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Veo 200/250 Operating Manual - 12-2377-r05

1. Tor 1015 002 Fig 75 Surface Mode Activation Contacts Wet Fig 76 Fly Mode Activation Contacts Wet Fig 77 Desaturation Mode Activation Contacts Wet 71 72 Fig 78 PC Interface DOWNLOADING DATA TO A PC Using special linking hardware dive data can be downloaded copied from your Veo 200 250 to an IBM compatible PC program running on a Windows operating system Compatibil ity requirements and instructions are provided with the optional download package that is available from your Authorized Oceanic Dealer The software program provides dive tabular and graphic profile data sampled throughout the dives at the interval you set NOTE Ensure that the download product that you acquire is compatible with the Veo 200 250 and the PC equipment that you will be using The Interface Cable will be connected to the Data Port located on the side of the Veo 200 250 housing Prior to attempting to download data from your Veo 200 250 refer to the instructions provided in the User Manual that is incorporated into the CD for the download package Refer to page 28 of this manual for instructions regarding access to PC Interface Fig 78 WARNING Prior to diving with the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product information SIMULAT
2. Sampling Rate is the interval at which data Samples are recorded during a dive for subsequent download to the PC program This setting has no effect on displayed data or data in the unit s viewable Log Fig 37 Set Sampling Rate 39 15555555557 TO SET USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE A NOTE gt while i in the Surface Mode Once a dive is made Factory set OFF Digital Gauge Mode can also be set ON The with this feature set effects of this feature being ON or OFF are described on page ON the setting will be 58 locked ON for 24 hours after the dive Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 Set Digital Gauge appears Mode will not appear e as a selection during Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units that 24 hour period screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 14 more times The graphic GAU appears with OFF or ON flashing Fig 38 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between ON and OFF Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Water Activation or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 38 Set Digital Gauge Mode 40 SET WATER ACTI
3. Fig 61 PO2 Warning If PO2 continues to increase the value displayed will increase toward a maximum value of 5 00 ATA in increments of 01 ATA When it reaches a value of 1 60 ATA or the PO2 Alarm set point a user setting the Audible Alarm will sound unless set OFF and the current PO2 value PO2 symbol O2 segment of the O2 Bar Graph and UP Arrow will flash as a warning until PO2 decreases Fig 62 Press the Left Front Advance button to view the Alternate Displays The unit will revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds Press the Right Side Select button to activate the Backlight Fig 62 PO2 Alarm 59 HIGH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION The O2 Bar Graph displays either oxygen accumulated during that nitrox dive or during the repetitive nitrox dives you conduct during that 24 hour period whichever of the two is greater at that time The yellow Caution Zone of the O2 Bar Graph offers you a convenient way to consistently monitor how close you are coming to the limits of oxygen exposure Use it as a visual reference to place a wider margin of protection between you and the Limits If the theoretical amount of oxygen accumulated equals exceeds the limit for single exposure or the exposure limit for 24 hour period Oxygen Dive Time Remaining becomes zero 0 00 and the O2 Bar Graph will enter the red O2 Danger Zone Fig 63 The red LED warning will flash the Audible Alarm will sound u
4. The Veo 200 and 250 are configured with the same features and functions The differ ence between them is the location of the 2 Control Buttons page 8 The Veo 200 is designed for mounting in a Console Boot and has both Buttons on the front The Veo 250 is designed to wear on the wrist and has 1 button on the front and 1 on the right side INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The Control Buttons referred to as the Interactive Control Console allow you to select display options and access specific information when you want to see it They are also used to enter settings activate the Backlight and acknowledge the Audible Alarm The Left button of the Veo 200 and Front button of the Veo 250 are referred to as the Advance button The Right button of the Veo 200 and Side button of the Veo 250 are referred to as the Select button The terms used in this manual are Left Front Advance and Right Side Select referring to the Veo 200 250 10 Fig 1 TLBG BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG The Tissue Loading Bar Graph Fig represents tissue loading of nitrogen showing your relative no decompression or decom pression status As your depth and elapsed dive time increase segments will add to the Graph and as you ascend to shallower depths the Bar Graph will begin to recede indicating that additional no decompression time is allowed for multilevel diving The Tissue Loading Bar Graph monitors 12 different nitrogen compartm
5. Oxygen Control 45 46 Fig 42 TLBG NOTE The Veo 200 250 will store oxygen accumula tion calculations for up to 10 dives conducted during a 24 hour period If the maximum limit for oxygen loading has been exceeded for that day 24 hour period all of the segments of the O2 bar graph will be displayed flashing Depth Time values will not appear until the O2 bar graph recedes into the green normal zone i e your daily oxygen dosage decreases an amount equivalent to the amount accumulated during the latest dive completed TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH TLBG Fig 42a As your Depth and Elapsed Dive Time increase the Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG will add segments green toward red to represent the absorption of nitrogen While ascending to shallower depths the number of segments displayed will begin to recede offering a graphic representation of your multilevel diving capability OXYGEN ACCUMULATION BAR GRAPH O2BG Fig 43a If FO2 was set for a numerical value nitrox the Oxygen Accumulation Bar Graph O2BG will add segments green toward red to represent oxygen accumulation for that dive or 24 hour period whichever amount is greater VARIABLE ASCENT RATE INDICATOR Fig 44 The Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI shows how fast you are ascending When you exceed the maximum recommended ascent rate for the depth you are at see below it will enter the red Too Fast zone and you will be alerted
6. Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 7 more times The graphic ALM and Alarm speaker icon appear with ON OFF flashing Fig 31 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between ON and OFF Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Max TLBG Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 31 Set Audible Alarm 33 Fig 32 Set TLBG Alarm 34 TO SET MAXIMUM TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH TLBG ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for DECO all 8 segments the Maximum Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG Alarm can be set to values between DECO all 8 segments and 1 segment Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 8 more times The graphic nde and Alarm speaker icon appear with the full TLBG flashing Fig 32 Press and release the Right Side Select button to decrease the number of segments one at a time or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Dive Time Remaining Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds
7. 9 57 m Time to Fly Countdown Desaturation Countdown Dive Log Date Time Nitrogen amp Oxygen Reset SetMode 1 2 21 50 Max Depth Alarm 30 300 ft 10 99 m Elapsed Dive Time Alarm 0 10 3 00 hr min PC Interface to Download data Set Mode 2 Units of Measure Imperial Metric Hour Format 12 24 Time Hour Minute Date Year Month Day Audible Alarm LED Warning On Off Max TLBG Alarm 1 8 segments Dive Time Remaining Alarm 0 00 0 20 min Max PO2 Alarm 1 20 1 60 ATA FO2 50 Default On Off Backlight Duration 0 3 7 sec Sampling Rate 2 15 30 60 sec 2 5 10 ft 5 1 5 3 m Digital Gauge Mode On Off Water Activation On Off Simulator Mode 89 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL MODES continued No Decompression Dive 1 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Bar Graphs 2 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time Bar Graphs 3 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Temperature Time of Day Bar Graphs 4 if nitrox dive Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Current PO2 Bar Graphs Safety Stop for dives deeper than 30 feet 9 meters Decompression Dive 1 Default Current Depth Stop Depth Time Total Ascent Time Bar Graphs 2 Current Depth Stop Depth Time Total Ascent Time Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time Bar Graphs 3 Current Depth Temperature Time of Day Total Asc
8. it is Set ON a user setting and the contacts are bridged without inter ference If the contacts remain dry during a descent and an attempt is made to activate it at depth it will come On briefly then shut Off WARNING Prior to diving with the Veo 200 250 e you must also read and understand the Oceanic M Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product information KEY TO SETTING INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 25 SET MODE 1 25 SETFO2 26 SET MAX DEPTH ALARM 27 SET ELAPSED DIVE TIME ALARM 28 PC DOWNLOAD 29 SET MODE 2 29 SET UNITS OF MEASURE 30 SET HOUR FORMAT 31 SET TIME OF DAY 32 SET DATE 33 SET AUDIBLE ALARM ACTIVATION 34 SET TLBG ALARM 35 SET DIVE TIME REMAINING ALARM 36 SET PO2 ALARM an d 37 SET FO2 50 DEFAULT 38 SET BACKLIGHT DURATION 5 39 SET PC SAMPLING RATE 40 SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE 41 SET WATER ACTIVATION 21 ACTIVATION WARNING If the unit is activated at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 meters it will per form a diagnostic check and immediately shutdown lt To Activate Veo 200 250 press and release the Left Front Advance Button Upon manual activation the unit will enter Diagnostic Fig 14 Diagnostic Mode Mode Fig 14 displaying all segments of the LCD as 8 s followed by dashes then a countdow
