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1. UDI 28 User Manual Restricted Distribution Copy number Customer lead number Protected by patents no 6125080 6130859 6272072 in the US and in other countries Version 1 3 41 dubyNovember 2014 Dear valued customer if you find any typo or need any clarification please send us an email with the relevant information info utc co il 4er UTC gP UTC Ltd Henwotaores centen Omer Industrial Park Omer 84965 Israel Form UTC0002 Date 12 11 14 List of Changes Open High priority Bugs Date Description Change Comment and page 12 11 14 Shut down algorithm Power off screen 15 12 11 14 SOS transmit Transmitting limit 28 Approved by Title Signature Date 12 11 14 yaaa SS SS SS Disclaimers LIABILITY DISCLAIMER As is true of every device of diving equipment underwater navigation systems and other underwater equipment the Underwater Digital Interface UDI 28 abilities are not limitless There are certain limitations and restrictions of which you must be aware and certain precautions you must take when using the UDI 28 Please read carefully all warnings in this document and disclaimers in each specific chapter of the user manual The UDI 28 is a computation hardware device combined with software applications that implements a digital compass depth measurements navigation or tracking after acoustical signals text messag2. if enabled the message is automatically displayed The received message identifies the message sender Only if the message is an SOS The depth of the diver sending the MSG FROM message is also displayed in the Brad 15 21 message Boat above you In the example on the right the sender is Brad Click Enter to turn off the sound signal and automatically transmit an acknowledgement signal to the sender After a short while the UDI 28 returns to the dive info display 27 Navigation to a target UDI 28 can be used to track an SOS beacon or a Homing beacon A homing beacon transmits a homing signal from the boat unit on a specific dedicated frequency An SOS beacon transmits a homing signal on a specific frequency received on all networks used with UDI 28 Navigation using the UDI 28 can be done only while the diver or beacon is moving in relation to each other In other words the UDI 28 diver the beacon or both must be moving since the navigation beacon relies on the Doppler Effect Navigation method for tracking Correct navigation as you dive showing the adjusted direction of the target beacon on the UDI 28 Choose a random initial direction to start diving and then adjust as you go x 1 Starting location of diver 3 Beacon location 2 Course adjustments To enter Navigation mode e From the UDI 28 Main menu select Navigation and press Enter To exit the Navigation mode an
3. users or all users and press Enter 5 Armi This will be the user to whom you sei send a message by default 39 Transmission power UDI 28 boat unit has the ability to adjust the transmission power This feature enables the user to select from 3 transmission power levels e Low power e Med power e High power TRANS POWER 1 Low power 2 Med power 3 High power Working with low power level increases the battery lifetime while high power level shorten battery lifetime This feature also serves for next update to identify out of range capabilities Select a power level and press Enter UDI 28 Boat unit setup Use the UDI 28 Boat unit Setup menu options to set the time ring volume and backlight duration on the UDI 28 boat unit Clock Use this option to set the time and date 1 Select a time unit CLOCK SETUP 2 Use the Up Down buttons to set the appropriate value 11 3 Press Enter to move to the 25 03 2014 next time unit on the list 4 Repeat 5 When you have set the year value press Enter to return to the UDI 28 boat unit Setup menu AUDIO Use this option to select an audio alert volume The Audio alerts sound to get your attention There are five levels of alert e Med High e Med e Low e Off AUDIO Select a ring volume and press A Enter 1 High 2 Med High 3 Med 40 An external siren and flashing light can also be connected to the unit exter
4. Ensure that you have properly installed the UDI28 MANAGER software to be able to use this function To activate the connection to the PC you must enable this option on the UDI 28 See page 16 13 Using the UDI 28 Turning UDI 28 On and Off To turn the UDI 28 on 1 Press and hold the Enter button for about 5 seconds The UTC Proprietary screen opens If pushing the Enter button for a short time a message on the screen will appear mentioning the need for a longer push NOTE The UTC Proprietary screen contains a disclaimer Clicking on the Enter button signifies that you accept responsibility for use of the UDI 28 and that you accept the terms of the disclaimer If you do not agree please do not dive with the UDI 28 2 Press the Enter button again The current settings screen opens 3 Press the Enter button again The setup main menu opens After a few seconds the dive info displays Standby mode e The UDI 28 unit goes into Standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity on the surface e The UDI 28 unit goes from Standby to Off after 1 hour of inactivity on the surface e When in Standby mode the UDI 28 unit instantly returns to use upon contact with water or when a button is pushed for 2 seconds To turn UDI 28 off POWER OFF i __Press and hold the Enter button for about 6 seconds Yes lt 4 Formatted Numbered Level 1 Numbering Style 1 2 3 2 Press Yes button
5. No Start at 1 Alignment Left Aligned at 0 63 cm 3 _ The UDI 28 turns off Indent at 1 27 em A WARNING Power cannot be turned off during a dive Scrolling the menus To scroll through the menu options press the Up or Down buttons To select an option press the Enter button 14 UDI 28 main menu The main UDI 28 menu allows you to access UDI 28 functions The main menu flowchart is shown below 1 Messages 2 Navigation 3 Compass 4 Dive Info Use of the various functions is described in detail as follows e Setup see page 15 Dive Info see page 21 Messages see page 24 Navigation see page 26 Compass see page 23 15 Setting up the UDI 28 Use the Setup menu to set up the UDI 28 for the following features PC Connection Connect to a PC for use with the UDI28 MANAGER software Network Setup Set network for communication with buddy Trans Power Set the transmission power of the UDI 28 units UDI 28 Setup Set UDI 28 parameters clock audio led units etc Main Back to the Main menu The Setup menu flowchart is shown below 1 PC Connection 2 Network Setup 3 Trans power 4 UDI Setup 1 From the Dive Info display double click of the Enter button will open the Main menu 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Setup 3 Press Enter to choose the selection To exit th
