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1. 52 DIVE MODE SETTINGS cnt nr deri eet her nentur 5 2 1 DEPTH ALARM 9 2 2 DIVE TIME AEARM rrt te netten 2 2 3 NITROX SETTINGS 1a rrt rtt 5 2 4 PERSONAL ALTITUDE SETTINGS m 5 2 5 SAMPLING RATE rtt tte itte nnde nte 5 2 6 SAFETY STOPS DEEPSTOPS 5 2 7 RGBM SETTINGS ed 5 28 TANK PRESSURE siese eere rentre nente ie 5 3 9 2 9 UNIT Sits i 5 2 10 HP CODE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SETUP esee 48 5 3 1 INSTALLING THE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER 48 5 3 2 PAIRING AND CODE SELECTION 5 3 3 TRANSMISSION DATA entered eret et tne ternas DIVING WITH THE SUUNTO DO eei nett ert temet 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 DIVING IN AIR MODE DIVEAIR 6 1 1 BASIC DIVE trennen 6 1 2 BOOKMHARBK rre ptt retten det bro aea 6 1 3 TANK PRESSURE DATA 6 1 4 ASCENT INDICATOR sis 6 1 5 SAFETY STOPS AND DEEP 58 6 1 6 DECOMPRESSION DIVES DIVING IN NITROX MODE snesnertsarrsstanrenanersni rinrin inaia 65 6 2 1 BEFORE DIVING IN NITROX 65 6 2 2 OXYGEN DISPLAYS 6 2 3 OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION 6
2. 6 2 DIVING IN NITROX MODE DIVEEAN 6 2 1 BEFORE DIVING IN NITROX MODE If set to the Nitrox mode DIVEean the correct oxygen per centage of the gas in your cylinder must always be entered in to the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calcu lations The dive computer adjusts its mathematical nitrogen and oxygen calculation models The dive computer will not accept fractional percentage values of oxygen concentration Do not round up fractional percentages For example 31 8 oxygen should be entered as 31 Rounding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decom pression calculations If there is a desire to adjust the compu ter to provide more conservative calculations use the perso nal adjustment feature to affect decompression calculations or reduce the setting to affect oxygen exposure according to the entered 0 and PO values Calculations based on Nit rox use result in longer no decompression times and shallo wer maximum depths than diving with air As a Safety precaution the oxygen calculations in the compu ter are made with an oxygen percentage of 1 When the dive computer is set in Nitrox mode also the Dive Planning mode calculates with the and PO values that RGEM T nz OFF Fig 6 15 Nitrox Dive Mode Activation Maximum Ope rational Depth based on set 02 32 and 2 1 4 bar is 32 4m
3. CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by the warranty CAUTION When the battery is changed all nitrogen and oxygen uptake data is lost Therefore the no flying time shown by the computer should have reached zero or you must wait for 48 hours or preferably even 100 hours between dives before you may di ve again All history and profile data as well as the altitude personal and alarm settings will re main in the dive computer memory after the battery change However the clock ti me and time alarm setting is lost In the NITROX Mode the Nitrox settings are also re verted back to default settings MIX1 21 O 1 4 bar PO MIX2 MIX3 off 93 9 5 2 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT NOTE It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto dealer for transmitter battery replacement It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the transmitter CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by the warranty BATTERY KIT The transmitter battery kit includes a 3 0 V CR AA lithium cell battery and a lubrica ted O ring When handling the battery do not make contact with both of the poles at the same time Do not touch the metal surfaces of the battery with your bare fingers TOOLS REQUIRED e A Phillips head screwdriver e Soft cloth for cleaning TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT To change the transmitter battery foll
4. NOTE There is no ascent rate monitoring in the Gauge mo de NOTE If you dive with the Gauge mode it is not possible to change between the modes before the no fly time has counted down 6 4 USING THE COMPASS IN DIVE MODE The compass function can be accessed also from the DIVE mode Fig 6 23 To access the compass from either mode hold down the S Select button for 2s The compass display will be as described in chapter 4 2 with the additions that the current depth is displayed all diving related alterative display data is available the ascent rate bar graph is displayed the tank pressure bar graph is displayed if wireless transmission enabled In order to save battery power the compass display will auto matically return to the DIVE mode after 60s has elapsed since the last button press 6 5 AT THE SURFACE 6 5 1 SURFACE INTERVAL An ascent to any depth shallower than 1 2 m 4 ft will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the SURFACE display giving the following information Fig 6 24 present depth in meters ft no flying warning indicated by an airplane icon Table 6 1 Diver attention symbol indicates surface interval time should be prolonged Table 6 1 STOP label for 5 min if the Mandatory Safety Stop was violated Fig 6 25 Surface Mode af ter a violated decompressi on dive Er symbol indicates that you have violated the ceiling for more than three minutes You
5. Transmitter One 3V lithium battery 1 2 K5546 and O ring 2 00 mm x 25 00 mm K5538 Battery storage time shelf life Up to three years Replacement Every two years or more often depending on dive activity Life expectancy at 20 C 68 F 0 dives y 3 years 100 dives y gt 2 years 400 dives y gt 1 year The following conditions have an affect on the expected battery lifetime The length of the dives The condition in which the unit is operated and stored e g temperature cold conditions Below 10 C 50 F the expected battery lifetime is about 50 75 of that at 20 C 68 F The use of the backlight and audible alarms The quality of the battery some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpectedly which cannot be tested in advance The time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer The battery is installed into the unit at the factory 101 NOTE Low temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery may cause the battery warning even though the battery has enough capacity In this case the warning usual ly disappears when the Dive Mode is activated again 10 2 SUUNTO REDUCED GRADIENT BUBBLE MODEL RGBM The Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM is a modern algorithm for pre dicting both dissolved and free gas in the tissues and blood of divers It was deve loped in a co operation between Suunto and Bruce R Wienke BSc MSc PhD It is based on both laboratory exp
6. toggle between the Max depth Watch time Tank pressure and 02 in the Diving and Compass modes Long continuous push gt 2 sec e Toenter Settings mode e toggle between Ceiling and Remaining Air Time display 2 2 WATER CONTACTS The water contacts control the automatic activation of the Dive Mode The water and data transfer contact is located on the right side of the case Fig 2 2 When submerged the water contact is connected to casing which is the other pole of the water contact by the conductivity of the water The AC symbol Active Con tacts Fig 2 3 will appear on display The AC text will be shown until the water con tact deactivates 21 Fig 2 1 The push buttons of the Suunto D9 Depth Sensor MI sudo 2 Water Data Contact Fig 2 2 Depth sensor and water data transfer con tacts 22 Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic operation It is therefore important that the water contact is kept clean The contact can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft brush e g tooth brush NOTE Water or moisture build up around the water con tact may cause the contact to activate automatically This can happen e g when washing your hands or sweating If the water contact activates in the Time Mode an AC sym bol will appear on display Fig 2 3 and it will be shown un til the water contact deactivates To save the battery power you should deact
7. using the PC Interface and software With the PC Interface unit dive data from the dive computer can be downloaded to a PC The PC software can be used for edu cational and demonstration purposes for planning dives and for keeping a comple te record of your dive history with the instrument Additional Logbook data can also be added Paper copies of your dive log and profiles can easily be printed The data transfer is carried out using the connector on right side of the unit The follo wing data is transferred to the PC 84 depth profile of the dive dive time preceding surface interval time dive number dive start time year month day and time dive computer settings oxygen percentage settings and maximum OLF in Nitrox mode tissue calculation data real time water temperature additional dive information e g SLOW and Mandatory Safety Stop violations Diver Attention Symbol Bookmark Surfaced Mark Decompression Stop Mark Ceiling Error Mark gas change dive computer serial number personal 30 character information real time tank pressure consumption with optional wireless transmitter in use surface air consumption Using the PC software you are able to enter setup options such as input a personal 30 character field into the D9 i e your name reset the Dive History s max depth to zero It is also possible to manually add comments multimedia and other personal informa tion to the PC based dive data fi
8. 23 OPERATING MODES nasi 22 2 4 WIRELESS PRESSURE 5 ee 23 25 REER 24 TIME MODE men eee Cote asientos 24 sancii E 24 32 STOPWATCHI TIMER ics cocci 25 33 TIME SETTINGS 4 tero icr eet teet reget em eris 26 3 916 DAILY ALARM Serena ae de eem ere rera beste 26 9 9 25 TIMES ueser e ierra eo tse tee tinte eL 27 9 9 9 DYAL TIME esseere te cemere 27 334 ettet reato 27 9 9 9 UNITS eet usen coti eed o ais 28 2 3 6 BACKLIGHT s rrt e EE etti tees ce eee tee ea eie 28 3 3 7 EEEE NiET E 29 4 COMPASS MODE 4 1 ACCESSING THE COMPASS eerte tto battere fetten 29 42 COMPASS DISPLAY depicta entes 4 3 COMPASS SETTINGS 4 3 1 DECEINATION erre ene eerte en ttr ettet pierna 4 3 2 CALIBRATE 5 BEFORE DIVING 5 1 ACTIVATION AND PRECHECKS 5 4 1 BIVEMODE ACTIVATION dsher rnt eerte nettement 5 1 2 BATTERY POWER INDICATION 2 13 BIVING AT AETITUDE nitro rtr tentent 5 1 4 PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTS 5 1 5 SAFETY STOPS SEE Bo l
9. During the decompression stop ASC TIME will count down towards zero When the ceiling moves upwards you can as cend to the new ceiling You may surface only after the ASC TIME and CEILING labels have disappeared which means that the decompression stop and any Mandatory Safety Stop has been completed You are advised however to stay un til the STOP sign has also gone This indicates that the three minute Recommended Safety Stop has also been completed DISPLAY ABOVE THE CEILING If you ascend above the ceiling during a decompression stop a downward pointing arrow will appear and a continuous bee ping starts Fig 6 13 In addition an error warning Er re minds you that you have only three minutes to correct the Fig 6 13 Decompressi on dive above ceiling No te downward pointing ar row Er warning and an audible alarm You should immediately within 3 mi nutes descend to or be low ceiling 63 64 situation You must immediately descend to or below the cei ling If you continue to violate the decompression the dive compu ter goes into a permanent Error Mode In this mode the instru ment can only be used as a depth gauge and timer You must not dive again for at least 48 hours see also section 6 7 Er ror Conditions CEILING v 3m 10ft A 6m 18ft A FLOOR Fig 6 14 Ceiling and Floor Zones The Recommended and Manadatory Safety Stop zone lies between 6m and 3m 20 ft and 10ft
10. Rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths the dive computer lets you to decompress within a range of depths Continuous Decompression The ascent time ASC TIME is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive It in cludes the time needed to ascend to the ceiling at an ascent rate of 10 m min 33 ft min Fig 6 9 Deepstop You are advised to make a deeps top at 21m The second in dicator shows that you ha ve 44 seconds left of your deepstop 59 Fig 6 10 Decompressi on dive without deepstops below floor Upward poin ting arrow blinking ASC TIME label and an audible alarm tell you to ascend Minimum total ascent ti me including safety stop is 7 minutes Ceiling is at 3 m 10 ft 60 plus the time needed at the ceiling The ceiling is the shal lowest depth to which you should ascend plus e time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop if any plus time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and safety stops have been completed WARNING YOUR ACTUAL ASCENT TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN DISPLAYED BY THE INSTRUMENT The ascent time will in crease if you remain at depth ascend slower than 10 m min 33 ft min make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling These factors will also increase the amount of air required to reach the surface CEILING CEILING ZONE FLOOR AND DECOMPRESSI ON RANGE When in decomp
11. 3 13 Backlight Fig 3 14 3 15 7T Tones Fig 3 16 3 17 To toggle between available settings use the UP DOWN but SELECT to move between values and UP DOWN to change the settings Exit by pressing the MODE button 3 3 1 DAILY ALARM You can set one daily alarm in the dive computer When the daily alarm activates the time display blinks and the alarm sounds for 24 seconds The alarm is given at the preset time each day Press any button to stop the audible alarm after it has activated Fig 3 4 Entering Daily Alarm Settings 26 The daily alarm settings include e activate deactivate daily alarm on off e the desired alarm hour hh set the desired alarm minute mm 3 3 2 TIME In Time Date setting mode you are able to Fig 3 5 Adjusting Daily Alarm e set the desired hour hh e the desired minute mm e set the desired seconds ss Select 12 24h display 12 24 3 3 3 DUAL TIME In Dual Time setting mode you are able to e set the desired hour hh e set the desired minute mm 3 3 4 DATE In the Date setting mode you are able to e the year yy e the month mm e set the day dd Fig 3 7 Adjusting Time suro 2 27 Fig 3 8 Entering Dual Time Settings SS Num 27 Fig 3 10 Entering Date Settings 28 e day of the week is automatically calculated in ac cordance with the date The date can be se
12. 3 14 Entering Backlight Settings Fig 3 15 Setting Backlight Ti me Press up down to chan ge backlight on off and to set ti me value Fig 3 16 Entering Tone Settings 30 and half cardinal points The current bearing is also displayed numerically A bearing can be locked and directional arrows point towards the locked bearing Locking a bearing helps you e g follow a preferred course Locked bearings are also sto red in memory for later analysis The locked bearing is also available the next time the compass is activated NOTE The magnetic sensor of the compass functions for 30s after the last button press After this the display will return to the mode it was called from TIME or DIVE LOCKING A BEARING To lock a bearing move your D9 horizontally until the intended bearing is displayed Press SELECT to lock the bearing The directional arrows above the compass rose will guide you to wards the locked bearing as described below The Suunto D9 will also provide help for navigating square and triangle patterns as well as navigating a return heading This is indicated by a graphical symbol in the center of the compass display You are traveling towards the locked bearing You are at a 90 or 270 degree angle to the locked bearing You are 180 degrees to the locked bearing You are 120 or 240 degrees to the locked bearing 4 3 COMPASS SETTINGS To enter compass settings hold down the DO
