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1. Fig 33 CDT STATUS countdown complete Fig 34 SURF MAIN CDT ALARM Fig 27 SURF MAIN 0 no dive made ES i DIVE TIME Fig 28 POST DIVE SURF first hour Fig 29 POST DIVE SRT ALARM Fig 30 SURF MAIN 1 hr after dive 23 2002 Design 2011 15 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SET FREE CDT Surface only information includes Fig 35 gt Graphics TIMR and SEI gt Timer setting min sec colon solid and Minute digits flashing with the TIME icon S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from O to 59 in 1 Minute 1 increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and flash the Seconds digits S hold to scroll upward through the Seconds Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 00 to 59 in 1 Second 01 increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Second Set Points one at a time Fig 35 SET CDT M lt 2 sec to step back through the Second Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Second and full CDT setting and revert to CDT Status with OFF flashing Fig 36 S lt 2 sec to toggle to ON and Start the CDT A lt 2 sec or M 2 sec or if no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SURF ALT 2 information includ2. 00 to 59 S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and full Alarm time and revert to the Daily Alarm Status screen with the graphic ON or OFF flashing M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to Watch Main If no dive is conducted within 2 hours after accessing Free Mode operation will rvert to Watch Main Time Operation will also revert from Free Surface Mode to Watch Main Time 2 hours after completion of a dive or if M is pressed 2 sec while viewing Free Surface Main 2002 Design 2011 12 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE FEATURES amp DISPLAYS 2002 Design 2011 13 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Time and Date Displays Times appear in the middle and lower rows of the display Fig 21a 22a Times are shown in hour minute format or minute second format The colon that separates hours and minutes or minutes and seconds blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time e g Surface Interval Elapsed Dive Time and is solid not blinking when times are calculated projections e g Timers etc While operating in Watch Mode Date appears in the lower row of the display Fig 21b While operating in FREE mode Date is only displayed i
3. Hour digits flashing Hour increments e S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Hour Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Hour Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Hour setting and flash the Minute digits S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points from 00 to 59 at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Minute increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and or advance to Set Date Time of Day will have to be set after the Battery is removed replaced S hold to scroll upward through the Hour Set Points from 12 AM to 11 PM or O to 23 if set for 24 Hour Format at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Fig 6 MAIN TIME September 18 S3F Fig 6A WATCH ALT Watch Time Date q can also be set using the Settings Upload feature of the ACI PC Interface software Prior to shipment from the factory any error of the Main Time is determined and corrected SE DALE Fig 7 SET DATE FORMAT Fig 8 SET HOUR FORMAT Fig 9 SET TIME hr min 2002 Design 2011 9 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL Set Date information includes Fig 10 gt Graphic YEAR gt Date Year Month Day with Year digits flashing S hold to scroll upward through th
4. ALT 1 CDT STATUS information includes Fig 66 gt Graphic TIMR gt Remaining CDT Countdown Time min sec with the colon flashing and TIME icon if On and a CDT is in progress 0 00 with the colon flashing if On and no time is remaining If Off set but not yet started or it has been Reset the CDT previously set will be displayed with the colon solid gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing e S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF gt Ifa Time has been set but not yet started or it was started then turned OFF a toggle from OFF to ON will Start or restart the CDT indicated by the colon flashing S 2 sec to Reset it to the time previously set A lt 2 sec to access ALT 2 Fig 66 DIVE ALT 1 gt If the A button is not pressed during a period of 10 seconds operation will revert to the MAIN CDT STATUS e press to operate the Backlight DIVE ALT 2 information includes Fig 67 gt Time of Day hr min sec with TIME and AM or PM icons gt Temperature with degrees icon and graphic F or C e A lt 2 sec or no button 5 sec to revert to DIVE MAIN e press to operate the Backlight ALARMS When Alarms sound the associated LED will flash Also the Backlight will come On if Off for 10 seconds and a flashing icon or message will be displayed as an indication that an event is occurring and as a reminder to view the display to identify the event When the Audible stops the LED will extinguish an
5. Carefully place the Battery Cover with O ring into position on the rim of the Battery Compartment then press it evenly and completely down into place e Maintain the Battery Cover securely in place and turn it counter clockwise 10 degrees using the special Battery Cover tool provided Fig 80 or by pushing the lower portion to the right while pushing the upper portion to the left Fig 81 Testing e Activate the unit and observing the display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen e If any portions of the display are missing or appear dim or if a Low Battery Condition is indicated return your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer for a complete evaluation before attempting to use it e Set the Date Main Time Alternate Time and Daily Alarm e Verify all Free Mode Set Points prior to diving ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT Prior to the first dive of a series of repetitive dives Altitude i e Ambient Pressure is measured upon activation of Free Surface Mode and every 15 minutes until a dive is made or operation reverts to Main Time after 2 hours gt While it is operating in Watch Modes after a dive measurements are taken every 15 minutes during the 24 hour period after surfacing gt Measurements are only taken when the unit is dry gt Two readings are taken the second reading 5 seconds after the first The readings must be within 1 foot 30 cm of each other to record that Ambient Pressure
6. Lithium battery 5 Shelf life Up to 7 years when shipped from factory in Deep Sleep mode Replacement User replaceable annual recommended Use Life 300 hours using as a Watch Dive Gauge 1 year using as a Watch only Battery Indicator Warning icon on solid lt 2 75 volts gt 2 50 volts Battery change recommended Alarm icon on flashing at lt 2 50 volts change the Battery will function only as a Watch Dive Mode Activation Automatic by immersion in water if set ON then descent to Dive Start Depth set for 1 second When in Watch Mode Dive Mode will not activate Cannot operate in Free Dive Mode at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 270 meters Reverts to Watch Mode if no dive is made within 2 hours after entry into Free Surface Mode Operating Temperature 5 Out of the water between 20 F and 140 F 6 and 60 C Inthe water between 28 F and 95 F 2 and 35 C At extremely low temperatures the LCD may become sluggish but this will not affect it s accuracy gt gt If stored or transported in extremely low temperature areas below freezing you should warm the unit and its battery with body heat before diving Storage Temperature 5 Out of the water in storage case between 14 F and 158 F 8 and 70 C 2002 Design 2011 27 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL GLOSSARY Audible Alarm A gauge emitted tone that a
7. as the current Altitude When diving in high altitude waters from 3 001 to 14 000 feet 916 to 4 270 meters the F10 automatically adjusts to these conditions providing corrected Depth indication at intervals of 1 000 feet 305 meters No adjustments are made during any time that the Wet Contacts are bridged The F10 will not function as a Dive Gauge above 14 000 feet 4 270 meters Fig 78 BATTERY INSTALLATION Fig 79 BATTERY COVER O RING Fig 80 COVER INSTALLATION using tool Fig 81 COVER INSTALLATION without tool 2002 Design 2011 26 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 DERIS F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL CAN BE USED AS Watch Digital Gauge for Free Dive activity WATCH MODES Main Time home gt Set Time Date Alternate Time remote location gt SetAlternate Time hour differential Countdown Timer gt Set Start Stop Chronograph Stop Watch Run Lap Timer gt Start Stop Lap Recall Reset Daily Alarm Watch Mode gt Set Time On Off FREE SURFACE SEQUENCE MODES Surface Mode Dive Log History SetAlarms Utilities SN SET MODES Set A Group Alarms SPECIFICATIONS Factory Settings Audible OFF ON ON SRT OFF ON 0 00 to 30 00 min sec OFF EDT OFF ON 0 01 to 5 59 min sec OFF RDI OFF ON 10 to 100 FT 3 to 33 M OFF DD 1 OFF ON 30 to 330 FT 10 to 100 Mi OFF DD 2 OFF ON 31 to 330 FT 11 to 100 Mi OFF DD 3 OFF ON 32 to 3
