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1. shows current depth in meters or feet depending on the settings with an accuracv of tenth Dive time measure of dive time from plunge to ascent termination in seconds Deco stop depth of the next or current decompression stop in meters or feet depending on the setting Ceiling The ceiling is the safe oversaturation limit This is the minimal depth at which divers can ascend in relation to their tissue saturation and selected gradient factor When the ceiling tvpe of decompression is selected the ceiling information is displaved in the decompression stop box Instructions on how to perform ceiling decompression are available here Stop time time until the decompression stop in seconds When the diver is in a decompression stop this data shows the total time until the next decompression stop At the moment when the diver reaches the deco stop depth this time begins to count down to zero and then the time until the next stop NOTE When is the Ceiling tvpe of decompression selected stop time is not displaved No deco information on how long the diver can stay at the current depth without decompression stops Time is displayed in minutes Ascent time length of time needed to reach the surface It includes ascent speed deep stops if selected and decompression stops Ascent time is displayed instead of of No deco at the moment when decompression stops become necessary Deep Stop additional stops in the deeper part of2. immediately Exceeding the ceiling involves a huge risk When the diver falls deeper than 0 5 m below the current decompression stop the time countdown is interrupted and the FREEDOM continues with the decompression calculation After termination of the last stop the deco information disappears and a white arrow for free ascent is displayed in the right side column In the case of missing a decompression stop a new decompression procedure is calculated from the current position However missing a decompression stop can lead to critical oversaturation and the occurrence of decompression sickness Diving with the ceiling method The ceiling is the maximal limit of safe oversaturation If the diver follows THE decompression ceiling he she achieves the shortest possible decompression with the set parameters However the ceiling method requires a high level diving ability and experience The ceiling depth is displayed in the upper left box The ascent time is shown in the upper right box The diver can follow the ceiling depth but he she must always stay below this limit Exceeding the ceiling represents a huge risk of DCS Deep stops If there is a difference greater than 18 m between the maximum depth and the first regular decompression stop the FREEDOM shows the depth of the deep stop in the lower right box if deep stops are set When the diver reaches the deep stop depth the countdown starts in the lower right box instead of the deep
3. stop Ceiling Stop time Ascent time Deep Stop Max depth Temperature ppO2 decompression status graphic symbol battery status graphic symbol Dive time Actual depth Battery status Depth Dive Time at On A 32 No deco time Ascent time First deco stop depth Deco Stop AE e s 4 3 Decompression status symbol Current breathing gas Stop T Deep Stp a 00 22 07 Deep stop Max CNS F ila bal depth countdown Time on deco stop 60 0 4 9 C q Current oxygen partial pressure Maximum Oxygen Decompression Current temperature depth clock floor 26 The Synoptic screen is well arranged for quick and easy reading of key data Dive time Ascent time Depth Deco stop Stop time PO2 decompression status graphic symbol battery status graphic symbol No deco time Ascent time Dive time Battery status Dive time Ascent 443 13 Actual depth Depth m Decompression status svmbol m Deco Stop Stop Time 6 2 00 Current breathing gas First deco stop depth Time on deco stop The Big screen displays just essential data dive time depth PO2 The Graph screen displays the current dive profile graph which displays the situation at the moment of switching to the graph screen and it is refreshed every five seconds Under the graph are displayed essential online data dive time depth PO2 27 Current dive profile 60 0 m MAX 59 9 4 55 Actual depth Maximum depth Current dive time Screens legend Depth
4. 761 bar and to 58 kPa 0 58 bar in an emergency situation The no fly time is time when a diver s tissues are still saturated with inertial gases and a reduction of the pressure level to that of the plane s cabin pressure could cause DCS DIVESOFT strictly recommends against flying before termination of the no fly limit Keep a sufficient period of time between your last dive and flying Max altitude atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases It is the same principle as pressure reduction as a diver ascends Maximum altitude information shows the diver the maximum altitude that can be reached without DCS risks at this moment Priority mode information shows which mode is set as the priority mode The color of the information corresponds to the color of the set priority mode frame Date Time 2013 Feb 06 10 23 Surface time B ays20 14 No fly Max altitude 0 00 9320 Switch off Log book gt short Sustem check y d Games gt USB connection DIVESOFT Freedom 3 E B O Y Mm 2 e Press both buttons 13 Menu navigation After activating BOTH KEYS LONG Surface mode appears Press BOTH KEYS to switch to the Main For basic menu control Key symbols are placed in the left column on the display See the illustration below KEY 1 Confirmation Enter BOTH KEYS Back KEY 2 Down If the menu item has another submenu the arrow symbol is present Symbol for Key1 Cur
5. Go to Surface mode main menu gt Setup gt Free Setup Descent rate Ascent rate It is possible to set depths where the timer is activated and stopped automatically You can choose activation At depth and deactivation At depth separately 38 Gauge mode Gauge mode serves as a high precision depth gauge for those who do not want to use decompression data Gauge mode is indicated by a red frame The following functions are displayed Stopwatch current depth dive time in seconds maximum depth temperature battery status Stopwatch Dive Time 0 00 0 00 Max depth 0 0 27 2 After each dive the diver has residual nitrogen in his her tissues For this reason diving without proper knowledge about your previous saturation is not safe If you want to use Gauge mode after a scuba dive make sure that you can use dive tables or decompression planning software for your next exposure Divesoft is not responsible for any decompression problems caused by poor planning and using Gauge mode Activating Gauge mode Go to Surface mode main menu gt Gauge mode If you have Gauge mode set as your priority mode it starts automatically after you enter the water and dive below 1 5 m Stopwatch The stopwatch is activated with KEY 2 stopped with KEY 2 again and reset with KEY 2 LONG End dive and deactivation The dive is terminated at the moment of exceeding a depth of 1 2 m The dive mode is automatically deactivated af
