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BLACK TMX User Manual - xDEEP Diving Equipment

1. To charge the device use only the original charger Using other charge may damage the device or even cause the battery explosion Never leave the product connected to the charger without supervision 78 USB CONNECTION BLACK TMX is equipped with a special four contact USB port situated on the right side of the device In order to connect the device to PC with USB port use the charger plug and USB cable supplied with the device After correct connection of USB port enable the USB BLACK TMX port by function Enable USB in the main menu The BLACK TMX should be displayed in the system as Mass Storage Device After the files are copied disconnect USB cable and the BLACK TMX will automatically turn off USB port Function Enable USB is displayed only after correct connection of the BLACK TMX to PC or other device equipped with standard USB port Some PC computers may fail to follow the compulsory electromagnetic emission standards and therefore may disturb the Operation of devices connected to them leading to their hang up To avoid potential problems always connect first the adapter to BLACK TMX port and then connect it with USB cable 79 SOFTWARE UPDATE The BLACK TMX can be easily updated with latest software releases using the USB connection To update the software 1 Register the device on http support xdeep eu and download the current firmware file that is unique for your device 2 Connect the
2. 74 SETTINGS COMPASS 2 2 Settings gt Compass gt Calibration This function calibrates the compass and whilst the digital compass was calibrated when manufactured we recommend you check the accuracy of its readings If compass readings are defective we recommend you calibrate it manually The compass calibration is always required if the device was exposed to strong magnetic or electric field In order to calibrate the compass find some open space outside of buildings and away from metal objects and electric wires Then select calibration function in the menu and follow the instructions displayed on the screen Calibration is performed by setting the wall of the device indicated by the arrow parallel to the ground 75 SETTINGS SYSTEM MENU 1 2 Settings gt System gt Start demo mode This function activates the demo mode in which the BLACK TMX simulates a dive Settings gt System gt Reboot device This function restarts the device If the device is connected to the PC with USB cable the restart will result in switching to bootloader mode and software update In order to exit bootloader mode the user should disconnect the device from USB Settings gt System gt Factory default This function restores factory settings of all device parameters Logbook and other device data are not removed Attention Functions Restart Factory settings and Reset al cause deleting from the memory all
3. gt Depth interval This is frequency of information log on the current depth in seconds Settings gt Logbook gt Temp interval This is frequency of information log on the current temperature in seconds Settings gt Logbook gt Min time This is the time interval in seconds after which the descent is recognized as a dive If a dive time is shorter than the one set the information will not be saved in the logbook Settings gt Logbook gt Min depth This is the minimum depth in metres or feet which should be exceeded in order for the descent to be recognized as a dive Information on dives not exceeding this depth will not be saved in the logbook Settings gt Logbook gt Min surf int This is the surface interval in seconds after which the dive is considered to be a new one not a continuation of the previous one If a dive interval is shorter than the one set information will be saved in the logbook as an ongoing part of the previous dive 73 SETTINGS COMPASS 1 2 Settings gt Compass gt Compass lock This function prevents the automatic switch back to the main screen after interval set in Settings gt Usability gt Screen timeout Settings gt Compass gt Rotation This function allows rotation of the compass relative to the case which makes it more comfortable to keep in the correct position during navigation In this position the compass shows the direction in line with the bearing
4. gt VSI ranges This set of functions allows configuration of optimal and maximum ascent descent rates in metres per minute or feet per minute for various ranges of depth In order to add a new range select Settings gt Ascent Descent gt Add range and set the depth at which the range begins If any ranges were already determined in the device the new range will contain the already set depth up to the depth of the next range or the maximum depth Example Adding a range from 18m depth will result in displaying two ranges on the screen 0 18m and 18m max 0 18m range 18m max range In this situation adding another range starting from 6m depth will result in displaying three ranges on the screen 0 6m 6 18m 18m max 0 6m range 6 18m new range 18m max range 67 SETTINGS DISPLAY 1 2 Settings gt Display gt Brightness Screen brightness can be set within a range of 25 100 In auto mode adjustment is made via a light sensor in the device case which ensures best readability in varying light conditions Settings gt Display gt Colour scheme Select from many pre defined screen colour sets Settings gt Display gt My colours Modification of selected colour set via colour change of particular screen elements If selecting own set of colours make sure that the alarm colour and the warning colours differ significantly from other colours Otherwise you may miss the activated alarm
5. warning colour corresponding to the rate exceeding the optimal one and alarm colour corresponding to the rate exceeding the max one Attention Too fast ascent may cause decompression disease DCS Before diving always check correct speed settings for VSI indicator 26 DIVING DECO INFO SCREEN The Deco info screen contains additional information related to diving essential in particular for technical divers during decompression dives or divers using enriched air EANSO ppo2 1 21 GF 35 cNs D OTU 25 Surf CNS 9 In the upper part of the screen there is the name of the active gas Below there is the following information e ppO2 current oxygen partial pressure with bar graph Vertical lines in the diagram indicate in turn levels 1 4 and 1 6 ATA Exceeding the said levels results in changing the diagram colour into a warning and then alarm colour e GF current Gradient Factor in the form of percentage value and bar graph where the edge of the screen indicates the value of 100 e CNS current value of CNS count Vertical line in the bar graph indicates recommended maximum value of CNS amounting to 80 e OTU current value of OTU count e Surf CNS estimated value of CNS count which is going to be reached after ascending in compliance with currently calculated decompression 27 DIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCREEN The Additional information screen provides i
6. USING BLACK TMX IF LICENSEE USES IT CONTRARY TO THE MANUAL THEN THIS AGREEMENT EXPIRES WITHOUT A NOTICE 1 SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO DETERMINE THE RULES ACCORDING TO WHICH THE LICENSOR GRANTS THE LICENSE TO THE LICENSEE TO USE BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE AND ESTABLISH EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OF XDEEP UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT XDEEP UNDERTAKES TO GRANT THE LICENSE TO THE LICENSEE TO USE THE BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE IN THE FIELDS OF EXPLOITATION AS REFERRED TOPOINT 2 OF THIS AGREEMENT 82 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT 2 5 XDEEP DECLARES THAT IT HAS ALL THE COPYRIGHTS TO BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE AND TO DISPOSE OF IT IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LICENSES FOR THE USE OF THE BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE THE PARTIES DECLARE THAT BLACK TMX PURCHASE PRICE CONTAINS REMUNERATION FOR LICENSE WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT 2 FIELD OF OPERATION XDEEP GRANTS THE LICENSEE THE LICENSE TO USE THE BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS OF EXPLOITATION A USING BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE BLACK TMX THE PARTIES AGREE THAT GRATING THE LICENSE TAKES PLACE ON THE DAY OF FIRST USE OF BLACK TMX 3 LICENSEE S RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SCUBA DIVING FREE DIVING AND ANY OTHER FORM OF UNDERWATER DIVING REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS DIVING ARE INHER
7. a result may lead to incorrect calculation of decompression While diving with the BLACK TMX in Gauge mode BT you can select one of three layouts of the main screen full simplified and minimal The layouts differ from one another in terms of the amount of displayed information 2810 Time 29 31 E Time 29 31 E 15 21 15 21 15 21 a 30m E 302 308 Full Simple Minimum In order to configure the layout of the main screen select in menu Settings gt Layouts gt Main screen In the AIR and TMX modes dive time and ceiling are shown also in Simple and Minimum layout 25 DIVING VSI The state of the art VSI indicator provides accurate buoyancy control and both ascent and descent speed It displays not only the current speed rate in meters per minute but also shows the rate in relation to the set optimal and max speed The VSI indicator is displayed on the main screen and compass screen to their left When maintaining neutral buoyancy the indicator does not deflect to any direction When you start descending or ascending the indicator will deflect appropriately down or up The deflection volume corresponds to the descent or ascent rates Optimal ascent rate level Graphic indicator of current ascent descend speed 8 Ascent or descent rate in m min Optimal descent rate level The indicator colour depends on _ ascent descent rate standard colour corresponding to the range from zero to optimal rate
8. can be set using function Settings gt Computer gt Sign Switches This function also allows the notifications to be switched off Attention Incoming gas change indicator does not yet mean the need to switch gas but is only a signal to start preparing procedure for gas switching 36 DIVING DISPLAYING GAS SWITCHING 2 2 At a depth of 0 5m before reaching the gas switching depth the device will signal the need to switch gases in the upper line displaying the gas switching icon with the name of the gas which shall be switched to i a gt EAN50 Se Change the 1 2 v i gas indicator MA 188 cei 11 2m TTS 25 The information about gas switching will be displayed for as long as the device is not switched to the suggested optimal gas or unless you descend below the gas switching depth Even though the device signals gas switching until the gas is manually switched it still includes in the calculations the gas you are breathing Switch to proper gas in the computer immediately after you physically change the regulators 37 DIVING GAS SWITCHING 1 2 Attention Always take into consideration that you could have made a mistake in the gas settings Before you start breathing the gas always check MOD marking on the tank and never breathe the gas below its maximum operational depth MOD even if the diving computer suggests switching to that gas Gas switching is performed using the functi