8. from the Watch CDT Log and History Modes PC INTERFACE Interface with a PC to allow uploading settings and downloading data is accomplished by connecting the F10 to a PC USB Port using the special ACI AERIS Computer Interface USB Interface Cable The software program together with the USB Driver required is on the ACI CD as can be downloaded from the AERIS web site The program s HELP serves as the user manual which can be printed for personal use The Settings Upload portion of the ACI program can be used to set change the Main Time Date Set A group Alarms and Set U group Utilities using the same Interface System Information available for retrieval Download from the F10 to the PC Download portion of the program includes dive number surface interval time start depth end depth maximum depth elapsed dive time start date start time lowest temperature under water sampling rate dive profile and Set Points The ACI program also allows update of select versions of the F10 s firmware operating system software e Refer to page 24 for more details relating to PC Interface ALPHA NUMERIC MESSAGES The upper line of digits on the LCD screen is used to convey alpha numeric graphic Messages such as Day of the Week Mode of Operation items being Set and Alarm identification At times the lower line is also used to display graphics such as On Off Set and Seconds AUDIBLE ALARM A LED Warning Light located on the left side
9. information and register COPYRIGHT NOTICE This Operating Manual is copyrighted all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from AERIS 2002 Design TRADEMARK TRADE NAME AND SERVICE MARK NOTICE F 10 v 2 Operating Manual Doc No 12 7260 2002 Design 2011 San Leandro CA USA 94577 AERIS the AERIS logotype F 10 the F 10 logo Diver Replaceable Battery Graphic Diver Interface Set Point Control Console and ACI AERIS Computer Interface are all registered and unregistered trademarks trade names and service marks of AERIS All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Data Sensing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 2002 Design 2011 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 DERIS F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL o INITIAL ACTIVATION AERIS Watch type dive gauges are placed in a Deep Sleep mode prior to being shipped from the factory The intent is to extend storage life of the Battery for up to 7 years before the unit is initially placed in service In this mode Date and Time are updated as they normally would be However they are not displayed Upon waking the F10 up the correct Date and USA Pacific Time will be displayed and it will be ready to operate with ful
10. it reaches the max Run Time It runs unseen in the background when not on display gt Upon access to the Chrono Status screen elapsed run time is displayed if previously started or 0 00 00 00 hr min sec 1 100th sec flashing S lt 2 sec to start the Chrono Run Timer which will start and begin counting up from 0 00 00 01 Fig 16 to 9 59 59 99 in increments of 01 1 100th sec During the first 4 seconds the 01 1 100th second values will be displayed then 2 dashes will be displayed The 1 100th values will be recorded and displayed when Lap times are recalled Fig 16 CHRONO LAP 1 STARTED S lt 2 sec to save additional Lap Times and start the next one Fig 17 After 9 Laps are recorded additional Laps will replace Lap 9 shifting the others to lower Lap numbers while discarding Lap 1 If total Run Time reaches 9 59 59 99 it will stop and save that time as a Lap The S button will then have no effect A lt 2 sec to stop the Run Timer and recall Lap 1 displaying the graphic Lap1 flashing and the Lap 1 Run Time Repeat presses will display other Laps Run Times Fig 18 A 2 sec to stop the Run Timer and reset the Time to 0 00 00 00 flashing M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to Watch Main Fig 17 CHRONO While the Chrono is running it will remain on the screen until M is pressed to access the Watch Daily Alarm or if in Free Mode surface or dive to LAP 4 STARTED revert to
11. to dive with the unit until the battery is replaced CARE AND CLEANING Protect your F10 from shock excessive temperatures exposure to chemicals and tampering Protect the lens against scratches with a Instrument Lens Protector Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater e Soak and rinse the F10 in fresh water at the end of each day of diving and check to ensure that the areas around the Low Pressure Depth Sensor Fig 74a PC Interface Data Port Fig 74b and Buttons are free of debris or obstructions e To dissolve salt crystals soak in lukewarm water or a slightly acidic bath 50 white vinegar 50 fresh water After removal from the bath place the F10 under gently running fresh water and towel dry before storing e Transport your F10 cool dry and protected INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your F10 should be inspected annually by an Authorized AERIS Dealer who will perform a factory prescribed function check and inspection for dam age or wear To keep the 2 year limited warranty in effect this inspection must be completed one year after purchase 30 days AERIS recommends that you continue to have an inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly The costs of annual inspections are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty To Obtain Service Take your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer To return your F10 to AERIS e Record all data in the viewable Log and or download the data in me
12. toggle between ON and OFF A lt 2 sec to save the ON OFF setting v If OFF is accepted operation will advance to Set DD 1 If ON is accepted the Depth digits will flash Fig 54 SET RDI ALARM v S hold to scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 10 to 100 FT 3 to 33 M in increments of 1 FT 3 M S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set DD 1 M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN DD DESCENDING DEPTH ALARMS gt IfAlarm 1 is set OFF then Alarms 2 and 3 will be disabled gt If Alarm 2 is set OFF Alarm 3 will be disabled gt When each of the Depths are reached while descending during a dive the Audible will sound during which the graphics DDI DD2 DD3 will flash SET DD 1 ALARM information includes Fig 55 gt Graphic DD1 meaning Descending Depth 1 gt Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt Set Point ON or OFF flashing e S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF e A lt 2 sec to save the setting If OFF is accepted Set DD 2 and DD 3 will be bypassed and operation will revert to SURF MAIN If ON is accepted the Depth digits will flash vv Fig 55 SET DD 1 S hold to scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 30 to 330 FT 10 to 100 M in increments of 1 FT 1 M AL
13. values set until changed The Water Type selection adjusts Depth calibration to accomodate activities in fresh or sea salt water The DSD Dive Start Depth feature allows you to select the Depth at which Dive Mode will be activated upon descent Regardless of the DSD set every dive ends and the SURF MAIN is displayed upon ascent above 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second Fig 58 SET U The BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval feature allows you to select the time interval between surfacing and descending that determines whether the descent is a new dive Short intervals may be preferred for some activities and longer intervals for others thus a selection may be helpful Backlight Duration determines how long the Backlight will remain On when the L button is pressed then released 2002 Design 2011 19 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SET WATER TYPE information includes Fig 59 gt Graphics TYPE and H2O gt Graphic SEA or FrESH flashing e S lt 2 sec to toggle between SEA and FrESH e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set DSD e M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SET DSD information includes Fig 60 Fig 59 EE gt Graphic DSD meaning Dive Start Depth gt Depth flashing with FT or M icon S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points of 2 4 6 FT 0 6 1 2 1 8 M one at a time nc T e M lt 2 sec to step back through Set Poin