6. be received by any device that belongs to any SYSTEM in the operation range Only devices that contain same table tag as the SOS sender will be able to receive full information i e NET and name of user To enter the Message menu e From the Main menu select Messages and press Enter To exit the Messages menu and return to the Main menu select Main and press Enter Sending a message The UDI 28 unit can send any message from the preset text messages to other UDI 28 users To send a text message 1 In the Messages menu select MESSAGES New Message and then click 5 Main Enter 1 New Message 2 User to Send 2 Inthe Message list choose a MESSAGES message by scrolling with the Up Down buttons 3 Are you OK Click Enter 3 Inthe Messages menu User MESSAGES to Send is selected 5 Main Click Enter 1 New Message 36 4 Inthe Send To menu choose SEND TO a user by scrolling with the Up Down buttons 2 Bob Click Enter 5 Inthe Messages menu Send MESSAGES is selected 1 New Message 2 User to Send 6 Click Enter The message is sent You are automatically returned to the Main menu Viewing last message 1 Inthe Messages menu MESSAGES select Last Msg Rev Click 3 Send Enter The last message 4 Last Msa R received is shown and a 9 e identifies the sender and 5 Main network used 2 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll the last five me
7. customizations and settings you have done will be erased and UDI 28 will turn on with the original factory settings 32 Base boat unit The boat unit is an optional component of the UDI 28 system It is used for text message communication with the underwater divers and its homing capabilities allow divers to navigate their way back to the boat In addition pending to sea conditions the Boat unit can send transmissions by using its Active Antenna up to 2000 meters The boat unit is shown below 1 OLED display glass protector 2 Up and Down scroll buttons 3 Enter button 4 Alarm light 5 Antenna connector 6 Network selection buttons and lights 7 Power charge connector 8 USB connector 9 Active Antenna 33 Active Antenna UDI 28 boat unit uses state of art acoustical antenna This antenna is ACTIVE by means of electronics and materials that support better gain low noise digital signal formats enhanced matching to underwater environment which results better communication to main boat unit Please ensure that the active antenna is used properly Do not use the antenna for any other application except with the UDI 28 Boat unit This antenna also serves for other systems It is critical to hook the antenna with another metal cable not the communication cable to support its weight Functions of UDI 28 The UDI 28 boat unit contains the following functions e Electronic compass e Message sending receivi
8. each UDI 28 device and boat unit has the same Table Tag value The Table Tag value is displayed in the About UDI screen OPERATION RANGE AND CONFLICT UTC provides communication means by using different configurations Please note that a SYSTEM that generates two Networks i e NET 1 and 2 includes at a minimum two U28 wrist units or one wrist U28 unit and a boat units Each U28 is capable to receive signals from up to 1000m depending on sea and environmental conditions Therefore it is critical to properly define the lists of users and messages so two different SYSTEMS will not intersect or coincide In order to eliminate such event all U28 that belong to a SYSTEM must use the same table tag value It is advised to check if other SYSTEM already exist in the same diving area If by mistake in the same area i e a radius of 1000meter two SYSTEMS operate then there is a chance that mistaken messages wrong message that belong to other system or characters that have no meaning will be received by the end user License to use the Software Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary the purchaser and or user of the UDI 28 system shall not obtain any intellectual property right in any the UDI 28 system or any part thereof other than the limited right to use it The purchaser and or user of the UDI 28 system shall not have and shall not acquire in any way any intellectual property right in the UDI 28 system The UDI 28
9. system shall not be deemed to have been produced as work for hire and any intellectual property right with respect thereto shall remain exclusively with UTC For the purpose hereof intellectual property includes inter alia any property in and rights under copyright patents conceptual solutions and inventions whether patentable or not circuit layout rights design rights designs database rights trade names trademarks service marks methodologies ideas processes methods tools and know how and or any other types of intellectual property rights The purchaser and or user of the UDI 28 system may not and shall not permit abet or aid others to translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble update or modify all or any part of the UDI 28 system Contents Introduction re Safety 104109 Before every dive 10409 UDI 28 unit Unit Description Using the quick connector Charging the UDI 28 Connecting the UDI 28 to the PC Using the UDI 28 xcsiciccncncensstenessvoes Turning UDI 28 On and Off Scrolling the menus UDI 28 main menu Setting up the UDI 28 Bottom timer PC Connection Network Setup Transmission power UDI 28 Setup Clock AUDIO SETUP About UDI 28 Revert to factory settings Using the Bottom Timer Surface display Underwater display Timer and reviewing additional data Abnormal conditions Low batt