9. meters Therefore when returning to lower Altitudes diving should not be conducted until the unit automatically clears of any residual nitrogen and oxygen loading and resets to operate at the new lower Altitude A WARNING The Veo 200 250 will not sense ambient pressures or provide Altitude compensation when it is wet DO NOT dive at any different Altitude until the unit shuts off and is reactivated at the new Altitude If the unit is activated at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 meters it will perform a diagnostic check followed by immediate shutdown 88 SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS Air Computer Nitrox Computer Digital Depth Gauge Timer NO DECOMPRESSION MODEL Basis Modified Haldanean Algorithm 12 tissue compartments Data Base Diving Science and Technology DSAT Rogers Powell Performance Tissue compartment halftimes mins Spencer s values 5 10 20 40 80 120 160 200 240 320 400 480 Reciprocal subsurface elimination 60 minute surface credit control for compartments faster than 60 minutes Tissue compartments tracked up to 24 hours after last dive Decompression Capabilities Decompression stop ceilings at 10 20 30 40 50 60 ft 3 6 9 12 15 18 m Altitude Algorithm Basedon NOAA tables Oxygen Exposure Limits Based on NOAA tables OPERATIONAL MODES Activation Diagnostic Surface Pre Dive Planning Sequence 30 190 ft
10. required Ceiling Stop Depth is displayed in the center of the screen Maximum Depth can be viewed by pressing the Left Front Advance button Time and Date Displays Time displays are shown in hour minute format i e 1 16 represents 1 hour and 16 minutes not 116 minutes The colon that separates hours and minutes blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time e g Elapsed Dive Time and is solid non blinking when times are calculated projections e g Time to Fly The Main Time display is located in the lower portion of the display Fig 5a and a second time display Fig 5b is located in the center right Both displays are identified by a clock icon Time of Day can be set for 12 hour format Am Pm or 24 hour formot Date Month and Day is displayed in the center left portion of the screen Fig only to identify dive data while it is viewed in the Log Mode Year is only displayed when setting the Date When Units of Measure are set for Imperial the Month appears to the left of Day When set for Metric the Month appears to the right of Day E mu P A Uc Fig 5 Time Displays Fig 6 Date Display 13 Fig 7 Temperature Display 14 Temperature Displa Ambient Temperature is displayed in the center left portion of the screen Fig 7a while in the Surface Mode and Log Mode and can be viewed as part of an Alternate Display when the Le
11. the remainder of that dive The Battery Indicator will appear after the dive in Surface Mode Fig 9 Low Battery Condition 17 Fig 10 2 set for Air Fig 11 FO2 set for 21 18 FO2 MODE After Activation the Veo 200 250 will operate as an Air computer without displaying information associated with oxygen calculations unless it is set for a percentage of oxygen 2 other than Air a numerical value between 21 and 50 When set with an FO2 value of Fig 10 the Veo 200 250 will perform calculations the same as if FO2 were set for 21 oxygen internally accounting for oxygen loading for any subsequent Nitrox dives However oxygen related displays warnings and the O2 Bar Graph will not appear on the display for that dive or subsequent dives unless FO2 is set for a numeri cal value 21 50 Once a dive is made with the unit set as a nitrox computer FO2 set for a numerical value it cannot be programmed to operate as an computer until 24 hours after the last dive Air will not be displayed as an option in the FO2 Mode However you can set FO2 for 21 for use with Air When FO2 is set at a value of 21 Fig 11 the unit will remain set at 21 for subsequent nitrox dives until FO2 is set to a higher value or until it automatically turns off and is reacti vated Setting FO2 is described on Page 25 2 50 Default If the Default is set to ON Fig 12 and FO2
12. zone green 5 Normal zone green No Deco Caution zone yellow 2 Caution zone yellow Decompression Warning zone red 1 Danger zone red Variable Ascent Rate Indicator 60 feet 18 m amp Shallower segments 3 1 1 Deeper than 60 feet 18 m segments feet min meters min segments feet min meters min 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 20 0 6 Normal Zone Green 1 11 25 3 5 7 5 1 21 50 65 15 Caution Zone Yellow 2 26 30 8 9 2 51 60 15 5 18 Too Fast Zone Red flashing 3 gt 30 gt 9 3 gt 60 gt 18 91 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Accuracy Depth 1 of full scale Timers 1 second per day Dive Counter Displays Dives 1 to 24 0 if no dive made yet Resets to Dive 1 upon reactivation after having shut off Dive Log Mode Stores 24 most recent dives in memory for viewing After 24 dives adds 25th dive in memory and deletes the first dive Altitude Operational from sea level to 14 000 feet 4 267 meters elevation Samples Ambient Pressure every 30 minutes when not activated when manually activated and every 30 minutes while activated Does not sample Ambient Pressure while it is wet Adjusted No Decompression and O2 Limits and recalibration of depth readings at elevations between 2 000 feet 610 meters and 14 000 feet 4 267 meters at intervals of 1 000 feet 305 meters Power Battery 1 8 vdc type CR2450 Lithium battery Shelf li
13. 2 and MAX and Alarm speaker icon appear with the PO2 value flashing Fig 34 Press and hold the Right Side Select button to advance the Alarm value in increments of 10 ATA or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set FO2 50 Default or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 34 Set PO2 Alarm 36 SET 2 50 DEFAULT while in the Surface Factory set ON the FO2 50 Default feature can be set to OFF The effects of this feature being ON or OFF are described on page 17 Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 11 more times The graphics FO2 and 50 appear with ON OFF flashing Fig 35 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between ON and OFF Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Backlight Duration or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 35 Set FO2 50 Default 37 38 Fig 36 Set Backlight Duration TO SET BACKLIGHT DURATION while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 7 seconds the Backlight Duration can be set to values of 0 3 or 7 se
14. 250 0 and 60 accuracy If store module and its ba ACCESSORIES opti will operate in almost any temperature diving environment in the world between 32 F and 140 At extremely low temperatures the LCD may become sluggish but this will not affect it s d or transported in extremely low temperature areas below freezing you should warm the with body heat before diving onal items available from your Authorized Oceanic Dealer Lens Guard computer module covers lens face prevents scratches PC download package hardware and software Battery Kit includes 1 battery 1 battery hatch o ring silicone grease 93 OCEANIC WORLD WIDE OCEANIC USA 2002 Davis Street San Leandro CA 94577 Tel 510 562 0500 Fax 510 569 5404 Web site http www OceanicWorldwide com service oceanicusa com Oceanic Central North Europe Wendelstein Germany Tel 09129 9099780 Fax 09129 9099789 E mail office oceanic de Oceanic South Europe Genova Italy Tel 0039 010 8382006 Fax 0039 010 8365360 E mail info oceanicse it Oceanic SW Ltd Devon United Kingdom Tel 44 1 404 89 1819 Fax 44 1 404 89 1909 E mail info oceanicuk com Oceanic France Marseille France Tel 0033 491 25 37 78 Fax 0033 491 72 34 48 E mail oceanicfrance wanadoo fr 94 Oceanic Diving Australia Pty Ltd Sorrento Victoria Australia Tel 61 3 5984 4770 Fax 61 3 5984 4307 E mail sales oceanicaus com au Oceanic Asia Pacific Pte
15. E after setting Time Factory set for the factory local Date the Date can be set to values between 01 01 2004 and 12 31 2049 After having set and accepted the Time the Date appears with the graphic dAY and Year value flashing Fig 28 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Year value in increments of one year or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting The Month value flashes Fig 29 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Month value in increments of one month or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting The Day value flashes Fig 30 9p nm Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance IIl 9 lg 2000 g the Day value in increments of one day or press and hold 5 the button to scroll through the Set Points Fig 30 Set Day Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting 32 TO SET AUDIBLE ALARM while in the Surface Factory set for ON the Alarm can also be set to OFF This setting also applies to the LED Warning Indicator that is synchro nized with the Audible Alarm When set OFF the Alarm will not sound during the conditions described on page 14 Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears
16. Icon Temperature Tissue Loading Bar Graph Icon Alarm Graphic Maximum Depth Icon Ascend Arrow Icon Ceiling Stop Icon Descend Arrow vposagTATTTa DANTH LCD DISPLAY WARNING Prior to diving with the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which M provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom e mendations as well as general product informa e eoe ct FEATURES and DISPLAYS d 9 Button Button Left Warning LED SmartGlo Right Sensor Veo 200 FULL DISPLAY Warning LED Select Button Side Advance Button SmartGlo Sensor Front Veo 250 FULL DISPLAY INTRODUCTION Welcome to Oceanic and thank you for choosing the Veo 200 or Veo 250 It is extremely important that you read this Operating Manual in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the Veo 200 250 It is equally important that you read the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual Doc No 12 2262 provided with your Veo 200 250 It contains information that you must become familiar with prior to diving with your Veo 200 250 Remember that technology is no substitute for common sense and a dive computer only provides the person using it with data not the knowledge to use it
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18. Maintain the Battery Hatch securely in place and using your other hand slide the Retaining Ring down off your thumb and into position around the Battery Compartment The tabs on the Retaining Ring fit down into the two slots located ot the 2 and 8 o clock positions Fig 94 O ring Orientation 85 Using your fingers turn the Ring counter clockwise 5 de grees until the tabs engage Fig 95 then tighten it 5 more degrees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdriver Fig 96 While tightening the Retaining Ring exert continuous inward pressure on it until it is secured in the proper position A small symbol located on the Ring should be aligned with the Locked symbol located on the Housing Fig 96 a Fig 95 Engaging Retaining Ring gt Inspection Activate the unit and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic and battery check and enters Surface Mode Observe the LCD display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen WARNING If there are any portions of the display missing or appearing dim or if a Low Battery condi tion is indicated return your Veo 200 250 to an Au thorized Oceanic Dealer for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it Fig 96 Retaining Ring Tightened 86 RETURNING THE MODULE TO BOOT If the Boot was fitted with a Spacer and it was previously removed r