14. 0 01 min sec with TIME icon gt Number of Dives total up to 9999 with DIVE icon e A lt 2 sec to access Full History 2 Fig 46 FULL FULL HISTORY 2 information includes Fig 47 l sang gt Graphics EVER and d t indicating that Max Depth is the deepest ever recorded and Dive Time is time associated with that Max Depth gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons e A lt 2 sec to access Full History 3 FULL HISTORY 3 information includes Fig 48 gt Graphics EVER and t d indicating that Dive Time is the longest ever recorded and Max Depth is associated with that time Fig 47 FULL gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons HISTORY 2 gt Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons e A lt 2 sec to access Full History 4 FULL HISTORY 4 information includes Fig 49 gt Graphic AVE meaning Averages gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons average of all dives ever recorded gt Graphic xxd representing the average number of dives conducted during each day of diving activity gt Dive Time min sec representing the average Dive Time of all dives recorded with DIVE and TIME icons Fig 48 FULL e A lt 2 sec to revert to SURF MAIN or Watch Main Time HISTORY 3 Fig 49 FULL HISTORY 4 2002 Design 2011 17 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE SET MODES Sequ
15. 00 if no time was previously set or none is remaining after running Fig 13 CDT STATUS Graphic OFF or ON flashing S lt 2 sec to toggle between OFF and ON A amp S 2 sec to access Set CDT M 2 sec or no buton 2 min to revert to Watch Main Graphics TIMR and SEt Timer setting hr min TIME icon Hour digits flashing S hold to scroll upward through the Hour Set Points from O to 23 at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Hour increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Hour Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Hour Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Hour setting and flash the Minute digits S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points from 00 to 59 at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Minute increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute and full Timer setting indicated by the graphic OFF flashing in place of SEt S lt 2 sec to start the Timer Fig 15 M lt 2 sec to advance to Chrono Fig 15 CD TIMER M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to Watch Main STARTED CHRONOGRAPH Stop Watch Lap Run Timer The Chrono is operational during Free Surface and Dive Modes as well as Watch Mode Once started the Chrono continues to run regardless of which mode the unit is operating in until it is stopped or
16. 30 FT 12 to 100 M OFF Set U Group Utilities Factory Settings Water Type Sea Fresh Sea DSD 2 4 6 FT 0 6 1 2 1 8 M 2 FT Units Imperial Metric Imperial Backlight Duration 0 5 10 30 60 sec 5 sec BDSI 0 01 to 1 00 min sec 1 min Serial Number Factory set actual NUMERIC DISPLAYS Range Resolution Dive Number 0t0 99 1 Current Depth 0 to 330 FT 100 M 1 FT 0 1M Maximum Depth 330 FT 100 M 1 FT 0 1 M Elapsed Dive Time 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 1 sec Surface Interval Time 0 00 to 59 59 min sec 1 sec 1 00 to 23 59 hr min 1 min Temperature 0 to 212 F 18 to 100 C 1 Time of Day 0 00 00 to 23 59 59 hr min sec 1 sec Watch Countdown Timer 23 59 to 0 00 hr min 1 min Free Mode Countdown Timer 59 59 to 0 00 min sec 1 sec Chronograph Run Timer 0 00 00 00 to 9 59 59 99 01 sec hr min sec_ 01 sec OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Accuracy Depth 1 of full scale Timers 1 second per day Dive Counter Dives 1 to 99 0 if no dive made yet Resets to Dive 1 after midnight or by S 2 sec Dive Log Mode Stores 99 most recent dives in memory for viewing After 99 dives adds next dive in memory and deletes the oldest dive Altitude Operational from Sea Level 0 to 3 000 feet 915 meters to 14 000 feet 4 270 meters elevation Measures ambient pressure every 30 minutes in Watch Mode and every 15 minutes while in FREE Mode Power Battery 1 3 vdc CR2430
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18. A GROUP ALARMS eee nekat 18 SetAudibleAlarm 18 iD Set SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm 18 a6 Set EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm 18 Set RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm 19 Set DD Descending Depth Alarms 1 2 3 19 6 6 SET U GROUP UTILITIES eege aaa lala arassa 19 6 Set Water Type 20 sasih Set DSD Dive Start Depth 20 PANA Na 7 Set Un BS cccscccaeeeoeioierraes 20 Set Backlight Duration 20 an 8 Set BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval 20 v9 9 SER AL NUMBER isimse SEENEN 20 wid 10 IV el 21 10 DIVE MAIN 22 11 DIVE ALT 2 Ehe 12 REFERENCE T1 DIVE ALT 1 CDT STATUS Wee 23 UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA 24 suluk ANE Na 13 PC Compatibility Requirements 24 14 CARE AND CLEANING 25 14 INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE 14 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 25 14 ALTITUDE SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT an kas 14 SPECIFICATIONS 27 GLOSSARY 28 ea 15 INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD 2 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY NOTICES Visit the web site at www DiveAERIS com to find specific Warranty
19. ARM S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set DD 2 M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SET DD 2 ALARM information includes Fig 56 gt Graphic DD2 gt Depthwith MAX and FT or M icons gt Set Point ON or OFF flashing Fig 56 SET DD 2 ALARM e S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF e A lt 2 sec to save the setting If OFF is accepted Set DD 3 will be bypassed and operation will revert to SURF MAIN If ON is accepted the Depth digits will flash vv e S hold to scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 31 to 330 FT 11 to 100 M in increments of 1 FT 1 M e S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time e M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set DD 3 e M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN Fig 57 SET DD 3 ALARM Beginning at 1 FT or 1 M deeper than the DD1 setting Set DD3 Fig 57 is similar to Set DD2 with the range beginning at 1 FT 1 M deeper than the DD2 setting SET U GROUP UTILITIES Sequence Water Type gt gt DSD gt gt Units gt gt Backlight Duration gt gt BDSI e A amp S 2 sec while viewing Set A to access Set U Fig 58 gt Settings remain at the
20. Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL 2002 Design 2011 1 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 ATER S F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL NOTICES na aas agak aa kyana HH HH ng ng ngang ng INITIAL ACTIVATION FULL Bei VE GENERAL FEATURES amp DISPLAYS INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE OPERATION AS A DIVING GAUGE PC INTERFACE ALPHA NUMERIC MESSAGES AUDIBLE ALARM BACKLIGHT POWER SUPPPLY ah aan adasa kena japan nas WATCH MODE FEATURES amp DISPLAYS LOCAL DEFAULT TIME MAIN TIME SET DATE TIME ALT ALTERNATE TIME SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL WATCH CDT COUNTDOWN TIMER SET WATCH CDT CHRONOGRAPH WATCH DAILY ALARM SETDAILYALARM ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeanenea SURFACE MODE FEATURES amp DISPLAYS ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Time and Date Depth Temperature Aude 5 N0 nayana kaa aga Nana Ngan nga sasira ansarin SURF MAIN SURF ALT 1 CDT STATUS SET FREE CDT SURF ALT 2 CONTENTS KENA PAN ANA 2 SURFACE SET MODES rrr rinira naatasan 18 vr sabika israk ae 3 SET
21. Dive Time gt Time min sec with TIME icon gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF A lt 2 sec to save the setting v If OFF is accepted operation will advance to Set RDI If ON is accepted the Minute digits min sec will flash v S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from O to 9 in increments of 1 minute S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and flash the Seconds digits S hold to scroll upward through the Second Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 00 to 59 in increments of 1 second S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Second Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Second Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the min sec setting and access Set RDI Alarm M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN Fig 50 SETA Au DEE Fig 51 SET AUDIBLE ALARM Fig 52 SET SRT ALARM Fig 53 SET EDT ALARM 2002 Design 2011 18 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SET RDI ALARM information includes Fig 54 gt Graphic RDI meaning Repeating Depth Interval gt Depth Interval Set Point value with FT or M icon gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing S lt 2 sec to