6. More Games FREEDOM contains simple video games for relieving boredom during decompression stops More information is available here USB connection serves for connection to an external unit PC tablet The FREEDOM is displayed as an external device after selecting this item 15 Settings It is possible to apply a broad range different settings to the FREEDOM The unit can be adjusted to meet the specific requirements of many different kinds of diving and experience levels of divers Before first use Before the first use it is necessary to decide how you want to use your new FREEDOM and set your personalization Calibrate level Before the subsequent setup it is crucial to have the correct level calibration Level calibration serves for the proper and accurate functioning of the accelerometer The built in accelerometer enables recognition of the computer s position thus making it possible to control the FREEDOM and change parameters by tilting or clicking Go to Main menu gt Setup gt Calibrate level Now place the FREEDOM a PERFECTLY STABLE HORIZONTAL POSITION on a table for example and press any key Wait for the result and then continue with the other settings Set time Main menu gt Setup gt Set time Set time is very important because several FREEDOM functions depend on having the correct time If you do not have the correct time set the FREEDOM cannot work properly Set the time by tilting Preferences
7. Now you can proceed to your own FREEDOM personalization Go to Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences Display Timeouts salinity Units Default mode Checklist Key press delay Editor navigation 16 Display Orientation Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Display gt Orientation Orientation SCreensaver OC Screens Orientation allows changing the orientation of the computer from left hand orientation to right hand orientation so that you can use your FREEDOM on either hand without changing the direction of the buttons If you set AUTO orientation the display is automatically set after start Keep in mind if you change the orientation the functions of the buttons also change so that KEY 1 is always at the top Press KEY 1 for change orientation Orientation left hand Orientation right hand f O 7 l s KEY 1 S Main mem lt KEY 1 Open Circuit Open Circuit m i Free Free 5 UL Gauge Gauge rm o K Switch off Switch off a Wy H Log book Log book ki Setup Setup gt Mm YA Plan Plan FS in Sustem check System check B KEV 2 e esa 9 KEY 2 A LA LY Y J as J sd Screensaver Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Display gt Screensaver Select the screensaver delay in seconds from O off to 120 seconds Use tilting or clicking depending on the setting to enter the value Instr
8. gt Setup gt Decompression gt Deco stops gt Last stop The last stop determines how deep your last decompression stop will be It is possible to choose between 3 meters 10 feet and 6 meters 20 feet depending on your preferences conventions and ambient conditions A deeper last stop extends the decompression time but it is safer in big waves and much more useful when using oxygen with regard to the oxygen window Change the setting with KEY 1 Rounding Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Deco stops gt Rounding The FREEDOM rounds the ascent and decompression time in 1s 30s and 60s relations Deep stop Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Deep stop Po a swat 4 Pyle Deep stops stops duration In order to prevent the formation of microbubbles in a diver s tissues it is a good idea to make deep stops There are several options for how to do this The first possibility is to set your GF low to a very low value for example 10 This setting determines the first decompression stop much deeper than one would expect The second possibility consists in additional stops added to your common Buhlmann decompression These stops are called Deep stops The FREEDOM uses Pyle s deep stop procedure It is possible to choose either one of these two options or to combine them Deep stops set as OFF by default For activation of deep stops press KEY 1 to switch to ON If you want to use the descent rate
9. stop depth The deep stop depth and countdown are shown in blue The length of the deep stop depends on your setting 33 Dive time Ascent 59 34 282 peep Sep eines Only sign of deep stop in synoptic screen Depth m 46 6 Deco Stop Stop Time St 1 35 The deep stop depth is detected 1 2 m below the actual deep stop depth Deep stops are not required When a diver passes a deep stop i e is more than two meters above the deep stop depth the time until the next deep stop or conventional deco stop is displayed If the diver terminates a deep stop and then falls below the depth of last deep stop then the next deep stops are overwritten and the maximum depth after the last deep stop is considered to be the maximum depth for calculation Multi gas decompression dives Some dives require use of several gas mixes The FREEDOM makes it possible to use up to 10 different mixtures One mixture is reserved for the bottom mix and the other nine mixtures can be used as travel or decompression gases WARNING Diving with additional gases requires relevant training and education from an accredited agency WARNING Always analyze all of your gases before diving The best way to analyze your mixtures is by using a DIVESOFT He O2 Analyzer First it is necessary to set your mixtures before the dive Make sure that you have enabled all desired gases and that all of your selected mixtures have the correct proportion set TIP We recommen
10. the upper right box changes from NO DECO to ASCENT Ascent shows the ascent time from the current depth in minutes including deep and decompression stops In the upper left box the depth of the first decompression stop is displayed The time until the stop is shown below in minutes and seconds Depth Dive Time No Deco time is on the edge It will take several seconds to add decompression obligation 38 0 18 16 No Deco F 0 Free ascent is still possible Max CNS 30 1 Depth Dive Time 30 2 64 39 Deco stop depth Total ascent time Deco Stop 30 Stop T 0 14 Max CNS Floor Temp p Deco Stop is counted down FEL 193 Ascent 166 Deco stop symbol Diver is depth of 3 27 C l decompression stop 32 Decompression stops When the diver ascends to the decompression stop depth the decompression status graphic symbol changes to a white dashed line and the time in the lower left box starts to count down The ascent rate between decompression stops is set to 3 m min 10ft min The ascent time is counted in the length of the decompression stop If the diver ascends at a higher rate the stop will be extended by the time required to ascend at the prescribed speed Tolerance at the decompression stop is 0 5 m If the diver passes a decompression stop and the ceiling simultaneously then a red arrow is displayed That is a serious and dangerous situation The diver has to return below the ceiling