19. OCCANIC VEO 200 250 Dive Computers Operating Manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For details refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided COPYRIGHT NOTICE This operating manual is copyrighted all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic 2002 Design Veo 200 250 Operating Manual Doc No 12 2377 2002 Design 2001 San Leandro Ca USA 94577 TRADEMARK NOTICE Oceanic the Oceanic logo Veo 200 250 the Veo 200 250 logos Smart Glo and Oceanglo are all registered and unregistered trademarks of Oceanic All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Dive Time Remaining U S Patent no 4 586 136 Data Sensing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 and Variable Ascent Rate Indicator U S Patent no 5 156 055 User Setable Display U S Patent no 5 845 235 is owned by Suunto Oy Finland DECOMPRESSION MODEL The programs within the Veo 200 250 simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model This model is merely a way to apply a limited set of data to a large range of experiences The Veo 200 250 dive computer model is based upon the latest research and experi ments in decompression theory Still using the Veo 200 250 just
20. OR DEMO MODE 73 SIMULATOR MODE This mode provides you with the ability to practice various dive mode scenarios and computer functions while observing the various displays The SmartGlo Backlight functions as it normally does e At any time while in Simulator Mode pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds shall revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig T9 iSim lator Mode The set points entered into the Veo 200 250 do not affect the operation of the Simulator which has its own settings that allow Digital Gauge Mode to be set ON or OFF calculations to be cleared and FO2 to be set Access and Setup while in Surface Mode Press and hold Both buttons for 6 seconds Release the buttons during the 2 second window when DEMO and SIM appear Fig 79 Press and release the Left Front Advance button to access SIM MODE The graphics DEMO and GAU will appear with OFF or ON flashing Fig 80 When set ON the SIMULATOR will operate as the unit would in User Set Digital Gauge Mode only displaying Depth and Elapsed Dive Time When set OFF it operates as it would as an Air or Nitrox computer Fig 80 Set Demo Gauge 74 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between ON and OFF Press and release the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to DEMO NI O2 with CUR or NEW flashing Fig 81 When set for NEW calculations are based on zero res
21. S Press and release the Left Front Advance button while the Arrow is flashing to start the Ascent at the selected rate Press and release the Left Front Advance button during the Ascent to stop the Ascent Press and release the Left Front Advance button while the Ascent is stopped to access Alternate Displays e Press hold the Left Front Advance button for 2 seconds while the Ascent is stopped to restart the Ascent Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig 87 Ascent Rate Acceleration 77 Surfacing from a Simulated Dive The Simulator will enter Demo Surface Mode Fig 88 upon ascending to 3 feet 1 meter or shallower Press and hold the Right Side Select button for 4 seconds to access Time Acceleration The small Time clock icon will begin flashing Press and release the Right Side Select button to increase Surface Interval Time 1 minute per real time second Press and release the Right Side Select button during the Time Acceleration to restore the normal time rate of 1 second per second FO2 can be set after a Surface Interval of 10 minutes Press and release the Left Front Advance button to access FO2 Set Mode The FO2 graphic and value previously set will appear with the value flashing Press and release the Right Side Select button to increase the FO2 value in increments of 1 Press and release the Left Fr
22. S OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION RESET FEATURE URN POST DIVE MODES POST DIVE SURFACE MODE TRANSITION PERIOD AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS To activate the Backlight To access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence To access the Time to Fly Countdown To access the Time to Desaturate Countdown Log Mode AFTER THE FIRST 2 HOURS WET CONTACTS DOWNLOADING DATA TO A PC SIMULATOR DEMO MODE GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING 2 CONTENTS continued INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE MODULE REMOVAL FROM A BOO BATTERY REPLACEMENT RETURNING A MODULE TO A BOOT ALTITUDE COMPENSATION SPECIFICATIONS OCEANIC WORLD WIDE SERVICE RECORD A Pay special attention to items marked with this Warning symbol WARNING Prior to diving with the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual 5 Components Icon Operating Mode Battery Indicator 2 oxygen Bar Graph Icon Time Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Graphic Ascent Too Fast Graphic Depth Graphic Demo Mode Icon Dive No Log only Icon Log Mode Graphic Maximum Depth
23. VATION while in the Surface Mode Factory set for ON the Water Activation feature can also be set for OFF disabled to prevent inadvertent activation during travel or storage When set ON the Veo 200 250 will automatically Activate and enter Dive Mode upon immersion in water Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 15 more times 14 more times after a dive in Digital Gauge Mode e The graphics ACT and H20 appear with ON or OFF flashing Fig 39 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between ON and OFF Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and revert to Surface Mode ec WARNING If this feature is set for OFF the Veo 200 250 must be manu ally activated prior to com mencing a dive Fig 39 Set Water Activation 41 42 SET MODE 1 SEQUENCE FO2 VALUE MAX DEPTH ALARM ELAPSED DIVE TIME ALARM PC DOWNLOAD SUMMARY OF SET MODES SET MODE 2 SEQUENCE UNITS OF MEASURE HOUR FORMAT TIME OF DAY DATE AUDIBLE ALARM TLBG ALARM DIVE TIME REMAINING ALARM PO2 ALARM FO2 50 DEFAULT BACKLIGHT DURATION PC SAMPLING RATE DIGITAL GAUGE MODE WATER ACTIVATION WARNING Prior to diving with
24. ace Mode Fig 20 FO2 set for 3296 130 feet allowed 25 SET MAX DEPTH ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 330 feet the Alarm can be set to values between 30 feet 3 meters and 330 feet 99 meters in increments of 10 foot 3 meters Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button FO2 appears with the value flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 1 more time The graphics FEET MAX and dEEP and Alarm icon ap pear with the Max Depth value flashing Fig 21 Press and release the Right Side Select button until the desired Depth Alarm value appears or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Elapsed Dive Time Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 21 Set Max Depth Alarm 26 TO SET ELAPSED DIVE TIME ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 0 00 hr min the Alarm can be set to values between 0 10 and 3 00 hr min in increments of 0 05 hr min Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button FO2 appears with the value flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 2 more times The graphic EdT and Alarm and Dive Time icons appear with the Ela
25. as using the U S Navy or other No Decompression Tables is no guarantee of avoiding decompression sickness i e the bends Every diver s physiology is different and can even vary from day to day No machine can predict how your body will react to a particular dive profile 2 5 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY NOTICES DECOMPRESSION MODEL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG Oxygen Bar Graph 2 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Depth Displays Time and Date Displays Temperature Display AUDIBLE ALARM LED Warning Light BACKLIGHT POWER SUPPLY Battery Indicator Low Battery Condition FO2 MODE 18 FO2 50 Default 19 ACTIVATION AND SETUP oco nte ea Y Pe SERE YE ELE 21 ACTIVATION Backup Activation SURFACE MODE SET MODES ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 1 ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE Z2 CONTENTS continued PLAN AND DIVE MODES PRE DIVE PLANNING SEQUENCE TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION BAR GRAPH VARIABLE ASCENT RATE INDICATOR CONTROL OF DISPLAYS NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE VIOLATION MODES Conditional Violation Mode Delayed Violation Modes Immediate Violation Mode and Gauge Mode HIGH PO2 DIVE MODE HIGH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE UNEXPECTED LOS
26. begin a Descent at a rate of 5 feet 1 5 meters per real time second Press and release the Right Side Select button during the Descent to stop the descent During the descent pressing and releasing the Left Front Advance button provides access to the Alternate Displays Press hold the Right Side Select button for 4 seconds to access Time Acceleration The small clock icon shall begin flashing Fig 85 Press and release the Right Side Select button to increase Elapsed Dive Time 1 minute per real time second Press and release the Right Side Select button during Time Acceleration will restore normal time rate of 1 second per second Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig 85 Time Acceleration 76 Ascending Rate of Ascent can set for 1 or 3 FPS 3 or 1 MPS prior to start of Ascent or while stopped e Press hold the Left Front Advance button for 2 seconds to access an Ascent Rate of 1 FPS 3 MPS The UP Arrow and green and yellow segments of the VARI will appear flashing Fig 86 To change the Rate to 3 FPS 1 MPS press hold the Left Front Advance button for 2 seconds The UP Arrow graphic TOO FAST and all segments of the VARI appear Fig 80 Simulated Ascent flashing and the alarm will sound and red LED will flash Fig 87 e Press hold the Left Front Advance button to return the Rate to 1 FPS 3 MP
27. by the graphic TOO FAST all segments of the bar graph flashing an Audible alarm and the red LED Warning Indicator unless set OFF The warn ings will stop when your ascent rate is slowed At depths greater than 60 feet 18 meters maximum recom mended rate is 60 feet minute 18 meters minute At depths of 60 feet 18 meters and shallower maximum recommended rate is 30 feet minute 9 meters minute Refer to page 11 for additional information pertaining to the Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Fig 43 O2 Bar Graph Fig 44 Ascent Alarm 47 CONTROL OF DISPLAYS During No Decompression conditions various displays of information up to 4 are avail able Each provides Depth Dive Time Remaining and additional information The intent of this feature is to provide the diver control of how much information is on display at any given time during the dive The diver can change from one display to another as often as desired by pressing the Left Front Advance button otherwise it does not change During conditions in which cautionary type information is displayed e g Decompression High PO2 there is a Main Display of important information relevant to the specific condition The diver can access another display but it will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds To activate the Backlight during a dive press the Right Side Select but fon The displays will be illuminated as long a