22. cludes Fig 42 gt Graphic HIST gt Total accumulated Dive Time that day up to 23 59 59 hr min sec with TIME icon gt Total number of Dives conducted that day total up to 199 with DIVE icon e A lt 2 sec to access Day History 2 Fig 43 DAY DAY HISTORY 2 information includes Fig 43 HISTORY 2 gt Graphics DAY and d t indicating that Max Depth is the deepest recorded that day and Dive Time is time associated with that Max Depth gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons e A lt 2 sec to access Day History 3 DAY HISTORY 3 information includes Fig 44 gt Graphics DAY and t d indicating that Dive Time is the longest recorded during that day and Max Depth is associated with that time gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons Fig 44 DAY HISTORY 3 e A lt 2 sec to access Day History 4 DAY HISTORY 4 information includes Fig 45 gt Graphics DAY and AVE indicating that the data displayed represents Averages for all dives conducted that day gt Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons gt Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons Fig 45 DAY HISTORY 4 A lt 2 sec to revert to SURF MAIN or Watch Main Time FULL HISTORY 1 information includes Fig 46 gt Graphic HIST gt Dive Time total up to 999 59 59 hr min sec then 1000 Hr then start over at
23. cludes Fig 51 gt Graphic AUD meaning Audible gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing e S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set SRT Alarm se M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SET SRT ALARM information includes Fig 52 gt Graphic SRT meaning Surface Recovery Time gt Time min sec with SURF and TIME icons gt Graphic ON or OFF flashing e S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF e A lt 2 sec to save the setting If OFF is accepted operation will advance to Set EDT IF ON is accepted the Minute digits will flash vv S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from O to 30 in increments of 1 minute S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Minute Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Minute Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Minute setting and flash the Seconds digits S hold to scroll upward through the Second Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 00 to 59 in increments of 1 second S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Second Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Second Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the min sec setting and access Set EDT Alarm M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SET EDT ALARM information includes Fig 53 gt Graphic EDT meaning Elapsed
24. d the message will clear If the Audible is set OFF it will not sound and the LED will not flash for any cautionary situation Any icons or messages associated with the condition will still flash and the Backlight will still come On if Off for 10 seconds or if L is pressed CDT Count Down Timer Alarm The Free CDT Alarm will operate during a dive or while on the surface when it is set ON When the Free Mode CDT decreases to 0 00 min sec 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps will sound during which the message TIMR will flash on the display Fig 68 then clear EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm During dives the EDT Alarm will repeat each time the Interval set min sec elapses When the EDT Alarm is set ON 2 2 second beeps will sound the LED will flash and the graphic EDT will flash on the display Fig 69 each time the alarm interval elapses then clear RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm When the RDI Alarm is set ON 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps will sound the LED will flash and the graphic DPTH will flash on the display Fig 70 when you descend the Depth Interval set FT M then clear The alarm will repeat and clear each time the Depth Interval set FT M is reached as descent continues The RDI will also sound at the depths the DD Alarms are set at DD Descending Depth Alarms When the DD 1 Alarm is set ON 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps will sound the LED will flash and the graphic DD1 will flash on the display Fig 71
25. e Year Set Points from 2010 to 2053 with leap year corrections at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Year increments e S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Year Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Year Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Year setting replace graphic YEAR with MNTH and flash the Month digits Fig 10 SET YEAR S hold to scroll upward through the Month Set Points from 1 to 12 at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Month increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Month Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Month Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Month setting replace graphic MNTH with DAY and flash the Day digits S hold to scroll upward through the Day Set Points from 1 to 31 max at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Day increments S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Day Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Day Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the Day and full Date setting and revert to Watch Main ALT ALTERNATE TIME As previously indicated ALT TIME is the current Time at a remote travel location Upon arrival at the location ALT Time can be interchanged with Main home Time to make it the Watch Default Time while visiting the travel location e M lt 2 sec while viewing Watch Main to access ALT TIME ALT Time information includes Fig 11 gt Battery icon
26. ections of HELP that you consider appropriate for your Interface activities PC requirements IBM or compatible Personal Computer with USB Port Intel Pentium 200 MHz or better microprocessor Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ME NT 2000 XP Vista Super VGA card or compatible video graphics adaptor 256 color or greater with a minimum 800 X 600 pixel screen area of display settings 16MB of available RAM and 20MB of available hard drive storage Mouse CDR drive and printer For software updates refer to the AERIS web site gt gt gt gt www diveaeris com For support call ACI Support toll free at gt gt gt gt 866 732 7877 8 Am to 5 Pm US Pacific time 2002 Design 2011 24 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL A WARNINGS Never under any circumstances poke any object through any slots or holes of the module Doing so may damage the depth sensor possibly resulting in erroneous depth displays If you are in doubt about the accuracy of your unit s depth readings DO NOT attempt to dive with it until it has been inspected by AERIS Never pressure test the module in an air environment Doing so may damage the depth sensor possibly resulting in erroneous depth or time readings Never spray aerosols of any kind on or near an AERIS instrument The propellants may chemically attack the plastic When a Low Battery condition is displayed prior to a dive DO NOT attempt
27. empt to use it for diving until it receives proper service by the AERIS factory A CAUTION Damage due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the limited 2 year warranty When the battery is removed settings and calculations for repetitive dives are retained in the unit s memory while a new battery is installed Battery Removal e Locate the Battery Compartment on the back of the unit e Rotate the Battery Cover clockwise 10 degrees using the special Battery Cover Tool provided Fig 75 or by pushing the lower portion to the left while pushing the upper portion to the right Fig 76 e Lift the Cover with O ring up and away from the Housing e Using care not to damage the Contact Fig 77a slide the Battery up and out of the Left side of the Battery Compartment e Discard the Battery according to local regulations governing disposal of Lithium batteries CAUTION DO NOT allow a metal object to short circuit the top of the Battery which is positive to the negative contact of the Battery Compartment Fig 74 CASE BACK Fig 75 BATTERY COVER REMOVAL using tool Fig 76 BATTERY COVER REMOVAL without tool Fig 77 BATTERY REMOVAL 2002 Design 2011 25 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 AAGAERIS E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL Inspection e Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing e Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing to ens
