not covered by the product s warranty MODULE REMOVAL FROM BOOT A300 only If necessary to remove the A300 module from a console bend the rubber console boot back to expose the edge of the module If the boot is flexible enough to permit you may bend it back far enough to scoop the module out with your finger Otherwise it may be necessary to insert a blunt screwdriver until the tip rests just underneath the module DO NOT pry the module from the console Slowly increase the pressure under the module by releasing the tension on the rub ber boot The module will slide up the screwdriver and exit the console If the module is in a wrist boot it will be necessary to peel the lips of the boot downward off the module while applying pressure from underneath working it out slowly When the battery is removed settings and calculations for repetitive dives are retained in the unit s memory while a new battery is installed Fig 126A R
70. m value with PO2 icon NORM is fixed at 1 40 cannot be set TECH can be set V A hold to scroll upward through FO2 settings from Air to 21 through 100 in 1 increments at 8 sec stopping when the button is released or at 32 then at 50 then at 80 even if A is held depressed A hold again to resume the scroll upward through 100 then stop at Air 21 if a repetitive Nitrox dive A 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time S 2 sec if the setting is not changed to step back to Set Gas Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main S lt 2 sec if NORM to save the setting and revert to Set Gas Lead in S lt 2 sec if TECH to save the setting and flash the PO2 digits if Nitrox or access Set Gas 2 if Air To set PO2 if flashing A lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points of 1 00 to 1 60 one at a time in increments of 0 05 M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time e S lt 2 sec to save the PO2 Alarm setting and access Set Gas 2 revert to Set Gas Lead in after Gas 3 5 2 sec to step back to Set Gas Lead in Fig 27 SET GAS 1 for Air Fig 28 SET GAS 1 for Nitrox 2002 Design 2012 14 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL TECH SET GAS 2 3 similar information includes 29 gt SET FO2 Gas tank 2 icons
71. nett Deco Deep Stops not recommended gt gt Blatteau Gerth Gutvik Altitude gt gt Buhlmann IANTD RDP Cross Altitude corrections and O2 limits gt gt based on NOAA tables OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Accuracy Depth 1 of full scale Timers 1 second per day Dive Mode Activation Must first be activated by button press if dry Automatic by immersion in water Cannot be manually activated deeper than 4 FT 1 2 M Cannot operate at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 270 meters Unit Shutoff 2 hours after activation if no dive conducted 24 hours after conducting a dive if no further dives conducted Dive Counter Displays Dives 1 to 24 Resets to Dive 1 upon diving after 24 hours with no dives Dive Log Mode Stores 24 most recent 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 Battery 1 3 vdc CR2450 Lithium battery Panasonic or equivalent Shelf life Up to 5 years Replacement User replaceable annual recommended Use Life 1 year or 300 di
72. oc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SET ALGORITHM information is to include Fig 43 Graphic ALGO with SET icon Z DSAT icon flashing VV 7 Z RLBO 7 A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between Z and DSAT S 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Sampling Rate if NORM or Set Conservative Factor if TECH S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Safety Stop lt 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 43 SET ALGORITHM When Z is selected Ni O2 related calculations are based on the Pelagic Z algorithm When DSAT is selected the calculations are based on the standard Pelagic DSAT algorithm The selection locks in for 24 hours after surfacing from a NORM TECH or FREE A300 dive SET CONSERVATIVE FACTOR TECH only information is to include Fig 44 gt Graphic CONS with SET and CF icons Graphic OFF ON flashing V A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between OFF and ON S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Backlight Duration S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Algorithm 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 44 gt SET CF Conservative Factor When the Conservative Factor is set NDls which are to be based on the Algorithm selected DSAT or Z are reduced to the values available at the next higher 3000 feet Altitude Ex NDLs for Sea Level shift to those listed for t
