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Versa Pro Operating Manual - 12-2283-r04

1. Fig 91 Ring Removal alternate Fig 92 Battery Compartment 81 Inspection e Closely check all of the sealing surfaces for any signs of damage that might impair proper sealing Inspect the Buttons Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged e If it is necessary to clean the Battery Compartment flush the it and all components with a solution of 50 white vinegar and 50 fresh water Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry overnight or blow dry with a hair dryer set at no heat WARNING If damage moisture or corrosion is found it is recommended that you return your Versa Pro to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer and DO NOT attempt to use it until it has received factory prescribed service Battery Installation e Slide a new 3 volt type CR2450 Lithium Battery negative side down into the Battery Cavity Slide it in from the right side and ensure that it slides under the contact clip on the left rim of the cavity Orient the Retaining Bar across the lower portion of the Battery and carefully push it down into position Fig 93 Fig 93 Battery Installation 82 Battery Hatch and Hatch Ring Installation Replace the Hatch O ring with a new one This O ring must be a genuine Oceanic part that can be purchased from an Authorized Oceanic Dealer Use of any other O ring will void the warranty Lightly lubricate the new Hatch O ring with silicone grease and place it on the inner rim
2. Dive Number 0 24 1 Depth 0 399 ft 0 120 m 1 ft 1 m 1m gt 99 9 m Maximum Depth 399 ft 120 m 1 ft 1 m 1m gt 99 9 m FO2 Set Point Air 21 50 1 e PO2 Value 0 00 5 00 ATA 01 ATA Dive Time Remaining 0 00 9 59 hr min 1 minute Total Ascent Time 0 00 9 59 hr min 1 minute Decompression Stop Time 0 00 9 59 hr min 1 minute Elapsed Dive Time 0 00 9 59 hr min 1 minute Surface Time 0 00 23 59 hr min 1 minute Dive Log Surface Interval 0 00 25 59 hr min 1 minute 87 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED DISPLAY RANGE RESOLUTION continued Numeric Displays Range Resolution Time to Fly 23 50 0 00 hr min 1 minute starting 10 min after the dive Time to Desaturate 23 50 maximum 0 00 hr min 1 minute starting 10 min after the dive Temperature 0 to 99 F 9 to 60 C 1 Special Displays Occurrence Diagnostic Display After Manual Activation Out of Range gt 330 feet gt 99 9 meters Gauge Mode Countdown Timer 23 50 to 0 00 hr min after violation BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph segments Oxygen 02 Bar Graph segments No Decompression zone green 5 Normal zone green 3 No Deco Caution zone yellow 2 Caution zone yellow 1 Decompression Warning zone red 1 Danger zone red 1 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator 60 feet 18 m amp Shallower Deeper than 60 feet 18 m segments feet min meters min segments feet min meters min 0 0 10
3. Immediate Violation Mode and Gauge Mode HIGH PO2 DIVE MODE HIGH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION ies RESET FEATURE aa a aa aaa i aaaea aia a a ata D A POST DIVE MODES POST DIVE SURFACE MODE TRANSITION PERIOD AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS To activate the Backlight To access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence To access the Time to Fly Countdown To access the Time to Desaturate Countdown Log Mode eee AFTER THE FIRST 2 HOURS WET CONTACTS cscscseee DOWNLOADING DATA TO A PC CONTENTS continued SIMULATOR DEMO MODE cece ce ececeeeesseceesessseeseseueseusevaeseuseveseveesansenaaene 71 GENERAL 000 wi TT CARE AND CLEANING INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE BATTERY REPLACEMENT ALTITUDE COMPENSATION SPECIFICATIONS OCEANIC WORLD WIDE SERVICE RECORD A special attention to items marked with this Warning symbol WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read x and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual e e WARNING SMARTGLO LED SENSOR _ Advance Button VERSA PRO FULL DISPLAY 5 WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom men
4. 21 SET MODES To help simplify the operations you might perform at the dive site settings are divided into 2 categories Set Mode 1 includes several settings that you would change more often and Set Mode 2 includes those items not likely to change once you set them Set Mode 2 can be accessed by first entering settings in Set Mode 1 or by bypassing Set Mode 1 After gaining access to Set Mode 1 or Set Mode 2 settings can be made in sequence one after the other or you can access a specific item that you want to set bypassing others Fig 17 Set Mode 1 Set Mode Access Timing While in Surface Mode press Both buttons simultaneously and hold e after 2 seconds SET 1 appears Fig 17 e after 2 more seconds SET 2 appears Fig 18 e Access is gained by releasing the buttons during the 2 second window in which SET 1 or SET 2 appears then pressing the Advance Front button e If the buttons are held longer and SET 1 and 2 are both bypassed the unit will go to Simulator Sim Mode which is described on page 69 e While in the Set Mode if neither button is pressed during a 2 minute period the unit will revert to Surface Mode Fig 18 Set Mode 2 22 ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 1 TO SET FO2 while in the Surface Mode Factory set for Air FO2 can also be set to values between 21 and 50 in increments of 1 e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears e Press and
5. Versa Pro a backup instrument system is highly recommended ecu 288 1025 yh cd Fig 64 User Set Gauge Mode 59 A WARNING Reset after a dive and subsequent use for a repetitive dive conducted by the same diver could result in serious injury to or death OP OcEANIE Fig 65 User Set Gauge Mode 60 RESET FEATURE This dive computer is configured with a RESET feature that allows data to be cleared including Nitrogen and Oxygen calculations FO2 set point Log Mode entries and Downloadable data RESET PROCEDURE e While in SURFACE MODE new activation period or after a 10 minute post dive surface interval press the Advance Front button 1 time to access PLAN MODE e While 30 feet or 9 meters is displayed in the PLAN MODE press and hold Both buttons until SET 2 appears then release the buttons e Press and release the Advance Front button to display the Clear screen Fig 65 The first 2 digits of the KEY CODE flash e To change the number press and release the Select Side button to increase the digits to O1 e Press and release the Advance Front button again to display the second 2 digits of the KEY CODE flashing To change the number press and release the Select Side button to increase the digits to O1 e Press and release the Advance Front button to complete the RESET operation and turn the unit OFF x WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you e must also
6. 64 4 472 5335 Fax 64 4 472 5334 91 SERVICE RECORD Serial Number Date of purchase Purchased from Below to be filled in by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer poate Service Performed Dealer Technician NOTES 93 94 NOTES NOTES 95 ay oa ce eS ii vd tel OCEANIC worldwide 2002 Davis Street San Leandro CA 94577 USA Phone 510 562 0500 Fax 510 569 5404 a Di i I Web http www Oceanic WorldWide com Doc no 12 2283 r04 8 19 02 cE
7. This is especially important for repetitive dives when the PDPS indicates adjusted dive times that are available for the next dive based on residual nitrogen or oxygen accumulation whichever is in control following the last dive and surface interval The PDPS provides a sequence of theoretical dive times avail able for depths ranging from 30 feet 9 meters to 190 feet 57 meters in 10 foot 3 meter increments During the sequence no decompression times are only dis played for depths where there is at least 1 minute of theoreti cal dive time available at the depth taking into account a descent rate of 60 feet 18 meters per minute To access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence while in the Surface mode Press the Advance Front button 1 time Press and release the Select Side button to advance through the depths times one screen ata time Press the Advance Front button to access Fly Mode The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed With each depth displayed by the Pre Dive Planning Sequence you will see either predicted no decompression limits NDLs based upon your previous dive profiles if calculated to be nitrogen controlled or predicted oxygen tolerance limits OTLs based upon either a single dive exposure or your 24 hour accumulation of oxygen if calculated to be oxygen controlled The Maximum Depth allowed for PO2 of 1 6 ATA for the FO2 setting will also be dis
8. gt f Storage and viewing manualandto To download data while in the Surface Mode documents provided with z thePC download e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 product i appears e Press and release the Advance Front button FO2 ap pears with the value flashing e Press the Advance Front button 3 more times e The graphic PC appears Fig 23 then a 120 second countdown timer is displayed Download must be initiated before the timer reaches 00 e Download is initiated by the external device requesting data transfer i e the PC download program e The unit reverts to Surface Mode after completion of the Download operation or after 2 minutes if neither button is Fig 23 PC Interface pressed 26 To return to Sur face Mode at any time while in Set Mode press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds eeoeceer ec eee eee ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 2 These settings are ones that are not likely to change To save time at the dive site verify the set points and adjust them as desired prior to departing on the day s dive trip TO SET UNITS OF MEASURE while in the Surface Mode Factory set for Imperial Units of Measure can also be set for Metric e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the graphic FT or M and Tempera ture icon and letter
9. icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and applicable bar graphs e Press the Advance Front button to view Display 1 Fig 54 Deco 4 51 Fig 55 Conditional Violation 52 VIOLATION MODES While in Violation Modes the Alternate Displays previously described can be accessed using the Advance Front button and the Backlight can be activated using the Select Side button e The Versa Pro will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds unless the Advance Front button is pressed to view another display of information NOTE Upon entry into Violation Modes the Audible Alarm will emit a 30 second continuous tone followed by a 5 second steady beep The Alarm will sound even if it is user Set OFF It also cannot be turned off acknowledged by pressing the Advance Front button Conditional Violation Mode If you ascend shallower Fig 55a than a Required Decompression Ceiling Stop Depth displayed Fig 55b the Down Arrow Deco Bar and Total Ascent Time will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth Also displayed will be Current Depth and applicable bar graphs Unless set OFF a user setting the Audible Alarm will emit a continuous tone for 30 seconds or until acknowledged by pressing the Advance Front button If you descend below the required decompression ceiling before 5 minutes have elapsed the Versa Pro will continue to function in Decompression Dive Mode In this
10. the Time to Fly and Desaturation countdowns will be displayed alternately for 3 seconds each until they count down to 0 00 or another dive is made BOF 0 TED To access other modes or enter settings e Press Either button to return to Surface Mode Fig 75 e The unit will again revert to the Time to Fly and Desaturation countdowns after 2 hours if no button is pressed Fig 75 Surface Mode 68 WET CONTACTS If the graphic H2O appears during the Fly Mode Fig 76 and Desaturation Mode Fig 77 countdowns that alternate 2hours after a dive it is an indication that the water activation con tacts are bridged still wet and the unit must be rinsed in fresh water and thoroughly dried Once the unit is dry the graphic H2O will disappear from the display Fig 76 Fly Mode ws Z Activation Contacts Wet e If the unit is not cleaned and dried prior to the countdowns ae acis wen reaching 0 00 hr min or making another dive it will shut off then automatically reactivate e The graphic H2O would then appear in place of Dive Number when Surface Mode is displayed during the Surface Mode If no dive is made the unit would shut off after 2 hours then automatically reactivate again repeating the action until cleaned and dried Fig 77 Desaturation Mode activation contacts wet 69 70 Fig 78 PC Interface DOWNLOADING DATA TO APC Using special linking hardware dive data c
11. tween NEW and CUR Press and release the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Demo Surface Mode with the DEMO icon flashing Fig 82 Press and release the Advance Front button to advance to DEMO FO2 with Air or a numerical value flashing Fig 83 Press and release the Select Side button to advance the FO2 setting from AIR to 21 through 50 in increments of 1 Max Depth for PO2 of 1 60 will be displayed Press and release the Advance Front button to accept the setting and revert to Demo Surface Mode with the DEMO icon flashing PE H5 Uf Fig 83 Set Demo FO2 all 73 Descending e Press hold the Select Side button for 2 seconds to access Dive Mode The DOWN Arrow will appear flashing Fig 84 Hint Quick taps lt 2 seconds of the Select Side button starts stops descents and quick taps of the Advance Front button accesses the Alternate Displays e While the Down Arrow is flashing press and release the Select Side button to begin a Descent at a rate of 5 feet 1 5 meters per real time second Press and release the Select Side button during the Descent to stop the descent During the descent pressing and releasing the Advance Front button provides access to the Alternate Displays Press hold the Select Side button for 4 seconds to access Time Acceleration The small clock icon shall begin flashing Fig 85 Press and release the Select S
12. F or C flashing Fig 24 e Press the Select Side button to toggle between Imperial F and Feet and Metric M and C units e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Hour Format or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 24 Set Units of Measure 27 TO SET HOUR FORMAT while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 12 Hr 12 Am to 11 Pm the Format can also be set for 24 Hr 0 to 23 hours e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 1 more time e The graphic Hour appears with 12 or 24 flashing Fig 25 e Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween 12 and 24 e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Hour or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 25 Set Hour Format 28 TO SET TIME while in the Surface Mode Set for factory local time the Time can be set to values be tween 0 00 and 12 59 Am Pm or 0 00 and 23 59 e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 2 more times Time Fig 262 Set Hour
13. button to advance the Lif Day value in increments of one day or press and hold the eo button to scroll through the Set Points Fig 30 Set Day e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting 30 TO SET AUDIBLE ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for ON the Alarm can be also be set to OFF This setting also applies to the LED Warning Indicator that is synchronized with the Audible Alarm When set OFF the Alarm will not sound during the conditions described on page 14 e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 7 more times e The graphic ALM and Alarm speaker icon appear with ON or OFF flashing Fig 31 e Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween ON and OFF e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Max TLBG Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 31 Set Audible Alarm 31 TO SET MAXIMUM TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH TLBG ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for DECO all 8 segments the Maximum Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG Alarm can be set to values between DECO all 8 segments and 1 segment e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Fr
14. feet 18 meters and 70 feet 21 meters the Tissue Loading Bar Graph will flash Total Ascent Time will still be displayed You must ascend to just deeper than and stay as close as possible to 60 feet 18 meters without causing the Total Ascent Time display to flash When the Required Stop Depth indicates 50 FT 15 M etc you can ascend to those depths and continue decompressing Delayed Violation Mode 3 Fig 58 If you descend deeper than 330 feet 99 9 meters the Tissue Loading Bar Graph segments will flash and the Current Depth and Max Depth displays will only indicate 3 dashes 4 Upon ascending above 330 feet 99 9 meters the Current Depth display will be restored however Max Depth will only display 3 dashes for the remainder of that dive The Log for that dive will display 3 dashes as the Max Depth achieved Fig 58 Delayed Violation 3 Immediate Violation Mode and Gauge Mode During a Dive if a ceiling much greater than 60 feet 18 meters is required an Immediate Violation Mode will be entered This situation would be preceded by entering Delayed Violation Mode 2 The Versa Pro would then operate with limited functions in Gauge Mode during the remainder of tha dive and for 24 hours after surfacing Gauge Mode turns the Versa Pro into a digital instrument without any decompression or oxygen monitoring functions Only Current Depth Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time and the Variable Ascent Rate Indicat
15. front Button Battery Indicator Graphic Maximum Depth con Ascend Arrow con Decompression Ceiling con Descend Arrow con Temperature con Alarm Icon Log Mode Graphic Demo Mode Graphic Depth Graphic Ascent Too Fast con Time con Operating Mode con O2 oxygen LED Warning Light Smartglo Sensing Port CO Ms A Cl Eii Te OOO s ooon o OC L cre ravoagTr AT seas oo LCD DISPLAY 40 e WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product informa tion e eeeoeoeeeneneaenaeaeoeoenoeoeeeeeeeeee PLAN and DIVE MODES 41 Depth NDL feet meters hours mins 30 9 4 20 4 43 40 12 2 17 2 24 50 15 1 21 4 25 60 18 57 59 70 21 40 41 80 24 30 32 90 27 24 25 100 30 19 20 110 33 16 17 120 36 13 14 130 39 41 11 140 42 09 09 150 45 08 08 160 48 07 07 170 51 07 06 180 54 06 06 190 57 05 05 No Decompression Limits for an Air Dive no dive made yet 42 PRE DIVE PLANNING SEQUENCE Oceanic strongly recommends that you review the Pre Dive Planning Sequence PDPS prior to every dive to help you plan your dive as required to avoid exceeding no decompression or oxygen exposure limits
16. read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which e provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom s mendations as well as general product informa e tion POST DIVE MODES 61 POST DIVE SURFACE MODE When you ascend to 3 feet 1 meter or shallower the Versa Pro will enter Surface Mode and begin counting your surface interval TRANSITION PERIOD The first 10 minutes is in affect a Transition Period during which time the following information is displayed Fig 66 e Number of that dive during that day e Temperature ambient e Time of Day and icon e Battery Consumption Indicator e Surface Interval time colon flashing and icon flashing e Tissue Loading Bar Graph indicating current nitrogen loading e O2 Bar Graph indicating current oxygen accumulation if nitrox During the Transition Period Log Mode can be accessed No other modes e g PDPS Fly Desat Set PC are accessible Press the Select Side button to activate the Backlight Fig 66 Transition Period 62 To view that dive s Log Fig 67 Refer to page 66 for a description of the Log Mode displays Press the Advance Front button 1 time Press the Select Side button 1 time to view the Nitrogen data screen Press the Select Side button again to view the Oxygen data screen if a nitrox dive Press Both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to return to Surface Mode The unit will revert t
17. release the Advance Front button FO2 ap pears with the value flashing Fig 19 Fig 19 Set FO2 e Press and release the Side Select button repeatedly to increase the FO2 value from 21 to 50 in increments of 1 then display AIR again or Press and hold the Side Select button to scroll from AIR to 32 then press and hold again to scroll from 32 to 50 then AIR e For each FO2 value that appears the display indicates the Maximum Depth that can be achieved for a PO2 of 1 60 j i ATA Fig 20 or the setting selected by the user If FO2 is ido Pie set for Air no value is displayed E Je e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Depth Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 20 FO2 set for 32 23 TO SET MAX DEPTH ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 330 feet the Alarm can be set fo values be tween 30 feet 3 meters and 330 feet 99 meters in incre ments of 10 foot 3 meters e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears Press and release the Advance Front button FO2 ap pears with the value flashing e Press the Advance Front button 1 more time e The graphics FEET MAX and dEEP and Alarm icon appear with the Max Depth value flashing Fig 21 ee eed l n FEET gt ICU dEEP xy e Press and release the Select Side button until the