28. ence SURF MAIN gt gt SET A gt gt SETU gt gt SN serial number e A amp S 2 sec to access and step through gt Set A Alarms and Set U Utilities Set Points can also be changed using the ACI PC Interface program gt Settings remain at the values set until changed SET A GROUP ALARMS Sequence AUD gt gt SRT gt gt EDT gt gt RDI gt gt DD 1 gt gt DD 2 gt gt DD 3 e A amp S 2 sec while viewing SURF MAIN to access Set A Fig 50 The Set Audible feature provides complete OFF control of the Audible and its associated LED warning light When set OFF no beeps will be emitted and the light will not flash when an alarm condition occurs which some divers prefer during select activities Icons and messages will still flash and the Backlight will still come On The SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm provides an alert when a set recovery time has elapsed after surfacing from a dive The EDT Elapsed Dive Time Alarm repeats each time the Time Interval set is reached during operation in Dive Mode The RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm repeats each time the Depth Interval set is reached except when the DD Alarms strike If a series of de scents ascents descents is made the Alarm will activate during each of the Descents The DD 1 2 3 Descending Depth Alarms can only be Set at progressively deeper Depths with alerts given when each Depth set is reached during descents SET AUDIBLE ALARM information in
29. es Fig 37 gt Time of Day hr min sec with TIME icon gt Temperature with degree icon and graphic F or C e A lt 2 sec or no button 5 sec revert to SURF MAIN Fig 36 CDT STATUS e press to operate the Backlight Set ready to Start LOG Log Mode displays information from the latest 99 dives sequentially in reverse order the most recent first Log information is retained until over written by another dive After exceeding 99 dives the most recent Dive completed will be added to the Log and the oldest deleted Battery removal will not affect the Log data stored for viewing Fig 37 SURF ALT 2 Dives will be numbered 1 to 99 starting at 1 each new calendar day or period of activity After midnight the first dive of the next day will be 1 It will also be 1 if you reset the Dive to O by pressing S 2 sec while viewing the SUF MAIN e A 2 sec while viewing FREE SURF Main or Watch Main Time to access Log regardless of the BDSI Between Dive Surface Interval time set Upon entering Log Mode the most recent dive s Log 1 screen will be displayed e A 2 sec to bypass other Log screens and access History A lt 2 sec to access that dive s Log 1 2 3 screens S hold while viewing a Log 1 2 or 3 screen to scroll through the previous dives Log 1 2 or 3 screens at a rate of 8 per second S lt 2 sec to step through the screens M lt 2 sec to step back through the screens No bu
30. et U M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN SERIAL NUMBER SN e AA SD sec while viewing Set U to access SN Information includes Fig 64 gt Graphic SN gt Factory programmed Serial Number gt Firmware F10 s operating software revision number e g graphic rl A Fig 63 SET BDSI e A amp S 2 sec to revert to SURF MAIN e M 2 sec or no button D min to revert to SURF MAIN This information will be required if a unit is sent to AERIS for evaluation or service Record it in the table provided in the on back of this manual and retain the sales receipt 24 5 g r IA Fig 64 SN 2002 Design 2011 20 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MODE Dive Mode is activated upon descent to the DSD Dive Start Depth set for 1 second then the dive ends upon ascent above 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second If a descent is made while the Chrono is on the display it will remain on the display even after a dive is started until M is pressed released to display the Dive Main 2002 Design 2011 21 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL DIVE MAIN information includes Fig 65 gt Current Depth with FT or M icon gt EDT Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons e A lt 2 sec to access ALT 1 M lt 2 sec to access Chrono Run Timer Status e press to operate the Backlight DIVE
31. g interactive Profile data for that dive Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons VVVV S lt 2 sec to start a slow auto step up of EDT at a rate of 1 second EDT per real time second displaying the Depth values for each EDT value S lt 2 sec to stop freeze the auto step up S press amp hold to start an upward scroll of EDT at a rate of 8 seconds of EDT per each real time second displaying the Depth values for each EDT value Fig 41 LOG 4 e S release from hold to stop the scroll and freeze EDT Profile after 52 sec e M lt 2 sec when stopped to step back EDT 1 second per pres release A lt 2 sec at any time or no button 2 min to revert to the FREE SURF Main or Watch Main Time 2002 Design 2011 16 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL HISTORY History Mode is comprised of 2 groups Day History and Full History The Day group presents data recorded during the last calendar day of diving while the Full group presents data pertaining to all dives ever conducted Data is retained when the battery is removed replaced e A D sec while viewing the first Log 1 screen to access Day History 1 then e A 2 sec while viewing Day History 1 to access Full History 1 then e M 2 sec or no button 2 min at any time to revert to SURF MAIN or Watch Main Time Fig 42 DAY e press to operate the Backlight HISTORY 1 DAY HISTORY 1 information in
32. he current Time at your home location and is normally selected as the Local Default Time The normal Watch screen sequence accessed with momentary presses less than 2 seconds each of the M button is Main Time gt Alt Time gt CD Timer gt Chrono gt Day Alarm Watch Alt Alternate Time Fig 5 which is normally set by Hour Differential is the current Time at a remote travel location Upon arrival at the location Alt Time can be interchanged with Main Time to make it the Local Default Time while visiting the travel location e M will then access the screens in this sequence Alt Time gt Main Time gt CD Timer gt Chrono gt Day Alarm e S 2 sec while viewing Alt Time will replace Main Time with Alt Time that will then become the Local Default Time until changed e M 2 sec or no button 2 min while viewing any of the Watch Mode displays will revert to Watch Time MAIN TIME home information includes Battery icon if a Low Battery Condition exists AM or PM icon when set for 12 Hour Format Day of the Week graphic MON or TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Time of Day hr min sec Fig 6a Alarm icon if the Daily Alarm is set On Fig 6b Month Day Day Month if set for Metric Fig 6c A lt 2 sec to access Temperature Fig 6A A amp S 2 sec to access the Set Date Format A 2 sec to access Log and History M lt 2 sec each time to step through the Watch Modes S lt 2 sec to silence a
33. ies utilizing SCUBA during the same 24 hour period is not recommended Presently there is no data relating to such activities e It is highly recommended that anyone planning to become involved in competitive type Free dive activities obtain proper instruction and training from a recognized Free Diving trainer It is imperative that the physiological affects be understood and the diver is physically prepared e If your F10 stops working for any reason while operating in Free Dive Mode it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it e If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of your F10 a backup instrument system is highly recommended 2002 Design 2011 28 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL INSPECTION SERVICE RECORD F10 Serial Number F10 Firmware Rev Date of Purchase Purchased from Below to be filled in by an Authorized AERIS Dealer Service Performed Dealer Technician A WARNING If you do not fully understand how to use the F10 after reading this manual or if you have any questions you should seek instruction in its use from your Authorized AERIS Dealer before diving with it 2002 Design 2011 29 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL 2002 Design 2011 30 Doc No 12 7260 r01