11. 26 999 Depth m 6 0 safety St Stop Time The safety stop is interrupted if the diver falls below a depth of six meters After returning above this depth the safety stop countdown starts again from the beginning When the diver completes a safety stop and then falls below 10 meters again then it is necessary to make a safety stop from the beginning 31 During a safety stop it is possible to play games in fixed position preventing unwanted ascent or deep descent After termination of the safety stop the free ascent arrow is displayed again and the diver can end the dive End dive When you terminate a dive you can end the dive on the computer manually or wait for automatic termination For manually ending a dive go to the Open circuit menu and select end dive This is possible only on the surface Automatic end dive occurs after ascending above a depth of 0 5 m If you resume diving with 10 minutes after the last ascend it will be logged as a one dive If you actually finish diving at that moment the dive time will be logged until the moment of exceeding 0 5 m Decompression dives WARNING Decompression dives must be preceded by proper planning Make sure that you have a sufficient gas supply for your dive Plan the dive dive the plan Do not exceed your personal qualification limits The start of a decompression dive is the same as that of a No decompression dives At the moment of termination of the no decompression limit
12. 3 OZ 21 He WO Co o gt On a oo m Available mixtures are without brackets enabled mixtures are with brackets in the list of mixtures To reselect or adjust the mixture select the desired mixture and press KEY 1 Then it is necessary to select the checkbox if you want to use this mixture or deselect it if you do not want to use it by tilting or clicking Then set the fraction of individual gases with tilting or clicking Alarms Main menu gt Setup gt Alarms The FREEDOM contains numerous vibration alarms The diver can set many kinds of alarms which he considers to be important or can centrally deactivate all alarms WARNING Because the FREEDOM is primarily suited for technical diving all alarms are turned off by default Global alarms U Alarm sources Global alarms Set all alarms to ON or OFF Alarm sources Choose which alarms you want to use Deco alarms Deco stop end CNS Ceiling ppOZ Deco stop miss No deco end Gas switch Depth Time fees 24 Depth you can use three different depth alarms alarms are activated by each exceeding of the depth by descent Depthi mi Depth Depths Time you can use three different time alarms CNS alarm triggered by exceeding the CNS clock ppO2 alarm triggered by exceeding the safe limit of oxygen partial pressure 1 6 bars No deco end alarm triggered at the moment of termination of the no de
13. M computer can be set incorrectly among other things for example if the breathing mixture is set to a value other than what is actually used so even if compliance is displayed in the onscreen instructions a decompression accident can occur Therefore it is necessary to set the parameters with the knowledge of things and cannot be assumed that the FREEDOM computer can replace an appropriate course or training Observe no fly limits Do not fly before the termination of no fly limits Plan your dives with regards on yours departure Pressure in a plane s cabin is reduced to 76 1 kPa 0 761 bar and to 58 kPa 0 58 bar in an emergency situation The no fly time is the period when a diver s tissues are still saturated with inertial gases and a decrease of pressure to the level of cabin pressure could cause DCS Set the correct altitude The FREEDOM computer does not contain an atmospheric pressure sensor which that would detect altitude Altitude is an essential parameter for computing the decompression procedure Wrong setting may result in DCS A dive computer is a personal device Sharing one computer between several divers affects the decompression procedure Do not reset decompression data if it is used by one diver repeatedly Resetting the decompression data serves for use by diving schools and diving rental services Reset of the decompression data can be used only if the original diver will no longer use this computer Use conservative
14. User manual FREEDOM Technical diving computer from DIVESOFT User Manual Contents Welcome to the world of FREEDOM ccccccccccseesssseeccccceeaeeesseecceeeesaeeeseeeeeeeeesaeaeseeeseeeessuauaseeeeeeeenaaas 5 PP e ata EOI A atures teense 5 TST VOUS A A A 8 A pre 9 A la la 9 CONTO ao 9 o a 9 de e A o E e PE o pon 10 WORE WI MEUS asas 10 META A RA E A r E ARE 10 ce n E o e e 10 Free mode and SS cio tao 10 EOS DOOK Oter DIVES i cenit 10 TIN siones 11 CRE o o yg ee ee nee re ee eee 12 SONA SEO tas ween ueits ce tee ceensvcencec E psuevacatenneusersueusonteesopeeuecia gee E 13 Menu AVIS AION susana ot oidos caos 14 Maneno CONE TRA 15 PP E AE tela ieda tala data pe dekeli 16 BCT ON U PP e o E A 16 AO A e A PE E E EOI A 16 PP e e oo A ree eeeate coueuseeeee seaeec ie 16 ES PPC POPE Po o EE o o E E E 16 D An 17 A nro E ii 18 A O 18 DOTAUIE MIOA EA e A Ads 18 keypress Cela tddi basis 19 EOI la do da 19 Facto WGC SA a dina rae Mitt 19 Betore MOV AA in 20 O A 20 DECOMPFESSION caia ada aia local 20 A aise et heerlen aa steered comen E nate a aa steenad semen aasee 23 A A OS 24 E E O eee 25 Open cret GIVE Mode 26 Mode activatie a o a o al 26 EES O 26 T ne Defajlea serena 26 TNE svnoptic Sereetiu i ii nds 27 SY ol alo A E E 1 0 a e po ala ta al 28 By syle well o B hee b L A 29 SVIMIDO S Tepen A i cds 29 No de ompressjon GIVES is si lan 30 DEVO CMSA Cl ai A a a Mn i 31 Ye Ko
15. compression time Deco stop miss alarm triggered by missing a decompression stop Descent rate alarm triggered by exceeding the descent rate Ascent rate alarm triggered by exceeding the descent rate Descent rate Ascent rate l l System check System check shows the current information about the software and firmware versions license current settings battery status and pressure sensor status 25 Diving with Freedom Open circuit dive mode The dive mode is the heart of the FREEDOM svstem The dive mode serves for online calculation of decompression using conventional open circuit scuba equipment It is possible to use a wide range of breathing mixtures from Air and NITROX to HELIOX and TRIMIX You can use up to nine variable mixes as travel bottom and decompression mixes The dive mode is identified by the blue frame Mode activation Go to main menu gt Dive gt Open circuit The current setting status is displayed first Check all settings and confirm with KEY 2 or go back with KEY 1 If you have the dive mode set as your priority mode it starts automatically after you enter the water and dive to a depth below 1 5m DIVESOFT recommends checking the battery status and manual activation before entering the water Screens SCR mode includes four screens The diver can scroll cyclically between screens with KEY 1 The Detailed screen is the most detailed screen and it displays Depth Dive time Deco