10. AMAGES Underwater operations are inherently dangerous and proper safety procedures demand that you never rely solely on just the UDI 28 or any other single instrument method or mechanism for human safety or the safety of property BATTERIES DISCLAIMER Lithium Ion Batteries can catch on fire The UDI 28 uses Lithium Ion batteries therefore it should NOT be left unattended while being charged as THEY CAN CATCH ON FIRE Proper precautions should be taken before charging Lithium ion batteries such as having a fire extinguisher ready and placing the batteries in a fire safe container THE UDI 28 IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH GREAT CARE Lithium Polymer Charging Handling Safety Information Charging Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion batteries have specific charging requirements and ONLY the chargers rated for these cells may be used The best charger for the UDI 28 is provided in the pack that you purchased Other chargers may alter the settings and can damage cells or cause a fire due to over voltage charging of cells We recommend that you use only the charger that was provided with the UDI 28 Lithium Polymer Lithium Ion cells are a tremendous advance in battery technology for electronic devices However due to the chemistry of lithium cells there is a possibility of fire if charging is not properly done It is unavoidable due to the nature of lithium itself This is no different from many things we use in dail
11. ation and reliable computation The UDI 28 version was derived from the celebrated UDI 14 while taking into consideration years of experience feedback from users field measurements and specific requirements by professional organizations This version supports extended number of messages two large networks state of the art error corrections code that increases communication reliability extended range without extending the power for communication high capacity batteries seamless connection process to other systems for example Passive Acoustical Diving Radar OLED enhanced compass new acoustical antenna with improved performances support for different languages and more The company is grateful to the so many users and organizations that contributed for this version The system consists of the UDI 28 diving unit an optional UDI 28 PRO boat unit with an active antenna and the UDI28 MANAGER PC software Each item can be purchase separately The UDI 28 contains the following functions e Text messages communication device e SOS signal transmission and reception e Navigation unit and homing device e Dive Information e Compass The UDI28 MANAGER PC software can be used in conjunction with only the UDI 28 to be used to update text message and names users lists and groups and to update the firmware The UDI 28 text messaging system links divers through transmission of pre set messages with ease and reliability Depending
12. away negative numbers from the target 10 Depth indicator present diver depth SOS Signals Unlike other UDI 28 signals SOS signals are activated across all network channels and have a longer range than ordinary communications signals In the event of an emergency you can activate your SOS signal by pressing the red H Help button on your UDI 28 ferseveratsecendstwice An SOS signal is sent to all UDI 28 and boat unit users in the OC IE 2 EMERGENCY HELP BUTTON Other UDI 28 users can eanthen heme n ane _navigate to your location using the Navigation feature __ Formatted Not Highlight oftheir units ER If you receive an SOS signal your UDI 28 unit sounds an audible signal and the SOS message is automatically displayed The SOS message identifies the user sending the SOS the network and the depth of the sender SOS DETECTED In the example on the right the User 1 sender is User 1 at a depth of 32 meters Depth 32 m Click Enter to turn off the audible signal UDI 28 displays the Navigation Mode screen Navigate to the diver in distress as described on page 26 Remote homing UDI 28 contains the ability to send a remote homing signal to the boat unit The remote homing signal takes the form of a message that cannot be modified or deleted from the message list To activate the remote homing 1 Inthe Message menu select Remote Homing from the l
13. d Buddy numbers and a network NOTE You and your buddy must be properly defined on your UDI 28 and your buddy s UDI 28 respectively and you must both be on the same network to be able to communicate using the UDI 28 Select Net to define a network to use and press Enter Select a network from 1 or 2 and press Enter NETWORK SETTING 4 Setup Net 2 User i ay Z m o O o a Net 1 2 Net 2 Select User to define the user NETWORK SETTING name number for the UDI 28 INE and press Enter 3 Buddy Select a User named or USER numbered from the 28 users 1 User 1 and press Enter 3 Jen Select Buddy to define your NETWORK SETTING buddy number and press Enter 2 User 3 Buddy 4 Setup Select a User named or BUDDY numbered from up to 28 aJ individual users boat or all en users and press Enter This will be your default for 5 Armin sending a message to 2 Brad Transmission power UDI 28 has the ability to adjust the transmission power This feature enables the diver to select from 3 transmission power levels e Low power e Med power e High power Working with low power level increases the battery lifetime while high power level shorten battery lifetime The diver is advised to maintain a low or medium level except in extreme cases where it is important to send communication for long range This feature also serves
14. d return to the Main menu select Main and press Enter Navigation mode Navigation is used to dive to a homing beacon or to a unit transmitting an SOS signal to provide assistance 1 From the Navigation menu NAVIGATION select SOS track to track an SOS beacon or Homing 1 SOS track track to track a Homing 2 Homing track beacon 3 Mask Homing 2 Press Enter 3 The Navigation display opens 13 25 TRACK 10 5m LOCK 42 Main 28 Using the Navigation display The display shows the track to your target Keep an eye on the track to navigate to your target You should dive in a slight zigzag direction to allow for more accurate navigation towards your target The navigation display is explained below QS lt 13 7 TRACK 10 5m LOCK 42 gt 8 Main D 1 Beacon direction relative to your 6 Ascent bar shows you the limits of your heading Will appear in the first time ascent rate only if the Doppler value see 9 is greater or equal 4 2 Swim direction your heading 7 Start restart tracking This is useful if 3 Time you suddenly loose the beacon 4 Track current track direction 8 Doppler value bar shows that you are approaching getting closer to the target 5 Lock the course you need to follow 9 Doppler value shows how quickly you are to arrive at the beacon approaching positive numbers or moving
