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Suunto Vyper 2 Operating Instructions

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1. WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING DIVES THAT REQUIRE DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOWS YOU THAT A DECOMPRESSION STOP IS REQUIRED Note the blinking ASC TIME symbol and the upward pointing arrow USE BACK UP INSTRUMENTS Make sure that you use back up instrumentation including a depth gauge submersible pressure gauge timer or watch and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with the dive computer PERFORM PRE CHECKS Always activate and check the device before diving in order to ensure that all Liquid Crystal Display LCD segments are completely displayed that the device has not run out of battery power and that the oxygen altitude personal Safety Deep Stop and RGBM adjustments are correct YOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THE COMPUTER COUNTS DOWN THE NO FLY TIME ALWAYS ACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO CHECK THE REMAINING NO FLY TIME PRIOR TO FLYING Flying or traveling to a higher altitude within the no fly time can greatly increase the risk of DCI Review the recommendations given by Diver s Alert Network DAN in Section 7 4 Flying after diving THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION Its information will not apply to someone who has not been wearing it throughout a dive or sequence of repetitive dives Its dive profiles must match
2. DOWN BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN MAXIMUM DEPTH AND CURRENT TIME 26 SUUNTO SUUNTO UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE 6 1 2 Bookmark It is possible to record bookmarks in the profile memory during a dive These bookmarks are displayed when scrolling the profile memory on the display The bookmarks will also be shown as annotations in the downloadable Suunto Dive Manager PC software The bookmark logs the depth time and water temperature as well as compass heading if the compass has been enabled To make a bookmark in the profile memory during a dive press the SELECT button A brief confirmation will be given SUUNTO SUUNTO ABOOKMARK IS PLACED IN THE PROFILE MEMORY DURING A DIVE BY PRESSING THE SELECT BUTTON 6 1 3 Ascent rate indicator The ascent rate is show graphically along the right hand side When the maximum allowed ascent rate is exceeded the lower segments start to blink with the top segment staying solid indicating that the maximum ascent rate has been exceeded continuously or that the current ascent rate is significantly above the allowed rate DS B ACTIVATED BACKLIGHT ALARMAND A BLINKING ASCENT RATE BAR GRAPH INDICATE YOU ARE ASCENDING FASTER THAN 10 MMIN YOU ARE ADVISED TO MAKE A MANDATORY SAFETY STOP WHEN YOU REACHA DEPTHOF 6M WARNING DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ASCENT RATE Rapid ascents increase the risk of injury You should always make the Mandatory
3. Altitude Mode 4 160 127 160 127 92 127 92 73 86 65 86 65 52 65 52 3 56 41 56 41 34 41 34 28 38 29 38 29 25 29 25 20 29 29 20 20 15 23 23 15 15 11 9 T 6 45 11 11 9 9 7 7 No decompression time limits mins for various depths ft for the first dive of a series m 120 10 9 8 130 9 7 6 140 7 6 5 150 6 5 4 9 2 3 Altitude diving The atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes than at sea level After traveling to a higher altitude you will have additional nitrogen in your body compared to the equilibrium situation at the original altitude This additional nitrogen is released gradually over time and equilibrium is restored It is recommended that you acclimatize to a new altitude by waiting at least three hours before making a dive Before high altitude diving the instrument must be set to the Altitude Adjustment mode to adjust the calculations for the new altitude The maximum partial pressures of nitrogen allowed by the mathematical model of the dive computer are reduced according to the lower ambient pressure As a result the allowed no decompression stop limits are considerably reduced OONO 9 3 Oxygen exposure The oxygen exposure calculations are based on currently accepted exposure time limit tables and principles In addition to this the dive computer uses several methods to conservatively estimate the oxygen exposure For example e the displayed oxygen exposure calculations are rai
4. improper maintenance neglect of care alteration or unauthorized repair This warranty will automatically become void if proper preventive maintenance procedures have not been followed as outlined in the use and care instructions for this product All implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited from the date of purchase and in scope to the warranties expressed herein Suunto shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential costs expenses or damage incurred by the purchase All warranties not stated herein are expressly disclaimed Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties of consequential damages so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by representatives beyond the provisions of this warranty No Suunto representative is authorized to make any modifications to this warranty or to make any additional warranty Battery replacement is not covered by this warranty This User s Guide should be kept with your dive computer Suunto s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at www suunto com Registering your unit makes it quicker and easier for us to help you if you ever n
5. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 e Disassemble the shorter part of the strap with a fl at 1 5 mm screwdriver or a special tool for spring bars The longer part of the strap may stay on but removing it may ease the work later on Console model e Remove the dive computer from the console according the instructions of the console Thoroughly rinse and dry the computer Open the securing ring of the battery compartment lid by pushing it down and rotating it clockwise You may use a pointed nose pliers or a small screwdriver as an aid in the rotating Put the pliers ends into the holes of the securing ring or the screwdriver onto the side of the right tooth on the ring and turn the ring clockwise Be careful not to damage any of the parts Remowve the ring Carefully remove the lid with the beeper attached to it You can remove the lid by pressing with your finger on the outermost edge of the lid while simultaneously pulling with your nail at the opposite side Don t use sharp metal objects as they might damage the O ring or the sealing surfaces Remove the O ring and the battery retainer Carefully remove the battery Do not damage the electrical contacts or the sealing surface Check for any traces of flooding particularly between the beeper and the lid or for any other damage In case of a leak or any other damage bring the dive computer to an authorized SUUNTO dealer or distributor for check and repair Check
6. E US T TA 33 TARNE NUMEN s aces cathe eh tats ico 33 7 3 Repetitive dive planning cc ccc ccc ccc eee eee eee eee e teen mmn 33 7 4 Flying after diving ccc cece cece ee cece eee e ee ee eI Inns 34 LO PLAN MOIE rers M PEU 34 7 5 1 Dive Planning mode PLANnodec cece eee e cece e eee eeeeeeeenees 34 7 5 2 Simulation Mode PLANSimulator ccccc cence eee ee eee eeeeeenenees 35 LO MEMORY 686 amato acd cater A VR eagle ta nee RATES eet can ee 36 7 6 1 Dive logbook MEMlogbook cc cece cece ence nee cnn rn 36 7 6 2 Dive history MEMhistory ccccee cece cence Ir 37 7 7 Suunto Dive Manager SDM cccee cece cece eee Ime 37 7 8 www suuntosports com and Suunto Diving World at www suunto com diving ccc ccc cee een e eee eee e eee eens rr rr 38 S GARE AND MAINTENANCE tai Ee pr Ds oio a Dd Uo 39 0 1 Water contacts and DUttons son I3 ted rc aet oi 39 8 2 Care of your dive computer sss 39 eSI Es euin ipie Mieten c 39 8 4 Water resistance inspection ssssessssesssessess mmn 40 8 5 Battery replacement s sie tates dd OMS pb dos 40 9 5 15 Balterv Kit sioe m Asa tton seda odes bh EHE DRE dc Dat E Qa 40 0 59 2 RJUS d TOOlS esos mhi re eee toa a ee ende LI LIN QUEE 40 8 5 3 Battery replacement procedure cc cece cece ee eee e ee eseeeeeeseeees 40 gu TECHNICAL DATA ient drehte sedie acer e Ma
7. a selected course and directional arrows point towards the locked bearing Locked bearings are stored in the memory for later analysis and are available the next time the compass is activated SUUNTO SUUNTO TOLOCKA BEARING PRESS SELECT The Suunto Vyper2 also provides help for navigating square and triangular patterns as well as navigating a return heading This is made possible by following graphical symbols in the center of the compass display Table 4 1 Locked bearing symbols Explanation You are traveling towards the locked bearing You are 90 or 270 degrees from the locked bearing You are 180 degrees from the locked bearing You are 120 or 240 degrees from the locked bearing 4 3 3 Compass settings You can define the compass settings declination and calibration when in COMPASS mode SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO Compass Settings Declination You can compensate for the difference between true north and magnetic north by adjusting the compass declination The declination can be found for example from sea charts or topographic maps of the local area SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON Calibration Because of changes in the surrounding magnetic field the Suunto Vyper2 electronic compass occasionally needs to be re calibrated During the calibration process the compass adjusts itself to the surrounding magnetic field As a basic rule you should calibr
8. crystals and sand particles have been flushed out Check the display for possible moisture or water and do not use the Suunto Vyper 2 if you detect any moisture or water inside 39 CAUTION e Do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit Do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damage e Do not test or use the dive computer in pressurized air 8 4 Water resistance inspection The water resistance of the unit must be checked after replacing the battery or after other service operations The check requires special equipment and training You must frequently check the display for any sign of leaks If you find moisture inside your dive computer there is a leak A leak must be corrected without delay as moisture will seriously damage the unit even beyond repair Suunto does not take any responsibility for damage caused by moisture in the dive computer if the instructions of this manual have not been carefully followed In the event of a leak immediately take the dive computer to an authorized Suunto representative 8 5 Battery replacement NOTE It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto representative for battery replacement It is imperative that the change is made in a proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by the warranty CAUTION When the battery is changed all nitrogen and o
9. extreme heat direct sunlight and chemical corrosion The dive computer cannot withstand the impact of heavy objects like scuba cylinders nor chemicals like gasoline cleaning solvents aerosol sprays adhesive agents paint acetone alcohol etc Chemical reactions with such agents will damage seals the case and the finish e Store your dive computer in a dry place when you are not using it e The dive computer displays a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too low When this happens the instrument should not be used until the battery has been replaced Also refer to Section 5 8 Activation and pre checks e Do not fasten the strap of your dive computer too tightly You should be able to insert your finger between the strap and your wrist 8 3 Maintenance If left without care for an extended period a thin film often invisible to the naked eye will cover the unit Much like the build up on the glass of an aquarium this film is the result of organic contaminants found in both salt and fresh water Suntan oil silicone spray and grease will speed up this process As a result of this build up moisture will be trapped next to the water contacts and will prevent your Suunto Vyper 2 from operating properly The water contacts can be cleaned with a small brush e g toothbrush IMPORTANT Your Suunto Vyper 2 should be soaked then thoroughly rinsed with fresh water and dried with a soft towel after each dive Make sure that all salt