13. 30 b If the D9 is unable to receive a valid signal for more than one minute it will start displaying FAIL intermittently with the latest valid pressure reading Fig 5 30 c In case the transmitter battery is running low a low battery warning LOBT will be transmitted and displayed intermittently with the pressure reading on the D9 Fig 5 30 d 51 If the dive is started without that the D9 and the transmitter have been properly paired the D9 will indicate that no cylinder data is available by displaying OFF Fig 5 30e TABLE 5 3 PRESSURE TRANSMISSION RELATED DISPLAYS Display Indication Figure 5 30 Set Code No code stored wrist unit ready for pairing a with tranmitter Pressure reading over 360 bar 5220 psi b FAIL Indicates pressure reading has not been updated in more than 1 minute Transmitter is out of range in power saving mode or on another channel Activate the transmitter by breathing off the regulator and recode the wrist unit if necessary LOBT Indicates pressure transmitter battery voltage is low d Change the transmitter battery OFF Pairing has not been conducted before start of dive e No cylinder data available 52 t 00 Flu 00 b Overpressure Fail d Low battery e Off Fig 5 30 Pressure transmission related displays 53 Fig 6 1 Dive has just b
14. a dive to be considered a repetitive dive Otherwise it is considered a continuation of the same dive The dive number will not chan ge and the dive time will continue where it left off see also section 6 5 2 Dive Numbering 7 2 DIVE LOGBOOK MEMlog This instrument has a very sophisticated high capacity Log book and Profile Memory The data is recorded to the profi le memory based on the selected sampling rate Dives shor ter than the recording interval are not registered see chapter 5 2 5 Setting Sample Rate For each dive there are three pages of logbook dive informa tion Use the SELECT button to scroll the display between Logbook pages II and The data of the most recent di ve is shown first The END OF LOGS text is displayed between the oldest and most recent dive Fig 7 7 Fig 7 4 Logbook page 1 Scroll different pages of specific dive Fig 7 5 Logbook page II Main dive related data 81 The following information will be shown on three pages Page main display Fig 7 4 e maximum depth NOTE Depending on the sampling rate the reading may differ from the maximum depth reading of the Dive History up to 0 3 m 1 ft 4 e date of dive Fig 7 6 Logbook page type of dive Air EAN Gauge lll Dive profile Press Up i to scroll dive start time e dive number oxygen percentage for mix1 total dive time Page II Fig 7 5 e maximum depth e surface tim
15. get any dirt on the o ring or its sealing surfaces 95 10 Carefully put the transmitter cover into place Note that the cover will only fit in one position Match the three slots on the inside of the cover with the three ledges below the battery 11 Screw the four screws back into place Transmitter Battery 5546 Transmitter cover V5824 Transmitter screws 6542 Cover o ring 2 00 25 00 HP port o ring 9 25x1 78 K5538 K1042 7 Fig 9 1 Wireless transmitter parts The code stands for spare order number 96 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Dimensions and weight 09 Diameter 50 0 mm 1 97 in Thickness 17 6 mm 0 67 in Weight 110g 3 88 oz Transmitter diameter 40 mm 1 57 in Length 80mm 3 15 in Weight 118g 4 16 oz Rated working pressure 300 bar 4000 psi maximum allowed pressure 360 bar 5000 psi Display resolution 1 bar 1 psi Depth Gauge Temperature compensated pressure sensor Salt water calibrated in fresh water the readings are about 3 smaller calib rated complying with EN 13319 Maximum depth of operation 100 m 328 ft complying with EN 13319 97 Accuracy 1 of full scale or better from 0 to 80 m 262 ft at 20 C 68 F complying with EN 13319 Depth display range 0 200 m 656 ft Resolution 0 1 m from 0 to 100 m 1 ft from 0 to 328 ft Temperature display Res
16. given in the instruction manual This warranty does not cover the damage to the product resulting from improper usage improper maintenance neglect of care alteration improper battery replacement or unauthorized repair www suunto com Made in Finland Suunto Oy 9 2004
17. important that the water contacts and push buttons are kept clean If the water contacts of the instrument are active AC text remains on display or the Dive Mode activates on its own the reason for this is probably contamination or invi sible marine growth that may create an unwanted electric current between the con tacts It is important that the dive computer is carefully washed in fresh water after the day s diving is completed The contacts can be cleaned with fresh water and if neces sary a mild detergent and a soft brush 9 2 CARE OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER e NEVER try to open the case of the dive computer e Service your dive computer every two years or after 200 dives whichever comes first by an authorized dealer or distributor This service will include a general operational check replacement of the battery and water resistance 90 check The service requires special tools and training Therefore it is advisab le to contact an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for biennial service Do not attempt to do any service that you are not sure about how to do Should moisture appear inside the case or battery compartment have the instrument checked immediately by your SUUNTO dealer or distributor Should you detect scratches cracks or other such flaws on the display that may impair its durability have it replaced immediately by your SUUNTO dea ler or distributor Check strap and the buckle for flaws If needed have them r
18. instrument displays correct units of measurement Metric Imperial the instrument displays correct temperature and depth 0 0 m 0 ft the buzzer beeps If the optional wireless pressure transmitter is used see chap ter 2 4 Wireless pressure transmission ensure that the pressure transmitter has been properly attached and that the cylinder valve is open the transmitter and the wrist unit have been properly paired on a suitable code the pressure transmitter is working lightning symbol blinks cylinder pressure is displayed and that there is no low battery warning displayed Fig 5 3 Altitude and personal settings 35 Fig 5 4 Battery check wey SX 2 a Battery ok d So b Battery Low Replace Battery WY 7 Battery should immediate ly be replaced 36 e you have enough air for your planned dive You should also check the pressure reading against your back up pressure gauge And if set to Nitrox mode refer to chapter 6 2 Diving in Nitrox mode make sure that e correct number of mixes are set and that the gen percentages are adjusted according to the me asured Nitrox blends in your cylinders e oxygen partial pressure limits are set correctly The dive computer is now ready for diving Fig 5 5 5 1 2 BATTERY POWER INDICATION Temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery affects the batt
19. long term daily tolerance level and the re covery rate is reduced Oxygen related information displayed by the dive computer is also designed to ensu re all warnings and displays in the appropriate phases of a dive E g the following in formation will be shown before and during a dive when the computer is set in Nitrox mode the selected on the alternative display OLF alternative display for either CNS or OTU whichever larger audible alarms are given and the OLF value starts to blink when the 80 and 100 limits are exceeded audible alarms are given and the actual PO value blinks when it exceeds the preset limit in dive planning the maximum depth according to the and maximum selected 107 11 WARRANTY NOTE The warranty arrangements are different in different countries The dive com puter packaging contains information regarding the warranty benefits and require ments applicable to your purchase This Suunto dive computer is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years after purchase to the original owner subject to and in accor dance with the terms and conditions set forth below The dive computer should be serviced or repaired only by an authorized Suunto dea ler or distributor This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from improper usage improper maintenance neglect of care alteration or unauthorized repair This warran ty will automa
20. pairing procedure the D9 sto res the above mentioned code number and starts displaying pressure values that are received with that code This coding procedure inhibits data mix up from other divers also using the D9 s transmitter When there is no stored code the D9 will display cd and receive with lowered sensitivity from a very short distance on ly Fig 5 30 a By taking the D9 close to the transmitter it will Fig 5 26 Setting Metric Imperial units Fig 5 27 Entering HP Code settings 49 unit ready for pairing with transmitter Fig 5 29 Unit is paired on channel 32 Select Clear to erase code OK to accept 50 store the received code and start receiving with full sensiti vity and display data received with this code only The code is held stored for approximately 2 hours or until the cylinder pressure goes below 10 bar 145 psi The set code can also be manually erased by the user To pair the transmitter and the wrist unit 1 Make sure that the transmitter is properly attached to the regulators HP port and that the regulator is pro perly attached to the cylinder Ensure that the D9 is turned on an that the wireless integration is enabled in the D9 s settings HP set on see chapter 5 2 8 The D9 should display cd in the lower left corner of the alternative display Slowly open the cylinder valve fully and pressurize the regulator The transmitter will start transmitting
21. the maximum altitude limit will result in erroneous dive and planning data WARNING SET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE Whenever it is belie ved that factors that tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist it is recommended that you use this option to make the calculations more conservative Failure to se lect the correct Personal Adjustment setting will result in erroneous dive and plan ning data NOTE It is not possible to change between Air Nitrox and Gauge modes before the instru ment has counted down the no flying time There is one exception to this You can change from Air to Nitrox mode even during the no flying time When planning both air and nitrox dives during the same dive se ries you should set the instrument in Nitrox mode and modify the gas mix according ly In Gauge mode the no flying time is always 48 hours TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 WARNING Sle 4 INTRODUCTION 14 1 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS rn pet eee tette Prentice enses 16 EMERGENCY ASGENTS iret cn tan sea center eter 16 1 1 2 DIVE COMPUTER LIMITATIONS 17 SIN ROX CE 17 11 4 EREBEDIVING 18 GETTING ACQUAINTED rere etre eret eec i eere tea 19 2435 DISPLAY AND B TTONS iicet teer etr etes 19 2 2 vise etre tercius iment 21
22. then thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa ter and then dried with a soft towel after each dive Make sure that all salt crystals and sand particles have been flushed out Check the mineral crystal for possible moisture or water DO NOT use the D9 if you detect any moisture or water inside CAUTION e Do use compressed air to blow water off the unit e Do use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damage e Do not test or use the dive computer in pressurized air 9 4 WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION Water resistance of the unit must be checked after replacement of the battery or after other service operations The check requires special equipment and training You must frequently check the display for any sign of leaks If you find moisture inside your dive computer there is a leak A leak must be corrected without delay as mois 92 ture will seriously damage the unit even beyond repair SUUNTO does not take any responsibility for damage caused by moisture in the dive computer if the instructions of this manual are not carefully followed In case of a leak immediately take the dive computer to an authorized SUUNTO dea ler or distributor 9 5 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 9 5 1 COMPUTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT NOTE It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto dealer for battery replace ment It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leaka ge of water into the battery compartment or computer
23. times at higher altitudes see Section 10 2 Table 10 1 and 10 2 Fig 5 5 Surface mode Depth and dive time are zero Fig 5 6 Low Battery War ning Battery symbol indica tes that the battery is low and battery replacement is recom mended 37 Rir Give Settings Fig 5 7 Entering Air Dive Settings Fig 5 8 Entering Depth Alarm settings 38 TABLE 5 1 ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT RANGES Altitude Mode Altitude Range AO 0 300m 0 1000ft 1 300 1500m 1000 5000ft A2 1500 3000m 5000 10000ft Section 5 2 4 Altitude Adjustment and Personal Adjustment Setting describes how the Altitude Mode is adjusted Traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a chan ge in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body It is re commended that you acclimate to the new altitude by waiting at least three hours before making a dive 5 1 4 PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTS There are adverse personal factors for DCI which divers can predict in advance and input into the decompression model Factors that may affect susceptibility to decompression illness vary between divers and also for the same diver from one day to another The three step Personal Adjustment Mode is avai lable if a more conservative dive plan is desired For very ex perienced divers a two step adjustment for RGBM effect on repetitive dives is available The personal factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCI include but
24. when the pressure exceeds 15bar 218 psi Take the D9 wrist unit close to the transmitter The D9 will now shortly display the selected code number and then start displaying the transmitted cylinder pressu re A lightning symbol will be displayed every time the D9 receives a valid signal WARNING In case there are several divers using D9s with wireless transmission al ways ensure that all divers are on different codes before starting the dive The user can manually change the transmitters code by reducing the pressure to less than 10 bar 145 psi and then immediately within 10 12s increasing the pressure above 15 bar 220 psi The transmitter will now select a new code The wrist unit must be in cd mode to pair on the new code This procedure can be used e g if your dive buddy has the same code and you need to change the code NOTE In order to save battery energy the transmitter shuts off if the pressure remains unchanged for more than 5 minutes and it will continue transmitting with the saved co de when any pressure change is measured 5 3 3 TRANSMISSION DATA After the pairing procedure the D9 will receive cylinder pressure data from the trans mitter The pressure is displayed in either bars or psi depending on the unit selecti on Any time the D9 receives an appropriate signal it flashes the lightning figure in the display s lower left corner A pressure reading of over 360 bar 5220 psi will display as Fig 5