15. depth 15 4 25 C max 32 0 dive time 124 UDI28 3 When you enable Mask Homing a small M is shown in the lower right corner of the display A Transmitting a distress signal when the UDI is on the surface is limited to 10 minutes Care and maintenance UDI 28 requires very little care or maintenance After every dive wash and wipe down the UDI 28 and make sure that the contacts are dry prior to connecting the UDI 28 to the charger or the PC Do not use a water jet or pressure from hose to clean the UDI 28 to prevent damage to the UDI 28 mechanism Periodically the UDI 28 may need to be serviced at an authorized laboratory for calibration and battery replacement at least once a year Consult the UDI 28 webpage for information or with your dealer The UDI 28 display protective sticker may get scratched and can be replaced The UDI 28 can be removed from its housing for display housing replacement as shown in the diagram below Remove the cover by unscrewing the tops from the two hinge screws and pulling the hinges out of the housing This frees the housing and allows you to remove it from the UDI 28 unit You can then pop the protective cover out and replace it with a new cover Revert to factory setting In case you need to revert to the original UDI 28 factory settings press the Up Down and Enter buttons simultaneously when the UDI 28 is off Wait for the UDI 28 to turn on All
16. e Setup menu and return to the Main menu select Main and press Enter 16 Bottom timer WARNING the UDI 28 works as bottom timer it only measures the time and depth and doesn t function as a diving computer that calculates any Nitrogen levels User must be aware that in this mode of operation there are no alerts that are related to the diving PC Connection Use the PC Connection option to connect UDI 28 to your PC and use it with the UDI28 MANAGER application For information see the UDI28 MANAGER Software user manual WARNING Do not enter the water with the UDI 28 when the PC connection is active This will damage your UDI 28 NOTE When the PC connection has not been used for 2 minutes it becomes disabled to prevent any damage to the UDI 28 To use PC Connection Connect the quick connector to the UDI 28 Connect the USB cable to the quick connector Connect the USB cable to the PC computer On the UDI 28 Setup menu select PC Connection Select Enable press PC Connection Enter to enable the PC Connection A PC indication appears at 2 Disable the bottom right corner of the display while the UDI 28 is connected to the PC Ce GING A NOTE Communication with the UDI 28 is done using the UDI28 MANAGER software provided with your system For information see the UDI28 MANAGER Software user manual 17 Network Setup Use this option to select User an
17. ery Empty battery during dive Using the COMPaSS cccccceeeerees Sending and receiving text messages Sending a message Viewing last message Receiving a message Navigation to a target Navigation mode Using the Navigation display SOS Signals Remote homing Remote SOS Mask Homing Care and maintenance Revert to factory setting Base boat unit Active Antenna Charging the UDI 28 boat unit Connecting the UDI 28 boat unit to the PC Turning UDI 28 boat unit On and Off Scrolling the menus UDI 28 Boat unit main menu Sending and receiving text messages Sending a message Viewing last message Receiving a message Receiving SOS Signals Remote SOS Using the Compass Transmit homing 4038 Setting up the UDI 28 Boat Unit 403837 Buddy Select Transmission power UDI 28 Boat unit setup Clock AUDIO LED Control About UDI 28 Care and maintenance Revert to factory setting jN Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the UTC Underwater Digital Interface 28 System UDI 28 is a device that contains several functions used for diver safety communication and computation Throughout this manual we will use the term UDI 28 instead of Underwater Digital Interface UDI 28 System UDI 28 is a device that contains several functions that were implemented to increase safety enable underwater communic
18. es gauge mode computations and alert signal communication The UDI 28 combines all these applications in one unit The UDI 28 is not a primary device but only an aid to send and receive text messages to be used as an aid in navigation or tracking after an acoustical signal as an aid for digital compass and as an aid to send and receive emergency signals The UDI 28 is not a device of life support gear As such it is unlikely that you will be hurt by the instrument itself any more than you might be hurt by any other object of similar shape size and weight The main danger in the use of UDI 28 over reliance on the information it provides As an electronic system it might fail spontaneously and unexpectedly due to component batteries or software failure As an acoustical device based system it can fail at any time due to changing environmental acoustic conditions or internal damages of the acoustical antenna By purchasing or using the UDI 28 system it is agreed and understood that in no event will Underwater Technologies Center Ltd UTC or any of their representatives be held liable for any personal injuries or death or damages to property resulting from its operation or for any other damages whether direct indirect or consequential even if UTC has been advised of such actual or potential damages UTC products are authorized for use only by certified professional divers who have maintained a sufficient level of knowledge and hig
19. for next update to identify out of range capabilities Select a power level and press Enter TRANS POWER 1 Low power 2 Med power 3 High power UDI 28 Setup Use the UDI 28 Setup menu options to set the time volume led and units on your UDI 28 Clock Use this option to set the time and date CLOCK SETUP 1 Press Enter to select a time unit 14 2 Use the Up Down buttons to 25 03 2014 set the appropriate value 3 Press Enter to move to the next time unit on the list 4 Repeat 5 When you have set the year value press Enter to return to the UDI 28 Setup menu AUDIO SETUP Use this option to select an audio alert volume Audio alerts sound when a message is received when the battery meets low level There are five levels of alert e Med High e Med e Low e Off AUDIO Select a ring level and press Enter 1 High 3 Med 19 LED Control Use this option to turn on or off the Green LED control which allows the LED on the UDI 28 to blink when there is an audible alarm or when a signal is received LED CONTROL ered as or Disable and press 1 Enable 2 Disable The Default Enable Contrast Use this option to select a contrast level for the OLED display The contrast interval ranges from 1 very little contrast to 7 high contrast CONTRAST Use the Up Down buttons to define a contrast value and press Enter Make sure there are no st