18. the Log and or download the data in memory All data will be erased when it receives factory service e Package it using a protective cushioning material Include a legible note stating specific reason for return your name address daytime phone number serial num ber and a copy of your original sales receipt and War ranty Registration Card e Send freight prepaid and insured using a traceable method to the nearest Oceanic Regional Service Facility see page 90 or to Oceanic USA e If shipping to Oceanic USA obtain an RA Return Authori zation number by contacting Oceanic at 510 562 0500 or send an e mail to service oceanicusa com e Non warranty service must be prepaid COD is not accepted e Additional information is available at the Oceanic web site OceanicWorldWide com 79 80 NOTE The procedures that follow must be closely adhered to Damage due to improper battery replace ment is not covered by the unit s 2 year warranty BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery compartment should only be opened in a dry and clean environment with extreme care taken to prevent the en trance 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 h
19. to Surface Mode Fig 33 Set Dive Time Remain ing Alarm 33 TO SET MAXIMUM PO2 ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 1 60 ATA the Maximum PO2 Alarm can be set to values between 1 20 and 1 60 ATA in increments of 10 ATA e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Advance Front button 10 more times e The graphics PO2 and MAX and Alarm speaker icon appear with the PO2 value flashing Fig 34 Puc N e Press and hold the Select Side button to advance the Alarm value in increments of 10 ATA or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set FO2 50 Default or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 34 Set Max PO2 Alarm 34 TO SET FO2 50 DEFAULT while in the Surface Mode Factory set ON the FO2 50 Default feature can be set to OFF The effects of this feature being ON or OFF are de scribed on page 17 e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 11 more times e The graphics FO2 and 50 appear with ON or OFF flashing Fig 3
20. wet DO NOT dive at any different Altitude until the unit shuts off and is reactivated at the new Altitude If the unit is activated at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 meters it will perform a diagnostic check followed by immediate shutdown 85 SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE USED AS Air Computer Nitrox Computer Digital Depth Gauge Timer NO DECOMPRESSION MODEL Basis Modified Haldanean Algorithm e 12 tissue compartments Data Base Diving Science and Technology DSAT Rogers Powell Performance Tissue compartment halftimes mins Spencer s M values 5 10 20 40 80 120 160 200 240 320 400 480 Reciprocal subsurface elimination 60 minute surface credit control for compartments faster than 60 minutes Tissue compartments tracked up to 24 hours after last dive Decompression Capabilities Decompression stop ceilings at 10 20 30 40 50 amp 60 ft 3 6 9 12 15 amp 18 m Altitude Algorithm Based on NOAA tables Oxygen Exposure Limits Based on NOAA tables 86 OPERATIONAL MODES Activation Diagnostic Surface Pre Dive Planning Sequence 30 190 ft 9 57 m Time to Fly Countdown Desaturation Countdown Dive Log Date Time Nitrogen amp Oxygen Reset Set Mode 1 FO2 21 50 Max Depth Alarm 30 300 ft 10 99 m Elapsed Dive Time Alarm 0 10 3 00 hr min PC Interface to Download data Set Mode 2 Un
21. 0 3 0 0 20 0 6 Normal Zone Green 1 11 15 3 5 4 5 1 21 30 6 5 9 Normal Zone Green 2 16 20 5 6 2 31 40 95 12 Normal Zone Green 3 21 25 6 5 7 5 3 41 50 125 15 Caution Zone Yellow 4 26 30 8 9 4 51 60 15 5 18 Too Fast Zone Red flashing 5 gt 30 gt 9 5 gt 60 gt 18 88 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Function Accuracy Depth 1 of full scale Timers 1 second per day Dive Counter Displays Dives 1 to 24 0 if no dive made yet Resets to Dive 1 upon reactivation after having shut off Dive Log Mode Stores 24 most recent dives in memory for viewing After 24 dives adds 25th dive in memory and deletes the first dive Altitude Operational from sea level to 14 000 feet 4 267 meters elevation Samples Ambient Pressure every 30 minutes when not activated when manually activated and every 30 minutes while activated Does not sample Ambient Pressure while it is wet Adjusted No Decompression and O2 Limits and recalibration of depth readings at elevations between 2 000 feet 610 meters and 14 000 feet 4 267 meters at intervals of 1 000 feet 305 meters Power Battery 1 3 vdc type CR2450 Lithium battery Shelf life Up to 5 years Replacement User replaceable annual recommended Life expectancy 100 dive hours if 1 1 hour dive per dive day to over 300 dive hours if 3 1 hour dives per dive day Battery Status Indicator segments displayed esti
22. 5 e Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween ON and OFF e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Backlight Duration or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 35 Set FO2 50 Default 35 Fig 36 Set Backlight Duration 36 TO SET BACKLIGHT DURATION while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 7 seconds the Backlight Duration can be set to values of O 3 or 7 seconds Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Advance Front button 12 more times The graphic GLO and Time icon appear with the Dura tion value flashing Fig 36 Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Duration from 00 to 03 to 07 seconds Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Sampling Rate or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode TO SET PC SAMPLING RATE while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 30 seconds the Sampling Rate can be set to values of 2 15 30 or 60 seconds or 2 5 or 10 feet 5 1 5 or 3 meters Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the A
23. 88 Demo Surface Mode 76 Surfacing from a Simulated Dive The Simulator will enter Demo Surface Mode Fig 88 upon ascending to 3 feet 1 m or shallower Press and hold the Select Side button for 4 seconds to access Time Acceleration The small Time clock icon will begin flashing Press and release the Select Side button to increase Surface Interval Time 1 minute per real time second Press and release the Select Side button during the Time Acceleration to restore the normal time rate of 1 second per second FO2 can be set after a Surface Interval of 10 minutes Press and release the Advance Front button to access FO2 Set Mode The FO2 graphic and value previously set will appear with the value flashing Press and release the Select Side button to increase the FO2 value in increments of 1 Press and release the Advance Front button to accept the setting and return to Demo Surface Mode To make another dive press hold the Select Side button for 2 seconds to access Dive Mode for a repetitive dive The DOWN Arrow will appear flashing Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode 5 WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product informa tion GENERAL 77 78 Fig 89 Dep
24. Ate seine ee operating manual CO OCEANIC LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For details refer to the Product Warranty Registration Card provided COPYRIGHT NOTICE This operating manual is copyrighted all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Oceanic 2002 Design Versa Pro Operating Manual Doc No 12 2283 2002 Design 2001 San Leandro Ca USA 94577 TRADEMARK NOTICE Oceanic the Oceanic logo Versa Pro the Versa Pro logo Smart Glo and Oceanglo are all regis tered and unregistered trademarks of Oceanic All rights are reserved PATENT NOTICE U S Patents have been issued or applied for to protect the following design features Dive Time Remaining U S Patent no 4 586 136 Data Sensing and Processing Device U S Patent no 4 882 678 and Variable Ascent Rate Indicator U S Patent no 5 156 055 User Setable Display U S Patent no 5 845 235 is owned by Suunto Oy Finland DECOMPRESSION MODEL The programs within the Versa Pro simulate the absorption of nitrogen into the body by using a mathematical model This model is merely a way to apply a limited set of data to a large range of experiences The Versa Pro dive computer model is based upon the latest research and experiments in decompression theory Still using the Versa Pro just as using the U S Nav
25. Decompression time depth limits are exceeded Upon entering Decompression Mode the Audible Alarm will sound and the red LED Warning Indicator and icon will flash for 30 seconds unless set OFF or until acknowledged e Press and hold the Advance Front button for 2 seconds to acknowledge silence the Audible Alarm unless set OFF e The UP Arrow and Deco Bar will flash if you are greater than 10 feet 3 m deeper than the Required Stop Depth e Once you are within 10 feet 3 m of and below the Stop Depth both Arrows and the Bar appear solid Total Ascent Time Total Ascent Time Fig 50a includes Stop Times required at all required decompression ceilings and vertical Ascent Time calculated at 60 feet 18 meters per minute for depths deeper than 60 feet 18 meters and 30 feet 9 meters per minute for depths of 60 feet 18 meters and shallower Fig 50 Entry into Deco Mode 49 Fig 51 Deco 1 Managing Decompression Stops To fulfill your decompression obligation you should make a safe controlled ascent to a depth slightly deeper than or equal to the Required Ceiling Stop Depth indicated Fig 51a and decompress for the Stop Time indicated Fig 51b The amount of decompression credit time that you receive is dependent on depth with slightly less credit given the deeper you are You should stay slightly deeper Fig 51c than the Required Stop Depth indicated until the next shallower Stop Depth appear