10. how to use your compass ssssssssssssesssss een 13 4 9 1 G0mpdss display tico rn tirate 13 4 3 2 Locking bearing ascsa kien hA onu iss daa da xp Rr EXER pA Remis 14 7 3 9 GC O0Impass SCS doo ind 14 5 BEFORE DIVIN oat ninos Ee rs NOE RU Eee PERDER dn ERI eae eee 16 5 1 The Suunto RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm 0 ccc cece cee cence eee e eens 16 Daz Emergency ASCEMS xs oua eau cine ndo de es 16 5 9 DIVE computer IIMMAUIONS uses wows ing P EDAM xad RR S ERR RES eas 16 SAS NINOX 462i iaduoh cado poa tts lh cms uo etd ient o bolo tts oca EEE actas 17 5 5 Audible and visual alartfis aria 17 SS oe AA A A saan CURRERE M DPIIEII TO LOI do 18 S a DIVE mode SCUINGS prsi nen rra atas bones 18 5 7 1 Setting the depth alarm sssssssssssssssssesss ne 19 5 7 2 Setting the dive time alarm sssssesssssssssse nne 19 5 7 3 Setting the nitrox values cece cc cece cece eee eee e eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeees 19 5 7 4 Setting the personal altitude adjustments cece eee ee cece eee ees 20 5 7 5 Setting the sample Tate i cua ei ok ids whe cone ERR nd eae TREE geen a 20 5 7 6 Setting the Safety Stops Deep Stops ccc cee cence cence eee eee 20 5 7 7 Setting the RGBM values ceive bike eke ate ine aes 21 5 8 Activation and pre checks ccc ccc ccc cece eee eee cee e eee mmn 21 5 0 1 ACCESSING DIVE THOCOO citan radiacion 21 5 8 2 DIVE mode activation
11. not match the altitude or personal conditions see Section 5 8 4 Diving at altitude and Section 5 8 5 Personal adjustments itis imperative that you enter the correct selection before diving Use Altitude Adjustment to select the correct altitude and use Personal Adjustment to add an extra level of conservatism SUUNTO mb Oller SUUNTO Personal t l Altitude 0 lO AD UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON 5 7 5 Setting the sample rate The sample rate controls how often the depth time and water temperature is stored in the memory You can set the dive profile sample rate to 1 10 20 30 or 60 seconds The factory default setting is 20 seconds SUUNTO SUUNTO AD UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON 5 7 6 Setting the Safety Stops Deep Stops The Deep Stop setting allows you to choose between traditional Safety Stops or Deep Stops If Deep Stops are set to OFF only the traditional Safety Stop calculation is used If set to ON iterative Deep Stops will be prompted aswell The length of the individual Deep Stops can be set to 1 or 2 minutes SUUNTO SUUNTO Deepstop ADJ UST WITH UP AND on DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON 20 5 7 7 Setting the RGBM values For certain divers and diving conditions it may be desirable to set the attenuated RGBM mode The selection is displayed during the DIVE mode startup The options are full RGBM ef
12. or below the ceiling The instrument will otherwise enter a permanent Error mode within three minutes indicated by a permanent Er symbol You can set alarms for maximum depth and dive time See also Section 5 7 DIVE mode settings and Section 4 1 TIME mode settings Table 5 2 Preset alarm types Continuous beep series for 24 seconds Preset maximum depth is Maximum depth blinks as long as the current depth value reached exceeds the preset value Continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any Preset dive time is reached button is pressed Dive time blinks for one minute Current time is shown Preset alarm time is reached Continuous beep series for 24 seconds or until any button is pressed Current time blinks for one minute 17 Table 5 3 Oxygen alarms in NITROX mode Continuous beeps for 3 minutes Set oxygen partial pressure limit is exceeded The and activated backlight alternative display is replaced with a current blinking PO value You should immediately ascend above the PO depth limit OLF value reaches 8096 The OLF value will start to blink OLF value reaches 10096 The OLF value will blink NOTE When the backlight is turned OFF it does not illuminate when an alarm is activated WARNING WHEN THE OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION INDICATES THAT THE MAXIMUM LIMIT IS REACHED YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY ASCEND UNTIL THE OLF VALUE STOPS BLINKING Failure to take action to reduce oxygen exposure after the
13. that of the user If it is left on the surface during any dive the dive computer will give inaccurate information for subsequent dives No dive computer can take into account dives made without the computer Thus any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the computer may cause misleading information and must be avoided DO NOT DIVE WITH A CYLINDER OF ENRICHED AIR IF YOU HAVE NOT PERSONALLY VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER Failure to verify cylinder contents and enter the appropriate O into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning information THE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION DO NOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGES For example 31 896 oxygen should be entered as 3196 Rounding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decompression calculations If you want to adjust the computer to provide more conservative calculations use the personal adjustment feature to affect decompression calculations or reduce the PO setting to affect oxygen exposure WARNING WARNING WARNING NOTE SELECT THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT SETTING When diving at altitudes greater than 300 m 1 000 ft the Altitude Adjustment feature must be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate the decompression status The dive computer is not intended for use at altitudes greater than 3 000 m 1
14. the most from the RGBM safety benefits refer to Section 9 2 RGBM 5 2 Emergency ascents In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive follow the emergency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency or alternatively follow these steps 1 Assess the situation calmly and then move promptly to less than 18 m 60 ft 2 At 18 m 60 ft slow down your ascent rate to 10 m 33 ft per minute and move to a depth between 3 and 6 m 10 and 20 ft 3 Stay there for as long as your air supply will safely allow After reaching the surface do not dive for at least 24 hours 5 3 Dive computer limitations While the dive computer s calculations are based on current decompression research and technology it is important to realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions of an individual diver All decompression schedules currently known to the authors including the U S Navy Tables are based on theoretical mathematical models which are intended to serve as a guide to reduce the probability of decompression illness 16 5 4 Nitrox Diving with nitrox provides you with an opportunity to increase bottom times or reduce the risk of decompression illness by reducing the nitrogen content in the gas mix However when the gas mix is altered the oxygen content of the mix is generally increased This increase exposes the diver to an oxygen toxicity risk not usually considered in recre
15. will be disabled 5 7 DIVE mode settings Suunto Vyper2 has several user definable functions as well as depth and time related alarms that you can set according to your personal preferences The DIVE mode settings are dependent on the dive sub mode chosen AIR NITROX GAUGE so that for example nitrox settings are only available in the DIVENitrox sub mode The following figure shows how to enter the DIVE mode settings menu 18 SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO Air Dive settings USE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS TO TOGGLE BETWEEN DIVE SETTINGS NOTE The settings cannot be activated until 5 minutes has elapsed after the dive 5 7 1 Setting the depth alarm You can set a depth alarm in the dive computer q Depth Alarm O ADJ UST WTH UP AND n DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON The depth alarm is factory set to 30 m 131 ft but you can adjust it according to your personal preference or switch it off altogether The depth range can be set from 3m to 100 m 9 ft to 328 ft 5 7 2 Setting the dive time alarm The Suunto Vyper2 has a dive time alarm setting which when activated can be used for several purposes to add to your diving safety SUUNTO SUUNTO y RlarmiTime y ADJ UST WTH UP AND on DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON NOTE With a range of 1 999 minutes the alarm can be set to your planned bottom time for example 5 7 3 Setting the nitrox values If set to the NITROX mode the correct oxygen p
16. 0 000 ft Failure to select the correct Altitude Adjustment setting or diving above the maximum altitude limit will result in erroneous dive and planning data SELECT THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT SETTING Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist it is recommended that you use this option to make the calculations more conservative Failure to select the correct Personal Adjustment setting will result in erroneous dive and planning data This device contains a Lithium cell battery To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water Replace only with manufacturer specified batteries Recycle or dispose of used batteries properly It is not possible to change between AIR NITROX and GAUGE modes before the instrument has counted down the no fly time There is one exception to this You can change from AIR to NITROX mode even during the no fly time When planning both air and nitrox dives during the same dive series you should set the instrument in NITROX mode and modify the gas mix accordingly In GAUGE mode the no fly time is always 48 hours 3 SUUNTO VYPER2 AT A GLANCE 3 1 Navigating in the menus Suunto Vyper2 has four main operating modes TIME mode TIME DIVE mode DIVE PLAN mode PLAN and MEMORY mode MEMORY as well as the COMPASS submode which can be activated from either TIME or DIVE modes To
17. 1 AND PO 1 4 BAR IS 56 7 M If set to NITROX mode the Suunto Vyper2 will additionally show on the alternative display e the oxygen percentage labeled O596 e the set oxygen partial pressure limit labeled PO e the current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled OLF e maximum depth Current time water temperature dive time SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO DOWN BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEENO MAXIMUM DEPTH AND CURRENT TIME UP BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN PO OLF DIVE TIME AND WATER TEMPERATURE 6 2 3 Oxygen limit fraction OLF If set to NITROX mode in addition to tracking the diver s exposure to nitrogen the instrument tracks the exposure to oxygen These calculations are treated as entirely separate functions The dive computer calculates separately for Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity CNS and Pulmonary Oxygen toxicity the latter measured by the addition of Oxygen Toxicity Units OTU Both fractions are scaled so that the maximum tolerated exposure for each is expressed as 100 The Oxygen Limit Fraction OLF displays only the value of the higher of the two calculations The oxygen toxicity calculations are based on the factors listed in Section 9 3 Oxygen exposure 6 2 4 Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes The Suunto Vyper2 allows gas changes to enabled gas mixes during the dive Gas changes are made by following the procedure below SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO CHANGING GAS MX SCROLL THR
18. 2 ft Resolution 0 1 m from 0 to 100 m 1 ft from 0 to 328 ft Temperature display e Resolution 1 C 1 F e Display range 20 to 50 C 9 to 122 F Accuracy 2 C 3 6 F within 20 minutes of temperature change Calendar clock Accuracy 25 s month at 20 C 68 F e 12 24 h display Displays only in NITROX mode e Oxygen 9o 21 99 Oxygen partial pressure display 0 2 3 0 bar depending on the limit setting e Oxygen Limit Fraction 1 200 with 1 resolution Logbook dive profile memory Recording interval 20 seconds adjustable 1 10 20 30 60s Memory capacity approximately 42 hours of diving with 20 second recording interval Depth accuracy 0 3 m 1 ft Operating conditions e Normal altitude range O to 3 000 m 10 000 ft above sea level Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F It is recommended that the instrument be stored in a dry place at room temperature NOTE Do not leave the dive computer in direct sunlight Tissue calculation model e Suunto Deep Stop RGBM algorithm developed by Suunto and Bruce R Wienke BSc MSc PhD e 9tissue compartments e Tissue compartment halftimes 2 5 5 10 20 40 80 120 240 and 480 minutes on gassing The off gassing halftimes are slowed down Reduced gradient variable M values based on diving habit and dive violations The M values are tracked up to 100 hours after a d