20. h skill proficiency through a combination of formal training ongoing study and experience The user must understand that the product is liable to sudden failure Underwater operations are inherently dangerous and proper safety procedures demand that you never rely solely on just the UDI 28 or any other single instrument method or mechanism for human safety or the safety of property REMEMBER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY BOTTOM TIMER COMPUTER DISCLAIMER As you probably know and it is true for every device of diving equipment and other underwater equipment the Underwater Digital Interface UDI 28 abilities are not limitless There are certain limitations and restrictions of which you must be aware and certain precautions you must take when using the UDI 28 as a Bottom Timer instrument Please read carefully all warnings in this chapter and this disclaimer The UDI 28 is a computation hardware device combined with software SOFTWARE applications The Bottom Timer is implemented with software and sensors such as digital depth sensor and related electronic components The UDI 28 is not a primary device but only an aid to calculate along the dive the time and depth The UDI 28 is not a device of life support gear and should not be used as a device for life support Bottom Timer Time and depth are presented on the screen only for assistance thus the diver should take into considerations that he
21. he Compass The UDI 28 boat unit contains an electronic compass display This compass is accurate within 2 The electronic compass accuracy is influenced by the presence nearby metal bodies and may be biased dramatically To open the compass display e From the Main menu select Compass 13 25 j MAIN 1 Magnetic North 3 Time 2 Swim direction 4 Your heading Degrees To exit the compass display e Select Main and click Enter 38 The boat unit has the ability to transmit homing signal to a UDI 28 user By selecting this option the UDI i428 wrist unit user receives a homing signal that allows the user to track and locate the UDI boat unit The UDI 1428 wrist unit user can also use mask homing option see page 36 MAIN 2 Compass 3 Trans homing 4 Setup Setting up the UDI 28 Boat Unit Use the Setup menu to set up the UDI 28 Boat Unit for the following features e Buddy Select e Trans Power select between 3 power levels e UDI 28 Setup Set parameters clock audio led The Setup menu flowchart is shown below 1 Buddy Select 2 Trans power 3 UDI Setup To enter the Setup menu 1 From the Main menu use the Up Down buttons to scroll to Setup 2 Press Enter To exit the Setup menu and return to the Main menu select Main and press Enter Buddy Select Select a User named or BUDDY SELECT numbered from the 28 individual Balen
22. ist MESSAGES by scrolling with the Up Down buttons and then click Enter 30 Remote Homing 2 Click Send The message is sent Remote SOS UDI 28 contains the ability to send a remote SOS signal to another user Failure to respond to the request within 15 seconds by the user receiving a remote SOS causes the UDI 28 to start sending SOS signal to the entire network You will receive an SOS signal and navigate to the diver in distress The remote SOS signal takes the form of a message that cannot be modified or deleted from the message list To activate the remote SOS 1 Inthe Message menu select MESSAGES Remote SOS from the list by scrolling with the Up down 29 Remote SOS buttons and then click Enter Click Send The message is sent Mask Homing You can temporarily mask the navigation homing beacon to prevent your UDI 28 from sounding a homing alarm when a homing signal is transmitted This allows you temporarily disregard the homing signal until the time you need it to return to the boat unit NOTE Masking the homing beacon does not mask any SOS beacons that may be activated during a dive 30 To mask a homing beacon NAVIGATION 1 From the Navigation menu select Mask Homing and 1 SOS track press Enter 2 Homing track 3 Mask Homing MASK HOMING 2 Inthe Mask Homing menu select Enable to mask the 1 Enable beacon and press Enter 2 Disable
23. mportant to safely dive with batteries that will enable you to complete the dive COMPASS DISCLAIMER The UDI 28 contains 3 D Magneto Impedance sensor Combined with software it generates the North magnetic direction Common sense must be used at all times when navigating therefore it should only be considered as aids to navigation The UTC policy of continuous improvement may result in changes to product specification without prior notice It is advised to visit www utc digital com from time to time and to download updates for new algorithm and compensation factors for this sensor This compass is intended for professional dive use only It should not be used for industrial or professional measurements The compass accuracy is highly dependent on the environment for example soft or hard metal will highly alter the real measurement Thus it is advised not to use the compass in the vicinity of any metals UTC does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties that might arise through the use of this compass PRESET LISTS DISCLAIMER TABLE TAG Please ensure that prior to any dive all UDI 28 devices and boat units in the same network include the same user list and messages list Text messaging communications will only function properly if those lists are identical To ensure that the lists are identical each UDI 28 has a Table Tag value which is a unique code for each specific UDI 28 lists Make sure that