9. data on tissue saturation decompression model is initialized If you started one of those functions you are not allowed to use this computer for diving if you dived during the previous 48h since you risk serious injuries and even death as a result of decompression sickness DCS 76 SETTINGS SYSTEM MENU 2 2 Settings gt System gt Wipeout device This function restores factory settings and removes all data from the logbook Attention deleting logbook data is irreversible Settings gt System gt Unblock This function is available only if device is in Block mode and switches the device to normal operation mode after blocking You must refer the AFTER THE DIVE MODE section of this user manual before use this function 77 BATTERY CHARGING The BLACK TMX is equipped with a high quality lithium ion battery which has no memory effect The manufacturer ensures battery durability of 1000 life cycles however the life cycle is very dependent on the operating conditions The BLACK TMX is charged with the supplied charger or USB cable connected to the PC In order to charge the device connect the charger plug as it is shown below In order to maximize the battery life follow these rules e Try to keep the device battery as fully charged as possible Charge it as often as possible e Do not discharge the battery to the minimum level Full discharge of the battery can cause irreversible damage
10. depth of 1m or more above the current ceiling the device will display warning icon and will automatically extend the time of decompression stops it will increase conservatism by changing the value of GF High parameter The conservatism will remain at the increased level for 24h from the moment the ceiling was exceeded Take into account that increasing the conservatism may lead to increasing the amount of gas which you need for decompression When planning the dive take into consideration the possibility of exceeding the depth of decompression ceiling Therefore always take into account adequate reserve of gases which will make it possible for you to finish the dive safely in such a situation The change of GF High parameter depends on the exceeded value and max amounts to 10 The decompression stops time displayed by BLACK TMX take into account the 10m min rate of ascent In case of increasing or decreasing the rate of ascent the time limit for the stop may change before or after reaching the depth of the decompression stop 34 DECOMPRESSION DIVE 4 4 After performing all decompression stops the device will display information SURFACE which means that the diver can slowly ascend to the surface For your own safety and good feeling after the dive after the last stop it is recommended to ascent at the rate of 1m min After completing the last decompression stop the device enters the ascent mode and does not display no
11. to use the device functions until it is unlocked manually including the gas change function Once this function is activated you have to practice unlocking the keys in shallow water 71 SETTINGS WATER SALINITY Like all devices of this type the BLACK TMX measures the descent depth indirectly recalculating the measured pressure into meters of water column taking into account water density resulting from the salinity If the device calibrated at a particular salinity value is used in water of different salinity the displayed depth can be distorted Using the function Settings gt Practical gt Salinity you can set the salinity value which the device will take into account while performing calculations The device makes it possible to set one of three predefined values e Saltwater salinity 1030 g dm e EN 13319 default salinity 1020 g dm in line with the European standard EN13319 e Freshwater salinity 1000 g dm The correct reading of the depth may have influence on the performed diving plan Before the dive make sure that you set the correct value of salinity If you use devices of various manufacturers take into account that they can be calibrated with different salinity values It will lead to differences in the displayed depth in the same conditions Check in the manual which salinity value was taken into consideration at calibrating them 72 SETTINGS LOGBOOK Settings gt Logbook
12. was confirmed by the certificate of conformity CW GPS 01 2013 The CE marking visible on the instrument indicates conformity with directive 2001 95 EC The BLACK TMX was manufactured by XDEEP sp ka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoscig sp k ul Ogrodnik w 3 43 227 G ra Poland Attention The BLACK TMX consists of built in lithium ion battery pzd therefore it should be properly disposed of after use In order to receive more information on the disposal of devices containing batteries contact the vendor or the local authorities 3 ATTENTION In this manual some information was marked in a special way by presenting it ina frame with an international symbol Pay special attention to it This symbol is used to indicate significant practical information related to the use of the BLACK TMX This symbol was used to indicate information and principles crucial for safety which if unknown or not obeyed may lead to damage of the device or pose high risk of injuries or death resulting from incorrect operation of the device 4 READ BEFORE USE 1 4 This manual contains a lot of information very important for your safety Therefore you must read it carefully and understand it before you start diving with the BLACK TMX Make sure you understand correctly all information Otherwise there is a very significant risk of serious injury or even death resulting from incorrect use of the device Warning It is likely that the BLACK
13. will be activated each time the current depth exceeds the set value Settings gt Alarms gt Average depth This function sets the average dive depth alarm The alarm will be activated each time the current depth exceeds the set value Settings gt Alarms gt Battery This function sets the battery charge level at which the device will activate the alarm This alarm is active in addition to the basic battery alarm which is always displayed when battery charge level drops to 20 65 SETTINGS ALARMS 2 2 Settings gt Alarms gt Alarm clock This function sets the alarm which is activated at a particular hour in dive mode The Alarm Clock is not a classical alarm clock and does not operate in the surface mode This alarm is displayed only in the underwater mode Settings gt Alarms gt PPO2 This function makes it possible to set the level of oxygen partial pressure ppO2 above which the alarm will be displayed It can be set at values of 0 5 1 8 ata Attention If you are not a certified EANx nitrox or TMX technical trimix diver do not change the value of the ppO2 alarm The recommended alarm level for recreational divers is 1 4 ata Settings gt Alarms gt CNS This function makes it possible to configure the alarm of CNS units count level The alarm will be activated during a dive if the cumulated CNS count reaches the set value 66 SETTINGS ASCENT RATE FOR VSI Settings
14. you need to have proper training completed and you need to take into account that you really risk your life with this activity Attention Despite the fact that the device is designed to operate at depth significantly exceeding 100m due to poorly examined physiological phenomena happening in the diver s body at such depths BLACK TMX as any other diving computer can t guarantee that the information displayed assures desaturation of the body to such level at which there is no risk of decompression sickness DCS 10 DECOMPRESSION ALGORITHM 3 3 Attention Read carefully the following information and make sure that you understand it since it is significantly important for your safety Attention The decompression algorithm is based on simulated tissues and calculates the saturation of tissues with inert gases in a continuous manner both during the dive and on the surface Pay special attention to the following information that will be displayed every time the device is reset e g after discharge of battery or after restart using one of the functions in the menu A Decompression algorithm initialized When the computer displays the above mentioned information it means that simulated tissues were initialized information on the residual nitrogen and helium was deleted If you dived within the previous 48h the computer will calculate no decompression time NDL and decompression stops in a manner that does not reflect the
15. ANY NATURE OR KIND WHATSOEVER 6 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND EXCEPT FOR XDEEP S WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS UNDER GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE ENCLOSED TO THIS AGREEMENT IN NO EVENT WILL XDEEP BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THE BLACK TMX OR USE OF BLACK TMX THIS AGREEMENT THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA SAVINGS INCOME OR PROFITS 84 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT 4 5 7 PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH LICENSEE HEREBY AGREES THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND ACCEPTS ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIVING AND USE OF BLACK TMX IN ACCORDANCE WITH USER MANUAL ENCLOSED TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT XDEEP IS NOT LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE COST EXPENSE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF CAUSED BY OR RELATING TO LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DIVING EVEN IF LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE BLACK TMX OR LICENSEE USE OF THE BLACK TMX AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BLACK TMX FUNCTIONED PROPERLY OR WAS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY LICENSEE HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND RELEASES XDEEP FROM ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO LICENSEE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE COST EXPENSE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF CAUSED BY OR RELATING TO LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DIVING EVE