73. of Day hr min Hour digits flashing with AM icon if 12 Hour Format A hold to scroll upward through Hour Set Points from 12 AM to 11 PM or 0 to 23 if 24 Hour Format in one Hour 1 increments at 8 sec A 2 sec to step upward through Hour Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through Hour Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the Hour setting and flash the Minute digits S 2 sec to step back to Set Hour Format A hold to scroll upward through Minute Set Points from 00 to 59 in one Minute 01 increments at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through Minute Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through Minute Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the Time setting and access Set Date S 2 sec to step back to Set Hour 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET DATE information is to include Fig 51 gt gt gt SET icon Month Day or Day Month Year digits flashing A hold to scroll upward through Year Set Points from 2011 to 2054 in one Year increments at 8 sec with leap Year corrections A lt 2 sec to step upward through Year Set Points M lt 2 sec to step back through Year Set Points S lt 2 sec to save the Year setting and flash the Month digits regardless of their position relative to Day S 2 sec to step back to Set Time A hold to scroll upward through Month Set Points from 1 to 12 in one Month 1 increments at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through Mont
74. p back through the selections S lt 2 sec to save the selection and access Set EDT Alarm if OFF or ON is saved or flash the Depth digits if SET is saved S 2 sec if the selection is not changed to step back to Set Audible 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 32 SET DEPTH ALARM If SET is saved and the Depth digits are flashing gt gt e A hold to scroll upward through the Set Points from 30 to 330 FT 10 to 100 M in 10 FT 1 M increments at 8 sec A 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time S lt 2 sec to save the Depth value solid and flash the graphic SET allowing ON or OFF to be selected S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Audible 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main 2002 Design 2012 15 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SET EDT ALARM information includes Fig 33 gt SET icon gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing with Time value hr min last set with wave clock icon solid A lt 2 sec to step through the selections OFF ON and SET M lt 2 sec to step back through the selections S lt 2 sec to save the selection and access Set TLBG Alarm if OFF or ON is saved if TECH or revert to Set ALM if OFF or ON is saved if NORM or flash the Time digits if SET is saved Fig 33 SET EDT ALARM S 2 sec if the selection is not
75. period A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 M 2 sec to interchange EDT with the CDT and move EDT to ALT 1 S lt 2 sec to Start Stop the CDT if displayed and active S 2 sec to Reset the CDT to the time set before the dive if in use S press to activate Smartglo Backlight FREE DIVE ALT 1 information includes Fig 114A B gt gt gt Max Depth with FT or M and MAX icons Temperature with F or C icon if EDT is displayed Graphic CD and countdown time with clock icon counting down from time set min sec before the dive to 0 00 or EDT min sec with wave clock icon A lt 2 sec to access ALT 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight FREE DIVE ALT 2 information includes Fig 115 gt gt Time of Day hr min with AM or PM icon if 12 Hour NDC hr min with wave clock profile icon A lt 2 sec to revert to Main M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight Fig 113A FREE DIVE MAIN with EDT default Fig 113B FREE DIVE MAIN with CDT Fig 114A FREE DIVE ALT 1 CDT default Fig 114B FREE DIVE ALT 1 with EDT Fig 115 FREE DIVE ALT 2 2002 Design 2012 42 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FREE DIVE ALARM
