AERIS Watch Free Dive Gauge Operating Manual (cover art
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1. Dives 1 to 99 0 if no dive made yet Resets to Dive 1 after midnight Dive Log Mode SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED Range 0 to 99 0 to 330 FT 100 M 330 FT 100 M 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 1 00 to 23 59 hr min 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 1 00 to 23 59 hr min 0 to 212 F 18 to 100 C 0 00 00 to 23 59 59 hr min sec 23 59 to 0 20 hr min 59 59 to 0 20 min sec 0 00 00 00 to 9 59 59 99 hr min sec 1 100 sec Sea Level EL 2 to EL 7 1 of full scale 1 second per day Stores 99 most recent dives in memory for viewing After 99 dives adds next dive in memory and deletes the oldest dive 76 Resolution 1 1FT 0 10M 1 FT 0 10 M 1 second 1 second 1 minute 1 second 1 minute 1 1 second 1 minute 1 second 1 100 second 1 Level SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED Altitude Operational from Sea Level 0 to 3 000 feet 915 meters to 14 000 feet 4 270 meters elevation Measures ambient pressure every 30 minutes in Watch Mode and every 15 minutes while in FREE Mode Does not measure ambient pressure when Wet Depth compensation 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 CR2430 Lithium battery Shelf life Up to 7 years when shipped from factory in Deep Sleep mode Replacement User replaceable annual recommended Use Life 300 hours using as a Watch Dive Gauge2. 51 Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set DD 2 Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen SET DD 2 ALARM information includes Fig 49 gt Graphic DD2 meaning Descending Depth 2 Depth Alarm value flashing if ON is selected with MAX and FT or icons gt Set Point ON or OFF flashing Pressing releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle the Set Point between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting gt If OFF is accepted Set DD 3 will be bypassed and the display will revert to the SURF MAIN screen gt If ON is accepted the Depth value displayed will flash Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds each time while the Depth value is flashing will step upward through the Set Points from a minimum of 40 to 330 FT 11 to 100 in increments of 10 FT 1 Depressing and holding the S button will scroll upward Fig 49 SET DD 2 through the Set Points at a rate of 8 Set Points per second ALARM until released 52 Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds each time wil
3. 1 year using as a Watch only Battery Indicator Warning icon on solid 2 75 volts gt 2 50 volts Battery change recommended Alarm icon on flashing at lt 2 50 volts change the Battery will function only as a Watch Dive Mode Activation Automatic by immersion in water if set ON then descent to 4 FT 1 2 min for 1 second When in Watch Mode Dive Mode will not activate if Wet Activation is set OFF Cannot operate in Free Dive Mode at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 270 meters Reverts to Watch Mode if no dive is made within 2 hours after entry into Free Surface Mode Operating Temperature Out of the water between 20 F and 140 F 6 and 60 Inthe water between 28 F and 95 F 2 and 35 At extremely low temperatures the LCD may become sluggish but this will not affect it s accuracy If stored or transported in extremely low temperature areas below freezing you should warm the unit and its battery with body heat before diving Storage Temperature Out of the water in storage case between 14 and 158 F 8 and 70 C 77 WARNINGS 78 Conducting Free dives within a 24 hour period after conducting SCUBA dives combined with the effects of multiple rapid Free Dive ascents increases your risk of decompression sickness Such activities may result in accelerated entry into decompression which could cause serious injury or death Combining competitive
4. During the first 4 seconds the 01 1 100th second values will be displayed then 2 dashes will be displayed The 1 100th values will be recorded and displayed when Lap times are recalled Subsequent pressing releasing of the S button lt 2 seconds each will save addition Lap Times and start the next one Fig 18B After 9 Laps are recorded additional Laps will replace Lap 9 shifting the others to Fig 18B CHRONO LAP 4 STARTED lower Lap numbers while discarding Lap 1 If total Run Time reaches 9 59 59 99 it will stop and save that time as a Lap Subsequent presses of the S button will then have no effect Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will stop the Run Timer and recall Lap 1 displaying the graphic Lap flashing and the Lap 1 Run Time Repeat presses will display other Laps Run Times Fig 19 Depressing the A button for 2 seconds will stop the Run Timer and reset the Time to 0 00 00 00 flashing Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily lt 2 seconds will advance to the Daily Alarm screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen in Free Mode surface or dive to revert to the Main It will Fig 19 CHRONO LAP then continue to run in the background RECALL 29 WATCH DAILY ALARM When set ON the Watch Daily Alarm will sound the Audible Alarm and flash the red LED every day at the Time set Pressing the M bu
5. LOG 3 information includes Fig 38A B Fig 38A LOG 3 gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 for that day 7918 61622580 gt Max Depth with FT or icon gt log book icon gt Graphic Pro indicating that the screen is displaying interactive Profile data for that dive gt Elapsed Dive Time with DIVE and TIME icons Depressing the S button will increase EDT at a rate of 8 seconds per each real time second until released displaying the Depth values for each EDT value Fig 38B LOG 3 Profile after 52 sec 43 Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will increase EDT 1 second at a time Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will decrease EDT 1 second at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 Fig 39A HISTORY 1 seconds at any time or if 2 minutes elapse without a button press while a Log 3 screen is displayed will revert to the Free Surface Main or Watch Default Time screen HISTORY To access History Mode while viewing the Watch Default Time or Surface Main screen depress the A button for 2 seconds to access the first Log 1 screen then again for 2 seconds to access the History 1 screen Pressing and releasing the A button 2 seconds will access the History 2 screen then again the History 3 screen then again the History 4 screen Depressing
6. 2 second beeps EDT Repeating Elapsed Dive Time Alarm if set On Situations that will sound 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps Watch Daily Alarm surface only if set On Watch Countdown Timer reaches 0 00 hr min if set On e Free Mode Countdown Timer reaches 0 00 if set On SRT Surface Recovery Time Alert if set On RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm if set On Situation that will sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps Descending Depth Alarms DD 1 DD 2 and DD 3 if set On BACKLIGHT To turn the Backlight On press and release the L button lower right button momentarily 2 seconds The Backlight will remain On for the Duration time set a Set U selection unless you turn it Off during that time 14 The Backlight will come On even if set OFF when Alarms strike and remain On until turned Off or automatically after 10 seconds Pressing and releasing the L button momentarily 2 seconds while the Backlight is On will turn it Off Depressing the L button for 2 seconds while the Backlight is On will reset the timer and extend the On time to the full Duration time set If the L button is depressed for gt 60 seconds the Backlight will be disabled and not turn On until the button is released then pressed released again The Backlight will be disabled when there is a Low Battery condition and be re enabled once the battery is replaced Extensive use of the Backlight r
7. The F10 will not function as a Dive Gauge above 14 000 feet 4 270 meters 74 SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS Watch Digital Gauge for Free Dive activity WATCH MODES Main Time home SetTime Date Alternate Time remote location gt Set Alternate Time hour differential Countdown Timer gt Set Start Stop Chronograph Stop Watch Run Lap Timer gt Start Stop Lap Recall Reset Daily Alarm Watch Mode gt Set Time On Off FREE SURFACE SEQUENCE MODES Surface Mode Dive Log History Set Alarms Utilities SN SET MODES Set A Group Alarms Factory Settings Audible OFF ON ON SRT OFF ON 1 to 30 min OFF EDT OFF ON 5 to 30 sec OFF RDI OFF ON 10 to 100 FT 3 to 33 M OFF DD 1 OFF ON 30 to 330 FT 10 to 100 M OFF DD 2 OFF ON 40 to 330 FT 11 to 100 M OFF DD 3 OFF ON 50 to 330 FT 12 to 100 M OFF Set U Group Utilities Factory Settings Wet Activation OFF OFF On Units Imperial Metric Imperial Backlight Duration 0 5 10 30 60 sec 5 sec BDSI 1 to 59 sec 1 min 1 min Serial Number Factory set actual 75 NUMERIC DISPLAYS Dive Number Current Depth Maximum Depth Elapsed Dive Time Surface Interval Time Dive Log Surface Interval Temperature Time of Day Watch Countdown Timer Free Countdown Timer Watch Chronograph Elevation Altitude OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Depth Timers Dive Counter