28. ce the unit under gently running water and towel dry before storing Transport your unit cool dry and protected INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your Veo 200 250 should be inspected annually by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer who will perform a factory pre scribed function check and inspection for damage or wear To keep the 2 year limited warranty in effect this inspection must be completed one year after purchase 30 days Oceanic recommends that you continue to have this inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly The costs of annual inspections are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty To Obtain Service Take your Veo 200 250 to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer or send it to the nearest Oceanic Regional Distributor Facility To return your Veo 200 250 to Oceanic Record all dive data in the Log and or download the data in memory All data will be erased when it receives factory service Package it using a protective cushioning material Include a legible note stating specific reason for return your name address daytime phone number serial number and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registra tion Card Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to the nearest Oceanic Regional Service Facility see page 94 or to Oceanic USA If shipping to Oceanic USA obtain an RA Return Authoriza tion number by contacting Oceanic at 510 562 0500 or send an e ma
29. conds Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 12 more times The graphic GLO and Time icon appear with the Duration value flashing Fig 36 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Duration from 00 to 03 to 07 seconds Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Sampling Rate or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode SET PC SAMPLING RATE while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 30 seconds the Sampling Rate can be set to values of 2 15 30 or 60 seconds or 2 5 or 10 feet 5 1 5 or 3 meters Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 13 more times The graphics SR and SECS appear with the Sampling Rate value flashing Fig 37 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Rate one selection at a time or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Digital Gauge Mode or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode
30. e accessed using the Left Front Advance button and the Backlight can be activated using the Right Side Select button The Veo 200 250 will automatically revert to the Main Display after seconds unless the Left Front Advance button is pressed to view another display of information NOTE Upon entry into Violation Modes the Audible Alarm will sound and the red LED will flash for sev eral seconds followed by a second short beeping tone The Alarm will sound even if it is user Set OFF It also cannot be turned off acknowledged by press ing the Left Front Advance button Conditional Violation Mode If you ascend shallower Fig 55a than a Required Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth displayed Fig 55b the Down Arrow Deco Bar and Total Ascent Time will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth Also displayed will be Current Depth and applicable bar graphs Unless set OFF a user setting the Audible Alarm will emit tone for several seconds or until acknowledged by pressing the Left Front Advance button If you descend below the required decompression ceiling before 5 minutes have elapsed the Veo 200 250 will continue to function in Decompression Dive Mode In this case off gassing credit will be given and for each minute above the ceiling 1 minutes of Penalty Time will be added to Re quired Stop Time The added Penalty decompression Time will have to be worked off first before obta
31. e first screen of the previous dive s Log Press the Left Front Advance button 1 time AFTER THE FIRST 2 HOURS Two hours after the last dive Surface Mode will no longer be displayed the Time to Fly and Desaturation countdowns will be displayed alternately for 3 seconds each until they count down to 0 00 or another dive is made To access other modes or enter settings Press Either button to return to Surface Mode The unit will again revert to the Time to Fly and Desaturation countdowns after 2 hours if no button is pressed Fig 74 Log Oxygen Data 70 5 If the graphic H2O appears during the Surface Mode Fig 75 Fly Mode Fig 76 or Desaturation Mode Fig 77 it is an indication that the water activation contacts are bridged still wet and the unit must be rinsed in fresh water and thoroughly dried The contacts are located in the button stems and the download data port Once the unit is dry the graphic 2 will disappear from the display e Ifthe unit is not cleaned and dried prior to the countdowns reaching 0 00 hr min or making another dive it will shut off then automatically reactivate The graphic H2O would then appear in place of Dive Number when Surface Mode is displayed during the Surface Mode e f no dive is made the unit would shut off after 2 hours then automatically reactivate again repeating the action until cleaned and dried
32. ecommended Fig 64A User Set Gauge Mode Main Fig 64B User Set Gauge Mode Alternate 61 WARNING Reset after dive and sub sequent use for a repetitive dive conducted by the same diver could result in seri ous injury to or Fig 65 Reset Clear 62 RESET FEATURE This dive computer is configured with a RESET feature that allows data to be cleared including Nitrogen and Oxygen calculations FO2 set point and Log Mode entries RESET PROCEDURE While in SURFACE MODE new activation period or after a 10 minute post dive surface interval press the Left Front Advance button 1 time to access PLAN MODE While 30 feet or 9 meters is displayed in the PLAN MODE press and hold Both buttons until SET 2 appears then release the buttons Press and release the Left Front Advance button to display the Clear screen Fig 65 The first 2 digits of the KEY CODE flash To change the number press and release the Right Side Select button to increase the digits to 01 Press and release the Left Front Advance button again to display the second 2 digits of the KEY CODE flashing To change the number press and release the Right Side Select button to increase the digits to 01 e Press and release the Left Front Advance button to com plete the RESET operation and turn the unit OFF WARNING Prior to div
33. econds to return to Surface Mode The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed Log Data will not be stored in the unit s memory until the 10 minute Transition Period on the surface is completed Once 10 minutes have elapsed the Surface Mode icon and Surface Interval time display colon stop flashing indicating that the Dive and Transition Period are completed and a subsequent descent will be considered a new dive If you descend during the 10 minute Transition Period time underwater will be considered a continuation of that dive The time at the surface if less than 10 minutes will not be added as Dive Time Fig 67 Log Mode during Transition Period 65 VE 205 Fig 68 Surface Mode greater than 10 minutes Fig 69 Adjusted NDLs 66 AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS For the remainder of the first 2 hours after surfacing information will continue to be displayed as Surface Mode Fig 68 and you will have full access to other modes e g PDPS Fly Desat Log Set To activate the Backlight Press the Right Side Select button To access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence Also refer to page 44 Press the Left Front Advance button 1 time while in Surface Mode Press and release the Right Side Select button to ad vance through the sequence of available adjusted depths and times one screen at a time The unit will r
34. ended that the Battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity e g do not change the Battery in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day NOTE If the old Battery can be removed and the new one inserted within 8 seconds nitrogen calculations and settings will be retained for repetitive dives Battery Hatch Removal Locate the Battery Compartment on the back of the Module While applying steady inward pressure on the center of the Battery Hatch rotate the Hatch Retaining Ring 10 degrees clockwise by pressing against the upper tab of the Retaining Ring with a small blade screwdriver Fig 90 lift the Hatch Ring up and away from the Housing or turn the Module over to allow the Ring to drop out into your hand Remove the Battery Hatch Fig 90 Ring Removal 83 Battery Removal Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery Fig 91a Remove the Hatch O ring DO NOT use tools e Using care not to damage the Battery Contacts Fig 9 1b c slide the Battery up and out of the Battery Compartment Inspection Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing Inspect the Button Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged e If it is necessary to clean the Battery Compartment flush it and all components with a solution of 50 wh
35. ending on cylinder size and air consumption rate you may have less NDLs at Sea Level time available than indicated because of those and for an Air Dive other factors no dive made yet 44 access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence while in the Surface mode Press the Left Front Advance button 1 time e Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance through the Depths Times one screen at a time Press the Left Front Advance button to access Fly Mode The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed Fig 40 Nitrogen Control With each Depth displayed by the Pre Dive Planning Se quence you will see either predicted no decompression limits based upon your previous dive profiles if calculated to be nitrogen controlled or predicted oxygen tolerance limits OTLs based upon either a single dive exposure or your 24 hour accumulation of oxygen if calcu lated to be oxygen controlled The Maximum Depth allowed for a PO2 level of 1 60 for the FO2 setting will also be displayed Depths greater than the Maximum Depth that can be achieved with a PO2 of 1 60 ATA will not be displayed e f the Tissue Loading Bar Graph is displayed Fig 40 that next dive is calculated to be controlled by nitrogen loading e f the O2BG and C2 symbol are displayed Fig 41 it is calculated to be controlled by oxygen loading Fig 41