16. d LE o 31 A cece tea sel eet A 32 Decompress On CIVES e a a tl eet i Sna ai 32 Decompression SODA A 33 Divine With the ejling method is 33 o a A EA 33 Multi Sas decompression dive Sii ie a rs 34 GaS SWITCHING i i e 34 GaS COMEN a aa a a a A 35 Fee TNO 6 L A 36 ACE VANE Free moderinin O A AO 36 DIVNE P a ada 36 O ee ee eee 37 Free mod e Set 0 PO alamo saan a a a cumactean anineseat ute coupled entmsitecctacieees 38 Gause Mode a a aa 39 Activatire Gause MO ts da a dal 39 STOP AC a PP a d 39 ENG diveano deactivation a cie iaa 39 O E A N E AER el ctuitaiah T baht aaaeh eats AA 40 A A A A 41 Data transfer kkmanda a kitna i Ma tata 42 Firmware Update and Upgraden si ii i eae ee eo ee 42 A a 42 O A 43 Game CONTO L a 43 A o o neni aie tt 43 Game CONTO nos TA EA TEEN 43 Maintenance a a d i ia ja 44 DUO Nae Cd ht i e ae ane nda 44 DiSposalOrine PICO dicas 44 Welcome to the world of FREEDOM Congratulations on your purchase of a Divesoft Freedom computer for technical diving The FREEDOM is made with high precision in every detail from high quality materials for long life in the harsh conditions of military deep and cave diving The solid aluminum shell protects high tech electronics with the most sophisticated decompression software Reading the full color OLED display is a pleasure in any depth and in all conditions Use trimix SCR or CCR and dare to dive deeper longer and farther You have made the best choice for your div
17. d disabling all gases which you are not going to use Choosing a mixture during a dive is much easier if you select from fewer issues Gas switching WARNING Before you switch to another gas make sure that the MOD of the desired gas is greater than your current depth Make absolutely sure that you that you are using the regulator from the desired bottle When you start breathing from a new bottle switch to the currently used gas in your computer There are two ways to switch gases in the FREEDOM The first possibility is to access the Open circuit menu with BOTH KEYS In this menu select MIX scroll with KEY 2 and confirm your selection with KEY 1 34 Dangerous hyperoxic gases red highlited Breathable gases TMX 18 45 TMX 15 55 y nds b9 f 2 iet g 2 a Current dive time AONE cepa Current oxygen partial pressure The second way is with a key shortcut When you press KEY 1 LONG the computer switches to the next gas in your list You can scroll in the list this way cyclically This is the quick and easy way how to change your gas TIP Set your gases in the list in the order that you will use them This saves time when switching gases WARNING The FREEDOM calls attention to gas switching with a pop up message and optionally with a vibrating alarm if any of your additional mixes drops below 1 6bar ppO2 However it does not avert selection of an improper or wrong mix as several possibilities are generally possible in
18. eful information for your personal SAC and RMV calculation Mode shows the mode in which the dive was performed OC SCR Free Gauge When the log memory is full the oldest dives are overwritten Data transfer Connect the FREEDOM to your PC or tablet with a USB cable Select USB in the menu The FREEDOM will be connected to your device as an external disk drive Download files from the DIVELOG folder to your hard drive and then upload data to WETNOTES COM Here you can store and edit your dives study graphs details and much more If you wish you can share dives with your buddy or a group Visit WETNOTES COM now and explore all the possibilities that it offers Firmware update and upgrade The firmware upgrade and update process will be described in a specialized manual with first update release WARNING License is fixed to serial number and non transferable to other computers Games The DIVESOFT FREEDOM contains games for relieving boredom during decompression stops When playing games depth is the only displayed data WARNING Playing a game could reduce your attention to vital functions and important life threatening situations Do not lose your buoyancy control Play games only during decompression 42 or safety stops in a safe place on a rope or near the bottom Do not play games in open water without the possibility of a catch hold Do not play games if it is not possible to rule out some dangerous situation During
19. end Symbols are displayed during the dive in Open circuit or SCR CCR mode These symbols appear in the right side column on the display They represent the current situation and recommend procedures to divers No Deco Free ascent Ascent speed exceeded Slow down Decompression ceiling exceeded Go down to ceiling depth Ceiling depth reached Deco stop reached mal E EE E E e3 Under ceiling depth Decompression required 29 ai Decompression stop exceeded Go down to decompression stop Deep stop reached Safety stop Stay between 6 and 3 meters for 3minutes No decompression dives Before the dive activate your FREEDOM go to Main menu and select Open circuit or make sure that you have set Open circuit as your Default mode for correct automatic activation Make sure that the altitude setting corresponds to your current position Check your breathing gas and compare it with the setup Check the battery status to be sure that it is sufficient for the planned dive At the start of the dive depth time no decompression time in minutes for the current depth information in the bottom boxes and graphic information in the right side column are displayed The decompression status graphic symbol shows arrow up This is the symbol for free ascent to the surface without decompression stops Dive Time Dive time No Deco Jog E 1 22 15 Bpi No Deco Depth m Depth m No deco During the dive it is pos
20. gradient factor setting The DIVESOFT FREEDOM computer uses Baker s gradient factors for setting decompression conservatism Be sensible and use a conservative setting adjusted to your physical and ambient conditions Decompression is influenced especially by physical fitness health body constitution mental condition exertion stress hydration CO level temperature individual predisposition gender and age A higher ascent rate is very hazardous and may cause DCS Do not exceed the maximum ascent rate If you do not follow decompression information your real ascent time could be longer than the device displays This could be due to spending more time at depth a slower ascent than the set ascent rate and decompression stops at depths lower than those recommended These factors will also increase the amount of air required to reach the surface Do not exceed decompression stops and never ascend above the ceiling The ceiling is a serious limit Going beyond this limit enormously increases the risk of DCS Always analyze the breathing gases that you will take with you Use Divesoft He O2 Analyzer for Save recognition Ensure the water resistance of the device Do not exceed maximum altitude Atmospheric pressure decreases with as altitude increases It is the same principle as pressure reduction as a diver ascends Maximum altitude information shows the diver the maximum altitude which would be reached without DCS risks at the given mome