26. OFF or ON flashing Fig 38 e Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween ON and OFF Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Water Activation or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 38 Set Digital Gauge Mode 38 TO SET WATER ACTIVATION while in the Surface Mode Factory set for ON the Water Activation feature can also be set for OFF disabled to prevent inadvertent activation during travel or storage When set ON the Versa Pro will automati cally Activate and enter Dive Mode upon immersion in water Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Advance Front button 15 more times 14 more times after a dive in Digital Gauge Mode The graphics ACT and H20 appear with ON or OFF flashing Fig 39 Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween ON and OFF Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and revert to Surface Mode eeececere reece cece eee WARNING If this feature is set for OFF the Versa Pro must be manually activated prior to commencing a dive Fig 39 Set Water Activation 39 Components a O2 oxygen Bar Graph b Tissue Loading Bar Graph u c Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Select side Button Advance
27. a use setting O2 Accumulation gt allowable per dive limit or limit for a 24 hour period e Ascending above a required Decompression stop depth for less than 5 minutes Condi tional Violation e Ascent rate exceeds 60 feet minute 18 meters minute if greater than 60 feet 18 meters or 30 feet minute 9 meters minute at 60 feet 18 meters and shallower During the following situations the 30 second continuous tone will be followed by a 5 second steady beep that will not turn off when acknowledged even if it was user Set OFF e Ascending above a required Decompression stop depth for more than 5 minutes De layed Violation e Decompression requires a ceiling stop depth of 70 feet 21 meters or deeper Being on the surface for 5 minutes after a Conditional Violation Permanent Violation A single short beep which cannot be disabled is emitted for the following After the Diagnostic countdown if everything is okay If the unit automatically returns to Surface Mode from Simulator Mode Upon completion of a Hot Swap battery change with calculations saved Change from Delayed to Full Violation 5 minutes after the dive BACKLIGHT To activate the Backlight press the Select Side button e On the surface the Smart Glo feature senses the intensity of natural light present If a low level of light is present the Backlight will activate and illuminate the display for 5 sec onds or the Duration time a user setting e Durin
28. an be downloaded copied from your Versa Pro to an IBM compatible PC pro gram running on a Windows operating system Compatibil ity requirements and instructions are provided with the optional download package that is available from your Authorized Oceanic Dealer The software program provides dive tabular and graphic profile data sampled throughout the dives at the interval you set NOTE Ensure that the download product that you acquire is compatible with the Versa Pro and the PC equipment that you will be using The Interface Cable will be connected to the Data Port located on the side of the Versa Pro housing Prior to attempting to download data from your Versa Pro refer to the instructions provided in the User Manual that is incorporated into the CD for the download package Refer to page 26 of this manual for instructions regarding access to PC Interface Fig 78 e WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product informa tion SIMULATOR DEMO MODE 71 SIMULATOR MODE This mode provides you with the ability to practice various dive mode scenarios and computer functions while observing the various displays e The SmartGlo Backlight functions as it normally does e At any time while in Simulator Mode pressing and holding both buttons simult
29. aneously for 2 seconds shall revert operation to real Surface Mode e The set points entered into the Versa Pro do not affect the operation of the Simulator which has its own settings that allow Digital Gauge Mode to be set ON or OFF calcula tions to be cleared and FO2 to be set Fig 79 Simulator Mode Access and Setup while in Surface Mode e Press and hold Both buttons for 6 seconds e Release the buttons during the 2 second window when DEMO and SIM appear Fig 79 e Press and release the Advance Front button to access SIM MODE The graphics DEMO and GAU will appear with OFF or ON flashing Fig 80 e When set ON the SIMULATOR will operate as the unit would in User Set Digital Gauge Mode only displaying Depth and Elapsed Dive Time When set OFF it operates as it would as an Air or Nitrox computer Fig 80 Set Demo Gauge 72 Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be tween ON and OFF Press and release the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to DEMO NI O2 with CUR or NEW flashing Fig 81 When set for NEW calculations are based on zero residual nitrogen and oxygen loading a clean dive When set for CUR calculations take into consideration any residual nitrogen and oxygen remaining from previous actual dives Subsequent repetitive Simulated dives do not take into consideration previous Simulated dives Press and release the Select Side button to toggle be
30. appears with the Hour value flashing Fig 26 e Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Hour value in increments of one hour or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting The Minute value flashes Fig 27 e Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Minute value in increments of one minute or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Year Fig 27 Set Minute 29 TO SET DATE after setting Time Factory set for the factory local Date the Date can be set to values between 01 01 01 and 12 31 20 e After having set and accepted the Time the Date appears with the graphic dAY and Year value flashing Fig 28 e Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Year value in increments of one year or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting The Month value flashes Fig 29 e Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Month value in increments of one month or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Fig 29 Set Month e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting The vl Day value flashes Fig 30 l ud i ms e Press and release the Select Side
31. ation O2 Bar Graph will add segments green toward red to represent oxygen accumulation for that dive or 24 hour period whichever amount is greater VARIABLE ASCENT RATE INDICATOR Fig 44a The Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI shows how fast you are ascending When you exceed the maximum recom mended ascent rate for the depth you are at see below it will enter the red Too Fast zone and you will be alerted by the graphic TOO FAST all segments of the bar graph flashing an Audible alarm and the red LED Warning Indicator unless set OFF The warnings will stop when your ascent rate is slowed At depths greater than 60 feet 18 meters maximum recommended rate is 60 feet minute 18 meters minute At depths of 60 feet 18 meters and shallower maximum recommended rate is 30 feet minute 9 meters minute NOTE Refer to page 10 for additional information pertaining to the Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Fig 44 Ascent Alarm 45 CONTROL OF DISPLAYS During No Decompression conditions various displays of information up to 4 are avail able Each provides Depth Dive Time Remaining and additional information The intent of this feature is to provide the diver control of how much information is on display at any given time during the dive The diver can change from one display to another as often as desired by pressing the Advance Front button otherwise it does not change During conditions in which c
32. autionary type information is displayed e g Decompression High PO2 etc there is a Main Display of important information relevant to the specific condition The diver can access another display but it will automatically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds To activate the Backlight during a dive press the Select Side button e The displays will be illuminated as long as the button is depressed plus it will remain illuminated for the Backlight Duration time that has been set 0 3 or 7 seconds e The Backlight will not activate during a Low Battery condition NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Versa Pro will enter the No Decompression Dive Mode when you descend deeper than A feet 1 2 meters 46 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 1 Fig 45 Information includes Current Depth Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Advance Front button to view Display 2 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 2 Fig 46 Information includes Current Depth Maximum Depth for that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Advance Front button again to view Display 3 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 3 Fig 47 Information includes Current Depth Temperature Time of Day Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and the applicable bar graphs e Press and releas
33. case no off gassing credit will be given and for each minute above the ceiling 1 minutes of Penalty Time will be added to Required Stop Time The added Penalty decompression Time will have to be worked off first before obtaining off gassing credit Once the Penalty Time is worked off and off gassing credit begins required decompression Stop Depths and Time will decrease toward zero then the Tissue Loading Bar Graph will recede into the yellow Caution Zone and the Versa Pro will revert to the No Decompression Dive Mode NOTE Upon entry into Delayed Violation Modes the red LED warning light will light and the Audible Alarm will sound even if it is user Set OFF It cannot be turned off acknowledged by pressing the Advance Front button 53 Fig 56 Delayed Violation 1 Fig 57 Delayed Violation 2 54 Delayed Violation Mode 1 Fig 56 If you remain above the Required Ceiling Stop Depth for more than 5 minutes the Tissue Loading Bar Graph and Total Ascent Time will flash until you descend below the Required Stop Depth This is a continuation of a Conditional Violation Delayed Violation Mode 2 Fig 57 The Versa Pro cannot calculate decompression times for Stop Depths much greater than 60 feet 18 meters and offers no indication of how much time spent underwater would result in the need for a greater Stop Depth If your Decompression obligation requires a Ceiling Stop Depth between 60