16. ATE INTERNATIONAL LAW WHICH WOULD LEAD TO THE APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER LAWS ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED MATTERS WILL BE RESOLVED BY THE COURT HAVING THE JURISDICTION OVER THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE XDEEP AND LICENSEE HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS IN RESPECT OF ANY AND ALL SUCH MATTERS 11 EXCEPTION TO EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES AND THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN LIABILITIES IS PROHIBITED BY LEGISLATION IN SOME JURISDICTIONS SUCH LEGISLATIVE LIMITATIONS MAY APPLY TO LICENSEE AND TO THIS AGREEMENT 86 TERMS OF GUARANTEE These terms of guarantee concern the BLACK TMX diving computer hereinafter referred to as the Product The guarantee covers physical defects which occur only due to reasons within the Product and resulting only from latent material or performance defects as long as they are detected within twelve months of the date of sale however not longer than eighteen months since the production date in case of Product defects In case of finding defects during the time period covered by the guarantee within 14 days and at their own discretion the manufacturer shall repair or replace the Product with a defect free one or shall return money to the buyer subject to the following exceptions If the Product defect requires more thorough analysis or testing the time of repair may b
17. Attention At initial start up the BLACK TMX will display information Decompression algorithm initialized It means that the decompression algorithm was initialized and the device stores in its memory no information on nitrogen and helium retaining in the human body It is not allowed to use the BLACK TMX if you performed any dives during the previous 48h as this could lead to a very high risk of decompression sickness DCS When first started the battery indicator will always indicate total discharge of the device This is intentionally set like this during the production process after the complete charge for user s safety After connecting to the charger the BLACK TMX will indicate subsequent charging stages and when it detects that the battery is fully charged value 100 will be displayed It is a standard procedure resulting from safety mechanisms implemented in this device Attention Before the first use and also directly before each dive check the settings of the device in particular the operation mode conservative setting and gas configuration 15 DEVICE START UP ON THE SURFACE 1 2 In order to start up the BLACK TMX on the surface simultaneously press both buttons briefly with 1s interval several times If the device fails to start the battery is probably discharged In such case connect the charger and then start the device again Once done the BLACK TMX will start up in surface mode and displa
18. BLACK TMX OLED DIVE COMPUTER User s manual Firmware version 2 4 x 1 xDEEP BLACK TMX The xDEEP BLACK TMX is an advanced dive computer in which we have incorporated cutting edge technology and high quality components from the world leading manufacturers While creating the BLACK TMX we did our best to satisfy your expectations and make your dives safer and more pleasant If you have any feedback on the BLACK TMX please do not hesitate to contact us We will be happy to hear from you The BLACK TMX provides a quick and easy way to update the software It is necessary for you to register your diving computer on the manufacturer s website at the following address support xdeep eu and visit the site occasionally to check whether a new version of software or user s manual for your device has been made available As we re constantly developing BLACK TMX software and some functions may change or extend if you come across any discrepancies download the latest version from the above mentioned website Attention If you cannot read this manual because font is too small please download it in pdf version from www xdeep eu download 2 CONFORMITY WITH EU STANDARDS The BLACK TMX was subject to certification issued by notified body and satisfies the requirements of EN 13319 2002 standard Diving accessories Depth gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices Functional and safety requirements test methods which
19. BLACK TMX to USB port in accordance with instructions from the previous page and copy the received file to the device memory in firmware catalogue 3 Disconnect the device from USB port 4 Turn on the BLACK TMX and select from the menu Settings gt System gt Restart The device should automatically detect new software and start bootloader mode By pressing the right button you will start the new software You can check the number of the current software version installed in the device in Settings gt System gt Information If the device states the previous software version check whether you copied the correct file The update file is uniquely generated for each individual BLACK TMX device and cannot be used on any other device Therefore if you have two devices you will have to download software for each of them individually 80 MAINTENANCE STORAGE AND SERVICE The BLACK TMX does not contain any elements that can be serviced by the user In case of any irregularities in the devices operation the device must be withdrawn from use and the user should contact the producer The maximum time period recommended before checking the accuracy of the readings of the device is one year or 100 dives To ensure long and failure free operation of the device respect the following rules e After each use rinse the device carefully in clean fresh water e To remove dirt do not use detergents or solvents since they may ir
20. EATHING GASES 3 3 e ppO2 value of oxygen partial pressure in breathing gas mixture ppO2 at which the BLACK TMX suggests switching to that gas Value of ppO2 that can be set between 0 5 ata and 1 6 ata Switch depth depth at which BLACK TMX suggests switching to that gas The parameters pp02 and Main Switches are linked together meaning that setting either one of them results in automatic re calculation of the other Attention Due to safety reasons changing the gas parameters O2 and He concentration whilst on a dive for a gas that you are breathing will NOT update automatically the gas parameters used for decompression and NDL calculation Only when that gas is switched to again will the device take into account the new values of O2 and He parameters In order to prevent mistakes we strongly recommend not to adjust the parameters of a gas whilst you are breathing it Attention BLACK TMX will not accept fractional percentage values of oxygen and helium concentration Never round up the fraction of the oxygen If the oxygen content measured with the use of analyser is fractional you must round it down As an example when the measured oxygen content amounts to 21 7 it is necessary to round it down to 21 64 SETTINGS ALARMS 1 2 Settings gt Alarms gt Dive time This function sets the dive time alarm Settings gt Alarms gt Max depth This function sets the maximum dive depth alarm The alarm
21. ENTLY DANGEROUS AND RISKY ACTIVITIES EVEN WITH THE BEST TRAINING PLANNING AND EQUIPMENT PARTICIPANTS MAY BE INJURED OR MAY DIE LICENSEE ACCEPTS THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH AND THE RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO REDUCE THESE RISKS IF LICENSEE CHOOSES TO USE BLACK TMX IS OBLIGED TO USE BLACK TMX IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED USER MANUAL WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING IT IS LICENSEE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS SET OUT IN USER MANUAL ENCLOSED TO THIS AGREEMENT 83 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT 3 5 4 AGREEMENT LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE AGREEMENT APPLIES ONLY IF BLACK TMX IS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE USER MANUAL THIS AGREEMENT EXPIRES AND LICENSEE LOSES ITS RIGHT TO USE BLACK TMX DECOMPRESSION SOFTWARE IN CASE OF I ANY USE OF THE BLACK TMX NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BLACK TMX USER MANUAL II USE OF THE BLACK TMX WITH OR CONNECTION OF THE BLACK TMX TO ANY PRODUCT ACCESSORY SOFTWARE AND OR SERVICE NOT MANUFACTURED SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BY XDEEP 5 NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED UNDER GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE ENCLOSED TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE LICENSEE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS AND XDEEP S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS TO LICENSEE IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSEE S PURCHASE AND USE OF THE BLACK TMX AND ARE IN LIEU OF EVERY AND ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES OF
22. If after setting own set of colours any pre defined set is selected again the user settings shall be replaced with the selected one 68 SETTINGS DISPLAY 2 2 Settings gt Display gt Dim time This function allows the activation of the screensaver in underwater mode after a particular time Screen blanking does not turn off the device but switches it to a selected blanking scheme darkening screen turn off change of colour into green red or blue In order to restore normal display the user should press any button If the alarm occurs when the BLACK TMX screen is turned off the device will automatically switch into normal display so that the user does not miss the alarm The screen blanking function will remain turned off until the user turns off the alarm by selecting function Mute alarm Settings gt Views Functions allowing turning on off of particular views main screen compass change of sequence and the type of main screen display full simple minimum 69 SETTINGS USABILITY PARAMETERS 1 2 Settings gt Usability gt Flip This function allows turning on and setting sensitivity of automatic screen flip in situation when the user shows BT to his her partner With the set level the angle at which screen flip occurs is changed Settings gt Usability gt Menu timeout This is the interval after which the device automatically exits the menu and enters the main screen Time is counted down sin