8. Fig 67 or by pushing the lower portion to the left while pushing the HAE upper portion to the right Fig 68 without tool 70 lift the Hatch with O ring up and away from the Housing Using care not to damage the Contact Fig 69a slide the Battery up and out of the Left side of the Battery Compartment Discard the Battery according to local regulations governing disposal of Lithium batteries CAUTION DO NOT allow a metal object to short circuit the top of the Battery which is positive to the negative contact of the Battery Compartment Inspection Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has E received factory prescribed service 5 Remove the Battery Hatch O ring and inspect it for any signs of deterioration or deformity DO NOT use tools to remove the O ring To ensure proper sealing O ring replacement is highly Fig 69 BATTERY recommended each time the Battery is replaced REMOVAL 71 Fig 70 BATTERY INSTALLATION Lh Fig 71 BATTERY HATCH O RING 72 Closely examine the Battery Hatch and Housing for any signs of damage that might prevent proper sealing Closely examine the
9. Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 1 to 30 in increments of 1 minute Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly lt 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set EDT Alarm Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is Fig 45 SET SRT pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert 48 ALARM the SURF MAIN screen SET EDT ALARM information includes Fig 46 gt gt gt Graphic EDT meaning Elapsed Dive Time Time Set Point value flashing if ON is selected with TIME icon Set Point ON or OFF flashing Pressing releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting IF OFF is accepted operation will advance to Set RDI IF ON is accepted the Time Set Point value minutes will flash Depressing the S button will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 05 to 30 sec in increments of 1 second Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Se
10. activity gt EDT mn sec representing the average EDT of all dives recorded with DIVE and TIME icons Fig 42 HISTORY 4 45 SURFACE SET MODES Set Mode Sequence SURF MAIN gt gt SET A gt gt SET U gt gt SN serial number Access and step through of the sequence is gained by repeated simultaneous 2 second presses of the A and S buttons SET A Alarms and SET U Utilities Set Points can also be changed using the PC Settings Upload portion of the ACI PC Interface program SET A GROUP ALARMS Set A Sequence AUD gt gt SRT gt gt EDT gt gt RDI gt gt DD 1 gt gt DD 2 gt gt DD 3 Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds while the SURF MAIN screen is displayed will access the Set A screen Fig 43 gt Settings remain at the values set until changed The Set AUD feature provides complete OFF control of the Audible and its associated red LED warning light When AUD is set OFF no beeps will be emitted and the light will not flash when an alarm condition occurs which some divers prefer during select activities Icons and messages will still flash and Fig 43 SETA Backlight will still come On 46 The SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm provides an alert when a set recovery time has elapsed after surfacing from a dive The EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm repeats each time the Time Interval set is reached during operation in Dive Mode The RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm
11. and the graphic MNTH NOTE The Year will not be displayed in any Mode other than Set Date The Date will reset to 1 1 2009 when the Battery is replaced Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Month Set Point is flashing Fig 11 will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Month increments from 1 to 12 Depressing and holding the S button while the Month Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Month BAY decrements 2009 Pressing and releasing S button momentarily lt 2 seconds while the Day Set Point is flashing Fig 12 will 3 iB step upward through the Set Points in 1 Day increments from 1 to 31 Depressing and holding the S button while the Day Set Point is flashing Fig 12 will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Day decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point and or advance to the Main Time screen Fig 12 SET DAY NOTE Day of the Week is set automatically based upon the Date that has been set ALT ALTERNATE TIME As previously indicated ALT TIME is the current Time at a remote travel location Upon arrival at th
12. decreases to 0 00 sets of 3 1 second beeps will sound during which the message TIMR will flash on the display Fig 60 then clear EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm During dives the EDT Alarm will repeat each time the Interval set elapses When the EDT Alarm is set ON 2 2 second beeps will sound the red LED will flash and the message EDT will flash on the display each time the Time Interval set sec elapses Fig 61 then clear RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm When the RDI Alarm is set ON 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps will sound the red LED will flash and the message DPTH will flash on the display when you descend the Depth Interval set FT M Fig 62 then clear The alarm will repeat and clear each time the Depth Interval set FT M is reached as descent continues The RDI will also sound at the depths the DD Alarms are set at Fig 62 RDI ALARM 62 DD Descending Depth Alarms When the DD 1 Alarm is set ON 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps will sound the red LED will flash and the message DD1 will flash on the display Fig 63 upon descent to the Alarm Depth set then clear As descent continues the DD 2 Alarm will then sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps if set ON the red LED will flash and Fig 63 DD 1 ALARM the message DD2 will flash on the display upon descent to the OUR S similan DD 2 Alarm Depth set then clear Similarly as descent continues the DD 3
13. indicated by the colon flashing Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will access ALT 2 If the A button is not pressed during a period of 10 seconds operation will revert to the MAIN Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight DIVE ALT 2 information includes Fig 59 gt Time of Day hr min sec with TIME and AM or PM icons Temperature with degrees icon and graphic F or C Fig 59 DIVE ALT 2 Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will revert to the MAIN If the A button is not pressed during a period of 5 seconds operation will revert to the MAIN Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight ALARMS When Alarms sound the associated red LED will flash Also the Backlight will come On if Off for 10 seconds and a flashing icon or message will be dis played as an indication that an event is occurring and as a reminder to view the display to identify the event When the Audible stops the LED will extinguish and the message will clear If the Audible is set OFF it will not sound and the red LED will not flash for any cautionary situation Any icons or messages associated with the condition will still flash and the Backlight will still come On if Off for 10 seconds or if L is pressed 61 CDT Count Down Timer Alarm The Free CDT Alarm will operate during a dive or while on the surface when it is set ON When the Free Mode CDT
14. AERIS F10 Watch Free Dive Gauge Operating Manual cover art provided separately CONTENTS WARRANTY NOTICES NOTICE STORAGE AND INITIAL ACTIVATION FULL LCD INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE OPERATION AS ADIVING GAUGE PC INTERFACE ALPHA NUMERIC MESSAGES AUDIBLE ALARM BACKLIGHT POWER SUPPLY WATCH FEATURES AND DISPLAYS LOCAL DEFAULT TIME MAIN TIME SET DATE TIME ALT ALTERNATE TIME SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL WATCH CDT COUNTDOWN TIMER CHRONOGRAPH 28 WATCH DAILY ALARM 30 SET DAILY ALARM FEATURES DISPLAYS AND FREE SURFACE MODE ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Time and Date Displays Depth Displays Temperature Display Altitude Display CONTENTS continued SURFACE MODE SURF MAIN SURF ALT 1 CDT STATUS SET FREE CDT SURF ALT 2 LOG HISTORY SURFACE SET MODES SET A GROUP ALARMS Set Audible Alarm Set SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm Set EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm Set RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm Set DD Descending Depth Alarms 1 2 3 SET U GROUP UTILITIES Set Wet Activation Set Units Set Backlight Duration Set BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval SERIAL NUMBER DIVE MODE DIVE MAIN DIVE AL