21. ically after you enter the water and dive below 1 5 m The starting depth is set at 1 5 m by default but it can be changed in the Free mode settings Surface mode main menu gt Setup gt Free setup gt Free mode start depth or Free mode gt Setup gt Free mode start depth in the range from 1 m to 2 m Start dive the dive time starts at the moment when the diver s wrist with a fitted FREEDOM computer exceeds the Free mode start depth End dive the dive time is interrupted at the moment when the diver s arm reaches a depth that is shallower than the Free mode end depth Diving part In the diving part of Free mode the following functions are displayed stopwatch current depth dive time in seconds maximum depth temperature battery status stopwatch Dive Time 0 00 0 00 E Depth m 0 9 Max depth Temp 0 3 2 07 Depth shows the current depth in meters or feet depends on the settings with an accuracv of one tenth meter foot Dive time measures the dive time from plunge to ascent termination The time activating depth depends on the setting Maximal depth shows maximum depth Temperature current temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit 36 Battery status graphic symbol of battery status green when fully charged yellow when at 50 30 capacity orange at 30 10 capacity red when the battery charge is lower than 10 of Capacity Surface part In the Surface part of Free mode the fo
22. ing Dive in and enjoy your newly acquired FREEDOM Warnings The FREEDOM computer is a diver s assistant for depth detection time counting temperature detection and decompression counting It can be used with conventional and military scuba apparatus all kinds of SCR only when the ppO2 cell is connected all kinds of technical and military CCR rebreathers and for free diving The DIVESOFT FREEDOM computer cannot be used for saturation diving The FREEDOM can calculate decompression with all mixes with oxygen nitrogen and helium in any combination No other gases can be used Use of the computer does not replace the knowledge gained in an ordinary diving course Never use a diving computer without proper diving training There is always the risk of DCS The actual course of decompression may vary according to individual predispositions and environmental conditions Decompression risk cannot be excluded even if the recommended procedure is applied DIVESOFT used generally known procedures to calculate decomression However DIVESOFT cannot be held responsible for the consequences of decompression accidents due to unforeseeable circumstances Always check all your settings before the dive All settings of the FREEDOM computer have an effect on decompression process and other parts of diver s safety Soberly evaluate each element of the settings and its importance in a particular dive especially GF and mixture settings The FREEDO
23. iving where is yo yo profile inevitable due to the cave profile is possible to set GF s near to 1 00 to avoid several Safety stop Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Safety stop Enabled or disabled Safety stop range 6 3 m 10 20 ft Deco stop Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Deco stops Stops Ceil Last stop Round ing In this part of the menu you can choose the kind of decompression process and the depth of the last stop Stops Ceiling Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Deco stops gt Stops Ceil You can choose between standard deco stops graduated after three meters and the ceiling The ceiling is an exact value according to the M value and GF of minimal depth to which a diver can ascend without risk of tissue oversaturation decompression sickness The diver must not exceed the ceiling in any case Using a ceiling is a way to maximally shorten the decompression procedure due to setting the accurate depth for desaturation without rounding The ceiling style of the decompression procedure is suited for advanced experienced and disciplined divers It is especially advantageous for ascents along some solid reference point rope anchor chain slightly sloping bottom Standard decompression stops are much more practical when ascending without a reference point or for less experienced divers Deco stops are the default setting Change the setting with KEY 1 21 Last stop Main menu
24. llowing are displayed time duration in seconds surface interval in seconds dive count cumulative dive time maximum depth Tine Duration 12 14 0 00 E surface tine 0 04 Dive count CumulativeT 0 00 Max depth Temp IFAI E Time current time Duration duration from first plunge to manually ending the dive Includes all free dives and surface interval in one diving event training competition Surface interval time between two dives It is possible to set the surface interval alarm in Free setup Surface mode main menu gt Setup gt Free setup gt Dive count Cumulative dive time sum of dive times Total time spent under water Maximum depth maximum depth of all dives in the current diving event In the surface part of Free mode it is possible to switch to last dive information with KEY 1 It is possible to see stopwatch maximum depth dive time and minimal temperature of the last dive atopwatch Dive Time 0 00 0 00 E Depth m 0 9 Max depth Temp ATA Stopwatch The stopwatch is activated with KEY 2 stopped with KEY 2 again and reset with KEY 2 LONG If you finished a dive and do not stop the stopwatch and switch the computer to the Surface part the stopwatch will continue to run It is possible to check the last dive information If the stopwatch is not stopped during the time at the surface it will continue to measure the time in the next dive 37 Free mode setup