36. ent Time Bar Graphs 4 if nitrox dive Current Depth Current PO2 Total Ascent Time Bar Graphs Violation Conditional Delayed amp Immediate Gauge High PO2 1 20 1 60 ATA High Oxygen Accumulation per dive 24 hr DISPLAY RANGE RESOLUTION Numeric Displays Range Dive Number 0 24 Depth 0 399 ft 0 120 m Maximum Depth FO2 Set Point PO2 Value Dive Time Remaining Total Ascent Time Decompression Stop Time Elapsed Dive Time Surface Time Dive Log Surface Interval 399 ft 120 m Air 21 50 96 0 00 5 00 ATA 0 00 9 59 hr min 0 00 9 59 hr min 0 00 9 59 hr min 0 00 9 59 hr min 0 00 9 59 hr min then 10 to 23 hr only 0 00 25 59 hr min Resolution 1 1ft 1m 1m 99 9 m 1ft 1m 1m 99 9 m 1 01 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED DISPLAY RANGE RESOLUTION continued Numeric Displays Range Resolution Time to Fly 23 50 0 00 hr min 1 minute starting 10 min after the dive Time to Desaturate 23 50 maximum 0 00 hr min 1 minute starting 10 min after the dive Temperature 0 to 99 F 9 to 60 T Special Displays Occurrence Diagnostic Display After Manual Activation Outof Range 7330 feet 99 9 meters Gauge Mode Countdown Timer 23 50 to 0 00 hr min after violation BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph segments Oxygen O2 Bar Graph No Decompression
37. ents simultaneously and displays the one that is in control of your dive It is divided into a green No Decompres sion normal zone a yellow Caution zone also No Decompres sion and a red Decompression danger zone While you cannot provide a guarantee against the occurrence of decompression sickness you may choose your own personal zone of caution based upon age physique excessive weight etc to reduce the statistical risk NOTE Displays associated with oxygen and the O2 Bar Graph will only appear if FO2 has been set at a value other than Air e g a numerical value Oxygen Accumulation Bar Graph 2 The O2 Bar Graph Fig 2a represents oxygen loading show ing the maximum of either per dive accumulated oxygen or 24 hour period accumulated oxygen As your oxygen exposure accumulation increases during the dive segments will add to the Bar Graph and as loading decreases it will begin to recede indicating that additional exposure is allowed for that dive and 24 hour period Fig 2 O2BG and VARI Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI The Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Fig 2b provides a visual representation of ascent speed i e an ascent speedometer Green is normal rate yellow caution rate and red is Deeper than 60 feet 18 Segments Ascent Rate The segments of the Variable Ascent Rate Indicator represent Displayed two sets of speeds which chan
38. eplace the Spacer into the Boot Orient the Module over the opening in the Boot and dip the bottom edge into it while pressing the top edge with the palm of your hand Stop pressing when the bottom edge of the Module has just entered the Boot Correct the alignment of the Module as needed so that it is straight Press the Module completely into place with your thumbs watching the alignment until it snaps into place 87 ALTITUDE COMPENSATION Atmospheric pressure decreases as Altitude increases above sea level Weather systems and ambient temperature also affect barometric pressures Consequently depth reading instruments that do not compensate for the decrease in ambient pressure indicate depth readings shallower than the depth they are actually at The Veo 200 250 automatically compensates for decreased ambient pressures for Alti tudes between 2 000 610 meters and 14 000 feet 4 267 meters Its program contains a high altitude algorithm that reduces no decompression and oxygen exposure limits to add a larger zone of caution The Veo 200 250 senses ambient pressure when it is activated every 15 minutes while it is activated or every 30 minutes when it is not activated At an Altitude of 2 000 feet 610 meters it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water rather than feet of sea water It will then readjust the no decompression and oxygen limits at additional intervals of 1 000 feet 305
39. er 2 minutes if no button is pressed while in the Log Mode 68 access the Log Mode and view the First Screen While in Surface Mode Press the Left Front Advance button 4 times The First Screen of the most recent dive will appear display ing Fig 72 The Log Mode icon Dive Number Time Date the dive started Fig 72 Log Dive Identifier To view the Second Screen of the Log Nitrogen data Press the Right Side Select button 1 time while viewing the Date Time screen Displayed will be Fig 73 Log Mode icon Maximum Depth reached during the dive and icon Temperature minimum during the dive and icon Surface Interval prior to that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Variable Ascent Rate Indicator showing the maximum ascent rate maintained for 4 consecutive seconds during the dive Tissue Loading Bar Graph showing tissue nitrogen loading at the time you surfaced at the end of the dive Also the segment that reflects the maximum loading will appear flashing Fig 73 Log Nitrogen Data 69 To view the Third Screen of the Log Oxygen data Press the Right Side Select button 1 time while viewing the Nitrogen data Displayed will be Fig 74 Log Mode icon FO2 graphic and value set for thot dive Maximum 2 level reached during that dive and PO2 graphic 2 Bar Graph showing oxygen loading at the end of the dive To access th
40. evert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Left Front Advance button is pressed to access the Fly Mode The Pre Dive Planning Sequence now shows adjusted No Decompression Limits Fig 69 based on residual nitrogen and accumulated oxygen calculated to be remaining from the previous dives To access the Time to Fly Countdown while in Surface Mode Press the Left Front Advance button 2 times The Time to Fly counter Fig 70 begins counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a dive after the Transition Period displaying the word FLY and a countdown that begins at 23 50 hr min and counts down to 0 00 hr min f a violation occurred during the dive a single dash will appear instead of the letters FLY The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Left Front Advance button is pressed to access the Desat Time Countdown Fig 70 Time to Fly To access the Time to Desaturate Countdown while in Surface Mode Press the Left Front Advance button 3 times The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Left Front Advance button is pressed to access the Log Mode e f a violation occurred during the dive Desaturation Time will not be displayed The Time to Desaturate counter Fig 71 provides calculated time for tissue desaturation at sea level The countdown starts 10 minutes after surfacing at 23 50 hr min maximum and counts down to 0 00 hr min Fi
41. fe Up to 5 years Replacement User replaceable annual recommended Life expectancy 100 dive hours if 1 1 hour dive per dive day to over 300 dive hours if 3 1 hour dives per dive day Battery Status Indicator segments displayed estimated power remaining all 26 to 10096 1 25 or less 92 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE continued Activation Manual push tton recommended Automatic by immersion in water as a backup if set ON H20 graphic indicates Wet Contacts are bridged unit must be dried prior to transport or storage Cannot be manually activated deeper than 4 feet 1 2 m if the Water Activation feature is set OFF Cannot be activat Shutoff Automatically shui Automatically shui ed at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 m 5 off if no dive is made within 120 minutes after initial activation Reactivation required s off 24 hours after last dive will reactivate if the H2O graphic is displayed Cannot be shut off manually Setting FO2 Automatically set or Air upon activation Remains set for Air unless an FO2 numerical value is set Nitrox set points fi rom 21 to 50 96 If set for 21 remains set for 21 until changed If set for gt 21 it reverts to 5096 10 minutes after the dive if the FO2 Default is ON If the FO2 Default is OFF the value will remain at the value set Operating Temperature The Veo 200
42. ft Front Advance button is pressed while in a dive mode NOTE The Informational Displays are described in detail as the various operating modes they appear in are presented throughout this manual AUDIBLE ALARM LED Warning Light A red LED Warning Light is synchronized with the Audible Alarm and will flash when the Alarm emits a tone They will turn OFF when the Alarm is acknowledged or Set OFF a user setting When warning situations activate the Alarm the unit will emit a beeping tone for several seconds until it times out or until the situation is corrected or it is acknowledged by pressing the Left Front Advance button for 2 seconds The Alarm will sound again upon reentry into the warning situation or entry into another type of warning situation Entry into Decompression Mode e PO2 gt than the Max PO2 Alarm a user setting or gt 1 60 e Descent deeper than the Max Depth Alarm a user setting Nitrogen Bar Graph Alarm a user setting Dive Time Remaining Alarm a use setting Elapsed Dive Time Alarm a use setting e C2 Accumulation gt allowable per dive limit or limit for 24 hour period Ascending above a required Decompression stop depth for less than 5 minutes Condi tional Violation Ascent rate exceeds 60 feet minute 18 meters minute if greater than 60 feet 18 meters or 30 feet minute 9 meters minute at 60 feet 18 meters and shallower During the followi
43. g 71 Time to Desaturate 67 LOG MODE Information from your latest 24 dives is stored in the Log for viewing The first dive of a new Activation Period will be 1 then 2 etc After 24 dives are accumulated each subsequent dive will overwrite the oldest dive in the Log i e the most recent dive deletes the oldest Log information will not be lost when the battery is removed but factory service will delete data Dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most recently recorded back to the oldest of the 24 dives stored Thus your most recent dive will always be the first shown in the sequence Each dive has three log screens Dive Identifier Nitrogen Data and Oxygen Data not displayed if the dive included a Violation Dives are identi fied by the Date Time started and number that activation period Button Control in Log Mode e The Left Front Advance button is used to access a specific dive s Log HINT To bypass a dive s Log and search for another in the sequence press the Left Front Advance button repeatedly Do not press the Right Side Select button until you find the dive Log you wish to view The Right Side Select button is used to view the second and third screens Nitrogen and Oxygen related dota for that dive To return to Surface Mode at any time while in Log Mode press Both buttons simulta neously for 2 seconds The unit will automatically revert to Surface Mode aft