24. n button once to see the compass Press the Down button again to review a Timer 1 Presents hour 2 Presents minutes 3 Presents seconds The initial screen shows START button to begin counting from ZERO Selecting STOP will hold the Time counter Selecting RESUME will continue the Time counter Selecting CLEAR will end with a confirmation screen Selecting OK will set the time counter back to Zero Selecting CANCEL will return to the last counter screen 13 25 i 25 5m 13 258 25 5m Or 0 0 0 13 25 25 5m 1 32 10 23 Press the DOWN button to return to the compass screen Are you sure 1 32 10 13 25 25 5m 24 Abnormal conditions WARNING The UDI 28 may turn itself off during the dive Low battery When the battery contains less than 3 hours charge UDI 28 will display a warning message and sound an alert tone Click Enter to return to the dive info display When the battery contains less than 2 hours charge UDI 28 will display an additional warning message and sound an alert tone Click Enter to return to the main display When the battery contains less than 1 hours charge UDI 28 will display yet another warning message and sound an alert tone Click Enter to return to the main display Each transmission is shortening the battery tome of operation WARNING In all cases of low battery alert sta
25. n see page 4 ABOUT UDI 19 36 25 03 2014 S N B28 111007 Version UDI28_BLowB_14 Tables Tag 1C56AF 41 Care and maintenance The UDI 28 boat unit requires very little care or maintenance After every dive wash the antenna and antenna cable Wipe down the UDI 28 boat unit and make sure that the connectors are well covered using caps and are dry prior to connecting the UDI 28 to the charger or the PC Do not use a water jet or pressure from hose to clean the UDI 28 boat unit to prevent damage to the UDI 28 boat unit mechanism Periodically the UDI 28 boat unit may need to be serviced at an authorized laboratory for calibration and battery replacement at least once a year Consult the UDI 28 webpage for information or your dealer Revert to factory setting In case you would like to revert to the original UDI 28 boat unit factory settings turn on the UDI28 boat unit by pressing the Up Down and Enter buttons simultaneously the message set default appears on the screen All customizations and settings you have done will be erased and UDI28 boat unit will turn on with the original factory settings 42
26. nal connectors LED Control Use this option to define the Alarm LED light intensity In day time you may want higher intensity than in the night The default value is 50 intensity Display Contrast Use this option to select a contrast level for the OLED display The contrast interval ranges from 1 very little contrast to 7 high contrast CONTRAST Use the Up Down buttons to define a contrast value and press Enter Make sure there are no strips seen on the screen Contrast 7 Units Use this option to select Metric units meters degrees C or Imperial units Feet degrees Fahrenheit as your unit of measurement UNITS Select Imperial or Metric and press n Enter All units displayed on the 1 Imperial UDI 28 boat unit will now 2 Metric conform to the unit type chosen NOTE The temperature displays according to your units selection When you select Feet Fahrenheit degrees are shown when you select Meters centigrade degrees are shown About UDI 28 Use this option to view the UDI 28 boat unit serial number and software version installed Use this information when contacting UTC about your UDI 28 Boat unit In addition the About UDI screen presents the table tag value which is a unique code for each specific UDI 14 list of users and messages Make sure that every UDI 14 device and boat unit in the same network has the same Table Tag value For more informatio
27. nal factory settings 21 ER Using the Bottom Timer The dive Info display contains a current and maximum depth indicator a battery indicator and compass From the dive Info display you can e Press the Up button to return to main menu e Press the Down button once to get compass press another one and a Timer will be activated e Press the Enter button twice to go to the Main menu The dive info display is different when the UDI 28 is on the surface and when the UDI 28 is in an underwater environment Surface display On the surface the dive Info display shows the following Formatted Font Default Arial Complex Script Font Arial Formatted Left Formatted Font Default Arial Complex Script Font Arial Net 2 Depth 0 0 Formatted Font Default Arial Complex Script Font Arial Dmax 0 0 User 1 lt Formatted Font Default Arial Complex Script Font Arial 1 Current Depth and maximum 3 Bat a depth compassF Formatted Font Default Arial Complex Script Font Arial 2 Network amp Buddy indicator 4 azimuth compasUser names Underwater display In an Underwater environment the window 2 is changed to the dive time counter 22 si Depth 0 0 Dive 2 Dmax 0 0 Time 6s UDI28 Timer and reviewing additional data Press the Up button to jump to the main menu Press the Dow
28. ng e Communication with 2 Networks NET e Homing beacon Use of these functions is explained below Charging the UDI 28 boat unit UDI 28 uses a rechargeable internal battery You can use the boat unit running on a battery or connected to a power supply Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the UDI 28 boat unit to recharge the battery or to use the unit NOTE Read Lithium Polymer Charging Handling Safety Informationttthit A Formatted Font Italic Complex Script Font Italic Handing Sate information on page 3 WARNING The UDI 28 boat unit is a completely sealed unit and meets IP67 standard It may stop functioning if opened The warranty will be void if the unit is disassembled or the seal is broken Connecting the UDI 28 boat unit to the PC You can connect the UDI 28 boat unit to the PC to perform data transfers messages list users list using the UDI28 MANAGER application To connect the UDI 28 boat unit to the PC Connect the USB cable to the computer A NOTE Ensure that you have properly installed the UDI28 MANAGER software to be able to use this function 34 Turning UDI 28 boat unit On and Off To turn the UDI 28 boat unit on 1 Press and hold the Enter button for about 5 seconds The UTC Proprietary screen opens the buzzer is heard and the LED is blinking 2 Press the Enter button again The current settings screen opens Press the En