25. lt mode Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Default mode 18 You can choose the mode that you prefer This means that if you dive below the activating depth 1 5 m the chosen default mode will be activated So select the mode in which you dive most often and in which you are most likely to dive Of course you can always change it Key press delay Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Key press delay You can choose how long you must press the button for a given action The default setting is 250ms for short press A press that is too short could be activated unintentionally and a press that is too long is not very practical when you must wait for navigation in the menu Long press is 2 5 seconds and cannot be changed Editor navigation Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Editor navigation This menu determines if you will control the entering of values by tilting or tapping Factory defaults Main menu gt Setup gt Factory defaults If you are not sure about custom settings set all settings to default 19 Before the dive It is a good idea optimize your FREEDOM for your specific dive goals and needs You can choose your decompression strategy in many ways prepare gases for your dive and set alarms among many more parameters Salinity Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Salinity Choose the salinity mode Salt water Fresh water Decompression EE menu gt Setup gt Decompression enpre
26. nder the schematic leaving all menus DEBUG SEQUENCE creation of an internal state of FREEDOM dump for later analysis of defects Working with menus KEY 1 select marked items KEY 2 cyclically move the cursor down one item BOTH KEYS return one level back or access the menu Main screen codes KEY 1 switch to next screen cyclic KEY 2 screen on off energy saving BOTH KEYS access the standard menu OC mode KEY 1 switch to next screen cyclic KEY 2 screen on off energy saving BOTH KEYS entry to OC menu KEY 1 LONG gas switch up cyclic KEY 2 LONG gas switch down cyclic Free mode and Gauge KEY 1 switch to next screen cyclic KEY 2 stopwatch start stop BOTH KEYS access the menu KEY 2 LONG stopwatch reset Log book Other Dives KEY 1 Select dive KEY 2 Scroll down KEY 1 LONG Page Up to later dives KEY 2 LONG Page Down to earlier dives See the symbols on the sides of the menu The symbol in the upper part shows the current KEY 1 function The symbol at the bottom shows the current KEY 2 function The symbol in the middle shows the current BOTH KEYS function y Confirm K oc Down 10 Tilting Tilting is used if you want to change some values in the settings Tilt the unit up to increase the value or check the box down to decrease the value or uncheck the box right to move the cursor to the right left to move the cursor to the left Higher value Move cursor left Move cursor right Lower val
27. nt Check your oxygen clock often If your CNS oxygen exposition exceeds the 75 value start your ascent immediately When cave diving stricter rules are applied Never exceed the maximum operational depth MOD for your gases Exceeding MOD could cause death When diving with hypoxic gas mixtures never breathe this mixture when the partial pressure is lower than 0 18 bar Always use realistic SAC rates and conservative turn pressures during dive planning Always take heed of visual and vibrating alarms of the device You need to take into account the danger of nitrogen narcosis The FREEDOM does not issue any warnings in connection with this danger In all no decompression dives perform at least a three minute safety stop at a depth of 5 m Never dive alone Never go under water without your dive partner especially when free diving as this type of diving involves a high risk of blacking out Like any technical equipment the FREEDOM may malfunction The user must be able to detect a malfunction and deal with backup equipment and emergency procedures To do this the user must have the necessary skills and knowledge Otherwise the FREEDOM should not be used Dimensions Weight 256g 0 564 Ib Length 87mm 3 4 in 81mm 3 2 in Width 69mm 2 7 in 53mm 2 1 in Height 33mm 1 33 in Charging The capacity of the FREEDOM s Li lon battery is about 20 hours depening on ambient temperature and extent of use Charging
28. of the FREEEDOM is quite simple Unscrew the connector lid between the buttons with a coin Attach the charging connector and connect it to your personal computer via USB or to a wall socket using the standard electrical plug When battery is charged the C symbol appears If the battery is fully the F symbol appears Charging time is four hours Activation Press BOTH KEYS for five seconds The FREEDOM boots and you can check the hardware and software version during this time If you want to read the splash screen with the serial number and license keep one of the buttons pressed After booting the FREEDOM switches to surface mode After descending to a 1 5 meters the FREEDOM is activated automatically In the mode in which it is activated depends on the default mode setting Control Buttons The Freedom is controlled with two buttons depending on the configuration tilting and clicking are used for editing data Irrespective of the orientation right or left hand the top button is labeled K1 and K2 is at the base Each button can be pressed briefly at least 250ms or for a longer time press and hold at least 2 55 List of handling and labeling as used in the following description woo Short press K1 KEY 1 Short press K2 KEY 2 Long press K1 KEY 1 LONG Long press K2 KEY 2 LONG Long press both BOTH KEYS LONG Short press both BOTH KEYS Universal codes BOTH KEYS LONG return to the basic screen u
29. pecially with salt water Disposal of the device Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way treating it as electronic waste Do not dispose of it as common rubbish 44
30. s Gradient factor Safety stop Safe stops Deep stops Ascent rate Descent rate Altitude Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Altitude The FREEDOM computer does not have its own altimeter so the altitude must be set manually Correct setting of altitude is crucial for safe decompression and safe no fly limits Check your altitude setting before each dive and compare it with your current position or altitude of your target destination Use tilting or clicking depending on the setting for enter the value Gradient factor Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Altitude GF lou GF high The gradient factor GF serves for conservative correction of B hlmann s decompression model GF determines how far you want to be from M Value saturation If GF 1 0 you are reaching M Value If GF 0 0 all inert gases are de saturated and tissue inert pressure is equal to ambient pressure on 20 the surface If the GF 0 3 tissue compartments are saturated at 30 of M value Two GFs can be set gradient factor low and gradient factor high Gradient factor low determines the extent of oversaturation at depth This value is relevant to the first decompression stop depth GF high is the value of determined oversaturation at the end of ascent Use tilting or clicking depending on the setting to enter the values from 0 10 to 1 00 The default setting is GF low 0 30 GF high 0 80 NOTE in case of cave d