44. ge at reference depth of 60 feet 1 21 50 65 15 18 meters Refer to the chart for segment values eo eet WARNING At depths greater than 60 feet 18 Segments Ascent Rate meters ascent rates should not exceed 60 feet per Displayed FPM MPM minute 18 meters per minute At depths of 60 feet tie ee 18 meters and shallower ascent rates should not 2 AS 60 feet 18 m amp Shallower exceed 30 feet per minute 9 meters per minute Variable Ascent Rate Indicator 12 Fig 3 Current Depth Fig 4 Maximum Depth ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Each numeric and graphic display represents a unique piece of information It is imperative that you understand the formats ranges and values of the information represented to avoid any possible mis understanding that could result in error Depth Displays During dive the Current Depth display Fig indicates depths from O to 330 feet 99 9 meters in 1 foot 1 meter increments By pressing the Left Front Advance button the Maximum Depth reached during that dive will be displayed in the center left portion of the display Fig 4a When the unit is set to operate as a digital depth gauge timer referred to as User Set Gauge Mode the Depth Display range is extended to 399 feet 120 meters At depths greater than 99 9 meters it will indicate metric values in increments of 1 meter During a Decompression Dive the
45. h will both flash as a warning of this condition Press the Left Front Advance button to view Temperature and Time of Day Press the Right Side Select button to activate the Back light The Veo 200 250 will also enter an Immediate Violation Mode 5 minutes after reaching the surface from a dive in which a Delayed Violation occurred On the surface Gauge Mode displays the Dive Number Temperature Time of Day Surface Interval and bar graphs flashing Fig 60 It does not provide the FO2 PDPS or Time to Fly and Desaturate features The countdown timer that appears when you try to access Time to Fly does not represent Time to It is only pro vided to inform you of the time remaining before normal Veo 200 250 operation can resume with full features and func tions This condition is a Permanent Violation and in the event that a dive is made during the 24 hour pe riod a full 24 hour surface interval must then be served before all functions are restored HIGH 2 DIVE MODE When partial pressure of oxygen PO2 becomes equal to or greater than 1 40 ATA or 0 2 ATA less than the PO2 Alarm set point a user setting the red LED warning will flash the Audible Alarm will sound unless set OFF and the current PO2 value PO2 symbol O2 segment of the O2 Bar Graph and UP Arrow will appear on the Main Display as a warning until PO2 decreases Current Depth and Dive Time Remaining will also be displayed Fig 61
46. idual nitrogen and oxygen loading a clean dive When set for CUR calculations take into consideration any residual nitrogen and oxygen remaining from previous actual dives Subsequent repetitive Simulated dives do not take into consideration previous Simulated dives Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between NEW and CUR Press and release the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Demo Surface Mode with the DEMO icon flashing Fig 82 Press and release the Left Front Advance button to advance to DEMO 2 with Air or a numerical value flashing Fig 83 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the FO2 setting from AIR to 21 through 50 in increments of 1 Max Depth for PO2 of 1 60 will be displayed Press and release the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and revert to Demo Surface Mode with the DEMO icon flashing Fig 81 Set Demo Calibration iJe Poe ins 40 Fig 83 Set Demo FO2 75 Descending Press hold the Right Side Select button for 2 seconds to access Dive Mode The DOWN Arrow will appear flashing Fig 84 Hint Quick taps lt 2 seconds of the Right Side Select button starts stops descents and quick taps of the Left Front Advance button accesses the Alternate Displays Fig 84 Simulated Descent While the Down Arrow is flashing press and release the Right Side Select button to
47. ig 51 Information includes Current Depth required Ceiling Stop Depth and Time Total Ascent Time and Mode icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Left Front Advance button to view Alternate Display 1 Deco Alternate Display 1 Fig 52 Information includes Current Depth Maximum Depth for that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Total Ascent Time and Mode icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs Press and release the Left Front Advance button again to view Alternate Display 2 Deco Alternate Display 2 Fig 53 Information includes Current Depth Temperature Time of Day and icon Total Ascent Time both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs Press and release the Left Front Advance button again to view Alternate Display 3 only if FO2 is set for 21 to 50 Nitrox or revert to the Main Display if FO2 is set for Air Deco Alternate Display 3 Fig 54 Information includes Current Depth the current value of PO2 if a nitrox dive and PO2 graphic Total Ascent Time Mode icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and applicable bar graphs Press the Left Front Advance button to revert to the Main Display Fig 54 Deco Alternate 3 53 54 Fig 55 Conditional Violation VIOLATION MODES While in Violation Modes the Alternate Displays previously described can b
48. il to service oceanicusa com Non warranty service must be prepaid COD is not ac cepted Additional information is available at the Oceanic web site OceanicWorldWide com 81 82 NOTE The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper battery replace ment is not covered by the unit s 2 year warranty MODULE REMOVAL FROM BOOT IF the Module is in a Console bend the rubber Console Boot back to expose the edge of the Module If the Boot is flexible enough to permit you may bend it back far enough to scoop the Module out with your finger Otherwise it may be necessary to insert a blunt screwdriver until the tip rests just underneath the Module DO NOT pry the Module from the Console Slowly increase the pressure under the Module by releasing the tension on the rubber Boot The Module will slide up the screwdriver and exit the Console If the Module is in a Wrist Boot it will be necessary to peel the lips of the Boot downward off the Module while applying pres sure from underneath working it out slowly CAUTION The procedure that follows must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the limited 2 year warranty BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Battery Compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the entrance of moisture or dust To prevent formation of moisture in the Battery Compartment it is recomm
49. ing with the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product information POST DIVE MODES 63 POST DIVE SURFACE MODE When you ascend to 3 feet 1 meter or shallower the Veo 200 250 will enter Surface Mode and begin counting your surface interval TRANSITION PERIOD The first 10 minutes is in affect a Transition Period during which time the following information is displayed Fig 66 Number of that dive during that day Temperature ambient Time of Day and icon Battery Consumption Indicator Surface Interval time colon flashing and icon flashing Tissue loading Bar Graph indicating current nitrogen load ing e O2 Bar Graph indicating current oxygen accumulation if nitrox During the Transition Period Log Mode can be accessed No other modes e g PDPS Fly Desat Set PC are acces sible Press the Right Side Select button to activate the Backlight Fig 66 Transition Period 64 To view that dive s Log Fig 67 Refer to page 66 for a description of the Log Mode displays Press the Left Front Advance button 1 time Press the Right Side Select button 1 time to view the Nitrogen data screen Press the Right Side Select button again to view the Oxygen data screen if a nitrox dive Press Both buttons simultaneously for 2 s
50. ining off gassing credit Once the Penalty Time is worked off and off gassing credit begins re quired decompression Stop Depths and Time will decrease toward zero then the Tissue Loading Bar Graph will recede into the yellow Caution Zone and the Veo 200 250 will revert to the No Decompression Dive Mode NOTE Upon entry into Delayed Violation Modes the red LED warning light will light and the Audible Alarm will sound even if it is user Set OFF It cannot be turned off acknowledged by pressing the Left Front Advance button 55 Fig 56 Delayed Viola 1 Fig 57 Delayed Viola 2 56 Delayed Violation Mode 1 Fig 56 If you remain above the Required Ceiling Stop Depth for than 5 minutes the Tissue Loading Bar Graph and Total Ascent Time will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth This is a continuation of a Conditional Violation Delayed Violation Mode 2 Fig 57 The Veo 200 250 cannot calculate decompression times for Stop Depths much greater than 60 feet 18 meters and offers no indication of how much time spent underwater would result in the need for a greater Stop Depth If your Decompression obligation requires a Ceiling Stop Depth between 60 feet 18 meters and 70 feet 21 meters the Tissue Loading Bar Graph will flash Total Ascent Time will still be displayed You must ascend to just deeper than and stay as close as possible to 60 feet 18 meters without ca
51. is set to a value greater than 21 the FO2 set point value will auto matically revert to 50 10 minutes after that dive The Maximum Depth that can be achieved with a PO2 of 1 60 ATA will also be displayed e FO2 must therefore be reset for each repetitive nitrox dive or the value will automatically default to 50 and the dives will be calculated based on 50 O2 50 nitrogen for oxygen calculations and 21 O2 79 nitrogen for nitrogen calculations If the Default is set to OFF Fig 13 the FO2 value for repetitive dives remains the same as previously set until the set point is manually changed Fig 12 FO2 Default ON Fig 13 FO2 Default OFF 19 20 WET ACTIVATION The Veo 200 250 is configured with contacts that will automatically activate the unit when the space between the contacts is bridged by a conductive material immersed in water The contacts are the pins of the Data Port and stem of the Push Button It is important that the Data Port and Button be kept clean and free of any contamination or debris that could cause the unit to activate unnecessarily resulting in premature depletion of battery power It is also important that they be kept clean to ensure that the unit will activate and enter dive mode upon immersion and descent The Data Port and Button can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft bristle brush WARNING The Wet Activation feature will not function unless