76. provides calculated time for tissue desaturation at sea level taking into consideration the Algorithm used and the Conservation Factor setting DESAT Time also begins counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a NORM dive counting down from 23 50 max usually much less to 0 00 hr min When the DESAT time reaches 0 00 which will generally occur prior to the FLY count down reaching 0 00 it will remain on the display until the FLY count down reaches 0 00 gt Desaturation requiring times greater than 24 hours will display 23 gt In event that Time to Desaturate still remains at the end of 24 hours the added time will be zeroed gt When other screens are accessed the FLY and DESAT countdowns continue in the background Fly Desat information includes Fig 12 gt Time to Fly countdown hr min with FLY and clock time icons dashes if no dive yet gt Time to Desaturate countdown hr min with SAT and clock time icons dashes if no dive yet or a Violation dive blank after a GAUG dive A lt 2 sec to step forward to Plan Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 3 if Nitrox or to ALT 2 if Air 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 12 FLY DESAT S press to activate Backlight NORM TECH 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 dives
77. psed Dive Time and displayed on the Main with EDT moving to the ALT 1 screen When the Run Timer is active it will continue to run in the background during the first 10 minutes on the surface after a dive then shut off with time reverting to 0 00 GAUG DIVE MAIN information includes Fig 99A B gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt EDT hr min with wave clock icon or graphic RT and Run Time with clock icon counting up from 0 00 to 9 59 min sec then from 0 10 to 5 59 hr min gt VARI while ascending e lt 2 sec to access 1 M 2 sec to interchange EDT with the Run Timer and move EDT to 1 S lt 2 sec to Start Stop the Run Timer if in use Fig 99A GAUG DIVE MAIN S 2 sec to Reset the Run Timer to 0 00 if in use with EDT default e 5 lt 2 sec to acknowledge alarms e S press to activate Smartglo Backlight GAUG DIVE ALT 1 information includes Fig 100A B gt Max Depth with FT M and MAX icons gt Graphic RT and Run Time with clock icon counting up from 0 00 to 9 59 min sec then from 0 10 to 5 59 hr min or EDT hr min with wave clock icon Fig 99B GAUG DIVE MAIN with Run Timer lt 2 sec to access ALT 2 M 2 sec to revert to Main S press to activate Smartglo Backlight GAUG DIVE ALT 2 information includes Fig 101 Time of Day hr min with AM or PM icon if 12 Hour gt Temperature with F
78. r Imperial while in TECH mode SET UTL LEAD IN information includes Fig 36 gt Graphics Go To UTL with SET icon S lt 2 sec to access Set Water Type if TECH or Set Units if NORM A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set TME Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set ALM Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 36 SET DEPTH ALARM 2002 Design 2012 16 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SET WATER TYPE TECH only information includes Fig 37 gt Graphic H20 with SET icon gt Graphic FRESH or SEA flashing A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between FRESH and SEA S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Units S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set UTL Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET UNITS information includes Fig 38 gt Graphic UNIT with SET icon gt Graphic IMP with FT icon or MET with M icon flashing A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between IMP imperial and MET metric S lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Deep Stop if TECH or Set Safety Stop if NORM S 2 sec if the Set Point is not changed to step back to Set Wet Activation 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main SET DEEP STOP TECH only information includes Fig 39 gt Graphic DEEP with SET Stop Bar Arrows and DS icons gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing A or M lt 2 sec to toggle between OFF and
79. roll forward through screens at a rate of 8 per second increasing planned Depth from 30 to 190 FT 9 to 57 Z DSAT CF NX icons if they apply Plan Depth value with FT or M icon set for Gas 1 with FO2 icon if Nitrox blank if Air NDC No Deco or C2 limit hr min with mode icon wave clock profile with O2 if OTL Gas tank 1 icon Plan mode icon wave clock profile Fig 15 PDPS Gas 1 set for Air M in increments of 10 FT 3 M lt 2 sec to step forward through screens M lt 2 sec to step back through screens e 5 lt 2 sec at any time revert to Plan Lead in e 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 16 PDPS LOG MODE Gas 1 set for Nitrox Information from the latest 24 NORM TECH and or GAUG dives is stored for viewing After exceeding 24 dives the most recent dive is stored while the oldest is deleted gt Dives are numbered from 1 to 24 starting each time a Dive Mode is activated After 24 hours elapse with no dive the first gt dive of the next period of operation is 1 10 minutes after a dive the Log screens for all dives stored can be viewed 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 Log sequence Lead in gt Preview gt Data 1 gt Data 2 gt Data 3 gt Data 4 Log Lead in information includes Fig 17 gt Log Preview information includes