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20. AN recommends the following on no fly times e A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably assured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in a commercial jetliner altitude up to 2 400 m 8 000 ft Divers who plan to make daily multiple dives for several days or make dives that require decompression stops should take special precautions and wait for an extended interval beyond 12 hours before a flight Further the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society UHMS suggests divers using standard air cylinders and exhibiting no symptoms of decompression illness wait 24 hours after their last dive to fly in an aircraft with cabin pressure up to 2 400 m 8 000 ft The only two exceptions to this recommendation are e Ifa diver has less than 2 hours total accumulated dive time in the last 48 hours a 12 hour surface interval before flying is recommended e Following any dive that required a decompression stop flying should be delayed for at least 24 hours and if possible for 48 hours e Suunto recommends that flying is avoided until all the DAN and UHMS guidelines as well as the dive computer s no fly conditions are satisfied 7 5 PLAN mode The PLAN mode includes a dive planner PLANnodec and simulation mode PLANsimulator SUUNTO 7 5 1 Dive Planning mode PLANnodec The Dive Planning mode displays no decompression times for a new dive taking into account the effects of previo
21. OUGH ENABLED MIXES BY PRESSING THE UP OR DOWN BUTTONS SELECT NEW MIX BY PRESSING THE SELECT BUTTON 31 NOTE Mix number O5 6 and PO for the mixes are shown when scrolling If the set PO limit is exceeded it will be shown with the PO value blinking The dive computer does not allow you to change to a gas whose set PO is exceeded In such a case the mix is shown but cannot be selected NOTE If no button is pressed in 15 seconds the dive computer will go back to the dive display without changing the gas mix Upon ascent the computer prompts you to change gas when the PO level you have set for the next mix allows a gas change The prompt is an audible 3 beeps and the current O mix starts to blink 6 3 Diving in GAUGE mode DIVEgauge If set to GAUGE mode the dive computer can be used as a bottom timer In the GAUGE mode the total dive time is always displayed in minutes in the lower right corner In addition a Dive Timer in the center window displays time in minutes and seconds The center window Dive Timer is activated at the start of the dive and it can be reset during the dive and used as a stopwatch by pressing the SELECT button SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO BY PRESSING THE SELECT BUTTON DURING A DIVE A BOOKVARK IS WRITTEN IN THE PROFILE MEMORY THE DIVE TIMER IS RESET AND THE PREVIOUSLY TIMED INTERVAL IS DISPLAYED BELOW NOTE The GAUGE mode does not provide decompression information NOTE There is no ascent
22. POINTING ARROW ER WARNING AND ALARM YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATLY WITHIN 3 MINUTES DES CEND TO OR BELOW CEILING In addition an Error warning Er reminds you that you have only three minutes to correct the situation You must immediately descend to or below the ceiling If you continue to violate the decompression the dive computer will go into a permanent Error Mode In this mode the instrument can only be used as a depth gauge and timer You must not dive again for at least 48 hours See Section 5 6 Error conditions 6 2 Diving in NITROX mode DIVEnitrox NITROX mode DIVEnitrox is the second dive mode available in Suunto Vyper2 and is used when using oxygen enriched gas mixtures 6 2 1 Before diving in NITROX mode If setto the NITROX mode the correct oxygen percentage of the gas in your cylinder must always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations The dive computer adjusts its mathematical nitrogen and oxygen calculation models accordingly The dive computer will not accept fractional percentage values of oxygen concentration Do not round up fractional percentages For example 31 8 oxygen should be entered as 31 Rounding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decompression calculations If you want to adjust the computer to provide more conservative calculations use the personal adjustment feature to affect decompression calculations or reduce the PO sett
23. Y Y Per USER S GUIDE SUUNTO Daily Alarm Indicator Dive Alarm Indicator No Fly Icon Safety Stop Indicator Consumed Bottom Time Date Maximum Depth PO Nitrox Mode Time Present Depth Low Battery Warning Active Water Contact Indicator Diver Attention Symbol Current Time Display Mode Indicator No Decompression Time Total Ascent Time Ceiling Depth Deep Stop Ceiling Safety Deep Stop Time Surface Interval Time No Fly Time Compass Display Ascent Rate Bar Graph Seconds Display Weekday Dive Time Temperature PO Nitrox Mode OLF Nitrox Mode 1 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVING INSTRUMENTS 5 2 WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 00occccccccccccccncccnrncn nr 6 39 SUUNTO Vyper2 AT A GLANCE ind 9 93 1 Navigating Inthe menus bi A ds 9 3 2 Button symbols and functions o ocoocccccocccccnccncnncnnr cn rnnr nr 9 4 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR SUUNTO Vyper2 esee 11 4 1 TIME mode settings sensato ute dccr rita p res oa si End mx ee cos 11 4 1 1 Setting the alarm ssssssssssssssssssssse mmn 11 41 2 CUA E ui c r m 11 41 9 Seting The dale eae Eran sedans Su UA Fai steed o SET anda ai 11 A AAS etti the BS cocos eR eoa Tu ee set ibus tea uten di as 12 21 5 Setting thebackliglit eise rk IRSA 12 4 1 6 Seting Ine TONES usse ceret Peres enfe ouo io 12 T2 AU Water contact Gb bli getto owe scat vice scq De tre 12 4 3 Learning
24. and Recommended Safety Stops after you have exceeded the maximum recommended ascent rate If this Mandatory Safety Stop is not completed the decompression model will penalize your next dive s Continuous ascent rate violations will result in Mandatory Safety Stops When Recommended Deep Stop is enabled the length is indicated in seconds 6 1 4 Safety Stops A 3 minute Recommended Safety Stop is prompted after every dive to over 10m 6 1 5 Decompression dives When your NO DEC TIME becomes zero your dive becomes a decompression dive so you must perform one or more decompression stops on your way to the surface The NO DEC TIME on your display will be replaced by an ASC TIME and a CEILING notation will appear An upward pointing arrow will also prompt you to start your ascent 27 If you exceed the no decompression limits on a dive the dive computer will provide the decompression information required for ascent After this the instrument will continue to provide subsequent interval and repetitive dive information Rather than requiring you to make stops at fixed depths the dive computer lets you decompress within a range of depths continuous decompression The ascent time ASC TIME is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive It includes e the time needed to ascend to the ceiling at an ascent rate of 10 m per minute 33 ft per minute The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should asce
25. approximately the last 42 hours of dive time After that when new dives are added the oldest dives are deleted The contents of the memory will remain when the battery is changed providing that the battery has been replaced according to the instructions NOTE Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series if the no fly time has not ended See Section 7 2 Dive numbering for further information 7 6 2 Dive history MEMhistory The Dive History is a summary of all the dives recorded by the dive computer The following information will be shown on the display SUUNTO SUUNTO DIVE HISTORY DISPLAY TOTAL NUMBER OF DIVES DIVE HOURS AND MAXIMUM DEPTH The Dive History Memory can hold a maximum of 999 dives and 999 diving hours When these maximum values are reached the counters will start again from zero NOTE The maximum depth can be reset to 0 0 m 0 ft using the PC Interface unit and the downloadable Suunto Dive Manager software 7 7 Suunto Dive Manager SDM Suunto Dive Manager SDM is optional PC software that greatly enhances the functionality of your Suunto Vyper2 With the SDM software you can download dive data from your dive computer to your PC You can then view and organize all the data recorded with your Suunto Vyper2 You can also plan dives print copies of your dive profiles and upload your dive logs to share with your friends at SuuntoSports com You can always download the la
26. are explained in Section 5 8 4 Diving at altitude and in Section 5 8 5 Personal adjustments Dive numbering shown during dive planning Dives belong to the same repetitive dive series if the instrument was still counting down the no fly time at the beginning of the dive The surface interval must be at least 5 minutes for a dive to be considered a repetitive dive Otherwise it is considered a continuation of the same dive The dive number will not change and the dive time will continue where it left off See also Section 7 2 Dive numbering 7 5 2 Simulation Mode PLANsimulator The Simulation mode can be used to become familiar with the features and displays of the device before diving to plan dives in advance for demonstrational or educational purposes or just for fun In the Simulation mode time runs faster than real time so after 15 seconds using a simulator the dive time will be one minute Dive Simulator The Dive Simulator is an excellent tool for familiarizing yourself with your dive computer and for planning your dives The Dive Simulator allows you to perform dive profiles of your choice and to see what the display would look like during an actual dive including basic dive information as well as audible and visual warnings 35 SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO PRESS UP OR DOWN BUTTONS TO DESCEND OR ASCEND The mode can also be used to add the desired surface intervals for dive simulations Add the desired su
27. ate the compass whenever it doesn t seem to operate properly or after replacing the dive computer s battery Strong electromagnetic fields such as powerlines stereo speakers and magnets can affect the compass calibration It is therefore advisable to calibrate the compass if your Suunto Vyper2 has been exposed to these fields NOTE When traveling overseas it is recommended that you recalibrate the compass at the new location before using it NOTE Remember to hold the Suunto Vyper2 level during the calibration process To calibrate the compass SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO If the calibration fails several times in a row it is possible that you are in an area with sources of magnetism such as large metal objects powerlines or electric appliances Move to another location and try to calibrate the compass again If the calibration continues to fail contact an authorized Suunto service center 15 5 BEFORE DIVING Do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this user s manual in its entirety including all the warnings Make sure that you fully understand the use displays and limitations of the instrument If you have any questions about the manual or the Suunto Vyper2 please contact your Suunto representative before diving with the dive computer Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY When used properly Suunto Vyper2 is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained certified divers i