52. ite vinegar and 50 fresh water Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry overnight or blow dry with a hair dryer set at heat WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your Veo 200 250 to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service Fig 91 Hatch Removed 84 Battery Installation e Slide a new 3 volt type CR2450 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Cavity Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the left rim of the cavity Fig 92 Orient the Retaining Bar across the lower portion of the Battery and carefully push it down into position Fig 93 Fig 92 l rting Batt Battery Hatch and Hatch Retaining Ring Installation TM oe Replace the Hatch O ring with a new one which must be a genuine Oceanic part that can be purchased from an Autho rized Oceanic Dealer Use of any other O ring will void the warranty lightly lubricate the new Hatch O ring with silicone grease and place it on the inner rim of the Battery Hatch Fig 94 Ensure that it is evenly seated Slide the Hatch Retaining Ring top portion first small open ing onto your thumb Fig 93 Inserting Retaining Carefully place the Battery Hatch with O ring into position Bar on the rim of the Battery Compartment then press it evenly and completely down into place with your same thumb
53. lashing Press the Left Front Advance button 1 more time The graphic Hour appears with 12 or 24 flashing Fig 25 Press and release the Right Side Select button to toggle between 12 and 24 Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Hour or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 25 Set Hour Format 30 SET TIME while in the Surface Mode Set for factory local time the Time can be set to values between 0 00 and 12 59 or 0 00 and 23 59 Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 2 more times Time appears with the Hour value flashing Fig 26 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Hour value in increments of one hour or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting The Minute value flashes Fig 27 Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Minute value in increments of one minute or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Year Fig 26 Set Hour Fig 27 Set Minute 31 TO SET DAT
54. n from 9 to Diagnostic Mode checks the display and Battery voltage to ensure that everything is within tolerance and functioning properly When the Right Side Select button is held depressed when the Diagnostic countdown reaches 00 an External Access request is initiated A Serial Number screen ap pears displaying the unit s Serial Number and firmware code Revision Number as long as the button is held de pressed Fig 15 Upon releasing the button the unit shuts Off After manual activation it will also check the ambient barometric pressure and calibrate its present depth as zero At elevations of 2 000 feet 610 meters or higher it will recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water instead of feet of sea water Fig 15 Serial Number 22 Backup Activation only if Water Activation is set ON As a backup the Veo 200 250 will also automatically activate by water contact This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the Button stems and back of the case The graphic 2 that will be displayed as an indication is described later If no dive is made within 2 hours after initial activation the unit will automatically deactivate If the wet contacts are still bridged the unit will reactivate and display the H2O graphic SURFACE MODE Surface Mode Fig 16A identified by the Surface Time icon follows Diagnostic Mode after Activation Information includes Dive Numbe
55. ng situations the beeping tone will be followed by a second beeping tone that will not turn off when acknowledged even if it was user Set OFF Ascending above a required Decompression stop depth for more than 5 minutes Delayed Violation Decompression requires a ceiling stop depth of 70 feet 21 meters or deeper Being on the surface for 5 minutes after a Conditional Violation Permanent Violation A single short beep which cannot be disabled is emitted for the following After the Diagnostic countdown if everything is okay e f the unit automatically returns to Surface Mode from Simulator Mode 15 Fig 8 Battery Indicator 16 BACKLIGHT To activate the Backlight press the Right Side Select button While on the surface or during a dive the Smart Glo feature senses the intensity of natural light present If a low level of light is present the Backlight will activate and illuminate the display for 5 seconds or the Duration time a user setting The Backlight does not operate during Low Battery condi tion Press the button again to activate as desired POWER SUPPLY The Veo 200 250 utilizes one 1 type CR 2450 Lithium 3 volt cell that should provide 300 hours of continuous or 50 activa tion periods of operation If you conduct 1 dive each time the unit is activated you should obtain approximately 50 dives If you conduct 3 dives each time the unit is activated you should obtain appr
56. nless set OFF and the UP Arrow and the full 2 Bar Graph will flash as a warning until the level of oxygen decreases below the limit Press the Left Front Advance button to view the Alternate Displays The unit will revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds Press the Right Side Select button to activate the Backlight Fig 63 High O2 60 USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE When Digital Gauge Mode is set for ON the Veo 200 250 will operate as a Digital Depth Gauge Timer without performing nitrogen and oxygen calculations Fig 64A While in this mode the range of the Current and Maximum Depth displays are extended to 399 feet 120 meters to accom modate activities involving diving with advanced breathing gas mixtures or free diving beyond the normal depth limit of the unit Elapsed Dive Time will also be displayed Fig 64A To view Temperature and Time of Day Fig 64B for 3 seconds press the Left Front button UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION If your Veo 200 250 stops working for any reason it is impor tant that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it This is an important reason for not pushing the no decompression and oxygen accumulation limits and a critical reason to avoid entering decompres sion If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of your Veo 200 250 a backup instrument system is highly r
57. ont Advance button to accept the setting and return to Demo Surface Mode To make another dive press hold the Right Side Select button for 2 seconds to access Dive Mode for a repetitive dive The DOWN Arrow will appear flashing Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig 88 Demo Surface Mode 78 WARNING Prior to diving with the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product information GENERAL 79 80 Fig 89 Depth Sensor CARE AND CLEANING Protect your Veo 200 250 from shock excessive temperotures chemical attack and tampering Protect the lens against scratches with a transparent Instrument Lens Protector Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater Soak and rinse the Veo 200 250 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving and check to ensure that the areas around the low pressure depth sensor Fig 89a download Interface Data Port Fig 89b and buttons are free of debris or obstructions To dissolve salt crystals use lukewarm water or a 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water bath After removal from the bath pla
58. or after 2 minutes if neither button is pressed ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 2 These settings are ones that are not likely to change To save time at the dive site verify the set points and adjust them as desired prior to departing on the day s dive trip TO SET UNITS OF MEASURE while in the Surface Mode Factory set for Imperial Units of Measure can also be set for Metric Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the graphic FT or MJ and Temperature icon and letter F or C flashing Fig 24 Press the Right Side Select button to toggle between Imperial F and Feet and Metric M and C units Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Hour Format or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode To return to Sur face Mode at any time while in Set Mode press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds Fig 24 Set Units of Measure 29 SET HOUR FORMAT while in the Surface Factory set for 12 Hr 12 Am to 11 Pm the Format can also be set for 24 Hr 0 to 23 hours Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point f
59. oximately 150 dives Battery Indicator A Battery Indicator provides an indication of battery condition When power is sufficient for normal unit operation the Indicator will be displayed during Surface Mode Fig 8a The Indicator will not be displayed during Dive Mode s Low Battery Condition Voltage level is checked upon activation and every 10 minutes during operation When 75 of the Rated Power has been consumed the lower bar of the Battery Indicator only segment will be displayed and the outline of the Indicator will flash once per second as a warning that the Battery is to be replaced prior to conducting any further dives Upon decreasing to a voltage level that will no longer sustain proper operation the Indicator will flash 5 times followed by shutdown of the unit e If a Low Battery Condition exists when the unit is activated by pressing the button the graphic bAT and the Battery ndicator will appear flashing for 5 seconds Fig 9 followed by shutdown of the unit e Ifthe button is not pressed to activate the unit prior to a dive and a Low Battery Condition exists the Battery Indicator will appear flashing as a warning upon descent past 4 feet 1 2 meters No other information will be displayed e If the unit did not display a Low Battery Condition prior to entering the Dive Mode and a Low Battery Condition occurs during the dive there will be sufficient battery power to maintain unit operation for
60. ppears Fig 18 Access is gained by releasing the buttons during the 2 second window in which SET 1 or SET 2 appears then pressing the Left Front Advance button e Ifthe buttons are held longer SET 1 and 2 are both by passed the unit will go to Simulator Demo Mode which is described on page 69 While in the Set Mode s if neither button is pressed during a 2 minute period the unit will revert to Surface Mode ENTERING SETTINGS 5 MODE 1 TO SET FO2 while in the Surface Mode Factory set for Air FO2 can also be set to values between 21 and 50 in increments of 1 Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button FO2 Fig 19 Set FO2 appears with the value flashing Fig 19 e Press and release the Right Side Select button repeatedly to increase the FO2 value from 21 to 5096 in increments of 196 then display AIR again or Press and hold the Right Side Select button to scroll from AIR to 32 then press and hold again to scroll from 32 to 50 then AIR For each FO2 value that appears the display indicates the Maximum Depth that can be achieved for a PO2 of 1 60 ATA Fig 20 or the setting selected by the user If FO2 is set for Air no value is displayed Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Depth Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surf