15. Alarm will then sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps if set ON the red LED will flash and the message DD3 will flash on the display upon descent to the DD 3 Alarm Depth set then clear SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm When set ON the post dive SRT Alarm will sound 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps the red LED will flash and the message SRT will flash Fig 64 on the display when the set recovery time has elapsed after surfacing from a dive SRT is the time considered adequate for recovery from dive activities prior to proceeding with further dives Fig 64 SRT ALARM post dive 63 A WARNINGS Never under any circumstances poke any object through any slots or holes of the module Doing so may damage the depth sensor possibly resulting in erroneous depth displays If you are in doubt about the accuracy of your unit s depth readings DO NOT attempt to dive with it until it has been inspected by AERIS Never pressure test the module in an air environment Doing so may damage the depth sensor possibly resulting in errone ous depth or time readings Never spray aerosols of any kind on or near an AERIS instru ment The propellants may chemically attack the plastic When a Low Battery condition is displayed prior to a dive DO NOT attempt to dive with the unit until the battery is replaced REFERENCE 65 UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA The F10 is configured with a Data Port located on the back o
16. LAYS LOCAL DEFAULT TIME Watch Main Time Fig 4 is the current Time at your home location and is normally selected as the Local Default Time The normal Watch screen sequence accessed with momentary presses less than 2 seconds each of the M button is Fig 4 MAIN TIME Main Time Alt Time CD Timer Chrono Day Alarm Watch Alt Alternate Time Fig 5 which is normally set by Hour Differential is the current Time at a remote travel location Upon arrival at the location Alt Time can be interchanged with Main Time to make it the Local Default Time while visiting the travel location The M button will then access the screens in this sequence Alt Time Main Time CD Timer Chrono Day Alarm While viewing Alt Time depressing and holding the S button for 2 seconds will replace Main Time with Alt Time that will then become the Local Default Time until changed While viewing any of the Watch Mode displays pressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed Fig 5 ALTERNATE for 2 minutes operation will revert to the Watch Time screen TIME selected to be the Local Default Watch Time Main or Alt 18 MAIN TIME home information includes gt gt gt SET DATE TIME This Mode allows the Date and Time of Day to be set at the also be set using the location you are at home or travel location Settings Upload There are 4 Set screens gt Set Date Time can
17. Manual 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 Main Time Date Set A group Alarms and Set U group Utilities using the same Interface System Information available for retrieval Download from the F10 to the PC Download portion of the program includes dive number surface interval time maximum depth elapsed dive time start date start time lowest temperature under walter sampling rate dive profile and Set Points Refer to page 66 for more details relating to PC Interface 12 ALPHA NUMERIC MESSAGES The upper line of digits on the LCD screen is used to convey alpha numeric graphic Messages such as Day of the Week Mode of Operation items being Set Altitude level and Alarm identification At times the lower line is also used to display graphics such as On Off Set and Seconds AUDIBLE ALARM A red LED Warning Light located on the left side of the housing is synchronized with the Audible Alarm It will flash as the Audible Alarm sounds It will turn off when the Audible shuts off The Audible and LED will not be active if the Alarm is Set OFF a group A setting which completely disables it When Alarms strike the Backlight will come On if Off and remain On until you turn it Off by pressing releasing the L button or automatically after 10 seconds Situation that will sound 2
18. Surface Interval gt Set Point flashing with SURF and TIME icons Depressing the S button will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 01 to 1 00 min sec in increments of 1 second Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points one at a time Fig 55 SET BDSI 56 Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and revert to Set U Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert the SURF MAIN screen SERIAL NUMBER SN Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds while viewing the SURF MAIN screen will access the SN screen displaying Fig 56 Graphic SN Factory programmed Serial Number of the F10 gt Firmware revision number e g graphic 1 Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert to the SURF MAIN screen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to on the SURF MAIN screen A NOTE This information will be required if a 58 unit is sent to AERIS for evaluation service r A Record it in the table provided in
19. T 1 CDT STATUS DIVE ALT 2 ALARMS CONTENTS continued REFERENCE UPLOADII PC Compatibility Requirements CARE AND CLEANING INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE BATTERY REPLACEMENT ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD WARNING If you do not fully understand how to use the F10 Digital Gauge after reading this manual or if you have any questions you should seek instruction in its use from your Authorized AERIS Dealer before diving with it LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For details refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided Register on line at www diveaeris com COPYRIGHT NOTICE This Operating Manual is copyrighted all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from AERIS 2002 Design F10 Operating Manual Doc No 12 7243 2002 Design 2009 San Leandro USA 94577 TRADEMARK TRADE NAME AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE AERIS the AERIS logotype F10 the F10 logo Diver Replaceable Battery Graphic Diver Interface 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 Se
20. access the History 1 screen either of which will revert to the MAIN screen after 5 seconds unless A is pressed Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily lt 2 seconds will access the Chrono Run Timer Status screen Refer to page 28 for operation Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Menu A gt gt U and a Serial Number screen Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight Depressing the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen 37 SURF ALT 1 CDT STATUS information includes Fig 31 The FREE Mode CDT Count Down Timer counts down time values in minutes seconds and is separate from the Watch CDT that counts down time in hours minutes gt Graphic TIMR gt Remaining Countdown time min sec with the colon COT STATUSZSET flashing and the TIME icon if ON and a CD is in READY TO START progress gt 0 00 and graphic OFF will be displayed if the CD Timer was ON and no time is remaining gt If the CD Timer is OFF the CD Time min sec previously set will be displayed gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 CDT STATUS seconds will toggle between ON and OFF RUNNING gt Ifa Time has been set a toggle from OFF to ON will Start the CD Timer indicated by the colon flashing While viewing the CDT Status screen depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds wi
21. al representation of an operational mode or information LCD Abbreviation for liquid crystal display an easily viewed low voltage display usually found on dive computers Maximum Depth The deepest depth attained during a dive Mode A specific set of functions in a digital gauge Out of Range The point at which a dive gauge can no longer supply correct dive informa tion Transducer An electro mechanical device in a dive gauge that acts as a depth sensor 79 80 NOTES NOTES 81 INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD Serial Number Firmware Revision Date of Purchase Purchased from Below to be filled in by an Authorized AERIS Dealer 82 AERIS F10 Watch Free Dive Gauge Operating Manual Doc No 12 7243 01 3 25 09 cover art provided separately
22. button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step through the screens Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the screens f no button is pressed during 2 minute period operation will revert to the Free Surface Main or Watch Default Time screen Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight LOG 1 information includes Fig 36 gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 for that day Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt log book icon gt Pre Dive SI min sec hr min if gt 59 59 the dive began with SURF and TIME icons blank if Dive 1 gt Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons flo 4 FTGDSURF TIME Fig 36 LOG 1 42 LOG 2 information includes Fig 37 gt AM or PM icon if set for 12 Hour Format gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 for that day gt log book icon gt Time of Day hr min sec the dive began with TIME icon and graphic A to the left if Alternate Time was selected as the Watch Default Time when the dive was conducted Temperature minimum recorded that dive with degrees icon and graphic F or C LOG 3 Profile The Log 3 screen allows you to analyze dives on site without the use of the PC interface system The dive s Depth can be observed while elapsed dive time is increased or decreased throughout the dive beginning at descent