29. o activity the UDI 28 turns off The UDI 28 unit contains a water sensor When the UDI 28 unit that has been turned on or is in standby comes in contact with water the bottom timer becomes active A dive is considered if the UDI 28 is at a depth of 2 meters for at least 10 seconds Before every dive To ensure your safe use of the UDI 28 before every dive you must check e UDI 28 battery is charged e The preset messages list and the users list names in the dive group are the same This means that the same table tag is same in all devices in the dive group e The network used between you and your buddy or group e Check communications by sending a message to your buddy and receiving a message back 10 UDI 28 unit Unit Description The UDI 28 unit consists of the following 1 Antenna 4 OLED display plastic protector 2 Up scroll button 5 Attachment buckle 3 Down scroll button 6 Enter button 7 Emergency SOS button The UDI 28 contains the following functions e Bottom timer Electronic compass Message sending receiving Homing device Emergency signaling Use of these functions is explained below 11 Using the quick connector A quick connector is used connect the UDI 28 unit to a power supply or to a PC 1 Quick Connector 2 Connector bracket on UDI 28 Charging the UDI 28 UDI 28 uses a rechargeable internal Li battery This battery can be recharged only with
30. on environmental conditions it is possible to receive signals from up to 1000 meters Upon receiving a message signal the UDI 28 unit sounds an audible alert and lights up to show the message if these features were enabled The SOS signal can be activated by a diver in distress or remotely by any diver who suspects that his buddy is in distress Upon activation of an SOS signal the UDI 28 transmits information required to locate the SOS sender Each UDI 28 includes a homing device to help the diver locate other divers or the dive boat The UDI 28 can be worn on the lower arm or attached to the Buoyancy Compensator BC The UDI 28 permits a diver to communicate with any other diver in the network without distractions or potential discomforts Safety Read and understand this user guide prior to using the UDI 28 We strongly recommend that prior to using in in real environment you will gain experience with the device Pay close attention to all cautions and warnings listed Make sure that you fully understand the use displays and limitations of the UDI 28 prior to diving Improper use of this device may cause a diver to commit actions that could lead to serious injury or death The UDI 28 has a battery saving mode After the UDI 28 unit is turned on e If no button is pressed on the UDI 28 or 10 minutes elapsed the UDI 28 goes to standby and the screen displays the word Standby e After 60 minutes of n
31. rips seen on the screen Contrast 7 Units Use this option to select Metric units meters degrees C or Imperial units Feet degrees and Fahrenheit as your unit of measurement UNITS Select Imperial or Metric and press Enter All units displayed on the 1 Imperial UDI 28 will now conform to the 2 Metric unit type chosen A NOTE The temperature displays according to your units selection When you select Feet Fahrenheit degrees are shown when you select Meters centigrade degrees are shown About UDI 28 Use this option to view the UDI 28 serial number and software version installed Use this information when contacting UTC about your UDI 28 In addition the About UDI screen presents the table tag value which is a unique code for each specific UDI 28 list of users and messages Make sure that every UDI 28 device and boat unit in the same network has the same Table Tag value For more information see page 4 ABOUT UDI 19 36 25 03 2014 S N 28 111007 Version UDI28_LowB_14 Tables Tag 1C56AF 20 Revert to factory settings In case you would like to revert to the original UDI 28 factory settings press the Up Down and Enter buttons simultaneously to start the UDI 28 on Wait for the UDI 28 to turn on and for the message set default appears on the screen All customizations and settings you have done will be erased and UDI 28 will turn on with the origi
32. rt ascent immediately according to safe diving practice and recharge the UDI 28 after you reach the surface Empty battery during dive If the battery status becomes empty during a dive the battery depth 15 4 25 icon starts to flash in addition to mx 32 0 dvetine the UDI 28 sounding an alert tone This indicates that the UDI 124 UDI28 28 can continue to work for a half hour with 1 transmission every 4 minutes Using the Compass The electronic compass display can be used to navigate and orient yourself underwater This compass is accurate within 2 from the magnetic North The electronic compass accuracy is influenced by the presence nearby metal bodies and may be biased dramatically eGare anamaintenanee on page 29 for information on periodic recalibration of To see the compass display e From the Main menu select Compass 25 Formatted Font Italic Complex Script Font Italic 13 25 E 25 5m MAIN _ 1 Magnetic North 4 Depth 2 Heading direction 5 Back to Main menu 3 Time 6 Your heading Degrees To exit the compass display e Select Main and click Enter Sending and receiving text messages Messages are pre set using the PC connection and UDI28 MANAGER software To modify the pre set message list please review the UDI28 MANAGER manual You can send messages to your buddy or other UDI 28 users on the same network using the Send Mes
33. sage function To enter the Message menu e From the Main menu select Messages and press Enter To exit the Messages menu and return to the Main menu select Main and press Enter Sending a message The UDI 28 unit can send one of up to 28 user preset text messages to other UDI 28 users and to the boat unit To send a text message 1 In the Messages menu select MESSAGES New Message and then click 5 Main Enter 1 New Message 2 User to Send 2 In the Message list choose a MESSAGES message by scrolling with the Up Down buttons Click Enter 3 Boat above you 26 3 Inthe Messages menu User MESSAGES to Send is selected f 5 Main Click Enter 1 New Message 4 Inthe Send To menu choose SEND TO a user by scrolling with the Up Down buttons 2 Bob Click Enter 5 Inthe Messages menu Send MESSAGES is selected 1 New Message 6 Click Enter The message is 2 User w Sone sent You are automatically returned to the Main menu Viewing last message 1 In the Messages menu select MESSAGES Last Msg Rcv 2 Click Enter The last message 3 ae R received is shown and identifies the sender and 5 Main network used 3 Use the Up Down buttons to scroll the last five messages received Receiving a message When you receive a text message from your buddy or another UDI 28 user your UDI 28 sounds an audible signal and blinks light