28. ational diving In order to manage this risk the dive computer tracks the time and intensity of the oxygen exposure and provides the diver with information to adjust the dive plan in order to maintain oxygen exposure within reasonably safe limits In addition to the physiological effects of enriched air on the body there are operational considerations to be addressed when handling altered breathing mixes Elevated concentrations of oxygen present a fire or explosion hazard Consult the manufacturer of your equipment to check its compatibility with nitrox 5 5 Audible and visual alarms The dive computer features audible and visual alarms that advise when important limits are approached or that prompt you to acknowledge preset alarms The table below describes the different alarms and their meanings Table 5 1 Audible and visual alarm types Short single beep Dive computer is activated Dive computer automatically returns to the TIME mode Three beeps with a three No decompression dive turns into a Decompression Stop second interval and activated dive An arrow pointing upwards and the blinking ascent backlight warning ASC TIME will appear Continuous beeps and Maximum allowed ascent rate 10 m per min 33 ft per activated backlight min is exceeded Ascent rate bar graph blinks and STOP warning appears Decompression ceiling depth is exceeded An Error warning Er and a downward pointing arrow appear You should immediately descend to
29. back into the console or boot and reassemble the strap The instrument is now ready for use Wrist model e Assembling into the boot First insert the longer strap in its hole in the front of the boot and then the dive computer into its cavity in the boot starting at the back end Then snap also the long strap end of the instrument into the boot Stretch the boot as needed 41 e Assemble the shorter part of the strap Use the spring bar tool or small screwdriver to compress the spring bars Make sure that the spring bars get fully seated so they will not come off their holes Console model e Refit the dive computer in the console according the instructions of the console CAUTION Check after the first dives for possible moisture under the transparent battery compartment lid indicating a leak securing Ring Wper Case Battery Compartment Lid with buzzer Battery O Ring Battery Retainer 42 9 TECHNICAL DATA 9 1 Technical specifications Dimensions and weight e Diameter 61 0 mm 2 4 in Thickness 28 mm 1 1 in e Weight 68 g 2 4 oz Depth gauge e Temperature compensated pressure sensor e Salt water calibrated in fresh water the readings are about 3 smaller calibrated in compliance with EN 13319 e Maximum depth of operation 100 m 328 ft complying with EN 13319 e Accuracy 1 of full scale or better from O to 80 m 262 ft at 20 C 68 F complying with EN 13319 e Depth display range 0 to 150 m 49
30. ceiling a downward pointing arrow will appear and a continuous beeping starts You should immediately descend to or below the Mandatory Safety Stop ceiling depth If you correct this situation at any time during the dive there are no effects on the decompression calculations for future dives 24 a SUUNTO WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED IMMEDIATELY WITHIN 3 MINUTES DESCEND TO OR BELOW CEILING If you continue to violate the Mandatory Safety Stop the tissue calculation model is affected and the dive computer shortens the available no decompression time for your next dive In this situation it is recommended that you prolong your surface interval time before your next dive 5 10 Deep stops Deep Stops are safety stops that occur deeper than traditional stops with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation and excitation The Suunto RGBM model calculates deep stops iteratively placing the first stop about halfway between the maximum depth and the ceiling depth After the first Deep Stop is completed another Deep Stop will be prompted halfway to the ceiling and so on until the ceiling depth is reached The Deep Stop length can be set to 1 or 2 minutes NOTE With Deep Stops on the Recommended Safety Stops will still be activated at the end of the dive 25 6 DIVING This section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays You ll find that this dive computer is easy t
31. d trademarks of Suunto All rights are reserved 10 3 Patent notice This product is protected by the following patents and patent applications US 5 845 235 and US11 152 075 Other patents have been applied for 47 11 DISCLAIMERS 11 1 User s responsibility This instrument is intended for recreational use only Suunto Vyper2 must not be used for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision 11 2 CE The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89 336 EEC FIOH Laajaniityntie 1 FIN 01620 Vantaa Finland notified body no 0430 has EC type examined this type of personal protective equipment EN 250 Respiratory equipment Open circuit self contained compressed air diving apparatus Requirements testing marking EN 13319 Diving accessories Depth gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices Functional and safety requirements test methods is a European diving depth gauge standard The Suunto Vyper2 is designed to comply with this standard 11 3 Limits of liability and ISO 9001 compliance Suunto Oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this device Due to continuous product development the Suunto Vyper2 is subject to change without notice ISO 9001 Suunto Oy s Quality Assurance System is certified by Det Norske Veritas to be in accordance with ISO 9001 in all Suunto Oy s opera
32. diate oxygen toxicity Abbreviation for oxygen partial pressure Abbreviation for Reduced Gradient Bubble Model Modern algorithm for tracking both dissolved and free gas in divers Any dive whose decompression time limits are affected by residual nitrogen absorbed during previous dives The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a diver after one or more dives Abbreviation for surface interval time Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for the subsequent repetitive dive Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction of decompression tables or calculations Another form of oxygen toxicity which is caused by prolonged exposure to high oxygen partial pressures The most common symptoms are irritation in the lungs a burning sensation in the chest coughing and reduction of the vital capacity Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity See also OTU CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS Global Help Desk 358 2 284 11 60 Suunto USA Phone 1 800 543 9124 Canada Phone 1 800 776 7770 Suunto website www suunto com COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy Suunto Dive Computer Suunto Vyper and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy All rights reserved While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied Its conte
33. dive profile The ceiling depth will be fairly shallow when you enter the decompression mode but if you remain at depth it will move downward and the ascent time will increase Likewise the floor and ceiling may change upwards while you are decompressing When conditions are rough it may be difficult to maintain a constant depth near the surface In such cases it is more manageable to maintain an additional distance below the ceiling to make sure that the waves do not lift you above the ceiling Suunto recommends that decompression takes place deeper than 4 m 13 ft even if the indicated ceiling is shallower NOTE It will take more time and more air to decompress below the ceiling than at the ceiling 28 WARNING NEVER ASCEND ABOVE THE CEILING You must not ascend above the ceiling during your decompression In order to avoid doing so by accident you should stay somewhat below the ceiling Display below the floor The blinking ASC TIME and an upward pointing arrow indicate that you are below the floor You should start your ascent immediately The ceiling depth is shown on the left side and the minimum total ascent time on the right side of the center window Below is an example of a decompression dive without Deep Stops below the floor SUUNTO UPWARD POINTING ARROW BLINKING ASC TIME ANDANALARM TELL YOU TO ASCEND MINIMUM TOTALASCENT TIME INCLUDING MANDATORY SAFETY STOP IS 15 MINUTES CEILING IS AT 3 M Display above the fl
34. e 11 SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WTHSELECT BUTTON 4 1 4 Setting the units In the UNITS SETTING mode you can choose to have the units displayed in either the metric or imperial system meters feet Celsius Fahrenheit etc SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON 4 1 5 Setting the backlight Use the BACKLIGHT SETTING mode to turn the backlight on or off and to define how long it stays on for 5 10 20 30 or 60 seconds When the backlight is turned off it does not illuminate when an alarm sounds n SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON 4 1 6 Setting the tones The TONE SETTING mode allows you to activate or deactivate the tones SUUNTO SUUNTO AD UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WTHSELECT BUTTON NOTE When the tones are off there are no alarms 4 2 AC water contacts The water and data transfer contact is located on the rear of the case When submerged the water contact poles are connected by the conductivity of the water and the AC symbol appears on the display The AC text is shown until the water contact deactivates 12 AC APPEARS IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE DISPLAY WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER IS IN CONTACT WITH WATER THIS ALSO ACTIVATES THE DIVE MODE Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this automatic activation It is therefore important that the water con
35. ee At this time perform your pre checks making sure that e the instrument operates in the correct mode and provides a complete display AIR NITROX GAUGE mode e the battery level is ok e the altitude personal adjustment Safety Deep stops and RGBM settings are correct e the instrument displays correct units of measurement Metric Imperial e the instrument displays the correct temperature and depth 0 0 m O ft e the alarm beeps 21 And if set to NITROX mode make sure that e the correct number of mixes is set and that the oxygen percentages are adjusted according to the measured nitrox blends in your cylinders e the oxygen partial pressure limits are set correctly For more information on the NITROX mode refer to Section 6 2 Diving in NITROX mode DIVEnitrox The dive computer is now ready for diving 5 8 3 Battery power indication Temperature or internal oxidation of the battery affect the battery voltage If the instrument is stored for a long period or used in cold temperatures the low battery warning may be displayed even though the battery has enough capacity In these cases re enter DIVE mode to receive the battery power indication After the battery check the Low Battery Warning is indicated by the battery symbol SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO Replace Battery If the battery symbol is displayed in the Surface mode or if the display is faded or weak the battery may be too low to operate the dive comp
36. eed to send your product for servicing or if you need information about using your unit from our Global Help Desk 49 13 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE Please dispose of the device in an appropriate way treating it as electronic waste Do not throw it in the garbage If you wish you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative 50 GLOSSARY Altitude dive Ascent rate ASC RATE Ascent time ASC TIME Ceiling Central nervous system toxicity CNS CNS Compartment DAN DCI Decompression Decompression range Decompression illness Dive series Dive time EAD EAN Enriched air nitrox Equivalent air depth Floor Half time Multi level dive Nitrox NOAA No decompression time No decompression dive A dive made at an elevation greater than 300 m 1000 ft above sea level The speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface Abbreviation for ascent rate The minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface on a decompression stop dive Abbreviation for ascent time On a decompression stop dive the shallowest depth to which a diver may ascend based on computed nitrogen load Toxicity caused by oxygen Can cause a variety of neurological symptoms The most important of which is an epileptic like convulsion which can cause a diver to drown Abbreviation for central nervous system toxicity Central nervous system toxicity limit fraction Also note Oxygen Limit Fraction See Tissue g