23. e icon and graphic F or C Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will revert to the SURF MAIN screen Operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen after 5 seconds unless the A button is pressed Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight LOG Log Mode displays information from the latest 99 dives sequentially in reverse order the most recent first Log information is retained until over written by another dive After exceeding 99 dives the most recent Dive completed will be added to the Log and the oldest deleted Battery removal will not affect the Log data stored for viewing Dives will be numbered 1 to 99 starting at 1 each new calendar day After midnight the first dive of the next day will be 1 41 Regardless of the BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval time set access to Log Mode can be gained by depressing the A button for 2 seconds while viewing the Free Surface Main or Watch Default Time screen Upon entering Log Mode the most recent dive s Log 1 screen will be displayed Depressing the A button for 2 seconds will bypass other Log screens and advance to History Mode Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will access that dive s Log 2 screen then again that dive s Log 3 screen Depressing the S button while viewing a Log 1 or 2 screen will scroll through the previous dives Log 1 or 2 screens at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the S
24. e location ALT Time can be interchanged with Main home Time to make it the Watch Default Time while visiting the travel location Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds while the Main home Time screen is displayed will access the ALT TIME screen 23 ALT Time information includes Fig 13 Battery icon if a Low Battery Condition exists AM lor PM icon when set for 12 Hour Format gt Lazy 8 symbol Fig 13a indicating Time is ALT Time Day of the Week graphic MON or TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN gt Time of Day hr min sec at ALT location Fig 13 ALTERNATE gt Alarm icon solid if the Daily Alarm is set On 24 TIME Month and Day Day and Month if set for Metric Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds will step through the other Watch Modes Pressing and releasing the S button 2 seconds will silence and acknowledge the Daily Alarm if its set On and it sounds Depressing the S button for 2 seconds will interchange ALT Time with Main Time making ALT Time the Watch Default Time screen Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight When Main home Time is selected as the Watch Default Time depressing both the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access Set ALT Time with the Set Point flashing When AIT travel location Time is selected as the Watch Default Time depressing both the A and S buttons simultaneousl
25. educes Battery use life Turning the Backlight Off when it is not being used will help extend Battery use life The Backlight does not operate when the unit is connected to a PC POWER SUPPLY The F10 utilizes 1 3 volt CR2430 Lithium Battery The F10 checks Battery voltage every 2 minutes during opera tion while on the surface If voltage decreases to the Warning level 2 75 volts the Battery icon will appear on Surface display screens Fig Fe WARNING ERE 2a as an indication that the Battery should be changed prior to commencing a series of dives If voltage decreases to the Alarm level 2 50 volts the Battery icon will flash and operation will automatically revert to Main Time screen The F10 would then only operate in Watch modes until the Battery becomes completely depleted at about 2 35 volts Low Battery Warning Alarm conditions are not displayed during Dive Modes If a Low Battery Condition was not displayed prior to starting a Dive and a Low Battery Condition occurs during the dive there will be sufficient Battery power to maintain operation for the remainder of that dive Upon surfacing the message CHNG gt gt BATT will scroll Fig 3 then operation will automatically revert to the Main Time screen and only operate in Watch modes until the Battery Fig 3 Low BATTERY becomes completely depleted at about 2 35 volts ALARM 15 16 This page intentionally left blank WATCH FEATURES AND DISP
26. er second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point and or advance to the ALT TIME screen Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen f no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes the unit will revert to the Watch Default Time screen WATCH CDT COUNTDOWN TIMER HR MIN Pressing the M button momentarily 2 times 2 seconds each time while the Watch Default Time screen is displayed will access the Watch CDT screen Fig 15 displaying the remaining Countdown Time hr min if running or OFF flashing and the previously set Countdown Time hr min if the set Countdown started and has ended or OFF solid and 0 00 if no time was previously set Once set ON a Countdown will run in the background until it counts down to 0 00 or it is set OFF or a Dive is made at which time it will default to OFF and the value previously set When a set Countdown Time reaches 0 00 the Audible Alarm will sound and the red LED warning light will flash unless it is Fig 15 WATCH set Off 26 Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen MAIN or ALT Depressing both the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 second
27. f the left side that enables it to be connected to a PC through a USB port using the ACI AERIS Computer Interface Cable when viewing the Watch Main Time screen or Free Surface Main screen The Settings Upload portion of the ACI program can be used to set change the Main Time Date selections Set A group selections Alarms and Set U group selections Utilities The Download portion of the program can be used to retrieve copy data Down load it from the F10 The data includes dive number surface interval time maximum depth elapsed dive time start date time lowest temperature under water sampling rate dive profile and Set Points The F10 checks for the presence of an interface device connection to the Data Port once every second while operating in Watch Main Time or Free Surface mode Checks are not made if the Wet Activation contacts are wet When the cable is connected to the F10 a PC screen appears on the display with a 120 second countdown Fig 65 Upon sensing an interface connection with the PC the count down will be terminated and all segments of the LCD will be displayed This indicates that the PC and F10 are connected and prepared for Upload of settings or Download of data which is then initiated using the PC program Fig 65 PCI 66 Operation reverts to the Watch Main Time or Free Surface Main screen after completion of the Upload or Download operation or after 2 minutes 120 second countdown reaches if
28. g 25a Fig 24 CURRENT DEPTH Temperature Display Ambient Temperature Fig 26a can be viewed on the surface and during dives by accessing an Alternate Display The lowest Temperature recorded during each dive is recorded in the Log for that dive Altitude Display Altitude Fig 26b can be viewed as EL 2 through EL 7 while on the surface only by accessing the SURF ALT 2 Display Fig 25 MAX DEPTH Adjustments to Depth calibration and displays are made at b 1 000 foot intervals beginning at 3 001 feet EL 2 An Altitude graphic is not displayed when operating at Sea level which is O up to an elevation of 3 000 feet Fig 26 TEMPERA TURE 35 Fig 27 SURF MAIN 0 no dive made Fig 28 POST DIVE SURF first hour Fig 29 POST DIVE SRT ALARM 36 NOTE If the Chrono is on the display while on the surface it will remain on the display even if a descent is made dive started until the M button is pressed released to revert to the Surface or Dive Main SURFACE MODE Depressing the M button for 2 seconds while the Watch Default Time screen is displayed Main or ALT accesses the SURF MAIN screen indicated by the graphic FREE Fig 27 Descent to 4 FT 1 2 M for 1 second will activate Dive Mode which will run in the background if the Chrono is on display The F10 will enter Post Dive Surface Mode following a dive upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second The SURF icon wi