25. 7 6 2 4 GAS CHANGE MULTIPLE BREATHING GAS MIXES 68 DIVING IN GAUGE MODE DIVEGAUGE USING THE COMPASS IN DIVE AT THE SURFAGE i eotie ener eet rtt edet rete neutra cepi despues E 6 5 1 SURFACE INTERVAL 6 5 2 DIVE NUMBERING ett eret rt http eed 653 REPETITIVE DIVE PEANNING ennt eremi 10 11 12 6 54 EEYING AF TERADIVING tier tt tette 6 6 AUDIBLE AND VISUAL 6 7 ERROR CONDITIONS netter ta tnn E EEEE EESE REESE MEMORY MODE ettet ett rrr ettet det decedens 7 1 DIVE PLANNING MODE MEMPLAN 7 2 DIVE LOGBOOK MEME QOG ot rettet terere 7 3 DIVEHISTORY MEMPHIS t nb etn trece ADDITIONAL FEATURES sae 8 1 SUUNTO DIVE MANMAJQGER ctn tt pe eene en et Race ento uta ena REER 8 2 SUUNTOSPORTOS GOM L nrc use oti et bte tante deuten CARE AND MAINTENANCE e 9 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ren teet ette prenne 9 2 CARE OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER entr tette nett 9 3 MAINTENANCE 9 4 WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION 95 BATTERY REPLACEMENT cser tator ret tnter tne 9 5 1 COMPUTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT a 9 5 2 WIRELESS TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT 94 TECHNICAL DATA attt ertet ur etas 10 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 10 2 SUUNTO REDUCED GRADIENT
26. BUBBLE MODEL RGBM 102 10 3 OXYGEN EXPOGSURE rere et tt hr etuer tinet neri 106 WARRANTY GLOSSARY 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO D9 dive computer The D9 builds on the Suunto tradition of delivering feature rich dive computers and provides many new and enhanced features that cannot be found in other dive computers such as di gital compass gas switching and optional wireless air integration Push button cont rols access a wide selection of choices The display is optimized for the dive mode chosen This dive computer is a compact and sophisticated multipurpose dive instru ment designed to give you years of trouble free service Choice of Operating Modes and Set up Options User options for the D9 are selected using the push buttons Pre Dive configuration and setup options include e Choice of operating mode Air Nitrox Gauge Wireless Air Integration on off Compass declination setting and calibration Audible alarm setting on off Tank pressure alarm setting e Choice of unit Metric Imperial e Maximum depth alarm e Dive time alarm e Backlight settings e Clock calendar daily alarm dual time Mix Oxygen fraction Nitrox mode only Maximum PO Nitrox mode only e Altitude and personal adjustments e RGBM adjustment e Safety Deep Stop adjustment e Sample rate setting 1 2 10 20 30 or 60 seconds for dive pr
27. E BACK UP INSTRUMENTS Make sure that you use back up instrumentati on including a depth gauge submersible pressure gauge timer or watch and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with the dive computer WARNING PERFORM PRECHECKS Always activate and check the device before diving in order to ensure that all Liquid Crystal Display LCD segments are completely displayed that the device has not run out of battery power and that the oxygen al titude personal safety deepstop and RGBM adjustments are correct WARNING YOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THE COMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO FLYING TIME ALWAYS ACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAINING NO FLY TIME PRIOR TO FLYING Flying or trave ling to a higher altitude within no fly time can greatly increase the risk of DCI Re view the recommendations given by Diver s Alert Network DAN in chapter 6 5 4 Flying After Diving WARNING THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION Its information will not apply to someone who has not been wearing it throughout a dive or sequence of repetitive dives Its dive profiles must match that of the user If it is left on the surface during any di ve it will give inaccurate information for subsequent dives No dive computer can take into account dives made without the computer Thus any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the computer may cause misleading info
28. ECKS The Suunto D9 has three diving modes Air mode Fig 5 1a for diving with standard air only Nitrox mode Fig 5 1b for diving with oxygen enriched mixtures and Gauge mode Fig 5 1 for use as bottomtimer and for freediving The Off mode Fig 5 1d disables the dive mode and allows the watch mode to be used underwater The chosen dive mode is displayed when the DIVE mode is accessed 5 1 1 DIVE MODE ACTIVATION The dive computer will activate if submerged deeper than 0 5 m 1 5 ft However it is necessary to activate the Dive Mo de before diving to check the cylinder pressure altitude and personal adjustment settings battery condition oxygen set tings etc Press the Mode button to switch to the default DI VE mode To change the DIVE mode press Up or Down but ton The chosen dive mode is activated after a few seconds or by pressing Select After activation all display elements will turn on showing most ly figure 8 s and graphical elements and the backlight and the buzzer are activated Fig 5 2 After this the selected altitude and personal settings are displayed Fig 5 3 A few seconds later the battery power indicator is shown Fig 5 4 At this time perform your prechecks making sure that the instrument operates in the correct mode and pro vides a complete display Air Nitrox Gauge mode the battery level is ok the altitude personal adjustment safety deep stops and RGBM settings are correct the
29. EN SUUNTO INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUUNTO REPLACING LUCK SUUNTO LIS quick REFERENCE GUIDE Present Depth Daily Alarm Indicator Dive Alarm Indicator Do Not Fly Icon Safety Stop Indicator Tank Pressure Bar Graph Wireless Transmission Indicator Date Dual Time Maximum Depth FO2 Nitrox Mode Tank Pressure Time Low Battery Warning Active Water Contact Indicator Diver Attention Symbol Current Time Display Mode Indicator No Decompression Time Total Ascent Time Ceiling Depth Safety Deep Stop Time Surface Interval Time No Fly Time Remaining Air Time Compass Display Ascent Rate Bar Graph Seconds Display Stopwatch Weekday Dive Time Temperature PO2 Nitrox Mode OLF Nitrox Mode DEFINITION OF WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES Throughout this manual special references are made when deemed important Three classifications are used to separate these references by their order of importance WARNING is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death CAUTION is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in damage to the product NOTE is used to emphasize important information COPYRIGHT TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICE This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved It may not in who le or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any media without prior writte
30. Fig 6 16 Diving in Nitrox mode Set 02 is 32 65 Fig 6 17 PO2 Display Oxygen Partial Pressure is 1 4 bar SS mire 2 Fig 6 18 OLF Display gen Limit Fraction OLF has reached 33 limit 66 are currently in the computer To set the Nitrox mixes refer to chapter 5 2 3 Nitrox settings DEFAULT NITROX SETTINGS In Nitrox mode the D9 allows the user to set 1 3 nitrox mixes containing 21 99 oxygen In the Nitrox mode the default setting for MIX1 is standard air 21 It remains in this setting until the O is adjusted to any other percentage of oxygen 22 100 The default setting for maximum oxygen partial pressure is 1 4 bar howe ver you are able to set it in the range of 0 5 1 6 bar MIX2 and MIX3 are by default set to OFF To set MIX2 and MIX 3 refer to chapter 6 2 4 Gas change and multiple breat hing mixes Oxygen percentages and maximum oxygen par tial pressures for MIX2 and MIX3 are stored permanently NOTE If MIX2 and MIX3 are set OFF the computer will re tain the manually entered values for the oxygen percentage and maximum oxygen partial pressure for MIX1 for about two hours after which it will revert to the default settings MIX2 and or 2 are set ON the computer will retain the settings until changed 6 2 2 OXYGEN DISPLAYS If set to Nitrox mode the D9 will additionally show on the alter native display e oxygen percentage labeled with 0 e the set oxygen pa
31. ISPLAY AND BUTTONS The Suunto D9 has easy to use push buttons and an advisory display which guides the user It is operated with four push buttons as follows see Fig 2 1 Mode M Button Short push e change from main mode to another main mode e To exit from a sub mode to a main mode e To activate the electroluminescent backlight in the Diving mode Long continuous push gt 2 To activate the electroluminescent backlight in the other modes Select S Button Short push To select a sub mode To accept the settings in the Setting Mode To select the active segment in the Setting Mode To switch page the Logbook Mode To lock a bearing in Compass mode To make special bookmark in the profile memory during a dive Long continuous push gt 2 To activate the Compass in the Watch and Dive mode Up UP Button Short push 20 To toggle between date second or dual time display in the Watch mode To change submode To increase the value in the Setting Mode To change dive in the Logbook Mode To toggle between Dive time Compass heading Temperature PO2 OLF and dive number in Dive and Compass modes Long continuous push gt 2 sec e To enable gas switching in Nitrox mode Down DOWN Button Short push e toggle between date second or dual time display in the Watch mode e change submode e decrease the value in the Setting Mode e Tochange dive in the Logbook Mode e
32. PO depth limit Fig 6 17 6 18 the OLF value reaches 80 The OLF value will start to blink the OLF value reaches 100 The OLF value will blink NOTE When the backlight is turned OFF it does not illuminate when an alarm is ac tivated WARNING WHEN THE OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION INDICATES THAT THE MAXIMUM LIMIT IS REACHED YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY ASCEND UNTIL THE WARNING STOPS BLINKING Failure to take action to reduce oxygen exposure after the warning is gi ven can rapidly increase the risk of oxygen toxicity and the risk of injury or death 6 7 ERROR CONDITIONS The dive computer has warning indicators that alert the user to react to certain situa tions that would significantly increase the risk of DCI If you do not respond to its war nings the dive computer will enter an Error Mode indicating that the risk of DCI has greatly increased If you understand and operate the dive computer sensibly it is very unlikely you will ever put the instrument into the Error Mode 77 OMITTED DECOMPRESSION The Error Mode results from omitted decompression i e when you stay above the ceiling for more than three minutes During this three minute period the Er warning is shown and the audible alarm beeps After this the dive computer will enter a perma nent Error Mode The instrument will continue to function normally if you descend be low the ceiling within this three minute period Once in the permanent Error Mode only the ER warnin
33. S You can choose between metric meters celcius bar and im perial feet farenheit psi units Fig 5 26 5 2 10 HP CODE The HP Code setting allows the user to verify the selected code and to erase the stored code and enable re pairing if needed 5 3 WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SETUP 5 3 1 INSTALLING THE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER Upon purchasing the D9 Suunto strongly recommends you have your dealer attach the transmitter to the first stage of your regulator If you decide to attach it yourself follow the steps outlined be low 1 Remove the high pressure HP port plug on the first stage of your regulator using an appropriate tool 2 Thread the high pressure transmitter of the D9 into the HP port of your regulator with your fingers DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Maximum torque 6 Nm 4 4 ftlbs or 53 inlbs Sealing is based on a static o ring not force 3 Attach the regulator to the scuba cylinder Slowly open the valve Check for leaks by submerging the regulator first stage in water If leaks are detected check the condition of the o ring and sealing surfa ces 5 3 2 PAIRING AND CODE SELECTION In order to receive wireless data the transmitter and the D9 wrist unit need to be paired During the pairing procedure the transmitter and wrist unit select a common transmission co de The transmitter turns on when the pressure exceeds 15bar 218 psi and it then starts sending pressure data together with a code number During the
34. Safety Stops due to e g continuous as cent rate violations are still prompted Fig 5 14 Setting additional gas mixes MIX2 MIX3 Stine 2 a MIX 2 is turned on Oxy gen percentage is 50 oxy gen partial pressure limit is 1 6 bar Maximum Operatio nal Depth is 21 3m Press scroll buttons to enable disable MIX2 Press SE LECT to accept settings Mix 3 is set off Oxygen percentage is 99 oxygen partial pressure limit is 1 6 Maximum Operational Depth is 6m 43 p d M Fig 5 15 Entering Personal and Altitude settings XS 7 suo 2 uM Fig 5 16 Setting Perso nal and Altitude adjust ment Press scroll buttons to change personal mode Use SELECT to accept 44 5 2 DIVE MODE SETTINGS This D9 has several User Definable Functions and depth and time related alarms that you can set according to your perso nal preference The dive mode settings are dependent on the DIVE sub mode chosen Air EAN Gauge so that e g nitrox settings are only available in the DIVEean sub mode To enter dive mode settings Fig 5 7 press the DOWN but ton for 22s when in DIVE mode Then use the UP DOWN but tons to toggle settings Press SELECT to review change set tings Use SELECT to move between values and UP DOWN to alter the value Exit using MODE NOTE The settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed after the dive 5 2 1 DEPTH ALARM You can set
35. Suunto Deepstop RGBM algorithm developed by SUUNTO and Bruce R Wienke BS MS and PhD 9 tissue compartments Tissue compartment halftimes 2 5 5 10 20 40 80 120 240 and 480 minu tes on gassing The off gassing halftimes are slowed down 99 Battery 09 Reduced gradient variable values based on diving habit and dive viola tions The values are tracked up to 100 hours after a dive The EAN and oxygen exposure calculations are based on recommendations by R W Hamilton PhD and currently accepted exposure time limit tables and principles One 3 V lithium battery CR 2450 Battery storage time shelf life Up to three years Replacement Every two years or more often depending on dive activity Life expectancy at 20 C 68 F 0 dives y gt 2 years 100 dives y gt 1 5 years 300 dives y gt 1 year The following conditions have an affect on the expected battery lifetime 100 The length of the dives The condition in which the unit is operated and stored e g temperature cold conditions Below 10 C 50 F the expected battery lifetime is about 50 75 of that at 20 C 68 F The use of the backlight and audible alarms Use of the compass The quality of the battery some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpectedly which cannot be tested in advance The time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer The battery is installed into the unit at the factory