23. N IF LICENSEE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE BLACK TMX OR LICENSEE USE OF THE BLACK TMX AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BLACK TMX FUNCTIONED PROPERLY OR WAS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY 8 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IF NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 5 6 AND 7 OF THIS AGREEMENT XDEEP HAS ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO LICENSEE XDEEP S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY INCLUDING DAMAGES AND COMPENSATIONS TO LICENSEE OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON ARISING FROM CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT THE BLACK TMX ANY OTHER SOFTWARE OR LICENSEE USE OF THE BLACK TMX ANY OTHER SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE FROM ANY AND ALL CAUSE OR CAUSES WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE BLACK TMX AND LICENSEE HEREBY RELEASES XDEEP FROM ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS LIABILITIES CLAIMS OR DEMANDS IN EXCESS OF INDICATED LIMITATION 85 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT 5 5 9 APPLICATION OF EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SECTIONS 6 7 AND 8 SHALL APPLY TO ALL LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS EXPENSES CLAIMS LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE AND GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OR WRONGDOING BY XDEEP OR ANY PERSON FOR WHOM XDEEP IS RESPONSIBLE 10 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED MATTERS WILL BE GOVERNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLISH LAW EXCLUDING THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS AND ANY RULES OF PRIV
24. TMX software still contains some errors We put a lot of effort into finding them and tested the software carefully but we need to assume that some errors still remain undetected Those errors may cause the device to show incorrect data during the dive reset or even completely shut off during the dive It must be assumed that BLACK TMX as any electronic device will fail sooner or later Electronic devices cannot replace knowledge and proper training During the dive never rely only on one source of information about current depth dive time and decompression time and or no decompression limits Use spare diving computer and device to measure time and depth and dive tables Make sure that you can finish the dive safely in case you lose the diving computer or it will fail during the dive 5 READ BEFORE USE 2 4 Before you move to further instructions or and start using BLACK TMX dive computer read carefully all warnings and information described below and always follow them e Use of the BLACK TMX requires knowledge of diving that should be obtained during proper and correctly conducted diving courses Therefore the BLACK TMX cannot be used by people who did not complete the relevant diving courses e The BLACK TMX diving computer has a set of features useful for advanced divers who perform accelerated decompression with the use of gas mixtures containing high level of oxygen and helium The BLACK TMX does not replace any diving
25. ce the button was last pressed Settings gt Usability gt View timeout This is the interval after which the device automatically goes back to the main screen Time is counted down since the button was last pressed Settings gt Usability gt VSI sens This is the sensitivity of ascent descent speed rate indicator Function Compass lock allows turning off the automatic return to the main screen for compass mode Using this function means that the BLACK will not automatically switch from compass back to the main screen 70 SETTINGS USABILITY PARAMETERS 2 2 Settings gt Usability gt Button lock This function allows you to run an automatic key lock after a certain period of time thereby preventing the change of device parameters by pressing keys accidentally The keys are locked only in an dive mode Once the keys are locked the lock icon is displayed at the top of the screen If you press any keys the LOCKED message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen and the device will not react 280 A time 29 31 Lock icon centered no 2 12m H LOCKED Locked message In order to unlock devices simultaneously press both buttons briefly with 1s interval three times in the same way as when switching the device on Once the device is unlocked the lock icon disappears and the UNLOCKED message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Note Locking the keys makes it impossible
26. course Even if you already have the BLACK TMX but you haven t finished a proper course preparing for dives with enriched gas mixtures EANx Nitrox TMX Trimix and with gas switching during the dive you must NOT use it for such dives e Before the first use set up carefully and understand all parameters in particular operation mode list of gases and conservatism settings e For the BLACK TMX diving computer to operate correctly it is vitally important that it is configured in a proper way used in every single dive and not used by other people 6 READ BEFORE USE 3 4 Before you start using the BLACK TMX diving computer and after reading this manual practice using the computer during shallow dives up to 10m in safe conditions within no decompression limits NDL Despite the fact that the BLACK TMX displays data on no decompression time NDL and decompression stops before each dive with the BLACK TMX always plan your dive according to the knowledge obtained during the diving course using proper tables or computer programs for dive planning decompression planners The BLACK TMX can never be the only device for measuring depth and time which you take under water with you Remember to always have with you a spare device for measuring the depth and time of dive and dive plan runtime which you can use in case of any failure of the primary device Always take into consideration that as with any electronic device the BLACK TMX
27. decompression time until the dive is completed Under no circumstances must the diver descend again below 3m after completing the last decompression stop Attention For your own safety never ascend above the depth of the decompression stop Ascending above the decompression ceiling may lead to decompression sickness DCS The last stop may be determined at 3m or 6m depending on the settings in function Last stop dep in the computer settings Setting the stop at 6m may significantly extend the decompression time limit and in turn increase the amount of gas needed to complete the dive Check the computer settings before each dive If the last stop resulting from the decompression algorithm happens to be longer than the recommended or required safety stop its time limit will appropriately be extended 35 DIVING GAS SWITCH DISPLAY 1 2 When the diving plan includes switching gases and they were configured in the gas configuration menu then during the dive the computer will suggest switching gases by selecting the optimal gas at a particular depth Before reaching the gas switching depth the BLACK TMX will notifty the upcoming gas switch by displaying in the upper line information the name of the gas symbol and the depth of the switch e g EAN50 18m EAN50 18m B 12 23 20 cei 11 2m TTS 25 Information about incoming gas change The depth at which the BLACK TMX notifies of a gas switch
28. der to set the course set the compass bearing so that it is placed in the axis between you and the destination you wish to reach Then select Lock bearing in the compass context menu The set course will be visible on the compass scale as a round point Upon setting the course the compass clock will start to measure the time you swim towards a given direction In case of course deviation the compass will alert you by changing the colour of the bearing and the course indicator In order to help maintain the direction in case of deviation the compass will indicate the direction you need to take to return to the correct course Desi 1 2m Time 25 09 Y vi 99 gt Direction h 210 270 as indicator 12 W 300 240 Lock 260 H time 2 25 47 COMPASS RETURN FUNCTION Return function allows you to turn on navigation quickly in a reverse direction after you swam some distance with a set course Therefore you can take a defined course for a while and come back to same place using the opposite course The Return function is available in compass context menu It is possible to activate the return function only when you set the course beforehand Once Return option is selected the compass will automatically set a reverse course 180 relative to the previous course Once you take the new course compass clock will start counting the time back The Return function operate
29. ding to incorrect use of the device which may result in injury or even death The BLACK TMX computer is not designed for professional use but only for recreational purposes The characteristics of commercial or professional dives were not considered during the design of the BLACK TMX computer and its use for such dives may lead to high risk of decompression sickness DCS or oxygen toxicity 8 DECOMPRESSION ALGORITHM 1 3 The BLACK TMX diving computer calculates no decompression time NDL and decompression stops using the Buhlmann ZHL16 C algorithm with conservatism mechanisms based on Gradient Factor ZHL16 C algorithm was developed by Prof Albert A BuhImann in Laboratory of Hyperbaric Physiology at the University Hospital in Zurich after over 30 years of research and is recognized by many experts as the best tested decompression algorithm in technical diving including dives at record breaking depths The algorithm is based on simulation of 16 types of tissues of half times from 5 0 to 635 0 minutes for nitrogen and from 1 88 to 240 03 minutes for helium In order to improve safety in repeated and multi day dives the BLACK TMX computer has implemented an algorithm for automatically adjusting the level of conservatism which shortens the no decompression limit and extends decompression stops in particular situations decreasing the risk of decompression sickness DCS The BLACK TMX computer will also activate additional recommended and req
30. e 14 09 Dive time z Mato ey a 210 270 VSI hee m 5e 240 Bearing o 240 ewe 35 oo W 200 Current course The compass integrated with BLACK TMX operates at deflection 80 However you must remember that deflection results in lower accuracy and compass reaction time 45 COMPASS CONTEXT MENU The compass functions are available in the compass context menu In order to enter it hold the right button on the compass screen The compass context menu contains the following functions Lock bearing Sets the course used for navigation Reset timer Resets the compass clock This function is useful in situations when a compass bearing is set on the surface and navigation starts only after you enter the water Pause resume timer Holds and starts the compass clock again This function is useful in situations when it is required to pause navigation for a moment Bearing list Allows selecting the desired bearing from the list Next bearing Activates the next bearing from the list Previous bearing Activates the previous bearing from the list Functions Course list Next bearing and Previous bearing are visible only when the course list was determined More information in chapter Compass navigation as per the course list 46 COMPASS BEARING NAVIGATION The digital BLACK TMX compass allows you to set the course bearing lock and then navigating it In or