31. sible to switch between screens with KEY 1 The Open circuit menu remains available during the whole dive Mix Mixture setup Games depth ppu d time 60 0 taa 5 48 30 1 33 29 0 13 During the ascent maintain the ascent rate In the case of exceeding the ascent rate two red arrows are displayed in the right side column and the alarm vibrates if it is set Screensaver The screensaver is very useful for preserving battery capacity We recommend using it for every dive If the screensaver is set your display will shut off periodically You have three easy options for returning to normal function if you need to read the display e Push any button e Tap onthe cover glass e Shinelight on the display with your lamp Instructions on how to set the screensaver interval are available here Safety stop Every dive deeper than 10 meters requires a safety stop The safety stop takes place from six to three meters After exceeding six meters the decompression status graphic symbol changes to a yellow dashed line and the safety stop time starts a three minute countdown in the lower left box in the detailed screen in bottom middle box in the synoptic screen and in the bottom box in the big screen Battery status Depth Dive Time 6 On 1 3 4 3 Safety Stop symbol Safety St No Deco ggg ja Stop Time countdown mm ss Stop T Max CNS Temp Current breathed gas 25 0 1 26 C U J Dive time No Deco 14
32. sor Menu name Confirmation enter Switch off Log book gt Symbol for Both keys Setup Symbol for submenu Back s 6 Plan System check all Games gt USB connection Symbol for Key 2 Down Sophisticated menus were developed for orientation in the functions and settings Each mode has its own color of menu frame for better differentiation and easy orientation Surface menu shadow CES G URSIMONEIEBQ and Free mode yellow 14 Main menu content Dive switch off Log book setup Plan system check Ganes USB connection Dive OC selection of the desired dive mode Switch off deactivation of the whole system Switch off your FREEDOM when you are not using it in order to save its batteries Log book opens the computer s memory Instruction on how to use it are provided here Setup the setup menu contains configuration and settings items Instructions how to set up your FREEDOM before its first use and before each dive are provided here The setup menu consists of Decompression Mixtures Alarms Free Setup Preferences Calibrate level Set time Factory defaults Plan built in decompression planner It enables proper dive planning before each dive with regards to your current saturation wherever you are Instructions on how to use it are provided here System check general information about the version license settings battery and sensor status
33. ssion time is the time from the first decompression stop Log book Main menu gt Log book The FREEDOM has an internal memory for logging your dives The internal memory can save 80 to 240 hours of diving profiles The quantity of saved dives depends on their duration and the amount of saved information The FREEDOM detects the changes in your diving profile every second If there are not any or events in your profile the FREEDOM saves only the initial information and the state before the change The FREEDOM thus saves internal memory capacity for more logs First the list of your logged dives is opened Each dive is described with the date dive time and MM maximum depth If there are several dives during a given day dives are marked with letters from a ll y to p Select the desired dive and open it with KEY 1 Each dive includes a graph of the diving profile date and time in the format yyyy mm dd hours minutes maximum depth duration average depth and mode 41 Depth Time grid Dive profile Dive date and time Maximum depth Date 2C Minimum temperature Depth Dive time Duration Aug Depth Mode OC Decompression status Average depth Diving mode Date date of dive in the format yyyy mm dd Time time of plunge in hours minutes Depth maximum depth in meters feet Duration dive time in hours minutes seconds Avg depth average depth of the dive is us
34. technical diving Selecting a mixture including timing of air breaks is exclusively the diver s responsibility WARNING Never switch to another gas before you start breathing it Gas correction If you have all mixes prepared and you have already switched the FREEDOM to Open circuit mode and for some reason you decide to exchange one of utilized bottles for another gas or change it with your partner during the dive it is necessary to correct the existing proportions Go to the Open circuit menu and select MIXTURE SETUP There you can change the proportions of your gases 35 Free mode Free mode serves for the special needs of free divers Free mode is indicated by a yellow frame and is divided into two sub modes diving and surface Free diving is characterized by a lot of comparatively short dives with comparatively short surface times Therefore the sum of dives in one training session or competition is included in one specific log with detailed statistics Warning Free diving immediately after scuba diving is not safe and could cause decompression sickness especially DCS Type II Microbubbles caught in pulmonary shunts could be squeezed and transported to arterial blood where they could cause injury or death Scuba diving after free diving is possible Activating Free mode Go to Surface mode main menu gt Free mode Go to the Surface mode main menu gt Free mode If you have Free mode set as your priority mode it starts automat
35. ter 10 minutes following the last dive For manual deactivation press BOTH KEYS and select End dive 39 Plan Main menu gt Plan The main principle of the plan is to use all current settings for deco calculation Surface interval target depth and bottom time depend on your additional settings At this time it is possible to plan with only one mixture Multi gas decompression planning will be available soon as a free download surface period Target depth Bottom time Bottom mix start solving Surface interval set time minutes from your last dive to the start of a new dive by tilting or clicking Target depth set the target depth in your preferred units by tilting or clicking Bottom mix select one mix with the upper button Start solving select this item to start solving the deco calculation Surface int Setting recapitulation is appeared first The setting recapitulation is displayed first Nodeco is the time in minutes until the no deco time terminates with the current setting Ascent is the total ascent time in minutes from the beginning of the ascent with deep stops and deco stops included Total is the total dive time in minutes Switch to second screen with KEY 2 40 Time Runt ime JO 30 36 42 gz 53 The decompression schedule is now displayed with the depths of decompression stops time until stops and runtime The total decompre