36. Unit Is used to measure the Whole Body Toxicity A term used by SUUNTO for the values displayed in the 113 0 Oxygen partial pressure Oxygen Toxicity bargraph The value is either the CNS or the OTU Oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the breathing gas Standard air has 21 oxygen Limits the maximum depth to which the used Nitrox mixture can safely be used The maximum partial pressure limit for enriched air diving is 1 4 bar The contingency partial pressure limit is 1 6 bar Dives beyond this limit have the risk for immediate oxygen toxicity PO Abbreviation for oxygen partial pressure RGBM Abbreviation for Reduced Gradient Bubble Model Reduced Gradient Bubble Model Modern algorithm for tracking both dissolved Repetitive dive Residual nitrogen SURF TIME Surface interval time 114 and free gas in divers Any dive whose decompression time limits are affected by residual nitrogen absorbed during previous dives The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a diver after one or more dives Abbreviation for surface interval time Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for the subsequent repetitive dive Tissue group Whole Body Toxicity Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction of decompression tables or calculations Another form of oxygen toxicity which is caused by prolonged exposure to high oxygen partial pressures The most common s
37. WN button for gt 2s when in compass mode Use UP DOWN buttons to toggle between available settings and press SELECT S to review change settings Exit by pressing the MODE button 4 3 1 DECLINATION You can compensate for the difference between true north and magnetic north by adjusting the compass declination The declination can be found for example from sea charts or topographic maps of your local area 4 3 2 CALIBRATE Because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field the D9 electronic compass occasionally needs to be re calibra ted During the calibration process the compass adjusts itself to the surrounding magnetic field As a basic rule you should calibrate the compass when it does not seem to operate pro perly or after replacing the D9 battery Fig 4 1 Compass Display from TIME mode Current heading is North West 305 degrees Locked bearing is on the right side Fig 4 2 Pressing Select S locks the current bearing 45 degrees North East 44 Fig 4 3 Triangle indicates that you are 120 degrees to the right from the locked bea ring _ Compass Settings X SS 2 A Fig 4 4 Entering Compass Settings _ Fig 4 5 Entering Declination Settings 32 Strong electromagnetic fields such as powerlines loudspea kers and magnets can affect the compass calibration It is the refore advisable to calibrate the compass if the D9 has been expos
38. al Diver Attention symbol Diver Attention Symbol Advice to Extend Surface Interval Some patterns of diving cumulatively add a higher risk of DCI e g dives with short surface intervals repetitive dives deeper than earlier ones multiple ascents substan tial multiday diving When this is detected in addition to adapting the decompression algorithm the Suunto RGBM model will in some circumstances also advise with the Diver Attention Symbol review chapter 5 2 that the diver extend the surface interval NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS The no decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to a single depth see Table 10 1 and Table 10 2 are slightly more conservative than those permitted by the U S Navy tables 103 TABLE 10 1 NO DECOMPRESSION TIME LIMITS MIN FOR VARIOUS DEPTHS M FOR THE FIRST DIVE OF A SERIES Personal Mode Altitude Mode P0 A2 P1 A0 P1 A2 PZ A0 104 TABLE 10 2 NO DECOMPRESSION TIME LIMITS MIN FOR VARIOUS DEPTHS FT FOR THE FIRST DIVE OF A SERIES Personal Mode Altitude Mode 2 1 0 P1 A2 P2 A0 2 1 2 2 127 92 73 65 52 43 41 34 28 29 25 20 22 20 15 19 15 11 15 11 9 11 9 7 9 7 6 8 6 5 6 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 3 105 ALTITUDE DIVING The atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level After traveling to a higher altitude the diver will
39. ard ISO 9001 SUUNTO Oy s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be ac cording to the ISO 9001 in all SUUNTO Oy s operations Quality Certificate No 96 HEL AQ 220 SUUNTO Oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this device Due to continuous product development the D9 is subject to change without notice WARNING READ THIS MANUAL Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety pay ing close attention to all warnings listed below including section 1 1 Safety Pre cautions Make sure that you fully understand the use displays and limitations of the dive computer because any confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this instruction manual or from improper use of this device may cause a diver to com mit errors that may lead to serious injury or death WARNING This product contains a Lithium cell battery To reduce risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or wa ter Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries Recycle or dispose of us ed batteries properly WARNING NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE Suunto dive computers are intended for recrea tional use only The demands of commercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and exposures that tend to increase the risk of decompression ill ness Therefore Suunto strongl
40. are not limited to cold exposure water temperature less than 20 C 68 F the diver is below average physical fitness level diver fatigue diver dehydration previous history of DCI stress obesity Section 5 2 4 Altitude Adjustment and Personal Adjustment Setting describes how the Personal Mode is adjusted This feature should be used to adjust the computer to be mo re conservative according to personal preference by ente ring the suitable Personal Adjustment Mode with the help of Table 5 2 In ideal conditions retain the default setting PO If conditions are more difficult or other mentioned factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist select P1 or even the most conservative P2 As a result the dive computer ad justs its mathematical model according to the entered Perso nal Adjustment Mode giving shorter no decompression times see Section 10 2 Table 10 1 and 10 2 Depth Alarm oft Fig 5 9 Setting Maximum Depth Alarm Press the UP DOWN buttons to change alarm on off and to set maxi mum depth value s suunto 2 Fig 5 10 Entering Dive Time Alarm settings 39 TABLE 5 2 PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT RANGES Personal Mode Condition PO Ideal conditions P1 Some mentioned factors or conditions exist P2 Several mentioned factors or conditions exist The D9 also allows experienced divers who are willing to accept a greater level of risk to adju
41. ate violation You must not ascend shallower than 3 m 10 ft with the Man datory Safety Stop warning on If you ascend above the Man datory Safety Stop ceiling a downward pointing arrow will ap pear and a continuous beeping starts Fig 6 13 You should immediately descend to or below the Mandatory Safety Stop ceiling depth If you correct this situation at any time during that dive there are no affects on the decompression calcula tions for future dives If you continue to violate the Mandatory Safety Stop the tis sue calculation model is affected and the dive computer shor tens the available no decompression time for your next dive In this situation it is recommended to prolong your surface in terval time before your next dive 5 1 6 DEEP STOPS The Suunto D9 allows the user to choose a Deep Stop al gorithm instead of the traditional recommended safety stop Deep Stops are decompression stops that occur deeper than traditional stops with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation and excitation The Suunto RGBM model calculates deep stops iteratively placing the first stop about halfway between the maximum depth and the ceiling depth After the first deep stop is comp leted another deep stop will be prompted halfway to the cei ling and so on until the ceiling depth is reached The deep stop length can be set to 1 or 2 minutes Enabling the Deep Stops disables the Recommended Safety Stops but Mandatory
42. best viewed with 1024 x 768 SUUNTOSPORTS COM SECTIONS SuuntoSports com includes three sections with several functions The following pa ragraphs describe only the basic functions of SuuntoSports com You can find detai led descriptions of all the site functions and activities and step by step instructions for using them from the site Help The Help is available on each page and its icon is loca ted on the right side of the bar dividing the screen The Help is frequently updated as the site develops SuuntoSports com offers several possibilities for searching the information on site In addition to the free search you can search for example for groups users resorts logs and sports The information published on the SuuntoSports com contains internal links so that you do not always have to search for the information from the very beginning For examp le if you view a description of a resort you can follow the links and view the resort in formation sender s personal information logs related to the resort and charts created from the logs if the sender has agreed to this information being made public My Suunto The My Suunto section of the site is meant for your personal information You can sto re information about yourself your wristop computer your sporting and training activi ties etc When you upload your personal logs to SuuntoSports com they are displayed 87 in your personal information Here you can also manage them a
43. d the blinking ascent warning ASC TIME will appear Fig 6 10 75 Continuous beeps and activated backlight when the maximum allowed ascent rate 10 m min 33 ft min is exceeded Ascent rate bar graph blinks and STOP warning appears Fig 6 6 the decompression ceiling depth is exceeded An error warning Er and downward pointing arrow appear You should immediately descend to or be low the ceiling The instrument will otherwise enter a permanent Error Mode within three minutes indicated by a permanent Er Fig 6 13 You are able to preset alarms before the actual dive The user programmable alarms can be set for maximum depth dive time and time The alarms activate when The preset maximum depth is reached continuous beep series for 24 seconds the maximum depth blinks as long as the present depth value exceeds the ad justed value The preset dive time is reached continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed the dive time blinks for one minute The preset alarm time is reached the current time is shown continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed the current time blinks for one minute 76 OXYGEN ALARMS IN NITROX MODE Continuous beeps for 3 minutes activated backlight when the set oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded The alternative display is replaced with a current blinking PO value You should immediately ascend above the
44. e gun and available no de compression time is over 99min Fig 6 2 Diving display Present depth is 19 8 m 66 ft and no decompressi on stop time limit is 28 mi nutes Maximum depth du ring this dive was 20 9 m 70 ft elapsed dive time is 15 minutes 54 6 DIVING WITH THE SUUNTO D9 This section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays You will find that this dive computer is easy to use and read Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving situation 6 1 DIVING IN AIR MODE DIVEAIR The 09 has three diving modes Air mode DIVEair for diving with standard air only Nitrox mode DIVEean for diving with oxygen enriched mixtures and Gauge mode DIVEgauge for use as bottomtimer and for freediving The chosen dive mode is displayed when the DIVE mode is accessed NOTE The dive computer will remain in the Surface mode at depths less than 1 2 m 4 feet At depths greater than 1 2 m the instrument will go into the Diving mode Fig 6 1 6 1 1 BASIC DIVE DATA All information on the display is labeled Fig 6 2 During a no decompression stop dive the following information will be displayed your present depth in meters ft the available no decompression time in minutes as NO DEC TIME the ascent rate by a bar graph on the right side the Diver Attention Symbol if surface interval should be prolonged see Table 6 1 Alternati
45. e before previous dive i e warnings n EM e used tank pressure if enabled Fig 7 6 e depth time profile of the dive e real time water temperature e real time tank pressure if enabled 82 The memory will retain approximately the last 36 hours of dive time After that when new dives are added the oldest dives are deleted The contents of the memory will remain when the battery is changed assuming that the replacement has been done according to the instructions NOTE Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series if the no flying time has not ended See Dive Numbering in section 6 5 2 for further in formation 7 3 DIVE HISTORY MEMhis The Dive History is a summary of all the dives recorded by the dive computer The following information will be shown on the display Fig 7 8 e maximum depth ever reached e total accumulated dive time in hours e total number of dives The Dive History Memory can hold a maximum of 999 di ves and 999 diving hours When these maximum values are reached the counters will start again from zero NOTE The maximum depth can be reset to 0 0 m 0 ft using the PC Interface unit and the Suunto Dive Manager software Fig 7 8 Dive History in formation Total number of dives dive hours and maximum depth 83 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The instrument can be connected to an IBM compatible personal computer PC
46. ed to these fields NOTE It is recommended to calibrate the compass before using it at a new location NOTE Remember to hold the Suunto D9 level during the ca libration To calibrate the compass 1 Enter Calibration mode Fig 4 7 2 The display will briefly say Rotate 360 Fig 4 8a 3 Hold the Suunto D9 level and slowly rotate the device in a full circle The animated circle on the display rep resents the progress of the calibration Fig 4 8b 4 f the calibration succeeds the Passed message is displayed Fig 4 8 c and the compass is calibrated and ready for use If the calibration fails a Try again message is given Fig 4 8d If the calibration fails several times in a row it may be pos sible that you are in an area with sources of magnetism such as large metal objects powerlines or electric appliance Mo ve to another location and try to calibrate the compass again If the calibration continues to fail contact an authorized Suun to service center Fig 4 6 Setting Fig 4 7 Entering Compass Declination Calibration Fig 4 8 Compass Calibration a Hold the Suunto D9 b Graph indicates c Compass proper d Calibration failed level and slowly rotate progress during ly calibrated and rea try again 360 degrees rotation dy for use 33 Fig 5 1 Dive Modes 2 LL b Nitrox Mode Gauge Mode 34 5 BEFORE DIVING 5 1 ACTIVATION AND PRECH