34. d Oceanic Dealer for a complete evalua tion before attempting to use it Fig 97 Ring Installation alternate 84 ALTITUDE COMPENSATION Atmospheric pressure decreases as Altitude increases above sea level Weather systems and ambient temperature also affect barometric pressures Consequently depth reading instruments that do not compensate for the decrease in ambient pressure indicate depth readings shallower than the depth they are actually at The Versa Pro automatically compensates for decreased ambient pressures for Altitudes between 2 000 610 meters and 14 000 feet 4 267 meters Its program contains a high altitude algorithm that reduces no decompression and oxygen exposure limits to add a larger zone of caution The Versa Pro senses ambient pressure when it is activated every 15 minutes while it is activated or every 30 minutes when it is not activated At an Altitude of 2 000 feet 610 meters it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water rather than feet of sea water It will then readjust the no decompression and oxygen limits at additional intervals of 1 000 feet 305 meters Therefore when returning to lower Alti tudes diving should not be conducted until the unit automatically clears of any residual nitrogen and oxygen loading and resets to operate at the new lower Altitude WARNING The Versa Pro will not sense ambient pressures or provide Alti tude compensation when it is
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36. dations as well as general product informa tion FEATURES and DISPLAYS INTRODUCTION Welcome to Oceanic and thank you for choosing the Versa Pro It is extremely important that you read this Operating Manual in sequence and understand it completely before attempting to use the Versa Pro It is equally important that you read the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual provided with your Versa Pro It contains information that you must become familiar with prior to diving with your Versa Pro Remember that technology is no substitute for common sense and a dive computer only provides the person using it with data not the knowledge to use it INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE The Interactive Control Console consists of two Control Buttons which allow you to select display options and access specific information when you want to see it They are also used to enter settings activate the Backlight and acknowl edge the Audible Alarm The Front button is referred to as Advance Fig 1a and the Side button as Select Fig 1b Fig 1 Interactive Control BAR GRAPHS Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG The Tissue Loading Bar Graph Fig 2a represents tissue loading of nitrogen showing your relative no decompression or decompression status As your depth and elapsed dive time increase segments will add to the Graph and as you ascend to shallower depths the Bar Graph will begin to recede indicating that additional no d
37. desired Depth Alarm value appears or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Elapsed Dive Time Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 21 Set Max Depth Alarm 24 TO SET ELAPSED DIVE TIME ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 0 00 hr min the Alarm can be set to values between 0 10 and 3 00 hr min in increments of 0 05 hr min e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 1 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button FO2 ap pears with the value flashing e Press the Advance Front button 2 more times e The graphic EdT and Alarm and Dive Time icons appear with the Elapsed Dive Time value flashing Fig 22 e Press and release the Select Side button until the desired Alarm value appears or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to PC Interface or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 22 Set Elapsed Dive Time Alarm 25 ZX NOTE Formore gt PCINTERFACE information PC Interface is not a setting it is included in the Set 1 menu for regarding PC easy access when data in the Versa Pro s memory is to be irtoqnce tere to downloaded copied to the PC download software program page 69 of this
38. dive of a new Activation Period will be 1 then 2 etc After 24 dives are accumulated each subsequent dive will overwrite the oldest dive in the Log i e the most recent dive deletes the oldest Log information will not be lost when the battery is removed but factory service will delete data Dives are displayed in a reverse sequence that starts with the dive most recently recorded back to the oldest of the 24 dives stored Thus your most recent dive will always be the first shown in the sequence Each dive has three log screens Date Time started Nitrogen data and Oxygen data not displayed if the dive included a Violation Dives are identified by the Date Time started and number that day Button Control in Log Mode e The Advance Front button is used to access a specific dive s Log e HINT To bypass a dive s Log and search for another in the sequence press the Ad vance Front button repeatedly Do not press the Select Side button until you find the dive Log you wish to view e The Select Side button is used to view the second and third screens Nitrogen and Oxygen related data for that dive e To return to Surface Mode at any time while in Log Mode press Both buttons simulta neously for 2 seconds e The unit will automatically revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed while in the Log Mode 66 To access the Log Mode and view the First Screen While in Surface Mode e Press th
39. dvance Front button 13 more times The graphics SR and SECS appear with the Sampling Rate value flashing Fig 37 Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Rate one selection at a time or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Digital Gauge Mode or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Sampling Rate is the interval at which data samples are recorded during a dive for subsequent download to the PC program This setting has no effect on displayed data or data in the unit s viewable Log eereceeer cece ee eee Fig 37 Set Sampling Rate 37 poe eee eee eee es TO SET USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE A NOTE while in the Surface Mode Onceadiveismade Factory set OFF Digital Gauge Mode can also be set ON with this featureset The effects of this feature being ON or OFF are described on ON the setting willbe page 58 locked ON for 24 hours after the dive Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 Set Digital Gauge appeors Mode will notappear lt as a selection during gt Press and release the Advance Front button the Units that 24 hour period screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 14 more times e The graphic GAU appears with
40. e Advance Front button 4 times e The First Screen of the most recent dive will appear dis playing Fig 72 e The Log Mode icon e Dive Number e Time Date the dive started To view the Second Screen of the Log Nitrogen a a data e Press the Select Side button 1 time while viewing the Time Date Displayed will be Fig 73 Log Mode icon Maximum Depth reached during the dive and icon Temperature minimum during the dive and icon Surface Interval prior to that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Variable Ascent Rate Indicator showing the maximum ascent rate maintained for 4 consecutive seconds during the dive e Tissue Loading Bar Graph showing tissue nitrogen loading at the time you surfaced at the end of the dive Also the segment that reflects the maximum loading will appear flashing Fig 73 Log Nitrogen Data 67 To view the Third Screen of the Log Oxygen data Press the Select Side button 1 time while viewing the Nitrogen data Displayed will be Fig 74 e Log Mode icon e FO2 graphic and value set for that dive e Maximum PO2 level reached during that dive and PO2 graphic e O2 Bar Graph showing oxygen loading at the end of the dive Fig 74 Log Oxygen Data To access the first screen of the previous dive s Log e Press the Advance Front button 1 time AFTER THE FIRST 2 HOURS Two hours after the last dive Surface Mode will no longer be displayed
41. e the Advance Front button again to view g 15 Display 4 only if FO2 is set for a numerical value Nitrox or revert to Display 1 if FO2 is set for Air Fig 47 No Deco 3 47 Fig 48 No Deco 4 Fig 49 No Deco Safety Stop 48 No Decompression Dive Mode Display 4 Fig 48 Information includes Current Depth current value of PO2 if a nitrox dive and PO2 graphic Dive Time Remaining and Mode icon and applicable bar graphs e press the Advance Front button to view Display 1 No Decompression Dive Mode SAFETY STOP Fig 49 Upon ascending to 20 feet 6 meters on any No Decompres sion dive in which Depth exceeded 30 feet 9 meters a short beep will sound and a Safety Stop screen will appear display ing a Stop at 15 feet 4 5 meters with a 3 minute countdown timer that counts down from 3 00 to 00 min sec The Safety Stop will be displayed until the countdown times out or the a descent is made below 30 feet 10 meters or the diver surfaces There is no Penalty if the diver surfaces prior to completing the Safety Stop Information includes Current Depth Stop Depth 15 feet or 4 5 meters Stop Bar icon Countdown Timer Dive Time Remain ing and applicable bar graphs DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE The Versa Pro is designed to help you by providing a represen tation of how close you are to entering decompression De compression Dive Mode Fig 50 activates when theoretical No
42. ecompression time is allowed for multilevel diving The Tissue Loading Bar Graph monitors 12 different nitrogen compartments simultaneously and displays the one that is in control of your dive It is divided into a green No Decompres sion normal zone a yellow Caution zone also No Decom pression and a red Decompression danger zone While you cannot provide a guarantee against the occurrence of decompression sickness you may choose your own per sonal zone of caution based upon age physique excessive weight etc to reduce the statistical risk NOTE Displays associated with oxygen and the O2 Bar Graph will only appear if FO2 has been set at a value other than Air e g a numerical value Fig 2 TLBG eS Deeper than 60 feet 18 m Segments Ascent Rate Displayed EPM MPM 0 0 20 0 6 1 21 30 6 5 9 2 31 40 9 5 12 3 41 50 12 5 15 4 51 60 15 5 18 5 gt 60 gt 18 60 feet 18 m amp Shallower Segments Ascent Rate Displayed FPM MPM 0 0 10 0 3 1 11 15 3 5 4 5 2 16 20 5 6 3 21 25 6 5 7 5 4 26 30 8 9 5 gt 30 gt 9 Variable Ascent Rate Indicator DSa a A a Oxygen Accumulation Bar Graph O2BG The O2 Bar Graph Fig 3a represents oxygen loading showing the maximum of either per dive accumulated oxygen or 24 hour period accumulated oxygen As your oxygen exposure accumulation increases during the dive segments will add to the Bar Graph and as loading decreas