80. s At Sea Level calculations are based upon an Altitude of 6 000 feet The A300_A300 XT will not function above 14 000 feet 4 270 meters ANALOG PRESSURE GAUGE A300 XT only The A300 XT integrated console is configured with an analog Pressure Gauge that displays tank pressures that range from 0 to 5 000 PSI 400 BAR in increments of 250 PSI 10 BAR The console is uniquely integrated so that the Smartglo backlight that illuminates the A300 XT display screen will simultaneously illuminate the screen of the pressure gauge when the S button is operated to activate the backlight When tank pressure decreases to 500 PSI 30 the audible will sound for 10 seconds as a warning during which the associ Fig 134 LOW PRESSURE ated LED will flash ALARM A300 XT only During the sounding of the audible the graphic Lo AIR will flash on the A300 XT dive main screen Fig 134 ZA 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 per formed according to the dive computer s calculations Using an A300 or A300 XT is no guarantee of avoiding decompression sickness Operation enters Violation Mode when a situation exceeds its capacity to predict an ascent procedure These dives repre sent gross excursions into decompression that are beyond th
81. s to activate Smartglo Backlight NO DECO ALT 3 information includes Fig 65 VV VV Z DSAT icon algorithm selected O2 accumulated with icon FO2 with icon value set for Gas in use POZ value x xx ATA with icon Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH NX icon A 2 sec to revert to Main if NORM or access DS Preview if set On and triggered if TECH M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 2 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight TECH DEEP STOP PREVIEW information includes Fig 66 gt gt gt gt Graphic PREV Stop Depth with FT or M icon calculated to be 1 2 Max Depth DS icon with dash Stop Time as 2 00 min sec with clock icon A lt 2 sec to revert to Main M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT if Nitrox or to ALT 2 if Air 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight TECH DEEP STOP MAIN information includes Fig 67 gt VV VV V V Z DSAT icon algorithm selected CF icon if set On Current Depth with FT M icon Stop Depth with FT or M icon calculated to be 1 2 Max Depth Stop icon arrows bar with DS icon Stop Time min sec with clock icon Gas tank icon one in use 1 2 or 3 NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox blank if Air TLBG VARI if they apply A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1
82. stablished all segments of the LCD are displayed then a PC screen Fig 123 is displayed with the time counting down from 2 00 to 0 00 min sec until completion of the upload download operation at which time operation will revert to the Surface Main NORM TECH GAUG and FREE settings that can be uploaded include All Set ALM alarms Set UTL utilities and Set TME date time selections Fig 122 DATA PORT NORM TECH GAUG data for each dive recorded that can be downloaded includes A300 e Dive Mode NORM TECH or GAUG Start amp End Date Time Dive Number that activation period Surface Interval time hr min prior to each dive Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time hr min Lowest Temperature underwater actual between start and end Average Temperature underwater actual between start and end Sampling Rate set Dive Profile actual expressed as dive time elapsed and depth changed Set Points for all Set selections Alarms ID amp time of each strike TLBG actual expressed as dive time elapsed VARI actual expressed as dive time elapsed O2 saturation actual expressed as dive time elapsed Fig 123 COUNTDOWN FREE data for each dive recorded that can be downloaded includes Start amp End Date Time Dive Number within that set series if repetitive dives Surface Interval time min sec prior to each dive Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time min sec Lowest Temp