47. eplaced by your SUUNTO dealer or distributor Wash and rinse the unit in fresh water after every use Protect the unit from shock extreme heat direct sunlight and chemical at tack The dive computer cannot withstand the impact of heavy objects li ke scuba cylinders nor chemicals like gasoline cleaning solvents aerosol sprays adhesive agents paint acetone alcohol etc Chemical reactions with such agents will damage seals case and finish Store your dive computer in a dry place when you are not using it The dive computer will display a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too low When this happens the instrument should not be used until the battery has been replaced see also section 5 1 Activation and Prechecks Do not fasten the strap of your dive computer too tightly You should be able to insert your finger between the strap and your wrist 91 9 3 MAINTENANCE If left without care for an extended period a thin film often invisible to the eye will co ver the unit Much like the buildup on the glass of an aquarium this film is the result of organic contaminates found in both salt and fresh water Suntan oil silicone spray and grease will speed up this process As a result of this buildup moisture will be trapped next to the water contact and will not allow your Suunto D9 to operate properly The water contact can be cleaned with a small brush e g toothbrush IMPORTANT The Suunto D9 should be soaked
48. er dive is made TABLE 6 1 WARNING SYMBOLS Symbol on display Diver Attention Symbol Violated Decompression Ceiling 419 Do Not Fly Symbol amp g 6 5 3 REPETITIVE DIVE PLANNING The Suunto D9 includes a dive planner that allows you to review the no decompressi on limits on a subsequent dive taking the residual nitrogen loading of previous dives in consideration The Dive Planning mode is explained in chapter 7 1 73 6 5 4 FLYING AFTER DIVING The no flying time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image Flying or travelling to a higher altitude should be avoided at any time the computer counts down the no flying time The no flying time is always at least 12 hours or equivalent to the so called desatura tion time if longer than 12 hours For desaturation times lower than 1h 10min no no fly time is given In the permanent Error mode and Gauge mode the no flying time is 48 hours Divers Alert Network DAN recommends the following on no flying times minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in a commercial jetliner altitude up to 2400 m 8000 ft Divers who plan to make daily multiple dives for several days or make dives that require decompression stops should take special precautions and wait for an extended interval beyond 12 hours before flight Further the Undersea and H
49. eriments and diving data including data from DAN It is a significant advance on the classical Haldane models which do not predict free gas microbubbles The advantage of Suunto RGBM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations Suunto RGBM addresses a number of diving circumstances outside the range of just dissolved gas models by Monitoring continuous multiday diving Computing closely spaced repetitive diving Reacting to a dive deeper than the previous dive Adapting for rapid ascents which produce high micro bubble silent bubble build up Incorporating consistency with real physical laws for gas kinetics Suunto RGBM Adaptive decompression The SUUNTO RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of micro bubble build up and adverse dive profiles in the current dive series It will also change 102 these calculations according to the personal adjustment you select The pattern and speed of decompression at the surface is adjusted according to micro bubble influence Also on repetitive dives adjustment may be applied to the maximum allowable nitro gen overpressure in each theoretical tissue group Depending on circumstances Suunto RGBM will adapt the decompression obligations by doing any or all of the following e Reducing no decompression stop dive times e Adding Mandatory Safety Stops e Increasing decompression stop times e Advising an extended surface interv
50. ery voltage If the instrument is stored for a long period the low battery warning may be displayed even though the battery has enough capacity The low battery warning may al so be displayed at low temperatures even though the battery has enough capacity in warmer conditions In these cases re peat the battery check procedure After the battery check the Low Battery Warning is indicated by the battery symbol Fig 5 6 If the battery symbol is displayed in the Surface mode or if the display is faded or weak the battery may be too low to ope rate the dive computer and battery replacement is recommen ded NOTE For safety reasons the backlight cannot be activated when the low battery warning is indicated by the battery sym bol The optional wireless pressure transmitter sends out a lowbat LOBT warning when its battery voltage is getting low This is shown intermittently instead of the pressure reading see chapter 5 3 Fig 5 30 When you get this warning the pressu re transmitter battery needs to be replaced 5 1 3 DIVING AT ALTITUDE The dive computer can be adjusted both for diving at altitude and also to increase the conservatism of the mathematical nit rogen model When programming the instrument for the correct altitude you need to select the correct Altitude Mode according to Table 5 1 The dive computer will adjust its mathematical mo del according to the entered altitude mode giving shorter no decompression
51. g is shown in the center win dow The dive computer will not show times for ascent or stops However all the ot her displays will function as before to provide information for ascent You should im mediately ascend to a depth of 3 to 6 m 10 to 20 ft and remain at this depth until air supply limitations require you to surface After surfacing you should not dive for a minimum of 48 hours During the permanent Error Mode the Er text will be displayed in the center window and the Planning Mo de will be disabled 78 7 MEMORY MODE Fig 7 1 Memory options MEM The memory options include a dive planner MEMplan dive logbook MEMlog and diving history MEMhis fig 7 1 The dive entry time and date is registered in the Logbook me mory Always check before diving that the time and date are correctly set especially after traveling between different time zones The memory modes are accessing by pressing the MODE button until the default MEM mode is displayed The MEM submode can be changed by pressing UP DOWN buttons 7 1 DIVE PLANNING MODE MEMplan The Dive planning mode displays no decompression times for a new dive taking into account the effects of previous dives When entering the MEMplan mode the display will first briefly show the remaining desaturation time Fig 7 2 before going into plan mode Fig 7 3 By pressing the UP DOWN buttons you can scroll the no decompression limits in 3 m 10 ft increment
52. hapter 5 2 8 Tank pressure set tings Fig 2 3 Active water contacts are indicated by the text AC Fig 2 4 Time mode Pres sing MODE button switches main mode Fig 2 5 Do S optional wire less pressure transmitter 23 Fig 2 6 Connecting D9 s PC interface cable First insert the connector A then turn clockwise B 24 2 5 PC INTERFACE The Suunto D9 includes a PC interface cable and the Suun to Dive Manager 2 0 software for analyzing and logging your dives The PC interface cable is connected to the right side of the Suunto D9 fig 2 6 and to the USB port of your PC For instructions on how to install and use the Dive Manager Soft ware refer to chapter 8 1 Suunto Dive Manager 3 TIME MODE 3 1 TIME DISPLAY The TIME mode is the default display of the instrument Fig 3 1 This mode displays time date dual time and stopwatch Either the date a the seconds of the current time b dual ti me c or the stopwatch d are shown on the bottom line of the timekeeping display Press the up or down button to se lect the desired display option The selected option will be displayed as default the next time the TIME mode is acces sed NOTE The seconds display is reverted to date display after 5min in order to save battery power The display is illuminated by holding down the M Mode but ton for more than two seconds When diving the dive entry time and date is registered in
53. have additional nitrogen in his body compared to the equilibrium situation at the original altitude This additional nitrogen is released gra dually in time and equilibrium is reached It is recommended that you acclimate to the new altitude by waiting at least three hours before making a dive Before high altitude diving the instrument must be set to the Altitude Adjustment mo de to adjust the calculations for the new altitude The maximum partial pressures of nitrogen allowed by the mathematical model of the dive computer are reduced accor ding to the lower ambient pressure As a result the allowed no decompression stop limits are considerably reduced SURFACE INTERVALS The dive computer requires a minimum surface interval of 5 minutes between dives If a surface interval is shorter than 5 minutes the next dive is treated as continuati on of the previous dive 10 3 OXYGEN EXPOSURE The oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure time li mit tables and principles In addition to this the dive computer uses several methods to conservatively estimate the oxygen exposure These include for example the displayed oxygen exposure calculations are upped to the next higher per centage value 106 for recreational scuba diving the recommended upper limit of 1 4 bar PO is used as a default CNS limits up to 1 6 bar are based on 1991 NOAA Diving Manual limits the OTU monitoring is based on the
54. ies is re commended If it is ignored there is no penalty applied to the following surface intervals and dives Mandatory Safety Stop When the ascent rate exceeds 12 meters min 40 ft momen tarily or 10 meters min 33ft continuously the micro bubble build up is predicted to be more than allowed for in the de Fig 5 11 Setting Dive Ti me Alarm Press up down buttons to change alarm on off and to set dive time va lue Press Select to accept move to next setting EZ Fig 5 12 Entering Nitrox settings 41 Fig 5 13 Setting primary gas mix MIX1 Oxygen percen tage is 3296 oxygen partial pressure limit is 1 4 bar The equivalent maximum depth is displayed as 32 4 m 106 ft Press scroll buttons to chan ge oxygen percentage and to set oxygen partial setting va lue Accept settings by pres sing SELECT 42 compression model The Suunto RGBM calculation model responds to this by adding a Mandatory Safety Stop to the di ve The time of this Mandatory Safety Stop will depend on the severity of the ascent rate excess The STOP sign will appear in the display and when you reach the depth zone between 6 m to 3 m 20 ft to 10 also the CEI LING label ceiling depth and the calculated Safety Stop ti me appear in the display You should wait until the Mandatory Safety Stop warning disappears Fig 6 8 The total length of the Mandatory Safety Stop time depends on the seriousness of the ascent r
55. indicating that the maximum as cent rate has been exceeded continuously or that the current ascent rate is significantly above the allowed rate Fig 6 6 WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury You should always make the Mandatory and Recommended Safety Stops after you ha ve exceeded the maximum recommended ascent rate If this Mandatory Safety Stop is not completed the decompression model will penalize your next dive s 6 1 5 SAFETY STOPS AND DEEP STOPS If Deep Stops are not used a 3 minute Recommended Safe ty Stop is prompted after every dive to over 10m depth Fig 6 7 Continuous ascent rate violations will result in Mandato ry Safety Stops fig 6 8 When enabled Deepstops are cal culated The lenght of the recommended Deep Stop is indica ted in seconds Fig 6 9 6 1 6 DECOMPRESSION DIVES When your NO DEC TIME becomes zero your dive becomes a decompression stop dive i e you must perform one or se veral decompression stops on your way to the surface The NO DEC TIME on your display will be replaced by an ASC TI ME and a CEILING notation will appear An upward pointing arrow will also prompt you state your ascent Fig 6 10 If you exceed the no decompression limits on a dive the dive computer will provide decompression information required for ascent After this the instrument will continue to provide sub sequent interval and repetitive dive information
56. ing a dive press the SELECT button A brief confirmation will be given Fig 6 3 6 1 3 TANK PRESSURE DATA When using the optional wireless pressure transmitter the pressure of your scuba cylinder in bars psi will be shown di gitally in the lower left corner of the alternative display Fig 6 4 Anytime you enter into a dive the remaining air time calculation begins After 30 60 seconds sometimes more depending on your air consumption the first estimation of re maining air time will be shown in the left center window of the display The calculation is always based on the actual pressu re drop in your cylinder and will automatically adapt to your cylinder size and current air consumption The change in your air consumption will be based on cons tant one second interval pressure measurements over 30 60 second periods An increase in air consumption will influence the remaining air time rapidly while a drop in air consumpti on will increase the air time slowly Thus a too optimistic air ti me estimation caused by a temporary drop in air consumpti on is avoided The remaining air time calculation includes 35 bar 500 psi safety reserve This means that when the instrument shows the air time to be zero there is still about 35 bar 500 psi pressure left in your cylinder depending on your air consump tion rate With a high consumption rate the limit will be clo se to 50 bar 725 psi and with a low rate close to 35 ba
57. ivate the water contact by cleaning it and or drying it with a soft towel 2 3 OPERATING MODES The Suunto D9 provides three main operating modes time mode TIME dive mode DIVE and memory mode MEM In addition a compass mode can be activated from the TIME and DIVE modes The TIME mode is the default display of the instrument Fig 2 4 This mode displays time date dual time and stopwatch The DIVE mode can be set to AIR EAN or GAUGE or sub modes depending on the user s diving preferences or to OFF which deactivates the DIVE mode The MEM mode provides submodes providing dive planning data MEMplan dive history data MEMhis and a dive log book MEMIlog The compass submode can be called from the TIME or DI VE modes To toggle between the main modes press the MODE button To select a submode in DIVE and MEM mode press the up down buttons If a button is not pressed within 5 minutes the dive computer beeps and returns to the time mode automatically 2 4 WIRELESS PRESSURE TRANSMISSION The D9 can be used together with an optional wireless cy linder pressure transmitter that can easily be attached to the high pressure port of the regulator Fig 2 5 By using the transmitter the diver can benefit from cylinder pressure and remaining air time data In order to use the transmitter the wireless integration needs to be enabled in the D9 s settings To enable or disable the wireless integration refer to c