36. the dive Deep stops can prevent could the formation of microbubbles Deep stop is available in screen 1 only Max depth maximum achieved depth CNS proportion of maximum oxygen exposure in relation to oxygen toxicity expressed as a percentage Floor depth level where the duration of decompression is not increasing Temperature current temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on the settings pO2 partial pressure of oxygen depending on the oxygen fraction and ambient pressure Decompression status graphic symbol graphically shows different decompression situations For an overview of decompression status see below 28 Battery status graphic symbol graphic symbol of battery status green when fully charged yellow when at 50 30 capacity orange at 30 10 capacity red when the battery charge is lower than 10 of capacity Open circuit MENU Throughout an entire dive the Open circuit menu remains available For Switching to menu press BOTH KEYS Mix Select your current mix or switch to another decompression mix End dive terminates the dive manually A condition for use of this function is that the depth must be less than 0 5 m Mixture setup set or correct proportions and enable or disable used gases Games switch to games during deep or safety stops Switch off switch off the whole computer A condition for use of this function is that the depth must be less than 0 5 m Symbols leg
37. the dive it is possible to activate games by pressing BOTH KEYS to switch to the menu in dive mode and selecting GAMES Sokoban Your character is a diving mask with snorkel Your goal is to move the scuba cylinders through the labyrinth at the marked point red spots with a minimum number of steps If you make a mistake you can go back but only three times per level Target point Level Number of steps the goal is to reach all target points in as little steps Your character Move your character to move Scuba tanks to target points Lives Scuba tank Depth Start game The game begins Practice level Select your desired level from O to 50 Game control Clicking game control KEY 1 give up the game repeat level lost life KEY 2 one step back maximally three times Snake Control your snake by tilting and eat the yellow cups Each swallow of a yellow cup causes your snake to grow The goal is to have the largest snake But be careful Don t bite your own tail don t hit the wall don t hit the fence and do not eat poison skull Game control Tilting direction control KEY 1 give up the game KEY 2 give up the game 43 Maintenance Rinse the Freedom in fresh water after each dive Storage Store the unit in dry condition For long term storage keep it at room temperature with charged batteries Do not expose the unit to excessive sunlight Do not leave it in a wet dive gear box after a diving trip es
38. uctions on how to use the screensaver are available here OC Screens Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Display gt OC screens Specify which screens should by displayed in Closed circuit or SCR mode You can disable some of the screens for displaying with KEY 1 and re enable them with KEY 1 17 ETAT Mixed Big Graph Timeouts Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Timeouts Surface idle Prepared idle Dive termination _ In this submenu you can set the duration of FREEDOM activiation Surface idle set a time period for switch off after inactivity in surface mode and menus Range 1 120 min Prepared idle set a period for switch off after inactivity in dive mode before the dive Range 1 120 min Dive termination set an automatic dive termination after surfacing in the range of O never 30 min Salinity Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Salinity Although you will change this item more often it is a good idea to set the predicted more frequent salinity mode Salt water Fresh water NOTE The salinity setting doesn t affect decompression procedure It affects just depth measuring and indirectly the depth of decompression stop rounded to 3m 10ft due to the different water density Units Main menu gt Setup gt Preferences gt Units The FREEDOM computer can work with both metric and imperial units Select your preferred unit Defau
39. ue 11 Clicking Clicking is an alternative to tilting for setting values Tap the top of the unit with your fingers to increase the value or check the box the bottom of the unit to decrease the value or uncheck the box the right side of the unit to move the cursor to the right and the left side of the unit to move the cursor to move the cursor to the left Higher value TAP Move cursor left TAP TAP Move cursor right TAP Lower value 12 Surface mode Surface mode displays the main information about your current inert gas saturation and implications for next dive Current time and date surface time since the last dive regardless of wether such dive was OC SCR or free diving no fly time and maximum altitude In addition priority mode information is displayed Surface mode uses a shadow frame Current Date Current Time Date Time 2013 Feb 06 4 O 23 Battery status Priority mode The mode in which the computer surface time starts after exposure to pressure p P Surface time 1 BaausZ 1 PA Time since last surfacing Days Hours minutes No fly Max altitude 0 00 9320 No fly Max altitude Time remaining to allowable departure Maximum altitude to which Hours minutes you can climb at the moment Surface time is displayed in hours and minutes in the course of the first day After 24 hours it is displayed as days hours and minutes No fly Pressure in planes cabin is reduced to 76 1 kPa 0
40. warning make sure that the global alarms and descent rate alarm are set to ON 22 Ascent rate Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Ascent rate f ee ae oa E one 1 2 Rate 2 one 2 3 Rate 3 Some divers could take advantage of the possibility of a more aggressive ascent rate at greater depths Other divers would like to be safer by using a very slow ascent speed in the upper part of the dive or between deco stops It is your choice which strategy you will use The only limitation is that at depths to 30m the speed cannot be higher than 9 m per minute Select the ascent rate for the first zone between rate 1 and 2 and then select the range of this zone in meters or feet Continue with the same principle for another rates and zones Descent rate Main menu gt Setup gt Decompression gt Descent rate When you diving deep with trimix a slow descent is very important in order to avoid HPNS Select the desired zone and set the descent rate by tilting or clicking depending on the setting to enter the values from 1 to 40 meters per minute Warn under Max rate Select the descent rate activation depth If you want to use the ascent rate warning make sure that the global alarms and ascent rate alarm are set to ON Mixtures Main menu gt Setup gt Mixtures In this menu set the gas mixtures that you will use You can use nine different mixtures with any fraction of oxygen nitrogen and helium 2
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