31. e prolonged The manufacturer does not guarantee that the Product will operate without interference errors and failures and that the device will be compatible with any software or device supplied by third parties The guarantee does not cover e Damage and defects of the Product resulting from the use of the device not in line with the user manual for installation transport storage or maintenance e Damage and defects of parts and elements of the Product which are subject to natural wear and tear including displays e Batteries e Damage and defects of the Product that underwent some repairs redesign or reconstruction performed by the buyer or any third party e Products where serial number and or guarantee stickers have been removed altered damaged or remains illegible e Display burnouts which are a result of natural wear and tear e Software errors The guarantee for the Product does not cover compensation for damage lost benefits inconvenience which occur as a result of identifying defects of the Product and related to filing a complaint about inconvenience or costs The supply and acceptance of the Product at authorized service point shall rest upon the owner In order to execute the rights on guarantee it is indispensable to show valid document confirming the purchase of the Product 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 1 2 Processor Flash memory Screen Compass Built in sensors Communication port Buttons Dimensions Ba
32. e redundant device to calculate the necessary decompression time and or devices to measure the time and depth and earlier prepared diving plan runtime or decompression tables and then perform decompression according to their recommendations 43 COMPASS SETTING THE BEARING ON THE SURFACE You may set the bearing before the dive when necessary In order to set the bearing on the surface select function Set bearing from the main menu and then direct the bearing line to the object which you want to reach or direct the device on the required course reading its value displayed on the screen Then save the bearing holding the right button The bearing saved will be visible on the compass scale as a round point and as a numerical value in the right upper corner of the screen Bearing 240 SN al VE s V r ae 210 270 Ve 00 W 3007 240 gt After setting the bearing it is necessary to check if it matches the course which you want to follow If there is a need to correct the procedure canbe repeated and again the device should be directed to the required course pressing the right button After setting the required bearing it is necessary to leave the main menu by holding the left button 44 COMPASS COMPASS SCREEN IN DIVE MODE The compass screen presents all information required for navigation and information relating to the current diving situation Course indicator and bearing eden Depth 2 0 2M Tim
33. ed 28M A 04 06 12 BLOCKED 16 52 Surf time 1 20 Attention Although after restarting the computer it enters the normal operation mode data on the residual nitrogen and helium will be deleted The BLACK TMX cannot be used if since your last dive less than 48h went by 53 AFTER THE DIVE BLOCK MODE 2 2 The block mode may be switched off using Settings gt System gt Unblock The function appears only when the device is in the block mode When the function to unblock is confirmed the device will return to the normal mode Attention The unblock function is useful for instructors who perform some exercises during the course and shall not be used in other situations If during the dive you omitted the decompression stops do not dive for at least 48h since otherwise you significantly increase the risk of decompression sickness DCS 54 LOGBOOK VIEWING THE DATA You can review your dive history in Logbook which is stored in the device memory and available in the main menu The first page shows the list of dives where the consecutive columns indicate dive no date dive no on particular day and the total no of dives on a particular day In order to see the dive details hold the right button on a given line This information is grouped on several pages e Basic information e Additional dive information CNS OUT etc this page is displayed only if the dive was performed in computer
34. er mode The device shows NDL time and decompression stops using only air 21 of oxygen 79 of nitrogen for calculations There is no possibility to switch gas under the water e TMX trimix computer mode The device shows NDL time and decompression stops There is a possibility to configure up to 10 breathing gas mixtures and switch gases under the water 28 04 06 12 Current mode Mode TMX computer 16 52 Surf time 1 20 You can change the current mode with the use of function Settings gt Mode in main menu of the device Starting the dive with Gauge BT mode in the device will result in blocking the possibility to change the mode into AIR or TMX for 48h since the completion of the dive 20 DIVING DIVE START 1 2 The BLACK TMX is equipped with a water sensor that is activated automatically once in contact with water therefore it does not require to be turned on manually before entering the water It enters diving mode at a depth of 1 5m Water sensor was calibrated to detect both salt and fresh water However in particular environments e g mountain lakes water conductivity is too low for the sensor to detect it In such situations the device will activate through the pressure sensor at depth of 0 5m For the first 30 seconds after entering the diving mode in a place where normally no decompression limit NDL is displayed the device displays the name of the gas which is active at the start of the dive pr
35. ety of the users the BLACK TMX contains built in algorithms defining safety stops either recommended or mandatory depending on the dive profile and possible exceeding of the ascent rate Information on the stop is displayed instead of no decompression time NDL when the user remains within the depth of 6m to 3m Stop zone indicator 2805 Time 29 31 I 2 49 teran Safety stop STOP AX F Remaining stop ME time indicator 0 5 0 Current ceiling gt Ceil 3 Qm TTS 4 Time to surface The device displays two types of stops e Recommended displayed in standard colours with notice STOP decompression ceiling is not displayed e Mandatory displayed in alarm colour with notice STOP exclamation point decompression ceiling is determined at depth of 3m 30 DIVING WITHIN NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS 3 3 When the BLACK TMX displays a recommended or mandatory stop it is necessary to remain the entire time within the depth of 6m to 3m safety stop zone until the moment when the stop time limit is counted down to zero and the device stops displaying information on the stop Leaving the stop zone during this time will result in the count down stopping and it will only activate again when the user returns to the stop zone Warning Ascending above a depth of 3m when information on the mandatory safety stop is displayed is not allowed and highly increases the risk of DCS To make it easier to remain within the stop zone de
36. h a quick press under 0 5s and hold over 0 5s Button functions for the main screen additional information screen and compass screen NA Pa 3 In the menu functions assigned to hold are described on the screen Quick press uh Hold activates the context menu screen Quick press D Hold activates the main menu screen Function activated after holding the right button Function activated after holding the left button 18 MENU OPERATIONS The BLACK TMX has two types of menus e Main menu activated after holding the left button on any screen e Context menu activated after holding the right button on screens which provide such menu type e g compass Menu items include several types of graphical symbols indicating functions performed by them b Item including sub menu Hold the right button to enter the sub menu Mm Item for setting the value Hold the right button to enter edit mode and W then by pressing briefly set the value C Turn on off item Hold the right button to change the state By pressing briefly both buttons at the same time you immediately return to the main menu regardless of the menu level you are in 19 SELECTION OF DEVICE OPERATION MODE The BLACK TMX enables operation in three operation modes e Gauge BT measurement mode The device does not calculate no decompression time NDL and decompression stops e AIR air comput
37. h your device into gas from the backup gas list If the backup gas is less optimal than one of the configured standard gases after switching to backup gas BLACK TMX will still display information on gas switching In case of losing one of the gases during the dive e g as a result of failure of a regulator it is necessary to change its status to Off or Backup in the gases configuration menu The computer will then not suggest switching to the lost gas 39 ALARM DISPLAY 1 2 Attention The default alarm colour in all BLACK TMX colour schemes is red The user can change the alarm colour in the settings The BLACK BT alarms are indicated in three ways by highlighting the value causing the alarm by displaying an alarm icon and its description on the main screen Moreover when the alarm occurs the screen background changes its colour to the alarm one several times and then flashes every 10 seconds until turned off Alarm icon 2880 gt time 29 31 15 21 12 9 Highlighed B alarm value m DEPTH ALARM Description Attention In some situations the device may not display the alarm even if there occur conditions in which the alarm should be displayed or the device may display a false alarm Therefore always react to the appearing alarms but never rely on them in 100 Assess the situation based on any available information and not based on the alarms 40 ALARM DISPLAY 2 2 The Blac
38. however as happens with all OLED displays in time it may show the symptoms of natural wear and tear The OLED display used in the BLACK TMX has a nominal durability of over 12 000 hours After that time the brightness may drop by 50 The decrease in brightness of one or all colours is a natural orocess in OLED displavs and is not a manufacturing defect EUROPEAN MADE