58. les 8 1 SUUNTO DIVE MANAGER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Minimum CPU speed 500 Mhz 64 MB of RAM recommended 128 MB 40 MB of available hard disk space Microsoft Windows 98 2000 ME XP Minimum resolution 800 x 600 recommended 1024 x 768 USB port 85 INSTALLATION To install Suunto Dive Manager 1 Insert the Suunto Dive Manager CD ROM into the drive 2 Wait for the installation to begin and follow the installation instructions NOTE If the installation does not start automatically click Start gt Run and type D setup exe 8 2 SUUNTOSPORTS COM SuuntoSports com is an international free web community where you can refine and share the data that you have measured with your personal Suunto instrument and analyzed with the sport specific PC interface SuuntoSports com offers you a number of features that help you to get the most out of your sport and your Suunto D9 If you already own a personal Suunto sports instrument you can access all sport spe cific functions through registration If you do not yet have an instrument you may either log in as a guest or register yourself As a guest you can view and read but registrati on gives you the right to use other functions and participate to discussions SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SuuntoSports com has the following system requirements e Internet Connection e Modem recommended 56k or faster 86 e Browser IE 4 0 or better Netscape 4 7x or newer Resolution minimum 800 x 600
59. lish their own travel reports Sport forums include presentations of the resorts that are related to the sport Users can rank the resorts with comments and the results are published next to the resort in formation A ranking list can also be created for other things for example where are the best diving sites what group has most members who has uploaded most logs and so on GETTING STARTED To join the SuuntoSports com community connect to the Internet open your web browser and go to www suuntosports com When the opening page appears click the Register icon and register yourself and your Suunto sports instrument You can chan ge and update your personal and equipment profiles in My Suunto section afterwards After the registration you will automatically enter the SuuntoSports com home page that introduces the site structure and functional principles Note SuuntoSports com is continuously developed further and its content is subject to change 89 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This SUUNTO D9 dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument Though de signed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving you must treat it with proper care and caution as any other precision instrument 9 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WATER CONTACTS AND PUSH BUTTONS Contamination or dirt on the water contacts connector or push buttons may prevent the automatic activation of the Dive Mode and cause problems during the data trans fer Therefore it is
60. lso called Nitrox or Enriched Air EANx Air that has some oxygen added Standard mixes are EAN32 NOAA Nitrox NN I and EAN36 NOAA Nitrox 11 NN II Nitrogen partial pressure equivalent table The deepest depth during a decompression stop dive at which decompression takes place After a change in ambient pressure the amount of time required for the partial pressure of nitrogen in a theoretical compartment to go half way from its previous value to saturation at the new ambient pressure HP Multi level dive NITROX NOAA No decompression time No decompression dive NO DEC TIME OEA EAN EANx OLF OTU Oxygen Tolerance Unit Oxygen Limit Fraction Abbreviation for high pressure cylinder pressure A single or repetitive dive that includes time spent at various depths and whose no decompression limits are therefore not determined solely by the maximum depth attained In sports diving refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen than standard air United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a particular depth without having to make decompression stops during the subsequent ascent Any dive which permits a direct uninterrupted ascent to the surface at any time Abbreviation for no decompression time limit Abbreviation for Oxygen Enriched Air Nitrox Abbreviation for Oxygen Limit Fraction Abbreviation for Oxygen Tolerance
61. must not dive again for at least 48 hours 71 if the decompression ceiling was violated Error Mode Table 6 1 Or in the alternative displays maximum depth of last dive in meters ft dive time of last dive in minutes shown as DIVE TIME the current time shown as TIME the current temperature with C for Centigrade or F for Fahrenheit Cylinder pressure in bars psi if enabled If set to Nitrox mode the following information will also be shown the oxygen percentage labeled 0 the oxygen partial pressure labeled PO2 the current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled OLF 6 5 2 DIVE NUMBERING Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when the dive computer has not counted the no flying time to zero Within each se ries the dives are given individual numbers The first dive of the series will be numbe red as DIVE 1 the second as DIVE 2 the third as DIVE 3 etc If you start a new dive with less than 5 minutes of surface interval time the dive com puter interprets this as a continuation of the previous dive and the dives are consi dered to be the same The diving display will return the dive number will remain un 72 changed and the dive time will begin where it left off After 5 minutes on the surface subsequent dives are by definition repetitive The dive counter displayed in the Plan ning Mode will increment to the next higher number if anoth
62. n consent from SUUNTO SUUNTO D9 Consumed Bottom Time CBT Oxygen Limit Fraction OLF SUUN TO Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM Continuous Decompression and their logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of SUUNTO All rights are reser ved This product is protected by the following patents and patent applications US 5 845 235 Other patents have been applied for CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89 336 EEC and Personal Protective Equipment directive 89 686 EEC The SUUNTO di ve instruments fulfill all the required EU directives FIOH Laajaniityntie 1 FIN 01620 Vantaa Finland notified body no 0430 has EC ty pe examined this type of personal protective equipment EN 250 Respiratory equipment Open circuit self contained compressed air diving ap paratus Requirements testing marking The cylinder pressure gauge and the parts of this product used in measuring the cylin der pressure meet the requirements set in the section of the European Standard EN 250 that concern cylinder pressure measurements The instruments must be serviced by an authorized dealer every second year or after 200 dives whichever comes first EN 13319 EN 13319 Diving accessories Depth gauges and combined depth and time measu ring devices Functional and safety requirements test methods is a European diving depth gauge standard The D9 is designed to comply with this stand
63. nd decide if they can be presented to all other community users or just to limited groups When you have uploaded logs to SuuntoSports com you can create charts from the dive related data in the logs You can also publish your logs and compare them with other users logs The My Suunto section also contains a personal calendar that you can use to mark personal events and other useful information Communities In the Communities section SuuntoSports com users can form or search groups and manage their own groups For example you can create a group for all your diving fri ends and share information about each other s trips give advice and discuss where and when you could go diving together Groups can be either open or closed closed groups mean that you have to apply for a membership be accepted before you can participate in group activities All groups have a home page that displays information about group events and inclu des news noticeboard and other information Group members can also use group specific bulletin boards chat rooms and group calendars and add links and create group activities Sport Forums SuuntoSports com has its own forum for each Suunto sport The basic features and functions are the same for all sport forums sport specific news bulletin boards and 88 chat rooms Users can also suggest links to sports related sites and tips regarding the sport and equipment to be published on the site or pub
64. o blink NOTE The D9 will not let you switch to gases which maxi mum PO2 levels are exceeded 6 3 DIVING IN GAUGE MODE DIVEGAUGE If set to Gauge mode the dive computer can be used as a bottom timer or as an freediving instrument NS Serre In the Gauge mode the total Dive Time is always displayed in minutes in the lower right corner In addition a Dive Timer in the center window displays time in minutes and seconds Fig 6 21 The center window Dive Timer is activated at the start of the dive and it can be reset during the dive and used as a stopwatch by pressing the SELECT button Fig 6 22 69 Surf t 00 06 Ho Fly 154 ume 7 Fig 6 24 Surface display It is 6minutes since you ha ve surfaced from a 32 mi nute dive which maximum depth was 18 0 m 60 ft The present depth is 0 0 m 0 ft Airplane symbol and No Fly value indicates that you should not fly for 11hrs 54minutes Diver Attention Symbol indicates that you should prolong your surface interval time because of ex cess micro bubbles 70 When the SELECT button is pressed during the dive A special mark bookmark is written in the profile me mory The Dive Timer shown in the center window is stop ped reset and started again The previously timed interval leg is displayed Tank pressure if enabled and ascent rate indicator are also displayed during the dive NOTE The Gauge mode provides no decompression infor mation
65. ofile The Suunto RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm The Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM utilized in the D9 predicts both dissolved and free gas in blood and tissues of divers It is a significant advance on the classic Haldane models which do not predict free gas The advantage of Suunto RG BM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a variety of situations and dive profiles The Suunto D9 allows the user to choose between a traditional Recommended Safe ty Stop and Deep Stops Deep Stops are decompression stops that occur deeper than traditional stops with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation In order to optimize how to respond to different added risk situations an additional ca tegory of stop referred to as a Mandatory Safety Stop has been introduced The com bination of stop types will depend on the user settings and the specific dive situation To get the most from the safety benefits be sure to read the summary of the Reduced Gradient Bubble Model in chapter 10 2 1 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this instruction manual in its entirety including all the warnings Make sure that you fully understand the use displays and limitations of the instrument If you have any questions about the manual or the dive computer contact your SUUNTO dealer before diving with the dive com puter Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY When used pro
66. olution 1 C 1 5 F Display range 20 50 C 9 122 F Accuracy 2 C 3 6 F within 20 minutes of temperature change Calendar Clock Accuracy 25 s month at 20 C 68 12 24 h display Other displays Dive time 0 to 999 min counting starts and stops at 1 2 m 4 ft depth Surface time 0 to 99 h 59 min Dive counter 0 to 99 for repetitive dives No decompression time 0 to 99 min after 99 Ascent time 0 to 99 min after 99 Ceiling depths 3 0 to 100 m 10 to 328 ft Air time 0 to 99 min after 99 Displays only in Nitrox mode Oxygen 21 99 98 Oxygen partial pressure display 0 5 1 6 bar depending on the limit setting Oxygen Limit Fraction 1 200 with 1 resolution Logbook Dive Profile Memory Recording interval 20 seconds adjustable 1 10 20 30 60s records the maximum depth minimum temperature and minimum tank pressure of each interval Memory capacity approximately 36 hours of diving with 20 seconds recording interval Depth accuracy 0 3 m 1 ft Operating Conditions Normal altitude range 0 to 3000 m 10000 ft above sea level Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F It is recommended that the instrument be stored in a dry place at room temperature NOTE Do not leave the dive computer in direct sunlight Tissue Calculation Model
67. one depth alarm in the dive computer Fig 5 8 The depth alarm is set to 40 m 131 ft at the factory but you are able to adjust it according your personal preference or Switch it off The depth range can be set from 3 0 m to 100 m 9 ft to 328 ft Fig 5 9 5 2 2 DIVE TIME ALARM The instrument has one Dive Time Alarm Setting which can be used for several purposes to add to your diving safety Fig 5 10 The alarm can be set for example to your planned bot tom time The Dive Time alarm can be set on or off and the ti me from 1 to 999 minutes Fig 5 11 5 2 3 NITROX SETTINGS If set to the Nitrox mode the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylinder and additional gases must always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations Also in Nitrox mode the oxygen partial pressure limit must be set When in the Nitrox Setting mode the equivalent allowed maximum depth based on the chosen setting will also be displayed Settings for additional mixes MIX2 MIX3 are made similarly but with the selection of ON or OFF for these In order to minimize the risk of error during the dive it is highly recommended that the mixes are set with proper order This means that as the mix number rises so does oxygen content and this is the order they are usually used during the dive Be fore a dive set on only the mixes you actually have available and remember to check the set values so
68. onsciousness caused by oxygen starvati on Any breathhold diving results in some nitrogen build up in the blood and other fast tis sues Due to the short time spent at depth this build up is generally not significant Therefore provided the effort involved freediving has not been severe there is litt le risk in diving after breathhold diving However the converse is more unknown and may increase significantly the risk of DCI Therefore FREEDIVING AFTER SCUBA DIVING IS NOT RECOMMENDED You should avoid freediving and not exceed five meters 16 ft for at least two hours after scuba diving Suunto also recommends you to be trained in freediving technique and physiology be fore conducting breathhold dives No dive computer can replace the need for proper 18 dive training Insufficient or improper training may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED For best use of the D9 take some time and make it YOUR computer Set the correct time and date Read this manual Set dive alarms and make all the ot her settings listed in the introduction in this manual Calibrate and test the compass function If the D9 is to be used with the optional wireless pressure transmitter install it and enable the pressure transmission in the D9 s settings Try the pressure trans mission All this so you know your computer and have it set up as you want it before getting in to the water 2 1 D