43. elevations of 2 000 feet 610 meters or higher it will recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water instead of feet of sea water Fig 15 Serial Number 20 Backup Activation only if Water Activation is set ON As a backup the Versa Pro will also automatically activate by water contact This is accomplished by bridging the gap between contacts located on the Button stems and back of the case The graphic H2O that will be displayed as an indica tion is described later If no dive is made within 2 hours after initial activation the unit will automatically deactivate If the wet contacts are still bridged the unit will reactivate and display the H2O graphic SURFACE MODE Surface Mode Fig 16A identified by the Surface Time icon follows Diagnostic Mode after Activation Information includes Dive Number 0 no dive made yet Temperature and icon Time of Day with icon the Battery Consumption Indicator and Surface Time with flashing colon If the wet contacts are bridged the graphic H20 will appear in place of the dive number O Fig 16B After the unit is rinsed and dried 0 will replace H20 e Press the Advance Front button to access a sequence that includes Plan Fly DeSaturate and Log Modes Press the Select Side button momentarily less than 2 seconds to activate the Backlight Fig 16A Surface Mode AGF 1015 Fig 16B Surface Mode rinse and dry the unit
44. es it will begin to recede indicating that additional exposure is allowed for that dive and 24 hour period Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI The Variable Ascent Rate Indicator Fig 3b provides a visual representation of ascent speed i e an ascent speedometer Green is a normal rate yellow a caution rate and red is Too Fast The segments of the Variable Ascent Rate Indicator represent two sets of speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 feet 18 meters Refer to the chart for segment values WARNING At depths greater than 60 feet 18 meters ascent rates should not exceed 60 feet per minute 18 meters per minute At depths of 60 feet 18 meters and shallower ascent rates should not exceed 30 feet per minute 9 meters per minute ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS Each numeric and graphic display represents a unique piece of information It is imperative that you understand the formats ranges and values of the information represented to avoid any possible misunderstanding that could result in error Depth Displays During a dive the Current Depth display Fig 4a indicates depths from O to 330 feet 99 9 meters in 1 foot 1 meter increments By pressing the Advance Front button the Maximum Depth reached during that dive will be displayed in the center left portion of the display Fig 4b e When the unit is set to operate as a digital depth gauge timer referred to as User Set Gauge Mode the Dep
45. g a dive the Oceanglo feature will activate the Backlight and the display will be illuminated for 5 seconds or the Duration time set a user setting e The Backlight does not operate during a Low Battery condition e Press the button again to activate as desired POWER SUPPLY The Versa Pro utilizes one 1 type CR 2450 Lithium 3 volt cell that should provide 300 hours of continuous or 50 activation periods of operation If you conduct 1 dive each time the unit is activated you should obtain approximately 50 dives If you conduct 3 dives each time the unit is activated you should obtain approximately 150 dives Battery Indicator A Battery Indicator provides an indication of battery condition When power is sufficient for normal unit operation the Indica tor will be displayed during Surface Mode Fig 8a The Indicator will not be displayed during Dive Mode s Fig 8 Battery Indicator 15 Low Battery Condition Voltage level is checked upon activation and every 10 minutes during operation When the unit estimates that 75 of the Rated Power has been consumed the lower bar of the Battery Indicator only segment will be displayed and the outline of the Indicator will flash once per second as a warning that the battery is to be replaced prior to conducting any further dives Upon decreasing to a voltage level that will no longer sustain proper operation the Indicator will flash 5 times followed by shutdown of t
46. gment of the O2 Bar Graph and UP Arrow will appear on the Main Display as a warning until PO2 decreases Current Depth and Dive Time Remaining will also be displayed Fig 61 If PO2 continues to increase the value displayed will increase toward a maximum value of 5 00 ATA in increments of 01 ATA When it reaches a value of 1 60 ATA or the PO2 Alarm set point a user setting the Audible Alarm will sound unless set OFF and the current PO2 value PO2 symbol O2 segment of the O2 Bar Graph and UP Arrow will flash as a warning until PO2 decreases Fig 62 e Press the Advance Front button to view the Alternate Displays e The unit will revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds e Press the Select Side button to activate the Backlight Fig 61 PO2 Warning Fig 62 PO2 Alarm 57 58 Fig 63 High 02 HIGH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION The O2 Bar Graph displays either oxygen accumulated during that nitrox dive or during the repetitive nitrox dives you conduct during that 24 hour period whichever of the two is greater at that time The yellow Caution Zone of the O2 Bar Graph offers you a convenient way to consistently monitor how close you are coming to the limits of oxygen exposure Use it as a visual reference to place a wider margin of protection between you and the Limits If the theoretical amount of oxygen accumulated equals or exceeds the limit for a single exposure or the exposure limit for a 24 hour
47. he unit If a Low Battery Condition exists when the unit is activated by pressing the button the graphic bAT and the Battery Indicator will appear flashing for 5 seconds Fig 9 fol lowed by shutdown of the unit If the button is not pressed to activate the unit prior to a dive and a Low Battery Condi tion exists the Battery Indicator will appear flashing as a warning upon descent past 4 feet 1 2 meters No other information will be displayed e Ifthe unit did not display a Low Battery Condition prior to entering the Dive Mode and a Low Battery Condition occurs during the dive there will be sufficient battery power to main tain unit operation for the remainder of that dive The Battery Indicator will appear after the dive in Surface Mode When the Battery is removed settings and nitrogen and oxygen calculations for repetitive dives will be retained if a new battery can be inserted within 8 seconds Otherwise the calculations will reset to zero and settings such as Time Date and FO2 must be reset Fig 9 Low Battery Condition 16 FO2 MODE After Activation the Versa Pro will operate as an Air computer without displaying information associated with oxygen calcula tions unless it is set for a percentage of oxygen FO2 other than Air a numerical value between 21 and 50 When set with an FO2 value of Air Fig 10 the Versa Pro will perform calculations the same as if FO2 were set for 21 oxygen in
48. ide button to increase Elapsed Dive Time 1 minute per real time second Press and release the Select Side button during Time Acceleration will restore normal time rate of 1 second per second Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig 84 Simulated Descent Fig 85 Time Acceleration 74 Ascending Rate of Ascent can be set for 1 or 3 feet per second fps prior to start of Ascent or while stopped Press hold the Advance Front button for 2 seconds to access an Ascent Rate of 1 fps The UP Arrow will appear flashing Fig 86 To change the Rate to 3 fps press hold Advance Front for 2 seconds The graphic TOO FAST appears and the alarm will sound and red LED will flash Fig 87 Press hold the Advance Front button to return the Rate to 1 fps Press and release the Advance Front button while the Arrow is flashing to start the Ascent at the selected rate Press and release the Advance Front button during the Ascent to stop the Ascent Press and release the Advance Front button while the Ascent is stopped to access Alternate Displays Press hold the Advance Front button for 2 seconds while the Ascent is stopped to restart the Ascent Pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds will revert operation to real Surface Mode Fig 86 Simulated Ascent led oceanic Fig 87 Ascent Rate Accelera tion 75 Fig
49. its of Measure Imperial Metric Hour Format 12 24 Time Hour Minute Date Year Month Day Audible Alarm LED Warning On Off Max TLBG Alarm 1 8 segments Dive Time Remaining Alarm 0 00 0 20 min Max PO2 Alarm 1 20 1 60 ATA FO2 50 Default On Off Backlight Duration 0 3 7 sec Sampling Rate 2 15 30 60 sec 2 5 10 ft 5 1 5 3 m Digital Gauge Mode On Off Water Activation On Off Simulator Mode SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL MODES continued No Decompression Dive 1 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Bar Graphs 2 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time Bar Graphs 3 Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Temperature Time of Day Bar Graphs 4 if nitrox dive Current Depth Dive Time Remaining Current PO2 Bar Graphs Safety Stop for dives deeper than 30 feet 9 meters Decompression Dive 1 Default Current Depth Stop Depth Time Total Ascent Time Bar Graphs 2 Current Depth Stop Depth Time Total Ascent Time Max Depth Elapsed Dive Time Bar Graphs 3 Current Depth Temperature Time of Day Total Ascent Time Bar Graphs 4 if nitrox dive Current Depth Current PO2 Total Ascent Time Bar Graphs Violation Conditional Delayed amp Immediate Gauge High PO2 1 20 1 60 ATA High Oxygen Accumulation per dive 24 hr DISPLAY RANGE RESOLUTION Numeric Displays Range Resolution
50. mated power remaining full 26 to 100 1 25 or less 89 SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE continued Activation Shi Se Manual push button recommended Automatic by immersion in water as a backup if set ON H20 graphic indicates Wet Contacts are bridged unit must be dried prior to transport or storage Cannot be manually activated deeper than 4 feet 1 2 m if the Water Activation feature is set OFF Cannot be activated at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 m utoff Automatically shuts off if no dive is made within 120 minutes after initial activation Reactivation required Automatically shuts off 24 hours after last dive will reactivate if the H2O graphic is displayed Cannot be shut off manually tting FO2 Automatically set for Air upon activation Remains set for Air unless an FO2 numerical value is set Nitrox set points from 21 to 50 If set for 21 remains set for 21 until changed If set for gt 21 it reverts to 50 10 minutes after the dive if the FO2 Default is ON If the FO2 Default is OFF the value will remain at the value set Operating Temperature The Versa Pro will operate in almost any temperature diving environment in the world between 32 F and 140 F 0 and 60 C At extremely low temperatures the LCD may become sluggish but this will not affect it s accuracy If stored or transported in extremely low temperature areas below freezing you shoul