83. t if stopped or 0 00 No action if the CDT is running A lt 2 sec to access Surface ALT 1 then step forward through the Surface sequence M lt 2 sec to step back to Surface Main 10 sec revert to Surface Main if no button is pressed Fig 104 FREE CDT STATUS set ready to start FREE SURF ALT 1 information includes Fig 105 gt Depth with FT or M and MAX icons gt Elapsed Dive Time min sec with wave clock icon gt LAST icon indicating that data is from the dive previously conducted Dashes if no previous dive A lt 2 sec to step forward to ALT 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main 10 sec or M 2 sec revert to Main S press to activate Backlight Fig 105 FREE SURF ALT 1 2002 Design 2012 39 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL FREE SURF ALT 2 information includes Fig 106 Time of Day hr min with AM PM icon no icon if 24 hour format Temperature with F C icon Altitude graphic if L2 to L7 blank if Sea level lt 2 sec to step forward to FLY M lt 2 sec to step back to ALT 1 X 10 sec or M 2 sec revert to Main Fig 106 FREE SURF ALT 2 S press to activate Backlight Some of the descriptions that follow are shared with NORM TECH modes and are referenced back in those sections FLY DESAT shared with NORM TECH see page 11 FREE SET GROUPS Sequence gt gt Set
84. t the 2 and 8 o clock positions Using your fingers turn the Ring counter clockwise 5 degrees until the tabs engage Fig 131 then tighten it 5 more degrees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of the cover tool Fig 132A or a small blade screwdriver Fig 1328 While tightening the Retaining Ring exert continuous inward pressure on it until it is secured in the proper position A small symbol located on the Ring should be aligned with the Locked symbol located on the Housing Fig 133a Inspection Activate the unit and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic and battery check and enters Watch Mode e Observe the LCD display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen WARNING If there are any portions of the display missing or appearing dim or if a Low Battery condition is indicated return the unit to an Authorized AERIS Dealer for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it RETURNING THE MODULE TO BOOT If the boot was fitted with a spacer and it was previously removed replace the spacer into the boot e Orient the module over the opening in the boot and dip the bottom edge into it while pressing the top edge with the palm of your hand Stop pressing when the bottom edge of the module has just entered the boot e Correct the alignment of the module as needed so that it is straight Press the module completely into place with your thumbs watching the alignm
85. t the buttons lens and housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your unit to an Authorized AERIS Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service Fig 128 INSERTING BATTERY Battery Installation e Slide a new volt type CR2450 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Compartment Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the left rim Fig 128 e Orient the Retaining Bar across the lower portion of the Battery and carefully push it down into position Fig 129 Battery Cover and Retaining Ring Installation lightly lubricate a new Cover O ring with silicone grease and place it on the inner rim of the Battery Cover Fig 130 Ensure that it is evenly seated The O ring must be a genuine AERIS part that can be purchased from an Authorized AERIS Dealer Use of any other O ring will void the warranty Slide the Cover Ring top portion first small opening onto your thumb e Carefully place the Battery Cover with O ring into position on the rim of the Battery Compartment then press it evenly and completely down into place with your same thumb e Maintain the Battery Cover securely in place and using your other hand slide the Cover Ring down off your thumb and into position around the battery compartment The tabs on the Cover Ring fit down into the two slots located a
86. ted sequentially in the following order EEP gt gt Eeprom error CAL gt gt Calibration error ALT gt gt higher than 14000 feet or deeper than 5 feet BAT gt gt Battery voltage too low icon flashing A D gt gt A d over range Once the unit is activated regardless of what mode it is in it will enter the selected Dive Mode upon descent to 5 FT 1 5 M for 5 seconds By accessing the Set OP MOD selection Fig 3 in the SET group the Operating Mode can be changed from NORM to TECH GAUG or FREE A300 only Once a mode is selected operation remains in that mode until changed Once a dive is made in GAUG mode operation locks into GAUG for 24 hours after surfacing While the Surface Main screen is displayed access to other modes and screens is allowed They will remain on display for 2 minutes or until a button is pressed to access another mode or screen U ZOE Fig 2 NORM SURF MAIN V LUI ag 10 mnm Fig 3 TO ACCESS SET OPERATING MODE 2002 Design 2012 6 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL AUDIBLE ALARM While operating in NOR TEC or GAU 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 the S button less than 2 seconds An LED Warning Light on the housing is synchronized with the Audible and flashes as the Audible sounds It