34. if Low Battery gt AM or PM icon if 12 Hour Format gt Lazy 8 symbol Fig 11a indicating Time is ALT Time gt Day of the Week graphic MON or TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Time of Day hr min sec at ALT location Alarm icon solid if the Daily Alarm is set On Month Day or Day Month NV NM Fig 11 ALTERNATE M lt 2 sec to step through the other Watch Modes TIME S lt 2 sec to silence and acknowledge the Daily Alarm S 2 sec to interchange ALT Time with Main Time making it the Watch Default Time L press to operate the Backlight A amp S 2 sec while viewing Main Time to access Set ALT Time A amp SD sec when ALT travel location Time is selected as the Watch Default Time to access Set Watch Time with the Hour Format Set Point flashing allowing Date and Time items to be set the same as they could be set at home e M 2 sec to revert to Main Time SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL Time Differential can be set OFF or to an Hour based numeric time ranging from 1 through 23 through 23 through 1 hours Once the Differential is selected and saved ALT Time Date values will be based upon the Watch Main Time Set Points plus minus the Differential set Time Differential can only be set when Main home Time is selected as the Watch Default Time and ALT Time is accessed by pressing the M button for 2 seconds Main home Time gt ALT Time gt Set Differential If Watch Date Time is set while ALT Ti
35. ion Throughout this manual they will be referred to as the M S L and A buttons e Upper Left Mode M button e Upper Right Select S button e Lower Right Light L button e Lower Left Advance A button OPERATING MODE STRUCTURE Unless it is operating in Free Dive mode the F10 will be On in the default Watch Main Time home time mode Fig 1 like a standard Watch until the mode is changed The M button is used to access 4 other modes that include Alternate Time Countdown Timer Chronograph stop watch run timer and Daily Alarm It is also used to revert to the Local Default Time display and access Free Surface Mode The screens of the Main Modes and Sub Modes will remain on display until a button is pressed to access another screen or mode activate a se quence or for 2 minutes if no button is pressed The Chronograph remains on display unless turned Off or another mode is accessed When operating in Free Mode the F10 will enter Dive Mode upon descent to the DSD Dive Start Depth previously set which can be 2 4 or 6 FT feet or 0 6 1 2 or 1 8 M meters for 1 second See page 22 for Set DSD WARNING The F10 must be in Free Surface Mode in order for it to activate Dive Mode Commencing a dive while in Watch modes will not activate Dive Mode OPERATION AS A DIVING GAUGE Entering Settings relating to diving activities is only available in Free Surface Mode which also allows access to a Countdown Timer separate
36. l functions To wake the F10 up from Deep Sleep mode simultaneously depress the upper right S and lower left A buttons for 2 seconds until the display comes full ON displaying the MAIN TIME screen then release them Once the F10 is brought out of the Deep Sleep mode it can only be placed back in it by the factory eoceeecee reece eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee FULL LCD f amp PpmAm ERR MAX MFT QASURF TIME Components Mode M Button Select S Button Light L Button Advance A Button LED Warning Light con Icon EE EE EEGENEN lcon Time Am Pm Icon Low Battery Log Mode Surface Interval Time Icon Icon l Icon m Icon Degrees Temp Elapsed Dive Time Daily Alarm set Depth Max Depth 2002 Design 2011 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to AERIS and THANK YOU for choosing the F 10 v 2 2002 Design 2011 4 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL FEATURES amp DISPLAYS 2002 Design 2011 5 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 ALERIS F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The Interactive Control Console consists of four Control Buttons that allow you to select mode options and access specific information They are also used to enter Settings operate the Backlight and access additional screens of informat
37. lerts the diver to potential danger Depth Sensor An electro mechanical device that converts water pressure into an electrical signal that is converted to a visual depth display Display A visual readout of information Dive Log Mode A gauge display of recorded dive information Elapsed Dive Time The total time spent underwater during a dive between initial descent to the start depth and final ascent to the end depth Graphic Diver Interface Feature of AERIS digital gauges that indicate the diver s status bar graphics icons graphic displays Icon A small pictorial representation of an operational mode or information LCD Abbreviation for liquid crystal display an easily viewed low voltage display usually found on dive computers Maximum Depth The deepest depth attained during a dive Mode A specific set of functions in a digital gauge Out of Range The point at which a dive gauge can no longer supply correct dive information Transducer An electro mechanical device in a dive gauge that acts as a depth sensor A WARNINGS e Conducting Free dives within a 24 hour period after conducting SCUBA dives combined with the effects of multiple rapid Free Dive ascents increases your risk of decompression sickness Such activities may result in accelerated entry into decompression which could cause serious injury or death e Combining competitive type Free Dive activities that involve multiple descents ascents with activit
38. me is selected as the Watch Default Time while you are at a travel location the Differential will automatically change Main home Time based upon an inverted Differential Set Time Differential information includes Fig 12 gt Lazy 8 symbol and graphic SEt gt Graphic OFF or the Hour Differential digits flashing with TIME icon S hold to scroll upward through Set Points from OFF to 01 through 23 then 23 through Ol to OFF at o rate of 8 per second in increments of OI S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the setting and or advance to ALT TIME M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to Watch Main Fig 12 SET TIME DIFFERENTIAL 2002 Design 2011 10 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 AAERIS E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH CDT COUNTDOWN TIMER Once set ON the Timer will run in the background until it counts down to 0 00 or it is set OFF or a Dive is made at which time it will default to OFF and the value previously set When a set Countdown Time reaches 0 00 the Audible Alarm will sound and the warning LED will flash unless it is set Off Watch CDT Status information includes Fig 13 gt gt gt Set Watch CDT information includes Fig 14 gt gt Graphic TIMR Remaining CD Time hr min if running or the Time set if it was set and not yet started or 0
39. mory All data will be erased during factory service e Package it using a protective cushioning material e Include a legible note stating the specific reason for return your name address daytime phone number serial number s and a copy of your original sales receipt and Warranty Registration Card e Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to AERIS e If shipping to AERIS obtain an RA Return Authorization number by contacting AERIS Customer Service at 510 546 0010 or send an email to info2 diveaeris com e Non warranty service must be prepaid COD is not accepted e Additional information is available at the AERIS web site gt gt gt gt diveaeris com BATTERY REPLACEMENT NOTE The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper Battery replacement is not covered by the 2 year warranty The Battery Compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the entrance of moisture or dust As an additional precautionary measure to prevent formation of moisture in the Battery Compartment it is recommended that the Battery be changed in an environment equivalent to the local outdoor temperature and humidity e g do not change the Battery in an air conditioned environment then take it outside during a hot sunny day Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged If there is any sign of moisture in the F10 DO NOT att
40. n the Log Mode to identify dives e When Date Format is set for M D Month appears to the left of Day month day separated by a decimal point e When set for D M the Month appears to the right of Day day month Fig 23a Depth Displays During dives Current Depth Fig 24a is displayed from O to 330 FT 100 M in increments of 1 FT 0 1 M During the first hour while on the surface after dives the Max Depth of the Last dive conducted will be displayed on the Post Dive Surface screen Fig 25a Temperature Display Ambient Temperature Fig 26a can be viewed on the surface and during dives by accessing an Alternate Display The lowest Temperature recorded during each dive is recorded in the Log for that dive Altitude Adjustments to Depth calibration and displays are made in accordance with the type of water selected Fresh or Sea Sali An Altitude graphic is not displayed If the Chrono is on the display while on the surface it will remain on the display even if a descent is made dive started until M is pressed to revert to the Surface or Dive Main Fig 21 WATCH MAIN Fig 23 WATCH MAIN Day Month Fig 25 SURF MAIN post dive Fig 26 TEMPERATURE 2002 Design 2011 14 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 ALERIS F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL SURFACE MODE e M 2 sec while viewing Watch Default Time to access FREE SURF MAIN Fig 27 Descent to the DSD Dive Start Depth set 2 4 o