51. nd can be viewed as part of an Alternate Display when the Advance Front button is pressed while in a dive mode If the Temperature exceeds a value of 99 two dashes will be displayed on the screen until the unit s temperature decreases to 99 NOTE The Informational Displays are described in detail as the various operating modes they appear in are presented throughout this manual AUDIBLE ALARM LED Warning Light A red LED Warning Light and Speaker icon are synchronized with the Audible Alarm and will illuminate the display when the Alarm emits a tone They will turn OFF when the Alarm is acknowledged or Set OFF a user setting When warning situations activate the Alarm the unit will emit g a continuous tone for 30 seconds or until the situation is e GAF Ig15 corrected or it is acknowledged _by pressing the Advance Front button for 2 seconds If acknowledged by the user and the situation corrected the Alarm will sound again upon reentry into the warning situation or entry into another type of warning situation Fig 7 Temperature Display 13 Situations that will sound the Alarm if it is turned ON a user setting include e Entry into Decompression Mode PO2 gt than the Max PO2 Alarm a user setting or gt 1 60 ATA Descent deeper than the Max Depth Alarm a user setting Nitrogen Bar Graph Alarm a user setting Dive Time Remaining Alarm a use setting Elapsed Dive Time Alarm
52. ns If the Default is set to OFF Fig 13 the FO2 value for repetitive dives remains the same as previously set until the set point is manually changed bd WARNING Prior to diving with the Versa Pro you must also read and understand the Oceanic Dive Computer Safety and Reference Manual which provides Important Warnings and Safety Recom mendations as well as general product informa tion ACTIVATION and SETUP 19 ACTIVATION WARNING If the unit is activated at elevations higher than 14 000 feet 4 267 meters it will per form a diagnostic check and immediately shutdown To Activate the Versa Pro press and release the Advance Front Button e Upon manual activation the unit will enter Diagnostic Fig 14 Diagnosile Mode Mode Fig 14 displaying all segments of the LCD as 8 s followed by dashes then a countdown from 9 to O Diagnostic Mode checks the display and battery voltage to ensure that everything is within tolerance and functioning properly e When the front Advance button is held depressed when the Diagnostic countdown reaches 00 an External Access request is initiated A Serial Number screen appears displaying the unit s Serial Number and firmware code Revision Number as long as the button is held depressed Fig 15 Upon releasing the button the unit shuts Off After manual activation it will also check the ambient barometric pressure and calibrate its present depth as zero At
53. o Surface Mode after 2 minutes if no button is pressed Log Data will not be stored in the unit s memory until the 10 minute Transition Period on the surface is completed Once 10 minutes have elapsed the Surface Mode icon and Surface Interval time display colon stop flashing indicating that the Dive and Transition Period are completed and a subsequent descent will be considered a new dive If you descend during the 10 minute Transition Period time underwater will be considered a continuation of that dive The time at the surface if less than 10 minutes will not be added as Dive Time Fig 67 Log Mode during Transition Period 63 AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD THE FIRST 2 HOURS For the remainder of the first 2 hours after surfacing information will continue to be displayed as Surface Mode Fig 68 and you will have full access to other modes e g PDPS Fly Desat Log Set etc To activate the Backlight e Press the Select Side button Fig 68 Surface Mode gt 10 min To access the Pre Dive Planning Sequence Also refer to page 42 e Press the Advance Front button 1 time while in Surface Mode e Press and release the Select Side button to advance through the sequence of available adjusted depths and times one screen ata time e The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Advance Front button is pressed to access the Fly Mode The Pre Dive Planning Sequence no
54. of the Battery Hatch Ensure that it is evenly seated Slide the Hatch Ring top portion first small opening onto your thumb Fig 94 Carefully place the clear Battery Hatch with O ring into position on the rim of the Battery Compartment then press it evenly and completely down into place with your same thumb e Maintain the Battery Hatch securely in place and using your other hand slide the Hatch Ring down off your thumb and into position around the Battery Compartment The tabs on the Ring fit down into the slots located at the 2 and 9 o clock positions Fig 95 Using your fingers turn the Ring counter clockwise 5 degrees until the tabs engage then tighten it 5 more degrees by turning it counter clockwise with the aide of a small blade screwdriver pressing against the upper left arm of the Ring Fig 96 Fig 95 Orientation of Hatch Ring Fig 96 Ring Installation 83 NOTE If available an adjustable face spanner tool or pair of pointed pliers can be used by placing the tips in the small holes of the Ring Fig 97 Inspection e Activate the unit and watch carefully as it performs a full diagnostic and battery check and enters Surface Mode Observe the LCD display to ensure it is consistently clear and sharp in contrast throughout the screen WARNING If there are any portions of the display missing or appearing dim or if a Low Battery condition is indicated return your Versa Pro to an Authorize
55. ont button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing Press the Advance Front button 8 more times e The graphic nde and Alarm speaker icon appear with the full TLBG flashing Fig 32 e Press and release the Select Side button to decrease the number of segments one ata time or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Dive Time Remaining Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert to Surface Mode Fig 32 Set Max TLBG Alarm 32 TO SET DIVE TIME REMAINING ALARM while in the Surface Mode Factory set for 0 00 minutes the Dive Time Remaining Alarm can be set to values between 0 00 and 0 20 minutes in increments of 1 minute e Press Both buttons simultaneously release when SET 2 appears e Press and release the Advance Front button the Units screen appears with the set point flashing e Press the Advance Front button 9 more times e The graphic dtr and Alarm speaker and Dive Mode icons appear with the Dive Time Remaining value flashing Fig 33 e Press and release the Select Side button to advance the Alarm value in increments of one minute or press and hold the button to scroll through the Set Points e Press the Advance Front button to accept the setting and advance to Set Max PO2 Alarm or press and hold Both buttons for 2 seconds to revert
56. or will be displayed Fig 59 The Tissue Loading Bar Graph and O2 Bar Graph will both flash as a warning of this condition Fig 59 Immediate Violation Gauge Mode underwater 55 Fig 60 Immediate Violation Gauge Mode after surfacing 56 e Press the Advance Front button to view Temperature and Time of Day Press the Select Side button to activate the Backlight The Versa Pro will also enter an Immediate Violation Mode 5 minutes after reaching the surface from a dive in which a Delayed Violation occurred On the surface Gauge Mode displays the Dive Number Temperature Time of Day and Surface Interval Fig 60 It does not provide the FO2 PDPS or Time to Fly and Desaturate features The countdown timer that appears when you try to access Time to Fly does not represent Time to Fly It is only provided to inform you of the time remaining before normal Versa Pro operation can resume with full features and functions This condition is a Permanent Violation and in the event that a dive is made during the 24 hour pe riod a full 24 hour surface interval must then be served before all functions are restored HIGH PO2 DIVE MODE When partial pressure of oxygen PO2 becomes equal to or greater than 1 40 ATA or 0 2 ATA less than the PO2 Alarm set point a user setting the red LED warning will flash the Audible Alarm will sound unless set OFF and the current PO2 value PO2 symbol O2 se
57. ot sunny day Inspect the Button Lens and Housing to ensure they are not cracked or damaged If there is any sign of moisture in the module DO NOT use the Versa Pro until it receives proper service by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer or the Oceanic factory Hot Swap If the new battery can be inserted within 10 seconds after the old one is removed Hot Swap settings and nitrogen and oxygen calculations for repetitive dives will be retained Battery Hatch Removal e Locate the Battery Compartment on the back of the unit e While applying steady inward pressure on the clear Battery Hatch rotate the Hatch Ring clockwise 10 degrees by pressing on the upper right arm of the Ring with a small blade screwdriver Fig 90 NOTE If available an adjustable face spanner tool or a pair of pointed pliers can be used instead of the screwdriver by inserting the tips of the tool in the small holes in the Ring Fig 91 e Lift the Hatch Ring up and away from the Housing e Remove the clear Battery Hatch Battery Removal e Remove the Retaining Bar located across the lower portion of the Battery Fig 92a e Remove the Hatch O ring DO NOT use tools e Using care not to damage the Battery Contacts Fig 92 b c slide the Battery up and out of the right side of the Battery Compartment NOTE 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