29. in lukewarm water or a slightly acidic bath 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water After removal from the bath place the F10 under gently running fresh water and towel dry before storing Transport your F10 cool dry and protected INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your F10 should be inspected annually by an Authorized AERIS Dealer who will perform a factory prescribed function check and inspection for damage or wear To keep the 2 year limited warranty in effect this inspection must be completed one year after purchase 30 days AERIS recommends that you continue to have an inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly The costs of annual inspections are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty To Obtain Service Take your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer Tor eturn your F10 to AERIS Record all data in the viewable Log and or download the data in memory All data will be erased during factory service Package it using a protective cushioning material Include a legible note stating the specific reason for return your name address daytime phone number serial number s and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registration Card Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to AERIS If shipping to AERIS obtain an RA Return Authorization number by contacting AERIS Customer Service at 510 546 0010 or send an email to info2Gdiveaeris com Non warranty service mu
30. inside of the Battery Compartment for any signs of corrosion indicating entrance of moisture into the unit f corrosion is found return the F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory service f moisture is found it is best to have the unit inspected and cleaned by an Authorized AERIS Dealer Battery Installation Slide a new 3 volt type CR2430 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Cavity Slide it in from the Left side Fig 70 and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the lower right rim of the cavity lightly lubricate the new Hatch O ring with silicone grease and place it on the inner rim of the Battery Hatch Ensure that it is evenly seated Fig 71 NOTE The Hatch 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 e Carefully place the Battery Hatch with O ring into position on the rim of the Battery Compartment then press it evenly and completely down into place i v Y Maintain the Battery Hatch securely in place and turn it tS counter clockwise 10 degrees using the special Battery Ed Hatch tool provided Fig 72 or by pushing the lower portion to the right while pushing the upper portion to the SABINI left Fig 73 using tool Testing Activate the unit and observing the display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in con
31. l step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set DD 3 Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen SET DD ALARM information includes Fig 50 gt gt gt Graphic DD3 meaning Descending Depth 3 Depth Alarm value flashing if ON is selected with MAX and FT or icons Set Point ON or OFF flashing Pressing releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle the Set Point between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting gt If OFF is accepted operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen gt IF ON is accepted the Depth value displayed will flash Depressing the S button will scroll upward through the Set Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 Points at a rate of 8 per second from a minimum of 50 to 330 FT 12 to 100 in increments of 10 FT 1 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points one at a time Fig 50 SET DD3 ALARM 53 Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points in decrements of 10 FT 1 M Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and revert to the Set A sc
32. leasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set DD 1 Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert the SURF MAIN screen DD DESCENDING DEPTH ALARMS gt gt gt If Alarm 1 is set OFF then Alarms 2 and 3 will be disabled If Alarm 2 is set OFF Alarm 3 will be disabled When each of the Depths are reached while descending during a dive the Audible will sound and the message DD1 DD2 DD3 will flash SET DD 1 ALARM information includes Fig 48 gt gt gt Graphic DD1 meaning Descending Depth 1 Depth Alarm value flashing if ON is selected with MAX and FT or M icons Set Point ON or OFF flashing Pressing releasing the S button momentarily lt 2 seconds will toggle the Set Point between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting If OFF is accepted Set DD 2 and DD 3 will be bypassed and operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen IF ON is accepted the Depth value displayed will flash Depressing and holding the S button will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 Set Points per second from 30 to 330 FT 10 to 100 M in increments of 10 FT 1 M Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points one at a time Fig 48 SET DD 1 ALARM
33. ll flash during the first 1 minute after a dive During the first hour after a dive the Post Dive Surface screen will be displayed Fig 28 When the hour has elapsed or the M button is pressed the SURF MAIN screen will be displayed and Watch Mode can be accessed by pressing the M button for 2 seconds The SURF MAIN screen can then be accessed again by pressing the M button for 2 seconds When set ON the SRT Surface Recovery Time alarm will sound and the graphic SRT will flash Fig 29 when the Surface Interval after surfacing reaches the Time set min sec SURF MAIN information includes Fig 30 Battery icon shell with inner bar if a Low Battery Graphic FREE Surface Interval Time min sec hr min if 59 59 min sec Warning Condition exists flashing shell with no inner bar if a Low Battery Alarm Condition exists with SURF and TIME icons gt Number of the last dive conducted that calendar day O if Fig 30 SURF MAIN no dive has been made yet that day with DIVE icon nhrefier due 20 SURF MAIN Button Operations Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will access the SURF ALT 1 screen CDT Status then another press release of A will access the SURF ALT 2 screen Elevation Time Temp either of which will revert to the MAIN screen after 5 seconds unless A is pressed Depressing the A button for 2 seconds will access the Log 1 screen then another press release of A will
34. nd the Set Point graphic M D or D M flashing Fig 7 Fig 7 SET DATE FORMAT M Month D Day Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle between M D and D M Pressing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point and access the Set Hour Format screen with the Set Point 12 or 24 flashing Fig 8 Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle the setting between 12 and 24 Pressing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point and access the Set Time screen with the Hour Set Point flashing HINT Pressing the A button repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step through the Time Date Settings Fig 8 SET HOUR bypassing those that don t require setting FORMAT 20 Set Time The AM icon is displayed when Hour Format is set for 12 Hour Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Hour Set Point is flashing Fig 9A will step upward through the Hour Set Points in 1 Hour increments from 12 AM to 11 PM or O to 23 if set for 24 Hour Format Fig SET HOUR Depressing and holding the S button while the Hour Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements Pressing and releasing the A button mome
35. nderstand the icons symbols and alpha numeric messages presented The Informational Displays are described in detail as the various operating modes they appear in are presented throughout this manual FEATURES DISPLAYS AND FREE SURFACE MODE 33 ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Time and Date Displays Times identified by the Time clock icons appear in the middle and lower rows of the display Fig 22a b Times are shown in hour minute format or minute second Fig 22 TIMES format The colon that separates hours and minutes or minutes and seconds blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time e g Surface Interval Elapsed Dive Time and is solid not blinking when times are calculated projections e g Timers While operating in Watch Mode Date appears in the lower row of the display Fig 23A B While operating in FREE mode Date is only displayed in the Log Mode to identify dives When Date Format is set for M D Month appears to the left of Day month day separated by a decimal point Fig 23A When set for D M the Month appears to the right of Day day month Fig 23 Fig 23 DATE 34 Depth Displays During dives Current Depth is displayed Fig 24a from O to 330 FT 100 in increments of 1 FT 0 1 During the first hour while on the surface after dives the Max Depth of the Last dive conducted will be displayed on the Post Dive Surface screen Fi