41. nd acknowledge the Daily Alarm L press to operate the Backlight VVVVVV SET DATE TIME This Mode allows the Date and Time of Day to be set at the location you are at home or travel location There are 4 Set screens gt Date Format gt gt Hour Format gt gt Time of Day gt gt Date gt Set Date Time can only be accessed when the Local Default Time Main or Alternate is displayed e M 2 sec or if no button D min revert to Watch Time Set Date Format information includes Fig 7 gt Graphic M D or D M flashing M Month D Day gt Graphic dAIE e S lt 2 sec to toggle between M D and D M e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Hour Format Set Hour Format information includes Fig 8 gt Graphic HOUR gt 12 or 24 flashing with TIME icon e S lt 2 sec to toggle between 12 and 24 e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Time Hour A 2 sec repeatedly will step through the Time Date Settings bypassing those that don t require setting The AM or PM icon is displayed on Time screens when Hour Format is set for 12 Hour The Year will not be displayed in any Mode other than Set Date The Date will reset to 1 1 2010 when the Battery is replaced Day of the Week is set automatically based upon the Date that has been set Set Time information includes Fig 9 gt Graphics 12HR with AM or PM icon or 24HR gt Time of Day hr min last set with TIME icon
42. ode CDT Count Down Timer counts down time values in minutes seconds and is separate from the Watch CDT that counts down time in hours minutes gt Graphic TIMR gt Remaining Countdown time min sec with the colon flashing and the TIME icon if ON and o CD is in progress Fig 31 gt 0 00 and graphic OFF will be displayed if the CD Timer was ON and no time is remaining gt If the CD Timer is OFF the CD Time min sec previously set will be displayed Fig 32 gt Graphic OFF or ON flashing lt 2 sec to toggle between ON start and OFF stop S 2 sec to stop the CD if running and Reset the time to 0 00 with it OFF Fig 33 gt Ifa Time has been set a toggle from OFF to ON will Start the CD Timer indicated by the colon flashing A and S 2 sec with CD Timer set OFF to access Set CDT A lt 2 sec to access SURF ALT 2 M 2 sec or if no button 10 sec to revert to SURF MAIN Once the CDT has been Set and Started by selecting ON it will continue to run in the background while on the surface until turned OFF stopped or the Time reaches 0 00 min sec at which time the Alarm will strike the graphic TIMR will flash Fig 34 and the CDT will revert to OFF Upon entry into Dive Mode operation of the Free CDT will continue if in progress During dives the CDT can be turned OFF stopped and ON started but not Set Fig 31 CDT STATUS On running Fig 32 CDT STATUS Set ready to Start
43. of the housing is synchronized with the Audible Alarm It will flash as the Audible Alarm sounds It will turn off when the Audible shuts off The Audible and LED will not be active if the Alarm is set OFF a group A setting which completely disables it When Alarms strike the Backlight will come On if Off and remain On until you turn it Off by pressing releasing the L button or automatically after 10 seconds Situation that will sound 2 2 second beeps e EDT Repeating Elapsed Dive Time Alarm if set On Situations that will sound 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps e Watch Daily Alarm surface only if set On e Watch Countdown Timer reaches 0 00 hr min if set On e Free Mode Countdown Timer reaches 0 00 min sec if set On e SRT Surface Recovery Time Alert if set On e RDI Repeating Depth Interval Alarm if set On Situation that will sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps e Descending Depth Alarms DD 1 DD 2 and DD 3 if set On Fig 1 MAIN TIME Main Sequence while at home Main Time Alternate Time Countdown Timer Chronograph Daily Alarm Alternate Sequence at a travel location Alternate Time Main Time home Countdown Timer Chronograph Daily Alarm 2002 Design 2011 6 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 ATER S F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL BACKLIGHT To turn the Backlight On press and release the L button lt 2 seconds The Backlight will remain On for the Du
44. pload portion of the ACI program can be used to set change the Main Time Date selections Set A group selections Alarms and Set U group selections Utilities The Download portion of the program can be used to retrieve copy data Download it from the F10 The data includes dive number surface interval time maximum depth elapsed dive time start date time start end depth lowest temperature underwater sampling rate dive profile and Set Points The F10 checks for the presence of an interface device connection to the Data Port once every second while operating in Watch Main Time or Free Surface mode Checks are not made if the Wet Activation contacts are wet When the cable is connected to the F10 a PC screen appears on the display with a 120 second countdown Fig 73 Upon sensing an interface connection with the PC the countdown will be terminated and all segments of the LCD will be displayed This indicates that the PC and F10 are connected and prepared for Upload of settings or Download of data which is then initiated using the PC program Operation reverts to the Watch Main Time or Free Surface Main screen after completion of the Upload or Download operation or after 2 minutes 120 second countdown reaches 0 if no PC action was taken Prior to attempting to Download data from your F10 or Upload Settings to it review the HELP section of the ACI program which serves as its User Fig 73 PCI Manual Recommended is to print those s
45. r 6 FT or 0 6 1 2 or 1 8 M for 1 second will activate Dive Mode which will run in the background if the Chrono is on display The F10 will enter Post Dive Surface Mode following a dive upon ascent to 2 FT 0 6 M for 1 second The SURF icon will flash during the first 1 minute after a dive During the first hour after a dive the Post Dive Surface screen will be displayed Fig 28 When the hour has elapsed or M lt 2 sec the SURF MAIN will be displayed and Watch Mode can be accessed by pressing M 2 sec SURF MAIN can then be accessed again by M 2 sec When set ON the SRT Surface Recovery Time alarm will sound and the graphic SRT will flash Fig 29 when the Surface Interval after surfacing reaches the Time set min sec SURF MAIN information includes Fig 30 gt gt gt gt Battery icon if a Low Battery condition exists Graphic FREE Surface Interval Time min sec hr min if gt 59 59 min sec with SURF and TIME icons Number of the last dive conducted that calendar day with DIVE icon If no dive has been made yet that day or if Dive is reset by S 2 sec O will be displayed A lt 2 sec to access SURF ALT 1 A 2 sec to access Log 1 S 2 sec to reset Dive to O A and S 2 sec to access Set Menu A gt gt U and a Serial Number screen M lt 2 sec to access Chrono Status M 2 sec to access Watch Main L press to operate the Backlight SURF ALT 1 CDT STATUS The FREE M
46. ration time set a Set U selection unless you turn it Off during that time The Backlight will come On even if set OFF when Alarms strike and remain On until turned Off or automatically after 10 seconds Pressing and releasing the L button lt 2 seconds while the Backlight is On will turn it Off Depressing the L button for 2 seconds while the Backlight is On will reset the timer and extend the On time to the full Duration time set If the L button is depressed for gt 60 seconds the Backlight will be disabled and not turn On until the button is released then pressed released again The Backlight will be disabled when there is a Low Battery condition and be re enabled once the battery is replaced Extensive use of the Backlight reduces Battery use life Turning the Backlight Off when it is not being used will help extend Battery use life The Backlight does not operate when the unit is connected to a PC POWER SUPPLY The F10 utilizes 1 3 volt CR2430 Lithium Battery The F10 checks Battery voltage every 2 minutes during operation while on the surface If voltage decreases to the Warning level 2 75 volts the Battery icon will appear on Surface display screens Fig 2a as an indication that the Battery should be changed prior to commencing a series of dives If voltage decreases to the Alarm level 2 50 volts the Battery icon will flash and operation will automatically revert to Main Time screen The F10 would then only opera