37. ercentage of the gas in your cylinder and additional gases must always be entered into the computer to ensure correct nitrogen and oxygen calculations In addition the oxygen partial pressure limit must be set When in the Nitrox setting mode the equivalent allowed maximum depth based on the chosen setting will also be displayed Settings for an additional mix MIX2 are made similarly but with the additional selection of ON or OFF In order to minimize the risk of error during a dive it is highly recommended that the mixes are set in the proper order This means that as the mix number rises so does oxygen content and this is the order they are usually used during the dive Before a dive only set to ON the mixes you actually have available and remember to check the set values to make sure they are correct 19 The default oxygen percentage 05 setting is 21 air and oxygen partial pressure PO setting 1 4 bar After entering values for MIX1 you can enable disable and set an additional gas mix MIX2 SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WITH SELECT BUTTON NOTE If the oxygen content of a mix is set to 22 or above the setting will remain stored until changed it does not automatically revert back to 2196 5 7 4 Setting the personal altitude adjustments The current Altitude and Personal Adjustment settings are displayed in the startup screen when entering the DIVE mode If the mode does
38. fects 10096 and attenuated RGBM 50 A SUUNTO SUUNTO RaM ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WTHSELECT BUTTON 5 8 Activation and pre checks This section describes how to activate the DIVE mode and explains the pre checks that itis highly recommended you perform before you get into the water 5 8 1 Accessing DIVE mode The Suunto Vyper2 has three diving modes AIR mode for diving with standard air only NITROX mode for diving with oxygen enriched mixtures and GAUGE mode for use as a bottom timer The OFF mode disables the DIVE mode and allows the TIME mode to be used underwater The chosen dive mode is displayed when the DIVE mode is accessed and you can toggle between the submodes by pressing the UP DOWN buttons SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO 5 8 2 DIVE mode activation The dive computer activates automatically when submerged deeper than 0 5 m 1 5 ft However it is necessary to activate the DIVE mode BEFORE diving to check the altitude and personal adjustment settings battery condition oxygen settings etc After activation all display elements turn on showing mostly figure 8s and graphical elements and the backlight and the beep are activated After this the selected altitude and personal settings are displayed as well as the RGBM and Deep Stop status A few seconds later the battery power indicator is shown SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO pex I O Ol eee p
39. ing to affect oxygen exposure according to the entered O596 and PO values Calculations based on nitrox use result in longer no decompression times and shallower maximum depths than diving with air As a safety precaution the oxygen calculations in the computer are made with an oxygen percentage of 1 set O2 When the dive computer is set in NITROX mode the Dive Planning mode calculates using the 0 and PO values that are currently in the computer To set the nitrox mixes refer to Section 5 7 3 Setting the nitrox values Default nitrox settings In NITROX mode the Suunto Vyper2 allows you to set 1 or 2 nitrox mixes containing 21 99 oxygen In the NITROX mode the default setting for MIX1 is standard air 21 O It remains in this setting until the O is adjusted to any other percentage of oxygen 22 99 The default setting for maximum oxygen partial pressure is 1 4 bar however you are able to set it in the range of 0 5 1 6 bar MIX2 is setto OFF by default To set MIX2 referto Section 6 2 4 Gas change and multiple breathing gas mixes Oxygen percentages and maximum oxygen partial pressures for MIX2 are stored permanently 6 2 2 Oxygen displays When NITROX mode is activated the display will show the information in the figure below In NITROX mode the maximum operational depth is calculated based on set 05 and PO values 30 SUUNTO NITROX DIVE MODE ACTIVATION MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL DEPTH BASED ON SET 0 2
40. is a very user friendly dive computer and you will quickly become familiar with its functions Make absolutely sure that you know your computer and have it set up as you want it BEFORE getting into the water 4 1 TIME mode settings The first thing you ll want to do with your Suunto Vyper2 is to set the TIME mode shortcuts alarm time date units backlight and tones In this section we look at how to do this NOTE The display is illuminated by holding down the MODE button for more than 2 seconds Now that you know how to toggle between the shortcuts you can start to set them The following figure shows how to enter the TIME SETTINGS menu SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO USE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS TO TOGGLE BETWEEN ALARM TIME DATE UNITS BACKLIGHT AND TONES 4 1 1 Setting the alarm The dive computer has a daily alarm function When the daily alarm activates the screen blinks and the alarm sounds for 24 seconds Press any button to stop the alarm SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WTHSELECT BUTTON 4 1 2 Setting the time In the TIME SETTING mode you are able to set the hour minute and second as well as choose between 12 and 24 hour display SUUNTO SUUNTO ADJ UST WTH UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ACCEPT WTHSELECT BUTTON 4 1 3 Setting the date Use the DATE SETTING mode to set the year month and day The day of the week is automatically calculated in accordance with the dat
41. ive e The EAN and oxygen exposure calculations are based on recommendations by R W Hamilton PhD and currently accepted exposure time limit tables and principles Battery e One 3 V lithium battery CR 2450 Battery storage time shelf life Up to three years Replacement Every three years or more often depending on dive activity 43 Life expectancy at 20 C 68 F Odives y 3 years e 100 dives year 2 years e 300 dives year 1 5 years The following conditions have an effect on the expected battery lifetime e The length of the dives e The conditions in which the unit is operated and stored e g temperature cold conditions Below 10 C 50 F the expected battery lifetime is about 50 75 of that at 20 C 68 F e The use of the backlight and audible alarms e The use of the compass e The quality of the battery Some lithium batteries may exhaust unexpectedly which cannot be tested in advance e The time the dive computer has been stored until it gets to the customer The battery is installed in the unit at the factory NOTE Low temperature or an internal oxidation of the battery may activate the battery warning even though the battery has enough capacity In this case the warning usually disappears when the DIVE mode is activated again 9 2 RGBM The Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM is a modern algorithm for predicting both dissolved and free gas in the tissues and blood of divers It was developed i
42. ives are given individual numbers The first dive of the series will be numbered as DIVE 1 the second as DIVE 2 the third as DIVE 3 etc If you start a new dive with less than 5 minutes of surface interval time the dive computer interprets this as a continuation of the previous dive and the dives are considered to be the same The diving display will return the dive number will remain unchanged and the dive time will begin where it left off After 5 minutes on the surface subsequent dives are by definition repetitive The dive counter displayed in the Planning mode will increment to the next number if another dive is made 7 3 Repetitive dive planning The Suunto Vyper2 includes a dive planner that allows you to review the no decompression limits on a subsequent dive taking the residual nitrogen loading of previous dives into consideration The Dive Planning mode is explained in Section 7 5 1 Dive Planning mode PLANnodec 33 7 4 Flying after diving The no fly time is shown in the center window next to the airplane image Flying or traveling to a higher altitude should be avoided at any time when the computer is counting down the no fly time The no fly time is always atleast 12 hours or equivalent to the so called desaturation time if longer than 12 hours For desaturation times lower than 70 minutes no no fly time is given In the Permanent Error mode and GAUGE mode the no fly time is 48 hours The Divers Alert Network D
43. m stemma na ENTA Aaaa Na 43 9T Technical SDpecIfICallOllS 2c sie toa 43 Sz o ROBM ERE aR ERE ee Menu REA eR aate n mecs Vide Led ica 44 9 2 1 Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression sssleuueeuuue 44 9 2 2 No decompressior IMIS 3 02 tesco cages Go CX RARO uA PRRRESIRRERANRARDREREU ERE 45 92 93 ATUtude dVIDIG a e LEA A eet o mule ud S e 46 9 3 Oxygen expOSHFe co sed scrote sesto hc vete in pee tes Sere 46 10 INTELEECTUAL PROPERTY currando I Ui Ei Ra EE o RT Sees 47 TO ME So ion achat THE 47 10 2 rre ipiz ip EORNM PTT 47 10 5 Patent ROUGE c udo ote nido 47 TS DISC LAIME Ree to 48 11st User S TESDOFISIDIMD sis err Sane g t qa Flu eb haved FR EE bees E ERR rbd ERA EE 48 T2 CE Pu LS 48 11 3 Limits of liability and ISO 9001 compliance sssseeseseeeeeesee 48 11 4 After Sales Service vii 1s bores ias eot te sense Duc usn o deans 48 IZ WARRAN Tessa torio 49 I3 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE scans bo MEE AUSSEN EATON 50 GEO SOA A n usta eta MM MS LC I A AE cuu E 51 1 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUUNTO DIVING INSTRUMENTS Suunto Vyper2 was designed to help you get the most out of your diving After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the functions of your dive computer you ll be ready to take the plunge into a whole new world of diving With integrated digital compass and gas switching Suunto Vyper2 simplifies your diving experience because all the information you need relating
44. n co operation between Suunto and Bruce R Wienke BSc MSc PhD It is based on both laboratory experiments and diving data including data from DAN It is a significant advance on the classical Haldane models which do not predict free gas microbubbles The advantage of Suunto RGBM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a wide variety of situations Suunto RGBM addresses a number of diving circumstances outside the range of dissolved gas only models by e Monitoring continuous multiday diving e Computing closely spaced repetitive diving e Reacting to a dive deeper than the previous dive e Adapting to rapid ascents which produce high microbubble silent bubble build up e Incorporating consistency with real physical laws for gas kinetics 9 2 1 Suunto RGBM adaptive decompression The Suunto RGBM algorithm adapts its predictions of both the effects of microbubble build up and adverse dive profiles in the current dive series It also changes these calculations according to the personal adjustment you select The pattern and speed of decompression at the surface is adjusted according to microbubble influence On repetitive dives adjustment may also be applied to the maximum allowable nitrogen overpressure in each theoretical tissue group Depending on the circumstances Suunto RGBM will adapt the decompression obligations by doing any or all of the following e Reducing No decompression Stop dive times e Adding Mandatory Safe
45. n planning and executing sport dives It is NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA INSTRUCTION including training in the principles of decompression WARNING Diving with enriched air mixtures nitrox exposes you to risks that are different from those associated with diving with standard air These risks are not obvious and require training to understand and avoid Risks include possible serious injury or death Do not attempt to dive with any gas mix other than standard air without first receiving certified training in this specialty 5 1 The Suunto RGBM Deep Stop Algorithm Suunto s Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM utilized in the Suunto Vyper2 predicts both dissolved and free gas in the blood and tissues of divers It is a significant advance on the classic Haldane models which do not predict free gas The advantage of Suunto RGBM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a variety of situations and dive profiles The Suunto uses traditional recommended safety stops as well as deep stops SUUNTO SUUNTO YOU ARE ADVISEDTO MAKE A i i t DEEPSTOP AT 18 M THE SECOND ADEEASTOR 18 1 i op 110 INDICATOR SHOWS THAT YOU HAVE 110 SECONDS LEFT OF YOUR DEEPSTOP In order to optimize the response to different increased risk situations an additional category of stop referred to as a Mandatory Safety Stop has been introduced The combination of stop types depends on the user settings and the specific dive situation To get