58. period Oxygen Dive Time Remaining becomes zero 0 00 and the O2 Bar Graph will enter the red O2 Danger Zone Fig 63 The red LED warning will flash the Audible Alarm will sound unless set OFF and the UP Arrow and the full O2 Bar Graph will flash as a warning until the level of oxygen decreases below the limit e Press the Advance Front button to view the Alternate Displays e The unit will revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds Press the Select Side button to activate the Backlight USER SET DIGITAL GAUGE MODE When Digital Gauge Mode is set for ON the Versa Pro will operate as a Digital Depth Gauge Timer without performing nitrogen and oxygen calculations Fig 64 While in this mode the range of the Current and Maximum Depth displays are extended to 399 feet 120 meters to accommodate activities involving diving with advanced breathing gas mixtures or free diving beyond the normal depth limit of the unit Time of Day and Elapsed Dive Time will also be displayed UNEXPECTEDLOSS OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION If your Versa Pro stops working for any reason it is important that you have anticipated this possibility and are prepared for it This is an important reason for not pushing the no decompression and oxygen accumulation limits and a critical reason to avoid entering decompres sion If you dive in situations where your trip would be ruined or your safety would be jeopardized by losing the use of your
59. played Depths greater than the maximum depth that can be achieved with a PO2 of 1 60 ATA will not be displayed If the Tissue Loading Bar Graph is displayed Fig 40 that next dive is calculated to be controlled by nitrogen load ing If the O2BG and O2 symbol are displayed Fig 41 it is calculated to be controlled by oxygen loading Fig 40 Nitrogen Control 32 POR Ut 1G Fig 41 Oxygen Control 43 Fig 42 Tissue Loading Bar Graph 44 NOTE The Versa Pro will store oxygen accumula tion calculations for up to 10 dives conducted during a 24 hour period If the maximum limit for oxygen loading has been exceeded for that day 24 hour period all of the segments of the O2 bar graph will be displayed flashing Depth Time values will not appear until the O2 bar graph recedes into the green normal zone i e your daily oxygen dosage decreases an amount equivalent to the amount accumulated during the latest dive completed TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH Fig 42a As your Depth and Elapsed Dive Time increase the Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG will add segments green toward red to represent the absorption of nitrogen While ascending to shallower depths the number of segments displayed will begin to recede offering a graphic representa tion of your multilevel diving capability OXYGEN ACCUMULATION BAR GRAPH Fig 43a If FO2 was set for a numerical value nitrox the Oxygen Accumul
60. s Then you can slowly ascend to but not shallower than that indicated ceiling Stop Depth e While in Decompression Mode the Versa Pro will auto matically revert to the Main Display after 3 seconds unless the Advance Front button is pressed to view another display of information Decompression Dive Mode Main Display 1 Fig 51 Information includes Current Depth required Ceiling Stop Depth and Time Total Ascent Time and Mode icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Advance Front button to view Display 2 Decompression Dive Mode Display 2 Fig 52 Information includes Current Depth Maximum Depth for that dive and icon Elapsed Dive Time and icon Total Ascent Time and Mode icon both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Advance Front button again to view Display 3 Decompression Dive Mode Display 3 Fig 53 Information includes Current Depth Temperature Time of Day and icon Total Ascent Time both Arrows and the Deco Bar and the applicable bar graphs e Press and release the Advance Front button again to view Display 4 only if FO2 is set for a numerical value Nitrox or revert to Display 1 if FO2 is set for Air Decompression Dive Mode Display 4 Fig 54 Information includes Current Depth the current value of PO2 if a nitrox dive and PO2 graphic Total Ascent Time Mode
61. ternally accounting for oxygen loading for any subsequent Nitrox dives However oxygen related displays warnings and the O2 Bar Graph will not appear on the display for that dive or subsequent dives unless FO2 is set for a numerical value 21 50 Once a dive is made with the unit set as a nitrox computer FO2 set for a numerical value it cannot be programmed to operate as an Air computer until 24 hours after the last dive Air will not be displayed as an option in the FO2 Mode However you can set FO2 for 21 for use with Air When FO2 is set at a value of 21 Fig 11 the unit will remain set at 21 for subsequent nitrox dives until FO2 is set to a higher value or until it automatically turns off and is reactivated Setting FO2 is described on Page 23 Fig 10 FO2 set for Air Fig 11 FO2 set for 21 17 18 Fig 12 FO2 Default ON Fig 13 FO2 Default OFF FO2 50 Default If the Default is set to ON Fig 12 and FO2 is set toa value greater than 21 the FO2 set point value will auto matically revert to 50 10 minutes after that dive The Maxi mum Depth that can be achieved with a PO2 of 1 60 ATA will also be displayed FO2 must therefore be reset for each repetitive nitrox dive or the value will automatically default to 50 and the dives will be calculated based on 50 O2 50 nitrogen for oxygen calculations and 21 O2 79 nitrogen for nitrogen calculatio
62. th Display range is extended to 399 feet 120 meters At depths greater than 99 9 meters it will indicate metric values in increments of 1 meter During a Decompression Dive the required Ceiling Stop Depth is displayed in the center of the screen Maximum Depth can be viewed by pressing the Advance Front button Fig 4 Depth Displays 11 Fig 5 Time Displays Fig 6 Date Display 12 Time and Date Displays Time displays are shown in hour minute format i e 1 16 represents 1 hour and 16 minutes not 116 minutes The colon that separates hours and minutes blinks once per second when the display is indicating real time e g Elapsed Dive Time and is solid non blinking when times are calculated projections e g Time to Fly The Main Time display is located in the lower portion of the display Fig 5a and a second time display Fig 5b is located in the center right Both displays are identified by a clock icon e Time of Day can be set for 12 hour format Am Pm or 24 hour format Date is displayed in the center left portion of the screen Fig 6a only to identify dive data while it is viewed in the Log Mode e When Units of Measure are set for Imperial the Month appears to the left of Day When set for Metric the Month appears to the right of Day Temperature Display Ambient Temperature is displayed in the center left portion of the screen Fig 7a while in the Surface Mode and Log Mode a
63. th Sensor CARE AND CLEANING Protect your Versa Pro from shock excessive temperatures chemical attack and tampering Protect the lens against scratches with a transparent Instrument Lens Protector Small scratches will naturally disappear underwater Soak and rinse the Versa Pro in fresh water at the end of each day of diving and check to ensure that the areas around the low pressure depth sensor Fig 89a down load interface port and buttons are free of debris or obstructions To dissolve salt crystals use lukewarm water or a slightly acidic white vinegar water bath After removal from the bath place the unit under gently running water and towel dry before storing e Transport your unit cool dry and protected INSPECTIONS AND SERVICE Your Versa Pro should be inspected annually by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer who will perform a factory pre scribed function check and inspection for damage or wear To keep the 2 year limited warranty in effect this inspection must be completed one year after purchase 30 days Oceanic recommends that you continue to have this inspection performed every year to ensure it is working properly The costs of annual inspections are not covered under the terms of the 2 year limited warranty To Obtain Service Take your Versa Pro to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer or send it to the nearest Oceanic Regional Distributor Facility To return your Versa Pro to Oceanic e Record all dive data in
64. w shows adjusted No Decompression Limits Fig 69 based on residual nitrogen and accumulated oxygen calculated to be remaining from the previous dives Fig 69 Adjusted NDLs 64 To access the Time to Fly Countdown while in Surface Mode Press the Advance Front button 2 times e The Time to Fly counter Fig 70 begins counting down 10 minutes after surfacing from a dive after the Transition Period displaying the word FLY and a countdown that begins at 23 50 hr min and counts down to 0 00 hr min e Ifa violation occurred during the dive a single dash will appear instead of the letters FLY e The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Advance Front button is pressed to access the Desat Time Countdown Fig 70 Time to Fly To access the Time to Desaturate Countdown while in Surface Mode e Press the Advance Front button 3 times e The unit will revert to Surface Mode after 2 minutes unless the Advance Front button is pressed to access the Log Mode e Ifa violation occurred during the dive Desaturation Time will not be displayed The Time to Desaturate counter Fig 71 provides calculated time for tissue desaturation at sea level The countdown starts 10 minutes after surfacing at 23 50 hr min maximum and counts down to 0 00 hr min Fig 71 Time to Desaturate 65 LOG MODE Information from your latest 24 dives is stored in the Log for viewing The first
65. y or other No Decompression Tables is no guarantee of avoiding decompression sickness i e the bends Every diver s physiology is different and can even vary from day to day No machine can predict how your body will react to a particular dive profile 2 CONTENTS LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY NOTICES DECOMPRESSION MODEL FEATURES AND DISPLAYS isscsssciscsiscssestsscsestesscessevessssstsonssanvcesedesrcaiesousentsutesseneseesiveveers INTERACTIVE CONTROL CONSOLE BAR GRAPHS nnssssssssoesesseneosersnoseess Tissue Loading Bar Graph TLBG Oxygen Bar Graph O2BG Variable Ascent Rate Indicator VARI ALPHA NUMERIC DISPLAYS 1 Depth Displays 1 Time and Date Displays 212 Temperature Display AUDIBLE ALARM LED Warning Light BACKLIGHT POWER SUPPLY Battery Indicator Low Battery Condition FO2 MODE sionin FO2 50 Default ACTIVATION AND SETUP wivscscissisicccsascescvesscscssenssoctesdssssesssessccescssateostecatesseveseassecsensescvesis 19 ACTIVATION Backup Activation SURFACE MODE SET MODES ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 1 ENTERING SETTINGS SET MODE 2 CONTENTS continued PLAN AND DIVE MODES PRE DIVE PLANNING SEQUENCE TISSUE LOADING BAR GRAPH OXYGEN ACCUMULATION BAR GRAPH VARIABLE ASCENT RATE INDICATOR CONTROL OF DISPLAYS NO DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE VIOLATION MODES Conditional Violation Mode Delayed Violation Modes

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