69. or and ceiling may change upwards while you are de compressing When conditions are rough it may be difficult to maintain a constant depth near the surface In this case it will be mo re manageable to maintain an additional distance below the ceiling to make sure that the waves do not lift you above the ceiling Suunto recommends that decompression takes place deeper than 4 m 13 ft even if the indicated ceiling is shallo wer NOTE It will take more time and more air to decompress be low the ceiling than at the ceiling WARNING NEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING You must not as cend above the ceiling during your decompression In order to avoid doing so by accident you should stay somewhat be low the ceiling DISPLAY BELOW THE FLOOR The blinking ASC TIME and an upward pointing arrow indi cate that you are below the floor Fig 6 10 You should start your ascent immediately The ceiling depth is shown on the left side and the minimum total ascent time on the right side of the center window DISPLAY ABOVE THE FLOOR When you ascend above the floor the ASC TIME display stops blinking and the upward pointing arrow disappears Fig 6 11 Decompression will now begin but is very slow You should therefore continue your ascent DISPLAY AT THE CEILING ZONE When you reach the ceiling zone the display will show you two arrows pointing at each other the hour glass icon Fig 6 12 Do not ascend above this zone
70. ow the procedure below 1 Remove the transmitter from the regulator HP port 2 Unscrew and remove the four Phillips screws on the back of the transmitter 3 Pull off the transmitter cover 4 Carefully remove the o ring Be careful not to damage the sealing surfaces 94 5 Carefully remove the battery Do not touch the electrical contacts or the circuit board Check for any traces of flooding or for any other damage case of a leak any ot her damage bring the transmitter to an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for check and repair 6 Check the condition of the O ring a defective O ring may indicate sealing or other problems Dispose the old O ring even if it seems to be in good conditi on 7 Check that the o ring groove and the sealing surface of the cover the are clean Clean with soft cloth if necessary 8 Gently insert the new battery in the battery compartment Check the polarity of the battery the mark should point toward the top of the compartment and the mark towards the bottom NOTE It is imperative to wait at least 30 seconds before re installing the transmitter battery When the battery is re installed the transmitter sends an overpressure signal on code 12 for 10 seconds after which it goes to normal operation and shuts down af ter 5min 9 Check that the new lubricated O ring is in good condition Put it in the right po sition in the o ring groove Be very careful not to
71. perly the dive computer is an outstanding tool for assisting proper ly trained certified divers in planning and executing sport dives It is NOT A SUBSTI TUTE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA INSTRUCTION including training in the principles of decompression Diving with enriched air mixtures nitrox exposes the user to risks different from those associated with diving with standard air These risks are not obvious and require trai ning to understand and avoid Risks include possible serious injury or death Do not attempt to dive with any gas mix other than standard air without first receiving certified training in this specialty 1 1 1 EMERGENCY ASCENTS In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency or alternati vely STEP 1 Assess the situation calmly and then move promptly to less than 18 m 160 ft STEP 2 At 18 m 60 ft slow down your ascent rate to 10 m min 33 ft min and move to a depth between 3 and 6 meters 10 to 20 ft STEP 3 Stay there as long as you assess your air supply will safely allow After reaching the surface stay out of the water for at least 24 hours 1 1 2 DIVE COMPUTER LIMITATIONS While the dive computer is based on current decompression research and technology you must realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions of an individual diver All decompression schedules currentl
72. r 500 psi NOTE Filling your BC will affect the air time calculation due to the temporary increase in air consumption NOTE A change of temperature will affect the cylinder pressure and consequently the air time calculation Low Air Pressure Warnings The dive computer will warn you with three audible double beeps and a blinking pressure display when the cylinder pressure reaches 50 bar 725 psi Fig 6 5 Three double beeps are also heard when the cylinder pressure goes down to the user selected alarm pressure and when the remaining air time reaches zero 6 1 4 ASCENT RATE INDICATOR The ascent rate is shown graphically along the right side of the display as follows N 2 a Fig 6 6 Ascent Rate Indica tor Audible alarm activated backlight and a blinking full ascent rate bar graph indi cate that ascent rate is mo re than 10 m min 33 ft min This is a caution to slow down STOP sign means that you are advised to ma ke a Mandatory Safety Stop when you reach a depth of 6 m 20 ft 57 Fig 6 7 Recommended Sa fety Stop You are advised to make a Recommended Safety stop for 3 minutes Fig 6 8 A Mandatory Safe ty Stop You are advised to make a one minute Manda tory Safety Stop in the depth zone between 6 m and 3 m 20 ft and 10 ft 58 When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded the fifth SLOW warning segment and the STOP sign appear and the depth reading starts to blink
73. rate to 1 10 20 30 or 60 se conds The factory default setting is 20 seconds 5 2 6 SAFETY STOPS DEEPSTOPS The deepstop setting allows the user to choose between tra ditional safety stops or deep stops If Deepstops are set to OFF traditional safety stop calculation is used If set to ON iterative Deepstops will be prompted instead The length of the individual deepstops can be set to 1 or 2 minutes Fig 5 22 Setting RGBM ad 5 2 7 RGBM SETTINGS justment Press up down to change setting For certain divers and diving conditions you may want to set attenuated RGBM mode The selection is displayed during the dive mode startup The options are full RGBM effects 100 and attenuated RGBM 50 5 2 8 TANK PRESSURE The wireless transmission can be set ON or OFF depen ding on if the optional wireless pressure transmitter is used or not No cylinder pressure related data is shown or data recep tion made when this selection is off Fig 5 23 Entering Tank pressure settings You can set the secondary cylinder pressure alarm point The 50 bar alarm is fixed and cannot be changed The 35 bar se condary alarm pressure can be set in the range 10 200bar 47 N 4 Fig 5 24 Wireless tergartion disabled off press up down to activa te Tank pressure alarm is currently set to 35bar pressure MS 4 Fig 5 25 Entering Unit settings 48 5 2 9 UNIT
74. ression it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling floor and decompression range Fig 6 14 The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decompression At this depth or below you must perform all stops The ceiling zone is the optimum decompression stop zone It is the zone between the minimum ceiling and 1 8 m 6 ft below the minimum ceiling The floor is the deepest depth at which the decom pression stop time will not increase Decompressi on will start when you pass this depth during your as cent The decompression range is the depth range between the ceiling and floor Within this range decompressi on takes place However it is important to remember that the decompression will be very slow at or close to the floor The depth of the ceiling and floor will depend on your dive profile The ceiling depth will be fairly shallow when you en ter the decompression mode but if you remain at depth it will Fig 6 11 Decompressi on dive above floor Up ward pointing arrow has disappeared and ASC TI ME label has stopped blin king which means that you are in the decompres sion range 61 Fig 6 12 Decompression dive at ceiling zone Two arrows point at each other hour glass You are in the optimum ceiling zone at 3 2 m 11 ft and your minimum ascent time is 7 minutes 62 move downward and the ascent time will increase Likewise the flo
75. ression illness Toxicity caused by oxygen Can cause a variety of neurological symptoms The most important of which is an epileptic like convulsion which can cause a diver to drown Central Nervous System toxicity limit fraction Also note Oxygen Limit Fraction See Tissue group Divers Alert Network Abbreviation for decompression illness Time spent at a decompression stop or range before surfacing to allow absorbed nitrogen to escape naturally from tissues On a decompression stop dive the depth range between the floor and ceiling within which a diver must stop for some time during ascent Any of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body fluids as a result of inadequately controlled decompression Commonly called bends or DCI 111 Dive series Dive time AP EAD EAN Enriched Air Nitrox Equivalent Air Depth Floor Half time 112 A group of repetitive dives between which the dive computer indicates some nitrogen loading is present When nitrogen loading reaches zero the dive computer deactivates Elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend and returning to the surface at the end of a dive Delta P describing the Cylinder Pressure drop during the dive difference in cylinder pressure between beginning and end of dive Abbreviation for equivalent air depth Abbreviation for enriched air nitrox A
76. rmation and must be avoided WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THE D9 S OPTIONAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER TO ANY GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40 OXYGEN Enriched air with greater oxygen content presents a risk of fire or explosion and serious injury or death WARNING DO NOT DIVE WITH A CYLINDER OF ENRICHED AIR IF YOU HAVE NOT PER SONALLY VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER Failure to verify cylinder contents and enter the appropriate 0 into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning infor mation WARNING THE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGE VA LUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION DO NOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES For example 31 8 oxygen should be entered as 31 Roun ding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decom pression calculations If there is a desire to adjust the computer to provide more conservative calculations use the personal adjustment feature to affect decom pression calculations or reduce the PO setting to affect oxygen exposure WARNING SET THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT MODE When diving at altitudes greater than 300 m 1000 ft the Altitude Adjustment feature must be correctly se lected in order for the computer to calculate the decompression status The dive computer is not intended for use at altitudes greater than 3000 m 10000 ft Fai lure to select the correct Altitude Adjustment setting or diving above
77. rtial pressure limit labeled with PO e current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled OLF 6 2 3 OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION OLF In addition to tracking the diver s exposure to nitrogen the instrument tracks the exposure to oxygen if set to Nitrox mo de These calculations are treated as entirely separate func tions The dive computer calculates separately for Central Nervo us System oxygen toxicity CNS and Pulmonary Oxygen to xicity the latter measured by the addition of Oxygen Toxicity Units OTU Both fractions are scaled so that the maximum tolerated exposure for each is expressed as 100 The Oxygen Limit Fraction OLF displays only the value of the higher of the two calculations The oxygen toxicity calcu lations are based on the factors listed in section 10 3 Oxy gen Exposure Fig 6 19 Changing gas mix Current gas mix is MIX1 3296 Scroll though enab led mixes by pressing UP or DOWN button Select new mix by pressing SELECT button Fig 6 20 Changing gas mix Maximum Operating Depth exceeded gas can not be selected PO2 value is blin king 67 Fig 6 21 Diving in Gauge mode Current dive time is 5 minutes 12 seconds Fig 6 22 Dive Timer has been reset Last leg was 5 23s You 12s into current leg 68 6 2 4 GAS CHANGE MULTIPLE BREATHING GAS MIXES The D9 has as a special feature the possibility to set two addi tional nitrox mixes to be used during the di
78. s ending at 45 m 150 ft No decompression limits longer than 99min are displayed as WS NS M ie suo 27 History mode 79 ning Mode Desaturation ti me is displayed NS 7 Fig 7 3 Dive Planning Mo de For a 9m dive the avai lable no decompression ti me is 67 minutes 80 The Planning mode accounts for the following information from previous dives calculated residual nitrogen e all dive history for the past four days The no decompression times given for different depths will therefore be shorter than before your first fresh dive You can exit the planning mode by pressing the MODE but ton NOTE The Planning mode is disabled in Gauge mode and in Error mode see section 6 7 Error Conditions The planning mode calculates no dec times for MIX1 only If additional mi xes are enabled in the Nitrox mode they do not affect the cal culations in PLAN mode Higher Altitude and conservative Personal Adjustment Modes will shorten the no decompression time limits These limits at different Altitude and Personal Adjustment Mode selections are shown in Table 10 1 and 10 2 in section 10 2 Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model DIVE NUMBERING SHOWN DURING DIVE PLANNING Dives belong to the same repetitive dive series if the instru ment was still counting down the no fly time at the beginning of the dive The surface interval must be at least 5 minutes for
79. so have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by dealers or rep resentatives beyond the provisions of this warranty No dealer or representation is authorized to make any modifications to this warranty or to make any additional war ranty Battery replacement is not covered by this warranty This Instruction Manual should be kept with your dive computer 109 12 GLOSSARY Air Time Altitude dive Ascent rate ASC RATE Ascent time ASC TIME Ceiling Ceiling Zone CNS 110 The amount of dive time remaining based on a calculation of cylinder pressure and ambient pressure and present air consumption A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m 1000 ft above sea level The speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface Abbreviation for ascent rate The minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decompression stop dive Abbreviation for ascent time On a decompression stop dive the shallowest depth to which a diver may ascend based on computer nitrogen load On a decompression stop dive the zone between the ceiling and the ceiling plus 1 8 m 6 ft This depth range is displayed with the two arrows pointing toward each other the hour glass icon Abbreviation for Central Nervous System toxicity Central Nervous System Toxicity CNS Compartment DAN Decompression Decompression range Decomp