46. nce and input into the decompression model Such factors vary between divers and also for the same diver from one day to another The three step Personal Adjustment setting is available if a more conservative dive plan is desired and for very experienced divers a two step adjustment for RGBM effect on repetitive dives is available The personal factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCI include but are not limited to e cold exposure water temperature less than 20 C 68 F e below average physical fitness level e fatigue e dehydration e previous history of DCI e stress obesity This feature is used to adjust the computer to be more conservative according to personal preference by entering the suitable Personal Adjustment setting with the help of Table 5 5 Personal Adjustment settings In ideal conditions retain the default setting PO If conditions are more difficult or any of the factors which tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist select P1 or even the most conservative P2 The dive computer then adjusts its mathematical model according to the entered Personal Adjustment setting giving shorter no decompression times see Section 9 2 2 No decompression limits Table 9 1 No decompression time limits for various depths m and Table 9 2 No decompression time limits for various depths ft Table 5 5 Personal Adjustment settings Personal Condition Desired tables adjustment value po Ideal condi
47. nd e the time needed at the ceiling e the time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop if any e the time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and Safety Stops have been completed WARNING YOUR ACTUAL ASCENT TIME MAY BE LONGER THAN DISPLAYED BY THE INSTRUMENT The ascent time will increase if you e remain at depth e ascend slower than 10 m 33 ft per minute e make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling These factors will also increase the amount of air required to reach the surface Ceiling ceiling zone floor and decompression range When in decompression it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling floor and decompression range e The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decompression At this depth or below you must perform all stops e The ceiling zone is the optimum decompression stop zone It is the zone between the minimum ceiling and 1 8 m 6 ft below the minimum ceiling e The floor is the deepest depth at which the decompression stop time will not increase Decompression will start when you pass this depth during your ascent e The decompression range is the depth range between the ceiling and floor Within this range decompression takes place However it is important to remember that the decompression will be very slow at or close to the floor y CEILING v 3m 10ft A 6m 18ft A FLOOR The depth of the ceiling and floor will depend on your
48. nt is subject to change at any time without notice SUUNTO TWO YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and or workmanship to the original owner for the above noted period does not include battery life Keep a copy of the original purchase receipt and make sure to get this warranty card stamped at the place of purchase The warranty originates from the date of purchase All warranties are limited and are subject to the restrictions given in the instruction manual This warranty does not cover the damage to the product resulting from improper usage improper maintenance neglect of care alteration improper battery replacement or unauthorized repair Suunto s dive computers and wristop computers can be registered online at WW W Suunto com Model of Serial Dive Computer number tt dt dt tt tt tt tt tt Date of purchase Place of purchase Store name Store City Store Country Store stamp with date of purchase Name Address City Country Telephone J E mail Signature www suunto com Suunto Oy 1 2003 2 2006 2 2007
49. o use and read Each display shows only the data relevant to that specific diving mode 6 1 Diving in AIR mode DIVEair In this section we look at how to make the most of the dive computer when diving with standard air To activate DIVEair mode please see Section 5 8 1 Accessing DIVE mode SUUNTO DIVE HAS J UST BEGUN AND AVAILABLE NO DECOMPRESSION TIME IS OVER 99 MNUTES SO NO VALUE IS DISPLAYED NOTE The dive computer will remain in the Surface mode at depths less than 1 2 m 4 ft At depths greater than 1 2 m 4 ft the instrument will go into the DIVE mode automatically However it is recommended that you activate the DIVE Mode manually in order to perform the necessary dive pre checks 6 1 1 Basic dive data During a No decompression dive the following information is displayed e your present depth in meters feet e the available no decompression time in minutes as NO DEC TIME e the ascent rate presented as a bar graph on the right side e the Diver Attention Symbol if surface interval should be prolonged see Table 7 1 Alarms SUUNTO DIVE DISPLAY PRESENT DEPTH IS 15 M NO DECOMPRESSION STOP TIME LIMIT IS 38 MIN ELAPSED DIVE TIME IS 13MN Alternative displays by pressing the UP DOWN buttons show e the elapsed dive time in minutes shown as DIVE TIME e the water temperature in C F e the maximum depth during this dive in meters feet indicated as MAX e the current time shown as TIME SUUNTO SUUNTO
50. o you can register your dive computer and manage your membership profile The section also contains a personal event calendar The Communities section is meeting a place for smaller groups of SuuntoSports com members Here you can create and manage your own communities and search for others All communities have a home page that lists the latest group activities Community members can also use group specific bulletin boards and calendars create their own link lists and group activities All registered SuuntoSports com users automatically become members of the World of Suunto Sports community The Sport forums include sport specific news bulletin boards event calendars ranking lists and discussions You can also exchange experiences and read travel reports written by other members To learn more about SuuntoSports com s functions and activities visit the site try them and if necessary use the site Help The Help is available on the right side of the bar that divides the screen 38 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE The Suunto Vyper 2 dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument Though designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving you must handle your Suunto Vyper 2 with care and follow the advice below on how to maximize its service life 8 1 Water contacts and buttons Contamination or dirt on the water contacts connector or buttons may prevent the automatic activation of the DIVE mode and cause problems during data transfe
51. oor When you ascend above the floor the ASC TIME display stops blinking and the upward pointing arrow disappears Below is an example of a decompression dive above the floor SUUNTO UPWARD POINTING ARROW HAS DISAPPEAREDANDASC TIME LABEL HAS STOPPED BLINKING MEANING YOU ARE IN THE DECOMPRESSION RANGE Decompression will now begin but is very slow You should therefore continue your ascent Display at the ceiling zone When you reach the ceiling zone the display will show you two arrows pointing at each other the hour glass icon Below is an example of a decompression dive at the ceiling zone SUUNTO TWO ARROWS POINT AT EACH OTHER HOUR GLASS YOU ARE IN THE OPTIMUM CEILING ZONE AT 3 M AND YOUR MINIMUM ASCENT TIME IS 15 MNUTES During the decompression stop ASC TIME will count down towards zero When the ceiling moves upwards you can ascend to the new ceiling You may surface only after the ASC TIME and CEILING labels have disappeared which means that the decompression stop and any Mandatory Safety Stop have been completed You are advised however to stay until the STOP sign has also disappeared This indicates that the three minute Recommended Safety Stop has also been completed Display above the ceiling If you ascend above the ceiling during a decompression stop a downward pointing arrow will appear and a continuous beeping starts 29 SUUNTO DECOMPRESSION DIVE ABOVE CEILING NOTE DOWNWARD
52. r Therefore it is important that the water contacts and push buttons are kept clean If the water contacts of the instrument are active AC text remains on the display or the DIVE mode activates on its own the reason is probably contamination or invisible marine growth that may create an unwanted electric current between the contacts It is important that the dive computer is carefully washed in fresh water after the day s diving is completed The contacts can be cleaned with fresh water and if necessary a mild detergent and a soft brush 8 2 Care of your dive computer NEVER try to open the case of the dive computer e Have your dive computer serviced every two years or after 200 dives whichever comes first by an authorized Suunto representative This service will include a general operational check replacement of the battery and a water resistance check The service requires special tools and training so do not attempt to carry out any service that you are not competent to perform e f moisture appears inside the case have the instrument checked immediately by your Suunto representative f you detect scratches cracks or other such flaws on the display that may impair its durability have it replaced immediately by your Suunto representative e Check the strap and the buckle for flaws If needed have them replaced by your Suunto representative e Wash and rinse the unit in fresh water after every use e Protect the unit from shock
53. rate monitoring in the GAUGE mode NOTE If you dive with the GAUGE mode it is not possible to change between the modes before the no fly time has counted down 32 7 AFTER DIVING Once back at the surface Suunto Vyper2 continues to provide post dive safety information and alarms Calculations to enable repetitive dive planning also help to maximize diver safety Table 7 1 Alarms A o Diver Attention Symbol Extend Surface Interval Ee Violated Decompression Ceiling 7 1 Surface interval An ascent to any depth shallower than 1 2 m 4 ft will cause the DIVING display to be replaced by the SURFACE display SUUNTO IT IS 15 MINUTES SINCE YOU SURFACED FROMA 6 MINUTE DIVE THE PRESENT DEPTH IS 0 0 M THE AIRPLANE SYMBOLAND NO FLY VALUE INDICATE THAT YOU SHOULD NOT FLY FOR 20 HOURS Or in the alternative displays the following information will be shown e maximum depth of last dive in meters feet e dive time of last dive in minutes shown as DIVE TIME e the current time shown as TIME e the current temperature in C F If set to NITROX mode the following information will also be shown e the oxygen percentage labeled O596 e the oxygen partial pressure labeled PO e the current oxygen toxicity exposure labeled OLF 7 2 Dive numbering Several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when the dive computer has not counted the no fly time to zero Within each series the d
54. rface interval increments to the present surface interval by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO qsimdive 1 simdive e ADD SURFACE TIME IN Olsurrt oo lO Olsurft Ip 15 MNUTES INCREMENTS 7 6 MEMORY mode The memory options include a dive logbook MEMlogbook and dive history MEMhistory SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO The dive time and date are registered in the Logbook memory Always check before diving that the time and date are correctly set especially after traveling between different time zones 7 6 1 Dive logbook MEMlogbook The Suunto Vyper2 has a very sophisticated high capacity Logbook and Profile Memory The data is recorded in the profile memory based on the selected sample rate The END OF LOGS text is displayed between the oldest and most recent dive The following information will be shown on three pages SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO THERE ARE THREE PAGES OF LOGBOOK DIVE INFORMATION USE SELECT BUTTON TO SCROLL BETWEEN LOGBOOK PAGES I Il AND III THE DATA OF THE MOST RECENT DIVE IS SHOWN FIRST Page main display e Maximum depth 36 e date of dive e type of dive Air Nitrox Gauge e dive start time e dive number e oxygen percentage for Mix1 e total dive time Page Il e maximum depth e surface time before previous dive e warnings Page Ill e depth time profile of the dive e real time water temperature The memory will retain