87. this manual TECH DEEP STOP DS When the DS selection is set On it will trigger during TECH No Deco dives when you descend to 80 FT 24 M and calculate and continually update a Stop Depth equal to 1 2 the Max Depth While 10 FT 3 M deeper than the calculated DS 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 5 seconds then return to the Main 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 gt 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 gt In the event that you enter Deco exceed 190 FT 57 M or a High O2 condition gt 80 occurs the DS will be disabled for the remainder of that dive gt The DS is disabled during a High PO2 Alarm condition gt Set Point NORM TECH SAFETY STOP SS Both modes features Safety Stops that can be set Off or On or for Timer On NORM On gt gt The Stop Depth Time setting is fixed at 15 FT 4 5 M for 3 minutes TECH On gt gt The Stop Depth Time is set a Set U selection If set On Upon
88. tly 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 Fig 68 SS MAIN at set Depth Time Fig 69 SS MAIN set for Run Timer Fig 70 DECO ENTRY during Audible 2002 Design 2012 27 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL DECO STOP MAIN information includes Fig 71 gt Z or DSAT icon algorithm selected gt CF icon if set On gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt Stop Depth with FT or M icon gt Stop icon arrows bar gt Stop Time hr min with wave clock profile bar Deco icon gt Gas tank 1 icon one in use 1 2 or 3 if TECH gt NX icon if FO2 is set for Nitrox blank if Air gt Full TLBG all segments e A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 e M 2 sec to access Gas Switching TECH only 5 lt 2 sec to silence acknowledge alarms e S press to activate Smartglo Backlight DECO STOP ALT 1 information includes Fig 72 gt Depth with FT or M and MAX icons gt Total Ascent Time hr min with TAT and clock icons A lt 2 sec to access ALT 2 M lt 2 sec to step back to Main 10 sec revert to Main if A or M is not pressed S press to activate Smartglo Backlight DECO STOP ALT 2 information includes Fig 73 gt Max Depth with FT or M and MAX icons gt ED
89. to 100 O2 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 limit set will not be displayed in Plan Internally the unit will keep track of the oxygen loading so that if FO2 for Gas 1 is later set for a numerical value of FO2 the oxygen accumulated during previous Air dives will be accounted for in the next Nitrox dive during that series of repetitive dives FO2 set for Nitrox When FO2 for any Gas is set for a numerical value 21 to 100 the dive is considered Nitrox with the NX icon displayed on all applicable screens Once a dive is conducted with FO2 for Gas 1 is set for Nitrox the Air option for any gas will be disabled until 24 hours elapse after the last dive The Air option will not be displayed in Set FO2 until a full 24 hour Surface Interval has elapsed NORM TECH SET GAS LEAD IN information includes Fig 26 gt Graphics Go To GAS with SET icon 5 lt 2 sec to access Set Gas 1 A lt 2 sec to step forward to Set ALM Lead in M lt 2 sec to step back to Set OP MOD Lead in 2 minutes or M 2 sec revert to Main NORM TECH SET GAS 1 information includes Fig 27 28 gt SET FO2 Gas tank 1 icons CF Z or DSAT icons if they apply gt Graphic AIR flashing or Max Depth allowed with FT or M and MAX icons FO2 numeric value flashing Since there are only 2 digits 100 is displayed as 00 PO2 Alar
90. ture 0 to 99 F 18 to 60 C 1 F Depth display 0 to 400 FT 120 M 1 FT 0 1M Surface Interval Time 0 00 to 23 59 hr min 1 minute Dive Number 0 to 24 1 dive EDT 0 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute DTR 0 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute e FO2 1 2 3 Air 21 to 100 1 PO2 0 00 to 5 00 ATA 01 ATA 02 0 to 100 96 1 Deep Stop Time 2 00 to 0 00 min sec 1 second Safety Stop Time 5 00 to 0 00 min sec 1 second Safety Stop Run Timer 0 00 to 9 59 min sec 1 second 0 10 to 5 59 hr min 1 minute GAUG Run Timer 0 00 to 9 59 min sec 1 second 0 10 to 5 59 hr min 1 minute Deco Stop Time 0 00 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute Deco Total Ascent Time 0 00 to 9 59 hr min 1 minute Violation Countdown Timer 23 50 to 0 00 hr min 1 minute FREE Mode Dive Number 0 to 99 1 dive Surface Interval Time 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 1 second 1 00 to 23 59 hr min 1 minute CDT 0 00 to 9 59 min sec 1 second EDT 0 00 to 9 59 min sec 1 second WARNING If your dive computer stops working for any reason it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it This is an important reason for not pushing the no decompression 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 dive computer a backup instrument system is highly recommended 2002 Design 2012 53 Doc