39. ht no poor physical condition no fatigue no diving in cold water age under 40 years Setting the conservatism at 85 level or higher is intended only for experienced divers who have a very good knowledge of Gradient Factor mechanism and decompression theory Settings gt Computer gt GF for deco This function makes it possible to configure GF Low and GF High parameters The BLACK TMX during calculations with the use of Buhlmann ZHL 16C model GF uses the idea of variable conservatism based on the so called Gradient Factors developed by Eric C Baker GF Low parameter is responsible for conservatism on the deepest stops whereas GF High is responsible for conservatism on the shallow stops The lower value of GF High or GF Low parameters means an increased level of conservatism The higher value of those parameters means a decreased level of conservatism 60 SETTINGS COMPUTER PARAMETERS 4 4 The standard value of GF High parameter is 70 whereas for GF Low it is 30 If there appear factors that may increase the risk of decompression sickness overweight fatigue diving in cold water age over 40 years or while performing deep dives it is necessary to adequately increase the conservatism by decreasing the value of GF High and GF Low Attention Although the BLACK TMX makes it possible to configure GF High parameter above 70 and GF Low above 30 we strongly advise against setting them above those levels A too low leve
40. imary gas It s your obligation to verify whether this is the same gas that is currently used If the battery charge level totals less than 20 device will not enter the diving mode and will display message Do Not Dive Always check the battery charge level before entering the water Even though BLACK activates automatically before entering the water always make sure that the device is switched on and operates correctly 21 DIVING DIVE START 2 2 The BLACK TMX activates depth and time measuring mode after entering the diving mode The max depth for the device to activate measuring totals 1 5m Before starting the dive always make sure whether the device is set in the correct mode Gauge AIR or TMX and whether you have configured the correct content of breathing gas mixtures which you are going to use during the dive Attention If you begin the dive breathing the gas other than the primary remember to switch the gas immediately after start descending If you fail to do it the device will include in the calculations another gas than the one you are actually breathing which as a result may lead to incorrect calculation of decompression stops and no decompression limits 22 DIVING MENU FUNCTIONS During the dive in the main menu there are additional functions Switch gas Switch backup Gas settings Reset stopper Pause timer Resume timer Mute alarm Reset average Allows switching of
41. imum time period within which flying is not allowed is displayed in hours on the main screen of the surface mode and marked with the notice No Fly In Gauge BT mode NoFly time limit is not specified If you dive in that mode you need to follow the recommendations of the diving federation and tables program used for planning the dives The no fly time is calculated as the time needed for all tissues to be completely desaturated If the complete desaturation time limit is shorter than 12h then due to the BLACK TMX safety reasons said time limit will be extended to 12h Attention Ignoring the ban on travelling by plane and increasing the altitude may lead to decompression sickness DCS Never travel by plane or in the mountain or through the mountain pass if the device displays NoFly time limit In case of overweight people or after performing decompression or multi day dives we recommend refraining from travelling by plane or increase an altitude for 48h after completing the dive 52 AFTER THE DIVE BLOCK MODE 1 2 If the diver ascended when the device displayed the need to perform a decompression stop the computer will be blocked for 24h and diving with it will not be possible When blocked the computer does still allow you to enter the logbook settings and other functions Information on blocking the device is displayed on the main screen of the surface mode where the device operation mode is normally display
42. in the stop zone during the entire time limit The stop zone stretches between the current decompression ceiling and the displayed stop depth 0 5m Remaining below the stop depth will result in extending the stop time limit The displayed stop time limit assumes remaining exactly at the depth of the stop Remaining below the depth of the stop will lead to extending the time limit due to less optimal decompression and slower desaturation Therefore the stop will last longer than the displayed number of minutes It will also lead to extending TTS time compared to the displayed one and in turn increase the required gas To make it easier to remain within the stop zone depending on the current depth the BLACK TMX will display one of three icons of the stop zone indicator You are too deep Ascend to the stop depth displayed by the device You are within stop zone Remain within the stop zone until BLACK TMX displays info on subsequent stop You are too shallow Decompression ceiling was exceeded It is necessary to descend immediately below the depth of decompression ceiling 4 od bd 33 DECOMPRESSION DIVE 3 4 Exceeding the decompression ceiling by less than 1m results in a change of the colour of the stop zone indicator to the warning one In case of exceeding the ceiling by more than 1m the indicator of the stop zone begins to blink and the colour changes into the alarm one If the diver remains longer than 30 seconds at a
43. indicator will indicate where to turn to find the correct course In situation when the course is switched before you reached the destination you can select the current course again using Previous bearing function in the compass context menu The Course list function allows the list to be reviewed and any course can be selected The current course mi is marked with icon on the list 1 50 05 00 m 2 0 03 30 O 3 70 02 15 O 50 AFTER THE DIVE SURFACE BREAK After completing the dive the BLACK TMX will display on the main screen of the surface mode information on the surface break current values of CNS count and the number of OTU units absorbed during the last dive which should be taken into account when planning the next dive Warning icon if displayed 2801 A 04 06 12 Mode TMX computer 16 52 information Surf time 1 20 If during the previous dives there were situations that could increase the risk of DCS the device will display the warning icon The icon is displayed for 48h after the last dive Attention If the device displays a warning icon it means that within 48h there were situations which could significantly increase the risk of DCS You should refrain from diving for min 24h we recommend 48h 51 AFTER THE DIVE TRAVEL BY PLANE For a period of time after a dive it is not allowed to travel by plane or increase altitude including travelling in the mountains The min
44. k TMX has the following alarms Dive time Alarm is activated once a particular dive time is exceeded 4 Maximum depth Alarm is activated once the maximum depth is exceeded Average depth Alarm is activated once the average depth is exceeded On PPO2 Alarm is activated when oxygen partial pressure ppO2 of current gas exceeds alarm level A CNS Alarm is activated when CNS counter reaches alarm level Battery Alarm is activated once battery charge indicator drops to a certain level a Alarm clock Alarm is activated at a particular time The alarm can be turned off using Turn off alarm function available in the main menu The fact that the alarm occurred is saved and indicated in the logbook 41 DIVING WARNING ICON If during the dive a situation that may increase the risk of decompression sickness DCS e g exceeding the ascent rate or omitting the safety stop the device will display a warning icon The icon is displayed in the upper part of the screen in a warning colour Warning icon 28M A r1me 29 31 NDL 2 Tir Ceil m TTs 4 The presence of the warning icon on the display results in the need to perform the required safety stop and or automatic adjustment of the conservatism factor The time for the safety stop varies from 3 to 8 minutes and depends on the exceeded value You must significantly increase the surface interval time after such a dive We strongly recommend to refrain f
45. l of conservatism rapidly increases the risk of decompression sickness DCS even if the dive was performed pursuant to the information recommended by the computer Settings gt Computer gt Repetitive Adj This function switches on and off the conservatism adjustment for repetitive dives When the function is on BLACK TMX automatically increases the conservatism in multi day dives and in situations when the surface interval is relatively short by shortening the NDL limits and extending the decompression stops and consequently reduces the risk of decompression sickness DCS When the function is off BLACK TMX will not apply additional conservatism for repetitive dives Repetitive Adj Function decreases risk of decompression sickness We strongly recommend to dive with this function switched on 61 SETTINGS LIST OF BREATHING GASES 1 3 Attention Before each dive analyse gases by yourself using a properly working gas analyzer and then check whether they match the gas settings in the diving computer Incorrect gas mixtures inputted in the computer with a different composition to the actual ones will lead to incorrect calculations of tissue saturation and may result in decompression sickness DCS or oxygen toxicity On every occasion that you enter the water it is important and necessary to set the list of gases that are going to be used during the dive The configuration of gases is performed through the Gas set
46. may also be subject to failure and display incorrect values of the depth time of dive or ascent rate despite apparent correct operation During the dive compare the readings of your BLACK TMX with a spare device and dive plan runtime prepared before the dive The BLACK TMX is equipped with o ring seals which do not require any servicing during the lifetime of the unit The replacement of batteries should be performed at a service point authorized by the device producer Opening the device by untrained persons may lead to damage of the device or its incorrect operation 7 READ BEFORE USE 4 4 Exceeding the max ascent rate may lead to decompression sickness which in turn can lead to serious injury or death Never exceed the optimal and maximum ascent rates recommended by the diving federation with whom you completed your diving courses regardless of the readings of the speed indicator VSI displayed by the BLACK TMX Never leave your BLACK TMX within the reach of children and under no circumstances let the children play with it Child may choke on small parts the device can be damaged and its settings can be changed without your knowledge If you observe incorrect operation of your device or any errors in its software under no circumstance should you use it for diving instead immediately contact the producer Never use software from sources other than the website of the producer to update the device Such software may contain errors lea