36. no PC action was taken Prior to attempting to Download data from your F10 or Upload Settings to it review the HELP section of the ACI program which serves as its User Manual Recommended is to print those sections of HELP that you consider appropriate for your Interface activities PC compatibility requirements IBM or compatible Personal Computer with USB Port Intel Pentium 200 MHz or better microprocessor Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ME NT 2000 XP Vista e 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 and 20MB of available hard drive storage Mouse CDR drive and 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 US Pacific time 67 Fig 66 CASE BACK 68 CARE AND CLEANING Protect your F10 from shock excessive temperatures exposure to chemicals and tampering Protect the lens against scratches with a Instrument Lens Protector Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater Soak and rinse the F10 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure Depth Sensor Fig 66a PC Interface Data Port Fig 66b and Buttons are free of debris or obstructions To dissolve salt crystals soak
37. nother mode is accessed When Wet Activation is set On the F10 will enter Dive Mode upon descent to 4 FT feet 1 2 M meters for 1 second regardless of what operating mode it is in WARNING When Wet Activation is set Off the F10 must be in Free Dive Surface Mode prior to the first dive of a new series Com mencing a dive while in Watch modes will not activate Dive Mode unless Wet Activation is set ON Main Sequence while at home Main Time Alternate Time Countdown Timer Chronograph Daily Alarm Alternate Sequence at a travel location Alternate Time Main Time home Countdown Timer Chronograph Daily Alarm Fig 1 MAIN TIME 11 OPERATION AS A DIVING GAUGE Entering Settings relating to diving activities is only available in Free Surface Mode which also allows access to a Countdown Timer separate from the Watch CDT Log and History Modes PC INTERFACE Interface with a PC to allow uploading settings and downloading data is accomplished by connecting the F10 to a PC USB Port using the special ACI AERIS Computer Interface USB Interface Cable The software program together with the USB Driver required is on the ACI CD as 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 F10 or Upload Settings to it review the HELP section of the ACI program which serves as its User
38. nsing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 NOTICE STORAGE and INITIAL ACTIVATION AERIS Watch type dive gauges are placed in a Deep Sleep mode prior to being shipped from the factory The intent is to extend storage life of the Battery for up to 7 years before the unit is initially placed in service In this mode Date and Time are updated as they normally would be However they are not displayed Upon waking the F10 up the correct Date and USA Pacific Time will be displayed and it will be ready to operate with full functions To wake the F10 up from Deep Sleep mode simultaneously depress the upper right S and lower left A buttons for 2 seconds until the display comes full ON displaying the MAIN TIME screen then release them NOTE Once the F10 is brought out of the Deep Sleep mode it can only be placed back in it by the factory g N m pmany a Mode p P b Select Au i 27 MAX TIME co co co Co oO go co FULL LCD h Components M Button S Button Light L Button Advance A Button LED Warning Light Icon Low Battery Icon Time Am Pm Icon Log Mode Icon Surface Interval Time Icon Degrees Temp Icon Elapsed Dive Time Icon Daily Alarm set Icon Depth Max Depth INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS 9 INTRODUCTION Welcome to AERIS and thank you for choosing the F10 It is extremely im
39. ntarily 2 seconds will save the Hour Set Point and or advance to Set Minutes with the Minute Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Minute Set Point is flashing Fig 9B will step upward through the Minute Set Points in 1 Minute increments from 00 to 59 Depressing and holding the S button while the Minute Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements Fig 9B SET MINUTES 21 Fig 10 SET YEAR Fig 11 SET MONTH 22 Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Minute Set Point and or advance to the Set Date screen with the Year Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Year Set Point is flashing Fig 10 will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Year increments from 2009 to 2052 with leap year corrections Depressing and holding the S button while the Year Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Year decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 sec will save the Year Set Point and or advance to Set Month with the Set Point flashing
40. only be accessed when the Local determined and Battery icon if a Low Battery Condition exists AM or PM icon when set for 12 Hour Format Day of the Week graphic MON or TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Time of Day hr min sec Fig 6a Alarm icon if the Daily Alarm is set On Fig 6b Month Day Day Month if set for Metric Fig 6c Fig re ME Pressing and releasing the M button repeatedly lt 2 seconds each time will step through the Watch Modes Pressing and releasing the S button lt 2 seconds will silence and acknowledge the Daily Alarm Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Date Time screen Depressing the A button for 2 seconds will access the Log and History screens Watch Time Date can feature of the ACI PC Interface software Prior to shipment from the factory any error of the Main Time is Date Format gt gt Hour Format gt gt Time of Day gt gt Date corrected Default Time Main or Alternate is displayed Depressing and holding the M button at any time for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes the unit will revert to the Watch Time screen While the Watch Default Time screen Main home or Alt travel location is being displayed depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Date Format screen displaying the graphic dAtE a
41. portant that you read this Operating Manual in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the F10 as a dive gauge Remember that technology is no substitute for common sense and a dive gauge only provides the person using it with data not the knowledge to use it INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The Interactive Control Console consists of four Control Buttons that allow you to select mode options and access specific information They are also used to enter Settings operate the Backlight and access additional screens of information Throughout this manual they will be referred to as the M S L and A buttons Upper Left Mode M button e Upper Right Select S button e Lower Right Light L button Lower Left Advance A button 10 OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE Unless it is operating in Free Dive mode the F10 will be On in the default Watch Main Time home time mode Fig 1 like a standard Watch until the mode is changed The M button is used to access 4 other modes that include Alternate Time Countdown Timer Chronograph stop watch run timer and Daily Alarm It is also used to revert to the Local Default Time display and access Free Surface Mode The screens of the Main Modes and Sub Modes will remain on display until a button is pressed to access another screen or mode activate a sequence or for 2 minutes if no button is pressed The Chronograph remains on display unless turned Off or a
42. reen Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen SET U GROUP UTILITIES Set U Sequence Wet Activation gt gt Units gt gt Backlight Duration gt gt BDSI Depressing the A and S buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds while the SURF MAIN screen is displayed will access Set U identified by the graphic SETU Fig 51 Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds while Set U is displayed will access Set Wet Activation with the Set Point flashing Backlight Duration determines how long the Backlight will remain On when the L button is pressed then released The BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval feature allows you to select the time interval between surfacing and descending that determines whether the descent is a new dive Short intervals may be preferred for some activities and longer intervals for others thus a selection may be helpful Fig 51 SET U 54 SET WET ACTIVATION information includes Fig 52 gt Graphics WET and ACt gt Set Point graphic ON or OFF flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and access SET Units ge ATION Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes operation will reve
43. repeats each time the Depth Interval set is reached except when the DD Alarms strike If a series of descents ascents descents is made the Alarm will activate during each of the Descents The DD 1 2 3 Descending Depth Alarms can only be Set at progressively deeper Depths with alerts given when each Depth set is reached during descents SET AUDIBLE ALARM information includes Fig 44 gt Graphic AUD meaning Audible gt Set Point graphic ON or OFF flashing Pressing and releasing the S button 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and access Set SRT Alarm Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen Fig 44 SET AUDIBLE ALARM 47 SET SRT ALARM information includes Fig 45 rd gt Graphic SRT meaning Surface Recovery Time Time Set Point min sec flashing if ON is selected with SURF and TIME icons Set Point ON or OFF flashing Pressing releasing the S button momentarily lt 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting If OFF is accepted operation will advance to the Set EDT screen If ON is accepted the Time Set Point value min will flash Depressing and holding the S button will scroll upward through the