91. udes Fig 56 The unit is configured with a feature that allows nitrogen and oxygen calculations to be cleared This is intended for facili ties using the unit for rental or training activities not for general use by individual divers WARNING Reset after dive and subsequent use for repetitive dive conducted by the same diver could result in serious injury or death Reset procedure e S lt 2 sec while the ID SN screen is displayed to access the Clear screen displaying the graphic CLR and the reset code numbers xx yy all solid S lt 2 sec again will flash the first 2 digits xx A hold to scroll upward through the first digits xx from 01 to 49 at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through the digits xx M lt 2 sec to step back through the digits xx S lt 2 sec to save the first 2 digits xx and flash the second 2 digits yy A hold to scroll upward through the second digits yy from 01 to 49 at 8 sec A lt 2 sec to step upward through the digits yy M lt 2 sec to step back through the digits yy S lt 2 sec to save the reset code clear the unit if 20 02 and turn it Off All nitrogen oxygen calculations and data will be deleted S 2 sec will revert to the ID SN screen if the reset code is not entered correctly or you want to exit the routine without clearing the unit Fig 54 HISTORY 3 Fig 55 IDENTIFICATION Fig 56 CLEAR 2002 Design 2012 20 Doc
92. ve hours if 2 1 hour dives per dive day Battery Indicator Warning gt gt icon on solid when lt 2 75 volts Battery change recommended Alarm gt gt icon on flashing when lt 2 50 volts change the Battery will not function Operating Temperature Out of the water gt gt between 20 F and 140 F 6 C and 60 C n water gt gt between 28 F and 95 F 2 and 35 2002 Design 2012 52 Doc No 12 7255 r01 5 14 12 ATERIS A300 A300 XT OPERATING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED BAR GRAPHS TLBG segments No Deco Normal zone green 1013 5to 65 allowable tissue loading No Deco Caution zone yellow 14 to 19 70 to 95 allowable tissue loading Decompression zone red 20 100 tissue loading VARI 60 FT 18 M 8 Shallower Deeper than 60 FT 13 M segments FPM MPM segments FPM MPM 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 20 0 6 Normal zone green 1 11 15 3 5 4 5 1 21 30 6 5 9 Normal zone green 2 16 20 5 6 2 31 40 9 5 12 Normal zone green 3 21 25 65 75 3 41 50 12 5 15 Caution zone yellow 4 26 30 8 9 4 51 60 15 5 18 Too Fast zone red 5 all gt 30 gt 9 5 all gt 60 gt 18 NUMERIC DISPLAYS Range Resolution Time of Day 0 00 to 23 59 hr min 1 minute PCI Countdown Timer 1 59 to 0 00 min sec 1 second Altitude Level Sea L2 to L7 1 level Time to Fly 23 50 to 0 00 hr min 1 minute Time to Desaturate 23 50 to 0 00 hr min 1 minute Tempera
93. will turn Of when the Alarm is silenced The Audible and LED will not be active if the Audible is set OFF group A setting Situations that will activate the second Alarm include Items apply only in NORM TECH modes Items apply only in TECH mode Low Pressure at 500 PSI 35 BAR A300 XT only Descent deeper than the Depth Alarm Set Point Dive Time Remaining at the Set Point Elapsed Dive Time at the Set Point PO2 for Gas in use level at 20 lt Set Point and again at the Set Point O2 accumulation at 240 OTU 80 then again at 300 OTU 100 TLBG at the Set Point Ascent Rate exceeds 60 FPM 18 MPM when deeper than 60 FT 18 MJ or 30 FPM 9 MPM at 60 FT 18 M and shallower Entry into Decompression Mode Deco Conditional Violation above a required Deco Stop Depth lt 5 minutes Delayed Violation above a required Deco Stop Depth gt 5 minutes Delayed Violation a Deco Stop Depth gt 60 FT 18 M is required Delayed Violation Depth gt 330 FT 100 M in NORM TECH gt 400 FT 120 M in GAUG A Gas Switch would expose the diver to PO2 gt 1 60 ATA A single short beep which cannot be disabled sounds when e After 5 minutes on the surface after the Violation dive 3 short beeps sound when e Ascent Rate 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 Elapsed Dive Time every 30

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