61. psed Dive Time value flashing Fig 22 Press and release the Right Side Select button until the desired Alarm value appears or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to PC Interface or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 22 Set Elapsed Dive Time Alarm 27 information regarding PC Interface refer to page 72 of this manual and to documents provided with the PC down load product Fig 23 PC Interface 28 WU Lt BC INTERFACE PC Interface is not a setting it is included in the Set 1 menu for easy access when data in the Veo200 250 s memory is to be downloaded copied to the PC download software program for storage and viewing To download data while in the Surface Mode Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button FO2 appears with the value flashing Press the Left Front Advance button more times The graphic PC appears Fig 23 with a 120 second countdown timer Download must be initiated before the timer reaches OO Download is initiated by the external device requesting data transfer i e the PC download program The unit reverts to Surface Mode after completion of the Download operation
62. r 0 no dive made yet Temperature and icon Time of Day with icon the Battery Consumption Indicator and Surface Time with flashing colon IF the wet contacts are bridged the graphic H2O will appear in place of the dive number Fig 16B After the unit is rinsed and dried will replace H2O Press the Left Front Advance button to access a sequence that includes Plan Fly DeSaturate and Log Modes Press the Right Side Select button momentorily less than 2 seconds to activate the Backlight 42722 o o Tek Fig 16A Surface Mode module is dry Fig 16B Surface Mode module is wet 23 24 Fig 17 Set Mode 1 Fig 18 Set Mode 2 SET MODES To help simplify the operations you might perform at the dive site settings are divided into 2 categories Set Mode 1 in cludes several settings that you would change more often and Set Mode 2 includes those items not likely to change once you set them Set Mode 2 can be accessed by first entering settings in Set Mode 1 or by bypassing Set Mode 1 After gaining access to Set Mode 1 or Set Mode 2 settings can be made in sequence one after the other or you can access a specific item that you want to set bypassing others Set Mode Access Timing While in Surface Mode press Both buttons simultaneously and hold after 2 seconds SET 1 appears Fig 17 after 2 more seconds SET 2 a
63. rox dive and PO2 graphic Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and applicable bar graphs press the Left Front Advance button to view Display 1 No Decompression Dive Mode SAFETY STOP Fig 49 Upon ascending to 20 feet 6 meters on any No Decompression dive in which Depth exceeded 30 feet 9 meters a short beep will sound and a Safety Stop screen will appear displaying a Stop at 15 feet 4 5 meters with a 3 minute countdown timer that counts down from 3 00 to 00 min sec The Safety Stop will be displayed until the countdown times out or the a descent is made below 30 feet 10 meters or the diver surfaces There is no Penalty if the diver surfaces prior to com pleting the Safety Stop Information includes Current Depth Stop Depth 15 feet or 4 5 meters Stop Bar icon Countdown Timer Dive Time Remaining and applicable bar graphs DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Veo 200 250 is designed to help you by providing a representation of how close you are to entering decompression Decompression Dive Mode Fig 50 activates when theoretical No Decompression time depth limits are exceeded Upon entering Decompression Mode the Audible Alarm will sound and the red LED Warning Indicator will flash for several seconds unless set OFF or until acknowledged Press and hold the Left Front Advance button for 2 seconds to acknowledge silence the Audible Alarm unless set OFF The UP Arrow and Deco Bar will flash if yo
64. s the button is depressed plus it will remain illuminated for the Backlight Duration time that has been set 0 3 or 7 seconds The Backlight will not activate during a Low Battery condition NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Veo 200 250 will enter the No Decompression Dive Mode when you descend deeper than 4 feet 1 2 meters 48 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 1 Fig 45 Information includes Current Depth Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Left Front Advance button to view Display 2 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 72 Fig 46 Information includes Current Depth Maximum Depth for that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Dive Time Re maining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs Press and release the Left Front Advance button again to view Display 3 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 3 Fig 47 Information includes Current Depth Temperature Time of Day Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs Press and release the Left Front Advance button again to view Display 4 only if FO2 is set for a numerical value Nitrox or revert to Display 1 if FO2 is set for Air Fig 47 No Deco 3 49 Fig 48 No Deco 4 Fig 49 No Deco Safety Stop 50 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 4 Fig 48 Information includes Current Depth current value of PO2 if a nit
65. the Veo 200 250 you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product information PLAN and DIVE MODES 43 PRE DIVE PLANNING SEQUENCE The PDPS provides a sequence of theoretical dive times available for depths ranging from 30 feet 9 meters to 190 feet 57 meters in 10 foot 3 meter increments No decompression times limits or NDLs are only displayed Depth NDL for depths where there is at least 3 minutes of theoretical dive feet meters time available at the depth taking into account a descent rate of hours mins 60 feet 18 meters per minute 30 9 4 20 4 43 40 12 2 17 2 24 50 15 1 21 1 25 The PDPS should be reviewed prior to every dive to help you 80 oo FH d plan your dive as required to avoid exceeding no decompres 80 0 130 ee sion or oxygen exposure limits 90 27 24 25 co d rl For repetitive dives the PDPS indicates adjusted dive times thot aon 5 are available for next dive based on residual nitrogen 130 39 11 11 oxygen accumulation whichever is in control following the last 140 42 09 09 dive and surface interval 450 45 08 08 160 48 07 07 170 51 07 06 WARNING The available dive times provided by the ae ee PDPS are only predictions Dep
66. to revert to Surface Mode SET DIVE TIME REMAINING ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 0 00 minutes the Dive Time Remaining Alarm can be set to values between 0 00 and 0 20 minutes in incre ments of 1 minute Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 9 more times e The graphic dtr and Alarm speaker and Dive Mode icons appear with the Dive Time Remaining value flashing Fig 33 e Press and release the Right Side Select button to advance the Alarm value in increments of one minute or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Left Front Advance button to accept the setting and advance to Set Max PO2 Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 33 Set Dive Time Remaining Alarm 35 TO SET MAXIMUM 2 ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 1 60 the Maximum PO2 Alarm can be set to values between 1 20 and 1 60 ATA in increments of 10 Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Left Front Advance button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Left Front Advance button 10 more times The graphics PO
67. u are greater than 10 feet 3 meters deeper than the Required Stop Depth Once you are within 10 feet 3 meters of and below the Stop Depth both Arrows and the Bar solid Total Ascent Time Total Ascent Time Fig 50a includes Stop Times required at all required decompression ceilings and vertical Ascent Time calculated at 60 feet 18 meters per minute for depths deeper than 60 feet 18 meters and 30 feet 9 meters per minute for depths of 60 feet 18 meters and shallower Fig 50 Entry into Deco Mode 51 52 Fig 51 Deco Main Managing Decompression Stops To fulfill your decompression obligation you should make a safe controlled ascent to a depth slightly deeper than or equal to the Required Ceiling Stop Depth indicated Fig 51a and decom press for the Stop Time indicated Fig 51b The amount of decompression Credit Time that you receive is dependent on depth with slightly less credit given the deeper you are You should stay slightly deeper Fig 51c than the Required Stop Depth indicated until the next shallower Stop Depth appears Then you can slowly ascend to but not shal lower than that indicated ceiling Stop Depth While in Decompression Mode the Veo 200 250 will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds unless the Left Front Advance button is pressed to view another alternate display of information Decompression Dive Mode Main Default Display F
68. using the Total Ascent Time display to flash When the Required Stop Depth indicates 50 FT 15 etc you can ascend to those depths and continue decompressing Delayed Violation Mode 3 Fig 58 If you descend deeper than 330 feet 99 9 meters the Tissue Loading Bar Graph segments will flash and the Current Depth and Max Depth displays will only indicate 3 dashes Upon ascending above 330 feet 99 9 meters the Current Depth display will be restored however Max Depth will only display 3 dashes for the remainder of that dive The Log for that Fig 58 Delayed Viola 3 dive will display 3 dashes as the Max Depth achieved Immediate Violation Mode and Gauge Mode During a Dive if a ceiling much greater than 60 feet 18 meters is required an Immediate Violation Mode will be entered This situation would be preceded by entering Delayed Violation Mode 2 The Veo 200 250 would then operate with limited functions in Gauge Mode during the remainder of that dive and for 24 hours after surfacing Gauge Mode turns the Veo 200 250 into a digital instrument without any decompression or oxygen monitoring functions Only Current Depth Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time and the Variable Ascent Rate Indicator will be dis lt r played Fig 59 The Tissue Loading Bar Graph and 2 Bar Immediate Violation Gauge Mode underwater 57 Fig 60 Immediate Violation Gauge Mode after surfacing 58 Grap

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