55. roup Abbreviation for Divers Alert Network Abbreviation for decompression illness Time spent at a decompression stop or range before surfacing to allow absorbed nitrogen to escape naturally from tissues On a decompression stop dive the depth range between the floor and the ceiling within which a diver must stop for some time during ascent Any of a variety of maladies resulting either directly or indirectly from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in tissues or body fluids as a result of inadequately controlled decompression Commonly called the bends or DCI A group of repetitive dives between which the dive computer indicates some nitrogen loading is present When nitrogen loading reaches zero the dive computer deactivates Elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend and returning to the surface at the end of a dive Abbreviation for equivalent air depth Abbreviation for enriched air nitrox Also called nitrox or Enriched Air EANx Air that has some oxygen added Standard mixes are EAN32 NOAA Nitrox NN I and EAN36 NOAA Nitrox Il NN Il Nitrogen partial pressure equivalent table The deepest depth during a decompression stop dive at which decompression takes place After a change in ambient pressure the amount of time required for the partial pressure of nitrogen in a theoretical compartment to go half way from its previous value to saturation at the new ambient pressure A single or repetitive dive tha
56. sed to the next higher percentage value for recreational scuba diving the recommended upper limit of 1 4 bar PO is used as a default e the CNS limits up to 1 6 bar are based on 1991 NOAA Diving Manual limits e the OTU monitoring is based on the long term daily tolerance level and the recovery rate is reduced Oxygen related information displayed by the dive computer is also designed to ensure that all warnings and displays occur at the appropriate phases of a dive For example the following information will be shown before and during a dive when the computer is set in NITROX mode e the selected O2 on the alternative display e OLF alternative display for either CNS or OTU whichever is larger e audible alarms are given and the OLF value starts to blink when the 80 and 100 limits are exceeded e audible alarms are given and the actual PO value blinks when it exceeds the preset limit e indive planning the maximum depth according to the O2 and maximum PO selected 46 10 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 10 1 Copyright This user s manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced or translated to any media without prior written consent from Suunto 10 2 Trademark Suunto Vyper 2 Consumed Bottom Time CBT Oxygen Limit Fraction OLF Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model RGBM and Continuous Decompression and their logos are all registered or unregistere
57. t includes time spent at various depths and whose no decompression limits are therefore not determined solely by the maximum depth attained In sports diving refers to any mix with a higher fraction of oxygen than standard air United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a particular depth without having to make decompression stops during the subsequent ascent Any dive which permits a direct uninterrupted ascent to the surface at any time 51 NO DEC TIME OEA EAN EANx OLF OTU Oxygen tolerance unit Oxygen limit fraction 05 Oxygen partial pressure PO RGBM Reduced Gradient Bubble Model Repetitive dive Residual nitrogen SURF TIME Surface interval time Tissue group Whole body toxicity 52 Abbreviation for no decompression time limit Abbreviations for oxygen enriched air nitrox Abbreviation for oxygen limit fraction Abbreviation for oxygen tolerance unit Used to measure the whole body toxicity A term used by Suunto for the values displayed in the oxygen toxicity bar graph The value is either the CNS or the OTU Oxygen percentage or oxygen fraction in the breathing gas Standard air has 21 oxygen Limits the maximum depth to which the nitrox mixture can be safely used The maximum partial pressure limit for enriched air diving is 1 4 bar The contingency partial pressure limit is 1 6 bar Dives beyond this limit risk imme
58. tact is kept clean The contact can be cleaned with fresh water and a soft brush for example a tooth brush 4 3 Learning how to use your compass Suunto Vyper2 integrates a digital compass which can be used both while diving and on dry land and can be accessed from either the DIVE mode or TIME mode SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO IF ACCESSED FROM TIME MODE TIME AND BEARING ARE DISPLAYED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN IF ACCESSED FROM DIVE MODE CURRENT DEPTH AND TIME OR MAXIMUM DEPTH AS WELL AS BEARING OR DIVE TIME OR TEMPERATURE ARE DISPLAYED NOTE When accessed from DIVE mode toggle between the alternative displays by pressing the UP DOWN buttons NOTE In order to save battery power the compass display will automatically return to the TIME or DIVE mode 60 seconds after the last button press 4 3 1 Compass display The Suunto Vyper2 displays the compass as a graphical representation of a compass rose The rose displays the cardinal and half cardinal points in addition to which the current bearing is also displayed numerically Tilt sensor The compass has a tilt sensor so it doesn t have to be completely level in order to display the correct bearing As long as the device is held at an angle of 5 to level the compass will display the correct bearing If the device is not held within this range no bearing will be displayed SUUNTO SUUNTO 13 4 3 2 Locking a bearing A bearing can be locked to help you follow
59. test version of Suunto Dive Manager from www suunto com Please check for updates regularly as new features are constantly being developed The following data is transferred to your PC e depth profile of the dive e dive time e preceding surface interval time e dive number e dive start time year month day and time e dive computer settings 37 e oxygen percentage settings and maximum OLF in NITROX mode e tissue calculation data e real time water temperature e additional dive information e g SLOW and Mandatory Safety Stop violations Diver Attention Symbol Bookmark Surfaced Mark Decompression Stop Mark Ceiling Error Mark Gas Change dive computer serial number e personal information 30 characters Using SDM you are able to enter setup options such as e input a personal 30 character field into the Suunto Vyper2 e reset the Dive History s maximum depth to zero It is also possible to manually add comments multimedia and other personal information to the PC based dive data files 7 8 www suuntosports com and Suunto Diving World at www suunto com diving When you have dived and transferred your dive data to your Suunto Dive Manager you can share your best experiences with other diving enthusiasts at SuuntoSports com It s a free and open Internet community where you can compare your underwater experiences with other Suunto users and learn from each other SuuntoSports com includes three sections In My Suunt
60. the condition of the O ring a defective O ring may indicate sealing or other problems Dispose the old O ring even if it seems to be in good condition Check that the battery compartment battery holder and lid are clean Clean with soft cloth if necessary Gently insert the new battery in the battery compartment Check the polarity of the battery the mark should point toward the bottom of the compartment and the mark upwards Reinstall the battery retainer in its correct position Check that the new lubricated O ring is in good condition Put it in the right position on the battery compartment lid Be very careful not to get any dirt on the o ring or its sealing surfaces Carefully press the lid onto the battery compartment with your thumb while making sure that the O ring is not at any point protruding out on the edge Put your other thumb through the locking ring Press this thumb firmly against the lid and release the other one Make sure that the lid is pressed completely down Turn the locking ring counterclockwise with your free thumb and fingers until it snaps into its locked position The dive computer should now active its timekeeping mode and show time 18 00 6 00 PM and date SA 01 01 Activate the instrument Check that e all display segments work e the low battery warning is off e the buzzer beeps and backlight works e all the settings are correct Reset if necessary Install the dive computer
61. tions Quality Certificate No 96 HEL AQ 220 11 4 After sales service If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary return the product freight prepaid to your Suunto representative who is responsible for having your product repaired or replaced Depending on the requirements in your country include your name address proof of purchase and or Warranty card which can be found at the back of this manual The claim will be honored and the product repaired or replaced at no charge and returned in what your Suunto representative determines a reasonable amount of time provided that all necessary parts are in stock All repairs that are not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner s expense This warranty is non transferable from the original owner You can locate your local Suunto representative at www suunto com 48 12 WARRANTY NOTE Warranty arrangements vary from country to country The dive computer packaging contains information regarding the warranty benefits and requirements applicable to your purchase This Suunto dive computer is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years after purchase to the original owner subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below The dive computer should be serviced and repaired only by an authorized Suunto representative This warranty does not cover damage to the product resulting from improper usage
62. tions Default Some risk factors or conditions exist Progressively more conservative P2 Several risk factors or conditions exist The Suunto Vyper2 also allows experienced divers who are willing to accept a greater level of risk to adjust the RGBM model The default setting is 10096 which gives full RGBM effect Suunto strongly advises you to use full RGBM effect Statistically very experienced divers have less incidents with DCI The reason for this is unknown but it is possible that some level of physiological and or psychological accommodation can take place when you are very experienced as a diver Thus for certain divers and diving conditions it may be desirable to set attenuated 5096 RGBM mode See Table 5 6 RGBM model settings Table 5 6 RGBM model settings 10096 Standard Suunto RGBM model Full RGBM effects Default Attenuated RGBM model Smaller RGBM effects higher risk 23 5 9 Safety Stops Safety Stops are widely considered good diving practice for recreational diving and are an integral part of most dive tables The reasons for performing a Safety Stop include reducing sub clinical DCI microbubble reduction ascent control and orientation before surfacing The Suunto Vyper2 displays two different types of Safety Stops Recommended Safety Stop and Mandatory Safety Stop 5 9 1 Recommended Safety Stops With every dive over 10 meters there is a three minute countdown for the Recommended Safety Stop