44. rt to the SURF MAIN screen SET UNITS information includes Fig 53 Graphic UNIT gt Set Point FT icon and F graphic or M icon and C graphic flashing with degrees icon Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle between Imperial FT F and Metric M Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the setting and access Set Backlight Duration Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed for a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen Fig 53 SET UNITS 55 SET BACKLIGHT DURATION information includes Fig 54 gt Graphics GLO and durA meaning Backlight Duration gt Set Point min sec flashing with TIME icon Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points of 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 30 1 00 min sec one at a time Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set BDSI Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert the SURF MAIN screen Fig 54 SET BACKLIGHT SET BDSI information includes Fig 55 gt Graphic BDSI meaning Between Dive
45. s will access the Set Watch CDT screen indicated by the graphics TIMR and SEt TIME icon and Hour Set Point flashing Fig 16 If no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes the unit will revert to the Watch Default Time screen Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds while the Hour Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Hour increments from O to 23 hr Depressing and holding the S button while the Hour Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily lt 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will save the Hour Set Point and or advance to Set Minutes with the Minutes digits flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily lt 2 seconds while the Minute Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Minute increments from 00 to 59 min Depressing and holding the S button while the Minute Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily lt 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Minute decrements Fig 16 SET WATCH CDT 27 Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point and or advance to the CDT Stat
46. sing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Minute 1 decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds will save the Minute Set Point and advance to Set Seconds with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Seconds Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points from 00 to 59 in 1 Second 01 increments Depressing the S button while the Seconds Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Second 01 decrements Pressing releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Set Point indicated by the graphic OFF Fig 34 CDT SET flashing Fig 34 in place of the graphic SEt ready to Start 40 Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle to ON and Start the CDT Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds or depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen SURF ALT 2 information includes Fig 35 Fig 35 SURF ALT 2 gt gt gt Altitude graphic EL 2 to EL 7 if above Sea Level Time of Day hr min sec with TIME icon Temperature with degre
47. st be prepaid COD is not accepted Additional information is available at the AERIS web site gt gt gt gt diveaeris com BATTERY REPLACEMENT The with NOTE The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the 2 year warranty Battery Compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment extreme care taken to prevent the entrance of moisture or dust 69 As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the Battery Compartment it is recommended that the Battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity e g do not change the Battery in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day Fig 67 BATTERY Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing to ensure they are not HATCH CE AL cracked or damaged If there is any sign of moisture in the Vino oe F10 DO NOT attempt to use it for diving until it receives proper service by the AERIS factory Hot Swap If the new Battery can be inserted within 8 seconds after the old one is removed referred to as a Hot Swap settings will be retained CAUTION Damage due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the limited 2 year warranty Battery Removal locate the Battery Compartment on the back of the unit Rotate the Battery Hatch clockwise 10 degrees using the special Battery Hatch Tool provided
48. t Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the Set Point and access Set EDT Alarm Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will Fig 46 SET EDT revert the SURF MAIN screen ALARM 49 SET RDI ALARM information includes Fig 47 Graphic RDI meaning Repeating Depth Interval Depth Interval Set Point value flashing if ON is selected with FT or M icon Set Point ON or OFF flashing gt gt gt Pressing releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Pressing releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will accept the ON OFF setting IF OFF is accepted operation will advance to Set DD 1 If ON is accepted the Depth Set Point value will flash Fig 47 SET RDI 50 ALARM Depressing the S button will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 10 to 100 FT 3 to 33 in increments of 10 FT 3 MJ Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step upward through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily and repeatedly 2 seconds each time will step back through the Set Points one at a time Pressing and re
49. th the CD Timer set OFF will access the Set CDT screen with the Minute Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 Fig 31 CDT STATUS seconds will access the SURF AIT 2 screen CD COMPLETE 38 Depressing the M button for 2 seconds or if no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes operation will revert to the SURF MAIN screen NOTES Once the CDT has been Set and Started by selecting ON it will continue to run in the background while on the surface until turned OFF stopped or the Time reaches io 32 SURE MAIN 0 00 min sec at which time the Alarm will strike the message TIMR will flash Fig 32 and the CDT will revert to OFF Upon descending to 4 FT 1 2 M for 1 second i e entry into Dive Mode operation of the Free CDT will continue if in progress During dives the CDT can be turned OFF stopped and ON started but not Set SET FREE CDT Surface only information includes Fig 33 gt Graphic TIMR gt Timer setting min sec colon solid and Minute Set Point flashing with the TIME icon gt Graphic SEt Fig 33 SET CDT 39 Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Minute Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points from 0 to 59 in 1 Minute 1 increments Depressing the S button while the Minute Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pres
50. the A button for 2 seconds will bypass the other History screens and revert to the Watch Default Time or Surface Main screen f no button is pressed during a 2 minute period operation will revert to the Watch Default Time or Surface Main screen Fig 398 HISTORY1 Pressing the L button will operate the Backlight max Time 44 HISTORY 1 information includes Fig 39A B page 44 Graphic HIST gt Total Dive Time up to 999 59 59 hr min sec maximum then 1000 Hr then start over at 0 01 min sec gt Total number of Dives conducted up to 9999 with DIVE icon HISTORY 2 information includes Fig 40 gt Graphics EVER and d t indicating that the information displayed is for the deepest Max Depth ever recorded and the EDT displayed is associated with that Max Depth gt Max Depth ever achieved with MAX and FT or icons gt EDT for that dive with DIVE and TIME icons HISTORY 3 information includes Fig 41 Graphics EVER and t d longest EDT ever recorded and the Max Depth displayed is associated with that EDT gt Max Depth for the dive with MAX and FT or icons gt EDT longest ever with DIVE and TIME icons HISTORY 4 information includes Fig 42 Graphics AVE meaning Averages gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or icons average of all dives ever recorded gt Graphic xxd representing the average number of dives conducted during each day of diving