47. mode TMX or AIR e List of gas mixes this page is displayed only if the dive was performed in computer mode e Log of the relevant dive events e Dive profile e Temperature diagram In order to switch between pages press the buttons briefly To scroll the events in dive log press the right button If during the dive the battery discharges to the alarm level logbook records are switched off The logbook data from such dive will be incomplete and some values may look damaged 55 LOGBOOK EXPORTING ENTRIES IN UDDF FORMAT The BLACK TMX enables exporting of data to a file in UDDF format compatible with most of the good logbook programs for stationary computers In order to generate a UDDF file for a particular dive enter the data in the logbook and then on the first page basic information hold the right button starting function UDDF eksport The generated file with dives records will be saved in LOGBOOK catalogue in the device memory To access the file connect the device to the PC using USB cable The BLACK TMX should be recognized by the PC as MSD Mass Storage Device and you will be able to go through the files stored in the device memory If the memory is full BLACK TMX will overwrite records in the logbook starting from the oldest ones From time to time archive your dive data on PC 56 SETTINGS BASIC PARAMETERS Settings gt Language Change of language in which the information is displayed Se
48. nformation on current time water temperature and depth diagram dive profile Current time 2811 18 30 Temp 1 Br Average 7 6 depth Max depth Water temperature Depth diagram dive profile The line colour of the dive profile also shows possible excess of optimal and max rates according to VSI settings Therefore it is easy for you to identify possible irregularities in dive profile reversed yo yo profile etc which may require extending the decompression stops or increasing the surface interval before the next dive 28 DIVING WITHIN NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS 1 3 After commencing the dive the BLACK TMX displays the remaining no decompression time NDL in minutes __ 2815 Time 29 31 noi 2 Remaining NDL time 1 2 0 No ceiling Ceil m TTS 4 Time to surface When the remaining no decompression time amounts to less than 30s the NDL value begins to blink to inform the user that the no decompression limit will be exceeded very soon Attention During the dive within the decompression limits NDL BLACK TMX may display the recommended or mandatory safety stop It is absolutely necessary to follow the instructions of the device Ascending to the surface when the device displays the mandatory safety stop will cause automatic adjustment of the conservatism and hence shortening no decompression limits for next 24 hours 29 DIVING WITHIN NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS 2 3 To improve saf
49. oming gas switch Setting the value at 1m means that one meter below the set gas switching the BLACK TMX will display information on the incoming gas switch e g EANSO 18m Note that this is a notification of an upcoming switch not the actual signal to perform a gas switch Setting the parameter to Off means these notifications are deactivated altogether Settings gt Computer gt GF for NDL This function makes it possible to select the value of Gradient Factor which is taken into account when calculating no decompression limit NDL It has nothing to do with GF High and GF Low values used for calculating decompression in decompression diving mode The function allows selection of GF within the range of 95 and 60 with 1 resolution The lower value means increased conservatism factor Depending on the conservatism settings the approximate NDL times in minutes for the first air dive on a square profile will read as follows Dive depth Conservatism settings NDL Coserv 85 NDL Coserv 75 default 50 NDL Coserv 65 59 SETTINGS COMPUTER PARAMETERS 3 4 Set the conservatism at 65 level when there is at least one factor which may increase the risk of DCS or you dive in water of temperature below 109C or you dive 300m above sea level or you dive the third day in a row or longer or you are older than 40 years Set the conservatism at 75 level when there are NO factors which may increase the risk of DCS no overweig
50. on Switch gas in the main menu of the device The list comprises only gases with the status set to On and the primary gas 1 Air m 2 EAN28 m Active gas Suggested aa aN 0 Gas with to high pe 4 02 M ppO2 for current EE depth alarm depth colour The active gas is marked with selection icon ll The gas recommended as optimal is marked with gas switching icon and the cursor will be automatically placed on it immediately after entering the gas switching menu Gases which at the particular depth have too high partial pressure to breathe them safely are marked on the list in the alarm colour After confirming the gas switch the BLACK TMX will automatically return to the main screen 38 DIVING GAS SWITCHING 2 2 After approving the gas switch the BLACK TMX will automatically return to the main screen and in the place where the decompression stop is normally displayed the name of the gas that was activated will be displayed for three 3 seconds It s your obligation to verify whether this is the correct gas Attention If after switching the gas the computer continues to signal need for a gas switch and possibly but not necessarily displays ppO2 alarm it probably means that you switched to the wrong gas Immediately check which gas is currently active If you ve configured one or more gases as backup during the dive in the main menu you will see additional function Change backup with which you can switc
51. pending on the current depth the BLACK TMX will display one of two icons VW You are within stop zone The device counts down the remaining A time VW You are too shallow It is necessary to descent immediately to a h depth below 3m The device stops counting down the remaining time until this is done In case of subsequent descent to the depth greater than 10m when information on safety stop is displayed the time limit for safety stop is reset and the device will display the total time again when the user enters the stop zone 31 DECOMPRESSION DIVE 1 4 Attention Decompression dives can be performed only by divers having proper licenses for such type of dives issued by recognized diving federations TDI IANTD PADI DSAT PSAI etc Recreational divers should absolutely avoid exceeding the no decompression time NDL When during a dive the no decompression time limit is exceeded the BLACK TMX will automatically switch into decompression mode and instead of NDL it will display information on the nearest decompression stop Stop zone indicator ij 2805 Time 29 31 Stop depth 6 y 3 Remaining stop mA ee time in minutes 6 0 Current ceiling Ceil 5 2m TTs 12 Time to surface The stops are displayed at depths being the multiple of 3m or 10 feet in case of imperial units of measurement 32 DECOMPRESSION DIVE 2 4 For optimal decompression it is necessary for the diver to remain with
52. real saturation of your tissues Therefore you must not use the computer if the above mentioned information is displayed and you dived within the previous 48h since it may lead to decompression sickness DCS 11 BASIC ELEMENTS Mounting points of strap OLED 1 8 Screen and bungee cords Ambient light Pressure USB sensor sensor port 12 STRAP ASSEMBLY The BLACK TMX can be fixed on the hand with the supplied strap In order to fix it you need to thread the strap through the holes in the case as shown in figure below 13 BUNGEE CORD MOUNTING The BLACK TMX has four holes for bungee cord mounting In order to install the bungee cord 1 Tie a knot at the end of the cord Next thread the bungee cord through hole A so that the knot is placed from the display side 2 Thread the end of the bungee cord through holes B C and D The length of the knot between holes A B and C D should be adjusted to the hand size 3 Tie a knot in the appropriate place on the free end of bungee cord Cut the remaining bungee part and singe it with a lighter It is advisable to tie a knot between points B and C as protection against the loss of device in case the bungee cord should break 14 INITIAL START UP OF DEVICE On initial start up of the device the BLACK TMX will display the configurator for setting some basic options language date and time units After they are set the computer will start its surface mode
53. reversibly damage the gaskets or the surface of the device e Store the device away from sources of heat vibrations and strong magnetic fields that may irreversibly damage the components of the device e The BLACK TMX should be stored with max charged battery During storage at least every two months the device should be connected to the charger to fully charge the battery e Never leave the device exposed to sunlight 81 LICENCE AND LIABILITIES AGREEMENT 1 5 Decompression software is an integral part of the BLACK TMX device The use of the BLACK TMX device for diving is equivalent to the user accepting the conditions of this license THIS LICENCE REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS AGREEMENT IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN LICENSEE AND XDEEP SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SPOLKA KOMANDYTOWA LICENSOR REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS XDEEP USE OF THE BLACK TMX REFERRED TO IN THIS AGREEMENT AS THE BLACK TMX IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT AND IN ATTACHED USER MANUAL THIS AGREEMENT ALSO SETS OUT EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF XDEEP S LIABILITY TO LICENSEE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES BETWEEN LICENSEE AND XDEEP AND OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS IF LICENSEE USES THE BLACK TMX LICENSEE IS DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES USER MANUAL CONSTITUTING ITS INTEGRAL PART LICENSEE IS OBLIGED TO READ THE ENTIRE BLACK TMX USER MANUAL BEFORE