34. she must use a diving computer or diving tables The main danger in the use of UDI 28 is over reliance on the information provided by it As lies in an electronic system it might fail spontaneously and unexpectedly due to component batteries incorrect charging or software failure In addition the UDI 28 also contains acoustical functions hence as an acoustical device it can fail at any time due to changing environmental acoustic conditions THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPUTERIZED UNIT IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ALL STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF UTC ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS UTC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE IN NO EVENT SHALL UTC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INJURY DEATH INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS COMPUTERIZED UNIT EVEN IF UTC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH D
35. ssages received Receiving a message When you receive a text message from another UDI 28 user your UDI 28 unit sounds an audible signal and the message is automatically displayed The received message identifies the message sender and the receiving time MSG FROM Brad 15 21 Are you OK Click Enter to turn off the audible signal and return to the main display Receiving SOS Signals Unlike other UDI 28 signals SOS signals are activated across all network channels and have a longer range than ordinary communications signals 37 If you receive an SOS signal your UDI 28 boat unit sounds an audible signal and the SOS message is automatically displayed The SOS message identifies the user sending the SOS the network SOS DETECTED and the depth of the sender User 6 15 21 In the example on the right the Net 1 Depth 21m sender is user 6 at a depth of 32 meters Click Enter to turn off the audible signal Remote SOS The boat unit contains the ability to send a remote SOS signal to a UDI 28 user Failure to respond within 15 seconds by the user receiving a remote SOS causes the receiving user UDI 28 to start sending SOS To activate the remote SOS In the Message menu select MESSAGES Remote SOS or Remote Homing from the list by scrolling with the 14 Remote SOS Up Down buttons and then click Enter Click Send The message is sent Using t
36. ter button again The main menu opens To turn UDI 28 boat unit off Press and hold the Enter button for about 5 seconds The UDI 28 turns off Scrolling the menus To scroll through the menu options press the Up or Down buttons To select an option press the Enter button UDI 28 Boat unit main menu The main UDI 28 menu allows you to access UDI 28 functions The main menu flowchart is shown below gs 1 Messages i X 2 Compass The various functions are described in detail as follows e Messages see page 33 e Compass see page 36 e Transmit homing see page 3737 e Setup see page 3737 Sending and receiving text messages Messages are pre set using the PC connection and UDI 28 software To modify the pre set message list See the UDI28 MANAGER user manual WARNING When transmitting messages the antenna cable must be plugged into the boat unit 35 A NOTE The Boat unit sends and receives messages to from the active network only When the Boat unit is configured to NET1 it does not send and receive messages from NET2 and vice versa In the case that two groups of divers are located in the same area and they share one Boat unit then we advise that the Boat unit user will change NETS button from time to time to control both NTES for example send message are you OK and receive OK from each diver in NET1 and NET2 When SOS signal is transmitted the signal will
37. the UDI 28 charger NOTE Read Lithium Polymer Charging Handling Safety InformationLithiamPetymer Chatging Formatted Font Italic Complex Script Font Italic Handing SatehtTntermatien on page 3 WARNING The UDI 28 is a completely sealed unit It may stop functioning if opened The warranty will be void if the unit is disassembled or the seal is broken Ensure that the UDI 28 is fully charged before your dive Charge the battery for 12 hours prior to the first time you use the UDI 28 To charge the UDI 28 Ensure that your hands the UDI 28 and the charger are dry Connect the quick adapter to the UDI 28 Connect the power charger to the quick connector Connect the power charger to a power supply The green LED will turn on The charge is complete when the green light on the quick connector turns off Tice Ne 12 NOTE A steady or flashing red LED indicates a problem with the charger or the battery Disconnect the charger and repeat steps 2 to 4 If this does not resolve the problem return the unit for service Connecting the UDI 28 to the PC You can connect the UDI 28 to the PC to perform data transfers using the UDI28 MANAGER application For information see UDI28 MANAGER Software User Manual To connect the UDI 28 to the PC 1 Connect the quick connector to the UDI 28 2 Connect the USB cable to the quick connector 3 Connect the USB cable to the computer NOTE
38. y life knives kitchen cleaners automobiles for a few examples which are inherently dangerous but which can be used very safely by adhering to simple rules and precautions Care should be taken to charge on a fireproof surface such as brick or in a hot warm environment Do not charge the UDI 28 when lying on an ignitable surface If you left the UDI 28 in a warm environment or open to sun light DO NOT CHARGE IT wait until it will be cooled to a temperature of less than 30 centigrade Do not charge batteries near flammable items or liquids Keep a dry fire extinguisher nearby or a large bucket of dry sand which is a cheap and effective extinguisher Do not charge inside an automobile especially while driving The UDI 28 should NEVER be left unattended while charging Handling Cautions New cells may have a high initial charge and care must always be taken to insure that the cap of the UDI 28 is completely sealed DO NOT REPLACE BATTERIES If the batteries performances are low please send it to the authorized dealer for repair or replacement Charging cycles The Batteries should work in good condition for approximately 500 charging cycles We strongly recommend that every year you ll send the UDI 28 for batteries test in order to measure their stability and charging cycles Please remember every charging cycle shorten the batteries lifetime and there is an ageing process with the Lithium chemistry thus it is i
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