63. to be taken in the 6 3 m 10 ft 20 ft range This is shown with the STOP sign and a three minute countdown in the center window instead of the no decompression time EZ MAKE A RECOMMENDED SAF ETY STOP FOR 3 MINUTES NOTE The Recommended Safety Stop as the name implies is recommended If it is ignored there is no penalty applied to the following surface intervals and dives 5 9 2 Mandatory Safety Stops When the ascent rate exceeds 10 m 33 ft per minute continuously for more than 5 seconds the microbubble build up is predicted to be more than is allowed for in the decompression model The Suunto RGBM calculation model responds to this by adding a Mandatory Safety Stop to the dive The time of this Mandatory Safety Stop depends on the severity of the ascent rate excess The STOP sign appears in the display and when you reach the depth zone between 6 m and 3 m 20 ft and 10 ft the CEILING label ceiling depth and the calculated Safety Stop time also appear in the display You should wait until the Mandatory Safety Stop warning disappears The total length of the Mandatory Safety Stop time depends on the seriousness of the ascent rate violation SUUNTO 38 EN aor WHEN CEILING AND STOP ARE DISPLAYED MAKE AONE MINUTE MANDATORY SAFETY STOP IN THE DEPTH ZONE BETWEEN 6 MAND 3 M You must not ascend shallower than 3 m 10 ft with the Mandatory Safety Stop warning on If you ascend above the Mandatory Safety Stop
64. to depth time decompression status and direction is available on one easy to read screen To get the most out of your Suunto Vyper2 please read this instruction manual carefully and make sure you understand the use displays and limitations of the instrument before using it To make life easier we ve included a glossary of dive specific terminology at the back of the manual 2 WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES Throughout this manual important safety icons are displayed Three classifications are used to separate these icons by their order of importance WARNING CAUTION NOTE is used in connection with a procedure or situation that could result in serious injury or death is used in connection with a procedure or situation that could result in damage to the device is used to emphasize important information Before you go on to read the manual itself it is extremely important that you read the following warnings These warnings are intended to maximize your safety while using Suunto Vyper2 and must not be ignored WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING READ THIS MANUAL Carefully read this manual in its entirety paying close attention to all the warnings listed below including Section 5 BEFORE DIVING Make sure that you fully understand the use displays and limitations of the dive computer because any confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this user s manual or from improper use of this device could ca
65. toggle between the main modes press the MODE button To select a submode in DIVE PLAN and MEMORY modes press the UP DOWN buttons COMPASS SETTINGS T d Declination Calibra TIME sd DIVE MEMORY COMPASS A Y anu Cl y SETTINGS 4 SETTINGS ed Xx SUB MODES Ma SUB MODES Alarm Depth Alarm Air Log Time Dive Time Alarm EAN Plan Date Nitrox Gauge His Units Personal Altitude Off Backlight Sample rate Tones Deepstops RGBM Units 3 2 Button symbols and functions The table below explains the main functions of the dive computer s buttons The buttons and their use will be explained in more detail in the relevant sections of the manual Table 3 1 Button symbols and functions MODE Short Switch between main modes Switch from submode to main mode Activate backlight in DIVE mode MODE Activate backlight in other modes SELECT Short Select a submode Select and accept settings SELECT Activate compass in TIME and DIVE modes Toggle between alternative displays Change submode Increase values DOWN Short Toggle between alternative displays Change submode Decrease values DOWN Enter Setting mode 10 4 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR SUUNTO VYPER2 To get the most out of your Suunto Vyper2 take some time to personalize it and really make it YOUR computer Set the correct time and date as well as the alarms and tones unit and backlight settings then calibrate and test the compass function Suunto Vyper2
66. ty Stops e Increasing Decompression Stop times e Advising an extended surface interval Diver Attention symbol 44 Diver Attention Symbol Advice to Extend Surface Interval Some patterns of diving cumulatively add a higher risk of DCI for example dives with short surface intervals repetitive dives deeper than earlier ones multiple ascents and substantial multiday diving When this is detected in addition to adapting the decompression algorithm the Suunto RGBM model will in some circumstances also advise with the Diver Attention Symbol that you extend your surface interval 9 2 2 No decompression limits The no decompression limits displayed by the dive computer for the first dive to a single depth see Table 9 1 No decompression time limits for various depths m and Table 9 2 No decompression time limits for various depths ft are slightly more conservative than those permitted by the U S Navy tables Table 9 1 No decompression time limits for various depths m No decompression time limits mins for various depths m for the first dive of a series h Personal Mode Altitude Mode ept m P2 A0 163 130 163 130 96 130 96 75 89 67 89 67 54 67 54 45 57 43 57 43 35 43 35 29 39 30 39 30 5 30 25 21 29 29 23 20 24 24 19 16 2 2 7 9 3 15 8 3 1 7 5 3 2 2 1 12 1 1 9 7 6 9 7 6 5 No decompression time limits mins for various depths ft for the first dive of a series Personal Mode
67. us dives When entering the PLANnodec mode the display first briefly shows the remaining desaturation time before going into plan mode By pressing the UP DOWN buttons you can scroll the no decompression limits in 3 m 10 ft increments ending at 45 m 150 ft No decompression limits longer than 99min are displayed as 34 SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO SUUNTO WHEN ENTERING THE MEMPLAN MODE THE DISPLAY FIRST BRIEFLY SHOWS TISSUE LOADING THE REMAINING DESATURATION TIME BEFORE GOING INTO PLAN MODE USE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS TO SCROLL DIFFERENT NO DECOMPRESSION LIMTS NO DECOMPRESSION LIMITS LONGER THAN 99 MINUTES ARE DISPLAYEDAS The Planning mode takes into account the following information from previous dives e any calculated residual nitrogen e all dive history for the past four days The no decompression times given for different depths will therefore be shorter than before your first fresh dive You can exit the planning mode by pressing the MODE button NOTE The Planning mode is disabled in GAUGE mode and in Error mode see Section 5 6 Error conditions The planning mode calculates no decompression times for MIX1 only If an additional mix is enabled in the NITROX mode it does not affect the calculations in PLANNoDec mode Higher Altitude and conservative Personal Adjustment settings will shorten the no decompression time limits These limits at different Altitude and Personal Adjustment setting selections
68. use you to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE Suunto dive computers are intended for recreational use only The demands of commercial or professional diving may expose the diver to depths and conditions that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness DCI Therefore Suunto strongly recommends that the device is not used for any commercial or professional diving activities ONLY DIVERS TRAINED IN THE PROPER USE OF SCUBA DIVING EQUIPMENT SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER No dive computer can replace the need for proper dive training Insufficient or improper training may cause you to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS DCI FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER NO PROCEDURE DIVE COMPUTER OR DIVE TABLE CAN PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DCI OR OXYGEN TOXICITY An individual s physiological make up can vary from day to day The dive computer cannot account for these variations You are strongly advised to remain well within the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCI As an added precaution you should consult a physician regarding your fitness before diving SUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERS LIMIT THEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M 130 FT OR TO THE DEPTH CALCULATED BY THE COMPUTER BASED ON THE SELECTED O AND A MAXIMUM PO OF 1 4 BAR
69. uter and battery replacement is recommended NOTE For safety reasons the backlight cannot be activated when the low battery warning is indicated by the battery symbol 5 8 4 Diving at altitude The dive computer can be adjusted both for diving at altitude and also to increase the conservatism of the mathematical nitrogen model When programming the instrument for the correct altitude you need to select the correct Altitude Adjustment settings according to Table 5 4 Altitude Adjustment settings The dive computer will adjust its mathematical model according to the entered altitude setting giving shorter no decompression times at higher altitudes see Table 9 1 No decompression time limits for various depths m and Table 9 2 No decompression time limits for various depths ft in Section 9 2 RGBM Table 5 4 Altitude Adjustment settings Alt adjustment value Altitude range 0 300 m 0 1000 ft At J 800 1500 m 1000 5000 ft 1500 3000 m 5000 10 000 ft NOTE Section 5 7 4 Setting the personal altitude adjustments describes how the Altitude value is set WARNING Traveling to a higher elevation can temporarily cause a change in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body It is recommended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting at least three hours before diving 22 5 8 5 Personal adjustments There are personal factors that can affect your susceptibility to DCI which you can predict in adva
70. warning is given can rapidly increase the risk of oxygen toxicity injury or death 5 6 Error conditions The dive computer has warning indicators that alert you to react to certain situations that would significantly increase the risk of DCI If you do not respond to its warnings the dive computer will enter an Error mode indicating that the risk of DCI has greatly increased If you understand the dive computer and operate it sensibly it is very unlikely you will ever put the instrument into the Error mode Omitted decompression The Error mode results from omitted decompression i e when you stay above the ceiling for more than three minutes During this three minute period the Er warning is shown and the audible alarm beeps After this the dive computer will enter a permanent Error mode The instrument will continue to function normally if you descend below the ceiling within this three minute period Once in the permanent Error mode only the Er warning is shown in the center window The dive computer will not show times for ascent or stops However all the other displays will function as before to provide information for ascent You should immediately ascend to a depth of 3 to 6 m 10 to 20 ft and remain at this depth until air supply limitations require you to surface After surfacing you should not dive for a minimum of 48 hours During the permanent Error mode the Er text will be displayed in the center window and the planning mode
71. xygen uptake data is lost Therefore the no fly time shown by the computer should have reached zero or you must wait for 48 hours or preferably up to 100 hours before you dive again All history and profile data as well as the altitude personal and alarm settings will remain in the dive computer memory after the battery change However the clock time and time alarm settings are lost In the NITROX Mode the nitrox settings also revert back to default settings MIX1 21 Os 1 4 bar PO MIX2 OFF When working with the battery compartment cleanliness is extremely important Even the smallest dirt particles may cause a leakage when you dive 8 5 1 Battery kit The battery kit includes a 3 0 V coin type lithium cell battery and a lubricated Oring When handling the battery do not make contact with both of the poles at the same time Do not touch the surfaces of the battery with your bare fi ngers 8 5 2 Required tools e Aflat 1 5 mm screwdriver or a special tool for spring bars K5857 e Soft cloth for cleaning e Needlenose pliers or small screwdriver for turning securing ring 8 5 3 Battery replacement procedure The battery and the buzzer are located in the back of the instrument in a separate compartment To change the battery follow the procedure below 1 Remove the computer from the console or boot Wrist model e Pull off the boot Remove it first from the front end with the longer part of the strap 40 10

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