54. rom diving for a minimum of 24h Information on the cause of displaying a warning icon is available in the logbook after you finish the dive where it is indicated in the list of events log 42 DIVING HANDLING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The BLACK TMX like any other electronic device may fail during a dive We strongly advise against performing no decompression dives with the use of only one device for measuring time and depth Note that all recognized diving federations prohibit performing decompression dives with the use of only one device that ensures correctly performing the decompression If the device fails during a no decompression dive it is necessary to start ascending immediately at a speed of 10m min up to the depth of 3 6m and then stay there for the max amount of time depending on the available gas reserve taking into account the amount of gas needed to ascend to the surface After such emergency ascent it is not advisable to dive within the next 48h Attention The above mentioned procedure takes into account diving within no decompression limits NDL Never exceed no decompression limit if you re not adequately prepared including obtaining a proper training for technical diving and the equipment configuration required for such dives with redundancy of components critical for your safety If the device fails during the dive with required decompression diving outside no decompression limits you must use th
55. s correctly if during the previous navigation the correct direction was maintained all the time In case of significant deviations you will reach a different destination than the one where you started 48 COMPASS NAVIGATION BY BEARING LIST 1 2 The BLACK TMX is equipped with a diving compass that is the first in the world to provide navigation by a set course list This feature allows you to navigate easily in the water and visit all attractions successively The course list contains the course and time necessary to cover a particular section e 0 3 30 e 70 2 15 50 5 00 END START In order to make the course list connect the device to PC with USB cable and upload HEADING TXT file into HEADINGS catalogue This text file should contain the course value in degrees and time spent on covering the distance in seconds separated by a semicolon Each destination must be placed as a separate line For example the file content should read as follows 50 300 0 210 70 135 49 COMPASS NAVIGATION BY BEARING LIST 2 2 Once the file is uploaded correctly into HEADINGS catalogue the first course from the list will be selected automatically after you start the compass Once you take the correct direction compass clock will start counting the time down starting from the value set for the first course After counting down the time of the first course the compass will automatically set a new course and direction
56. the currently used breathing gas mixture to another only in TMX mode Allows switching to backup gas only in TMX mode Menu for configuration of breathing gas mixtures only in TMX mode Resets the main timer only in Gauge mode This function holds and then restarts the timer once selected again When the timer is paused il icon is displayed This function is only available when any alarm is displayed It mutes the alarm Attention this function has no impact on alarms that occur after activating this function It resets the average depth only in Gauge mode 23 DIVING MAIN SCREEN The main screen of the device contains all basic information on the current situation of the dive Battery charge level indicator in percentages Total diving 2810 Time 29 31 time 15 21 ro soro current gas VSI E 2 I Current depth 46 21 8m wh Average depth Maximum depth In the Gauge BT mode device shows average dive depth instead of ceiling Attention The Battery charge level indicator specifies only approximate battery charge level Always charge the battery before diving 24 DIVING MAIN SCREEN 2 3 Attention If you begin the dive breathing a gas other than the primary one remember to switch the gas immediately after going into water If you fail to do it the device will include in the calculations another gas than the one you are actually breathing which as
57. tings function in the main menu The list of gases contains number of subsequent gas name of gas created automatically under oxygen and helium content and the state of gas 1 Air Prim 2 EAN50 On 4 Air Off gt 5 Air Off gt 62 SETTINGS LIST OF BREATHING GASES 2 3 The first gas on the list is always the primary gas there is no possibility to deactivate it and after switching into diving mode the device automatically recognizes it as an active gas The primary gas must have the lowest oxygen content of all set gases If you set a lower O2 value for a different gas it will be impossible to set the status of that gas as Active For each gas in the gas list it is possible to set the following parameters of the breathing gas mixture e Status The BLACK TMX makes it possible to assign one of three states to a gas Off inactive gas will not be included in calculations and there is no possibility to switch to the gas while diving On active gas will be included in calculating gas switches and during the dive it will be indicated as one of the subsequent gases in accelerated decompression Back Backup reserve gas The device will not include this gas while calculating gas switches but at any moment it will be possible to force its use e O2 percentage oxygen content in the breathing gas mixture e He percentage helium content in the breathing gas mixture 63 SETTINGS LIST OF BR
58. ttery Power supply Charge time battery operation time Energy Micro EFM32 Giant Gecko 8MB OLED 1 8 full colour Digital tri axial Ambient lighting temperature salinity accelerometer USB 2 0 12Mbit s Balanced buttons with an electronic pressure sensor 51 x 66x 32 mm Li lon 1190mAh 5V 1 5h 15 40h Operation time depends on settings and temperature Operation features Maximum operation depth Depth to start measuring Accuracy of depth measure Max altitude Temperature range 200m 1 5m Min 1 typically 0 2 3000m The device automatically compensates for depth readings relative to atmospheric pressure 10 C 50 C 88 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 2 2 Software Operation modes Gauge Depth and time measurement AIR single gas air computer TMX multigas trimix computer Decompression algorithm ZHL16 C Gradient Factor Ascent speed used for deco calculation 10m min Number of gas mixes 10 trimix mixes switchable and configurable during the dive Maximum percentage of particular gas Oxygen 0 100 Helium 0 95 The BLACK TMX is equipped with a full colour organic led display which guarantees outstanding brightness and contrast unobtainable by displays made in other technologies The natural feature of OLED displays is a gradual decrease in brightness colour change in places where text and graphics are often displayed In the BLACK TMX we used the world s top quality display
59. ttings gt Units Selection of unit display method metric imperial Settings gt Date and hour The set of functions allowing the date and hour and time display mode 12h 24h setting 57 SETTINGS COMPUTER PARAMETERS 1 4 Attention The settings of computer parameters are critical to your safety Before each dive check whether the parameters were set correctly including conservatism GF and gas list If you don t clearly understand the meaning of particular parameters do not dive using the BLACK TMX until you obtain proper knowledge Settings gt Computer gt Algorithm This function makes it possible to select the decompression algorithm At present there is only one algorithm available Buhlmann ZHL 16C GF Settings gt Computer gt Last stop dep This function makes it possible to select the depth of the last decompression stop 3m or 6m Setting the stop depth at 6m outside the wave zone improves the comfort and safety of last stage of decompression in unfavourable sea states but significantly extends the decompression time Attention Setting the depth of the last stop at 6m will significantly extend the decompression time limit You need to take that fact into consideration while planning gas consumption 58 SETTINGS COMPUTER PARAMETERS 2 4 Settings gt Computer gt Pre change This function makes it possible to configure the depth at which the BLACK TMX will inform about the upc
60. uired stops if it detects that during the dive the rate of ascent was exceeded The time limit for those stops depends on the exceeded value Attention Overweight poor physical condition cardiovascular disorders patent foramen ovale age above 40 years and other factors and diseases may lead to increasing the risk of decompression sickness DCS despite obeying the principles of correct diving No matter if these factors are present or not before the dive it is necessary to consult the doctor specializing in diving medicine and if needs be to shorten no decompression limits and or increase the conservatism according to the doctor s recommendations 9 DECOMPRESSION ALGORITHM 2 3 Attention Buhlmann ZHL16 C algorithm implemented in the BLACK TMX computer as any other algorithm applied in the diving computers is a theoretical mathematical model which does not reflect the real processes happening in the human body but only in approximate manner simulates the saturation of theoretical tissues with inert gases and on the basis of that tries to calculate the remaining no decompression time NDL and the required decompression stops It means that no diving computer including the BLACK TMX can 100 prevent the possibility of decompression sickness DCS or oxygen toxicity Attention Diving at depth greater than 40m and or with the use of breathing gas mixtures with helium increases the risk truly enormously While performing such dives
61. y the following information Alert icon if displayed Current 2800 A 04 06 12 date Mode TMX computer Current mode Current 1 a 5 hour p a After dive Surf time 1 20 information Battery indicator To save battery energy the BLACK TMX turns off after several minutes of non operation 16 START OF DEVICE ON THE SURFACE 2 2 If the BLACK TMX was used during a dive then after completing the dive the main screen will display the following information e Surface Interval time in hours since surfacing from previous dive e NoFly minimum time in hours during which you mustn t travel by plane or increase your altitude More information on NoFly time is available in chapter After dive travelling by plane e Desaturation estimated time in hours until complete desaturation of tissues e OTU amount of OTU units that were calculated during the last dive The count does not include units from previous dives e CNS current value of CNS count including CNS units calculated during the last dives and decrease in CNS count resulting from surface interval If during the previous 48h there were situations which could increase the risk of decompression sickness DCS the device will display a warning icon You need to read information presented in chapter After the dive warning icon 17 BUTTONS The BLACK TMX has two buttons Each of these buttons detects bot

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