80. st the RGBM model The default setting is 100 which gives full RGBM effect Suunto strongly advises to use full RGBM effect Statistically very experienced divers have less incidents with DCI The reason for this is unknown but it is possible that so me level of physiological and or psychological accommodation can take place when you are very experienced as a diver Thus for certain divers and diving conditions you may want to set attenuated 50 RGBM mode See Table 5 3 TABLE 5 3 RGBM MODEL SETTINGS RGBM Desired setting tables Effect 100 Standard Suunto RGBM Full RGBM effects model Default 50 Attenuated RGBM model Smaller RGBM effects higher risk 40 5 1 5 SAFETY STOPS Safety stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving and are an integral part of most dive tab les Reasons to perform a safety stop include a reduction in sub clinical DCI microbubble reduction ascent control and orientation before surfacing The D9 displays two different types of safety stops Recom mended Safety Stop and Mandatory Safety Stop Recommended Safety Stop With every dive over 10 meters there is a three minute count down for the recommended safety stop to be taken in the 3 6 meter 10 ft 20 ft range This is shown with the STOP sign and a three minute countdown in the center window instead of the no decompression time Fig 6 7 The Recommended Safety Stop as the name impl
81. t within the range of Jan 1 2000 to Dec 31 2089 3 3 5 UNITS In Units setting mode you can e Switch between metric imperial units metr imp 3 3 6 BACKLIGHT In the Backlight Setting mode the backlight can be turned on off and the on time can be set to be 5 10 20 30 or 60se conds Fig 3 15 After entering this mode you are able to Switch the backlight off or set the backlight time in se conds off backlight time NOTE When the backlight turned OFF it does not illuminate when an alarm is given 3 3 7 TONES The tones setting allows you to activate or deactivate the au dible alarm After entering this mode you are able to e activate deactivate the audible alarm on off 4 COMPASS MODE The Suunto D9 is the first dive computer in the world to in clude a digital compass which can be used both while diving as on the surface 4 1 ACCESSING THE COMPASS WS The compass function can be called from both the TIME and se 22 DIVE modes To access the compass hold down the S Se pcd lect button for 2s Fig 3 12 Entering Unit Settings The compass display will automatically return to the TIME or DIVE mode after 60s after the last button press in order to save battery power 4 2 COMPASS DISPLAY The Suunto D9 displays the compass as a graphical repre zs sentation of a compass rose The rose displays the cardinal Fig 3 13 Adjusting Units Units 29 Fig
82. the Logbook Memory Remember always to check before diving that the time and date are correctly set especially when tra veling to different time zones To set the time and date refer to chapter 3 3 Time mode Settings 3 2 STOPWATCH TIMER The Stopwatch function is entered by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons when in TIME mode until the stopwatch display appears Fig 3 1 d The stopwatch of the D9 lets you measure elapsed and split times The range of the stopwatch is 99 hours 59 minutes 59 9 seconds Fig 3 2 The stopwatch is started by pressing the DOWN button and stopped by pressing the UP button The stopwatch is reset by pressing the UP button for gt 2s There is also a separate stopwatch dive timer that can be used when diving in the Gauge mode see chapter 6 3 Fig 3 1 The time keeping display a the date is displayed M b the se conds are displayed c the dual time is displayed d the stop watch is displayed 25 3 3 TIME MODE SETTINGS To enter the time mode settings press the DOWN button for gt 2s when in TIME mode The display will briefly display Time Settings Fig 3 3 and then display the first available setting The settings available in TIME mode are Fig 3 2 The 5 displays Dally alarm Fig 3 4 3 5 hours minutes seconds and Time Fig 3 6 3 7 tenths of seconds Dual time Fig 3 8 3 9 Date Fig 3 10 3 11 Units Fig 3 12
83. they are correct Fig 5 17 Entering Sample Rate settings Fig 5 18 Setting Sample Rate Press scroll buttons to change sample rate 45 Fig 5 1 9 Entering Deepstop settings Fig 5 20 Setting Safety Deep stops Press up down buttons to change settings NS EN mim 27 un Fig 5 21 Entering RGBM adjustment 46 The default oxygen percentage 0 setting is 21 air oxygen partial pressure setting 1 4 bar After entering values for MIX1 you can enable disable and set additional gas mixes MIX2 and MIX3 Fig 5 12 5 14 NOTE If only MIX 1 is enabled MIX2 3 set OFF MIX1 will revert to default settings 21 O and PO 1 4 bar after ap proximately 2 hours If either MIX2 or MIX3 are set ON set tings for all mixes are stored until changed 5 2 4 PERSONAL ALTITUDE SETTINGS The current Altitude and Personal Adjustment modes are displayed in the startup screen when entering the diving mo de If the mode does not match the altitude or personal con ditions see sections 5 1 3 and 5 1 4 it is imperative that you enter the correct selection before diving Use the Altitude Ad justment to select the correct altitude mode Use the Personal Adjustment to add an extra level of conservatism 5 2 5 SAMPLING RATE The sampling rate controls how often the depth time tank pressure and water temperature is stored in memory You can set dive profile sample
84. tically become void if proper preventive maintenance procedures have not been followed as outlined in the use and care instructions for this product If a claim under this or any other warranty appears to be necessary return the pro duct freight prepaid to your Suunto dealer or distributor or qualified repair facility In clude your name and address proof of purchase and or service registration card as required in your country The claim will be honored and the product repaired or repla ced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto dealer or distributor determines a reasonable amount of time provided all necessary parts are in stock All repairs ma de not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner s expen se This warranty is non transferable from the original owner 108 All implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchanta bility and fitness for a particular purpose are limited from date of purchase and in sco pe to the warranties expressed herein Suunto shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential costs expenses or damage incurred by the purchase All warranties not stated herein are expressly disclaimed Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties of conse quential damages so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may al
85. ve This feature can be activated by setting the MIX2 and or MIX3 ON and ente ring other parameters in the same way as on the primary gas Mix 2 and 3 settings are held until you change them they will not return to default settings automatically Cylinder pressure data is available for one wireless transmitter only A dive is al ways Started with MIX1 during the dive the D9 lets you chan ge to any enabled mix which is within the set maximum oxy gen partial pressure Tissue calculation during dive is based on the mix you have selected The D9 allows gas change to enabled gas mixes during the dive Gas change is made by the following procedure Press the UP button until the D9 starts to show MIX the middle display Fig 6 19 Scroll between enabled mixes with UP and DOWN buttons Mix number 02 and PO2 for the mixes are shown when scrolling If set PO2 limit is exceeded it will be shown with the PO2 value blinking The D9 does not allow change to a gas which set PO2 is exceeded In such a case the mix is shown but cannot be selected Fig 6 20 Select mix by pressing SELECT f no button is pressed 15 seconds the D9 will go back to dive display without changing gas mix Upon ascent the D9 prompts you to change gas when the Fig 6 23 Activating the PO2 level you have set for next mix is allowing a gas gt compass from dive mode change The prompt is an audible three beeps and the current mix O starts t
86. ve displays by pressing the UP DOWN buttons the elapsed dive time in minutes shown as DIVE TIME the water in temperature in C F the maximum depth during this dive in meters ft indicated as MAX the current time shown as TIME In addition with the optional wireless transmission enabled the Remaining Air time in the left center window inci cated as AIR TIME the cylinder pressure bar or psi displayed in the lower left corner the cylinder pressure graphically on the left side 6 1 2 BOOKMARK It is possible to make special marks in the profile memory du ring a dive These Bookmarks will be displayed when scrolling the profile memory on the computer display The Bookmarks will also be shown as annotations in the PC software Suun ES Bookmark Stored NS MEO 27 i Fig 6 3 Bookmark activa tion An annotation Book mark is placed in the profi le memory during a dive by pressing SELECT button Fig 6 4 Diving Display Cur rent tank pressure is 168bar and remaining air time is 19min 55 y ar eve Tue Fig 6 5 Cylinder pressu re warnings Pressure has dropped below 50 bar 725 psi Pressure display is blinking and there is an au dible alarm 56 to Dive Manager The bookmark logs the depth time and wa ter temperature as well as compass heading and tank pressu re when available To make a bookmark in the profile memory dur
87. y known to the authors in cluding the U S Navy Tables are based on theoretical mathematical models which are intended to serve as a guide to reduce the probability of decompression illness 1 1 3 NITROX Diving with nitrox provides the diver with an opportunity to increase bottom times or reduce the risk of decompression illness by reducing the nitrogen content in the bre athing gas mix However when the gas mix is altered the oxygen content of the mix is generally in creased This increase exposes the diver to an oxygen toxicity risk not usually con sidered in recreational diving In order to manage this risk the dive computer tracks the time and intensity of the oxygen exposure and provides the diver with informati 17 on to adjust the dive plan in order to maintain oxygen exposure within reasonably sa fe limits In addition to the physiological effects of enriched air on the body there are operatio nal considerations to be addressed when handling altered breathing mixes Elevated concentrations of oxygen present a fire or explosion hazard Consult with the manu facturer of your equipment in regards to its compatibility with nitrox 1 1 4 FREEDIVING Freediving and particularly freediving in combination with scuba diving may have risks that have not been researched and are not commonly known Any person who engages in any form of breathhold diving is in danger of shallow wa ter blackout SWB i e the sudden loss of c
88. y recommends that the device be not used for commercial or professional diving activity WARNING ONLY DIVERS TRAINED IN THE PROPER USE OF SCUBA DIVING EQUIP MENT SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER No dive computer can replace the need for proper dive training Insufficient or improper training may cause diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death WARNING THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS DCI FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DI VE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER NO PROCEDURE DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF OR OXYGEN TOXICI TY An individual s physiological make up can vary from day to day The dive com puter cannot account for these variations You are strongly advised to remain well within the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCI As an added measure of safety you should consult a physician regarding your fit ness before diving WARNING SUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERS LIMIT THEIR MA XIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M 130 FT OR TO THE DEPTH CALCULATED BY THE COMPUTER BASED ON THE SELECTED 0 AND A MAXIMUM PO OF 1 4 BAR WARNING DIVES WITH REQUIRED DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARE NOT RECOMMEN DED YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOWS YOU THAT A DECOMPRESSION STOP IS REQUIRED Note the blinking ASC TIME symbol and the upward pointing arrow WARNING US
89. ymptoms are irritation in the lungs a burning sensation in the chest coughing and reduction of the vital capacity Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity See also OTU 115 Printed in Finland 09 2004 Esa Print Oy 140689 116 COMPASS SETTING 7 Declination Calibrate TIME DIVE MEM COMPASS LIGHT COMPASS wm mr 245 IP a mm 4 dr SETTINGS 7 SETTINGS N SUB MODES gt sug MopEs Alarm Depth Alarm Air Log Time Dive Time Alarm EAN Plan Date Nitrox Gauge His Units Personal Altitude Off Backlight Sample rate Tones Deepstops Tank Pressure Units HP Code SUUNTO D9 mobes AND SETTINGS 3 suoyda e1 Aajunog Ayia aseyoind jo 3103s Aayunog 2840358 f4319 81035 oseuound o3eq 9 elas Jo 9poIN SUUNTO TWO YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and or workmanship to the original owner for the above noted period does not include battery life Keep a copy of the original purchase receipt and make sure to get this warranty card stamped at the place of purchase The warranty originates from the date of purchase All warranties are limited and are subject to the restrictions
90. yperbaric Medical Society UHMS suggests divers using standard air cylinders and exhibiting no symptoms of decompression illness wait 24 hours after their last dive to fly in an aircraft with cabin pressure up to 2400 m 8000 ft The only two exceptions to this recommendation are f a diver had less than 2 hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours then a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended 74 Following any dive that required a decompression stop flying should be de layed for at least 24 hours and if possible for 48 hours Suunto recommends that flying is avoided until all the DAN and UHMS guide lines and the dive computer wait to fly conditions are satisfied 6 6 AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS The dive computer features audible and visual alarms to advise when important limits are approached or to acknowledge preset alarms A short single beep occurs when the dive computer is activated when the dive computer automatically returns to the TIME mode Three beeps with a three second interval occur when the oylinder pressure reaches 50 bar 725 psi The cylinder pressure display will start to blink Fig 6 5 the cylinder pressure reaches the selected alarm pressure the calculated remaining air time reaches zero Three beeps with a three second interval and activated backlight when the no decompression dive turns into a decompression stop dive An arrow pointing upwards an

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