51. the back of this manual and retain the sales receipt Fig 56 SN 57 58 This page intentionally left blank NOTE If a descent is made while the Chrono is on the display it will remain on the display even after a dive is started until the M button is pressed released to display the Dive Main DIVE MODE 59 Fig 57 DIVE MAIN DIVE MAIN information includes Fig 57 Current Depth with FT or M icon EDT Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons Press and release the A button momentarily lt 2 seconds to access ALT 1 Press and release the M button momentarily 2 seconds to access the Chrono Run Timer Status screen Refer to page 28 for description of operation Press the L button to operate the Backlight DIVE ALT 1 CDT STATUS information includes Fig 58 gt Graphic TIMR gt Remaining CDT Count Down Time min sec with the Fig 58 DIVE ALT 1 CDT STATUS 60 colon flashing and TIME icon if On and a CDT is in progress 0 00 with the colon flashing if On and no time is remaining If Off set but not yet started the CDT previously set will be displayed with the colon solid gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily lt 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF If a Time has been set but not yet started or it was started then turned OFF a toggle from OFF to ON will Start or restart the CDT
52. trast throughout the screen f any portions of the display are missing or appear dim or if a Low Battery Condition is indicated return your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it Set the Date Main Time Alternate Time and Daily Alarm Verify all Free Mode Set Points prior to diving Fig 73 HATCH INSTALLATION without tool 73 ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT Prior to the first dive of a series of repetitive dives Altitude i e Ambient Pressure is measured upon activation of Free Surface Mode and every 15 minutes until a dive is made or operation reverts to Main Time after 2 hours While it is operating in Watch Modes after a dive measurements are taken every 15 minutes during the 24 hour period after surfacing Measurements are only taken when the unit is dry Two readings are taken the second reading 5 seconds after the first The readings must be within 1 foot 30 cm of each other to record that Ambient Pressure as the current Altitude When diving in high altitude waters from 3 001 to 14 000 feet 916 to 4 270 meters the F10 automatically adjusts to these conditions providing corrected Depth indication at intervals of 1 000 feet 305 meters No adjustments are made during any time that the Wet Contacts are bridged At an elevation of 3 001 feet 916 meters Depth Calibration automatically changes from feet of seawater to feet of fresh water
53. tton momentarily 4 times 2 seconds each time while the Watch Default Time screen is displayed will access the Daily Alarm Status screen DAILY ALARM STATUS information includes Fig 20 gt gt gt gt AM or PM icon Graphics ALRM and ON or OFF flashing Alarm Time Set Point hr min with TIME icon Alarm icon Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily lt 2 seconds will toggle between ON and OFF Upon being toggled to ON the Daily Alarm will sound every day at the Time set while on the surface Depressing both the A and S buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will access the Set Daily Alarm screen allowing a new Time to be set Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen Pressing the L button will activate the Backlight Fig 20 DAILYALARM gt f button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes the unit 30 STATUS will revert to the Watch Default Time screen SET DAILY ALARM information includes Fig 21 gt gt gt gt or icon if set for 12 Hour Format Graphics ALRM and SEt Alarm Time hr min with the HOUR Set Point flashing Alarm icon Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Hour Set Point is flashing will step Pe EM upward through the Set Points in 1 Hour increments from 12 AM to 11 PM or to 23 if 24 hour format Depressing and holding the S button
54. type Free dive activities that involve multiple descents ascents with activities utilizing SCUBA during the same 24 hour period is not recommended Presently there is no data relating to such activities It is highly recommended that anyone planning to become involved in competitive type Free dive activities obtain proper instruction and training from a recognized Free Diving trainer It is imperative that the physiological affects be understood and the diver is physically prepared If your F10 stops working for any reason while operating in Free Dive Mode it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of your F10 a backup instrument system is highly recommended GLOSSARY Audible Alarm A gauge emitted tone that alerts the diver to potential danger Depth Sensor An electro mechanical device that converts water pressure into an electrical signal that is converted to a visual depth display Display A visual readout of information Dive Log Mode A gauge display of recorded dive information Elapsed Dive Time The total time spent underwater during a dive between 4 FT 1 2 on initial descent to 2 FT 0 6 M on final ascent Graphic Diver Interface Feature of AERIS digital gauges that indicate the diver s status bar graphics icons graphic displays con A small pictori
55. us screen indicated by the graphic OFF flashing in place of the graphic SEt Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will toggle from OFF to ON and Start the Timer Fig 17 Fig 17 CD TIMER Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will STARTED revert to the Watch Default Time screen gt If no button is pressed during a period of 2 minutes the unit will revert to the Watch Default Time screen CHRONOGRAPH Stop Watch Lap Run Timer The Chrono is operational during Free Surface and Dive Modes as well as Watch Mode Once started the Chrono continues to run regardless of which mode the unit is operating in until it is stopped or it reaches the max Run Time It runs unseen in the background when not on display Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 3 times 2 seconds each time while the Watch Default Time screen or 1 time while the Free Surface or Dive Main screen is displayed will access the Chrono Status screen displaying the elapsed run time if previously started or 0 00 00 00 hr min sec 1 100th sec flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds will start the Chrono Run Timer which will Fig 18A CHRONO begin counting up from 0 00 00 01 Fig 18A to LAP 1 STARTED 9 59 59 99 in increments of 01 1 100th sec 28 While the Chrono is running it will remain on the screen until the M button is pressed to access the Daily Alarm screen or if
56. while the Hour Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Hour decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Hour Set Point and or advance to Set Minute with the Set Point flashing Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Minute Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Minute increments from 00 to 59 Depressing and holding the S button while the Minute Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second Pressing and releasing the M button momentarily 2 seconds will step back through the Set Points in 1 Minute decrements Pressing and releasing the A button momentarily 2 seconds will save the Minute Set Point and or advance to the Daily Alarm Status screen indicated by the graphic ON or OFF flashing Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Default Time screen 31 A NOTES 32 Each display represents unique pieces of information It is imperative that you understand the formats ranges and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error Understand which Time displays are represented as Minutes Seconds and which are Hours Minutes You must also u
57. y for 2 seconds will access Set Watch Time with the Hour Format Set Point flashing allowing Date and Time items to be set the same as they could be set at home Depressing and holding the M button for 2 seconds will revert to the Watch Main Time screen SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL Time Differential can be set OFF or to an Hour based numeric time ranging from 1 through 23 through 23 through 1 hours Once the Differential is selected and saved ALT Time Date values will be based upon the Watch Main Time Set Points plus minus the Differential set A NOTES Time Differential can only be set when Main home Time is selected as the Watch Default Time and ALT Time is accessed by pressing the M button for 2 seconds Main home Time ALT Time Set Differential If Watch Date Time is set while ALT Time is selected as the Watch Default Time while you are at a travel location the Differential will automatically change Main home Time based upon an inverted Differential Displayed will be the Lazy 8 symbol the graphic OFF or the numeric Hour Differential Set Point flashing and TIME icon Fig 14 Fig 14 SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL 25 Pressing and releasing the S button momentarily 2 seconds while the Set Point is flashing will step upward through the Set Points in 1 Hour increments Depressing and holding the S button while the Set Point is flashing will scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 p
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