47. te in Watch modes until the Battery becomes completely depleted Low Battery Warning Alarm conditions are not displayed during Dive Modes If a Low Battery Condition was not displayed prior to starting a Dive and a Low Battery Condition occurs during the dive there will be sufficient Battery power to maintain operation for the remainder of that dive Upon surfacing the message CHNG gt gt BATT will scroll Fig 3 then operation will automatically revert to the Main Time screen and only operate in Watch modes until the Battery becomes completely depleted Each display represents unique pieces of information It is imperative that you understand the formats in error Understand which Time displays are represented as Minutes Seconds and which are Hours Minutes You must also understand the icons symbols and alpha numeric messages presented The Informational Displays are described in detail as the various operating modes they appear in are presented throughout this manual ranges and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result Fig 2 LOW BATTERY WARNING Fi g 3 LOW BATTERY ALARM 2002 Design 2011 7 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH MODE FEATURES amp DISPLAYS 2002 Design 2011 8 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 DERIS F 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL LOCAL DEFAULT TIME Watch Main Time Fig 4 is t
48. the Main It will then continue to run in the background Fig 18 CHRONO LAP RECALL 2002 Design 2011 11 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL WATCH DAILY ALARM When set ON the Watch Daily Alarm will sound the Audible Alarm and flash the warning LED every day at the Time set DAILY ALARM STATUS information includes Fig 19 AM or PM icon if 12 Hour Format Graphics ALRM with ON or OFF flashing Alarm Time hr min with TIME icon Alarm speaker icon Vv NV NM S lt 2 sec to toggle between ON and OFF Fig 19 DAILY ALARM A and S 2 sec to access Set Daily Alarm STATUS M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to Watch Main L press to activate the Backlight SET DAILY ALARM information includes Fig 20 AM or PM icon if 12 Hour Format gt Graphics ALRM and SEt gt Alarm Time hr min with the Hour digits flashing gt Alarm speaker icon v S hold to scroll upward through Hour Set Points at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Hour increments from 12 AM to 11 PM or O to 23 if 24 hour format S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Hour Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Hour Set Points one at a time Fig 20 SET DAILY A lt 2 sec to save the Hour setting and flash the Minute digits ALARM S hold to scroll upward through the Minute Set Points at a rate of 8 per second in 1 Minute increments from
49. ts one at a time AN J e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Units gt e M 2 sec or no button D min to revert to SURF MAIN gt N SET UNITS information includes Fig 61 gt Graphic UNIT Fig 60 SET DSD gt FT icon and F graphic or M icon and C graphic flashing with degrees icon k e S lt 2 sec to toggle between Imperial FT F and Metric M C e A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set Backlight Duration e M 2 sec or no button D min to revert to SURF MAIN SET BACKLIGHT DURATION information includes Fig 62 gt Graphics GLO and durA meaning Backlight Duration gt Time min sec flashing with TIME icon S lt 2 sec to step upward through Set Points of 0 00 0 05 0 10 0 30 1 00 min sec one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the setting and access Set BDSI M 2 sec or no button 2 min to revert to SURF MAIN Fig 61 SET UNITS SET BDSI information includes Fig 63 gt Graphic BDSI meaning Between Dive Surface Interval gt Time min sec flashing with SURF and TIME icons S hold to scroll upward through the Set Points at a rate of 8 per second from 0 01 to 1 00 min sec in increments of 01 1 sec S lt 2 sec to step upward through the Set Points one at a time M lt 2 sec to step back through the Set Points one at a time A lt 2 sec to save the setting and revert to S
50. tton 2 min to revert to FREE SURF Main or Watch Main Time L press to operate the Backlight flo 4 MAX FTOOSURF TIME LOG 1 information includes Fig 38 gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 for that day or period of activity Max Depth with MAX and FT or M icons Log book icon Pre Dive SI min sec hr min if gt 59 59 with SURF and TIME icons blank if Dive 1 Elapsed Dive Time min sec with DIVE and TIME icons VVVV LOG 2 information includes Fig 39 gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 gt Log book icon gt Date of the dive Year Month Day or Day Month LOG 3 information includes Fig 40 gt Am or Pm icon if 12 Hour Format gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 gt Log book icon gt Time of Day hr min sec the dive began with TIME icon and graphic A to the left if Alternate Time was selected as the Watch Default Time when the dive was conducted gt Temperature minimum recorded that dive with degrees icon and graphic F or C LOG 4 Profile The Log 4 screen allows you to analyze dives on site without the use of the PC interface system The dive s Depth can be observed while elapsed dive time is increased or decreased throughout the dive beginning at descent LOG 4 information includes Fig 41 gt Graphic No with the dive number 1 to 99 Max Depth with FT or M icon Log book icon Graphic Pro indicating that the screen is displayin
51. upon descent to the Alarm Depth set then clear As descent continues the DD 2 Alarm will then sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps if set ON the LED will flash and the graphic DD2 will flash on the display upon descent to the DD 2 Alarm Depth set then clear Similarly as descent continues the DD 3 Alarm will then sound 3 sets of 3 125 second beeps if set ON the LED will flash and the graphic DD3 will flash on the display upon descent to the DD 3 Alarm Depth set then clear SRT Surface Recovery Time Alarm When set ON the post dive SRT Alarm will sound 3 sets of 3 1 second beeps the LED will flash and the message SRT will flash Fig 72 on the display when the set recovery time has elapsed after surfacing from a dive Fig 71 DD 1 ALARM DD 2 amp 3 similar SRT is the time considered adequate for recovery from dive activities prior to proceeding with further dives Fig 72 SRT ALARM post dive 2002 Design 2011 22 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 AAGAERIS E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL REFERENCE 2002 Design 2011 23 Doc No 12 7260 r01 4 19 11 Bam STE E 10 v 2 OPERATING MANUAL UPLOADING SETTINGS AND DOWNLOADING DATA The F10 is configured with a Data Port located on the back of the left side that enables it to be connected to a PC through a USB port using the ACI AERIS Computer Interface Cable when viewing the Watch Main Time screen or Free Surface Main screen The Settings U
52. ure they are not cracked or damaged A WARNING If damage or corrosion is found return your F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service Remove the Battery Cover O ring and inspect it for any signs of deterioration or deformity DO NOT use tools to remove the O ring To ensure proper sealing O ring replacement is highly recommended each time the Battery is replaced Closely examine the Battery Cover and Housing for any signs of damage that might prevent proper sealing Closely examine the inside of the Battery Compartment for any signs of corrosion indicating entrance of moisture into the unit If corrosion is found return the F10 to an Authorized AERIS Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory service If moisture is found it is best to have the unit inspected and cleaned by an Authorized AERIS Dealer Battery Installation e Slide a new 3 volt type CR2430 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Cavity Slide it in from the Left side Fig 78 and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the lower right rim of the cavity e Lightly lubricate the new Cover O ring with silicone grease and place it on the inner rim of the Battery Cover Ensure that it is evenly seated Fig 79 NOTE The Cover O ring must be a genuine AERIS part that can be purchased from an Authorized AERIS Dealer Use of any other O ring will void the warranty e
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